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Arg....seems like the devs have moved on to getting s-off and coming out with new roms and have given up on finding exploits to root 1.85. The threads for root have been empty for a while now...wondering if its time to exchange the phone or return it and want for the sg3?
I know i'm not the only person frustrated for upgrading to 1.85....
I thought you could RUU back to 1.82 if you wanted and then root?
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mobilehavoc said:
I thought you could RUU back to 1.82 if you wanted and then root?
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You can. That is what I did. It's pretty simple.
Revert to 1.82, root,
one click superCID
relock in fast boot
ruu 1.85
flash the unlock token from fastboot, it took me a few tries before it took
flash a recovery (twrp is working well for us right now)
and then use the recovery to flash the SU zip file. Then you're all set
Well this is how it works.
Once you update your RUU to 1.85 then install CWM (flashing utility in recovery) You will just flash the Rom you wish this will give you root.
Hope this clears things up?
I'm unclear on the rooted 1.85 but from what I gather you have to have done superCID hack before upgrading to be able to gain root. I believe you have to also have superCID to do ruu to a previous firmware. I may be wrong but if your on 1.85 without superCID I think your SOL for now atleast.
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Read it follow it ROOT it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671135
gtung99 said:
Arg....seems like the devs have moved on to getting s-off and coming out with new roms and have given up on finding exploits to root 1.85. The threads for root have been empty for a while now...wondering if its time to exchange the phone or return it and want for the sg3?
I know i'm not the only person frustrated for upgrading to 1.85....
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Maybe YOU should start working on the root then. Wow what an ignorant thing to post, its amazing how much people will complain for something they contribute nothing for.
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Read it follow it ROOT it... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671135
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Says right in the instructions you need root to downgrade. Unless somebody can confirm otherwise?
redpoint73 said:
Says right in the instructions you need root to downgrade. Unless somebody can confirm otherwise?
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There's a thread on how to downgrade in development.
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SkizzMcNizz said:
There's a thread on how to downgrade in development.
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You mean the one linked in the post I just quoted? Like I said, that one says it requires root.
Lots of people are saying "just downgrade" on this thread. But I don't think its possible.
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Says right in the instructions you need root to downgrade. Unless somebody can confirm otherwise?
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Ah your correct there was another thread on how to get root through AT&T ready to go app but they blocked that now so looks like the OP waited to long.
It's simply amazing ...
robstunner said:
Maybe YOU should start working on the root then. Wow what an ignorant thing to post, its amazing how much people will complain for something they contribute nothing for.
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Yes, it's simply amazing how many people will write such non-useful crap that serves no useful purpose.
Look, we've all been there. We all had to learn from the beginning at some point.
I'm also sick of people lobbing ignorant comments my way when it comes to some of the things I do for others, especially here on xda. Case in point ...
Over the last three days I've prepared a 36-page manual that describes, in great detail, how to do virtually everything on a ONE X. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678308
It's sad when, after working an average of 70 hours per week as President an owner of my LED lighting company, plus having a 2-1/2-year-old at home, who's a wonderful challenge, plus having issues with my 82-year-old mother suffering from Alzheimers, I still MAKE time to help others, most especially here on xda. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. As I said above, we've all been there, and I'm quite sick and tired of so many others (THEY shall remain nameless), who can't spend a few extra seconds of their precious time to provide a better explanation than the simple "just do it in fastboot," or "use adb," etc.
Yes, I've now learned exactly what these two simple statements mean, but it really would have been nice, and far, far, far easier not just for me, but everyone if, instead of saying the following ...
flash it in fastboot
...they instead said something like ...
open a command prompt, navigate to your adb folder, and flash in fastboot using the following line:
fastboot flash recovery xxxxxxx.img
Wow, it took me an extra 10 seconds. Oh, my goodness, my fingers are now so sore. I think I'll head to the hospital. Be back later.
Peter
P.S. And don't anyone dare tell me, like someone did yesterday, that I should basically shut up and stop "sassing" (their word) the developers because they work so hard at what they do. You know, I probably work as hard if not MUCH harder than most of them, yet I will always try my very best to give some of my time to others. Again, as I said above, it's the right thing to do. You know, maybe if more people did just that, the world wouldn't be so full of self-centred, egotistical ingrates.
