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[Q] Unlock Bootloader Android 4.2.2

Hey Guys,
i downloaded the nexus 4 toolkit. the latest build (4.2.2) isn´t shown there.
i dunno which version is included in the stock n4. i will get it in a few hours and i just wanted to ask, if my plan is gonna work xD
1. update to the latest version
2. unlock bootloader
3. customrecovery
4. flash rom
the only problem i am facing now, is that i don´t know if the toolkit can unlock the latest bootloader, because "JDQ39" isn´t shown as listed device. or should i unlock the bootloader on a previous version, the stock delivered (i don´t think it will come with 4.2.2) and then install the stock image? as i know from my galaxy nexus the bootloader will be unlocked after that. but i´m not sure how it is with the nexus4.
i hope someone can help me. it might be a noobquestion. i just want to make sure that everything works fast, because this nexus4 is a present for my sister and she´s waiting for it

L-ViZ said:
Hey Guys,
i downloaded the nexus 4 toolkit. the latest build (4.2.2) isn´t shown there.
i dunno which version is included in the stock n4. i will get it in a few hours and i just wanted to ask, if my plan is gonna work xD
1. update to the latest version
2. unlock bootloader
3. customrecovery
4. flash rom
the only problem i am facing now, is that i don´t know if the toolkit can unlock the latest bootloader, because "JDQ39" isn´t shown as listed device. or should i unlock the bootloader on a previous version, the stock delivered (i don´t think it will come with 4.2.2) and then install the stock image? as i know from my galaxy nexus the bootloader will be unlocked after that. but i´m not sure how it is with the nexus4.
i hope someone can help me. it might be a noobquestion. i just want to make sure that everything works fast, because this nexus4 is a present for my sister and she´s waiting for it
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Normaly it should work, allthough it is not the exact firmware the procedure stays the same. So you should be good.
But between item 3 and 4 comes flashing the superSU zip with CWM/TWRP from here http://download.chainfire.eu/315/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25.zip. After reboot you also have to install Busybox from Google play, after that make a nandroid backup in recovery and then flash the rom.

mmh don´t need root in my case, if the recovery will be installed by toolkit, root will be included in the rom anyways

L-ViZ said:
mmh don´t need root in my case, if the recovery will be installed by toolkit, root will be included in the rom anyways
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Root is not achieved by flashing a ROM.

UberSlackr said:
Root is not achieved by flashing a ROM.
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It can indeed be achieved that way. If you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery then you still might not have root, but you could just flash a pre-rooted custom ROM.
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steviewevie said:
It can indeed be achieved that way. If you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery then you still might not have root, but you could just flash a pre-rooted custom ROM.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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that´s it

Don't use the toolkit, it's easy to do manually. That way you will learn more about the steps involved, which will come in very handy if you have a problem with the phone in the future.
Sent from my Nexus 4

[Q] 4.3 Flashable Manta Bootloader Zip File

Has anyone out there created a flashable CWM zip file of the new Manta 4.3 bootloader?
Regards,
Opentang

Opentang said:
Has anyone out there created a flashable CWM zip file of the new Manta 4.3 bootloader?
Regards,
Opentang
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See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377022

3DSammy said:
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377022
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Thanks. I see the new bootloader image, but not a flashable .zip. Unfortunately I don't have access to a computer to flash via fastboot :-/
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Opentang said:
Thanks. I see the new bootloader image, but not a flashable .zip. Unfortunately I don't have access to a computer to flash via fastboot :-/
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You are not looking hard enough. The first two sets of links are for the 4.3 zip one odexed and one deodexed, each has two mirror links. These are both before the bootloader download links which you do not need.
I downloaded and successfully installed through TWRP 2.5.x the deodexed version over rooted stock 4.2.2 without loosing any data or settings.
A couple of notes:
1) Download the SuperSu zip before flashing the 4.3 zip.
2) Make sure you take a full TWRP backup before flashing anything.
3) If you have Superuser installed remove it before flashing as it will no longer work with 4.3 (at least not as of Jul 25th)
4) When flashing 4.3 you can also add the SuperSu (4.3 compatible version) to the flash list. That makes life a little easier if you have existing apps that request root access. Make sure that it is flashed after 4.3
4.3 compatible SuperSu download link:
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
The download link which is down the page a ways has been verified by the author to work with an N10. Also his comments about Titanium Backups are worth reading.
Good luck.

