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I've searched and read many ways to root, install CWM and many of the tutorials I've found were differents.
So I decided to ask people who did it what they have used. Did you use the nexus root toolkit from Wugfesh? The Galaxy Nexus toolkit? Or did you use the CLI (Fastboot , ADB) ?
What is the safest way? The easiest way?
I would to root my Nexus. I did it with my Galaxy S and I realy think it worth it but I always feel a little bit unsafe when I know it could brick my phone.
So again, according to you, how should I root my Galaxy Nexus?
Just don't use a toolkit.
[VZW/SPRINT/GSM][Guide] Ultimate Galaxy Nexus Guide (Unlock/Root/Flash Roms/FAQ)
It LITERALLY takes 5 mins to root, flash custom recovery, and then a custom ROM. The "hard" part is installing the drivers on your computer.
I used the Wugfresh toolkit. It was very easy. You can also use the toolkit to flash roms. I like it.
Is it possible to root a stock Galaxy Nexus without installing a custom recovery? I have no real interest in flashing a ROM. I would like root access on my stock ROM though with as little modification as possible.
You can temporarily boot a custom recovery
fastboot boot recovery.img
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[VZW/SPRINT/GSM][Guide] Ultimate Galaxy Nexus Guide (Unlock/Root/Flash Roms/FAQ)
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popotvin said:
I've searched and read many ways to root, install CWM and many of the tutorials I've found were differents.
So I decided to ask people who did it what they have used. Did you use the nexus root toolkit from Wugfesh? The Galaxy Nexus toolkit? Or did you use the CLI (Fastboot , ADB) ?
What is the safest way? The easiest way?
I would to root my Nexus. I did it with my Galaxy S and I realy think it worth it but I always feel a little bit unsafe when I know it could brick my phone.
So again, according to you, how should I root my Galaxy Nexus?
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If you have previous experience with rooting/ unlocking, using ADB and Odin, in case something goes wrong, then there is nothing wrong about using toolkits.
If you don't have previous experience, read a lot first, then go the safer way, use ADB.
Download the correct .tar file for your phone, download Odin and always keep them handy, when you tinker with your phone, you never know when something may go wrong
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martonikaj said:
Just don't use a toolkit.
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3rdstring said:
[VZW/SPRINT/GSM][Guide] Ultimate Galaxy Nexus Guide (Unlock/Root/Flash Roms/FAQ)
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NYYFan325 said:
It LITERALLY takes 5 mins to root, flash custom recovery, and then a custom ROM. The "hard" part is installing the drivers on your computer.
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you root FROM a custom recovery.
hittingsmoke said:
Is it possible to root a stock Galaxy Nexus without installing a custom recovery? I have no real interest in flashing a ROM. I would like root access on my stock ROM though with as little modification as possible.
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3rdstring said:
You can temporarily boot a custom recovery
fastboot boot recovery.img
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this.
gagb1967 said:
If you have previous experience with rooting/ unlocking, using ADB and Odin, in case something goes wrong, then there is nothing wrong about using toolkits.
If you don't have previous experience, read a lot first, then go the safer way, use ADB.
Download the correct .tar file for your phone, download Odin and always keep them handy, when you tinker with your phone, you never know when something may go wrong
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no. adb has nothing to with anything here. we're talking about fastboot.
odin? lol. start suggesting OFFICIALLY supported tools please, not some leaked program.
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Thank you very much everybody! I needed experience to help me choose the best option. I didn't with fastboot and it worked first shot!
Very happy! :laugh:
Hey I recently got a glxy nexus, have some questions about rooting and flashing and some problems,
1.the first thing I don't understand is why my phone doesn't update to latest android? Still on 4.2.1, its a nexus ,so I think it should get update since first boot, anybody else have this problem?
2.so the device is not updating, I plan to root and flash it, so I'm doing this, 1. Unlock bootloader via fastboot ,,2. Flash twrp via fastboot , and start flashing roms! (These steps are my mind generated) so tell me , did I miss anything? Do I need to do something else, ? Really appreciate your answers,
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or you can use toolkit, if you are not sure of what u are doing.
razi914 said:
Hey I recently got a glxy nexus, have some questions about rooting and flashing and some problems,
1.the first thing I don't understand is why my phone doesn't update to latest android? Still on 4.2.1, its a nexus ,so I think it should get update since first boot, anybody else have this problem?
