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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:

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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

Paranoid Android User

So I'm new to rooting and custom roms in general and excuse my language but kind of a *****. I have the files to root my G2 and it shows up on adb devices. I'm only doing this because my battery life is really subpar and I'm hoping a root and custom rom will help me with this.
Now once I was rooted I was thinking of installing Malladus. I am having a little trouble figuring out the safest way to do this. I was told to root then download and flash a custom recovery using GooManager. How exactly do I do this?
Once that is done the instructions say:
Instructions
1. wipe data (if coming from ANY other rom)
2. wipe cache
3. flash ROM
4. flash LG Apps
5. flash GApps
6. let phone sit for a few minutes once booted to settle (a lot is done on first boot)
Now what exactly does the first instruction mean? Should I wipe my data if coming from a stock LG that is just rooted? After that I just select the option "wipe cache" on GooManager and make sure those downloads are in that order and hit flash no?
Thank you in advance. I have searched the forums but haven't found the exact answers I was looking for.

I would go to the twrp thread in the LG g2 original dev forum first
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jrgilbert79 said:
I would go to the twrp thread in the LG g2 original dev forum first
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I'm still a little confused. I did some research on TWRP but still don't know exactly what it is. Also to install it I put it on the (by the directions)
Download the above file and place it in /sdcard on your device. Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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What exactly is that doing? Also were is the /sdcard on our device? Thirdly... lol what do they mean by typing the wrong number?
Thank you for your response. Sorry for being new to this.

First that thread should take you to a root method once rooted we can install twrp which allows you to make backups of your current ROM. And more importantly try out new ROMs on your system. It's like saying once I'm tired of Windows XP I can flash/install 7. If I don't like it I can restore the old backup. Except in this case it's versions of android or modified android os that allows for new and exciting options. Root allows you to modify your cutrent ROM choice further. You can install fonts,themes, control battery draining applications, hide your nav buttons for more screen when you don't use them. If you are not in the know I suggest you do lots of research. In some cases we will be able to use applications we normally couldn't even applications from other phones once they are ported. ...essentially it's your ticket to be able to do the magical things the normal consumer says" " I wish my phone could do that" but except they can't because they don't have root or a custom recovery to make it happen. Step one is baby steps because brick is a nasty word you don't want to mutter.
Get rooted. Install a program called adb and install the LG drivers for your phone. There are step by step guides on how to do this and you might need to follow them into other links for guides to get from a to b. Once adb can see the phone. ..warning this is command line. Then you can download twrp IN SOME CASES YOU NEED TO ONLY DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL FILES BUILT FOR Your PHONES MODEL/Carrier and push it to the phone. Install it with ADB. Once you're there your fairly safe. Now your boot into recovery and make a backup reboot your phone and at least go visit a stock ROM thread for your model phone. There should be a development thread for each carrier.
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jrgilbert79 said:
First that thread should take you to a root method once rooted we can install twrp which allows you to make backups of your current ROM. And more importantly try out new ROMs on your system. It's like saying once I'm tired of Windows XP I can flash/install 7. If I don't like it I can restore the old backup. Except in this case it's versions of android or modified android os that allows for new and exciting options. Root allows you to modify your cutrent ROM choice further. You can install fonts,themes, control battery draining applications, hide your nav buttons for more screen when you don't use them. If you are not in the know I suggest you do lots of research. In some cases we will be able to use applications we normally couldn't even applications from other phones once they are ported. ...essentially it's your ticket to be able to do the magical things the normal consumer says" " I wish my phone could do that" but except they can't because they don't have root or a custom recovery to make it happen. Step one is baby steps because brick is a nasty word you don't want to mutter.
Get rooted. Install a program called adb and install the LG drivers for your phone. There are step by step guides on how to do this and you might need to follow them into other links for guides to get from a to b.
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I already am rooted. That part was easy. It was basically run adb devices, make sure device was there, run root.bat, follow instructions, and boom. The flashing a recovery and flashing a custom rom is what really confuses me. I have done research but have not found a step by step guide (that I understand well enough) yet on how to install whatever I need to do this.

