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My nexus won't root!

I've tried eveything, the Nexus toolbox, ADB, and even Chainfire's auto root. I've managed to unlock my bootloader, but whenever it comes to rooting (depending on which way I try to root) the command prompt will stay at "Downloading boot.img" or "Sending Recovery (7806 kb)" until i either reboot my Nexus or close cmd. How can i root this damn device? I'm going insane! Thank you!

AW: My nexus won't root!
Did you tried Wugs nexus root toolkit? Of not try it, you can't do something wrong it's sooo easy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
Tell me if it worked or not
Swyped from my beast the Nexus 4

Fast boot devices , check if a device comes up
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miniAndroidian said:
Did you tried Wigs nexus root toolkit? Of not try it, you can't do something wrong it's sooo easy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
Tell me if it worked or not
Swyped from my beast the Nexus 4
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Thank you. But it still sticks on "Booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."
I've just noticed that My Computer/Windows Explorer isn't showing my Nexus when its connected as MTP. Could that be the problem? And if so, do you know how to fix it? thanks.

okmijnlp said:
Thank you. But it still sticks on "Booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."
I've just noticed that My Computer/Windows Explorer isn't showing my Nexus when its connected as MTP. Could that be the problem? And if so, do you know how to fix it? thanks.
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Try doing the whole process again from step one using the toolkit and install that will guide you step by step in installing the proper drivers and such. I usually do everything manually but I went into lazy mode and did everything just fine and with little time as well. :good:

UZ7 said:
Try doing the whole process again from step one using the toolkit and install that will guide you step by step in installing the proper drivers and such. I usually do everything manually but I went into lazy mode and did everything just fine and with little time as well. :good:
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Thanks but I've even done that 3 times now. uninstalling & reinstalling drivers, unlocking & relocking. still, the sae problem persists :crying:

Try a new USB cord and port. Make sure USB debugging is on
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Go to androidrootz.com and try his method. Worked for me on a Mac and I am not very computer savy. He also has windows version for rooting.
Ian B

Censura_Umbra said:
Try a new USB cord and port. Make sure USB debugging is on
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+1 I'm betting usb debugging not turned on again after you unlocked bootloader.

clockcycle said:
+1 I'm betting usb debugging not turned on again after you unlocked bootloader.
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Usb debugging is on .
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It's a long process but i ended up having to use a Linux virtual machine (luckily i had one for work anyway).
No matter what toolkit or manual step to install drivers, i couldn't get Win7 to detect the phone, however, attaching it in VmWare to an Ubuntu guest system worked straight away. I got the adb/fastboot files by following instructions in a thread here on XDA and was rooted in minutes
May be worth a shot

Toolkits are a waste of space. Do it manually, it's only like four steps and you will see exactly what is happening and where (if anywhere) you're going wrong.

I'm on my last legs

I've been trying to root my nexus for a few days and have had no luck i tried mskips tool kit and get this "rm failed for /system/bin/su no such file or directory" i have tried the [Guide] Ultimate Nexus 4 Root Guide and the win zip i have wont read the recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.1-mako.img says some thing about an iso and ive tried the zedomax youtube video way and my command window doesn't find the nexus root folder if anyone can help me i would appreciate it because i have given up all hope of getting this damn thing rooted

Why are you trying to open the recovery IMG with WinZip???
Step E from the first post in this thread, but read the entire first post to make sure you have the prerequisites, i.e. adb and the drivers, etc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
You'll have no problem figuring the rest out.
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Could also just flash a custom ROM (most, if not all of them come pre-rooted with no effort). This isn't the first time this has happened either, but it's been a long time since it has happened...

@andrewhagood
have you tried with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469

kronos111 said:
@andrewhagood
have you tried with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
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+1 Follow this link wugs toolkit is 2nd2none!!!!!!! The hardest part is making sure the drivers are installed correctly(Just plug in your N4 with Debugging on and checked plug in to your computer and windows should install the ADB drivers). After making sure the ADB drivers are installed and USB debugging is on and checked, you might need to toggle "MTP" to "PTP" for Wugs toolkit to see it. I have an issue with my win7 PC not installing the drivers for MTP I don't know if that will be your case just a heads up. I can pull and push using ADB no problem I just need to check PTP for it to show up under ADB. Search YouTube for "Root Nexus 4 Wugfresh toolkit" GL
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You guys using toolkits to root Nexus devices are doing it all wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
If you need a toolkit to root a Nexus, you probably shouldn't have a Nexus
If you promise to never again use a toolkit, feel free to PM me if you need help

