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Preparation:
Open your device manager(PC)
Control Panel -> Device Manager
Remove literally everything to do with Android/Electronics a.k.a
Nexus, Android, Nexus 7, Androids, HTC, HTCDrivers (you get the picture)
Next Step
Plug your Nexus in, CHANGE THE SETTINGS TO CAMERA(P2P) not MTP
Also ensure USB Debugging is checked.
Getting the required program:
Now, download the latest WugFresh toolkit.
Direct Download (Goo.IM)
Wugs Site
Once Downloaded:
Open ToolKit and Click "Full Installation Drivers with guide"
Choose the PDA.Net method.
Follow the Guide and let the drivers install, it should also install PDA.Net at the same time (on PC) which should appear in bottom right of screen (PC Screen)
When Drivers are Installed:
Once the drivers are installed, go to the ToolKit again, under "Build Type" choose "Nakasi All Build TYPES **"
Rooting:
Now, when your build type is set to all build types, proceed with "Root", follow instructions again and it should reboot into a "Temporary TWRP", this is great.
Flashing Necessary Root Files:
Navigate to SDCard, ReadyToFlash! and find BusyBox and SuperSU, flash them using TWRP.
Clear Cache
Reboot, VOILA!
IF IVE MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU'D LIKE TO SEE ANYTHING ADDED, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET IT DONE !!
This will work for all Android versions. The 4.2 specifics is getting the drivers installed to recognise the N7. (Also the CamperP2P not MTP)
I wanted to test but the download is too slow (2 hours).
Is the same procedure valid for Nexus 7 3g?
Thanks
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I have a nexus 7 in 4.2 and I have been very successful in the root. However, it must accurately.
Disabled security options on the Control of Android applications and behavioral allow installation of application from memory, if the root does not work.
The interface of the application should be reviewed at ergonomic figures to describe the sequence of steps (1. 2. 3.) ...
Otherwise it is a good job, thank you again for sharing your knowledge.
Sorry for my bad english
An admirer
mekanix said:
Is the same procedure valid for Nexus 7 3g?
Thanks
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Should be exactly the same, as all build types are selected, just ensure you choose the right software version.
Can you guys help me..i can't run su command again after update to 4.2..how to give some application like es explorer root access in 4.2. Thank,s.
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You don't need BusyBox to root. I'd recommend avoiding it because it has been known to cause problems with system updates in the past.
GldRush98 said:
You don't need BusyBox to root. I'd recommend avoiding it because it has been known to cause problems with system updates in the past.
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BusyBox is not a MUST but its recommended.
It just provides more commands for Linux/Unix based functions. (Probably more useful for advanced users)
Would this work for JOP40D version firmware?
Can't see anywhere on here detailing how to root that version of the Nexus 7.
Cheers
23james said:
Would this work for JOP40D version firmware?
Can't see anywhere on here detailing how to root that version of the Nexus 7.
Cheers
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I just rooted my N7 (JB 4.2.1/JOP40D) using Nexus 7 Toolkit v 4.0.0
It's quite easy to do. I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.
Wilks3y said:
IF IVE MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU'D LIKE TO SEE ANYTHING ADDED, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET IT DONE !!
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DC-IT said:
I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.
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Root not needed to do this. I can do it just fine on 4.2.1 unrooted.
DC-IT said:
I just rooted my N7 (JB 4.2.1/JOP40D) using Nexus 7 Toolkit v 4.0.0
It's quite easy to do. I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm guessing I need to separately unlock the bootloader before rooting? I literally have no idea how to do this. I rooted my Droid 2 a while ago and it was dead simple, this seems a lot more complicated! Also, is this is the same procedure for the 3g nexus?
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Now, download the latest WugFresh toolkit.
Direct Download
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The direct download link is broken
Hemidroids said:
Put windows only in the title
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Will create a Linux method if people want?
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The direct download link is broken
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Will be fixed gimme a min
Link Fixed.
