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[Guide] Rooting Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi and 3G Edition) [Newbie-Friendly] [ADB/Fastboot]

Information: If you're experienced with ADB/Fastboot or Manual Android Rooting, you could read this thread and see if you find something that seems wrong and report to me, thanks!
Introduction​Hello there!
I decided to create a new Nexus 7 Rooting Guide, I know that there are some guides already, but I have a few reasons to make this guide.
Unlike many rooting guides, this one doesn't use an automated program (a.k.a Toolkit) and it works for both Nexus 7 Wi-Fi and Nexus 7 3G.
This guide has been tested with a Nexus 7 3G Edition, running Android 4.2.1/4.2.2.
Last Topic Update: Never
Last Minor Topic Update: Check thread edit date!
Requirements:
Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi or 3G Edition)
Android SDK
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Unlocked Bootloader
If you don't have ADB/Fastboot drivers installed, please check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
See Basic Knowledge and Driver Installation parts.
If you have Android SDK and ADB/Fastboot drivers installed and working, you can continue reading.
Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in your Nexus 7.
Don't forget to unlock the bootloader!
Warning: You're the only one responsible if something bad happens to your device!
Nothing bad is going to happen, but there is always a small risk.
Personally, I recommend having +60% of Battery during ROM Changes (Flashing and etc).
I also recommend you to learn how to do a Factory Image Restore (Flash Stock ROM) before attempting to root...
Rooting your Nexus 7​
To root our device, we're simply going to put in our tablet a small program called "SuperSU", you might want to download it now to your PC:
SuperSU v1.04
Basically, we´re going to put SuperSU in /system partition, the file you downloaded is a "Flashable ZIP".
We're going to use TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) to flash the Flashable ZIP (In this case, SuperSU), after flashing SuperSU you get root privileges!
Now, go to your Android SDK Folder where Fastboot (fastboot.exe) is located (platform-tools), open a command prompt and change directories to your Fastboot location, if you need help just search on Google.
Now, you have CMD (Command Prompt) open with the Android SDK Directory, and we need to reboot your device into Fastboot mode, to do that just type the following:
adb reboot-bootloader
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You're now in Fastboot Mode (a.k.a Bootloader), type the following to make sure you're in Fastboot Mode:
fastboot devices
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You should see something like this:
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> fastboot devices
# the following output should be returned
<device serial number> fastboot
Type "fastboot reboot" to reboot the device, then copy the SuperSU.zip you downloaded to your Nexus 7.
I also forgot to tell you to download TWRP, if you have the Nexus 7 Wi-Fi Edition, your board codename is Grouper, if you have the 3G Edition, your board codename is Tilapia.
TWRP for Nexus 7 [grouper]
TWRP for Nexus 7 3G [tilapia]
Copy the correct TWRP Edition to your Nexus 7, then boot into the bootloader.
Temporarily boot TWRP using the following command:
fastboot boot TWRP.img
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Replace "TWRP.img" with the correct file name.
You can also flash TWRP instead of temporarily booting.
Inside TWRP click "Install" and select the SuperSU ZIP File, then Confirm Flash.
After flashing, reboot your device and you should have SuperSU installed. (Open SuperSU just to test)
Congratulations! You now have a Rooted Device!
To make sure you have rooted, download "Root Checker" from Google Play.
Conclusion​As you can see, this tutorial is a little different from others, I explained what we were going to do and also explained the commands instead of giving you directly the commands.
This tutorial was written to teach the basics of ADB/Fastboot, I hope you rooted your device without problems and learnt/learned something, have a good day!
Feel free to give suggestions or corrections!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.​

Just for newbies wondering what this really means:
1. install and boot into TWRP/CWM recovery means you boot up a 'mini' linux which can do whatever it wants(as root) to any of the partition on the device(including the /system one)
2. the supersu package contains 2 files(an APK and the more importantly 'su') plus some update scripts that (1) would run and copy them to the appropriate places(mainly the 'su' which is the only file that is critical)

I think you need to mention the bootloader unlock someplace.
Perhaps you can find those specific instructions in another good reference thread; but if not then, at a minimum you should put it in your prerequisites list.
In the narrative as it stands, you casually mention the other thread
[GUIDE] Flashing a Factory Image with fastboot / return to stock
but don't insist that your reader looks at that thread.
But the time for doing the unlock sequence follows the begginers first (fastboot) driver installation, so unless someone reads that thread pretty thoroughly, they will skip it in your description here, and will get stopped out at
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fastboot boot TWRP.img
which needs the privileges of an unlocked bootloader. Since unlocking the bootloader currently entails performing a full-phone wipe, the consequences of that are pretty significant and shouldn't be skipped over.
cheers. Thanks.

bftb0 said:
I think you need to mention the bootloader unlock someplace.
Perhaps you can find those specific instructions in another good reference thread; but if not then, at a minimum you should put it in your prerequisites list.
In the narrative as it stands, you casually mention the other thread
[GUIDE] Flashing a Factory Image with fastboot / return to stock
but don't insist that your reader looks at that thread.
But the time for doing the unlock sequence follows the begginers first (fastboot) driver installation, so unless someone reads that thread pretty thoroughly, they will skip it in your description here, and will get stopped out at
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP.img
which needs the privileges of an unlocked bootloader. Since unlocking the bootloader currently entails performing a full-phone wipe, the consequences of that are pretty significant and shouldn't be skipped over.
cheers. Thanks.
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Hello!
Thanks for your answer, I completely forgot about the "Unlocking Bootloader" part, tomorrow when I get some time I will edit the thread...
Have a good day/night.
Edit: Added "Unlocked Bootloader" to the requisites list and a small note after "Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in your Nexus 7", tomorrow I may edit the thread again.
Edit 2: I think the essential part is written, and because I'm a little busy, I will leave (temporarily) this thread. You're free to enhance this guide and re-publish it following Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.

