Hey guys this may seem like a really stupid question... But is it possible to get my Nexus 4 stuck in fastboot mode? This is going to be my second android device and I want to root it. I have a Kindle Fire that when I first attempted to root it got stuck in fastboot mode and was not recognized by my computer. I managed to get on another computer and complete the root, but is there any risk of this happening to my new Nexus 4? Thanks
There are always risks, but it is very low risk with the Nexus. The Kindle is locked down by Amazon thus is a pain to root, while Nexus is a development device made by Google so root is very easy and straight forward. Don't worry about it
Thank you for answering! Can't wait to root it. What do you yhink is the best method?
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I used mskip's ToolKit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
but Wug's works too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
I personally recommend Wug's since it has a graphical interface with a lot less options (much easier to use). There is also a detailed guide on how to install Nexus 4 driver.
For recovery, installing it via ROM Manager/Goo.im after root obtained works best. The ToolKit doesn't seem to flash recovery very well.
Eaffon said:
Hey guys this may seem like a really stupid question... But is it possible to get my Nexus 4 stuck in fastboot mode? This is going to be my second android device and I want to root it. I have a Kindle Fire that when I first attempted to root it got stuck in fastboot mode and was not recognized by my computer. I managed to get on another computer and complete the root, but is there any risk of this happening to my new Nexus 4? Thanks
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The same happened with my Kindle fire but not the Nexus 4 as it is meant to be unlocked and accessible. Hack on!
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KyraOfFire said:
I used mskip's ToolKit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
but Wug's works too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
I personally recommend Wug's since it has a graphical interface with a lot less options (much easier to use). There is also a detailed guide on how to install Nexus 4 driver.
For recovery, installing it via ROM Manager/Goo.im after root obtained works best. The ToolKit doesn't seem to flash recovery very well.
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marty331 said:
The same happened with my Kindle fire but not the Nexus 4 as it is meant to be unlocked and accessible. Hack on!
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Thanks so much guys!
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Hey,
I want to root my Nexus 7 with using Linux (Debian Wheezy).
I found quite a few tutorials to do this with unlocking, but I dont want to unlock my device, simply root.
How can I do that?
I don't think you can because you need to install the su binaries in/system and you won't be able to do that using ADB on an unrooted device. You need to flash the binaries, which means using a custom recovery and that requires that the device be unlocked so that you can install the custom recovery.
Edit: just saw a Nexus 7 thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31990417) that pointed to this, which may be just what you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31751966
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Ph1b said:
Hey,
I want to root my Nexus 7 with using Linux (Debian Wheezy).
I found quite a few tutorials to do this with unlocking, but I dont want to unlock my device, simply root.
How can I do that?
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Still wondering what might be the reason for doing that ...???
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Hi all,
I am new to Android and just used the nexus 7 toolkit v3.2 to unlock my nexus 7. The rooting seemed to proceed without a hitch, but after the reboot it doesn't seem to be rooted, according to root checker. What should I do?
Thanks in advance
Root manually. This is a Nexus, there's no need for all this toolkit crap. (No offense to the devs of course, they are awesome)
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Use Wug's toolkit, it's better. The devs of that toolkit you are using have only given updates to paid members - that toolkit version is quite old.
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Don't use a toolkit. It is one command to unlock, one command to flash cwm. Then you flash supersu from cwm. It takes less than 2 minutes.
Agree, but OP seems like a newbie.
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GldRush98 said:
Don't use a toolkit. It is one command to unlock, one command to flash cwm. Then you flash supersu from cwm. It takes less than 2 minutes.
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Could you provide a link to instructions? It would really help, thanks.
I was able to get rooted, and flash cwm using wug's toolkit. I also found instructions to do it manually, so I will try that next time. Thanks!
Hi all, i just bought nexus 7 yesterday and root it with motochopper. My question, can i unlock the bootloader with toolkit.
Sorry for my bad english and noob question thanks
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deny_kei said:
Hi all, i just bought nexus 7 yesterday and root it with motochopper. My question, can i unlock the bootloader with toolkit.
