[Development] How to root the Infinix Hot 4 (X557) running on Android 7 (Nougat)
[Development] How to root the Infinix Hot 4 (X557) running on Android 7 (Nougat)
(23-11-2017, 02:39 AM)Ernest OgberahweAnother Custom Recovery needs to be ported for your build.(10-08-2017, 01:30 AM)X3non(09-08-2017, 03:32 PM)damiflex Hey guys. I just updated my hot 4 with the recent update so now my build number is This is my build number.
X557-H807AD-N-171110V163
Those that mean am on v163
Tried flashing Philz for v68 n Co but nothing happens after clicking on download n inserting sub on the phone while switched off.. even waited for about 30 minutes yet nothing happened...
Whatsthe solution pls???
(23-11-2017, 02:11 PM)innagee(23-11-2017, 02:39 AM)Ernest OgberahweAnother Custom Recovery needs to be ported for your build.(10-08-2017, 01:30 AM)X3non(09-08-2017, 03:32 PM)damiflex Hey guys. I just updated my hot 4 with the recent update so now my build number is This is my build number.
X557-H807AD-N-171110V163
Those that mean am on v163
Tried flashing Philz for v68 n Co but nothing happens after clicking on download n inserting sub on the phone while switched off.. even waited for about 30 minutes yet nothing happened...
Whatsthe solution pls???
Create a new thread so we focus on it. see .html
(08-05-2017, 07:36 PM)hovatek
For those of you who have upgraded their Infinix Hot 4 (X557) to Android 7.0 (Nougat), this guide will explain how to root.
How to root Infinix Hot 4 (X557) after upgrading to Android 7 (Nougat)
- Install VCOM drivers on your PC using https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-440.html
- Download SuperSU 2.79.zip at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4S-Z72...ZuMlU/view
- Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s SD card and internal storage
- Download Philz for Infinix Hot 4 (X557) (Nougat) ported by Team Hovatek @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4S-Z72...RBdTg/view
- Philz for Infinix Hot 4 X557-H807AD-N-170512V44 (Nougat) ported by Team Hovatek @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4S-Z72...dreXc/view
- Philz for Infinix Hot 4 X557-H807AD-N-170626V86 (Nougat) ported by Team Hovatek @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4S-Z72...9oQ0E/view
- Flash the Philz recovery.img to the phone using SP Flash tool @ https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-159.html
- Boot the phone into recovery mode using Volume up button + Power button (see https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-479.html )
- In Philz recovery, you use the Volume buttons to navigate and Power button to select
- Select Install Zip
- Navigate to the location of the SuperSU2.79.zip on the SD Card and select it
- Wait till flashing is complete
- If you are prompted to fix root, select No
- Reboot the phone normally
- Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker
(25-11-2017, 08:47 AM)Ernest Ogberahwe(23-11-2017, 02:11 PM)innagee(23-11-2017, 02:39 AM)Ernest OgberahweAnother Custom Recovery needs to be ported for your build.(10-08-2017, 01:30 AM)X3non(09-08-2017, 03:32 PM)damiflex Hey guys. I just updated my hot 4 with the recent update so now my build number is This is my build number.
X557-H807AD-N-171110V163
Those that mean am on v163
Tried flashing Philz for v68 n Co but nothing happens after clicking on download n inserting sub on the phone while switched off.. even waited for about 30 minutes yet nothing happened...
Whatsthe solution pls???
Create a new thread so we focus on it. see .html
Thanks.. I have created a new thread.. please help me look into it..
(28-11-2017, 05:22 PM)zikeyboy(25-11-2017, 08:47 AM)Ernest Ogberahwe(23-11-2017, 02:11 PM)innagee(23-11-2017, 02:39 AM)Ernest OgberahweAnother Custom Recovery needs to be ported for your build.(10-08-2017, 01:30 AM)X3non
Create a new thread so we focus on it. see .html
Thanks.. I have created a new thread.. please help me look into it..
Please, share the link to the new thread so I can follow the three as well. I just updated t the latest build also.
(28-11-2017, 10:50 PM)Ernest OgberahweAlright, thanks. I'm following the thread.(28-11-2017, 05:22 PM)zikeyboy(25-11-2017, 08:47 AM)Ernest Ogberahwe(23-11-2017, 02:11 PM)innagee(23-11-2017, 02:39 AM)Ernest OgberahweAnother Custom Recovery needs to be ported for your build.
Create a new thread so we focus on it. see .html
Thanks.. I have created a new thread.. please help me look into it..
Please, share the link to the new thread so I can follow the three as well. I just updated t the latest build also.
Good to have you on track bro... Not yet rooted but we are progressing.. here's the link..
https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-21175.html
(30-12-2017, 05:43 AM)raisnawaz Is there any twrp recovery for latest nougat update
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