2.so the device is not updating, I plan to root and flash it, so I'm doing this, 1. Unlock bootloader via fastboot ,,2. Flash twrp via fastboot , and start flashing roms! (These steps are my mind generated) so tell me , did I miss anything? Do I need to do something else, ? Really appreciate your answers,
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1- it will not update (or take a lot longer to) unless you're running yakju/takju.
2- perfect, you did your homework.
a manta wrote this.
beekay201 said:
1- it will not update (or take a lot longer to) unless you're running yakju/takju.
2- perfect, you did your homework.
a manta wrote this.
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hey just curious , is flashing a kernel the same way as rom? i mean do we have to flash boot.img via fastboot? and what is download mode? i heard it is used to flash stock roms on samsung devices , does it do the same on a galaxy nexus ?
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hey just curious , is flashing a kernel the same way as rom? i mean do we have to flash boot.img via fastboot? and what is download mode? i heard it is used to flash stock roms on samsung devices , does it do the same on a galaxy nexus ?
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kernels are normally packaged into recovery flashable zips. some include all they need inside a boot.img, some don't. if all they need is boot.img, then yes, 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' would be the correct command.
download mode is indeed the interface by which normally Samsung devices interact with a computer. It's far more easier to get an updated factory image in "fastboot format" than in Odin package files, in part because, if you're running yakju or takju, Google takes care of the software, and that's why fastboot should always have higher priority than Odin.
But yes, download mode is one more option.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
Ok, one more thing , that one thing which is scaring me , what is this omap44 thing going on? I read somewhere that galaxy nexus bricked after installing cm,, or while charging,, is this thing has anything to do with unlocking bootloader or flashing roms?
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razi914 said:
Ok, one more thing , that one thing which is scaring me , what is this omap44 thing going on? I read somewhere that galaxy nexus bricked after installing cm,, or while charging,, is this thing has anything to do with unlocking bootloader or flashing roms?
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who knows.. maybe, maybe not.
beekay201 said:
who knows.. maybe, maybe not.
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ok , just tell me,, what are the basics to avoid bricking gnex?! i had a htc desire s before , which was not very easy to brick,bcoz i knew the basics,,but im a newbie here,
razi914 said:
ok , just tell me,, what are the basics to avoid bricking gnex?! i had a htc desire s before , which was not very easy to brick,bcoz i knew the basics,,but im a newbie here,
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don't operate the device while on low battery, put it to charge, don't let it shutdown by itself;
flash stuff for your own variant (variants: maguro, toro, toroplus) i.e. try to stick with your own variant's dev subforum, although kernels should be compatible across all variants;
give priority to fastboot, it seems you're no stranger to the tool, you have way more "freedom" with the Nexus's fastboot than with HTC's (which also uses it, I believe?);
keep platform-tools (bundled with android-sdk or in a separate package) up-to-date; current version is R17
read the thread i linked you to, you'll also want to read up on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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...
-droidshadow
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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
Hello XDA Developers! How are you doing?
I just got a Notification that, an update is available for my N7 2013. I guess it is the 4.4.3 one.
So, I rooted it with the Nexus Toolkit when I got the Tablet and have since then gotten around playing with Xposed (GravityBox[KK], Youtube AdAway, Instagram Downloader and AppOpsXposed).
My Questions now are the following:
Should I just OTA Update or should I take my Nexus Toolkit and use that?
Do I have to uninstall all the Xposed stuff? (everything on the latest stable version offered to me)
Is it necessary to Root again or is the Kernel still rooted afterwards?
Any resets necessary? Just a cache one?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Best Regards
MstrBubbles
MstrBubbles said:
Hello XDA Developers! How are you doing?
I just got a Notification that, an update is available for my N7 2013. I guess it is the 4.4.3 one.
So, I rooted it with the Nexus Toolkit when I got the Tablet and have since then gotten around playing with Xposed (GravityBox[KK], Youtube AdAway, Instagram Downloader and AppOpsXposed).
My Questions now are the following:
Should I just OTA Update or should I take my Nexus Toolkit and use that?
Do I have to uninstall all the Xposed stuff? (everything on the latest stable version offered to me)
Is it necessary to Root again or is the Kernel still rooted afterwards?
