Have a GSM Nexus S. Rooted it using a method that didn't unlock the bootloader while phone was using Gingerbread. Automatic update to ICS, and lost root. I got the phone in March, and about a month later it updated to ICS.
Reading about all methods of rooting. Problem is, I have some of these files both on the PC and on the phone. I have Titanium Backup but can't access it. I didn't get Superuser. (Have both on another phone) The other phone needed to be rooted again after an update, but it was at least a year in between Froyo and GB, so SuperOneClick had been updated. Not so now.
I have Android COMPOSITE ADB interface in Device Manager - none of the other tutorials show COMPOSITE. I probably have some of the other drivers stashed somewhere on the PC (XP laptop)
Do I just follow a rooting guide, or do I need to delete all the old stuff from PC first? Will the newer versions overwrite? All the instructions seem to be for a new root, not a re-root.
I really want TB back. I don't care about a special ROM - I don't game, don't need speed, just control and storage. I'd rather have TB freeze the apps than ICS.
Anyone know?
Thanks
1st backup your sd card. This method will unlock your bootloader and format your system and sdcard. Then follow the step by step guide here.. http://nexusshacks.com/
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If you're on 4.0.4 you need to unlock bootloader from fastboot. After that flash the latest cwm recovery and lastly flash the latest SU package. That's the only way for ICS on nexus S
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zuben el genubi said:
Have a GSM Nexus S. Rooted it using a method that didn't unlock the bootloader while phone was using Gingerbread. Automatic update to ICS, and lost root. I got the phone in March, and about a month later it updated to ICS.
Reading about all methods of rooting. Problem is, I have some of these files both on the PC and on the phone. I have Titanium Backup but can't access it. I didn't get Superuser. (Have both on another phone) The other phone needed to be rooted again after an update, but it was at least a year in between Froyo and GB, so SuperOneClick had been updated. Not so now.
I have Android COMPOSITE ADB interface in Device Manager - none of the other tutorials show COMPOSITE. I probably have some of the other drivers stashed somewhere on the PC (XP laptop)
Do I just follow a rooting guide, or do I need to delete all the old stuff from PC first? Will the newer versions overwrite? All the instructions seem to be for a new root, not a re-root.
I really want TB back. I don't care about a special ROM - I don't game, don't need speed, just control and storage. I'd rather have TB freeze the apps than ICS.
Anyone know?
Thanks
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you can use my one click root tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544940 it's confirmed working on all android version and on nexus s and nexus s 4g but it will unlock your bootloader and wipe all your data if the bootloader isn't already unlocked.
any way to root 4.0.4 without formatting?
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nolook said:
any way to root 4.0.4 without formatting?
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If you have the bootloader unlocked it won't wipe anything, but if you don't you're out of luck as there's no other way.
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I don't know whether to say thanks or not. Got the damn thing rooted, but couldn't get any files off the sd card/ internal storage. Messed with it all day, finally wound up installing CM 7.1.01 and got most stuff back.
I had been upgraded to ICS, is there a rom that would work? The phone now says 2.3.7 or something close.
I usually have problems that don't occur anywhere else. If I plugged in USB, I had all the android stuff under Android. Wouldn't find the driver with phone usb disconnected. Had to update the driver under Android and the place halfway down device manager that had the warning sign.
I finally got TB backup working and it reinstalled all the stuff from the sd card. Now what does CM get me? Where is a tutorial IN ENGLISH, not geek or video that I can read? I also seem to have aquired PDA net. Need info on that.
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Mate if you have TB working just backup all, boot phone in fastboot and from CMD flash the clockwork recovery. After that mount the SD and make a backup of the TB folder to your PC, just in case. Copy the stock ICS ROM without recovery and rooted that is in the Nexus S Android development part, to the SD card and flash it from CWM recovery. After that just restore your apps from TB.
Seems to me your not very techy so just stay with stock rooted ICS. And read all tutorials carefully before doing anything.
