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So how do I root my 2.2.1 Nexus One?

I just switched over to the Android side because my friends kept telling me how Android destroys Apple nowadays. My previous Iphone 4 got a little boring so I got a Nexus one. I just updated it to 2.2.1 but I've been hearing about how you can't root the 2.2.1 because of some patch google put in? Idk.. I'm new and I just wanna know how to root this thing?
Thanks!!

You can roll it back to 2.1, then root, then flash a custom recovery and an up-to-date ROM. Check out the stickies in the Development forum if you need directions on rolling back.

2.2.1 is easy to root with "rageagainstthecage" or unlock the bootloader so it can never be patched.

Rusty! said:
2.2.1 is easy to root with "rageagainstthecage" or unlock the bootloader so it can never be patched.
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Can u please help us out here?? that would be great help.

Well unlock the bootloader = fastboot oem unlock + flash a custom recovery.
rageagainstthecage is detailed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736271

Rusty! said:
Well unlock the bootloader = fastboot oem unlock + flash a custom recovery.
rageagainstthecage is detailed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736271
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yep tried this already doesnt work..

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8079243&postcount=51

Rusty! said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8079243&postcount=51
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thanks alot man ill trythis tonite but its still doesnt tells where to extract those files.. and how to sequence the comamnd prompt. can some one help me with that??
Much appreciated..
thanks so much.

Ya the directions got pretty confusing. Please simplify it haha

Er, I can't. It tells you exactly what to type and where. That's as simple as it gets unfortunately.

Rusty! said:
Er, I can't. It tells you exactly what to type and where. That's as simple as it gets unfortunately.
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all imasked is just to know what files to download and where to extract them??
pls.

The exploit is linked in the post, don't worry about busybox for now. The rest are in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Extract them wherever you're comfortable.

junooni.1980 said:
all imasked is just to know what files to download and where to extract them??
pls.
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To make it easy for you, put them all in the /android-sdk-windows/tools folder.

efrant said:
To make it easy for you, put them all in the /android-sdk-windows/tools folder.
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awesome thanks alot man...thats what i was looking for so just extract them all in the sdk folder and just follow the instructions on the thread..??

junooni.1980 said:
awesome thanks alot man...thats what i was looking for so just extract them all in the sdk folder and just follow the instructions on the thread..??
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No... Did you read my post? Extract them to the tools folder.

efrant said:
No... Did you read my post? Extract them to the tools folder.
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ma bad, so extract themall in teh tool folder in sdks right??

junooni.1980 said:
ma bad, so extract themall in teh tool folder in sdks right??
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Correct...

efrant said:
Correct...
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hey guys thankx alot for ur help..so last nite i tried unrooting it everyt hign was going fine untill $./rageagainstthecage and then i said not found i repeated the process again and again like several times..no luck any help.. please.

efrant said:
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im stuck here...dont know why... pls help..
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all the files req are in the tools folder..but still no luck..

junooni.1980 said:
im stuck here...dont know why... pls help..
all the files req are in the tools folder..but still no luck..
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Did you push rageagainstthecage onto your device??

FlashTool giving error when flashing a Custom Kernel

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There was errors coming out via flashing a custom kernel in FlashTool for some custom ROMs in the forum. The thing was that I was trying to flash NobodyAtAll's/Nobody At All's nAa kernel on my Sony Ericsson Xperia X8i (E15i). They must fix this issue AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

AlpyzDX said:
There was errors coming out via flashing a custom kernel in FlashTool for some custom ROMs in the forum. The thing was that I was trying to flash NobodyAtAll's/Nobody At All's nAa kernel on my Sony Ericsson Xperia X8i (E15i). They must fix this issue AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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What do you think has cause this error?
nAa kernel
or
Flashtool

Try older version of flashtool (0.2.9.1) to flash

To many people already asked about this! You can find you answer if you using search button. Btw use older flashtool ,like he mentioned above.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

zmuhammx said:
What do you think has cause this error?
nAa kernel
or
Flashtool
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I don't know, but whatever it is/was, it must be fixed!

AlpyzDX said:
I don't know, but whatever it is/was, it must be fixed!
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No offense, are u really sure that u have followed & totally understand about 'Requirements' of nAa kernal?

zmuhammx said:
No offense, are u really sure that u have followed & totally understand about 'Requirements' of nAa kernal?
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He also doesn't know but someone really needs to fix that for God sake!
Sent from the bathroom using the toilet

first of all smart ass, describe the error! who can fix something its named error and doesn't have description!? second, why you so angry about it, you think you can force somebody to fix anything.. well you don't so chill!

zmuhammx said:
No offense, are u really sure that u have followed & totally understand about 'Requirements' of nAa kernal?
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Maybe/I think it might be a fastboot issue, I think FlashTool has an issue when unlocking the bootloader

AlpyzDX said:
Maybe/I think it might be a fastboot issue, I think FlashTool has an issue when unlocking the bootloader
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flash kernel via fastboot?
unlocked bootloader via Flashtool?

