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[Q] How to root N5 4.4.2?

I just got my Nexus 5 and I want to root it. Now it's 4.4.2. Does CF auto root still work? or Are there an easy way to root it? Thank!

Here is some tips and tricks for root on nexus 5
Install the Nexus 5 drivers on your PC (just plug it in and wait a few minutes, it will install them automatically).
Ensure that you have Administrator rights on Windows (if you do not know what these are, you probably haven’t got them).
Make sure your Nexus 5 has at least 60% of battery. 70% is better, and fully charged is… you get the drift.
Downloads
Android SDK:
Windows 32- & 64-bit
Mac OS X 32- & 64-bit
Linux 32- & 64-bit
The general procedure is the same as on Windows, but the commands to use in the terminal are different on Mac and Linux. This tutorial is for a PC running Windows.
Custom Recovery:
ClockworkMod (CWM)
Root:
SuperSU v1.65
I. Installing ADB and Fastboot
1. Download the Android SDK for your computer’s operating system and unzip it in a folder named “Android SDK”.
2. Launch “SDK-Manager.exe” and install the following packages:
Tools > Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-Tools
Extras > Android Support Library, Google USB Driver
3. Look for the new “Platform-Tools” folder in the “Android SDK” directory.
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II. Unlocking the bootloader
1. Turn off your Nexus 5.
2. Reboot into fastboot mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Power button.
3. Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer with a USB cable.
4. Open the Android SDK > SDK > Platform-Tools directory then right-click in an empty area while holding the shift key.
5. Click “Open the command prompt here”.
6. Enter the following command:
fastboot devices
Easy method to root the Nexus 5
If you do not get a serial number (as above), your drivers are not installed. / © AndroidPIT
If you get a serial number, it’s good and you can continue. Otherwise, your drivers are not installed correctly.
7 . Enter the following command:
fastboot oem unlock
8 . On your Nexus 5, confirm with “Yes” using the Volume keys to move and the Power button to confirm.
9 . Enter the following command:
III. Installing the custom recovery
1. Turn off your Nexus 5
2. Reboot into fastboot mode (as in Section II)
3. Copy the custom recovery file downloaded earlier into the Android SDK > SDK > Platform-Tools directory. Rename the file “recovery.img”. If it does not work, simply rename the file “recovery” without the “img”.
4. In the command prompt window (as per Section II), enter the following command:
5. On your Nexus 5, use the unusable Volume buttons to select the “Restart bootloader” option and press the Power button.
6. You can now verify the custom recovery installation by entering “Recovery Mode”. If you arrive on the CWM screen, the recovery is all good.
IV. Root
1 . Reboot your Nexus 5 normally. Copy the previously downloaded file “SuperSU v1.65″ to the root of your smartphone.
2 . Reboot into fastboot mode (as in Section II) and choose Recovery Mode.
3 . Choose the “install zip from sdcard” option.
4 . Select “choose zip from sdcard”.
root nexus 5 recovery Easy method to root the Nexus 5
© AndroidPIT
5 . Locate the “SuperSU v1.65″ file and select it.
6 . Confirm with “Yes”.
7 . Once the file installation is complete, restart by selecting “go back” then “reboot now”.
8 . Final check: install an application to verify root such as Root Checker. If everything is green, it’s all good! Congratulations, your Google
Hope this help for you
source : hacker news

[DRIVER][30.01.2014] Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones 1.5.29.0 Win 7/8/XP

