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Problems installing root toolkit drivers.

Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian

I chose yes (to reinstall driver).

ikeny said:
I chose yes (to reinstall driver).
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I tried that too, but it lead to the 103.
Don't know how to proceed from here.
i

I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.

Manually install them, follow the cyanogenmod guide on installing adb drivers.
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IanWorthington said:
Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian
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first off download the newest root toolkit from wugfresh 1.52
then if u have problem with the drivers with the toolkit, then stop the toolkit and install pda net on ur pc and it will install the drivers for u! then try unlocking and rooting and it should be alot easier. The only problem i had was with the drivers.

ikeny said:
I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.
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It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i

IanWorthington said:
It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i
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It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.

Needed to change the USB mode then the driver install and rooting worked fine. Wasn't obvious to me at least!
Many thanks.
Ian

ikeny said:
It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.
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Didn't have to unlock prior to rooting, the one click process did that for me.
i

One Click ROOT! MotoRoot_1.0.2 for Droid Bionic!!!! (WINDOWS VERSION)

:laugh: one click root :laugh:
!!!!!READ COMPLETLY!!!!!!!
THIS QUICKLY ROOTS BIONOIC, AND INSTALLS BOTH SUPERUSER AND BUSYBOX!
YOU CAN UPDATE BUSYBOX BY DOWNLOADING THE INSTALLER ON GOOGLE PLAY.
REQUIREMENTS:
ENABLE USB DEBUGGING
ALL DRIVERS INSTALLED
DROID BIONIC
ICS 4.0
WINDOWS XP+
STEPS:
-DOWNLOAD .rar
-EXTRACT
-CLICK "adb.bat" (It will not ask you for anything)
-CLICK "CLICK HERE TO ROOT.bat"
-PROFIT!!!
!!!CAUTION!!!
I HAVE TESTED THIS WITH 8 DIFFERENT BIONICS, NONE HAVE BRICKED. HOWEVER, THERE IS A 12% CHANCE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED/BROKEN DEVICES!!!!!
POST ALL PROBLEMS IN COMMENTS!!!

Thanks for the reply but you realize this isn't really a one click root right? One click is an apk that roots your device. Motofail has been doing this for ages. But thanks for another up I suppose.

neo1738 said:
Thanks for the reply but you realize this isn't really a one click root right? One click is an apk that roots your device. Motofail has been doing this for ages. But thanks for another up I suppose.
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I suppose it isnt neccesarily one click root but it is a pretty simple operation, since all the work is done for you.

snipe2531 said:
I suppose it isnt neccesarily one click root but it is a pretty simple operation, since all the work is done for you.
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Again appreciate the effort. Motofail is a bit easier, it's an exe. Plug phone into computer, click exe, click any key to start, done. Only reason for an extraction here is because of xda requirements on allowed attachments. if you don't want to extract and just want the exe you can find it HERE

snipe2531 said:
:laugh: one click root :laugh:
!!!!!READ COMPLETLY!!!!!!!
THIS QUICKLY ROOTS BIONOIC, AND INSTALLS BOTH SUPERUSER AND BUSYBOX!
YOU CAN UPDATE BUSYBOX BY DOWNLOADING THE INSTALLER ON GOOGLE PLAY.
REQUIREMENTS:
ENABLE USB DEBUGGING
ALL DRIVERS INSTALLED
DROID BIONIC
ICS 4.0
WINDOWS XP+
STEPS:
-DOWNLOAD .rar
-EXTRACT
-CLICK "adb.bat" (It will not ask you for anything)
-CLICK "CLICK HERE TO ROOT.bat"
-PROFIT!!!
!!!CAUTION!!!
I HAVE TESTED THIS WITH 8 DIFFERENT BIONICS, NONE HAVE BRICKED. HOWEVER, THERE IS A 12% CHANCE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED/BROKEN DEVICES!!!!!
POST ALL PROBLEMS IN COMMENTS!!!
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I have fixed all bugs, all problems should be resolved. I will no longer update this thread, and version 1.5.2 (coming in March 9) will be a separate thread.

