Just saw that the chain fire auto root has been updated to support the 5x.
I'm new to the 5x and CFAR.
Does that mean I only have to flash his zip and then I'm rooted and can install a custom recovery? Can I do it without a PC?
You first need to flash a custom recovery (TWRP) using fastboot. Then you flash Chainfire's zip and you will be rooted.
knipp21 said:
Just saw that the chain fire auto root has been updated to support the 5x.
I'm new to the 5x and CFAR.
Does that mean I only have to flash his zip and then I'm rooted and can install a custom recovery? Can I do it without a PC?
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You will need a computer with adb (fastboot installed) yoyll need to enable usb debugging and fastboot oem unlocking from developer options and then unlock bootloader and install custom recovery.
Unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery will require a pc.
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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
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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
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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...
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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?
Gnex Toolkit option 10 = Boot into custom recovery without permanently flashing it. I understand that this means that the stock recovery won't be overwritten. Does it therefore mean that you can use a custom recovery to flash zip files from sd partition without using/losing stock recovery?
NB Why can't I ask this question at the gnex toolkit thread? I don't appear to be allowed to join in.
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Gnex Toolkit option 10 = Boot into custom recovery without permanently flashing it. I understand that this means that the stock recovery won't be overwritten. Does it therefore mean that you can use a custom recovery to flash zip files from sd partition without using/losing stock recovery?
NB Why can't I ask this question at the gnex toolkit thread? I don't appear to be allowed to join in.
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Yep, it means exactly that. You could do the same using the fastboot command fastboot boot <recovery-name>.img if you decide to ever learn to use fastboot and ADB (which you should ).
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Yep, it means exactly that. You could do the same using the fastboot command fastboot boot <recovery-name>.img if you decide to ever learn to use fastboot and ADB (which you should ).
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@Unlawful. Thank you very much for your extremely prompt reply. Perhaps you would be kind enough to indulge me further. The reason I asked the question is that I am currently rooted and using a custom rom (Gummy) but fancy some JellyBean. I understand that I need to flash stock rom 4.0.4 and then flash stock recovery in order to get OTA update (btw do I need to do a system wipe before flashing the stock rom as you do before you flash a custom rom or is is ok just to flash stock without a separate manual wipe?), reboot and see if I get the OTA update immediately. If so I can just go ahead and update. If not I have the OTA update as a flashable zip file I obtained elsewhere in XDA. Hence if I have a stock recovery installed but can use a custom recovery (CWM Touch) I can flash the update as zip using CWM and then re-root and re-flash CWM permanently, all of this being done by the toolkit. Is my thinking correct?
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FAQs - Massive Question Round Up Thread for Flo
Q: What is the difference between root and an unlocked bootloader?
A: An unlocked bootloader allows you to write protected partitions such as system or recovery. This lets you flash custom ROMs (un-official non-stock operating systems that have more functionality such as CyanogenMod, AOKP, ParanoidAndroid, etc.). Root does not mess with partitions, instead it grants you complete control over the OS (Android) itself. It will let you write and edit any file you wish. This lets you run apps like Titanium Backup and Adblock that need to either access or edit system files.
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i have questions..is it possible to root device without unlock bootloader..or i need to do both of them..and also vice versa..anothing thing,can we flash kernel(example elementalx) with only root..thanks in advance..i'm new with this nexus 7 2013 LTE..sorry for my english
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Rooting your device requires an unlocked bootloader so that you can flash a superuser .zip. You can, however root and relock your bootloader. There is also the wugfesh toolkit which will run root commands automatically when you press a button. It can also relock your bootloader as well. I'm not sure that if you run root without running unlock that it will unlock the bootloader but I believe it will. So I guess try the wugfresh toolkit.
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mugzylol said:
Rooting your device requires an unlocked bootloader so that you can flash a superuser .zip. You can, however root and relock your bootloader. There is also the wugfesh toolkit which will run root commands automatically when you press a button. It can also relock your bootloader as well. I'm not sure that if you run root without running unlock that it will unlock the bootloader but I believe it will. So I guess try the wugfresh toolkit.
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Rooting your device does not require unlocking the bootloader... I rooted with towelroot, flashed custom recovery (twrp), then flashed a custom ROM from recovery, all while the bootloader was still locked...
Hello everyone, im really mew to rooting.
I have the T Mob M8 with 5.0.1, i was planning on rooting but will I be able to update nprmally wjen 5.1 comes out? If so how?
Also whats tje easiest method to root this phone? Ive seen apks like framaroot that root the phone extremely quick and easy...is there something similar for this phone?
Thanks in advance
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Root by unlocking the bootloader via HTCDev.com and then just install custom recovery and flash current (2.56) SuperSU zip.
One click root solutions won't work with a locked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader is really the key.
Once rooted, you can OTA. But you need to have stock ROM (nothing altered in /system partition) and you need to re-install stock recovery. Root is okay (although you will likely lose root) and unlocked bootloader is okay to OTA. To root again after an OTA, just install custom recovery and flash SuperSU again.
