Hi guys, im in desperate need of some XDA professional help.
i tried reverting my nexus s back to the stock rom but somehow ended up clicking on Factory /system. (im a dumbass, i know. but i can only blame this other site for giving bad instructions!)
i can access the CWM bootloader, and i can enter recovery mode.
but every time i try to mount the USB storage through Recovery (so i can put a stock ROM -the nandroid stuff - in there and zip it), i get an error. it says File not found.
Now, I can't access my phone at all.
it's pretty much like a computer with no OS.
is there still a way for me to fix this? or i'm i terribly, terribly screwed?
hope to hear from you guys soon!
-cristina
just do a full wipe if you've deleted your data already:
- do factory reset, wipe cache
then under mounts and storage: format everything except your sd-card (photo's etc will be lost)
Try to copy your file again and flash... hope this helps
i have your awnser
nainna said:
Hi guys, im in desperate need of some XDA professional help.
i tried reverting my nexus s back to the stock rom but somehow ended up clicking on Factory /system. (im a dumbass, i know. but i can only blame this other site for giving bad instructions!)
i can access the CWM bootloader, and i can enter recovery mode.
but every time i try to mount the USB storage through Recovery (so i can put a stock ROM -the nandroid stuff - in there and zip it), i get an error. it says File not found.
Now, I can't access my phone at all.
it's pretty much like a computer with no OS.
is there still a way for me to fix this? or i'm i terribly, terribly screwed?
hope to hear from you guys soon!
-cristina
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DONT WORRY!
check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445621
hit the thanks button if this helped
find the right stock images. enter in fatsboot. plug to your pc
open a command prompt
and flash the stock image via fastboot (google it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785672
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thank you for your replies, everyone!
i will have to try this =D
although, i was able to solve the problem by using ADB to transfer files to my phone. specifically the Nandroid back up file. now I am running the rooted stock 2.3.1
i am having problems updating it to higher versions though! so i just might have to return to the unrooted stock version. =D i'll have to try it out =D
again, many thanks!
nainna said:
thank you for your replies, everyone!
i will have to try this =D
although, i was able to solve the problem by using ADB to transfer files to my phone. specifically the Nandroid back up file. now I am running the rooted stock 2.3.1
i am having problems updating it to higher versions though! so i just might have to return to the unrooted stock version. =D i'll have to try it out =D
again, many thanks!
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Use the link I gave you. It explains how to flash the newest OTA for your phone. This guide will give you stock rooted.
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Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
ineedaroot said:
Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
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when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
ez-unlock
kidhudi said:
when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
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I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
ineedaroot said:
I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
use the 1.2 version it is still the best
use. press unlock to unlock the bootloader. and lock to relock it. it is that simple.
ps. make sure you have a custom recovery to install CM10.1.
also it is imperative you create a backup ASAP. also you may want to backup your IMEI if you are going 4.2.2
Just got dropbox, how do you backup the IMEI dropbox? I have CM10 on my sd and ready. What, I just unlock the bootloader to flash, then lock it back when done? Thank you so so much.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
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Ok, first of all thank you so much! This is the most help I've ever had on here. Been using Unleashed Prepaids, but like it much better here. I'm still new at this, so please bear with me. What are gapps, my other phone LG MS770, says google gapps stopped working all the time, and do I need to use odin for any of this or just install and flash from sd? Sorry so many questions, just want to be very thorough as to not brick my phone. Thank you again!! One more thing, do I do all this with or without sim card in phone?
Hello everyone,
I rooted my Razr HD a while ago, don't remember why. Anyway, I ended up getting a new phone and switching with a friend. And now I need to unroot it so my Mom can use it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I know there was an automated tool somewhere but I can't locate it.
Btw, it's rooted with Safestrap. I don't know if that changes anything.
I suggest u to use universal unroot utility by MattGroff and u can uninstall safestrap normally
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I would uninstall SS prior to un-rooting because you'll still need to get into the app to uninstall the recovery. It might not let you in if you don't have root access.
RikRong said:
I would uninstall SS prior to un-rooting because you'll still need to get into the app to uninstall the recovery. It might not let you in if you don't have root access.
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Can you give me like a little bit more detail ? I know Android but I know nothing about the back end of it.
dontsayhate said:
Can you give me like a little bit more detail ? I know Android but I know nothing about the back end of it.
