(The main service with a Google Phone uses both the T-Mobile as well as Sprint network. The data only SIMS use the T-Mobile network and so this works perfectly in the T-Mobile DuraForce XD. I also carry a Verizon SIM without service, but this works for emergency calls and is great to have coverage diversification as well as better coverage through Verizon. This is pretty handy for loading directions/maps when you don't have WiFi. You can order a data only SIM (you can have up to 9 piggybacked on your main service) for free from Google, which gives you: international data at the same rate as in US ($10/gig), no activation fee(perfect for intermittent or emergency use) for the additional data only SIM. I have Project Fi service for my main phone (Nexus 5X). Thought you all might find some value in this. However, if you are game to tinker a bit to unlock some great functionality, see above. But, with great power comes great responsibility, so you if you 'just want you phone to work,' I probably wouldn't recommend rooting. It essentially gives you full control, which in turn gives you more advanced functionality. Reboot your phone and you should be all set.įor those who don't know, rooting has several advantages, including the ability to remove bloatware, more advanced access to things like enabling GPS automatically using Tasker and other advanced stuff.It is essentially a brute force, hostile take over of KingRoot.

SuperSu is the defacto way to manage root access for Android.

The reason for this is, although KingRoot successfully roots the phone, it then exploits root privileges by trying to sell you all sorts of adware type stuff. Purchase Super-Sume Pro ($4) to replace KingRoot with SuperSu.If anyone else is interested in rooting, here are the steps that worked:

I have successfully rooted my DuraForce XD (E6790TM) Android 5.1.1.

Super sume pro hanging on stage 2