The OnePlus X rooting process is simple but requires that you follow the steps carefully. In this manual, you have to install TWRP rooting app on your OnePlus X phone. Since the OnePlus X runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, we have to download and update SuperSU v2.46 app only and not SuperSU v2.56 as this version of SuperSU app works only in the Marshmallow ROM.
[Warning: Installing TWRP app or rooting OnePlus X voids the manufacturer's warranty, as you know the warranty of this phone is one year. Users need to follow the steps correctly. If the process goes wrong, there is a strong possibility that your smartphone may suffer bricks. We are not responsible for any damage to your phone by rooting.
Requirements to root android phones of OnePlus X
Ensure that the device is at least 70 percent charged to avoid any unexpected shutdown while rooting.Install the proper PC USB driver of OnePlus X so that your PC can recognize your phone to transfer the SuperSU app file the device.
Make sure that TWRP rooting app is installed on your device.
Download SuperSU v2.46 app.
Steps to root OnePlus X with TWRP app
Step 1: Download SuperSU app file on your PC.Step 2: Transfer the downloaded zip file to the traceability of internal memory.
Step 3: Reboot your OnePlux phone into custom recovery option. To go to the custom recovery menu power off your device and restart it by simultaneously pressing the volume down and power keys.
Step 4: Create a backup of Android (optional). To do this, click on the backup option in TWRP, select all the partitions and swipe right to start the process.
Step 5: Return to TWRP main menu and click Install.
Step 6: Locate and select the file SuperSU.
Step 7: Pull the confirmation button to start the installation.
Step 8: Restart the device after the installation.
After the device restarts successfully, you have full access to your rooted OnePlus X. You can check the status of the root, just download and run Root Checker app from the Google Play Store.
