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Universal Xoom Root
Thats right, this method will work for any xoom on any update - Including future updates!!!
Note: Unlike the similar method floating around on here, this also gives you an unsecured boot image.
-- Please Note: this thread is still a work in process and has been sped up by the arrival of the 4g Xooms --
Current requirements: adb & fastboot have been setup and you have an external sdcard for your xoom.
1. Setting up adb & fastboot
Coming Soon! (If you want to write this section for me and pm me it, thats fine !)
2. Downloading the rooting-update zip file.
Download the zip file from here.
Now place this on your external sdcard. - Sorry this is a requirement at the moment, like I said this is a bit rushed.
3. Flashing recovery
1. Download this Recovery image.
2. If your device is locked, now is a good time to unlock it.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
3. Flash recovery
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power.
Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.
4. Flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file.
If you're in clockwork mod recovery you can continue (This recovery image will say it is clockwork mod) . If you're not looking at clockwork mod, then you need to repeat step 3 again.
In cwm, go into "install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.
Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select
Reboot your device and then welcome to your rooted device!
Downloads
Universal Xoom root - version 1.0
This was also tested on a 4G Xoom and is working 100%.
I'll take this one as well....
Came just in time, sol. My friends' Xoom needs a-rootin'.
solarnz said:
This was also tested on a 4G Xoom and is working 100%.
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Will run this when I get home. After root would it be safe to reload tiamat hammerhead.
jsa11ey001 said:
Will run this when I get home. After root would it be safe to reload tiamat hammerhead.
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Went smooth just ran home on lunch and ran adb. took like 10 min. you the man. Still wondering about Hammerhead.
By any Xoom... does that mean the country of the Xoom doesn't matter? Because I am currently still working on my Xoom Heaven stickied thread, and this would be an amazing addition to my thread. It will be much less confusing for all when it comes to rooting. I was working on adding Euro models rooting guides next, but an any Xoom and any model rooting method is awesome! And it would result in a lot less semi bricks.
Correct. As long as the xoom can be unlocked and cwm works, this tool should work!
solarnz said:
Correct. As long as the xoom can be unlocked and cwm works, this tool should work!
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Awesome! Thank you. I just wanted to make sure of this before I linked it up on my thread. It's good to know this will work for future releases. Finally, a real rooting method that will always stay current. Team Tiamat wins!
Correct. As long as the xoom can be unlocked and cwm works, this tool should work!
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Are all zooms unlockable or can some not be unlocked?
HTC wildfire cyanogenmod nightly
hboot -1.01 s-off xtc clip
banny7000 said:
Are all zooms unlockable or can some not be unlocked?
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All XOOMs are unlockable, just need to get into fastboot, run fastboot oem unlock, press volume down then up, then press volume down then up again and now your XOOM is unlocked.
@solarnz - if no one did the adb setup and configuring yet, I won't mind typing it up and send it your way.
Nice. Worked perfectly. Cipe Niw.
I'm going to sound real noob here even though I've flashed and rooted a few times with various ROMs but...
If I root a stock ROM will it prevent the OTA updates from working?
Cheers
Works fine on a 3.1 Canadian Xoom thanks. I was looking at the script and was wondering does this patch the current boot partition on the fly, just curious.
WOW!!!
This is HUGE!
You've just obsoleted probably 15 - 20 percent of the entire Xoom development section!
Thanks so much for continuing to make it easier to get other Xoomers on board the Root Express train to Android Awesomeness!
scsa20 said:
All XOOMs are unlockable, just need to get into fastboot, run fastboot oem unlock, press volume down then up, then press volume down then up again and now your XOOM is unlocked.
@solarnz - if no one did the adb setup and configuring yet, I won't mind typing it up and send it your way.
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Someone has already PM'd me text for this on xoomforums. I just haven't had a chance to copy it in yet.
Lakota said:
I'm going to sound real noob here even though I've flashed and rooted a few times with various ROMs but...
If I root a stock ROM will it prevent the OTA updates from working?
