Nokia’s much awaited ‘Android‘ powered Smartphone called Nokia XL, Nokia X+ Plus and Nokia X flagship family series running a forked version of Google’s Mobile OS, which means users can’t install, run, connect and access official Google Applications and Services like Google Play Store, Google Now Launcher, GApps etc. But not now, A senior member of XDA-Developers Forum named ‘Kashamalaga’ has found a way to Hack, Flash, Root Nokia X ‘Android’ Smartphones to Install and Run Official Google Apps and Services along with the Installation of Google Play Store, Google Now Launcher, Gmail, YouTube, GApps etc. Using Framaroot App exploit.
Nokia XL, Nokia X+ Plus and Nokia X smartphone owners can now gain access of full Android v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) mobile OS along with system core files and folders. Below you will find a full Tutorial and Guide on How to Root Nokia X ‘Android’ Smartphone to Install and Run Official Google Services and Applications Using Framaroot App exploit.
Prerequisite Downloads for Nokia X ‘Android’ Rooting & GApps Installation
- Download Framaroot APK to Use Gandalf Exploit.
- Download Root Explorer App (Download Anyone)
- Download Nokia X GApps .APKs for Rooting.
- Download Google Apps .APKs File (Google Play Store, Now Launcher etc.).
How to Root Nokia XL, Nokia X+ Plus, Nokia X ‘Android’ Smartphone
Below are the steps and procedures involves in Nokia X, Nokia X+ Plus and Nokia XL Rooting.
Step 1: Move/Copy and Extract ‘Framaroot App’ in the root of your device SD Card.
Step 2: Enable App Installation from Unknown Sources option within your device. Follow below guide.
- Settings > Security > Tick on Unknown Sources
Step 3: Now, Run and Install Framaroot APK from your SD Card and open the App as shown in below image.
Step 4: Select ‘Install SuperSU’ option from drop-down menu and also Select the ‘Gandalf’ root exploit from given list.
Step 5: When root exploit successfully completed, it will ask for Reboot so ‘Reboot’ your device. Congratulations!! Nokia X is being Rooted
How to Install Google Play Store, Now Launcher & GApps in Nokia X ‘Android’ Smartphone
Step 1: Move/Copy and Extract all ‘Nokia X GApps .APKs’ downloaded files into ‘/system/app’ directory of your device and change permissions of these files using ‘Root Explorer App’ as shown in the image below.
Step 2: ‘Reboot’ your device.
Step 3: Now, You can Extract, Install and Run any ‘Google Apps .APKs File’ as a normal user for the installation of Google Now Launcher App, Google Play Store App, GApps etc. After app installation gets completed it will ask for Google Account. Enjoy!!
*For any troubleshooting and help, visit official forum of XDA-Developers HERE.
Images of Rooted Nokia X ‘Android’ Smartphone Running Google Apps / Services
