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..
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Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry
Read this...answers should be there for any questions you may have to get started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447923
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Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
OOKALAH said:
Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry
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Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
-Thanks
appdroid said:
Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
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I don't know what you trying to say.
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Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
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Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
appdroid said:
I don't know what you trying to say.
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No that will get you back to stock and it will unroot you. Don't need to do that. And appreciate about you hitting thnx button.
OOKALAH said:
Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
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Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.
I like helping ppl as long as they hit thnx which will motivate me to answer next question.
OOKALAH said:
Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.
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another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5
There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
OOKALAH said:
another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5
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Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
appdroid said:
There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
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Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
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Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
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How do i install drivers?
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Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
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Just dload samsung kies and install that. Its there in my noob guide if you read.
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How do i install drivers?
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okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?
Use terminal to run the script. I have mac too but used window for rooting
OOKALAH said:
okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?
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ended up using superoneclick and now just fallowing your guide thanks again
Hey guys,
Whats up? Anyway my problem here is that, how do i root 4.0.3?
Bootloader is still locked, not unlocked. Do i need to do further steps?
Im always a n00b on a new phone that i always bought...
P.S Model is GSM one... i9023...
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a good guide if you need it http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
also easy way to set up android sdk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474895
I'm on the same boat, and here some good info from my thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522827
Thx guys! Will try it later... It looked the same way as Nexus One lol.
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you can also try the OneClickRoot tool explained in here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
optional: flash your desired rom and enjoy
good luck
Hello dear member, i need your help.
I have a samsung (google) nexus s
Model: GT-i9020a
os: android 2.3.6
And i like to install os android 4 up, please you tell me how to do this.
I've watched this video if it does not work to me.
Please tell me step by step instalation that.
hoped in a choice
Thanks
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Hello dear member, i need your help.
I have a samsung (google) nexus s
Model: GT-i9020a
os: android 2.3.6
And i like to install os android 4 up, please you tell me how to do this.
I've watched this video if it does not work to me.
Please tell me step by step instalation that.
hoped in a choice
Thanks
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maybe it's better to have a rooted phone for this.. I've never tried to make that with an unrooted phone.. I also had problems with that kind of update.. try with another file or make the root and put on it what you want
serafo said:
maybe it's better to have a rooted phone for this.. I've never tried to make that with an unrooted phone.. I also had problems with that kind of update.. try with another file or make the root and put on it what you want
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Hmm I do not know will probably work better, I have seen some video that works well, expect any help from any member here.
Thank for reply
kingbo0y said:
Hmm I do not know will probably work better, I have seen some video that works well, expect any help from any member here.
Thank for reply
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well.. if you don't want to root it it's better to try with another file.. write on google:"stock update to 4.0.4 nexus s recovery (and your phone model I9020 if I remember correctly)
nexusshacks.com
it can't get any easier than that.
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nexusshacks.com
it can't get any easier than that.
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Hmm I made BlackBean ROM for ROOT, but when i want to go rom -> recovery it can not come , is a screen freeze.
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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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
Hi All,
I am looking for help on flashing a new ROM (probably a recent version of CM) to my SG3 I535 running Android 4.4.2. I was able to root it using towelrot and ended up soft bricking it when I tried to use ROM manager to reboot the phone into recovery. I then used Odin to flash back to stock.
This is where I am now stuck. My research shows that maybe I need to unlock the boot loader? But am unsure if that is actually my next step or how to get there. Any help or a guide in the right direction would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi All,
I am looking for help on flashing a new ROM (probably a recent version of CM) to my SG3 I535 running Android 4.4.2. I was able to root it using towelrot and ended up soft bricking it when I tried to use ROM manager to reboot the phone into recovery. I then used Odin to flash back to stock.
This is where I am now stuck. My research shows that maybe I need to unlock the boot loader? But am unsure if that is actually my next step or how to get there. Any help or a guide in the right direction would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks in advance!
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With being on NE1 4.4.2 you can't flash a custom recovery other than safestrap. Your lucky you didn't hard brick it trying to flash a recovery with rom manager. You can't unlock the bootloader at this point, that was last available on 4.1.2 and it is no longer an option
ShapesBlue said:
With being on NE1 4.4.2 you can't flash a custom recovery other than safestrap. Your lucky you didn't hard brick it trying to flash a recovery with rom manager. You can't unlock the bootloader at this point, that was last available on 4.1.2 and it is no longer an option
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I feel like you've had to answer this same (or similar) question about a hundred times in this forum...
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XdrummerXboy said:
I feel like you've had to answer this same (or similar) question about a hundred times in this forum...
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Free mobile app
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Me, landshark68, BadUsername and SlimSnoopOS. We all pretty much answer the same questions daily lol
From my Wicked S3 on SOKP
Help Flashing a ROM contd.
Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?
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Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?
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Here's what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314
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westgoingeast said:
Yeah sorry about that. I navigated the forums for days before I finally broke down and made a post. I'm a noob and there is just such a steep learning curve that maybe I saw the information I needed but it wasn't dumbed down to where I recognized it.
Anywho, I was checking Up on what you said about safestrap. And I ended up @ Has-of codes safestrap wordpress blog and I could not find a download for the VZW SG3 so is that also out of the question then or am I missing something?
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Yeah I understand what you mean. I suppose I have been a member for a couple years but still consider myself a noob when it comes to many things.
I apologize if I came off like a pr*ck, wasn't my intention.
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Yeah I understand what you mean. I suppose I have been a member for a couple years but still consider myself a noob when it comes to many things.
I apologize if I came off like a pr*ck, wasn't my intention.
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Believe it or not a lot of the stuff I know has been both from the help of others and a ton of reading. I don't know everything myself. Being on here for years doesn't always mean a lot either
From my Wicked S3 on SOKP