Cheers
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Yes.
woolmonkey said:
Works fine on a 3.1 Canadian Xoom thanks. I was looking at the script and was wondering does this patch the current boot partition on the fly, just curious.
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Yes, this does the modifications on the fly.
Wipes Xoom
I think the answer is yes, but I'll ask to make sure. Since this is changing the recovery/boot images, should I assume that it wipes the Xoom?
silvinoa said:
I think the answer is yes, but I'll ask to make sure. Since this is changing the recovery/boot images, should I assume that it wipes the Xoom?
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Only if you haven't done fastboot oem unlock before.
Good, you make this work.
Are you inspired by my method, or you think of it all by yourself?
eddielo said:
Good, you make this work.
Are you inspired by my method, or you think of it all by yourself?
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I had actually intended to write this since the release of Android 3.2 on the wifi Xooms.
Hey guys!!,
Yet another of my noob questions BUT, this time I think I'm going to take the plunge and root my Gnex!!! *scared* haha
I'm just having to many frustrating things happening on my stock Gnex, low responsiveness to the touch, slow-ish and well, isnt this what its all about!! =)
So a quick one, if anyone can point me in the most normal, simple and customizable direction, what do I do? I have searched for a while now so I have an idea where i want to go, either, Cynagon or AOKP...I'm hearing great things about AOKP...there from the same devs yeah?? (a guess)
So, I have a Samsung updated Gnex, in Aus and with optus. I'm technical so I'm getting a grasp on whats what but still not to clear on Kernels and radios....bit worried about that. Clockwork I'm guessing is like a boot manager?? Just asking that while I was here...
So Odin? Wug? CF-Root? I'm just not sure...
Thanks soooo much in advance guys.... I already appreciate your help. =)=)
*Excited!!!*
Cheers!!
P.S. I'd also very much like to return to stock form later on if I want...like locked oem and restored stock rom... =)
Helmet321 said:
Hey guys!!,
Yet another of my noob questions BUT, this time I think I'm going to take the plunge and root my Gnex!!! *scared* haha
I'm just having to many frustrating things happening on my stock Gnex, low responsiveness to the touch, slow-ish and well, isnt this what its all about!! =)
So a quick one, if anyone can point me in the most normal, simple and customizable direction, what do I do? I have searched for a while now so I have an idea where i want to go, either, Cynagon or AOKP...I'm hearing great things about AOKP...there from the same devs yeah?? (a guess)
So, I have a Samsung updated Gnex, in Aus and with optus. I'm technical so I'm getting a grasp on whats what but still not to clear on Kernels and radios....bit worried about that. Clockwork I'm guessing is like a boot manager?? Just asking that while I was here...
So Odin? Wug? CF-Root? I'm just not sure...
Thanks soooo much in advance guys.... I already appreciate your help. =)=)
*Excited!!!*
Cheers!!
P.S. I'd also very much like to return to stock form later on if I want...like locked oem and restored stock rom... =)
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Try my ToolKit in the dev forum. Its simple, straightforward, easy to understand, there is a 1-click option which will do everything and every step is explained in detail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
You can also use my ToolKit to flash a Stock Google Rom if you ever want to in the future.
With regards to Roms there are lots available to try by very experienced developers that will make your phone better and plenty of kernels to make it run ALOT faster. I use bigxie's Rom and franco's kernel.
Mark.
Hi!!,
Thanks so much for your reply!
Funny as, I was JUST reading your guide. Awesome work man, very informative.=)=) and it would of taken some time to compile!. =/
Arm, I'm just wondering what file I need to backup to got back to the rom I'm on now? I want to be able to go back, if needed.
I don’t know what kernels are all about, and what do I need to do about Radios?? If I have the wrong one or something, does that mean I wont have signal?? Or bad call/signal reliability?
I'm looking at the build 23 of AOKP...I'm hearing its the go...and if i have a wrong kernal rom radio combo, what’s that going to do??, that’s if they correlate?? haha
Is security as issue?? Since these are built "freely" is there any exposure of private info?
