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Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
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isinisterx said:
Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
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0. Have fastboot working and phone drivers installed on your windows computer.
1. Download ClockworkMod Recovery image from the Clockwork thread in the dev section. Save in sdk tools folder.
2. Download SuperUser flashable zip.
3. Put phone in fastboot mode and plug in to computer USB and open command prompt.
3. "fastboot oem unlock"
4. "fastboot flash recovery c:\android-sdk\tools\recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img"
5. go into recovery
6. mount USB storage using ClockworkMod
7. copy SuperUser flashable zip to phone.
8. flash it.
9. Boot. Rooted. Done.
*If you want to keep CWM Recovery continue here:*
10. Use Root Explorer to rename file /etc/install-recovery.sh as /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
11. go into fastboot mode
12. do step 4 above
13. boot phone. done. rooted and CWM is permanently installed.
FILES:
ClockworkMod Recovery:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
SuperUser zip:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip
Thanks for your reply
Can you explain what you mean by make sure you have fastboot working and the phone drivers?
where can i get these?
Sure I thought you just wanted a general outline.
For fastboot, you need to install Android SDK Tools.
For drivers, put phone in fastboot, then install PDA Net, and connect your phone when prompted.
Aha sorry im really new to this stuff, is there any guide or sticky with all this stuff so i don't have to keep aasking questions about this?
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This is the guide I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
This was also helpful:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/
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thanks and this is completly offtopic but is there anyway to see my purchased paid apps ? just for records on my phone bill
After I installed recovery, I just restored the nandroid 2.3.4 found in the DEV section. It rooted it for me and I didn't have to rename the recovery file.
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Don't forget to mount /system before flashing su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip.
Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?
The easiest way to install drivers is to install PDA net while phone is plugged in to computer in fastboot mode. It will automatically install the appropriate drivers for you.
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Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!
Best way to keep apps+data before first unlock+root?
First, thanks to everyone helping to give very clear instructions for unlocking bootloader + rooting. Just one small topic that nobody is touching...
I have a fully stock and locked 2.3.4. I want to root my phone BUT I would like to know if there are any suggestions on how to keep, restore, or simply just not lose so much of the data currently on my phone. I have thought of a backup, but that seems to be impossible without rooting, but rooting seems to wipe the data I wish to backup...
Do you just have to bite the bullet the first time you unlock+root and just deal with getting your phone wiped? Or is there a better way that includes some sort of backup and restore?
Thanks
Magguz said:
Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!
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it doenst mention anywhere about the model of the phone
(i.ei92020A)
Bump!
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isinisterx said:
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There are is a way to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader, but if something happens later on...you will probably have to unlock the bootloader to fix it. I have only read of this option and have never actually seen how or done it myself.
So, the best option is to just use FASTBOOT like the others have suggested and unlock the bootloader first. It WILL wipe when you do it, but you only have to do this once! If you would like to back up your phone first you are kinda out of luck. Though, anything important you need can be backed up on your computer first. As far as apps and such...I never really saw losing them as a big problem. It gives you something to do for the next 20 mintues after install. LOL... All your purchased ones will still be paid for you will just need to download and set them up again.
If you get to the point of flashing a ROM after installing fastboot. I still think the best way is to just download one of the Nandroids available in the DEV section. Then once into recovery, just RESTORE the Nandroid. I used the Nandroid(rooted)2.3.4 in that section. It rooted it for me and saved a few steps after flashing RECOVERY on your phone.
So yes, you might as well go ahead with unlocking the Bootloader and wiping your phone. This will only need to be done once, and you will be good to go.
isinisterx said:
Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?
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This is where im getting stuck. Can someone explain how to do this step?
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So a lot of people must have gotten this phone, but after searching this forum and google, I still cannot find a guide that is specific to this phone. How can I find a good method that is least likely to brick the phone?
if you manage to brick a nexus s then bravo,
as to rooting any nexus s root guide will help, however personally i suggest using borky's one click for for the nexus s
How to search?
How to read?
How to get through life without every answer handed to you?
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Rem3Dy said:
How to search?
How to read?
How to get through life without every answer handed to you?
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How do you get through life being an ass all the time? Or unable to read that I have said I've used search? Now go be an ass to someone local in their face. Oh you can't? I thought so!
shabbypenguin said:
if you manage to brick a nexus s then bravo,
as to rooting any nexus s root guide will help, however personally i suggest using borky's one click for for the nexus s
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Thanks, will give it a try
Thansk again, it worked!
