How to Root Nexus 5x on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MHC19Q April Security Patch

If you have updated your Nexus 5X to the april build next to mind is how to root your device many users love using device that is rooted so worry not we have that covered for you you can root your Nexus 5x easily on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MHC19Q April Security patch. We advice you follow our guide below to Root your Nexus 5x it yourself.

THING TO KNOW

•This root method is only for Android 6.0.1 (MHC19Q) installed on Nexus 5X and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 5X on other carriers.
•Your Nexus 5X bootloader should be unlocked.Nexus 5X should be on Android 6.0.1 MHC19Q software version.
•Make a Nandroid backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.

Disclaimer:

This site or the developers are not responsible,  if you damage or brick your device.Do it on your own risk and follow the instruction properly.

How to Root Nexus 5x on MHC19Q Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow April Security Patch :

Step 1 –Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install. Also set it up with downloading platform-tools and USB drivers package in SDK. See: How to Set up ADB and Fastboot on Windows.

Step 2 – You should enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 5X.

Step 3 – Download Fastboot from the following links depending on your OS of your computer and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. (your C/ drive of your computer) Create directory if not already there.

Windows: Download here.
Mac: Download here.
Linux: Download here.

NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.

Step 4 – Download SuperSU v2.66 for Nexus 5X on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 5 – Connect and mount your Nexus 5X USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 6 – Now copy/paste the BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the root of your  SD card/internal storage (not in any folder).

Step 7 – You can now turn OFF your Nexus 5X.

Step 8 – Download  Twrp-2.8.7.0-Recovery For Nexus 5X and save it to your android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on your computer.

Step 9 – Now boot into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on Nexus 5X. Dont know to do that? Press (Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode)

Step 10 – Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).

Step 11 – Type in the following command and press Enter.

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-bullhead.img

Step 12 – Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.

Step 13 – In Twrp recovery Mode, scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the power button to select it.

Step 14 – Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.

Step 15 – Now using your volume keys, navigate to BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 16 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the Recovery menu. The phone will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

Your Nexus 5X on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware is now rooted

Enjoy your rooted Nexus 5X like a King that your are.

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