Introducing.... Superboot!
Superboot is a boot.img that when booted, will root your device the first time you boot (installing su and the superuser APK). No need to flash any partitions, no need to mess around with ADB, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, just boot the boot image using the instructions below and you're done!
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Superboot r1 - DOWNLOAD - MD5: 824ec82dfa9ecd0c411dad9121f1f32d
How to use Superboot - Windows, Linux and OSX
- Download the Superboot zip file above and extract to a directory
- Put your device in bootloader mode - Turn off the phone then turn on with the 'volume up' and 'volume down' buttons both pressed to enter the bootloader (as pictured below)
- WINDOWS - double click 'superboot-windows.bat'
- MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-mac.sh' followed by './superboot-mac.sh'
- LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-linux.sh' followed by './superboot-linux.sh'
Note: If you are using a retail device, you may need to unlock the bootloader first, using './fastboot-windows oem unlock' (or the appropriate version for your machine, included in this zip). Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device, so consider doing an 'adb backup' beforehand if required!
Enjoy!
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So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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Thanks. I was waiting for the Superboot method.
dmjlabelle said:
So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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Why not? Bootloader can only be flashed from bootloader, as long as you can get into fastboot mode you can fix damn near anything. Even if this "bricks" (in quotes because it can't) your phone, just fastboot flash whatever is borked and start again. It's an unlocked phone with a released stock image, that mean short of ****ing with bootloader and maybe radio, it unbrickable, test away.
Wow paulobrien for this too. A lot of great developers for this phone! Can't wait to get my hands on one myself!
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So itching to try, can't be the first though
But I can be the first to reply
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You're not - I used it to root mine.
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Missed you from the atrix forums
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You're not - I used it to root mine.
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USSENTERNCC1701E said:
Why not? Bootloader can only be flashed from bootloader, as long as you can get into fastboot mode you can fix damn near anything. Even if this "bricks" (in quotes because it can't) your phone, just fastboot flash whatever is borked and start again. It's an unlocked phone with a released stock image, that mean short of ****ing with bootloader and maybe radio, it unbrickable, test away.
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Thanks
Are we getting a Rom in the near future from you Paul. Love your work! Thanks for this! :thumbup:
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You're not - I used it to root mine.
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Nice to see you have a nexus 4 also
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Are we getting a Rom in the near future from you Paul. Love your work! Thanks for this! :thumbup:
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Yeah.
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Yeah.
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I look forward to that, sir.
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Works Great!
Thanks for this Paul. Very much looking forward to N4 Roms as the best roms I ever ran on my N1 were from you.
New to the Nexus line of phones and just got mine in the mail 5 mins ago
This will only root the device correct? This will not touch the recovery at all? You will still have the stock recovery and it will allow you to receive OTA updates? Thanks.
Correct...
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Using this would I be able to get Clockwork Mod Recovery for using ROMs later on?
DarkShadowAy said:
Using this would I be able to get Clockwork Mod Recovery for using ROMs later on?
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Of course...
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paulobrien said:
Introducing.... Superboot!
Note: If you are using a retail device, you may need to unlock the bootloader first, using './fastboot-windows oem unlock' (or the appropriate version for your machine, included in this zip). Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device, so consider doing an 'adb backup' beforehand if required!
Enjoy!
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How do you "adb backup"? Menaing how do I do that?
Works great! Thanks!! :cyclops:
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Hello, I have brick my phone I want to flash firmware through SDK using fastboot but when I try "fastboot flash" I have "signature verify fail" error.
My n1 is root with stock rom but I don't have a custom recovery so Fastboot is the only solution but it doesnt work
And when I try to flash 2.3.3 rom via recovery I have an error with "framework-res.apk"
help me please
Fastboot only works when you unlock the bootloader - which you obviously didn't do.
If you can boot to ADB shell and have root - you can install custom recovery. Look at my signature, I guess it'll be clear. Use flash_image method.
flashing a recovery didn't work. I have the same error "signature verify fail"
and adb shell say "device not found"
The probleme is the adb driver
No its not.