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If you go into the actual SS app on your phone, you can uninstall recovery. Do this, prior to deleting the app. If you delete the app first, you'll never be able to delete the installed SS recovery because you need the app to do it. Uninstall recovery through the app, then delete the app, and then delete all the SS folders and backups on your internal to get you some memory space back. As for the root access thing, I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think you'll be able to open the SS app if you don't still have root access. It's a root access app but I'm not sure how that would work.
Well it looks like the phone has been set to factory..I turned it on just now, and I think my mom or dad may have done it. It works fine. But there is no SU or SS apps on the phone, I just checked. But when I boot the phone, I still get the bootloader unlocked message. Which means its something in the SD card correct? Any idea how to clean that up?
dontsayhate said:
Well it looks like the phone has been set to factory..I turned it on just now, and I think my mom or dad may have done it. It works fine. But there is no SU or SS apps on the phone, I just checked. But when I boot the phone, I still get the bootloader unlocked message. Which means its something in the SD card correct? Any idea how to clean that up?
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If your BL is unlocked, there's no way to relock it. However, I know there are some flashable boot logos running around somewhere in this forum. Just find one and flash it in recovery.
RikRong said:
If your BL is unlocked, there's no way to relock it. However, I know there are some flashable boot logos running around somewhere in this forum. Just find one and flash it in recovery.
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I want to clean the SD card out too though. The message is whatever. Can I do that without screwing up the phone?
dontsayhate said:
I want to clean the SD card out too though. The message is whatever. Can I do that without screwing up the phone?
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you can go to settings/storage and erase the sd card but that wont get rid of the warning. also, if it was rooted, it still is even though the su app may have been removed.
So I have a black Nexus 5 with a capacity of 16GB. The device is only about 4 months old, so I still have it covered with warranty until June 2016. The device is as good as new and I'm very happy with it because everything is so fast and smooth.
Recently I've been thinking about rooting the device for maybe some little extras. For example, I have GTA SA installed but I would like to play it with the Cleo mod to have a little bit more fun. Or maybe I'll install some kind of adblocker so I could enjoy my brand new phone without the annoying gold diggers. Or perhaps I want to hide some apps from my app drawer so it would look neat and organised. Or I would like to install an apk that isn't available for non-rooted devices. Or in case I want to see the battery percentage next to the time display or anything like that.
As you can see I would only want to root it for rather small reasons. I definitely don't want to overclock anything because it already meets my criteria for speed, nor do I want to install any custom ROMs because I really like the pure android experience. So I have a few questions because I'm a total noob at the field of tweaking android:
Is my current data going to be wiped if I would want to root it?
I'm aware of the upcoming Android L release, so would I be able to update it right away (remember, I'm not going to use any custom ROMs) or would I have to unroot and reset everything first?
In case something goes wrong and I want to use my warranty, could any traces be found after I would have unrooted the device? (because rooting voids your warranty, right?)
What would be the top reasons to root the Nexus 5? For example, any features the device should've had but unfortunately hasn't.
And is it actually 100% safe...?
So regarding to the last question... A friend of mine has a rooted Moto G, he made me familiar with rooting and it's probably thanks to him that I'm considering it. Everything was going well but there were a few times that he woke up and his phone wasn't worth more than a brick. Apparently, it was because of some ROM he installed. This probably won't affect me in any way because like I said, I'm not going to install any custom ROMs, but my friend expected everything to be normal while it wasn't. He probably did everything like it should be done but then he suddenly woke up with a brick next to his head. So apparently, even if you do everything exactly like they tell you to do it, there's still a slight chance that it's going to end up badly, right?
So basically, I'm considering rooting my device but I'm still not sure what I would have to do because there are lots of tutorials and everything is quite confusing and I have some questions. All the help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
root/unlockbootloader/install twrp&busybox no data loss
root/unlockbootloader/install twrp&busybox no data loss without P.C, okay here we go mod's remove if you think it's not helping. download towelroot by geohot,now the rest from playstore, es file exploer,super su,busybox,reboot app,nexus unlock bootloader,
make sure you have security unknowen sources ticked and verify apps unticked.
download towelroot from chrome with es file exploer open and install hit make it rain tab, next install busybox,next install super su app.unlockbootloader with in the app.,install twrp and auto install recovery for hammerhead from twrp, now you should have full root after reboot.super user and busybox unlocked bootloader and twrp installed, and you know what the reboot app is for . no data loss and without a P.C, or you could use fastboot install just look in Q&A, kind regard's joe hope this help's.