Any1 else want a linux guide?
Hi All,
I wanted to check if i can root my Nexus 7 (16gb wifi) and continue to use the stock rom that is currently running ?
i.e. i want to use OrBot for proxy which needs superuser access hence need to root, but i want to continue using the stock rom that has come with Nexus 7. I couldn't find much detail on continuing with the stock rom.
Also can i use the "Settings"->"About Tablet"->"check for updates", when the next update comes even after i root my device or should manually update ??
Thanks,
Anup.
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I wanted to test but the download is too slow (2 hours).
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How does it take 2 hours to download a 24 mg file??
not working says it dont regaize my usb 2.0 i dont know why cain fastboot it shows adb user in device manager!!
I did this with my nexus 5 and I thought It should be useful and handy as well as useful to keep warranty.
I want to thank all the great devs who have made all this things down here and made our devices more useful
+Chainfire
Osmosis
And the ppl on XDA
THIS IS THE SAFEST AND THE MOST USEFUL WAY OF ROOTING AND UNLOCKING BOOTLOADERS AND STILL KEEPING WARRANTY
FIRST OF ALL FEW THINGS ABOUT NEXUS 5 WE MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW
1:- THERE IS A NEW IMPLEMENTATION LIKE WHAT SAMSUNG DID FROM NOTE 2, S3 AND SOME DEVICES AFTER THAT LIKE THE EFS PARTITION AND FLASH COUNTER THEORIES (THE REASON WHY I HATE SAMSUNG'S PLASTIC ****)
2:- IN NEXUS 5 WE DONT HAVE A SEPERATE PARTITION FOR EFS BUT THE THING IS PUT IN BY GOOGLE. IT CAN ACCIDENTALLY WIPE WHILE FLASHING CUSTOM ROMS, FACTORY IMAGES OR ANY OTHER THING AND MAY RENDER YOUR DEVICE USELESS LEAVING YOU WITH A DEVICE WITH UNKNOW IMEI AND SERIAL NUMBER ( THERE IS ONE CASE OF THIS THING HAPPENING TO A USER ON XDA)
3:- THE BOOTLOADER HAS A HASTAMPER FLAG WHICH WHEN REBOOTING TO BOOTLOADER AND CONNECTED TO THE PC AND RUNNING A COMMAND IN COMMAND PROMPT IN WINDOWS AND TERMINAL IN LINUX AND MAC ( I HATE APPLE)
AND TYPING IN THE COMMAND fastboot oem device-info
Displays this three things:-
Device tamper: [true/false]
Boot loader unlock : [true/false]
Secure boot:[enabled/disabled]
Now we all know the ppl at the manufacturing company [Samsung for gnex/ lg for nexus 4]
Use to see our bootloader status for warranty
Now things and technology have changed and so is the security and policies of companies
So if the device tamper shows true then be aware that the warranty is void of our very own latest Google flagship phone
THINGS THAT WE NEED FOR ROOTING AND BACKING UP RECOVERY, EFS AND CHANGING THE DECIVE TAMPER FLAG TO FALSE
1:adb and fastboot tools for Linux/windows/MAC search it on google to how to setup Adb and fastboot for your respective OS
Also enable development settings by tapping build number in 7 times and enable USB debugging in development settings and don't consider yourself a developer after doing so, it need much more to be a developer in Android
2:-cf-auto-root from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211
you will get all the info that the cf-auto-root will wipe all your data and unlock your bootloader, so make a backup of all your data and all those things that you want
Now we have a rooted devices
Now download http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/Nexus_5/Nexus_5_Backup_EFS.zip and copy it to the sdcard
2:- now we need to relock the bootloader
This step needs two things
A custom recovery either twrp or Clockworkmod I prefer Twrp over cwm (Twrp is user friendly but when it comes to flashing my favorite ROM Catacalysm, I prefer Cwm )
Download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421 and move it to the internal storage
Done with the recovery. Now copy the recovery in platform-tool in Android-Sdk in window. Or if u are in Linux then copy it to the Home directory not on desktop.
