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Problem with rooting my gnex!! HELP!

I downloaded wugfresh rooting toolkit v1.3 and did all steps up to rooting just fine. when it boots it shows the unlocked icon but when i click ok on the terminal screen and it's supped to install the su.zip and reboot into recovery so i can install the zip, it say's failed. it doesn't allow me to proceed any further and I don't know what to do??? Any help is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!

Kochoa940 said:
I downloaded wugfresh rooting toolkit v1.3 and did all steps up to rooting just fine. when it boots it shows the unlocked icon but when i click ok on the terminal screen and it's supped to install the su.zip and reboot into recovery so i can install the zip, it say's failed. it doesn't allow me to proceed any further and I don't know what to do??? Any help is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!!!
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flash an insecure kernel here (just match version i.e 4.0.2) just grab 1.2 one...
make sure you have clockwork recovery (flash one for cdma/lte from next link or get official)...grab gnex-su.zip from here (on bottom of first page) and flash from recovery
done

i would but it doesn't allow me to install anything from recovery. just reboot or wipe data

Kochoa940 said:
i would but it doesn't allow me to install anything from recovery. just reboot or wipe data
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clockwork recovery right?
you need an insecure kernel and fastboot it in (not flash from recovery)...
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img

ogdobber said:
clockwork recovery right?
you need an insecure kernel and fastboot it in (not flash from recovery)...
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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yes cwm.
so download that kernal from your link, got that. and then by fastboot it in what do you mean? how do i do that?

do i do it with adb?

If you don't have much knowledge about all this stuff.
I suggest you use Galaxy Nexus Toolkit from mskip (really great tool).
1/ Download the factory image 4.0.2 from Google
2/ Use the toolkit to reflash back to stock
3/ Now you can root, unlock bootloader, etc.
Hope it helps.

thanks to both of you!

I just got my Gnexus today,verizon cdma Lte. From past experience and knowledge whats the best and safest way to root Gnex? Thanks for any help,links even better.I was watching Qbkink77 VIDEOS but what you guys think?

EvoSideHustlAZ said:
I just got my Gnexus today,verizon cdma Lte. From past experience and knowledge whats the best and safest way to root Gnex? Thanks for any help,links even better.
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it is really easy with adb and fastboot but....
just go here as heo_con184 pointed out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871

Jellybean root

ok you need to have clockworkmod installed...
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(insecure boot.img)
unzip boot.img.zip, boot to bootloader and
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
or flash JRN84D-insecure-boot.zip from recovery
-put the CWM-SuperSU-v0.92-mod.zip on your sd and flash
done. :good:
if you have problems...
flash Koush's Jellybean repack (IMM76I OR IMM30D) http://d-h.st/Gkh
If recovery isn't sticking for you, delete recovery-from-boot.p in /system
I can do this for the other superuser as well...this is chainfire's super su

Thanks. May I clarify if I have to do both to get root or either one?

mcdull said:
Thanks. May I clarify if I have to do both to get root or either one?
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the boot image is insecure...not necessarily needed

Oic.. thanks alot.
Is there any chance to pack the insecure kernel into cwm package as well?
I have no access to computer that allow me to apply fastboot flash. I am sure a lot of ppl will be in the same situation. Thanks alot.

mcdull said:
Oic.. thanks alot.
Is there any chance to pack the insecure kernel into cwm package as well?
I have no access to computer that allow me to apply fastboot flash. I am sure a lot of ppl will be in the same situation. Thanks alot.
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sure, give me a minute

Okay I installed the jellybean rom from rom manager but I lost clockwork recovery, anyone got any suggestions?

pablo1215 said:
Okay I installed the jellybean rom from rom manager but I lost clockwork recovery, anyone got any suggestions?
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bootloader mode -> reflash clockwork recovery using fastboot.

pablo1215 said:
Okay I installed the jellybean rom from rom manager but I lost clockwork recovery, anyone got any suggestions?
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fastboot a new one in...new one will stick
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Thanks guys appreciate the tip.

not working
Just flashed the two .zips. SuperSU is installed, but it says that the binary needs to be updated. When it tries to update it fails, and no root apps work.

krishmasand said:
Just flashed the two .zips. SuperSU is installed, but it says that the binary needs to be updated. When it tries to update it fails, and no root apps work.
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reboot, then open supersu and then update

Worked like a charm, I've got clockwork back after a little adb action and now I'm restoring some apps with titanium. Can't wait to see the development on this. Just think I almost sold this phone and bought a Galaxy S3 today, may wait a week or so now.

