How to unroot back to stock? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
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Iczer said:
I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOACRaFFfdo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a great little video tutorial explaining just what you want
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Iczer said:
I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
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flash the stock img via fastboot, via the bootloader.

It's easy.
This is really easy, all you need to do is flash the stock rom.
You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
Anyway, go here ->
android.gs/
update-google-nexus-4-to-official-stock-android-4-2-2-jdq39-firmware/
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ultrapirate said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOACRaFFfdo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a great little video tutorial explaining just what you want
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Thanks everyone for your help. This youtube video makes it look pretty easy

Related

Wireless Hotspot on unrooted Sprint S4

Ive tried many of the hotspot apps in the market but none seem to work as I always get an error message. does anyone have any suggestions?
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Yea I've been wondering the same thing.
Why don't you root and flash the mod ?
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You need to root then do the mod to get them to work
You can always unroot after flashing the mod if it is that much of a problem to be rooted.
Why not just root the phone? No harm done in rooting, right??
I was just hoping to stay stick for a while, but I guess that's not going to happen.
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ROOT IT ROOT IT ROOT IT!!! It's worth it.
monkeychef said:
I was just hoping to stay stick for a while, but I guess that's not going to happen.
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you can stay stock if you want yet still root. I have yet to flash a custom rom but been rooted since day 1.
Wow, the rooting process is so much easier and faster than on the original evo. It's like I barely had to do anything. Thanks for the help everyone, it was definitely worth rooting.
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Nexus 4

Hello, I have the Nexus 4 I am running 4.2.2 and I'm rooted I was going to update the other day to 4.3 but it didn't work. Could this be due to a custom recovery? I am on stock android and i was unrooted at the time.
I was also wondering if there are any good root methods out there I have heard a lot of problems with rooting on 4.3?
Just would like some opinions?
Thanks guys
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Freakyy6 said:
Hello, I have the Nexus 4 I am running 4.2.2 and I'm rooted I was going to update the other day to 4.3 but it didn't work. Cos this be due to a custom recovery? I am on stock android and i was unrooted at the time.
I was also wondering if there are any good root methods out there I have heard a lot of problems with rooting on 4.3?
Just would like some opinions?
Thanks guys
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There's not really any problems just gotta make sure you're following instructions properly. All you need to do is obviously just unlock your device, then push recovery to it then flash root. Obviously the are more in the between steps.
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XxLostSoulxX said:
There's not really any problems just gotta make sure you're following instructions properly. All you need to do is obviously just unlock your device, then push recovery to it then flash root. Obviously the are more in the between steps.
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do you have any idea why it wouldn't update over air? I was unrooted but did have CWM recovery. would that be the reason?
and ok thats good to know thanks and thanks for the video reference.

Got Nexus today, fully updated, will toolkit work?

Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?
mockneygeeza said:
Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?
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I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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oldblue910 said:
I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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xdhall said:
That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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DOH! I used the wrong link. I should have checked. Thanks for saving me!
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thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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Np.
Just holler if you have any questions.
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mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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We're here to help, man. Try it manually and let us know if you run into any problems. It's basically impossible to hard brick a Nexus device. Almost anything can be recovered from.
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I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)
dragonboydbboy said:
I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)
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Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!
Wugfresh is what I used. Works flawlessly. Very fast an simple ?
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mockneygeeza said:
Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!
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I really don't understand how a toolkit can be "the easy way" on a nexus device. Run two fastboot commands and press one button and you've done it manually. You never have to worry about someone else's code working or compatibility for future updates. And it's the same for any nexus device.
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Well it's all good, I'm happy...the toolkit was coded by a legend.. Who I've donated too in the past.
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[Q] Easy Root Method

I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help
ieisha said:
I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help
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Google Kingo Root and all your troubles will be gone
ieisha said:
I just grabbed a note 3 and its on the latest software MJE( think thats right)..I tried rooting using the veg las vega thin, and it failed and I had to odin the stock files back to get phone working again. So my question is are there any root methods that are working with the MJE? Thank you in advance for all your help
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Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386
ieisha said:
Sorry for being an a** but I DID search before making a new post and I also looked at that thread and I was having problems THATS WHY I WAS ASKING THE COMMUNITY FOR HELP. That's why its here correct or is it always gott be a smarty pants that's got to say something smart instead of helping . Dang
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Amen you can't post anything anymore without someone calling you a dumba$$
But kingo is the way to go
Make sure tho when you do it to grant superuser rights or it will keep failing My screen didnt light up or I missed it and it took me awhile to notice
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carycooke said:
Amen you can't post anything anymore without someone calling you a dumba$$
But kingo is the way to go
Make sure tho when you do it to grant superuser rights or it will keep failing My screen didnt light up or I missed it and it took me awhile to notice
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Some reason kingo doesn't connect to my device but kies will
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Try saferoot also ive never used but it says it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Thanks so much I will try that one
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ieisha said:
Thanks so much I will try that one
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Now I'm not sure if that way will work but I know kingo does
And kingo didn't work until I got the right drivers which I got from kies 3
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carycooke said:
Now I'm not sure if that way will work but I know kingo does
And kingo didn't work until I got the right drivers which I got from kies 3
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Hmmmm I thought I updated them but it still won't work
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ieisha said:
Hmmmm I thought I updated them but it still won't work
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What is your error in kingo ? Or what is it doing
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Just wont connect
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ieisha said:
Just wont connect
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You got usb debugging on ?
Is your computer recognizing your phone ? I would turn on allow unknown apps too
Make sure you have all drivers also I would restart phone while plugged in on computer and see if it installs recovery bootloader drivers also
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carycooke said:
You got usb debugging on ?
Is your computer recognizing your phone ? I would turn on allow unknown apps too
Make sure you have all drivers also I would restart phone while plugged in on computer and see if it installs recovery bootloader drivers also
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I got root .....didn't know I had to cllick on build number several times to get to developer options .....I was going crazy trying to find developer options ! I was supposed to disable knox correct ?
ieisha said:
I got root .....didn't know I had to cllick on build number several times to get to developer options .....I was going crazy trying to find developer options ! I was supposed to disable knox correct ?
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I just used titanium backup and debloated knox and all that crap I didn't want then you are good to go stock is pretty awesome on this phone
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Yes I like stock already...just need root to get all that Verizon and Google stuff I dont use off ..and get wifi tether
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ieisha said:
Yes I like stock already...just need root to get all that Verizon and Google stuff I dont use off ..and get wifi tether
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If you need any further help with safestrap, flashing cust roms, or reverting back to stock for warranty, click the link in my SIG and all the links, threads, and step by steps are there. Glad you got rooted!

Questions Before Rooting

Hi, I've had my G2 for a couple weeks now and I absolutely love it. The only thing is that I've gotten so sick of the loads of bloatware and useless junk that I've decided to root it. I've rooted 3 or 4 phones before and the methods for the G2 seem just about as easy as it gets. I found 2 guides, one for actually rooting and one for installing TWRP recovery. I was just wondering if it matters what order I do this in, and also whether or not these guides are all I need to get my phone all ready to flash roms and all that other fun stuff. I've included the links to the videos below. Thanks in advance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZBHZQEI96o&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKuedInhdjU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679
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Yes I know about this thread. But in regards to installing TWRP, should I do this before or after rooting the phone?
sropedia said:
Yes I know about this thread. But in regards to installing TWRP, should I do this before or after rooting the phone?
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After you root, follow the link to ioroot19, you should be able to simple use freegee to install twrp.
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