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Okay today I'm finally going to root my phone but I would like to know how people brick their phone so I don't make that mistake and do it.. I've read so many things and watched so many videos and I think I understand how to do it but before I take the chance I want to know how people brick their phone or mess it up so if someone could explain that to me, i'd be nice
dreseansr said:
Okay today I'm finally going to root my phone but I would like to know how people brick their phone so I don't make that mistake and do it.. I've read so many things and watched so many videos and I think I understand how to do it but before I take the chance I want to know how people brick their phone or mess it up so if someone could explain that to me, i'd be nice
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Nexus devices are hard to brick. Just to be on the safe side, just follow the videos, follow instructions and you'll be fine.
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that."
It's importanto to be sure that alla drivers are working correctly and if you are able root manually from the command line ( it's easy ).I'm going to root too,and I'm trying to understand if my drivers are working but with no results
Federico_96 said:
It's importanto to be sure that alla drivers are working correctly and if you are able root manually from the command line ( it's easy ).I'm going to root too,and I'm trying to understand if my drivers are working but with no results
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Just install the WUG's nexus root kit, all needed drivers are included there. Or if you want to do it manually, download the adb and fastboot drivers.
Or you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42878983
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that. Smash an iPhone with a baseball BAT!"
I used wugfresh's toolkit for the n7 and the n4 with absolutely no trouble. Other than not letting the drivers install automatically drivers. Once I let them go on auto it worked like a charm windows xp.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Th3RiddL3r said:
Just install the WUG's nexus root kit, all needed drivers are included there. Or if you want to do it manually, download the adb and fastboot drivers.
Or you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42878983
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that. Smash an iPhone with a baseball BAT!"
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Is there a way to check if adb has been installed correctly? I'm using wugfresh toolkit,i already made the drivers test and it went fine,but i don't know if adb has been included in this test too,and I noticed that even if the drivers test said that all is ok,in my device manager i still see a yellow exclamation mark near to the MTP device...another question,if i plug my device with usb debugging on, should i be able to transfer files in the memory? beacuse i can't see my device
With a command prompt i moved in the adb directory and typed adb devices,it said daemon not running,daemon started running successfully,and it showed a serial number and "offline", is this correct?
dreseansr said:
Okay today I'm finally going to root my phone but I would like to know how people brick their phone so I don't make that mistake and do it.. I've read so many things and watched so many videos and I think I understand how to do it but before I take the chance I want to know how people brick their phone or mess it up so if someone could explain that to me, i'd be nice
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download the 4.2.2 factory images and keep them handy for emergencies, setup and learn fastboot, and never flash anything for another device/not meant for the N4. if you do this, you will never brick it.
Federico_96 said:
Is there a way to check if adb has been installed correctly? I'm using wugfresh toolkit,i already made the drivers test and it went fine,but i don't know if adb has been included in this test too,and I noticed that even if the drivers test said that all is ok,in my device manager i still see a yellow exclamation mark near to the MTP device...another question,if i plug my device with usb debugging on, should i be able to transfer files in the memory? beacuse i can't see my device
With a command prompt i moved in the adb directory and typed adb devices,it said daemon not running,daemon started running successfully,and it showed a serial number and "offline", is this correct?
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You need to update the adb driver if it's showing offline. Try searching the new updated adb driver in google. I think it's also here in the N4 forums, not quite sure where.
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that. Smash an iPhone with a baseball BAT!"
Th3RiddL3r said:
You need to update the adb driver if it's showing offline. Try searching the new updated adb driver in google. I think it's also here in the N4 forums, not quite sure where.
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that. Smash an iPhone with a baseball BAT!"
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OK so now typing adb devices i get a serial number and "device", i suppose that now adb is working,and now i installed mtp drivers using this guide
Th3RiddL3r said:
Just install the WUG's nexus root kit, all needed drivers are included there. Or if you want to do it manually, download the adb and fastboot drivers.
Or you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42878983
"Riddle me this, Riddle me that. Smash an iPhone with a baseball BAT!"
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what's the difference between auto root and manual? which is better?
Questions: 1.Difference between manually rooting and auto-rooting
2. This thing say we can root without unlocking bootloader, is that really legit and if so will our stuff be wiped or no?
3.How to back up my phone? Which program to use?
4.Long does it take to root?
dreseansr said:
what's the difference between auto root and manual? which is better?
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1) Download either Clockwordmod http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-mako.img or TWRP http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/mako/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-mako.img recovery image and move the file to the folder that contains adb and fastboot.
