KingRoot Version 4.1.0 (): Download (Compatible from Android 2.2. The Android 4.1.1 software update only came with the one difference which. Download link to official KingRoot APK (app) for Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. This page also contains a how-to guide for rooting with KingRoot.

Many Android users now wonder how to root Android 5.0/5.1 (lollipop) since it has been released for quite some time. 'Is there any safe and easy way to root it?', someone might ask. Kingo offers every user of Android 5.0/5.1 a truly one-click rooting experience with both KingoRoot Android(PC Version) and KingoRoot (APK Version).

It is suggested that you try KingoRoot (apk version) first in that it has integrated several universal and powerful exploits and it is fairly convenient. It can save you the trouble of connecting to a computer via USB cable. But if KingoRoot apk failed to root your device, it is highly recommended that you try again with KingoRoot Android (PC Version), which intergrates more rooting scipts and has a much higher success rate.

Root Android 5.0/5.1 (lollipop) via KingoRoot.apk Step by Step

• Step 1: Free download KingoRoot.apk

You will download it directly to your Android. You can find it in 'Download' on your phone.

The download will be automatically started. If Chrome has warned you about KingoRoot.apk, click 'OK' to proceed.

• Step 2: Install the apk file of KingoRoot.

When installing the apk file, you may encounter some issues. Whatever it might be, follow the system instructions.

• Install Blocked: Settings > Security > Unknown sources > Check the box and allow.
You device may only accept app installation coming from its native app store, like Google Play or Samsung Apps. The apk file of KingoRoot is directly downloaded from the server of Kingo and will not be able to install on your device unless you allow installing from 'Unknow source'.
• Harmful App: Settings > Security > Verify apps > Uncheck it.
KingoRoot is an exploit-based root tool. If you have no knowledge of 'Android Rooting', well, you should. Kingo exploits system vulnerabilities in order that your device can be rooted, which will be considered by Google or Manufacturers as a malicious act. But it is your choice to choose, to root or not to root. On kingo's behalf, the only thing we can do is that to make sure of our integrity and leave the choice to you.
• Step 3: Tap the icon of KingoRoot and press 'One Click Root' to begin.

Make sure that you have stable Internet connection when rooting with KingoRoot. It is required because the rooting scipts used are stored in Kingo's server. Without it, Kingo will fail to root your device.

• Step 4: Get the result: succeeded or failed.

You may want to try it a couple of times because KingoRoot.apk will only download one script at a time. Running different scripts may deliver different results.

MORE TO SAY After doing all above, if KingoRoot APK still failed to root your Android 5.0/5.1 lollipop devices, hope you have a try on KingoRoot Android (PC Version), which has a much higher success rate for technical reasons.
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Here on this page, you can find all the different KingRoot versions that have become available over the years to get root access to your Android device. The files are direct links posted on the XDA-Developers website by the KingRoot team after each release happened. The direct KingRoot links on this page are the same you would get if you downloaded them from the official KingRoot website, the difference being that the KingRoot website only makes the latest version of the tool available to install.

KingRoot is a universal one-click rooting tool that makes you the root user over the Android operating system. You might already know many one-click rooting tools available out there online already such as PurpleDrake, Wug’s Toolkit, WinDroid, Towelroot or Framaroot. There are also many others out there like Kingoroot, Root Genius, PingPong, and VRoot. One-click rooting tools have one aim: to make things easy and fast for the user (yourself).

There are some downsides with a one-click rooting tool, like in this case with KingRoot for example, means it does not have anything to do with unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery so you can’t just find download links to custom ROMs are start installing them directly from the custom recovery image. You can, however, still install root applications that allow you to install custom ROMs. Just be aware that old applications like ROM Manager that used to offer an easy way to find custom ROMs are no longer being maintained, so you’ll need to look for other offerings out there such as the ROM Toolbox application instead if you wanted to install ROMs directly from root apps.