For anyone looking step by step guide:
1. Download the Clockwork 3.0.2.4 file, Clockwork 4.0.1.4 did not work for me (it was able to unlock but would not detect the now unlocked phone)
2. Extract files to C drive or desktop
3. Enable USB Debugging on the phone by going to Settings->Application->Development
4. Run the PDANET installer included in the ZIP
5. Plugin the phone when asked to
6. Once drivers are installed with the phone ON, run the run.bat file included by right clicking and selecting Run As Administrator (If windows 7 or Vista)
7. Follow the prompts
Download from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
Greetings,
My name is Tim and I'm looking for some assistance with getting CM 10.1.3 up and running on my GS3 (d2vzw / SCH-i535). I'm not a complete noob, as I managed to successfully flash CM to my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and my Droid X2 after countless hours of reading through XDA forum posts for each of the devices, however...I'm still pretty new to a lot of this stuff as I usually don't mess with it once I get CM up and running, and struggle with command prompts still, so I apologize for any/all idiocy posted herein.
I am using the instructions found on the CM site under the d2vzw device (I'd link you but it doesn't appear as though I'm allowed to), and after reading that I don't need to root my device to install CM, I'd prefer to stick with this method (I'm also uncomfortable using Odin or any other such software, as I've heard bad things and already managed to soft brick my GS3 once with it.)
I've got all the appropriate files listed at the above page, but I'm confused with several aspects of the "official" install instructions, and would like some clarification, if possible. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
1) USB drivers: I installed the Samsung drivers, but when I ran heimdall print-pit in CMD, it failed giving me an error 12 (can't remember what, specifically, but apparently it has to do with USB drivers). A bit of Google-ing, and I was able to determine that Samsung drivers = bad. Okay, I can deal with that and have uninstalled them. However, does that mean I need to NOT let Windows 7 Update auto install drivers? Further, do I need to use the zadig app to install drivers before I can use Heimdall appropriately? I ask because after I uninstalled the Samsung drivers and rebooted, I tried to flash but it failed.
2) Wording of CMD commands confuses me. Heimdall flash --ABOOT aboot.mbn - okay, I get that I'm typing "heimdall flash" as the preface, but the actual aboot.mbn file is within a .tar file...so do I just flash to the location of the actual tar file? Or do I extract it with 7zip (as I initially tried) and try to flash to the location of the actual aboot.mbn file? Further, --ABOOT doesn't show up on the list of viable options within CMD, which confuses me (is it part of the command, or is it a place holder for some command I'm not understanding).
3) Same question for the other CMD commands.
I've looked around on XDA, the Heimdall site, and elsewhere for more detailed "official" install guides, but they all seem to either involve Odin or rooting, and as I mentioned I want nothing to do with either of them, if possible.
Thank you kindly for your time.
Sure you can do all that, but there are some easy one click root apps for the gs3. Then install cwm recovery. Then flash CM and GAPPs.
Just search the forum and you should be able to find the thread.
Good luck!!
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stolo said:
Sure you can do all that, but there are some easy one click root apps for the gs3. Then install cwm recovery. Then flash CM and GAPPs.
Just search the forum and you should be able to find the thread.
Good luck!!
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The only "one-click app" I know of is Framaroot which does not work on the VZW varient of the GS3. So what app are u referring to?
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I was not referring to an apk on the phone, meant pc app.
I have not personally used this, but looks like it will do the trick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
stolo said:
I was not referring to an apk on the phone, meant pc app.
I have not personally used this, but looks like it will do the trick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
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I thought I downloaded that before and it ended up being a jumble of files...but I just downloaded it now and it looks promising. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a try tomorrow!
Swatpro004 said:
I thought I downloaded that before and it ended up being a jumble of files...but I just downloaded it now and it looks promising. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a try tomorrow!
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If you want just go try out the cyanogenmod installer from the play store. It should root, unlock, and install for you. Just follow the instructions in the app.
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Well, I just tried using the "casual" root one-click thing.
I successfully rooted, but it took ~10 minutes on the flashing of aboot. It claimed to be done, but when I tried to flash CWM it rebooted into the "unauthorized software, contact verizon" screen.
Any ideas? This makes me sad. I don't know why this is so much more difficult than my other devices.
-e- I can still get into download mode, but when I try to go into recovery it just loops back to the main samsung screen with the custom icon and then hops into the verizon unauthorized stuff. Also, when I plug it in to charge it just vibrates once every ~5 seconds without doing much else.
Additionally, I still don't know which USB drivers I want for doing all of this. I'm relying on the ones Windows 7 auto-installs currently, if that helps with troubleshooting. Thank you in advance, again.
