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Newbie Trying to Root and Unlock Phone

Hi,
I am a Canadian Newbie to Android and just purchased a Nexus S from Fido. I tried to Unlock and Root my phone using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970237
As I have a Mac, but got stuck on the 5th instruction. I rebooted my phone and now can't get my data connection. I am left scratching my head what I did wrong. Thank goodness I didn't brick the phone, but I need to find a way to get this working or least take me back to where I started.
Any assistance would be great,

I got back my data connection and the phone is unlocked. I just want some assistance with the rooting process.

I don't have a MAC, so i'm not sure how you would proceed. However, if you have access to a Windows based PC, follow the instructions for the i9023 phone to unlock the i9020a version of the device.
The issue with Fastboot is related to drivers and in windows, there is a bug in the driver INF file, so read the instructions carefully.

If it is already unlocked, you should be able to reboot back into recovery, flash clockwork and install superuser (without rebooting)
I would first boot into recovery and resume from step 6 in the guide you were going through..
Basically you want to get clockwork flashed so that way you can install the superuser zip file from the SD Card...

So I need continue to follow these instructions? When I open terminal and put in step 6 nothing happens, that's why I stopped in the first place. Sorry to be a pain, but I am really new to this platform.
6) Copy/paste the following into the Terminal window:
Code:
~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/fastboot flash recovery ~/Desktop/adb-fastboot/recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-crespo.img
Hit "Return" again and wait for recovery to boot.
For the following steps while in Recovery, use "Volume Down" to highlight a selection and "Power" to choose that selection:
8) Choose "mounts and storage"
9) Choose "mount USB storage". Your phone should now be mounted on the Mac as a Device called "NO NAME"
10) Move the zip file "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip" from the "adb-fastboot" folder to the "NO NAME" Device on you computer.
11) Eject/unmount your phone in the Finder on your Mac.
12) On your phone, choose "Unmount"
13) Choose "mount /system"
14) Choose "+++++Go Back+++++"
15) Choose "install zip from sdcard"
16) Choose "choose zip from sdcard"
17) Choose "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip"

Is there anyone on this forum who lives in Toronto and is willing to meet up to show me how to do this? Please let me know.
Thanks!

if you are running fastboot your phone must be on the bootloader menu.
so, turn off your phone. press volume up and power. don't enter recovery.
while in this state, continue with step 6:
fastboot flash recovery crespo.img and then enter recovery (now with clockwork)
while in recovery, mount sdcard (menus), adb push su.zip and adb push any_rom.zip (like cm7.zip) and then, back on the phone, install zip from sdcard, choose zip... (still from recovery). install what you need. reboot. you're done.

After typing in the commands for step 6, if the terminal says something like 3042 kbs/sent in or out (not exactly those numbers), then that's about it. Just press the volume rocker to highlight Recovery, and press the Power button to select it to follow from there. It may look like the command didn't do anything, but it actually temporarily replaced your recovery image. It is important that you follow through from there without booting into your phone. If you boot into your phone before installing the SU package, you will need to do step 6 again because the phone will reinstall its own recovery image on boot.

Ok, thanks for the advice. I will do my best and come back if I hit any snags.

did you get it

I actually got some help from a friend, but am still having trouble learning this stuff. Still looking for someone in Toronto that I can meet up with to show me how this platform works.

[TUT] Flash back Stock Recovery when you on TWRP

You have installed TWRP recovery and want back to stock Xiaomi Redmi 2 Note Recovery (MI-Recovery 2.0.1) ?
Ok follow this 5 easy steps!
1. Download stock Recovery from here, unzip the file and copy " recovery.img" to the Internal storage of the device.
2. boot into TWRP and tap on Install in the TWRP main screen.
Now, the default mode is to flash zip files, you will need to toggle the mode to images. (To do so, tap on the Images… button on the bottom-right of the screen.)
3. The recovery will now only see the image files, now select the "recovery.img" file.
4. now you will be prompted to select the type of image it is, select Boot or Recovery, you must select Recovery!
5. Finally, swipe the button on the bottom of the screen to start the flashing process. Once complete, you can go to Reboot > System.