Load up bootloader on phone.
Fastboot devices.
Fastboot OEM unlock.
Fastboot flash recovery recover file name.Ingram etc.
Either unlock bootloader or try passing method. Also read the other posters post. He told you what the issue was already........read wiki as well.
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Download this file and place it on the root of your SD card. Make sure it's named PASSIMG.zip and then boot while holding volume down. It should flash FRG83 and then you can root again.
can i load that file to my sd card through adb?
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can i load that file to my sd card through adb?
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Not if you cant get past the bootloader, you'd have to take out the sd card and put it in a card reader.
in my opinion the best method is the one albundy gave. You will not end up in this situation again if you fastboot oem unlock.
liam.lah said:
Not if you cant get past the bootloader, you'd have to take out the sd card and put it in a card reader.
in my opinion the best method is the one albundy gave. You will not end up in this situation again if you fastboot oem unlock.
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i do have fastboot oem unlock and im on the cusp of fixing this prblem i can feel it...fastboot devices reads my device and i have a custom recovery, will that alow me to run the custom rom or what? im leary of taking the next step.
Boot into recovery and install the rom from your SD card.
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albundy2010 said:
Boot into recovery and install the rom from your SD card.
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What's the best rom that's a close tom to stock and has the most useful mods?
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What's the best rom that's a close tom to stock and has the most useful mods?
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SuperAOSP runs great.
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thanks ill give it a try . I've now seen the YouTube video demo of that rom and it looks incredible!
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SuperAOSP runs great.
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So tell me a little about the setup? Is there still alot of Spanish?
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jackdaburby said:
So tell me a little about the setup? Is there still alot of Spanish?
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I sold my Nexus One a while back, but around version 6.x, there wasn't much Spanish left. Everything is fast and there're numerous options to customize through SupSetup. It's a great ROM, and I'm sure its better now than when I used it.
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Very nice, the more I dig in to it the more impressed I am with it, also I've smitten with the sense 3.0 rom's out there.
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Quick instructions if you are stock, unrooted without CWM. You MUST have unlocked your bootloader and have ADB (Android SDK installed) already for this to work.
You must be on 4.2.1 (JOP40D) to upgrade to 4.2.2 (JDQ39) using this method.
1. Download this to your computer -> http://android.clients.google.com/p...4.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip
2. Turn off your phone
3. Hold down Volume - and Power to get into Fastboot
4. Scroll down to Recovery and enter.
5. On the No Command Android screen hold Power and Volume + to get to menu. Might take a few attempts to get timing right
6. On the menu select Update from ADB
7. Connect your phone to computer with USB
8. On computer type "adb sideload de8b8d101614.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip"
9. You should then see this output: "sending: 'sideload' 100%"
10. Your phone screen will say System Update or something and it will install the OTA.
Once done just select reboot in recovery and you're done. You can use this method for ALL future OTAs - all you need is the update zip. This works on all Nexus including Nexus 7, assuming Nexus 10 and GNexus.
No longer need to wait for OTAs. Enjoy!
UPDATED FOR 4.2.2
Are you saying you can downgrade this way too?
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tinky1 said:
Are you saying you can downgrade this way too?
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Doubt it but you're welcome to try. All this does is flash the update.zip using stock recovery. I'm assuming if the zip you flash wipes system and installs an older version it might work but you couldn't just flash an OTA for an old version, that wouldn't work. If you're downgrading, best to flash CWM recovery and use that.
good .yes buhuishuo .ok
What folder does the update need to be in for the sideload to work.
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What folder does the update need to be in for the sideload to work.
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In adb folder since path is not specified. If you specify path in cmd then anywhere.
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mobilehavoc said:
Quick instructions if you are stock, unrooted without CWM. You MUST have unlocked your bootloader and have ADB (Android SDK installed) already for this to work.
