How to root the Gionee M6

[Development] How to root the Gionee M6

hovatek
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06-03-2017, 06:17 PM

#1

The Gionee M6 (e.g M6_0103_V5506) is powered by the MT6755 (Mediatek Helio P10) SoC and runs on Android 6 (Marshmallow).

How can I root my Gionee M6)?

There are two main steps:

Unlocking the Bootloader of the Gionee M6
Flashing the Hovatek Philz recovery.img and SuperSU.zip

Procedure

Download Philz for Gionee M6 ported by Team Hovatek below
Based on Amigo 3.5.0 2017-03-07 @ [ Login to download]
Based on Amigo 3.5.6 2017-01-1 @ [ Login to download]
Setup ADB and Fastboot on the PC using the guide at https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-588.html
Extract and copy the Philz recovery.img into the same folder as the fastboot.exe and adb.exe
Unlock the Bootloader of the Gionee M6 using the guide at https://www.hovatek.com/forum/thread-17421.html
Download SuperSU 2.78.zip at [ Login to download]
Copy SuperSU.zip to both the phone’s internal storage
Connect the phone to the PC via USB cord while switched On and boot it into Fastboot (as instructed in the Bootloader unlock guide; don't forget to re-enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging)
When the phone enters Fastboot, load the Philz recovery to the phone by typing the command below then pressing Enter

Code:

fastboot boot recovery.img

The phone should automatically boot into Philz recovery mode
In Philz recovery, you use the Volume buttons to navigate and Power button to select
Select Install Zip
Navigate to the location of the SuperSU2.78.zip on the SD Card and select it
Wait till flashing is complete
If you are prompted to fix root, select No
Reboot the phone normally
Confirm Root by installing and running Root Checker

Important Notice
You can also root using Magisk manager

[Image: HovatekHow-to-root-the-Gionee-M6.jpg]

This post was last modified: 11-10-2019, 12:45 PM by hovatek.

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Emmy4real
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06-03-2017, 06:36 PM

#2

All thanks to hovatek. I have been successfully guided on how to root my Gionee M6. I really appreciate your help. Thanks and God bless you richly

Prexblog
Newbie

2

07-03-2017, 11:30 PM

#3

Wow! Nice tutorial. But prexblog post it more faster.

This post was last modified: 08-03-2017, 07:48 AM by hovatek.

Kemiboss
Newbie

3

08-03-2017, 07:38 AM

#4

After rooting attempt phils recovery couldn't mount sdcard...... and phone bootloop

hovatek
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08-03-2017, 07:51 AM

#5

(08-03-2017, 07:38 AM)Kemiboss After rooting attempt phils recovery couldn't mount sdcard...... and phone bootloop

What are the commands you typed?

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Kemiboss
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15-03-2017, 02:10 PM

#6

(08-03-2017, 07:51 AM)hovatek
(08-03-2017, 07:38 AM)Kemiboss After rooting attempt phils recovery couldn't mount sdcard...... and phone bootloop

What are the commands you typed?

Normal fastboot command..... am not sure this procedures rooted m6, my friend tried n got bootloop too

eliotargy
Enthusiastic Member

12

15-03-2017, 04:00 PM

#7

Hello,

I followed all the instructions. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the custom recovery. Upon reboot I get:
"Device has been unlocked and can't be trusted. Device will reboot in 5 seconds."
But nothing happens. The Gionee logo just stays there. I have tried rebooting into recovery without success. I can only boot into fastboot. I did so and reflashed the custom recovery. Same result.
Where do I go from here? Do I have to relock the phone? If so how do I do that? Any suggestions?

hovatek
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15-03-2017, 07:34 PM

#8

(15-03-2017, 02:10 PM)Kemiboss Normal fastboot command..... am not sure this procedures rooted m6, my friend tried n got bootloop too

What was the exact command.
The command is

Code:

fastboot boot recovery.img

NOT

Code:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

This post was last modified: 15-03-2017, 07:35 PM by hovatek.

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eliotargy
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15-03-2017, 11:45 PM

#9

I followed all the steps and now my M6 is stuck on the boot logo. The offender is the Philz CWM. After flashing Philz the phone rebooted into recovery. I selected "install zip" but then nothing happened. I was not able to see or locate anything on my phone. I guess I need to get Philz off and return to stock recovery. I have tried SP Flash tool with no success. How do I proceed from here?

This post was last modified: 15-03-2017, 11:51 PM by eliotargy.

hovatek
Administrator

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16-03-2017, 10:13 AM

#10

(15-03-2017, 11:45 PM)eliotargy I followed all the steps and now my M6 is stuck on the boot logo. The offender is the Philz CWM. After flashing Philz the phone rebooted into recovery. I selected "install zip" but then nothing happened. I was not able to see or locate anything on my phone. I guess I need to get Philz off and return to stock recovery. I have tried SP Flash tool with no success. How do I proceed from here?

fastboot boot recovery.img does not overwrite your stock recovery.
the systemless root also doesn't write to system.
The entire process is amied at smooth reversibility.
Unless something else happened you're unable to recall then you shouldn't be having this issue
Can you still boot into recovery? and what recovery is it?

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