Google Nexus 5X can now be rooted on Android 6.0.1 MHC19J Marshmallow. The factory image released for the upgrade offers the latest security patches.
Google Nexus 5X is lucky enough to get first the support of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MHC19J Marshmallow. Along with Nexus 5X, other devices eligible for the update includes Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 5, and Nexus 6.
Remember the following notes before rooting Google Nexus 5X:
1. Use Google Nexus 6 with software version Android 6.0.1 MHC19J.
2. Unlock the device's bootloader.
3. Make a Nandroid backup.
4. Install a custom kernel like Despair kernel, etc.
To root Google Nexus 5X with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, below is a step-by-step guide:
1. Download Android SDK and install.
2. Enable USB debugging mode on the device.
3. Download Fastboot and extract in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on PC.
4. Download SuperSU v2.66 on PC.
5. Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.
6. Copy BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip file and paste it to device's SD card.
7. Switch it off.
8. Download TWRP 2.8.5.0 and save it to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
9. Go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode by pressing altogether volume down and power keys for a time.
10. Go to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
11. Type fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-shamu.img and press Enter.
12. Once completed, enter Recovery Mode.
13. In TWRP recovery, look for "flash zip from SD card" and press the power button to select it.
14. Press the power button again the "choose zip from sd card."
15. Go to BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip and select it using the Power button.
16. It should start installing after confirming.
17. Once completed, go to +++++Go Back+++++ and select "reboot system now."
Check the new software version now.
