Is it possible to root the sprint gnex using a android terminal? I can't seem to get the universal root method to work using ubuntu. I am still a Linux newb so that is more likely the cause.
no.
rooting every nexus device is essentially the same thing
unlock bootloader
flash or boot custom recovery
install superSU.zip or use TWRP with built in rooting capability...
you cant use android terminal for it, you need to use a computer....its not difficult
To root using the phone terminal you would need... root access. It's like saying "Can I get to the key behidn this door by using the key behind the door?"
Maybe from another phone as the host, haha.
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I installed shiny Rom which isn't pre rooted. The superuser app on the market has a link to a flashable zip file on their website. That's what worked for me when I didn't have access to my pc to do it via abd.
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My first touch on android phone and is preparing to root to flash rom later, gnex toolkit looks great for me but is willing to know more about the usage of few options in the toolkit.
What does "rename recovery storage file" done?
What does "boot to CWM recovery without permanently flashing it" done?
Thanks for any help!
All u need to use is the unlock then root and install from manager afterwords to go into clockwork and for my experience the toolkit is so much faster and easier then running all the commands separately and installing the drivers the toolkit does everything for u
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mholton12 said:
All u need to use is the unlock then root and install from manager afterwords to go into clockwork and for my experience the toolkit is so much faster and easier then running all the commands separately and installing the drivers the toolkit does everything for u
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manager means rom manager from market?
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.
I smashed my screen on my og, and the touch no longer works. I bought a new og, but would like to know if I can mount the storage while in cwm so I can get the info and such off my other one before I send it away to get fixed. I know I can do it with twrp but can't get twrp on the storage to flash it lol catch 22 any help would be awesome thanks
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Could I push twrp through fast boot and adb? I forget the process but used to do it a lot back in my x10 days
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if you already rooted and unlocked the bootloader,yes,you can.if not,you need too push first freegee and unlock it.this will add twrp to your phone.
i'm not sure,since i don't know tlandroid/adb very well,but i think you can pull files from the phone via adb.maybe a more experienced user can confirm this or not?
oh,forgot,you need to grant adb root acces first.so,if your device is not rooted and you don't give adb root acces...
another thing,why din't you try using the lg on screen phone?you can command the phone via pc,using mouse and keyboard.this way you dob't have to do all things i posted above.pff...simple solutions come hard
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I can't use the touch screen at all, when I connect USB it just connects in charge mode. It is bootloader unlocked, and rooted. Already has clockworkmod recovery installed on it, but I don't think it's possible to mount storage to PC through clockwork like you can on twrp, so am hoping someone can guide me on how to push twrp to phone through fastboot.... unless the control your phone through your PC could work not sure how to do that
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If you connect the phone,can you see it in ADB?
if you can see it in adb,just pull the files you need.
I used to root all of my phones but I stopped because I started using crappy phones. Haven't even seen a rooted phone in a couple of years, I fear I may be rusty. Can I still use this method the same way? Also, any ROM recommendations? How is Cyanogen on Nexus? Thanks for the help guys!
You can use WuGFresh's Nexus 7 root toolkit to root your Nexus 7 running 4.4 Kit Kat.
The app is amazing and very easy to use. First use the app to install the USB drivers so you can connect your tablet to your PC and allow them to communicate.
Second use the app to unlock the bootloader...this is a must!
Third use the root toolkit to root your N7 tablet and make sure you check the box that says install TWRP recovery manager before you start the root process. You don't have to install the recovery manager technically... But you definitely want an advanced recovery manager.
If you do a YouTube search you can see how to do this step by step...if you learn better visually.
As for ROMs...load up the google play store and download multi rom manager, this app will allow you to put extra ROMs on your tablet without damaging your stock N7 rom.
CyanogenMod is my favorite custom rom...
CyanogenMod has CM 11 available for the N7 in the "nightlies" section. Dpmt forget to flash Google apps the GApps zip after you install CM.
For how to install ROMs with multi rom do another YouTube search to get the exact steps. Doctor Android has some really great tutorial videos...
Hope it helps...
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droidshadow said:
You can use WuGFresh's Nexus 7 root toolkit to root your Nexus 7 running 4.4 Kit Kat.
The app is amazing and very easy to use. First use the app to install the USB drivers so you can connect your tablet to your PC and allow them to communicate.
Second use the app to unlock the bootloader...this is a must!
Third use the root toolkit to root your N7 tablet and make sure you check the box that says install TWRP recovery manager before you start the root process. You don't have to install the recovery manager technically... But you definitely want an advanced recovery manager.
If you do a YouTube search you can see how to do this step by step...if you learn better visually.
As for ROMs...load up the google play store and download multi rom manager, this app will allow you to put extra ROMs on your tablet without damaging your stock N7 rom.
CyanogenMod is my favorite custom rom...
CyanogenMod has CM 11 available for the N7 in the "nightlies" section. Dpmt forget to flash Google apps the GApps zip after you install CM.
For how to install ROMs with multi rom do another YouTube search to get the exact steps. Doctor Android has some really great tutorial videos...
Hope it helps...
-droidshadow
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Can you help me. I used the method and set up the drivers, tested it and it said everything was good, got it unlocked and then went to root and now it says it can't find adb device. I also suspect that the drivers may be erased off of my tablet but i really don't know.
Hey man I'm sorry I just now saw your reply. Did you get it working?
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That the problem with adb/usb drivers its really pain in the a$$ just keep trying and mixing up the usb storage options/usb debugging revoke on your phone lol sometimes i managed to make it work by booting the phone to fastboot and then connect it usb. Its really random
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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jonidontcry said:
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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Hi,
It is very frustrating I want to be able to keep all my apps/settings and configurations after root, but I don't know how.
I think there is an app that allows you to keep your root after upgrades, but I haven't really figured out which way to do things.
Any pros out there who can help?
Everything is fine on my tablet right now, just the way I like it BESIDES being unrooted.
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
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have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
efan3719 said:
have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
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Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
skeletal77 said:
Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
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download SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip, put it on your device. reboot to recovery, flash the supersu zip. reboot. you should now be rooted.
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I have the zip file now on my device.
However, when I reboot into recovery TeamWin no longer comes up it goes to dead android character with exclamation point. :/
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
mulperi said:
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
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I have that program. I used it to do my original unlock and root.
Can I re-root using that without losing my latest update/and settings?
I cannot boot into Recovery Mode to reinstall SuperSU (which I currently have installed on my system but it won't work when I tap on it because it says I require root).
So I cannot install the SuperSu zip I just placed onto my device.
This is confusing.
Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
Wugfresh is the answer to all these questions.-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
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Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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jonidontcry said:
Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
Excellent sharing. I have the same issue after upgrading to 4.4.2 via OTA
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I hope I was able to help.
Basically after a system update, just do the re-root feature of Wugs and you should be good
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
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Fantastic post. I hadn't heard of Wug and did the old school adb push business. This was very very helpful. Many Thanks. :good:
Finally rooted again using Wug.
However it is asking me to make a full backup (nandroid).
Could someone help to show me how to make a backup correctly?
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Just before upgrading from by Google server pushed OTA 4.4 to 4.4.2 I bought Pro version of SuperSU and enabled 'Ota Survival Mode'. Worked great, after OTA still root.
Saved the trouble (with my stock recovery) to temperary 'boot' TWRP via Adb fastboot and Usb-cable to reflash SuperSu.
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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droidshadow said:
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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Just press Ctrl+U to update and you will see your new version 4.4.2 in the list.
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