How To Root Nokia X, Install Google Play & Google Now Launcher

Nokia's mobile division has recently unveiled its new smartphone based on android called Nokia X. It was not really a surprise because rumors already spoke for some time; what was a surprise is rather that this
Nokia mobile division which was acquired by Microsoft launches smartphones with the operating system (android) of its competitor. In terms of appearance, the Nokia OS X has nothing to do with android and a little closer to Windows phone. Another important fact, the operating system does not come with Google applications such as store play, application launcher, etc. ... We will see later how the rooter and install the Google applications. This will allow you to customize your phone by installing third-party applications such as themes, games and custom ROM.

However, remember that the root of your smartphone may void the warranty and can potentially damage your device if not done correctly. In addition, the Nokia X bootloader is partially blocked and therefore there is no solution for the functional recovery time. Use this tutorial at your own risk, GUDTRICKS.NET not be liable for any damage caused by this manipulation for

 This hack comes from a senior member of XDA Developers Kashamalaga.

Prerequisites:

Download and install the application Framaroot .
Download Root Explorer for the file explorer.
Download and install NokiaX_ Gapps.zip .
Download NokiaX_SomeGoogleApps.zip .

Steps to Rooter Nokia X:

• Run Framaroot application, you will rooter device through one or more exploits .
• Use one of the exploits available to try rooter device. A screen will appear to tell you whether it was successful or not. Otherwise, try again but using another exploit available.
• Once the root is complete, launch a file explorer of your choice allowing you to modify the permissions of system files.
• Download and unzip the contents of the file NokiaX_ Gapps.zip APK and copy all files in the archive to the / system / app using File Explorer.
• Change the access of APK files in playback mode for everyone and write only for the landlord as shown in the following screen capture rights.
• Restart your device and install all APK files NokiaX_SomeGoogleApps.zip, as you usually do.

Source: XDA-Developers