Now open Terminal
And type
sudo apt-get install adb
sudo apt-get install fastboot
This will install adb and fastboot
Now navigate to the folder in which you have saved the recovery
By cd ~/Home
In windows copy the recovery.img to platform tools that is better rather than CD ing
And hold shift and right click and select open command prompt here
Now u are ready for the commands to put in
There are no different commands for windows and Linux but Mac have commands like ./fastboot
So now connect the device The. Computer and start the commands to put in
1st command
adb devices
Accept what pops up on your device
2nd command
adb reboot-bootloader (Linux)
adb reboot bootloader (windows)
./adb reboot-bootloader (Mac)
Now you may know what the command does it will reboot to bootloader
3rd Command
fastboot devices
The serial number show up with device online status
4th command
fastboot oem device-info the one I mentioned previously It above
It will display the device tamper and bootloader info
5th command
Ensure that you have the recovery.img in platform-tools and your command prompt is opened in platform-tools/ you have navigated to the directory in which the recovery is placed
Now type the following command
fastboot boot recovery.img
(Ensure that the downloaded recovery is renamed to recovery.img | if while renaming in windows it may come out like recovery.img.img so just remove the one .IMG )
This won't replace the stock recovery partition
But
Your device will boot into Twrp
Or Cwm only
Here make a system backup Advanced backup will have an option for efs backup just tick all of others except the efs and backup. It will be saved to sdcard and move it to ur PC This will be helpful while Ota updates. If u want you can backup efs also. You can follow this step to recover everything at the time of OTA
4)
Now when u are in the recovery just flash the cwmnexusbooloaderunlock.zip
And Nexus_5_Efs_backup.zip one after the another.
BY THIS PROCESS YOU WILL RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AND CHANGE THE HASTAMPER TO FALSE. YOU CAN CHECK THAT AGAIN BY THE 4TH COMMAND MENTIONED ABOVE. You will also have a folder in the sdcard with efs1,efs2 and efsflashable.zip named efs_backup transfer / copy this to PC AND FLASH THIS WHENEVER U LOSE THE SERIAL NUMBER AND IMEI
WITH THIS YOU HAVE A ROOTED DEVICE WITH A BOOTLOADER LOCKED AND WARRANTY INTACT
Now download 3 apps from play store
Flashify
Bootunlocker
Use flashify to backup current recovery and kernel
And bootunlocker to unlock the bootloader without tampering the
Hastamper flags and without wiping data and u can relock with the same u can verify it by my favorite command
Optional :-
Use tasker and its plugins and follow every tutorial about tasker
Actions that I use are like call recording , wave to take call, and activating voice while incoming call when in silent mode.
I also use xposed framework
Gravitybox, AppsOpsXposed, Google search Api , smoother system progress bars.
ROMS AND KERNELS I USE ARE
OMNIROM:- BEING A CONTRIBUTOR
CATACALYSM:- Favorite
Might come with my own ROM in the future
KERNELS:-
BRICKED, FRANCO AND ELEMENTAL X
I MAY ALSO COME UP WITH A KERNEL OF MY OWN NAMED PRIME KERNEL IN JANUARY
BACKUP APPS:-
GO BACKUP
TITANIUM BACKUP
THIS WILL BE USEFUL WHEN U RETURN TO STOCK WITH TWRP U CAN USE THEM TO GET YOUR APPS AND GET THE OTA WITHOUT LOOSING THE DATA
KUDO AND THANKS TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS AND PEOPLE AND ALL THE BEST WITH ROOTING AND DONT MESS UP YOUR DEVICE AND
FOLLOW THE COMMAND PROPERLY I HAVE DONE THIS MANY A TIMES DO IT PROPERLY I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU GO WRONG AND MESS UP YOUR DEVICE
The EFS BACKUP SCRIPT IS NOT MY CREATION AND NOT THE SCRIPT THAT RELOCKS THE BOOTLOADER
OSMOSIS MADE THE CWM UNLOCK BOOTLOADER SCRIPT AND SORRY THE PERSON WHO MADE THE EFS BACKUP SCRIPT I AM REALLY SORRY I DONT REMEMBER YOUR NAME THANKS TO ALL OF YOU GUYS
ALL THE BEST
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Mohhamad Rehan said:
2:- now we need to relock the bootloader
This step needs two things
A custom recovery either twrp or Clockworkmod I prefer Twrp over cwm (Twrp is user friendly but when it comes to flashing my favorite ROM Catacalysm, I prefer Cwm )
Download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211 and move it to the internal storage
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This links to Chainfire's Auto-Root thread. Is that correct?