If you are someone who wants to install custom ROMs, then you are often advised to root Android. However, rooting and installing custom ROMs are not directly related. They can be indirectly related because there are root apps such as the ROM Manager that need root access to run, and they can help you install custom ROMs. But the custom ROM itself does not need root access before it can be installed if you are installing a custom ROM the usual way which is loading it from a custom recovery image. That is one of the main reasons why people who plan on installing custom ROMs get root access from a custom recovery (because the custom recovery ends up being required anyhow).

Anyone who wants to learn more about KingRoot can check out our post on ten things you should know before rooting with KingRoot, and it goes into as much detail as we have on this rooting method. Otherwise, you can find the direct download link for the KingRoot one-click rooting tool below.

KingRoot versions:

The newer your device and the later version of Android you are running, the later version of the KingRoot tool you should try installing. No version of the KingRoot tool is going to harm your devices; it just comes down to if it will work or not.

• KingRoot Version 4.1.0 (05-21-2015): Download(Compatible from Android 2.2 Froyo to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
• KingRoot Version 4.1.0 (07-03-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
• KingRoot Version 4.5.0 (07-22-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
• KingRoot Version 4.5.0 (09-02-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
• KingRoot Version 4.5.2 (09-28-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
• KingRoot Version 4.6.0 (11-13-2015): Download(Updated to include some devices on Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.6.0 (11-23-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.6.2 (11-24-2015): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.6.2 (12-11-2015): Download(Compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow; updated to include some devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.)
• KingRoot Version 4.8.0 (01-21-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.8.0 (02-03-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.8.1 (02-29-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.8.2 (03-09-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.8.5 (03-30-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.0 (04-21-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.0 (05-09-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.2 (05-12-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.2 (05-30-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.2 (06-03-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.3 (06-06-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.3 (06-14-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.5 (05-07-2016): Download(Updated to work for all compatible devices running up to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.5 (07-26-2016): Download(Updated to include some devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.5 (07-28-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.5 (08-03-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.6 (08-26-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.6 (09-06-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat.)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.6 (09-18-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.6 (09-28-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.7 (10-18-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.7 (10-25-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.7 (11-08-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.7 (11-11-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 4.9.7 (11-14-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.0 (11-16-2016): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.0 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.0 (11-23-2016): Download(Will work for all compatible devices running up to Android 7.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.1 (12-15-2016): Download(Updated to include some devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.2 (01-13-2017): Download(Update to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.1 (01-20-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.4 (02-13-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.5 (03-06-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.5 (03-13-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.5 (03-21-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.5 (03-31-2017): Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.1 Nougat)
• KingRoot Version 5.0.5 (04-21-2017): Download(Updated to include some devices running on Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
• KingRoot version 5.1.2 (05-19-2017): Download(Updates to include more devices on Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
• KingRoot version 5.2.0 (06-16-2017): Download(Update to include more devices on Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
• KingRoot version 5.2.1 (07-24-2017) Download(Updated to include more devices on Android 7.1.2 Nougat)
• KingRoot version 5.3.0 (10-26-2017: Download(Latest version — will work for up to Android 8.1 Oreo)

Android versions:

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (10-18-2011)

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) was the last version of Android to offer support for the Adobe Systems’ Flash Player. It also includes heaps of new features over the older Android 3.1 Honeycomb, including new Holo interface and Roboto font, widgets now appear like applications, drag and drop folders, pinch to zoom for the Calendar, the ability to take screenshots without needing apps, improved spelling on the keyboard, improved copy and paste functionality, facial recognition for unlocking, Android Beam, the chance to check your data usage, new built-in photo editor and more.

Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich (12-16-2011)

Android 4.0.3 comes with quite a few bug fixes, making it better than the original Android 4.0. There’s also a bunch of optimizations. The graphics are better even though you haven’t had any hardware changes, spell checking works better, Bluetooth works better, developers get some new APIs, the camera app gets better features with new updates and better access to content for screen readers.