[TUT] Root Galaxy Mini 2 without PC

Hi guys, this is my first tut here, about an alternative way for rooting my S6500D...
Q : Why do I need this? There is a better and easy way already using CWM....
A : This tut will only give you root access, without a busybox, CWM, etc. If you want Root+BB+CWM, please follow an other TUTs.
Okey, Here we go...
This TUT is based on "poot" exploit created by giantpune from androidforums.com (We should thanks him/her)
He/She create this exploit for LG Optimus Elite originally, but mod it to work for several phone model.
He said that this exploit will work on android version 2.3.5 - 2.3.7. Thats why I try this on Jena
Giantpune from androidforums, posted original application and some modded apk to work with other phone.
To respect his work and his thread, I only attached a working apk that root my Mini 2.
And provide his thread's link, so you can download all poot apks from there, thanks him and his team, and maybe donating him.
Here is the link : http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/612914-optimus-elite-root-apk.html
Requirement :
- poot-debug.apk for h866c (Huawei ascend Y). I tried another version, but fail.
- Ministro II. You can download it from Playstore.
- Please remove your SD card.
Step by step :
1. Install Ministro II from Play Store.
2. Install poot-debug.apk for h866c. I already attached it.
3. Create Poot shortcut to Home.
4. Turn on USB Debugging in the Settings>Application>Developement
5. Open Poot, it will request to download some Ministro library. This library needed by poot to work. You will need an internet connection.
6. After all library downloaded, close Poot. Its better to reboot our phone first.
7. Let the phone boot completely. If you have much app installed, kill all running app, so nothing can interrupt this exploit.
8. Open Poot, tap "Press Here to Poot" button.
- If the phone reboot suddenly, try again this step.
- If Poot app show an error log, like error : 87 or 22, reboot your phone and try again.
- If it still fail, try to reboot your phone. When lockscreen showed up, immediately unlock it while system scanning storage. Open Poot quickly (thats why I want you to put a shortcut in home). Then tap "Press Here to Poot".
9. If Poot show log like "successfully push su file to /system/xbin...bla..bla...bla", then you have successfully rooted your phone.
10. After a successful poot, Poot will show 3 option:
- Get Superuser = it will open Play Store straightly to Superuser by ChainsDD page. Install it to manage root access.
- Get Root Checker Basic = it will open Play Store to Root Checker Basic page. If you want to check root access using this app, download it.
- Built-in Root Checker = Instead of download Root Checker Basic, you can use this built in feature.
11. After Superuser installed, dont forget to update su binary file from it.
12. Its done!!! now you have a rooted Mini 2.
Note: I have tested original poot for LG Optimus Elite, Cherry W100, and PCD Venture without success. If your phone can not be rooted with poot for h866c, I advice you to try another versions.
The advantage of this method :
- This method of rooting will not increase your custom bin, because you dont need to flash CWM.
- You dont need a PC to root Jena.
Disadvantage :
- You need to install/download Superuser by ChainsDD + BusyBox manually. This exploit only push su file (Superuser's su file by ChainDD) to /system/xbin.
Note: If you want to flash CWM, we need to wait mobile Odin compatible with our device. Therefore, if you want CWM very badly...I suggest you to flash it using PC.
Credits:
- giantpune from androidforums.com, who made the exploit.
- me, who try and test this exploit on Jena all night long :crying:
PM me, if someone should be listed on Credits

Really nice, very god man. But Triangle Away is working for our phones so there's no problem regarding bin counter

Thanks man
Yup, triangle away worked as you said. But I never try it yet tho. I bought a new Jena 1month ago, and I dont want to loose my warranty.
Thats why I search another way to root safely, without worries
Maybe this tuts dedicated for someone like me, who didnt have a PC or notebook yet.

Well that's something new. Portable rooting where you're in a car without CWM?
In all seriousness, it's great to see great things show up for our Jena, like this and MIUI, and TWRP, and CM 10, and OC Kernels, and many other stuff.
It's you people who make this phone awesome.
I have a question, is the "su" binary the latest one?

Yup, we hope Jena community will grow up like mini I
No, it is not. We need to update it to the latest version, after Superuser installed.
Iam still figuring out how to migrate to CWM superuser tho. Its Open Source, and looks like better security.

