Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.
CodmasterRob said:
Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.
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Weird! We'll here's a link for you!
Use the nexus toolkit... While 4.2.2 isn't listed, select 4.2.1... It works.
Takes all of 2 minutes.
Mark
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Thanks for the quick reply, guys! Does it root and unlock the bootloader?
CodmasterRob said:
Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.
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rooting any nexus device is the same. in a nutshell..
1. this one line typed into fastboot unlocks the bootloader.. fastboot oem unlock. then press yes on the device when the menu pops up.
2. fastboot flash a custom recovery, cwm or twrp.
3. flash either the su binaries or a custom rom with your new recovery.
4. reboot and profit.
thats the right way to root any nexus, on any version of android, even 4.2.2. there do exist different root toolkits, but i dont recommend them. they have their own issues plus you learn zilch.
ace7196 said:
Weird! We'll here's a link for you!
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Right. Duh. I forgot that I also read that the bootloader doesn't depend on whether or not you updated to 4.2.2. I'm blonde, you'll have to forgive me. Or not. Also, the Google link. That didn't help. That thread had dead links, so it's irrelevant.
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I got a Nexus 4, and the phone is great and all, but have been trying for 2 weeks now to root and unlock it, but it's simply so complicated it frustrates me.
They say rooting a Nexus 4 is as easy as it gets, but that's definitely not the case for me. Had a Samsung GS2 and it was easy rooting, just flashing a zip file basically.
In the meantime, I can't figure it out with all these ADB commands and all these toolkits, how the heck one can root and unlock this phone?
I'm on Android 4.3 stock, unrooted, locked bootloader. If anyone could just post a link of a thread where doing this all is possible on Windows XP, I would appreciate it a lot.
Thanks in advance.
Demikos89 said:
I got a Nexus 4, and the phone is great and all, but have been trying for 2 weeks now to root and unlock it, but it's simply so complicated it frustrates me.
They say rooting a Nexus 4 is as easy as it gets, but that's definitely not the case for me. Had a Samsung GS2 and it was easy rooting, just flashing a zip file basically.
In the meantime, I can't figure it out with all these ADB commands and all these toolkits, how the heck one can root and unlock this phone?
I'm on Android 4.3 stock, unrooted, locked bootloader. If anyone could just post a link of a thread where doing this all is possible on Windows XP, I would appreciate it a lot.
Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688 Try here
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AlbertoWayfarer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688 Try here
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Dude that does not work for Android 4.3, only for 4.2.2
Demikos89 said:
Dude that does not work for Android 4.3, only for 4.2.2
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Well, it can still be used to install Root, but in a different way.
Use that, choose the 4.2.2 option, then flash custom recovery.
Then download 1.51SuperSU, place it inside your sd card, boot into recovery. (hold up+down + power into bootloader, press down 2 times then press power to go recovery), then flash the 1.51 supersu
I just love it when people ask for help, argue with the people who try to help them and don't hit the "Thanks" button. It really makes my day.
Hi everyone - thanks in advance for your help.
I have tried to get 4.4 paranoid android running on my nexus 4 - however, CWM is not working (can't enter recovery, nor can I flash it in ROM Manager -- it says "an error occurred while flashing your recovery"), and I do not have any of the google apps.
I have not gone into this stuff for many years (did it on an old xperia), but unfortunately got into this whole mess when I bought this nexus which I didn't realize until after was rooted. Anyhow, can someone please provide a link with a straight-forward step-by-step process for how I can get this phone working again, back to stock, with google apps and everything? In simple terms would be great, from start to finish.
I really do apologize in advance for my amateur knowledge coming into this. In essence, I am simply trying to get around issues that came up after having bought a rooted nexus 4. But now in flashing Paranoid Android CWM won't work and I can't flash any google apps as a result.
Thank you, thank you, and thank you.
Hello,
Actually, rooting yor phone is not the problem, btw you can check this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534160 to back your n4 to stock 4.4.
You will need to unlock your bootloader before, however it is simple and the instructions is on the link too.
tiago_s said:
Hello,
Actually, rooting yor phone is not the problem, btw you can check this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534160 to back your n4 to stock 4.4.
You will need to unlock your bootloader before, however it is simple and the instructions is on the link too.
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The bootloader is actually unlocked. Thank you for the link though, I will give it a whirl.
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
Very easy to root using nexus root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
Just be sure the toolkit updates itself to latest version.
You need to first "unlock the bootloader". I would recommend to do that in the beginning because it will wipe your device.
Personally i had best experience with stock kitkat 4.4.4 rooted and all unneccessary software disabled. I dont like volume adjustment on lollipop 5.0.2 but i always update to latest version just for fun.