[HOW-TO]Unlock the Bootloader on the Nvidia Shield

Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to unlock the bootloader on your Nvidia Shield.
Why Would I want to Unlock my Bootloader?
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to modify all aspects of your device to suite your needs which includes but is not limited to, installing custom Recovery images such as Clockworkmod Recovery or Team Win Recovery Project, installing custom ROM's, custom Kernels, as well as other MOD's and patches.
Will Unlocking my Bootloader Void my Warranty?
Warning: Unlocking your Nvidia Shield's bootloader will void the warranty, please note that even if you re-lock the bootloader the bootloader still show a flag that the device is voided for warranty.
This warning being given please also see this post by JordanKeyes regarding warranty information as it relates to hardware issues or hardware failures.
Unlocking your Bootloader
1. Backup everything on your device that you don't want to loose such any apps (And there respective data), pictures, videos, music, etc. as unlocking your devices bootloader will erase all data on the device. You can fully backup your devices contents without root using ADB's backup command or by using the Holo Backup Tool.
2. Download and install the ADB and Fastboot drivers for your Shield, the drivers can be downloaded here. You can also follow along with wwjoshdew's excellent video tutorial on how to properly install the ADB and Fastboot drivers for your Shield on Windows.
3. Make sure you have ADB and Fastboot setup and installed on your computer. If you haven't already setup and installed ADB and Fastboot a simple ADB and Fastboot installer can be downloaded from here.
4. Fully power off your Shield by long pressing on the Power button until the power menu appears, then select the "Power off" option.
5. Boot your Shield into Fastboot mode using one of the following ways:
5. A. Power on your Shield while simultaneously holding the Power button + Back button + Home button. Release the buttons once the Fastboot bootloader screen appears.
5. B. Run the following ADB command from a command prompt window (USB cable must already be connected from your Shield to your Computer):
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
6.Now that you are at the Fastboot bootloader screen, connect your Shield to your computer using your USB cable. Make sure that your USB cable is plugged into a USB 2.0 port directly connected to your motherboard as sometimes USB 3.0 ports can cause problems and front panel USB connections can be unreliable.
7. Open up a command prompt window (cmd) in the directory where installed ADB and Fastboot to. For example if I installed ADB and Fastboot to a folder on my Desktop which is on my D: drive I would open a command window in "D:\Desktop\Fastboot_ADB".
8. From the command prompt windows enter the following command:
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fastboot devices
If you device is detected and it shows your devices serial number you are ready to move on to the next step. If no device is shown make sure you have the correctly installed the ADB and Fastboot drivers from step number 2.
9. Now that your device is detected by Fastboot the following command is used to unlock your bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
10. You will now be presented with the bootloader unlock menu. After reading the disclaimer, use the Back button and the Home button to navigate to the "Unlock" option. Once the "Unlock" option has been highlighted use the Shield button to confirm your selection of unlocking your bootloader. It's important to remember that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all your data from the device, and that a flag showing your warranty is void will appear at the bootloader screen.
11. Once your bootloader has finished being unlocked, you will be taken back to the fastboot bootloader screen. From here you can power off your Shield.
Re-locking your Bootloader
To re-lock your bootloader you can following steps 4-8 of the procedure listed above and when you come to step 9 run the following command instead of "fastboot oem unlock":
Code:
fastboot oem lock
The above command will re-lock your Shield's bootloader. Note: As previously mentioned re-locking your Shield's bootloader will not restore your warranty or remove the warranty void flag on your device's bootloader.
Conclusion
Now that you have successfully unlocked the bootloader on your Nvidia Shield you are free to flash custom Recoveries, ROM's, Kernel's, MOD's etc. enjoy :good:.
If you are stuck with the bootloader unlocking procedure I would recommend checking out this great video tutorial by wwjoshdew.

I'm having an issue unlocking the bootloader. I have the drivers and fastboot install successfully as well as adb and fastboot. I run the command "adb reboot bootloader" which reboots my shield into bootloader but when I run "fastboot devices" nothing shows up. USB debugging is enabled.
When the device is booted normally the command "adb devices" picks up the device. It is only in fastboot that adb commands aren't recognized.
I added a picture, any thoughts?
Edit: followed the instructions in the following video and all is dandy now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSisjVwcPbE&hd=1

themichael said:
I'm having an issue unlocking the bootloader. I have the drivers and fastboot install successfully as well as adb and fastboot. I run the command "adb reboot bootloader" which reboots my shield into bootloader but when I run "fastboot devices" nothing shows up. USB debugging is enabled.
When the device is booted normally the command "adb devices" picks up the device. It is only in fastboot that adb commands aren't recognized.
I added a picture, any thoughts?
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Look in device manager and check if the PC recognizes the shield as an adb device when in fastboot.
For me i have to switch between using fastboot and being able to copy files to it.

fastboot error
chevyowner said:
Look in device manager and check if the PC recognizes the shield as an adb device when in fastboot.
For me i have to switch between using fastboot and being able to copy files to it.
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Hi i am having issue with dab and fast boot drivers.
When I install the driver as adb I can't fast boot to install the thor.img but once it reboots It reverts or reinstalls a shield driver and causes confusion and blocks when I want to mount.

gogul1 said:
Hi i am having issue with dab and fast boot drivers.
When I install the driver as adb I can't fast boot to install the thor.img but once it reboots It reverts or reinstalls a shield driver and causes confusion and blocks when I want to mount.
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Nvidia just released a new set of USB drivers in their Tegra for Android Development Pack which you can download from here. I would recommend installing the development pack and the drivers it includes.

