Being of the best MTK android devices produced by Lenovo as of now, I think the phone is a little more secured as so, it requires a rooting application that constantly connect to the internet to root it.
Rooting Android, What Does it Mean?
All untampered android devices come with some secured/protected partitions. This protected partitions prevent some applications from gaining access to the crucial aspects/parts of the android devices' system.By rooting your android device, the locks put on these protected partitions are removed and that is what rooting means; making it possible for apps that require root access to gaining the root access on android devices.
Therefore, if your android device is rooted, you will be able to install more apps, play more games and personlize your android device more.
Why Root Android Device?
Rooting your android device makes it possible for you to perform a lot of activities you might not be able to perform ordinarily on the phone due to locks put on the protected partitions.By rooting your android device, you remove the locks and barriers that restricts full access to the android system.
Any Side Effects Rooting Android?
Sure. There are some side effects. However, almost all the side effects can be over-ridden or avoided if you desist from going beyond your limits.The simple rule to avoid all the side effects is "Do not do what you are not sure of and do not install apps you can't handle".
How to Root Lenovo Vibe X2
The guides given here have been used to root several Lenovo Vibe X2 and confirmed working. All things being equal, you should safely use this method to root any Lenovo Vibe X2.Requirements:
1- Kingroot Application. You can download from here.
2- Internet access. Either Wireless or your phone's data service must be put on.
NOTE:Now, Begin Rooting the Lenovo Vibe X2
Preferably, a fast Internet access is required for this operation.
1- Go to Settings >> Security >> Unknown Sources and mark it on.
This enables your phone to install apps not downloaded or downloadable from the Play Store.
2- Install the Kingroot Application: download and install the Kingroot application from the link above.
3- Lunch Kingroot: lunch the Kingroot application on the phone. Tap the Middle of the Kingroot application and wait until the process is complete.
NOTE:4- Confirm that the Root Access is Obtained: when the root operation is complete, the Kingroot Application will display a round green button with "White Mark" in the middle as in the image below.
Make sure that you have strong internet access either via Wireless or H/H+. Your phone may reboot before the process is complete, this is mostly caused by poor data service. Simply restart the process again at full lunch of the phone.
NOTE:Good Luck.
Before Kingroot application could root the Lenovo Vibe X2, it will attempt to install KingUser Application and flash SU Binaries on the phone.
Therefore, ensure that you have at least, 150mb FREE Space on your phone's system STORAGE/RAM to install the necessary files for the rooting operation.