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[Q] MAC Nexus Unlock + Root Guide?

Are there any mac detailed step by step guides of how to unlock and root the Nexus 5??
I've seen the 2 main threads here but they are step by step for windows and some of the coding has already been pointed out as wrong for the mac so I'm having a very hard time just unlocking and rooting my nexus 5 which is sitting here.
If anyone could please link me to a detailed MAC guide, I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks.

Willz said:
Are there any mac detailed step by step guides of how to unlock and root the Nexus 5??
I've seen the 2 main threads here but they are step by step for windows and some of the coding has already been pointed out as wrong for the mac so I'm having a very hard time just unlocking and rooting my nexus 5 which is sitting here.
If anyone could please link me to a detailed MAC guide, I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks.
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I can help you out.
Download and install Android File Transfer, which will install the necessary drivers for your phone to connect to your computer. http://www.android.com/filetransfer/
Enable developer options on your phone by going to Settings > about phone and tapping the build number 7 or so times. Then go to the developer settings and enable USB debugging.
Once this is done, in your folder entitled your "username" in your Mac (the same folder that has Desktop, Documents, Downloads, etc.), create a folder titled Android.
Inside that Android folder, put these two files: http://cl.ly/SMwW and http://cl.ly/SMiC These are adb and fastboot.
Once that's done, open Terminal, type:
Code:
cd /Users/yourusername/Android
and hit enter.
Then type:
Code:
./adb devices
hit enter, and you should see your phone's serial number so long as you enabled USB debugging as described above.
Then type:
Code:
./adb reboot bootloader
hit enter, your phone will reboot to the bootloader
Download this file and place it inside the Android folder we created earlier: http://cl.ly/SMw9 This is the latest TWRP for our phones.
Into the same Terminal window, type:
Code:
./fastboot oem unlock
hit enter, WARNING: your phone will be returned to stock and your storage erased, once that's done, type
Code:
./fastboot reboot-bootloader
and hit enter to reboot back into the bootloader that is now unlocked.
Then to install TWRP, type:
Code:
./fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2-hammerhead.img
and then reboot the bootloader again. I would then suggest hitting your down arrow a couple of times and booting into recovery, where TWRP will prompt you to root your device with SuperSU. Alternatively, here is the SuperSU zip that you can put onto your phone's storage and flash in TWRP. http://cl.ly/SMlk

Not sure if you missed it, but alternatively there's a Mac toolkit that's recently been posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515640

I do not want to root using a toolkit on my mac and I am trying to root on my macbook using this thread.
I keep on getting:
-bash: ./fastboot: Permission denied
after I type localhost: ./fastboot oem unlock in terminal
What's going on?

stelv said:
I do not want to root using a toolkit on my mac and I am trying to root on my macbook using this thread.
I keep on getting:
-bash: ./fastboot: Permission denied
after I type localhost: ./fastboot oem unlock in terminal
What's going on?
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Are you cd'd into the directory where the fastboot binary is?
Also, here is a really good tutorial, Google ftw...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237

0dBu said:
Are you cd'd into the directory where the fastboot binary is?
Also, here is a really good tutorial, Google ftw...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
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Yes I am cd'd into directory and it recognizes my device until a reboot to bootloader. Then while in bootloader mode on my phone, terminal on my computer will no longer recognize my device.
I will take a look at the link though. Thank you. I dont have sdk setup on my computer, maybe thats it.

stelv said:
Yes I am cd'd into directory and it recognizes my device until a reboot to bootloader. Then while in bootloader mode on my phone, terminal on my computer will no longer recognize my device.
I will take a look at the link though. Thank you. I dont have sdk setup on my computer, maybe thats it.
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When you're in bootloader and you type: fastboot devices what does it return?

