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Hey guys i bought a GNex off a Google employee and the phone came stock with 4.03. I've already unlocked the bootloader but can't get the phone rooted or flash with a different rom. I've even tried to upgrade to 4.04 that was just released but it will not let me upgrade.
Is there a way i can flash to 4.02? any help will be greatly appreciated
maluthug said:
Hey guys i bought a GNex off a Google employee and the phone came stock with 4.03. I've already unlocked the bootloader but can't get the phone rooted or flash with a different rom. I've even tried to upgrade to 4.04 that was just released but it will not let me upgrade.
Is there a way i can flash to 4.02? any help will be greatly appreciated
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Have you rooted and installed CWM Recovery?
cannot root the phone, i've tried and phone just hangs
Have you downloaded the gnex toolkit in the development thread and tried that?
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tried the wugfresh and the gnex toolkit 5.2; wont let me root 4.03
Have you installed a custom recovery?
which custom recovery? cwm recovery will not work without root access correct?
you can not have cwm recovery without root. do u have a GSM or LTE GN?
LTE version
I cant seem to find a way to root 4.0.3
maluthug said:
which custom recovery? cwm recovery will not work without root access correct?
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Incorrect.
Root access gives you write access to the OS, which is separate from recovery. The standard root method for a Nexus device is to remove security from the bootloader, which then allows you to install non-signed images. You then install a custom recovery image. The custom recovery allows you to flash non-signed OS changes, which means you can flash the su binary and busybox (giving you root)...
You need to use fastboot to flash cwm, then you can install su and busybox...
ok gotcha, i was under the stupid assumption that i needed to gain root access to install a custom recovery. im going to give it a shot and see what happens
If you want to install recovery from the OS, then you would need an insecure/rooted OS. If you want to install recovery from the bootloader, then you would need an insecure/unlocked bootloader...
danger-rat said:
If you want to install recovery from the OS, then you would need an insecure/rooted OS. If you want to install recovery from the bootloader, then you would need an insecure/unlocked bootloader...
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thanks so much, got recovery on there and updated the phone and rooted it as well. appreciate the help
Same here
Same thing happened to me. I installed the Gnex toolkit and unlocked the bootloader. Then I tried to root the phone: It restarted and I turned on USB debugging as it said and nothing happened.
So you're saying that I can skip the rooting and "Rename Recovery Restore File" before I "Flash CWM Recovery". After that I can try rooting through Gnex Toolkit 5.2?
Hi all,
Bit of a noob query, apologies.
I had never rooted a device until last night when I took the plunge with WugFresh's (thankyou so much) program. Great program had an issue with the adb drivers (turned out I needed more power for the USB port) hence I plugged the USB into the rear port and it magically appeared and installed, thus if you have problems installing the driver make sure you are plugged into the rear.
But I am now on the 4.04 google factory flash.
Now my query is, now I am on this 4.04, I presume I am no longer rooted. Can I use WugFresh's program to root the phone again or do I have to wait for another update to the program?
I was rather twitchy during rooting, expecting power cuts across the UK, earth tremor to knock the lead out at the wrong time, aliens to come down and screw it up etc that I dare not try it (don't really understand what I did even though it has worked)...
There is a program on now called superuser, but does not seem to have root access, so I presume I am not rooted now??
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Darren
I did refer to a guide but can't post the link to it.
this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.
zephiK said:
this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.
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Yip, I can agree with the statement, I don't know what was happening.
However, I could follow some of it, I think the bootloader is unlocked (can boot into with vol and off switch), I have clockwork and su, the installer did flash with clockwork.
Wonder if I am indeed rooted then???
pittnuma said:
Yip, I can agree with the statement, I don't know what was happening.
However, I could follow some of it, I think the bootloader is unlocked (can boot into with vol and off switch), I have clockwork and su, the installer did flash with clockwork.
Wonder if I am indeed rooted then???
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When you boot the phone is there an unlocked lock at the bottom of the Google screen? That means your bootloader is unlocked. You can always get into the bootloader using the volume buttons and power.
Once again...using toolkits suck. Now you're stuck in limbo. Try installing an app that needs root like Titanium Backup and see if it works.
zephiK said:
this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.
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Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.
foreman31 said:
Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.
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does the toolkit update itself to include the 4.0.4 root? no, so download the new toolkit..also u dont need to try 3 toolkits, u need the latest and select gsm 4.0.4
if u use the su.zip, u need the latest working with the 4.0.4
again what make u say "still no root"? with no details we can't help u
foreman31 said:
Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.
