How to root Nokia X, X+ and XL

These are the instructions to root Nokia X, X+, and XL using the Nokia X Manager Application.

Requirements: Your Nokia X, X+, and XL smartphone should have at least 10-20 percent of phone battery to perform the rooting process.

Root Nokia X, X+ and XL

1. Enable USB Debugging on your Smartphone. To enable USB debugging, Open Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Tick to Enable.

2. Download and install Nokia X Manager on your Windows Computer. Once Nokia X Manager is installed successfully, Open It.

3. Once Nokia X Manager is launched, you will be able to see the “Waiting for device” message on the top.

4. Now, Connect your Nokia X, X+ or XL smartphone to the computer using the USB cable.

5. Now, In Nokia X Manager you will be able to see “Device Connected” message.

6. Click on the Root Device button to begin the rooting process.

7. During the rooting process, your smartphone will reboot automatically.
8. Once, rooting process is completed you will b able to see the SuperSU icon in the App Menu of your device.
9. Now, In the Nokia X Manager, click on the “Install Gapps” button to flash the Google applications on your device (that induces Google Play Store, etc.).

10. Once Gapps is flashed successfully, disconnect your smartphone from the computer and close the Nokia X Manager Application.

11. Now, restart your Nokia X, X+ or XL smartphone.
12. After restarting the device you will be able to see the Google Play Store and other Google App installed in the device.

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[*] No data loss process: Your Nokia X, X+ or XL Phone Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music and etc will be not affected with the above method.

[*] Warranty Void: Your Nokia X, X+, or XL Device Warranty may be Void after following the above tutorial.

[*] How to unroot: To unroot your Device, Open Nokia X Manager and connect the smartphone to the computer > Click on the Unroot button.

[*] Credits: Nokia X Manager Application was created by Angsanley (XDA Developer).