3DSammy said:
You are not looking hard enough. The first two sets of links are for the 4.3 zip one odexed and one deodexed, each has two mirror links. These are both before the bootloader download links which you do not need.
I downloaded and successfully installed through TWRP 2.5.x the deodexed version over rooted stock 4.2.2 without loosing any data or settings.
A couple of notes:
1) Download the SuperSu zip before flashing the 4.3 zip.
2) Make sure you take a full TWRP backup before flashing anything.
3) If you have Superuser installed remove it before flashing as it will no longer work with 4.3 (at least not as of Jul 25th)
4) When flashing 4.3 you can also add the SuperSu (4.3 compatible version) to the flash list. That makes life a little easier if you have existing apps that request root access. Make sure that it is flashed after 4.3
4.3 compatible SuperSu download link:
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/WqS2E9kkN1L
The download link which is down the page a ways has been verified by the author to work with an N10. Also his comments about Titanium Backups are worth reading.
Good luck.
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And you're not reading hard enough. The OP's looking for a zip of the MD03 bootloader, not the ROM. To answer the OP, I don't think anyone has made a zip of the BL.
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Koopa777 said:
And you're not reading hard enough. The OP's looking for a zip of the MD03 bootloader, not the ROM. To answer the OP, I don't think anyone has made a zip of the BL.
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^^^ exactly what he said. Simply looking for the image in a flashable .zip
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Opentang said:
^^^ exactly what he said. Simply looking for the image in a flashable .zip
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Zip is available here. I've already used it to update my Nexus 10 and I've already rooted with SuperSU 1.43. Works great.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/25/android-4-3-update/

HM my I looked though here and did not find a zip with just the boot loader.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2

I was able to solve my problem. Posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44025620
Would still be nice to have a flashable zip of the new bootloader for the community though

Used Nexus Root Toolkit and an .IMG file of the bootloader, but it definitely wasn't as time friendly as the cwm.zip on the N4. Though that can be put down to looking for a .zip file for the N10 all night.

Rooted N7 - best way to update to 4.3 ROM?

I rooted my N7 (NE370T) a few months ago but can't remember how I did it. I would now like to flash a stock 4.3 ROM to it, and was looking for the safest way of doing it while retaining root. I have CWM 6.0.1.9 installed - would it be easiest to install a flashable stock rooted ROM zip from CWM? (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376881)
I'm currently on v4.2.1 (JOP40D)

itm said:
I rooted my N7 (NE370T) a few months ago but can't remember how I did it. I would now like to flash a stock 4.3 ROM to it, and was looking for the safest way of doing it while retaining root. I have CWM 6.0.1.9 installed - would it be easiest to install a flashable stock rooted ROM zip from CWM? (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376881)
I'm currently on v4.2.1 (JOP40D)
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Yes it would be easiest to flash a 4.3 ROM actually. I went the way of Clean ROM 4.0 and faux kernel and I don't regret it. It came pre rooted and optimized. Though as always you should make a nandroid before you flash anything.
Also, make sure your bootloader is up to date if you have problems flashing a 4. 3 ROM
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TheLastSidekick said:
Yes it would be easiest to flash a 4.3 ROM actually. I went the way of Clean ROM 4.0 and faux kernel and I don't regret it. It came pre rooted and optimized. Though as always you should make a nandroid before you flash anything.
Also, make sure your bootloader is up to date if you have problems flashing a 4. 3 ROM
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I check and update my bootloader version??

Check the dev section for the latest bootloader. As for checking, you'd have to use commands in fastboot and I'm sorry I don't know them. Basically what I would do is just do as I said in the previous post. If things don't work, then it's obvious you'd need to either update Cwm or your bootloader or both.
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You might want to have a look at my blog, there I described a very easy way for updating to 4.3

Boot loader version comes up in the bootloader screen ( vol down + vol up + power while tab is off ) .. And to flash the bootloader
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
4.23 is the latest version for bootloader.
Sent from my Nexus 7

Thanks for all the help. I managed to successfully flash a pre-rooted 4.3 stock ROM from a zip using CWM recovery. I suspect that my bootloader may not be the latest but everything seems to be working OK so I guess it's OK to leave it.

