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.
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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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.
danarama said:
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
NotATreoFan said:
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
Jiggs82 said:
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.
Jiggs82 said:
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
danarama said:
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.
USMC retired said:
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
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I know about unlocking the bootloader by ADB, but how do I actually root my watch so I can install TWRP and eventually custom ROMs?
Joe0113 said:
I know about unlocking the bootloader by ADB, but how do I actually root my watch so I can install TWRP and eventually custom ROMs?
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I am currently not rooted but I have Twrp installed and bootloader unlocked!
If being rooted is a big thing for you now (there really is no need to be just yet), When I had my G Watch, there was a toolkit over there that did all 3 things for you. The dev claims its for G Watch only, but a reply was posted that someone had success on the Live as well, which I dont see why that would be an issue considering its the same OS on both..
If you want to be the test person...feel free !!
Tower1972 said:
I am currently not rooted but I have Twrp installed and bootloader unlocked!
If being rooted is a big thing for you now (there really is no need to be just yet), When I had my G Watch, there was a toolkit over there that did all 3 things for you. The dev claims its for G Watch only, but a reply was posted that someone had success on the Live as well, which I dont see why that would be an issue considering its the same OS on both..
If you want to be the test person...feel free !!
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There is no such reply that says it is working for the Live.... in fact the Dev specifically quoted someone that asked if it'd work for the Live and he said no.. don't know where you read that
Joe0113 said:
There is no such reply that says it is working for the Live.... in fact the Dev specifically quoted someone that asked if it'd work for the Live and he said no.. don't know where you read that
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You are right..It was a different thread and he was referring to his app working..not the toolkit...I misread that .
Regardless...as I posted on my reply...unlock your bootloader...reboot the watch and let it set up etc...After a few min, flash the TWRP file in ADB...reboot into TWRP,,,then reboot the watch...
Those are the steps I did and I have TWRP installed...but no root access yet :|
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You are right..It was a different thread and he was referring to his app working..not the toolkit...I misread that .
Regardless...as I posted on my reply...unlock your bootloader...reboot the watch and let it set up etc...After a few min, flash the TWRP file in ADB...reboot into TWRP,,,then reboot the watch...
Those are the steps I did and I have TWRP installed...but no root access yet :|
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How do we obtain root though? I want to install this app, but you need root.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/themes-apps/app-android-wear-rebooter-lg-g-watch-t2830836
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How do we obtain root though? I want to install this app, but you need root.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch/themes-apps/app-android-wear-rebooter-lg-g-watch-t2830836
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Good question..I still have this app installed but no root=no work
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Good question..I still have this app installed but no root=no work
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Damn!
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Damn!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/development/ear-live-stock-firmware-image-24jul14-t2827274
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/development/ear-live-stock-firmware-image-24jul14-t2827274
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Get it to work?
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Get it to work?
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ha...I was hoping you would be the test subject!!!
I am not really a seasoned ADB user, but I do know how to follow directions but still..all that work they did just to pull the stock image...scares me lol
Tower1972 said:
ha...I was hoping you would be the test subject!!!
I am not really a seasoned ADB user, but I do know how to follow directions but still..all that work they did just to pull the stock image...scares me lol
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I am not either haha. But same here, hopefully Sammy will soon come out with a stock image that we can Odin!
I wouldnt put to much faith in Sammy anymore. I used to have the S4 on Verizon and that sucker was locked down pretty tight, and I think the S5 is also..seems to be their way of doing things lately
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I wouldnt put to much faith in Sammy anymore. I used to have the S4 on Verizon and that sucker was locked down pretty tight, and I think the S5 is also..seems to be their way of doing things lately
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That has nothing to do with Sammy, it's Verizon. My Sprint S5 was able to be rooted BEFORE IT EVEN LAUNCHED! Btw developmnt is kickin' for the Verizon S5 right now.
Joe0113 said:
That has nothing to do with Sammy, it's Verizon. My Sprint S5 was able to be rooted BEFORE IT EVEN LAUNCHED! Btw developmnt is kickin' for the Verizon S5 right now.
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When I had my S4...an update was put out that seemed to stop any attempts at unlocking etc. I was able to root enough to change my icons but as for installing a custom rom..nope
I believe there also was a bounty on it, that..up till I sold it..went unclaimed. If thats still the case I dont know
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/general/rom-octamodwear-stock-root-busybox-t2834620
damn where did this come from..It was posted on the 1st yet its the first I seen it?!?!
Tower1972 said:
When I had my S4...an update was put out that seemed to stop any attempts at unlocking etc. I was able to root enough to change my icons but as for installing a custom rom..nope
I believe there also was a bounty on it, that..up till I sold it..went unclaimed. If thats still the case I dont know
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-live/general/rom-octamodwear-stock-root-busybox-t2834620
damn where did this come from..It was posted on the 1st yet its the first I seen it?!?!
