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Hi I've been trying to root my Nexus s from day one with no success is there a better way other than ADB for some reason I have no success on ADB
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Hi there I just rooted last night so I'd be glad to help if I can!
Where are you getting stuck?
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You shouldn't actually be using ADB, you should be using fastboot. First off, are you on a mac or a PC?

Not trying to thread jack but maybe you guys can help me. I'd like to upgrade my phone to 2.3.3, root, and use the voodoo sound and colors. Any help? Thanks.
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Five0nIt said:
Not trying to thread jack but maybe you guys can help me. I'd like to upgrade my phone to 2.3.3, root, and use the voodoo sound and colors. Any help? Thanks.
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There are HOW TO GUIDES in the development section. You can refer those for rooting.
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Can search for pauls superboot. Best way for starters imo.
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afishpie said:
Can search for pauls superboot. Best way for starters imo.
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Ill look into it. Thanks.
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Superboot is easy but I've never been a fan of how it mods your kernel. If you are on a mac you can use the link to the mac rooting guide in my signature
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kenvan19 said:
Superboot is easy but I've never been a fan of how it mods your kernel. If you are on a mac you can use the link to the mac rooting guide in my signature
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What do you mean by mod the kernel? Sorry new terminology to me
Does it mean it will replace the stock kernel?
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kirdroid said:
What do you mean by mod the kernel? Sorry new terminology to me
Does it mean it will replace the stock kernel?
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Yes it does. It doesn't do anything noticeable but its just as easy to just root the regular way and there is nothing being modified.

kenvan19 said:
Yes it does. It doesn't do anything noticeable but its just as easy to just root the regular way and there is nothing being modified.
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Thanks...good to know
I used superboot as well...but anyway I'm using netarchy kernel..so no big deal I guess.
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kirdroid said:
Thanks...good to know
I used superboot as well...but anyway I'm using netarchy kernel..so no big deal I guess.
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Ya its just a matter for those who want root without anything custom installed.

Unrooting device

Hi guys.
I need to send google my device and i rooted it last day. I used the toolkit that can be found on the site, option 8.
If i do a factory reset, would that be enought?
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No, but the best way to do it is flash the stock images from Google, will be 100% stock.
Don't forget to lock bootloader as well!
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Flash a factory Google image, then make sure your recovery is NOT CWM or TWRP and then re lock the bootloader. Then you should be good to go!
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Thanks for the answers guys. Is there any online guide to follow??
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rttnpig] said:
Thanks for the answers guys. Is there any online guide to follow??
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google is your friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
(press the thanks button, thanks!)

zephiK said:
google is your friend.
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Ive seen several, im asking for one that has been used and works 100%.
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rttnpig] said:
Ive seen several, im asking for one that has been used and works 100%.
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re read, i editted
edit: nevermind

Root??

I just purchased a nexus 4 Yesterday from t mobile and I updated to 4.3 right away. I was wondering is this device worth ROOTING and flashing a custom ROM ..
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Yes, of course. That's part of the fun when having a Nexus device

Mercado_Negro said:
Yes, of course. That's part of the fun when having a Nexus device
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I always liked rooting, any ROM suggestions?
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kdog1202 said:
I always liked rooting, any ROM suggestions?
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In 4.2.2 I used AOKP. I think they're working on 4.3 now (hopefully it will be out soon).

Cyanogemod is pretty awesome and simple too.

