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Free Unlock For I9000 - I897 - T959 To All Users

I9000 unlock instructions
1. Power on the phone and go to Applications->Settings->About Phone->USB
settings
2. Select Mass Storage
3. Connect the phone to USB cable
4. Swipe down the top notification bar then tap “USB Connected” then select
MOUNT
5. Copy update.zip file to phone mass storage root
6. Power off the phone
7. Press Volume Up+Home+Power on key to start the phone into recovery
mode
8. Go to “apply sdcard:update.zip” using volume keys then select it using
home key
9. Power on the phone then go to Andoid Market and install Terminal
Emulator
10. Run Terminal Emulator
11. Type cat /efs/nv_data.bin >> /sdcard/nv_data.bin into terminal then type
Enter
12. Connect the phone to PC in USB Storage Mode then copy nv_data.bin file
to your pc
13. Open nv_data.bin file with any hex editor (ex. Hex workshop) then go to
address 00181460
14. There are the codes
15. Power on the phone with any unaccepted sim card inside then type in the
first code to unlock the phone

I9000 drivers
I9000 drivers

This solution is is not working for me. The problem is that the Update.zip says:
E: Signature verfication failed
Installation aborted
Any advice? How to install that update.zip package?

cellularhut said:
I9000 unlock instructions
1. Power on the phone and go to Applications->Settings->About Phone->USB
settings
2. Select Mass Storage
3. Connect the phone to USB cable
4. Swipe down the top notification bar then tap “USB Connected” then select
MOUNT
5. Copy update.zip file to phone mass storage root
6. Power off the phone
7. Press Volume Up+Home+Power on key to start the phone into recovery
mode
8. Go to “apply sdcard:update.zip” using volume keys then select it using
home key
9. Power on the phone then go to Andoid Market and install Terminal
Emulator
10. Run Terminal Emulator
11. Type cat /efs/nv_data.bin >> /sdcard/nv_data.bin into terminal then type
Enter
12. Connect the phone to PC in USB Storage Mode then copy nv_data.bin file
to your pc
13. Open nv_data.bin file with any hex editor (ex. Hex workshop) then go to
address 00181460
14. There are the codes
15. Power on the phone with any unaccepted sim card inside then type in the
first code to unlock the phone
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Fantastic find if it works, my phone is unlocked so I can't test it but thanks a lot for sharing!!! Priceless
N.B. The first 8 steps are the process for rooting your phone, since you need to be root to do step 11. If you already have a rooted phone, start from step 10.

tyxerakias said:
fantastic find if it works, my phone is unlocked so i can't test it but thanks a lot for sharing!!! Priceless
n.b. The first 8 steps are the process for rooting your phone, since you need to be root to do step 11. If you already have a rooted phone, start from step 10.
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1000000000000000% working tested before post here !!!!!

I am following 100% tutorial but I am unable to unlock my I9000. Look at the screenshot for the error that I encounter.
I have put the update.zip in root of phone memory, root of MicroSD etc but no chance. Do I need to root the phone or what's the problem?
Thanks

erreterr said:
I am following 100% tutorial but I am unable to unlock my I9000. Look at the screenshot for the error that I encounter.
I have put the update.zip in root of phone memory, root of MicroSD etc but no chance. Do I need to root the phone or what's the problem?
Thanks
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Please read my post above. By doing this, you are rooting your phone.
It seems that the update.zip has not been properly signed, I see that it contains a new busybox, maybe the OP tried to optimise it and failed?
Use the original update.zip from the FAQ (http://www.multiupload.com/JHIFK9K80P) to root your phone, then continue from step 9.

The same happens with the file that I downloaded from your posted link!!!
Whats going wrong here?
Tyxerakias said:
Please read my post above. By doing this, you are rooting your phone.
It seems that the update.zip has not been properly signed, I see that it contains a new busybox, maybe the OP tried to optimise it and failed?
Use the original update.zip from the FAQ (http://www.multiupload.com/JHIFK9K80P) to root your phone, then continue from step 9.
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No idea. Have you rooted your phone already? Have you installed any mods or firmwares?