I'm sorry for smashing you with all this, I'm just trying to get all the info before I do anything and to have a failsafe if I need to return for warranty.... =/
Thank you in advance!!! =)
Cheers.
P.S. Is Bigxie Apex?? I hear good things about that too!! haha. Its so hard, theres so many out there... Apex, Gummy, AOKP look great. I also really want a responsive, battery lasting, fast and importantly "stable" phone. So, not sure what you recommend. =)
Thanks already!! =)=)
Helmet321 said:
Hi!!,
Thanks so much for your reply!
Funny as, I was JUST reading your guide. Awesome work man, very informative.=)=) and it would of taken some time to compile!. =/
Arm, I'm just wondering what file I need to backup to got back to the rom I'm on now? I want to be able to go back, if needed.
I don’t know what kernels are all about, and what do I need to do about Radios?? If I have the wrong one or something, does that mean I wont have signal?? Or bad call/signal reliability?
I'm looking at the build 23 of AOKP...I'm hearing its the go...and if i have a wrong kernal rom radio combo, what’s that going to do??, that’s if they correlate?? haha
Is security as issue?? Since these are built "freely" is there any exposure of private info?
I'm sorry for smashing you with all this, I'm just trying to get all the info before I do anything and to have a failsafe if I need to return for warranty.... =/
Thank you in advance!!! =)
Cheers.
P.S. Is Bigxie Apex?? I hear good things about that too!! haha. Its so hard, theres so many out there... Apex, Gummy, AOKP look great. I also really want a responsive, battery lasting, fast and importantly "stable" phone. So, not sure what you recommend. =)
Thanks already!! =)=)
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If you goto settings, about phone then it will tell you all about your current rom build. If its a yakju build then its a stock google rom and can easily be found and reflashed via my ToolKit. If its been put on by your operator then you wont be able to obtain it online and you are best backing it up (unless you dont mind putting the google stock rom back on).
To do that you will need to set your drivers up first. This is important as nothing else can be done without this step. If you have Windows xp or 7 then its pretty easy, you can install the drivers automatically via the GNex ToolKit, then reboot your pc. Goto settings, developer options on your phone and tick 'usb debugging' then connect the usb cable to your phone (with it booted into Android). This should install adb drivers which are needed for communication when your phone is booted into Android. Start the ToolKit and select your current build version (which can be found in settings, about phone). At the top of the Main Menu you should see a serial number under adb mode which means your device is recognised in this mode. Select reboot options (19) in the ToolKit and Reboot phone to Fastboot (3). This is a bootloader mode for the phone outside of Android where you can flash and manipulate certain parts of your phone. As this mode is at a much lower level then the operating system it can be your saviour if your phone locks or wont start and you need to flash back to stock.
Once the phone has rebooted to fastboot mode the fastboot drivers should be installed on your pc. If nothing happens try unplugging and replugging the usb cable to initiate the drivers. If the drivers have installed before the ToolKit refreshes then you should now see the serial number at the top under fastboot mode this time. You NEED both fastboot and adb drivers installed on your pc for everything to work.
After the drivers have been set up you will need to Unlock the Bootloader to be able to have access to system areas on your phone. BE AWARE that unlocking the bootloader will erase EVERYTHING all data on your phone including the Internal Storage (virtual SD Card) so copy anything you need to from your Internal Storage accross to your pc and use the Backup option in the ToolKit to save any installed apps and associated user data that you want to keep. This is done in adb mode so your phone will need to be in Android.
If you want to back up your current Rom then Unlock the Bootloader, reboot your phone into Android, go through the setup quickly (as the phone will have been wiped), then goto settings developer options and enable usb debugging. Start the ToolKit and in the Main Menu select 19, 3 to reboot back to fastboot mode. Then you can BOOT into CWM Recovery without flashing it (9) and select backup/restore to backup your Rom/user data/boot image to a datestamped folder inside a folder called Clockworkmod on your Internal Storage. The rebooting into Android step after unlocking the Bootloader is important as cwm will not work properly without doing that.
