Today, Androidbiits.com will share an outstanding news with LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) owners. According to XDA member Heisenberg, a method is available to root LG Nexus 5X [bullhead]. Are you wondering how to root LG Nexus 5X H790 and Nexus 5X H791? Don’t worry, Androidbiits.com is here to help you in rooting LG Nexus 5X H790 and Nexus 5X H791. Previously, I have published the simple instructions for rooting Huawei Nexus 6P. Now, I will discuss about the step-by-step tutorial to root your LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791). You should note that I will take the help of TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead], SuperSU v2.52 and a modified boot image for rooting LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791). Androidbiits.com will publish the step-by-step instructions using which you can root LG Nexus 5X.

I am hoping that you will be able to root LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) using TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead], SuperSU v2.52 and a modified boot image without experiencing problem after reading the tutorial written in Androidbiits.com. Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) will lose warranty after being rooted. Dear Nexus 5X owner, this method will remove the factory restrictions of Nexus 5X (H790 and H791). It will let you enjoy many Custom ROMs on Nexus 5X (H790 and H791). This method will also let Nexus 5X owners enjoy many other benefits on their Nexus 5X (H790 and H791).

It is essential to unlock LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) bootloader before rooting it. You must save your documents including messages and contacts before rooting Nexus 5X [bullhead], because there is a possibility of losing all documents from Nexus 5X. If you are a big fan of Custom ROM and planning to install it on your LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791), then you must be eagerly waiting to root your Nexus 5X.

Below are the steps using which you can root Nexus 5X (H790 and H791). Androidbiits will not be responsible if Nexus 5X got corrupted while being rooted using TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead], SuperSU v2.52 and a modified boot image. Nexus 5X battery must be above 86 percentage before following the rooting steps.

How to Root LG Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) Easily [Simple Steps]

1. It is essential to download TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead] for Nexus 5X on your desktop.

2. It is the time to activate USB debugging on Nexus 5X [bullhead].

3. It is essential to boot Nexus 5X into fastboot mode and attach it with desktop.

4. It is essential to copy downloaded TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead] img file and paste it in fastboot folder on your desktop.

5. It is the time to start command window in fastboot folder.

6. It is the time to run this command in the command prompt to install TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead] on Nexus 5X.

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.2-bullhead.img

7. It is essential to reboot Nexus 5X.

8. It is essential to download “bullhead-mdb08i-boot.zip” for Nexus 5X [bullhead] on your desktop.

9. It is essential to extract the zip file on your desktop.

10. It is the time to copy boot img file and paste it in fastboot folder on your desktop.

11. It is essential to start command window in fastboot folder and run this command in the command prompt to install boot img on Nexus 5X.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

12. It is essential to reboot Nexus 5X again.

13. It is essential to download SuperSU v2.52 for LG Nexus 5X [bullhead] on your desktop.

14. It is essential to transfer SuperSU v2.52 to your Nexus 5X.

15. It is the time to power off your Nexus 5X.

16. It is essential to remove the USB cable from your Nexus 5X.

17. It is the time to put LG Nexus 5X [bullhead] into Recovery Mode.

18. It is essential to click “install zip from SD card” on Nexus 5X.

19. It is essential to choose SuperSU v2.52 on your Nexus 5X.

20. It is essential to install SuperSU v2.52 on Nexus 6P.

21. It is the time to go to the main menu on Nexus 5X [bullhead].

22. It is essential to click “reboot system now” on Nexus 5X.

23. It is the time to wait until Nexus 5X restarts.

You have successfully rooted Nexus 5X. Oh yes, If you are experiencing any difficulty while rooting Nexus 5X (H790 and H791) using TWRP 2.8.7.2 [bullhead], SuperSU v2.52 and the modified boot image, then don’t hesitate to share your issue with Androidbiits.com. I’ll help you in rooting your Nexus 5X H790 and H791. [Source]