No need to root
You dont need to root your phone to get to Step 11. The Terminal Emulator I installed from the Market let me do Step 11 directly.
All I then just did was email the nv_data.bin file to my inbox and later just open it in Textpad.

So, it was a bad tutorial. I tried to go step by step but now I begin from step 11 and everything is OK. My first I9000 unlocked like a charm
Thanks

knkartha said:
You dont need to root your phone to get to Step 11. The Terminal Emulator I installed from the Market let me do Step 11 directly.
All I then just did was email the nv_data.bin file to my inbox and later just open it in Textpad.
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Huh. Interesting. I would have thought /efs is a protected folder.

I have a Bell one, i asked their staff when i bought my phone if i still on WARRANTY when i unlock the phone by Bell, they said yes.
Anybody know if i will lose my phone WARRANTY after i unlock the phone? Or can i lock it back if my phone have any problem in the future?
Thanks

could somebody point out which value in the address 00181460 says the unlock code?

erreterr said:
The same happens with the file that I downloaded from your posted link!!!
Whats going wrong here?
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you should put the update.zip file on your internal sd card directory.
i encountered the same error when i put the update.zip file in the external sd card

erreterr said:
So, it was a bad tutorial. I tried to go step by step but now I begin from step 11 and everything is OK. My first I9000 unlocked like a charm
Thanks
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which of the values in the said address gives the unlock code?

Hi,
I have a NSPRO box and read the unlock code, but as I insert it, it doesn't unlock the phone.
As this didn't work, I tried your method, and the code that showes up is the same as read by NSPRO box, and... it still doesn't work.
Attached is the printscreen of the HEX area where the code is. I've noticed it says "18146D" and not "181460" as your indicated. Could this be the reason why the code doesn't work?
Please help...

Samsung Vibrant SGH-T959 Recovery Mode
I've tried all sorts of button combinations to get the Samsung Vibrant T959 into recovery mode. I think since this device is a T-Mobile phone, the firmware has been modified for VolUp+VolDn+Pwr recovery mode.
As of now, the only way I know how to get the phone into recovery mode is by using the Android SDK and sending off a command: adb reboot recovery
I've been putting together an Android SDK & Rooting tutorial as well as other Samsung Vibrant T959 findings here: jordanpeterson.me/content/t-mobile-samsung-vibrant-sgh-t959
Sorry.. the external references aren't working.. Good spam rules on new users.
Thanks
Jordan

It worked great, althoug the address on my I9000 was 00181462. My suggestion is try to find closest address to the given by the tuturial....
Thanks for everything

Don't need to root the device. Download terminal emulater from Market. Went straight to step 10. Works like a charm. Thanks for the instructions.
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(GUIDE) Aria Superthread

