A friend told me he has some difficulties rooting and changing the IMEI of his new infinix Hot 2, so i decided to write this post for the purpose of other people having the same issue. The Infinix Hot2 come with Android version 5.1 Lollipop and other awesome specification, with an affordable price.The below tutorial will guide the Infinix Hot2 users to Root and change the Imei of their Smartphone easily in order to flex with Glo Bis of N1400, Etisalat Socialme of N300,and also the latest Airtel N1000 for 3GIG.
why should I root my phone?
Rooting will make you enjoy your phone to the fullest
This imei change method also works for other stubborn MTK devices that are difficult to change it's IMEI through MTK Engineering Mode and Mobile Uncle.
What do i need for Rooting my Phone?
1.KingRoot 4.2.8.apk
1.KingRoot 4.2.8.apk
2.Data connection [3g mode is highly recommended]
Lets get started
Step1. Download the latest kingroot from google app store, Install and run Kingroot. Wait till it detect the phone
Step 2. It will verify your root status >> Click on TRY TO ROOT
Step3. The rooting process should begin and you’ll see a countdown in percentage (%) from 1%. During this process, your device may restart, don’t be afraid, your device is safe. As soon as your Infinix Hot2 reboots, the rooting process will continue automatically.
Step 4. You may get a prompt to install an app. Ignore the warning, mark the check-box and tap “Install anyway”
Step 5. After few minutes or so, the rooting process should be completed!It's simple as that.
You may download root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After downloading, simply Install Root Checker, click "check now" and you should see a message "rooted" in status if the rooting is successful.
You may download root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After downloading, simply Install Root Checker, click "check now" and you should see a message "rooted" in status if the rooting is successful.
Step 6. To Change Your Infinix Hot2 IMEI In this method, we are going to use an application called Chamelephon. Download here
Step 7. Open the Chamelephon and grant it super user permission. The first box is for the IMEI of the sim 1, if you are using a dual sim phone. And the second box for Sim 2.
Step 8. Input the IMEI number you wish to change to in any of the boxes. You can simply leave any of the boxes you did not wish to change the IMEI empty.
Step 9. Click Apply New IMEIs. A popup box will ask “Do you confirm changing the IMEIs?” Click on change button.
Step 10. Close everything and restart your phone . Dial. *#06# to view your new IMEIs.
Disclaimer : Changing of IMEI is illegal in some countries and NAIRABIT will not be held responsible for any misfortune that may befall anyone who decides to change his/her IMEI.
Also, backup your original imei incase anything goes wrong, then revert using the above procedures for changing. Hope this info helps, Good Luck . If you encounter any problem, use the comment box below to let us assist you.