trentreed said:
You guys using toolkits to root Nexus devices are doing it all wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
If you need a toolkit to root a Nexus, you probably shouldn't have a Nexus
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/This
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trentreed said:
You guys using toolkits to root Nexus devices are doing it all wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
If you need a toolkit to root a Nexus, you probably shouldn't have a Nexus
If you promise to never again use a toolkit, feel free to PM me if you need help
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This +1
And then there comes a bricked one!
Adb all the way, the Google way.
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trentreed said:
You guys using toolkits to root Nexus devices are doing it all wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
If you need a toolkit to root a Nexus, you probably shouldn't have a Nexus
If you promise to never again use a toolkit, feel free to PM me if you need help
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This post made my day. :highfive:

trentreed said:
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If you need a toolkit to root a Nexus, you probably shouldn't have a Nexus
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I agree,
Thou this one works.

do you have the android sdk installed? thats a must if you have a nexus you plan on modding. then follow the guide posted above to do it manually. it is really not hard and its good to know how to do some of the stuff if your rooted

Bought google nexus 4 lg, an error

When I try to install busybox, i get this..
there was a problem opening a shell with root access. this is either being caused by superuser/supersu or by a device that is inproperly rooted.
try removing superuser/supersu permissions, uninstalling this application reinstalling this application and then regranting superuser/supersu permissions for this application.
you can check your device to see if it is properly rooted b y downloading rootcheck from the android market.

What android version and rom?
Did you try to root?
Make sure you flashed SuperSU v1.51.
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I download app root checker.. it gives me thhis device does not have proper root access.
mopde number nexus 4
android version 4.3

andyabc said:
What android version and rom?
Did you try to root?
Make sure you flashed SuperSU v1.51.
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I am noob, and lost ..how do i try to root? or flash supersu v1.51?

Read, there is even a tool that makes the whole process automatically.
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Davirus849 said:
Read, there is even a tool that makes the whole process automatically.
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care to tell e the tool ? to download and get it done..
thx

krikor1 said:
care to tell e the tool ? to download and get it done..
thx
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Read and follow the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654 to unlock the bootloader and root your Nexus 4.

link aint helpful, way too long..with much info that ur lost.
i keep getting my bootloader status: no root access
that i have no root defined

current root and mount status
device info: MAKO/mako/occam
bootlosader: MAKOZ20i
maker: LGE
MODEL NEXUS 4
CARRIER TOUCH
DEVICE DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ROOT.
SAVED ROOT NOT PRESENT
More on this
I downloaded an app bootunlocker from store, i get bootloader status no root access..both lock and unlock buttons disabled.
I downloaded supersu from store..i get there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem!
if u just upgraed to android 4.3 you need to manually re-reoot- consult the relevant forums for your device.

For one, don't complain that you're too lazy to read through a post. People on here aren't here to babysit you, we're here to assist you in fixing your device, not fix it for you. I'll help you this time, but don't do this again, because this is ridiculous. If people always tell you step by step, you're never going to learn anything. Anyway, what you'll need to do is download Wug's Nexus 4 Toolkit (its a sticky in android development) and then click unlock boot loader + root, if the root part fails, go to chainfire.EU and download the latest flashable supersu zip and flash it.
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Sorry for sounding harsh, but that's the way it is. You'll thank us for forcing you to learn later.
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Follow this few steps:
1. Put down your phone.
2. Learn to read & understand.
3. Do not proceed if failed to complete step 2.
4. I repeat, DO NOT proceed if you did not complete step 2.
5. Go to www.google.com
6. Search "How to root nexus 4 Android 4.3"
7. Hmm...Problem? Guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183555
8. No speak english? http://dictionary.reference.com/
Hope it helps.

two question what cmd/terminal i open? one in windows?
i always get command not recognized lol. in the steps posted in the thread lunked here
for wug's nexus root toolkit..where i download it from? and question what different if i download quickly to my android or usb my android to my pc and i download thru my pc and add it to my android ?

You shouldn't need a terminal, if you go to the android development forum for the nexus 4, you should see Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit, it should have a link in it. Click it and follow the instructions to download. Install that then start it. It should have a button that says unlock device + root
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I downloaded the program, I get an error that I need to enable usb debugging. I tapped into my model number 7 times..i got developer options in my settings. went on to enable my usb debugging mode
i try to unlock again, i get adb device was not found

Make sure you install the USB Driver. You should be able to do it from the root toolkit. Its the button to the very left IIRC.
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1. Sell your Nexus 4
2. Buy yourself an iPhone
3. Problem solved.

