Replacing Nexus 5, Google announced the mid-range Nexus 5X made by LG. Carrying a good set of features, improved hardware and an affordable price tag of $379, Nexus 5X will be a go-to smartphone for those in love with the stock Android experience. Nexus 5X is a 5.2-inch smartphone with a 64-bit processing chip, USB Type-C support, 2GB of RAM, an improved 12.3 megapixel primary camera, and is available in three colors, including an irresistibleIce Blue.

While Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are stillto hit the consumer markets and root packages yet to be made available, you can follow these steps to root Nexus 5X once you get your brand new Nexus as the root and recovery files are expected to come as soon as Nexus 5Xis available inconsumermarkets.

Prerequisites to root Nexus 5X on Android 6.0 Marshmallow:

Create a backupof all important data on your Nexus 5X device.Download and install USB drivers for Nexus 5X in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Your device needs to be onAndroid 6.0Marshmallowbefore you follow this guide torootit.Ensure that your Nexus 5X carries more than 80% of charge.

Note:Rooting your device voids itswarranty; please proceed at your own risk. Recovery package and image files are still to be made available for the Nexus 5X as the device is yet to hit the mass markets. These steps will work fine once the files are available for the device.

How to root Nexus 5X on Android 6.0 Marshmallow:

Required files:downloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up with platform-tools and USB drivers package in SDK.DownloadSuperSU v2.49 (BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip)forNexus 5X on your PC. DownloadTWRP 2.8.7.0or CWM recovery tool (when they are made available) and save it to theandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory on your computer.

Finally, downloadFastboot from the following links, depending on your OS:

Windows:DownloadMac:DownloadLinux:Download

Step 1:Extract the downloaded Fastboot file inandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory on your PC (should be under C:\Android). Create directory if not already there.

Step 2:Connect your Nexus 5X toyour computer via USB.

Step 3:Copy and pasteBETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zipfile to your device's SD card / internal memory root folder.

Step 4:Turn your Nexus 5X off.

Step 5:Enter the Bootloader mode: turn your Nexus 5X on while pressing and holdingVolume Down+Powerkeys.

Step 6:Gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryon your computer and open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command:

fastboot flash recovery *RECOVERYFILE*.imgandpress Enter. *RECOVERYFILE*corresponds to the.imgfilename of your recovery, CWM or TWRP.

Step 7:Once done, enter recovery mode by choosingRecoveryfrom the Fastboot menu.

Optional, but recommended:Once you have a custom recovery installed on your Nexus 5X, it is highly recommended to create a Nandroid backup of your current OS so you can easily move back to it if things don't work out. Go toRecovery>Backup>Backupand Restore. These options are a little different depending on the recovery you are using.

Step 8:In the recovery mode (CWM or TWRP), scroll down toflash zip from SD card>choose zip fromsdcard.

Step 9:Using the volume keys, locate theBETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zipfileand select it. Confirm the installation process.

Step 11:After installation is completed, go to+++++Go Backand reboot your Nexus 5X. First boot may take a few minutes so please be patient.

Ta da!Your Nexus 5X is now rooted on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. To confirm the root access, use anyRoot Checkerapp to verify the root.Don't forget to let us know about your experience with the new Nexus device and its shinynew operating system.

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