How to Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Remove Stock Apps

If you are looking to root your Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 then this video should work for you.

References used, which could be out of date but are working as of October 2015:
http://en.miui.com/thread-146299-1-1.html

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=162284&highlight=root%2Bredmi%2Bnote%2B2

Files needed:
-Windows Drivers for Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
I'm using windows 10 and it worked fine but you might need to install the Mi Phone manager application from Xiaomi
-Android Debug Bridge - ADB Allows you to send commands to unrooted devices
-Fastboot -Modifies Phone Firmware
-TWRP
-SuperSU -for Rooting


Rough written instructions:
-Connect Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 to the computer and verify if the computer reconizes the phone and you can copy files to the phone. -If you can't you will need to find the drivers for the phone.

-Copy the SuperSU file to the phone storage

-Power off the Phone

-Press and hold the Power Button and the Volume Down Button -the -Fastboot logo should come up

-Extract the ADB and Fastboot files to one directory and also copy the TWRP image/rom to the directory

-On the computer start a command prompt to the directory with the files and enter the command "fastboot flash recovery RedmiNote2.img"

-Replace the file name RedmiNote2 with what ever the name of the TWRP file

-Press Enter

-Enter command "fastboot reboot"

-Press Enter - Phone will reboot to Android

-Power off the phone

-Enter Recovery Mode TWRP - Press Power+Volume Up

-Choose Install

-Find the SuperSu.zip file

-Slide to install

-Press Reboot System

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