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[Q] Help a Noob want to root and run Cyanogenmod from stock 2.3.6 GRK39F

Hi there I've got and given some help over in the Acer Iconia A500 forum and now i'm hoping I can receive some over here.
I've always just had the stock version of Android on my Nexus, and now that it looks like it's not going to be updated again I'm ready to Root and Rom.
I'm especially looking forward to pushing a bunch of apps over to the SD card (I'm constantly battling the low memory warning)
There is a lot of information out there on rooting this phone but unfortunately most of it seems a bit dated when I look at the posts. most of it seems to be pre-gingerbread.
So, if I have a stock 2.3.6 GRK39F build, how do I start out?
So far form the Wiki I've managed to get the ADB working and USB drivers (Win 7) installed and have my device acknowledged.
From the wiki I've managed to Unlock the boot loader, and wiped my phone :-(
Now what? what is the next step??
Since I've unlocked the boot loader can I now DL cyanogenmod and install it?
or is there more to do?
What's the diffidence between root and unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks for the help guys. I'm sure this is all easy for you now.
-Ozy

After unlocking the bootloader install a custom recovery.
Either CWM or Amon Ra your choice.
Look here (scroll down to "Installing a Custom Recovery Image")
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide

Have a look into this thread.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?/topic/32174-Noob-request---stock-to-cyanogen-7-help
I hope it helps u
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Thanks for the help guys I will try it out and let you know how it goes.
Follow up question. I just unlocked the boot loader so I know I don't have root access.
After I flash cyanogen will i have root access by virtue of running that ROM?

Yes once you flash cm7 you'll have root access.

OK guys I did it. I got stuck on booting into clockwork for a while. couldn't figure it out then eventually did.
followed all the instructions on
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide
and got it to work.
Thanks guys!

Ok, I hit a snag.
After installing CM7 I notice that there is no Google voice search on the main search box and no Voice to text in the messaging app? where to find / install google voice search/ voice to text?

U have to download VOICE SEARCH app from market for that feature to work
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i couldn't find it on the market but was able to find a link to the apk in some other forum in XDA.

Here it is
https://market.android.com/details?...wiY29tLmdvb2dsZS5hbmRyb2lkLnZvaWNlc2VhcmNoIl0.
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Help another noob...
I found this thread while trying to make sure I have the most up-to-date links for rooting my new Nexus One, 2.3.6, and GRK39F.
Considering this thread is over a year old, and I wasn't sure what wiki the original poster was referring to, I thought would post to see if there are new developments to rooting my N1...
I'm posting this from xp with google usb ver7 drivers installed through sdk. I also have Windows 7 if I have to use that laptop.
I managed to flash my wife's Stratosphere, but this is really pushing my tech limits....
Thanks!

delquattro said:
I found this thread while trying to make sure I have the most up-to-date links for rooting my new Nexus One, 2.3.6, and GRK39F.
Considering this thread is over a year old, and I wasn't sure what wiki the original poster was referring to, I thought would post to see if there are new developments to rooting my N1...
I'm posting this from xp with google usb ver7 drivers installed through sdk. I also have Windows 7 if I have to use that laptop.
I managed to flash my wife's Stratosphere, but this is really pushing my tech limits....
Thanks!
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Read the Nexus One Wiki in this Q&A so you can get a sense of the overall process and then proceed to work on your phone. I recommend that you search rooting process for Nexus One on youtube once you have finished reading the wiki.

delquattro said:
I found this thread while trying to make sure I have the most up-to-date links for rooting my new Nexus One, 2.3.6, and GRK39F.
Considering this thread is over a year old, and I wasn't sure what wiki the original poster was referring to, I thought would post to see if there are new developments to rooting my N1...
I'm posting this from xp with google usb ver7 drivers installed through sdk. I also have Windows 7 if I have to use that laptop.
I managed to flash my wife's Stratosphere, but this is really pushing my tech limits....
Thanks!
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I'm glad I rooted and ran CM7 when I did, because about a week after I did all the work my power button crapped out and if not for CM7 and it's "push track ball to wake" feature I would have been SOL.
I haven't gone back to check the links that I used but I know that they worked for me. Good luck mate.
PS I managed to eek another 6 months of use out of my device before retiring it and getting a G Nexus.