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Would have loved to keep the stock rom. But couldn't get to internal.card. All. My stuff was on the card, and the phone just didn"t see it.. I wound up installing. CM 7 and in the process think stock rom was deleted. CM7 did see the card and TB restored all my stuff. There are some features of ICS I'd. Like back. Camera for one. Few other Minot things.. I can follow directions if all the directions are there. I don't do videos. I want something I can print out rather than trying to go back and forth trying to find something in a video. I can read faster. I spent half the day reading up on fixes. I read up on CM 7 but all it blurb ed about was the fancy stuff like gestures. Incognito I might like. One wiki had installing CM.as a solution. Nothing else searched for gave an answer. The same question would be asked and ignored. I Googled.
Sky Safari has 10,000 files. Ibird is just as big. That's why they install to internal card.
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If you have the bootloader unlocked it won't wipe anything, but if you don't you're out of luck as there's no other way.
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ok thanks too bad cause there were exploits on 4.0.3 that worked without a unlocked bootloader....
n00b question
I rooted my phone using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782. When I vol up and power should I see clockworkmod when not connected to the usb? I don't. I downloaded Rom Manager and nothing went into superuser?
What am I doing wrong??
I have to usb, cmd, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img evey time?
Shouldn't it just stick?
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My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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It's a Nexus, you can always root.
So I can root with the current root method with no problems?
Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.
Usually when you root data usually gets lost what are you trying save?. The only thing that u are going to be able to save are your contacts.
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drsteven2 said:
So I can root with the current root method with no problems?
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Not sure what the "current root method" is, but it's the same process as usual: flash ClockworkMod Recovery, mount /system, apply the su zip, done.
(with the usual caveats about doing things properly so the recovery patcher doesn't trigger and remove CWM just after you flashed it)
ok well this is my scenerio..
i just bought my nexus s yesterday.... i got the OTA 2.3.4 and updated it..
i just want to know the EASIEST process to root my nexus s as i am not adb literate. Every phone that i had has been rooted previously so i never had to root a phone but i am getting all these threads to root the nexus s and damn it has to do with adb which i have no clue how to use.. but once im rooted i can change rom change themes etc.. its just the rooting process.. well any methods are welcome..
p.s sorry to jack your thread man
the first time I used adb was yesterday to unlock my nexus s and it really wasnt too bad so you should be good
Will this guide work with 2.3.4 without wipe everything? (i havent unlocked bootloader) h**p://download-apk.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-rooting-unlock-bootloader-for.html ? If it's not, is there any way to root my nexus 2.3.4 with stock rom without wipe? I would appreciate any answers. Thank you.
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Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.
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Rooting does not require wiping IF your bootloader is unlocked. An open lock is shown below the Google tag when booting if you're unlocked.
Unlocking bootloader will always wipe for security reasons.
Make sure to sync contacts before doing anything. Then start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
After that, flash a custom roms by the developers. They already comes with root and updated kernels. Hope this helps
Its almost 12 at nite, off to bed i go.
Hello,
I've got a Skyrocket i727 and am stuck on the psneuter part when trying to root. I'm sorry for posting here since I'm sure the answers lie somewhere, but I've been researching since yesterday and haven't found it. I'm on a satellite internet connection that is pretttty slow.
Anyways, so I have the drivers installed, and then run SuperOneClick as Admin on windows 7. I click root and it runs until psneuter then appears to be stuck. It freezes there. When I close the black command screen that has opened it suggests I turn off debugging mode. When I try to close debugging mode it just stays at Waiting for Device...
So, what am I missing?
Thanks so much in advance.
SuperOneClick didn't work on mine because it had updated to 2.3.6 from 2.3.5...Which one do you have?
You need to use this method if your on android 2.3.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526
My phone
I'm using Gingerbread.uckj2
android 2.3.5
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I'm using Gingerbread.uckj2
android 2.3.5
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Try this method. It worked better than any I've tried. Make sure you READ the OP. If you have any more questions let us know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19223405
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So, I've done some reading about CWM and am still not quite sure what it is. Does it replace my current setup? Do I lose my stuff?
Edit: for anyone else following this topic I found this info about cwm:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
Is it possible to do this without having an external sd card?