Spaceblow said:
Is my current data going to be wiped if I would want to root it?
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Yep; when you unlock bootloader of your device (before root), all of data will be wiped.
Spaceblow said:
I'm aware of the upcoming Android L release, so would I be able to update it right away (remember, I'm not going to use any custom ROMs) or would I have to unroot and reset everything first?
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Nope. When you upgrade to Android L, it might be overwrite existing system clearly.
Spaceblow said:
In case something goes wrong and I want to use my warranty, could any traces be found after I would have unrooted the device? (because rooting voids your warranty, right?)
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We are using Google Nexus. Just revert with Nexus Factory Image.
http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Spaceblow said:
What would be the top reasons to root the Nexus 5? For example, any features the device should've had but unfortunately hasn't.
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In my case, to connect NTFS filesystem.
Spaceblow said:
And is it actually 100% safe...?
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Maybe, but it's at your own risk.
Jongmin Kim said:
Yep; when you unlock your device (before root), all of data will be wiped.
Nope. When you upgrade to Android L, it might be overwrite existing system clearly.
No. We are using Google Nexus. Just revert with Nexus Factory Image.
http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
In my case, to connect NTFS filesystem.
Maybe, but it's at your own risk.
English is too difficult... I'm trying to understand right now.
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root and then unlock bootloader with the app from playstore. has to be this way. regard's p.s no data wiped ,
Spaceblow said:
So I have a black Nexus 5 with a capacity of 16GB. The device is only about 4 months old, so I still have it covered with warranty until June 2016. The device is as good as new and I'm very happy with it because everything is so fast and smooth.
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First of all:
Lethargy said:
I think OP got his question reversed. Should be:
"Why buy a Nexus 5 if you're not going to root?"
:angel:
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Spaceblow said:
So I have a few questions because I'm a total noob at the field of tweaking android:
Is my current data going to be wiped if I would want to root it?
I'm aware of the upcoming Android L release, so would I be able to update it right away (remember, I'm not going to use any custom ROMs) or would I have to unroot and reset everything first?
In case something goes wrong and I want to use my warranty, could any traces be found after I would have unrooted the device? (because rooting voids your warranty, right?)
What would be the top reasons to root the Nexus 5? For example, any features the device should've had but unfortunately hasn't.
And is it actually 100% safe...?
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1. Unlocking the bootloader is what wipes the data partition, not root access.
2. Don't bother with OTAs to update, they're too much of a bother to try to get to work, when you can just flash factory images/zip, most likely before you even get the OTA pushed to you.
3. Depends where you bought it from. If you got it off the Play Store, then Google does not care about the software you have on your device as long as it's a legitimate manufacturing fault covered by the warranty. You can RMA to Google with a custom ROM and kernel if you wanted to. If you bought it from elsewhere, You'll have to send it to LG for repair. It's possible to reflash factory images and reset the tamper flag, there isn't anything else on the Nexus 5 that will tell LG anything. The easiest way is using LG Flashtool, which can be found in the first link of my signature. If your device is completely dead however, it doesn't matter since LG wouldn't be able to boot it up.
4. Root access is simply root access. You get access to /system, and therefore can use root apps and other modifications.
5. The root process itself is pretty much 100% safe. The Nexus 5 is really, really hard to brick, unless you flash something that isn't meant for your device or something similar, so user error is the only risk in the process. Software-wise, of course root access comes at some form of a security risk. Just be sure of what apps you're granting root access to and you should have no problem.
Spaceblow said:
So regarding to the last question... A friend of mine has a rooted Moto G, he made me familiar with rooting and it's probably thanks to him that I'm considering it. Everything was going well but there were a few times that he woke up and his phone wasn't worth more than a brick. Apparently, it was because of some ROM he installed. This probably won't affect me in any way because like I said, I'm not going to install any custom ROMs, but my friend expected everything to be normal while it wasn't. He probably did everything like it should be done but then he suddenly woke up with a brick next to his head. So apparently, even if you do everything exactly like they tell you to do it, there's still a slight chance that it's going to end up badly, right?
