Can I Root without any computer connection. - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I DO NOT want to use my computer with any command stuff.
My bootloader is unlocked and i have stock recovery.
I tried with all the driver stuff very very confusing. My phone is not even showing up anymore on my computer.
(TOO complicated)
Why can't i just do the same thing with other Samsung Phones-Drag root into system storage then just flash.Easy.
+Maguro+
My recovery shows an android with a red triangle...

no.

Zepius said:
no.
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AWWW
why did they make it sooo hard

In your case I would say just go get a toolkit and use that. There is no way, where you are at, to root your device. You NEED to flash a custom recovery which cannot be done on anything other than a computer to root your device.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614827
The toolkit includes device drivers and will do basically anything you need it to do.

miketoasty said:
In your case I would say just go get a toolkit and use that. There is no way, where you are at, to root your device. You NEED to flash a custom recovery which cannot be done on anything other than a computer to root your device.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614827
The toolkit includes device drivers and will do basically anything you need it to do.
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I tried- i did unlocked the bootloader yesterday(took me ages)
then i tried today to install recovery then it says "waiting for device"

CAN i use odin to do it?

fayosi said:
AWWW
why did they make it sooo hard
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It's really not that hard, actually only a couple commands and pushing some buttons on your phone.
*Plug In Phone*
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
*Volume up* *Power Button*
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery Recovery.img
*Volume Down* *Volume Down* *Power Button*
Install Zip from SD Card - SuperSU.zip.
Reboot.
Done. Takes at most 10 minutes.

fayosi said:
CAN i use odin to do it?
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Odin isn't used on Nexus devices (as far as I know.) They use the Android standard, which is fastboot.
fastboot oem unlock
That's the command to unlock your bootloader. Be aware, it'll wipe your phone (security measure.)

spencer88 said:
Odin isn't used on Nexus devices (as far as I know.) They use the Android standard, which is fastboot.
fastboot oem unlock
That's the command to unlock your bootloader. Be aware, it'll wipe your phone (security measure.)
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ODIN actually is built into the device, but I think is actually more complicated than just using fastboot.

-waiting for device-

fayosi said:
-waiting for device-
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Sounds like you don't have the Fastboot drivers set up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29044502&postcount=735

PM me your email address and I'll help you out!

May the problem be because my laptop is running windows 8.

3rdstring said:
Sounds like you don't have the Fastboot drivers set up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29044502&postcount=735
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Not that again... It took me like 3hrs to find all the drivers and infromation to unlock my bootloader.Its soo hard the tool kit does not really work for me.
EDIT: um actually that guide you linked seems to be different with screen shot help, im going to try that one instead. THANKS

fayosi said:
Not that again... It took me like 3hrs to find all the drivers and infromation to unlock my bootloader.Its soo hard the tool kit does not really work for me.
EDIT: um actually that guide you linked seems to be different with screen shot help, im going to try that one instead. THANKS
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Not sure that guide will help you with Windows 8 though... I guess it doesn't hurt to try.

Twrp or clockwork????

efrant said:
Not sure that guide will help you with Windows 8 though... I guess it doesn't hurt to try.
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Do I Temporarily flash CWM then root it or
have it permanently installed first??

fayosi said:
Do I Temporarily flash CWM then root it or
have it permanently installed first??
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If that's all you want to do is root & leave your device on stock you can just temporarily boot a custom recovery & flash the super user.

Nooo
3rdstring said:
If that's all you want to do is root & leave your device on stock you can just temporarily boot a custom recovery & flash the super user.
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I'd thought i had done it but then it said the dreaded waiting for device:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::

fayosi said:
I'd thought i had done it but then it said the dreaded waiting for device:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::
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I didn't think "NASA Leading Engineers" gave up so easy

Related

Upgrade from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2?

