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If you can not fastboot oem unlock on 2.3.6...

Try to use sudo.
I successed.

Why wouldn't you be able to? I unlocked my 2.3.7 phone using fastboot oem unlock.
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zonesan said:
Try to use sudo.
I successed.
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I was able to root 3 phones on 2.3.6 with fastboot.

Braneless said:
Why wouldn't you be able to? I unlocked my 2.3.7 phone using fastboot oem unlock.
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Some linux distros are shipping udev rules that will allow adb to work properly without sudo, but not fastboot.

superm1 said:
Some linux distros are shipping udev rules that will allow adb to work properly without sudo, but not fastboot.
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Haha, Engrish please? Me no unnastand Linuxspeak.
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Works fine on OSX without sudo.

kenvan19 said:
I was able to root 3 phones on 2.3.6 with fastboot.
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I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?

xparsons said:
I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?
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I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been trying to find a tut on how to root a Nexus S on 2.3.6 for days now... could you point me in the right direction?
There are lots of video tutorials on YouTube. I found this one particularly easy to use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3BVGuKdWpk&feature=relmfu

Mac one-click unlock and root guide?

There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...

kalipedia said:
There seem to be several one-click methods (though of course there's no real ONE-click method), but none of them work with a mac. I mean, Paul O'Brien's superboot method does (I think), but you need to unlock first and even just figuring out how to do that with a mac is a bit confusing. I'm not a developer but I'm pretty good at following directions when they're clear. So, if anyone has done the whole process using only a mac, I'd appreciate some info! Thanks in advance...
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My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
nexus7root (dot) com/nexus-7-root/how-to-root-nexus-7/

My nexus is arriving later today, but this guide seems fairly straightforward. Just change all the fastboot commands to ./fastboot
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Would you mind posting an update once you do this?

Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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pmgreen said:
Would you mind posting an update once you do this?
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Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.

Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Are you glad you rooted? Anything to look out for/be overly cautious about?

fodawim said:
Yup, just rooted my Nexus 7 using that method very easy, im a mac user btw.
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Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root method. I used ADB to unlock/root my G1 and G2 phones back in the day, but for some reason I'm hesitant with this Nexus - also because there are a few different methods out there and all seem slightly different and pointing to different files, etc., so I'm not sure which is up to date, etc.

Uometydev said:
Mac user too, just use a virtual machine app like VMware…
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I don't have VMware...

Which method? Using ADB? I'm still hoping for a mac-compatible one-click unlock/root ...
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Believe the method from the link that was posted.
From other conversations, it sounds like one-click isn't the best method

Bought new Nexus7 should i update OTA?

I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?

ben805 said:
I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
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Update, unlock, root. In that order.

Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root...
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...deodex, flash tablet ui patch.
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Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root. In that order.
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Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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There's never a new way, it's always the same way. No update will "break" this.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock (this only have to be done once, it will remain unlocked unless you manually re-lock it)
fastboot flash recovery your.recovery.image (to flash a custom recovery)
Boot into recovery and apply the su zip of your choice if you merely want to root or if you want to flash a rom the rom of your choice (assuming these already reside on internal storage).

atticusmas said:
It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
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If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?

MRsf27 said:
If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
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http://bit.ly/yf2x50

atticusmas said:
http://bit.ly/yf2x50
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lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now

MRsf27 said:
lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
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Glad to be of service.

[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler

ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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It is okay to use. BUT...it is always best to learn how to use adb. You know, just in case something ever goes wrong.

It is not like Apple's device, you will always be able to root and all, you dont have to be scared
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ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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I really like Wug's toolkit, I know there's a few so I'm not positive if the one you're referring too is wugs or another one, but I reccomend using wugs, and following its step by step on setting up drivers properly.
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WugFresh Didn't Unlock before Root, Repercussions?

Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.

halfluck said:
Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.
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You're not rooted.