Once that is all done you are ready to reboot into Android from cwm, get back to fastboot mode as before and select 1-click option (7). You will get a message on the unlock stage saying that your device is already unlocked but then it will just skip to the next stage. Be aware that when the device boots into Android the first time this is to let the user enable usb debugging for adb operations and if you have already done this then the ToolKit will wait for about 3 minutes before carrying on. Be patient as the ToolKit hasnt frozen, its just set to pause before carrying on.
Ok now thats all over with, on to your other questions lol. I would advise trying either romanbb's AOKP (build 24 should be up today) or bigxie's Apex 1.02 to start. Personally I use Apex as it has loads of customisation and runs very well but saying that I will be trying romanbb's new build when it is out.
Kernels are like the drivers of your phone. They set up how it works and what it can do. Custom Kernels can give better battery life and more power, performance, stability so its well worth trying them once you are rooted. They will tell you what builds they are compatable with but if you are thinking about the above Roms then you will be on Android build 4.0.3 and most new kernels work with that. I use franco's kernel but there are ALOT of established kernel developers working with the Nexus so you could try fugumod by nikademus or trinity by morfic. These are all flashed via cwm (download file, copy to Internal Memory, reboot to recovery mode once you have cwm flashed). You can enter cwm by rebooting to fastboot and using the volume buttons to select recovery, then press power to select, or from the reboot phone options in the ToolKit (19,4 in adb mode).
Bootloaders and Baseband/Radio updates are something to think about but not really needed if your phone is running fine. You wont notice any change if you update the bootloader as its just like updating your bios on a pc. Just gives some extra functionality or updates some deep down settings. Radios control the communication part of your phone and updating to a new one may improve battery, signal, wifi, gps lock. You can update them by either grabbing a premade zip and flashing via cwm or download the .img file and flash that via the ToolKit.
Dont worry about malware included in custom roms as long as its by an established developer. They would never put anything dangerous to the end user in one of their roms as it would harm their reputation and if anything was found by a user the rom would be taken down imediately by us mods to keep you safe.
I think thats everything you will ever need to know lol. Sorry theres alot I wanted to make sure you had all the ammunition you needed to continue and it took soo long to write I had lunch half way through
good luck.
Mark.
Ohhh man, thank you sooo much. That’s a lot of info and I really appreciate you taking the time to explain that to me Mark. Thank you!!!!
Ok, I’ve been watching some videos, one off of GalaxyNexusRoot.com. I think its his YouTube chan… He's seems pretty cool. Shows you what to do. I sort of want to do it manually so I'm understanding it all?, if that makes sense? I like to know exactly what my device is doing, why and how? haha. I'm a bit pedantic like that.
Arm, only a couple of things....I'm draining your life here...haha
I have a Samsung updated Gnex, throwing that in FYI. =) Not sure if the warranty centre would realise, probably so I should back it up as it is...on this note quickly, I do want to have a yakju (Google) updated phone though...hehe.
When I back up, does it flash everything? the rom, kernels and radios? (Mostly for my Stock setup for reversion, and understanding...)
With roms, where can I get the G'apps from? (If needed) And or the SupUser/Root files? (Separately I mean, so I can do this manually...if I'm understanding it properly... =/ )
Also, do these apps and others update as normal? Or di i have to update the whole ROM to update them? Like Maps (Navigation more importantly), GTalk, MarketPlace etc...?
And finally....phew...haha arm, sorry....
I'm looking at doing this because currently my device just seems a little non-responsive, laggy-ish and its turned off once.. =/ Is this all normal?? I thought for a minute my screen was faulty, like touches don’t always respond...I mean 90% of the time they do...I know, I'm nuts but it just ruins it for me... I uninstalled Beautiful Widgets and it’s sort of been better…maybe some apps aren’t configured with ICS yet also…I'm thinking it just could be the build? What do you think??