Here OP will do:
1.Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436924 .Take ur time and READ CAREFULLY every words in there to unlocking bootloader.
2.If everything successfully,flash costum kernel via X10 FLASHING TOOL in FLASHMODE not fastboot.
Then nobody should fixing anything after this.

damir87 said:
first of all smart ass, describe the error! who can fix something its named error and doesn't have description!? second, why you so angry about it, you think you can force somebody to fix anything.. well you don't so chill!
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You also need to chill out a bit
AlpyzDX, you really need to follow the instructions. Don't say 'maybe' if someone asks if you followed them, lol..
There is a language barrier here. Try to explain everything you did step by step... But read everything first.
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Unlocking bootloader with official method.

Hi guys, i'm still trying with this phone. This time i try to unlock the bootloader by official Motorola method, but when i do all the steps i give this error:
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... Any idea or suggestion?
PD: I can't boot into system because is nothing there.
Sent from my Atrix HD (MB886) using Tapatalk.

Did you try motopocalyse?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mb886

audit13 said:
Did you try motopocalyse?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mb886
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I can't do this because can't boot into system to enable USB Debugging mode.

I see. Damn, this sucks. I assume you were unable to load a ROM using RSD Lite.

audit13 said:
I see. Damn, this sucks. I assume you were unable to load a ROM using RSD Lite.
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Yes, it is. Every ROM i try to load with RSD fails, i don't know what to do. It really sucks, i'm afraid that there's no solution for this.

Did you remove the "get var" lines from the stock ROM before flashing? Did you use RSD within Myth Tools to flash or did you use RSD without going through Myth?

audit13 said:
Did you remove the "get var" lines from the stock ROM before flashing? Did you use RSD within Myth Tools to flash or did you use RSD without going through Myth?
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Yes bro, i did it too. Delete get var doesn't work and using Myth tools neither.

ErickST18 said:
Yes bro, i did it too. Delete get var doesn't work and using Myth tools neither.
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I had a Bell Atrix HD that could not be flashed with a stock ATT ROM if I was using Myth Tools.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259661
Use the method in this thread to reflash your stock ROM.
Sent from my Atrix HD using XDA Free mobile app

Why do we have to root before boatloader? I been using HTC and it was unlock BL,flash a recovery then root. Thanks

bmatney said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259661
Use the method in this thread to reflash your stock ROM.
Sent from my Atrix HD using XDA Free mobile app
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I'll try this and i'll tell you bro, thanks for the help:good:

May be last OTA update had been done.,
Try attachment provided in the following thread
Unzip - copy "gpt_main0.bin" file and put it inside BELL or AT&T ROM (replace previous file - dont forget to take a backup of original)
Then Try RSDlite to flash the same.

marknoll said:
Why do we have to root before boatloader? I been using HTC and it was unlock BL,flash a recovery then root. Thanks
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It's because HTC allows you to unlock the bootloader without hacks, you can goto their website and do it yourself. Motorola does not have that option, which is one of the reasons I'll never buy another Motorola Device.

I think rooting the Motorola was easier. I successfully got my mb 886 done

Nexus 4 Factory Image Live! [5.0] - [LRX21T]

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Google has uploaded factory images for Nexus 4, you can download it here!
LRX21T - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-lrx21t-factory-51cee750.tgz
Good luck flashing!
*Insctuctions on how to install factory image can be found below!
Instructions XDA - http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
Instructions Google Devs - https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
FAQ
Code:
1. Where are the GAPPS?
- Gapps are already in the factory image, you don't have to worry about that.
2. Will this wipe my device entirely?
- Yes it will! Be careful, if you don't want your stuff to be wiped you can wait for OTA (I'll pull out OTA link and ZIP files when I get it via logcast)
3. Is this official release? -
Yes!
4. Do I need to have unlocked bootloader to install this?
- No you dont have to. Thank you fedevd for correcting me.
5. How do I fix system.img missing error? (If this occurs to you)
- Read this, [URL="http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/12/running-into-the-dreaded-missing-system-img-error-flashing-android-5-0-factory-images-heres-how-to-get-around-it/"]http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/12/running-into-the-dreaded-missing-system-img-error-flashing-android-5-0-factory-images-heres-how-to-get-around-it/[/URL]
6. Can I root this?
- Yes, read this thread: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/root-android-lollipop-t2940547[/url]
7. Can I install this without wiping all my data?
- Yes, but its not recommended, ROM may have bugs and may run slower then intended. Here's how to do it:
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56769325&postcount=113[/url]

how to install?