Congratulations for your new tablet, it is a great device!
Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.
IMHO the best thing with Nexus is you'll always get the latest official rom. I have only used stock but feel free to experiment.
On my phone with 4.4.4 I use stock with xposed framework. Some great modules there. However i read that xposed is not yet ready for 5.0.2.
TheGOAT232412 said:
Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.
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I suggest the elementalx kernel. And if you want a (improved) stock experience go for Cleanrom.
From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.
Masteryates said:
From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.
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S-Off is a HTC thing. Here you dont need to S-Off.
OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.
TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
AnkeshReborn said:
OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
masterchiefb117 said:
Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.
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I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
Syntax323 said:
Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
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That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.
TheGOAT232412 said:
I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.
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Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
AnkeshReborn said:
Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.
TheGOAT232412 said:
Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.
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Its been a month... So I assume you are sorted but in case you aren't... To ensure cleanest install, wipe data and cache through twrp then flash new ROM. This will delete your data so back it up first if there is anything you want on it.
If ROM is from same family.... You can try dirty flashing ( ie not wiping data ) but it may end in boot loop or force closes in apps... I always just wipe as it ensures clean install to give you best experience with the ROM.
Enjoy
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About roms.
Either stock/CM. I am using cm12.1 latest build on android 5.1.1 with elementalX kernel. Very smooth.
Remember:TWRP>>>>>>>CWM
Every ROM is good that I've flashed. Only had this about a week but loving it.
My phone is a lg and is a pos when it comes to **** not working with aosp
Plan on buying nothing but nexus from now on,feels weird having everything working, and working well. In a weird kinda way....
Hi everyone, i just got my nexus 6p from google 3 days ago, And i updated my devixe vía ota, but i want a clean flash, i was reading a google tutoriales, but i cant understand, i was on IOS bye 3 years, then i went back to android with this devise, im prettt noob now to do these things.
Can someone giveme a easier or dummy tutoriales? And some help about what should i do with my new nexus? Best configurations, apps, things to flash on it, etc.
Im soo lost with this right now.
Thankyou everyone.
AngelxCasas said:
Hi everyone, i just got my nexus 6p from google 3 days ago, And i updated my devixe vía ota, but i want a clean flash, i was reading a google tutoriales, but i cant understand, i was on IOS bye 3 years, then i went back to android with this devise, im prettt noob now to do these things.
Can someone giveme a easier or dummy tutoriales? And some help about what should i do with my new nexus? Best configurations, apps, things to flash on it, etc.
Im soo lost with this right now.
Thankyou everyone.
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Your best bet would be to download wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit, that will make it as easy as clicking a few buttons. Keep in mind though, the first order of business is unlocking the bootloader (you can also use NRT for that), which will completely erase your phone.
Edit: another good option in my opinion: since you already have 6.0.1 you could also just do a factory reset.
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Nomoi said:
Your best bet would be to download wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit, that will make it as easy as clicking a few buttons. Keep in mind though, the first order of business is unlocking the bootloader (you can also use NRT for that), which will completely erase your phone.
Edit: another good option in my opinion: since you already have 6.0.1 you could also just do a factory reset.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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Thankyou you ill ser that tool, any recomendación of roms kernels or something?
AngelxCasas said:
Thankyou you ill ser that tool, any recomendación of roms kernels or something?
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On this phone I haven't flashed any roms as I find stock android 6 to be pretty sweet in and of itself. However if you do want to try another rom I'd advise you to look into CyanogenMod, they have a large userbase, lots of devs and some good features.
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Hey guys
Not sure how active it is here anymore. Just wondered if anyone could help me I've been away travelling for nearly three years and haven't really touched my 10, just saw on reddit a cool build I'd like to try on it. But, I'm on a rooted device running 4.2.2. And an OLD AOKP build. Now to update to the official lollipop how do I go about that? My macbook is broken too so thats another issue can it all be done from my device? Sorry for my ignorance not touched or messed with rooting etc for a long time...
Thanks very much for any info
Use wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
W3bby said:
Hey guys
Not sure how active it is here anymore. Just wondered if anyone could help me I've been away travelling for nearly three years and haven't really touched my 10, just saw on reddit a cool build I'd like to try on it. But, I'm on a rooted device running 4.2.2. And an OLD AOKP build. Now to update to the official lollipop how do I go about that? My macbook is broken too so thats another issue can it all be done from my device? Sorry for my ignorance not touched or messed with rooting etc for a long time...
Thanks very much for any info
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You can't flash bootloaders or radios within the device. You need fastboot to flash those and you'll need a computer to use fastboot. If you get access to a computer you can set up adb and fastboot pretty easily or use WugFresh's toolkit that was previously recommended.