reflex9000 said:
You have installed TWRP recovery and want back to stock Xiaomi Redmi 2 Note Recovery?
Ok follow this 5 easy steps!
1. Download stock Recovery from here, unzip the file and copy " recovery.img" to the Internal storage of the device.
2. boot into TWRP and tap on Install in the TWRP main screen.
Now, the default mode is to flash zip files, you will need to toggle the mode to images. (To do so, tap on the Images… button on the bottom-right of the screen.)
3. The recovery will now only see the image files, now select the "recovery.img" file.
4. now you will be prompted to select the type of image it is, select Boot or Recovery, you must select Recovery!
5. Finally, swipe the button on the bottom of the screen to start the flashing process. Once complete, you can go to Reboot > System.
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Lol, I dirty flashed a whole stock ROM over the top of my current one to achieve the same. Your solution is much better of course

Thank you!

[Motorola] Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1

MOTO All-In-one Tool​
Supported Model:
1. Any Motorola device to Flash Stock ROM.
Pre-Required:
1. Windows OS
2. STOCK ROM For flashing.
3. Supersu.zip for rooting.
4. Bootloader Key to unlock bootloader.
5. Stock Recovery for flashing.
Downloads:
*In next Post
Bugs:
1. GUI hangs if you press anything during flashing. So avoid touching anything once flash button pressed.{fixed in next update}
2. You tell :cyclops:
Features:
1. Flashing stock rom on any Motorola Device (Any model).
2. Root through superuse.zip.
3. custom recovery.
4. Bootloader lock and unlock (Required bootloader key).
5. Flashing logo.bin to remove bootloader warning message.
6. sideload any zip/ROM.
7. Installing ADB & mfastboot driver.
Request:
Please don't add direct download link in your [email protected] or in your website. if you want to add in your thread then
First ask me for permission and after that mention me in your thread and instead of giving download link, direct them to this page for downloading.
Please rate this thread to 5 * so that this tool can be published on XDA Portal​
XDA:DevDB Information
Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1, Tool/Utility for the Moto G 2015
Contributors
hard91
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-06-12
Created 2016-06-12
Last Updated 2016-06-16

Downloads:
Go to this Link:
CLICK ON ME

Reserved for Tutorials
Screenshots

Reserved
How to Section​ How to Install Driver
1. Click on Driver.
2. Now Click on ADB & mfastboot Drivers.
3. Now just click Next> Next> button.
4. Do not change Installation directory.
5. After installations please make sure mfastboot.exe, fastboot, adb etc Files are present in installation directory.
6. Done.
Note: Above section is very very important without it this tool will not work.
How to Phone Info
1. Please ensure you have installed ADB & mfastboot Drivers from Driver page.
2. Enable USB debugging option under settings of your Mobile.
3. If there is any Message appears on mobile screen which require authentication to connect PC then click on remember option and Press Ok.
4. Now Click on ADB Devices button. It will show connected device and its serial No.
5. Now click on Get Phone Info to get Information Regarding Phone you currently connected with.
6. Done!
How to Flash STOCK ROM (fastboot flashable) and recover from bricked moto device.
1. Click on Flasher.
2. If you are not in fastboot mode then click on AUTO Button under Reboot into Bootloader Group Box. If you are in mobile bricked stage then manually boot into bootloader.
3. Click on browse button. It will open a dialog to select STOCK fastboot Flashable ROM
4. Go to the path where your STOCK ROM is placed.
5. On selecting STOCK ROM Directory it will show its path under STOCK ROM Path Group Box.
6. If all the basic files are present in the directory then Flash button is enabled otherwise it will give error and show missing files and Disable Flash Button.
7. Select whether you want to lock bootloader or Un-lock bootloader (if bootloader is previously unlocked it will not lock it).
8. Click on Flash button.
9. See Log window.
10. When progress bar reaches to 100% it will show Flashing Done!
11. Your phone will now reboot automatically.
12. Flashing Done!
Note: First boot take 5-10 min. So don’t worry.
How to Flash Stock/Custom Recovery
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash recovery Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your Recovery (twrp, cwm, Stock etc) from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
How to Flash custom ROM or Zip using Sideload
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under side Load Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your custom ROM or any fastboot flashable Zip file from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click side load.
6. Done!
How to Root any MOTO Device
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Root Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select supersu.zip path from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Root.
6. Your Phone will reboot into custom recovery which you flashed previously.
7. Under custom recovery click on INSTALL > SDCARD (Internal) > select superuser.zip which you selected in 3rd step.
8. Rooting Done!
NOTE: You have to flash custom recovery first in order to Root.
How to Lock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Click on Lock Button.
4. Done!
NOTE: There is no need of bootloader unlock key while locking bootloader.
How to Unlock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Enter 20 digit bootloader key.
4. Click on Un-Lock.
5. Done!
How to get Unlock Bootloader Key
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Click on get Moto Key button.
3. It will restart your phone into fastboot and wait for device to respond.
4. A message box will open Read it carefully.
5. Click on show info and copy that string.
6. Now Click on OK to go to MOTO website.
7. Login to the website and paste previously copied string where motorola website say.
8. And click on can I unlock my bootloader?.
9. If yes then you will get Bootloader key in your Email inbox.
10. Now paste above 20 digit bootloader key into Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
11. Click on unlock bootloader button.
12. Done!
NOTE: Please note that all the MOTO Models do not support unlocking bootloader like phones under AT &T and other contract phone. This tool is not created by Rajnikant or Superman. Hence this tool can only automate the adb commands that are used to get bootloader string and unlock bootloader. This tool will not do any kind of magic to unlock your contract Moto device.
How to Remove Bootloader Warning Message
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash Logo Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select logo.bin file downloaded from your mobile XDA form.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
You Have to Download each and every File from your respective XDA Form​