Thanks guys you are amazing!!!

Flashed both zips in cwm
Super su app is there but needs to update binary
It fails on update

tramane said:
Flashed both zips in cwm
Super su app is there but needs to update binary
It fails on update
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ok your the second guy...first hasn't responded back. did you reboot and try again?
which "jellybean" version are you on? koush's on rom manager seems to be the best (no wifi issues for one)

ogdobber said:
fastboot a new one in...new one will stick
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Is there a reason why my CWM won't stick? I fastboot a new one in and right after, I can access CWM from the bootloader menu if I don't boot into the OS yet. However, once I do boot into the OS and use ADB to reboot into recovery, it goes back to the Android with the red triangle.
What am I doing wrong? I'm usually pretty good with this stuff.

other superuser
still doesn't work, do you think you can try the other SuperUser app? D:

Enhanced said:
Is there a reason why my CWM won't stick? I fastboot a new one in and right after, I can access CWM from the bootloader menu if I don't boot into the OS yet. However, once I do boot into the OS and use ADB to reboot into recovery, it goes back to the Android with the red triangle.
What am I doing wrong? I'm usually pretty good with this stuff.
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You'll need to delete that recovery from boot.p file otherwise it'll keep deleting CWM

[please delete]

IINexusII said:
You'll need to delete that recovery from boot.p file otherwise it'll keep deleting CWM
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I knew common sense told me that I would need to delete the /system/recovery-from-boot.p file, but it wasn't posted here so I didn't bother.
Thanks.

[ROOT][TUTORIAL] Easy Root & ADB Driver

Due to concerns about the security of a previously shared program, I've pulled the link and info. Please use the following that was shared out from jcase (for some reason it won't let me mention).
If you need to root your stock ROM, please use the method that was posted by in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539930
Here's the quote about the information there:
jcase said:
Thanks to Saurik and Giantpune for contributing (ie its based on their research)
Install apk, run apk wait 1 minute, install supersu app from market then uninstall with this command
adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit
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Install the app that's attached (also from jcase's thread).
Run the apk, then wait a minute.
Go to the Play Store and download SuperSU.
Go into SuperSU and make sure you have root permissions. Test an app or two.
Remove the app from your phone when you get a chance.
Use the adb command "adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit" without the quotes.
You can use also remove it manually a few ways without adb.
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You can also flash a ROM (even stock ROM) with TWRP and it will ask you if you want to root it. You can select to root with it and then you'll be fine without any need for installation yourself. When I used that method on my last install, I had to reboot my phone to get root to show up. It told me that I wasn't rooted on first boot. Just a simple reboot fixed the problem.
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Windows ADB Driver:
If you haven't installed ADB drivers for your N1, you can find them here:
https://dc381.4shared.com/download/AVr-h5Lt/adb_driver_windows.zip
Download, extract the folder, and then point your drivers to the android_winusb.inf. Then you should be setup for ADB.
** I will update this as needed. Please let me know if I forgot/missed anything, or if you have anything to add. This requires very little knowledge of Android, and you don't even need the Android SDK installed.
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Updates/changes:
2013.12.10 - Removed link and information to a program. Updated information reflect other method.
2014.01.30 - Changed link to Windows ADB driver. Oppo took their link down yesterday.

Good stuff and can't wait to get mine soon
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I don't trust this, some pics would be nice... kinguser is installed by kingoroot... a VERY suspicious software VERY suspicious

dank101 said:
I don't trust this, some pics would be nice... kinguser is installed by kingoroot... a VERY suspicious software VERY suspicious
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Feel free to use other methods if you don't trust this one. I wouldn't share it if it was unsafe.
Also, with a custom recovery you could just flash a different ROM or SuperSU directly.
Sent from my N1 using Tapatalk

it just seems like kingoroot too much, main suspicion

jcase posted an apk that provides root without needing a computer that is probably much safer than this. The stock recovery provides a rooted shell out of the box. It would be easy to use that to install SuperSU or something. You can also flash & boot TWRP then hit reboot system and let TWRP install SuperSU & root your device. No need for installing a somewhat suspect root application like this.

