I've been gone from the rooting and android scene for a while I recently got my nexus 6 and looked up how to root but all videos are on android 5.0 and I'm on 5.1 does the 5.0 method work? And will the toolkit be the easiest way? Any links to help me ease back into this would be awesome thanks in advance !
One more question when are we getting exposed installer?
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What are you talking about? Android 5.1 doesn't exist. Don't use toolkits, they're dangerous and doesn't teach much.
Follow the guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
I assume you mean 5.0.1
yes, same root methods as always. but you dont need a toolkit. its easy enough as it is, for any nexus device.
1. fastboot oem unlock(unlocks your bootloader), then reboot.
2. flash a custom recovery, while in fastboot
3. flash the latest supersu zip in your new recovery.
4. reboot with root :highfive:
zephiK said:
What are you talking about? Android 5.1 doesn't exist. Don't use toolkits, they're dangerous and doesn't teach much.
Follow the guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Sorry 5.0.1 I've been gone a while I apologize
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simms22 said:
I assume you mean 5.0.1
yes, same root methods as always. but you dont need a toolkit. its easy enough as it is, for any nexus device.
1. fastboot oem unlock(unlocks your bootloader), then reboot.
2. flash a custom recovery, while in fastboot
3. flash the latest supersu zip in your new recovery.
4. reboot with root :highfive:
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I'm just not the best with command windows :/ any way u can kind of link me to a step by step tutorial and again I apologize I've been gone a really long time
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etp23 said:
I'm just not the best with command windows :/ any way u can kind of link me to a step by step tutorial and again I apologize I've been gone a really long time
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how long have you been gone, and where did you go??? anyways http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
simms22 said:
how long have you been gone, and where did you go??? anyways http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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since i rooted my galaxy note three that was back in november of 2013 so its been a while nothing but work since then and thanks man i appreciate it!!
etp23 said:
since i rooted my galaxy note three that was back in november of 2013 so its been a while nothing but work since then and thanks man i appreciate it!!
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good luck :fingers-crossed:
at least its much easier to root a nexus!
simms22 said:
how long have you been gone, and where did you go??? anyways http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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good luck :fingers-crossed:
at least its much easier to root a nexus!
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oh yeah man i had a hard time with that note 3 and thanks one m ore quick question though is the chainfire method safe or is that a toolbox as well? lol
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oh yeah man i had a hard time with that note 3 and thanks one m ore quick question though is the chainfire method safe or is that a toolbox as well? lol
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oh, im not familiar with it, lol! i thought i linked you the old fashioned way. just unlock the bootloader reboot, flash a custom recovery, then flash the latest supersu in that new recovery. after you reboot, with root. this is the latest supetsu btw http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip
How long does the SDK take? It didn't give me an option for slim SDK so I'm just adding whatever it has checked at start and is there anyway to change my SDK path? And can I just skip the installation and try and flash the custom recovery?
simms22 said:
oh, im not familiar with it, lol! i thought i linked you the old fashioned way. just unlock the bootloader reboot, flash a custom recovery, then flash the latest supersu in that new recovery. after you reboot, with root. this is the latest supetsu btw http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip
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Can I just skip the installation of all the SDK or whatever? And try and install the custom recovery? Or do I have to wait for it all to be done?
Although it's the "cheating" way, you can use Wug's Toolkit ?
etp23 said:
Can I just skip the installation of all the SDK or whatever? And try and install the custom recovery? Or do I have to wait for it all to be done?
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you dont need to install the sdk. what you need to install is fastboot and adb. both are in the sdk. but, if you google it, youll find much smaller files with fastboot and adb included.
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you dont need to install the sdk. what you need to install is fastboot and adb. both are in the sdk. but, if you google it, youll find much smaller files with fastboot and adb included.
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I see lol can't get fastboot working :/ back to the noob level
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I see lol can't get fastboot working :/ back to the noob level
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is the n6 driver installed? or the universal adb driver?
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start fastboot, type fastboot devices. then we will see if fastboot sees your device.
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is the n6 driver installed? or the universal adb driver?
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start fastboot, type fastboot devices. then we will see if fastboot sees your device.
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My fast boot just opens and closes as soon as I open it up:/
etp23 said:
My fast boot just opens and closes as soon as I open it up:/
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You're supposed to run fastboot in the command prompt.