i am on yakju my friend did it for me.
how to upgrade idk hot to do upgrade i am noob. i downloaded the official zip and copy it into internal whe to bootloader after that i dont know what to do..
snxda said:
i am on yakju my friend did it for me.
how to upgrade idk hot to do upgrade i am noob. i downloaded the official zip and copy it into internal whe to bootloader after that i dont know what to do..
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Are you rooted? If you arent, you should be able to get the update straight from google because you won't be able to flash it without your phone being rooted and also without a custom recovery. Do you have cwm or twrp?
If you have the official zip from Google, you can use thishttp://rootzwiki.com/topic/13819-how-tovzw-return-to-factory-state-unroot-and-relock/ as a guide. You'll have to change the file names, but it's a start.
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Since the user is not knowlegable, I suggest wugfresh's toolkit because its a one-click thing.
*if you are rooted
You just plug your phone in and click flash stock + unroot. This will download the newest firmware and also put into your device for you. Also use the OEM lock if you don't went to be rooted anymore.
moomingstarz said:
Since the user is not knowlegable, I suggest wugfresh's toolkit because its a one-click thing.
*if you are rooted
You just plug your phone in and click flash stock + unroot. This will download the newest firmware and also put into your device for you. Also use the OEM lock if you don't went to be rooted anymore.
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Since the user is not knowledgeable, I suggest and strongly recommend him not to do anything least for the "HALP MA FONEZ BREAKZZ" threads..
Or click on the Jubakuba link in my signature to read up before OP does anything..
moomingstarz said:
Since the user is not knowlegable, I suggest wugfresh's toolkit because its a one-click thing.
*if you are rooted
You just plug your phone in and click flash stock + unroot. This will download the newest firmware and also put into your device for you. Also use the OEM lock if you don't went to be rooted anymore.
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i have that applicatiion but after download when it check for adb it restart and fastboot device is not found..?
snxda said:
i have that applicatiion but after download when it check for adb it restart and fastboot device is not found..?
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It goes into fastboot mode by itself. Or do you mean that ADB is not found?
If ADB is not found then go to settings > about phone > and tap build number 7 times
Then hit back and go into developers options and tick android debugging and try it again.
An alternative way is to power your phone OFF and click volume up + volume down + power button all at the same time! This will put it into fastboot mode and when you plug in your phone and click unroot device, instead of having device is on/normal, have the other option ticked instead
moomingstarz said:
It goes into fastboot mode by itself. Or do you mean that ADB is not found?
If ADB is not found then go to settings > about phone > and tap build number 7 times
Then hit back and go into developers options and tick android debugging and try it again.
An alternative way is to power your phone OFF and click volume up + volume down + power button all at the same time! This will put it into fastboot mode and when you plug in your phone and click unroot device, instead of having device is on/normal, have the other option ticked instead
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i try alternative way and its on fastboot mode and unlock in red . but in tool box it says no fastboot device found.....do i have to unzip the file ad then put it in th phone or rename it? i am using CWM .
snxda said:
i try alternative way and its on fastboot mode and unlock in red . but in tool box it says no fastboot device found.....do i have to unzip the file ad then put it in th phone or rename it? i am using CWM .
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stop using the toolkit and you might understand whats going on
i was actually able to solve that problem .i m on the 4.2.2 official fw.ty for help
now which custom rom is goood to install?
snxda said:
i was actually able to solve that problem .i m on the 4.2.2 official fw.ty for help
now which custom rom is goood to install?
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All ROMs have their advantages. Now it depends on what you are looking for.
If you are looking for performance, I would suggest Vanir, AOSPA, Rubik
If you are looking for visual customizations then CM, AOKP are awesome
You will also find more ROMs which are a combination of 2 or more ROMs.
Just go through: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1339
Choose something, flash it!
Since every phone is unique, you will have to fins the "best ROM" yourself!
Happy flashing bud!

[Q] Point me in the right direction?