Sorry for my bad english and noob question thanks
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Hi, deny_kei...
This is a slightly odd question...
If you're rooted via motochopper, why seek to unlock the bootloader? The whole point of motochopper is to avoid unlocking the bootloader.
But, yes, I would suspect you probably can... I have no experience in using toolkits myself.
I would recommend you read up on fastboot and learn how to do it manually with the command fastboot oem unlock.
Not that it probably matters much, given you only bought your Nexus 7 yesterday, but unlocking the bootloader will wipe the device (FACTORY RESET)... which sort of undermines the reason why you rooted with motochopper in the first place...
Rgrds,
Ged.
Thanks sir, its my bad, i was too excited. This is my first android tablet and i wanted to get root acsess so i can use my usb modem. I only read how to root with motochopper hehehe.
So would it be better if i unroot and use the toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root it again. I am really wanted to install custom rom on my nexus..
Once again thanks for the advised
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Thanks sir, its my bad, i was too excited. This is my first android tablet and i wanted to get root acsess so i can use my usb modem. I only read how to root with motochopper hehehe.
So would it be better if i unroot and use the toolkit to unlock the bootloader and root it again. I am really wanted to install custom rom on my nexus..
Once again thanks for the advised
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Ha, yeah... I know what you mean about being excited. New tech has that effect on me as well.
I don't think you need to unroot - although it won't do any harm if you do...
In the SuperSU app, go to the SETTINGS tab and scroll down to FULL UNROOT (Cleanup for permanent unroot)... click on this and press confirm.
I can't help you with the toolkit stuff though... I've only ever used fastboot (and motochopper).
Rgrds,
Ged.
Thanks again, i will do it ASAP hehehehe... need to flash rom. This is my first nexus, so i still confuse because i am came from motorola photon
Thank for quick respon
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Hi,
After rooting my nexus 4 device is not working.After rebooting it ,it is only showing the colorful X sign and gets stuck there.It seems somehow i lost the OS.I tried verious methods to push the os in the device but it throws the error "device not founf".
Please help.
Thanks,
Amit
amitsinghcs said:
Hi,
After rooting my nexus 4 device is not working.After rebooting it ,it is only showing the colorful X sign and gets stuck there.It seems somehow i lost the OS.I tried verious methods to push the os in the device but it throws the error "device not founf".
Please help.
Thanks,
Amit
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What method did you use to root it? What OS version did you have when you tried?
Use wugfresh toolkit, then go to bootloader then do an unroot, (soft-brick) after the method is done, follow steps on wugfresh and reroot, you can also install twrp, not sure if cwm is there or not.
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naierakram said:
Use wugfresh toolkit, then go to bootloader then do an unroot, (soft-brick) after the method is done, follow steps on wugfresh and reroot, you can also install twrp, not sure if cwm is there or not.
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Sorry forgot to mention i was using 4.3 android version.will wugfresh toolkit help?
amitsinghcs said:
Sorry forgot to mention i was using 4.3 android version.will wugfresh toolkit help?
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What method did you use?
Try the manual method.. Toolkits are never recommended by pros here..
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Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?
mockneygeeza said:
Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?
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I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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oldblue910 said:
I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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xdhall said:
That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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DOH! I used the wrong link. I should have checked. Thanks for saving me!
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thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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Np.
Just holler if you have any questions.
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mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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We're here to help, man. Try it manually and let us know if you run into any problems. It's basically impossible to hard brick a Nexus device. Almost anything can be recovered from.
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I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)
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I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)
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Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!
Wugfresh is what I used. Works flawlessly. Very fast an simple ?
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mockneygeeza said:
Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!
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I really don't understand how a toolkit can be "the easy way" on a nexus device. Run two fastboot commands and press one button and you've done it manually. You never have to worry about someone else's code working or compatibility for future updates. And it's the same for any nexus device.
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Well it's all good, I'm happy...the toolkit was coded by a legend.. Who I've donated too in the past.
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