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You're supposed to run fastboot in the command prompt.
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How do I do that? I open a command prompt by typing cmd into the search right?
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How do I do that? I open a command prompt by typing cmd into the search right?
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Yes, remember to change directory to where fastboot and adb is located.
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hey tell me why i cant flash this recover. in the command said cannot load '/path/to/recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-passion.img'
whats wrong with me ? thanks
More details of what you are doing, help us help you.
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More details of what you are doing, help us help you.
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yes 1st unlock the bootloader i follow on modacco forum
http://android.modaco.com/topic/299078-how-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-your-nexus-one/
2nd i wanna flash the custom recovery , i follow on wiki nexus one .
what am i doing wrong ? or step that i take ?
thanks for reply brother
easiest way is to get ROM Manger from market and flash CWM that way.
I would stay away from CWM 3.0 since it's known to cause problems.
baseballfanz said:
easiest way is to get ROM Manger from market and flash CWM that way.
I would stay away from CWM 3.0 since it's known to cause problems.
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yeah ithink like that ,but it needs root ,and im on stock rom 2.3.4 how to root it?
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Oh, all this time I though you were already rooted.
Yeah you can't install custom recovery till you root first.
Read the WIKI on rooting
If you have unlocked your bootloader (I think that is what you said earlier?), then just flash recovery via fastboot like the wiki says...
What part are you struggling with? Are you getting any error messages?
baseballfanz said:
Oh, all this time I though you were already rooted.
Yeah you can't install custom recovery till you root first.
Read the WIKI on rooting
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yes i see .but how to root 2.3.4 ?wiki just 2.3.3 downgrade?
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danger-rat said:
If you have unlocked your bootloader (I think that is what you said earlier?), then just flash recovery via fastboot like the wiki says...
What part are you struggling with? Are you getting any error messages?
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i got problem on command ,it said cant load recovery-clockwork.whats my problem?
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When you boot up your phone, do you see a symbol of a open lock?
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When you boot up your phone, do you see a symbol of a open lock?
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yes i see under symbol X .what should i do?
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I think you are just copying the command verbatim.
When it says /path/to/recovery.img it literally means wherever you have saved that file on your computer. In windows, it could very much look like
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fastboot flash recovery "c:\user\john doe\Downloads\clockworkmod\recovery.img"
Keep in mind, if you are using windows, if the location has any spaces in it, it requires quotes around the whole thing.
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I think you are just copying the command verbatim.
When it says /path/to/recovery.img it literally means wherever you have saved that file on your computer. In windows, it could very much look like
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fastboot flash recovery "c:\user\john doe\Downloads\clockworkmod\recovery.img"
Keep in mind, if you are using windows, if the location has any spaces in it, it requires quotes around the whole thing.
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it workss broo !! thanks youu i love you :* LOL
No problem. Now go enjoy your phone
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No problem. Now go enjoy your phone
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yes thanks you , actually i got a problem with stock rom 2.3.4 i was alwys rebooting , so i try to flash cwm for cm7 thanks .
How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.
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How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.
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yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
install supersuer.zip
gunnyman said:
yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
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I'm a noobie. Need more direction than that.
you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature
gunnyman said:
you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature
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Are the files universal? Not custom?
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Are the files universal? Not custom?
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correct
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correct
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I was under the impression there were specific drivers for the devices. So if I follow the tutorial on the website I post below it will work?
http://www.cultofandroid.com/23782/rooting-the-google-nexus-4-the-right-way-how-to/
Follow the link in my signature.
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Follow the link in my signature.
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I'll keep you updated.
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Are the files universal? Not custom?
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Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
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Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
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Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
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Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
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You don't need to wipe for a recovery. When you get the device and its good to go, go into fastboot and type
"fastboot oem unlock"
Then after you unlock it reboot into the stock recovery and do a factory reset.. then hold off for recovery. Once your unlocked you no longer are required to wipe for anything
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Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
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you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader
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you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader
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Aaah. Didn't think of that. Which files do I need for that?
On a mac? Just fastboot
Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.
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Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.
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Looks like I have root, but it seems like after some time of the phone being on, it loses root access and I have to reboot in order to regain root access. Any ideas?
My bootloader is locked and I was trying to bump up to 4.4.4
Problem is I have to flash my kernel manually via fastboot and my computer isn't recognizing my X in fb mode. I've done manual flashes on Windows 8 before but its been a while since flashing and my laptop is up to 8.1 now.