Does unlocking the bootloader make u loose all data?
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kdog1202 said:
Does unlocking the bootloader make u loose all data?
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Yes.
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kdog1202 said:
Does unlocking the bootloader make u loose all data?
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Not if you don't reboot after you unlock. Flash a custom recovery right after you unlock wipe caches then reboot = no data loss
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spaceman860 said:
Not if you don't reboot after you unlock. Flash a custom recovery right after you unlock wipe caches then reboot = no data loss
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Ok so I'm downloading the tool kit and am gonna root my phone. I installed on my PC toolkit 3.0 is this correct to root 4.3 android?
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kdog1202 said:
Ok so I'm downloading the tool kit and am gonna root my phone. I installed on my PC toolkit 3.0 is this correct to root 4.3 android?
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I don't recommend toolkits they aren't needed for nexus devices. Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654
You will learn in the process
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spaceman860 said:
I don't recommend toolkits they aren't needed for nexus devices. Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654
You will learn in the process
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Alright thank you for ur advice. I will do soon so I don't have much data to loose lol
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I am attempting to unlock my bootloader using manual way. And I type a command in my terminal (Ubuntu) with adb installed correctly but comes up with "????????? Not proper permissions or something
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Check Nexus 4 toolkit and Paranoid Android
kdog1202 said:
I just purchased a nexus 4 Yesterday from t mobile and I updated to 4.3 right away. I was wondering is this device worth ROOTING and flashing a custom ROM ..
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If you are looking for some performance enhancements then you just need a root and CWM(recovery) installed for flashing kernels, check Nexus 4 toolkit. Custom ROMS are more for aesthetic enhancements, and the most worked ROM on the area of aesthetic changes is Paranoid Android ROM, they have regular builds for Nexus 4. So check them out, Enjoy your N4 ! .

kdog1202 said:
I am attempting to unlock my bootloader using manual way. And I type a command in my terminal (Ubuntu) with adb installed correctly but comes up with "????????? Not proper permissions or something
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You have to use fastboot not adb
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Oh.. OK
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Update to 4.3

I'm trying to get the system update from the settings but it keep saying that is my device is up to date.
anyone know why??
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Honestly, it should come up naturally..If it doesn't work, you can always download the stock image from Google site and flash it manually.. Just search for the name efrant in this forum, you'll get what you seek
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I only got my N4 on Tuesday and the 4.3 update appeared within minutes. Are you on WiFi, maybe that makes a difference
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Im not on Wifi. but really can it be the problem?
If i need to flash it manually can anyone give me a link to the file??
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Hellsigh said:
Im not on Wifi. but really can it be the problem?
If i need to flash it manually can anyone give me a link to the file??
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Check this thread
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Ok i received the update from the Settings.
Now my question is, if i update from settings and im using PA rom and franco kernel. Is it Ok that it will install 4.3 over the ROm and kernel? any chamces to brick my phone?
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Hellsigh said:
Ok i received the update from the Settings.
Now my question is, if i update from settings and im using PA rom and franco kernel. Is it Ok that it will install 4.3 over the ROm and kernel? any chamces to brick my phone?
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Pretty sure you only get the update on stock rom. Are you sure the update isn't from PA?

Nope, i checked the Settings in System updates and got a message about 4.3 system update.
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4.3 update applied to rooted 4.2.2

Hey everyone, I had a question. I have a rooted s4 on 4.2.2 and I might upgrade to 4.3. If I were to do that would it just get rid of my root and update to 4.3 or will it wreck havoc on my device? Or should I not even update because its not worth it? Also are there any good root keeper apps that work? I heard that the su survival mode doesn't work so well.
Thank you. Much appreciated! Sorry for all the ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897

scott14719 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
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I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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ToastyyX said:
I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.

jd1639 said:
If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.
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I did take the time to read it and all I see in that thread is an old thread stating that the 4.3 update will he released Nov. 13 which was pulled, and now its the 30th. Also I kept reading (I even read the posts that didn't have anything to do with the thread) believe it or not, and couldn't find it, but its okay. I appreciate the help. Thx.
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Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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ozziedog said:
Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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ToastyyX said:
So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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Yeah I was definitely gonna stay 4.2.2 for a bit until a root method came out. Earlier I asked what the new baseband would be so I could keep checking Google for a root method.
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ToastyyX said:
So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.

ozziedog said:
Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.
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One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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ToastyyX said:
One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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ozziedog said:
Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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I almost paper weighted two phones. My old iPhone (ew...) And my current s4 lol. I have had bad luck with softmodding phones.
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