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Nexus s 2.3.4 root

Hi i have a nexus s with stock 2.3.4 rom and i never rooted it so i have a locked bootloader , my phone has an SLCD screen , i have seen a lot of tutorials but i don't know wich one is the right for my device , could someone help me please.
Sorry for my english

If I understand you correctly, you want to root and unlock your device is it?
First, take out your battery, tell us which exact model you have by reading off the sticker underneath the battery.

Si_NZ said:
If I understand you correctly, you want to root and unlock your device is it?
First, take out your battery, tell us which exact model you have by reading off the sticker underneath the battery.
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My model is I9023 european SLCD version.
I want to root it

BrunoRafa said:
My model is I9023 european SLCD version.
I want to root it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782

i have the same model I9023 and that thread help me when i root my phone. ty

sterescugabriel said:
i have the same model I9023 and that thread help me when i root my phone. ty
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but i'm on 2.3.4 , this work too on 2.3.4 ?
I can't root it in cmd i don't know how to find the file tools i don't even know how to search somethig
EDIT:Solved , i got it

BrunoRafa said:
but i'm on 2.3.4 , this work too on 2.3.4 ?
I can't root it in cmd i don't know how to find the file tools i don't even know how to search somethig
EDIT:Solved , i got it
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So work for 2.3.4 too?
Im a n00b...try to research on how to root my SNS

I have a i9020T Nexus S running 2.3.4, and I'm also considering rooting for the first time. If I root, will that in any way effect my ability to receive future updates (e.g. I won't get OTAs from google, etc)? Note that I'm not planning on installing a custom ROM, I'm just planning on rooting my stock build.

jgariano said:
I have a i9020T Nexus S running 2.3.4, and I'm also considering rooting for the first time. If I root, will that in any way effect my ability to receive future updates (e.g. I won't get OTAs from google, etc)? Note that I'm not planning on installing a custom ROM, I'm just planning on rooting my stock build.
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Rooting doesn't effect OTA updates. Rooting is just a matter of flashing su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip. You have to flash it with ClockworkMod recovery, which most likely will require you to first unlock the bootloader. Follow the stickied rooting guide for your phone, the procedure is still the same. You can relock it afterwards if you want to keep the bootloader locked.

unlock bootloader = wiped out all my data.
i kinda wish I can create an image but then all the app allow me to do that requires root..lol

there already an open topic for this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055723
please keep it all in one spot

Bought new Nexus7 should i update OTA?

I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?

ben805 said:
I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
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Update, unlock, root. In that order.

Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root...
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...deodex, flash tablet ui patch.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root. In that order.
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Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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There's never a new way, it's always the same way. No update will "break" this.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock (this only have to be done once, it will remain unlocked unless you manually re-lock it)
fastboot flash recovery your.recovery.image (to flash a custom recovery)
Boot into recovery and apply the su zip of your choice if you merely want to root or if you want to flash a rom the rom of your choice (assuming these already reside on internal storage).

atticusmas said:
It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
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If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?

MRsf27 said:
If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
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http://bit.ly/yf2x50

atticusmas said:
http://bit.ly/yf2x50
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lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now

MRsf27 said:
lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
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Glad to be of service.

[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler

ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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It is okay to use. BUT...it is always best to learn how to use adb. You know, just in case something ever goes wrong.

It is not like Apple's device, you will always be able to root and all, you dont have to be scared
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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I really like Wug's toolkit, I know there's a few so I'm not positive if the one you're referring too is wugs or another one, but I reccomend using wugs, and following its step by step on setting up drivers properly.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using xda premium

[Q] Nexus 7 jro03s root?

Hi I just got my nexus 7 this week and I'm super excited about it.
One problem i am on build number jro03s and dont know how to root this build number because Wugfresh his rootkit does not support this build.
I have searched the web and xda and the only thing I could find was something about doing a system update, only my nexus says I am up to date.
I am from the Netherlands please help me
Thank you.

Just do it in fast boot if you're worried
Sent from my Nexus 7

Thanks but I am scared i would brick my device or something, i like the one click methods more. nobody knows how i can use the toolkit?

Toolkits are more likely to brick your device than you... don't be lazy and Google how to do it manually.
Sent From My N7 via White Tapatalk

I use the "superboot" rooting kernel thingy, you just one-time boot it via "fastboot boot", works fine on the 4.1.1 (JRO03S) build as well.
I don't have a direct link at hand, but it's here, somewhere.

I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?

harmvv said:
I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?
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Please do not take this the wrong way.. But are you sure you are ready to own a rooted device.. This is the most open and easily unlock/rootable device.. Please be careful..
We really care about you and your device.. make sure you understand what you are doing before you do it.. And of course why..
good luck... and welcome to Nexus land.. Land of the free and open community

erica_renee said:
Please do not take this the wrong way.. But are you sure you are ready to own a rooted device.. This is the most open and easily unlock/rootable device.. Please be careful..
We really care about you and your device.. make sure you understand what you are doing before you do it.. And of course why..
good luck... and welcome to Nexus land.. Land of the free and open community
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Haha i think i am, i own a rooted htc decire only i rooted that one also with a one click method so i just wanna sure that i'm doing the right thing, maybe i just have to wait till the rootkit has the jro03s option?

harmvv said:
I gues you mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750835 ? its sounds good, how do i check if the md5 is alright?
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Yeah, that's the one
Used it several times by now and always worked like a charm.
However, don't forget about the "bootloader bug", for "fastboot boot ...." to properly work, do a "fastboot reboot-bootloader" first.

Can someone with the JRO03S firmware confirm that the bootloader is still version 3.34? Just reboot into the bootloader and the version # will be displayed on-screen.

JRo03s works with Wugfresh rootkit
@oldblue910 - yes, the JRO03S firmware is still version 3.34.
harmw - This thread came at an opportune time as I just picked up my Nexus 7 yesterday. You can use the Wugfresh rootkit (http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/) just be sure to select NAKASI Android ***- Any Build (Under the Nexus 7 option) when choosing your model type and android version... when you first run the root kit. It works. I was clued in to this by reading a response from wugfresh himself here.
Note that it didn't work on my Windows 7/Ultimate/64 bit machine but did work on a spare Windows XP/32-bit machine. But this probably has more to do with conflicting usb drivers over anything else. Just keep at it! It was pretty painless if you follow the instructions to a t.
harmvv said:
Hi I just got my nexus 7 this week and I'm super excited about it.
One problem i am on build number jro03s and dont know how to root this build number because Wugfresh his rootkit does not support this build.
I have searched the web and xda and the only thing I could find was something about doing a system update, only my nexus says I am up to date.
I am from the Netherlands please help me
Thank you.
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Rooting with locked bootloader..

Guys just got my n4 few mins ago.. I don't actually want to unlock the bootloader yet, just root the stock that's it..
Actually my younger bro is gonna use it for sometime and he doesn't do all this, i just wanna root his phone so that he could use titanium later on for backing up and move to a different phone while i take over the n4.. Would unlock the bootloader then so i get a fully wiped phone..
Dev section is too big to search for this.. Can anyone just link me to the thread/tutorial for rooting the stock without unlocking bootloader ??
Thanks
Sent From The Beast - Nexus 10

-Harsh- said:
Guys just got my n4 few mins ago.. I don't actually want to unlock the bootloader yet, just root the stock that's it..
Actually my younger bro is gonna use it for sometime and he doesn't do all this, i just wanna root his phone so that he could use titanium later on for backing up and move to a different phone while i take over the n4.. Would unlock the bootloader then so i get a fully wiped phone..
Dev section is too big to search for this.. Can anyone just link me to the thread/tutorial for rooting the stock without unlocking bootloader ??
Thanks
Sent From The Beast - Nexus 10
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Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there's a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. If you just got the phone a few minutes ago, what's the harm in unlocking the bootloader? If you unlock it now, it will save you the hassle of wiping all the data from the phone in the future.
Also, just because you have an unlocked bootloader doesn't mean that you have to change ROMs or anything. You can always lock it later if you need to, but having an unlocked bootloader gives you a lot more freedom when it comes to rooting.
Edit: Here's a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179

hoponpop said:
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there's a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. If you just got the phone a few minutes ago, what's the harm in unlocking the bootloader? If you unlock it now, it will save you the hassle of wiping all the data from the phone in the future.
Also, just because you have an unlocked bootloader doesn't mean that you have to change ROMs or anything. You can always lock it later if you need to, but having an unlocked bootloader gives you a lot more freedom when it comes to rooting.
Edit: Here's a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
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Thanks for the reply.. As i informed my bro is gonna use it for initial months and he doesn't want to unlock.. He thinks it's some kinda sin
And yea i know all about unlocking and flashing roms, but on my current device, there is a toolkit for rooting with locked bootloaders.. So thought of asking..
Let's see if some one else turns up with a solution-..
Sent From The Beast - Nexus 10

