Need a Mac toolkit for a Nexus s4g... Could do it the long way but thought I'd ask first. Did it on a galaxy Nexus but ran into some small problems. Got it done but with some stress. Thus why I'm looking for a one click tool kit for Mac... Can only find windows versions. Thanx in advance.
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Look for fastboot and usb drivers for mac instead of a one click thing. This way you might succeed.
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No drivers needed on Mac... I was successful wit my Galaxy Nexus. It was just a little harder. Toolkits make it so easy. Just figured I'd look first. Thanx
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It's not that difficult. The only thing you need are the proper files. Get latest Cwm or twrp recovery and once you flashed that, flash the superuser zip or superSU.
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The phone is a lg gx2 p 999dw he said he bricked it so I look around and found some threads tired just about all of them the phone is not turning on at all it's dead did the batch cleanup hangs at waiting for bootloader also did the one click tool also hangs at bootloader what else can I try IM running a windows 7 pc so can't run the XP recovery so Im lost now any help would be great just trying to help a friend out
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You did the batch clean up without flashing a new ROM? Nice...
Just nvflash to stock 2.3.4. It'll work, if you get errors use a different USB/USB slot.
There are guides that explain.
Look that the thread here for detailed instructions on how to flash recovery with nvflash. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566681
If it works properly but you can't boot into recovery then run the clear-up batch and you should be good to go (assuming it works and you can boot into recovery and flash a ROM.
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Thanks it up and running just need to buy a new battery for it
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Please state what you did that got everything working, otherwise if others have a similar issue they won't know what to do to fix it.
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I used 3 different rooting programs and it never rooted I just ended up unlocking the bootloader. Can anyone share any insight?
Plus on my computer I can't install any programs so is there any apps on the phone I can use to root it like gingerbreak?
I'm on 4.1.1
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How do you unlock bootloader? If you do this via fastboot then it is also possible to flash a custom recovery. This is what you need to do in order to flash superuser.
If you don't have fastboot drivers working, I guess you should wait for someone that knows a way around it or visit a friend that can install programs.
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...search "one click root nexus s jb 4.1.2"....worked just fine for me!! Root and stock!
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I brought a galaxy nexus off internet from Hong Kong a few months back now. All is working good and pleased with phone. I haven't got software update yet and currently running 4.1.1
Does anybody know why ? And how can I get the android update please.
Thanks.
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Well, in this particular case, Google is your friend.
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...y-galaxy-nexus-received-the-latest-ota-update
Thanks. I've tried this but still no joy. Maybe I should just sit tight and wait it out.
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Ever think about rooting? Update whenever you want to
You can do like me when I first root my gnex download nexus root toolkit unlock boot loader and download factory image from Google "just google nexus factory image" download the one you want. Flash it using factory reset tool from tool kit and root if you want you can even relock bootloader
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Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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ppl always confuse updating the software with rooting. You DO NOT need to root your device to update it. Not at all! I also always advise not to except you really need to usr some specific app. To update your GN you just need unlocked bootloader and fastboot.exe.
I cannot post links yet but just google for android factory images and go the the google site and get the one for yakju or takju/for google wallet/.
bbbaz1 said:
Thanks for the tips. Will try rooting option.
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Indeed you don't have to root it just optional anyway wugfresh explain everything on the faq of nexus root toolkit
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I still have months to go before I can upgrade, but, unless Samsung come out with something mind blowing before then I'll be looking at other possibilities. particularly a Google flagship!
My question is this - I use Odin to root a Samsung. It's very straight forward to do. In comparison how difficult\different is it to root a nexus?
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riso123 said:
I still have months to go before I can upgrade, but, unless Samsung come out with something mind blowing before then I'll be looking at other possibilities. particularly a Google flagship!
My question is this - I use Odin to root a Samsung. It's very straight forward to do. In comparison how difficult\different is it to root a nexus?
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Nexus device are as easy to root, just like samsung devices. Although, now that they have Nox(security) I don't know how easy it will be in the future..
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Thanks mate. Yeah I read is using selinux secure mode now. Will be interesting.
Try thanking you but the XDA app is playing up and I'm on a bus so can't get to a PC.
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It's extremely easy. I don't normally recommend using a tool kit and prefer the old fashion way. It's already so simple as it is. Install drivers, fastboot oem unlock.
Done. Samsung Odin is equivalent to fastboot but better and less buggy than Odin.
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evolishesh said:
Nexus device are as easy to root, just like samsung devices. Although, now that they have Nox(security) I don't know how easy it will be in the future..
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I feel like this won't be much issue. People buy a Nexus because it's open and you can play with stuff. I feel like too many people would be pissed at google if this actually had any real affect on things.
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Yeah it's as easy as 3 or 4 commands in fastboot.
OEM unlock
flash recovery
flash ROM / kernel
Done.
Can anyone tell me the steps to root my nexus please
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Can anyone tell me the steps to root my nexus please
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Search.
There is a root thread.
Hi I'm new here so not sure if I'm in the correct area but I have a verizon galaxy s3 sch-i535. I installed the latest famaroot and when I try to root using Aragorn I get error #7 and Gandalf gives me error #5, I don't see any other selection to root from, help is appreciated!!!!!
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There's no software in this S3 forum with those word choices. Use Casual by Beanstown106 in the development section if you want to root.
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Ok, ill have to wait till I get my black friday laptop to root then, the famaroot was a actual apk app that did the root
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Ok, ill have to wait till I get my black friday laptop to root then, the famaroot was a actual apk app that did the root
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Good luck. This is the first I've ever heard of Lord of the Rings and root ever mentioned in the same sentence. Just...sounds wrong.
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**** everything else, **** every other tool, method. **** farmaroot, **** oneclickroot, ****.... I've tried to root 3 phones till now using them in vain until I finally arrived to kingo app [kingoapp(dot)com]. You have to do like this to successfully root your phone:
Enable usb debugging by settings→developer options→usb debugging (set it to on)
Run kingo app and then connect the phone to your pc via a usb cable. If drivers for your phone have not been installed or found in your phone...kinggo app will find and download it for you(it really does and the drivers are accurate). Then click "root" and wait until it says "rooted successfully" it wont keep you waiting for long, unlike other tools. :thumbup:
I've never heard of that, how well does it work? Can you also unlock the bootloader and install roms?
The app the OP is referring to is called Framaroot (not farmaroot). The root methods the app uses is based on LOTR characters. Other versions of the GS3 are supported just not the VZW varient. Look at the compatible devices list in the OP of it thread. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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