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Ah your correct there was another thread on how to get root through AT&T ready to go app but they blocked that now so looks like the OP waited to long.
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Or didn't wait enough. Don't update official firmware without knowing if existing root methods will still work, unless you are willing to live with the consequences.
FusionTechFTS said:
You can. That is what I did. It's pretty simple.
Revert to 1.82, root,
one click superCID
relock in fast boot
ruu 1.85
flash the unlock token from fastboot, it took me a few tries before it took
flash a recovery (twrp is working well for us right now)
and then use the recovery to flash the SU zip file. Then you're all set
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Wow. All that and I'm not sure it will even work. Makes me realize how nice it is to have devices like the Nexus that are not locked down as much as HTCs latest on AT&T.
It also seems like Samsung devices are not as difficult to deal with than HTC and the locked bootloader and S-On.
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davidstech11 said:
Wow. All that and I'm not sure it will even work. Makes me realize how nice it is to have devices like the Nexus that are not locked down as much as HTCs latest on AT&T.
It also seems like Samsung devices are not as difficult to deal with than HTC and the locked bootloader and S-On.
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well..get a OTG..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...bSeBg &usg=AFQjCNHEnFsWor6zKtrltkg0TIqCxP1pLw
read that post...this allows you to downgrade...with you can get root...
however...you have to get some $$ off of your pocket..
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You mean the one linked in the post I just quoted? Like I said, that one says it requires root.
Lots of people are saying "just downgrade" on this thread. But I don't think its possible.
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My bad.
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You mean the one linked in the post I just quoted? Like I said, that one says it requires root.
Lots of people are saying "just downgrade" on this thread. But I don't think its possible.
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So only option is to get a new OneX and hope it has 1.82 or below? I'm not even sure root and ROMs are that critical to me but just curious
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once rooted what are somethings i can do to make my phone faster? i have no idea why it lags on opening the app drawer
Crizthakidd said:
once rooted what are somethings i can do to make my phone faster? i have no idea why it lags on opening the app drawer
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You have installed something to make it slow. Since every One X I seen and used did not lag on opening the app drawer. Not seeing lag.
davidstech11 said:
You have installed something to make it slow. Since every One X I seen and used did not lag on opening the app drawer. Not seeing lag.
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I've seen where some people say that it lags a little when they open it for the first time after a reboot or it sitting idle a while. It's happened to me a few times also.
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Hello, 1st of all i want to apologyse if there is allready a thread about this but i just cant find it...
so here is the thing: my BL it's supposed to be locked and when i type *#*#7378423#*#* it says "Bootloader unlock not allowed" is there a way to unlock it ???
im runing 4.2.2....
bcoz of this i cant root my phone or flash to customs kernels please help
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Hello, 1st of all i want to apologyse if there is allready a thread about this but i just cant find it...
so here is the thing: my BL it's supposed to be locked and when i type *#*#7378423#*#* it says "Bootloader unlock not allowed" is there a way to unlock it ???
im runing 4.2.2....
bcoz of this i cant root my phone or flash to customs kernels please help
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548498
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Joel16 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548498
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So, it works anyways on the device Who say "not allowed" to unlock???????
elnazhox said:
So, it works anyways on the device Who say "not allowed" to unlock???????
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NO lol, have you even read the title of the thread 'for unlocked bootloader only' and you can only flash custom kernels if your bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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Joel16 said:
NO lol, have you even read the title of the thread 'for unlocked bootloader only' and you can only flash custom kernels if your bootloader is allowed to be unlocked.
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So you didnt Read my Q.... Did u saw the red line on my Q b4 answering??????
Is there a way to unlock it????
elnazhox said:
So you didnt Read my Q.... Did u saw the red line on my Q b4 answering??????
Is there a way to unlock it????
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Oh sorry didn't read the the bootloader unlock not allowed bit. Sorry but as for now there is no way..
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elnazhox said:
So you didnt Read my Q.... Did u saw the red line on my Q b4 answering??????
Is there a way to unlock it????
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Are you just dumb or do you have difficulties with reading comprehension ?
NO ! Is the answer. Clear enough for you?
Redzo said:
Are you just dumb or do you have difficulties with reading comprehension ?
NO ! Is the answer. Clear enough for you?
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Oooh sorry genious, But can you please read all b4 spreading **** among the rest? If not, please shut the **** up and stay away of the forums
I guess there's no way to unlock bootloader for your phone as of now
Sent using Sony Xperia L from India
Redzo said:
Are you just dumb or do you have difficulties with reading comprehension ?
NO ! Is the answer. Clear enough for you?
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No need to be rude, he was just asking a question. He should've just researched or read the kernel threads properly. No need forthe "Are you just dumb"
Joel16 said:
No need to be rude, he was just asking a question. He should've just researched or read the kernel threads properly. No need forthe "Are you just dumb"
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Dont worry, dumbs allways overreact when they know the answer calling others as dumbs. Thx anyways
elnazhox said:
Dont worry, dumbs allways overreact when they know the answer calling others as dumbs. Thx anyways
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hehe, it sucks having a locked bootloader. I got lucky
Joel16 said:
hehe, it sucks having a locked bootloader. I got lucky
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shut up im forced to have stock kernel and rom... :crying:
elnazhox said:
shut up im forced to have stock kernel and rom... :crying:
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You are forced to take responsibility for your own misstakes. In this case buying a phone which bootloader is unlockable. Nobody held a gun to your head and forced you to, YOU chose it without thinking about it.
And asking ppl to "shut up" while they are agreeing with you and trying to show compasion is....as dumb as it gets.
elnazhox said:
shut up im forced to have stock kernel and rom... :crying:
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I think C n T works on locked bootloader idk (correct me if I'm wrong)
And Redzo's right, your mistake mate.. should've researched about it. Hopefully you might get lucky if someone manages to fix that bug in cwm on locked bootloaders.
Redzo said:
You are forced to take responsibility for your own misstakes. In this case buying a phone which bootloader is unlockable. Nobody held a gun to your head and forced you to, YOU chose it without thinking about it.
And asking ppl to "shut up" while they are agreeing with you and trying to show compasion is....as dumb as it gets.
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1st.- no one knows if the bootloader is unlockable or not till you look at it, and you CANT get hands on the phone before you buy it (i mean the one you are getting, not the shown) so please you are free to feel like a stupid talknig about things that you actually dont know...
2nd.- dont you see the real meaning of that "shut up"? oh god... i think that u r the dumb that cant see beyond your nose...
is there something on the air or what? so many silly answers for god sake....
elnazhox said:
1st.- no one knows if the bootloader is unlockable or not till you look at it, and you CANT get hands on the phone before you buy it (i mean the one you are getting, not the shown) so please you are free to feel like a stupid talknig about things that you actually dont know...
2nd.- dont you see the real meaning of that "shut up"? oh god... i think that u r the dumb that cant see beyond your nose...
is there something on the air or what? so many silly answers for god sake....
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You got a point there. I mean what if you bought it online? there's NO way you can access the phone to see if it's bootloader allowed to be unlocked and not only that but I don't think anyone can remember that code to access the system menu or whatever it's called. @Redzo and @ Elnazhox you're both right. @elnazhox you should've researched a bit more, and @ Redzo it's not possible to access the system menu or whatever when you're buying it online.
So i accidentally pressed power and volume button at the same time And now i am looking at a screen with android with its stomach open and at the top says START.how to get out of this?i accidentally pressed them-.-help.
Hold down the power button until it reboots
Sent from my Nexus 5
You're in fastboot. Just press the power button to reboot the phone or use the volume buttons to select a different option.
pepdavies said:
Hold down the power button until it reboots
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you sure?and is this the bootloader?
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
00MATRIX00 said:
ok thanks i am out of the stupid fastboot.
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Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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jd1639 said:
Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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CellPhish said:
Lol if ONLY you knew the truth behind that awesome fastboot
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You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
EddyOS said:
You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
EddyOS said:
You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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You do know going on fastboot does not only help with unlocking/rooting a phone right? We're just saying that the OP is just glad he knew about fastboot and the potential it can do if something goes horribly wrong with his phone.
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jd1639 said:
Yep, and that's fine but there could be a day when something goes wrong where that bootloader could come in handy. Always good to know your phone, especially if you're in a development forum.
