Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Root Nokia XL, X2, X+ and X Android: How to



Update for rooting v1.1.2.2 or v11.1.1 Nokia X series android firmware


Hi all,
Nokia recent firmware updates has voided the framaroot tweak for recent Nokia Android Devices.
If your Nokia X series android firmware version is v1.1.2.2 or v11.1.1 then, this new guide should work effortlessly for you.
You will need a computer to do this though.

Steps to follow

  • Enable USB Debugging from the Developer options in system section
  • Download and Install the Nokia X USB Driver following the link and guide here
  • Connect your device to the computer and confirm if the drivers are properly installed from the Device Management Section of your OS
  • Download Nokia X Toolkit from here or here
  • Run the Nokia X Toolkit and notice a screen looking like the one below
Nokia-X-Toolkit tutorials
  • Select the root  Option 21
  • Allow sometime for it to get done with its magic; your phone will be booted into CWM once done.
  • From the Window ==> Navigate to Mounts And Storage ==> Mount System
  • Select Flash Zip from your SD Card and locate the zip of Superuser ==> Flash it and select Reboot after flashing it.
  • Select NO when the CWM fixing prompt shows up
  • Install the root checker app to confirm your device is now rooted.

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