So my questions: Do the fastboot drivers for the X not work properly on 8.1 and if there are new ones where can I get them?
I've already been to the moto site to download the Motorola Device Manager but it still doesn't fix my problem. Without the kernel the phone boots but its all kinds of buggy. Luckily I was able to Nand back to 4.4.2 and everything is stable.If you can help me that would be greatly appreciated... And if not then I'll just have to wait on Sunshine.
If your bootloader is locked how did you change from your stock kernel?
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If your bootloader is locked how did you change from your stock kernel?
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That wasn't the answer I was looking for. But if you want to know what I was trying to do look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-212-44-26-ghostatt-kernel-dump-t2850960
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That wasn't the answer I was looking for. But if you want to know what I was trying to do look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-212-44-26-ghostatt-kernel-dump-t2850960
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Sorry if that was not the answer you were looking for. I was trying to figure out what you did. Making sure you did not try and downgrade your bootloader. If you need to flash your kernel and your PC won't recognize your device why not use flashify app or similar to flash it without a PC?
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Sorry if that was not the answer you were looking for. I was trying to figure out what you did. Making sure you did not try and downgrade your bootloader. If you need to flash your kernel and your PC won't recognize your device why not use flashify app or similar to flash it without a PC?
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I'm pretty sure you can't flash a stock kernel onto a locked bootloader device without using fastboot to do it. I haven't tried it but I'm also not trying to risk it. I was just wondering if the fastboot drivers were compatible with Windows 8.1 is all.
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I'm pretty sure you can't flash a stock kernel onto a locked bootloader device without using fastboot to do it. I haven't tried it but I'm also not trying to risk it. I was just wondering if the fastboot drivers were compatible with Windows 8.1 is all.
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Did you try a simple google search?
http://www.andromods.com/fix-troubleshoot/issue-fastboot-waiting-for-device-windows-81-fixed.html
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Did you try a simple google search?
http://www.andromods.com/fix-troubleshoot/issue-fastboot-waiting-for-device-windows-81-fixed.html
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Doesn't work. The drivers from that site does not install.
Sorry, good luck with your search!
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Sorry, good luck with your search!
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Thanks for the help anyways
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Thanks for the help anyways
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Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
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Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
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I'll have to play around with it some more when I have more time. That link you sent me to looks very promising. Thanks!
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Post #3 here? Sorry I hate to give up lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/problem-usb-driver-windows-8-1-please-t2590053
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Alright that one worked! Thanks for the help man. Couldn't have done it without you. I swear sometimes I get google-illiterate and start typing in all the wrong key phrases.
Glad you got it working!
Hey guys I just bought a Nexus 6 yesterday and once I got it updated to 5.1.1 LYZ28E, and I'm trying to root my device at first I was going to use cf auto root but I noticed it was for 5.0 only so can someone tell me what files I need exactly and what would be the easiest way to root? Thanks in advance
1. unlock your bootloader with fastboot.
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery.
3. flash the latest supersu in your new recovery
4. reboot with root. yes, thay easy.
simms22 said:
1. unlock your bootloader with fastboot.
2. fastboot flash twrp recovery.
3. flash the latest supersu in your new recovery
4. reboot with root. yes, thay easy.
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I have tried with fastboot using the cmd but it doesnt find the path so can you uploads me the correct files to download thnks
Jiggs82 said:
I have tried with fastboot using the cmd but it doesnt find the path so can you uploads me the correct files to download thnks
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very easy.. using google, search for supersu 2.49 and for twrp recovery n6. they will come right up. the nexus 6 is called shamu.
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I have tried with fastboot using the cmd but it doesnt find the path so can you uploads me the correct files to download thnks
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Download the latest SDK from Google. You need newer ADB and Fastboot files in order to work with a 5.1.1 bootloader.
Make sure all the files are in the same folder as well. I never trusted using environment variables.
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NotATreoFan said:
I never trusted using environment variables.
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What now? That's how a PC works.
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What now? That's how a PC works.
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I was referring to setting up ADB and Fastboot so that you can use them from anywhere. I just copy all the files I'm working with into the same folder.
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NotATreoFan said:
Download the latest SDK from Google. You need newer ADB and Fastboot files in order to work with a 5.1.1 bootloader.
Make sure all the files are in the same folder as well. I never trusted using environment variables.