ok
I have done it and these are the new drivers I have under device manager.
Still can't mount though, operation not permitted Usb debugging enabled.
here are the two new drivers which let me get as far as the mount command but no further
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and here's it telling me no in abd and fastboot
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gogul1 said:
I have done it and these are the new drivers I have under device manager.
Still can't mount though, operation not permitted Usb debugging enabled.
here are the two new drivers which let me get as far as the mount command but no further
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and here's it telling me no in abd and fastboot
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From that pic you posted the mount command failed because you were not root.

chevyowner said:
From that pic you posted the mount command failed because you were not root.
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I have updated the original post in my manual rooting procedure thread that includes a new insecure boot.img that has a patched adbd binary to allow the insecure boot.img to provide a root shell when booted from.

shimp208 said:
I have updated the original post in my manual rooting procedure thread that includes a new insecure boot.img that has a patched adbd binary to allow the insecure boot.img to provide a root shell when booted from.
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Huh??????????
EDIT
Were you trying to answer this post

chevyowner said:
Huh??????????
EDIT
Were you trying to answer this post
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Oh what I meant chevyowner was since you had responded to that guy's post about him not having a root shell after booting the insecure boot.img I decided to jump in and mention I had updated the original post to include a new updated insecure boot.img that should fix his root shell problem. Sorry for any confusion I caused there buddy!

shimp208 said:
Oh what I meant chevyowner was since you had responded to that guy's post about him not having a root shell after booting the insecure boot.img I decided to jump in and mention I had updated the original post to include a new updated insecure boot.img that should fix his root shell problem. Sorry for any confusion I caused there buddy!
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No problem.
I had to change to oil in my car in a parking lot earlier because it was cheaper to change it then it would have been add 3-4 quarts and change it when I got home. My car need 5 quarts of oil. I was not in a a good mood then.

I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Am5WYRojMs
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-C0CzKoFs

thx. works nice.

wwjoshdew said:
I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: [
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: []
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Sweet thanks

wwjoshdew said:
I made two videos on the NVIDIA Shield. Please let me know what you think @shimp208.
How To Unlock the Bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Am5WYRojMs
How To Root the Nvidia Shield: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-C0CzKoFs
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I tried another proggie to root and got jammed up.. following the videos josh did had me rooted in minutes. Great job and thanks!

why?
Code:
C:\Users\Thomas>fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.582s
I tried it with the Shield RAM tool, but won't work either..

so, i managed to root and install custom recovery without touching the bootloader. the status still reads as locked, but i am free to mod and install custom roms and such. i used towelroot apk. and flashify to flash the recovery image.

mr.dude5660 said:
so, i managed to root and install custom recovery without touching the bootloader. the status still reads as locked, but i am free to mod and install custom roms and such. i used towelroot apk. and flashify to flash the recovery image.
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Where did you find the towelroot apk? Been searching for over a month with no success.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

BTW, bootloader mode on the tablet:
- Hold "Volume Down" -> Press "Power" and continue to hold "Volume Down" until device boots into bootloader mode.
There is no home or back button to press while the device is off.

Sorry for bump this thread, but i have to.
I want to unlock my bootloader to revert back into KK and then try to do a clean installation of LP. Reading this guide and watching the videos, and also looking into the img downloaded from nvidia, it says i have to install the fastboot drivers. The problem is that i have already installed fastboot and adb drivers since i have some other devices as a Xperia and stuff. For me, there is no Yellow sign as shown in the video, my device is recognized as Portable Device and it already says "Shield Tablet" MTP.
I've tried going into bootloader to see if it prompts any new devices but i got nothing. adb devices show my device, but i'm not sure if i need more.

[Q][Solved] Where should I begin as a beginner?

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[Procedure] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64841837&postcount=27
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I am creating this thread dedicated for me and other beginners "noobs".
Where should I begin as a beginner?
I am looking to unlock and root with latest MM that motorola supplies.
Things you should know about me:
I have no idea how to use adb.
I have no idea how to unlock & root or even if I should but I don't like ads.
I have no idea which firmware to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...rom-stock-rooted-debloated-x1575-6-0-t3262242
I am completely lost.
I have not gotten my phone yet, I ordered it this morning and will be here Friday. I am just trying to compile sources and info.
Thanks a bunch guys, I really need help with this.

One piece of advice for starters just since you used the word noob. Never mod your phone on a low battery. You can mess a phone up enough to break offline charging, and without a removable battery that you can swap out or charge in a cradle that could get awkward in a hurry on this phone. I always make sure I'm >75% just in case. You can fastboot your way out of all kinds of trouble; but not if your battery is dead and your phone is so screwed up it is not offline charging.
Your phone will probably show up with Android 5.1.1 installed, at least I got mine about 3 weeks ago and it did. Once it is through initial setup it should want to apply an OTA to Android 6.0 right away; if not check for it in Settings -> About -> System updates and it should find one. Just let it update before you do any setup or app downloading.
Once you're on MM, before you do any setup you have to unlock your bootloader if you intend to root. You'll get all the warnings about voiding warranty and here there be dragons, so be prepared for that. Also, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your internal storage, so don't bother with any setup or app downloading before you do it.
Start with Heisenberg's thread. It is a great guide on how to setup your computer for adb and fastboot as well as all the syntax you need for unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recovery. Make sure to get the 2.8.7.1 version of TWRP that is patched to work with the MM bootloader.
When you boot to TWRP recovery for the first time it will ask if you want to keep system read only. Keep system read only and make a backup immediately. I usually make one backup of boot, system, and data, and a separate one of just efs; don't worry if you don't understand, you'll figure it out when you get there. TWRP is all touch based and pretty intuitive. This way you have good, untouched system backup to fall back on just in case.
When it comes to rooting MM, don't use the old system install method. Flash a SuperSU from this experimental systemless root thread (I used this instead of the ivcarlos method linked to the Heisenberg thread because it is more automated and easier). I can vouch for the 2.62-20151210170034 version of SuperSU. I've used it to root stock MM on this phone 3 or 4x as I've restored backups and changed kernels. I've heard the 2.64 and above SuperSU versions are not working with this phone on MM, and the older traditional system root methods like the v2.49 version that is linked to the Heisenberg thread are causing bootloops on MM. Don't panic on first boot after the systemless root; it appears to bootloop once but comes up normally the second time.
One other thing, TWRP doesn't seem to be able to detect the systemless rooting method, and it really wants your phone to be rooted. If/when TWRP offers to automatically install SuperSU, don't let it - ever - it will keep asking. It must use the old method that causes bootloops on MM, not the new systemless method linked above.
Once you're all rooted and settled in, if you get sick of the unlocked bootloader warning you can fix it by reading up in this thread. Just be sure to read carefully and get the MM logo and not the LP logo.

