[Tutorial] Root LeTv/LeEco le1S and Install TWRP Recovery

LeTv/LeEco Le1S model was launched at a price of ₹10,999. The device runs MediaTek Helio X10 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. In this post we will see how to root Le1S.

Pre-Requisites :

• Make sure your device have enough charge to carry out the process.
• Enable Developer options by tapping 4-6 times Version in Settings > About Phone.
• Open Developer Options present above About Phone in Settings and then enable USB Debugging.
• Backup your storage.

Downloads :

• SP Flash Tool        - Download
• ADB                       - Download
• Additional               - Download
• Drivers                   - Pda Net Download, USB Driver - Download, Windows 10 Drivers - Download
• Super SU               - Download

Unlocking Bootloader :

1. Connect your Le1S with USB cable.
2. Extract ADB.rar and then open command prompt by holding the shift key and then right click.
3. Type 'adb reboot bootloader'. Your device will reboot into bootloader.
4. Then type 'fastboot oem unlock' and then press volume up in your device to confirm.
5. You have successfully unlocked bootloader.

Installing TWRP recovery:

• Install and open SP Flastool.
• Extract Additional zip file aside.
• Click Downloading agent and select DA_PL.bin.
• Now select scatter loading from the extracted additional zip.
• Select only Recovery.img and uncheck User Data.
• Select Download option and then connect your device in switch off condition by pressing volume down button. (Ignore if it shows any error on clicking download button)
• Wait for the process to complete and then remove your device and turn it on.

Rooting Le1S:

• Copy the downloaded SuperSU zip file in your device internal storage.
• Enter recovery mode by holding Volume Up and Power button.
• Then select install from SD card and choose SuperSU.zip.
• Reboot system.

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