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[Q] If I root my Nexus S...

Will I still receive the android updates? Ive always been sketchy about rooting my phone because i want to keep the android system as up to date as possible. Will I still receive the android updates if I root my phone or will I have to manually do it somehow?
Much thanks

If you flash a custom rom then you won't recieve the official OTA updates from Google.

If you root the stock rom you will still receive ota updates. You can also manually flash updates(best method). Please do alot of reading about rooting before attempting anything. Had you done this you would have known the answer to your question. Learn how to use adobe and fastboot. Don't be lazy and use a one click root method as this will not teach you anything about your phone and you will not know how to fix a problem should one arise. Thanks for posting in the correct section!
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any recommendations for a guide to root my nexus?

wsiegfri said:
any recommendations for a guide to root my nexus?
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If you have a mac, my guide.

thats what i have. could you link me? also my phone is on 2.3.7

Rem3Dy said:
If you root the stock rom you will still receive ota updates. You can also manually flash updates(best method). Please do alot of reading about rooting before attempting anything. Had you done this you would have known the answer to your question. Learn how to use adobe and fastboot. Don't be lazy and use a one click root method as this will not teach you anything about your phone and you will not know how to fix a problem should one arise. Thanks for posting in the correct section!
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What in the world does he need to know anything about adobe for?
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Auto correction on his phone turned abd into adobe I would say. It is clear to me what was meant.

sooo how should i go about rooting it with 2.3.7 and being on a mac?

Found this sticky in the Nexus S General section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878446
double check if it supports your Nexus s version though.

Guides in Android Development section

do you think it will matter that I'm on mac 10.7?

wsiegfri said:
do you think it will matter that I'm on mac 10.7?
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You'll be just fine

Also, if your rooted and running a, custom ROM, you don't need OTA updates, as the ROM developers incorporate the updates into their ROMs, within a day or two usually. I don't even worry about updates from OEMS or Google anymore.
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One click is certainly looking like a bad idea as the ota does come through and then screws up your superuser. I've been arguing w my phone for a week trying to get past this and put cm7 on it.
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i get to the part where i have to mount my phone while in recovery mode and my phone won't mount to my computer. Some help with this would be greatly appreciated

Howdy

Saying hi to my new home. I had the Note. Then the n7 and bought this today. So far love it although after note it does feel small
And someone please point me to the easiest rooting method. I'd greatly appreciate it. I did choose white as blue wasn't for me.
Anyway wanted to intro myself and say hi and I look forward to rooting and getting to know some of you.
Now what's the easiest root method?
Later buds
Derek
From the I-killer

Hi there, I am not sure if I am allowed to link you to another web-page, but i went to http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-s3-sch-i535/
make sure you download and unlock your bootloader after rooting.
EDIT: to unlock Bootloader there is an app called on the market "Ez-Unlock" we can thank Adam for the open bootloader.

Thank you sir. I appreciate it
From the I-killer

Finally I could help someone on the forum too

Best place to look is the stickies in the development forums I would think.
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The best way to root is with Adam Outler's Casual program.

Thanks everyone! I'm unlocked. Rooted and running my rom 24hrs in. Still getting used to the size after the Note but the I do like the screen and camera better
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Happy we could help.

How to root Sprint samsung nexus 4g......

hello first i apologize for posting in wrong section..been looking everywhere and would like to know how i can root my sprint nexus 4g,and whats the best way to root it and unlock bootloader.i appreciate for the help..thank you..

I just picked one up 3 hours ago. Its rooted and running slim bean. I just googled that's how I do it every time. Try that.
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Cheony81 said:
hello first i apologize for posting in wrong section..been looking everywhere and would like to know how i can root my sprint nexus 4g,and whats the best way to root it and unlock bootloader.i appreciate for the help..thank you..
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Try sabra root toolkit. It has worked for me every time, no problems. Thanks to m sabra, great work!
Link to original thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672708
Just download, extract files, open, double click on root, plug in your nexus and follow instructions on your computer.

ok cool thank you guys i got it working..what are good roms and kernel combo thats good to download and stable..

noob help unrooting s3

Hello i am wanting to unroot a Bell Samsung s3 for warranty. i was looking for s setp by step. it was rooted using mr Robinsons method as per my inlaw. the phone was his he went back to an iphone as his work supplied him with one. any help would be greatly appreciated. im looking for links to stock ROM etc.

zmanzz said:
Hello i am wanting to unroot a Bell Samsung s3 for warranty. i was looking for s setp by step. it was rooted using mr Robinsons method as per my inlaw. the phone was his he went back to an iphone as his work supplied him with one. any help would be greatly appreciated. im looking for links to stock ROM etc.
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anyone:fingers-crossed:

Its easy. Just download the s3 toolkit found in xda. It has step by step instructions
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thanks
avruma said:
Its easy. Just download the s3 toolkit found in xda. It has step by step instructions
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does it tell you were to find the stock ROM? that's where I get stuck. I did download one then extracted but couldn't find the tar.5 file

zmanzz said:
does it tell you were to find the stock ROM? that's where I get stuck. I did download one then extracted but couldn't find the tar.5 file
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should I be posting in another forum?

ok i managed to remove root, is there a cache or something i need to clear to rid all of the root info?

thanks for the help everyone. great forum great answers

Want to upgrade but no computer atm

Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
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dallas220 said:
Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
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Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.

Just flash a stock rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
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Aerowinder said:
Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.
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is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
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Just flash a stick rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
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I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S

dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
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you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527

dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
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Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
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simms22 said:
you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
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jwhyte said:
Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
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thanks lads... i know some but clearly not enough. Will read up between classes thanks!