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Download Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip from here: Link
and flash that through CWM... It definately works on 4.0.4.
hEaTLoE said:
When you boot the phone is there an unlocked lock at the bottom of the Google screen? That means your bootloader is unlocked. You can always get into the bootloader using the volume buttons and power.
Once again...using toolkits suck. Now you're stuck in limbo. Try installing an app that needs root like Titanium Backup and see if it works.
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Thanks, yes there is, so the bootloader is unlocked.
I am flashed correctly so just the root I presume
pittnuma said:
Thanks, yes there is, so the bootloader is unlocked.
I am flashed correctly so just the root I presume
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If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.
Hi guys, just curious but is there anyway to gain root temporarily in 4.0.4 without unlocking bootloader? Similar to the escalation of privileges hack that worked on 4.0.1/4.0.2.
I want to remove the /system/bin/su and /system/app/Superuser.apk files on the device to get rid of the "Unsupported Device" warning in Google Wallet.
Thanks in advance.
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If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.
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Ahh right, I have the Superuser, however when I tried the app suggested earlierit stated device not rooted...
Got it...
Installed new SU.zip, I had a slightly older version and the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4
Thanks all.
Can't post links yet but this is the link for the su I used just add the www etc
box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt
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If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.
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This is not entirely true. You can have the Superuser app in your app drawer and still not have root. The permissions on su need to be set properly.
Diger36 said:
Download Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip from here: Link
and flash that through CWM... It definately works on 4.0.4.
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pittnuma said:
Got it...
Installed new SU.zip, I had a slightly older version and the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4
Thanks all.
Can't post links yet but this is the link for the su I used just add the www etc
box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt
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A look at the first page.... Ah well, glad you sorted it out...
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Hello all,
I'm still a beginner with rooting but just picked up a gnex as a replacement due to breaking my other phone. Anyway I really only have access to a linux machine right (ubuntu 12.10) and am having some trouble rooting it. I'm using this toolkit found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848036
and it worked fine for unlocking the bootloader. Now trying to root it copies over su.zip find but when the gnex tries to reboot it just goes to the broken andy screen after showing the google splash image as well as the unlock symbol. Not sure what to do next... Sorry if this is a dumb question just want to get root access so I can flash a 4.2.1 rom. I'm currently on Verizon with their 4.1.4 version.
Thanks
you dont have a custom recovery to flash the su.zip...
Zepius said:
you dont have a custom recovery to flash the su.zip...
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That makes sense. So do I flash the ClockworkMod Recovery first? I tried that and then the root and it still failed.
you need to flash cwm, then boot into cwm and flash su.zip.
ok, I got stock 4.4.4 but with root, bootloader is locked..
I wanna be able to receive the OTA update what do I need to do in order to be able to receive that?
or do I need to unlock the bootloader, install a recovery and flash lollipop threw that?
If you have stock system, kernel, and recovery, (no altered system files, either) being rooted won't keep you from getting the OTA. Locked/unlocked bootloader doesn't matter. If you rooted with SuperSu, just use its settings to uninstall root (you'll lose it anyway). However, I think you have to unlock bootloader to reroot, which, of course, will wipe your device. The OTA zip is now available for adb sideload if you're interested.
nvm got stock recovery back on, lol still learning, is it better to side load or can i use flash stock + unroot on the nexus root toolkit v1.9.3 to do the same?
Cobra11Murderer said:
nvm got stock recovery back on, lol still learning, is it better to side load or can i use flash stock + unroot on the nexus root toolkit v1.9.3 to do the same?
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OTA won't wipe regardless of how you get it--over the air or sideloaded. Wug's will wipe unless you tell it not to (Options>Flash Stock>Enable no wipe). He also has the LRX21P build available. IMO, one way isn't better than another.
ok, I just tried to sideload and looks like i got a driver issue :\ lol followed the steps in the installation guide and did the test.. it works great up till i go into stock recovery and hit sideload lol then it disconnects and tells me no driver found...
i might just try flash stock + unroot and choosing LRX21P, that wont lock my bootloader correct? and should I be a little worried that the driver cant be found for that specific thing? thanks for all the help btw!
You probably already did all this, but you have to specifically send command to lock boot loader. I don't get how your device wasn't recognized through stock recovery but is on NRT, but it doesn't matter. Just use the kit which is what you probably did.
What you should do is back up what you need and want, then unlock the bootloader. You're not gonna get root without it on Android L since it requires a custom kernel.
Cobra11Murderer said:
ok, I just tried to sideload and looks like i got a driver issue :\ lol followed the steps in the installation guide and did the test.. it works great up till i go into stock recovery and hit sideload lol then it disconnects and tells me no driver found...
i might just try flash stock + unroot and choosing LRX21P, that wont lock my bootloader correct? and should I be a little worried that the driver cant be found for that specific thing? thanks for all the help btw!