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I downloaded the latest sdk and adb and fastboot 1.4.2 , supersu 2.49 and twrp 2.8.7.1 so what do i do next? btw when u meant all the files in the same folder which files u mean? thanks
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I was referring to setting up ADB and Fastboot so that you can use them from anywhere. I just copy all the files I'm working with into the same folder.
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I know what you're talking about. I just wonder why you don't trust environment variables, because that seems an odd thing to say.
Environment variables are how windows works.
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Jiggs82 said:
I downloaded the latest sdk and adb and fastboot 1.4.2 , supersu 2.49 and twrp 2.8.7.1 so what do i do next? btw when u meant all the files in the same folder which files u mean? thanks
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Dude, have a read about adb and fastboot..it's easy to understand.
I wrote a thread.. Go to general > sticky roll-up thread > adb and fastboot, what is it?
I've put everything you need to know in there.
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I know what you're talking about. I just wonder why you don't trust environment variables, because that seems an odd thing to say.
Environment variables are how windows works.
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Dude, have a read about adb and fastboot..it's easy to understand.
I wrote a thread.. Go to general > sticky roll-up thread > adb and fastboot, what is it?
I've put everything you need to know in there.
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Yeah, I'm a weird guy. Had a soft brick once on a M8 because my work laptop decided to forget about a set variable midway through flashing.
No doubt it was a quirk, I'm just playing it 110% safe by not relying on them for flashing.
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danarama said:
I know what you're talking about. I just wonder why you don't trust environment variables, because that seems an odd thing to say.
Environment variables are how windows works.
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Dude, have a read about adb and fastboot..it's easy to understand.
I wrote a thread.. Go to general > sticky roll-up thread > adb and fastboot, what is it?
I've put everything you need to know in there.
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Lol i will, ive rooted phones befpre from non nexuses to the nexus 5 but it was so simple using cf auto root guess i shouldve never updated to 5.1.1 so thats my fault smh and since im using a new laptop that could be the reason to since i have to download everything all over again im just having a hard time finding which is the correct files since theyre are old and new ones posted all over the place lol ill get it done tho just gotta have patience thanks again fo your help tho
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Lol i will, ive rooted phones befpre from non nexuses to the nexus 5 but it was so simple using cf auto root guess i shouldve never updated to 5.1.1 so thats my fault smh and since im using a new laptop that could be the reason to since i have to download everything all over again im just having a hard time finding which is the correct files since theyre are old and new ones posted all over the place lol ill get it done tho just gotta have patience thanks again fo your help tho
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Download rue latest SDK 23 then go through the installer to get the platform-tools.
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Lol i will, ive rooted phones befpre from non nexuses to the nexus 5 but it was so simple using cf auto root guess i shouldve never updated to 5.1.1 so thats my fault smh and since im using a new laptop that could be the reason to since i have to download everything all over again im just having a hard time finding which is the correct files since theyre are old and new ones posted all over the place lol ill get it done tho just gotta have patience thanks again fo your help tho
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you root the n6 exactly the same way you root a nexus 5, or any nexus.
NotATreoFan said:
Yeah, I'm a weird guy. Had a soft brick once on a M8 because my work laptop decided to forget about a set variable midway through flashing.
No doubt it was a quirk, I'm just playing it 110% safe by not relying on them for flashing.
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It doesn't really make sense.. If fastboot or adb are running, "losing" an environment variable would make no difference. ...and if they were lost between commands,.the next command simply wouldn't run so couldn't cause a brick either.
I've been rooting and and flashing for over 5 years and an IT technician for over 10 years and I've never heard or imagined of any such thing. Whatever caused your brick, I can say with say with confidence that it was nothing to do with environment variables.. Windows runs on environment variables. In fact when you go to run and type "cmd", that only works because of environment variables. There is no way to avoid them.
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NotATreoFan said:
Download the latest SDK from Google. You need newer ADB and Fastboot files in order to work with a 5.1.1 bootloader.
Make sure all the files are in the same folder as well. I never trusted using environment variables.
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Ummmmmm, if you don't ajsust your Environmental Variables, your commands in command prompt will not work, unless you have a computer I know nothing about
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Ummmmmm, if you don't ajsust your Environmental Variables, your commands in command prompt will not work, unless you have a computer I know nothing about [emoji14]
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I have a work laptop running Windows 7 that is so bloated they've managed to make it run worse than XP on a 286.
