In previous guides on the Infinix Hot 2 X510, I explained how to upgrade from Android Lollipop (5) to Marshmallow (6) using the OTA method (https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-upgrade-infinix-hot-2-x510-to-android-6-marshmallow/) and the more convenient SP Flash tool method (https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-upgrade-infinix-hot-2-x510-to-marshmallow-using-sp-flash-tool/). Today’s guide will focus on rooting. For those who would like to know what rooting is, its benefits and disadvantages, the guide at https://blog.hovatek.com/how-to-root-android-easily-without-pc/ would definitely come in handy.
How do I root the Infinix Hot 2 X510 running on Marshmallow?
- Download SuperSU2.66.zip at http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B9srKhKuVIMnZHlTVjhrVEJjdWM&export=download
- Copy the SuperSU2.66.zip to the phone’s internal / phone storage
- Download TWRP for Infinix X510 (Marshmallow) ported by Team Hovatek at http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B9srKhKuVIMnWmVhMndUdDhRdEE&export=download
- Extract the contents of the TWRP zip file into a folder
- Download the modified Preloader.bin and Lk.bin for Infinix Hot 2 X510 by Team Hovatek @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B9srKhKuVIMndzltdjlXV1VSVTQ&export=download (These will enable you boot into recovery mode using button combos)
- Extract the modified Preloader.bin and Lk.bin into a folder
- Install VCOM drivers on the PC using the guide at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
- Flash the modified Preloader.bin, Lk.bin and TWRP recovery.img to the phone using SP flash tool at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html (Do not interrupt flashing)
- Once flashing is complete, boot the phone straight into recovery mode using Volume up button + Power button (seehttps://forum.hovatek.com/thread-479.html)
- The phone should now boot into TWRP recovery
- If you get a message like in the image below, swipe to allow TWRP modify the system partition. To swipe, place your finger on the green circle then slide to the right
- In TWRP recovery, tap Install
- Navigate to the location of the SuperSU.zip and select it
- Swipe to confirm flashing and wait till flashing is complete
- Power off the phone by taking out the battery for 15 seconds then slotting it back in
- Download the Unmodified Preloader.bin and Lk.bin for Infinix Hot 2 X510 at http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B9srKhKuVIMnX0RMcTNWT0ZJLTg&export=download and flash it using SP flash tool
- Boot up the phone normally once flashing is complete
- Install Root Checker to verify Root; you should see a message like in the image below
- For subsequent reboots into TWRP recovery, you are to use ADB (seehttps://forum.hovatek.com/thread-11444.html)
How do I unroot the Infinix Hot 2 X510 running on Marshmallow?
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- Download the Infinix Hot 2 X510 January 2016 build or Infinix Hot 2 X510 February 2016 build Android Marshmallow ROMDump by Team Hovatek
- Install VCOM drivers on the PC using the guide at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-440.html
- Flash only the recovery.img and system.img (Android) to the phone using SP flash tool at https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-159.html (Do not interrupt flashing)
- Boot up the phone once flashing is complete
- If the phone gets stuck at boot animation during boot, take out the battery and slot it back in then leave the phone to boot up
- Install Root Checker to verify Unroot; you should see a message like in the image below
Will I lose any data (like contacts) during the above rooting and unrooting procedures?
No you wont. The above techniques deal with only the recovery and system partitions, not the data partition. Only things placed or installed in /system will be removed. If you would like to backup (contacts, SMS, calendar etc) anyway then simply follow the guide at https://blog.hovatek.com/backup-your-android-apps-sms-contacts-call-logs-calendars-and-bookmarks-using-super-backup/ .
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