[ADB SIDELOAD] SuperSU flashable zip - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi folks!
Where find I one SuperSU.zip file to root my device through ADB SIDELOAD (stock recovery)?
My device:
- Boot loader LOCKED;
- UNroot;
- 4.4.3 stock.
I don't wanna install a custom recovery neither unlock the boot loader.
Is it possible?
Thanks in advance.

bobgeneric said:
Hi folks!
Where find I one SuperSU.zip file to root my device through ADB SIDELOAD (stock recovery)?
My device:
- Boot loader LOCKED;
- UNroot;
- 4.4.3 stock.
I don't wanna install a custom recovery neither unlock the boot loader.
Is it possible?
Thanks in advance.
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To flash the super su zip you need a custom recovery, for that you need to unlock the bootloader. You can find it by Google "supersu zip file xda"
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jd1639 said:
To flash the super su zip you need a custom recovery, for that you need to unlock the bootloader. You can find it by Google "supersu zip file xda"
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With the boot loader unlocked, will I update via OTA?

bobgeneric said:
With the boot loader unlocked, will I update via OTA?
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Yes, you'll still get the ota. But, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device
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jd1639 said:
Yes, you'll still get the ota. But, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device
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Ow!! thanks.... better make a backup...
Can I re-lock and remove the custom Recovery after root?

bobgeneric said:
Ow!! thanks.... better make a backup...
Can I re-lock and remove the custom Recovery after root?
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You can just boot into the custom recovery
fastboot boot recovery.img. You'll just boot into and not install it. Once you boot into it flash supersu. You're retain the stock recovery. You can then re-lock the bootloader if you want.
Oh, as an fyi, when you take an ota you do lose root so you may want to consider leaving the bootloader unlocked so you don't have to wipe your device again after the ota if you want to root it again
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jd1639 said:
You can just boot into the custom recovery
fastboot boot recovery.img. You'll just boot into and not install it. Once you boot into it flash supersu. You're retain the stock recovery. You can then re-lock the bootloader if you want.
Oh, as an fyi, when you take an ota you do lose root so you may want to consider leaving the bootloader unlocked so you don't have to wipe your device again after the ota if you want to root it again
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Hey jed1639,
Is it possible to adb sideload the superSu.zip file on a galaxy S6 with Android 6.0 beta and encrypted mememory on it? Because, if I try to install the .zip file via the given Custom Recovery (PhilZ touch recovery) then I get the following error:
E: Can't mount /sdcard
This frustrates me. Could you help me?
Edit: Fixed! It works

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Will i get OTA after rooting

I just want to root my N4 and flash stock ROM...i want to root because many gr8 apps requires root permission and i could do a little tempering to my N4
My main query is will i get OTA updates (i am not asking about a .zip file flashed for OTA)
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Yes.
Download supersu binaries and put on internal storage
unlock - fastboot oem unlock
Download and boot a custom recovery - fastboot boot recovery.img
Flash the supersu binaries and reboot
Note unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data.
By using fastboot boot recovery.img you will leave the stock recovery on your phone so it will not interfere with any ota updates
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scream4cheese said:
As long as you're on stock recovery.
Next time search the forum for the answer.
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You can have a custom recovery and still install the ota update
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Is it possible to have root without installing a custom recovery?

