Gaining root access, xda-developers member Kashamalaga then added Google apps (like Gmail, Google Now, Maps, Hangouts, and more) in less than five steps.
The Nokia X, despite running on Android, was built with Microsoft in mind. For example, the device has Outlook, OneDrive, Skype and other Nokia/Microsoft services pre-installed including Nokia's own curated Android app store.
It appears Nokia has anticipated the device getting developer love, tweeting that they are excited at the developments.
@KashaMalaga This is awesome! Very excited to see progress is being made - we actually really like @xdadevelopers
-- Nokia Developer Team (@nokiadeveloper) February 28, 2014
Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 2 Mar 2014 11:24