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[Q] Easy GN root

I have an unlocked bootloader and ICS 4.0.4. what is easiest root? One click root didnt work.
Thanks in advance for putting up with my stupid question
Please explain in detail, the instructions, like youre talking to somebody stupid. thanks

SoulOfDownfall said:
I have an unlocked bootloader and ICS 4.0.4. what is easiest root? One click root didnt work.
Thanks in advance for putting up with my stupid question
Please explain in detail, the instructions, like youre talking to somebody stupid. thanks
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you have a nexus, theres only one way to do it correctly.. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery(cwm or i recommend twrp recovery), flash a custom rom(and kernel if you want) in your recovery, then reboot. thats all you need to do. no need for apps or hacks. thats why we buy nexus devices, for the ease. since youre already unlocked, just fastboot a recovery and flash a rom

SoulOfDownfall said:
I have an unlocked bootloader and ICS 4.0.4. what is easiest root? One click root didnt work.
Thanks in advance for putting up with my stupid question
Please explain in detail, the instructions, like youre talking to somebody stupid. thanks
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Follow instructions in Method 1 here.
simms22 said:
you have a nexus, theres only one way to do it correctly.. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery(cwm or i recommend twrp recovery), flash a custom rom(and kernel if you want) in your recovery, then reboot. thats all you need to do. no need for apps or hacks. thats why we buy nexus devices, for the ease. since youre already unlocked, just fastboot a recovery and flash a rom
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He's asking how to root, not how to flash a rooted custom ROM...

efrant said:
He's asking how to root, not how to flash a rooted custom ROM...
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in this case its one and the same. ive owned every single nexus and this method does not change. all other methods are just extra baggage. or, if you want to, tell all my nexii(nexus one, nexus s, and galaxy nexus) that they dont have root. all the custom have have the superuser binaries that are needed.
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efrant said:
Follow instructions in Method 1 here.
He's asking how to root, not how to flash a rooted custom ROM...
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lol, that easy method that you posted is way more complicated. but im guessing that youre recommending this method because youre the one that wrote it up. no need to get more complicated than needed

simms22 said:
in this case its one and the same. ive owned every single nexus and this method does not change. all other methods are just extra baggage. or, if you want to, tell all my nexii(nexus one, nexus s, and galaxy nexus) that they dont have root. all the custom have have the superuser binaries that are needed.
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lol, that easy method that you posted is way more complicated. but im guessing that youre recommending this method because youre the one that wrote it up. no need to get more complicated than needed
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Let me rephrase: I think he was asking how to root a stock ROM.
But thanks for your input: if for you, the way to root a rom is to flash a custom rom, you must be right...
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efrant said:
Let me rephrase: I think he was asking how to root a stock ROM.
But thanks for your input: if for you, the way to root a rom is to flash a custom rom, you must be right...
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fine. then flash a custom recovery and a rooted stock rom. same thing. the easiest way.

efrant said:
Follow instructions in Method 1 here.
He's asking how to root, not how to flash a rooted custom ROM...
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Why do you perpetuate the myth of rooting a Nexus?
You root non dev phones, is there some deeper meaning to this?

simms22 said:
fine. then flash a custom recovery and a rooted stock rom. same thing. the easiest way.
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Which is exactly what i said to do: flash cwm and flash su.zip. nothing else.
morfic said:
Why do you perpetuate the myth of rooting a Nexus?
You root non dev phones, is there some deeper meaning to this?
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Not sure I understand what you are saying.
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Moved to Q&A

Check my sig buddy.
You'll probably need to start from the beginning.
I assume you mean you're carrier unlocked, and not bootloader unlocked.

i think this method is pretty easy. i had no issues using it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310

Just download cwm and put it with your adb/fastboot files.
download the su.zip and put it onto your "sd card".
Pull up cmd prompt and access adb files
adb reboot bootloader
*make sure bootloader unlocked*
Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img
Fastboot reboot bootloader
Fastboot boot cwm.img
Then flash the su.zip
Done
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thos25 said:
Just download cwm and put it with your adb/fastboot files.
download the su.zip and put it onto your "sd card".
Pull up cmd prompt and access adb files
adb reboot bootloader
*make sure bootloader unlocked*
Fastboot flash recovery cwm.img
Fastboot reboot bootloader
Fastboot boot cwm.img
Then flash the su.zip
Done
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Suggestion:
At this time cwm should no longer be preached as defacto standard.
It would be better to refer to "a recovery" linking to both cwr and twrp2.
CWR is extremely antiquated and the ease of use of twrp2 is MUCH better.

