I recently rooted my phone (T-Mobile US Nexus S) and installed the 4.0.3 OTA update from this thread, but now I cannot access any Google apps or get root access on any of the apps that require it.
SounderBruce said:
I recently rooted my phone (T-Mobile US Nexus S) and installed the 4.0.3 OTA update from this thread, but now I cannot access any Google apps or get root access on any of the apps that require it.
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Ok! first download : http://www.4shared.com/zip/XG506hyV/icsroot-fastboot-recovey.html
just unpack, connect your device and click run.bat.....Good luck!
I ran the .bat, but I get an error saying "Device already rooted", but it is still not recognized as rooted by SuperUser.
Alternatively, is it possible to completely wipe the phone of everything (including root) so I can start over with a fresh phone?
Of course you can, and might be the best idea if you don't mind doing it.
Make sure you have the latest CWM recovery on your phone, download the FULL ROM from this thread (i'm not american so i don't know exactly, but from what i know yours is the I9020T, so get that ROM) and copy it to the SDCard. Now go into recovery, wipe system/data and dalvik cache, then flash the ROM.
Do make sure you have the right ROM though. This will get you 100% fresh and untouched 4.0.3. You can probably clear out any non-personal folders on the sdcard too, but that shouldn't do any harm anyway.
After this, use the attached file from this thread to root, and feel free to update root/superuser.
Actually, that's what I did...I can't use CWM recovery because its displaying an error of no root. So how do I wipe this or fix CWM?
Is your boot loader unlocked? And are you trying to flash cwm through fastboot?
Note to backup your sdcard if unlocking the bootloader.
Harbb said:
Is your boot loader unlocked? And are you trying to flash cwm through fastboot?
Note to backup your sdcard if unlocking the bootloader.
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My bootloader is apparently unlocked and I'm trying to flash through fastboot.
Are you sure the following is satisfied:
-open padlock and google logo on boot
-fastboot (on phone) says "bootloader status: unlocked" or something of the like
-you are using: "fastboot flash recovery "C:\path\to\recovery.img""
-you are using the above command while connected to the PC via USB (with working drivers) and that you are in fastboot mode on the phone (turn off phone --> hold Vol. Up then hold Power TOGETHER for about 2 seconds, should give you reboot and recovery options)
It is necessary to be in the bootloader/fastboot interface on the phone when you run the command. Hopefully it was something simple that i said above, otherwise i'm completely lost.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. I didn't use that method to root...
4. I'll try that.
3 is just flashing recovery, that is the code u type into cmd/terminal to reflash the recovery img. It isn't rooting the phone. 4 is how to get into the mode on the phone to use the command.
Its a bit confusing at first but makes much more sense once you do it one or two times.
Where do I go to get the recovery image?
The latest ClockWorkMod Recovery can be found on this page. Just scroll down to Nexus S and download 5.0.2.0 crespo .img. Then just direct fastboot to the folder you have it saved in while using the "fastboot flash recovery C:\path\to\recovery.img" command.
Ok. I've tried this, but in command prompt, I get the following error:
C:\Users\Bruce>fastboot flash recovery C:\Users\Bruce\Downloads\recovery.img
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
Check out this rooting guide, however only go up to step 5 (and do NOT type "fastboot oem unlock", do everything up until that point). This will setup fastboot for you, and setup drivers for your computer. Once this is done, do what you did above and it should work successfully.
Remember to cd (change directory) in cmd to where you unzipped that folder.
There isn't a link...
Sorry, stuffed that up. I fixed the link in my previous post pointing to NexusSHacks - How to Root Nexus S.
It's worked, but when I try to go to the recovery menu, the Google/unlocked padlock screen freezes or it displays an Android with its chest compartment open and a red triangular ! symbol.
I just had a really long reply and managed to lose it by closing the page..
That's the stock bootloader you see there, it probably didnt flash or you rebooted your phone. And make sure that you are flashing the latest CWM you downloaded before.
I flashed the latest CWM, but when I try to go to recovery, my phone freezes at the Google logo with the unlocked padlock.
Have you tried flashing it again, or maybe redownloading the file? And of course making sure it is the NEXUS S version which you are downloading.
Alternatively, try just "fastboot boot recovery.img", replacing recovery.img with the full name and path of cwm.
edit: btw, i'll be gone for an hour or two Bruce so i can answer any more questions/issues when i get back
Hi! This is my case: I unlocked bootloader using the htcdev.com method, then rooted it using Super Tool v3. I checked if everything worked fine - entered the bootloader - it says UNLOCKED, installed terminal and typed su - superuser was allowed. Then I wanted to flash a custom rom - I downloaded it, placed it on the sdcard and then rebooted into recovery. Here comes the problem - instead of entering into recovery mod , the phone just stays on the white HTC logo screen and I can do nothing but remove the battery and put it back on. I tried installing ROM manager and flashing recovery from there but nothing changed.. Then I tried 4EXT recovery - it didn't help either. Can you tell me what should I do to be able to enter recovery mode?