It's kind of weird to think that an individual dev has made. and is making more progress than the developers of the phone/software?? hahah...Anyway, I hope I've made some sense and I really, really, really appreciate all this Mark, all your time and patience with me. =)
Thanks again!!!!
P.S.... This should be it I SWEAR!! haha....
Just wanted to put these here...these are "some" of the problems I've been having... =/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490335
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500236
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487946
Thank you...again!!!
I just want to thank the OP for asking the right questions and taking the time to figure out how "hack" his/her phone correctly instead of jumping in blind.
I hope other beginners follow the OP's lead.
That is all.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Helmet321 said:
Ohhh man, thank you sooo much. That’s a lot of info and I really appreciate you taking the time to explain that to me Mark. Thank you!!!!
Ok, I’ve been watching some videos, one off of GalaxyNexusRoot.com. I think its his YouTube chan… He's seems pretty cool. Shows you what to do. I sort of want to do it manually so I'm understanding it all?, if that makes sense? I like to know exactly what my device is doing, why and how? haha. I'm a bit pedantic like that.
Arm, only a couple of things....I'm draining your life here...haha
I have a Samsung updated Gnex, throwing that in FYI. =) Not sure if the warranty centre would realise, probably so I should back it up as it is...on this note quickly, I do want to have a yakju (Google) updated phone though...hehe.
When I back up, does it flash everything? the rom, kernels and radios? (Mostly for my Stock setup for reversion, and understanding...)
With roms, where can I get the G'apps from? (If needed) And or the SupUser/Root files? (Separately I mean, so I can do this manually...if I'm understanding it properly... =/ )
Also, do these apps and others update as normal? Or di i have to update the whole ROM to update them? Like Maps (Navigation more importantly), GTalk, MarketPlace etc...?
And finally....phew...haha arm, sorry....
I'm looking at doing this because currently my device just seems a little non-responsive, laggy-ish and its turned off once.. =/ Is this all normal?? I thought for a minute my screen was faulty, like touches don’t always respond...I mean 90% of the time they do...I know, I'm nuts but it just ruins it for me... I uninstalled Beautiful Widgets and it’s sort of been better…maybe some apps aren’t configured with ICS yet also…I'm thinking it just could be the build? What do you think??
It's kind of weird to think that an individual dev has made. and is making more progress than the developers of the phone/software?? hahah...Anyway, I hope I've made some sense and I really, really, really appreciate all this Mark, all your time and patience with me. =)
Thanks again!!!!
P.S.... This should be it I SWEAR!! haha....
Just wanted to put these here...these are "some" of the problems I've been having... =/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1490335
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500236
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487946
Thank you...again!!!
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A cwm backup will back up system, data, boot, recovery and cache but it will not back up your radio image so check your version in the about phone screen first so you know what you need.
The latest gapps flashable zip can be found in the development forum. Did the youtube channel not give a link to the root files? If not then I have attached the 2 files you need to push. Make sure to set their permissions too after pushing.
Without knowing exactly what you have put on your phone its hard to comment about responsiveness but as stock roms dont have all the optimisations that custom roms have they are definitely slower. A custom rom and kernel will surely sort out your problems
Mark.
What does stock stand for?
udmbrian said:
What does stock stand for?
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It means the version that the manufacturer put on the phone before it was shipped or a version that is supplied by the manufacturer. Unaltered by developers.
Mark.
mskip said:
A cwm backup will back up system, data, boot, recovery and cache but it will not back up your radio image so check your version in the about phone screen first so you know what you need.
The latest gapps flashable zip can be found in the development forum. Did the youtube channel not give a link to the root files? If not then I have attached the 2 files you need to push. Make sure to set their permissions too after pushing.
Without knowing exactly what you have put on your phone its hard to comment about responsiveness but as stock roms dont have all the optimisations that custom roms have they are definitely slower. A custom rom and kernel will surely sort out your problems
Mark.
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Thanks again!!!!
Ok cool. So when new versions of the apps come out on the market, I wont be able to update them normally will I? Which is ok but just wondering how that is going to go down. Haha.