Wow, thank you so much for the long type up.
Duly noted and this is a great start. May I continue here if I run into any problems?
I think ima have fun with this phone
I am into tinkering with devices, "sometimes linux" etc, like my PC OS win7x64 is modified big time, so I probably will catch on with unlocking rooting etc very quickly.
I got chillz and cannot wait!

Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.

gokart2 said:
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.

Hitti2 said:
Will do. I was reading, flashing can screw up the modem,wif and what ever else.
I hope I don't screw it up.
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Good luck :good:
I just noticed one thing that might not be entirely clear in the Heisenberg thread. It says to enable adb in the Settings -> Developer Options menu, but by default you won't have a Developer Options menu.
To get one, go into Settings -> About Phone, scroll all the way to the bottom, and tap on build number about 8 or 10 times. Your phone will say something to the effect of congratulations now you're a developer, and you'll have the menu.
Edit: i just noticed it says how to enable developer options further down the page

ty, I will need it lol.
Dev options were on my S5 too. My pops showed me how to on the S5, kinda hoping it was the same way to enable them, turned out to be. Cool.

gokart2 said:
Read a lot. Do a lot of reading on the topic before trying it. Basically learn all the possible errors or negative outcomes before they happen, so your not blindsided and are ready for anything that can happen.
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^^^This^^^
and remember what XDA is really for ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
with that, enjoy all the reading, and do not be afraid to look at other sites too, there are even videos around that can help guide you...
and there are fellow members here to help...but most questions have already been asked and answered, so search first! Cheers! :highfive:

This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
1) Be sure to get the newest TWRP that has been patched for M.
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How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?

Hitti2 said:
This might sound so stupid.
So, I will begin with the recommendation of installing twrp as my first step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64545146&postcount=131
How do I go on installing this TWRP? Does it include flashing TWRP to the phone? Or is an app? I don't understand.
How many ROMs can be flashed to the phone, 2? TWRP & Marshmallow?
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Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)

[Q] Where should I begin as a beginner?
At the beginning, of course.
Sorry couldn't resist...

Naddict said:
Sounds like you need to do more studying and reading
TWRP is not a ROM, it is a custom recovery image, which allows you to flash ROMs.
Start here..http://androiding.how/root-moto-x-pure/
Then go here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...l-windroid-universal-android-toolkit-t3206883 for a good tool. (May have already been linked above...)
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Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?

Hitti2 said:
Tyvm.
Before I proceed, I need to backup, right? How do I go forth doing a backup?
Also, I am updated on MM, does those two links above work on MM?
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after you unlock and install custom recovery, you use TWRP (the custom recovery) to create the backup...
as you are on MM, you cannot use the "all in one" application that I provided in the link...so you will have to manually install/flash your rom

Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.

Hitti2 said:
Wow im so frustrated. I think i give up. There is no guides upto date to do exactly twrp, backup, install w/e n root for ota mm.
I'll donate 30 usd via paypal if someone can.
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Clearly you are impatient (not trying to be rude here), - XDA truly is not a place to pay for someone to do it for you, XDA is about learning and development, there are several places that a search will get you what you need. Many members have also posted links above to vast amount of information (specifically this post and this entire thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64183396&postcount=151 and here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64311581&postcount=171) that you should take time to read and then, as you move through these things then you ask questions.
Offering to pay to have someone do it for you is really not what this site is about.
Read, do google searches...it has been done a hundred time already mate, take the time to learn what it is you are doing before actually doing it.

I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
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Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.

Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.

Hitti2 said:
I dont have 400 to spare for for another phone if i brick this one because i was pointed to all kinds of mixed links. Ionno ill wait till someone comes up with a guide then.
Thanks.
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Let it be known as well, because you know how to milk a cow doesn't mean I know how to milk a cow. Or change a complete motor out of a vehicle etc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989
Hitti2 said:
Not being a smartarsh either. I'll prob end up like this guy https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/3z2e6g/stuck_rooting_moto_x_pure_on_60/
And I read this, http://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-pure-edition/622331-6-0-marshmallow-root.html#post4899736
Dunno which one to go for.
I'm done for today, I'll come back tomorrow to upset with this.
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Looks to me like several folks in there offered suggestions on how to successfully get root ...and again, as my last helpful post here...you really need to read Heisenberg's thread, that guide works, and from what I can tell, you have to use systemless root.

