26-06-2014, 11:49 AM
Update: Magisk is a good technique for rooting so consider using it first. All you'll need is boot.img for your model and build number from https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-19836.html .
This thread is dedicated to providing step-by-step guides on rooting Infinix Android phones.
How to root Infinix X451, Hot Note X551 (4.4), Hot Note PRO X551 (4.4), Zero X506 (16GB) [Kitkat], Hot 2 X510, Hot 3 LTE X553, Zero 2 X509, Buzz X260, Alpha Marvel X502, X507 Lollipop
* Download Kingroot
* Install the app on the phone
* Ensure you have an internet connection on the phone then launch the app
* Wait for all checks to be complete
* Click the center button (with Root and some Chinese texts inscribed on it) to begin rooting
* Wait for rooting to complete
* You should see a green tick to confirm that rooting was successful
How to root Infinix Hot 2 X510 (6.0 marshmallow)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15250.html
How to root Infinix Hot 2 X510 LTE Version (lollipop)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15259.html
How to root Infinix Hot 4 X557
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15272.html
How to root Infinix Hot 4 X557 (Nougat)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-18275.html
How to root Infinix Hot 4 Lite (X557 1 + 16GB)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-16321.html
How to root Infinix Hot 4 Pro X556
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-16687.html
How to root Infinix Hot 4 Pro X5511
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-20443.html
How to root Infinix Hot 5 Lite X559
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-20450.html
How to root Infinix Hot S
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15269.html
How to root Infinix Hot S (Nougat)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-21081.html
How to root Infinix Hot S Pro
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-19451.html
How to root Infinix Note 2 X600 (6.0 marshmallow)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-15261.html
How to root Infinix Note 3 (Nougat)
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-17318.html
How to root Infinix Note 3 Pro
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-17241.html
How to root Infinix Note 4 X572
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-20203.html
How to root Infinix Note 4 Pro X571
https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-20052.html
How to root the Infinix Zero 4 Plus (X602)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-17631.html
How to root the Infinix Zero 4 Plus (X602) (Nougat)
see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-18861.html
How to root Infinix Note 2 X600 (Lollipop), Zero 3 X552
* Download SuperSU.zip @ [ Login / Register to download free] and save it to the phone's storage
* Download TWRP for your phone model below:
~ TWRP for Infinix Note 2 X600 H532 A1 L by Team Hovatek @ [ Login / Register to download free]
~ TWRP for Infinix Note 2 X600 by Team Hovatek @ [ Login / Register to download free]
~ CWM for Infinix Note 2 X600-H533-A1-M-20160224 LTE by Team Hovatek @ [ Login / Register to download free]
~ TWRP for Infinix Zero 3 X552 by Team Hovatek @ [ Login / Register to download free]
* Unzip the TWRP / CWM zip file and flash the recovery image to the phone using Sp flash tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html
* Boot the phone into TWRP /CWM recovery mode
* If you get a message like in the image below,swipe to allow TWRP modify the system partition
![[Image: Hovatek-How-to-make-TWRP-recovery-perman...hone-1.jpg]](https://blog.hovatek.com/bpyeki/uploads/2015/12/Hovatek-How-to-make-TWRP-recovery-permanent-after-flashing-it-to-your-MTK-phone-1.jpg)
* In TWRP recovery, tap Install
* Navigate to the location of the SuperSU zip file you downloaded in the first step then flash it
* Reboot the phone
How to root Infinix Hot Note X551 (5.0), Hot Note PRO X551 (5.0) [Lollipop]
* Flash a custom recovery to the phone using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-455.html
* Download UPDATE-SuperSU-V2.46.zip @ [ Login / Register to download free] and copy it to the phone's SD card
* Boot the phone into recovery mode (volume up + power button)
* Select Install zip from SD card and select UPDATE-SuperSU-V2.46.zip
* Tap Yes to confirm
* Reboot the phone and the phone should now be rooted
How to root Infinix Race X400, Infinix Race Bolt X450
* Download SRSRoot
* Download PdaNet
* Enable USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Developer > Tick USB Debugging)
* Connect the phone to the PC then install PdaNet, you should get a "Drivers successfully installed" message at the end of installation
* Leave the phone connected to PC
* Run SRSRoot on the PC.
* Click "Root Device [All Method]" and follow the wizard including "Restoration"
* You're rooted!
How to root Infinix X350 Surf
* Download [ Login / Register to download free]
* Download PdaNet
* Enable USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Developer > Tick USB Debugging)
* Connect the phone to the PC then install PdaNet, you should get a "Drivers successfully installed" message at the end of installation
* Leave the phone connected to PC
* Launch Eroot
* A root button will appear. If it doesn't, close the PdaNet running from your system tray.
* Click on the root button and your phone will be rooted in 10 seconds.
How to root Infinix Zero X506 (8GB) , Race Max Q X530
* Download [ Login / Register to download free]
* Download PdaNet
* Enable USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Developer > Tick USB Debugging)
* Connect the phone to the PC then install PdaNet, you should get a "Drivers successfully installed" message at the end of installation
* Leave the phone connected to PC
* Launch Root Genius
* Root Genius should detect the phone
* Click Root and wait till the process is complete
* Done
How to root Infinix Zero X506 (16GB) Method 2
* Download update.zip and copy it directly into the phone's memory card (don't place inside any folder)
* Download [ Login / Register to download free]
* Download Infinix Zero (16GB) scatter file
* Flash the CWM recovery image to the phone using SP Flash tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html
* Boot the phone into recovery mode (see https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-479.html )
* In recovery mode, select Install zip from SD card
* Click Yes / OK if prompted
* Boot the phone and update your Super user via playstore
* Done
How to root Infinix Surf Smart X351, Hot X507
* Download Vroot
* Download PdaNet
* Enable USB debugging on the phone (Settings > Developer > Tick USB Debugging)
* Connect the phone to the PC then install PdaNet, you should get a "Drivers successfully installed" message at the end of installation
* Leave the phone connected to PC
* Launch Vroot
* Vroot should detect the phone
* Click Root and wait till the process is complete
* Done
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