Method to Root Infinix Hot S X521

Infinix Hot S is one of the newest and hottest device in town and it has been on sell for the past few weeks. It’s known to be the first ever Infinix device feature the Fingerprint sensor (biometric scanner). Infinix Hot S runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Infinix XUI out of the box and its visually stunning design, sharp cameras, 3,000mAh battery; a combination of Android operating system, octa core processor and memory expandable to 128GB all for a superior performance. If you wish to explore the definition of “ Hot S” then order it now on Jumia Nigeria.

I know you will like to root your  Infinix Hot S X521, probably because you want to explore more, but the last OS, Android M is very stubborn when it comes to rooting, because the popular and easiest apps such as Kingroot, Vroot, Framaroot, Tecnoroot, Rootgenius etc., not working for it. The below tutorial will guide the HOT S users on how to install TWRP Recovery and Root their Smartphone.

Important Notice
After rooting your phone, it’s advisable to unroot before performing an OTA update or restoring factoring settings. We have a comprehensive guide on that http://lifeandeating.blogspot.com /2014/09/simple-method-to-unroot-any-rooted.html" target="_blank">here.

Materials Needed For Rooting
» USB Cable - for communication within the smartphone and PC.
» SP Flash Tool - Download it Here
» VCOM Drivers - Downloading link and installation instruction, http://lifeandeating.blogspot.com /2016/01/sure-method-to-upgrade-your-infinix-hot.html" rel="nofollow">check here
» Download TWRP for Infinix Hot S ported by Team Hovatek - Download it Here
» SuperSU-v2.76.zip - Download it Here

How to Install TWRP Recovery and Rooot Infinix Hot S x521

» Save the SuperSU 2.76.zip that you downloaded to your phone's SD card» Unzip the TWRP zip file that you downloaded and flash the recovery image to the phone using SP Flash Tool
How Can I Flash it Using SP Flashtool? Check out this link for the instruction:  http://lifeandeating.blogspot.com /2015/09/how-to-flash-mediatek-stock-roms-with.html">www.lifeandeating.blogspot.com/2015/09/how-to-flash...

» Now, boot your phone into TWRP Recovery Mode (by Holding the Vol Up and Power button simultaneously for 5 seconds)
» In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap Keep Read Only
» If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
» In TWRP recovery, tap Install
» Navigate to the location of the SuperSU 2.76.zip and select it
» Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete» After a successful flashing go back and reboot.

It is simple as that. You may download Root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After downloading, simply Install Root Checker, run it and you should get a success message after then.

All Credit goes to Team Hovatek.