Hey everyone.
I want to root 4.3 but I dont want to install CWM or TWR or another custom recovery. I want to keep stock recovery so I can directly update from Google when 4.4 is released.
Is there any way I can root without having a custom recovery?
Thanks for the help.
Sensamic said:
Hey everyone.
I want to root 4.3 but I dont want to install CWM or TWR or another custom recovery. I want to keep stock recovery so I can directly update from Google when 4.4 is released.
Is there any way I can root without having a custom recovery?
Thanks for the help.
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Yes, you can root without flashing a custom recovery. The first step is to obtain root access. The next step of installing a custom recovery (i.e. CWM or TWRP) is to flash ROMs and Kernels. You can just stop at ROOT.
FYI - There are stock and very close to stock ROMs available. Once Android 4.4 is released by Goggle, it does not take long (1-2 days) before people have the 4.4 available for flashing especially for the stock or close to stock ROMs. The more customized ROMs may take a little longer to have Android 4.4 ported into their ROMs.
Sensamic said:
Hey everyone.
I want to root 4.3 but I dont want to install CWM or TWR or another custom recovery. I want to keep stock recovery so I can directly update from Google when 4.4 is released.
Is there any way I can root without having a custom recovery?
Thanks for the help.
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Fastboot boot recovery recovery.img and then flash the latest supersu.
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mrgnex said:
Fastboot boot recovery recovery.img and then flash the latest supersu.
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You can also try Wugfresh's Nexus Toolkit http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/, which I have used and it works well, or the Nexus 10 Toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001868
mrgnex said:
Fastboot boot recovery recovery.img and then flash the latest supersu.
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Can you elaborate please?
I installed 4.3 trough fastboot but I dont get how to install supersu from there.
Thanks.
Sensamic said:
Can you elaborate please?
I installed 4.3 trough fastboot but I dont get how to install supersu from there.
Thanks.
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The command posted "fastboot boot boot.img" would boot your device once into a custom recovery without actually installing the recovery. From there, you can use the one-time booted recovery to install a root zip.
Yes.
I'm unlocked and rooted on the latest 4.3. N10 is so fast I don't feel the need for a custom rom at this present time.
N-Cry tool kit was the easiest I tried.
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Sensamic said:
Can you elaborate please?
I installed 4.3 trough fastboot but I dont get how to install supersu from there.
Thanks.
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First you need to download the latest supersu. Then you need to download a custom recovery from here: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.5-manta.img
Place it on your C: drive.
Then go to fastboot and type:
Fastboot boot recovery C:/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.5-manta.img
Then select recovery with the volume buttons and press the power button.
In recovery flash the latest supersu you downloaded.
! Wipe cache and dalvik cache !
Reboot.
You're now rooted and still have the stock recovery.
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mrgnex said:
First you need to download the latest supersu. Then you need to download a custom recovery from here: http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.5-manta.img
Place it on your C: drive.
Then go to fastboot and type:
Fastboot boot recovery C:/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.5-manta.img
Then select recovery with the volume buttons and press the power button.
In recovery flash the latest supersu you downloaded.
! Wipe cache and dalvik cache !
Reboot.
You're now rooted and still have the stock recovery.
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Thanks a lot!
One last doubt. When you say place the recovery img in C: you mean on my PC or on the Nexus 10?
Thanks again.
EDIT: I tried following your instructions but didnt manage to boot into the custom recovery. Maybe Im missing some step in cmd.
Sensamic said:
Thanks a lot!
One last doubt. When you say place the recovery img in C: you mean on my PC or on the Nexus 10?
Thanks again.
EDIT: I tried following your instructions but didnt manage to boot into the custom recovery. Maybe Im missing some step in cmd.
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Open your cmd, copy the recovery to your fastboot folder then cd to it. After that type:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery name here).img
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XxLordxX said:
Open your cmd, copy the recovery to your fastboot folder then cd to it. After that type:
Code:
fastboot boot recovery name here).img
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Doesn't that require you to unlock your bootloader first? (and therefore wipe everything from the N10)
I originally rooted my N10 (running 4.2.2) using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003938 without unlocking the bootloader first...
No idea if it works on 4.3 or not, though...
chaosdefinesorder said:
Doesn't that require you to unlock your bootloader first? (and therefore wipe everything from the N10)
I originally rooted my N10 (running 4.2.2) using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003938 without unlocking the bootloader first...
No idea if it works on 4.3 or not, though...
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I'm not sure if it requires unlocked BL. You can try, if it doesn't work, then you shall backup and unlock. But I believe it will work .
XxLordxX said:
I'm not sure if it requires unlocked BL. You can try, if it doesn't work, then you shall backup and unlock. But I believe it will work .
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Will any of these methods work for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, or are there any other ways? I want to gain root and upgrade when updates come out as well, but we have no custom recovery yet for the Tab 4. I wonder if I could fast boot with the custom recovery for Tab 3 if it will work?
vince.lupe said:
Will any of these methods work for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, or are there any other ways? I want to gain root and upgrade when updates come out as well, but we have no custom recovery yet for the Tab 4. I wonder if I could fast boot with the custom recovery for Tab 3 if it will work?
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There is an app called towel root, basically what it does is temp root your phone. It doesnt work on android L, but it works on kitkat and below...
https://towelroot.com
BOOTLOADER unlock
To issue this command I have to unlock the BOOTLOADER right...or I can issue the command without unlocking it..just from fastboot menu
SathishKies said:
To issue this command I have to unlock the BOOTLOADER right...or I can issue the command without unlocking it..just from fastboot menu
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To run
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
Yes, your bootloader needs to be unlocked.
Thanq for the help...& does this work on any device we'll I have a MTK device Spice Android One
SathishKies said:
Thanq for the help...& does this work on any device we'll I have a MTK device Spice Android One
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Not sure, this is the N10 forums.
mrgnex said:
Fastboot boot recovery recovery.img and then flash the latest supersu.
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Thank you so much !!!
I could'nt flash recovery on my Moto G4 so I booted like you said and I installed SuperSU !
Now I'm rooted, perfect thanks
+1000
How can i install twrp in my micromax canvas evok. In the official twrp site my mobile is not in the list. So what can i do? Please tell me.