[Q] Root on Nexus 4

I have a nexus 4 with root
and recently upgraded it to version JWR66V for JWR66Y, android 4.3
after that I lost root access
anyone know how rooting the nexus 4 in this version?

thgmagno said:
I have a nexus 4 with root
and recently upgraded to version JWR66V for JWR66Y, android 4.3
after that I lost root access
anyone know how rooting the nexus 4 in this version?
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im assuming that your bootloader is unlocked, since you had root.. flash a custom recovery via fastboot, then flash the latest supersu su binaries(search xda or google for supersu, youll find it very quick) via your custom recovery. thats all.

simms22 said:
im assuming that your bootloader is unlocked, since you had root.. flash a custom recovery via fastboot, then flash the latest supersu su binaries(search xda or google for supersu, youll find it very quick) via your custom recovery. thats all.
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thank you, could do the re-root:good:

[Q] Unroot without full wiping

I recently realized that I use no root requiring apps or custom ROMs on my Nexus 7(while I keep my phone rooted for many a reason). Now that I hear the 4.4 update is being pushed, it occurs to me that all keeping a custom recovery and root on my tablet does is complicate updates. So I want to unroot, return my recovery to the stock, and get myself all ready to wait for the update to push out. What would be the best way to do this that does not require me to lose data/game saves/have to reset everything up?

Fastboot flash the stock recovery and don't worry about su because the ota will take care of that.
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hi i am on stock 4.3 & recovery no system apps removed at all, bootloader unlocked, am i safe to take 4.4 OTA?

Yes, should be safe.
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langhaardack said:
Yes, should be safe.
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I am sure this has been answered somewhere and I did search the forum before posting but right now i am pretty excited about 4.4 and would like the experts to answer this regarding grouper :-
I got the 4.3 update OTA on a rooted 4.2. I later rooted the 4.3 but did not remove any default apps. I also have frano kernel installed and TWRP recovery. Does the kernel and custom recovery affect the OTA process? Am i safe for 4.4 OTA? or shall i unroot, install stock kernel and also stock recovery?
Thanks

You should be fine if you install the stock recovery before the OTA arrives
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Open the SuperSU app on your device.. Go to the app settings and select the option to unroot/clean up.. Reboot. That is all.
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johnlittle88 said:
I am sure this has been answered somewhere and I did search the forum before posting but right now i am pretty excited about 4.4 and would like the experts to answer this regarding grouper :-
I got the 4.3 update OTA on a rooted 4.2. I later rooted the 4.3 but did not remove any default apps. I also have frano kernel installed and TWRP recovery. Does the kernel and custom recovery affect the OTA process? Am i safe for 4.4 OTA? or shall i unroot, install stock kernel and also stock recovery?
Thanks
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Yes, you'll want the stock kernel and stock recovery installed.

On grouper, it can update independent of changes you have made to the system and recovery. This isn't true for all other nexus devices, for example, mako. Doing the 4.4 update will get rid of root for you, but it will flash fine even if you have a custom recovery. You may need to flash stock recovery manually if you don't want custom recovery anymore.

korockinout13 said:
On grouper, it can update independent of changes you have made to the system and recovery. This isn't true for all other nexus devices, for example, mako. Doing the 4.4 update will get rid of root for you, but it will flash fine even if you have a custom recovery. You may need to flash stock recovery manually if you don't want custom recovery anymore.
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In the past, that has failed for me. I'm still one update behind on 4.3 because it would not install and I was too lazy previously to unroot and get it to install.

langhaardack said:
Fastboot flash the stock recovery and don't worry about su because the ota will take care of that.
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Do you know where I can find the recovery itself? Only ones I find in my searching are TWRP and Clockwork.

rougegoat said:
Do you know where I can find the recovery itself? Only ones I find in my searching are TWRP and Clockwork.
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Did you ever find the stock recovery? I'm looking to unroot without losing my app data..
PS, sorry for bringing this back from the dead, but it is exactly what I am looking for.