The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is a cheaper variant to the Mi 8 that was launched this year at Xiaomi’s 8 year anniversary in China.

In this article, I will be teaching you how to root Xisaomi Mi 8 SE and Install TWRP Custom Recovery with no hassle.

Rooting your device will give you the ability to access the full features and capacity of your device. However, the recent Android operating system updates from Google have been sorting out most of this issues by adding some features we normally had to root our device first before accessing them.

Nevertheless, rooting your device is withing your jurisdiction, so you have your reasons why you want to root.

Without further ado, here is how to root Xiaomi Mi 8 SE and Install TWRP Custom Recovery.

NB: Please take note that rooting your device is entirely in your hands and we will not be held responsible for risks or damages incurred, should anything happen to your Mi 8 SE while rooting the device. So make sure you have fore knowledge on rooting Android devices before embarking on this venture. Also, be reminded that rooting your device voids any warranty on your device.

*Requirements for Rooting Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
First off, unlock the Bootloader of the Mi 8 SE.
Download the files below:
TWRP Image File
Magisk 16.4 ZIP
DM Verity Disabler
Once you are done downloading the files, connect your Mi 8 SE to your PC using a USB Cable.

You can rename the downloaded TWRP image file to ‘twrp.img’ so that the name can easily be given in subsequent commands.
Transfer all the downloaded files to your Mi 8 SE and also keep a copy of TWRP on your PC too.
Enable USB Debugging via your phone settings.
Click on “Shift + Right Click” in the folder where TWRP file is present, on your PC.
Select the option ‘Open Power Shell Window Here‘ from the pop-up menu that comes up to open a command window.
Input “adb reboot bootloader” in the command window to reboot your Mi 8 SE device into bootloader/fastboot mode.

*Installing TWRP Custom Recovery
Next, you have to install TWRP Custom Recovery on a temporary basis and boot it using “fastboot boot twrp.img”. Here is how to do it.

Restart your Mi 8 SE device into recovery mode. (use the Volume keys for navigation to the desired option and power button to select).
Your Mi 8 SE should boot up in TWRP Recovery Mode now. (Input a PIN or password, if you are using any on your device)
The TWRP Recovery will come up.
When asked to keep system read-only. Click on ‘Keep Read Only‘ so that no system modifications are done.
If you want to change the TWRP Recovery language from Chinese to English, tap on options and select English. Remember this is just a temporary boot in TWRP. If you will like to install TWRP permanently, you can easily select the option during Install and select the TWRP image file from your system and then, swipe to flash install.

Also, choose the Magisk ZIP File and swipe to flash install as well.

However, if you have a change of  mind later on about installing, you can install DM Verity Disabler File, instead of Magisk. DM Verity Disabler File will allow your device to boot normally.

*How to Check if Your Mi 8 SE Device is Rooted
Simply download “Root Checker” app on Google Play Store. It will enable you to check if yiut device is rooted or not.

Source: https://specsdevices.com/root-xiaomi-mi-8-se/