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LATEST SAMSUNG USB DRIVERS FOR MOBILE PHONES 1.5.29.0
FOR WINDOWS 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / x86 (32 bit) & x64 (64 bit)
installable via "setup.exe" OR via "have disk" method
AND
LATEST ADB & FASTBOOT TOOLS (.exe files)
ADB & Fastboot unpacked from Android SDK
<<< DOWNLOAD LINKS BELOW! >>>​
INFO:
This driver works on Win 8 & 7 & Vista & XP, 32 and 64 bit and allows you to use Odin, ADB and Fastboot tools with your phone. There's a newer driver package around the net but they are INCOMPLETE, they lack essential drivers, so they may not work on all Samsung phones.
You can also download latest Odin, ADB & Fastboot Tools below.
WHAT'S THE HASSLE:
Samsung Drivers package's installation doesn't work on Windows 8 for many people (driver installation doesn't even start), so the point is that the drivers have to be installed manually. In order to do this I unpacked Samsung Drivers package .exe file so that the drivers can be installed via "have disk" method. I used these drivers succesfully in Windows 8 Enterprise x64 to connect my SGS i9000 to ODIN. Odin sees the phone and can flash firmware, reformat partitions etc.
You need INSTALLER. If it won't work for you, try RAR ARCHIVE then.
SAMSUNG USB DRIVERS 1.5.29.0 INSTALLER: Mod edit: links removed
SAMSUNG USB DRIVERS 1.5.29.0 RAR ARCHIVE : Mod edit: links removed
ADB & FASTBOOT TOOLS (.exe files): Mod edit: links removed
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INSTALLATION 1:
1. Download the driver INSTALLER.
2. Uninstall previous Samsung USB drivers from "Programs And Features" and "Device Manager".
3. Run the installer "USB_Drivers_1.5.29.0.exe" and proceed with the installation steps, finish the installation and restart your computer.
4. Connect it to your computer via USB cable.
5. If your phone is still not correctly recognized by Odin and the driver installer finished installation successfully - skip the 2nd method and use the 3rd. If drivers didn't install correctly (e.g. the installer failed to launch or failed to finish installation) - try the 2nd method first.
INSTALLATION 2:
1. Download the driver RAR ARCHIVE.
2. Uninstall previous Samsung USB drivers from "Programs And Features" and "Device Manager".
3. Unpack USB_Drivers_1.5.29.0.rar to some location, eg. C:\.
4. Run the installer from "C:\USB_Drivers\SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones\setup.exe" and proceed with the installation steps, finish the installation and restart your computer.
5. Switch your Samsung phone into download mode (i9000: power it on with Power + Vol UP + Home pressed simultanously).
6. Connect it to your computer via USB cable.
7. If your phone is still not correctly recognized by Odin - try the 3rd method.
INSTALLATION 3:
0. This is the "have disk" method. You have to follow every step in this guide
1. Download the driver RAR ARCHIVE.
2. Uninstall previous Samsung USB drivers from "Programs And Features" and "Device Manager".
3. Unpack "USB_Drivers.rar to some location, eg. C:\.
4. Switch your Samsung phone into download mode (i9000: power it on with Power + Vol UP + Home pressed simultanously).
5. Connect it to your computer via USB cable.
6. Your phone should become discovered by Windows as some device. In my case, Windows has found my SGS i9000 as a "Gadget Serial" device.
7. Go to Windows Device Manager. Right click on the device your phone has been discovered as (eg. "Gadget Serial" in my case) and choose "Update driver" option from the context menu.
8. Choose "Search my Computer...", check "Include subfolders" option and point the updater to the folder where you've had unpacked the drivers .rar archive to, eg. C:\USB_Drivers.
9. The driver should install automatically.
10. It may happen that after the installation some new "unknown device" ("Samsung Modem" in my case) would appear in the Device Manager. Complete 7 & 8 step for that device and any other new device that may appear afterwards.
11. Restart your computer.
12. Done!

[Root Guide] Shanling M3X DAP

SAFTY INFORMATION: Whatever you do, its on your own responsibility. Your warranty might be void and there is the risk of bricking your device!​
So this is what I did:
Tools
Magisk-v25.2.apk
Latest M3X Firmware
ADB Tools
EDL.py
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Extract the boot.img from M3X Firmware V1.62- Do not open, just copy.zip
Copy the Magisk-v25.2.apk and boot.img to your Shanling M3X
Install the Magisk-v25.2.apk
In Magisk press "Install" in the upper right corner
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On "Method" select "Select and Patch a File" and choose your boot.img then press "Let's Go"
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When Magisk is done, you can close the App and transfer the patched boot.img to your PC.
On your M3X, activate Developer Mode. Settings > About device > Tap multiple times on the Build number
In Developer Options, activate USB debugging
On your PC extract the platform-tools.zip and install EDL.py
Plug the M3X into your computer with a good USB cable. You may be promted to allow USB debugging on the M3X - check "Always allow from this computer" and OK
Open a Command/Terminal window and navigate to your platform-tools folder
Use following command
Code:
adb reboot edl
the display of your M3X will now turn black
In the Command/Terminal window navigate to your EDL.py installation
From now on you could brick your device, please advance only if you know what you are doing!
I would highly recommend to do a backup of everything with the commands mentioned on the EDL Github site​
14. Use following command to dump your stock boot.img
Code:
edl r boot boot.img
the stock boot.img will appear in your EDL folder, move to a safe space.
15. Now copy your Magisk patched boot.img into the EDL folder and run following command:
Code:
edl w boot boot.img
16. When EDL is done, you can disconnect your M3X. You might need to hold the powerbutton for 20-30 seconds until it leaves edl mode and starts booting.
17. Congratulations! You rooted your M3X
Further information: There seems to be a undocumented method using the tool "QFIL" but I dont know anything about it. Might ne worth a try.
Have fun

Thanks for this tutorial. Can you drop some screen shots and an overview of what you're able to change now that you're rooted.
I've been thinking of getting a HiBy R6. But it being on Android 9 is annoying. My guess is if I can get it rooted, that it's possible to update to a newer version of Android.

