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[Q] ROM Installation

I found a rom for the NS, based on build GRI40, rooted, deodexed etc, downloaded the zip file and now I have a problem. I'm running stock rom at the moment and from what I've read so far, I should be able to put the zip file on the usb drive, boot into recovery and simply select the new rom.
Is this accurate? Would my phone be rooted after this, even though the bootloader wasn't unlocked prior to this operation? Thanks and sorry for being a noob

flodb113 said:
I found a rom for the NS, based on build GRI40, rooted, deodexed etc, downloaded the zip file and now I have a problem. I'm running stock rom at the moment and from what I've read so far, I should be able to put the zip file on the usb drive, boot into recovery and simply select the new rom.
Is this accurate? Would my phone be rooted after this, even though the bootloader wasn't unlocked prior to this operation? Thanks and sorry for being a noob
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You'll have to unlock its bootloader and root your phone prior to flashing a custom ROM
How to Root Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Nexus S? [Complete Step-by-Step Guide]
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
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Or you can also root your phone using 1-click method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
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Pick and choose a method you like!

Oh I thought there was a way to get pass the root procedure. Thank you for clearing things up for me.

You don't need root to flash custom roms. Just an unlocked bootloader (and a custom recovery if you flash unsigned roms).
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

How Long Will a Root for ICS OFFICIAL Take

So here's the deal. I'm running CM9Alpha13. And while I love having my phone rooted and playing around with it, I was really only interested in getting ICS for my phone. No I know I'll miss Francisco.Franco's kernels and I'll miss Koush's awesome ROMs but I just really want a stable ICS.
So my question is how long before I can root my ICS if I do the official downgrade to GB and Upgrade to ICS?
Any guestimate would be great!
Thanks in advance.
Jon

I am sure it wont take long...just give the devs a day or so to play with things and get everything worked out.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

I'm wondering about this too... I need a stable one but I need it to be rooted too...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
EDIT: flashable with CWM.
+ read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25

Chamb' said:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
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This is a su-update.zip file flashable with CWM
it did the trick for me, just simply flashed it and now have working root

Anyone else confirmed this working?
EDIT: Oh, and mirrors please?

Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25

Chamb' said:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
EDIT: flashable with CWM.
+ read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25
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rooted~
but superuser fc...

FLyTula said:
So my question is how long before I can root my ICS if I do the official downgrade to GB and Upgrade to ICS?
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While we're at it, is there a downgrading/upgrading guide somewhere?

fromthestars said:
This is a su-update.zip file flashable with CWM
it did the trick for me, just simply flashed it and now have working root
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Confirmed that this worked on Google issued phone (same as T-Mobile version). The following is the order I used to come from CM9 Alpha 11:
1. Backup using Titanium, reboot to recovery.
2. Use CWM to flash stock 2.3.6.
3. Use CWM to flash stock ICS 4.0.3.
4. Wipe all user data.
5. Install the linked superuser through CWM (I had previous tried older and newer versions, which did not work).
6. Reboot phone, go through setup, download Titanium, and restore. Phone is definitely rooted (otherwise Titanium is unusable). I did not try to update the su binaries and will avoid doing so.

any way to root with something like superoneclick?
I'd like to avoid flashing custom stuff on it. just need root.

xd4d3v said:
any way to root with something like superoneclick?
I'd like to avoid flashing custom stuff on it. just need root.
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Then fastboot boot recovery and flash the latest su zip. Even if you flashed the custom recovery it would be overwritten when you boot up the os.

Noob Rooting Question

This is my first attempt at rooting. The device is a Nexus S (original edition), I just wanted the warranty to expire before I dabbled in this.
So, which method is the best/most current? I've found a lot of tutorials, but I haven't been keeping up to know what the best one is right now.
I'm also still on Gingerbread. Do I need to update to ICS/JB before I root? I plan on running a custom ROM (CM10) on the phone so I'm guessing I don't need to worry about what version I have when I root?

