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[Development] How to root the Infinix X521 Hot S (Nougat)

X3non
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15-11-2017, 09:05 PM


[Image: Hovatek-how-to-root-the-infinix-x521-hot-S-Nougat.png]

The Infinix X521 Hot S (Nougat) [e.g X521-J5088AC-N-170602V34] is powered by an MT6753 chipset and ships with Android 6 (Marshmallow) upgradeable to Android 7 (Nougat).
For those who have successfully upgraded to Nougat and are looking to root, this guide will explain how.

How to root the Infinix X521 Hot S (Nougat) ?

  • Dump your firmware in scatter format using Miracle Box @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-13347.html
  • Download SuperSU 2.78 @ [ Login / Register to download free] and save to both phone storage and SD card
  • Create a new folder named Hovatek on your PC
  • Copy preloader.bin from your Miracle Box backup into the Hovatek folder
  • Download TWRP for Infinix X521 Hot S Nougat ported by Team Hovatek @ [ Login / Register to download free]
  • Copy the TWRP recovery.bin and scatter file from the TWRP zip file downloaded above into the Hovatek folder, making peloader.bin, scatter file and recovery.bin (TWRP) in the folder
  • Flash the preloader.bin and recovery.bin using Miracle Box @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-14106.html
  • Boot the phone into recovery mode (Vol up + Power) after flashing
  • In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow TWRP modify the system partition, tap KEEP READ ONLY
  • In TWRP recovery, tap Install
  • Navigate to the location of the SuperSU.zip and select it
  • Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete
  • Reboot the phone normally
  • Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker @ https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai...heck&hl=en

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(This post was last modified: 15-11-2017, 09:09 PM by X3non.)
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Nauman Muhammad Ikram
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03-05-2018, 05:37 PM
It says Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device..
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03-05-2018, 05:45 PM
(03-05-2018, 05:37 PM)Nauman Muhammad Ikram Wrote:  It says Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device..

root your device using magisk method at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21427.html

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11-06-2018, 04:01 PM
(15-11-2017, 09:05 PM)X3non Wrote:  is the above method tested. I can't get root access thru it. pls help
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11-06-2018, 05:20 PM
(11-06-2018, 04:01 PM)seunlayi Wrote:  
(15-11-2017, 09:05 PM)X3non Wrote:  is the above method tested. I can't get root access thru it. pls help

try magisk method @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21427.html

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20-07-2018, 06:14 AM
Please how its work with sp flashtool bro,coz i had a problem to instaling miracle box
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20-07-2018, 12:55 PM
(20-07-2018, 06:14 AM)Mekell Wrote:  Please how its work with sp flashtool bro,coz i had a problem to instaling miracle box
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Please, create a new thread so we focus on it
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-514.html for how to create a thread

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20-07-2018, 01:26 PM
(20-07-2018, 06:14 AM)Mekell Wrote:  Please how its work with sp flashtool bro,coz i had a problem to instaling miracle box
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root using magisk @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21427.html
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