Dont work trying to lock bootloader

skooter32 said:
Dont work trying to lock bootloader
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On which model?
Can you send me code to lock your bootloader

[Motorola] Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1

MOTO All-In-one Tool​
Supported Model:
1. Any Motorola device to Flash Stock ROM.
Pre-Required:
1. Windows OS
2. STOCK ROM For flashing.
3. Supersu.zip for rooting.
4. Bootloader Key to unlock bootloader.
5. Stock Recovery for flashing.
Downloads:
*In next Post
Bugs:
1. GUI hangs if you press anything during flashing. So avoid touching anything once flash button pressed.{fixed in next update}
2. You tell :cyclops:
Features:
1. Flashing stock rom on any Motorola Device (Any model).
2. Root through superuse.zip.
3. custom recovery.
4. Bootloader lock and unlock (Required bootloader key).
5. Flashing logo.bin to remove bootloader warning message.
6. sideload any zip/ROM.
7. Installing ADB & mfastboot driver.
Request:
Please don't add direct download link in your [email protected] or in your website. if you want to add in your thread then
First ask me for permission and after that mention me in your thread and instead of giving download link, direct them to this page for downloading.
Please rate this thread to 5 * so that this tool can be published on XDA Portal​
XDA:DevDB Information
Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1, Tool/Utility for the Moto X 2014
Contributors
hard91
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-06-12
Created 2016-06-12
Last Updated 2016-06-16

Downloads:
Latest:
Mediafire.com v1.1a (Driver button Fix)
Mediafire.com v1.1
What is new:
1. Get bootloader string to paste in moto website button added.
2. Log window under flasher is now working.
3. code is updated for adb commands.
4. How to guide is added in zip
Previous versions
Mediafire.com v1.0
Ask me for mirror on any website

