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I'm a noob at rooting w/ Nexus devices...

Title says it all. I'm about to download the root kit for my Nexus 4, and I know I have to unlock the bootloader and then click "ROOT" but when I root, do I need to install CWM? What the heck is "busybox"? Do I need it?
Tonight I am planning to take the plunge and unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7, but I want to know what EXACTLY I need to install.
I'm planning to stay on the STOCK ROM, nothing else, so is it necessary to install CWM? What happens when I "root" the Nexus devices? When I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3, it automatically installed Super SU... will it do the same for the Nexus devices?
Would love to get some answers, sorry for sounding like a noob xD
I'm new to this whole "Bootloader, busybox, root" thing for Nexus..

The terms are the same no matter what device you have. The steps to get them may vary from device to device.
There are already guides and 101s on the forum. Efrant made one. Read it. It was made for this very purpose

If you don't know how to root a device, you shouldn't have a nexus

AshtonTS said:
If you don't know how to root a device, you shouldn't have a nexus
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I do know how to root, I did it to my other Android phone >.> I just wanted to know if it was any different for Nexus devices since most of the things are already accessible out of the box.
If you don't know how to answer my question, you shouldn't reply to my thread.

See sticky.

Jubakuba said:
See sticky.
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Wow, just saw that. Thanks !

[Q] Help Installing ROMs for a Newbie

Hello everyone! I just rooted my Droid RAZR M last night, and I would like to download SlimRom 4.3 for my device. Unfortunately, I am absolutely a newbie.
Can someone kindly provide me a detailed walkthrough on how to get this ROM on my device without screwing up or bricking my phone? It would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the link to the ROM I'd like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412556
I don't really understand what gapps or anything like that is...

BigRucky said:
Hello everyone! I just rooted my Droid RAZR M last night, and I would like to download SlimRom 4.3 for my device. Unfortunately, I am absolutely a newbie.
Can someone kindly provide me a detailed walkthrough on how to get this ROM on my device without screwing up or bricking my phone? It would be greatly appreciated!
Here is the link to the ROM I'd like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2412556
I don't really understand what gapps or anything like that is...
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You are locked! Stay away from custom!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45514324&postcount=2
The rzr one is here now on xda Dev section, Rage 1.1 but I cannot recommend it yet.

aviwdoowks said:
You are locked! Stay away from custom!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45514324&postcount=2
The rzr one is here now on xda Dev section, Rage 1.1 but I cannot recommend it yet.
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What exactly do you mean by "You are locked"? Does that mean I can not download any ROMs without risk to my phone?

BigRucky said:
What exactly do you mean by "You are locked"? Does that mean I can not download any ROMs without risk to my phone?
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Your bootloader!
Did you unlock prior to...78 or ...3?
Read my 1st signature link, If you are not on tapatalk.

If your bootloader is locked, you can't run Slim. If you're on the last two OTAs, you can't unlock your bootloader. If you're rooted, you can load SafeStrap to run some ROMs, but there are only a few that work on SS. Here's a hint: read the the entire ROM OP, prior to flashing. Most of them will tell you if you need an unlocked bootloader.

[Q] Challenge: I've messed up my new RAZR

Hey XDA! Just picked up new Droid RAZR M (XT907) and immediately messed it up on the first day. So here's the deal:
- I'm an idiot.
- Got it with 98.30.1 FW, so I used this method to root it: http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-droid-razr-m-razr-hd-maxx-hd-latest-firmware/
- Forgot to unlock the bootloader
- Installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM recovery
And this must have messed up something, because now I'm not able to:
- Unlock my bootloader
- Get into recovery, it returns this error: "failed to hab check for recovery 0x56"
I'm clueless now, since I have not much knowledge in this stuff...
I'd be so thankful if anyone could help me
Thanks!
Edit: Will this help me? http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-...-M-back-to-stock-ICS-from-the-JB-leak_id35580
Edit 2: Okay, so that didn't help, but I used "DROID RAZR M Utility 1.20" from mattlgroff and I was successful with bringing OG recovery back. However, I found out that the bootloader on my build just can't be unlocked. I also tried to install Safestrap and install CM on another slot, but it failed with status 6. Why is that? Or is there just any other way how to install any ROM?