Dees_Troy said:
jcase posted an apk that provides root without needing a computer that is probably much safer than this. The stock recovery provides a rooted shell out of the box. It would be easy to use that to install SuperSU or something. You can also flash & boot TWRP then hit reboot system and let TWRP install SuperSU & root your device. No need for installing a somewhat suspect root application like this.
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I agree, and it seems to much like kingoroot

I've updated the OP and pulled the information about the suspicious app. I personally think that it's fine, but if there is suspicion, I would rather be safe and remove it.
I've used the information the @jcase posted instead. The adb drivers are still there though. :good:

I should have backed up the stock recovery image, I didn't. Anyone happen to have it?

I do have the stock recovery image, and I'm also about to post a how-to for installing CM on TWRP. :good:
Edit: The thread is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553165

question show to root cm edition
Any suggestions on how to root n1 cm edition?

giuliano rigon said:
Any suggestions on how to root n1 cm edition?
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Install or flash SuperSU?

How to root CyanogenMod edition? Oppown won't install at all...
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m2b999 said:
How to root CyanogenMod edition? Oppown won't install at all...
Sent from my N1 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Make sure the SuperSU file is already on your phone.
Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (vol up + power) with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_filename.img
after it flashes reboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
from there turn off your phone and boot into recovery (vol down + power)
Navigate to where you put the SuperSU.zip file and flash it. Once you do that. Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache before you reboot the phone into the OS.
After it loads up go to the SuperSU app. Locate the setting where it preserves CM root and uncheck that.
You should have root access now.
Oppown doesn't work on CM.

Espada04 said:
Make sure the SuperSU file is already on your phone.
Flash TWRP Recovery through Fastboot (vol up + power) with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_filename.img
after it flashes reboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
from there turn off your phone and boot into recovery (vol down + power)
Navigate to where you put the SuperSU.zip file and flash it. Once you do that. Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache before you reboot the phone into the OS.
After it loads up go to the SuperSU app. Locate the setting where it preserves CM root and uncheck that.
You should have root access now.
Oppown doesn't work on CM.
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Many thanks! Worked like a charm!

a better adb driver
m2b999 said:
Many thanks! Worked like a charm!
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I am rooted OK.. On omnirom. But when i attach my phone my computer cannot see the file system.. Is there a better adb driver somewhere? Thanks giuliano rigon

giuliano rigon said:
I am rooted OK.. On omnirom. But when i attach my phone my computer cannot see the file system.. Is there a better adb driver somewhere?
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The computer should only show the storage (onboard sdcard) part, or do you mean your adb isn't working properly?
Can you please explain what is showing what, and what you want to see?
Sent from my N1 using Tapatalk

i cannot see sdcard
Harfainx said:
The computer should only show the storage (onboard sdcard) part, or do you mean your adb isn't working properly?
Can you please explain what is showing what, and what you want to see?
Sent from my N1 using Tapatalk
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I want to see files and copy them to my PC using the inner memory ad external storage.. I thought that adb might nave some problems.. I can flash the phone so communication is working.. Bit i do not see the fila system of the phone.. Help..

giuliano rigon said:
I want to see files and copy them to my PC using the inner memory ad external storage.. I thought that adb might nave some problems.. I can flash the phone so communication is working.. Bit i do not see the fila system of the phone.. Help..
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Are you able to see the sdcard portion? That should be all that you can see when you mount the phone to your PC.

Harfainx said:
Are you able to see the sdcard portion? That should be all that you can see when you mount the phone to your PC.
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So how do i access files on my phone.. I am copying them with dropbox bit it is getting stale

[Q] Recovery doesn't work or not installed?

I'm not sure why but my recovery mode doesn't work, it just show me a little Android with a red signal and no one letter...
My phone is already rooted but I dont remember if I installed a recovery mode or if it was part of the root process, I need to install a "sound fix" zip, but I can't right now...any ideas??? Can I fix it without lose my data?