Unlock boot loader without wipe data

I am testing work very well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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somboons said:
I am testing work very well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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After youve unlocked it to root. So you still lose your data the first time you unlock it.
In thread in my country , I saw tut for unlock boot loader without lose data in first time In nexus 10 I think in nexus 7 2013 work too but I did not test it yet.
the method is
1. Put recovery image to sdcard.
2. Download
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Save to sdcard
3. Boot to bootloader and use command
fastboot boot recovery.img
4. Install zip file for root
5. Reboot
6. Install BootUnlocker and Open
You can unlockboot loader without lose data
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somboons said:
the method is
1. Put recovery image to sdcard.
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Which recovery image should be used for that? Standard recovery, CWM, TWRP?
CWM or TWRP can use
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somboons said:
In thread in my country , I saw tut for unlock boot loader without lose data in first time In nexus 10 I think in nexus 7 2013 work too but I did not test it yet.
the method is
1. Put recovery image to sdcard.
2. Download
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Save to sdcard
3. Boot to bootloader and use command
fastboot boot recovery.img
4. Install zip file for root
5. Reboot
6. Install BootUnlocker and Open
You can unlockboot loader without lose data
#### I did not it yet ####
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This method is not working...
You can't fastboot boot something without an unlocked bootloader
Michealtbh said:
You can't fastboot boot something without an unlocked bootloader
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And you cant unlock your bootloader without wiping...
somboons said:
I am testing work very well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
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yep, I installed it too...
however one important thing you should not forget (copy/past from a review) :
"Works great but be careful Once you have unlocked and rooted your phone this app works great to lock the bootloader again. But use caution when updating OTA. I allowed an OTA update to Android 4.4.2 while locked and I lost root access (expected) but because I didn't unlock before the update, I am now locked without a way to unlock unless I wipe the phone. Great app. Just make sure you know what it does and how to use it."
--> unlock before to apply an OTA