Ok, I will follow
Intro
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Moto X Pure. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
Prerequisites:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find Motorla drivers here, download it and install, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Index
How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader
Go into About Phone in Settings, click on Build Number 7 or 8 times until it says you have enabled Developer Options. Go back to Settings and enter the newly opened Developer Options section, scroll and click on the Enable OEM Unlock option.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
It should return something like this:
Code:
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
Copy that code (with no spaces between the characters) and paste it somewhere for safekeeping, you'll use it in a minute.
Go to the Motorola bootloader unlocking page. You'll need to create an account with Motorola if you don't already have one. Once you're signed in you can scroll down to step 6 and paste the above code into the text field and hit the “can my device be unlocked” button.
Read the terms and conditions and accept them if you agree (you can't continue unless you accept).
Click the “request unlock key” button and an email with your unlock token will be sent to the email account that you signed up with.
Once you have retrieved the token from the email you can use it within the following command to unlock your bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx
(Replace the xxxxxxxx with your unique unlock token)
Your bootloader is now unlocked!
Reboot with this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice, here's TWRP.
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done.
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Don't reboot the phone normally, use the volume buttons to highlight recovery and press the power button to select it. This will stop the stock OS from patching it with the stock recovery in boot. Once you've booted into TWRP like this once, you can reboot normally.
3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
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& I will follow
Hello guys!
I make my own ROOT (systemless, thanks for Chainfire) images for Moto X Style with Marshmallow (build MPH24.49-18). Its use "experimental" systemless SuperSU version 2.56 - more info on http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...35&postcount=2. No need replace bootloader or recovery. Still need unlocked booloader.
Because TWRP didn't work in this version of bootloader (0xA048), I cooked "su.img" in a Linux box and used "/data/local/tmp" as bridge (accessible by ADB).
WARNING! I am not responsible for any harm on your phone. When you're not sure if you can do it, leave it!
For use, you need
1) unlocked bootloader.
2) if your bootloader not unlocked, make sure you have copy of your data, because this process will erase your device.
3) install ADB and FASTBOOT on your pc using minimal ADB or Android SDK.
4) install ADB drivers from Motorola or Universal ADB.
5) download provided files.
6) download SuperSU ver. 2.56 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps...ellow-t3219344.
Steps:
1) extract files in a folder of your choice (su.img, boot.img).
2) extract Superuser.apk from SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip from common folder.
3) enable USB debugging on Android.
4) connect your device on pc.
5) open a command prompt in a new folder.
6) type "adb push su.img /data/local/tmp" without quotes.
7) type "adb install Superuser.apk" without quotes.
8) now reboot your device into fastboot mode by typing "adb reboot bootloader".
9) type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without quotes.
10) type "fastboot reboot" without quotes.
And enjoy!
Now you have a rooted MotoX Style Marshmallow. To apply any OTAs, you only need reflash stock boot.
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I still think its going to brick but uhwell.

So far so good, I've got it unlocked.
I apologize for my ignorance. I am gonna take it a step at a time.
Doing step one "unlocking" was scary but it went good.
Wish me luck!

Tips and Tricks [Google Pixel] (sailfish)

New device new rules/tricks
The main purpose for this thread is to post info that doesn't real justify it's own thread.
Most of what is posted is what interests me, usually in no particular order.
If you think something is missing, please share (include links or as much info you can)
General Info
Index
Have a question? Please consider asking in the
Help Thread
How to Check if you have a Verizon or Google Model from CID info
Custom Recovery info
FAQs
USB Drivers
Using ADB and Fastboot commands
Unlocking the Bootloader
Rooting
WiFi Tether
Installing new security update with fastboot.exe for a bootloader-unlocked Pixel
[GUIDE] Restore to stock after soft BRICKED Written for XL version, but a good reference
Set/Change Active System Partition with Fastboot Command in Bootloader Mode
[Re]Activate Google Voice on Pixel
46 Google Pixel XL & Google Pixel Tips and Tricks (www.droidviews.com)
https://www.androidpit.com/google-pixel-tips-and-tricks

USB Drivers for using ADB/Fastboot commands
If using Mac or Linux drivers should not be an issue.
If using Windows 10 correct drivers should already be installed but you likely will need to select them in Device manager
If drivers are correct the Pixel should be listed in Device Manager as
Android Phone
adb composite interface
An easy way to install correct drivers on a Windows PC is using
[TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 by Snoop05
Official Google Drivers

Unlocking the Bootloader - 06 Nov 2016
If it's a pure Google device just run
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
If you bought the Pixel from Verizon, Best Buy.... dePixel8 method will be required to unlock the bootloader
Note: Verizon, Build Version NDE63X, Nov 2016 can be unlocked,Builds after that cannot.
Using dePixel8
Be sure Drivers are correct
Change screen timeout to 30 mins in settings/display options
Enable Developer Options
In Settings/About Phone >Tap build version until it says "you are developer"
go back to main Settings screen
Open Developer Options
Enable ADB Debugging (in Developer Options)
Be sure ADB and Fastboot commands are working
Download dePixel8
Run in Command prompt
Code:
adb push dePixel8 /data/local/tmp
Code:
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/dePixel8
then
Code:
adb shell /data/local/tmp/dePixel8
when you see
Code:
[+] getting there, about 20 more seconds please
open the Chrome app on the phone
then you should see
Code:
[+] done
[+] rebooting your device to bootloader mode
[+] run "fastboot oem unlock" to unlock your bootloader
[+] P.S. Pixel is made by HTC, and dePixel8 was made by beaups
[+] cheers jcase - copyright Streamlined Mobile Solutions, LLC
Discussion Thread: BL unlock for Verizon Pixel just released by murryrulz
Do not relock the bootloader
[PSA] Read before relocking your bootloader by jcase