Thanks in advance
J0ro said:
Hi! This is my case: I unlocked bootloader using the htcdev.com method, then rooted it using Super Tool v3. I checked if everything worked fine - entered the bootloader - it says UNLOCKED, installed terminal and typed su - superuser was allowed. Then I wanted to flash a custom rom - I downloaded it, placed it on the sdcard and then rebooted into recovery. Here comes the problem - instead of entering into recovery mod , the phone just stays on the white HTC logo screen and I can do nothing but remove the battery and put it back on. I tried installing ROM manager and flashing recovery from there but nothing changed.. Then I tried 4EXT recovery - it didn't help either. Can you tell me what should I do to be able to enter recovery mode?
Thanks in advance
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Are you any good with ADB/fastboot?
Here is a good guide for setting it up it you don't know how to use it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
You could try pushing the recovery to the phone with this fastboot command:
fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
I tried that method and no effect... and I'm pretty sure I did everything right - uninstalled HTC Sync and then installed SDK and google usb drivers, then entered cmd and entered that command in fastboot mode.
The only thing I haven't tried is S-OFF my phone but for now I prefer not to do it because I have to downgrade my HBOOT.
I have unlocked my tf700t and manually installed Superuser on the tablet. Superuser has worked as it has allowed access to ROM Manager and BusyBox. I've been trying to get ClockworkMod to work on here, I manually downloaded it in addition to what I'm about to explain. I tried going through and using the fastboot method of flashing ClockworkMod but when i type in 'fastboot devices' nothing comes up. I was still able to get the tablet to flash CWM and reboot through cmd. But now when trying to reboot into recovery through ROM Manager it will just restart as usual. I'm dying to figure this out guys, I need a custom ROM on this bad boy!
Thanks so much!!
Hi,
I own a Xperia Z5 E6633 (dual) running rooted stock 32.1.A.1.185 ROM. TWRP 3.0.1 installed.
Yesterday, I reflash (without wiping data) E6633_32.1.A.1.185_R6C_Central Europe 1 Generic_1298-7210.ftf using flashtool. I just wanted to unroot it, to try another root method. Everything went fine, the phone is up and running without root access.
After that, I upgraded TWRP 3.0.2 on fastboot mode.
Now, I can't enter to recovery mode anymore ! I used to wait for the yellow light and pushed Vol+ to turn it amber, but this method doesn't work anymore, the light isn't showing at all.
I tried the 'adb reboot recovery' method, but it reboots normally without entering recovery...
Does anyone know what I have to do to get this yellow light back during bootup ?
Thank you in advance !!
Hey,
Did you already activate the debugging, and authorize your computer on your device ?
Sh4douw said:
Hey,
Did you already activate the debugging, and authorize your computer on your device ?
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Sure. ADB commands work normally, but 'adb reboot recovery' command reboot the phone without entering in recovery.
I found the solution, I had to flash the modified modified boot partition !
I buy this phone few days ago and wanted to install cm14.1 and read the procedure all but when i try to use adb and unlock bootloader im not able to or my device not getting detect by adb it dose when i use usb tethering but i tried to reboot bootloader no luck then again i tried to boot in stock recovery and select to reboot bootloader it not getting me to fast boot screeen how i can make things go and unlock the bootloader and install twrp and install cm14.1 sorry im new to this device
vincy009 said:
I buy this phone few days ago and wanted to install cm14.1 and read the procedure all but when i try to use adb and unlock bootloader im not able to or my device not getting detect by adb it dose when i use usb tethering but i tried to reboot bootloader no luck then again i tried to boot in stock recovery and select to reboot bootloader it not getting me to fast boot screeen how i can make things go and unlock the bootloader and install twrp and install cm14.1 sorry im new to this device
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Why choosing hard method
Install kingroot .
Root your phone.
Install flashify
Download twrp IMG
Flash it using flashify
You r done
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Thanks but I made it work actually the screen was in fastboot I wasn't knowing..
And about rooting kingroot is the worst way to root it dosent gives you the Complete root privilege its something like half rooted go for supersu allways
vincy009 said:
Thanks but I made it work actually the screen was in fastboot I wasn't knowing..
And about rooting kingroot is the worst way to root it dosent gives you the Complete root privilege its something like half rooted go for supersu allways
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Half rooted like what? Example?
U have to download Universal ADB driver from XDA or Google it.
Firstly install adb drivers then download twrp 3.0.2 from twrp official site.
Put files in C:/adb/
Right Click + Shift on adb folder
Then choose command prompt
Open developer options
Enable OEM Unlocking
Enable USB debugging
Attach cable to phone
Phone will shows option
Tick and press OK
Goto command prompt
Commands
abd devices
It shows your device is connected or not
If device shows then type command
adb reboot bootloader
Device will be restarts and stuck on logo or it will shows fastboot mode
Type command
fastboot devices
Your device will be show here
Type command
device oem unlock
It shows message Okay
Your device is unlocked now
Type command
fastboot flash recovery twrp_jalebi.img ( ur twrp name)
Type command
fastboot reboot
Your device is unlocked now.
Now download supersu.zip and install it with twrp
Note:Flash supersu.zip is only required for lollipop version.
In marshmallow and noughat you don't need to flash supersu. If you do same then you will be got a device with bootloop.
In 6.0.1 and 7.0 the root access is already installed . you can got it from developer mode.
Hit thanks if I give you right instructions.