Thank you for your responses. Yesterday, I tried rooting without unlocking the bootloader, and it seemed like everything performed as expected, but several apps that require rooting said that my N1 is not rooted. So, I tried rooting, but I'm only getting "Waiting for device." I open the command prompt from the Platform-tools folder, SDK shows that I have the necessary drivers installed...
I'll go back and read the Wiki as suggested, and see what I can learn.
Thanks, again!

I have a question. Can the sdk link from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690362 be used for rooting? Because it says it's an old archived version. So will it still work?

Ajayr64 said:
I have a question. Can the sdk link from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690362 be used for rooting? Because it says it's an old archived version. So will it still work?
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You can use this http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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[Q] Is there a 2nd-Bootloader and TWRP for 7.4.7?

I recently bought a KFHD 7 2013 with version 7.4.7 loaded on it. Root was fairly simple but after reading through Hashcode's and seokhun's threads it seems like the installation for Bootloader and TWRP is updated for up to 7.4.6. I was to install some custom roms to make this device into a full android tablet so does anyone have any info for kindles with 7.4.7?
Has anyone tried and succeeded using the methods in the tutorial for 7.4.6?
Is there another way for 7.4.7?
Please post up if you have any information.

OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app

stunts513 said:
OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
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Oh I see the link was missing a hyphen! I need to go to this thread and use the tools provided there. Since Rootjunky.com posted up a really good video to get into fastboot mode I should have no problems getting this to work. After I downgrade I can easily follow seokhun's guide and have CM or PA installed in no time. Thanks a ton!

stunts513 said:
OK put it this way, the current method does work for it, because the main thing to know is we have to downgrade the boot loader first anyways. You can also downgrade the is if you wanted. Anyways point being, the current freedomboot image more than likely doesn't work with that version, but here's the important little bit about that. The freedomboot doesn't really matter as long as you put the ROM and gapps on the device first or Don,t mind going through the trouble of pushing it onto the device with the adb command afterwards when it's in recovery. If the current freedom boot version isn't the same as the os version you typically will bootloop. So yea in short yes it works, just put the ROM you want to flash on the internal storage first so you can flash it without a hassle.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD running CM10.1 Tablet UI using xda-developers app
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I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?

Zhono said:
I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?
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Actually I found out my model is 2012 because I have the front facing camera.

Zhono said:
I thought the 2013 model of the HD 7" still only had root ability? Or is there more than one 2013 model? I've been checking the forums like 5 times a day, waiting for a way to get a custom rom on this damn thing. Did I miss something?
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The 2013 version doesn't have any custom ROMs available.
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[Q] Nexus 6 Rooted with TWRP 5.1.1 Update

Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this with root and a custom recovery? I've done it before but I can't for the life of me remember.
I would like to update in a way that I don't lose any data. I've read of people flashing only the files needed from the update but there wasn't a clear explanation of how they did it. Is there a better way?
Thanks in advance.

PersonFromThatPlace said:
Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this with root and a custom recovery? I've done it before but I can't for the life of me remember.
I would like to update in a way that I don't lose any data. I've read of people flashing only the files needed from the update but there wasn't a clear explanation of how they did it. Is there a better way?
Thanks in advance.
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I believe I've already answered your question in the general Q and A thread.

PersonFromThatPlace said:
Hello, I have a Nexus 6 that is running 5.1 build number LMY47D and I want to update to 5.1.1-LMY47Z. How do I do this. . . ..
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http://www.wugfresh.com

A word of advice on toolkits:
Not recommended unless you already have knowledge of ADB/fastboot.
Also, completely unnecessary for a nexus as all flashing can be done manually in virtually the same amount of time. Plus, you know exactly what is being flashed to your device unlike flying blind with a toolkit.