BusyBox can be installed downloading Busybox installer from play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
and maybe CWM can be installed with mobile odin (i don't know)
i am saying this because I am an admin of a spanish blog and many people ask us for a way to root and install CWM without PC,

Maybe I miss spelling something...
Or you dont understand what I mean
I mean superuser.apk by clockworkmod, or koush's superuser.
If I want CWM, I will not root using this method
Yup, thats busybox installer that I mean

I was only thinking in a way to install CWM for users that don't have PC. I am a admin of a Spanish blog and many people want it.
And in sOme other devices ROM MANAGER can install CWM. maybe it's possible with mobile Odin or rom manager, I guess

Rom Manager can brick the mini 2, because it's not compatible with mini 2 I think.

manu19thebest said:
I was only thinking in a way to install CWM for users that don't have PC. I am a admin of a Spanish blog and many people want it.
And in sOme other devices ROM MANAGER can install CWM. maybe it's possible with mobile Odin or rom manager, I guess
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MrMateczko said:
Rom Manager can brick the mini 2, because it's not compatible with mini 2 I think.
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Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.

physcodelic said:
Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.
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I am dumping info now via mobile Odin app. I will put it in mobile Odin xda thread, so chainfire can develop it for our phone
Please, can other person do the same? Cause I've squadzone kernel installed

manu19thebest said:
I am dumping info now via mobile Odin app. I will put it in mobile Odin xda thread, so chainfire can develop it for our phone
Please, can other person do the same? Cause I've squadzone kernel installed
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Already done that, but havent send it.
I will send it soon.
Jena full stock.

physcodelic said:
Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.
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Now I am dumping information for chainfire(with that he could make odin compatible). You can do it installing mobile odin app

Ive done that too. Already dump and send it to chainfire thread.
Just wait him to make it work with our device

physcodelic said:
Ive done that too. Already dump and send it to chainfire thread.
Just wait him to make it work with our device
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Finally, I didn't send it because I am using squadzone's kernel, so maybe it's different
But maybe it'll be useful to send one using CM10 (is more compatible)

I read somewhere that mobile Odin works on Ace Plus which has exactly the same partition layout as Mini 2. Also, since we don't need any specific file which contains the info about our partition layout (like ops file for some devices) while flashing something, it's pretty generic therefore mobile odin should work.
Sent from my GT-S6500D using xda app-developers app

TheWhisp said:
I read somewhere that mobile Odin works on Ace Plus which has exactly the same partition layout as Mini 2. Also, since we don't need any specific file which contains the info about our partition layout (like ops file for some devices) while flashing something, it's pretty generic therefore mobile odin should work.
Sent from my GT-S6500D using xda app-developers app
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Finally, a confirmation from a genious person
Maybe yes sir, it should work for our device.
But chainfire's mobile odin wont let us use it, if our device is not compatible.
Maybe, just maybe, (I dont know how it work ) mobile odin read our build.prop and compare them to it's device compatibility database.
If those not match, it just showing black screen, and an intructions to dump a log, then close it self.
Hopes he/she make it worked for Mini2 someday

physcodelic said:
Finally, a confirmation from a genious person
Maybe yes sir, it should work for our device.
But chainfire's mobile odin wont let us use it, if our device is not compatible.
Maybe, just maybe, (I dont know how it work ) mobile odin read our build.prop and compare them to it's device compatibility database.
If those not match, it just showing black screen, and an intructions to dump a log, then close it self.
Hopes he/she make it worked for Mini2 someday
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write private msg to chainfire mayby he do MO for Jena, but in OP chainfire i see many spam and hm 4 post from galaxy mini 2 users, this device is not popular and low range so chainfire do not even think about develop app to this phone. its my opinion...

well, yes, this is not popular. For reference, my latest CM10 build for Mini 1 is downloaded like 20k times. When I uploaded the first CM10 build in the first day it got 5k downloads. Mini 2 barely get 1k downloads in months. Mini 1 is quite popular, even after 2 years of its release. Perhaps it will change after camera is fixed.

TheWhisp said:
well, yes, this is not popular. For reference, my latest CM10 build for Mini 1 is downloaded like 20k times. When I uploaded the first CM10 build in the first day it got 5k downloads. Mini 2 barely get 1k downloads in months. Mini 1 is quite popular, even after 2 years of its release. Perhaps it will change after camera is fixed.
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well some of the users really is concerned about the camera, so they stick with Stock Rom.
but for us user whose not using the camera (crap for taking picture) CM10 is really great.

[Q] How to Root T-Mobile Nexus 6?

I see Chainfire uploaded the nexus 6 flashable image today to root the nexus. Found it here. http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
With that being said this is my first nexus device I have always been on the note series. Could someone give me step by step instuctions on how too root the nexus 6 and how to unroot it? Bring it back to 1000% stock? THANKS!

Well since you already found autoroot. All you really need to do is download the zip and execute the files corresponding to your Operating System. Everything is included in there, it will simply unlock your bootloader and then root your phone.
100% Stock... https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images -- download shamu and do the same thing there.
Unroot.. just remove SuperSU and its binaries.

zephiK said:
Well since you already found autoroot. All you really need to do is download the zip and execute the files corresponding to your Operating System. Everything is included in there, it will simply unlock your bootloader and then root your phone.
100% Stock... https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images -- download shamu and do the same thing there.
Unroot.. just remove SuperSU and its binaries.
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Wow dude! This is super easy compared to smasungs note using ondon. Worrying about knox flags ect ect. Samsung im done! Hello Nexus =D
How do I lock the bootloader again tho and go back to stock one? Chainfire's file unlocked it but how do you relock it?

cwwjr1681 said:
Wow dude! This is super easy compared to smasungs note using ondon. Worrying about knox flags ect ect. Samsung im done! Hello Nexus =D
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Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.

removed.

zephiK said:
Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.
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Just so I make sure I am on par here. Bricking devices are never fun.. What do I need to do step by step to root my nexus 6 using the file from Chainfire I downloaded?
Next what do I need to do step by step to relock my bootloader and go back to 100% stock now that I know where to get the stock image?
Am I going to need to install the android SDK? Or can I do this all from within windows? if I need the kit so do I just follow this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEof4Rnh4oM&hd=1
Thanks in advance

cwwjr1681 said:
Just so I make sure I am on par here. Bricking devices are never fun.. What do I need to do step by step to root my nexus 6 using the file from Chainfire I downloaded?
Next what do I need to do step by step to relock my bootloader and go back to 100% stock now that I know where to get the stock image?
Am I going to need to install the android SDK? Or can I do this all from within windows? if I need the kit so do I just follow this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEof4Rnh4oM&hd=1
Thanks in advance
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You don't need a step-by-step.. if you're using Windows, double click the file that says windows then a window will pop up and do all the work for you.
If you want to relock your bootloader, simply just type fastboot oem lock. Please google search this stuff, even though its not Nexus 6 specific. The Nexus 5 or 4 or Galaxy Nexus threads will show you how to relock your bootloader as they're the same in terms of bootloader unlocking/locking.
Stock image.... I already linked you that.
Android fastboot etc are already included in the Auto Root zip.
Please don't overthink this, its fairly easy to do

zephiK said:
You don't need a step-by-step.. if you're using Windows, double click the file that says windows then a window will pop up and do all the work for you.
If you want to relock your bootloader, simply just type fastboot oem lock. Please google search this stuff, even though its not Nexus 6 specific. The Nexus 5 or 4 or Galaxy Nexus threads will show you how to relock your bootloader as they're the same in terms of bootloader unlocking/locking.
Stock image.... I already linked you that.
Android fastboot etc are already included in the Auto Root zip.
Please don't overthink this, its fairly easy to do
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Thank you! So I guess I will need the android SDK installed to go back to stock and lock the bootloader but not to root the device. TY

cwwjr1681 said:
Thank you! So I guess I will need the android SDK installed to go back to stock and lock the bootloader but not to root the device. TY
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It could be possible you can execute the commands in the folder that consist of fastboot.exe. I wouldn't see why not assuming you have the drivers and whatnot installed.
There honestly is no point in relocking the bootloader though, just leave it unlocked. Having the bootloader locked causes too many problems if you decide to root again. Only point in relocking the bootloader is for warranty purposes.

zephiK said:
Thats the joy of devices with a unlockable bootloader. The process is fairly simple and easy to do Toolkits aren't present at this time, but its very easy to do without toolkits that I encourage people to manually root their N6 as it isn't a long process when compared to other phones such as Samsung.
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Just heard that Wugfresh has updated his popular tool kit to include Nexus 6.