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Your bootloader has to be unlocked? Are you sure about that?
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Your bootloader has to be unlocked? Are you sure about that?
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Give it a go with locked one. It might not take adb cmds when locked, but if it does, then I don't see a problem since it's a signed ota. It's the question wherever "sideload" is accepted with locked bootloader. I'll give it a try now.
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Give it a go with locked one. It might not take adb cmds when locked, but if it does, then I don't see a problem since it's a signed ota. It's the question wherever "sideload" is accepted with locked bootloader. I'll give it a try now.
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I'm at work without ADB so I would have to do it when I got home.
You wont need an unlocked bootloader and you wont be able to downgrade.
OTA updates are very specific, check the file name of this one, it's JOP40C > JOP40D
Worked fine for me without unlocking my bootloader.
Hmmm, every time i get to power and +vol i end up with battery icon.
btw, savo yourself hassle. enable usb debugging and type
Code:
adb reboot recovery
I can't get into menu..
Done.
I think step 5 can be more clearly worded like this:
5. When you see a red triangle on the android robot, press and hold power button AND quickly press Volume+.
damn. I can't get it to work. After entering cmd it just throws all the adb cmd's up.
tinky1 said:
damn. I can't get it to work. After entering cmd it just throws all the adb cmd's up.
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same here on stock rom, stock recovery, no root, locked bootloader.
Is your version of adb up to date?
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Is your version of adb up to date?
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Seems to do everything else... I'm using my standalone pack, but it might need updating. Could you upload needed files please? With fastboot.
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Seems to do everything else... I'm using my standalone pack, but it might need updating. Could you upload needed files please? With fastboot.
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Here(see step #3):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972508
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Is your version of adb up to date?
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Thanks for that idea. No, i haven't updated it ever. I never thought of it either. I'm omw to work, so I'll try that later. I see others in the USA posting they received ota already. Im wondering if its not available to me yet because i bought mine through Tmobile? Would this cause a small delay, do u think?
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Arhtard said:
Thanks for that idea. No, i haven't updated it ever. I never thought of it either. I'm omw to work, so I'll try that later. I see others in the USA posting they received ota already. Im wondering if its not available to me yet because i bought mine through Tmobile? Would this cause a small delay, do u think?
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I haven't got mine either in UK.
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Edit. Yup, out of date adb was at fault. Worked
For my new 2013 it is already available. But i need it for my for my fathers 2012 WiFi only version.
Unlocked, rooted and with custom recovery.
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I am looking for the same thing. Might take a day for someone to post it.
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Ever heard of the word "please", fellas?
Me too, please
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rapunzel11 said:
For my new 2013 it is already available. But i need it for my for my fathers 2012 WiFi only version.
Unlocked, rooted and with custom recovery.
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I am looking for the same thing. Might take a day for someone to post it.
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adam_pl said:
Me too, please
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Here you go. http://www.androidcentral.com/how-manually-update-your-nexus-tablet-kitkat
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That's one way. But not the way i want to do. Btw it will be easier to flash the complete image via Toolkit.
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would like that as well. Probably it will appear today. Fingers crossed.
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Now i've flashed the factory image with Android Toolkit aka Nexus Toolkit. After that i reflashed the Custom Recovery.
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Now i've flashed the factory image with Android Toolkit aka Nexus Toolkit. After that i reflashed the Custom Recovery.
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Does it wipe whole data, including user data?
Right now I use stock 4.3 only with root and custom TWRP recovery. It would be the best for me to flash .ZIP file with rooted 4.4 trough recovery
At the beginning you have to choose if you want to format the user data. But ur right, the easiest way for those with custom recovery is a flashable ZIP.
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rapunzel11 said:
At the beginning you have to choose if you want to format the user data. But ur right, the easiest way for those with custom recovery is a flashable ZIP.
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For a Wi-Fi tablet, you really generally only have to push /system and maybe /boot through fastboot. It's two terminal commands, which is rather faster much of the time. That said, that presumes familiarity and comfort with the fastboot tool.