Any resets necessary? Just a cache one?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Best Regards
MstrBubbles
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Give this thread a read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523217. It's simple to understand and super informative when it comes to updating OTAs. I know it's in the Nexus 5 forums, but the same principals apply.
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charesa39 said:
Give this thread a read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523217. It's simple to understand and super informative when it comes to updating OTAs. I know it's in the Nexus 5 forums, but the same principals apply.
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Thanks allot! Read through but still got some questions:
If I want to OTA I have to go completely Stock I understand this now but, if I use the Nexus Toolkit, do I still need to Uninstall everything Xposed related and go back to stock first? Or just uninstall everything Xposed and continue with the Toolkits FW Flashing and afterwards re-rooting?
OR just use the Toolkit and everything is good to go?
Thanks again!
MstrBubbles said:
Thanks allot! Read through but still got some questions:
If I want to OTA I have to go completely Stock I understand this now but, if I use the Nexus Toolkit, do I still need to Uninstall everything Xposed related and go back to stock first? Or just uninstall everything Xposed and continue with the Toolkits FW Flashing and afterwards re-rooting?
OR just use the Toolkit and everything is good to go?
Thanks again!
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Not exactly sure how the toolkit works to update. I don't use them since I'm not a fan of toolkits. If it just boots you into custom recovery and flashes the OTA, then you need to be stock (with Xposed Framework uninstalled). If it boots you into the bootloader and fastboot flashes the individual image files, you don't need to uninstall, but you will need to reinstall/activate the framework after booting into 4.4.3. You'll also need to re-root, unless the toolkit does that for you too after updating.
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Not exactly sure how the toolkit works to update. I don't use them since I'm not a fan of toolkits. If it just boots you into custom recovery and flashes the OTA, then you need to be stock (with Xposed Framework uninstalled). If it boots you into the bootloader and fastboot flashes the individual image files, you don't need to uninstall, but you will need to reinstall/activate the framework after booting into 4.4.3. You'll also need to re-root, unless the toolkit does that for you too after updating.
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Alright thanks again!
It has been quite some time since I last used it so I googled it again and found this http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...ndroid-4-4-3-without-losing-any-data-0155334/
In the end there is this
You should now be up to date, with root and custom recovery restored and all of your data intact. If you use Xposed, you'll have to install the framework again for your modules to become active.
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So I guess I am okay with it!
Thank you very much for your help!
I just recently got a nexus 7 and im looking for a one click utility to use and which one is the most reliable, safest, and easiest for me to do so i dont mess up my new tablet, thanks,
Disco
Not quite one click...but it is very simple and monkey proof (not implying you are a monkey lol)
[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.4
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I used towelroot then installed supersu from play store and updated binaries, took me less than 3 minutes?
xDisco said:
I just recently got a nexus 7 and im looking for a one click utility to use and which one is the most reliable, safest, and easiest for me to do so i dont mess up my new tablet, thanks,
Disco
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Don't have to click at all if you learn the proper way and use adb and fastboot commands And you also have the most reliable and safest tools available straight from Google. I don't know about you, but I'd rather trust tools from Google than some random program(s) messing with important boot-related aspects of my Nexus device.
Learn early, and thank yourself later for it
(shields up and ready for toolkit defenders)
The trick I've used is the same I used to root my stock locked Xperia Z running Android 4.4.2 and that is this:
Visit http://www.towelroot.com/ and download/install the apk from that site.
Next, install a SuperUser app of your choice....I prefer SuperSu Pro for its survival mode.
Reboot and voila. Locked bootloader, stock recovery, and rooted
I've successfully used it to root both my Nexus 7 16Gb WiFi and my Nexus 7 (2013) 32Gb WiFi, and also my Xperia Z and my girlfriend's Xperia SP.
All devices are locked bootloaders, and stock recovery which means OTA's still work perfectly.
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Don't have to click at all if you learn the proper way and use adb and fastboot commands And you also have the most reliable and safest tools available straight from Google. I don't know about you, but I'd rather trust tools from Google than some random program(s) messing with important boot-related aspects of my Nexus device.
Learn early, and thank yourself later for it
(shields up and ready for toolkit defenders)
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Best advice.
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