I recently got the Xperia S {No SD Card Slot, 32gb internal Storage}
I know it may sound silly, but could someone point me in the right direction for Flashing and Rooting this, what what's the best Rom/Kernal/Recovery Menu for this awesome device?
Just want to say, I do have experience on flashing stuff, installing roms ect
Just wondering what tools are needed to Root and Flash this thing
Thanks All!
this is the xS index for tutorials and guides and everything in between
regarding the part about best rom, you're always gonna receive a biased opinion on that coz that pretty much boils down to user preference
GrimTech said:
I recently got the Xperia S {No SD Card Slot, 32gb internal Storage}
I know it may sound silly, but could someone point me in the right direction for Flashing and Rooting this, what what's the best Rom/Kernal/Recovery Menu for this awesome device?
Just want to say, I do have experience on flashing stuff, installing roms ect
Just wondering what tools are needed to Root and Flash this thing
Thanks All!
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Check first: *#*#SERVICE#*#* >>service info>>configuration
if it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then try as explained below ! It will definitely works !
I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !
pracas said:
Check first: *#*#SERVICE#*#* >>service info>>configuration
if it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then try as explained below ! It will definitely works !
I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !
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My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
GrimTech said:
My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
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Locked, ok...but is it unlockable : YES or NO ?
GrimTech said:
My Bootloader is locked, Guessing I'm kinda screwed?
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If it says Bootloader unlocked allowed=yes then only follow the above steps carefully !
Then if Bootloader unlocked allowed=no, Remember your phone will never be unlocked !
zupadroid said:
Locked, ok...but is it unlockable : YES or NO ?
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Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
GrimTech said:
Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
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I'm guessing I can't root or Flash this thing
GrimTech said:
Ah, it says NO
I thought what I said was the same thing, Sorry, but it says NO
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You said locked, not unlockable but that's too bad that it says NO, man.
zupadroid said:
You said locked, not unlockable but that's too bad that it says NO, man.
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So I have no luck with Rooting or flashing?
Sigh, Guessing that's ok, I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Rooted and Flashed
GrimTech said:
So I have no luck with Rooting or flashing?
Sigh, Guessing that's ok, I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Rooted and Flashed
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You can root it, but you can't flash custom ROM's.
zupadroid said:
You can root it, but you can't flash custom ROM's.
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That sucks I guess, but Rooting is something I guess. was there a link on here already to root it in this thread?
GrimTech said:
That sucks I guess, but Rooting is something I guess. was there a link on here already to root it in this thread?
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CLICK HERE
zupadroid said:
CLICK HERE
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Heh, I tried this, but I get Error Type 3, I have no idea what it means though.
I have the ADB Drivers installed ect.
GrimTech said:
Heh, I tried this, but I get Error Type 3, I have no idea what it means though.
I have the ADB Drivers installed ect.
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Search this and try it : DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
zupadroid said:
Search this and try it : DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
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I did it, restarted. Did not appear to be rooted
GrimTech said:
I did it, restarted. Did not appear to be rooted
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Install RootCecker and see if it is rooted. After that you can also try this SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.

Soft brick or hard brick?

Ok was messing about with viper without doing a backup...
Phone is now messed up, i can get to twrp but can not sideload (its not working) how else can i get a file to the phone?
I did a factory reset but it will not work due to the viper install error.
Will they fix if its been rooted?
So gutted loved the phone so far
lost recovery now asking for password.
Phone is a brick
Try to download this here: Link
And then flash factory image.
I did try that tool but was crashing on my pc windows 10.
Any tips m8
adb push can work (in fastboot) ?
All sorted now thanks mate
Daredevil76 said:
adb push can work (in fastboot) ?
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TheLoverMan said:
All sorted now thanks mate
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Can you post how you did it please?
I've tried sideloading but it gets stuck.
Push seems to work but I don't see the file afterwards...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700
Method 2 is the secure solution.
Best Regards.
Wynztech said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-hard-bricked-t3405700
Method 2 is the secure solution.
Best Regards.
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I'm actually on linux.
Is it safe to assume it performs a fastboot flash? (and try that manually?)
edit: I'm thinking of flashing the stock room.
phinicota said:
I'm actually on linux.
Is it safe to assume it performs a fastboot flash? (and try that manually?)
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Read the tuto dude. it works for me when i was bricked my phone. Need Windows. Remember to try method 2, it is all in one, the program makes all work.
Best Regards.

Phone bricked? Urgent help needed.

