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How to "root" your Optimus G Pro AT&T

How to "root" your Optimus G Pro AT&T ONLY
This does work great. It will allow root.
1. (Optional if you have another means of un-RARing) Download and install 7-zip from here. You need this to open certain types of archives (specifically .rar, but you might also want to open .tar, .bz2, or other types of archives in the future). This program is supremely awesome in its ability to open almost any archive you throw at it. It's also unobtrusive and efficient.
2. Download and install LG USB Drivers from here. Without these drivers, your computer won't be able to effectively communicate with your phone. This is vital for the steps we will be taking.
3. Enable USB debugging by going to Settings->(General)->Developer options" and checking the box next to "USB debugging." You will get warnings. You can probably ignore them. This setting will allow you to run commands on your phone from your computer (via USB). For more info on the Android Debug Bridge, click here.
4. Download and extract (using 7-zip (or whatever)) the root exploit from here.
5. Connect your phone to the computer with your USB cable.
6. Put the phone into "Charge Only" mode at Settings->General->PC connection->USB connection type
7. Open CurrentRoot.bat and follow its prompts. You will need to change from "Charge Only" to "Media sync (MTP)" mode. The setting is in the same place.
8. Run SuperSU (now in your apps drawer) it and make sure it works. This program allows others to gain access to superuser privileges. For more info on rooting and what kind of stuff it lets you do, click here and/or use Google.
Thanks to XDA User carrett for this. If u want to say thanks to him http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2006946
Video to help with install. Done by user chrisngrod

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Just wanted to say thanks. It worked perfectly with your instructions. Good Job! :good:

Any chances of a recovery?

No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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huzzah!
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.

jeffhesser said:
So much success. thanks for the post. Great details!
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I had not seen a post with those details about changing the state from charging only to media and so on but maybe I just missed the post you are talking about.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34474128
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lessthanzach said:
No offense but, you literally just copied and pasted this from the original forum. There was nothing added to this that made it custom to our phone other than the title. There might not be a rule against it but I just feel a little weird about it being here. Sort of like a reposted YouTube video.
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Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.

idle0095 said:
Yes I know but I did thank him in the thread. I didnt take any credit for this.
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I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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dexim said:
I'd suggest posting a link to the original thread so that people can thank the original developer properly if this helps them.
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Done

Being more familiar with Samsung rooting, HTC and Motorola devices. When its time to return the OG Pro to stock and unroot what is the proper method, I think this is also important to have outlined.

will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?

xenine said:
will this root method work on an unlocked optimus g pro on tmobile?
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Yes

Works like a charm first try...
Thanks!

Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?

pramod1969 said:
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup ran fine on my ole core 2 duo with windows 7 x64
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pramod1969 said:
Not working for me on 64 bit windows 8, despite attempts on 3 different PC's.
I will try a 32 bit computer.
Any other users with success on 64 bit?
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Yup, worked fine on my laptop - Win8 64 bit.

I followed the instructions and even ran the currentRoot file as administrator after unrar the whole "ZV9-ZVB-Root folder" to the desktop.
After it says root successful, I still couldn't find the superuser in my apps as described. I have downloaded SU from play store and I still have no root access.
Please see the attached pictures of my root process and let me know if I am doing anything wrong.
Whatever I do, attached pictures are coming upside down. Sorry!

returning to stock from root?
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....

buff31 said:
At this point in development, if I root my phone and do softbrick or bootloop it how can I return to stock setup? With the bootloader locked is this not possible at this state. I would like to go ahead and root , but I feel as though there is no safety net. What are the alternatives....
Thanks.....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho... ATT Optimus G PRO Factory tot IMAGE [lgnpst]
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[Root] Sprint LG G2 LS 980 Root

A MESSAGE FROM THE XDA MODERATORS
This application is currently under review, XDA is in contact, and working with Kingo to resolve security issues, however until certain guidelines are met links will not be allowed in xda.
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Thank you.
This is a app i used to root my Sprint LG G2 LS 980
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I had used this on my Samsung Gtab 3 SM-T217S from Sprint and thought i would try on my G2 and it worked​

Gonna root tomorrow
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Confirmed working for me. I needed to be in MTP mode, didn't work in charging mode.

