Rooting an Android device solely depends on the make and model of your mobile device.. In response to complains on the new Android 5.1.1 version and difficulties rooting it. Here comes an ultimate guide on how to root Android 5.1.1 with or without PC.

Not every method is applicable to all Android mobiles. E.g. Qualcomm and Meditek chipsets have different ways to root. Device like Samsung are better rooted with pc while Sony requires commands generated by producing imei on their websites which Voids warranty of the mobile. Initially Back up will lead to internal memory being at risk, you can use Titanium Backup.

Dial *#*#7378423#*#* to see if your device can unlock the bootloader or Root access. Mobiles like Lenovo, TECNO, Infinix, Injoo etc can be rooted easily through apps like Flashify, Kingroot, framaroot and Superuser etc.

Before you proceed kindly take your time to read the highlighted topics below…

• The disadvantages of rooting Android devices
• The benefits of rooting Android devices
• How to prevent bricking your Android device.

Below are the steps needed…

ROOTING 5.1.1 WITH KINGROOT

Requirements:

• KINGROOT + INTERNET CONNECTION

NB: KingRoot 4.6 has been released, she can root 5.1 well and some 6.0 devices)

HOW TO USE

• Download and install kingroot into you device. (Visit www.kingroot.net to download the mobile app.)
• Run it , done! KingRoot will do every other thing for you.

Also see: How to root other Android devices with kingroot

ROOTING 5.1.1 WITH TOWELROOT

Requirements:

• TOWELROOT+INTERNET CONNECTION

NB: works well for Samsung users

Visit www.towelroot.com to download the app (click on the lamdba to download the apk file)

ROOTING 5.1.1 WITH FRAMAROOT

Requirements:

• FRAMAROOT Apk (Internet connection not needed)

HOW TO USE

• Visit framaroot.net to download.
• Then install it.
• Open app and the click on boromir to execute action

Click here for more info on framaroot

ROOTING 5.1.1 WITH iROOT

Requirements:

• iROOT +INTERNET CONNECTION

HOW TO USE

• Visit www.iroot.com to download the app.
• Then install it and click on start root

Requirements:

• PC + CABLE + PHONE + KINGROOT/iROOT

ROOTING WITH KINGROOT DESKTOP VERSION

HOW TO USE

• Visit kingroot.en.uptodown.com to download the zipped file for pc.
• After you must have unzipped and install.
• Connect your device to pc using very a good USB cable. (make sure the device you want to root is in usb debugging mode then begin rooting)
• Go ahead and root your device immediately after kingroot detects your device.

ROOTING WITH iROOT DESKTOP VERSION

HOW TO USE

• Visit www.iroot.com›iroot-for-pc to download the zipped file for pc.
• After you must have unzipped and installed it.
• Proceed to connecting your phone using a very good USB cable. (make sure the device you want to root is in usb debugging mode then begin rooting)
• Hit Root!

NB: You can use Root Checker to know the status of root.

Warning: If you don’t have any knowledge about the above applications, i recommend you not to root your mobile yourself, you might get it Bricked .