I'm having a problem with my nexus 5x. Yesterday, I decided I would factory restore my nexus from it being custom ROMd. I booted it into fastboot mode and relocked the bootloader, which wiped all the data. Then, when I went to flash the nought factory image, CMD and fastboot kept telling me my device is locked and I cannot flash to it. Because I locked the bootloader when the custom rom was still on it, it wont start up. I've downloaded older marshmallow builds from google too but they all give the same messages when flashing any of the files, including running the flash all command, saying that my device is locked and I cannot flash to it. Can anyone please help?
Jeez man! Locking the bootloader is the very last thing you do - if you do it at all because there's no good reason for it!
Cross my fingers: Do you have stock recovery installed?
If yes, you can adb sideload a OTA image.
If no, you're toast
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/ota
berndblb said:
Jeez man! Locking the bootloader is the very last thing you do - if you do it at all because there's no good reason for it!
Cross my fingers: Do you have stock recovery installed?
If yes, you can adb sideload a OTA image.
If no, you're toast
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/ota
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Not toast. @arx160le would only have to flash the TOT to get it working again. He could do that regardless if he didn't feel like sideloading.
PiousInquisitor said:
Not toast. @arx160le would only have to flash the TOT to get it working again. He could do that regardless if he didn't feel like sideloading.
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I cant seem to find a tot for 16 gb nexus 5x. Things arent look too good rn lmao.
arx160le said:
I cant seem to find a tot for 16 gb nexus 5x. Things arent look too good rn lmao.
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Flash the 32. Boot to stock recovery and sideload the OTA. Problem solved.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Flash the 32. Boot to stock recovery and sideload the OTA. Problem solved.
Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk
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I just saw post 123 and thats what I did aha. It's working. Thank you so much.
Please help. I can not get to recovery. I can get to fastboot, but it is unrecognizable when i plug it in to a windows machine. It will recognize it when i plug it into MacOS. However the bootloader is locked, it will not allow me to unlock the bootloader from fastboot.
Caligula36 said:
Please help. I can not get to recovery. I can get to fastboot, but it is unrecognizable when i plug it in to a windows machine. It will recognize it when i plug it into MacOS. However the bootloader is locked, it will not allow me to unlock the bootloader from fastboot.
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Follow the same guide that was just posted above. It's the only fix. Make sure you install all the drivers and boot the phone into download mode.
Windows tends to be a bugger sometimes when it comes to driver installs. My business laptop has 7 professional, my personal laptop has Windows 10. I never know which one will load the drivers I need.
You might just want to try a different computer if one is available. Or you could just delete any LG drivers you already have loaded and start fresh.
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Phone stopped working for no reason - can only get as far as the bootloader now

Tried looking through threads and have spent all day trying to fix it.
Phone was working fine a couple days ago until it ran out of battery. Since then nothing.
If I try to turn on normally I get stuck on the Google screen. Only other thing I can do is boot into fastboot/bootloader but from there, if I try Recovery mode it sticks in a bootloop
I think you have a hardbrick bootloop, There is fortunately a kernel and recovery developed by developers to overcome this problem, but you'll need a unlocked bootloader as it involves flashing recovery and boot.img. If you have boot loader unlocked, go to general section where you'll find a thread regarding the same. All the best
I tried that - flashed the recovery but when I try to launch recovery mode I just get a bootloop again.
Euskadi said:
I tried that - flashed the recovery but when I try to launch recovery mode I just get a bootloop again.
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What recovery are you flashing?
Phalanx7621 said:
What recovery are you flashing?
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This one:
TWRP version 3.1.1: Download | Mirror. This TWRP image is modified to use only 4 cores.
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Euskadi said:
This one:
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Are you sure it's flashing ? And you do have an unlocked bootloader right ? And you're flashing with fastboot?
Phalanx7621 said:
Are you sure it's flashing ?
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Fastboot command line says it is
And you do have an unlocked bootloader right ?
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Of course
And you're flashing with fastboot?
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Yep, didnt even know there was another way tbh!
Euskadi said:
Fastboot command line says it is
Of course
Yep, didnt even know there was another way tbh!
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Oh I don't know if there is, I know there are programs out there that make the process easier just figured I'd ask if you were doing it the way I normally do it. Still having this issue?

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