Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
mzatari said:
Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
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yes i have flashed it and root and also installed custom kernel with it everything works good!
mzatari said:
Hello people,
Is it ok to flash the lollipop factory image using Nexus root toolkit?
Thanks
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Yes, but it's a much better idea to learn how to do it manually. That way, you have a much better knowledge base.
When things inevitably go wrong, you will understand the process and know how to fix it.
Toolkits serve a purpose, but they breed laziness and you don't learn anything. You'll be back here posting "OMG, I brocked my phone, what do I do".
Read the stickies, learn what you're doing, then do it properly.
Please use the QUESTION and ANSWER section to ask QUESTIONS you want ANSWERED
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Like others, I must advise against using toolkits. If something were to happen and your phone gets screwed up, you will have no idea how to fix it and surely XDA will see yet another "ZOMG such and such toolkit bricked my phone please helpppp!!!" thread. Doing stuff manually isn't nearly as difficult as it seems, and the knowledge you gain is indispensable. Try it, OP. You might surprise yourself with how easy it truly is.
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Hi XDA Devolopers,
I can imagine this thread comming by daily. I've tried to search for it, but all I get is something that, to me is, "Hocus pocus". Clearly I am probably one of the least technical people found on this forum, but still I've got a question, and it'd be awesome if you could help me.
As I said: I am unknown with the whole Rooting thing. I have no idea where to begin. All I have done so far is making my decision on which ROM i'd like to use. Which is the JB 4.1.1 AOSP build #6.0.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779133)
I've downloaded all the files, but I have not a clue what to do with that. I've read that you must first unlock and/or root an android device, make a backup and then flash and install the ROM.
Where do I start with this? What program do I use to Root my tablet and how do I go on from there?
Thank you guys so much in advance! It really looks like an awesome community, and I really don't want to mess with that, but help would be greatly appreciated.
search for PERI tool to root and install recovery, then flash the ROM u want through recovery.
Do like catfishbilly say and use PERI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1681155
Just read read and read, don't rush. good luck.
PERI is the way to go, although everything needs a lot of reading, I was only reading threads for close to a month before rooting and installing ROMs.
Good luck.
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hello all.
I am newbie. with nexus 5!
And I would like to know which is the easy way to rooting my phone?
as well. I want to know if there is a way to keep my warranty.
is this nexus of T Mobile?
I hope I do not bother with my questions. well hope it is the right place!
thank you. and have a nice day.
MCASTILLO said:
hello all.
I am newbie. with nexus 5!
And I would like to know which is the easy way to rooting my phone?
as well. I want to know if there is a way to keep my warranty.
is this nexus of T Mobile?
I hope I do not bother with my questions. well hope it is the right place!
thank you. and have a nice day.
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I recommend reading this, it answer all of your questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508292
Petrovski80 said:
I recommend reading this, it answer all of your questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508292
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Is a very good information. I really thank you!
But. I cannot see. which is the best and easy way for rooting!
Do you know. please?
Again. thank you.
MCASTILLO said:
hello all.
I am newbie. with nexus 5!
And I would like to know which is the easy way to rooting my phone?
as well. I want to know if there is a way to keep my warranty.
is this nexus of T Mobile?
I hope I do not bother with my questions. well hope it is the right place!
thank you. and have a nice day.
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Rooting is not that hard, it requires you to unlock the bootloader though. This will void your warranty however, if you flash a Google factory image your root is gone and warranty is restored as it is in factory state.
The easiest way to unlock the bootloader and get root is using CF Auto Root imo, this does not require a custom recovery. You do have to install adb however, link for how to do this http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...OWoMssTikMpokJ6TtwEND5A&bvm=bv.56643336,d.Yms
Link CF Auro Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211, read the thread well. Here is also a video http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...fDQf2hc_zP8V6HSGhseDfmA&bvm=bv.56643336,d.Yms.
Good luck bro and enjoy.
MCASTILLO said:
Is a very good information. I really thank you!
But. I cannot see. which is the best and easy way for rooting!
Do you know. please?
Again. thank you.
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The link is in one of the follow up posts... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
gee2012 said:
Rooting is not that hard, it requires you to unlock the bootloader though. This will void your warranty however, if you flash a Google factory image your root is gone and warranty is restored as it is in factory state.
The easiest way to unlock the bootloader and get root is using CF Auto Root imo, this does not require a custom recovery. You do have to install adb however, link for how to do this http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...OWoMssTikMpokJ6TtwEND5A&bvm=bv.56643336,d.Yms
Link CF Auro Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211, read the thread well. Here is also a video http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...fDQf2hc_zP8V6HSGhseDfmA&bvm=bv.56643336,d.Yms.
Good luck bro and enjoy.
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what are you think about this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525026
And this? please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509428
MCASTILLO said:
what are you think about this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525026
And this? please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509428
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I don`t recommend toolkits to inexperienced users as it ends in disaster many times because users don`t have the knowledge to resolve an error if it occcurs and fix that what went wrong. Rooting can be fun but can also lead to a bricked phone if done wrong.
Learning to use adb takes a bit of time but will serve you well as long as you will be rooting, even long after the Nexus 5.
But its your call bro.
MCASTILLO said:
what are you think about this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525026
And this? please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509428
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Toolkits automate the steps you have to do manually to gain root or do other stuff. Plus side: it's easy. Down side: if something goes wrong, you will not be able to fix it yourself unless you read some basics and learn about Android and fastboot basics.
I recommend taking some time and learning basics, but if you must: use the toolkit of mskip. I only say this because I used it in the early days of my GNEX, and it worked fine then.
Petrovski80 said:
Toolkits automate the steps you have to do manually to gain root or do other stuff. Plus side: it's easy. Down side: if something goes wrong, you will not be able to fix it yourself unless you read some basics and learn about Android and fastboot basics.
I recommend taking some time and learning basics, but if you must: use the toolkit of mskip. I only say this because I used it in the early days of my GNEX, and it worked fine then.
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very well. Thanks to all of you!
just one more thing. if i use any method. can I restore my phone factory. to carry warranty?
MCASTILLO said:
very well. Thanks to all of you!
just one more thing. if i use any method. can I restore my phone factory. to carry warranty?
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This thread is full of links. Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
I almost forgot. is this nexus 5 t mobile
Hi,
I recently purchased TF101 and new to this forum. Could anyone provide proven method for below items.
1. Rooting
2. Installing TWP recovery (it seems this good for TF101 compared to CWM ???)
3. Which is best ROM for 4.2 ?
Your help will be appriciated and thanks for providing details
Thanks & Regards
NARSIMHA CHARY
Frederuco is the man to look for in regards to beginner guides. Try this to begin with:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...t/31927-frederuco-s-guide-root-rom-tf101.html
There are a few good ROMs out there but I recommend Katkiss.
I too recommend KatKiss. I am running the 4.3 flavor and it is just awesome IMO.
Have a look through that guide. If you have any issues, let me know and I will assist. There are other methods too like Thing O Doom's PERI tool if that doesn't work. The biggest thing is to make sure you have a USB cable that works with a PC. Otherwise you cannot root.
Stick with TWRP unless you want to run Android Revolution (based in stock ICS firmware). In that case use CWM. And do not ever use ROM Manager with your TF101.
frederuco said:
I too recommend KatKiss. I am running the 4.3 flavor and it is just awesome IMO.
Have a look through that guide. If you have any issues, let me know and I will assist. There are other methods too like Thing O Doom's PERI tool if that doesn't work. The biggest thing is to make sure you have a USB cable that works with a PC. Otherwise you cannot root.
Stick with TWRP unless you want to run Android Revolution (based in stock ICS firmware). In that case use CWM. And do not ever use ROM Manager with your TF101.
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Thank you. I followed instructions and successfully rooted and installed KissKat 4.3.
AWESOMESAUCE!
Enjoy.
frederuco said:
I too recommend KatKiss. I am running the 4.3 flavor and it is just awesome IMO.
Have a look through that guide. If you have any issues, let me know and I will assist. There are other methods too like Thing O Doom's PERI tool if that doesn't work. The biggest thing is to make sure you have a USB cable that works with a PC. Otherwise you cannot root.
Stick with TWRP unless you want to run Android Revolution (based in stock ICS firmware). In that case use CWM. And do not ever use ROM Manager with your TF101.
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I have a tf101 which I rooted successfully with Frederuco's method using EasyFlasher, then got my Other Half another tf101 for Christmas and EasyFlasher didn't work, PERI did (although I somehow managed to delete the stock ROM whilst flashing) which didn't annoy me too much as I wanted her to be running KatKiss anyway)
What's the danger of using ROM Manger with the tf101, I use to reboot into recovery though have never used it for flashing ROMs or such like.
Season's Best TF101 Chaps and Chappesses
Theziggy said:
I have a tf101 which I rooted successfully with Frederuco's method using EasyFlasher, then got my Other Half another tf101 for Christmas and EasyFlasher didn't work, PERI did (although I somehow managed to delete the stock ROM whilst flashing) which didn't annoy me too much as I wanted her to be running KatKiss anyway)
What's the danger of using ROM Manger with the tf101, I use to reboot into recovery though have never used it for flashing ROMs or such like.
Season's Best TF101 Chaps and Chappesses
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Ziggy, I figured you would have seen this since you've been around so long.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671598
Don't use ROM Manager to update or install CWM recovery or try to flash updates.
I just use the buttons to reboot to recovery.
frederuco said:
Ziggy, I figured you would have seen this since you've been around so long.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671598
Don't use ROM Manager to update or install CWM recovery or try to flash updates.
I just use the buttons to reboot to recovery.
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Theziggy said:
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Ziggy,
Please know I was joking in the last post in this thread. It iis easy to miss something like this.
frederuco said:
Ziggy,
Please know I was joking in the last post in this thread. It iis easy to miss something like this.
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Hey Frederuco - I was joking too (imitating Bart Simpson writing out lines on the blackboard at school)
BTW Season's greeting to you and yours
Hello, before I begin, let me just start by saying I'm the biggest noob at all this. I have tried reading threads and basics anf everything but its hard for me to undeestand all of it coz theres no all-in-one guide.
So, can somebody explain what are the requirements to flash a new ROM? Do I need to root then unlock my bootloader then install a custom recovery? Is there anything else I need besides downloading stuff? Because I just dont get the complexity of all this stuff.
Sent from my LG-E988
There is a section for your device...i suggest you start by reading posts there...and using the search function
Sent from my VZW LG G2
Hey I did that. But the guide is helpful towards intermediate users. Im the noobest of noobs.
Sent from my LG-E988
guitarboy021 said:
Hey I did that. But the guide is helpful towards intermediate users. Im the noobest of noobs.
Sent from my LG-E988
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This is the perfect place for you to get the needed informations --> CLICK ME
Thanks. I will do that.
Sent from my LG-E988
guitarboy021 said:
Hello, before I begin, let me just start by saying I'm the biggest noob at all this. I have tried reading threads and basics anf everything but its hard for me to undeestand all of it coz theres no all-in-one guide.
So, can somebody explain what are the requirements to flash a new ROM? Do I need to root then unlock my bootloader then install a custom recovery? Is there anything else I need besides downloading stuff? Because I just dont get the complexity of all this stuff.
Sent from my LG-E988
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You can visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3044193 to know about terms you might be confused of.
To start flashing you have to unlock your bootloader. If you use adb then type this command
Fastboot oem unlock
After that you need to replace your stock recovery with better recovery to have some greater control amd a custom ROM for your phone
[NOTE] Before doing anything backup all your stuffs.
May be this help you I will post a detailed info. About flashing, I will inform you then:thumbup::thumbup:
Hello,,
Can anyone tell me how do i root my Nexus 5 Android 6.0.1 ?
Please help me
Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.
Primokorn said:
Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.
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no need to unlock bootloader anymore?
Mairo said:
no need to unlock bootloader anymore?
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Hello,
Can you tell me how to install it?
Mairo said:
no need to unlock bootloader anymore?
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Of course.
jonas.anderssen said:
Hello,
Can you tell me how to install it?
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Check the existing thread. Everything you need has already been explained.
@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.
dahawthorne said:
@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.
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Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.
rob420p said:
Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.
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Honestly i want to install some hacking apps and i need to root it, can you show me how?
jonas.anderssen said:
Honestly i want to install some hacking apps and i need to root it, can you show me how?
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There are countless threads here and also dedicated stickied threads describing step by step how to do this. If you want someone to hold your hand and don't want to do any of the reading or work, then you shouldn't root your phone. Because you'll just be on here in a month crying about how your phone is bricked and wanting someone to hold your hand again.
rob420p said:
Me personally I think its super cool lol.but I really like to use the dark web n mask all my stuff lmao.
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Yaz75 said:
There are countless threads here and also dedicated stickied threads describing step by step how to do this. If you want someone to hold your hand and don't want to do any of the reading or work, then you shouldn't root your phone. Because you'll just be on here in a month crying about how your phone is bricked and wanting someone to hold your hand again.
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Not really, i have rooted several ones including my nexus in the past. I have for sure read all these infos in the previous discussions and they didnt work so i was asking someone here for help if they might suggest me another solution.
I am not crying arround
Primokorn said:
Flash SuperSU for Marshmallow v2.66.
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Can you please explain me where do i find these instructions it seems to be very complex this time? In the past i was able to do it with Odin and it was pretty easy
dahawthorne said:
@jonas.anderssen
Why exactly do you want to root? Because you have a specific need, a particular application that you can't live without? Or because it's super-cool to have a rooted phone? Rooting can be simple, but it brings difficulties, such as no longer being able to install OTA updates, so you're looking at doing manual updates every month every time Google releases a new version with security updates.
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If you would have the courtesy to respond to questions you might get a more positive response.
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If you would have the courtesy to respond to questions you might get a more positive response.
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Hello, i am sorry i thought i replied to you but somehow i missed it. I would like to root my secondary phone because i do have some apps i cant use them without a unrooted phone. I am aware that i wont be able to install weekly updates but thats not necessary because this is a secondary phone.
I have found out a website that shows me how to root it it asked me to download fastboot, recovery clockworl. beta supersu, android studio and hamemrhead mmb2. It seems to be a complex issue but i remember in the past i used ODIn and it rooted the phone within 10 seconds without any issue. Is that still possible?
Thank you again for your time
Ten seconds, no.
But the website says to download "hamemrhead mmb2", which I suppose is Hammerhead MMB29S. If all you want is root, and not a new ROM, you can do it easily by booting into recovery (CWM or TWRP) and installing SuperSU v2.66. It's that easy. 30 seconds, maybe.
And if you're going to work on your phone you need to work on your typing skills first...
You have an excellent resource in this Q&A section, had you read prior to posting your own thread, you probably would be rooted by now.
@Primokorn has created a thread to help folks like you with questions like this
[HELP THREAD] Nexus 5 | Ask any question
Please bring your question to the above thread, as this is now closed.
Thank you