Related
I have a 16GB Nexus 5 that is rooted with Cyanogenmod 11 M5 Snapshot. However, I recently wanted to switch back to stock+rooted. I do not have a backup of when I had stock android, so that option is out. Is there any way to get stock android back?
Zr100 said:
I have a 16GB Nexus 5 that is rooted with Cyanogenmod 11 M5 Snapshot. However, I recently wanted to switch back to stock+rooted. I do not have a backup of when I had stock android, so that option is out. Is there any way to get stock android back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep.. Just follow the tutorial here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
Please read the sticky threads before posting questions.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
and if you're lazy like me, i highly recommend WUG's nexus root toolkit.
it compress all the steps into one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
xdrc45 said:
Yep.. Just follow the tutorial here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rootSU said:
Please read the sticky threads before posting questions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This ^^^
Closed
There are lots of posts but none that answer my question.
Coming from rooted stock v4.4.4 and unlocked bootloader on a Nexus 5:
Is it best to unroot & lock it down, then do the OTA's and then re root and unlock to get stock v5.02?
OR
Do I save myself countless steps and just format and flash a non stock v5.02 rom?
As much as I apreciate all of the hard work of the custom rom dev's, With the Nexus 5 it's the first device I've been quite happy with stock and xposed and not feeding the flashaholic I used to be.
Surely someone has been down this road and could offer sugestions.
Thank you for your time.
Rox
RoxAbout said:
There are lots of posts but none that answer my question.
Coming from rooted stock v4.4.4 and unlocked bootloader on a Nexus 5:
Is it best to unroot & lock it down, then do the OTA's and then re root and unlock to get stock v5.02?
OR
Do I save myself countless steps and just format and flash a non stock v5.02 rom?
As much as I apreciate all of the hard work of the custom rom dev's, With the Nexus 5 it's the first device I've been quite happy with stock and xposed and not feeding the flashaholic I used to be.
Surely someone has been down this road and could offer sugestions.
Thank you for your time.
Rox
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First, there is no 5.0.2 stock firmware. If you're 100 stock now with only root just unroot then take the ota. If you've got modified system files then flash the 4.4.4 system.img. There is no need to lock the device.
Oh, and there is no xposed for 5.x
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
Oh, and there is no xposed for 5.x
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn jd, did you move to under a rock? It's here. lol
http://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-for-android-lollipop-is-here/
theesotericone said:
Damn jd, did you move to under a rock? It's here. lol
http://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-framework-for-android-lollipop-is-here/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man. Knew it was in beta but didn't realize it had been released. I'm on a short vacation with my family so haven't been keeping up to date
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From what I've seen there isn't a version of TWRP for the Pixel yet, however I'd love to be proven wrong.
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That does indeed look promising! Hoping for the public release soon.
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He also stated that TWRP cannot handle the new file encryption yet, so .zips would need to be uploaded in recovery which is wonky for some, as well as the dual system partition fiasco is not handled yet. So *soon* might be more like a few weeks...
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
As of 10/20, from the source:
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
maflin18 said:
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
want to install linux in a chroot env....
Chronzy said:
As of 10/20, from the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed. Once chainfire gets his device, things should begin to roll along much quicker.
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love. ?
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using XDA-Developers mobile app
mrnovanova said:
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love.
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
zaclimon said:
I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That sort of explains it http://android.wonderhowto.com/news...methods-are-taking-longer-than-usual-0174611/
Sent from my Pixel using XDA-Developers mobile app
Looks like chainfire posted an image of his rooted pixel.
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
varun.gid said:
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Very nice
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure is. haven't tried it myself since I ordered from the Google store, but these guys are legit.
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah we're legit
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
DMCShep said:
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This doesn't exactly unlock your bootloader. It breaks whatever VZW put on there to block bootloader unlock. After running this you will need to use adb to unlock the bootloader yourself just like a GS version or a nexus. No, this will not give you root. But typically a bootloader unlock is necessary to achieve root. Root methods have not been released yet. Chain Fire has achieved system less root but it's not ready for release.
