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?
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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.
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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
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rootSU said:
Please read the sticky threads before posting questions.
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This ^^^
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Please guys, safest/fastest way too root Nexus S 4.0.3? Tnx
quickest way without reading? send me the phone and i'll root it in no time lol..
head over to nexusshacks.com for the guides.
install superuser in recovery ...
or just install a custom ROM which is pre-rooted. ..
see this: http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
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quickest way without reading? send me the phone and i'll root it in no time lol..
head over to nexusshacks.com for the guides.
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I dont mind reading jst can0t find right link but tnx anyway guys
quiquegabriel said:
see this: http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
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This seems to be the best rooting guide available. This is the guide I used. It even has a video to show you how to root.
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You can also use Cyanogenmod Wiki:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide
Just don't flash Cyanogenmod Flash whichever you want
GocaS6 said:
Please guys, safest/fastest way too root Nexus S 4.0.3? Tnx
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I can tell you what worked for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479831
No impact on my data and apps (bootloader still locked).
I'm running stock ICS on i9023.
Credits go to saurik who found the exploit (https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid)
There is guide how to do it even without unlocking BL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1463564
[GUIDE] Root Nexus-S 4.0.3 stock firmware without BL unlock
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Hi All!
I updated my Nexus 5 to 4.4.3 OTA and didn't backup. I didn't think I would loose my root but, it seems I did. The phone is still unlocked but I can't boot into a recovery.
My question is, Can I root the phone again without loosing my data?
Thanks,
J
PhillyKing said:
Hi All!
I updated my Nexus 5 to 4.4.3 OTA and didn't backup. I didn't think I would loose my root but, it seems I did. The phone is still unlocked but I can't boot into a recovery.
My question is, Can I root the phone again without loosing my data?
Thanks,
J
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Yes, you can. Follow this thread.
fxdil said:
Yes, you can. Follow this thread.
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Thanks! I'll read up and report back.
Thanks again for the help. I ended up using Nexus Root ToolKit to re-root without any issues!
PhillyKing said:
Thanks again for the help. I ended up using Nexus Root ToolKit to re-root without any issues!
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Please dont use toolkits.
rootSU said:
Please dont use toolkits.
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This. Rooting is as simple as flashing a custom recovery and flashing SuperSU.. If you seriously can't do that I recommend you don't even try to root.
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rootSU said:
Please dont use toolkits.
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I'm curious as to the reason for not using a toolkit? For me it was quick and easy but I don't mind having to do thing a different way. Thanks
PhillyKing said:
I'm curious as to the reason for not using a toolkit? For me it was quick and easy but I don't mind having to do thing a different way. Thanks
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Because you don't learn the basics of using a rooted phone. Then when you need real help you don't have the basic knowledge and it's very difficult to help you.
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Hi guys am using Nexus 5. And i have rooted it and flashed liquid smooth ROM. Now my concern is that wil i get lollypop update automatically as soon released by google? or should i haave to flash factory default ROM?
1. Does not belong in General section
2. There are threads regarding OTAs which can be found in the first thread of my signature, which is a sticky
3. There are dedicated Lollipop threads
4. No and yes
Why do people think they will get an ota from Google when they are running custom firmware?
#stayparanoid
Pirateghost said:
Why do people think they will get an ota from Google when they are running custom firmware?
#stayparanoid
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Because they have no idea what they're doing. Why would anyone flash a custom Rom when they don't know what they're doing? That's what gets me.
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jd1639 said:
Because they have no idea what they're doing. Why would anyone flash a custom Rom when they don't know what they're doing? That's what gets me.
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Because they want XDA to make their phone "cool". Lol
Lethargy said:
Because they want XDA to make their phone "cool". Lol
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No. Kewl.
chrisdsouza1977 said:
Hi guys am using Nexus 5. And i have rooted it and flashed liquid smooth ROM. Now my concern is that wil i get lollypop update automatically as soon released by google? or should i haave to flash factory default ROM?
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Are you also concerned about updates when there are new versions of SlimROM? Or Paranoid Android? Cyanogenmod? You shouldn't be because those are ROMs that you're not currently using. In the end, the Google image is just another TOM.
Please follow the rules before opening a new thread.
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
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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
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jd1639 said:
Oh, and there is no xposed for 5.x
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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/
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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
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Hello, i need help with this. I have the galaxy s3 i535vrubnf5 running 4.4.2 stock. I am in need of a root method please, towel root doesn't work, i am familiar with Odin but cannot find the correct files. Any help would be a blessing.
Armanite2016 said:
Hello, i need help with this. I have the galaxy s3 i535vrubnf5 running 4.4.2 stock. I am in need of a root method please, towel root doesn't work, i am familiar with Odin but cannot find the correct files. Any help would be a blessing.
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Have you tried King root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3107637
Nexus 6 running SSHD or Cataclysm
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-bootloader-downgrade-service/
On 4.4.2 you're either stuck using safestrap recovery and Touchwiz ROMs, or you can pay to have a jtag soldered in which allows for downgrading back to 4.3 or older
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http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-bootloader-downgrade-service/
On 4.4.2 you're either stuck using safestrap recovery and Touchwiz ROMs, or you can pay to have a jtag soldered in which allows for downgrading back to 4.3 or older
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You've now posted this response in 3 threads. Trying to boost your post count?
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ShapesBlue said:
You've now posted this response in 3 threads. Trying to boost your post count?
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Actually trying to help. I see everyone saying "you can only use safestrap" and "there's no way to downgrade" likes it's fact. Sorry. My bad. I'll just ignore the misinformation from now on and let people spead lies.
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FlashHappy78 said:
Actually trying to help. I see everyone saying "you can only use safestrap" and "there's no way to downgrade" likes it's fact. Sorry. My bad. I'll just ignore the misinformation from now on and let people spead lies.
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For the most part it is a fact. I've seen a lot of people complain about mobile tech videos also
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