2) Open a command prompt in the folder that contains adb and fastboot type fastboot oem unlock and install a custom recovery by typing fastboot flash recovery recovery-image-name.img.
3) Boot into recovery and install SuperSU.zip downloaded from http://download.chainfire.eu/333/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.34.zip.
4) Reboot your phone, search the Play Store for BusyBox, and install BusyBox.
Now your Nexus 4 is fully rooted. If you intend to flash a custom ROM, superuser and busybox will be included in the ROM.
BobWalker said:
1) Download either Clockwordmod http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-mako.img or TWRP http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/mako/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-mako.img recovery image and move the file to the folder that contains adb and fastboot.
2) Open a command prompt in the folder that contains adb and fastboot type fastboot oem unlock and install a custom recovery by typing fastboot flash recovery recovery-image-name.img.
3) Boot into recovery and install SuperSU.zip downloaded from http://download.chainfire.eu/333/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.34.zip.
4) Reboot your phone, search the Play Store for BusyBox, and install BusyBox.
Now your Nexus 4 is fully rooted. If you intend to flash a custom ROM, superuser and busybox will be included in the ROM.
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Wait I'm confused, Clockwordmod is to backup my stuff?
dreseansr said:
Wait I'm confused, Clockwordmod is to backup my stuff?
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Clockworkmod and TWRP are recovery software. Either can be used to perform nandroid backups of all system files, applications and data, and boot image installed on the phone at the time of the backup. Recovery may also used to flash custom ROMs or kernels and to install some software directly from a zip file and to wipe cache, Dalvik cache, and system before flashing a new ROM.
At a minimum, you should perform a nandroid backup of your phone when you have it rooted and have all essential programs installed so you have an image of your phone in a working state as insurance in case you do something wrong and need to restore your phone to normal operation.
BobWalker said:
Clockworkmod and TWRP are recovery software. Either can be used to perform nandroid backups of all system files, applications and data, and boot image installed on the phone at the time of the backup. Recovery may also used to flash custom ROMs or kernels and to install some software directly from a zip file and to wipe cache, Dalvik cache, and system before flashing a new ROM.
At a minimum, you should perform a nandroid backup of your phone when you have it rooted and have all essential programs installed so you have an image of your phone in a working state as insurance in case you do something wrong and need to restore your phone to normal operation.
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hm ok so is there any video showing the steps of how to back up my phone or using this programs?
You need to do more research on your own all this info u need is on this site and on YouTube please read for yourself
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dreseansr said:
hm ok so is there any video showing the steps of how to back up my phone or using this programs?
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You Tube videos for using TWRP to perform a nandroid backup and restore and flashing a custom ROM can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laBKgRCpMeI and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGgTkzLHzHo respectively.
You Tube videos for using Clockworkmod to perform a nandroid backup and restore and flashing a custom ROM can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36cihz4l-vk and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvi0cbMz1V8 respectively.
dreseansr said:
Okay today I'm finally going to root my phone but I would like to know how people brick their phone so I don't make that mistake and do it.. I've read so many things and watched so many videos and I think I understand how to do it but before I take the chance I want to know how people brick their phone or mess it up so if someone could explain that to me, i'd be nice
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Well I think there is an forum rule that says we're not supposed to discuss about things such as how to brick your phone. And the most, if not all, of the bricks on the Nexus 4 are recoverable anyways.
That being said, before you flash anything, especially kernel or bootloader, be absolutely sure the file is made for your device
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nelsonator1982 said:
You need to do more research on your own all this info u need is on this site and on YouTube please read for yourself
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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If you have read the thread you will see that i've done that already but since he/she is informing me on a program that they used, i am simply asking for a video that showed them how to do it so i know everything is legit.
BobWalker said:
You Tube videos for using TWRP to perform a nandroid backup and restore and flashing a custom ROM can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laBKgRCpMeI and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGgTkzLHzHo respectively.
You Tube videos for using Clockworkmod to perform a nandroid backup and restore and flashing a custom ROM can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36cihz4l-vk and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvi0cbMz1V8 respectively.
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Thank you
I'm NOT responsible if you bork your tablet because you can't follow simple instructions!
I've just made a simple batch file with adb, and the recovery file all in one zip for y'all.
Make sure you've unlocked your bootloader by following instructions HERE
1) Download Chainfires latest root and copy to Your Internal SD card on your tablet
2) Download and install DRIVERS
3) Download and extract nexus7_2013_recovery_A+.zip to a folder on your PC.
4) Open folder where you extranted nexus7_2013_recovery.zip
5) Make sure your tablet is powered on, and connected to the PC, then click on "Nexus7.bat" and follow instructions. (If your PC is installing drivers once it boots into fastboot, WAIT until the drivers are installed before clicking next!)
