how to root micromax a57

How to root micromax A57  ?

Its simple !

So you want to root your Micromax A57 Ninja 3 smartphone. This model runs on Android 3.0 which is very old so it comes with very less features. So in order to have some extra features you can do so for a rooted variant of Micromax A57 Ninja 3. Below is a step by step tutorial on how to root Micromax A57 Ninja 3 in an easy and simple method. Also don’t forget to check the basic pre-requisites before you root Micromax A57 Ninja 3.

Proceed at your own risk

Please apply the information given in this blog(Mobiada) at your own risk and responsibilities and any damages caused by following our tutorials or Guides will not be acknowledged by us.

Basic Prerequisites before rooting Micromax A57 Ninja 3:

As rooting process involves loss of data it is advised to backup all your valuable data which might be restored after wards when you need it. In case you loose your data or get your data corrupted you can always have your backup to restore it back.

Caution: Rooting will void the warranty of your product. So do at your own risk.

Things you need to back up: Create a backup of all the data like call log, messages (How to Backup SMS and Restore it on any Android Device), applications , music, videos and other data which is present in the phone, so that you can restore the same once the rooting process is completed.

Enable USB debugging mode (Menu (app drawer) > Settings > Developer Option/Development > USB Debugging – check box) [Guide to Enable USB Debugging mode on various Android Versions]

Also be sure that your battery is not below 85% if not you could get your device turned off in the middle of the firmware update.

See that all your security suites like antivirus and firewalls are disabled on your computer.

Make sure you have installed Micromax A57 Ninja 3 USB drivers provided along with the device at purchase.

Disclaimer

All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (Mobiada.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. So follow the tutorials at your own risk.

Step 1: Download the Unlock Root along with .android and extract it in your computer. Usually it gets extracted to C:\Documents and settings\<Your Computer name> if you are using windows XP else C:\Users\<Your Computer name> if you are using windows 7.

Be sure your .android rar is extracted in the above said path.

Step 2: Connect your Micromax A57 Ninja 3 to your computer with the help of the original USB cable provided in the sales package at the time of purchase. MAke sure USB debugging is ON.

If USB debugging is OFF, Go to Settings>>Applications>>Development>>USB Debugging and enable it.

Step 3: After your phone is connected go to the folder where you first extracted .android
and remeber the path.

Step 4: Open Command Prompt (Win+R>cmd) and navigate to the extracted folder
For windows XP type this in command prompt “CD C:\Documents and settings\<Your Computer name>\.android” If you are using Windows 7 then type “CD C:\Users\<Your Computer name>\.android”

Step 5: Now write “adb devices” (Without “”) in the command prompt.

Step 6: It will show Micromax A56 or Micromax A57. Don’ worry both are same. And if it shows Micromax A57 then its good.

Step 7: Now open Unlock Root (“Unlockroot.exe”) which you have downloaded in the first step and click on “Root” button.

Step 8: You need to give “Yes” for confirmation and wait for few minutes to root your Micromax A57 Ninja 3. Your mobile will reboot automatically and then your device is rooted.

Note: Rooting process should only be done after you install the original USB drivers of Micromax A57 Ninja 3 which you have got at the time of purchase.