0dBu said:
When you're in bootloader and you type: fastboot devices what does it return?
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Its just blank after I type devices. Before I boot into bootloader though ./adb devices shows me my phones serial number

stelv said:
Its just blank after I type devices. Before I boot into bootloader though ./adb devices shows me my phones serial number
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If adb devices shows your device you're in recovery, not bootloader

It doesn't show my device in boot loader though. Terminal says permission denied though. Maybe I'll try a different directory when I get back to my computer.
Sent from my Nexus 5

stelv said:
It doesn't show my device in boot loader though. Terminal says permission denied though. Maybe I'll try a different directory when I get back to my computer.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Use fastboot devices if you're in bootloader

Anyhow, the link I posted is a good tutorial, it should get you sorted. Although, even though I have ADB and Fastboot in my Path (ADB works fine), I still have to cd into the platform-tools directory to get fastboot to work. If anyone has some insight into that's I'd be all ears, but I still make it work.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Thanks guys. I got fastboot working, boot loader unlocked and twrp installed but I had to use the fastboot file from the other thread. The fastboot file in the second post this thread doesn't work correctly.
Now my next problem is I have twrp installed but it is asking me for a password and it will not backup my system. When I try to reboot I get bootloops. I can get back into fast boot though. Do I need to push a ROM file or superuser via fast boot? What is the command for that?
Sent from my Nexus 7

stelv said:
Thanks guys. I got fastboot working, boot loader unlocked and twrp installed but I had to use the fastboot file from the other thread. The fastboot file in the second post this thread doesn't work correctly.
Now my next problem is I have twrp installed but it is asking me for a password and it will not backup my system. When I try to reboot I get bootloops. I can get back into fast boot though. Do I need to push a ROM file or superuser via fast boot? What is the command for that?
Sent from my Nexus 7
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That has happened to me also. I went ahead and flashed the factory image, and then re-flashed recovery after that and it worked fine.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

0dBu said:
That has happened to me also. I went ahead and flashed the factory image, and then re-flashed recovery after that and it worked fine.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Thanks. I saw a fix in the twrp thread as follows, so i did this. Twrp is working as normal now and no bootloops. I have the factory image downloaded too just in case. Thanks again! Everything seems to be working now.
Dees_Troy said:
If you have just used fastboot oem unlock, you should let the device boot up normally first before trying to install TWRP. If you boot TWRP first before booting normally, you will be prompted for a password. Hit cancel and got to Wipe -> Format Data. Type yes at the prompt and hit the "enter" key. Hit the home button at the bottom and Reboot -> Recovery. Unlocking the device will cause you to lose all userdata, apps, pictures, downloads, etc.
To root, when you select to reboot from the GUI in TWRP, you will be asked if you want to install SuperSU. Swiping to confirm will root your device.
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[Tested]How to Root the Moto X Play

I. Before You Begin
1. This could void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible for anything that happens from doing this tutorial so please proceed at your own risk.
2. You need a Windows based PC in order to do this procedure.
3. You should have Motorola USB drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t, install them first.
4. This should erase all the data stored on your device. So, please backup everything that you’ll need.
5. This should also flash a custom recovery on your device.
How to Root the Motorola Moto X Play
Root the Moto X Play
Photo Credit: fonearena.com
To root the device, you’ll first unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash SuperSU using the custom recovery to achieve root access. Here’s how:
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Fastboot and save it to your desktop.
Fastboot
2. Download TWRP Recovery and save it to your desktop.
TWRP Recovery
3. Download SuperSU and save it to your desktop.
SuperSU
III. Unlocking the Bootloader on the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Extract files from Fastboot over to your desktop by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract here.
2. Turn off your device.
3. Turn your device back on in fastboot mode. To do that, hold down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
4. Your device should now be in fastboot mode.
5. Plug in your device to your PC using a USB cable.
6. Launch a Command Prompt Window on your desktop by holding down Shift and right-clicking anywhere on the screen and selecting Open command window here.
7. Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
8. You should see a string of text on your screen. Copy it to your clipboard removing any spaces so that it is a long string of text.
9. Head over to the Motorola Bootloader Unlock website and get yourself logged-in. If you don’t have an account with them, create one now.
10. One of the steps on that website will ask you to paste the string of text. Just paste the string that you’ve already copied to your clipboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
11. You’ll receive an unlock key to your email address. Copy that key to your clipboard.
12. Now, type in the following command replacing KEY with the actual unlock key that you’ve copied to your clipboard and hit Enter:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock KEY
13. Wait for it to unlock the bootloader on your device.
14. When it’s done unlocking the bootloader, reboot your device by issuing the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
15. Your device should reboot.
And there you go.
The bootloader on your Motorola Moto X Play is now unlocked, and you can now flash a custom recovery on your device. Here’s how you can do that:
IV. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Turn off your device.
2. Reboot your device into fastboot mode by holding down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
4. Open a Command Prompt Window on your desktop. To do that, hold down Shift and right-click anywhere on your screen and select Open command window here.
5. Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter. Make sure to replace recovery.img with the actual name of the recovery image that you have downloaded.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
6. Wait for it to flash a custom recovery on your device.
7. When it’s done flashing a recovery, reboot your device by using the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
8. Your device should reboot.
Your Motorola Moto X Play now has a custom recovery using which you can gain root access on your device. Here’s how:
V. Rooting the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
2. Copy SuperSU .zip from your desktop over to the internal SD card storage on your device.
3. Unplug your device from your PC when SuperSU is copied.
4. Turn off your device.
5. Turn your device back on in recovery mode. To do that, hold down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together.
6. Your device should reboot into bootloader mode.
7. Select Recovery from the options appearing on your screen.
8. Select Install in the recovery menu.
9. Choose SuperSU .zip to be installed on your device.
10. Tap on Swipe to Confirm Flash to confirm flash.
11. Wait for it to flash SuperSU on your device.
12. When it’s done flashing SuperSU, reboot your device by selecting Reboot followed by System in the recovery menu.
13. Your device should reboot.
Source: http://theunlockr.com/2015/09/21/root-motorola-moto-x-play/

Nice plagiarism here..... [emoji35]

How is it plagiarism if I have mentioned the source?

going into recovery mode gives me the dead android with the red triangle logo with the text "no command." under it. i tried both twrp versions.

Auros42 said:
going into recovery mode gives me the dead android with the red triangle logo with the text "no command." under it. i tried both twrp versions.
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The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down

route9 said:
The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down
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Make sure you get this version.
twrp-lux-2.8.7-v2.img
for fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

This works, I tried that, I have root now
Enviado desde mi XT1562 mediante Tapatalk

I can confirm that this recovery worked.
Model India Moto X Play Dual Sim - (xt1562)

route9 said:
The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down
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Flash TWRP again & boot TWRP before booting Android again. The stock rom tries to replace TWRP but TWRP will fix that on its first boot.

mahir1995 said:
Flash TWRP again & boot TWRP before booting Android again. The stock rom tries to replace TWRP but TWRP will fix that on its first boot.
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There was trouble with opening bootloader. I used a opening-tool, which said, that the device bootloader is now open - but it wasn´t. Everything´s ok now. I managed bootloader-opening with cmd.exe.

I think this thread should be titled "tested" instead of "untested".... works great! thanks

Dear Android Gurus,
I am new to XDA forum. I am going to try rooting my new Moto X Play and I am pretty excited about this as I am trying this for the first time. Can someone please confirm if the steps given here or in theunlockr website works for Moto X Play?
Mine is the Indian version - Model# XT1562 and below are the details. Please advice.
Hardware SKU: XT1562
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version:
3.10.49-g6d623da
[email protected] #1
Wed Jul 15 21:06:16 CDT 2015
System version
23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 retin
Build number
LPD23.118-10

koolkans said:
Dear Android Gurus,
I am new to XDA forum. I am going to try rooting my new Moto X Play and I am pretty excited about this as I am trying this for the first time. Can someone please confirm if the steps given here or in theunlockr website works for Moto X Play?
Mine is the Indian version - Model# XT1562 and below are the details. Please advice.
Hardware SKU: XT1562
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version:
3.10.49-g6d623da
[email protected] #1
Wed Jul 15 21:06:16 CDT 2015
System version
23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 retin
Build number
LPD23.118-10
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Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty

RahulPrasad said:
Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty
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Why not? You can get the better system, called CyanogenMod . And after i tested my phone for 3 weeks i dont need warrenty. Works perfect, and cm 12.1 with a new kernel is fantastic.
Bye, Klaus

RahulPrasad said:
Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty
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Hi Rahul, Do you mean I should wait for the marshmallow update to be done and after that I can root or should I wait till the warranty period gets over?

If you root you will be able to get any marshmallow rom that is available for the phone anyway. So don't worry about that nonsense. The warranty however is a different issue. It's all about whether you see the 'risk' as worth it.

Work !!
I root it in ten minute, thanks.

Can it be changed to say 'tested and works great', as it does.
Sent from my XT1562 using Tapatalk

I also have a concern on rooting. I like Moto Display function, so if I root it, I will lose it, so I will not.

SteveCC said:
I also have a concern on rooting. I like Moto Display function, so if I root it, I will lose it, so I will not.
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That's a function of the ROM. I'm rooted with a custom recovery and stock ROM, and still have it.

Bootloader unlock,Twrp Recovery and Rooting OPPO F1f Easy Guide and Index

Guys im opening this thread on how to unlock Boot loader and flashing twrp in steps clearly...as there are no clear guide to do this in main threads and people can also share things here...Thanks for the devs who are working for us[emoji3]
Thanks and all credit goes to Dev (Uberlaggydarwin) for developing the magic tool (Magictricks.zip) for unlock and initiating development of this device and all I need from you is just clicking thanks button below that's all [emoji12] [emoji12] [emoji12]
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Steps: Making bootloader unlockable
Download Magictricks.zip by (uberlaggydarwin) - go to stock recovery- select install from storage- select the downloaded zip- flash or update it.
This will make the boot loader unlockable and brings fastboot to our device...see below how to unlock bootloader through fastboot completely.
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Adb commands for fastboot and flash twrp.
First set up adb shell on your Windows..Download link available below...
Steps to command in adb shell properly to fastboot and to flash custom recovery...let's begin
1-Download adb and install adb drivers for oppo f1.
2-extract the files from adb.rar to your c directory in a folder named adb(creat one) or just extract the folder in c directory.
3-once the files are located in c:\adb go to start menu then search for cmd
4-Type in cd c:\adb then click enter
5-Type in "adb devices" it will show the connected devices it should be bunch of numbers
6-If you can't see them it means adb drivers for your device are not installed then install with adb installer
7- Disconnect your oppo f1 and put your phone in fastboot mode(press and hold vol+ and power button} u will see fastboot screen on phone then connect via usb then let the system install bootloader driver....proceed below
7-Then finally Command in fastboot for our device.
Put twrp recovery image(rename as twrp) in the same folder where adb is present then tick 'oem unlock' on developer option settings in the device before you continue.
Don't proceed here unless you flash "magictricks.zip" through stock recovery.
Starting Boot loader unlock and custom recovery steps:
Connect your device via usb in fastboot mode and command as below..
Type this "fastboot oem unlock" then press enter.(Will wipe your data so backup before you do and wait for reboot) command will show 'ok finished' with some like 0.07secs
Type this "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" then press enter. wait it will flash then command will show 'ok finished' then disconnect and boot in to new recovery.....enjoy
Note - once u flash the recovery disconnect the phone and switch off from the fastboot then u should boot the twrp recovery first otherwise system will reflash the stock recovery...To boot in to twrp recovery command as "fastboot boot twrp.img" press enter
That's it you have unlocked your boot loader and installed twrp recovery successfully[emoji3] [emoji12] [emoji3] [emoji12]
Credits
Thanks to @uberlaggydarwin for developing magictricks to unlock
Download links:
Magictricks by uberlaggydarwin - https://strangebinaries.re/f1f/magictricks.zip
ADB driver installer(optional) - www14.zippyshare.com/v/ufYG71o0/file.html
ADB Folder files-https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SasC5iWK5kT1liMlpKRGY3LVU/view?usp=sharing
Twrp recovery for f1f - http://build.twrp.me/twrp/twrp-3.0.2-0-f1f.img

Rooting guide:
After installing TWRP recovery flash this Super Su Stable version and reboot then install super su from playstore if you dont see any icon
Flashable Su Binaries - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23427715
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reserve

Thankss a lot

drganbds said:
Adb commands for fastboot and flash twrp.
First set up adb shell on your Windows..Download link available below...
Steps to command adb properly please share it somebody[emoji12] ill share once I know and master it
1-Download adb and install adb drivers for oppo f1.
2-extract the files from adb.rar to your c directory in a folder named adb(creat one) or just extract the folder in c directory.
3-once the files are located in c:\adb go to start menu then search for cmd
4-Type in cd c:\adb then click enter
5-Type in "adb devices" it will show the connected devices it should be bunch of numbers
6-If you can't see them it means adb drivers for your device are not installed then install with adb installer
7-THEN FINALY COMMAND some for our device.
Put twrp recovery image(rename as twrp.img) in the same folder where adb is present then tick 'oem unlock' on developer option settings in the device before you continue.
Don't proceed here unless you flash "magictricks.zip" through stock recovery.
Starting Boot loader unlock and custom recovery steps:
Connect your device via usb and command as below..
Type this "fastboot oem unlock" then press enter.(Will wipe your data so backup before you do and wait for reboot)
stucked at waiting for device ( then i press vol + plus power button) command shows Ok finished but nothing happened to device no changes nothing...help please
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I think you have not installed your adb drivers properly...use pdanet pc version to install otherwise use adb installer which is available in dl.
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Guys if u stuck at "waiting for device"
solution - disconnect the device, put it in fastboot mode (press and hold vol+ and power you will see fastboot screen)and connect it again then it will install bootloader drivers and continue. It will show 'ok finished' then u can continue to flash recovery and other stuffs...enjoy[emoji3] [emoji12] [emoji3] [emoji12]
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@ teteakholhring. you have done it right go head flashing recovery step.....now u unlocked the bootloader then flash the recovery
Thread re edited please check if u have doubts.

Hi
sorry about my poor English.
I am sure that I flashed magictricks.zip and ticked "OEM unlock"
and the phone is in fastboot mode.
And I typed in "fastboot oem unlock", it showed "Okay, finished",
then I typed in "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img", it also showed "Okay, finished".
Then nothing happen, my phone is still with stock recovery, and my data is stilled there, can someone give me a help?
I attached my cmd picture.
Thank you!

^^ I've read from other thread that right after you flashed the TWRP recovery image, you must start-up the phone in TWRP recovery first before eventually booting to Android.
I haven't unlock my phone yet though but I will once I see some custom ROMs available.
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x36023x36023 said:
Hi
sorry about my poor English.
I am sure that I flashed magictricks.zip and ticked "OEM unlock"
and the phone is in fastboot mode.
And I typed in "fastboot oem unlock", it showed "Okay, finished",
then I typed in "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img", it also showed "Okay, finished".
Then nothing happen, my phone is still with stock recovery, and my data is stilled there, can someone give me a help?
I attached my cmd picture.
Thank you!
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All your steps are perfectly right but once u flash the recovery disconnect the phone and switch off from the fastboot then u should boot the twrp recovery first otherwise system will reflash the stock recovery...
Do the recovery flash again and boot to twrp first...
It is not necessary that oem unlock will wipe your data so no worry.

Me too I'm waiting for available alternative roms to install twrp recovery ....I just flashed magictrick and it said that I have update the build.... Thanks sure it will be functional....

x36023x36023 said:
Hi
sorry about my poor English.
I am sure that I flashed magictricks.zip and ticked "OEM unlock"
and the phone is in fastboot mode.
And I typed in "fastboot oem unlock", it showed "Okay, finished",
then I typed in "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img", it also showed "Okay, finished".
Then nothing happen, my phone is still with stock recovery, and my data is stilled there, can someone give me a help?
I attached my cmd picture.
Thank you!
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Ok you did everything right.. I've attached the picture how i did it.. I was busy solving the same problem.. Remove the usb when it says booting then it will boot into twrp recovery.. Then flash latest supersu..that's it download super user from playstore.. Thre you go.. You got what you wanted..

teteakholhring said:
Ok you did everything right.. I've attached the picture how i did it.. I was busy solving the same problem.. Remove the usb when it says booting then it will boot into twrp recovery.. Then flash latest supersu..that's it download super user from playstore.. Thre you go.. You got what you wanted..
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Ya right guys...Please check this thread's main page everything was written clearly for how to do it correctly...enjoy
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hoping someone will upload a video on how to properly root our device.

wakaranay said:
hoping someone will upload a video on how to properly root our device.
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What doubt you have? I'm here to clear it all and every steps are clearly explained in the main page...
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thank you for all your help
I made my phone rooted
but when I forced to delete original apps like original browser
and reboot
all the things on home page will disappear
when I delete original browser only
it still happened
this never happened on my other Sony device
can anyone tell me why

x36023x36023 said:
thank you for all your help
I made my phone rooted
but when I forced to delete original apps like original browser
and reboot
all the things on home page will disappear
when I delete original browser only
it still happened
this never happened on my other Sony device
can anyone tell me why
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Use root app delete from playstore or manually remove .apk file along with .odex file...
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Quick and Painless Guide to Rooting the GEM-703L

I just finished successfully rooting my GEM-703L, which I just recieved this afternoon, and I thought I would create this painless guide to rooting. Once you follow these steps, you will have a rooted Mediapad X2, with SuperSU and TWRP 2 installed.
This method was only tested on my 703-L, but it may likely work on other variants of the Mediapad X2. Please use caution when rooting other models.
Update to the latest Android 6 using HiTools
HiTools is just like Kies if you are a Samsung user. You could alternatively install the update via the OTA manager.
Put device into manufacture mode by typing:
Code:
*#*2846579#*#*
Navigate to "Background settings" > "USB ports settings", and select "Manufacture mode"
You can watch this video for more info.
Download DC unlocker
Extract and run DC unlocker (with admin rights)
Choose "Huawei Phones" under "Select manufacturer"
Log in to your account using the generated Password and username you created in the "server" tab on the right
Click the magnifying glass on the left-hand side to automatically find the model
Under "Unlocking", choose find bootloader
Open fastboot on your machine. I used Minimal Fastboot for Windows
Put the phone into download mode via pressing and holding the volume down key and the power button
Type in the following command to unlock the device, using the obtained unlock code:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock {unlock_code}
Where {unlock_code} is the code obtained from step 6.
You should see a red message at the bottom saying "Device is unlocked" if you were successful.
Download the latest TWRP img file to the directory where you installed minimal fastboot (mine was C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
You can find the latest TWRP here
Type in the following to install TWRP:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery X2-TWRP-3.0-2-BLACK-BLUE.img
Copy the ROM of your choice to an SD card, insert the SD card
Turn off the device, and reboot while holding the volume up and power buttons until you see the TWRP logo
Install any ROM of your choice
Note that I had to wait roughly 5 minutes upon first booting to the newly-installed ROM. I would guess this has to do with de-odexing, but not sure. Just be patient.

ForgottenSolstace said:
I just finished successfully rooting my GEM-703L, which I just recieved this afternoon, and I thought I would create this painless guide to rooting. Once you follow these steps, you will have a rooted Mediapad X2, with SuperSU and TWRP 2 installed.
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IMHO flashing TWRP doesn't mean automatically ROOT... There is no place in your tutorial where you mention installing Super SU. Some less experienced user could be disoriented... Of course if someone flash ROM with root then will have it. Otherwise not.

I am still unable to get to unlock the bootloader

Talal.k said:
I am still unable to get to unlock the bootloader
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Did you receive the unlock code using dc unlocker?
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk

ForgottenSolstace said:
Did you receive the unlock code using dc unlocker?
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk
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PayPal is not supported in my country. So I am not able to purchase credits. And Huawei support are not answering my emails. Plus I receive error every time I access the Bootloader code page on Huawei's support website.

Talal.k said:
PayPal is not supported in my country. So I am not able to purchase credits. And Huawei support are not answering my emails. Plus I receive error every time I access the Bootloader code page on Huawei's support website.
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Use Bitcoin. That's what I did, and it worked great.
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk

I'm following along just fine until I get to step 15. The phone reboots into EMUI recovery mode, with directions in Chinese.
The twrp upload in the fastboot is the correct number of bytes, so it looks like it's the correct file.
What am I doing wrong?

Anyone willing to test my TWRP for nubia N1 (NX541J)???

steps:
1. First unlock bootloader via adb fastboot
Procedure:
*Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC.
*Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock on your Android device.
*Connect your device to the PC with a USB cable.
*Open a command window on your PC.
*Boot your device into bootloader mode using the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
(You may get a request to authorize USB debugging on the device, accept it.)
*Once your device is in bootloader mode, issue the following command to unlock bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
(Not applicable for all) If you get a confirmation screen on your device.
*Press Volume Up button to highlight Yes and press Power button to select it. This will begin bootloader unlocking process, which shouldn’t last more than couple of minutes.
*Once bootloader is unlocked, your device will reboot into bootloader mode. You need to boot it into system now using the command below:
fastboot reboot
*During reboot, your device will go through a factory reset and then finally boot into system.
That’s all. Your Android device’s bootloader is now unlocked.
2. Again switch ON device and connect nubia to pc
(Open a command window on your PC)
*Enter following commands one by one
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot

Links?
baburocks said:
steps:
1. First unlock bootloader via adb fastboot
Procedure:
*Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC.
*Enable USB debugging and OEM Unlock on your Android device.
*Connect your device to the PC with a USB cable.
*Open a command window on your PC.
*Boot your device into bootloader mode using the following command:
adb reboot bootloader
(You may get a request to authorize USB debugging on the device, accept it.)
*Once your device is in bootloader mode, issue the following command to unlock bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
(Not applicable for all) If you get a confirmation screen on your device.
*Press Volume Up button to highlight Yes and press Power button to select it. This will begin bootloader unlocking process, which shouldn’t last more than couple of minutes.
*Once bootloader is unlocked, your device will reboot into bootloader mode. You need to boot it into system now using the command below:
fastboot reboot
*During reboot, your device will go through a factory reset and then finally boot into system.
That’s all. Your Android device’s bootloader is now unlocked.
2. Again switch ON device and connect nubia to pc
(Open a command window on your PC)
*Enter following commands one by one
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
fastboot reboot
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where are the links?

link
niimtz said:
where are the links?
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oops

baburocks said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bw1hAEpZPEgcRGhaYTcwRUlEVk0
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the whole thing is inverted!!! using it is hell!

???
surajpai524 said:
the whole thing is inverted!!! using it is hell!
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what happened????

any luck guys?

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what happened????
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The whole thing was reversed in mine. If I clicked install, reboot was triggered and to confirm flash I had to swipe the blue twrp 3.0.2 bar in reverse and many more. Sorry couldn't take pics. And I won't flash it again.
I opened your recovery.img and saw, you didn't port it properly. You didn't change default.prop file. So my phone was being recognized as umi plus. It gave me lot of trouble to flash stock firmware.

Sorry abt it
surajpai524 said:
The whole thing was reversed in mine. If I clicked install, reboot was triggered and to confirm flash I had to swipe the blue twrp 3.0.2 bar in reverse and many more. Sorry couldn't take pics. And I won't flash it again.
I opened your recovery.img and saw, you didn't port it properly. You didn't change default.prop file. So my phone was being recognized as umi plus. It gave me lot of trouble to flash stock firmware.
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i wrngly uploaded the file.......................
check this ........twrp for android 5.1 nubia n1......work for 100%
link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0066yknN5gScmgxaGRZQl9MTms
if u want for android 6.0....then give me stock recovery.img of android 6.0

Stock 6.0 recovery Indian Firmware(mostly global)
baburocks said:
i wrngly uploaded the file.......................
check this ........twrp for android 5.1 nubia n1......work for 100%
link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0066yknN5gScmgxaGRZQl9MTms
if u want for android 6.0....then give me stock recovery.img of android 6.0
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http://www.megafileupload.com/2M5rf/recovery_stock_N1.img

Works this twrp also on a z11max (nx535j)?

Hello
I have successfully rooted my Nubia N1 on android 6.0 using your TWRP image, thank you it works great !

Yes I did and did some customization.
https://youtu.be/qB3WIpJFfos
Enviado desde mi NX541J mediante Tapatalk

Did you follow the steps from baburocks Andrés te TWRP foro Android 5.1?
Thanks!
Enviado desde mi NX541J mediante Tapatalk

pibarguren said:
Did you follow the steps from baburocks Andrés te TWRP foro Android 5.1?
Thanks!
Enviado desde mi NX541J mediante Tapatalk
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Mine is 6.0
Enviado desde mi NX541J mediante Tapatalk

Me alucina como has logrado customizar el móvil.
Podrías compartir ese twrp?
Seguiste los pasos del post 1?
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acoiscou said:
Yes I did and did some customization.
https://youtu.be/qB3WIpJFfos
Enviado desde mi NX541J mediante Tapatalk
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Pls guide me bro.... How to root and install twrp and xposed. I'm in android 6.0
Thanks in advance

I successfuly installed twrp in android 6, but when I try to install with it supersu (option "install ...") it begins until 25%, and throws an installation error, and back to main menu. Any hint here, or something to try? thx

"update package installation failure - please check update package". Tried two supersu.zip ones without success.

nubia n1
i need twrp for android 6 nubia n1

Here is the working root guide for nubia n1
https://www.gizdev.com/root-zte-nubia-n1-android-6-0/