On my home machine it all runs perfect.
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Ummmmmm, if you don't ajsust your Environmental Variables, your commands in command prompt will not work, unless you have a computer I know nothing about
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They will work if you cd to or open cmd in the dir that adb or fastboot is in.
Nice
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They will work if you cd to or open cmd in the dir that adb or fastboot is in.
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I wasn't aware of that, I've always just done the EV thing as a force of habit more than anything else.
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I wasn't aware of that, I've always just done the EV thing as a force of habit more than anything else.
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Yes it's the best way.
Yeah
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Yes it's the best way.
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I tried it and sweet, says your in the UK, you must be a night owl
I have been rooted for a few months now and need to get a replacement phone from vzw. I have been searching for the better part of 2 days on how to completly unroot my nexus 6. i used the method used in "[HOW-TO] The Nexus 6 All-In-One Beginner's Guide By xBeerdroiDx" to root it. Which installed TWRP, with any other phone ive rooted i could just go to SuperSU and click full unroot and it would do it. That is not the case now. Can i get a step by step directions from someone on how to unroot my phone please.
Thanks in advance.
djhudjr said:
I have been rooted for a few months now and need to get a replacement phone from vzw. I have been searching for the better part of 2 days on how to completly unroot my nexus 6. i used the method used in "[HOW-TO] The Nexus 6 All-In-One Beginner's Guide By xBeerdroiDx" to root it. Which installed TWRP, with any other phone ive rooted i could just go to SuperSU and click full unroot and it would do it. That is not the case now. Can i get a step by step directions from someone on how to unroot my phone please.
Thanks in advance.
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sure.. get the factory image from the google site, download it to your computer, unzip it, then flash each part of it individually via fastboot while youre in your bootloader. thats the only real way to "unroot" a device.every othet way removes root but keeps the changed files. so they think that youre still rooted.
simms22 said:
sure.. get the factory image from the google site, download it to your computer, unzip it, then flash each part of it individually via fastboot while youre in your bootloader. thats the only real way to "unroot" a device.every othet way removes root but keeps the changed files. so they think that youre still rooted.
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So after i flash each part it will be "Unrooted" or do i have to delete anything else?
djhudjr said:
So after i flash each part it will be "Unrooted" or do i have to delete anything else?
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nope, thats it. but, to finish, you want to make sure that you will boot first, then youll have to relock your bootloader at the very end
djhudjr said:
So after i flash each part it will be "Unrooted" or do i have to delete anything else?
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if you want the phone clean, you will need to use -w command in fastboot to wipe all the data also.
bweN diorD said:
if you want the phone clean, you will need to use -w command in fastboot to wipe all the data also.
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ive never wiped before flashing a factory image(i assumed it does it automatically before flashing each partition), but that can be a good idea as well :good:
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ive never wiped before flashing a factory image(i assumed it does it automatically before flashing each partition), but that can be a good idea as well :good:
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-w only wipes the data partition as far as i know.
i havent dissected the files for this phone, but all past device img's i have, has a wiping command of some sort in there somewhere.
its usually something like "erase userdata" or similar.
the files are .tar and .tgz my computer wont recognize them am i doing something wrong?
djhudjr said:
the files are .tar and .tgz my computer wont recognize them am i doing something wrong?
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you need software to open the archives. i think win rar may do it, but im not positive.
simms22 said:
sure.. get the factory image from the google site, download it to your computer, unzip it, then flash each part of it individually via fastboot while youre in your bootloader. thats the only real way to "unroot" a device.every othet way removes root but keeps the changed files. so they think that youre still rooted.
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ok so noob it down because i cant seem to figure out how to flash it from my pc to my phone. it isnt showing up
djhudjr said:
ok so noob it down because i cant seem to figure out how to flash it from my pc to my phone. it isnt showing up
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you need fastboot(and adb for other things). you can get that from google or you can search google for a smaller download. its in the sdk( i believe), but that download is huge. i installed a fastboot for dummies version a few years back, with adb as well, and ot turned out to be only 35mb.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
i think fastboot is in this zip too, let me know if its not.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2845j2d8tqzi6at/adb.rar
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heres the proper mfastboot if you want that
http://www.mediafire.com/download/abfnoae9hdeyh5k/mfastboot-v2.zip