wtherrell said:
Just heard that Wugfresh has updated his popular tool kit to include Nexus 6.
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I don't endorse using toolkits. Its already easy to do without one plus by using a toolkit you don't learn the skills of using adb/fastboot which is very important. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/dangers-tool-kits-one-click-root-t1469909 for full details.

zephiK said:
I don't endorse using toolkits. Its already easy to do without one plus by using a toolkit you don't learn the skills of using adb/fastboot which is very important. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/dangers-tool-kits-one-click-root-t1469909 for full details.
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I started with a toolkit. Worked fine. Then my natural curiosity led me to learn adb/fast boot, which I prefer. For some, however, a good tool kit is a godsend. You probably still use ms Dos, python scripts, etc. for some things as do I. For a beginner, though, it can help to show them the awesomeness of Android with the freedom of an unlocked bootloader. Then the serious ones will likely stick around and gravitate to finding out how it all works.

I never rooted my N5 or even unlocked the bootloader, first Android that I never Rooted! It's been over a year since I've done any type of root so I feel like I've never done it! So please excuse my noobness in this but....
When I get my phone in hand, is this the very first thing I should do before even setting anythign up??
Instructions:
Step 1: Download the CF-Auto-Root zip file and extract the contents to a folder. We prefer placing these files on the desktop for easier access.
Step 2: Power off your Nexus 6, and boot the device into bootloader mode. To do so, hold down the Volume Down button and the Power button.
Step 3: Once you see the “Restart bootloader” message on the phone, let go of the keys and tap “Restart bootloader” to enter bootloader mode.
Step 4: Plug in the Nexus 6 to the PC or Mac and navigate to the location of the extracted contents.
Step 5: Now we need to run the automated root script.
For Windows:
Simply run the “root-windows.bat” file.

Jeimygirl said:
I never rooted my N5 or even unlocked the bootloader, first Android that I never Rooted! It's been over a year since I've done any type of root so I feel like I've never done it! So please excuse my noobness in this but....
When I get my phone in hand, is this the very first thing I should do before even setting anythign up??
Instructions:
Step 1: Download the CF-Auto-Root zip file and extract the contents to a folder. We prefer placing these files on the desktop for easier access.
Step 2: Power off your Nexus 6, and boot the device into bootloader mode. To do so, hold down the Volume Down button and the Power button.
Step 3: Once you see the “Restart bootloader” message on the phone, let go of the keys and tap “Restart bootloader” to enter bootloader mode.
Step 4: Plug in the Nexus 6 to the PC or Mac and navigate to the location of the extracted contents.
Step 5: Now we need to run the automated root script.
For Windows:
Simply run the “root-windows.bat” file.
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Your steps are correct. However, when you Power on the phone with volume down + power there is no need to go to restart bootloader because you'll already be in bootloader mode.
For me, I did those same steps as you but I also had to install the USB drivers while in fastboot because auto root wasn't detecting my phone in bootloader mode.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

zephiK said:
Your steps are correct. However, when you Power on the phone with volume down + power there is no need to go to restart bootloader because you'll already be in bootloader mode.
For me, I did those same steps as you but I also had to install the USB drivers while in fastboot because auto root wasn't detecting my phone in bootloader mode.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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OK I have unlocked. Anything else I should do for now? Or am I good to start setting up my phone?

Jeimygirl said:
OK I have unlocked. Anything else I should do for now? Or am I good to start setting up my phone?
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You're good, you can root your phone and all that jazz if you wish to do so.

Do we know if unlocking root etc trips any sort of counter? I know moto had counters in the past, but I'm coming from verizon's screw you samsung knox bull****, so you understand why I ask.

soupaloup said:
Do we know if unlocking root etc trips any sort of counter? I know moto had counters in the past, but I'm coming from verizon's screw you samsung knox bull****, so you understand why I ask.
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No counters, the device is developed to have people tinker with their devices.

zephiK said:
No counters, the device is developed to have people tinker with their devices.
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Didn't the Nexus 5 have a tamper flag??
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...factory-restore-werkseinstellung-tampered.png
That shows what I am talking about. I would think this device would be no different.

joderme said:
Didn't the Nexus 5 have a tamper flag??
http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...factory-restore-werkseinstellung-tampered.png
That shows what I am talking about. I would think this device would be no different.
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Correct, the N5 has one but it can be reset, with the 6, it also has a counter but we don't know yet if it can be reset.

blu advance 5.0 hd compatible?