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I might try to root tonite and install this ROM lol.
Did you root yet by any chance?
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I might try to root tonite and install this ROM lol.
Did you root yet by any chance?
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I believe I did.. I installed the rebooter app that AdamOutler posted, which requires root, and it works so I would assume that I now have root (thanks to him as well)
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I believe I did.. I installed the rebooter app that AdamOutler posted, which requires root, and it works so I would assume that I now have root (thanks to him as well)
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How did you?
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it was alittle confusing (well the twrp terminal part) but these are the steps he gave me:
Install TWRP, use that to root your device. Then remove the /System/app/Superuser.apk.
Boot into TWRP
Mount the system
Use the TWRP terminal emulator
rm /system/app/SuperSU.apk
I went into TWRP, mounted the system, and went to reboot the watch, at which point it said that I was not rooted and asked me to install Superuser...I clicked yes, then rebooted and let it settle
Went back to TWRP, made sure system was still mounted, and used the built in file manager (I really had no idea how to use the TWRP terminal since there was no way to input the rm command on the watch itself) to manually remove the Superuser.apk.
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:
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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?
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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
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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 ?
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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?
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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:/
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Why not simply link to official twrp download link
And what insecure servers 0.0
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LastStandingDroid said:
Why not simply link to official twrp download link
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I just created a complete package, so even the hardest noob can free his device.
In case you mean link TWRP in the Credits, of course I will do that.
Didn't think about that idea.
Thanks, mate.
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And what insecure servers 0.0
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To get files from official samsung repository you need to have a decryption key and that algorithm is not that hard to keep us out. :laugh:
Уважением/Regards,
Out of Order said:
I just created a complete package, so even the hardest noob can free his device.
In case you mean link TWRP in the Credits, of course I will do that.
Didn't think about that idea.
Thanks, mate.
To get files from official samsung repository you need to have a decryption key and that algorithm is not that hard to keep us out.[emoji23]
Уважением/Regards,
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Hmm what files you mean is there?
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LastStandingDroid said:
Hmm what files you mean is there?
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The ROM Files of course.
Out of Order said:
The ROM Files of course.
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So you're talking about the system images now or if wow have it "decrypted" can you link info in pm (if Web browsing link"
Because I simply don't it
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LastStandingDroid said:
So you're talking about the system images now or if wow have it "decrypted" can you link info in pm
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It's not a web browser link, it's bit more complicated.
Every request needs a special generated samsung request token, and that's a little developer secret.
In reference to the decrypting I'm still stucking a little bit. I can extract it exactly bit to bit and modify the system.img files, thats not the point.
The point is to get the modified files back into a working .img file that can be integrated along with boot.img and all its components to a .tar.md5 file.
If you want, I upload you all of the extracted system files, maybe two brains are better than one.
But I am sure you are smart enough to get your system.img extracted by yourself, since you released your own custom ROM and a tutorial.
Уважением/Regards,
Out of Order said:
It's not a web browser link, it's bit more complicated.
Every request needs a special generated samsung request token, and that's a little developer secret.
In reference to the decrypting I'm still stucking a little bit. I can extract it exactly bit to bit and modify the system.img files, thats not the point.
The point is to get the modified files back into a working .img file that can be integrated along with boot.img and all its components to a .tar.md5 file.
If you want, I upload you all of the extracted system files, maybe two brains are better than one.
But I am sure you are smart enough to get your system.img extracted by yourself, since you released your own custom ROM and a tutorial.
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Ah uhm well thats not the part I know about since none of my images will work
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LastStandingDroid said:
Ah uhm well thats not the part I know about since none of my images will work
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Thought you released your APA3 debloated ROM. Doesn't it work?
If so, we're in the same ****ing boat. :laugh:
I tried all possible ways, from Windows Tools over Linux ext4 tools but none of them get the right bit size for the image to flash properly.
For god's sake, bljad*.
Anyways, if you made a way to solve this problem, let me know.
Same goes for me, if I do, I'll drop you a message.
Уважением/Regards,
*bljad is the russian equivalent to ****
Out of Order said:
Thought you released your APA3 debloated ROM. Doesn't it work?
If so, we're in the same ****ing boat.[emoji23]
I tried all possible ways, from Windows Tools over Linux ext4 tools but none of them get the right bit size for the image to flash properly.
For god's sake, bljad*.
Anyways, if you made a way to solve this problem, let me know.
Same goes for me, if I do, I'll drop you a message.