What carrier you have?
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jrgilbert79 said:
What carrier you have?
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Verizon Wireless VS98011A

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45870947
This thread really breaks it down. I think you should download the Verizon twrp. In the original android development thread post 3 first. Then follow the guide posted after the root video in the link above. Its the guide I followed. If you have working adb you got the hard part done bro ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46300156
My suggestion and safest ROM yet for vzn. Follow the directions and when u wipe don't freak out ..this takes forever so it's ok to sweat.
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jrgilbert79 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45870947
This thread really breaks it down. I think you should download the Verizon twrp. In the original android development thread post 3 first. Then follow the guide posted after the root video in the link above. Its the guide I followed. If you have working adb you got the hard part done bro ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46300156
My suggestion and safest ROM yet for vzn. Follow the directions and when u wipe don't freak out ..this takes forever so it's ok to sweat.
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Again this is my paranoid self speaking. It says I want adb working. If I was able to open the command window within my root folder on my desktop and run "adb devices" and see my LG then I have adb working? If so how is that the hard part, all you have to do is download and install the drivers for the phone to get that to work.
I plan on making my own step by step guide on rooting and flashing a custom recovery after this (with pictures) for people like me.

After that the commands to run the twrp install ate not that much more complicated
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http://bit.ly/1ihhiPu
1st link there really couldn't be a better resource.
Download Verizon twrp. Open adb folder. Find the adb in sdk or bin run as administrator. Copy and paste the commands. You should put twrp in the same folder adb cmd prompt is ran from after downloaded. That's it. I'd use option 2. Afterward you'll,learn you can download goomanager from market and do it with 1 click. ..
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I thought this was about Paranoid Android rom... (i'll see my way out)

locoface said:
I thought this was about Paranoid Android rom... (i'll see my way out)
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Sorry about that haha.
I have read through the instructions multiple times.
and I quote
Click download zip on the right. and go into the bin folder of the zip. push loki flash and the img like so:
adb push loki_flash /data/local/tmp/loki_flash
adb push openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2-g2vzw.img /data/local/tmp/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2-g2vzw.img
adb shell
(IF YOU DONT SEE A # prompt, type su to get it.)
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 777 loki_flash
./loki_flash recovery /data/local/tmp/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.2-g2vzw.img
exit
adb reboot recovery
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Where exactly do I put these files? Inside the folder that has the root.bat file I used to originally root my device? Also once I execute these commands what is going to happen?

[HELP]Nexus 4 [ DON'T START AFTER EVIL WIPE ! ]

Hello XDA
Recently my girlfriend enter in bootloader in my cellphone and wipe (that's why i call evil wipe) my Nexus 4 (Android 4.3) and im scared because my cellphone dont start, tried to connect to pc but nothing,tried the volumes config and nothing even think i cna apply warranty but my cellphone is rooted and if i cant acces and modify google is going to know is rooted and dont apply warranty for me so i think just xda forum & god can helpme
Anyone please :crying:
Im scared as fuc..k:crying::crying::crying:
PD: Is a HARD BRICK
*Can't acces to Bootloader
*Can't start the phone
*Can't enter in Download mode
*The battery is FULL %100 Charged
+ Unique thing is my computer detects the device seems theres no drivers or something like that recognize like unknow device (QHUSB Dload installed the drivers for that and now detects as COM 5)

N4Newbie said:
Hello XDA
Recently my girlfriend enter in bootloader in my cellphone and wipe (that's why i call evil wipe) my Nexus 4 (Android 4.3) and im scared because my cellphone dont start, tried to connect to pc but nothing,tried the volumes config and nothing even think i cna apply warranty but my cellphone is rooted and if i cant acces and modify google is going to know is rooted and dont apply warranty for me so i think just xda forum & god can helpme
Anyone please :crying:
Im scared as fuc..k:crying::crying::crying:
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Do you have basic knowledge of ADB and fastboot? If yes, you can download factory images and then flash them in fastboot.

If you can get into the bootloader screen you can use fastboot to restore the factory image to your phone, follow the instruction in the links in my signature. There are probably youtube videos as well that can guide you through the process.

Evil evil wipe!
Evil evil wipe!
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Ghoul wipe!
MUHAAAAAA! MUMUMUAAHAAAAHA! (cough) Muhhhaaaaaa!