UssjTrunks said:
This is my first attempt at rooting. The device is a Nexus S (original edition), I just wanted the warranty to expire before I dabbled in this.
So, which method is the best/most current? I've found a lot of tutorials, but I haven't been keeping up to know what the best one is right now.
I'm also still on Gingerbread. Do I need to update to ICS/JB before I root? I plan on running a custom ROM (CM10) on the phone so I'm guessing I don't need to worry about what version I have when I root?
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• Unlock bootloader
• Flash clockwork recovery
• Flash any Rom that you want.
• Flash gapps, enjoy.
That's just a crude way of saying it but you get the idea.
Sent from my Nexus S

seibott said:
• Unlock bootloader
• Flash clockwork recovery
• Flash any Rom that you want.
• Flash gapps, enjoy.
That's just a crude way of saying it but you get the idea.
Sent from my Nexus S
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This is basically my preference, too. Make sure you use superuser or supersu (my personal preference) for jb.
Sent from my ns4g using Tapatalk 2

UssjTrunks said:
This is my first attempt at rooting. The device is a Nexus S (original edition), I just wanted the warranty to expire before I dabbled in this.
So, which method is the best/most current? I've found a lot of tutorials, but I haven't been keeping up to know what the best one is right now.
I'm also still on Gingerbread. Do I need to update to ICS/JB before I root? I plan on running a custom ROM (CM10) on the phone so I'm guessing I don't need to worry about what version I have when I root?
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You don't need to update to JB to root but in my opinion you need to update to have a better battery life and to have all new features of JB (butter etc) anyway if you want to use CM10 consider that a lot of custom rom already have root by default.
Consider that you don't need to root to flash a rom, you need root to use root app when you already are in android, so if your purpose is just to flash a new rom, follow the seibott indications without think on how to root.
To flash a rom usually you need just to unlock bootloader and flash a costom recovery, anyway you can find a guide in every rom threads.
Anyway if you want a tool that help you to install driver, flash a partition, root, or just use a temporary custom recovery whitout flash if (for example with this toolkit you can unlock your bootloader, restart your phone in temporary cwm or twrp, flash superuser/supersu to root and come back to your custom recovery rooted and without other modifications) you can read these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984858
Consider that this is not a "one click" tool, its a toolkit with a lot of options and features (driver installation tutorial, backup, back to stock, flash a singular partition etc..).
Before learn to use ADB/fastboot commands I started with this toolkit.

Since this your first time rooting i would suggest you use one click root tools..
when i was rooting my phone the first time i tried many of the one click softwares but most of them didn't work.
and finally i got to this forum and found this toolkit ..
here is the link... give it a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672708
Worked like a Charm for me

Jok3r10 said:
Since this your first time rooting i would suggest you use one click root tools..
when i was rooting my phone the first time i tried many of the one click softwares but most of them didn't work.
and finally i got to this forum and found this toolkit ..
here is the link... give it a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672708
Worked like a Charm for me
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+1
Worked for me too.
Was on GB then rooted by this ONE CLICK ROOT TOOLKIT and now I'd Tried almost 10 Roms
No need to update for Rooting just use above link and do what M.sabra says..
:victory::highfive:

_hito_ said:
+1
Worked for me too.
Was on GB then rooted by this ONE CLICK ROOT TOOLKIT and now I'd Tried almost 10 Roms
No need to update for Rooting just use above link and do what M.sabra says..
:victory::highfive:
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Yeah mann .. this was the bestt toolkit that i used.. i mean it doesn't get easier than this

[Q] Radio, Firmware and Cyanogen?

Hello all, I have got my hands on a HTC Sensation and wish to use this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520 , but I'm curious as to what I need.
The Sensation currently runs the stock HTC ICS (and thus I'm guessing has the necessary Radio roms and firmware, and such for ICS).
So, do I need to update any of them (and if so how) if I want to move to Jellybean?
Many thanks, any details I can find bellow!
Android version
4.0.3
HTC Sense version
3.6
Software number
3.33.401.53
Kernel version
3.0.16-g31a4fc7
Baseband version
11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
Build number
3.33.401.53 CL391535 release-keys

Casey460 said:
Hello all, I have got my hands on a HTC Sensation and wish to use this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520 , but I'm curious as to what I need.
The Sensation currently runs the stock HTC ICS (and thus I'm guessing has the necessary Radio roms and firmware, and such for ICS).
So, do I need to update any of them (and if so how) if I want to move to Jellybean?
Many thanks, any details I can find bellow!
Android version
4.0.3
HTC Sense version
3.6
Software number
3.33.401.53
Kernel version
3.0.16-g31a4fc7
Baseband version
11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
Build number
3.33.401.53 CL391535 release-keys
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Hi,
You seem to have everything you need to run that ROM.
Are you s-off?