Tanmaynarang said:
Make sure you install the USB Driver. You should be able to do it from the root toolkit. Its the button to the very left IIRC.
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i did the steps. in installation.
uninstalll , reboot my pc... then install option 1 ( step 2).. then step 3 do a driver test..i still get adb device not found.

Go to device manager and find nexus 4 and uninstall the drivers for it. Then unplug it and plug it back in. It should recognize and install the correct driver
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sorry, its now working. i dont know what happened..but in my device it was asking for enable usb debugging..let me carry on steps, and see where i end up.

Okay, good luck
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[Q] Bricked Help Please!

Hi - I have had my Nexus for several months and its been great, using nightlies from CM and nothing too exotic.
Anyway - the latest nightly completely messed up my phone, can't make calls etc, so I tried to flash it back to a stable release - the problems were still there.
Then I tried another CM - and I entered the CM symbol on loop - so I knew something was wrong.
So I try for the complete factory image reinstall, I wipe EVERYTHING from the phone so all I have now is a blank phone.
So I can get into bootloader - I can get into recovery - but I can't do anything as there are no files on the phone (so recovery doesn't help).
I downloaded the Google Nexus 4 Toolkit - and when I try and connect the phone via USB - it can't even locate it - the program says "Waiting for device".
I'm a bit lost here lads! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

I'm not sure but similar thing happened to me with my S3, I was bricked for days, something I tried was UNrooting the device, completely wiping it clean with stock firmware and doing few other specific things for my device, maybe try flashing a stock Rom to get it alive again and once your into your device then you can flash whatever else you want, another good thing to do is always make a backup of your rom Inc efs files, but try this now you may be able to get the stock firmware from here or online, hope it helps
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kamikaze702k said:
I'm not sure but similar thing happened to me with my S3, I was bricked for days, something I tried was UNrooting the device, completely wiping it clean with stock firmware and doing few other specific things for my device, maybe try flashing a stock Rom to get it alive again and once your into your device then you can flash whatever else you want, another good thing to do is always make a backup of your rom Inc efs files, but try this now you may be able to get the stock firmware from here or online, hope it helps
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I can't even get a PC to recognize its connected...

I had the same issue I installed the latest Samsung drivers onto the pc still had no joy and I'm sure I found a stock firmware from a site saved it to my external card n tried flashing it via recovery, it was ok after that, mine was an md5 file, try that also if it doesn't work with the drives, try using Odin, hopefully it should work, sorry I can't be more precise as my experience was with a different device, hopefully you'll get it working, gather as much information you can about unbricking, there's some videos on YouTube you may find one for your same device
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kamikaze702k said:
I had the same issue I installed the latest Samsung drivers onto the pc still had no joy and I'm sure I found a stock firmware from a site saved it to my external card n tried flashing it via recovery, it was ok after that, mine was an md5 file, try that also if it doesn't work with the drives, try using Odin, hopefully it should work, sorry I can't be more precise as my experience was with a different device, hopefully you'll get it working, gather as much information you can about unbricking, there's some videos on YouTube you may find one for your same device
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Unfortunately I believe your Odin is Samsung specific.
I think Im in a bit of trouble as I cant even use any PC based solutions given the phone is connected to the PC by USB and I have bootloader menu up.
Definitely going to need some help.

Definitely check out YouTube and xda threads there could be a solution out there already, make sure u have the correct gapps for the desired Rom also, good luck, sorry I couldn't be more helpful
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If you're using the tool kit there is an option to install the drivers. That should be the first thing you do. Try a different cable or port or PC until you get the right combination and fastboot sees the device. Good luck
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You should be in fastboot mode while you're trying to install the drivers, but follow the instructions in the toolkit. It's pretty much idiot proof.
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thedudejdog said:
If you're using the tool kit there is an option to install the drivers. That should be the first thing you do. Try a different cable or port or PC until you get the right combination and fastboot sees the device. Good luck
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You should be in fastboot mode while you're trying to install the drivers, but follow the instructions in the toolkit. It's pretty much idiot proof.
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I ended up searching for the drivers when I downloading the SDK from Google - seemed to recognize the Fastboot set up.
Then I followed these instructions to flash stock 4.3 on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Thanks for the advice though guys - I really appreciate it!