Install Drivers:
Download required files HERE
1: Plug in Aria with supplied data cable to install standard drivers
2: Install HTC Sync (we only need this to get appropriate .adb drivers)
3: Install H Boot Driver - Detailed Guide HERE
a: Power down Aria
b: Hold Volume Down button and press Power (this brings you to bootloader)
c: Wait for SD Card diagnostic (about twenty seconds)
d: Plug in Data cable - at this point Windows will say driver didnt install properly
e: Navigate to Device Manager and update driver for Android 1.0
f: Select "Browse Computer for Driver" and open "Android USB Driver" folder and click next
You now have all the Necessary drivers for your new Android!!
Rooting Your Phone
Credit goes to all the great devs at XDA Developers, including Attn1 and shad0wf0x for their great work
With all the Drivers installed you can now Root the phone!!
1: Go into Menu/Settings/Applications/Development and check the box for "USB Debugging"
2: Plug in phone and choose Charge Only, check box for "Dont ask again" and DONE
3: Download and Run unrEVOked Recovery Tool as Administrator(Windows users)
(as per unrEVOked instructions uninstall any s/w that communicates with the phone(ie: HTC Sync, Doubletwist, etc.)
---Follow any on-screen instructions
**It may take a few tries(unrEVOked hates Windows)
**if all else fails, try shad0wf0xs' Ubuntu Live CD method HERE
Congrats!! you have Rooted your phone
Un-Rooting(Restore to factory)
All drivers from above must be installed
1: Official ATT 2.2 Update(NOW Rootable!!! Click ME) or ATT 2.1 Update Download
2: Make sure USB Debugging is checked in Applications/Development(if fail, then uncheck debugging)
3: Run Aria Shipping ROM.exe as Administrator
---Follow on screen instructions, may take up to ten minutes
Install Custom ROM's
Once youre Rooted you can install custom ROM's from Clockwork Recovery;
1: Copy a custom ROM to the SD card
2: Power down phone
3: Hold Volume down key and press Power to enter bootloader mode
4: After diagnostics run, choose "Recovery" from the list and press power button to select it
5: In Recovery menu choose "install zip from SD card"
6: now select "Choose zip from SD card"
7: navigate to the custom ROM and install
**NOTE: Before flashing a custom ROM it is highly recommended you Wipe Data/Factory Reset in Recovery first
it is also good practice to make a Nandroid backup before flashing any custom ROM
Install Custom Font
Credit goes to churapa. Nice work Bro!! Original Guide HERE
**ROOT Is Required for this
**ALWAYS make a Nandroid Backup before attempting any Mods
-Things you will need:
-True Type Fonts(both Normal and Bold .ttf)
-ADB Tool and knowlege of use
-Required Drivers for proper communication between PC and Android
1: Copy both fonts (normal and bold) into folder named Androidfonts
2: Rename fonts to DroidSans and DroidSans-Bold
3: With the phone off Enter Recovery mode by holding Volume Down key and press Power, select Recovery from the list
4: Once in Clockwork Recovery choose "Partitions" and select "mount system"
5: Connect Phone using Data Cable and run ADB Tools in CMD (c:\Android\Tools)
6: now in CMD window enter the following command:
adb push c:\androidfonts\DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf ENTER
adb push c:\androidfonts\DroidSans-Bold.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf ENTER
7: Now exit CMD, unmount phone in Partitions menu, Go Back, Reboot Phone, Disconnect USB cable
Enjoy your new font!!
NOTE: Respectively you can backup your current fonts by entering the following in ADB:
adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf c:\androidfonts\backup
adb pull /system/fonts/DroidSans-Bold.ttf c:\androidfonts\backup
How to Sideload 3rd Party Apps:
(Rooting NOT required for this)
Download SDK Tool HERE
1: Un-RAR Android folder to root directory on PC (ie: C:\ )
2: Open CMD Prompt and type CD\ and hit Enter
3: Now type cd\android\tools Enter
4: Plug in Data cable and choose "Charge Only" on phone (always choose this)
5: Now in CMD prompt enter this command: adb install barcodescanner3.4.apk and press Enter
The SDK tool should install the Barcode Scanner app on the phone. Yay!! Success!!
**You can use this method to install .apk downloads onto the phone. For this demo i had already inserted
the Barcode Scanner app into SDK tools folder. the actual command should read as follows:
adb install c:\path to .apk file (ie: adb install c:\apps\filename.apk)
**I chose this app because you can use it to install other apps by scanning the barcode
found on many HTC App sites.
How to apply ringtones over 300kb limit:
Short story first
I wanted a nice free app to manage files, so i installed Astro File Manager using Barcode app from above.
While moving some files around i discovered the option to set mp3's to ringtone... and it worked!!
This is good because i was not happy to see there was a 300kb limit to ringtones. There may be another
or better way, but this is how i did it
1: Go to Astro app website HERE
2: Scan the Barcode with Barcode scanner app to install Astro Direct link HERE
3: Open Astro, navigate to SD Card\Mobile\Music
4: find the music file you want set to ringtone, Hold on it until menu pops up
5: Select "Music Options", select "Apply as Ringtone"
or if you dont wanna go through all that hassle, install Rings Extended App. Direct Download HERE
How to remove unwanted Stock Apps using SDK:
1: Once your phone has been rooted with Clockwork, boot into Recovery(hold volume down/press power)
2: Open CMD prompt, get to the "android\tools" directory
3: In recovery window highlight "Mount System"
4: Plug in data cable, in CMD type adb remount
5: Now enter adb shell
*you can view the list of apps stored in the phone by entering ls
6: To remove an app enter the following: rm whateverapp.apk, then enter rm whateverapp.odex
(example: rm HtcFacebook.apk ENTER then rm HtcFacebook.odex ENTER)
7: Type ls again to confirn they have been removed, reboot phone.
*NOTE: you may get 0.0dip listed in Widgets menu. simply go into Manage Apps and locate HTC Sense. Open it and "clear data". your display settings will be reset to factory, but it gets rid of the false data.
Stay tuned!! More to come