Swatpro004 said:
Well, I just tried using the "casual" root one-click thing.
I successfully rooted, but it took ~10 minutes on the flashing of aboot. It claimed to be done, but when I tried to flash CWM it rebooted into the "unauthorized software, contact verizon" screen.
Any ideas? This makes me sad. I don't know why this is so much more difficult than my other devices.
-e- I can still get into download mode, but when I try to go into recovery it just loops back to the main samsung screen with the custom icon and then hops into the verizon unauthorized stuff. Also, when I plug it in to charge it just vibrates once every ~5 seconds without doing much else.
Additionally, I still don't know which USB drivers I want for doing all of this. I'm relying on the ones Windows 7 auto-installs currently, if that helps with troubleshooting. Thank you in advance, again.
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you just didn't unlock your bootloader that's all. Flash stock (or stock recovery) using Odin. Then root using the same method above. When rooted unlock your bootloader using EZunlock1.2. Its an app that runs on your phone. Then flash recovery. Done.
Edit: at this point it may be easier to just flash a prerooted stock ROM using Odin.
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Sandman-007 said:
you just didn't unlock your bootloader that's all. Flash stock (or stock recovery) using Odin. Then root using the same method above. When rooted unlock your bootloader using EZunlock1.2. Its an app that runs on your phone. Then flash recovery. Done.
Edit: at this point it may be easier to just flash a prerooted stock ROM using Odin.
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Thank you, Sandman. I will try this right now.
This the only phone I've ever had a problem with, and I am asking for some help from the community.
I've got a Cricket HTC One SV. K2PLC_CL. Android 4.2.2, which should be Jellybean.
I just wanted to get root. I know there aren't any custom ROMs (what I wouldn't give to remove all the bloatware, though...)
I followed a few guides that I'm sure everyone's looked at. My bootloader IS unlocked. When I tried flashing a recovery (I have two or three to try, one's even labelled for Cricket. They're CWM, though), I was unable to boot into it to install Superuser. Since then, I've earned the "TAMPERED" flag.
Have I done something terribly wrong? Can someone please instruct me on how to get root, and to fix my recovery?
Since I somehow managed to fail, I would be extremely appreciative if someone would be so kind as to spell it out, or just give me step-by-step instructions.
Since booting into recovery, my phone freezes if I shut it down while it's plugged into the charger... Oddly enough.
It's not your fault, it's because the new hboot, which came with 422 update!
Follow the link in my singnature, you will find there a working recovery and a SuperSu.zip for 422.
old.splatterhand said:
It's not your fault, it's because the new hboot, which came with 422 update!
Follow the link in my singnature, you will find there a working recovery and a SuperSu.zip for 422.
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Ahh, thank you so much.
I'm looking right now, and unfortunately, I noticed the TWRP recovery isn't for my SV. Is there a K2PLC_CL around, or am I able to use one of those?
AnalogConspiracy said:
Ahh, thank you so much.
I'm looking right now, and unfortunately, I noticed the TWRP recovery isn't for my SV. Is there a K2PLC_CL around, or am I able to use one of those?
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it still works for your device, go ahead and use it
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russellvone said:
it still works for your device, go ahead and use it
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Will do, thank you very much. I'll let you know how it goes!
And I can flash my superuser through their recovery, correct?
AnalogConspiracy said:
Will do, thank you very much. I'll let you know how it goes!
And I can flash my superuser through their recovery, correct?
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use superSU.......but yes
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russellvone said:
use superSU.......but yes
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Thanks everyone, my phone has now been rooted!
However, I'd like to use a couple of apps, and was promptly alerted that I need to obtain S-OFF. I've been looking at Rumrunner... Should I use it?
Plug phone in while it's charged on, USB debug is on, and let it do it's thing?
edit: I ran it, and it looked great... But at the end, it gave a line along the lines of.
[TTTTT*******] or something.
I booted into Hboot, it's still on.
AnalogConspiracy said:
Thanks everyone, my phone has now been rooted!
However, I'd like to use a couple of apps, and was promptly alerted that I need to obtain S-OFF. I've been looking at Rumrunner... Should I use it?
Plug phone in while it's charged on, USB debug is on, and let it do it's thing?
edit: I ran it, and it looked great... But at the end, it gave a line along the lines of.
[TTTTT*******] or something.
I booted into Hboot, it's still on.
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Make sure its the universal one, and insure you do not have any password set on your phone. Any kind of lockscreen security needs to be disabled. Basically, you need to be able to access your phone without the hassle of something preventing it. This stuff will disrupt the process.
