Just bought one from Verizon, but 5.1d is already installed, am I screwed as far as rooting?
On Verizon you want to be on E. Versions have nothing to do with Root
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ucpro said:
Just bought one from Verizon, but 5.1d is already installed, am I screwed as far as rooting?
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Dude you really need to read up on this. No you are not screwed, this is the easiest phone in the world to root.
I tried reading up, but everything I saw had to do with rooting 5.0.x, but not 5.1. Does that same wug method work? I think that's how I spell it
ucpro said:
I tried reading up, but everything I saw had to do with rooting 5.0.x, but not 5.1. Does that same wug method work? I think that's how I spell it
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this works on any nexus at any time..
1. fastboot oem unlock via fastboot while your in the bootloader. this will unlock the bootloader.
2. flash a custom recovery via fastboot while you ate in the bootloader
3. flash the latest supersu iwiththe new recovery that you just installed
4. reboot with root.
the basics, but thats the right way to root any nexus device.
Did you do that with the wugs toolkit?
ucpro said:
Did you do that with the wugs toolkit?
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No with his kit you just select root and follow the on-screen instructions
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ucpro said:
Did you do that with the wugs toolkit?
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no, thats with fastboot.
Awesome! Got everything working. I appreciate everyone's help
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My HTC One just came in and i'm switching from iPhone so i am currently very inexperienced on the android platform. If the rooting method is the same, I am set, but if it is different, i might need some additional help if possible
deathbydoubleG said:
My HTC One just came in and i'm switching from iPhone so i am currently very inexperienced on the android platform. If the rooting method is the same, I am set, but if it is different, i might need some additional help if possible
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right now you'll just have to try.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader
then push a custom recovery
then install supersu.zip just like we do now.
The only unknown is do custom recovery we have now work on the GE phone or do we need a new port
gunnyman said:
right now you'll just have to try.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader
then push a custom recovery
then install supersu.zip just like we do now.
The only unknown is do custom recovery we have now work on the GE phone or do we need a new port
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Doesn't the Google Edition ship with an already unlocked bootloader?
rjd210 said:
Doesn't the Google Edition ship with an already unlocked bootloader?
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No, it's unlockable but ships locked
it's not simlocked.
gunnyman said:
No, it's unlockable but ships locked
it's not simlocked.
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I'm also coming from an iPhone and thus a beginner...would this suffice for simply unlocking the bootloader and rooting? I have no plans of flashing any ROMs yet. I mostly just want root access for Tasker and Titanium backup.
Thanks.
rjd210 said:
I'm also coming from an iPhone and thus a beginner...would this suffice for simply unlocking the bootloader and rooting? I have no plans of flashing any ROMs yet. I mostly just want root access for Tasker and Titanium backup.
Thanks.
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I don't know I've never used a toolkit in my life.
It's trivial as far as rooting most devices goes.
unlock the bootloader
flash custom recovery
flash supersu.zip
gunnyman said:
I don't know I've never used a toolkit in my life.
It's trivial as far as rooting most devices goes.
unlock the bootloader
flash custom recovery
flash supersu.zip
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One last question. Would unlocking the bootloader/flashing the recovery and supersu.zip be the same on the Google Edition as on the stock HTC One?
Ryan
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gunnyman said:
right now you'll just have to try.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader
then push a custom recovery
then install supersu.zip just like we do now.
The only unknown is do custom recovery we have now work on the GE phone or do we need a new port
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thankyou very much I am now rooted and free
rjd210 said:
One last question. Would unlocking the bootloader/flashing the recovery and supersu.zip be the same on the Google Edition as on the stock HTC One?
Ryan
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yes.
Hello all.
Ok, I have read all the posts/threads for rooting and am still confused as each thread links to another which links to another, which changes another ,etc. Need proper organization of threads it looks like.
Anyway, I just received the GSM Unlocked MOTO X (NOT DEV ED.) for TMO or ATT.
How do I root? Again, I have read the threads and am terribly confused. I have the 4.2.2 software and have NOT updated to any OTA.