6) Be ready and hold volume up as the tablet will restart automatically, keep holding volume up until you reach the TWRP screen
7) Once in TWRP flash SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip
8) when you reboot Superuser will be updated automatically by the Play Store
Enjoy!
BIG thanks to Chainfire for his root, and team win recovery project for their fast work on the recovery!
07/30/13 Updated SuperSu link to latest revision (ver 1.51).
07/29/13 Updated SuperSu link to latest revision (ver 1.50).
For those that couldn't find their azzes if a target was painted on it, here's a link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UpcTMTu-5Qc
I'm NOT responsible if you bork your tablet because you can't follow simple instructions!
I got through the first 5 steps. However the tablet rebooted to the OS. At step 6 how do you reboot into recovery?
Ravynmagi said:
I got through the first 5 steps. However the tablet rebooted to the OS. At step 6 how do you reboot into recovery?
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ADB reboot recovery
Thank you very much for this, worked for me on the second try. Might I be so bold to suggest these changes to your steps to make them more clear? If not I will edit my post.
Edit - Didn't see you had a video. It didn't boot me into fastboot. I'm sure I did something wrong. Thanks again!!!
evodon84 said:
Thank you very much for this, worked for me on the second try. Might I be so bold to suggest these changes to your steps to make them more clear? If not I will edit my post.
Make sure you've unlocked your bootloader by following instructions HERE
1) Download Chainfires latest root and copy to SD card
2) Download and install DRIVERS
3) Download and extract nexus7_2013_recovery_A+.zip to a folder on your PC.
4) Open folder where you extranted nexus7_2013_recovery.zip
5) Power off your device.
6) Once powered down, hold Volume Down and Power. (this will boot you into fasboot)
7) Make sure your tablet is connected to the PC, then click on "Nexus7.bat" and follow instructions. (If your PC is installing drivers once it boots into fastboot, WAIT until the drivers are installed before clicking next!)
8) Be ready and hold volume up as the tablet will restart automatically, keep holding volume up until you reach the TWRP screen
9) Once in TWRP flash SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip
10) when you reboot Superuser will be updated automatically by the Play Store
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Umm thanks, but the bat file boots you into fastboot...watch the video
When you say copy chainfire's SU to the SD CARD you mean to the root of the directory you get when you connect via MTP, right? Where the Alarms/Download/Movies/Music etc directories are, right?
I see this syntax used a lot "copy to SD card" when there's not really an SD card, so it's a bit confusing (not just here). Especially since there's no obvious SDcard directory exposed when you connect via MTP to a PC.
greenmky said:
When you say copy chainfire's SU to the SD CARD you mean to the root of the directory you get when you connect via MTP, right? Where the Alarms/Download/Movies/Music etc directories are, right?
I see this syntax used a lot "copy to SD card" when there's not really an SD card, so it's a bit confusing (not just here). Especially since there's no obvious SDcard directory exposed when you connect via MTP to a PC.
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Yes, you may want to create a folder in there for organizing all your flashable zips
greenmky said:
When you say copy chainfire's SU to the SD CARD you mean to the root of the directory you get when you connect via MTP, right? Where the Alarms/Download/Movies/Music etc directories are, right?
I see this syntax used a lot "copy to SD card" when there's not really an SD card, so it's a bit confusing (not just here). Especially since there's no obvious SDcard directory exposed when you connect via MTP to a PC.
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Yes, your INTERNAL SD CARD
Thanks guys, I haven't done much rooting / flashing with devices without SD cards before. I used the Nexus 7 toolkit to root the old Nexus 7. Everything I rooted before that had a real SD card to dump zips on - wanted to make sure where TWRP could access.
Looks like I'm still stuck at step 6. After running ADB reboot recovery, the tablet reboots and I see the dead Android with the red triangle. So I'm guessing Recovery didn't get flashed right.
So I rebooted it again. Ran the Nexus7.bat. It boots to Fastboot okay, and seems to be successfully after pressing enter a couple times. But ADB reboot recovery results in the red triangle again.
evodon84 said:
Thank you very much for this, worked for me on the second try. Might I be so bold to suggest these changes to your steps to make them more clear? If not I will edit my post.
Edit - Didn't see you had a video. It didn't boot me into fastboot. I'm sure I did something wrong. Thanks again!!!
