I think I might finally root my 6P after having it for 2 weeks. I was going to root using the SDK/ADB method on my Macbook Pro but it's such a hassle. I could just use my Surface Pro 3 but I saw that Wugs has is Nexus Tool Kit working with the 6P. I have used his Tool Kit with my Nexus 7 2012 and it worked great. However, I read somewhere that the "one click" methods cause issues on the 6P. Is this true and or has this been fixed? I really liked using his tool kit before since it is so easy & effective. I am surprised that there aren't any other one click type kits out for this phone...
mikespe said:
I think I might finally root my 6P after having it for 2 weeks. I was going to root using the SDK/ADB method on my Macbook Pro but it's such a hassle. I could just use my Surface Pro 3 but I saw that Wugs has is Nexus Tool Kit working with the 6P. I have used his Tool Kit with my Nexus 7 2012 and it worked great. However, I read somewhere that the "one click" methods cause issues on the 6P. Is this true and or has this been fixed? I really liked using his tool kit before since it is so easy & effective. I am surprised that there aren't any other one click type kits out for this phone...
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You're better off doing it with fastboot via the SDK. Toolkits are notorious for causing problems, you only need to look through the Q&A section to see that. If you need a guide I have a detailed one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
You're better off doing it with fastboot via the SDK. Toolkits are notorious for causing problems, you only need to look through the Q&A section to see that. If you need a guide I have a detailed one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Thanks for the link & advice. Like I mentioned I have used the Wugs Toolkit before on my Nexus 7 without any issues and have used other one clicks on other phones with zero problems. But the way I read it was that is some specific problem with using them on the 6P. The thing is I am limited on space on my Surface pro 3 and the SDK takes up a lot of valuable hard drive space.
mikespe said:
Thanks for the link & advice. Like I mentioned I have used the Wugs Toolkit before on my Nexus 7 without any issues and have used other one clicks on other phones with zero problems. But the way I read it was that is some specific problem with using them on the 6P. The thing is I am limited on space on my Surface pro 3 and the SDK takes up a lot of valuable hard drive space.
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As Heisenberg said, you're best doing it with the sdk and fastboot.
It shouldn't take all that much space really, downloading only the components you need.
I used wugfresh on the 6p with no issues, but I also know how to fix it from sdk if there are problems. The toolkit is nice because it's easier. It will download everything you need.
Have used both methods, but seem to come back to the SDK way of doing things as it gives me a peace of mind that every step has been done an is complete. The toolkit "zooms" through the steps and if not paying attention you could miss something and believe you are at one point but not really (I am easily confused lol).
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Hello everyone, three days ago I bought a N7 and i find it really awsome! despite that I miss the features I have with my rooted galaxy s (backup, ad-remove..). I searched on the forums and found different answers but wanted some opinions. Which is the best/safest way to root the N7? I do not intend to flash an alternative ROM as I always did with my phone since stock one is perfect, but maybe an alternative kernel..do you think it is worth to change kernel?which one would you suggest?
Thank you for your help!
Look for wugfresh in the android dev section... works beautifully
Definately use a ToolKit as they are so simple, cuts out all of the issues you may experience and you are literally rooted before you can blink.
I USED THIS ONE
Gotta say an amazing little toolkit and had absolutely no problems what so ever, and whats more all the drivers etc that are needed, are included in the ToolKit
Hope this helps.
Better use the Nexus 7 toolkit, I found it to be the easiest way to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 7. I can't comment on kernel as of now, coz I just purchased the Nexus 7 and want to keep it stock with root.
Another vote for the toolkit. I used it last week to root mine and it couldn't have been easier.
The best and safest why is FASTBOOT
Sent from my BAKED Nexus
Wtf! No toolkits...
This is a nexus device... the easiest phone to root manually PERIOD.
Using a toolkit only becomes useful after you know what your doing.
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I just switched over from ONE V and was very comfortable flashing kernels and roms on that. I used to use its toolkit to simply browse .img files and flash them.
So i just wanted to ask how we do it for nexus 4.
harsh.ea said:
I just switched over from ONE V and was very comfortable flashing kernels and roms on that. I used to use its toolkit to simply browse .img files and flash them.
So i just wanted to ask how we do it for nexus 4.
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Search before posting. Don't use a toolkit, learn how to do things manually. It may seem like a lot of effort now but you'll save yourself some time in the future if you have any issues since you'll actually know what you're doing. Flashing a Nexus should be a lot easier than any other phone, so if you've flashed an HTC you should have no problem with this.
Here's another good guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654
Nexus 4 Guide-Unlock Bootloader, Root, Install Custom Recoveries & Custom ROMs/Kernel
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This is much easier than the one V. I hate the One V. I never used it but I helped brother root it and all the good stuff.
This device is much easier.
