The Jiayu G5S is the first-ever Jiayu smartphone powered by an octa-core processor. The Jiayu G5S took the exact same design as its Jiayu G5 sibling but with much improved spec sheet instead. Like most other Jiayu smartphones, we can also easily root Jiayu G5S using the Framaroot app. Doing so will allow you to install custom ROMs and other root-only tweaks on the device. If you’re interested, then read on to find out how to root Jiayu G5S in less than an hour!

Disclaimer : During the process of rooting, there is always a risk for you to brick your Android device. So if you choose to root your device, you are doing it at your own risk! Your device warranty will also be voided after rooting.

Prerequisites before you begin rooting Jiayu GS5

1. Download the Framaroot apk to your PC.
2. Make sure you have downloaded and installed the necessary USB driver on your PC.
3. Make sure there is at least 50% battery remaining on your Jiayu G5S smartphone.
4. Go to Settings > Security > Make sure you have checked on the Unknown Sources checkbox.
5. Back up the Jiayu G5S smartphone.

Follow the steps below on how to root Jiayu G5S

1. Connect the Jiayu G5S handset to your PC using an appropriate USB cable.
2. Copy the Framaroot apk from your PC to your device’s SD card.
3. Open the file explorer app ( if you don’t have one on your device, then you may want to download either Astro File Manager / ES File Explorer ) and install the Framaroot apk by tapping on its icon.
4. Open the Framaroot on your Jiayu G5S smartphone and you should be able to see a screen like the one below.
5. From the Framaroot app, select the Install Superuser option under the Select an action to execute after root section as shown above.
6. In the next section, choose the Boromir exploit to root Jiayu G5S.
7. You should be able to see a pop-up like the one above once the program has rooted your device.
8. Finally, reboot your Jiayu G5S smartphone immediately.
9. Congratulation! You’ve just rooted Jiayu G5S!

Now, you’re free to install custom ROMs as well as recovery on the Jiayu G5S. In the meantime, stay tune for more how to root tutorials!