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If you can not fastboot oem unlock on 2.3.6...

Try to use sudo.
I successed.

Why wouldn't you be able to? I unlocked my 2.3.7 phone using fastboot oem unlock.
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zonesan said:
Try to use sudo.
I successed.
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I was able to root 3 phones on 2.3.6 with fastboot.

Braneless said:
Why wouldn't you be able to? I unlocked my 2.3.7 phone using fastboot oem unlock.
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Some linux distros are shipping udev rules that will allow adb to work properly without sudo, but not fastboot.

superm1 said:
Some linux distros are shipping udev rules that will allow adb to work properly without sudo, but not fastboot.
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Haha, Engrish please? Me no unnastand Linuxspeak.
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Works fine on OSX without sudo.

kenvan19 said:
I was able to root 3 phones on 2.3.6 with fastboot.
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I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?

xparsons said:
I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?
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=D in my Topic Thread Thru My Profile
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I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?
There are lots of video tutorials on YouTube. I found this one particularly easy to use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3BVGuKdWpk&feature=relmfu

ADB + Fastboot+Android SDK

Hi to all,
I moving over from the Atrix 4G to the N4.
Whilst waiting for the phone to arrive I'm getting my PC ready for Bootloader Unlocking and rooting.
Since I already have the ADB and fastboot stuff installed on my computer which I used for the Atrix do i need to install again for the N4 ?
Thanks.

bluegrass55 said:
Hi to all,
I moving over from the Atrix 4G to the N4.
Whilst waiting for the phone to arrive I'm getting my PC ready for Bootloader Unlocking and rooting.
Since I already have the ADB and fastboot stuff installed on my computer which I used for the Atrix do i need to install again for the N4 ?
Thanks.
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Just make sure the SDK is updated. Don't forget to install the drivers for the phone.
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4.2.2 SDK =]
Google Nexus 4

iGoogleNexus said:
4.2.2 SDK =]
Google Nexus 4
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Thanks.

Rooting Nexus 7 on 4.3

Hi there!
So I just OTA upgraded my Nexus 7 to 4.3 and I was thinking of rooting it.I know there are guides and stuff about doing it but its for the older versions.Can anyone comprehensively tell me how to root my device (JWR66V).
Thank you

Moonheart said:
Hi there!
So I just OTA upgraded my Nexus 7 to 4.3 and I was thinking of rooting it.I know there are guides and stuff about doing it but its for the older versions.Can anyone comprehensively tell me how to root my device (JWR66V).
Thank you
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This worked flawlessly for me. The only thing I'd add is that you have to turn the device off before rebooting into fastboot mode.

walpow said:
This worked flawlessly for me. The only thing I'd add is that you have to turn the device off before rebooting into fastboot mode.
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Thanks, I will check and edit my post if it works

Wugfresh has also updated his tool to accommodate 4.3 on the N7 2012.

WugFresh Didn't Unlock before Root, Repercussions?

Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.

halfluck said:
Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.
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You're not rooted.

OffcerClancy said:
You're not rooted.
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soo strange its let me install SuperSu, Busybox, root explorer & other apps run that require root.

halfluck said:
Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.
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You have the option to only root your Nexus 7. When you unlock it will wipe your device but you will not loose root. I don't know what other repercussions you are referring to.

jadesse said:
You have the option to only root your Nexus 7. When you unlock it will wipe your device but you will not loose root. I don't know what other repercussions you are referring to.
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Ahh ok perfect.
I guess i mean more what would be the disadvantages of just rooting vs unlocking & rooting
Thanks Rob.

Tools required for unlocking bootloader on Zuk Z1

Hi..
I have downloaded the following files
1. Minimal Adb and fastboot v1.4
2. 15 second adb and fastboot v1.4.3(incase minimal Adb fails)
3. Twrp v3.0.2
4. Radioactive reborn kernel v2.23
5. Tool all in one v1.0.2.2
6. Supersu v2.76
7. Lenovo usb drivers for Zuk Z1 v1.0.12
Am I missing anything else...
Also, please look into my problem.
(a) Supersu zip installation is compulsory or not.
I mean, Is rooting via Supersu compulsory for installing twrp and kernel.
Also should I use Supersu or flashfire.
Please tell if I have downloaded any wrong version of tools or any thing else that I may have missed.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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You said, you did not have a pc? Why all in one tool???
BTW: You can install zuk drivers with all in one tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/orig-development/tool-toolzukz1eng0-0-3-mauronofrio-t3332563
If you asked me, I also could provide the adb and zuk usb drivers: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4Zy8uoEfFKLRFlCNVJ6aGxlYVk
Sent from my Z1 using my hand

I still don't have a pc. Just downloading all necessary files.
After it will go to cybercafe and unlock phone and back. ?
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Very very thanks for it. But I downloaded them already.
Will reply if I successfully unlock bootloader or brick it.
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vikas966591 said:
Very very thanks for it. But I downloaded them already.
Will reply if I successfully unlock bootloader or brick it.
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But you did not need any usb driver at all if you don't have a pc [emoji1]
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Valid point. ? ?
But I am going to cybercafe and going to use thier computer. Hence, need one. ??
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vikas966591 said:
Valid point. ? ?
But I am going to cybercafe and going to use thier computer. Hence, need one. ??
Sent from my ZUK Z1 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Yeah, that's crazy [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] Good luck, hope it works!
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Issues in unlocking Bootloader of Zuk Z1
hi guys,
I am trying to unlock Bootloader of my phone. After the first command given in your website, the response is ''Device <null> not found" or something like that. There was another link in comment section referring the same problem. That link said something about unlocking bootloader of 'untouched phone'. After the first command of that link, the response is '(waiting for device)' . There is no other response. Please help me root my phone. It is much appreciated if you guys give me step wise process (along with respective download links). I am a first timer.

Reahan1 said:
hi guys,
I am trying to unlock Bootloader of my phone. After the first command given in your website, the response is ''Device <null> not found" or something like that. There was another link in comment section referring the same problem. That link said something about unlocking bootloader of 'untouched phone'. After the first command of that link, the response is '(waiting for device)' . There is no other response. Please help me root my phone. It is much appreciated if you guys give me step wise process (along with respective download links). I am a first timer.
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Use All in One Tool. It's easy with that.

strongst said:
Use All in One Tool. It's easy with that.
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will i be able to root my phone with this or it is just for unlocking the bootloader?
If your answer in no, then how do i gain root access of my phone and flash MIUI 8?
I appreciate your help BTW

Reahan1 said:
will i be able to root my phone with this or it is just for unlocking the bootloader?
If your answer in no, then how do i gain root access of my phone and flash MIUI 8?
I appreciate your help BTW
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If MIUI doesn't come pre rooted you can do it with supersu. The all in one tool isn't designed to root roms. It is for unlocking the bootloader and install custom recovery in first.
As you have already MIUI installed, then you have already unlocked your bootloader, installed a custom recovery and a custom rom.
Do you really know what "rooting" means? It's only giving more user privileges over the standard ones to obtain deeper access to the system to modify things for example.

strongst said:
Use All in One Tool. It's easy with that.
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strongst said:
If MIUI doesn't come pre rooted you can do it with supersu. The all in one tool isn't designed to root roms. It is for unlocking the bootloader and install custom recovery in first.
As you have already MIUI installed, then you have already unlocked your bootloader, installed a custom recovery and a custom rom.
Do you really know what "rooting" means? It's only giving more user privileges over the standard ones to obtain deeper access to the system to modify things for example.
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No I have't installed MIUI8 yet. Mine phone is running CyanogenMod 12.1. I have not changed anything yet. It is the same as when I bought it. Now I want to root it and be able to flash any custom ROM that I like.
so, after i unlock the bootloader, shall I follow the steps in this link? https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/general/guide-how-to-unlock-root-install-twrp-t3394037

Reahan1 said:
No I have't installed MIUI8 yet. Mine phone is running CyanogenMod 12.1. I have not changed anything yet. It is the same as when I bought it. Now I want to root it and be able to flash any custom ROM that I like.
so, after i unlock the bootloader, shall I follow the steps in this link? https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/general/guide-how-to-unlock-root-install-twrp-t3394037
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1st before all: read again the pros and cons of unlocking bootloader and read the instructions twice before doing anything. Your alone responsible for your doing!
1st: you have Cyanogen OS 12.1 installed, that's not the same as cyanogenmod. That's just for information
2nd You don't understand what rooting means. Please read again.
3rd Yes you can follow the steps from the link until step 6. After that you can flash a custom rom which is in most cases rooted.