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Modding.MyMind said:
Make sure its the universal one, and insure you do not have any password set on your phone. Any kind of lockscreen security needs to be disabled. Basically, you need to be able to access your phone without the hassle of something preventing it. This stuff will disrupt the process.
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Also (I think) make sure the fast boot option in Settings > Power is unchecked
palmtree5 said:
Also (I think) make sure the fast boot option in Settings > Power is unchecked
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Thank you for putting up with my ignorance thus far, guys.
However, I:
- Am running Universal Rumrunner.
- Have already un-checked the Fastboot option.
- Have no current lock on my phone. Security>Screen Lock>None
- Have USB debug enabled.
Edit: - Have HTC Sync removed.
- Have no firewall, granting access to sojo.
- Have granted superuser/root access to ADB.
In my previous post, I stated I ran Rumrunner. It was with the aforementioned settings.
I did make sure to do this before touching anything.
This is why I'm stumped.
Is there any information I can provide that might assist you guys?
AnalogConspiracy said:
Thank you for putting up with my ignorance thus far, guys.
However, I:
- Am running Universal Rumrunner.
- Have already un-checked the Fastboot option.
- Have no current lock on my phone. Security>Screen Lock>None
- Have USB debug enabled.
Edit: - Have HTC Sync removed.
- Have no firewall, granting access to sojo.
- Have granted superuser/root access to ADB.
In my previous post, I stated I ran Rumrunner. It was with the aforementioned settings.
I did make sure to do this before touching anything.
This is why I'm stumped.
Is there any information I can provide that might assist you guys?
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use an unsecure kernel
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use an unsecure kernel
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I'll have to look for one.
However, I managed to get Rumrunner working properly.
What did I do?
... I re-downloaded the same universal version that I have. Then, I ran it.
I don't know what wasn't making it function properly in the first place, but it has this time.
My HTC One SV from Cricket is officially S-OFF.
Thank you very much for your help, and contributing to the education of my phone.
Hi I'm new here to kind of been into rooting my phones since I heard if it I've always figured it out on my own but the HTC sv im stumped I'd like to root and unlock who knows what from there but I've had this phone for a while can anyone help?
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And if anyone knows anything about LG optimous 9 I have one them never turned it on yet need a battery are they any better cause I like the HTC but I'd like to throw it as far as possible love the phone but needs to come unlocked
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wytaske34 said:
Hi I'm new here to kind of been into rooting my phones since I heard if it I've always figured it out on my own but the HTC sv im stumped I'd like to root and unlock who knows what from there but I've had this phone for a while can anyone help?
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And if anyone knows anything about LG optimous 9 I have one them never turned it on yet need a battery are they any better cause I like the HTC but I'd like to throw it as far as possible love the phone but needs to come unlocked
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HTC One SV:
First off, make sure your bootloader is unlocked.
www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
You do have to make an account. Please do so, and follow their instructions to the letter.
Second. Flash TWRP recovery, as seen: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292432 (This link is also in old.splatterhand's signature.)
Third, run Rumrunner Universal -- the latest version, and then you should be set.
As for the requirements -- you will see them as you seek these topics. Everything is literally on that XDA link I sent -- it's also in old.splatterhand's signature, again.
wytaske34 said:
Hi I'm new here to kind of been into rooting my phones since I heard if it I've always figured it out on my own but the HTC sv im stumped I'd like to root and unlock who knows what from there but I've had this phone for a while can anyone help?
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And if anyone knows anything about LG optimous 9 I have one them never turned it on yet need a battery are they any better cause I like the HTC but I'd like to throw it as far as possible love the phone but needs to come unlocked
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You have a K2_CL. I see that in your comment signature. Make sure you DO NOT use anything that pertains to K2_PLC_CL, K2_UL, and/or K2_U! Their partitions are different and unless you know what you are doing you may bring about some serious issues down the road lol.
Ultimately, everything you need you can find in old.splatterhands index as already mentioned. The custom recovery must pertain to K2_CL or it will not work.
Step one: unlock bootloader
Step two: flash custom recovery
Step three: make a backup using custom recovery
Step four: flash a flashable.zip with supersu to gain root.
Step five: the rest is up to you based on your wants, needs, and desires.
If you are not sure of something, please ask!
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Hi, i updated to 4.4.3 via ota update. After that i tried to open SuperSU and it says 'There is no SU binary instanned and superSU cannot install it.'
Did i lost root? Do i need to start from the beggining ?
