How to root Infinix smart HD 2021 with custom recovery

 In this guide, I have shared with you the steps to Root Infinix Smart HD 2021 (model supported X612, X612A, X612B) using Magisk without TWRP in a very simple way for your ease. Read on!

   In order to root your Infinix Smart HD 2021, we will use the Magisk manager to patch the stock boot image and flash that to your device’s boot partition. Now, if you ask why Magisk? Well, because, using Magisk you get to experience a system-less root process that doesn’t tamper with the system partitions while enabling root access. Magisk can also hide online security measures to work apps properly like any banking app, SafetyNet, etc

    Now, before we proceed to rooting our devices, if you don't already have formal knowledge about rooting, allow me to enlighten you a bit.

What is Smartphone Rooting?

    Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device's system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.

Advantages of Smartphone Rooting

• You can get access to all files on your Infinix Smart HD 2021, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
• You can increase the performance of your Infinix Smart HD 2021 by overclocking.
• By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Infinix Smart HD 2021.
• Uninstall Bloatware on Infinix Smart HD 2021.
• You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications. 
• By Rooting Infinix Smart HD 2021, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
• You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Steps To Root Infinix Smart HD 2021 Using Magisk

Follow the full depth guide carefully with the requirements and download links below.

Keep in mind:-

• To root, you must first unlock the bootloader on your Infinix X612, X612A, X612B variant.
• Rooting may void the manufacturer’s warranty on your device.

• Rooting will block the firmware OTA updates.

Now, let’s head over to some of the necessary steps which you need to abide by:

Pre-Requirements:-

• Your phone should have a battery juice of more than 60% at least.
• Keep a backup of your device data at first. Therefore, if anything goes wrong, you can get back the important data.
• The image file in this article is supported by the Infinix Smart HD 2021 model only. DO NOT try to flash it on other models.
• You will also require a PC/Laptop and a USB cable in order to connect your device with the computer.
• You should download all the necessary files, tools, and drivers from below accordingly.

Required Downloads:-

• Download ADB & Fastboot files (Windows/MAC)
• Android USB Drivers – Download and install it on your computer
• Download Other Drivers: Mediatek VCOM Drivers or MTK USB Drivers
• Download And Install the SP Flash tool on your computer
• Download Latest Infinix X612 Firmware Flash File | Infinix X612A / X612B Firmware Flash File

Warning!:-

We at eltechx won’t be held responsible for any kind of error or damage that occurs to your phone during or after following this guide or flashing any file. You should know what you’re doing. Take a full backup at first and proceed at your own risk!

STEPS (1)

-How to Extract and Patch Boot.image using Magisk?

-First of all, you need to extract the boot image using the MTK Droid Tool

-Attach your device to your computer via a USB cable and copy only the boot.img file from the extracted folder in your PC to your device storage.

-Launch Magisk Manager. When a popup appears asking to install Magisk, select INSTALL and choose install again.

-Tap on “Patch Boot Image File”.

-Install patched boot image TWRP

-Navigate to internal storage and select your phone’s boot image that you transferred earlier.

-Wait for a couple of seconds. Magisk will start patching the boot image.

-Once the boot image has been patched, copy the “patched_boot.img” from the internal storage and replace it in the same extracted ROM folder on your PC.

-Now you can follow the second step to flash the patched boot image file.

STEPS (2)

-To Install the Patched Boot Image on Infinix Smart HD 2021

-Follow the proper guide to install Patched Boot Image on Infinix Smart HD 2021 from below link

-Guide to Install Patched Boot Image on MediaTek Device

-In some cases, if the above method doesn’t work on your Infinix Smart HD 2021, then try via ADB fastboot method.

-Now, extract the ADB & Fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image file to the same folder.

-Press and hold down the Shift key + right-mouse-click to open the command window/PowerShell.

-Next, enter the following command in order to flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:

-fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

-For devices with an A/B partition system, you have to use the following commands:

-fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

-fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

-Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

-Wait for the flashing process to complete.

-Finally, type in the command below to reboot your device.

-Fastboot reboot

-Once your device reboots, ,check the root status by launching your Magisk Manager.

-fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

-For devices with an A/B partition system, you have to use the following commands:

-fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

-fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

-Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

-Wait for the flashing process to complete.

-Finally, type in the command below to reboot your device.

-Fastboot reboot

-Once your device reboots, ,check the root status by launching your Magisk Manager.

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