Screenshots
Screenshots

Guide
How to Section​ How to Install Driver
1. Click on Driver.
2. Now Click on ADB & mfastboot Drivers.
3. Now just click Next> Next> button.
4. Do not change Installation directory.
5. After installations please make sure mfastboot.exe, fastboot, adb etc Files are present in installation directory.
6. Done.
Note: Above section is very very important without it this tool will not work.
How to Phone Info
1. Please ensure you have installed ADB & mfastboot Drivers from Driver page.
2. Enable USB debugging option under settings of your Mobile.
3. If there is any Message appears on mobile screen which require authentication to connect PC then click on remember option and Press Ok.
4. Now Click on ADB Devices button. It will show connected device and its serial No.
5. Now click on Get Phone Info to get Information Regarding Phone you currently connected with.
6. Done!
How to Flash STOCK ROM (fastboot flashable) and recover from bricked moto device.
1. Click on Flasher.
2. If you are not in fastboot mode then click on AUTO Button under Reboot into Bootloader Group Box. If you are in mobile bricked stage then manually boot into bootloader.
3. Click on browse button. It will open a dialog to select STOCK fastboot Flashable ROM
4. Go to the path where your STOCK ROM is placed.
5. On selecting STOCK ROM Directory it will show its path under STOCK ROM Path Group Box.
6. If all the basic files are present in the directory then Flash button is enabled otherwise it will give error and show missing files and Disable Flash Button.
7. Select whether you want to lock bootloader or Un-lock bootloader (if bootloader is previously unlocked it will not lock it).
8. Click on Flash button.
9. See Log window.
10. When progress bar reaches to 100% it will show Flashing Done!
11. Your phone will now reboot automatically.
12. Flashing Done!
Note: First boot take 5-10 min. So don’t worry.
How to Flash Stock/Custom Recovery
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash recovery Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your Recovery (twrp, cwm, Stock etc) from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
How to Flash custom ROM or Zip using Sideload
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under side Load Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your custom ROM or any fastboot flashable Zip file from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click side load.
6. Done!
How to Root any MOTO Device
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Root Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select supersu.zip path from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Root.
6. Your Phone will reboot into custom recovery which you flashed previously.
7. Under custom recovery click on INSTALL > SDCARD (Internal) > select superuser.zip which you selected in 3rd step.
8. Rooting Done!
NOTE: You have to flash custom recovery first in order to Root.
How to Lock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Click on Lock Button.
4. Done!
NOTE: There is no need of bootloader unlock key while locking bootloader.
How to Unlock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Enter 20 digit bootloader key.
4. Click on Un-Lock.
5. Done!
How to get Unlock Bootloader Key
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Click on get Moto Key button.
3. It will restart your phone into fastboot and wait for device to respond.
4. A message box will open Read it carefully.
5. Click on show info and copy that string.
6. Now Click on OK to go to MOTO website.
7. Login to the website and paste previously copied string where motorola website say.
8. And click on can I unlock my bootloader?.
9. If yes then you will get Bootloader key in your Email inbox.
10. Now paste above 20 digit bootloader key into Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
11. Click on unlock bootloader button.
12. Done!
NOTE: Please note that all the MOTO Models do not support unlocking bootloader like phones under AT &T and other contract phone. This tool is not created by Rajnikant or Superman. Hence this tool can only automate the adb commands that are used to get bootloader string and unlock bootloader. This tool will not do any kind of magic to unlock your contract Moto device.
How to Remove Bootloader Warning Message
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash Logo Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select logo.bin file downloaded from your mobile XDA form.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
You Have to Download each and every File from your respective XDA Form​

New version... 2.5 by @hard91
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68725952&postcount=2

g950f firmware rom where can i get it which can easily be rooted?

i need to reinstall the original firmware for g950f but i cant find it anywhere
i want to root my device ... the file i did find doesnt seemt to load up custom roms

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
Guides:
Notice: It may wipe all your data including those in internal storage.
Part 1 - HOW-TO FLASH TWRP:
1. In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
2. Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable OEM Unlock option.
3. Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phones Drivers.
- Option 1: Download and Install Smart Switch for PC.
- Option 2: Download and Install standalone driver package.
4. Download and extract Odin (Samsung's Flash Tool) to your computer.
5. Download a .tar image of TWRP.
6. Reboot your device to download mode.
- Hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] for approx. 15 seconds.
- Read the warning carefully.
- If you agree, press [VOLUME UP] to get into Download mode. If you don't agree, STOP.
7. Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot.
8. Connect your phone.
9. Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin.
10. Wait for the phone to reboot. DO NOT release [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] or you may not reboot into TWRP.
Part 2 - HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)
1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)
3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.
4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.
5. Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.
6. Transfer the zip to your phone.
- Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.)
- Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/".
- Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.
7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.
TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage. Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.
Part 3 - HOW-TO ROOT:
1. Download the flashable zip.
- Option 1: Magisk
- Option 2: SuperSU (untested)
2. Transfer the zip to your phone.
3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.
Part 3a - HOW-TO FLASH CUSTOM ROMS:
1. Download the flashable zip.
2. Transfer the zip to your phone.
3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.
Simple.

where can i find firmware original

Sammobile

wakkaday said:
where can i find firmware original
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Samfirm tool or updato.com. No download speed limits

wakkaday said:
where can i find firmware original
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http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-G950F
click on your Country and load the firmware.
free and high speed (maybe use download manager)