OffcerClancy said:
You're not rooted.
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soo strange its let me install SuperSu, Busybox, root explorer & other apps run that require root.

halfluck said:
Hey Guys,
Hope this is a nice quick one for you all.
As the subject suggests, I ran Nexus Root Toolkit and ran "root" but haven't done "unlock"
What are the Repercussions?
Cheers Rob.
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You have the option to only root your Nexus 7. When you unlock it will wipe your device but you will not loose root. I don't know what other repercussions you are referring to.

jadesse said:
You have the option to only root your Nexus 7. When you unlock it will wipe your device but you will not loose root. I don't know what other repercussions you are referring to.
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Ahh ok perfect.
I guess i mean more what would be the disadvantages of just rooting vs unlocking & rooting
Thanks Rob.

myrootsolution

Anyone hear of http://myrootsolution.com
Is it safe? Trustworthy? recommended?

dmbfan2 said:
Anyone hear of http://myrootsolution.com
Is it safe? Trustworthy? recommended?
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Just had to look at the link to know that it's not safe.
EDIT: You should never pay for root, that's probably a scam.

RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
Just had to look at the link to know that it's not safe.
EDIT: You should never pay for root, that's probably a scam.
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Its the ONLY way to root an LG G3 with a Mac. I've searched XDA Forums and have NO LUCK finding a step by step guide. Another XDA member said I was SOL because I have a Mac.
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2nd September 2016, 03:18 AM |#8
"There's no option for you without a Windows computer, and don't try it with emulation."

dmbfan2 said:
Its the ONLY way to root an LG G3 with a Mac. I've searched XDA Forums and have NO LUCK finding a step by step guide. Another XDA member said I was SOL because I have a Mac.
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I have a mac also, you just need to use bootcamp or any virtualisation software to run windows and you're good to go (it worked for me with bootcamp).

RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
I have a mac also, you just need to use bootcamp or any virtualisation software to run windows and you're good to go (it worked for me).
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Is there a thread ANYWHERE that provides a step by step? I'll get a refund from MyRootSolution.com and pick up Bootcamp. I have never used Bootcamp before? Do I need to purchase Windows also?

dmbfan2 said:
Is there a thread ANYWHERE that provides a step by step? I'll get a refund from MyRootSolution.com and pick up Bootcamp. I have never used Bootcamp before? Do I need to purchase Windows also?
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To setup bootcamp you can look here. And for the rest, use any method you want here on xda.

RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
To setup bootcamp you can look here. And for the rest, use any method you want here on xda.
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Method? Whats the best/easiest method? There isn't direct step by step site to go to. The last method I found was in 2015.

dmbfan2 said:
Method? Whats the best/easiest method? There isn't direct step by step site to go to. The last method I found was in 2015.
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It depend, are you on MM?

RapHaeL_4_4_4_ said:
It depend, are you on MM?
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yep. 6.0 985 48A Verizon

dmbfan2 said:
yep. 6.0 985 48A Verizon
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If you are on MM...at first you need king root....then use autrec apk for your phone model to install twrp...then flash super su from twrp...

Anik49 said:
If you are on MM...at first you need king root....then use autrec apk for your phone model to install twrp...then flash super su from twrp...
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rrrrrrriight......
sounds easy enough. I'll YouTube it or something. Thanks:good::fingers-crossed:

Anik49 said:
If you are on MM...at first you need king root....then use autrec apk for your phone model to install twrp...then flash super su from twrp...
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I still need a Windows computer to do this?

dmbfan2 said:
I still need a Windows computer to do this?
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No

So how can someone root using a Mac?

Lol this is why you don't buy Macs folks

ROM eater said:
Lol this is why you don't buy Macs folks
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yea....yea.....
I'm not an Apple fan either. Just sick of Windows problems.

Do not buy from this site. It is a ripoff. They advertise a product they don't give you and advertise 24/7 support...WHAT A JOKE...they ignore you. I had to contact my credit card company and have the charge reversed.

I am having the same problem; I am reporting them as fraudulent.