Nice tut I could easily follow it
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Nice post man... way overdue. Hopefully the mods will sticky it and head off a lot of frustrated searches! =)

Nice guide man...you should sticky this and continue to add stuff to it.

works on htc gratia a6380 with hboot 1.00 ? ? ?
thanks

kiko85 said:
works on htc gratia a6380 with hboot 1.00 ? ? ?
thanks
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Sorry, there has not been any procedure documented for rooting the Gratia with hboot 1.00. If you search this forum you will find some posts and references for things to try, but nothing concrete has been published yet.

Really good post. Very helpful
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happy you guys like it. the idea is to be very simple and straight forward.
most of the info comes from XDA guides here. i hope an Admin will sticky this so it will be handy for others to use

i recommend to add the guide to Changing the default font of your Aria
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869302

Well, that was quick and easy. Thanks!

Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
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Javi97100 said:
Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
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CMD = command
CMD is the command you type into run (Start - Run) to open a command prompt.

Javi97100 said:
Um Im sorda nooby at this but what is "Cmd"?
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If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, this is the black command window that allows you to enter commands such as "COPY", "DIR", "XCOPY", etc.

Cool can I get a link to download and install this?
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Oops never mind its on the first page
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kevina90 said:
i recommend to add the guide to Changing the default font of your Aria
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869302
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done Bro, added a revised version to the main guide
tested it out on my Aria first, everything worked perfectly.

Hey Zed,
You might want to add to the Font section that you can change your LockScreen font using exactly the same method, but the font for the LockScreen is named Clockopia.ttf -- I'm sure anyone who changes their fonts will want that one changed too.
Also, on the pull command to back up your fonts, you need to add a \ after backup. I did it your way and it wrote the fonts into a file called backup. Then each time I entered it again to back up another font, it overwrote the previous one. Maybe the pull commands should also be moved up into the actual instructions instead of a footnote too, in case someone doesn't read all the way through before starting the process. It will be too late if they have already followed the instructions in their current form.
These are just suggestions, not criticism. Love the thread, thanks a lot for creating and updating it!

Thank you so much for this thread. It made rooting my Aria and putting on the latest liberated froyo ROM super easy. I was a root/custom rom virgin before yesterday!

I'd also add a rom list so people can stay updated.

911jason said:
Hey Zed,
You might want to add to the Font section that you can change your LockScreen font using exactly the same method, but the font for the LockScreen is named Clockopia.ttf -- I'm sure anyone who changes their fonts will want that one changed too.
Also, on the pull command to back up your fonts, you need to add a \ after backup. I did it your way and it wrote the fonts into a file called backup. Then each time I entered it again to back up another font, it overwrote the previous one. Maybe the pull commands should also be moved up into the actual instructions instead of a footnote too, in case someone doesn't read all the way through before starting the process. It will be too late if they have already followed the instructions in their current form.
These are just suggestions, not criticism. Love the thread, thanks a lot for creating and updating it!
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all suggestions are appeciated. good thoughts bro, soon as i have time it will be done

[Noob] The Noob Guide to Rooting 2.3.3 (hboot 2.16)