malybru said:
Hi,
You seem to have everything you need to run that ROM.
Are you s-off?
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I'm told I don't need it to rom my phone, but open to correction

Casey460 said:
I'm told I don't need it to rom my phone, but open to correction
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Hi,
I was only asking,so that I give you the necessary information for your next step...
So, can I assume that you are s-on?
Look HERE
You need to be dev unlocked,and have 4 EXT recovery installed.
Then, follow the thread to use "Smartflash" option to install custom ROMS like albinoman's.
Also, before installation,back up your stuff.
Use the "Format all partitions except sd card" in 4EXT recovery,in order to clean your phone and prepare it for a new ROM.

malybru said:
Hi,
I was only asking,so that I give you the necessary information for your next step...
So, can I assume that you are s-on?
Look HERE
You need to be dev unlocked,and have 4 EXT recovery installed.
Then, follow the thread to use "Smartflash" option to install custom ROMS like albinoman's.
Also, before installation,back up your stuff.
Use the "Format all partitions except sd card" in 4EXT recovery,in order to clean your phone and prepare it for a new ROM.
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Ta, one last thing:
Should I do this from a vanilla, locked factory phone, or must I still go about rooting first?
And, would I still need Clockworkmod or does EXT4 replace that?

Casey460 said:
Ta, one last thing:
Should I do this from a vanilla, locked factory phone, or must I still go about rooting first?
And, would I still need Clockworkmod or does EXT4 replace that?
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Hi,
The thread I gave you has all the steps that you must follow.
You must be unlocked in order to install 4 EXT recovery and root.
Yes , CWM gets replaced by 4 EXT (not EXT4......2 different things )

Thanks
malybru said:
Hi,
The thread I gave you has all the steps that you must follow.
You must be unlocked in order to install 4 EXT recovery and root.
Yes , CWM gets replaced by 4 EXT (not EXT4......2 different things )
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One last, I promise
So I:
Unlock Bootloader
4EXT and Rom
Then I'm done?
And how would I go about recovering and factory reseting if things turn sour?
Ta

Casey460 said:
One last, I promise
So I:
Unlock Bootloader
4EXT and Rom
Then I'm done?
And how would I go about recovering and factory reseting if things turn sour?
Ta
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Hi,
Yes.
Once you get 4EXT recovery on your phone,go to the "Backup and Restore" option.
Make a nandroid(Backup),of your ROM.
Save that to your PC.
You can restore that if it all goes pear-shaped.
Read the thread carefully first.
It is all very well set out, and easy to follow.
You can also flash a stock ROM,but the nandroid is the best safety net.

Thanks so much
malybru said:
Hi,
Yes.
Once you get 4EXT recovery on your phone,go to the "Backup and Restore" option.
Make a nandroid(Backup),of your ROM.
Save that to your PC.
You can restore that if it all goes pear-shaped.
Read the thread carefully first.
It is all very well set out, and easy to follow.
You can also flash a stock ROM,but the nandroid is the best safety net.
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Thanks so much for all your help

Casey460 said:
Thanks so much for all your help
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Hi,
No problem.
Just so that you know, there is a Dedicated Help Thread for the albino ROM.
In case you run into problems ,once you have the ROM installed.

[Q] Restoring my recovery, but not wiping

Hi all,
I have searched the web, but haven't found an exact answer to my question.
I have a Nexus 5, currently on 4.4.2 (KOT49H). I am unlocked, rooted + Xposed and have TWRP. I want to update to 4.4.4 preferably OTA, officially. I would like to be able to use OTA updates from now on if possible.
Currently, if I disable Xposed, and use Suvival Mode in SuperSU and try to install the OTA update, TWRP intervenes and doesn't let me.
I would like to replace TWRP with the stock recovery so I can update OTA in the future. I don't want to wipe the phone to achieve this if possible. If this isn't possible, could someone step through how to update to 4.4.4 with TWRP installed — I'm on a mac also.