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (03-29-2012)

The Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update was the ICS update that everyone knew about, and typically, it came with the fewest new features—but overall was the best version of ICS because it carries all for the same features as the previous version and then builds a little bit on that. The new features that did come along for the ride include quite a few bug fixes and additional optimizations, added stability, the camera is now working better, it comes with a smoother screen rotation, and has an improved phone number recognition.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (07-09-2012)

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update came with stacks of new features over Android 4.0.4, but its main prerogative was to help make Android a buttery smooth operating system and to improve the overall functionality and performance. Some of the features that came with the Android 4.1 update include a smoother and faster user interface, installable keyboard maps, expandable notifications, an improved camera, Android Beam Bluetooth data transfer, the chance to choose how you want your notifications delivered differently depending on the application that you are using, and support for more languages.

Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean (07-11-2012)

The Android 4.1.1 software update only came with the one difference which was a bug found on the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Google was pleased with everything else for the time being.

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (10-09-2012)

The Google Nexus 7 found another update delivered solely for it, which was screen rotation support. All devices now have one finger gestures available for expanding and deleting notifications. There are also bug fixes and performance enhancements for the operating system.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (11-13-2012)

Android opted to keep the Jelly Bean name for an extended period. Android 4.2 arrived with heaps of new features like an entirely new software version, but it’s still called Jelly Bean. Some of the features found in the Android 4.2 software update include some improvements to the lock screen, new Quick Settings menu, new screensavers called “DayDream,” a new Bluetooth stack, tablets can now support multiple user accounts at once, SELinux, group messaging, a new clock, more extended notifications for more apps, and more.

Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean (11-27-2012)

A bug was fixed in the December section for the people application. New Bluetooth joysticks and gamepads are now supported HIDs (human interface devices.)

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (02-11-2013)

Bug fixed for the Bluetooth audio streaming, you can now long press the icons for the Bluetooth and WiFi from within the Quick Settings menu to turn them on or off, there are new download notifications, new wireless charging sound, a new Gallery app, USB Debug whitelist, and a bunch of bug fixes and more performance improvements.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (07-24-2013)

Android chose to still stay with Android Jelly Bean in Android 4.3, and it comes with a lot of new features yet again. It comes with Bluetooth low energy support, restricted access mode in new user profiles, can no longer change the volume for ringtone and notifications separately, a new camera user interface, native emoji now available, performance enhancements, security updates, support for 4K resolution displays, changed DRM API, bug fixes and more.

Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean (10-03-2013)

The Android 4.3.1 is the last update available under the jelly Bean name. It didn’t come with many features — only bug fixes for everyone and some minor tweaks made for the Google Nexus 7 LTE device.

Android 4.4 KitKat (10-31-2013)

The jump up to Android 4.4 KitKat is arguably the largest ump that Android operating system have ever had between versions. Some people didn’t like the style that KitKat offered, but one thing is for sure: it did come with a lot of features. The new user interface was one of them. Additionally, Android 4.4 came with a redesigned clock, a translucent status bar and navigation bar option, an immersive mode option to hide the status and navigation bars, wireless printing, NFC host cards, SELinux enforced, Android RunTime, WiFi and mobile data statistics are now in the Quick Settings and more.

Android 4.4.1 KitKat (12-05-2013)

The Android 4.4.1 software update arrived with autofocus improvements for the Google Nexus 5 camera, better app compatibility for the Android RunTime feature that came in Android 4.4, Google Plus photos load by default for the camera application instead of the Android Gallery app, some other unknown tweaks, and general performance improvements.

Android 4.4.2 KitKat (12-09-2013)

The Android 4.4.2 KitKat software update arrived with some security enhancements and bug fixes. It also took away the App Ops app permissions that first came in the Android 4.3 software update.