Install Wugs tool, you can reflash everything in a couple minutes.
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chrisrozon said:
Install Wugs tool, you can reflash everything in a couple minutes.
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Can you please helpme with that or can you be more specific
Thanks

Just Google wug's nexus tool. I think it's version 1.74 or something now. Install it and follow directions. I forget if you need factory images already installed for it to work.
I got out of a similar jam earlier. You may have to flash everything thorough fastboot manually though.
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eksasol said:
If you can get into the bootloader screen you can use fastboot to restore the factory image to your phone, follow the instruction in the links in my signature. There are probably youtube videos as well that can guide you through the process.
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I can't enter in Fastboot and i can't turn on the phone i was watching and my pc recognize this as my cellphone i dont knwo why dont recognize as ADB interface or something like that

N4Newbie said:
I can't enter in Fastboot and i can't turn on the phone i was watching and my pc recognize this as my cellphone i dont knwo why dont recognize as ADB interface or something like that
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You need to install the adb nexus 4 drivers.

lazer155 said:
You need to install the adb nexus 4 drivers.
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Do you have a installer

N4Newbie said:
Do you have a installer
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Just google "nexus 4 adb driver install", there are tons of guides.

N4Newbie said:
Do you have a installer
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Use the Universal Naked Driver in my signature, you might need to disable driver signature checking before installing it. If you can't get it to install, try the Google USB driver.
It looks like the bootloader is damaged for your device, this is your last hope at recovering it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060

eksasol said:
Use the Universal Naked Driver in my signature, you might need to disable driver signature checking before installing it. If you can't get it to install, try the Google USB driver.
It looks like the bootloader is damaged for your device, this is your last hope at recovering it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
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Buddy i try installing the naked driver and seems like now is COM5 ??
i also tryed the Google USB Driver but nothing (the 2 installers)
Reading & Reading i think my Nexus 4 is Hard bricked

There is no such thing as a bricked Nexus. Don't worry, you'll get it fixed easily enough!
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chrisrozon said:
There is no such thing as a bricked Nexus. Don't worry, you'll get it fixed easily enough!
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Can you please helpme ?
I try to use many unbrick methods
like the unbrick method with the download mode (can't acces to download mode)
the unbrick method with the fastboot (can't acces to fastboot)
tried the unbrick method with Nexus root Toolkit (in the mode softbricked/bootloop) but doesnt work need fastboot (can't enter in fastboot)
Can't use ADB !!
determinated all unbrick methods need fastboot, download mode, adb or something but NOTHING WORKS !!!
just the unique thing is my computer detect as QHUSB_DLOAD (qualcom driver or something like that) apparently is using the port COM5 but not sure :crying:
Any ideas would be appreciated or any tut :crying::crying: im desesperated and now hate a lot my EXgf yes now is EX !!!

I've already post above the link to restore your device using download mode, try it. Try using a different PC to get the device detected.
I think you should sort your personal life first if you break up with someone due to a careless mistake on a relatively cheap device.

eksasol said:
I've already post above the link to restore your device using download mode, try it. Try using a different PC to get the device detected.
I thing you should sort your personal life first if you break up with someone due to a careless mistake on a relatively cheap device.
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Man she do intencionally for ****ing my Nexus 4 sorry don't mention that in the thread, she do it because she thinks i was wtching porn on my Nexus (I never watch porn prefer the real girls) and then she literral try to brick my cellphone !!!

Someone can please helpme is a confirmed hardbrick any ideas all they say to me for try not worked i would appreciate new methods :good:
Thanks

All the things u can do are posted already. If that doesn't help u then wipe your @$$ with it and throw it in the bin
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ADB device not found

Sorry if this issue has been addressed in another thread but I could not find anything. I am trying to root my nexus 7 v2 with the wugfresh 1.8 toolkit. But when I try and do the driver test it says not found. I have tried the steps suggested with the toolkit to try and resolve but no luck. I know my PC recognizes my device, the only thing I can think of now is that I don't have the OEM cable because I purchased my nexus from a friend. Any help would be great.
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Nexus devices are easy to root. You dont really need a tool. Just make sure you have fastboot connectivity and type fastboot oem unlock. It will wipe device and unlock. Then fastboot flash a recovery and use recovery to install the supersu zip. Or use recovery to install a Rom.

V2 indicates 2013 model... That is not this forum. This forum is for the 2012 version
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Sorry about wrong forum, and I know I don't need the tool kit. But just the problem of it not being able to detect makes me nervous of attempting other methods of rooting
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zac.wright said:
Sorry about wrong forum, and I know I don't need the tool kit. But just the problem of it not being able to detect makes me nervous of attempting other methods of rooting
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Rooting is really just a file you install from recovery. All you need pc for is to use fastboot to unlock ans then flash recovery. Either it will see the device or it won't. If using Windows 8 though I would try a different os as Windows 8 is a royal pain. Good luck to ya.