Flash the stock recovery image in fastboot
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

jd1639 said:
Flash the stock recovery image in fastboot
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Where can I find the stock recovery? Is that this: *w*w*w*.developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

providedbike said:
Where can I find the stock recovery? Is that this: *w*w*w*.developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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Yes, extract the image and then the zip file
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

OTA is the least compatible and hardest way to update. Why do you want to use this method? It's the worst option available to you.

rootSU said:
OTA is the least compatible and hardest way to update. Why do you want to use this method? It's the worst option available to you.
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Because it would seem easier for me—AFAIK. Although this didn't work, this workflow sounds appealing to me every time an update comes out:
- Disable Xposed
- Enable Survival Mode in SuperSU
- Install OTA update
- Re-enable Xposed, done.
No USB, no computer, no terminal.
Is there another way to achieve this?

providedbike said:
Because it would seem easier for me—AFAIK. Although this didn't work, this workflow sounds appealing to me every time an update comes out:
- Disable Xposed
- Enable Survival Mode in SuperSU
- Install OTA update
- Re-enable Xposed, done.
No USB, no computer, no terminal.
Is there another way to achieve this?
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Running a rooting rom without a custom recovery is dangerous IMHO.
Without having to lose custom recovery
1) Download latest rooted stock ROM
2) Flash
3) Enable Xposed

rootSU said:
Running a rooting rom without a custom recovery is dangerous IMHO.
Without having to lose custom recovery
1) Download latest rooted stock ROM
2) Flash
3) Enable Xposed
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Does this apply for the stock rom? I'm rooted, but still stock...

providedbike said:
Does this apply for the stock rom? I'm rooted, but still stock...
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Yes, whenever there is a new stock ROM, someone makes a rooted stock flashable zip of it. Also if you make any small changes to system, sometimes like adblocking, OTA will fail but flashable zip of rom will just override all that bs.
latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom is in a thread which you can find i the resources section of the sticky-roll-up thread. You can get there via my signature.
That way, you can take a nandroid backup so if anything goes wrong after the update, you can do a full restore, where as with OTA you will not be able to with stock recovery.

rootSU said:
Yes, whenever there is a new stock ROM, someone makes a rooted stock flashable zip of it. Also if you make any small changes to system, sometimes like adblocking, OTA will fail but flashable zip of rom will just override all that bs.
latest 4.4.4 rooted stock rom is in a thread which you can find i the resources section of the sticky-roll-up thread. You can get there via my signature.
That way, you can take a nandroid backup so if anything goes wrong after the update, you can do a full restore, where as with OTA you will not be able to with stock recovery.
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Ok great that's very helpful, thanks!

providedbike said:
Ok great that's very helpful, thanks!
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No problem.
I just think that way is easier....I wouldn't want you putting extra work in, if you dont have to. It also gives you more freedom to work with mods in the future too, or kernels etc

rootSU said:
No problem.
I just think that way is easier....I wouldn't want you putting extra work in, if you dont have to. It also gives you more freedom to work with mods in the future too, or kernels etc
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Yep it's all good. For some reason, I had this little fear of the fact it's an official stock rom, that's been "toyed" with. But of course that makes no sense really, considering I'm willing to install many third party apps and processes that could easily alter/mess my phone up.
Do the rooted stock roms get released fairly rapidly after the official one is released?

providedbike said:
Yep it's all good. For some reason, I had this little fear of the fact it's an official stock rom, that's been "toyed" with. But of course that makes no sense really, considering I'm willing to install many third party apps and processes that could easily alter/mess my phone up.
Do the rooted stock roms get released fairly rapidly after the official one is released?
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Yeah. as soon as the factory image is released. Maybe a day or two. Which is before 99% of people even receive the OTA notification

rootSU said:
Yeah. as soon as the factory image is released. Maybe a day or two. Which is before 99% of people even receive the OTA notification
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Perfect, thanks for clearing things up for me.
Just checking, I'll make a backup before I flash, but technically, will all my data still be there if all goes to plan?

providedbike said:
Perfect, thanks for clearing things up for me.
Just checking, I'll make a backup before I flash, but technically, will all my data still be there if all goes to plan?
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Yep. the /data partition is not touched. Just /system and /boot (ROM and Kernel)

rootSU said:
Yep. the /data partition is not touched. Just /system and /boot (ROM and Kernel)
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Great I'll do it tonight