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I'm ammending the video now to reflect your suggestion about booting right into recovery afterwards...thank you
Ravynmagi said:
Looks like I'm still stuck at step 6. After running ADB reboot recovery, the tablet reboots and I see the dead Android with the red triangle. So I'm guessing Recovery didn't get flashed right.
So I rebooted it again. Ran the Nexus7.bat. It boots to Fastboot okay, and seems to be successfully after pressing enter a couple times. But ADB reboot recovery results in the red triangle again.
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What error message are you getting at the end of the flash, or does it say success...watch the screen as it's flashing.
I just ammended the video, follow along
Ravynmagi said:
Looks like I'm still stuck at step 6. After running ADB reboot recovery, the tablet reboots and I see the dead Android with the red triangle. So I'm guessing Recovery didn't get flashed right.
So I rebooted it again. Ran the Nexus7.bat. It boots to Fastboot okay, and seems to be successfully after pressing enter a couple times. But ADB reboot recovery results in the red triangle again.
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Try going directly into recovery right after the batch file finished and restarts your device. I had the same problem if I let my device boot and then reboot into recovery.
ATGAdmin said:
I'm ammending the video now to reflect your suggestion about booting right into recovery afterwards...thank you
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Cool, glad I could be of some small assistance.
Rooted just fine, thanks! Saved me typing some adb commands and such.
evodon84 said:
Try going directly into recovery right after the batch file finished and restarts your device. I had the same problem if I let my device boot and then reboot into recovery.
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Yes, that was the problem. I started doing the steps manually and instead of letting it reboot after flashing the recovery.img, I went straight to Recovery from Fastboot and it worked fine. Thanks.
Ravynmagi said:
Yes, that was the problem. I started doing the steps manually and instead of letting it reboot after flashing the recovery.img, I went straight to Recovery from Fastboot and it worked fine. Thanks.
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I dont know what happened but this did not work, I can still boot my device, but now I have no recovery installed. If I attempt to boot into recovery, i get the red triangle underneath it says *No command* I have tried to research the problem here but no luck in getting TWRP to flash.
Just curious why was this moved out of development? I'm glad I caught it yesterday before it was moved. All the past android devices I've owned have had their root instructions under a development forum here on XDA. I would have assumed since this device was so new the root instructions where not available yet. I admit it would have been my fault for not searching but as I said the precedence has been search the development forum for root guide. Just a thought, I know you moderators are obviously forum gurus..but I think a good portion of the community is used to finding them their. Even the OP thought it was the proper location.
samg77 said:
Just curious why was this moved out of development? I'm glad I caught it yesterday before it was moved. All the past android devices I've owned have had their root instructions under a development forum here on XDA. I would have assumed since this device was so new the root instructions where not available yet. I admit it would have been my fault for not searching but as I said the precedence has been search the development forum for root guide. Just a thought, I know you moderators are obviously forum gurus..but I think a good portion of the community is used to finding them their. Even the OP thought it was the proper location.
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There's no telling why they do what they do. I don't question it anymore lol
Sent using XDA premium on my Nexus 7 (2) tablet.
ATGAdmin said:
There's no telling why they do what they do. I don't question it anymore lol
Sent using XDA premium on my Nexus 7 (2) tablet.
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Well honestly I posted the question mainly to have an intellectual conversion regarding allowing this to be in development until a alternate root method is posted.I mean I am not an android developer but I am a systems engineer for twenty years (by this I'm just simply pointing out I am of above average technical skill) and simply because I've always my root method for the past ...I'd estimate about a dozen android models I've rooted found root under development. So some others might miss it too
samg77 said:
Well honestly I posted the question mainly to have an intellectual conversion regarding allowing this to be in development until a alternate root method is posted.I mean I am not an android developer but I am a systems engineer for twenty years (by this I'm just simply pointing out I am of above average technical skill) and simply because I've always my root method for the past ...I'd estimate about a dozen android models I've rooted found root under development. So some others might miss it too
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You're preaching to the choir bro, I'm with ya.
Sent using XDA premium on my Nexus 7 (2) tablet.
Hello
My phone tells me that it is ready to update to Kit Kat.
Before I install Kit Kat I would like to learn how to go back to Jelly Bean if things go t1ts-up.
So, I would like to learn how to root my phone?
I would also like to learn how to backup everything including the Jelly Bean operating system, and I would like to know how to revert my phone back to Jelly Bean?
Please forgive my ignorance, but this whole process genuinely scares me. I have only ever rooted my Samsung Ace phone once and the experience left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I did manage to root my phone. I also thought that I had created a backup but when I tested the backup I discovered that my phone got wiped and I ended up with a brick. I eventually found an official Samsung ROM but it wasn't the one I wanted and it caused a few problems, especially with the Bluetooth feature.
