so i had my google nexus 5 rooted and had the bootloader unlocked and then i did 2 system updates starting at 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3 then updated to 4.4.4 and then my device lost root access. what is the easiest way to unlock my bootloader and root my nexus 5 using windows 8 on android 4.4.4? all help will be greatly appreciated. thank you.
jaybyrd said:
so i had my google nexus 5 rooted and had the bootloader unlocked and then i did 2 system updates starting at 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3 then updated to 4.4.4 and then my device lost root access. what is the easiest way to unlock my bootloader and root my nexus 5 using windows 8 on android 4.4.4? all help will be greatly appreciated. thank you.
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the absolute easiest way is to just use adb with windows (make sure you don't have data on the phone you want to save as it will be deleted) turn the phone off then into download mode, type `fastboot oem unlock` then download a custom recovery for your phone, flash it however you seem fit, and install a custom rom from there. I tried going stock rooted once and that was the most painful experience as every update you lost root, even with the rootkeeper apps.
google nexus 5
dreamwave said:
the absolute easiest way is to just use adb with windows (make sure you don't have data on the phone you want to save as it will be deleted) turn the phone off then into download mode, type `fastboot oem unlock` then download a custom recovery for your phone, flash it however you seem fit, and install a custom rom from there. I tried going stock rooted once and that was the most painful experience as every update you lost root, even with the rootkeeper apps.
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can you walk me thru it? step by step? this is confusing. i am new to this
jaybyrd said:
can you walk me thru it? step by step?
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Yeah.
1. Ignore the previous advice.
2. Download this.
3. Use it to lock/unlock your bootloader without PC and without losing data.
If you need to re-root, use Towelroot.
Planterz said:
Yeah.
1. Ignore the previous advice.
2. Download this.
3. Use it to lock/unlock your bootloader without PC and without losing data.
If you need to re-root, use Towelroot.
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bootunlocker needs root access and as of 4.4.4 every exploit known has been patched...just saying
dreamwave said:
bootunlocker needs root access and as of 4.4.4 every exploit known has been patched...just saying
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4.4.4 did not patch the Towelroot exploit.
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Hello,
I'm guessing most of you already know that the android 5.0 or android lollipop updates started rolling out OTA. My nexus 5 is rooted and its running stock android 4.4.4 with the stock recovery. Also my boot loader is locked. Should I "un-root" my nexus 5 for the OTA update or should I try updating it with root on my phone?
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cyberusman
It should update with root but you'll lose it. You'll need to unlock your bootloader to root again though. I'd just unlock with boot unlocker and flash factory image personally.
rootSU said:
It should update with root but you'll lose it. You'll need to unlock your bootloader to root again though. I'd just unlock with boot unlocker and flash factory image personally.
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I went onto my root app(superuser) and went to info and checked the box called OTA survival. After that ontroead the OTA update, it installed 1/4 of the way then just said error. What do i do?
Try other update methods. Root options available in my signature
rootSU said:
It should update with root but you'll lose it. You'll need to unlock your bootloader to root again though. I'd just unlock with boot unlocker and flash factory image personally.
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I took the OTA with root and stock recovery. Updated, lost root, but the bootloader is still unlocked. My N5 is the Google play store edition if that makes a difference. Im I'm guessing carrier specific phones are relocking the bootloader.
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MikeDroid said:
I took the OTA with root and stock recovery. Updated, lost root, but the bootloader is still unlocked. My N5 is the Google play store edition if that makes a difference. Im I'm guessing carrier specific phones are relocking the bootloader.
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OTA doesn't lock the bootloader. All nexus 5's are created equal
Hi,
I have an LG Nexus 5 (KTU84P, or "hammerhead") running Android KitKat 4.4.4. It is rooted using Chainfire's AutoRoot for the Nexus 5 for Android 4.4.4, and I have no custom ROM, simply Vanilla Android but with SuperSU. I am looking to update to Android L, version 5, and I have received a notification for the OTA update.
I understand that with OTA updates, your data will not be wiped, but you will lose root access. I have researched ways to keep the root, but they only appear to be for older versions of Android. I understand that I will lose root.
My question is, will I have to run the "oem unlock" (which I understand is the part of the whole rooting process which actually wipes your device), or will I just have to load Chainfire's AutoRoot? If I go through with it, I will use his AutoRoot for hammerhead for Android L, but basically my end goal is to root and update and not lose any data.
Thanks, if you need more info, let me know?
Autoroot will not wipe your data if your bootloader is already unlocked. Only if your bootloader was locked to begin with.
Nope. Once unlocked it stays unlocked unless you lock it yourself
frenziedfemale said:
Autoroot will not wipe your data if your bootloader is already unlocked. Only if your bootloader was locked to begin with.
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musclehead84 said:
Nope. Once unlocked it stays unlocked unless you lock it yourself
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Thank you both very much!
Of course with L you can no longer get the OTA if you have custom recovery. Just incase you weren't aware
rootSU said:
Of course with L you can no longer get the OTA if you have custom recovery. Just incase you weren't aware
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I have updated OTA, and I kept EVERYTHING, even my root apps, but when I open up SuperSU I get a notification explaining that the Su binary is not installed, which is obviously removed when updating. Now, I'm just backing up my data. Another thing I would like to confirm is, if I use Chainfire's Auto Root for the Nexus 5 running Android 5.0, will it run OEM unlock again, and if it does, will I be affected considering my bootloader is already unlocked?
AudaxNovus said:
I have updated OTA, and I kept EVERYTHING, even my root apps, but when I open up SuperSU I get a notification explaining that the Su binary is not installed, which is obviously removed when updating. Now, I'm just backing up my data. Another thing I would like to confirm is, if I use Chainfire's Auto Root for the Nexus 5 running Android 5.0, will it run OEM unlock again, and if it does, will I be affected considering my bootloader is already unlocked?
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If its unlocked, it can't be unlocked again.
Just a little info, afaik, if you update from KK to L and had an unlocked bootloader ('oem unlock'), like I did, your bootloader will get locked again after update, as it did with me.
So that "if it was unlocked it'll stay unlocked" is not correct.
D3abL3 said:
Just a little info, afaik, if you update from KK to L and had an unlocked bootloader ('oem unlock'), like I did, your bootloader will get locked again after update, as it did with me.
So that "if it was unlocked it'll stay unlocked" is not correct.
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Odd. Hasn't locked for anyone else afaik
D3abL3 said:
Just a little info, afaik, if you update from KK to L and had an unlocked bootloader ('oem unlock'), like I did, your bootloader will get locked again after update, as it did with me.
So that "if it was unlocked it'll stay unlocked" is not correct.
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There's a REALLY easy way to test that theory.
Open the factory image archives and check the script. Unless it runs 'fastboot oem lock' it isn't relocking it.
#stayparanoid
Don't you think this makes the trick?
"fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-hhz12d.img"
Few weeks ago, when I was over Kitkat 4.4.4, I could use Towelroot tool to root my Nexus 5, it unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone like charm without needing to wipe data, installing a custom recovery or connect it to a PC. The idea now that after upgrading to Lollipop, Towelroot tells that Nexus 5 is not a supported device!
Any alternatives?
ahmedmelm said:
Few weeks ago, when I was over Kitkat 4.4.4, I could use Towelroot tool to root my Nexus 5, it unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone like charm without needing to wipe data, installing a custom recovery or connect it to a PC. The idea now that after upgrading to Lollipop, Towelroot tells that Nexus 5 is not a supported device!
Any alternatives?
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No, you need a custom recovery to root without a PC, but if you have upgraded already, you need root to flash a custom recovery. Vicious circle.
rootSU said:
No, you need a custom recovery to root without a PC, but if you have upgraded already, you need root to flash a custom recovery. Vicious circle.
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And can I manage this without wiping phone data?
If your bootloader is locked, no - but you can back up apps and data using Helium without rooting (it uses ADB) and then unlock/root and then restore data afterwards
Rootsu you don't have to have a custom recovery
You could use an apk such as vroot or kingroot. you can get vroot at mgyun.com/vroot and you can get kingroot at kingroot.net and if those don't work you can try downloading this Chinese appstore mobile.baidu.com/?source=mobres&from=1010680m#/item?pid=825114773 and look up root there are various kinds of apps to root almost all phones.
be wary of viruses/malware, etc. i wouldn't get anything from a chinese store.
Beekay you are right I'd would recommend a antivirus I use one all the time I'll scan unknown apps or sources other google play keep caution
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I'm pretty confused about the way CF auto root works. some say it breaks OTAs some say it doesn't affect the recovery so it won't break OTAs. can anyone here please explain me if I'll still get OTAs after rooting my all stock 5.0 Nexus 5 by Chainfire's Auto Root method? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
naman4797 said:
I'm pretty confused about the way CF auto root works. some say it breaks OTAs some say it doesn't affect the recovery so it won't break OTAs. can anyone here please explain me if I'll still get OTAs after rooting my all stock 5.0 Nexus 5 by Chainfire's Auto Root method? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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No you won't get OTA.
In 4.4, if you had root and stock recovery, you could still get OTA. In 5.0, root makes changes that prevent OTA. on 5.0, ANY changes prevent OTA
oh god no this is bad for me
I really wanted to use this WiFi kill app on my Nexus and now I have to wait for 5.0.1 and then root
naman4797 said:
oh god no this is bad for me
I really wanted to use this WiFi kill app on my Nexus and now I have to wait for 5.0.1 and then root
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Don't worry about it, WiFI kill doesn't work on 5.0 anyway
rootSU said:
No you won't get OTA.
In 4.4, if you had root and stock recovery, you could still get OTA. In 5.0, root makes changes that prevent OTA. on 5.0, ANY changes prevent OTA
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I'm planning on rooting my 5.0
What if when 5.0.1 rolls out, and I want to update OTA?
How do I unroot my N5 rooted via Chainfire's method?
naman4797 said:
I'm planning on rooting my 5.0
What if when 5.0.1 rolls out, and I want to update OTA?
How do I unroot my N5 rooted via Chainfire's method?
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Just use the full unroot option in settings in supersu app
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jd1639 said:
Just use the full unroot option in settings in supersu app
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Hi! I rooted using CF Autoroot. I downloaded the 5.0.1 OTA
I unrooted as you said
But the installation of the downloaded OTA update shows error and I'm stuck on 5.0
Solutions?
I don't wanna perform a full wipe !
naman4797 said:
Hi! I rooted using CF Autoroot. I downloaded the 5.0.1 OTA
I unrooted as you said
But the installation of the downloaded OTA update shows error and I'm stuck on 5.0
Solutions?
I don't wanna perform a full wipe !
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We need to know the error to offer any help
naman4797 said:
Hi! I rooted using CF Autoroot. I downloaded the 5.0.1 OTA
I unrooted as you said
But the installation of the downloaded OTA update shows error and I'm stuck on 5.0
Solutions?
I don't wanna perform a full wipe !
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You need to be full, 100% stock.
I too was rooted with CF and stock recovery.
To be able to sideload the OTA I had to:
1) download and extract the 5.0 factory image
2) fastboot flash boot boot.img
3) fastboot flash system system.img
4) adb sideload The5_0_1OTA.zip
The CF root process modifies one or both of boot and/or system. The 5.0.1 OTA will not apply with these modified.
The above process will not lose data.
cgendreau said:
I too was rooted with CF and stock recovery.
To be able to sideload the OTA I had to:
1) download and extract the 5.0 factory image
2) fastboot flash boot boot.img
3) fastboot flash system system.img
4) adb sideload The5_0_1OTA.zip
The CF root process modifies one or both of boot and/or system. The 5.0.1 OTA will not apply with these modified.
The above process will not lose data.
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By downloading the 5.0.1 factory image in step 1, you could have skipped step 4 :/
rootSU said:
By downloading the 5.0.1 factory image in step 1, you could have skipped step 4 :/
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Everyone is ota happy. The radio changed so he'd have to flash that too
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Everything is in the title how to root an updated to marshmallow 6045i.
Thanks
wiwild said:
Everything is in the title how to root an updated to marshmallow 6045i.
Thanks
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Just flash this Supersu
https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/
other versions not works
Alek Dev said:
Just flash this Supersu
https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/
other versions not works
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So just to clarify, I have a 6045I factory global unlocked from Amazon, It has never been rooted, bootloader unlocked, nothing. So would I place on SD and apply update through stock recovery, or is there a different method? Really just want root for adaway and xposed. TWRP would be nice, but not necessary. Just don't want a new paperweight. Thanks!
Can i install twrp to flash thid or stock is fine?
You can try windroid toolkit v3.1.
First u have to unlock bootloader then to flash recovery and supersu .
For me it is not recognising my phone hope u will get success.
If try then pls share ur experience.
yash_rathore25 said:
You can try windroid toolkit v3.1.
First u have to unlock bootloader then to flash recovery and supersu .
For me it is not recognising my phone hope u will get success.
If try then pls share ur experience.
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I downloaded twice, and twice got security that windroid 3.1 has trojan, and was quarantined!?!
dongarritas said:
I downloaded twice, and twice got security that windroid 3.1 has trojan, and was quarantined!?!
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For me it got downloaded but showing device either offline or unauthorized
I'd run a full virus /malware scan.... I use 360 Security on mobile devices and PC's. It, along with SUPERAntiSpyware has served me well.
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Just install the TWRP 3.0 in android development (it has instructions in the thread) and then you can flash the supersu mentioned.
famewolf said:
Just install the TWRP 3.0 in android development (it has instructions in the thread) and then you can flash the supersu mentioned.
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Bro,
They also on locked bootloader with no fastboot commands working like me.
yash_rathore25 said:
Bro,
They also on locked bootloader with no fastboot commands working like me.
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Well the obvious choices are:
1) Use mobile Q to restore to 5.0.2...unlock bootloader, install twrp....upgrade to marshmallow using the modified update.zip that doesn't wipe recovery and finally root using the file mentioned.
or
2) Live with it as it is until someone figures out how to restore fastboot which will probably still require downgrading.
famewolf said:
Well the obvious choices are:
1) Use mobile Q to restore to 5.0.2...unlock bootloader, install twrp....upgrade to marshmallow using the modified update.zip that doesn't wipe recovery and finally root using the file mentioned.
or
2) Live with it as it is until someone figures out how to restore fastboot which will probably still require downgrading.
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I am waiting some days otherwise i will downgrade
BTW my device is recognized in fastboot but commands not working. It means fastboot is working but commands have been changed
dongarritas said:
So just to clarify, I have a 6045I factory global unlocked from Amazon, It has never been rooted, bootloader unlocked, nothing. So would I place on SD and apply update through stock recovery, or is there a different method? Really just want root for adaway and xposed. TWRP would be nice, but not necessary. Just don't want a new paperweight. Thanks!
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The root install it with TWRP !
Alek Dev said:
The root install it with TWRP !
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That's the problem. This phone is totally stock with nothing done but the update. I literally charged it, turned it on and 20 minutes later 6.0.1 was nagging for install, which I did. There is now the OEM unlock switch in developing options, but I don't know where to start, or flash.
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dongarritas said:
That's the problem. This phone is totally stock with nothing done but the update. I literally charged it, turned it on and 20 minutes later 6.0.1 was nagging for install, which I did. There is now the OEM unlock switch in developing options, but I don't know where to start, or flash.
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You must go back to 5.0 to install and then update it because in 6.0.1 update Removes Fastboot commands so you can't install it twrp....
I have a problem with rooting 6039Y on rom 6.0.1 by persona78. Stock rom 5.0.2 and root working fine. When i flash via TWRP after the update to MM i get this message:
-Cheking patch status
---Already patched, attempting to find stock backup
---Stock restore failed, attempting ramdisk restore
---Ramdisk restore failed, aborting
This solution - echo SYSTEMLESS=true >> /data/.supersu - not working.
Phone was simlock removed via furiousgold, maybe this is a problem?
Alcatel one touch idol 3 (5.5) 6045Y
i have this model Alcatel one touch idol 3 (5.5) 6045Y
full unlocked with unlocked bootloader and sim free (single sim model) with 6.0.1 from alcatel not updated to 6.0.1 already i got with 6.0.1 from alcatel (i know you will say "but that phone has 5.0 and updated to 6.0.1 trough a phone update online" But it is not updated ,phone came directly from factory and how i can root this device if there is any help.
Still no solution to rooting stock MM 6045I?
Hope this helps someone
I know this thread is dead, but replying so people can find the information easier.
I used this guide to flash twrp then used twrp to root on stock 6045O 6.0.1.