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Most likely user error, or simply because a Moto device could be locked down more (which also makes it riskier and harder to restore) and not as easy to develop for. The Nexus 5 is one of the hardest devices to brick (again, excluding user error), and if you have any issues it would either be user error or a bug in the ROM/kernel.
Spaceblow said:
So basically, I'm considering rooting my device but I'm still not sure what I would have to do because there are lots of tutorials and everything is quite confusing and I have some questions. All the help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
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Check out the first link of my signature and read some threads before proceeding blindly.
There are ways to gain root access without unlocking the bootloader and without a PC as mentioned above, but it's recommended to do it the traditional way by backing up your internal storage to a PC first and using fastboot. Those methods are useful for other devices that are more locked down. This is a Nexus device, it's better to do it properly.
Lethargy said:
First of all:
1. Unlocking the bootloader is what wipes the data partition, not root access.
2. Don't bother with OTAs to update, they're too much of a bother to try to get to work, when you can just flash factory images/zip, most likely before you even get the OTA pushed to you.
3. Depends where you bought it from. If you got it off the Play Store, then Google does not care about the software you have on your device as long as it's a legitimate manufacturing fault covered by the warranty. You can RMA to Google with a custom ROM and kernel if you wanted to. If you bought it from elsewhere, You'll have to send it to LG for repair. It's possible to reflash factory images and reset the tamper flag, there isn't anything else on the Nexus 5 that will tell LG anything. The easiest way is using LG Flashtool, which can be found in the first link of my signature. If your device is completely dead however, it doesn't matter since LG wouldn't be able to boot it up.
4. Root access is simply root access. You get access to /system, and therefore can use root apps and other modifications.
5. The root process itself is pretty much 100% safe. The Nexus 5 is really, really hard to brick, unless you flash something that isn't meant for your device or something similar, so user error is the only risk in the process. Software-wise, of course root access comes at some form of a security risk. Just be sure of what apps you're granting root access to and you should have no problem.
Most likely user error, or simply because a Moto device could be locked down more (which also makes it riskier and harder to restore). The Nexus 5 is one of the hardest devices to brick (again, excluding user error), and if you have any issues it would either be user error or a bug in the ROM/kernel.
Check out the first link of my signature and read some threads before proceeding blindly.
There are ways to gain root access without unlocking the bootloader and without a PC as mentioned above, but it's recommended to do it the traditional way by backing up your internal storage to a PC first and using fastboot. Those methods are useful for other devices that are more locked down. This is a Nexus device, it's better to do it properly.
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lol yeah i have to agree with you, but i find this help's when on the go,
joecool666 said:
lol yeah i have to agree with you, but i find this help's when on the go,
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If you don't have access to a PC, or you're using a locked-down Samsung/HTC/Moto/Sony/whatever device, then sure, go ahead and use the exploit methods.
But if you do have access to a PC, and it's a Nexus device, just do it properly, it'll cause fewer possible issues.
Lethargy said:
If you don't have access to a PC, or you're using a locked-down Samsung/HTC/Moto/Sony/whatever device, then sure, go ahead and use the exploit methods.
But if you do have access to a PC, and it's a Nexus device, just do it properly, it'll cause fewer possible issues.
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i do use my p.c and lg flashtool and fastboot.just incase lol.and it is the better way of doing it, p.s when OTG rooting don't forget to bring the XDA app.
joecool666 said:
root and then unlock bootloader with the app from playstore. has to be this way. regard's p.s no data wiped ,
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You mean Towelroot? I'm also considering this option because it would be nice to keep all my data.
Lethargy said:
First of all:
1. Unlocking the bootloader is what wipes the data partition, not root access.
2. Don't bother with OTAs to update, they're too much of a bother to try to get to work, when you can just flash factory images/zip, most likely before you even get the OTA pushed to you.
3. Depends where you bought it from. If you got it off the Play Store, then Google does not care about the software you have on your device as long as it's a legitimate manufacturing fault covered by the warranty. You can RMA to Google with a custom ROM and kernel if you wanted to. If you bought it from elsewhere, You'll have to send it to LG for repair. It's possible to reflash factory images and reset the tamper flag, there isn't anything else on the Nexus 5 that will tell LG anything. The easiest way is using LG Flashtool, which can be found in the first link of my signature. If your device is completely dead however, it doesn't matter since LG wouldn't be able to boot it up.