morfic said:
Suggestion:
At this time cwm should no longer be preached as defacto standard.
It would be better to refer to "a recovery" linking to both cwr and twrp2.
CWR is extremely antiquated and the ease of use of twrp2 is MUCH better.
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I only used CWM as an example. I do see your point though.
Personally, I haven't even bothered rooting my nexus or felt the need to do so. Due to the fact that I have not rooted my nexus, I don't have a preferred recovery. I was under the impression that CWM was the preferred recovery (of the majority of nexus users) based on comments I've read in the nexus forum.
I did have my EVO & Evo 3D rooted and used both CWM and TWRP at different times. I preferred TWRP. I believe it was TWRP 1.1.1 vs CWM 4.0.1.4 iirc. I tried TWRP 2.0 but didn't like the touch interface.
I just figured I would jump in to give an easy root method to the OP. That is one of the only benefits to the HTC unlock method. The fact that it forces you to learn some things that many other people would never bother to learn, ie fastboot/adb commands. once you get those down you are pretty golden.
At any rate, you are right though. TWRP could be a better option for the OP. And based on my EVO 3D experience, I would say it probably will be the better option.
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thos25 said:
I only used CWM as an example. I do see your point though.
Personally, I haven't even bothered rooting my nexus or felt the need to do so. Due to the fact that I have not rooted my nexus, I don't have a preferred recovery. I was under the impression that CWM was the preferred recovery (of the majority of nexus users) based on comments I've read in the nexus forum.
I did have my EVO & Evo 3D rooted and used both CWM and TWRP at different times. I preferred TWRP. I believe it was TWRP 1.1.1 vs CWM 4.0.1.4 iirc. I tried TWRP 2.0 but didn't like the touch interface.
I just figured I would jump in to give an easy root method to the OP. That is one of the only benefits to the HTC unlock method. The fact that it forces you to learn some things that many other people would never bother to learn, ie fastboot/adb commands. once you get those down you are pretty golden.
At any rate, you are right though. TWRP could be a better option for the OP. And based on my EVO 3D experience, I would say it probably will be the better option.
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the newest twrp touch recovery is sweet, cwm doesnt even come close. when you do decide to set your nexus free, give it a try

SoulOfDownfall said:
I have an unlocked bootloader and ICS 4.0.4. what is easiest root? One click root didnt work.
Thanks in advance for putting up with my stupid question
Please explain in detail, the instructions, like youre talking to somebody stupid. thanks
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Install GNex Toolkit from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310. First do option 1 (drivers) and than option 7 (one-click for all). You have root and cwm, works like a charm and is the easiest way to do it.

Jubakuba said:
Check my sig buddy.
You'll probably need to start from the beginning.
I assume you mean you're carrier unlocked, and not bootloader unlocked.
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Im bootloader unlocked, cwr.

im very computer savvy, and tech savvy, i know what im talking about, so everything i say i am completely positive of, i am experienced with android, i just dont know how to root. I have the su.zip on my sd card btw.

Good Lord,
One question and so many answers, no wonder new users are confused--
Don't pay attention to me--just bored atm and trying to decide btw the GN tmobile or One S to replace my N1--
Nothing like hijacking a thread either--

I prefer to use Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit. Its very simple and do the job well. Never experiencing any problems with it.
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No root???

I just used wugfresh to unlock bootloader and root my phone but when I tried to use rooted apps it said it couldn't find any root. I have superuser installed but nothing is rooted any help?
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vince7 said:
I just used wugfresh to unlock bootloader and root my phone but when I tried to use rooted apps it said it couldn't find any root. I have superuser installed but nothing is rooted any help?
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Stop using Toolkits....
If you have a custom recovery you can download a SuperUser.zip and flash that.. this should give you what you want. Or you can download a Custom Rom and just flash that... problem solved you also dont have to go through the process of deleting the stock-recovery.sh that runs and kills your custom recovery.

