[HOW TO] Root the HTC One X (All Versions)

Disclaimer: I will be not held responsible for what may or may not happen to your device by using this guide.  Please proceed with caution and follow each step very carefully. 

This guide is for the HTC One X on 4.0.3 and is known to work for AT&T, Rogers and other versions of this device.  (Win/Lin/Mac)

One X Review:

       The HTC One X is the latest stunner from the Taiwanese based smartphone supplier and comes shipped with the latest Android OS version 4.0.3.  There is a lot of talk surrounding the fact that HTC decided to release the AT&T version of the One X in the U.S. with a different processor than the European version. While the European version boasts an Nvidia Tegra 3, 1.5Ghz Quad-Core processor, the same model phone for the U.S. only sports a Dual-Core Qualcomm S4 underneath its hood.

       While the specs may deceive consumers there is more to be considered than just putting a Qualcomm up against an Nvidia Tegra and basing our opinions on which one has the most cores.  With that said it should be noted that Qualcomm is known for making a nicely equipped dual-core S4 processor, using more advanced Cortex “A15-class” cores compared to Nvidia’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor that, while based on an older A9 architecture can carry a heavier load across when performing certain tasks like intensive gaming with rich graphics. 

       Though many people seem to have a word or two to say about the whole thing AT&T says the incompatibility between Nvidia's Tegra 3 processor and the LTE radio on their version of the One X or just LTE radios in general is the reason for the difference in processors.  Although their are many tests being done all over the internet between the two devices below are the results from a test done by Youtube member Josh Krek. As you can see the stat differences are minimal and notably in 2 out of 3 cases the AT&T version came out on top.  So what do we learn on that note?  More doesn't necessarily mean better and sometimes less is more. Have you purchased an HTC One X?  Are you one of those that just has to have root access and can't do without it?  Then follow the guide below to root your One X in a just few steps...

Root your HTC One X by following the method below:

1. Download and install the HTC mobile phone drivers. [Windows]
2. Download the Onexroot.zip file.
3. Extract root.zip into a directory on your computer.
4. Plug your HTC One X into your computer via USB. Recommended: Plug your device’s USB cable into the back of your computer if you’re using a desktop PC.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your HTC One X. Settings >> Developer Options >>USB debugging (checked)
6. Double click root.bat/root-linux.sh/root-mac.sh to run the script.
7. Congratulations! Your device will reboot a number of times and then you will have full root access

Author: Esteban Vega

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