Android 4.4.3 KitKat (06-02-2014)

The Android 4.4.3 software update came with a new Dialer application user interface, an update for the Chrome-based web view, additional bug fixes, and general enhancements.

Android 4.4.4 KitKat (06-19-2014)

The Android 4.4.4 software update didn’t come with many features or update at all. About the only thing it did was take away the OpenSSL “man in the middle” exploit.

Android 5.0 Lollipop (11-12-2014)

Android RunTime now comes with ahead-of-time (AOT), there is support for 64-bit processors, printing preview support, material design user interface, different design on the lock screen, changes to the notification tray and Quick Settings menu, new battery life improvements thanks to a project “volta,” shortcuts to apps from the lock screen, updated emoji faces, customizable priorities for notifications, USB device can now offer audio in and audio out, guest logins and multiple user accounts now extended to all phones, block-based over the air updates, and still a heap more.

Android 5.0.1 Lollipop (12-02-2014)

There were some bug fixes available for all of the feature changes that Android 5.0 Lollipop brought—a couple of those being the video playback issue resolved and passwords failing resolved.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop (12-19-2014)

Another bug fix—this time for the TRIM support. The bug was preventing devices from being cleaned up (with regards to the file system) when it was being charged. There’s also another change with how the alarm wakes the CPU and how much of the system resources the alarms use.

Android 5.1 Lollipop (03-09-2015)

The Overview screen has seen some changes as well as bug fixes, the Quick Settings menu can now control WiFi network connections as well as Bluetooth connections, multiple SIM cards are now supported (though trying to use multiple SIMS between countries is another story), a new “device protection” feature aimed at preventing theft of phones, high-definition voice calls, and some improvements to the notification priority system.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (04-21-2015)

Android 5.1.1 didn’t come with many changes at all. There were some bug fixes that Android developers didn’t go into details about what they were for, plus the welcomed addition of native WiFi calling support.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow (10-05-2015)

Cinemate 120 install. • Got a very well organized user interface.

Users can now do contextual searches from within applications that are installed on the device, a new Doze-Mode is introduced to lower the CPU usage when the screen isn’t on to help try to save more battery, fingerprint reader support for devices with hardware that have it as an option, 4K resolution mode available for apps, MIDI support for music, a different multi-window feature in its experimental stages, direct sharing between apps, USB type C support, larger app folders and a few more.

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (12-07-2015)

Unicode 7.0 and 8.0 for emoji support, all USB connections are now given descriptions, so you know what devices are connected, the Google Pixel C smartphone gets a unique navigation bar design, and the chance to open the camera by double tapping on the Power button.

Android 7.0 Nougat (08-22-2016)

Android Nougat brings Unicode 9.0 for emoji support, an option to screen zoom, an option to display the color calibration, DayDream for virtual reality user interfaces, picture-in-picture support for Android TV, additional options available from the Quick Settings menu, improvements to the Doze-Mode for saving battery life, improvements to the file browser, the chance to switch between applications by double-tapping in the Overview screen and more.

Android 7.1 Nougat (10-04-2016)

Changes to the notification shade, a new night light, improvements to the touch display, DayDream is given a full virtual reality mode, quite a few new features for developers, a manual storage manager, and seamless A/B updates.

Android 7.1.1 Nougat (12-05-2016)

Emoji has been updated again to include new pictures, there are several updates for the Google Nexus range of devices, you can send GIFs now from the keyboard, and actions can now be launched for apps by long-pressing the application icon.

Note: There is no direct correlation with the KingRoot version and the version of Android. We’ve just given the release dates of KingRoot and the release dates of Android just in case you know a particular version that you need. The KingRoot team does not explain the difference between the KingRoot versions, but most people assume that the later versions of the tool will be compatible with more devices. If you download a version of the KingRoot tool and it didn’t manage to root your device, try downloading a later version of it and see if that helps.

All dates for the KingRoot versions and the Android versions are being displayed in the USA format (MM/DD/YYYY.)