I did the same,but every. Now and then after knock knock the phone just reboots on its own.. any suggestions..
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blackwell387 said:
I did the same,but every. Now and then after knock knock the phone just reboots on its own.. any suggestions..
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Mine isn't doing this, i'd reset to factory and try again.

Rooted, Yes sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thx

rooting on windows 8.1
Rooting this on Windows 8.1 x64, noticed that the posted LG drivers wouldn't give me adb drivers that would load. I used koush's universal driver available from here http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver.. Replugged the phone with Kingo up and I was golden.
I as well used http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lightweight-adb-and-fastboot-installer/ for my adb program to instal TWRP
Hopefully this is useful for the 8.1 early adopters

darkpoe said:
Rooting this on Windows 8.1 x64, noticed that the posted LG drivers wouldn't give me adb drivers that would load. I used koush's universal driver available from here http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver.. Replugged the phone with Kingo up and I was golden.
I as well used http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lightweight-adb-and-fastboot-installer/ for my adb program to instal TWRP
Hopefully this is useful for the 8.1 early adopters
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Can't find where to eneable USB Debugging? Actually I could if I could locate Developer options?
Found it....tap 7 times on Build # and it enables it

jfenton57 said:
Can't find where to eneable USB Debugging? Actually I could if I could locate Developer options?
Found it....tap 7 times on Build # and it enables it
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Go to About Phone/Software infomation and start tapping on Build number and it will enable it

jfenton57 said:
Can't find where to eneable USB Debugging? Actually I could if I could locate Developer options?
Found it....tap 7 times on Build # and it enables it
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yeah I didnt mention since I was just mentioning what I had to do specific for myself on windows 8.1 this phone is quick, even more so after titanium freezing everything i dont want

OK...Windows 8.1.
Developer Options enabled.
USB Debugging enabled.
The program won't connect to the device in either chargiing of MTP mode.
Have tried multiple cables, including the one which came with the phone and all USB ports.
Have also tried on my laptop.
Am I missing something?

darkpoe said:
Rooting this on Windows 8.1 x64, noticed that the posted LG drivers wouldn't give me adb drivers that would load. I used koush's universal driver available from here http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver.. Replugged the phone with Kingo up and I was golden.
I as well used http://www.xda-developers.com/android/lightweight-adb-and-fastboot-installer/ for my adb program to instal TWRP
Hopefully this is useful for the 8.1 early adopters
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Where did you find twrp

is this the root method where superuser comes in Chinese?

Isn't king banned from xda?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47181331&postcount=89

vlug said:
is this the root method where superuser comes in Chinese?
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No its in english

benny3 said:
Where did you find twrp
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on their website and its pre loki'd
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/197
Good luck
and the root is in english, its based off a chinese app from what I read, its just supersu
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Sherlock Combs said:
Isn't king banned from xda?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47181331&postcount=89
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I didn't link to it. It says no links.
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Sherlock Combs said:
Isn't king banned from xda?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47181331&postcount=89
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darkpoe said:
on their website and its pre loki'd
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/197
Good luck
and the root is in english, its based off a chinese app from what I read, its just supersu
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I didn't link to it. It says no links.
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Also, if you READ the forums there are other methods, this is one I read, it seemed quick and easy. I believe someone mentioned farmaroot or framaroot, and there is another method listed in the G2 forum as well. Go read.. I chose that app cause it was 2am and I was half awake

benny3 said:
No its in english
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oh ok. i read somewhere (i dont mean to alarm anyone) that the root method where superuser comes in chinese is actually chinese spyware. this is not a fact i know. like i said, i read it somewhere.

jfenton57 said:
OK...Windows 8.1.
Developer Options enabled.
USB Debugging enabled.
The program won't connect to the device in either chargiing of MTP mode.
Have tried multiple cables, including the one which came with the phone and all USB ports.
Have also tried on my laptop.
Am I missing something?
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do you have the drivers that you need sounds like a driver problem

vlug said:
oh ok. i read somewhere (i dont mean to alarm anyone) that the root method where superuser comes in chinese is actually chinese spyware. this is not a fact i know. like i said, i read it somewhere.
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So... wait, confused. Is this safe? In terms of spyware?