Yes but its not the download page its the thread just follow it properly and read it
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Super. I already rooted and such but I didn't even consider relocking the bootloader and resetting the tamper flag.
Great guide.
Nexus Tool Kit can do all this for you no need to do this on your own by typing in commands, just saying.
OK does wugfresh and skipsoft relock and changes the hastamper flags to false there is a difference in toolkits and actual guides I wrote this because I did not want any thanks but I just wanted to share what I did. I don't have any harsh feelings towards toolkit but after sometime they make you lazy and you won't learn. Just Read the whole thread and tell me if its useful or not. I am a Linux user so I don't use toolkits
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I just want you to ask mskip and the wugfresh toolkit creater that does their toolkits changes hastamper flags to false after unlocking the bootloader
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Have there been any reports of Google / LG not honouring the warranty due to this flag? My first N5 went back to LG on a warranty swap with just a regular bootloader relock. Haven't heard a complaint yet.
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cmstlist said:
Have there been any reports of Google / LG not honouring the warranty due to this flag? My first N5 went back to LG on a warranty swap with just a regular bootloader relock. Haven't heard a complaint yet.
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Well there may or may not be any smart customer service agents there but maybe we sometimes don't have luck so we can have a problem then my guide just for help but it may or may not be helpful but I think is worth it and its main moto is to unlock and relock the bootloader without loosing data and messing up the temper flag and backing up the efs
cmstlist said:
Have there been any reports of Google / LG not honouring the warranty due to this flag? My first N5 went back to LG on a warranty swap with just a regular bootloader relock. Haven't heard a complaint yet.
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Sent mine back with standard boot loader lock as well, we'll see how this turns out. Had no idea Google was flagging now.
mr mystery said:
Sent mine back with standard boot loader lock as well, we'll see how this turns out. Had no idea Google was flagging now.
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mr mystery said:
Sent mine back with standard boot loader lock as well, we'll see how this turns out. Had no idea Google was flagging now.
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So can u give us an update regarding ur device
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I sent mine back with a standard bootloader relock. A few days ago I phoned Google to verify that everything is in order. They said yes, the case is closed. I did not ask about bootloaders and they did not indicate any red flags.
Mohhamad Rehan said:
So can u give us an update regarding ur device
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Once I know I'll update, the returned device was signed for yesterday evening, not sure how long the process takes after that.
HASTAMPER switch possibly remnant from G2 as they are similar device.
Mohhamad Rehan said:
Download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421 and move it to the internal storage
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Which of these files I have to download? Screenshot
eXtreme117y said:
Which of these files I have to download?
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cwm-Nexus.BootUnlocker.zip
I'm trying to root my T-Mobile L90 as per this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732311
But T-Mobile has locked out Recovery Mode so that button combinations and "adb reboot recovery" do not work.
Does anybody know of a way that I can remove this restriction or force recovery mode?
serenechaos said:
I'm trying to root my T-Mobile L90 as per this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732311
But T-Mobile has locked out Recovery Mode so that button combinations and "adb reboot recovery" do not work.
Does anybody know of a way that I can remove this restriction or force recovery mode?
