Noob[Q] Rooting - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guyz
Please don't get angry, I know its a stupid question but don't want to take any risk, as I live in India and I won't be able to do anything if the phone gets spoiled / bricked.
Which is the most easy way and reliable of rooting the device?
Links to respective threads will be highly appreciated..
Cheers

Enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993331
this is the best you ... u wont get anywhere better than this... and it works enjoy
a search would always help :angel:
from a fellow indian

yogeshmha said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993331
this is the best you ... u wont get anywhere better than this... and it works enjoy
a search would always help :angel:
from a fellow indian
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Thanks man . I have done lots of **** with Sammy,.it had Odin. I felt safe, LG had no such options

Any more views. Suggestions ?

You can also look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
Some guides go into more detail about certain things than others but the procedure to unlock the bootloader and root that they all describe is basically the same.
Also take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010338
It provides a lot of good information and also gives a brief run down of some of the basic fastboot and ADB commands.
You can always use one of the toolkits to root your phone but to me it's better to do it manually. You get a better understanding of how everything works and you're better prepared to deal with any issues that might arise.

Get back to us with what you ended up doing.
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ftarules said:
Get back to us with what you ended up doing.
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sure. Ill be rooting in a couple of days

Rooted using fast boot commands

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[Q] Help S5[Root] [Firsttime]

Hello Xda Developers,
This is My First Post, I was browsing Internet For Precautions Before Rooting Cellphone, Im Currently Using Samsung galaxy S5
"Model Number = SM-G900H
Baseband Version = G900HXXU1ANE2
Kernal Version= 3.10.9-1539356
Build Number = KOT49H.G900HXXU1ANE2"
And i wanted to Root It and Since Its My First Time I Understood somewhat that i need to note Things which are Mentioned Above in " "
Furthermore when i read They said You Should take help from trustworthy Website And Xda Developers was Mentioned there,
So here i am Asking For Help With a Humble Request, I really want to Root my Samsung Galaxy S5 Without Any Chances of Failures Or Brcking
Or Atleast Chances of Getting Back my Phone If It Fails or Something,
Since i am a beginer I needed Some of Your Time To Tell me How Can i Root My Cellphone Step by Step if possible,
I appreciate Your Reply
Thank You
Regards,
Usama
check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
pnr2020 said:
check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?
[U$AMA]* said:
It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?
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You need to do a lot more reading. I suggest you spend a few hours reading up on things before even thinking of touching your phone, everything you need to know is on these forums. Good luck.
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I agree, it sounds as if you may not fully understand what you are doing. Read up on what Odin is and what it does and what you are flashing to your phone. Do not want to end up with a brick!
[U$AMA]* said:
It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?
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Read this to get an idea about Odin and flashing http://androidcentral.us/2014/02/how-to-flash-firmware-using-odin-samsung-devices/. There are also video tutorials about Odin on YouTube mate. Follow the given advice to read up before you brick your phone
gee2012 said:
Read this to get an idea about Odin and flashing ["URL"]. There are also video tutorials about Odin on YouTube mate. Follow the given advice to read up before you brick your phone
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Thank You Everyone
I read Everything up ... i understood Alot and Now Im Going To Root My Device Following Instructions Given Above ..
Tbh Xda Developer Forums was very usefull
Once Again Thanks Alot
[U$AMA]* said:
Thank You Everyone
I read Everything up ... i understood Alot and Now Im Going To Root My Device Following Instructions Given Above ..
Tbh Xda Developer Forums was very usefull
Once Again Thanks Alot
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Please reply back to let us know your results. I, too, am wanting to root my S 5.
Thank you
gryphon101 said:
Please reply back to let us know your results. I, too, am wanting to root my S 5.
Thank you
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It Succesfully Rooted , Checked Via Google Apps , Safe and Sound
I think you should go for it as well

