In this guide, you will learn How To Safely Root Infinix Hot Note X551 On 5.1 Lollipop.W will be using SP Flash tool (Smart Flash tool) to get root access on Hot Note X551.
If you have an Infinix Hot Note X551 and you have updated it to the latest android lollipop 5.1 and now want to root it then just follow this simple and easy guide to Safely Root Infinix Hot Note X551 On 5.1 Lollipop.
This guide is only for Infinix Hot Note X551 running android lollipop 5.1, so do check your android version and model number.
Important:
*Make sure there is at least 80% battery left on your smartphone before begin rooting your device.
How To Safely Root Infinix Hot Note X551 On 5.1 Lollipop
Warning:
rootmygalaxy.net will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Infinix Hot Note while following this tutorial.Do it at your own risk.
Pre-Requirement:
Before proceed follow some of the given steps
- Backup your device completely, including storage, SMS, contacts, etc.
- Enable USB debugging on your phone.
Setting->About Phone->Build Number->Tap 7 times on build number->It will enable the developer mode in the main setting->Go to Developer->Enable the Debugging
Downloads:
Recovery img (download here)
SuperSU (download here), and move to microSD
How To Safely Root Infinix Hot Note X551 On 5.1 Lollipop
Step By Step Guide:
- First download and extract the recovery img on your computer
- Then download the SP Flash tool from here, and extract the files to your computer. You should get the following files as seen below, after extraction.
- From the extracted files, open Flash_tool.exe
- Once the flash tool is launched, then click on the download/upgrade tab and click on scatter loading button
- Now, locate the scatter file, which is in the recovery folder you extracted
- After that, click download to begin flashing process.
- The Flashing process would be in progress, and a Green button would appear once the process is completed.
- After that, unplug your device and boot to recovery,(volume up(+) and power button for 4-5 secs ).
- Then go to the recovery main menu, then choose install ZIP from SD Card, then select the SuperSU Zip file and install immediately.
- Once the installation process is completed, simply go back main recovery menu and tap on Reboot system, and your device would be rebooted.
DONE!!! You have successfully rooted your Infinix Hot Note Device.
To verify the root status install Root Checker.
Hey. Thanks for the tutorial. I want to update my infinix x551 lollipop but can’t do that without unrooting and flashing the stock recovery. Could you upload the stock recovery img or email it to me please. Thanks in advance.
http://www.naijatechguy.com/2015/08/download-stock-firmware-roms-for.html
They have the stock MTK file for all infinix devices.
Should I switch off the phone when flashing the recover Image
No you can do it when your phone is on too.But make sure USB debugging enabled and your phone is detected by your computer
Ahh sir i can’t download the files
@Agentx44 Download is working.Try to download with different browser.
Tax bro…bt I own an infinix note 2…I wanna know if it can work in it as u av describe for us
This is only for Infinix Note.We don’t have Infinix Note 2 in our office, so can’t tell you.But we recommend yo to do a quick google search you can find some good tutorial on that.
We will post an article on root for Note 2 is coming days
Does this work for x551 with 2gb ram+16gb memory
We haven’t tested but the model number is same so it will but to a quick research before trying
I entered this code on my hot note and since then it can’t be read on a computer unless I restart the phone and the problem is I forgot the code.I tried formatting but it won’t change.HELP.
Which code?Can you elaborate the full issue
I Did the same steps but when i hold power button +volume down it opens factory mode test
please help or reply
volume up(+) and power button for 4-5 secs
I upgrade firmware but my phone can’t switch on still not working nothing anything These guy Droidweed help me help me to fix the problem