How to Root Android Phone Without a PC

This tutorial shows, how to root an Android phone without using a PC (using the KingRoot app). You won’t need a computer to root your phone, you can simply root your phone by installing the KingRoot app on it. KingRoot officially claims to be able to root almost every Android device without using a computer. 

Why root your Android phone? Well, there are many advantages of rooting your Android phone. You can customize, and delete system apps, optimize startup, etc. But if done incorrectly, you may face issues with your phone or even brick your device. Plus this will also void your phone’s warranty.

WARNING: Please note that rooting your phone will void it’s warranty. Besides that, your phone might also get bricked in the process. So, make sure to transfer it’s data to your PC or another phone. we take no responsibility for any loss of any kind.


Check out this video tutorial first.

SEE ALSO: How to Install TWRP Custom Recovery on Android without PC?

Root any Android phone Using the KingRoot App

In this tutorial, we have used the Lenovo A6000 Plus Smartphone to display the root process. The download link for the KingRoot app is given at the end of the post.

Step 1: Download and Install the KingRoot App on Your Android Phone

First of all, download the KingRoot APK file on your Android phone. Then, go to the location of the downloaded KingRoot APK file and tap on it to start the installation of the KingRoot app on your smartphone.

Tap on KingRoot APK file to Start Installation
Tap on the KingRoot APK file to Start the Installation

A pop-up will appear showing the properties of the KingRoot app, tap on “Install” to install the KingRoot App on your phone.

Tap on Install to Start KingRoot Installation and root your android phone using KingRoot
Tap on Install to Start KingRoot Installation

Now, you will see the list of the permissions the KingRoot app requires before installation. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Install.

Tap on Install on Permissions page
Tap on Install on the Permissions page

SEE ALSO: How to Hide Apps on any Android Phone?


Step 2: Bypass Android Security to Install the KingRoot App

The system will start installing the KingRoot app on your Android phone.

KingRoot installation in progress
KingRoot installation in progress

KingRoot app bypasses Android security and installs itself as a System App on the Smartphone. Android may detect security intrusion and block KingRoot installation. Tap on “More details” to see more options and tap on “Install anyway (unsafe)“.

Installation Blocked - Tap on More Details
Installation Blocked – Tap on More Details
Tap on Install anyway (unsafe) to Root your Android Phone without PC
Tap on Install anyway (unsafe)

KingRoot will be installed on your Android smartphone. Tap on Open to open the KingRoot app. After that, you can easily root your Android phone without using a PC.

KingRoot Installation Successful
KingRoot Installation Successful

SEE ALSO: How to Change Language in TWRP Custom Recovery?

Step 3: Open the KingRoot App and Check the Root Status

When you open the KingRoot app for the first time, you will see introductory slides. Just swipe up on them.

Swipe up on Introduction Slides
Swipe up on Introduction Slides

On the last slide, you will have a “TRY IT” button tap on it. Make sure you have checked the “Agreed KingRoot License Agreement” check box, otherwise “TRY IT” button will be disabled. KingRoot App will open and Start scanning for your device’s Root Status.

Tap on TRY IT to check Root Status of your Android Phone
Tap on TRY IT to check the Root Status of your Android Phone

Step 4: Root Your Android Phone using the KingRoot App

If your phone is Un-Rooted, you will see the following screen. Tap on “TRY ROOT” to start rooting your Android smartphone without using a PC.

Tap on TRY ROOT to root your Android phone without PC
Tap on TRY ROOT to root your Android phone without a PC

You must have an active internet connection to Root your device because KingRoot downloads some data during the Root process. If you have the internet disabled on your phone, you may see the following screen.

Root Failed - Network Error - Root Android Phone without PC
Root Failed – Network Error

After enabling the internet connection on your smartphone, start the KingRoot app again and click on the “TRY ROOT” button. The root process will start.

Root Android Phone in Progress
Rooting Android Phone in Progress

KingRoot may fail to Root your smartphone on the first attempt. Don’t panic, just tap on “ROOT AGAIN” to try rooting again.

Try Rooting again if Failed
Try Rooting again if Failed

You will see a success message after the root process is successful.

Root Android Phone using KingRoot - Successful
Root Android Phone using KingRoot – Successful

SEE ALSO: How to Uninstall Magisk from your Android phone?

Step 5: Verify Root in KingRoot App

You have successfully Rooted your Lenovo A6000/A6000 Plus Android smartphone. It’s time to verify it, tap on Options. You will see the current Root status of your Device.

Tap On Hamburger Menu To Check Root Status on Android Phone
Tap On Hamburger Menu To Check Root Status

SEE ALSO: How to Downgrade Lenovo A6000/Plus from Lollipop to KitKat?


Download KingRoot App

You can download the latest version of the KingRoot app from the following link. This link is the official link where you can download the latest and older versions of the KingRoot App.


Root Your Android Phone without Using a PC

Now, you have root-level access on your Android Smartphone. You can now install Magisk or SuperUser on your phone to manage root access. The process is quite simple and straightforward but you might face issues on some phones depending upon their Android version or manufacturer. If KingRoot doesn’t work for you, you may also try other Android rooting apps like KingoRoot, etc.

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