Who's Unlocked & Rooted - Which method or tool did you use

Sitting on the Fence, wanting to but been so many years (Galaxy Nexus) since I've done this.
Are you unlocked & Rooted ? Which method did you use, how did it go ?
I've seen the "Toolkits" - Do I need drivers first ?
Please share your experience for us "Chickens"
Just use the sticky in this thread. Follow the directions exactly. Works fine.
Aridon said:
Just use the sticky in this thread. Follow the directions exactly. Works fine.
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This. They're stickied for a reason.
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Lotsa good information there for sure, but that's not what I was interested in.
I've read some stuff that makes me a bit concerned.
One persons phone won't boot now, coincidence that he unlocked the bootloader attempted Root ? Dunno.
Would be helpful to hear some actual experiences that's all ...
cynkrzy said:
Lotsa good information there for sure, but that's not what I was interested in.
I've read some stuff that makes me a bit concerned.
One persons phone won't boot now, coincidence that he unlocked the bootloader attempted Root ? Dunno.
Would be helpful to hear some actual experiences that's all ...
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I'm with you on this, it would be very helpful.

I want to root my Nexus 6p

I want to root it so bad but I have not even the slightest clue on how to use adb command or any of that. I'm surprised this phone being pure Google doesn't have one click root. I have even tried finding some one on Craig's list but no luck.
Oh well I guess I'm stuck on stock
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Uhh, are you trolling?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
There is a guide for this
Just an opinion, if you have no clue how to use adb, fastboot, and other things like that, you have no business rooting your phone. Routing can sometimes cause problems that require you to use these tools to fix them
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There's a step by step guide that walks you through it.
If you have no idea how to root, I have to ask, why do you even want root?
I second posts #4 and #5. Just leave the phone alone and forget you even found this website.
If I have a problem that needs to get fixed only with adb I would b screwed no doubt but I was once pretty savvy with the Roms n stuff like that
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XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
If I have a problem that needs to get fixed only with adb I would b screwed no doubt but I was once pretty savvy with the Roms n stuff like that
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Instead of berating you for not having any experience with adb and fastboot (like some other members are doing here) I'm going to encourage you to learn. It isn't hard, once you've learned how to use it you'll wonder why it took you so long. I have a detailed guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
It explains everything in detail, in a way that should be easy to understand, from installing adb/fastboot on your PC, to unlocking your bootloader, and everything else. Have a read.
Heisenberg said:
Instead of berating you for not having any experience with adb and fastboot (like some other members are doing here) I'm going to encourage you to learn. It isn't hard, once you've learned how to use it you'll wonder why it took you so long. I have a detailed guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
It explains everything in detail, in a way that should be easy to understand, from installing adb/fastboot on your PC, to unlocking your bootloader, and everything else. Have a read.
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At least make sure you have a backup phone just in case something happens.
dratsablive said:
At least make sure you have a backup phone just in case something happens.
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Did you mean to quote me?
Heisenberg said:
Did you mean to quote me?
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Nope.
dose
if i root my nexus 6p will i lose dose also my phone is not rooted as yet but sometimes my camera works and sometimes doesn't
carinfex said:
if i root my nexus 6p will i lose dose also my phone is not rooted as yet but sometimes my camera works and sometimes doesn't
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Root doesn't affect Doze at all.
or maybe you can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit
darkalex97 said:
or maybe you can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit
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It's better for a beginner to learn how to use fastboot, it's essential knowledge for anyone who's modifying their device.