Must have external SD. CWM is an aftermarket recovery that replaces your stock recovery. It allows you to flash roms, make nandroid backups restore nandroid backups ect.....
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ddxv said:
Is it possible to do this without having an external sd card?
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I had this issue over the weekend. Go out to samsungs site and find the kids drivers. In the superclick in the "exploit" switch to zergrush, click root. It should say do you want to install drivers, click yes and it shouldn't take more then 10 minutes.
So I upgraded to official pics 4.0.3 but lost root and cwm in the process. Ive been running it for 2 weeks and want to flash a custom rom, How do I gain root and install cwm recovery? Also, do I need different adb drivers because my PC no longer recognizes the nexus s?
Thanks
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So I upgraded to official pics 4.0.3 but lost root and cwm in the process. Ive been running it for 2 weeks and want to flash a custom rom, How do I gain root and install cwm recovery? Also, do I need different adb drivers because my PC no longer recognizes the nexus s?
Thanks
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There are many threads - please look and search, to many threads are being created with the same topic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396804&highlight=cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20456900
still stuck with my nexus coming up with a exclamation on my device, it shows up as android1.0. when trying to update and using the nexus s drivers I found on another posts and still not working. I am stuck on fastboot and cannot go any further.
until i can get my phone recognized properly when in fastboot, any tutorial on root is useless.
Anyone had this android 1.0 issue resolved? another poster on a thread said it might be the usb port on the phone itself, i highly doubt that is the issue with my phone. My nexus is recognized when booted in its normal state.
Looking for quick help, but will continue searching. another thread said try pdanet and will give it a try.
Thanks
got it! pda net worked.
Hi guys
i have buyed the nexus s couple weeks ago
im living in the netherlands
i want to update to ICS but i have a problem
i have very important emails & accounts and personal things on my phone
i know that i can make a backup with TB..but it needs root acces ofc.
is there a way to gain root acces without any wipes?
i readed couple guides it starts with unlocking the bootloader and that wipes everything
can someone help me?
If u have those files on your SD card u can back them up to your computer before u unlock the boot loader. Now if they're just saved on your email they won't go anywhere. Once u re log into your email account they will still be there. So before u proceed back up everything on your SD card to your computer including pictures if u have pic u don't want to be deleted.
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Thanks for ur fast reply mate
but there is a way to gain root acces without unlocking the bootloader
i saw this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415577
i have to upgrade to 2.3.6 im currently on 2.3.4
will the upgrade wipe my phone?
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Thanks for ur fast reply mate
but there is a way to gain root acces without unlocking the bootloader
i saw this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415577
i have to upgrade to 2.3.6 im currently on 2.3.4
will the upgrade wipe my phone?
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Cool. Glad u found a way and happy rooting
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2.3.6 upgrade won't wipe anything. Root, backup and then unlock bootloader to save the trouble, then fresh install ICS.
simple
a simple way is to download this program called root unlock, you can download from this page http://www.unlockroot.com/, install it on your pc, it is easy to use ... so the phone can be easily rooted.
silvergt2 said:
a simple way is to download this program called root unlock, you can download from this page http://www.unlockroot.com/, install it on your pc, it is easy to use ... so the phone can be easily rooted.
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i give it a try...
- so i will root the device
- make a backup with TB
- Copy whole SD card to my PC
- unlock bootloader
- Flash ICS Rom ( dont know which one is good )
- Restore SD Card
- Restore Settings and apps with TB
is this a good plan?
Guys anyone?
Ya that's fine. Happy flashing!
Oh the gummynex rom is nice, give it a try!
After you unlock boot loader flash a custom recovery, clockworkmod.
As for roms, I've been on cm9 and am very happy with it. Stable smooth and great battery life.
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I screwed up my phone, I rooted it and was uninstalling some bloatware that came with it (sound hound, check-in app etc) but I deleted something important and for some reason I my internet browser was uninstalled and I cannot install CWM (will clarify below). Before my brower was uninstalled I was unable to install any more apps (things from the Market would download, but never install), so I tried a factory reset (being stupid since I uninstalled so much from the stock ROM) and then my browser was gone.