Evolution_Tech said:
A word of advice on toolkits:
Not recommended unless you already have knowledge of ADB/fastboot.
Also, completely unnecessary for a nexus as all flashing can be done manually in virtually the same amount of time. Plus, you know exactly what is being flashed to your device unlike flying blind with a toolkit.
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In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.

NLBeev said:
In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.
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Explain that to the number of people crying for help when they're stuck and a simple fastboot command or two fixes the issue.

NLBeev said:
In general I can agree with you about toolkits.
But the Nexus Root Toolkit of Wugfresh is an exception. Every step/command is written to a log, and is being commented.
So by using the NRT you can learn about Adb and Fasboot.
The nice thing of this kit is that the needed stuff is downloaded by the kit.
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lol, not really. good try though.

Evolution_Tech said:
Explain that to the number of people crying for help when they're stuck and a simple fastboot command or two fixes the issue.
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As with many methods there are not only advantages.
There are some threads about Wugfresh's toolkit explaining pro's and con's.
Many users appreciate Wugfresh's toolkit and help.
It could be helpfully in the same way as your posts about fixing issues.
I appreciate both methods, info and help.

New on Nexus help from seniors appreciated

Got my new nexus 6 today
updated to android 5.1.1
am from touchwiz most of my life
any apps i sud be using
and how to root this thing?
i mostly used odin all my life guess no use of that here anymore
so any guidance is highly appreciated....
advance thanks

MD0038 said:
Got my new nexus 6 today
updated to android 5.1.1
am from touchwiz most of my life
any apps i sud be using
and how to root this thing?
i mostly used odin all my life guess no use of that here anymore
so any guidance is highly appreciated....
advance thanks
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http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481

Face_Plant said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2948481
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will go through thee whole thing and understand if not hope you al help me a bit

XxCyberHackerxX said:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6
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ok, or you can root your device the right way, within 3-4 minutes. where is the guidance in using a tool kit? considering you learn absolutely zero from it, and toolkits occasionally mess things up as well.

simms22 said:
ok, or you can root your device the right way, within 3-4 minutes. where is the guidance in using a tool kit? cinsidering you learn absolutely zero from it, and toolkits occasionally mess things up as well.
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Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process

XxCyberHackerxX said:
Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process
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Toolkit is good but i want to learn all things

XxCyberHackerxX said:
Very true. But he indicated he was a novice so the toolkit would guide him through the process
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tool kits are not for novices, at all. they do not guide you through anything. toolkits are fine to use, when you know whats going on. but when you dont, you arent taught a single thing.

XxCyberHackerxX said:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and download the tool. The tool can be used to root the nexus 6
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DO NOT use the toolkit till unlocked and know how to use manual fastboot. Will not know why toolkit failed and will not know how to recover as it will take fastboot to recover. I did Odin also. It was a dependable tool. Fastboot is the old tried and true Nexus, HTC tool. Virtually unbrickable. The toolkit can brick you and will require fastboot knowledge to fix. Fastboot update only takes 2-3 minutes once set up and know what you are doing.

Just to echo what everyone else is saying, toolkits are great but only use them if you understand what they're doing. Using fastboot the first time.round is essential for learning.
All.threads are in nexus 6 general > sticky roll-up
Including my adb and fastboot thread,. Which is good for noobs.

HaHaa. I actually had more problems and failed flashes with Odin and "the toolkit". Never had a fail with fastboot.

Toolkits.... Not. Do it manually with all the proven guides posted!

MD0038 said:
and how to root this thing?
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There are already advices given by real experts.
I humble add some " why's " not to start rooting for the first time with a toolkit.
A. There are so many options; it easy to make a mistake.
B. Toolkits use scripts and once started you are not fast enough to stop the process when you do something wrong.
C. When you know how to use command lines
with adb and fastboot, you will be prepared for toolkits.
D. You will find here complete rooting guidelines in sticky threads. Read them.
Nice rooting!

Thanks everyone for overwhelming support read half of the thread will do rest of the work tomorrow some assignments to do
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Android 6.0 Root..?