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At the beginning you have to choose if you want to format the user data. But ur right, the easiest way for those with custom recovery is a flashable ZIP.
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Especially that I don't want to backup all my aps with TB. And I don't even know it there's root already for N7's kitkat so I could restore all apps with Titanium Backup
Going back to stock and flashing the OTA using TWRP was the easiest method for me, now I got 4.4 rooted with OC and perfectly running.
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All y'all are overcomplicating this. There is nothing magical about the google script and download. Its just 4 partition images (boot, system, data and recovery) and batch file that runs a simple script to flash them. We already have the data we want and the recovery we want. So pull the images out of the file (they are buried under three compressions...its ridiculous). Pull boot.img and system.img. Then boot to recovery and factory reset. Then boot to bootloader. Then in a terminal on your PC, fastboot flash boot boot.img then fastboot flash system system.img. The reboot to recovery and flash the latest supersu.zip. The reboot, setup and restore with Titanium. Done. No need to ditch your recovery or blow away the media section of data.
Caveat...this assumes you are already on bootloader 4.23. There is no new bootloader for KK.
Can someone post power.grouper.so from /system/lib/hw 4.3 version? can't flash 4.4 because custom kernel and that file is unexpected contents... flashing stock kernel didn't help
Waiting patiently, I know it'll be out eventually and I'm in no rush. My tablet's usb connection hasn't worked in a long time, it charges fine but lsusb never registers anything. It's a hardware problem, I replaced the screen last month and I noticed the plug was slightly damaged.
TL;DR Some of us can only upgrade from a flashable zip, no usb connection means no fastboot
Thanks
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Waiting patiently, I know it'll be out eventually and I'm in no rush. My tablet's usb connection hasn't worked in a long time, it charges fine but lsusb never registers anything. It's a hardware problem, I replaced the screen last month and I noticed the plug was slightly damaged.
TL;DR Some of us can only upgrade from a flashable zip, no usb connection means no fastboot
Thanks
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That sucks, sorry to hear that. My USB is getting rickety. I use a wireless charger on my S4 to try to keep down the wear and tear.
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Hmm seems as though no one has been able to make a flashable zip for any nexus 7 bootloaders... I suppose I should try to get back onto the stock version of android that matches my current bootloader without loosing custom recovery, get rooted, temp disable root, get back to stock recovery, get the OTA, restore root, get twrp back
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Hmm seems as though no one has been able to make a flashable zip for any nexus 7 bootloaders... I suppose I should try to get back onto the stock version of android that matches my current bootloader without loosing custom recovery, get rooted, temp disable root, get back to stock recovery, get the OTA, restore root, get twrp back
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There's a fishable stock 4.4 rom here if that is any good to you?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529136
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Thanks dude :good:
hey there,
I'm using the 2012 Version of the Nexus 7 (32GB Wifi), running Android 4.4.2 (Build KOT49H).
Am I right in thinking that there is currently NO option to safely root the device?
sorry if this is an common question, but if you're not already into the whole topic, things are a bit confusing at times. From what I saw, root tutorials mainly deal with 4.1 or 4.2?
thanks for any info
brokaaa
Check out wugfresh there is a tool you can download which is fairly easy to use. There are videos on YouTube that show you how and have links for wugfresh.
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striker59 said:
Check out wugfresh there is a tool you can download which is fairly easy to use. There are videos on YouTube that show you how and have links for wugfresh.
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I used wugfresh and it was simple. Actually more simple then rooting some of the Android phone.
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thanks, I will check that out!
quick question: how is it with future updates then? Can I upgrade to the next android version (when that comes out) having rooted with this tool?
brokaaa said:
thanks, I will check that out!
quick question: how is it with future updates then? Can I upgrade to the next android version (when that comes out) having rooted with this tool?
