If you’re a developer or an advanced user, you can tweak your Itel P551W software with some special access or install any mod file. Meanwhile, with the help of rooting your Android device, you can also tweak or customize the system apps and system settings easily. This guide will provide an easy method to root Itel P551W using magisk without TWRP.

Steps to Root Itel P551W using Magisk

Now, let’s look at the rooting steps and requirements and download links. Check out the full requirements and download all the necessary files first.

Please Note:

  • You won’t be able to get official OTA updates automatically after installing Root.
  • Additionally, your device may get bricked easily due to improper rooting steps.
  • Your device warranty may void as well after rooting. Before doing anything, check with your device manufacturer for the warranty terms and conditions.
  • Make sure to take a complete backup of your device before doing anything.

Pre-Requirements:

  • Keep charged your device battery up to 60% at least for a smoother process.

  • Take a full backup without the root of your device data before doing anything. If in case, anything goes wrong, you can get back your data.

  • A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required to connect your device with a PC.

  • Download and Install all the required files, tools, and drivers from the below links.

  • You have to download and install the ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows/MAC.
  • USB Drivers: Download Android USB Drivers on your PC and install it.
  • Stock ROM: Download Itel P551W Stock Firmware.
  • Download And Install SPD Flash Tool on your PC
  • You will also require Spreadtrum USB Drivers

Steps to Extract and Patch Boot.image via Magisk

  • Let’s assume that you’ve already downloaded the Stock ROM. Now, just extract it on your PC.
  • Connect your Itel P551W device via a USB cable to the PC and copy the boot.img file only from the extracted folder to your device storage.
  • Open the Magisk Manager on your device. Select the Install option to choose the file.
  • Now, tap on ‘Patch Boot Image File’.
  • Head over to the folder where you moved the image file earlier.
  • Now, wait for a couple of seconds, and Magisk will start patching the boot image.
  • After the boot image is patched, copy the ‘patched_boot.img’ from the internal storage and replace it in your PC’s same extracted ROM folder.

Finally, you must follow the second method to flash the patched boot image file on your Itel P551W smartphone.

Warning!

Steps to Install the Patched Boot Image on any Itel P551W

Check out the full guide mentioned below in a link for a complete guide.

  • We assume that you have already downloaded the ADB & Fastboot tool from the link given above.
  • Now, extract the ADB fastboot tool, then move the patched boot image to the same folder.
  • Hold the Shift key and right-click on the mouse to open the command window/PowerShell.
  • Next, enter the following command:
  • Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
  • fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
  • For devices with an A/B partition system, use the following commands:
  • fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
  • fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
  • Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.
  • The flashing process will begin. Once done, run
  • fastboot reboot

Steps to Verify Device Systemless Root:

  • Download the Magisk Manager app APK file and install it on your device.
  • Open the app and check the Status mode. If you see all options are green checked, that means you have successfully rooted. It also means that you’ve bypassed the SafetyNet as well.
  • That’s it. Enjoy!

We assume that this guide is helpful to you, and you’ve successfully rooted your Itel P551W device via Magisk. If you’re facing any issues or have any queries, do let us know in the comments below.

  • Flash the “patched_boot.img” to install Magisk and root your Android device:
  • fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
  • For devices with an A/B partition system, use the following commands:
  • fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
  • fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
  • Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img

fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img

Please replace [patched_boot.img] with the name of the boot image file you downloaded followed by the .img extension.

fastboot reboot