Hello everyone! I was hoping to root my Nexus 6 with Android 6.0 on board but I can't seem to find any info on the topic, can anyone help me out??
Thanks!

ichigo663 said:
Hello everyone! I was hoping to root my Nexus 6 with Android 6.0 on board but I can't seem to find any info on the topic, can anyone help me out??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3059493

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/toolkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-9-8-t2947452

Anything that can be done on a Linux system?

Don't use toolkits on marshmallow.
Download TWRP, fastboot flash it, flash custom kernel, and SuperSu 2.52
Sent from my Nexus 6 running cyosp using Tapatalk

Can any of these be done without a computer. I only have my phone

pitbullmommy45245 said:
Can any of these be done without a computer. I only have my phone
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No you will need a computer to do this. I would not advise modding your device at all if you do not have access to a PC.

That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176

khw1959 said:
That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176
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Dont even get me started on using a kit.
As to why. If something goes wrong you will need a PC to fix it.

khw1959 said:
That root kit worked for me on MM and was easy. Why?
Found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/root-computer-t3218176
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Because if something goes sideways, and eventually it will, youl'll have no clue what it did, and how to fix it.
Nexus phones have open source tools, adb and fastboot, to manipulate them, they are very easy and straightforward to use.
I understand that coming from different phones, that only have hacks and tricks to unlock the bootloader and change the recovery, using tools seems obvious, but with a Nexus it's counterproductive, and makes fixing things so much harder.
Sent from my Nexus 6 running cyosp using Tapatalk

Thank for that insight. I wanted and took the easy/prepared route for unlocking and root of this phone. I was once familiar with manual way when the N2 was unlocked. I got to re-learn again. My last job made me very anal retentive about following instructions, and I think that made the rootkit easy to use. In 3 days I used it when I got with 5.1.1 and yesterday for 6.0. Today I flash Roms to find the one I like.

ichigo663 said:
Anything that can be done on a Linux system?
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Adb and fastboot work on linux.

Any easy way to root 58r ??

Exqctly like K and N. Flash modified boot.ing, and flash SuperSu.zip in TWRP.
Sent from my Nexus 6 running cyosp using Tapatalk

Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.

ghost010 said:
Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.
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Because at one time it did require a kernel change to get root.

ghost010 said:
Why do people keep saying you need a custom kernel??? BTW, used nexus root toolkit on the K build without problems, no luck on R(never had N) but the tool got updated.... However... I would not be using any thing chainfire Su related sinds it got sold out.
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Because you needed a custom boot.img to root 58K too. It will either contain a modified kernel with SELinux set to permissive (I've patched mine by hand, so I know what I'm talking about), or contain an updated sepolicy binary to allow su to work. Also since you said you didn't have red triangle, it means your fstab.shamu was also replaced with one with disabled verity.
So. Don't use rootkits. If you do use rootkits and discover you don't know what's happening, at least please don't keep correcting those who try to help you.

scryan said:
Adb and fastboot work on linux.
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I was hoping that someone would answer this. Flashing files and rooting on Linux is MUUUUCH easier than Windows. Why? No need for special drivers to recognize your device.
Even better, if you try to run a adb/fastboot command without having them installed, Linux will tell you the actual command for you to type and download/install them...all within the command window.
This might sound confusing, but it is really easy and seamless, in my opinion.

AarSyl said:
I was hoping that someone would answer this. Flashing files and rooting on Linux is MUUUUCH easier than Windows. Why? No need for special drivers to recognize your device.
Even better, if you try to run a adb/fastboot command without having them installed, Linux will tell you the actual command for you to type and download/install them...all within the command window.
This might sound confusing, but it is really easy and seamless, in my opinion.
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Most of what you said depends on your distro.
On Arch you definitely need to add u-dev rules for the phone to be noticed, and if you dont have them installed and you try to run it, it won't tell you how to download.
But.... If you install via a package manager it will be automatically added to your path
Also, I have NEVER downloaded drivers for my phone in windows, and never needed to.

That's good to know. I should've added that I use Ubuntu as my distro, and I love it.