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I think the newer LG phones like this use:
adb recovery
not
adb reboot recovery like every other device out there...
es0tericcha0s said:
I think the newer LG phones like this use:
adb recovery
not
adb reboot recovery like every other device out there...
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I tried this, no dice. ADB simply spat out a list of accepted commands and arguments.
My bad, I got it mixed up. It's:
adb shell
reboot recovery
I don't have the phone and just remembered something about it from the other day. Found this for you:
http://www.lg-phones.org/how-to-root-lg-l90.html
I have used abd shell to try and run both "reboot recovery" and "reboot bootloader" commands, to no avail.
That link is an identical rooting guide to the one I linked, it doesn't have any information about dealing with T-Mobile devices locked out of recovery mode =(
Hmm. Thought that was the whole point of having to use those commands because 99% of other phones get to recovery just from:
adb reboot recovery
only.
I found another thread that explained it's an issue with just some Tmo and Metro versions. Weird. They aren't like that on their premium phones but more...mid grade ones they are? Doesn't make much sense.
So is it not possible to root the t-Mobile L90??
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Not that I've seen posted anywhere. I believe that the L70 for Metro and Tmo suffer from the same issue.
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I think I'm gonna switch to the galaxy s 5 with T-Mobile then surely that one can be rooted
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shaneg79 said:
I think I'm gonna switch to the galaxy s 5 with T-Mobile then surely that one can be rooted
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Easily. Either via CF-Root or via custom recovery + SuperSU zip or custom rom.
There is a root for LG L90 D415!!!
I have been looking for a root for a few days and have finally found one!!!
STEPS:
1. Go to Towelroot.com and click the icon.
2.After Installing APK Reboot Device.
3.After Reboot download the SuperSU Apk.
4.Download Root Checker off the play store
For Downloads:
Towelroot: Google Towelroot.com
For SuperSu: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770938&page=7 <-------------- Scroll Down to last post
For RootChecker: Go to Play Store and Search for Root Checker.
If You Have any issues or questions please leave a reply.
All Credit Goes to the developer Geohotz
LG L90 (D405)And as in the model inputs in recovery mode.?
serenechaos said:
I'm trying to root my T-Mobile L90 as per this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732311
But T-Mobile has locked out Recovery Mode so that button combinations and "adb reboot recovery" do not work.
Does anybody know of a way that I can remove this restriction or force recovery mode?
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I got the recovery working, all i did was flash twrp through flashify once rooted with toweroot and did the factory reset method (hold power and volume down them realease power and hold again) and factory reset (didnt actually reset just went to recovery.?.) and boom in recovery
towelroot no longer works on D41510E
Towelroot does not work on my D415 with D41510E version
Still trying to find a root method that work on this release...
r1pw1n said:
Towelroot does not work on my D415 with D41510E version
Still trying to find a root method that work on this release...
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Been looking for days, i've tried most methods i can find, nothings worked so far. I hope some one can find one.
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You would have to downgrade your firmware version to 10c first to root using TowelRoot (the easiest method). Then you can use the LG Flash Tool and the 10c kdz to do so. After the flash completes, TowelRoot will work. Then put the twrp on your sd card (preferably the phone sd) and follow the steps in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770938&page=156 post #1560
Took me some time, but now my phone is rooted. OH, and don't forget to disable OTA updates:
You can do this by dialing the following code: 3845#*415#
Having entered the system menu, scroll to WLAN Test.
Select OTA Setting option and turn it off by tapping the Disable button.
My Anti Virus thinks Towelroot is infected..whats up with that?
ExcaliburEX said:
My Anti Virus thinks Towelroot is infected..whats up with that?
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Because TowelRoot alters the system to enable root. Any program which modifies system files that is not specifically anti-virus software is usually seen as a virus.
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xanscorp said:
Because TowelRoot alters the system to enable root. Any program which modifies system files that is not specifically anti-virus software is usually seen as a virus.