Can someone clearly highlight the steps I should be taking?
Am not a noob and currently own N5 and S4 Dev Edition.
Thanks!
ditto
I am also confused, do I download the pwnmymoto for the att or tmobile version? Just got my moto x today.
markwebb said:
Hello all.
Ok, I have read all the posts/threads for rooting and am still confused as each thread links to another which links to another, which changes another ,etc. Need proper organization of threads it looks like.
Anyway, I just received the GSM Unlocked MOTO X (NOT DEV ED.) for TMO or ATT.
How do I root? Again, I have read the threads and am terribly confused. I have the 4.2.2 software and have NOT updated to any OTA.
Can someone clearly highlight the steps I should be taking?
Am not a noob and currently own N5 and S4 Dev Edition.
Thanks!
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RockMyMoto
then, MotoWpNoMo to keep root as w/o you have a "temp" root, or tethered, if that is the correct term. AKA, reboots/shutdowns can trip it back to stock w/o root.
so are these phones the x1053 or x1058?
buschris said:
so are these phones the x1053 or x1058?
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X1053
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TKTAB911 said:
RockMyMoto
then, MotoWpNoMo to keep root as w/o you have a "temp" root, or tethered, if that is the correct term. AKA, reboots/shutdowns can trip it back to stock w/o root.
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Thanks... then can I take the ota to kit Kat 4.4 or will I lose root? I did unlock bootloader BTW.
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markwebb said:
Thanks... then can I take the ota to kit Kat 4.4 or will I lose root? I did unlock bootloader BTW.
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I am thinking of unlocking mine as well, and I am on 4.4 already, just got the phone today.
Not sure if I should unlock, it will be my daughters phone and I'll probably need the warranty
markwebb said:
Thanks... then can I take the ota to kit Kat 4.4 or will I lose root? I did unlock bootloader BTW.
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Since you've unlocked the bootloader, follow the root directions for the dev edition. What you're doing is wholly unnecessary.
Unlock bootloader, download latest CWMR or TWRP and SuperSu, then fastboot (or mfastboot) flash recovery, boot into recovery, adb push supersu.zip /sdcard, flash in recovery. Done.
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I am thinking of unlocking mine as well, and I am on 4.4 already, just got the phone today.
Not sure if I should unlock, it will be my daughters phone and I'll probably need the warranty
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I'd start with root without unlocking.
nhizzat said:
Since you've unlocked the bootloader, follow the root directions for the dev edition. What you're doing is wholly unnecessary.
Unlock bootloader, download latest CWMR or TWRP and SuperSu, then fastboot (or mfastboot) flash recovery, boot into recovery, adb push supersu.zip /sdcard, flash in recovery. Done.
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Thanks..that is what I was looking for. So, should I update to OTA first since I am unlocked, or root now per dev edition instruction? If so, then how would I take the OTA if I am on custom recovery? Is there a zip of the OTA?
Thanks again!
markwebb said:
Thanks..that is what I was looking for. So, should I update to OTA first since I am unlocked, or root now per dev edition instruction? If so, then how would I take the OTA if I am on custom recovery? Is there a zip of the OTA?
Thanks again!
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You should take the 4.4 OTA first. In order to take the OTA you need to have stock recovery. Once you take the OTA then you can flash a customer recovery and flash a super user app through it.
Sent from my Moto X on KitKat
Dark9781 said:
You should take the 4.4 OTA first. In order to take the OTA you need to have stock recovery. Once you take the OTA then you can flash a customer recovery and flash a super user app through it.
Sent from my Moto X on KitKat
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From current experiences with other devices, that is exactly what I did. I am now updated to 4.4, with custom recovery and root!
Thanks guys...shame this isn't in an updated simple "how to" thread
markwebb said:
Thanks guys...shame this isn't in an updated simple "how to" thread
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It isn't difficult at all. People seem to be easily confused and make things more complicated than necessary.
markwebb said:
From current experiences with other devices, that is exactly what I did. I am now updated to 4.4, with custom recovery and root!