Also, no depixel8 does not break android pay. Unlocking your bootloader after applying depixel8 will break android pay. Google has prevented android pay from working of your bootloader is unlocked.
Do you read the XDA articles or just post on the forums?
Thinkin bout buy the s8+, can any one confirm if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?
YES
KJThaDon said:
YES
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well that's extremely saddening
JordanMonde said:
Well that's extremely saddening
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
JordanMonde said:
So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
The exynoa international does have and Unlocked bootloader
JordanMonde said:
Well that's extremely saddening
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mlock420 said:
No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
thx guys im new to putting a rom on and i wanna get the s8 or wait for pixel 2 but ive read that puttin a new rom on them makes them a complete different phone and i wanna be able to do it to my next phone
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
djxn40 said:
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not at all! Face palm!
KJThaDon said:
What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
force70 said:
How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's under development
KJThaDon said:
It's under development
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
force70 said:
Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
KJThaDon said:
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can pretty much give up on xposed for N. Maybe all together. The dev is just more focused on real life and google keeps closing the security holes that things like xposed uses. Also he would already be working with the android O code
KJThaDon said:
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root and twrp is already available
force70 said:
Root and twrp is already available
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not using the exynos version
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
unitz0mbie said:
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
there is no going back.
cantenna said:
there is no going back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I mean not even through smart switch? You can't restore? I don't care for Samsung pay or if knox says whatever, if I ever want to go back I can't restore through smart switch?
Hello!
Just got my 7P from the Black Friday sale (I'm in Europe so a friend who was flying in got it for me).
Still haven't turned it on. Question: should I update first, then root? Or root first, then update?
Maybe it's a silly question and the answer is "update first because updating will remove rooting anyhow", but I don't know if they have maybe changed something lately and rooting is more difficult or whatever...
Thanks!
Yu can always update your phone, some you will, before and after root
So if it's all the same I guess I'll update first or I'll have to re-root...
You can update to beta & then root. No worries. However, If you want to install a custom rom, you may want to stay on 12 until checking the requirements of the ROM.
Wi1son said:
You can update to beta & then root. No worries. However, If you want to install a custom rom, you may want to stay on 12 until checking the requirements of the ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
krakout said:
So if it's all the same I guess I'll update first or I'll have to re-root...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want to update while keep root you can use Pixel Flasher.
i gonna suggest to disable dm-verity at the first time as well, so if in the future you opt to use custom kernel (which i think, you should) you wont need to wipe your phone
Lughnasadh said:
The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
If you want to update while keep root you can use Pixel Flasher.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I knew, but @Wi1son reminded me to enroll for betas
Thanks for mentioning Pixel Flasher, didn't know about it - sounds great!!
Lughnasadh said:
The Pixel 7 series came with Android 13 so there is no Android 12 for this device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh yeah, meant some ROMs require the November update and aren't ready for the December update
Yeah, custom ROMs lie in the future for now... but coming from OnePlus I am familiar with official ROM/fw requirements for them, thanks!
I've got one too in the last week ..Been so long and never had a pixel so I'm afraid to try it ..Need a new kernel ,only getting 4-5 SOT ..
kenbrownstone said:
I've got one too in the last week ..Been so long and never had a pixel so I'm afraid to try it ..Need a new kernel ,only getting 4-5 SOT ..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What version are you on?
krakout said:
What version are you on?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Running newest beta just released ..I got pixel to root and stuff..Phones are boring now ..But I gotta figure it out soon as I get time .Just haven't had time yet
When I got mine, before I even inserted the SIM, I connected to WiFi and updated Android and Google Play, then I inserted the SIM, ran through the setup quickly, unlocked bootloader, rebooted and rooted using Pixel Flasher, wiping Veritas and Verification. That way for any future updates, I would be set to flash with PF, moving forward and that has been very simple
Thanks, awesome. Sounds like a great tool, wish there was something like that for OnePlus!