This topic is dedicated to Rooting the Gionee M5 as many Nigerians owing the phone find it relatively hard to break & root it.

Different websites claiming to have solutions to this rooting issue & post articles that do not work for the phone. The funny part is they copy each other and don't have the actual phone.

If you have been searching for a working method to root your Gionee M5 successfully, I think this is the place you ought to be, In Nairaland.

UPDATE: With this rooting method, you can now have the option of installing applications on your memory card. (Saves phone memory from being full and sloggy). Plus other rooting benefits.

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Let's begin

Before you can successfully root a Gionee M5, you need to have all the items listed below.

1) Unrooted Gionee M5
2) A windows PC
3) USB
4) Softwares including
a) Gionee M5 stock ROM
b) Gionee M5 TWRP recovery
c) SP flash tool
d) SuperSU
e) Root Checker

Note: I will not be posting links on Nairaland to avoid getting banned. The exact files I used to achieve my rooting, I have attached to the video description I created, currently uploaded on YouTube. Hope YouTube is allowed on Nairaland.

Now, THE PROCESS

The process is simple,
1) Download the recovery file. Use it to replace the one found in the stock ROM.
2) Using SP flash tool, upgrade your Gionee M5 with the modified ROM.
3) Install SuperSU in recovery mode ( To root phone )
4) Then check root.

I have created a 4mins video for this purpose. It explains the process, step by step, so I hope it won't be a hard nut to crack. Download links are in video description on YouTube.

Have fun watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJs6rqeCcgI

Click on YouTube link above to see software download links in YouTube video description.

If you have question after watching the video. Please drop in YouTube video comments or here using Nairaland reply.
(You can click on the YouTube link if you wish to see the download links in description or drop your comments)

Thanks,bro,gonna try it out and give feedback,my bro has been finding it hard to root his m5,will try outz this method out now!

Leorichy:
Thanks,bro,gonna try it out and give feedback,my bro has been finding it hard to root his m5,will try outz this method out now!

This method is simply easy. Your brother should find it easier now. Ure welcomed

I don't see any reason why I should root this phone not like there are custom roms for it.

Op why should this phone be rooted?

falseman:
I don't see any reason why I should root this phone not like there are custom roms for it.

Op why should this phone be rooted?

falseman, good question. Now it depends on individual preference. Certain apps like battery calibrator and the new simple server 4.0 (even the inbuilt file manager) requires root to perform their task.

The phone on default only installs application on phone storage and not sdcard but after rooting, you can now choose whether to install your apps on ur memory card or phone storage.

So like I said, it depends on individual want & geek level.
Hope I hv cleared d air.

anyone dat has d 9jerian version of d rom should pls upload it

gabylzy:
anyone dat has d 9jerian version of d rom should pls upload it

I have an advice for you. If you really need the 9ja ROM, You find an existing device and back up the ROM

chiedoziepc2:


I have an advice for you. If you really need the 9ja ROM, You find an existing device and back up the ROM

heed this advice. I have a backup though

falseman:
I don't see any reason why I should root this phone not like there are custom roms for it.

Op why should this phone be rooted?

Try Indian ROM

It's working 100% honsule come and root your phone,lalastica front page pls!

chiedoziepc2:


I have an advice for you. If you really need the 9ja ROM, You find an existing device and back up the ROM

dats d ish man..cnt fynd anyone

honsule:


heed this advice. I have a backup though

bro pls i need yur backup

how can i get it

Leorichy:
It's working 100% honsule come and root your phone,lalastica front page pls!

My phone is already rooted. I usedTWRP to do that. Back page pls

gabylzy:



bro pls i need yur backup

how can i get it

It is 3gb. I will upload it for u. And give u the link.

honsule:


It is 3gb. I will upload it for u. And give u the link.

dude are yu for real....if yu serious mehnnn..THANKS A LOT MAN.....THANKKKSSSS

honsule:


My phone is already rooted. I usedTWRP to do that. Back page pls

chai there is God oo,but thought i read your comment about finding it difficult to root!! hope you are enjoying the phone!

honsule:


It is 3gb. I will upload it for u. And give u the link.

What is so important in this 9ja ROM. The ROM is limited by its functions. U can't install apps to sdcard with this ROM

chiedoziepc2:
This topic is dedicated to Rooting the Gionee M5 as many Nigerians owing the phone find it relatively hard to break & root it.

Different websites claiming to have solutions to this rooting issue & post articles that do not work for the phone. The funny part is they copy each other and don't have the actual phone.

If you have been searching for a working method to root your Gionee M5 successfully, I think this is the place you ought to be, In Nairaland.

UPDATE: With this rooting method, you can now have the option of installing applications on your memory card. (Saves phone memory from being full and sloggy). Plus other rooting benefits.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/3360887_screenshot20160202224326_pngfcd9fee9805c38048915906d76ddf5eb

Let's begin

Before you can successfully root a Gionee M5, you need to have all the items listed below.

1) Unrooted Gionee M5
2) A windows PC
3) USB
4) Softwares including
a) Gionee M5 stock ROM
b) Gionee M5 TWRP recovery
c) SP flash tool
d) SuperSU
e) Root Checker

Note: I will not be posting links on Nairaland to avoid getting banned. The exact files I used to achieve my rooting, I have attached to the video description I created, currently uploaded on YouTube. Hope YouTube is allowed on Nairaland.

Now, THE PROCESS

The process is simple,
1) Download the recovery file. Use it to replace the one found in the stock ROM.
2) Using SP flash tool, upgrade your Gionee M5 with the modified ROM.
3) Install SuperSU in recovery mode ( To root phone )
4) Then check root.

I have created a 4mins video for this purpose. It explains the process, step by step, so I hope it won't be a hard nut to crack. Download links are in video description on YouTube.

Have fun watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJs6rqeCcgI

Click on YouTube link above to see software download links in YouTube video description.

nice one, bro,finally rooted mine! Now going to S91 to flex!
Your explanation was understanding and straight forward,what software do you use to make the video?

thanks guy

you are welcome

Can someone pls help me?after flashing,when i tried install su it kept saying installation aborted...

chiedoziepc2:
you are welcome

Bros Abel help me, where can I get to download the Gionee M5 drivers, is it same as WTRP app I downloaded? Co's that was what I saw when I google it.
And also, where do I download Gionee M5 stock Tom and Recovery.Img?

Pls help!

Modified:
Okay, I just found my way out of it. Thanks anyways!