Rooting
Requires Unlocked Bootloader
[ROOT] SuperSU by Chainfire

Hotspot/WiFi Tether
Hotspot should work out of the box for most data plans except Unlimited Data plans
Verizon Unlimited Data Plans
Rooted method
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and you are rooted.
Instal a Root File Manager (Root Browser / ES File Explorer)
enable root access in File Manager (it's off by default in some)
browse to /System > Long press build.prop > Open in Text Editor
Scroll all the way to the bottom. Type in "
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
.. Then save and exit. Reboot the phone and you're good to go.
Discussion Thread: Pixel Hotspot by polo2883
[Mod][Systemless Root][Pixel/Pixel XL] TetherMod - Bypass provisioning checks. by Fenny
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Non Root method
Verizon native tether subscription bypass A Pixel XL thread
Sprint WiFi Tethering Thread
[ROOT/Guide] Native Hotspot Working by stuntnmore A Pixel XL thread

Setting up and Using ADB/Fastboot (Android Debugging Bridge)
For Mac or Linux: see Can ADB/Fastboot be used on Linux and Mac?
Setting up ADB/Fastboot (Windows)
[Index] Setting up and Using ADB/Fastboot
Using ADB/Fastboot
adb commands are used in normal boot/OS or in Recovery
fastboot commands are used in fastboot/bootloader mode
Set/Change Active System Partition with Fastboot Command in Bootloader Mode
Code:
Fastboot set_active _a
Code:
Fastboot set_active _b

Installing new security update with fastboot for a bootloader-unlocked Pixel.
Note: This is a work in progress, but it should be correct.
Even if it works for the Nov update, it may need to be written for future updates
Problem:
If you have modified the stock firmware (hosts file, root, kernel, etc.), the OTA update likely will fail
Solution:
This does not factory reset, user apps and data are not removed.
This will remove your custom kernel/root/hosts/recovery...
Install Verify Drivers
see post #2
Setup ADB.exe see
[Index] Setting up and Using ADB/Fastboot
[INFO] How I restored to stock after soft bricking, then flashed new kernel & rooted by CZ Eddie
Download the system image for Sailfish (Pixel) from google
For November update, there are 3 versions:
NDE63U Europe
NDE63V US, except Verizon
NDE63X Verizon
Unzip the file
Unzip xxxxxxnde63v.zip from inside the new directory/folder
Copy files to same folder as adb.exe files (unnecessary if adb is setup as global)
Open open Command Prompt (with same directory path as firmware files)
Reboot into bootloader
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
or
Power off, Hold volume down button, power on
check your boot slot (_a or _b) and following line may need to be adjusted?
Code:
system_b system_other.img
Execute fastboot commands
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-sailfish-*.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-sailfish-*.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash system_b system_other.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash modem modem.img
fastboot reboot
Custom Kernel, Root, and other mods will need to be reflashed
Credit
[GUIDE] Update with fastboot by @firewave

Custom Recovery
Twrp links
TWRP RC1 for Pixel Devices
https://plus.google.com/+DeesTroy

Thanks a lot for this thread. Very helpful for updating my pixel. Have linked it a few times to help out. This thread should be stickied.

GeekMcLeod said:
Thanks a lot for this thread. Very helpful for updating my pixel. Have linked it a few times to help out. This thread should be stickied.
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Thanks, hope it helps.
It is linked in the index

sd_shadow said:
check your boot slot (_a or _b) and following line may need to be adjusted?
Code:
system_b system_other.img
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To be clear, you want the one used to match the one you're currently set to right? (My bootloader specifies boot slot a.)

sturmeh said:
To be clear, you want the one used to match the one you're currently set to right? (My bootloader specifies boot slot a.)
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I did it the other way. System other seemed like it shouldnt be your boot slot. I updated it already and it's working so I think I got it right.

GeekMcLeod said:
I did it the other way. System other seemed like it shouldnt be your boot slot. I updated it already and it's working so I think I got it right.
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so boot slot was a in bootloader?
you use b command?
is it now b in bootloader?
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the Pixel has 2 system slots/partitions,
in theory you could have 2 different roms to choose from, that maybe an option in a future version of twrp
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sd_shadow said:
so boot slot was a in bootloader?
you use b command?
is it now b in bootloader?
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No, my bootloader still says my bootslot is a.

GeekMcLeod said:
No, my bootloader still says my bootslot is a.
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thanks, sounds good
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new
[Mod][Systemless Root][Pixel/Pixel XL] TetherMod - Bypass provisioning checks. by Fenny
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Sent from my sailfish using XDA Labs

I just tried reverting to stock and my phone is stuck in a bootloop and then eventually gets stuck on dead android with No command text. I followed all directions to the dot and I'm on boot slot b. Any ideas?
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Ok so I followed GeekMcLeod's advice about flashing system-other to the opposite partition. Since I was on boot_b I change the line in the OP to flash system_a and now my phone is booting. @sd_shadow I'm not sure if this is the case for everyone.

Just a short story about my experience so far with the Pixel.
When i first got my device it wanted to update. I let it update (OTA) and rebooted. Once that was done, I unlocked the bootloader, booted TWRP flashed it, rebooted TWRP and then flashed root. All was awesome, I went to reboot and noticed that TWRP shows which boot slot you're in (I was in B). I rebooted anyway and everything works as expected.
I was curious, so I booted back into TWRP, went to reboot and changed the boot slot to A, got an error but checked it again and it shows I was in fact in boot slot A. So i rebooted... it booted into non rooted, pre update android... so it looks to me that this seamless update system applies the update the opposite partition that your in. So if you're in A and take an OTA it applies it to B and then reboots into B (updated) and the opposite will happen if you take the OTA while in B. All apps and data you've collected is shared with either system partition.
So, in theory we could take the OTA as long as we flash the recovery and (possibly) boot images before downloading and applying it. We would only have to flash TWRP and root again.
And I agree, it looks like we should be able to dual boot two different ROMS, maybe even kernels without too much messing around.
I'm sure this is not new news but I just wanted to share and maybe someone will correct me or learn from it.

thanks for the replies, good stuff
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Root & TWRP!

