How To Root Nexus 5X On Official Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S

Download The Required Files Below Before Start The Root Process

Nexus 5X recently received NRD90S Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update and many of you probably updated your device by flashing official factory image. Those who yet to receive an OTA update can follow our manual installation guide Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S on Nexus 5X. After flashing or updating to Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S factory image you probably looking for an easy way to root Nexus 5X on Android 7.0 Nougat build NRD90S. You can easily root your Nexus 5X using below guide.

There are various benefits of rooting Android devices including ability to access system files, can over clock or under clock with the help of kernel or app and many more.

In this guide we will use a tool called Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9. With this tool root is oneclick away from Nexus 5X on Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S. You can also install custom recovery (CWM recovery or TWRP Recovery) using same tool and if you wish you can also unroot Nexus 5X on Android 7.0 Nougat. When you click on Root button on Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit, it basically perform following task:

1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Boot/flash into an alternate recovery
3. Use that recovery to flash a Superuser recovery zip

Pre Requisites:

1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.

2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Percentage on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Nexus 5X in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Nexus 5X. [Guide].

5. Download Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9.

Steps To Root Nexus 5X On Official Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S

Step 1: Connect your Nexus 5X To Computer. Wait few seconds to allow your computer to recognize it.

Step 2: Now open Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9. Wait few seconds to allow toolkit recognize your device then, on main interface: Options [Hotkey Ctrl+k] > Root Options > Superuser Options >
– Enable ‘Utilize SuperSU by Chainfire’
– Enable ‘Utilize Latest Beta Version Available’
– Press ‘Ok’ to apply your settings.

Step 3: Now click on big Root button to start rooting process. You may require to follow onscreen instruction.

That’s it! Your Nexus 5X that’s running on latest Android 7.0 Nougat NRD90S is now rooted. You can use the same tool to install custom recovery or you can visit this page: Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets).