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[Q] Should I root my nexus s questions

Hi,
Had nexus s for about 2 weeks. Best phone I've ever had, but I'm thinking of rooting it. I've done loads of reading about rooting and been trying out the initial steps. I had a struggle getting the drivers installed, but using the pdanet workaround which I found on this forum (thanks to the op of that thread), I now have the option to go ahead with oem fastboot unlock. I haven't done it yet as I still have questions, and I've been searching all over the place for answers but I'm still not too clear, so had to post.
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I want to root as I am sick of the phone resetting my ringtones and google don't seem to be responding to this bug. I know that if i root it I can copy my ringtones over into the system ringtone folder and get rid of the problem.
Also fancy installing cyanogen mod once they come up with one for nexus s.
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Can I definitely get the phone back to stock if I need to. I read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884097 and it looks like I can, but some posters said some things that make me wonder?
I've read that the nexus s can't really be bricked because of the recovery that is hardwired on the phone. Is that true? It was expensive and I don't want to brick it. Bricked an n95 a while back and that was depressing.
Can i get superuser access without installing a custom rom. I'd be quite happy if I could just get superuser accesss (or just be able to copy over to system ringtones folder) and the OS would stay the same.
Do I need a custom recovery. I downloaded one from xda after a bit of searching, but is it needed.
Sorry about all the noob questions - but you are always a noob sometime
Hope somebody can advise.
Cheers

Have a read at the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960551

xspyda said:
Have a read at the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960551
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Thanks for your post. It's too late now anyway. I rooted the thing and I am glad I did. No problems so far that I have found, and I got the poxy ringtones problem solved.
For anybody else that finds themselves in my complete noob position, I found this tutorial the most comprehensive - http://completeandroid.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/complete-guide-to-rooting-the-nexus-s/ .

Maybe not too late if you need to go back to stock for warranty purposs though eh?! ;-)

xspyda said:
Maybe not too late if you need to go back to stock for warranty purposs though eh?! ;-)
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Yeah good point. I was / am so chuffed at getting the phone rooted I forgot about what I was worried about before
If things go bad I will be all over this forum for info on how to go back to stock

buachaille said:
Yeah good point. I was / am so chuffed at getting the phone rooted I forgot about what I was worried about before
If things go bad I will be all over this forum for info on how to go back to stock
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Lol that's sort of how it goes. You can check out the development section for some guides on just how to return to stock. If you can't find the links check the stickied thread about roms themes and kernels
Sent from my MattedBlues CM7 Google Nexus S!

kenvan19 said:
Lol that's sort of how it goes. You can check out the development section for some guides on just how to return to stock. If you can't find the links check the stickied thread about roms themes and kernels
Sent from my MattedBlues CM7 Google Nexus S!
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Yeah its in the Nandroid Backup of 2.3.1, just grab that and nandroid restore and you're back to stock.

buachaille said:
If things go bad I will be all over this forum for info on how to go back to stock
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errrm, it's in the thread I linked to ;-p

xspyda said:
errrm, it's in the thread I linked to ;-p
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Thanks, I was too involved in getting new rooted phone setup last night that i wasn't reading posts very thoroughly.

[Q] Help me I'm new

Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry

Read this...answers should be there for any questions you may have to get started.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447923
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA App

Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
OOKALAH said:
Hello everyone this is my first time starting a thread on this forum so hello, anyways I just switched form iPhone to the Skyrocket, and am enjoying it, I switched because I wanted something to make my own and android seemed the route to go. Anyways, I just wanted some input on rooting and what the best ways to do so on a Mac. A couple months ago I rooted a EVO for a friend so I have some knowledge, but would still like some input and any tips that I could get.
-Thanks
P.s
If this is a repeat thread I'm sorry
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Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
-Thanks
appdroid said:
Welcome to ROcket world man. I switched from iPhone too but i had i777 for like 2 weeks and than i727. You must read this once so you know what we are talking about. Its all in one noob guide. And make sure to flash t989 cwm through rom manager. Don't flash anything else unless it says it will work with i727. T-mobile SGS2 aka t989 is very similar to our phone so mostly everything there you can flash except kernel. Because with t989 kernel you will get rotation issue. Let us know if you got any question.
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I don't know what you trying to say.
OOKALAH said:
Thanks for the info it was really useful. I had a question though, The last part after, Flashing the kernel. Is that to complete the whole process or is that if you had any problems, and needed to go back to stock. Sorry if thats a noob question, but I just want to make sure.
-Thanks
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Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
appdroid said:
I don't know what you trying to say.
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No that will get you back to stock and it will unroot you. Don't need to do that. And appreciate about you hitting thnx button.
OOKALAH said:
Sorry about that I mean the last post after the kernel post, What is that for?
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Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.

I like helping ppl as long as they hit thnx which will motivate me to answer next question.
OOKALAH said:
Thanks again, and no prob. I hit the button when Thanks are in order.
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another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5

There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
OOKALAH said:
another question, What is the best root method for Mac, if there is one, My phone is running 2.3.5
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Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
appdroid said:
There is one called Super one root Here dload it. And here is thread.
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Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
OOKALAH said:
Nice, Ok before I take the plunge. I just plug my device in and the script will run, is there anything else I need to download before doing so, I noticed that the mac script didn't show the apk used?
Im sorry for asking so much I just different when you do it on your own phone lol
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How do i install drivers?
appdroid said:
Yap make sure you have drivers installed. All the steps are here in my all in one noob guide.
Plus as long as i get thnx i don't mind helping haha just kidding.
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Just dload samsung kies and install that. Its there in my noob guide if you read.
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How do i install drivers?
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okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?

Use terminal to run the script. I have mac too but used window for rooting
OOKALAH said:
okay since Im using mac I found that I dont need driver, but What do I use to run the script?
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ended up using superoneclick and now just fallowing your guide thanks again

[Q] Root One S

Sorry if i'm posting in the wrong place. It won't let me post in the developer section.
I rooted my One X back in March and decided to switch to the One S because the One X is a bit big for my little hands.
I have followed the root instruction, unlocked bootloads without any problems but when i flash CWM it say its been successful but it won't boot when into to recovery. Instead I get a message at the top saying loading recovery and a message at the bottom saying something about being an android device and i shouldn't be doing what i'm doing.
Has anyone else had this problem, or does anyone know what I might be able to try to resolve this issue?
Thanks in advance for all your help.

Don't use CWM it hasnt been support for a long time, instead use TWRP so so so much better.

shadowch31 said:
Don't use CWM it hasnt been support for a long time, instead use TWRP so so so much better.
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Thanks, is there a particular version of TWRP i should be using?

jimmisavage said:
Thanks, is there a particular version of TWRP i should be using?
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Ya 2.2.2.0 is the best.

And u don't post in developer section... You post in q and a.... You even knew it was a question yet posted in general

k1llacanon said:
And u don't post in developer section... You post in q and a.... You even knew it was a question yet posted in general
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Actually I was looking for help with a 'general' issue I was experiencing whilst trying to root my phone. Like I said, sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section.

Darknites said:
Ya 2.2.2.0 is the best.
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Thanks for this. I've had a quick look and it says to install this will GooManager (with root permission) but I don't have root yet. How am I supposed to flash this? Is there a file I can flash with adb?
Thanks

jimmisavage said:
Thanks for this. I've had a quick look and it says to install this will GooManager (with root permission) but I don't have root yet. How am I supposed to flash this? Is there a file I can flash with adb?
Thanks
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All-In-One toolkit will flash it for you.

Is there a way to root only?

I have the Verizon Galaxy S III SCH-I535 and I want to root it, but everywhere I've looked (I've been searching for the last three hours) the guides tell me to install a custom ROM as well. I am fine with the stock, I just want to root it. Is this possible or do I have to install a custom ROM?
I upgraded to the S III from my old Droid 3 and I was able to just root that.
I apologize if this is answered elsewhere, I couldn't find it, but I might just be blind, dumb, and stupid. Thanks for your help.

Yes. Just follow one of these guides through the root process and don't go any further.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
Both methods require Odin which is pretty easy to use. Make sure you are 100% comfortable and fully understand all the steps and you should have no problem.

Ryno77 said:
Yes. Just follow one of these guides through the root process and don't go any further.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
Both methods require Odin which is pretty easy to use. Make sure you are 100% comfortable and fully understand all the steps and you should have no problem.
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Thanks, I was hoping for a simple root only plan, but this is pretty close to what I wanted. My room mate found a ROM for 4.2 so I might give that a shot as well.

teslonelf said:
Thanks, I was hoping for a simple root only plan, but this is pretty close to what I wanted. My room mate found a ROM for 4.2 so I might give that a shot as well.
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Make sure it's for the right phone, and not for an international version.

nufan said:
Make sure it's for the right phone, and not for an international version.
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Also use SuperSu for JellyBean Roms over Superuser

If you're going to root, why not unlock bootloader as well?
The phone can be set back to as if it was just taken out of the box still.
Just personal curiosity

What's the difference?
EDIT: This was for the message 2 above this one. Screwed up on messenger app. Sorry.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Rooting issues

Soon as I received my device I unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP then the latest SuperSU but I still do not have root access.
Titanium says I don't have root also texdroider..
Help, I don't know what else to try?

Did you flash the latest version of supersu? You can get from www.chainfire.eu
Sent from my One using Tapatalk

zephiK said:
Did you flash the latest version of supersu? You can get from www.chainfire.eu
Sent from my One using Tapatalk
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Yes I did.
I did a factory reset and all seems to be fine now.

I got the exact same issue,
I tried the latest from chainfire and used other variants too
No luck rooting though

the_alchemis7 said:
I got the exact same issue,
I tried the latest from chainfire and used other variants too
No luck rooting though
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Same here. I'm unlocked, have phils recovery installed, and have flashed the supersu 2.01 and still no root.

I'm not sure why you guys aren't getting root. I'm using TWRP 2.7.1.0 and it works fine.
http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip
MD5: 42504475C6C12349D4378166B9874CCF

Figured it out. There is a setting in SuperSU that says to respect CM root access setting in developer settings. we don't have that setting under developer, so I unchecked it, and root now works.

PuffinNugz said:
Figured it out. There is a setting in SuperSU that says to respect CM root access setting in developer settings. we don't have that setting under developer, so I unchecked it, and root now works.
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That did the trick for me. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Premium HD app

sickwitit said:
That did the trick for me. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Premium HD app
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Just be sure to uncheck "update CM recovery" on the developer options.
kudos

Sounds like you guys did not read all the instructions on rooting and tried to skip a few things... tisk tisk tisk..... LOL

playya said:
Sounds like you guys did not read all the instructions on rooting and tried to skip a few things... tisk tisk tisk..... LOL
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Actually, those instructions weren't included in the toolkit thread I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/toolbox-oneplus-one-toolbox-t2808987
not in this one either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418

PuffinNugz said:
Actually, those instructions weren't included in the toolkit thread I used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/toolbox-oneplus-one-toolbox-t2808987
not in this one either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
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ahhhhh the dreaded toolkit that teaches you nada and proof positive again... Now ya see this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632 was in general and stickied so that meant to me its been proven to work properly and is trusted by xda Admins... Now thats the thread I will use to root my phone. A thread everyone should read prior to rooting....

playya said:
ahhhhh the dreaded toolkit that teaches you nada and proof positive again... Now ya see this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632 was in general and stickied so that meant to me its been proven to work properly and is trusted by xda Admins... Now thats the thread I will use to root my phone. A thread everyone should read prior to rooting....
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Yeah, i know how to do all that stuff. was just looking for a quick way while at work. haha. i investigated it and found the "fix" on my own. BTW, the part I posted in here isn't listed in that thread, either. Maybe his SuperSU.zip was already preconfigured to bypass developer settings, but the step isn't actually listed.

PuffinNugz said:
Yeah, i know how to do all that stuff. was just looking for a quick way while at work. haha. i investigated it and found the "fix" on my own. BTW, the part I posted in here isn't listed in that thread, either. Maybe his SuperSU.zip was already preconfigured to bypass developer settings, but the step isn't actually listed.
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Ok.... I as well as many others have rooted our phones with that method and I did not have to do any of the stuff you mentioned. Probably because the instructions on that page get it done the right way from the start. Its ok both of us are rooted and you helped someone out
Not a fan of toolkits and to be honest its just a driver ms-dos window and some commands at work or not its still simple. :good: