I have a confusion after going through various threads.
I have an unlocked bootloader and the device is running Lollipop and I would like to root it.
Should I use Nexus Root Toolkit or CF-Auto-Root.
I'm confused because somewhere I read that I need a custom Kernel, but I have stock Kernel.
I would no want to change my kernel as it will stop further OTA Updates which Google Rolls-Out, according to me. Please correct me on this too if I'm wrong.
I really need help. Thanks in advance
starting from stable supersu 2.35 modified kernel is NOT required.
stay away from auto tool
Flash latest SuperSU in recovery. Stock or custom doesn't matter.
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shri_chanakya said:
Flash latest SuperSU in recovery. Stock or custom doesn't matter.
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stock recovery????
ironia. said:
stock recovery????
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Sorry I was referring to stock or custom kernel doesn't matter of you have twrp. Use cf auto root if you are stock recovery
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I've heard about a android 4.3.3 update coming but I've rooted my Nexus 5 recently so I'm still kinda new to all this. I was wondering I would update to this when it comes out while keeping my Kernal and all that good stuff. Thanks!
read the stickies, the ota one will tell you all you need to know. As for me, I'm rooted, stock kernel, and custom recovery. I plan on flashing the next update in recovery.
also why do you want to downgrade to 4.3.3? when launched last november, this phone shipped with 4.4.
akmsr said:
also why do you want to downgrade to 4.3.3? when launched last november, this phone shipped with 4.4.
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Don't be a ****. He obviously meant 4.4.3
Same. I am rooted with framework. So I uninstall framework from the app. Put flash file on nexus 5. Boot into recovery and flash as normal? Do I need to clear data and will I lose root?
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There's no need to wipe data. And, yes, you'll loose root, so just need to re-root it again
So I just flash on top of it? And would it not be hard to re-root because it's a new android version?
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dec1153 said:
So I just flash on top of it? And would it not be hard to re-root because it's a new android version?
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Once you're updated, you just need to flash the supersu zip again to gain root access.. No, it shouldn't be hard to re-root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217
Anything you want to know is there
If only people take time to read.
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Before the installation of the ota of android 5.0 I have to unistall xposed because it doesn't work with ART, right?
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You'll have to uninstall xposed for any ota anyway regardless of lollipop
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And flash stock recovery. And hopefully nothing else was altered in the system that could affect the Ota.
Personally, I'd backup my apps and just flash stock 4.4.4. As soon as I hear the Ota is out that is.
Tho really, I always wait a couple days and flash it with fastboot, clean. ?
Ok, so I have to unistall Xposed...
I rooted the device with Towelroot, so there isn't particular problems with the system? Or towelroot makes something different to system files unlike root?
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Giolte_ said:
Ok, so I have to unistall Xposed...
I rooted the device with Towelroot, so there isn't particular problems with the system? Or towelroot makes something different to system files unlike root?
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Its fine
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Ok, thanks
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Although why OTA anyway? If you're rooted with a custom recovery, you can just flash a pre-rooted L zip which will be available before the OTA Anyway
rootSU said:
Although why OTA anyway? If you're rooted with a custom recovery, you can just flash a pre-rooted L zip which will be available before the OTA Anyway
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Bu bu bu but....OTA
#stayparanoid
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Bu bu bu but....OTA
#stayparanoid
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Haha exactly.
I have not my PC since last month, and probably I will have it in the first half of December, however I have not a custom recovery, only root with towelroot because, like I said, I have no PC
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Giolte_ said:
I have not my PC since last month, and probably I will have it in the first half of December, however I have not a custom recovery, only root with towelroot because, like I said, I have no PC
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So use flashify to install twrp recovery and then you will have a way to flash. Doing any phone/tablet modding is highly dangerous if you don't have a computer available to you in case something messes up...
#stayparanoid
I just grab the files from google and flash my phone clean with fastboot. I'll Add the recovery and root a few days later (if available). I like my phone the way it is and don't like to change just for OTA.
Ok, I'll probably use flashify, thanks everybody
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Am I correct in assuming that xposed does not work under lollipop because of art?
Can lollipop work using dalvik?
Correct. And no.
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That's a problem for me and might make me not accept the upgrade. I really like xposed and xgravity and my nexus 5 is fast enough.
I'm sure it won't be long til xposed will be updated.
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I'm sure it won't be long til xposed will be updated.
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I hope you're right but it may not be an easy task because of the different ways dalvik and art handle things.
Then we'll need to rely on custom roms for customizing.. Until xposed does work.
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Then we'll need to rely on custom roms for customizing.. Until xposed does work.
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Kind of like we have done for the last X years? Before xposed ever existed?
?
#stayparanoid
I have an unlocked and rooted Nexus 5 on 4.4.4 KTU84P running a stock image that was updated OTA.
I've been getting the OTA update all day but it keeps failing to install. The error says there is an issue with the file in the /cache/ folder. I've been able to update OTA in the past until this version.
I wouldn't mind just using Nexus Root Toolkit to update but to do that don't I have to unroot and wipe the device? I just want to update without wiping the device.
Is it possible?
Skullpuck said:
I have an unlocked and rooted Nexus 5 on 4.4.4 KTU84P running a stock image that was updated OTA.
I've been getting the OTA update all day but it keeps failing to install. The error says there is an issue with the file in the /cache/ folder. I've been able to update OTA in the past until this version.
I wouldn't mind just using Nexus Root Toolkit to update but to do that don't I have to unroot and wipe the device? I just want to update without wiping the device.
Is it possible?
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Are you on the stock recovery or do you have a custom recovery. You must be on stock
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jd1639 said:
Are you on the stock recovery or do you have a custom recovery. You must be on stock
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Custom. TWRP I believe. Whatever the one the Nexus Toolkit uses.
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Custom. TWRP I believe. Whatever the one the Nexus Toolkit uses.
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You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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jd1639 said:
You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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So there's absolutely no other way of doing this besides removing my custom recovery?
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So there's absolutely no other way of doing this besides removing my custom recovery?
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Nope, has to be stock recovery
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jd1639 said:
You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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Nope, has to be stock recovery
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Then why was I able to update to 4.3 and 4.4 both while TWRP was installed? I had 0 problems.
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Then why was I able to update to 4.3 and 4.4 both while TWRP was installed? I had 0 problems.
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5.0 is different. Trust me on this
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There is an option on the Toolkit to revert the recovery back to stock. Will that be enough to install the update or do I have to unroot as well?
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There is an option on the Toolkit to revert the recovery back to stock. Will that be enough to install the update or do I have to unroot as well?
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The tool kit will probably return you to stock and wipe your device. Skip the tool kit. Just flash the stock recovery in fastboot. If you don't know how see @rootSU's sticky in the general forum
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The tool kit will probably return you to stock and wipe your device. Skip the tool kit. Just flash the stock recovery in fastboot. If you don't know how see @rootSU's sticky in the general forum
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Just going to jump in here...
my nexus is just rooted and unlocked... but is on stock
But still no luck...
do i need to unroot?
Thanks
Same here... Mine is also only rooted and unlocked (everything is stock) but when update started in recovery error appears...
I tried only to see what it looks like, but because xposed and ART don't like each other i'll stay on KK
bear in mind am a total noob at android
I need help with going back to 4.4.4 from 5.0.1 I have unlocked bootloader and root.
is it as simple as installing a ROM ? just download the zip and install ???
I want to go back to 4.4.4 as I want exposed modules .etc
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zebzyhull said:
bear in mind am a total noob at android
I need help with going back to 4.4.4 from 5.0.1 I have unlocked bootloader and root.
is it as simple as installing a ROM ? just download the zip and install ???
I want to go back to 4.4.4 as I want exposed modules .etc
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If you have a custom recovery you could flash a custom Rom. Look for the stock Rom by vomer in the development forum. Or you can flash the factory image with fastboot. See the sticky rollup thread in the general forum. In there you'll find a guide to flash the factory image
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Hi everyone , i was wondering if any of you guys found a good way to root the latest version version , i tried to manually root via recovery but nothing , please let me know if any of you guys sucessfully did , thanks in addvance .
Yes, pretty much everybody, I'd guess. What method did you use? SuperSU? Doitright?
Best to think of all the answers you want and supply the info up front - you save everybody a lot of time, not least yourself.
I used SuperSU , 3 or 4 different versions 3 betas and 1 not beta then bootloop after every SuperSU installation .. Then I flashed the boot partition again and I removed the bootloop but the root was not there ..
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I rooted my N5 with SuperSU 2.67 Beta. I am running stock kernel and stock recovery.
kaushikd said:
I rooted my N5 with SuperSU 2.67 Beta. I am running stock kernel and stock recovery.
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So you rooted your device with stock recovery installed .. How?
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BlackVader said:
So you rooted your device with stock recovery installed .. How?
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What I did:
1. Flashed all images except the userdata.
2. Boot with TWRP and flash SuperSU.
3. Reboot and done.
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What I did:
1. Flashed all imaged except the userdata.
2. Boot with TWRP and flash SuperSU.
3. Reboot and done.
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You flashed the images by recovery or adb?
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BlackVader said:
You flashed the images by recovery or adb?
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I flashed using adb only.
I found a solution , and I made a tutorial also. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3356126
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