5.1 Update with TWRP / Unlocked Bootloader

Hello,
Is it possible to update from 5.0 to 5.1 if i have unlocked the bootloader? I also have TWRP. I downloaded the 5.1 update, but when i want to install it the phone reboots and i get into TWRP menu. Is there any way to flash the OTA update without losing my current data on the phone?
Thank you!
Dealing with the same problem here.
IIRC TWRP automatically handled OTA updates in the past but it doesn't seem to be working anymore.
What was the procedure you were using before? You just installed as a normal zip from TWRP ?
For the ota to work you have to be 100% stock system, recovery, and kernel. I'd just flash the system and boot images from 5.1 in fastboot to update.
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So sad. I will lose all the stuff I have on the device.
tzeus said:
So sad. I will lose all the stuff I have on the device.
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Not if you just flash the System and Boot images and remove -w from the Flashall.bat command to prevent the wipe instead of using the OTA. If you use the OTA, you will have to be stock as the previous posted stated, which since you are rooted with a custom recovery, would require you to flash the stock image, wiping your device, before you could run the OTA. This is the result of a change in the way Android 5.+ authenticates, which is why it worked previously. It now checks the whole partition, and one byte out of place will abort it.
That said, you can always backup your phone (which is a good thing to do anyway before flashing/upgrading) to prevent data loss.
Edit: Actually, thinking about it, I think Wugs added a No Wipe option to his toolkit, just flash System and Boot images from there is likely easiest for you.
Can i flash 5.1 directly ? And then root and unlock bootloader/flash TWRP again ?
tzeus said:
Can i flash 5.1 directly ? And then root and unlock bootloader/flash TWRP again ?
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To be clear, you do not need to relock your bootloader. You can just flash 5.1 and then root and install a custom recovery like TWRP again, yes. If you are not familiar, Wug's NRT make this a breeze. Once you get 5.1 installed, just hit root. It will install the latest TWRP version and root/install SuperSU and Busybox for you.
I need to download the whole 5.1 image from Google. And flash just like any other ROM from TWRP ?
tzeus said:
I need to download the whole 5.1 image from Google. And flash just like any other ROM from TWRP ?
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No, download the image and extract it. See this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
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Getting my 6p tomorrow. Suggested first steps?

Been looking through the root guide and of course will be unlocking and rooting. Should I first unlock, flash TWRP, load stock. Set up stock with my accounts and settings. Reboot to TWRP. Make NAND back up. Then root and then flash a rom? I'm still confused about the library IMG file. Will I need to do anything with it assuming the phone I receive was manufactured within the last 2 months?
Any other tips/suggestions would be much appreciated.
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If you plan on unlocking bootloader, do that first. Device has to be wiped clean when doing so.
update to the March MHC19I update before modifying the system partition. It'll save you the headache of doing it via fastboot and re-rooting.
sirdizzle415 said:
update to the March MHC19I update before modifying the system partition. It'll save you the headache of doing it via fastboot and re-rooting.
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So unlock bootloader. Flash TWRP. Load stock. Update to latest update (can I do this via OTA?) Then NAND back up and flash ROM?
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Don't forget to flash SuperSU
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Unlock Bootloader, Ota or flash by other means, then root and flash twrp
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Starzboy77 said:
So unlock bootloader. Flash TWRP. Load stock. Update to latest update (can I do this via OTA?) Then NAND back up and flash ROM?
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I'll give it a try. Comments from anyone?
Unlock bootloader then upgrade to latest FW by OTA (or vice versa?), then flash TWRP and nandroid. Now root.
Great. I hope the OTA will pop up as soon as possible or is there a way to manually search for updates through system settings? By the way, thank you everyone.
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Starzboy77 said:
So unlock bootloader. Flash TWRP. Load stock. Update to latest update (can I do this via OTA?) Then NAND back up and flash ROM?
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Unlock your bootloader, then take the OTA(s) to the latest build (MHC19I). You can't take an OTA with TWRP installed so don't flash that first. If for some reason the OTA doesn't appear you can just flash the factory images for the latest build in order to update. Once you're fully up to date you can flash TWRP and make a nandroid backup. Then just flash whatever ROM you want to use. Keep in mind that after flashing the ROM + gapps you also need to flash the appropriate vendor image to suit the build of the ROM you're flashing. You can flash it with fastboot, or use the "install image" option in bottom-right corner of the install menu in TWRP (TWRP can flash some images now).
I have detailed instructions in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928

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