I hope you can understand or appreciate my apprehension with even contemplating such a task on my expensive Nexus 4.
Cheers muchly
the lemming said:
Hello
My phone tells me that it is ready to update to Kit Kat.
Before I install Kit Kat I would like to learn how to go back to Jelly Bean if things go t1ts-up.
So, I would like to learn how to root my phone?
I would also like to learn how to backup everything including the Jelly Bean operating system, and I would like to know how to revert my phone back to Jelly Bean?
Please forgive my ignorance, but this whole process genuinely scares me. I have only ever rooted my Samsung Ace phone once and the experience left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I did manage to root my phone. I also thought that I had created a backup but when I tested the backup I discovered that my phone got wiped and I ended up with a brick. I eventually found an official Samsung ROM but it wasn't the one I wanted and it caused a few problems, especially with the Bluetooth feature.
I hope you can understand or appreciate my apprehension with even contemplating such a task on my expensive Nexus 4.
Cheers muchly
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You might want to check out the Wugfresh's toolkit if you are not incline with technical stuff. The toolkit is in the Development section.
Hello
I have no idea what Wugfresh's tool-kit is.
Sorry
the lemming said:
Hello
I have no idea what Wugfresh's tool-kit is.
Sorry
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I would suggest that you study up and follow this guide here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
I was like you when I first got the nexus. Didn't know what to do and the steps seems to be so complicated. Hell..I even took couple of days to finally succeed in installing the drivers. And for me I think it is better to learn the basics of using adb before trying out the toolkits. If you start with toolkits and you will later on rely entirely on the toolkits. This is not good as some problems, the toolkits might not be able to solve it for you.
Btw, look into original android development for wug's toolkits. It is pinned there. Should be easy to find.
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You seem to be taking interest in Rooting and stuffs. I would suggest you to get handy with a few ADB and FASTBOOT commands and you won't need any toolkit ever in Life !!!
Its very very very easy in Nexus Devices.
Here is my attempt to make you learn :-
1. Say Bye Bye to your phone OS version.
2. Open Command Prompt or Terminal.(Assuming, you have SDK & Drivers installed)
Code:
adb devices
It shall return you the device id.
3. Reboot to BootLoader
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
4. Check for your device's recognition in FastBoot Mode.
Code:
fastboot devices
5. I assume you have all the files(Factory Image tar.gz extracted to a folder)
just type :-
Code:
flash-all.bat
BOOM...
You are now on stock KitKat !
Now, To get a Custom Recovery (IMHO go with TWRP),
1. Download latest recovery from the official website.
2. Type when in FastBoot Mode.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.4-mako.img
(Or whatever the name is)
3. Reboot your device.
Now, to get the ROOT ACCESS, after booting up the device,
1. Download the latest UPDATE-SuperSU zip from here.
2. Keep it somewhere in DEVICE STORAGE.
3. open TWRP RECOVERY
4. FLASH that ZIP
5. HIT THANKS !
Have Fun ...
Welcome to the Flashing Fraternity !!! LOL
miku3191 said:
You seem to be taking interest in Rooting and stuffs. I would suggest you to get handy with a few ADB and FASTBOOT commands and you won't need any toolkit ever in Life !!!
BOOM...
You are now on stock KitKat !
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Hello
Thank you for replying but I fear that I will not be following your advice at the moment.
I initially asked how to ROOT my phone so that I can learn how to do backups and recoveries. My phone is ready for the Over The Air official upgrade.
I want to take things one step at a time rather than causing problems by blindly following code.
Sorry
the lemming said:
Hello
Thank you for replying but I fear that I will not be following your advice at the moment.
I initially asked how to ROOT my phone so that I can learn how to do backups and recoveries. My phone is ready for the Over The Air official upgrade.
I want to take things one step at a time rather than causing problems by blindly following code.
Sorry
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If you want official OTA update of KitKat you should update it, and after that unlock bootloader and root phone. That way nothing will go wrong.
If you unlock bootloader and root your phone OTA update will cause problems like stuck in bootloop(your phone will be stuck on nexus logo and it will never boot into android)
If you want to learn about rooting I suggest you this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2367406
this is excelent tutorial how to root your nexus 4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
and if you are more comfortable to hear and see somebody do it you can check out this page it have video of full process and pictures for every step http://nexus4root.com/nexus-4-root/how-to-root-nexus-4-windowsmac-osxlinuxubuntu/
Good luck!:cyclops:
miku3191 said:
You seem to be taking interest in Rooting and stuffs. I would suggest you to get handy with a few ADB and FASTBOOT commands and you won't need any toolkit ever in Life !!!
