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I'm a noob at rooting w/ Nexus devices...

Title says it all. I'm about to download the root kit for my Nexus 4, and I know I have to unlock the bootloader and then click "ROOT" but when I root, do I need to install CWM? What the heck is "busybox"? Do I need it?
Tonight I am planning to take the plunge and unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7, but I want to know what EXACTLY I need to install.
I'm planning to stay on the STOCK ROM, nothing else, so is it necessary to install CWM? What happens when I "root" the Nexus devices? When I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3, it automatically installed Super SU... will it do the same for the Nexus devices?
Would love to get some answers, sorry for sounding like a noob xD
I'm new to this whole "Bootloader, busybox, root" thing for Nexus..

The terms are the same no matter what device you have. The steps to get them may vary from device to device.
There are already guides and 101s on the forum. Efrant made one. Read it. It was made for this very purpose

If you don't know how to root a device, you shouldn't have a nexus

AshtonTS said:
If you don't know how to root a device, you shouldn't have a nexus
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I do know how to root, I did it to my other Android phone >.> I just wanted to know if it was any different for Nexus devices since most of the things are already accessible out of the box.
If you don't know how to answer my question, you shouldn't reply to my thread.

See sticky.

Jubakuba said:
See sticky.
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Wow, just saw that. Thanks !

[Q] 2 ? cwm or twrp, 1click root or regular root adb etc.

first question is Im looking into rooting and unlocking my nexus 7 32gb wifi tablet any feedback on which recovery is the most stable of the 2. second question is im thinking of going with one of the 1 click root will that be a good idea or should i just try the regular rooting process with adb etc. thank you so much in advance

getmoneygreen said:
first question is Im looking into rooting and unlocking my nexus 7 32gb wifi tablet any feedback on which recovery is the most stable of the 2. second question is im thinking of going with one of the 1 click root will that be a good idea or should i just try the regular rooting process with adb etc. thank you so much in advance
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1. both are equally good its just about personal preference
2. use toolkit since i think its much safer than trying it using traditional method
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

thank you for your input

I would say twrp is much better and that's only somewhat subjunctive as I haven't used clockwork on any device for a long time...
But I would stay away from toolkits as they aren't safer and you don't learn the basics yourself. Rooting a nexus device is far from complicated and if something goes wrong in the future you will at least have a concept of how to fix it.
Again my opinion may not be fair as I have never used a toolkit for any device, but I always read up on them... personally I feel if one can not obtain root without one they probably shouldn't have root access, I've seen many many bricks over the years and more often then not it is because the user didn't understand what they were doing... point being is a toolkit won't help you understand
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demkantor said:
I would say twrp is much better and that's only somewhat subjunctive as I haven't used clockwork on any device for a long time...
But I would stay away from toolkits as they aren't safer and you don't learn the basics yourself. Rooting a nexus device is far from complicated and if something goes wrong in the future you will at least have a concept of how to fix it.
Again my opinion may not be fair as I have never used a toolkit for any device, but I always read up on them... personally I feel if one can not obtain root without one they probably shouldn't have root access, I've seen many many bricks over the years and more often then not it is because the user didn't understand what they were doing... point being is a toolkit won't help you understand
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I agree with demkantor regarding toolkits, they are not any safer than running adb and fastboot commands yourself. In fact, if you take a look at most of the "oh noes! am I bricked?!" threads, the common theme is "I tried to do X with the X toolkit". With Nexus devices there is really no advantage to a using toolkit. Everything you need to do can be done faster via adb and fastboot, and you'll be in control every step of the way. Don't buy in to the FUD about it being dangerous or "scary" to use these tools, it simply isn't true.

ngoralph said:
1. both are equally good its just about personal preference
2. use toolkit since i think its much safer than trying it using traditional method
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app
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nexus devices are made to be easily/safely unlocked and rooted through traditiinal methods. fastboot oem unlock(thank you google), flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries or a custom rom, then reboot. thats it. using root toolkits are more dangerous, especially if you are inexperienced.