I already fixed it but thanks for the reply and I should be not using tool kits thatsbfor sure but what do you mean about a custom recovery? How would I install that? So I would install the custom recovery then flash the su file and then flash a new from is this correct?
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vince7 said:
I already fixed it but thanks for the reply and I should be not using tool kits thatsbfor sure but what do you mean about a custom recovery? How would I install that? So I would install the custom recovery then flash the su file and then flash a new from is this correct?
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Had a look at Wugfresh thread, did you had it permanently flash cwm?

I don't think so actually
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vince7 said:
I just used wugfresh to unlock bootloader and root my phone but when I tried to use rooted apps it said it couldn't find any root. I have superuser installed but nothing is rooted any help?
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If you want to find out if your rooted check Play Movies. It will say ur appeared to be rooted and refuse service to the device.
The toolkit is amazing. I don't know why someone wouldn't recommend using it.

CWMR is a emergency thing in my opinion. It saves my butt countless amounts of time. U can flash it with Rom Manager, CWMR touch, and Rom Toolbox.
They are all available in the play store.

The toolkit isn't recommended because people don't learn things themselves. OP go superuser and see if things are given root or denied.
"Long is the way, and hard, that out of hell leads up to light."

DLD511 said:
CWMR is a emergency thing in my opinion. It saves my butt countless amounts of time. U can flash it with Rom Manager, CWMR touch, and Rom Toolbox.
They are all available in the play store.
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Emergencies!!!
CWM is the most important tool in a crack flashers toolbox.
Flash it from rom manager he says, you can get it from play store...... kids these days.
Adb and fastboot. Research.

nodstuff said:
Emergencies!!!
CWM is the most important tool in a crack flashers toolbox.
Flash it from rom manager he says, you can get it from play store...... kids these days.
Adb and fastboot. Research.
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I was just saying the simplest way on how to do it in my opinion.
And I don't use CWMR much. Only if something goes wrong.

Root on 4.1.1

I need help to gain root once I have already flashed to 4.1.1. From fastboot preferred.
Thanks -Brad
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snudmusk said:
I need help to gain root once I have already flashed to 4.1.1. From fastboot preferred.
Thanks -Brad
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use search
Go to bixie's jb rom thread, he has there linked a supersu+busybox cwm flashable zip, dl that and copy it to the device. Dl also a non-touch cwm image.
Unlock your bootloader, bla bla follow guides on how to set up/use fastboot, BOOT cwm (not flash it) with 'fastboot boot cwm.img', flash that supersu zip, reboot. Done, you rooted jb, install voodoo root keeper or something, back up root. Thats one way how to root a Nexus. You can even relock your bootloader after you finished customizing.
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Use bixie's jb ROM, it is already rooted and works paerfectly.

Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
It roots in a couple keystrokes, and allows you to do almost anything else you would want to do effortlessly. It's come in handy through many-a-flash for me.

Flav106 said:
Use bixie's jb ROM, it is already rooted and works paerfectly.
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brandonfish said:
Download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
It roots in a couple keystrokes, and allows you to do almost anything else you would want to do effortlessly. It's come in handy through many-a-flash for me.
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op asked on how to root through fastboot. If he wanted a custom rom or a toolkit, he probably would have gotten it already.
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Thank you,
I was trying an older su.zip and it didn't work but the supersu worked just fine.
-Brad
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Stock gnex

I'm on aokp unofficial 9/17. What's best way to get back to stock and unroot ?
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Flash the appropriate stock images in fastboot then relock the bootloader.

k_nivesout said:
Flash the appropriate stock images in fastboot then relock the bootloader.
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this.
no need to unroot.
sent from my i9250

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
You'll be 100% stock.

Just use Galaxy Nexus toolkit
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polimeno said:
Just use Galaxy Nexus toolkit
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No, no and no, he probably know nuts if he ask simple questions like this.
Don't go around recommending toolkits to people who know nothing.

Mach3.2 said:
No, no and no, he probably know nuts if he ask simple questions like this.
Don't go around recommending toolkits to people who know nothing.
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For root and flash custom recovery on my galaxy nexus for the first time I used the toolkit and I found it very easy and convenient, because you only need to be connected via adb and the program does the rest.. However, I think I have overestimated his knowledge of Android, sorry