Its very very very easy in Nexus Devices.
Good luck!:cyclops:
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This process is an absolute nightmare.
All I want to do is back-up my Jelly Bean phone operating system and have it safe in case the OTA Kit Kat goes wrong. I thought that this was sensible and safe practice before doing any updates, especially something as serious as a system update?
I have now tried several Tutorials on how to root my phone and all I have succeeded in doing is wiping my phone clean and returning it to Factory Settings. The latest Tutorial was here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
I followed the following advice to this point
1) All of the files that are required, need to be in one (i.e., the same) directory. It does not matter what it is called, but all the files need to be in there, with NO subfolders. EVERYTHING needs to be extracted into this one directory;
2) Download the attachment from the end of this post and extract the contents to the directory created in step 1. (Latest version for Windows is here). Note: if all you want to do is unlock your bootloader, skip to step 7 in this section (C).
7) Reboot your device into bootloader mode (by turning it off, hold volume down, and press and hold power) and plug it into your computer;
8) Open a command prompt in the same directory (i.e., make sure you are in the same directory as your files are located). You can hold the shift key when you are in the folder in Windows explorer and right-click in a blank spot and it will open a command prompt.
I then get to the bit about rooting
E. Optional -- Root
If you want to get root access follow the steps below. (And no, this will not flash a custom recovery, and not, it will not make you "not stock".) Unlocked bootloader required. See steps above.
1) Download (to your computer) the latest version of CWM (from here) or TWRP (from here) for your device;
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/developers/mako?name=Google Nexus 4
And when I click the link I am blinded by options. This is a nightmare.
Could somebody please cut through all this hyperbole and just explain how I get ROOT?
I have been at this for 24 hours solid.
the lemming said:
This process is an absolute nightmare.
All I want to do is back-up my Jelly Bean phone operating system and have it safe in case the OTA Kit Kat goes wrong. I thought that this was sensible and safe practice before doing any updates, especially something as serious as a system update?
I have now tried several Tutorials on how to root my phone and all I have succeeded in doing is wiping my phone clean and returning it to Factory Settings. The latest Tutorial was here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
I followed the following advice to this point
1) All of the files that are required, need to be in one (i.e., the same) directory. It does not matter what it is called, but all the files need to be in there, with NO subfolders. EVERYTHING needs to be extracted into this one directory;
2) Download the attachment from the end of this post and extract the contents to the directory created in step 1. (Latest version for Windows is here). Note: if all you want to do is unlock your bootloader, skip to step 7 in this section (C).
7) Reboot your device into bootloader mode (by turning it off, hold volume down, and press and hold power) and plug it into your computer;
8) Open a command prompt in the same directory (i.e., make sure you are in the same directory as your files are located). You can hold the shift key when you are in the folder in Windows explorer and right-click in a blank spot and it will open a command prompt.
I then get to the bit about rooting
E. Optional -- Root
If you want to get root access follow the steps below. (And no, this will not flash a custom recovery, and not, it will not make you "not stock".) Unlocked bootloader required. See steps above.
1) Download (to your computer) the latest version of CWM (from here) or TWRP (from here) for your device;
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/developers/mako?name=Google Nexus 4
And when I click the link I am blinded by options. This is a nightmare.
Could somebody please cut through all this hyperbole and just explain how I get ROOT?
I have been at this for 24 hours solid.
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The point you are missing is that your fear is clouding your ability to simply read and comprehend the proper steps to take. My friend rooting your phone with a toolkit is a simple task but you ask what is Wugs toolkit instead of taking the time to search for it an read up. YOu do not want to root your phone but to have someone do it for you. I used to do this for people back in the days where I would log into their pc and root their phones from my home.
My friend its simple your bootloader is unlocked and now all you need to do is push a recovery over to your phone. Now go to the TWRP thread and download the image file and follow the instructions given to you to flash the recovery. I fear if following these simple directions are too much for you maybe you should simply leave your phone alone before the next step is you calling Google with an issue or having to buy another phone...
Sorry but thats my honest opinion....
Edit: Boot into bootloader and check to see if its says unlocked. If so then all thats left is flashing a recovery
the lemming said:
This process is an absolute nightmare.
And when I click the link I am blinded by options. This is a nightmare.
Could somebody please cut through all this hyperbole and just explain how I get ROOT?
I have been at this for 24 hours solid.