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True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
EddyOS said:
True, but Q&A isn't the development forum
Remember, this whole site is full of n00bs and those just wanting to use their phone - Devs are probably now in the minority!
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Xda is a development forum
jd1639 said:
Xda is a development forum
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We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
EddyOS said:
We're splitting hairs now, you know what I mean. End of the day, there are some people who come here for advice - not for modifying their device - and have no need to know what fastboot is as they will never want to unlock their device
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+ 1, XDA is also a knowledge database for everyone to enjoy wether they`re rooted or not. We`re all users ultimately
jd1639 said:
Fastboot isn't stupid. Some day you'll be glad to know how to get to it.
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But it did gave me a mini heart attack.I was like "waaatttt" and as for rooting:its really hard for beginners!.n5 is my first android,previous phone was iPhone 5.Jailbreaking the iPhone was so easy compared to all technical stuff that comes with rooting. Anyway my friend is rooting my n5 for me yesterday.i will watch him to do it(this sounded wrong)
Dev will always be in minority,its obvious.and as for xda developers the name does suggest it for developers and wires and 2+2=5 stuff and whatnot.but yeah the site is filled noobs and newbies.but those devs rocks!
If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
PhilipTD said:
If you want to know what this site is about, just look at the bottom-left of any page.
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Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
00MATRIX00 said:
Let's name it xdanoobs since now we noobs are in majority.
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Yeah and we`d all post questions that no one would be able to answer cause reading and searching would be forbidden on XDA
EddyOS said:
You do know some people don't give a crap about unlocking/rooting a phone? I've actually relocked and gone back to 100% stock as I have no need to be unlocked any more
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Well maybe those people would find a forum like Android Central better suited to their needs. As previously stated, XDA is a development forum, not a general Android support forum. If they aren't planning on rooting, then XDA really isn't for them.
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Hi,
Any member ready to unlock boot loader, flash and root, customize my 2 OPO, kindly PM.
Am ready to pay for your expertise.
Regards!
Micheal1122 said:
Hi,
Any member ready to unlock boot loader, flash and root, customize my 2 OPO, kindly PM.
Am ready to pay for your expertise.
Regards!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
You can start there, as it has just about everything you'll need to get it done. You'll need to have enabled adb and unchecked the update recovery before hand.
You can pm me if needed, but you don't need to pay.
XDA is here to help people.
teh roxxorz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
You can start there, as it has just about everything you'll need to get it done. You'll need to have enabled adb and unchecked the update recovery before hand.
You can pm me if needed, but you don't need to pay.
XDA is here to help people.
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Thanks for the generous offer, which I appreciate big time.
scumpicule/Sebestian wants to do both free of charge, but I replied that shall donate, on line using Team Viewer and Skype, but the only drawback is he doesn't have a OPO.
Best Regards, shall keep you updated.
Micheal1122 said:
Thanks for the generous offer, which I appreciate big time.
scumpicule/Sebestian wants to do both free of charge, but I replied that shall donate, on line using Team Viewer and Skype, but the only drawback is he doesn't have a OPO.
Best Regards, shall keep you updated.
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Even if he doesn't have a OnePlus One, it's still fairly straight forward, but you should still take the help as they should 'hopefully' know what should be happening.
From my experience, I would highly recommend NOT rooting on windows xp as you'll have driver issues. Windows 7/8 is fine; I have no experience with a Mac.
True, but I have W7 running and Seb installed the drivers fine.
Some smart member PM me, unlock boot loader, root, flash my Chinese OPOs.
Ready to donate.
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
Some smart member PM me, unlock boot loader, root, flash my Chinese OPOs.
Ready to donate.
Thanks.
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IF you have to have someone else root your phone then what do you plan on doing if whatever you do with it afterwards gets messed up. May I suggest you try and figure it out as it will only lead you down a darker path if something goes wrong and you dont know what to do....
playya said:
IF you have to have someone else root your phone then what do you plan on doing if whatever you do with it afterwards gets messed up. May I suggest you try and figure it out as it will only lead you down a darker path if something goes wrong and you dont know what to do....
