How do I install CWM recovery on my Nexus S to install 4.0.4? Do I have to root my phone?
Yes.
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jkbert2 said:
How do I install CWM recovery on my Nexus S to install 4.0.4? Do I have to root my phone?
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no, you do not need root. but you do need to unlock your bootloader to flash cwm recovery via fastboot. then you can relock your bootloader if you want
How do I Do all that?
jkbert2 said:
How do I Do all that?
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there are many threads here that explain how to unlock the bootloader and flash the recovery, heres one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
just follow the steps to unlock the bootloader and flash the recovery.
rooting doesn't even give u the ability to install CWM Recovery. Unlocking the boot loader is what u need. I think u will need to install JDK and SDK. Then u will be able to use ADB to use commands to unlock boot loader. That sounds complicated but its not that bad. Just look in General section where all the guides r and start reading
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I have read the[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)....
a little comfused that it says 'You're now free to install the ROM you want.' after part 4 'root'
Must the phone be rooted before flash a rom?
proxylullaby said:
I have read the[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)....
a little comfused that it says 'You're now free to install the ROM you want.' after part 4 'root'
Must the phone be rooted before flash a rom?
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No you can flash without root.
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You only need to be rooted in order to use ROM Manager... If you just unlock the bootloader and flash/boot Clockwork, I believe you can flash about anything.
DoomFragger said:
You only need to be rooted in order to use ROM Manager... If you just unlock the bootloader and flash/boot Clockwork, I believe you can flash about anything.
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thanks, I think you are right......with Clockwork anything can be flashed...
Having SU and Busybox installed is helpfully with some apps that require root such as titanium backup and root explorer.
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I'm going crazy trying to install and boot a custom rom. I rooted , unlocked and installed cwm. I used ez unlock and recovery. I can install a rom but it boots to an unauthorized device screen. I then have to go through the soft brick procedure. What am I doing wrong?
strawnj said:
I'm going crazy trying to install and boot a custom rom. I rooted , unlocked and installed cwm. I used ez unlock and recovery. I can install a rom but it boots to an unauthorized device screen. I then have to go through the soft brick procedure. What am I doing wrong?
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More than likely your boot loader is still locked.
Which version of EZ Unlock did you use? You should unlock using version 1.2 from the Rootzwiki thread.
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strawnj said:
I'm going crazy trying to install and boot a custom rom. I rooted , unlocked and installed cwm. I used ez unlock and recovery. I can install a rom but it boots to an unauthorized device screen. I then have to go through the soft brick procedure. What am I doing wrong?
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your bootloader is still locked.
read and follow section 2 of my guide to the T.
droidstyle said:
your bootloader is still locked.
read and follow section 2 of my guide to the T.
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Thanks everyone. I will give it a shot.
Does anyone have a root method and cwm recovery for android 4.1.2 stock? i was so excited when 4.1.2 OTA came out, i updated and now I can find a suitable method? I tried searching for a method, but I couldn't find any. If you could point me in the right direction, i would greatly appreciate it.
Download the superuser to Sd
Download the latest clocworkmod recovery
Reboot phone into bootloader mode
Open a command prompt, go to folder
Now execute this fastboot command to flash the CWM recovery. Change the filename to the file you have downloaded
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
using the vol down key choose to go to recovery
Install zip from sdcard superuser zip file.
Reboot. You now have rooted JB
Basic root method.
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jayjay3333 said:
Download the superuser to Sd
Download the latest clocworkmod recovery
Reboot phone into bootloader mode
Open a command prompt, go to folder
Now execute this fastboot command to flash the CWM recovery. Change the filename to the file you have downloaded
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.0-crespo.img
using the vol down key choose to go to recovery
Install zip from sdcard superuser zip file.
Reboot. You now have rooted JB
Basic root method.
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does it need to first unlock the phone before rooting the nexus s on official 4.1.2 ????
where to download the root file for 4.1.2 ???
can i follow this guide for first unlock and then installing custom recovery then rooting by installing root file??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
akhil17kr said:
does it need to first unlock the phone before rooting the nexus s on official 4.1.2 ????
where to download the root file for 4.1.2 ???
can i follow this guide for first unlock and then installing custom recovery then rooting by installing root file??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
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Yes of course you need to unlock. I assumed he was. My mistake, I forget the bare basics at times.
Yes that guide works well. Just use a newer Clockworkmod http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
and super user http://androidsu.com/superuser/
The hardest part is PART 1. Many have issues with Device Manager and getting the computer to read your phone properly.
Use this http://junefabrics.com/android/
Use this guide for the drivers if necessary also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901617
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nirajpant7 said:
Does anyone have a root method and cwm recovery for android 4.1.2 stock? i was so excited when 4.1.2 OTA came out, i updated and now I can find a suitable method? I tried searching for a method, but I couldn't find any. If you could point me in the right direction, i would greatly appreciate it.
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you can use sabra root toolkit (you can find it in nexus s android devolpent) (i don't find it sorry)
I'm a newby. I want to root my nexus s JB 4.1.2 OTA updated. But i can enter recovery mode when i press power and volume down button. Is there someone tell me how can i root my nexus s. can i flash it with ODIN ? How?
is there any link to download my original firmware ?
abraham93 said:
I'm a newby. I want to root my nexus s JB 4.1.2 OTA updated. But i can enter recovery mode when i press power and volume down button. Is there someone tell me how can i root my nexus s. can i flash it with ODIN ? How?
is there any link to download my original firmware ?
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I answered all this above. Read and search. No Odin needed.
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i am using a wt19i. can u you tell is is it only possible to install cwm after unlocking the boot loader
sarathpallathery said:
i am using a wt19i. can u you tell is is it only possible to install cwm after unlocking the boot loader
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yes CWM needs a custom bootloader to run, so you have to unlock
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izzylaif said:
yes CWM needs a custom bootloader to run, so you have to unlock
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which custom rom is better zellycream6 or cyanogenmods9
Quation please help how to root XT925 on KitKat ?
Unlock boot loader, flash aftermarket recovery, flash SuperSU.zip in recovery.
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RikRong said:
Unlock boot loader, flash aftermarket recovery, flash SuperSU.zip in recovery.
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my bootloader is unlocked, can you give me the link for SuperSU.zip and aftermarket recovery and tell me how to flash it ?
shemshad said:
my bootloader is unlocked, can you give me the link for SuperSU.zip and aftermarket recovery and tell me how to flash it ?
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any help ?
Hi, I have the same problem, but I don't have my bootloader unlocked. I have just accidentally upgraded my phone to 46.15 and I lost my root. Is there any possibility to root my device (can I unlock the bootloader?) or back to the previous version 46.10 where I can imply towelroot? Besides towelrooting my Droid I'm layman in such things.
Thanks in advance
shemshad said:
Quation please help how to root XT925 on KitKat ?
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Hello I have XT925 and I did the update to 4.4.2
If you already have unlock boot you just need to go there(power button +/-vol) connect your phone on computer and go to the folder where you have your adb and fastboot, if you don't have ou can download here
put the su.rar and CWM.img in the same folder after this you'll do it
open py_cmd with your cell connected on your computer
- fastboot devices (if it show some device is ok your phone is detected)
- fastboot flash su.zip
- fastboot flash recovery CWM XT925 KK.img
Su : http://puu.sh/cL00U/cd6d9bd874.zip
CWM KK Stock XT925 : http://puu.sh/cL0mi/ce07c61fcd.img
I hope I've helped you
shemshad said:
any help ?
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A quick search on XDA will net your answer.
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osmanho said:
Hi, I have the same problem, but I don't have my bootloader unlocked. I have just accidentally upgraded my phone to 46.15 and I lost my root. Is there any possibility to root my device (can I unlock the bootloader?) or back to the previous version 46.10 where I can imply towelroot? Besides towelrooting my Droid I'm layman in such things.
Thanks in advance
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925 go to motos site and unlock it.
926 your stuck, can't be done, no way no how.
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