Darth Pooh said:
So... wait, confused. Is this safe? In terms of spyware?
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Yeah, I been using this on my Gtab 3 for a couple weeks now with no ill effect

Having all the problem with root for g4

I've tryed every root way possible and still no root so I worked out I need to flash su though recovery so is there any way of getting recovery the last 3 LG phone have been the same 4 me any how and please don't go on about boot loader being locked that's what everyone told me about g3 and it was not the case. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Do u mean u're trying to root your device and still don't get it? Have u try any rooting Apps or pc softwares? E.g Kingo, Vroot, kingroot etc.
Worth a try. Wish u luck. [emoji1]
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RidzVarn said:
Do u mean u're trying to root your device and still don't get it? Have u try any rooting Apps or pc softwares? E.g Kingo, Vroot, kingroot etc.
Worth a try. Wish u luck. [emoji1]
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Yes tryed them all need to flash su though recovery

Just tryed towel root and it saying device unsupported and your galoreafide low prosses root keep tell me path note found ......bla..bla.....
You people keep telling me to do this do that i do it it costs me 1gb+ of data to download these thing's and it fails is this system a gimic bull****......

Ok so this is what i'm going to try i'm will flash h815 Rom over h815t.
And try to put h815 recovery on it to see if I can get this awesome phone to rock as for boot loader I believe it is not locked.
I know if you have a carrier locked device then boot loader lock in there but if it is unbranded then it may not......

stinka318 said:
Ok so this is what i'm going to try i'm will flash h815 Rom over h815t.
And try to put h815 recovery on it to see if I can get this awesome phone to rock as for boot loader I believe it is not locked.
I know if you have a carrier locked device then boot loader lock in there but if it is unbranded then it may not......
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My G4 is unbranded but its lock (you can find it in the hidden menu)
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alitavas said:
My G4 is unbranded but its lock (you can find it in the hidden menu)
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Yes I can and it tells me nothing about the bootloader.
Number for hidden menu 277634#*#

I jave 2 815t g4's and rooted both with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586

Wanglemoose said:
I jave 2 815t g4's and rooted both with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
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Yes I to tryed that but when I plug g4 in download mode in to laptop and type in send_command.exe//./COM3 it tells me path not recognised......bla...bla...

Did you double check you had the right com port. There is a youtube video floating around of how to do the whole process
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When i did my 2 phones the com port was different on both of them

stinka318 said:
Yes I can and it tells me nothing about the bootloader.
Number for hidden menu 277634#*#
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Go to: svc menu/bootloader unlock check test
On mine it says locked
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alitavas said:
Go to: svc menu/bootloader unlock check test
On mine it says locked
Sent from my LG-H818
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The first time I put that number in it just came up with something but now it comes up with what you quoted.
But that is only a little part of my problem atm can't get root trying everything with no results.
Spent a ton of cash on download so far with nothing and getting annoyed.

Wanglemoose said:
Did you double check you had the right com port. There is a youtube video floating around of how to do the whole process
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When i did my 2 phones the com port was different on both of them
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Com port 3 every time

Nexus 5x Bootloader/Unlock/Pixel Help

Hello,
I have a nexus 5x and I would like to learn how to root, unlock the bootloader and make it look like a google pixel with the assistant. I have NO idea where to begin for this is my first time trying something like this and I am looking for someone to help me with a STEP by STEP tutorial. Please. I would like to learn more about this and am unable to find anyone to show me and answer questions. So if you could help me please be that person that you were once looking for when you started getting into this type of stuff. Thank you!

@Buffalove http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/development/rom-pixelmod-lg-nexus-5x-t3486862/page127
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That's a pixel rom and if you search for how to root Nexus 5x xda, you'll find guides. Imo it's good to learn how to use fastboot and adb. That way you can always bring your device back to life if you mess something up. Very handy tools. I'll link you to a installer for adb and fastboot I a sec..brb
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A good guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/qa-noob-friendly-qa-help-thread-t3206931/page67
15 sec adb, fastboot installer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979&page=93
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toro_37 said:
@Buffalove http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/development/rom-pixelmod-lg-nexus-5x-t3486862/page127
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That's a pixel rom and if you search for how to root Nexus 5x xda, you'll find guides. Imo it's good to learn how to use fastboot and adb. That way you can always bring your device back to life if you mess something up. Very handy tools. I'll link you to a installer for adb and fastboot I a sec..brb
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A good guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/qa-noob-friendly-qa-help-thread-t3206931/page67
15 sec adb, fastboot installer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979&page=93
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Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?