Hi, I’m trying to root my M3 Ultra with this method but I’m facing a problem.
On windows when trying to enter « edl r boot boot.img » it says me that « r » is not a command…
Any help would be really appreciated please
Thanks in advance for replying

[GUIDE] Flash ROMs On The Go (With Another Phone) (Without PC)

PREREQUISITES -
1. Two phones (one on which you want to flash rom/img, and other you'll use as host)(root is not required on host phone)
2. USB-C to USB-C cable, or USB-C to USB-A with OTG adaptor.
3. Some brain and patience.
PROCEDURE -
1. Install the app called "Bugjaeger" on an android phone you're going to use as host (root is not required)
2. Boot the phone to fastboot and connect the phone to host phone using USB-C to USB-C.
3. Open Bugjaeger app and go to the last tab.
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4. You'll see your device listed in the app, so select it from the list.
5. Thereafter press the bottom right blue button.
6. This will open up a terminal like interface, here type the command for flashing the boot img. Just type "fastboot flash boot" thereafter from the top, select the icon that looks like file attachment and select the boot img file.. No need to type the file location for file, it'll automatically be appended.
7.Press the button on the right and wait for the boot img to be flashed.
8. After it is done, boot to recovery, and select adb sideload option from recovery.
9. The phone should again be detected in the Bugjaeger app and be listed. Ensure its selected.
10. Now on the host phone, scroll to the bottom on the same tab to the last option that says "Pick file and perform sideload"
11. After selecting the ROM zip file, wait for it to be flashed, the progress will be displayed on the host phone, it will go till about 47% before the process is completed.
12. Reboot the phone and enjoy new ROM
CREDITS
All credit goes to the amazing developer @bugjaeger who developed this amazing app, allowing us to do such crazy things without the need of a computer.

Hello may you report the official download link?

sev7en said:
Hello may you report the official download link?
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Bugjaeger Mobile ADB - USB OTG - Apps on Google Play
Tool to debug, dissect, shell into and control Android device or TV via USB/WiFi
play.google.com

[TOOL] Eclipse Flash Tool v1.6

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WARNING: I am not responsible for any bricked devices, bricked windows installations or a thermonuclear war!
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What is Eclipse Flash Tool?​
Eclipse Flash Tool (EFT) is a portable program for flashing Android devices
How to use​
Open the program as Administrator
When you first open the tool you will get this popup window:
You should click YES if you dont't have the following drivers installed:
MediaTek USB drivers
ADB USB driver
Samsung USB driver
If you have all of these drivers installed click NO
If you are finished with the driver installation you should see these two windows:
A CLI interface
A UI interface
In the UI interface you should see these things:
A device list and a refresh button for it
A file selection menu
A flashing type input
A flashing mode selection
A Recovery, a Flash and a Fastboot button
Two toggles at the bottom
Info: You dont necessarly need to select your device in the device list if you are using the SP Flashtool flashing mode
When you are trying to flash your device make sure its turned ON and USB Debugging is enabled
Using the flashing type​
Fastboot​Enter the partition you want to flash on (eg.: recovery)
Odin​
Select the wanted files using the "Select" button
You can use the following options for Odin if you are using an old version:
b for bootloader filea for APc for CPs for CSCu for UMS
SP Flashtool​
You can use the following options for SP Flashtool:
formatdownloadformat-downloadfirmware-upgradecert-downloadefusedram-repair
Updates​v1.1
Added ADB and Fastboot terminal support (click the checkbox in the bottom-right corner to toggle)
v1.2
New UI look
Fixed some bugs
v1.3
Added ADB quick buttons (Power Off, Volume Up, Volume Down, Screenshot, Logcat), click the checkbox in the bottom-right corner to toggle
v1.4
Added more ADB quick buttons (Lock / Unlock device, Back Button, Home Button, App Switcher Button, ScreenMirror+RemoteControl[BETA])
Added APK installer and file copy field (Check both checkboxes to toggle)
v1.5
Added multiple file support for odin flash mode
Added Samsung FRP bypass option
Fixed some bugs
v1.6
Added a Toolbar
Program now displays infromation of your computer in the console
Added Reset buttor for Odin files
Fixed some bugs
TODO​
Add more FRP bypasses
If you have any good ideas feel free to tell me them
Download​
If I got you interested in my tool you can download it here:
Download v1.0
Download v1.1
Download v1.2
Download v1.3
Download v1.4
Download v1.5
Download v1.6
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