[Q] Rooting / Unlocking the bootloader - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry if this is simple but having not looked into this until just now the answer seems to have fallen into "lore" status and, even after reading a bunch, I haven't found a clear answer. So...
1) Do you have to unlock the bootloader to root?
2) If the answer to Q1 is no, then what is the benefit of unlocking the bootloader? Is it be able to flash new roms, a different recovery, both or additional?
3) Can I simply run rooted stock without flashing a new rom? (Pretty sure the answer to this one is yes)
Thanks for the help!!

doncaruana said:
Sorry if this is simple but having not looked into this until just now the answer seems to have fallen into "lore" status and, even after reading a bunch, I haven't found a clear answer. So...
1) Do you have to unlock the bootloader to root? Yes
2) If the answer to Q1 is no, then what is the benefit of unlocking the bootloader? Is it be able to flash new roms, a different recovery, both or additional? N/A
3) Can I simply run rooted stock without flashing a new rom? (Pretty sure the answer to this one is yes) Yes
Thanks for the help!!
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Enjoy your rooted device.

yes, both then yes
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doncaruana said:
1) Do you have to unlock the bootloader to root?
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yes
doncaruana said:
3) Can I simply run rooted stock without flashing a new rom? (Pretty sure the answer to this one is yes)
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yes, just flash the SuperSU.zip in your custom recovery

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[Q] Nexus 10 Root OTA

Hello,
I'm sorry if this has been asked before but a search yielded nothing.
Anyways, I was wondering how an OTA update would work if I merely unlocked the bootloader and rooted the stock ROM without installing a recovery. Would I be able to update directly from Google or not?
Thanks for you help
You will still be able to get the OTA, but you will lose root unless you have an OTA root keeper tool installed.
darkstar107 said:
You will still be able to get the OTA, but you will lose root unless you have an OTA root keeper tool installed.
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To clarify further, would my bootloader remain unlocked? And would rooting be easy on a nexus device?
sorry for the questions but this is my first nexus and thanks for your help
baggy111 said:
To clarify further, would my bootloader remain unlocked? And would rooting be easy on a nexus device?
sorry for the questions but this is my first nexus and thanks for your help
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As far as I'm aware your bootloader will remain unlocked and there are various toolkits that will re-root very simply.
Purists will tell you to stay away from the toolkits but I've had no problems so far.
Pharmbob said:
As far as I'm aware your bootloader will remain unlocked and there are various toolkits that will re-root very simply.
Purists will tell you to stay away from the toolkits but I've had no problems so far.
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I'm used to rooting and using custom rom on all my android devices but since this is my first Nexus, I'd like to keep it as clean as possible.
Rooting and Unlocking preserves the OTA updates that's great. Would flashing a custom recovery prevent OTAs ?
astralmind said:
I'm used to rooting and using custom rom on all my android devices but since this is my first Nexus, I'd like to keep it as clean as possible.
Rooting and Unlocking preserves the OTA updates that's great. Would flashing a custom recovery prevent OTAs ?
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Custom recoveries bork OTA updates, it'll download fine, but wont install.

is it possible to update nexus 4 after rooting and unlocking bootloader?

Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .
gdeath07 said:
Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .
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Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.
gee2012 said:
Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.
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Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
gee2012 said:
Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
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Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?
gdeath07 said:
Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?
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Yes, it is not hard. Just follow instructions and you should be good
Fastboot:
- Power down the phone, then
- Press Volume down + Power button
That`s it
gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4
spaceman860 said:
You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4
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im only rooted and my bootloader is unlock then everything is stock. the nxt thing that i must do is to install a custom recovery and flash the nxt update?that should be in .zip?tnx!
just learn alot of new things today by reading alot of thread even read ur post on some thread.
anyways,tnx for the help ^_^
need to learn more ^_^

[Q] How to Root In lollipop

How to Root wiht the normal lollipop rom when we never had unlock the bootloader before ?
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psxmail said:
How to Root wiht the normal lollipop rom when we never had unlock the bootloader before ?
Thanks
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Greetings.
You have to have unlocked bootloader in order to get root.Make sure you have a backup of your important files. Then, download the Nexus Root Toolkit. It's sooooo noob friendly and easy to use. It will get you rooted in a second. It will also ask you if you want a custom recovery(I installed TWRP). . Good luck!
Fobos531 said:
Greetings.
You have to have unlocked bootloader in order to get root.Make sure you have a backup of your important files. Then, download the Nexus Root Toolkit. It's sooooo noob friendly and easy to use. It will get you rooted in a second. It will also ask you if you want a custom recovery(I installed TWRP). . Good luck!
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Thanks I will try this

