How to Root the ZTE Grand X Max +

März 22, 2016

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Rooting is done entirely by you at your own risk.

What is needed to root the ZTE Grand X Max +?

In order to root the ZTE Grand X Max + you will need the following.

  • The ZTE Grand X Max + you want to root in your hand.
  • A PC.

Step 1 – Download and install KingRoot to your PC

To root the device download KingRoot from here.

Install it on to your PC and then run it and follow the instructions and connect the device when asked to gain temporary root (this may take several attempts to keep trying if it fails).

Step 2 – Download TWRP customer recovery

Download the custom recovery for this device from here and save it to your PC.  Once you have done that connect the device to your PC and copy the file to your device in an easy to find location such as the Downloads folder.

Step 3 – Download SuperSU

Download the SuperSU zip file from here and save it to your PC.  Once you have done that connect the device to your PC and copy the file to your device in an easy to find location such as the Downloads folder.

Step 4 – Install TWRP recovery

Run the TWRP APK file from step 2 and tap Install Recovery.  Grant root permissions when asked.

Step 5 – Uninstall KingRoot

Reboot the device and then go to Apps > Settings > Application Manager and uninstall KingRoot.

Step 6 – Boot into TWRP recovery

Turn off the device completely.  Once done, turn the device back on and hold down Volume Up to boot in to recovery mode.

Step 7- Install SuperSU

When the device has booted in to recovery mode tap Install and browse to the SuperSU zip file you copied to the device in step 3 and then flash that to the device.

Reboot the device and then once it boots up again you should see the SuperSU application confirming that the device has been successfully rooted.

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