krYshuT said:
Hey XDA! Just picked up new Droid RAZR M (XT907) and immediately messed it up on the first day. So here's the deal:
- I'm an idiot.
- Got it with 98.30.1 FW, so I used this method to root it: http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-droid-razr-m-razr-hd-maxx-hd-latest-firmware/
- Forgot to unlock the bootloader
- Installed ROM Manager and flashed CWM recovery
And this must have messed up something, because now I'm not able to:
- Unlock my bootloader
- Get into recovery, it returns this error: "failed to hab check for recovery 0x56"
I'm clueless now, since I have not much knowledge in this stuff...
I'd be so thankful if anyone could help me
Thanks!
Edit: Will this help me? http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-...-M-back-to-stock-ICS-from-the-JB-leak_id35580
Edit 2: Okay, so that didn't help, but I used "DROID RAZR M Utility 1.20" from mattlgroff and I was successful with bringing OG recovery back. However, I found out that the bootloader on my build just can't be unlocked. I also tried to install Safestrap and install CM on another slot, but it failed with status 6. Why is that? Or is there just any other way how to install any ROM?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45548210&postcount=3

Thanks, but I don't need that. I just expected a simple answer. So I'll just answer myself, sum up what I needed to know. Correct me if I'm wrong:
- There's no way I'm going to unlock my BL, I'm stuck with locked BL on my build
- There's no way I'm going to install CM (not even using SS)
- I can only wait on official Motorola KitKat update (coming in months???)
- I can also install some stock-based ROMs with SS
Yeah, I don't wanna Safestrap with custom stock-based ROMs if it can't be official CM. I'll rather keep my internal storage space with stock, disable bloat and wait for official 4.4.2 update...

krYshuT said:
Thanks, but I don't need that. I just expected a simple answer. So I'll just answer myself, sum up what I needed to know. Correct me if I'm wrong:
- There's no way I'm going to unlock my BL, I'm stuck with locked BL on my build
- There's no way I'm going to install CM (not even using SS)
- I can only wait on official Motorola KitKat update (coming in months???)
- I can also install some stock-based ROMs with SS
Yeah, IFon't wanna Safestrap with custom stock-based ROMs if it can't be official CM. I'll rather keep my internal storage space with stock, disable bloat and wait for official 4.4.2 update...
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Simple answer.
Do you know how many times it has been summed up! For you to find if you just searched! Or just browsed the thread titles in the general forum!
That page is all YOU need.
We need it sticked.
There is an old ss cm btw. See dev section.

aviwdoowks said:
Simple answer.
That page is all YOU need.
We need it sticked.
There is an old ss cm btw. See dev section.
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Yeah, that page is also A LOT of stuff I DO NOT need.
You didn't get that. Simple answer is something else than you may think and also best answer is something really distant.
I just wanted a direct response or confirmation of what I said, not this negativism. Yeah, but what could I expect, typical XDA attitude...

krYshuT said:
Yeah, that page is also A LOT of stuff I DO NOT need.
You didn't get that. Simple answer is something else than you may think and also best answer is something really distant.
I just wanted a direct response or confirmation of what I said, not this negativism. Yeah, but what could I expect, typical XDA attitude...
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I wanted...
We do not need the likes of you!

krYshuT said:
Yeah, that page is also A LOT of stuff I DO NOT need.
You didn't get that. Simple answer is something else than you may think and also best answer is something really distant.
I just wanted a direct response or confirmation of what I said, not this negativism. Yeah, but what could I expect, typical XDA attitude...
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I do apologize you fell this way about the members here at xda... Here at xda we help a lot of people, take time from our day away from our loved ones to assist those in need... Avi helps a lot members a lot of members... You have to understand that your issue your question has been answered and resolved several times prior to this post... I'm sure just scrolling through the topics reading the titles you would have found the answer/s to your question/s (probably answered by Avi)... I understand the search feature of xda may not result in what you are looking for but google will... We do get very tired of answering the same questions over and over again... So i apologize for the "negativism" but Why help those who won't help them selves... knowledge is power and reading is the key...
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app

krYshuT said:
Thanks, but I don't need that. I just expected a simple answer. So I'll just answer myself, sum up what I needed to know. Correct me if I'm wrong:
- There's no way I'm going to unlock my BL, I'm stuck with locked BL on my build
- There's no way I'm going to install CM (not even using SS)
- I can only wait on official Motorola KitKat update (coming in months???)
- I can also install some stock-based ROMs with SS
Yeah, I don't wanna Safestrap with custom stock-based ROMs if it can't be official CM. I'll rather keep my internal storage space with stock, disable bloat and wait for official 4.4.2 update...
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To answer your question, yes to all. And before you jump so quick as to label this typical xda attitude, keep in mind I can label you typical self entitled noob expects everything on a silver platter. People get tired of answering the same question a hundred times over... Guess your number in line. Anytime you're dealing with a locked BL it's a good idea to learn all the intricacies of your phone, which is precisely where you were referred to.... And precisely where I had to start too. That said, politeness and gratitude will get you farther in getting noob answers quicker, which none of your posts contained.