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Reading your posts, I understand your frustration. Here are my suggestions, 1) step away from your PC for a few minutes or an hour or get a cup of water, 2) put the phone aside, 3) read and re-read the information in Google Nexus 4 threads just to get the knowledge first and then start working on your phone. You will be doing fine. BTW, you should have a back up phone that you can use while working on your Nexus 4.
playya said:
Edit: Boot into bootloader and check to see if its says unlocked. If so then all thats left is flashing a recovery
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Thank you for this useful bit of information.
the lemming said:
Thank you for this useful bit of information.
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You got it man I know but sometimes the truth hurts... You have been given all the information laid out for you in the posts above. If this is still too difficult for you your only other task is to actually have somebody do it for you this is nothing more than simply reading and taking your time. I tell you this with all sincerity I would rather see you stop now than later see another thread created by you saying possibly bricked
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playya said:
You got it man I know but sometimes the truth hurts... You have been given all the information laid out for you in the posts above. If this is still too difficult for you your only other task is to actually have somebody do it for you this is nothing more than simply reading and taking your time. I tell you this with all sincerity I would rather see you stop now than later see another thread created by you saying possibly bricked
Take care
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the lemming said:
And when I click the link I am blinded by options. This is a nightmare.
Could somebody please cut through all this hyperbole and just explain how I get ROOT?
I have been at this for 24 hours solid.
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I trust that you have read the entire guide from that link you post. To get you see this clearly. Rooting is very easy. You just have to:
1. Install driver, download platform-tools (if you don't wanna download the entire android sdk) and SuperSU I trust that all the links are given in that guide.
2. Make sure you device is detected in adb. Copy SuperSU.zip into your device.
3. Unlock your device.
4. Push recovery. fastboot flash recovery recovery name.img
5. Reboot into recovery and flash SuperSu.zip
6. Reboot. Done.
Really..this is all it takes to perform a simple rooting. But if you're not the one who likes to read..and try to understand the steps. I suggest you not to mess with your device. You are more likely to brick it than make it better. The truth hurts but it is for your own good. Unless you prove me wrong. Then you are awesome instead
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Hello,
I try to experiment with my phone a lot. I think I overdone it today.
Had no GPS running CM10.2 and went back to stock rooted.
Had a message today there was an update (from Sprint). Installed.
The phone booted right to TWRP and keeps on booting there.
I tried to restore the CM10 back up with no luck, tried restoring stock back up with no luck.
Then I wiped everything clean. Still boots to TWRP.
I do have my backups on my PC.
I have no roms in the phone anymore so I cant flash anything.
Any suggestions?
Keep in mind I am fairly new to this. If I have to read up on something just point me to the right direction.
THANKS!
Dominik
This belongs in the Q&A section. Do you know how to use adb? Chances are that even sideloading a rom will not work. I had this issue not to long ago and I had to completely restore my device using lg flash tool. It just keeps rebooting into twrp? Try downloading a rom on your pc. Download the android sdk, navigate to platform-tools inside of the sdk folder, place the download rom inside this folder, hold down shift key and right click, select open command window here, open twrp on your phone and click advanced and hit adb sideload, type adb devices in the command window and it should list your device(you need your phones drivers first!), the type in cmd adb sideload (name of rom) without "()". it should push it to your phone.
If that method does not work you need to use the lg flash tool. download this to your pc: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/Sprint+LS980/
look at the readme inside the folder and it will navigate you to the step by step instructions. Just make sure you use the Sprint files included in the link above and not the Verizon files. Steps are the same, files are not. It's very important.
dozol said:
Hello,
I try to experiment with my phone a lot. I think I overdone it today.
Had no GPS running CM10.2 and went back to stock rooted.
Had a message today there was an update (from Sprint). Installed.
The phone booted right to TWRP and keeps on booting there.
I tried to restore the CM10 back up with no luck, tried restoring stock back up with no luck.
Then I wiped everything clean. Still boots to TWRP.
I do have my backups on my PC.
I have no roms in the phone anymore so I cant flash anything.
Any suggestions?
Keep in mind I am fairly new to this. If I have to read up on something just point me to the right direction.
THANKS!
Dominik
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1. Never flash an OTA on a phone that's been modified in any way.
2. Never post questions in development.
3. What typo said
phatmanxxl said:
1. Never flash an OTA on a phone that's been modified in any way.
2. Never post questions in development.
3. What typo said
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Sorry, I will ask in the correct sub-forum.
Dominik
dozol said:
Sorry, I will ask in the correct sub-forum.
Dominik
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its an easy fix. search the forums for a fix.
