I'm returning my nexus 7 2013 because it can't root and the last nexus 7 I almost couldn't root so what's a decent tablet that has a easy root method I do all the steps but like always there has to be an error so and suggestions?
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Class_of_punk26 said:
I'm returning my nexus 7 2013 because it can't root and the last nexus 7 I almost couldn't root so what's a decent tablet that has a easy root method I do all the steps but like always there has to be an error so and suggestions?
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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
tintin1892 said:
Can anyone tell me the steps to root my nexus please
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Search.
There is a root thread.
Is there anyway to hide the soft keys on the nexus 5 yet?
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I'd love to do this. Takes up too much of the bottom of my screen!
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Is there anyway to hide the soft keys on the nexus 5 yet?
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Nexus 5 shipped with 4.4 kit kat out of the box has a full screen mode to hide the soft keys...
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unmaskedfalesh said:
Nexus 5 shipped with 4.4 kit kat out of the box has a full screen mode to hide the soft keys...
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Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.
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Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out. Although I think they changed how you disable them because I couldn't disable them when I upgraded my Nexus 4 to 4.4 either.
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gee2012 said:
On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.
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Nope didn't work
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I quite like the soft keys, but it is annoying in games. Looking forward to pie control in future roms.
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Not for 100% of the time. They made immersive apps but that's it. Please read before posting ignorant comments.
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I have read all and being a nexus 5 user u sld know better.
How are you supposed to control your phone without the capacitive buttons..that nexus lacks...how easy it is in case of pie controls to swipe to get menu???
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Haven't tested it on the Nexus 5 yet, but with my old GNEX I used the Xposed framework with the GravityBox module which offers this functionality (hide nav bar and use pie controls).
How do you enable built in full screen from Google ?
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Nope didn't work
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Yes, it does. I did this on both of my N5s and used PieControl.
PieControl works OK but I prefer the GMD app on my N4 though. Waiting for the dev to enable it on the N5.
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Yes, it does. I did this on both of my N5s and used PieControl.
PieControl works OK but I prefer the GMD app on my N4 though. Waiting for the dev to enable it on the N5.
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edit: had a typo, it does work.
gee2012 said:
On the N4 it was possible with:
Go to system/build.prop/ and add the following line at the end of the build.prop file: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Reboot.
To re-enable set 0 to 1 and reboot
Don`t know if this will also work on the N5, need root off course.
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Do u know a way I can rewrite the build prop without a computer... I'm at work with no access to a computer... I thought I could using es Explorer but it didn't save...
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cables2590 said:
Do u know a way I can rewrite the build prop without a computer... I'm at work with no access to a computer... I thought I could using es Explorer but it didn't save...
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You need root to write to build.prop since you need to mount /system as R/W.
Petrovski80 said:
You need root to write to build.prop since you need to mount /system as R/W.
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I just rooted my phone today but kept the stock rom...
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cables2590 said:
I just rooted my phone today but kept the stock rom...
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Great. Enable the root functions of ES File Explorer and edit away.
disabling soft keys in n5
It does work if you root your phone - I followed this and am happy now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOa3uX4CY2s
edited system/build.prop/ and installed handy soft key.
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Great. Enable the root functions of ES File Explorer and edit away.
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Even with root access I still get an error... I can't figure it out...
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cables2590 said:
Even with root access I still get an error... I can't figure it out...
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Root access -enables- you to mount /system as R/W. It does not mean every file explorer app does so 'on the fly'. First make sure /system is mounted as R/W, then edit build.prop.
Is there anyway to watch skygo on rooted nexus 7? Apps like hide my root don't seem to work. Also, I can't seem to upgrade to kitkat (do I t to?). Running stock ROM. Thanks.
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I'm wanting to root my Nexus 5... But if I root, can I update... Or do I need to be unrooted?... I've only rooted one device before... I'm fine with the root method for the Nexus 5, but a little unsure of the unroot method... Can I update my Nexus 5 while it's rooted?...
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kodiak211 said:
I'm wanting to root my Nexus 5... But if I root, can I update... Or do I need to be unrooted?... I've only rooted one device before... I'm fine with the root method for the Nexus 5, but a little unsure of the unroot method... Can I update my Nexus 5 while it's rooted?...
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By updating you mean OTA, right?
There is thread going on for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
Didn't really need to link to it. It's a sticky thread stuck at the top of this general forum along with all the other important threads
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I'd do some research on what the next update could do to root b4 you update. Google are not trying to make root impossible but they want android far more secure. Chainfire wrote on this, and it's implications, which are not minor
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kodiak211 said:
I'm wanting to root my Nexus 5... But if I root, can I update... Or do I need to be unrooted?... I've only rooted one device before... I'm fine with the root method for the Nexus 5, but a little unsure of the unroot method... Can I update my Nexus 5 while it's rooted?...
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If you just have root and you did not modify any files in /system then you will be able to update with root, but you will lose root if you do so.