Thanks a lot. I will unlock the bootloader and can you link me to a good tutorial or guide on how to install custom recovery and supersu?
Thanks again
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Red_Gh0st said:
Thanks a lot. I will unlock the bootloader and can you link me to a good tutorial or guide on how to install custom recovery and supersu?
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The following guide is a pretty good one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799796
Although some links are outdated:
1) Installing HTCSync should be fine to get the HTC drivers on your computer; or you can search XDA for more recent HTC drivers. The HTC drivers linked in the guide are really old.
2) Get the latest SuperSU zip here: http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
3) And if you need an easy adb/fastboot installer, just use the XDA seach function with the phrase "simple adb" and you will get a few results for beginner adb guides and installers.
4) Get the latest version of TWRP here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
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The following guide is a pretty good one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799796
Although some links are outdated:
1) Installing HTCSync should be fine to get the HTC drivers on your computer; or you can search XDA for more recent HTC drivers. The HTC drivers linked in the guide are really old.
2) Get the latest SuperSU zip here: http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
3) And if you need an easy adb/fastboot installer, just use the XDA seach function with the phrase "simple adb" and you will get a few results for beginner adb guides and installers.
4) Get the latest version of TWRP here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m8
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hello I saw your post Im planning also to root my m8 but I dont want to flash the custom recovery someone told me it is possible
just download the custom recovery
then type "fastboot boot recovery.img" = this will boot my m8 to custom recovery but not flash so I can flash the supersu in that custom recovery then reboot after that stock recovery is still intact
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hello I saw your post Im planning also to root my m8 but I dont want to flash the custom recovery someone told me it is possible
just download the custom recovery
then type "fastboot boot recovery.img" = this will boot my m8 to custom recovery but not flash so I can flash the supersu in that custom recovery then reboot after that stock recovery is still intact
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That's true, you can boot TWRP remotely with fastboot, without actually flashing it (installing to the phone).
Although its slightly irrelevant; you can always flash back to stock recovery back to the phone (over-write TWRP). You can either find your stock recovery posted in the collection; or back it up your self using the fastboot TWRP trick (fastboot boot TWRP, and use TWRP to backup stock recovery). In that instance, the fastboot boot TWRP trick is very useful.
Having TWRP installed after root is very useful. Reason being, it gives you a lot more recovery options if things go south. And also, for a lot of mods done under root, you will want to backup your stock setup anyway (just in case the mod goes wrong, and you need to revert). Stock recovery is close to useless for anything but installing OTA updates.
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That's true, you can boot TWRP remotely with fastboot, without actually flashing it (installing to the phone).
Although its slightly irrelevant; you can always flash back to stock recovery back to the phone (over-write TWRP). You can either find your stock recovery posted in the collection; or back it up your self using the fastboot TWRP trick (fastboot boot TWRP, and use TWRP to backup stock recovery). In that instance, the fastboot boot TWRP trick is very useful.
Having TWRP installed after root is very useful. Reason being, it gives you a lot more recovery options if things go south. And also, for a lot of mods done under root, you will want to backup your stock setup anyway (just in case the mod goes wrong, and you need to revert). Stock recovery is close to useless for anything but installing OTA updates.
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woah didnt know that I can back up the stock recovery by fastboot boot in TWRP BTW if I'm using this phone I will probably use a TWRP but its my gf who uses it so she just need the root access for xmod app because she is an coc adik haha and she doesnt know about modding its system, thanks for this wonderful information
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hello I need your help this m8 is previously rooted have supersu installed then take OTA before now it is not rooted but the supersu still intact on my apps, I fastboot boot twrp.img then went smoothly flash the supersu.zip but Im still unrooted any suggestion? it say on root checker the root access is not properly installed
update: sorry got root now I flashed the 1.94.zip which is very outdated didnt notice it flashed the latest 2.46.zip now its rooted thank you so much!
Hello I finally started downloading everything to get started. I start the process to unlock the bootloader but when i get to the part i need to type "fastoboom oem....." On cmd I get an error saying Adbwinapi.dll is missing try reinstalling the program.
What can I do to fix this?
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Red_Gh0st said:
On cmd I get an error saying Adbwinapi.dll is missing try reinstalling the program.
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Is HTC Sync installed? If so, re-install it.
Reinstalled but it still says tht file is missing from my conputer
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Reinstalled but it still says tht file is missing from my conputer
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Try a different adb installer.
Thanks a lot I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my phone
So I unlocked the bootloader of my lg g4, however as much as i try to , I cant flash a recovery to my phone using adb , it just wont work and because of that i can flash supersu and root my device. Is there a way to root my device (my bootloader is already unlocked) without the use of adb or flash a recovery without adb?
amahi2001 said:
So I unlocked the bootloader of my lg g4, however as much as i try to , I cant flash a recovery to my phone using adb , it just wont work and because of that i can flash supersu and root my device. Is there a way to root my device (my bootloader is already unlocked) without the use of adb or flash a recovery without adb?
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Do you have read and followed the official twrp thread? You will not install a recovery by adb but with fastboot instead.
Check my twrp thread for the how-to.
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