HELP building 1st Rom

Hello everyone, I first want to say thanks and sorry if I posted this in the incorrect section or if it's been discussed before. I want to learn how to make my own custom Rom for my Verizon Samsung Galaxy s7 edge snapdragon ( G935vvrs2apf2). I already have Tickle my android on my windows 10 laptop. If anyone could be nice enough to tell me how to get a stock rom (G935vvrs2apf2) so I can deoxde it and how to you extract it to star modification. Also what else do I need like software, tools, and a guide or how to would be nice. Also since my bootloader is locked how can I back up my rom so I can reflash it incase I mess something up. Thanks to all. I know it's not going to be easy but I rather try and fail than fail because I didn't try at all.
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@orgulloso4202, FYI unless you are actively developing a ROM, kernel or recovery, you should not be posting in the development section. Please note the rules for posting in the development section stickied there. I've moved this to the Help section.
Cheers!
This is the best and advice I can give you. 1st you will need a linux machine with a build environment set up and SuperR's Kitchen. 2nd go to this section for any questions and info, there are quite a few helpful people there. I built a few ROMs but it's been a while and I'm not too good at giving directions. I only had partial success with the S7 and pretty much gave up. So there you have it go to the links, read and ask in there. It's your beset bet. I have firmware here you can download and build from. Good luck and have fun.
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This is the best and advice I can give you. 1st you will need a linux machine with a build environment set up and SuperR's Kitchen. 2nd go to this section for any questions and info, there are quite a few helpful people there. I built a few ROMs but it's been a while and I'm not too good at giving directions. I only had partial success with the S7 and pretty much gave up. So there you have it go to the links, read and ask in there. It's your beset bet. I have firmware here you can download and build from. Good luck and have fun.
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Thank you very much. Much appreciated it. Hopefully I can do it.
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@Misterxtc do you know where I can get the new firmware for the Verizon s7 edge pg5? Thanks. Sammobile.com doesn't have it yet.
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orgulloso4202 said:
@Misterxtc do you know where I can get the new firmware for the Verizon s7 edge pg5? Thanks. Sammobile.com doesn't have it yet.
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Other than getting it off SmartSwitch with these directions I'm not sure what to tell you.
Misterxtc said:
Other than getting it off SmartSwitch with these directions I'm not sure what to tell you.
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Thank you
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Misterxtc said:
Other than getting it off SmartSwitch with these directions I'm not sure what to tell you.
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Thank you very much it worked.
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orgulloso4202 said:
Thank you very much it worked.
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No problem. I'm glad you were able to follow my not so good directions..
Misterxtc said:
No problem. I'm glad you were able to follow my not so good directions..
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To be honest it was very clear and easily understood.
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Latest Guide on Rooting ZTE AXON 7

I really need help with rooting my ZTE Axon 7. I am on the latest software update and on Android 7.1.1. I would like to root my phone but I don't know where to get started or what to do exactly. Can someone please help me and send links or downloads to help me root my device? Thank you
You can't be serious? There are so many guides here on XDA and you ask such a question?
marcus.linkenbach said:
You can't be serious? There are so many guides here on XDA and you ask such a question?
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Could you please just help i'm kind of a noob at this and i just don't know how to follow the latest method to root it.
RMSmoorenburg said:
Could you please just help i'm kind of a noob at this and i just don't know how to follow the latest method to root it.
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Actually it's not that simple...
You don't get to come here and ask for all of the work to be done for you. Otherwise it happens like with the Galaxy Grand 2, where the phone had a very good dev community but noobs with no interest on spending some time just ruined it to the point that literally only a couple of devs stayed and released CM14.
Also if you ask for someone to send you the exact guides that you need, you'll probably not read anything, and you'll get a beautiful DFU brick...
Do this: First do your homework. Memorize the model on the back of your phone, see if the software model matches the one on the back. As a tip, there are 3 models, the A2017, the A2017G and the A2017U. If you use a file that's not for your model you can start saying goodbye to your brick, or else you'll probably be days trying to fix it (or months like some people). Look at the problems that may come up when rooting and see the way to avoid those. Then look for a guide that suits your model. Download all the files, ensure that all of them work (you'll need Windows on a 64-bit PC), and THEN proceed.
If you have any doubts you can PM me or maybe the maker of the guide, but at least try to do something for yourself! I read more than 10 pages on the guide that I used just to see the problems that may arise and stuff like that. You also should be able to do that. And if you aren't, it's best that you don't try. This is not a Nexus device for you to write 'fastboot oem unlock' and basically finish unlocking the bootloader, this is MUCH more serious...
Use my toolkit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/tool-axon7toolkit-t3573108
No need for any guides
Just make sure you read all the main posts as there a couple snags

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