Hey so do you think the blu advance 5.0 hd will be compatible with the work being done on the R1 hd? I would really like to jump on this hype train with my similar but slightly less powerful phone.
I am hoping that I will be able to install a custom rom like R1 users. I also want to root my phone to disable google services in the meantime.

xda123455 said:
Hey so do you think the blu advance 5.0 hd will be compatible with the work being done on the R1 hd? I would really like to jump on this hype train with my similar but slightly less powerful phone.
I am hoping that I will be able to install a custom rom like R1 users. I also want to root my phone to disable google services in the meantime.
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That phone is based on the 6580 SoC, the R1 uses a 6735. There is a site that lists some roms for blu products that may help, I don't know how reliable they are, I have never used them, but if you want to check it out...
http://www.blu-dev.com

kal250 said:
That phone is based on the 6580 SoC, the R1 uses a 6735. There is a site that lists some roms for blu products that may help, I don't know how reliable they are, I have never used them, but if you want to check it out...
http://www.blu-dev.com
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Thanks I checked out the site and it seems like there is no blue advance 5.0 roms and no forum activity =/

xda123455 said:
Thanks I checked out the site and it seems like there is no blue advance 5.0 roms and no forum activity =/
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If your wanting to root it, I'm hearing Kingroot is working, never used it though, so I can't say if it works or if it's safe??

kal250 said:
If your wanting to root it, I'm hearing Kingroot is working, never used it though, so I can't say if it works or if it's safe??
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I've tried Kingroot, Kingo Root and Frama root. All with no luck.

devanttrio said:
I've tried Kingroot, Kingo Root and Frama root. All with no luck.
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Did you use the desktop versions? Those have higher success rates. I tried rooting an HTC that way and it worked flawlessly even when the apk didn't.

Autolounge said:
Did you use the desktop versions? Those have higher success rates. I tried rooting an HTC that way and it worked flawlessly even when the apk didn't.
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I did.
I also tried the apps, of the ones that have apps.

devanttrio said:
I did.
I also tried the apps, of the ones that have apps.
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You're going to have to do it manually.

no go on kingo
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??

trc117 said:
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??
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consider yourself blessed my friend, i'd like to root mine just to get marshmallow.... i have lollipop and checked for updates and says i'm up to date, i can only install 1 app at a time because there is no room on the internal storage, i have to move every app to sd card and then clean cache for each and every app i want.. never recommending blu to anyone

trc117 said:
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??
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I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - https://bluroms.info . Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in

zjr8 said:
I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - https://bluroms.info . Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in
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I've been trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD for a while now and stumbled on this post. I visited your site but am not sure what a 'Scatter File' is, or in what order I need to do things in order to get root.
If you could provide a little more detailed info that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
rAy
EDIT: Sorry, to clarify I tried all of the other PC and APK rooting solutions but was able to unlock the bootloader using ADB. I guess I'm just looking for the proper way to root and add TWRP. Thanks!

ray2jerry said:
I've been trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD for a while now and stumbled on this post. I visited your site but am not sure what a 'Scatter File' is, or in what order I need to do things in order to get root.
If you could provide a little more detailed info that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
rAy
EDIT: Sorry, to clarify I tried all of the other PC and APK rooting solutions but was able to unlock the bootloader using ADB. I guess I'm just looking for the proper way to root and add TWRP. Thanks!
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I found a option in developer settings that is "Enable OEM unlocking" and it makes it so you can unlock the bootloader from fastboot, if you do adb reboot-bootloader and then fastboot unlock it should undo the bootloader for you

zjr8 said:
I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in
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Like the others said, I would really appreciate if you could give an explanation or tutorial on how to use these files that you uploaded to root the phone. I'm willing to donate some money if required. I only know basic technical stuff haha.

CreativiTimothy said:
Like the others said, I would really appreciate if you could give an explanation or tutorial on how to use these files that you uploaded to root the phone. I'm willing to donate some money if required. I only know basic technical stuff haha.
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I too am trying to root this device, and am unclear on a few of the steps here. I actually found your site with the recovery and boot images independently, really appreciated! I am at the point where I just need to patch the boot image, though I am not sure how to do this. If you could help me out with this step I might be able to put together some sort of list of steps to get through the whole process if you don't have the time.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!