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Definitely stay away from toolkits. The hardest part about fastboot is setting it up. After that it's simple and will save you from making stupid mistakes, and will also fix stupid mistakes with ease when you do make them (we all do at one point)
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Definitely stay away from toolkits. The hardest part about fastboot is setting it up. After that it's simple and will save you from making stupid mistakes, and will also fix stupid mistakes with ease when you do make them (we all do at one point)
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I never had any issues with the toolkits. I know fastboot/adb method but the toolkit can do anything!
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I noticed 2.1.0 version has Nexus 6P listed, although I read people having bootloops (I think?)
If not, any easy method to root such as this?
CarlosAbia said:
I noticed 2.1.0 version has Nexus 6P listed, although I read people having bootloops (I think?)
If not, any easy method to root such as this?
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ive used wug and no problems at all
try this one works good as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...ol-skipsoft-android-toolkit-nexus-6p-t3234159
CarlosAbia said:
I noticed 2.1.0 version has Nexus 6P listed, although I read people having bootloops (I think?)
If not, any easy method to root such as this?
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Why use a toolkit in the first place? Totally unnecessary with a Nexus, and they inevitably cause problems. Plus they allow you to do things to your phone without actually knowing what's going on. These phones are ridiculously easy to work with, check out my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Hey guys, before you say anything, yes I have been reading guides and looking up stuff, but every guide i read has a different step, and quite honestly I trust XDA more so I decided to post the question here:
How can I properly root my Nexus 6P running Android N version NBD90X? I don't particularly care much about trying to get Android Pay to work (think it's too late for that anyway), so any method works with me.
Thanks!
So,. I just did this. Used WUGs tool. Listed in the 6p index oage. Worked so extremely well I used it again to restore after I butchered my system UI and rooted again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3258493
Enjoy. It was too easy.
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Hi there. So I've got a Nexus 7 (2012 WiFi) that I've had since launch. It's obviously quite old now and thus it's incredibly slow. I had issues updating it to the latest version of Android that was made available by Google for it to the point that I had to sideload the update using adb. Basically, the reason I even bought it in the first place was to use it as a dedicated digital comic reader. So that's kinda what I want to use it for going forward. But in its current state, it's just so slow and sketchy, I'm hoping to flash a new ROM or some kind of custom stripped-down version of Android with just the basics to extend the life of the device. The size is great and the screen still looks great, but many stock features are no longer necessary for my purposes. If anyone has any suggestions on a good way to strip down features to improve performance, or advice on a good ROM that's been known to greatly improve the performance of this dated device, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Projektor said:
Hi there. So I've got a Nexus 7 (2012 WiFi) that I've had since launch. It's obviously quite old now and thus it's incredibly slow. I had issues updating it to the latest version of Android that was made available by Google for it to the point that I had to sideload the update using adb. Basically, the reason I even bought it in the first place was to use it as a dedicated digital comic reader. So that's kinda what I want to use it for going forward. But in its current state, it's just so slow and sketchy, I'm hoping to flash a new ROM or some kind of custom stripped-down version of Android with just the basics to extend the life of the device. The size is great and the screen still looks great, but many stock features are no longer necessary for my purposes. If anyone has any suggestions on a good way to strip down features to improve performance, or advice on a good ROM that's been known to greatly improve the performance of this dated device, that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Pure Nexus +Parrot mod.
wtherrell said:
Pure Nexus +Parrot mod.
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Edit: Thanks for the response, I'll look into these.
wtherrell said:
Pure Nexus +Parrot mod.
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It's been a while since I've touched this stuff, but I recall that my Nexus 7 is rooted already. That being said, I'm not sure I remember how to Flash ROMs etc.
Could I trouble you for some help with instructions on how to achieve this?
Thanks again...
Projektor said:
It's been a while since I've touched this stuff, but I recall that my Nexus 7 is rooted already. That being said, I'm not sure I remember how to Flash ROMs etc.
Could I trouble you for some help with instructions on how to achieve this?
Thanks again...
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I know I risk the wrath of the purists here but Wugs Nexus root toolkit or the Skipsoft one are handy. If you want to truly get down to the nuts and bolts you can do as the purists suggest and use the ADB /Fastboot command interface in the Android software development kit.
You will use one of those to install a custom recovery such as TWRP. You will then download the rom (and gapps) if not already included. You may also need SuperSU to handle root management. You flash roms, gapps, etc. through TWRP.
Thanks for the response. I'm just about finished my Root + TWRP with Wug's kit.
Coming from the stock nakasi-lmy47v-factory (5.1.1)
So I think at this point, I've:
-unlocked the bootloader
-installed TWRP 3.1.0-0-grouper.img
-Rooted using SuperSU v2.79-SR3
Just based on what I've done, and my intention to flash a custom version of Pure Nexus, my rooting may have been redundant for now and will need to be done again?
I guess the next thing I need to determine is if I need to flash a new Kernel. I'm currently using 3.1.10-gf5d7b8b stock Kernel.
Oh, and decide if I should switch to F2SF.
I've successfully got Pure Nexus running with Parrot Mod installed, and it's running beautifully! I opted not to bother switching to F2FS, but may take a look in the future. Thank you so much wtherrell for all your help!