I think you don't have a custom recovery yet... Flash one and good to go.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ crSimple

Yes, you can install or flash and update recovery without losing data.
If proper USB drivers are installed and you can use ADB with the GNexus while is in developer mode, then you are ready.
Download latest CWM Recovery or TWRP Recovery.
Reboot the phone to bootloader mode. If your ROM has it in power option, you can use that to boot into bootloader.
Otherwise with adb: adb reboot-bootloader
On your computer, put above the recovery .img file in same folder as adb and fastboot executables.
then: fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery-file.img
You will get an OK, success confirmation if all done properly. Now you can boot to recovery. Done.

Is there a simpler way? I'm not very "acquainted" with ADB :/, something more, ADB for X64 is about 480mb! Is that normal or Am I downloading another thing???

Jerber said:
Is there a simpler way? I'm not very "acquainted" with ADB :/, something more, ADB for X64 is about 480mb! Is that normal or Am I downloading another thing???
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If you have never used ADB tools or ever attempted bootloader commands, it is probably not recommended for you to change stuff around because there may be a chance something can go wrong and you might not have immediate help to restore your phone. Doing these changes are permanent to your phone, so just keep that in mind if you still want to attempt it (eg you don't know how to return it to stock yet).
Personally, I don't recommend all-in-one tools because of the same reason as above, you don't learn anything if you need to do something command related or mess up.
It sounds like your phone is still bootloader locked to stock version of android but you may have have used SuperSU or some root exploit to get root previously.
All you need are 4 things:
Read and understand the guide @efrant posted for newbies: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
Universal Naked Driver
ADB lite - ADB with less stuff, around 2MB
CWM or TWRP recovery img file (previous post)
When you think you are ready just post back.

kaijura said:
If you have never used ADB tools or ever attempted bootloader commands, it is probably not recommended for you to change stuff around because there may be a chance something can go wrong and you might not have immediate help to restore your phone. Doing these changes are permanent to your phone, so just keep that in mind if you still want to attempt it (eg you don't know how to return it to stock yet).
Personally, I don't recommend all-in-one tools because of the same reason as above, you don't learn anything if you need to do something command related or mess up.
It sounds like your phone is still bootloader locked to stock version of android but you may have have used SuperSU or some root exploit to get root previously.
All you need are 4 things:
Read and understand the guide @efrant posted for newbies: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
Universal Naked Driver
ADB lite - ADB with less stuff, around 2MB
CWM or TWRP recovery img file (previous post)
When you think you are ready just post back.
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Thanks, I'm gonna read it now!
My GN is on 4.3, with bootloader unlocked and rooted (of course) my intention with CWM is install a soundfix cuz GN has a VERY low sound and I'm missing some calls and sms all time :/
I used to have a Xperia device and I remember that root process and the installation of CWM are very easy in comparison with my GN, I thought it will be easy too.

Jerber said:
Thanks, I'm gonna read it now!
My GN is on 4.3, with bootloader unlocked and rooted (of course) my intention with CWM is install a soundfix cuz GN has a VERY low sound and I'm missing some calls and sms all time :/
I used to have a Xperia device and I remember that root process and the installation of CWM are very easy in comparison with my GN, I thought it will be easy too.
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Should be simple for you from what is mentioned above.
After installing the drivers and adb, phone connected via usb, Steps 1-3
1. Set your phone to bootloader mode. 2 ways to do it:
A. Turn phone off, VOL+ and - and power button at same time until you see it.
B. Using PC: after adb is installed, use command terminal and go to folder it is installed in and type adb reboot-bootloader
2. In bootloader mode, flash the CWM recovery.
With your recovery .img file located in the same folder as adb and fastboot executables: in the terminal type fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.3-maguro.img (or the toro or toroplus with the CWM image depending on your Galaxy Nexus type).
3. Boot to recovery.
Hit Vol button a few times until you see recovery on the screen while in bootloader mode, press power button to continue.
Don't forget to make a backup of stuff, including your EFS/radio folder.