4. Root access is simply root access. You get access to /system, and therefore can use root apps and other modifications.
5. The root process itself is pretty much 100% safe. The Nexus 5 is really, really hard to brick, unless you flash something that isn't meant for your device or something similar, so user error is the only risk in the process. Software-wise, of course root access comes at some form of a security risk. Just be sure of what apps you're granting root access to and you should have no problem.
Most likely user error, or simply because a Moto device could be locked down more (which also makes it riskier and harder to restore) and not as easy to develop for. The Nexus 5 is one of the hardest devices to brick (again, excluding user error), and if you have any issues it would either be user error or a bug in the ROM/kernel.
Check out the first link of my signature and read some threads before proceeding blindly.
There are ways to gain root access without unlocking the bootloader and without a PC as mentioned above, but it's recommended to do it the traditional way by backing up your internal storage to a PC first and using fastboot. Those methods are useful for other devices that are more locked down. This is a Nexus device, it's better to do it properly.
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This is some great information, thank you very much! So in case I would want to do it manually, this thread has everything I need (in combination with the 15 seconds ADB Installer)?
Spaceblow said:
This is some great information, thank you very much! So in case I would want to do it manually, this thread has everything I need (in combination with the 15 seconds ADB Installer)?
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Yep. :good: I also recommend using TWRP instead of CWM as your recovery. PhilZ Touch is also another good alternative, but it is no longer maintained and probably won't work for Lollipop's default encryption.
Latest SuperSU is located here, flashable in a custom recovery.
Lethargy said:
Yep. :good: I also recommend using TWRP instead of CWM as your recovery. PhilZ Touch is also another good alternative, but it is no longer maintained and probably won't work for Lollipop's default encryption.
Latest SuperSU is located here, flashable in a custom recovery.
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Thanks for helping me but I used Towelroot and it works flawlessly!
Spaceblow said:
Thanks for helping me but I used Towelroot and it works flawlessly!
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Cool. :good:
Even though you now have root access, I recommend using Bootunlocker or whatever app to unlock the bootloader from within Android (which doesn't wipe), then flashing a custom recovery with fastboot while in the bootloader anyways.
Why?
If something goes wrong and your phone doesn't boot, you'll have no choice but to unlock the bootloader WITH a wipe using fastboot, then flash a custom recovery or reflash factory images, unless you've done the above, in which case you can dirty-flash (no wipe) a stock ROM zip downloadable here. :angel:
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Spaceblow said:
Thanks for helping me but I used Towelroot and it works flawlessly!
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make sure you make a back up back up most important,regard's joe
To be clear, the *whole* phone including your sdcard partition will be wiped so make sure you back up before unlocking your bootloader. I would use an app like ES File Explorer and copy all your files to Dropbox or Google Drive if you dont have a computer but you'll need a computer anyway.
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MrObvious said:
To be clear, the *whole* phone including your sdcard partition will be wiped
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If we want to be clear, we should also be accurate. The *whole* phone is not wiped. The /data partition is wiped, which includes /data/app (where user apps are stored) /data/data (where user settings and app data is stored) and /data/media (where /sdcard data is stored)
Lethargy said:
Cool. :good:
Even though you now have root access, I recommend using Bootunlocker or whatever app to unlock the bootloader from within Android (which doesn't wipe), then flashing a custom recovery with fastboot while in the bootloader anyways.
Why?
If something goes wrong and your phone doesn't boot, you'll have no choice but to unlock the bootloader WITH a wipe using fastboot, then flash a custom recovery or reflash factory images, unless you've done the above, in which case you can dirty-flash (no wipe) a stock ROM zip downloadable here. :angel:
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Thanks for the tip but then I'll be unable to receive OTA updates unless I restore everything, including everything being wiped, right?
joecool666 said:
make sure you make a back up back up most important,regard's joe
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By using Titanium Backup?
Spaceblow said:
Thanks for the tip but then I'll be unable to receive OTA updates unless I restore everything, including everything being wiped, right?
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All guides and info threads are in my signature. One such INFO thread is OTA help-desk, which explains that you can receive OTA with custom recovery, however there are extra steps.