Note: I am no expert at this. I used this to get TWRP and root, but it there is no guarentee it won't brick your phone. Only do this if you know what your doing. Before you start you must have an unlocked bootloader, which will delete all your data. Here's the instructions (If you need help, feel free to post a comment):
Download Magisk's installer zip on your phone from https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 (Google Pay only works with Magisk v19.0+)
Download arter97's kernel .img to your PC. This kernel currently is the only reliable way to get TWRP. https://forum.xda-developers.com/razer-phone-2/development/arter97-kernel-razer-phone-2-t3914996
Reboot your phone into bootloader mode (Turn off then back on while holding vol down).
Make sure your phone is recognized by Windows before proceeding. Follow this guide to setup the proper drivers and fastboot.
Flash arter97's kernel by running
Code:
fastboot flash boot arter97-kernel-*.img
If you run into any issues, then you will probably need to specify the slot to flash. Reboot back into your system.
Turn on Android Debugging and run
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix
and make note if the output is _a or _b
Reboot back into bootloader
If _a use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a arter97-kernel-*.img
if _b use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b arter97-kernel-*.img
Reboot to recovery (either through bootloader mode or hold vol up while rebooting).
Install the Magisk .zip from TWRP.
Be amazed by the possibilities.
Old instructions (Should always work to get root):
Download the factory image from here: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/
Extract and copy the boot.img file to your device
Download and install Magisk Manager. If you have an SD card make sure it's installed on your internal storage, not the SD card.
Tap install, select Patch Boot Image File, and select the boot.img (If using the default file manager click the overflow menu and show internal storage)
Copy the patched_boot.img back over to your PC
Flash the patched_boot.img to your device via fastboot (Turn off then back on while holding vol down) and run
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
.
If you run into any issues, then you will need to specify the slot to flash.
Turn on Android Debugging and run
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix
and make note if the output is _a or _b
Reboot back into bootloader
If _a use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
if _b use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
Reboot, and open up magisk manager to confirm everything is working. After an OTA update you may have to re-apply due to it using a different slot.
Note: the phone wasn't properly recognized by my computer when in bootloader mode so I had to install the Google adb drivers and manually set the driver used to Google Bootloader Interface (or something like that)

I found you needed to specify boot_a or boot_b specifically as the bootloader tended to mess up the suffix(it tried "bootb_b"????). So I had to first run "fastboot getvar all" to check the current slot.
I also found the commands are executed much more reliably if you enter the command first and press enter so fastboot goes into the "waiting for device" state and then boot into the bootloader and afterwards plug in the cable so fastboot executes the command as soon as it connects.

figured itd be as easy as that. this will be my first up to date device in years, att sending it to me in the mail. should get it by the 6th . but glad to see theres root! hopefully lineage to follow <3

Twiggy000b said:
figured itd be as easy as that. this will be my first up to date device in years, att sending it to me in the mail. should get it by the 6th . but glad to see theres root! hopefully lineage to follow <3
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I know the feeling, my last device was the Nexus 5

my last "decent" device was the essential phone. then i went to the xperia xa2 ultra, then the iphone 6 then.... zte quest. -.-

CurtisMJ said:
I found you needed to specify boot_a or boot_b specifically as the bootloader tended to mess up the suffix(it tried "bootb_b"????). So I had to first run "fastboot getvar all" to check the current slot.
I also found the commands are executed much more reliably if you enter the command first and press enter so fastboot goes into the "waiting for device" state and then boot into the bootloader and afterwards plug in the cable so fastboot executes the command as soon as it connects.
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Lol, bootb_b:laugh:. For me at least it worked fine without specifying the slot, though I may change the instructions to specify the slot

CalebQ42 said:
With the release of the factory images we can achieve root via Magisk boot image patching. Note: I am no expert at this. I used this to achieve root, but it there is no guarentee it won't brick your phone. Only do this if you know what your doing. Before you start you must have an unlocked bootloader. Here's the instructions (If you need help, feel free to post a comment):
Download the factory image from here: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/
Extract and copy the boot.img file to your device
Download and install Magisk Manager. If you have an SD card make sure it's installed on your internal storage, not the SD card.
Tap install, select Patch Boot Image File, and select the boot.img (If using the default file manager click the overflow menu and show internal storage)
Copy the patched_boot.img back over to your PC
Flash the patched_boot.img to your device via fastboot (Turn off then back on while holding vol down and run `fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img`.
Reboot, and open up magisk manager to confirm everything is working.
Note: the phone wasn't properly recognized by my computer so I had to install the Google adb drivers and manually set the driver to Google Bootloader interface (or something like that)
I also tried to install some Android Pie GSIs, but none of them worked.
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Does this destroy all data? Do I need to unlock bootloader? Does it matter where I place the boot.img on my device?

CalebQ42 said:
Lol, bootb_b:laugh:. For me at least it worked fine without specifying the slot, though I may change the instructions to specify the slot
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Interesting. The bootloader isn't exactly what I'd call a masterpiece of coding (weird cause I still maintain the ROM is excellent) so it might have just been a momentary glitch.
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ctakah27 said:
Does this destroy all data? Do I need to unlock bootloader? Does it matter where I place the boot.img on my device?
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Yes, yes and not really (you get a file chooser so you just need to locate it)

I updated the post a bit with instructions on how to flash to a specific slot.
Tonight I'm going to try compiling TWRP for the first time ever (unless someone beats me to in). Wish me luck!