Need help rooting Nexus 4

Hi,
I'm planing to root my nexus 4. I need the steps on how to root the Nexus 4. Can some one provide me with the safer steps to do it? I found few videos here and there but wanna do it in a safe way for it so i wont screw up my phone And need to know a good Rom to increase battery life. Battery life ain't that great on the Nexus 4.
Thanks
Sonu

sonu_jatt said:
Hi,
I'm planing to root my nexus 4. I need the steps on how to root the Nexus 4. Can some one provide me with the safer steps to do it? I found few videos here and there but wanna do it in a safe way for it so i wont screw up my phone And need to know a good Rom to increase battery life. Battery life ain't that great on the Nexus 4.
Thanks
Sonu
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Do you have ADB installed onto your computer?

All the info you need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179

Just use the toolkit, it's easy and fairly straightforward.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688

AndroidFanNetwork said:
Just use the toolkit, it's easy and fairly straightforward.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
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DON'T use a toolkit, actually. It's better to know what you're doing.

AndroidFanNetwork said:
Just use the toolkit, it's easy and fairly straightforward.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
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This is crappy advice mate Wannabee a NOOB forever?

nexus10root.com

Unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash rom or su binary, done.

How to root my Nexus 4?

I got my Nexus 4 the other day, and now I want to root it. I was browsing through the forum, but it's all clutter and I don't understand anything (first time using Android). I found some threads, but they were updated a long time ago so maybe they're outdated.
Basically, I want to root my Nexus 4 but keep it stock. I want to do some screen calibration and stuff. I'm on Android 4.2.2. I don't really care about my data because there's not much on my Nexus 4 right now.
If you guys could help me or point me to some tutorial that works and is easy to follow, please do.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
[HOW-TO] How to flash a factory image / return to stock / unlock / root #
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Anything easier? I don't have time/understand all of that and I'm afraid I'll mess something up.

rabrot said:
Anything easier? I don't have time/understand all of that and I'm afraid I'll mess something up.
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you dont need root then. if you dont understand what you are doing, even after you have root, you will soon be starting a "i bricked my nexus 4" thread. best learn about it first before you root your device.

There are 2 tools that root your device almost automatically
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TecQuality said:
There are 2 tools that root your device almost automatically
✉Sent from my GT-I9300 using CM10.1
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I also used a toolkit to root my Nexus. I understand that it's recommended to learn ADB, however I'm very careful about what i flash on my device. I think as long as someone can read AND follow instructions, chances of bricking their device are slim.

rabrot said:
I got my Nexus 4 the other day, and now I want to root it. I was browsing through the forum, but it's all clutter and I don't understand anything (first time using Android). I found some threads, but they were updated a long time ago so maybe they're outdated.
Basically, I want to root my Nexus 4 but keep it stock. I want to do some screen calibration and stuff. I'm on Android 4.2.2. I don't really care about my data because there's not much on my Nexus 4 right now.
If you guys could help me or point me to some tutorial that works and is easy to follow, please do.
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Easiest way is the toolkit, its only a few steps. But take some time to do some research. If you mess up, you waste a lot more time.

[Q] How can I root my Nexus 7?

Hey, I'm new here, and I wanted to know what is the best method for an absolute beginner on device rooting to learn how to root m Nexus 7 2012? So what tutorials are recommended for a someone who never rooted before? I wanted to use apps like market helper, gamekeyboard, and playstation mobile. So what are some tutorials for noobs on how to root a Neuxs 7 2012 with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat?

bigboolean said:
Hey, I'm new here, and I wanted to know what is the best method for an absolute beginner on device rooting to learn how to root m Nexus 7 2012? So what tutorials are recommended for a someone who never rooted before? I wanted to use apps like market helper, gamekeyboard, and playstation mobile. So what are some tutorials for noobs on how to root a Neuxs 7 2012 with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat?
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Check out Wug's Toolkit here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
This is probably the easiest most noob friendly way, and there is lots of information provided as well in his FAQs.

PrizmaticSmoke said:
Check out Wug's Toolkit here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
This is probably the easiest most noob friendly way, and there is lots of information provided as well in his FAQs.
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Thanks it worked like a charm!

Okay I rooted my tablet, but how can I flash .zip files so I can install playstation mobile? I did install the CW mod when I clicked the root button. Do I just go to the boot loader and select recovery?

Yes you will boot into recovery to flash mods or new ROMs. Make a full backup first before you flash anything.

Yes it works :good:
Maybe you should add "resolved" to this topic
But if something was wrong, tell us.