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I mean the anti virus program on my windows PC
ExcaliburEX said:
I mean the anti virus program on my windows PC
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Because it's a hack. Very common with apps like that and over aggressive AV programs. Long as you got it from the official site, the warnings mean nothing and are just an annoyance.
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
Devices you can root using this app:
- Nexus 4: 4.4.3, 4.4.4
- Nexus 5, 4.4.3
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done
noob clarifications
Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding
salxtai said:
Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding
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1. To flash a kernel you have to unlock your bootloader, that's right. You just flash it using your PC and fastboot, there are many guides on how to do that
2. If your phone is rooted and you have SuperSU installed there'll be a popup and it'll tell you to update the binary before using the app. You are able to select the "normal" way then without a recovery
3. You can install CWM/TWRP using your PC in fastboot mode!
No problem, just ask :good:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
PGvossman said:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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If you mean fastboot commands for example to flash another kernel/recovery/etc, yes! There's no difference between unlocking using this method or another "old" one, but this one doesn't wipe data
PGvossman said:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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yes. can also be used flashify to flash recovery.img without PC
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
PGvossman said:
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
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Check the OP, there are already the steps given to unroot and relock
mihahn said:
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
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I tested this on Android 4.4.4... it works fine!
Note: with TowelRoot v3 it isn't necessary reboot, but when I've tried to update SuperSu it fails so reboot and that's all
Thanks so much!
I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
PGvossman said:
I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
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It updates the superuser binary that got installed by Towelroot I guess
will this method work on the nexus 5?
mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
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a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done
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Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
anees167 said:
will this method work on the nexus 5?
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Yes, it should work fine. Try it
dodgebizkit said:
Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
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These two are basically the same, as they are apps to manage the superuser permissions of other apps. You may use the one you like
That was easy
Of course I don't see this thread unitl after I spent the last hour setting everything up in Ubuntu to root the old fashioned way! Used this and was rooted in no time.
ota updates affected or not?
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
ashutoshchauhan211 said:
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
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see towelroot only roots your device.
You can get OTA PROVIDED - You dont change any of the stock files.. Nothing should be changed.
mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
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Hi, I have rooted Nexus 4 4.4.4 with towelroot app (and I have SuperSu app).
Now, If I install custom recovery, I will lost data? With custom recovery, I will get OTA update?
Thank you
blank nexus 4 without ROM
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......
nexusfans said:
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
Simple question guys,how to root my S3 LTE i9305 on the official 4.4.4 from samsung?
mersimh said:
Simple question guys,how to root my S3 LTE i9305 on the official 4.4.4 from samsung?
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Many ways to root the i9305. 2 ways i recommend are to use chainfire's method (bit complex) or framaroot (easiest)
To do all this,first have the USB debugging enabled. To do so,go to settings and navigate to "About Device". Keep pressing the build number 6 or 7 times till its says developer settings have been enabled. Go back and you will see "Developer Options"
Open the developer options and check the USB debugging option.
For framaroot Download framaroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Allow the framaroot downloaded app to be installed when there is a prompt to whether or not to install apps from unknown sources. Open the app and select Aragorn. Reboot and you shall have the device rooted. Update the supersu from the google play store, then open the Supersu app and update the binary. It will ask if you want to disable knox,select yes. Then reboot and its fully rooted.
For chaifire, download this http://download.chainfire.eu/232/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip and extract to a folder. Turn phone off. Press the volume down,home screen button together. Then while pressing those 2, press the lock key and it will ask to whether reboot or go into download mode.Take note rooting voids warranty. Press volume down to continue to download mode. Now open the extracted folder and open odin. Select PDA and select the CF AutoRoot MD5 file. Connect phone via usb and lick start.It will do everything and reboot. Update the supersu from the google play store, then open the Supersu app and update the binary. It will ask if you want to disable knox,select yes. Then reboot and its fully rooted.
Always consider donating to the developer of framaroot and supersu (chainfire)
Yes of curse, it works for me best.
I have now 4.4.4 PAC-Rom RC3 with (killed KNOX)
working .UFNI3-Baseband and something more
I loved b4.