First off. I'm pretty much a layman at this. Anyone that can solve my issues, I'll gladly pay via PayPal or whatever...
Two months ago, I bought a used LG G2 . It was rooted and running Lollipop.
Sadly, I was a PokemonGo junkie, so when the M'F'ng Niantic a**holes put a block on rooted phones, I attempted the Magisk workaround and ended up bricking my device.
Fortunately I found a solution via You Tube and was able to restore to the factory KitKat / AT&T.
THE CURRENT problem is that yesterday I re-rooted the device, installed TWRP, but did something wrong to where it will not fully reboot and I'm stuck in TWRP. I've watched and read about 20 "fix it" instructionals, which rely on using a PC. I'm using a laptop running XP and every time I have downloaded, installed, and tried to update the damn LG USB driver, it won't f*ing update. I'm going mad and ready to jump off a bridge.
Supposedly, this is the place to go. for answers, so ...CAN ANYONE HELP?!! Again, I'm a layman. I need VERY simple, step by step solutions, that account for ANYTHING that might go wrong, since so far, it always does.
Thank you, if you read this.
Ok Can you access to twrp ?
(Sorry for my english i'm french)
If you are in the TWRP, just download some other kk rom, transfer it to your phone and install, one question, what TWRP is it ? 2.8.7.0. ?
Kornelije23 said:
If you are in the TWRP, just download some other kk rom, transfer it to your phone and install, one question, what TWRP is it ? 2.8.7.0. ?
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Agreed. Also, if there's no communication between PC and device, you may need an OTG to flash from.
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R2MIR2MI said:
Ok Can you access to twrp ?
(Sorry for my english i'm french)
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, I can access TWRP. I just don't know what to do with it.
Dork6243 said:
Agreed. Also, if there's no communication between PC and device, you may need an OTG to flash from.
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It's TWRP 2.7.0. I kind of know in theory what needs to be done, but I don't know how to do it. I thought I backed everything up using Titanium and TWRP, but maybe the KK ROM is gone? I dunno... I was actually hoping to install Lollipop
What model do you have?
If it is d802, then there is an easy-to-flash rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/rom-pure-stock-lg-google-apps-t3477635/page1
To transfer it to the phone, you can use OTG as Dork said: put the rom on a usb-stick and connect it to the phone with an OTG cable. Most versions of twrp support OTG.
Another way is to get linux for your PC. You're really better off with linux than XP, but you can also just boot with a live-cd. In linux, USB generally just works, though sometimes you have to be root because ordinary users may not have permission.
Thanks for the replies, but being very new at all this, I don't know how to do any of the things suggested. I ended up finding a you tube video which walked me through downloading lg flash tool and some .dll file, and on my work computer with windows 7, I was able to install the usb drivers & change the port number which allowed LG flash to work. The crappy XP didn't have that option on the device manager menu and wouldn't install the drivers.
Anyway, I got it restored to ATT stock KitKat. I wanted Lollipop and Magisk, so I tried installing TWRP with AutoRec, then got stuck in TWRP and bricked again. So I did the whole lg flash to KitKat process again. Now Im sick of messing with it and bricking my phone. I cant find any super simple step by step tutorial that makes sense to a layman like me, or that doesn't leave out steps, or provide expired links, or account for anything that could go wrong. I had hoped this was the place to come, but no luck so far. I know its time consuming for someone to make up a truly easy to follow guide for an older device, using layman terms that my grandma could follow, and I work 2 jobs and dont have hours to try to thoroughly learn OS programming, so I guess Ill just leave well enough alone and live with KitKat and without the ability to mask my root.
davizzyus said:
Thanks for the replies, but being very new at all this, I don't know how to do any of the things suggested.
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Do what everybody here has done: read. And when you say "I can access TWRP. I just don't know what to do with it." you havn't even read the basics.
Just read the provided solutions properly. The Knowledge will grow. Here's a list of methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63327417&postcount=4
Jan Philipp said:
Do what everybody here has done: read. And when you say "I can access TWRP. I just don't know what to do with it." you havn't even read the basics.
Just read the provided solutions properly. The Knowledge will grow. Here's a list of methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63327417&postcount=4
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I have tried reading a lot of different threads. As I said before, I don't understand the "tech talk" for lack of a better word. When I'm reading "bootload" this, and " sideboot" that, and kernels, and loki, and CM, and mods, and .kdz and ATD,....I don't know what all that means, & there's no OS dictionary to translate. I can't seem to find any threads that explain it for newcomers trying to learn.
Im an accountant. I can prepare corporate tax returns with my eyes closed, but cell phone programming is Greek to me.