I rooted my phone this last Monday with great success, and have been happily flashing ROMs ever since. I have had a few friends/aquaintances asking me how to do this, so I thought I would post this here to help them, and hopefully a few others here.
Special thanks to evilecho. I just added a few “noob” steps to his amazing tutorial.
If installed, uninstall HTC Sync. This is very important!
Backup anything you need backed up off your phone. Most things on your phone will be safe but back everything up just to be sure.
Download SuperUser zip & Amon_RA’s recovery (if you don’t want to use the Clockwork Mod recover that ships with Revolutionary)
Note: Many people are advising that people new to rooting use Amon_RA’s recovery. Amon_RA’s recovery is very simple, reliable, and very solid and does everything you need to flash a new ROM, if you would like.​
Copy both to your root of SD card
Download and install HTC Drivers
Download Revolutionary: S-OFF & Recovery Tool
Note: The download link is at the bottom of the page. You will need to enter your EVO’s Serial number which is located under the battery. Make sure you to copy/write down the beta key. You will need it later)​
Copy the beta key to Notepad or a similar app
On your EVO:
Enable USB debugging mode: Go to Settings –> Applications –> Development –> check box for USB debugging [/INDENT]
Disable Fast boot: Go to Settings –> Power –> check box for Fast Boot
Connect your EVO to your PC with a USB cable - Select Charge Only
Unzip the Revolutionary tool and run it as admin (to run as admin, right click and select run as admin)
Open a command prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd)
Navigate to the folder where you unzipped the Revolutionary tool
Type revolutionary.exe
The tool will recognize your device
Enter/paste the beta key that you pasted into Notepad
Note: to paste into the command prompt, right click on the top bar of the window -> Edit -> Paste​
The phone will fastboot twice
It will ask you if you want to install the Clockwork Mod recovery. Select Yes.
Note: Instructions to switch to Amon_RA to follow.​
After Revolutionary is complete, boot into the bootloader (if not already there) by turning off the phone, then hold the power button and the down volume button for a few seconds. You should then see “Revolutionary” at the top, and “S-OFF”.
The phone should now ask you if you want to update the recovery (by recognizing the PC36IMG.zip file that we downloaded and copied to the SD card of the phone). Select yes. This will update your recovery to Amon_RA's.
Use the up and down arrow keys and choose “Recovery” by pushing the power button
Choose “Flash zip from sdcard”
Choose “Choose zip from sdcard”
Use the up arrow key to move you to the bottom of the list, then look for “su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip” and push the power button to select
Push the power button again to accept
You are now rooted!
At this point, I would recommend going to this awesome thread by sekigah84, which will walk you through creating a Nanroid backup and flashing ROMs. Enjoy!
As always, this will void your warranty and may possibly damage your phone. You and you alone are responsible for anything that you do. Everything contained in this thread is for informational purposes only.​
If any of the amazing other readers/contributors here on XDA find any discrepancies here, please let me know!​

Quick question on the guides to root the N7

I just got an N7 32GB tablet, very nice. I plan on rooting this device. Mine still on 4.2.1. What guide you guys recommend, both seem good so I'm undecided.
Thanks

Aut0botK1lla said:
I just got an N7 32GB tablet, very nice. I plan on rooting this device. Mine still on 4.2.1. What guide you guys recommend, both seem good so I'm undecided.
Thanks
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Do you know how to use adb/fastboot ? if you know you can use that to easily root the N7.
Here's the link on how to use adb/fastboot to unlock and root the Nexus 7.
If not, then use this toolkit by following the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Download the program and install it.
After that, watch this tutorial first once and then start rooting with the toolkit.
http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...0.219.737.0j3j1.4.0...0.0...1ac.1.NbcxhPx0ZLs
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must unlock your Nexus 7's bootloader in order to proceed with the rooting process. As a result, everything in your tablet will be erased. So backup what you can and put it back later.

