I've got a nexus 5x and I want to root it and install a custom rom on it.
The stock 7.1.2 is laggy and slow and quite boring.
What is the best way to root it? and where do I start?
I used to have a LG G3S and it was quite easy to root and unlock the bootloader and stuff.
Easiest way, with NRT: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Tutorials: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/videos/
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I am pretty sure this has been asked/mentioned before, but to be honest, I really dont feel like looking through/over hundreds of posts and comments trying to get a true solid answer.
My question is, plain and simple. What is/are the major differences between rooting the Galaxy Nexus version 4.0.2 Android and unlocking the bootloader on it ?
I have been searching and so far it looks or sounds like you need to do one before the other, one of them is good for restoring files or something, etc. I have also read that if you are just trying to get the 4.0.4 Android update without having to wait on Verizon stupidity, I can unlock the bootloader, flash the update (or whatever its called) and it will be as if my GNex is rooted, but when I reboot it, it will be stock with all the new stuff that comes with the update, anybody know if this is true or not ?
Unlocking the bootloader just gives you access to the utilities like fastboot that let you root and ROM your device. It removes the "security" that gets in the way of hooking up the phone to a computer and having full control.
Rooting is the process of giving yourself "superuser" (think of it like Administrator) access on the device. Rooting itself doesn't do anything for you, its more about giving apps you install more control of the device.
If you unlock the bootloader to flash an update, you are not rooting your device. You're just flashing a file.
Rooting and unlocking are often confused because on many phones, they're both in the same process and you rarely do one without the other. Usually "rooting" is a catch-all word for modifying your device and changing the software.
Rooting allows you to customize your os. It gives you root access (ie access to everything). To root the nexus you must unlock the bootloader.
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I was wondering the same thing, thanks for the answers.
bwcorvus said:
Rooting allows you to customize your os. It gives you root access (ie access to everything). To root the nexus you must unlock the bootloader.
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I rooted my nexus without unlocking the boot loader. Via exploit
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I just bought a GSM Galaxy Nexus and am using it on T-Mobile. I love it so far. I switched from a Sprint Galaxy SII. The SII, being a Samsung brand, had the AllShare program preinstalled. I loved this app, since I was able to control my TV and mirror pictures and videos to my TV with a simple click. I have found AllShare.apks on the web, but my phone needs to be rooted so I can install the app and change its w-r-x- permissions.
My question is (& sorry but I could not find an answer):
Is there a simple 'one-click' root method that roots the Nexus without unlocking the bootloader or flashing anything to it?
If not, what is the simplest way to root a GSM Nexus?
I am running stock JB 4.1.1
Thanks!
no, there is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader if you are on android 4.0.4 or higher
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058 - best way to root.
Is there a permanent root yet for the Verizon Note 4?
Thanks,
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Nyet.
然并卵
Quoth the raven.... nevermore.
There is root but its only temp and for KK. So its pretty much useless. There is no way to bypass WP as of yet. So you lose root after reboot. Sadly I feel we will never have full root on the N4.
Hello, i just got my OP3 a few hours ago, it came with OOS 3.2.5
So all i wanna do is just Root and have TWRP for now, what's the easiest way? The toolkit? is it updated or outdated now based on my Rom?
I Also watched some videos on how to unlock the bootloader, just want an easy way to root without messing too much, wanna appreciate the phone pure stock for now (with root ofc)
Looking to unlock, root and flash this device. There seems to be a lot of guides but not many of them are very recent. What's the simplest and cleanest way to do this? Is there any Android 7 ROMs that are completely stable and as vanilla as possible? Sorry if there is already a post out there answering these questions but I couldn't find any concentrated up-to-date guide on the procedures to follow. I plan to use this device for work and school so I need the ROM to be fully functional, reliable, and secure. (A lot of posts seemed to mention Youtube and camera issues but they seemed super old). I haven't done any rooting or flashing since the OG Droid so I'm a bit out of touch but not totally oblivious to the process. If you just hook me up with some recommended links, I can probably take it from there!
Thanks for any help!
The simplest, cleanest, safest, and fastest way to unlock the bootloader and root is to use the Nexus root toolkit. Sadly 6.0.1 is the newest official system update so you would probably be best off installing one of the custom ROMs that are available. I recently installed the latest version of SLIM 6. After installing that you can re root using the same technique. Slim 6 is really minimal and you can install GAPPS after performing the other tasks I mentioned