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If you use wugfresh's tool I believe he updates it when a new update comes out
You can also use a program called nexus tool kit... Sooo simple so use
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Chines programer have good VROOT tool, work 100%
BD619 said:
If you use wugfresh's tool I believe he updates it when a new update comes out
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all right...
another thing: can I do a backup of my data (using wugfresh's toolkit), then root and then simply restore my data (again with wugfresh), so that old savegames etc. will be present in the rooted device?
thanks again
brokaaa said:
all right...
another thing: can I do a backup of my data (using wugfresh's toolkit), then root and then simply restore my data (again with wugfresh), so that old savegames etc. will be present in the rooted device?
thanks again
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Just finished rooting. Had a little trouble with the drivers in the beginning, but the driver instructions in the toolkit solved the problem. I did restore my previous system with all app data using the toolkit, as well. Works perfectly!
thanks again for recommending this great toolkit and special thanks to WugFresh!
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Chines programer have good VROOT tool, work 100%
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Malware infection and adware. No. Don't.
Will the Nexus 8 have a SD expansion slot?
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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+1 i was wondering the same thing. I prefer to run these commands myself rather than use a toolkit (no offense wug!)
-Betu said:
Will the Nexus 8 have a SD expansion slot?
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I haven't heard anything about the nexus 8 but if you mean future generation nexus devices then the answer is probably no. Google has stated why they won't include external memory slots on nexus devices for several reasons. Do a quick google search.
Edit: just saw rumors of nexus 8 device.... 64 bit processor WTF!!!!! I'll have to check this out.
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brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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Yes it does
brizey said:
Doesn't
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery twrpwhatever.img
reboot recovery
flash supersux.xx.zip in recovery
mount system
delete system/recovery-from-boot.p (if needed)
work anymore?
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If those aren't working for you....its your drivers in windows. It isn't seeing your nexus properly.
Always start with the command fastboot devices. And see if it lists your nexus. If not, nothing else will work either.
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kj2112 said:
If those aren't working for you....its your drivers in windows. It isn't seeing your nexus properly.
Always start with the command fastboot devices. And see if it lists your nexus. If not, nothing else will work either.
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I wasn't saying it was not working for me. I was wondering why the op thought there was something different with 4.4.2.
I pre-ordered during the io it was announced at and rooted using fastboot commands the first time I turned it on.
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xposed
root the tablet but dont put any custom roms. Used xposed modules to get the rom features onto the tablet. Most roms can be named stable but they are no match to the stability of stock google rom
Bought a used G2, it is unrooted and running stock 12B. The standard procedure for booting into recovery is to go into hard reset mode and continue. If there's a custom recovery phone will boot into that.
But if there isn't, it will actually do a full reset and lose all my data which I don't want to.
How can I check if phone has stock recovery on it?
if you didn't instal one then you don't have one.
http://itechtriad.com/articles/2014/2/27/how-to-reboot-lg-g2-into-recovery-mode#.U1M3I16ppuY
Damasterjj said:
if you didn't instal one then you don't have one.
http://itechtriad.com/articles/2014/2/27/how-to-reboot-lg-g2-into-recovery-mode#.U1M3I16ppuY
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I think his point is he bought it used and doesn't know and doesn't want to wipe his phone trying to find out...
mjones73 said:
I think his point is he bought it used and doesn't know and doesn't want to wipe his phone trying to find out...
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Correct. From what I've read there's NO way to do this without risking a wipe.
Ummm... Can't you just turn on USB Debugging and execute 'adb reboot recovery'? You will either get custom recovery or the android dude with an open chest plate, should know pretty quick.
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acejavelin said:
Ummm... Can't you just turn on USB Debugging and execute 'adb reboot recovery'? You will either get custom recovery or the android dude with an open chest plate, should know pretty quick.
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What he said
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A terminal emulator should do the trick too for what its worth . .
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Try flashify from the playstore,it's free.it's actually a nice app to have, and it will definitely let you know if you have a custom recovery. Not sure if it's a root only app though.
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