How to Root the Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 running Android 4.2

If you are looking for an affordable but powerful Android smartphone and live in India, take a look at the Micromax Canvas Magnus A117.  The device features a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, a 12MP shooter, a 5-inch 720p screen, and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS.  Of course, if you already own this device, you can take better control of it by rooting it, and that’s what the guide below will show you.

I.  Before You Begin

1.  Back up everything you feel is important before you start.

2.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you begin to prevent unwanted shutdowns.

II.  Necessary Downloads

Framaroot-1.8.0.apk [or latest version, file attached to this post]

III.  Rooting the Canvas Magnus

1.  Connect your device to your PC and copy the Framaroot-1.8.0.apk file you downloaded above to your device’s SD card.

2.  Use a file manager app (Astro or ES File Explorer, for example), navigate to the location of Framaroot-1.8.0.apk, and install the application.  Make sure you have enabled installation of apps from unknown sources by going to Settings > Security and ticking the Unknown sources checkbox.

3.  Go to your app drawer and open up the Framaroot app.

4.  Select Install SuperSU from the drop-down menu and then select Boromir on the next screen.

5.  Reboot your device when you see the rooting successful message.

Your Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 should now be completely rooted!

1 thought on “How to Root the Micromax Canvas Magnus A117 running Android 4.2”

  1. I installed the application and opened. But it showed “Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit includeded in Framaroot. Please help

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