What!
Buffalove said:
Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?
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Hi mate. Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
I can help if you need any.

All I can say is read read read and Google is your best friend. Search what you want and put xda at the end. Do a tremendous amount of reading before you operate. I'll be home at 8-9pm if you want help you me and we can get on hangouts and I'll walk you through everything and explain it all to you. I've been using Android since the Og Evo and I can help you if you need me. Cheers.
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Buffalove said:
Thank you for the links but they are a little overwhelming i guess. I rooted my phone but then when i start it up and go to developer options i can uncheck "oem unlocking". Any idea as to why i cant do that. It wont let me change that setting?
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Always provide as much info as possible that way you can get the help you need.. I'm on dev preview 7.1.1 and I've attached a screenshot. If yours looks like mine don't worry that's normal. Bootloader has to be unlocked in order to root in the first place.
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toro_37 said:
Always provide as much info as possible that way you can get the help you need.. I'm on dev preview 7.1.1 and I've attached a screenshot. If yours looks like mine don't worry that's normal. Bootloader has to be unlocked in order to root in the first place.
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Thank you a lot guys! I will take this advice and knowledge and try it out this weekend and see how far I get. I never in a million years would have guessed that people would have actually responded to me with all this helpful information! Thank you again.

HELP
Hi,i've a problem: after my nexus returned by warranty i can't unlock the bootloader. Pls help me

Ciazio0333 said:
Hi,i've a problem: after my nexus returned by warranty i can't unlock the bootloader. Pls help me
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How are you going about unlocking? Always try and give as much info as you can so people can better understand and help you.. If it's a driver issue then it's not a faulty device but if it is truly a bad device you'll have to contact Google or whoever you got it from and request a new one... Please explain as much as you can in detail.
Open terminal and do: fastboot oem unlock (hit enter) then use volume keys to select unlock and should unlock as long as your drivers are installed, but make sure unlock bootloader is selected under your developer options or it won't work.
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I try with nexus toolkit, but when the phone reboots,the bootloader is locked.
I know that the phone return by warranty with a permanently lock at bootloader. There is a way for unlock it?

Ciazio0333 said:
I try with nexus toolkit, but when the phone reboots,the bootloader is locked.
I know that the phone return by warranty with a permanently lock at bootloader. There is a way for unlock it?
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Do you have allow "oem unlocking" ticked in developer options? I've always used fastboot and adb. If you have it ticked like in my screenshot then could be a driver issue with your computer or a faulty device. Try rebooting your computer and try again and also make sure USB debugging is ticked in developer options. Like in my screenshots..
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Yes,i've actived all,firstly the warranty i unlocked the bootloader with no problems

Ciazio0333 said:
Yes,i've actived all,firstly the warranty i unlocked the bootloader with no problems
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Well if MTP is enabled and drivers are installed correctly and your PC recognizes your phone then I'd get a new one. Just tell them something like your computer doesn't recognize your device or something. That's what I'd do. With all the bad N5X phones and from what I've read they will send you a new one no questions asked. I hope you get it resolved.
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new to nexus. any easy bootloader/root method?

Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks

Easy and also best way (since you get to know al the necessary steps) is to follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930

Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.

you can also use Nexus Root Toolkit
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

Rootkit is just not recommended: may work, but you find threads here about issues.

Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.

rambo8987 said:
Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks
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Command shell. Nexus root toolkit has come a long ways but damn near everything it does could be one simple command and a lot less reboots. Just remember the first time you unlock your bootloader you'll wipe your data and i could never get helium working right on 7. Get lastpass, let it reset you, root away. On Nexus devices it literally could not get any easier. (For us--thanks devs!)
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rp158 said:
Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.
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Yeah i had issues with win 10 seeing fastboot. Lots of people seem to. I fixed that before i unlocked.
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peltus said:
Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.
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I think i had to use a 2.0 and Google's latest drivers
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