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I have to agree here. Having someone else unlock/root your device is an awful idea. The whole unlocking process is an essential learning experience, if you skip that you're heading into dangerous waters. If/when something goes wrong you'll have no idea what to do, and the first thing you'll do then is create an unnecessary thread begging for someone to fix your phone. OP, do yourself a huge favour and start reading, then do some more reading, and then more reading, see where I'm going here?
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timmaaa said:
I have to agree here. Having someone else unlock/root your device is an awful idea. The whole unlocking process is an essential learning experience, if you skip that you're heading into dangerous waters. If/when something goes wrong you'll have no idea what to do, and the first thing you'll do then is create an unnecessary thread begging for someone to fix your phone. OP, do yourself a huge favour and start reading, then do some more reading, and then more reading, see where I'm going here?
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Thanks for replying.
Where should I start with.....manudriod tool kit............?
Micheal1122 said:
Thanks for replying.
Where should I start with.....manudriod tool kit............?
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No, not a toolkit, they don't help you learn anything. Just have a read through the guides in the general section, and there are beginners threads all over XDA that are full of valuable information.
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Should start with this...........http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418 ??
Thanks.
timmaaa said:
No, not a toolkit, they don't help you learn anything. Just have a read through the guides in the general section, and there are beginners threads all over XDA that are full of valuable information.
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Thanks.
Do one OPO for me the 2nd Ill do myself............
Thanks.
Do what for you?
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timmaaa said:
Do what for you?
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Unlock boot loader, root, flash either CM 11S or Color OS with GPS............
Thanks,
ill donate so OPO becomes cheaper for you......you scratch my back I scratch yours.
Thanks.
Ready.......make your quote..........before I donate some one else?
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
Unlock boot loader, root, flash either CM 11S or Color OS with GPS............
Thanks,
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Micheal1122 said:
ill donate so OPO becomes cheaper for you......you scratch my back I scratch yours.
Thanks.
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Micheal1122 said:
Ready.......make your quote..........before I donate some one else?
Thanks.
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You didn't read a thing I said before did you. I'm not going to unlock your device for you. I don't want or need your money. Getting someone else to unlock your device for you is a very bad idea for the reasons I outlined in my previous post.
This phone is very easy to unlock, all you need to do is follow some simple instructions. You'll find them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632
If you don't want to learn how to do this then you really shouldn't be modifying your device in the first place. Having a modified device requires a certain level of knowledge so that you don't brick your phone, if you don't want to spend the time learning then you're best off just leaving the phone stock.
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Ok fine if am screwed, shall you assist me online with yr expertise?
Best Regards!
You can ask any questions you might have in the tutorial thread.
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I tried both toolkits in the Origional Android Development sections and neither of them work. They all ask for a donation. I do not want to donate until I can verify that it works. Nothing I have tried has allowed me to root my phone.
I am on Android 4.4.4 on T-Mobile.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
CannibalAngel said:
I tried both toolkits in the Origional Android Development sections and neither of them work. They all ask for a donation. I do not want to donate until I can verify that it works. Nothing I have tried has allowed me to root my phone.
I am on Android 4.4.4 on T-Mobile.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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first things first, if you have no idea whats going on do not use root toolkits.
secondly, we have wonderful sticky posts here to make it easy to find useful info, rooting a nexus 5 is useful.
the basics..
1. use fastboot to unlock your bootloader
2. use fastboot to flash a custom recovery
3. use that new custom recovery to flash supersu, the superuser(root) binaries
4. boot up with root.
5. now why do we need toolkits?
now check here to get detailed instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
simms22 said:
first things first, if you have no idea whats going on do not use root toolkits.
secondly, we have wonderful sticky posts here to make it easy to find useful info, rooting a nexus 5 is useful.
the basics..
1. use fastboot to unlock your bootloader
2. use fastboot to flash a custom recovery
3. use that new custom recovery to flash supersu, the superuser(root) binaries
4. boot up with root.
5. now why do we need toolkits?
now check here to get detailed instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
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Thanks a lot! I'll have to try this when I get home!
CannibalAngel said:
Thanks a lot! I'll have to try this when I get home!
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or you could download and try towelroot, regard's
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simms22 said:
first things first, if you have no idea whats going on do not use root toolkits.
secondly, we have wonderful sticky posts here to make it easy to find useful info, rooting a nexus 5 is useful.
the basics..