-Harsh- said:
Thanks for the reply.. As i informed my bro is gonna use it for initial months and he doesn't want to unlock.. He thinks it's some kinda sin
And yea i know all about unlocking and flashing roms, but on my current device, there is a toolkit for rooting with locked bootloaders.. So thought of asking..
Let's see if some one else turns up with a solution-..
Sent From The Beast - Nexus 10
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Hi I see you want to root to use titanium backup. If you don't want to unlock/root you could use this backup service called carbon. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&hl=en

There is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader atm.

Just unlock with wuggs toolkit, then its as simple as an app from play store to lock/unlock. Geez, the urban legends of the horrors and sins of rooting, don't believe everything on the Internet.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

unlock, root, then relock. simple. your bro wont know it was ever unlocked anyway

mustangtim49 said:
Just unlock with wuggs toolkit, then its as simple as an app from play store to lock/unlock. Geez, the urban legends of the horrors and sins of rooting, don't believe everything on the Internet.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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that's just for nexus 7 right ?? or it would work with our's ??
Edit : DONE !! Thanks a TON !!

-Harsh- said:
that's just for nexus 7 right ?? or it would work with our's ??
Edit : DONE !! Thanks a TON !!
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wugs toolkit works with all nexus devices afaik.
**Edit** nm i didn't see you had it done, congratz

the urban legends of the horrors and sins of rooting, don't believe everything on the Internet.

Question with modding A2017G model

I am not new to the whole flashing and rooting process, did it for quite some time, but now reading about the A2017G version got me a bit scared, because I can't afford to lose the phone right now, and most of the methods are outdated or really unreliable. Please help with this problem, if you know a thread how to unlock bootloader and get root with clear instructions then link it please, and if it requires downgrading, because I am on 7.1.1., please also link how to do that, because I never did it.

Jazkade said:
I am not new to the whole flashing and rooting process, did it for quite some time, but now reading about the A2017G version got me a bit scared, because I can't afford to lose the phone right now, and most of the methods are outdated or really unreliable. Please help with this problem, if you know a thread how to unlock bootloader and get root with clear instructions then link it please, and if it requires downgrading, because I am on 7.1.1., please also link how to do that, because I never did it.
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didn't you see the stickied toolkit?
Just don't even think about relocking the bootloader after rooting the phone.

Choose an username... said:
didn't you see the stickied toolkit?
Just don't even think about relocking the bootloader after rooting the phone.
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WARNING: Some A2017G devices may be PERMANENTLY bricked when flashing packages through EDL mode due to slightly different partition tables. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

I got my axon 7 on friday, I rooted it within 30 minutes after getting home with it
I used the toolkit and it worked very well, I have the 2017G version, unlocked, bought in Romania.

Jazkade said:
I am not new to the whole flashing and rooting process, did it for quite some time, but now reading about the A2017G version got me a bit scared, because I can't afford to lose the phone right now, and most of the methods are outdated or really unreliable. Please help with this problem, if you know a thread how to unlock bootloader and get root with clear instructions then link it please, and if it requires downgrading, because I am on 7.1.1., please also link how to do that, because I never did it.
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Lol everything is that way here. I 'permanently bricked' mine after I rebooted it without a system, it didn't even show the ZTE screen. Got it to life with a screwdriver and patience
Or use controllerboy's guide, which you could've used all along without even asking here
In other words, either take the plunge or stay stock. There's no 100% safe way to do this, there are a bunch of people who brick their phones while following the guides, and they brick them for no apparent reason as they were doing everything right

Mine has personal and work SIM so don't want to compromise it's use at all.

RobboW said:
Mine has personal and work SIM so don't want to compromise it's use at all.
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you can still use dual sim on LOS anyways