How to Root Nokia X and Install Google Apps on It
Rooting an Android device using Framaroot does not require a tutorial as such, yet here are the steps:
* Download the latest version of Framaroot app:
* Copy the APK file to your Nokia X.
* Go to the file using a file manager and install it. If you are prompted to enable Unknown Sources option, do it.
* Now open Framaroot from app drawer.
* Tap the Gandalf exploit.
* Your Nokia X will be rooted in a matter of seconds.
:: Installing Google Apps on Nokia X ::
Having rooted your Nokia X, you now have privilege to access and modify your device’s system. Here’s how you can install Google apps and services on your phone:
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Download the Google apps package, specially packed for the Nokia X:
* Install a root file manager on your device.
* Extract the Google apps (Gapps) ZIP and copy the folder to your phone.
* Now launch Root Browser and navigate to the Gapps folder.
* Mark/select all files present inside it and select Copy.
* Now go to system/app directory and paste the files here.
* Go to each app that you just copied and set the permissions for each as rw-r–r– (0644).
* To do so, tap and hold the app and select Permissions.
* Then set the permissions as shown above.
When you are done with fixing the app permissions, reboot your Nokia X. When the phone boots up, open Google Play Store and sign in with your Gmail account. Enjoy Google apps and services!
Rooting an Android device using Framaroot does not require a tutorial as such, yet here are the steps:
* Download the latest version of Framaroot app:
* Copy the APK file to your Nokia X.
* Go to the file using a file manager and install it. If you are prompted to enable Unknown Sources option, do it.
* Now open Framaroot from app drawer.
* Tap the Gandalf exploit.
* Your Nokia X will be rooted in a matter of seconds.
:: Installing Google Apps on Nokia X ::
Having rooted your Nokia X, you now have privilege to access and modify your device’s system. Here’s how you can install Google apps and services on your phone:
*
Download the Google apps package, specially packed for the Nokia X:
* Install a root file manager on your device.
* Extract the Google apps (Gapps) ZIP and copy the folder to your phone.
* Now launch Root Browser and navigate to the Gapps folder.
* Mark/select all files present inside it and select Copy.
* Now go to system/app directory and paste the files here.
* Go to each app that you just copied and set the permissions for each as rw-r–r– (0644).
* To do so, tap and hold the app and select Permissions.
* Then set the permissions as shown above.
When you are done with fixing the app permissions, reboot your Nokia X. When the phone boots up, open Google Play Store and sign in with your Gmail account. Enjoy Google apps and services!