Уважением/Regards,
*bljad is the russian equivalent to ****
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Uhm well there was a typo my images doesn't work with odin I don't know why. And It isn't really needed as long as we have twrp sure it be good if we can make a tar out of the modified images I know djemby created images for s4 which came pre rooted but again, that was due to cache modified files? Not sure if he ever touched system image
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I have downloaded package. I am waiting for my phone to charge to 100% and to start with tutorial
I hope that I will not F*** something up
WeberKG said:
I have downloaded package. I am waiting for my phone to charge to 100% and to start with tutorial
I hope that I will not F*** something up
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You either do or you won't.
Worst thing is it won't boot. But eventually if done correctly.
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WeberKG said:
I hope that I will not F*** something up
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I made it as newbie-proof as I can. :laugh:
If you need any further assistance, let me know with a post or a private message.
Уважением/Regards,
I did not knew about FAP lock. It gave me some troubles at the start... I am doing this for the first time on Samsung device.
I have done it all, except #12. I could not flash auto root. Dont know why...
WeberKG said:
I have done it all, except #12. I could not flash auto root. Dont know why...
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Due to FAP Lock.
This happens if your device is brand new or while the first ROM flash, due to the stock disabled setting of OEM Unlock.
Resolve:
#1 - Add your Google Account to your new flashed ROM
#2 - Settings - About Device - Tap 7 times on build number to enable developer options.
#3 - Settings - Developer Options - Enable OEM Unlock - Enable USB Debugging.
#4 - Power Off - Remove Battery - Press Power a few times (to eliminate the rest electricity like on a pc)
#5 - Insert Battery - Boot into Download Mode - Continue with Step #12 (Rooting)
If you still have any trouble, let me know.
Уважением/Regards,
LastStandingDroid said:
Uhm well there was a typo my images doesn't work with odin I don't know why. And It isn't really needed as long as we have twrp sure it be good if we can make a tar out of the modified images I know djemby created images for s4 which came pre rooted but again, that was due to cache modified files? Not sure if he ever touched system image
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well dunno if it can help but i got this using sparsechunk2img:
number of sparse chunks is 3502
WILMANS2M said:
well dunno if it can help but i got this using sparsechunk2img:
number of sparse chunks is 3502
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If I understand right, he's stucking with putting it back into working system.img.
Yep.
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I found a way how to repack it into system.img but I requires the file_contexts file.
Mine doesn't work I get a lot of line errors.
Maybe anyone has a solution.
Can you flash ROMs without root?
What twrp version is best for this device? Thanks
Tmobilefan906 said:
Can you flash ROMs without root?
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Yes. You do have to have your bootloader unlocked though. Most custom ROMs come rooted once you flash them.
Tmobilefan906 said:
What twrp version is best for this device? Thanks
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I'm using 2.8.7.0 and haven't had any issues.
coal686 said:
Yes. You do have to have your bootloader unlocked though. Most custom ROMs come rooted once you flash them.
I'm using 2.8.7.0 and haven't had any issues.
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I'm no stranger to this....just making sure. Lol. How can I sideload a ROM? There's no o.s on mine. Do I go to a cmd prompt and type su...then adb push.....? I've always had issues with adb side loading. Thanks.
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Tmobilefan906 said:
I'm no stranger to this....just making sure. Lol. How can I sideload a ROM? There's no o.s on mine. Do I go to a cmd prompt and type su...then adb push.....? I've always had issues with adb side loading. Thanks.
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And is facepalm still working for s off? I heard they stopped deving for it. Thanks again.
Tmobilefan906 said:
I'm no stranger to this....just making sure. Lol. How can I sideload a ROM? There's no o.s on mine. Do I go to a cmd prompt and type su...then adb push.....? I've always had issues with adb side loading. Thanks.
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And is facepalm still working for s off? I heard they stopped deving for it. Thanks again.
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No problem. I moved this conversation into its own Q&A thread.
I've never had to ADB sideload before. If I remember right, the one time I had that issue, I was able to copy the ROM file over through the custom recovery. So, you'd put TWRP on first, boot into it, and then copy it over that way.
Since you have no OS, you could also run the RUU to completely reset the phone back to stock. Then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, copy the new ROM over, and then wipe and flash in TWRP.
I don't think Facepalm still works. If the phone has an older bootloader, one of the older methods might work, but the only s-off method that works on newer bootloaders is called Sunshine.
You can also adb push a rom while in recovery.
1. Download said rom, place it in your adb/fastboot folder.
2. Open a cmd window from said folder.
3. type adb push RomName.zip /sdcard/
It will take a few minutes to complete so be patient.
4. Wipe data/cache/dal cache/system
5. Flash rom.
6. Profit.
Sloth said:
You can also adb push a rom while in recovery.