Thanks! I'm sorry if it sounded rude, I'm really grateful for any type of help. I've spent like 5h in all kinds of threads, but most of the time I just get "half-answers" from just reading and reading and reading. I'm not expecting any type of extremely thorough answer, just a direct answer with confirming of what I said. Sending me another link (which I already read) just makes me even more confused. I just found out for example, that Koush's Helium doesn't work on Motorola devices. Does that apply for root method, too? If so, are there any other alternatives to backup & restore on my RAZR M (without and with root)?

[Q] D801 TWRP after 4.4 (Rooted)?

Hello all, I did a quick search and did not find an answer, so I apologize if this was asked already. This is sort of a 2 part question.
First, I wanted to try out the official 4.4 on my D801 so I used THIS file to update without loosing root access. The only loss is it takes away your TWRP. Is there anyway I can get a recovery installed so I can switch between stock and custom? That would be awesome.
If its not possible, is there a way for me to downgrade so I can use ROM's again? I know its easy with a .kdz on a PC, but unfortunately (I really mean it, this sucks) I have a mac.
I really appreciate any help!
Thank you!

TacoLord187 said:
Hello all, I did a quick search and did not find an answer, so I apologize if this was asked already. This is sort of a 2 part question.
First, I wanted to try out the official 4.4 on my D801 so I used THIS file to update without loosing root access. The only loss is it takes away your TWRP. Is there anyway I can get a recovery installed so I can switch between stock and custom? That would be awesome.
If its not possible, is there a way for me to downgrade so I can use ROM's again? I know its easy with a .kdz on a PC, but unfortunately (I really mean it, this sucks) I have a mac.
I really appreciate any help!
Thank you!
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yes those are from files here before they figured out how to get recovery here is the new version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 but as of this week the flash tool has begun acting up and does not want to downgrade, seems like lg caught up on what we were doing anyways good luck
edit- here is another way to downgrade (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625044) which some people have succeeded with the best of luck

XxZombiePikachu said:
yes those are from files here before they figured out how to get recovery here is the new version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 but as of this week the flash tool has begun acting up and does not want to downgrade, seems like lg caught up on what we were doing anyways good luck
edit- here is another way to downgrade which some people have succeeded with the best of luck
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Im already on 4.4 though, so Im more or less stuck then. I dont have a PC to downgrade with. Im on mac.

[N00b] Root access neccessary flashing ROM for N6P?

Dear XDA members,
I'm very new to rooting/flashing/unlocking, so I'm sorry if I'm asking this questing when maybe 100 others already did, but I couldn't find the answer I'm looking for. I also searched in the topic of Heisenberg (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928), but didn't find the answer, or I just maybe didn't understand it.
My questing is: is it necessary to root your Nexus 6p in order to load (or do you say flash) another ROM on it?
And do I understand it right that if you would like to root your device, you first need to unlock the bootloader in order to install a custom recovery, and after that you are able to install a custom ROM?
Hopefully somebody could answer this answer, thank you very much!

Best way to get into it and start to understand is to install Wugfresh Nexus toolkit.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Unlocking is necessary to root or flash a custom firmware or custom recovery. Simply
Welcome to the flashing community.. Hope u enjoy it
If u need more clarification let me know.. Im glad to help.. All of us were noob at one time...

BTCtest said:
Dear XDA members,
I'm very new to rooting/flashing/unlocking, so I'm sorry if I'm asking this questing when maybe 100 others already did, but I couldn't find the answer I'm looking for. I also searched in the topic of Heisenberg (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928), but didn't find the answer, or I just maybe didn't understand it.
My questing is: is it necessary to root your Nexus 6p in order to load (or do you say flash) another ROM on it?
And do I understand it right that if you would like to root your device, you first need to unlock the bootloader in order to install a custom recovery, and after that you are able to install a custom ROM?
Hopefully somebody could answer this answer, thank you very much!
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Root has nothing to do with being able to flash a ROM, root means you have privileged access and system control on an already existing operating system, it plays no part in flashing partitions on your device. But yes, you must unlock your bootloader. In order to flash a ROM you need a custom recovery, and in order to flash a custom recovery you need an unlocked bootloader. If you need instructions or any help don't be afraid to ask in my thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Delboyd12 said:
Best way to get into it and start to understand is to install Wugfresh Nexus toolkit.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
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I'd have to strongly disagree with you there, that's probably the worst way for a beginner to start out. Toolkits may seem convenient but they'll keep a beginner at the beginner level. They allow you to do things to your phone without actually knowing what's going on, without developing an understanding of the process. They allow a user to bypass some crucial learning experience, which in turn stops them from developing the knowledge and skills required to modify a phone. It's also these knowledge and skills that will get you out of hot water when something goes wrong. Then there's the issue of toolkits causing many problems for users. So no, I'd never recommend anyone use a toolkit to accomplish what what can be done very easily if you have a understanding of fastboot; this should be a basic requirement if you're messing with your phone.
Sent from my Nexus 6P