[GS] said:
how to install?
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I'll add instructions in thread, wait a minute

[GS] said:
how to install?
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Read this: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Thanks a lot for the share!
Off to charge my precious

Can some one make a flashable zip as I don't have access to a computer

any root for this?

Any guides to root?

SRun said:
Can some one make a flashable zip as I don't have access to a computer
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Unfortunately we need to wait for OTA to get flashable zip files.

The Scientist95 said:
Any guides to root?
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You can try flashing lastest SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/ but be careful, it hasn't been tested yet on N4 LRX21T release.

Do I need to use the binaries somehow?

Spyrakos2 said:
Do I need to use the binaries somehow?
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No. Why? lol

@isus<3 no need to unlock the bootloader, it's a official and signed firmwre so can be installed with or without unlocked bootloader.. (Remember that some users can be unexperimented and could try to unlock it and mess it up, who knows)

can we flash custom recovery (f.e. twrp) without any problems?

Great. Thank you
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

fedevd said:
@isus<3 no need to unlock the bootloader, it's a official and signed firmwre so can be installed with or without unlocked bootloader.. (Remember that some users can be unexperimented and could try to unlock it and mess it up, who knows)
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Thanks for correcting me lol, I messed up my thread when i was editing faq.

Eagerly waiting for the OTA zip file

ttheodorou said:
can we flash custom recovery (f.e. twrp) without any problems?
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You will have to do that via your PC since when you flash factory image it puts back stock recovery.

I flashed it! Works flawlessly, I'm trying to find root for it now.

Flashed and booting up as we speak!
Anyone tried CF root yet? (I know it's early days just asking)

[Q] Bootloader locked and no system image installed.

Please help. i some how locked the bootloader after wiping the system image phone wont boot, unlock or go into recovery any help?
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You can try to flash a full stock rom with bootloader and than unlock the bootloader
Don't forget to hit thanks if I helped you...

Every Flash i try says it needs to be unlocked first

juggalo483 said:
Every Flash i try says it needs to be unlocked first
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Use wugfresh toolkit.

mimsiroll said:
Use wugfresh toolkit.
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Tried that first and no help.

Are you on 5.1
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Premium HD app

Intub8 said:
Are you on 5.1
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Premium HD app
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Was trying to upgrade to 5.1 when this all started

juggalo483 said:
Was trying to upgrade to 5.1 when this all started
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Sorry man , sounds like you are one of the ones stuck , basically to unlock the bootloader you need to select a toggle in developer options to allow oem unlock, which leaves you in a bad spot because you cant boot into the operating system. Did you lock your bootloader? or did it lock when you flashed 5.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/relock-bootloader-time-updating-to-5-1-t3053497

juggalo483 said:
Tried that first and no help.
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Use wugfresh toolkit.
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Intub8 said:
Sorry man , sounds like you are one of the ones stuck , basically to unlock the bootloader you need to select a toggle in developer options to allow oem unlock, which leaves you in a bad spot because you cant boot into the operating system. Did you lock your bootloader? or did it lock when you flashed 5.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/relock-bootloader-time-updating-to-5-1-t3053497
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Just incase your not one of the people in that boat try the force flash in wugfresh, if you haven't already.
Edit, based on your picture you're probably sol sorry.

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6172890?hl=en
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I think this might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518
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Erviin Marku said:
I think this might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518
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We haven't found anyone with a fully intact but locked bootloader that this has helped yet.

juggalo483 said:
Please help. i some how locked the bootloader after wiping the system image phone wont boot, unlock or go into recovery any help?
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I am exactly in the same situation as you are.
Check this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518/page16
Read the final 6 pages. Look for similarities. I am the one who can't be succesuful. As I read your situation, it look like the one I am having. While we are still in the bootloader and responds I think there should be a FIX somehow. Just be patient. If you are not in my situation, the probabilities to FIX your phone are very high, I hope you are not in my boat.
Good luck! If I find the solution I'll let you know

sotnasnauj said:
I am exactly in the same situation as you are.
Check this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518/page16
Read the final 6 pages. Look for similarities. I am the one who can't be succesuful. As I read your situation, it look like the one I am having. While we are still in the bootloader and responds I think there should be a FIX somehow. Just be patient. If you are not in my situation, the probabilities to FIX your phone are very high, I hope you are not in my boat.
Good luck! If I find the solution I'll let you know
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Please stop spreading misinformation
Firstly - that thread is not to force unlock a bootloader. It is to recover from a brick where the bootloader was broken and couldn't be used. The guy from Motorola who provided the fix in that very thread said this will not help unlock a bootloader.
Secondly - there are still no confirmed cases of this working to force unlock a bootloader. 1 guy was not in the same situation as you, so that can be discounted. The other guy hasn't said much. No one else has managed to recover from this. The probability is not very high as you say. It is extremely low.