I would recommend using adb fast boot method, it is very simple if you follows it correctly, I will give you full instructions on how to unlock boot loader and root
ALL DATA WILL BE LOST , BACKUP EVERYTHING
I RECOMMEND USING TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY
Getting started
In order to root Android 4.2 the following three requirements must be satisfied beforehand:
The Android SDK, which you can download from Google Developers
A custom recovery like ClockworkMod (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP)
SuperSU, which you can download from CF-Root
There are no major differences between the two, but TWRP is more touch-oriented thanks to larger buttons. CWM is also available in a touch-compatible variant, but it has much smaller buttons. It's a matter of personal preference between the two though, but you have to choose one.
Before starting the process I urge you to perform a backup, as all data might be lost afterwards. You can copy the contents of the SD card to a safe external location such as cloud storage service or computer hard drive.
Setting the Stage
The first step that needs to be performed after all the files are downloaded is to install the Android SDK. Afterwards open the Android SDK Manager and select the following two items:
Android SDK Platform-tools -- it contains the required programs to install Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Google USB Driver -- it contains the necessary drivers for the Nexus device
Then you should create a folder in an easily accessible location within the command line. In this example I will use a folder named "Root" in my C:\ drive in Windows. The path name will therefore be: "C:\Root".
From the folder where Android SDK Platform-tools is installed (in my case it is "C:\Program Files x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools") copy the following files to the previously created "Root" folder:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
The following files must also be copied to the "Root" folder:
CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip -- SuperSU file
The custom recovery that you previously downloaded for your specific device (please see below)
For my 8 GB nexus 7 wifi(codename "grouper") I will use TWRP with the name "openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img".
You can easily find the codename for your devoice by looking into Google
The custom recovery file differs for each device, please make sure you download the correct file
In order to make the process smoother for instance the SuperSU file can be renamed to "root.zip" and the custom recovery to "customrecovery.zip". It's a matter of convenience, but for accuracy I will stick to the original naming for this guide.
If the previous steps are completed you must have the following six files in your "Root" folder:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip -- SuperSU file
The custom recovery. In my case it is "openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img"
From there, you can proceed to install the drivers for "fastboot mode". To install them, follow these steps:
Power off your Nexus device.
Press and hold Volume Up and Volume Down then press and hold the Power button; the device will now enter "fastboot mode".
Go to Device Manager (Computer -> Properties -> Device Manager in Windows 7/8) and identify the device; for me it shows up as Android 1.0.
Right click Android 1.0 and select "Update Driver Software," then select "Browse my computer for driver software".
Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer," then click "Next".
From "Have Disk..." option go to the folder where you have Google USB Driver installed (for me it's "C:\Program Files .(x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver") and select "android_winusb.inf".
Out of the three options select "Android ADB Interface" and validate any future warning window to install the driver.
Final preparations
Everything is prepared in order to start the installation process, but in order to do so a command window must be opened. Windows Key + R opens "Run"; type in "cmd" and the command window appears. Typing "cd C:\Root" and pressing Enter sets the "Root" folder as the working directory. Pressing the Shift key and right clicking inside the "Root" folder will also deliver the same result.
The device must be turned on in "fastboot mode" which I have explained at step no.2 during the driver installation process, and obviously plugged-in to the computer. You then have to type in the following commands while in "fastboot mode":
fastboot devices -- this is just for verification purposes; if there is no listed device then the drivers have been improperly installed and steps 1 through 7 must be redone.
fastboot oem unlock -> you have to accept the prompt in order to continue -- this command will unlock the bootloader, but it will also erase the data on the device which is why a backup is necessary.
fastboot reboot-bootloader -- this will reboot the bootloader.
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img -- this will flash the custom recovery --please use the specific file and name for your particular Nexus device!
fastboot erase cache -- this will erase the cache -- might not be necessary but it's just as a precaution.
fastboot reboot -- this will reboot the device.
After Android 4.2 is loaded and running the SuperSU file must be copied from the "Root" folder to the internal storage (shows up in Windows Explorer as a Nexus device). A simple copy and paste will do the trick here.
Then you have to power off the Nexus device and enter "fastboot mode" again. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to navigate until you can select "Recovery Mode". After the power button is pressed the device will reboot in the new custom recovery.
Rooting your Nexus device
If you have ClockworkMod installed, you have to perform the following steps:
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Select "0" (zero) folder
Select "CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip"
Select "Yes - Install CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip"
Select "Go Back"
Select "reboot system now"
If you have Team Win Recovery Project installed, you have to perform the following steps:
Press "Install".\
Select "CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip" -- for me it's in the "0" (zero) folder
Swipe to confirm flash
Press "Wipe cache/dalvik" (just as a precaution)
Swipe to wipe
Press "Reboot System"
After Android 4.2 loads your device can run apps with elevated privileges (meaning it's rooted). A SuperSU app is installed in order to allow root requests, so please use your judgement on which apps you grant access.
If you experiences any problem, please reply and I will look into it.
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+ Above.
Way to wordy and not easy to follow
Basically:
Boot into recovery (yes i know you don't properly have one)
Get Android SDK from HERE
Once downloaded/installed.
Navigate to the "Platform-tools" folder, where you should see ADB/FASTBOOT
Hold shift, right click and "open command prompt here"
type fastboot devices
(if your device is listed, move on)
Unlock your bootloader
type fastboot oem unlock
Download THIS(supersu)
Download TWRP from HERE
Place the SuperSU download file on your SD CARD (Nexus has a virtual SD, place it there)
Place the recovery in the "Platform-tools" folder with your ADB/FASTBOOT files.
Reboot to fastboot again (Power and volume down)
fastboot devices
if listed continue:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-grouper.img
Reboot back into recovery (which should now be twrp) (POWER AND VOLUME DOWN)
Then from TWRP menu choose "Install"
Find the 2 files you downloaded and placed on SD card
Install them using TWRP.
Reboot
Profit.