Thanks guys...shame this isn't in an updated simple "how to" thread
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Rooting with an unlocked bootloader is perhaps the easiest thing to do. You know this from past experience so why would it be any different with the Moto X?
The real challenge is when you want to root with a locked bootloader (and even that is becoming gradually easier).
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Rooting with an unlocked bootloader is perhaps the easiest thing to do. You know this from past experience so why would it be any different with the Moto X?
The real challenge is when you want to root with a locked bootloader (and even that is becoming gradually easier).
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Correct.
But i began the process with a locked bootloader and getting to the answer/correct path was a challenge in these threads compared to other threads.
So I took the plunge and unlocked.
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ok so i know there are issues rooting this phone lol. i am on 4.3. is there any way to root it. i want to flash vipers rom.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
ok so i know there are issues rooting this phone lol. i am on 4.3. is there any way to root it. i want to flash vipers rom.
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Install custom recovery TWRP
flash superSU
mb_guy said:
Install custom recovery TWRP
flash superSU
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if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
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first you will have to bootloader unlock your One.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuIq0gmYpFA
Then you will have to root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6F-4KjR9I
Then you can flash your ROM
pitbullmommy45245 said:
if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
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Yes you do need to unlock the bootloader, before you can flash a custom recovery. Rooting comes later. The rom is either rooted or not, you do not need one rom to be rooted to flash another.
raghav kapur said:
first you will have to bootloader unlock your One.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuIq0gmYpFA
Then you will have to root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6F-4KjR9I
Then you can flash your ROM
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ok and i just got this phone off of craigslist and i don't have the unlock code. when i do the factory reset it will make the phone locked to att again. is there a free method for the htc one to sim unlock it. i know for the verizon one its already unlocked. and i know theres easy methods for the galaxy phones (s3, s4, note 2).
pitbullmommy45245 said:
ok and i just got this phone off of craigslist and i don't have the unlock code. when i do the factory reset it will make the phone locked to att again. is there a free method for the htc one to sim unlock it. i know for the verizon one its already unlocked. and i know theres easy methods for the galaxy phones (s3, s4, note 2).
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This is NOT the same as unlocking the bootloader. What is your end goal here?
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This is NOT the same as unlocking the bootloader. What is your end goal here?
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i know lol. i'm not a noob. i just wonder if i'll lose my root. my end goal is to have the phone rooted with viper and have a unlocked sim.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
i know lol. i'm not a noob. i just wonder if i'll lose my root. my end goal is to have the phone rooted with viper and have a unlocked sim.
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Most custom roms are already rooted when you install, You will not loose the carrier unlock flashing roms.
I also notice you are on Sprint, be very carefull to use the right custom recovery and a compatible rom with that device.
mb_guy said:
Most custom roms are already rooted when you install, You will not loose the carrier unlock flashing roms.
I also notice you are on Sprint, be very carefull to use the right custom recovery and a compatible rom with that device.
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i'm not on sprint. i'm on cincinnati bell. i'm using the att version. i think i might hold off on flashing now i'm scared i'll lose my unlock lol. thanks though.
So I have been a die hard Samsung guy since the beginning of Galaxy s. Today I decided to go with a nexus6 from at&t. I know zero about the phone and the Motorola **** tied to it. I am very familiar with odion and and using custom Roms and recoveries with my note phones. My general question is, will any ROM work on any nexus 6 or is it service provider depending...? Also if anyone could post a link to the best root method for the AT&T Nexus 6 I'd greatly appreciate it!
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Any nexus 6 rom will work with any nexus 6. Some might not work well on sprint.
As for root learn to use adb/fastboot. You flash recovery via fastboot and then you can flash root via recovery (I recommend TWRP) . It all starts with the bootloader unlock done via fastboot which WILL wipe the phone.
Donjuanal said:
Any nexus 6 rom will work with any nexus 6. Some might not work well on sprint.
As for root learn to flash recovery via adb and then you can flash root. It all starts with the bootloader unlock.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481 is a great guide to learn how to root / unlock bootloader etc. Don't use toolkits as they typically don't teach you anything.
All ROMs should work with Sprint at this point, unless they're using the AOSP APN list instead.
zephiK said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481 is a great guide to learn how to root / unlock bootloader etc. Don't use toolkits as they typically don't teach you anything.
All ROMs should work with Sprint at this point, unless they're using the AOSP APN list instead.
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I have at&t not sprint tho.
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kennyho35 said:
I have at&t not sprint tho.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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It doesn't matter, it'll work for any carrier.
Donjuanal said:
Any nexus 6 rom will work with any nexus 6. Some might not work well on sprint.
As for root learn to flash recovery via adb and then you can flash root. It all starts with the bootloader unlock.
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The guide zephiK linked to is great. Once your setup, unlocked, rooted and have a custom recovery; do a full nandroid backup then try any of the great roms and kernels here (they are not carrier specific, they work with all of them);
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development and http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/orig-development
If you don't like it or get stuck, just boot into recovery and restore your backup. Have fun!
Donjuanal said:
Any nexus 6 rom will work with any nexus 6. Some might not work well on sprint.
As for root learn to flash recovery via adb and then you can flash root. It all starts with the bootloader unlock.
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you dont use adb to unlock your device nor to root it. you use fastboot to unlock the bootloader and to flash a recovery, then your new recovery to flash supersu(root). so adb isnt part of rooting, at all.
simms22 said:
you dont use adb to unlock your device nor to root it. you use fastboot to unlock the bootloader and to flash a recovery, then your new recovery to flash supersu(root). so adb isnt part of rooting, at all.
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Yes im well aware of that. I didnt list fastboot by error. Im very familiar with adb/fastboot and unlocking the bootloader.
I unlocked the Bootloader and Rooted, and I just pushed the M Developer preview to my brand new Nexus 6 (been out of the box for 2 hours).
I purchased a 64gig Nexus 6 from Google Store. After all of the above operations (used WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and RootJunky M developer ZIP), My Internal storage is shown at 23gig TOTAL! Less than half of what it needs to be.
Have I done something wrong? Can anyone help me?
TeldenW said:
I unlocked the Bootloader and Rooted, and I just pushed the M Developer preview to my brand new Nexus 6 (been out of the box for 2 hours).
I purchased a 64gig Nexus 6 from Google Store. After all of the above operations (used WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit and RootJunky M developer ZIP), My Internal storage is shown at 23gig TOTAL! Less than half of what it needs to be.
Have I done something wrong? Can anyone help me?
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You didn't do anything wrong. You need to factory reset in recovery. If that doesn't work, then in bootloader type "fastboot format userdata" (NOTE THAT THIS WILL WIPE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR SDCARD!).
cam30era said:
You didn't do anything wrong. You need to factory reset in recovery. If that doesn't work, then in bootloader type "fastboot format userdata" (NOTE THAT THIS WILL WIPE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR SDCARD!).
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@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
TeldenW said:
@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
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you did unlock the bootloader, did you scroll the menu in there ever? id do it(up/down on volume button).. or, ia a terminal emulator app(and with root)..
su(press enter)
reboot recovery(press enter)
TeldenW said:
@cam30era, thanks.
NOOB QUESTION ALERT - how do I access recovery from the phone?
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Have you installed TWRP recovery or are you still on stock?
Something didn't work initially when I installed TWRP. I just bricked my phone. I'm unrooting and flashing back to stock.
Time to try again!
TeldenW said:
Something didn't work initially when I installed TWRP. I just bricked my phone. I'm unrooting and flashing back to stock.
Time to try again!
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Do NOT RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!
Go here and follow this guide, so you understand what you are doing > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Do NOT RELOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER!
Go here and follow this guide, so you understand what you are doing > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Thank you for the link @cam30era. Will using WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit re-lock the Bootloader?
TeldenW said:
Thank you for the link @cam30era. Will using WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit re-lock the Bootloader?
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Only if you choose to. And I'd advise you to study and understand the manual methods. Eventually something is going to go wrong. The sooner you learn this, the better.