Nexus 6p rooting

Brought the Nexus 6p and wanna root it but wanted to ask do I need to unlock the bootloader to root, and what does a unlocked bootloader do compared to rooting.
Also do I lose anything such as finger print when rooting or unlocking bootloader? As this was the case with my old Samsung and I don't wanna ruin this phone.
Sorry if this has been answered but I googled alot and found mixed answers
In order to root you have to unlock your boot loader.. Unlocking your boot loader has no effect on the fingerprint scanner..
Make sure you read the general section of you plan on rooting.. Once you root you can stay with the stock rom or install custom roms.
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barnabyoshea said:
Brought the Nexus 6p and wanna root it but wanted to ask do I need to unlock the bootloader to root, and what does a unlocked bootloader do compared to rooting.
Also do I lose anything such as finger print when rooting or unlocking bootloader? As this was the case with my old Samsung and I don't wanna ruin this phone.
Sorry if this has been answered but I googled alot and found mixed answers
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To gain root access you need to install SuperSU, to install SuperSU you need TWRP recovery, to install TWRP recovery you need an unlocked bootloader. An unlocked bootloader just allows you to flash images to the partitions on your device. It's all in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
To gain root access you need to install SuperSU, to install SuperSU you need TWRP recovery, to install TWRP recovery you need an unlocked bootloader. An unlocked bootloader just allows you to flash images to the partitions on your device. It's all in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Thanks for the info, I've rooted and installed custom ROMs on Sony's and Samsung's but never even had a Nexus so thanks for the clarification
grneyez said:
In order to root you have to unlock your boot loader.. Unlocking your boot loader has no effect on the fingerprint scanner..
Make sure you read the general section of you plan on rooting.. Once you root you can stay with the stock rom or install custom roms.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA Forums Pro.
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Thanks for verifying the fingerprint, I wasn't sure if it was like Samsung and Knox , think I'll root soon as
Are there any other features that get removed with root/unlocking bootloader, and I assume warranty gets put back if you put it all back to factory IMG?
barnabyoshea said:
Are there any other features that get removed with root/unlocking bootloader, and I assume warranty gets put back if you put it all back to factory IMG?
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No, everything works. And your warranty isn't affected.
Heisenberg said:
No, everything works. And your warranty isn't affected.
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Thank you so much, nice to know
Heisenberg said:
No, everything works. And your warranty isn't affected.
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I thought you will lose android pay?
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Raydee35 said:
I thought you will lose android pay?
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Yes, Android Pay will not work with root.
Heisenberg said:
Yes, Android Pay will not work with root.
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There are some custom ROMs that support Android Pay.
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Heisenberg said:
To gain root access you need to install SuperSU, to install SuperSU you need TWRP recovery, to install TWRP recovery you need an unlocked bootloader. An unlocked bootloader just allows you to flash images to the partitions on your device. It's all in my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Perfect guide i ever seen
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Heisenberg said:
Yes, Android Pay will not work with root.
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ohwell always preferred my card, tried following your guide for rooting and the fastboot devices command does nothing, i was in bootloader, both adb version and adb devices work. ive untinstalled sdk and reinstalled ive tried in ptp mode ive changed usb and uninstaled and reinstalled phone divers. im on windows 10, any help would be greatly appreciated

HELP with rooting

Hello. I'm new to Android and all of this rooting and stuff but I want to try out flashing a custom ROM but I don't know how. Do you need to be rooted? I know about custom recoveries and stuff but I need to know exactly how.
EDIT: My model number is WAS-LO3T
My build number is WAS-LO3TC654B198
EDIT 2: I watched the One Click Root video. Is it safe? Is kingroot safe?
ANYONE? pls
ianorna said:
ANYONE? pls
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For rooting phone need unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. Then yet flash root.
And forgot about king root. Only SU.
rambik33 said:
For rooting phone need unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. Then yet flash root.
And forgot about king root. Only SU.
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How do I unlocked my bootloadrr
ianorna said:
How do I unlocked my bootloadrr
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How to root link below (includes unlocking the bootloader). Follow the steps very carefully as this is your first time rooting. I am not to blame nor anyone here on xda if you end up with a bricked phone. If you use android pay this will no longer work, some bank apps will not work either FYI due to root.
At present there is only one custom rom available however this is not specifically made for our device but for the p8 lite. When I flashed it about a month ago there are some bugs still like camera not working. Hopefully some talented people will buy our device and develope a custom rom for us.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...ow-to/twrp-how-to-root-p10-lite-t3617418/amp/

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