Being a total moron I did not back anything up, so I thought I could install CWM to just reflash the stock ROM. I rooted my phone successfully (following htc dev) but could not install CWM, after flashing the .img file and rebooting it just reboots as normal and shows no evidence of CWM being installed.
My phone is a Rogers HTC One X and I've been making sure to find the guides for Rogers/AT&T HTC's, but I'm still failing .
Use ADB to push the missing apps to the phone?
But it sounds like you want to restore the phone to the state it was before you removed apps?
If so, first step is to get a working recovery. Can you get Rom Manager on your phone? If so, you could flash CM from there.
If not, find a thread on flashing recovery. I have not yet rooted mine so can't be more specific.
And you do know how to get into recovery by holding volume down and power etc? Sorry if I underestimate your experience but sometimes people miss basic stuff.
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Whatever you do, don't flash an HTC official RUU (rom) over all of this.... The only hard bricks you read about are caused by people flashing manufacturers' roms after rooting.
Edit: I see from comments below it appears that some people think I was being sarcastic in making this post: however, see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22897771
I have seen a number of other warnings over the years of inexperienced users who try to get out of trouble by simply applying manufacturers' updates or factory images to an unlocked phone with a custom recovery and make things much worse.
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How do I use ABD to push missing apps back? Don't worry about underestimating my knowledge at all, this is my first android phone.
I googled how to install custom ROMs and CWM and TWRP came up, I tried both and neither installed. I unrooted my phone successfully and started phone in fastboot, flashed the .img files and then restarted but nothing new was installed.
tangiers said:
Whatever you do, don't flash an HTC official RUU (rom) over all of this.... The only hard bricks you read about are caused by people flashing manufacturers' roms after rooting.
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Why are you saying that? Nobody is hard bricking a phone by flashing the correct RUU.
Whatever you do, don't flash an HTC official RUU (rom) over all of this.... The only hard bricks you read about are caused by people flashing manufacturers' roms after rooting. <br />
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Funny guy.
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The FUD is strong in this one...
So what do you guys suggest I do? Should I just bring it back to the store? I got it like four days ago. How do I unroot it? I can't access the market (no brower or market app) so I can't get SU to unroot.
to get back to factory you can do the following
relock the bootloader.
reboot to bootloader and use the command fastboot oem lock
after that install the 1.85 RUU from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670238
it will take longer than the 10 minutes it says it will take so don't worry.
after that you can unlock again with that same token you used to unlock in the first place.
I'm at work right now so I can't do that yet
If I bring it in without doing that stuff will they know or even care? I have some BS story made up D). Also mine is a Rogers, but the AT&T stuff works with it right?
I appreciate your quick responses
Rogers phone would need rogers ruu loaded
ATM I still have the Rogers RUU, just broken XD
Would it be enough to just lock the blootloader again before returning it to the store?
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ATM I still have the Rogers RUU, just broken XD
Would it be enough to just lock the blootloader again before returning it to the store?
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why do you want to return it? For this problem or is there something else?
Yes it is for this problem (and all the ones in the first post) I tried for several hours last night to fix it, but couldn't.
I followed the guides for how to install CWM and TWRP to the word and they would not install. If I cannot install them, I cannot reflash stock RUU right?
I still want the HTC One X... just one I didn't screw up XD.
This will put you back to stock and you won't need to return anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658929
Ok, I'll try that when I get home, thanks for your help.
PJ83IMG_Evita_UL_Rogers_WWE_1.73.631.1_Radio_0.16a.32.0... from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543593 is what I'll need right?
Correct.
Thanks for your help, that last guide you linked solved it. The first time I looked at it I misread "lock" for "unlock", but I got it to work now . Thanks for your patience and help gunny.
No problem. I'm glad you got it sorted.
I just got my rogers one x and, I'm fairly disappointed in the storage capacity. What advantages would I gain from routing a phone that is already as fast and responsive as it is?
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