Nexus 4 No OS Installed TWRP

Guys I need your help.
I have Nexus 4 16GB pre owned. Bought it with Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed already and rooted. Then CM11 nightlies came and I installed it OTA but it seems that it has a lot of bugs so I rolled back to CM10. When I rolled back and rebooted, it does not come up (Google and Cyanogenmod logo only). I rebooted it to bootload mode, then recovery (TWRP) and accidentally wiped out everything including ROM/OS. I don't have that much knowledge in restoring my phone. I tried connecting it to PC (WinXP) and it does not recognize the device. Tried everything posted in different forums on how to connect my device to PC but to no avail. Cannot do USB debugging thing 'cause I can only utilize device's recovery mode (TWRP). I'm thinking now on having this device repaired by cellphone repair shop just to install OS.Anyone can help? Other forums look like too technical for me. Noob here, really.

Hi I've just had a quick look, try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
It mentions about installing drivers and says the USB Debugging ones are not required.
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MyCanSeeYou said:
Hi I've just had a quick look, try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
It mentions about installing drivers and says the USB Debugging ones are not required.
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Thanks! Still cannot connect my Nexus 4 to either Mac and Windows even after downloading/installing these drivers. PC/Mac still does not recognize my device. Changed USB cables etc and still cannot get through.

spitfiremaxtm said:
Thanks! Still cannot connect my Nexus 4 to either Mac and Windows even after downloading/installing these drivers. PC/Mac still does not recognize my device. Changed USB cables etc and still cannot get through.
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your bootloader is unlocked? (apologizes for my english, i'm from brasil but i'm trying to help, the same happen to me)
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spitfiremaxtm said:
Guys I need your help.
I have Nexus 4 16GB pre owned. Bought it with Cyanogenmod 10.2 installed already and rooted. Then CM11 nightlies came and I installed it OTA but it seems that it has a lot of bugs so I rolled back to CM10. When I rolled back and rebooted, it does not come up (Google and Cyanogenmod logo only). I rebooted it to bootload mode, then recovery (TWRP) and accidentally wiped out everything including ROM/OS. I don't have that much knowledge in restoring my phone. I tried connecting it to PC (WinXP) and it does not recognize the device. Tried everything posted in different forums on how to connect my device to PC but to no avail. Cannot do USB debugging thing 'cause I can only utilize device's recovery mode (TWRP). I'm thinking now on having this device repaired by cellphone repair shop just to install OS.Anyone can help? Other forums look like too technical for me. Noob here, really.
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Reported your post and recommended it get moved to the Nexus 4 Q/A section. This should allow you to get more accurate answers to your questions.

sconetto said:
your bootloader is unlocked? (apologizes for my english, i'm from brasil but i'm trying to help, the same happen to me)
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Yes, it's unlocked. Stuck at TWRP recovery mode and can't connect to either Mac or Windows.

spitfiremaxtm said:
Yes, it's unlocked. Stuck at TWRP recovery mode and can't connect to either Mac or Windows.
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try to put your n4 in bootloader mode, i think its volume down and power button, and connect your n4 to a windows pc with the nexus root toolkit openned, in nrt there is a section, i think is recovery section, select the soft bricked/bootloop, follow the instructions, this proceed solved my problem this option will wipe all your data and files, so you lost all the things you have in your n4. (again, sorry my english, just trying to help) hope i helped
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sconetto said:
try to put your n4 in bootloader mode, i think its volume down and power button, and connect your n4 to a windows pc with the nexus root toolkit openned, in nrt there is a section, i think is recovery section, select the soft bricked/bootloop, follow the instructions, this proceed solved my problem this option will wipe all your data and files, so you lost all the things you have in your n4. (again, sorry my english, just trying to help) hope i helped
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Thank you! Will try this and let you know if it worked. Thanks again.

Helped me too

spitfiremaxtm said:
Thank you! Will try this and let you know if it worked. Thanks again.
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ok i hope works
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Boot up holding vol down so you are at the android part.
Then attached your phone to your PC and use adb push to push a custom rom or download your source image from google.
Grab the google factory image here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tgz
Then do adb shell
mkdir /sdcard/Download
exit
adb push /donwload folder/name of the zip /sdcard/Download
Then go to recovery twrp and install the zip
Should get you up and running
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Boot up holding vol down so you are at the android part.
Then attached your phone to your PC and use adb push to push a custom rom or download your source image from google.
Grab the google factory image here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tgz
Then do adb shell
mkdir /sdcard/Download
exit
adb push /donwload folder/name of the zip /sdcard/Download
Then go to recovery twrp and install the zip
Should get you up and running