Wilks3y said:
+ Above.
Way to wordy and not easy to follow
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Well... I liked it... for a guy with only 2 posts to his/her name to explain (perhaps in TOO much detail) how to root takes b**ls:!
Keep it up, naman14... but be a little more judicious in what you include (and choose to exclude) in your walkthrou's.
Writing instructions is art in itself... and requires practice. Succinct and pithy is the way to go.
Rgrds,
Ged.

Thank you all, the last thing i ever rooted was my sprint htc hero a yr or so ago

[HOWTO] Flashing CM for noobs! Heimdall on Windows

Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm coming from a iPhone (it was a hand-me-down, I swear!) and a HTC Snap, so my Note II LTE (N7105) is my very first Android. I got sick of waiting for Samsung to release 4.2/3, hence I'm flashing Cyanogenmod. Being a n00b myself, I couldn't find any n00b friendly guides on how to flash my phone, so here's to hoping this little guide will help someone!
All that follows are from my own experience, and may or may not work on your phone. I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
I'm sorry for the lifehacker URL, I don't have the required posts to post outside links
First things first, rooting your phone is NOT required. See li feha ck er.c0m / you-dont-need-root-to-flash-custom-rom-using-third-par-1090733218
1) CHARGE YOUR PHONE
1a) Backup your phone. I used Helium, search for it on Google Play
1b) Remove your SD card, just in case.
2) Download and install Visual C++ and Heimdall, links from wiki.cyanogenmod.org/ w/Install_ CM_for_t0lte
2a) Download ClockworkMod Recovery, rename it recovery.img and place it in the same folder as Heimdall.exe
2b) Reboot your computer.
3) Download Cyanogenmod from get.cm, and Google Apps from goo.im/gapps. They should both be .zip files
3a) Transfer them to /sdcard/ on your phone
4) Power off your phone, and then get it to Download Mode (hold down Vol down + Home + Power)
4a) Connect your phone to your computer directly, not through a hub.
4b) Open Heimdall, Drivers, and run Zadig.exe
4c) Click on Options on top, and select List All Devices
4d) Select Samsung USB Composite Device or MSM8x60 or Gadget Serial or Device Name from the drop down menu
4e) Click on the big button with Install WCID Driver. There should be a popup saying that the driver was successfully installed
5) Close Zadig.exe, and open a Command Prompt window. (Go to the start menu and type cmd in the blank box)
5a) Navigate to the folder with Heimdall.exe. (use cd to change directories, ie type "cd [path]")
5b) Enter "heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot", press enter, and stare intently on your phone for a blue bar
5c) If all goes well, the bar should appear, and once it's filled up (took less than a minute on my phone), close the Command Prompt window and unplug your phone
6) Go into Recovery Mode (hold down Vol up + Home + Power)
6a) Using the volume buttons and home button, select Install Zip From SDCard, and then flash the Cyanogenmod .zip first, and then Google Apps .zip
6b) Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
6c) You're done!
Sources : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384231 and http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_t0lte
All thanks should go to these two for their guides!