However, please let me explain 1 thing. OTA is the ultimate noob move. Only root-noobs receive OTA updates. They are the most inconvenient method of updating your OS if you are rooted. Long before you even receive the OTA update, there will be a pre-rooted flashable.zip that can be flashed via recovery.
noobs will often say "but..but..but I wont have to wipe if I accept an OTA"... Little do they know... Even after an official OTA, things screw up. Whenever an OS is upgraded, a wipe is highly recommended as OTA's are imperfect and data between apps and settings conflicts between versions.
OTA is a fools errand if you're rooted. Now you're rooted, leave OTA to the unrooted and learn to manage your rooted device properly. All the info you could ever need is available in my signature as previously mentioned.
Spaceblow said:
Thanks for the tip but then I'll be unable to receive OTA updates unless I restore everything, including everything being wiped, right?
By using Titanium Backup?
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or helium back up
Owning a Nexus makes fastboot your best friend, especially if you have issues.
Read up on adb/fastboot and forget OTA's. Nothing like a clean fresh install of a new version. And there's many options to save /backup your data and important files.
Without learning fastboot and adb.... Simple fix issues can become major headaches.
Don't be intimidated. Read, learn, then do. ?
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@rootSU has everything you need in his sticky roll up thread.
rootSU said:
All guides and info threads are in my signature. One such INFO thread is OTA help-desk, which explains that you can receive OTA with custom recovery, however there are extra steps.
However, please let me explain 1 thing. OTA is the ultimate noob move. Only root-noobs receive OTA updates. They are the most inconvenient method of updating your OS if you are rooted. Long before you even receive the OTA update, there will be a pre-rooted flashable.zip that can be flashed via recovery.
noobs will often say "but..but..but I wont have to wipe if I accept an OTA"... Little do they know... Even after an official OTA, things screw up. Whenever an OS is upgraded, a wipe is highly recommended as OTA's are imperfect and data between apps and settings conflicts between versions.
OTA is a fools errand if you're rooted. Now you're rooted, leave OTA to the unrooted and learn to manage your rooted device properly. All the info you could ever need is available in my signature as previously mentioned.
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Well, you convinced me to take my N5 to a step further.
So I already Towelrooted my phone which gave me root access and an untouched bootloader and recovery. My next step would be to backup every app and all data to be sure in case something goes wrong, this would be done by using Titanium Backup. Then I should be unlocking the bootloader by simply using BootUnlocker for Nexus Devices so I wouldn't get my data wiped (I know I would be able to restore it with my backup but I rather do it a bit faster and less complex). When I did that, I have to head over to this thread and flash TWRP by following the instructions at "2. Installing a Custom Recovery".
So after all these steps my phone would have no limitations and it would be as unlocked as for example your Nexus 5, right?
I'm currently on 4.4.2. I ve been doing a lot of reading so bare with me. I'm simply getting tired of my phone, its been getting incredibly slow lately so I've thought about finally rooting and getting rid of the bloat. I should have done some roms before it was too late to get anything custom. I realize my options are incredibly limited now so I'd at least like to root and flash the debloated rom that seems to be the only one available. I found the sticky in the development section with all of the links to the only files available for 4.4.2 but when I attempt to download the root file, my computer flags it as a trojan so I can't go any further. What's the deal there? I"m on windows 8.1 so it it just my computer stating its not safe when it really is or can someone point me to a root file that will work.
Any programs that I need to download as well on my computer to flash this and anything else. I had my last phone set up well with custom roms but its been a little while so i'm out of the loop currently.
Thanks :good:
pbsandman7 said:
I'm currently on 4.4.2. I ve been doing a lot of reading so bare with me. I'm simply getting tired of my phone, its been getting incredibly slow lately so I've thought about finally rooting and getting rid of the bloat. I should have done some roms before it was too late to get anything custom. I realize my options are incredibly limited now so I'd at least like to root and flash the debloated rom that seems to be the only one available. I found the sticky in the development section with all of the links to the only files available for 4.4.2 but when I attempt to download the root file, my computer flags it as a trojan so I can't go any further. What's the deal there? I"m on windows 8.1 so it it just my computer stating its not safe when it really is or can someone point me to a root file that will work.
Any programs that I need to download as well on my computer to flash this and anything else. I had my last phone set up well with custom roms but its been a little while so i'm out of the loop currently.
Thanks :good:
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Why not just download it to your phone? Unless your using Odin then I can understand the need for a pc.
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In years past I just downloaded the apk file, connected the phone to my laptop and then ran the file in order to root. I thought it had to be done that way.
pbsandman7 said:
In years past I just downloaded the apk file, connected the phone to my laptop and then ran the file in order to root. I thought it had to be done that way.
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Well it would only make sense for the laptop running Windows to flag a android file which is an apk file as a virus. Windows doesn't and can't open it. If it's towelroot your referring to then yea downloading it to your phone is a lot easier
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ShapesBlue said:
Well it would only make sense for the laptop running Windows to flag a android file which is an apk file as a virus. Windows doesn't and can't open it. If it's towelroot your referring to then yea downloading it to your phone is a lot easier
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That makes sense. I took your advice and just downloaded it to my phone, loaded the towelroot and rooted. Simple. Also download safestrap and busybox. I rebooted and in safestrap created a backup file. This version is a bit different than the last that I'm use to. Is there a location that it saves to on my phone ? I thought I'd copy it to my computer to keep a backup there also.
I'm trying to get use to the differences but seems fairly simple. Is there a specific method to flashing a rom thru safestrap? Or do I just drop the zip file to my ext sd, reboot, wipe and flash via safestrap? Thanks for the help.
pbsandman7 said:
That makes sense. I took your advice and just downloaded it to my phone, loaded the towelroot and rooted. Simple. Also download safestrap and busybox. I rebooted and in safestrap created a backup file. This version is a bit different than the last that I'm use to. Is there a location that it saves to on my phone ? I thought I'd copy it to my computer to keep a backup there also.
I'm trying to get use to the differences but seems fairly simple. Is there a specific method to flashing a rom thru safestrap? Or do I just drop the zip file to my ext sd, reboot, wipe and flash via safestrap? Thanks for the help.
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That I'm not sure of, I'm on an unlocked bootloader. May want to check in the safestrap thread
I know a little about how safestrap works. You utilize what's called a rom slot basically making the main rom as secondary and whatever BL rom you flash as the default one
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ShapesBlue said:
That I'm not sure of, I'm on an unlocked bootloader. May want to check in the safestrap thread
I know a little about how safestrap works. You utilize what's called a rom slot basically making the main rom as secondary and whatever BL rom you flash as the default one
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Ya its a little confusing to me. It sounds like you use a rom slot to flash a rom and keep the stock one available to switch back to if need be? But it seems that people are flashing a new rom into the stock rom slot for better battery life. But that would mean then that the stock rom is no longer available to toggle to?
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Ya its a little confusing to me. It sounds like you use a rom slot to flash a rom and keep the stock one available to switch back to if need be? But it seems that people are flashing a new rom into the stock rom slot for better battery life. But that would mean then that the stock rom is no longer available to toggle to?
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Unsure of the true answer there. I'd suggest posting in the safestrap thread for that answer. Sorry wish i could help
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ShapesBlue said:
Unsure of the true answer there. I'd suggest posting in the safestrap thread for that answer. Sorry wish i could help
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If you flashed on stock slot you only have one O/S to work with and it's recommended to use stock slot for better battery life. Safestrap is using TWRP for backup, restore and other functions so when you backup you should keep your backup on your external SD card. When you select backup, you should choose external sdcard and it will create a backup in the TWRP folder on your external sdcard, then make a copy on your pc if needed. Don't ever keep your backup on your internal storage because some day you're so drunk that you may wipe the internal by mistake..lol
buhohitr said:
If you flashed on stock slot you only have one O/S to work with and it's recommended to use stock slot for better battery life. Safestrap is using TWRP for backup, restore and other functions so when you backup you should keep your backup on your external SD card. When you select backup, you should choose external sdcard and it will create a backup in the TWRP folder on your external sdcard, then make a copy on your pc if needed. Don't ever keep your backup on your internal storage because some day you're so drunk that you may wipe the internal by mistake..lol
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Ok why did you quote me? I know how twrp works, I use it myself
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ShapesBlue said:
Ok why did you quote me? I know how twrp works, I use it myself
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Sorry I meant @pbsandman7
buhohitr said:
Sorry I meant @pbsandman7
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No problem. Just giving you a hard time lol
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