Mach3.2 said:
No, no and no, he probably know nuts if he ask simple questions like this.
Don't go around recommending toolkits to people who know nothing.
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He is a she and I used the toolkit to root ! But when I went to unroot I did not see my 4.1.1
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ieisha said:
He is a she and I used the toolkit to root ! But when I went to unroot I did not see my 4.1.1
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martonikaj said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
You'll be 100% stock.
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you dont need to use nothing else. trust us.
sent from my i9250

polimeno said:
For root and flash custom recovery on my galaxy nexus for the first time I used the toolkit and I found it very easy and convenient, because you only need to be connected via adb and the program does the rest.. However, I think I have overestimated his knowledge of Android, sorry
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I think what Mach3.2 was trying to say is that if you use a toolkit:
1) you don't learn anything;
2) if something doesn't work, it is very difficult to figure out what, as the toolkit hides everything from you;
3) if you follow a step-by-step, you see EXACTLY what goes wrong where.
ieisha said:
He is a she and I used the toolkit to root ! But when I went to unroot I did not see my 4.1.1
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Just follow the guide that martonikaj linked to -- everything is in there.

efrant said:
I think what Mach3.2 was trying to say is that if you use a toolkit:
1) you don't learn anything;
2) if something doesn't work, it is very difficult to figure out what, as the toolkit hides everything from you;
3) if you follow a step-by-step, you see EXACTLY what goes wrong where.
Just follow the guide that martonikaj linked to -- everything is in there.
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I don't know what the hell I did wrong but I am in a bootloop and I tried following the instructions but I can't seem to get this thing right. And I supposed to be selling this thing at 530 can someone please help me

ieisha said:
I don't know what the hell I did wrong but I am in a bootloop and I tried following the instructions but I can't seem to get this thing right. And I supposed to be selling this thing at 530 can someone please help me
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Did all the images flash successfully?
If so, try re-flashing the system, boot and userdata images, and re-erase the cache.

efrant said:
Did all the images flash successfully?
If so, try re-flashing the system, boot and userdata images, and re-erase the cache.
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No they didn't. It wouldn't download it right. And the drivers wouldn't update
Edit : I fixed it. Thanks for all the help
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polimeno said:
Just use Galaxy Nexus toolkit
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Wtf if simms22 reads this he is gonna faint.. fastboot/odin is the best way to do it. no sh!tty toolkits.( no disrespect for the work that has been put into the toolkit)..
Sent from my trasbeaned Galaxy Nexus.

ieisha said:
He is a she and I used the toolkit to root ! But when I went to unroot I did not see my 4.1.1
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This is the main reason why you are asking this question, not to bash you, but it's the hard truth..
Now follow and learn what martonikaj gave you, you will be good to go, Thank him later.
Anyway sorry about the gender issue..

What's simply the best program to root your Nexus?

I remember seeing a program that u would install on your PC called like 1 click root and had a very nice GUI with tons of options to simply 1 click root your Nexus. Is this program still out there or what program is the best? I do want Superuser rights as well.
I do not want to flash a new ROM. I like the stock experience. I just need a little more access.
I am having problems with the new jelly bean update and Fox Fi no longer works. I got Easy Tether to work but I want a hot spot that works not USB.
I am hoping I can fix this with rooting or a third party APP.
I really hope I do not have to flash, but if I do have to I will only want to flash another stock ROM but one that is fully unlocked.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058

WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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needspractice said:
WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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No its not lol. If you seriously think that there's "a lot of work" to root a Nexus, you're not reading properly.
That's the proper method. Do not use a toolkit.

This method. If you follow the steps, you have it rooted within 7minutes
http://galaxynexusroot.com/galaxy-n...iversal-guidegsmverizonsprintwindowslinuxmac/
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needspractice said:
WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery, flash a custom rom or the su binaries in your new custom recovery, reboot and profit.. theres no work involved.

The method that does not involve a toolkit.

I Am Marino said:
The method that does not involve a toolkit.
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Bingo.
Which leaves fastboot as simply the best program to root your Nexus(any Nexus).

Fastboot is really easy, just copy and paste a few commands.
Hell, finding the correct drivers and installing the SDK is harder than fastboot commands.

on top of that, this procedure under windows is way much harder than on linux, imo.

bk201doesntexist said:
on top of that, this procedure under windows is way much harder than on linux, imo.
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Not just your opinion, that's just a fact lol. You don't have to deal with drivers on Linux or OSX, which makes it 1000x easier.

The drivers are a killer.........
So much that i downloaded the toolkit to install the drivers for my nexus 7 and just dump it aside after that, don't want to deal with drivers anymore..
Now i don't recommend this..