I am attempting to root my Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE (Flare) using Magisk. My device runs Android 15 with the Helio G85 (mediatek MT8786) SoC.
I have unlocked the bootloader using the official Xiaomi tool and am working with the stock fastboot ROM (OS2.0.1.0.VHXMIXM).
Here's what I've done:
1. Downloaded the stock `boot.img` from the official Xiaomi firmware.
2. Patched the `boot.img` using Magisk versions 28.1, 27.0, and the latest canary debug version (b62835c).
3. Flashed the patched `boot.img` alongside the `vbmeta.img`, using the `--disable-verity --disable-verification` flags.
Despite these steps, the rooting process isn't successful. I don't see root access in apps, and the
`whoami` command in a shell returns the regular user, not root. Importantly, there are no `init_boot.img`, `recovery.img`, or a dedicated recovery partition in the stock fastboot rom.
Additionally, I tried flashing a `vendor_boot-debug.img` from the stock ROM to the `vendor_boot` partition. This allowed `adb root` to work, and `whoami` displayed 'root', but I still couldn't use root access in apps or through the shell.
For reference, I've included the following logs:
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**Original boot.img:** [Link to boot.img on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080380/boot.img.zip)
**Patched boot.img:** [Link to patched boot.img on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080460/magisk_patched-28102_eXbsm.img.zip)
**Magisk boot.img patching install log:** [Link to Magisk install log on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080490/magisk_install_log_2025-03-05T02.32.42.log)
**Magisk log after patching:** [Link to Magisk log on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080492/magisk_log_2025-03-05T02.38.52.log)
**Stock device boot logcat:** [Link to stock boot logcat on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080512/logcat_boot_stock.log)
**Patched device boot logcat (including launching magisk):** [Link to patched boot logcat on GitHub](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/19080524/logcat_boot_patched.log)
I'm hoping someone can help me understand why Magisk isn't taking root on my device and guide me towards a successful rooting solution.
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