CalebQ42 said:
I updated the post a bit with instructions on how to flash to a specific slot.
Tonight I'm going to try compiling TWRP for the first time ever (unless someone beats me to in). Wish me luck!
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Good luck it's a easier process compare to years ago. I would do it but I have no need for root or custom recovery. If you fail on the TWRP I will do it in time for people.

Is this working on the AT&T version of this phone? Or would you need to flash the global firmware in order for this to work? Looking to upgrade to this phone and I want to be sure I can get root. The rest looks to be coming fairly quickly.

CalebQ42 said:
I updated the post a bit with instructions on how to flash to a specific slot.
Tonight I'm going to try compiling TWRP for the first time ever (unless someone beats me to in). Wish me luck!
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jonchance_84 said:
Is this working on the AT&T version of this phone? Or would you need to flash the global firmware in order for this to work? Looking to upgrade to this phone and I want to be sure I can get root. The rest looks to be coming fairly quickly.
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They have the image for AT&T
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Warrior1988 said:
They have the image for AT&T
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I see the separate firmware. I'm only asking because of past shadyness from AT&T trying to tell manufacturers what to do. Years ago on my Xperia x10, if on AT&T firmware, you needed to flash the global generic firmware to get around their crap.

CalebQ42 said:
With the release of the factory images we can achieve root via Magisk boot image patching. Note: I am no expert at this. I used this to achieve root, but it there is no guarentee it won't brick your phone. Only do this if you know what your doing. Before you start you must have an unlocked bootloader, which will delete all your data. Here's the instructions (If you need help, feel free to post a comment):
Download the factory image from here: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/
Extract and copy the boot.img file to your device
Download and install Magisk Manager. If you have an SD card make sure it's installed on your internal storage, not the SD card.
Tap install, select Patch Boot Image File, and select the boot.img (If using the default file manager click the overflow menu and show internal storage)
Copy the patched_boot.img back over to your PC
Flash the patched_boot.img to your device via fastboot (Turn off then back on while holding vol down) and run
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
.
If you run into any issues, then you will need to specify the slot to flash.
Turn on Android Debugging and run
Code:
adb shell getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix
and make note if the output is _a or _b
Reboot back into bootloader
If _a use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_a patched_boot.img
if _b use
Code:
fastboot flash boot_b patched_boot.img
Reboot, and open up magisk manager to confirm everything is working. After an OTA update you may have to re-apply due to it using a different slot.
Note: the phone wasn't properly recognized by my computer so I had to install the Google adb drivers and manually set the driver to Google Bootloader interface (or something like that)
I also tried to install some Android Pie GSIs, but none of them worked.
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Would this procedure be the same as far as mac/win?

I understand all of that, I am simply asking if someone has tried this with the AT&T variant yet. I want to know before I go order this phone.

I love a rooted phone, but as far as I know, if you unlock the bootloader, Netflix will no longer work in HD mode. To me, this is a deal-breaker. If anyone knows about a work-around, I'd love to know.

Razer phone 2 root
so im kinda new to rooting this type of phone and to the android boot scheme in general. i have a razer phone 2 and have attempted (febaly) to root it using this meathod. after installing the google adb drivers i was unable to see the device from my pc when it was in fastboot and unable to send commands, after installing the drivers again with windows update it ran even though no device was detected with this message
">fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Sending 'boot_b' (19268 KB) OKAY [ 0.523s]
Writing 'boot_b' OKAY [ 0.179s]
Finished. Total time: 0.718s"
it then blackscreened, i then tried a factory reset from recovery, and it is now in a bootloop... any advice?
update: no longer in boot loop but now is full blackscreen after a glitchy install screen

andy1011 said:
so im kinda new to rooting this type of phone and to the android boot scheme in general. i have a razer phone 2 and have attempted (febaly) to root it using this meathod. after installing the google adb drivers i was unable to see the device from my pc when it was in fastboot and unable to send commands, after installing the drivers again with windows update it ran even though no device was detected with this message
">fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Sending 'boot_b' (19268 KB) OKAY [ 0.523s]
Writing 'boot_b' OKAY [ 0.179s]
Finished. Total time: 0.718s"
it then blackscreened, i then tried a factory reset from recovery, and it is now in a bootloop... any advice?
update: no longer in boot loop but now is full blackscreen after a glitchy install screen
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Since it's already wiped the easiest way to fix it is to probably flash the full factory image. Did you happen to update to the MR2 update prior to following this guide? Doing this on MR2 will soft brick. Not entirely sure in what way, but I assume it would be similar to what you experienced. If you were still on MR0 you can actually just fastboot flash the original kernel image to fix it. I just finished rooting MR2 so I'll post that next

CurtisMJ said:
Since it's already wiped the easiest way to fix it is to probably flash the full factory image. Did you happen to update to the MR2 update prior to following this guide? Doing this on MR2 will soft brick. Not entirely sure in what way, but I assume it would be similar to what you experienced. If you were still on MR0 you can actually just fastboot flash the original kernel image to fix it. I just finished rooting MR2 so I'll post that next
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this is what im trying to do. however i have no way of flashing to the device as adb is unable to see the device.

andy1011 said:
this is what im trying to do. however i have no way of flashing to the device as adb is unable to see the device.
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Adb and fastboot are separate things. You should only need download mode and fastboot. What are you trying to use ADB for? If in doubt, the guide on Razer's website should be quite sufficient
EDIT: You can get to download mode by holding Vol Down and Power Button while the device is off. You can force reboot by holding down power for approx 15s as well