1. use fastboot to unlock your bootloader
2. use fastboot to flash a custom recovery
3. use that new custom recovery to flash supersu, the superuser(root) binaries
4. boot up with root.
5. now why do we need toolkits?
now check here to get detailed instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
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hello simms22, can i ask why you don't like toolkits if they work, no pun intended
joecool666 said:
or you could download and try towelroot, regard's
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hello simms22, can i ask why you don't like toolkits if they work, no pun intended
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because too many people that use toolkits are brand new, and they dont learn the very basics of modding the phone by skipping that step. then later on, when all there is to do is some basic maintenance, they freak and think they destroyed their device. or many similar stories like that. anyways, i dont have any issue with toolkits overall, just the newest users. what id like to see is a toolkit that also explains the basics, so the user can learn the basics. anyways, with nexus devices, its just as easy doing it properly. if you have fastboot installed, the process takes 3-4 minutes.
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simms22 said:
because too many people that use toolkits are brand new, and they dont learn the very basics of modding the phone by skipping that step. then later on, when all there is to do is some basic maintenance, they freak and think they destroyed their device. or many similar stories like that. anyways, i dont have any issue with toolkits overall, just the newest users. what id like to see is a toolkit that also explains the basics, so the user can learn the basics. anyways, with nexus devices, its just as easy doing it properly. if you have fastboot installed, the process takes 3-4 minutes.
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yeah true i understand where your comming from with that fairplay. kind regard's joe
simms22 said:
if you have fastboot installed, the process takes 3-4 minutes.
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...and if you don't have fastboot installed, then process takes 3 minutes, 15 seconds
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Nobody has that much time, that why there are toolkits
CannibalAngel said:
Thanks a lot! I'll have to try this when I get home!
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Its honestly ridiculously easy. Don't worry about it sounding confusing
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If you're an absolute beginner I can recommend Chromium's guide (which is also mentioned in rootSU's Sticky Roll-Up):
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...oader-install-custom-recovery-and-root.64487/
draa2711 said:
If you're an absolute beginner I can recommend Chromium's guide (which is also mentioned in rootSU's Sticky Roll-Up):
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...oader-install-custom-recovery-and-root.64487/
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"rootsu" has give you the answer and link just 2 post above you, regard's sorry draa2711 that's not ment for you, i am just awake lol,
pepdavies said:
Nobody has that much time, that why there are toolkits
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its quicker doing it the right way than using a toolkit. if you dont have enough time, do it the right way.
joecool666 said:
"rootsu" has give you the answer and link just 2 post above you, regard's sorry draa2711 that's not ment for you, i am just awake lol,
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Haha! Before you edited I was like: "Dude, whaaat?!"
draa2711 said:
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Haha! Before you edited I was like: "Dude, whaaat?!"
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lol yeah sorry about that i posted in the wrong box lol,
draa2711 said:
If you're an absolute beginner I can recommend Chromium's guide (which is also mentioned in rootSU's Sticky Roll-Up):
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...oader-install-custom-recovery-and-root.64487/
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Used this yesterday to root my new N5, worked great. Only issue I had was that I couldn't push SuperSU to /sdcard. Used the sideloader and it loaded fine then.
Just use towelroot
Vanhoud said:
Just use towelroot
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Still, like tool kits, doesn't teach the basics that are needed to fix problems. If then person already knows these basics, fine but if not. They're a burden on this forum and us when we're trying to help so only suggest this to people who know what they're doing.
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simms22 said:
first things first, if you have no idea whats going on do not use root toolkits.
secondly, we have wonderful sticky posts here to make it easy to find useful info, rooting a nexus 5 is useful.
the basics..
1. use fastboot to unlock your bootloader
2. use fastboot to flash a custom recovery
3. use that new custom recovery to flash supersu, the superuser(root) binaries
4. boot up with root.
5. now why do we need toolkits?
now check here to get detailed instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
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Rooted my phone with this method last night! Thanks for linking that for me!
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CannibalAngel said:
Rooted my phone with this method last night! Thanks for linking that for me!
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and that method can be used for any nexus device. anyways, im glad you got it alright. now, after the first time doing it, your next nexus will take 3-4 minutes to root
Thanks again!
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