Hope someone how try will get ROOT, because
nSA is everywhere.
Coming out of my GT-I9305 using XDA-P
Divshal said:
Many ways to root the i9305. 2 ways i recommend are to use chainfire's method (bit complex) or framaroot (easiest)
To do all this,first have the USB debugging enabled. To do so,go to settings and navigate to "About Device". Keep pressing the build number 6 or 7 times till its says developer settings have been enabled. Go back and you will see "Developer Options"
Open the developer options and check the USB debugging option.
For framaroot Download framaroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Allow the framaroot downloaded app to be installed when there is a prompt to whether or not to install apps from unknown sources. Open the app and select Aragorn. Reboot and you shall have the device rooted. Update the supersu from the google play store, then open the Supersu app and update the binary. It will ask if you want to disable knox,select yes. Then reboot and its fully rooted.
For chaifire, download this http://download.chainfire.eu/232/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip and extract to a folder. Turn phone off. Press the volume down,home screen button together. Then while pressing those 2, press the lock key and it will ask to whether reboot or go into download mode.Take note rooting voids warranty. Press volume down to continue to download mode. Now open the extracted folder and open odin. Select PDA and select the CF AutoRoot MD5 file. Connect phone via usb and lick start.It will do everything and reboot. Update the supersu from the google play store, then open the Supersu app and update the binary. It will ask if you want to disable knox,select yes. Then reboot and its fully rooted.
Always consider donating to the developer of framaroot and supersu (chainfire)
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Are you sure it will work with stock kitkat 4.4.4? At the Homepage from chainfire it says, that CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305 is for 4.1.1. Also it says: "If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device". Do I have to unlock my bootloader first (or is it standard unlocked?) or simply ignore that? Sorry, if these questions are dumb, but I searched a lot and could'nt find answers.
The phone should have the bootloader unlocked already.
Follow my instructions. Don't worry if it has 4.1.1
It works and roots successfully.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
Divshal said:
The phone should have the bootloader unlocked already.
Follow my instructions. Don't worry if it has 4.1.1
It works and roots successfully.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
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Wow thanks for your quick answer! How can I check, if bootloader is locked or not and if locked how can I unlock it?
Like I said, don't worry about the bootloader. The i9305 device has an unlocked bootloader. If you prefer, Google some ways to check for bootloader status.
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Divshal said:
Like I said, don't worry about the bootloader. The i9305 device has an unlocked bootloader. If you prefer, Google some ways to check for bootloader status.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Free mobile app
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I allready googled, but no success until now. Thanks anyway!!! :good:
Official 4.4.4
Hi!
I live in Israel and my i9305 phone from Poland (plus) - no root. I think unlocked - it work on any network in my country.
I want to install Poland 4.4.4. Whether there can be a problem? Thanks.
[samsung galaxy s3 unified toolkit v9.0]
mersimh said:
Simple question guys,how to root my S3 LTE i9305 on the official 4.4.4 from samsung?
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Hey I used this way to root my GT-I9305 . Thx @mskip
[SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V9.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [GSM]
(It's V8.0 in title but the new Unified Android Toolkit [Nexus and Samsung devices] v1.3.3 run on V9.0)
kanzi83 said:
Hey I used this way to root my GT-I9305 . Thx @mskip
[SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V9.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [GSM]
(It's V8.0 in title but the new Unified Android Toolkit [Nexus and Samsung devices] v1.3.3 run on V9.0)
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Great, and you are running 4.4.4 (as written in your personal data below your post)? No Problems because of knox?
saschc said:
Great, and you are running 4.4.4 (as written in your personal data below your post)? No Problems because of knox?
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Everything is ok,
# SuperSu adverted me knox was found and disabled it in 2 sec ...
No freeze, no reboot ... Flag Knox >1
You can run first Unified Android Toolkit without device plug, see software functions and download data for your own device .
When you're ready, just plug your device and follows the steps...