1. Download said rom, place it in your adb/fastboot folder.
2. Open a cmd window from said folder.
3. type adb push RomName.zip /sdcard/
It will take a few minutes to complete so be patient.
4. Wipe data/cache/dal cache/system
5. Flash rom.
6. Profit.
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OK. Every time I tried that, it kept saying error. All drivers were installed..drivers for while in BL, normal mode and recovery were installed on my PC. Maybe I typed it wrong. After .zip, there is a space then /sdcard/...right?
coal686 said:
No problem. I moved this conversation into its own Q&A thread.
I've never had to ADB sideload before. If I remember right, the one time I had that issue, I was able to copy the ROM file over through the custom recovery. So, you'd put TWRP on first, boot into it, and then copy it over that way.
Since you have no OS, you could also run the RUU to completely reset the phone back to stock. Then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, copy the new ROM over, and then wipe and flash in TWRP.
I don't think Facepalm still works. If the phone has an older bootloader, one of the older methods might work, but the only s-off method that works on newer bootloaders is called Sunshine.
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Yea, the phone has 2.6.4 twrp already on it. I bought it with no o.s
coal686 said:
No problem. I moved this conversation into its own Q&A thread.
I've never had to ADB sideload before. If I remember right, the one time I had that issue, I was able to copy the ROM file over through the custom recovery. So, you'd put TWRP on first, boot into it, and then copy it over that way.
Since you have no OS, you could also run the RUU to completely reset the phone back to stock. Then unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, copy the new ROM over, and then wipe and flash in TWRP.
I don't think Facepalm still works. If the phone has an older bootloader, one of the older methods might work, but the only s-off method that works on newer bootloaders is called Sunshine.
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I hear rumrunner and firewater still work...true?
Tmobilefan906 said:
Yea, the phone has 2.6.4 twrp already on it. I bought it with no o.s
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You'll definitely want to update that as I've heard older versions can have issues with newer ROMs. Not sure about that particular one.
Tmobilefan906 said:
I hear rumrunner and firewater still work...true?
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@Sloth might have kept up with this better. AFAIK, those Rumrunner will still work if you are on an older firmware, but I'm not sure.
EDIT: Fixed due to Sloth's answer below.
coal686 said:
You'll definitely want to update that as I've heard older versions can have issues with newer ROMs. Not sure about that particular one.
@Sloth might have kept up with this better. AFAIK, those will still work if you are on an older firmware, but I'm not sure.
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Update what? My twrp? I was thinking flashing 3.8.7 like u suggested. Its been a while since I tinkered with htcs. I've hacked quite a few in my days. Thanks again!!
coal686 said:
You'll definitely want to update that as I've heard older versions can have issues with newer ROMs. Not sure about that particular one.
@Sloth might have kept up with this better. AFAIK, those will still work if you are on an older firmware, but I'm not sure.
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RumRunner might work if it is still on one of the earlier updates, Firewater has been discontinued, if RR does not work you will have to use SunShine to s-off.
Tmobilefan906 said:
Update what? My twrp? I was thinking flashing 3.8.7 like u suggested. Its been a while since I tinkered with htcs. I've hacked quite a few in my days. Thanks again!!
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Yeah, TWRP. 2.6.x is pretty old. Since you've hacked a few HTC devices in the past, this device isn't much different except without an SD card, you can't use a specially named zip (like PGxxxx.zip) to flash firmware. It must be done with fastboot.
coal686 said:
Yeah, TWRP. 2.6.x is pretty old. Since you've hacked a few HTC devices in the past, this device isn't much different except without an SD card, you can't use a specially named zip (like PGxxxx.zip) to flash firmware. It must be done with fastboot.
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Why is recovery m7lw and roms zips are m7spr?
Sloth said:
You can also adb push a rom while in recovery.
1. Download said rom, place it in your adb/fastboot folder.
2. Open a cmd window from said folder.
3. type adb push RomName.zip /sdcard/
It will take a few minutes to complete so be patient.
4. Wipe data/cache/dal cache/system
5. Flash rom.
6. Profit.
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It says no such directory
Tmobilefan906 said:
It says no such directory
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I had to put .zip in the cmd prompt. Thanks.
Tmobilefan906 said:
It says no such directory
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Ugh. Stuck at 5%
Every time I flash recovery, it won't stick. I've tried button combos, multiple flashing recoveries. I need help
I think my bootloader is locked. Ugh
On my bootloader it says m7wls. Where can I find ROMs for that? I need to adb push it..I tried the RR ROM named m7spr, and it won't work. Please help!! Lol
Tmobilefan906 said:
Why is recovery m7lw and roms zips are m7spr?
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Does ".zip" have to be in ROM name to flash? This is my first sprint HTC. Ugh.