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Based on this, I assumed you unlocked your bootloader since first posting. NRT recognizes the device, right? Have you gotten it all sorted out yet.
idk why adb sideloading would kick the connection out, then the pc would say nexus 7 but wrong driver?, anyways i just went ahead and flashed the factory image using flash stock + unroot since I had it all backed up anyways, and that went great now I got lollipop on it, and should be able to root no probs now
thanks everyone, I hope i dont have a issue with adb again, im not sure if it was the samsung cord or what but it kept disconnecting at that part asking for a driver.. funny thing everything from bootloader, fastboot and all worked great with the driver that I installed using the steps in the toolkit..
Glad it's all good. Root with the toolkit. Just for the heck of it, you may want to try running CMD from wug's ADB folder. I've experienced just the opposite with older versions of the kit. NRT wouldn't recognize device. I'd go to CMD and device recognized. Return to NRT, all good again.
alrighty will do!, thanks for all your help
my phone which i bought today is updated to the latest and greatest. its a zenfone 2 WW_2.20.40.97
you would think this would be a simple click here click that with the 1-click tool "WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5".
I tried to play along even though I hate these "virus filled" utilties.
I clicked on Step 1. unlock bootloader and followed on my phone screen.
it gave me the message unlock success.
so i said ok great maybe it works.
i then clicked on the next step, flash twrp.
ha ha. thats where things went south.
it rebooted into bootloader and said some lines i couldnt keep up with.
i then moved onto step 3 which is Flash supersu.
now with this step its supposed to boot into what it had done in step 2 which is TWRP.
guess what? it doesnt.
it boots me into an android logo with an "error" message.
can anyone assist, please ?
Okay, first did you get the white splash screen when you booted up? This will tell you if the bootloader is indeed unlocked?
Second I don't know anything about the windroid tool but it may do some things and others not so much, there is a one click bootloader unlock we know works on 97 I would start there, also keep in mind there is a new update from last night and I would only unlock then update, then root and install twrp. Latest update is 134
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jimchee said:
Okay, first did you get the white splash screen when you booted up? This will tell you if the bootloader is indeed unlocked?
Second I don't know anything about the windroid tool but it may do some things and others not so much, there is a one click bootloader unlock we know works on 97 I would start there, also keep in mind there is a new update from last night and I would only unlock then update, then root and install twrp. Latest update is 134
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i took a long route but i believe i got it done. i am still not sure if the bootloader is unlocked properly or not.
in any case heres what i did.
windroid:
Unlock bootloader --> success? i am not sure cause to unlock you'd need root?
and with that as i stated above twrp never installed.
i downloaded CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel and used that. it got me rooted.
after which i got the corrupted screen. but it finished and rebooted into CWM. woohoo!
i then installed SuperSU via CWM and that put the supersu icon and all was well..... almost.
i decided to do "reboot recovery". guess what? yellow triangle with error.
obviously this means no custom recovery was installed.
i headed over to the TWRP website and downloaded the custom TWRP recovery image. twrp-2.8.7.2-Z00A.img
back to Windroid: clicked on the commands tab; then "Flash recovery". it asked me for the file i downloaded, gave it twrp-2.8.7.2-Z00A.img and it flashed it.
did a reboot to recovery this time and voila. i got TWRP.
i am hoping this is now permanent?
i am still not sure. is my bootloader unlocked? how do i verify ? cause i was literally skipping steps back and forth.
Okay 2 things if your bootloader is unlock you will get white splash screen on boot up not black and 2nd of twrp has successfully replaced your stock then your bl is unlocked and you can boot into it whenever you go to recovery
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jimchee said:
Okay, first did you get the white splash screen when you booted up? This will tell you if the bootloader is indeed unlocked?
Second I don't know anything about the windroid tool but it may do some things and others not so much, there is a one click bootloader unlock we know works on 97 I would start there, also keep in mind there is a new update from last night and I would only unlock then update, then root and install twrp. Latest update is 134
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jimchee said:
Okay 2 things if your bootloader is unlock you will get white splash screen on boot up not black and 2nd of twrp has successfully replaced your stock then your bl is unlocked and you can boot into it whenever you go to recovery
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ok ya now everytime i click reboot recovery it goes to twrp.
what white screen are you referring to ? the one with the asus logo?
... and in reference to the 134 update. i never got that. i dont care about cause the whole idea behind twrp is to install custom roms from the roms section. i could care less about asus's crap rom. lol
Then your unlocked, and yes the one with the Asus logo,
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