I was trying to flash Franco Kernel and i realized that there is a problem after i tried to enter recovery mode. My device failed to enter recovery mode showing me a dead android with a red exclamation mark.
Thanks in advance !!
1) the dead android is stock android recovery
2) yes you lost root
solution: reflash a custom recovery in fastboot and then flash the supersu zip and you're done.
there are a ton of threads about this issue and how to solve it all over the place. please search next time.
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
Anderson2 said:
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
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The device is hammerhead. The latest official twrp is fine and same with super su. Don't use tool kits that way you know what to do when something like this happens.
This will take you start to finish you were rooted so im assuming your bootloader is unlocked and you can start with flashing recovery image just be sure to read it all .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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Anderson2 said:
Actually he is not alone. I too updated ota to 4.4.3 and lost root. I searched and searched and I am sure the answer is buried "somewhere" but I couldn't find the answer to *my* question.
I previously rooted my Nexus 5, 4.4.2 using adb and Fastboot, but my question is which image do I use for TWRP and 4.4.3? Is 4.4.3 still called hammerhead or something else? Those names are confusing to non experts and flashing the wrong img can brick the phone.
Which TWRP recovery image do I use?
Which Supersu do I use?
And where do I find them?
Thanks.
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Of course you lost root, that's normal. For twrp go to goo.im. for super su Google chainfire supersu xda. Very simple, very easy
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Got this puppy in the mail today and fastboot unlocked the BL before I even saw a start screen. Took 4.4.3 then fastboot flashed TWRP. Installed SuperSU in recovery.
Boom! Rooted, unlocked and updated.
P.S. howdy y'all
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Howdy
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Just use Nexus Root Toolkit its so easy google it.:cyclops:
Lost root 4.4.4
If you (and you will) loose root after installing the zip for 4.4.4 go to http://download.chainfire.eu/446/SuperSU/ and download the zip. use recovery to install.
CliffordS
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people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
chainsuk said:
Just use Nexus Root Toolkit its so easy google it.:cyclops:
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Yes, easy to make you think you "bricked" your phone.
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simms22 said:
people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
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Oh dear. So much this.... I have but one thanks to give to this post...
It's like people are completely baffled at this when it literally happens with every freaking update...
#stayparanoid
Just use wugs nexus tool I lost root and fixed it with the root option. No messing just a few clicks its idiot proof
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stewartk said:
Just use wugs nexus tool I lost root and fixed it with the root option. No messing just a few clicks its idiot proof
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Yes, but it also makes you look like an idiot when you post on here complaining something doesn't work because of use of a toolkit.
Rooting is just flashing a custom recovery then flashing SuperSU. If you need a toolkit to assist with something as simple as that then I suggest you revert back to stock factory images and stay away from anything regarding "root".
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simms22 said:
people...!
this is exactly tbe same as the very first android update ever in 2008.. if you update via ota or stock manually, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. stock rom is not rooted by default. you can not expect to have root when updating stock! this is just silly people. the simplest search on google brings you years, yes years, of the same exact question being asked thousands of times over.. and yes, you will also lose your custom recovery.
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Yep, I'm surprised people still ask this question. If you know how to flash an OTA, you should know what happens after. On a side note, when I flashed the 4.4.3 OTA, I actually didn't lose the TWRP. I just used the OTA from the OTA thread. I just thought it strange.
Not true i have used it thousands of others have without a problem, i could say people have bricked their phone with fastboot NOTHING is 100% safe....
chainsuk said:
Not true i have used it thousands of others have without a problem, i could say people have bricked their phone with fastboot NOTHING is 100% safe....
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ok, i dont know what youre talking about but ill bite.. show me one person thats bricked their phone with fastboot.
I cant show you i can only tell you what ive read on these very forums for whatever reason ppl have reported on xda that their phones have bootlooped and bricked, it my have been user error on commands or glitches i dont know,and all i was saying about Nexus root toolkit is that i have used it many times without a problem as have other ppl but im sure that some ppl have come unstuck but for me its been fine....
Lethargy said:
Yes, but it also makes you look like an idiot when you post on here complaining something doesn't work because of use of a toolkit.
Rooting is just flashing a custom recovery then flashing SuperSU. If you need a toolkit to assist with something as simple as that then I suggest you revert back to stock factory images and stay away from anything regarding "root".
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I've never had a problem using root kits. I also know how to do it other ways. But some idiots like to do it root kit ways.
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stewartk said:
I've never had a problem using root kits. I also know how to do it other ways. But some idiots like to do it root kit ways.
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Maybe you should talk to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53573890
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