Try this www.youtube.com/watch?v=foLQCNxroHw&app=desktop&persist_app=1&hl=en-GB&guid=&client=mv-google&gl=RO it's a complete guide but it's for nexus 10. Same thing with the gnex

Thanks a lot guys! I will try to do it!, something more
*I saw another option but I'm not sure if it work with the GN, some people say that a easy way is just download the app "Rom manager" from the Play Store and install the CWM from the app, what do you think about it?
*I have some little problems with stock 4.3 (for example, my bluetooth is useless :S), Do you recommend me switch to a stable CM rom (like the last official 10.2.0)?
Im not hurry for 4.4 or CM11, but I'm not sure if 10.2.0 has some bugs, anyways seems like a better option than the stock 4.3.

Boot-To-Root Boot-Loop

My setup
Pixel XL from Verizon
Bootloader unlocked
Bootloader Version 8996-0121001-1611091517
Baseband 8996-012511-1611190200
Android 7.1.1 NOF26V
Kernal 3.18.31-g367e645 Dec 7, 23, 2016
Twrp Version 3.0.2.0 RC1
I have tried following this guide to get root access https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/
My steps are
1. boot phone into fastboot
2. from pc run fastboot boot boot-to-root.img
3. the phone reboots
4. Phone is stuck with the 4 colored dots jumping over each other
5. i've given this screen up to 30 minutes with no results.
6. Forcing a reboot causes the same issue
7. Flash stock android via the official google factory image method
I have attempted this other method as well http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-pixel-xl-magisk/
But after TWRP says it's successful, i boot into my OS and there is no supersu and if i manually install supersu, it says no root access.

You are doing it the old way that was for 7.1.
You want SU 2.79 SR3
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
And you want TWRP RC1.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/development/twrp-alpha1-pixel-devices-t3500312
I would not install TWRP at this point. So copy SU to your phone. Then boot to TWRP.
Fastboot BOOT twrp.img
With twrp.img being the correct name of the file. Then in TWRP install the SU you copied.

The old way... Sheesh, there's only so much space up here. But thank you. You've saved be a big headache when my XL finally arrives.
Edit: you boot TWRP, not flash through fastboot?

Larzzzz82 said:
The old way... Sheesh, there's only so much space up here. But thank you. You've saved be a big headache when my XL finally arrives.
Edit: you boot TWRP, not flash through fastboot?
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You boot it, always.
If you want to install it you copy the twrp ZIP to the phone. Boot it with the TWRP image file then install the twrp zip from within twrp.
Gotta be done that way. Partition layout has changes, they are a bit intertwined now.
I dont install TWRP anymore.

That was half the fun not needing a PC to flash a ROM.
I see I'll be reading. A LOT before it gets here.

Larzzzz82 said:
That was half the fun not needing a PC to flash a ROM.
I see I'll be reading. A LOT before it gets here.
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That might be doable, I am not a ROM guy. Root and kernel only....and I always got a PC.

so I would just want to pull down the twrp RC1 image file, boot from fastboot without flashing it, and use it to flash the SU SR3? All i want is root access at the moment on the pixel XL.
if i understand this right, this will just give me SU with root, and not install any form of TWRP.

steber04 said:
so I would just want to pull down the twrp RC1 image file, boot from fastboot without flashing it, and use it to flash the SU SR3? All i want is root access at the moment on the pixel XL.
if i understand this right, this will just give me SU with root, and not install any form of TWRP.
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Exactly.

Larzzzz82 said:
That was half the fun not needing a PC to flash a ROM.
I see I'll be reading. A LOT before it gets here.
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You don't need a PC if you just install TWRP.

TonikJDK said:
Exactly.
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will i need anything more than ADB? I used depixle8 via ADB to unlock my bootloader.. i assume its just the same to push the files through or am i missing something?

steber04 said:
will i need anything more than ADB? I used depixle8 via ADB to unlock my bootloader.. i assume its just the same to push the files through or am i missing something?
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What files are you pushing that you cannot just load directly with the device powered up?

steber04 said:
will i need anything more than ADB? I used depixle8 via ADB to unlock my bootloader.. i assume its just the same to push the files through or am i missing something?
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You will need fastboot, so you can fastboot boot twrp. I don't push the SU zip with adb, I just copy/download it to the phone before I reboot into Fastboot. Make sure you get Fastboot from Google, not the Minimal one.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html