Lastly, sorry man, I'm almost there. Haha. CWM doesn't backup kernel? Like my stock one?
So it basically makes a "phone" image, ExtPartition and all? Or can you choose these options?
Right, I'm so close now I reckon, today will be the day... I can feel it!!! Haha.
Thank you again!!!!!!!!!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Helmet321 said:
Thanks again!!!!
Ok cool. So when new versions of the apps come out on the market, I wont be able to update them normally will I? Which is ok but just wondering how that is going to go down. Haha.
Lastly, sorry man, I'm almost there. Haha. CWM doesn't backup kernel? Like my stock one?
So it basically makes a "phone" image, ExtPartition and all? Or can you choose these options?
Right, I'm so close now I reckon, today will be the day... I can feel it!!! Haha.
Thank you again!!!!!!!!!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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Yes of course you can update google apps via the market as normal.
Cwm will back up your boot image which contains the kernel. So yes it does back up the kernel.
You can not choose which options to back up but you can choose which parts you want to restore via the advanced restore option in cwm.
Let me know how it all goes
Mark.
El Daddy said:
I just want to thank the OP for asking the right questions and taking the time to figure out how "hack" his/her phone correctly instead of jumping in blind.
I hope other beginners follow the OP's lead.
That is all.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Hey El Daddy,
Thanks man. I try to reframe from being a pain in butt.... not sure how I've gone with that but, Haha. I appreciate what your saying. I just want to be sure what I'm doing and to have, as Mark said, all the "ammo" I need.
Cheers.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Great questions and answers from both of you. Just got this phone and trying to figure out where to start. Briefly read the toolkit instructions. Just haven't had the time to sit down and plow through it. Thanks both of you.
mskip said:
A cwm backup will back up system, data, boot, recovery and cache but it will not back up your radio image so check your version in the about phone screen first so you know what you need.
The latest gapps flashable zip can be found in the development forum. Did the youtube channel not give a link to the root files? If not then I have attached the 2 files you need to push. Make sure to set their permissions too after pushing.
Without knowing exactly what you have put on your phone its hard to comment about responsiveness but as stock roms dont have all the optimisations that custom roms have they are definitely slower. A custom rom and kernel will surely sort out your problems
Mark.
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Thanks so much again Mark...This is Great!!
Ok, just before I do this...I'm like right here at the PC...ready! haha...
I understand all of it now, well. in theory...
Thank you for the DL link to the root.zip...
I DL'd the android SDK Kit zip also, but there’s no fastboot.exe??? Or anything like what I need?? haha, I may just be missing something here...
One of you links on you manual guide is broken...I think, that’s where you had it...I didnt want to harass you again but just some final things. =)
I'm really after all of what I need to this manually...for knowledge etc?? Hope you understand... You made this wicked awesome Kit, and I'm stupid and not using it...hahah...
So as far as I can see, I need:
- Samsung Drivers - which I have and that bits done... =)
- fasboot.exe etc (Android SDK Gear)
- Latest CWM.zip
- **Rom of my choice, which I'm going to take your advice and go with Apex. =) Latest 1.02 yeah??
- Franco Kernel, I'll try stock, but my feeling on it is that that’s probably been my major issue, or the cause of most of them... =)
Phew....I think that’s it...am I on the right track??
I cant thank you enough with all this Mark....seriously...your a very patience man. haha
Cheers. =)
**Update**
P.S. I have attached a file. Mark can you check it out and see if that what I need in regards to Android SDK stuff? I just got this now after I posted the above....
Thanks again... =)
***Update...again....haha***
Arm, just looking at these files, whats the boot.img? does that get copied over to the phone? Or is it just a command? The su & Superuser files in this zip are like a different size and modified later than your ones (newer??? =/)....I'm not sure what that would really mean...probably has nothing to do with anything but just thought I'd check with you....
Helmet321 said:
Thanks so much again Mark...This is Great!!
Ok, just before I do this...I'm like right here at the PC...ready! haha...
I understand all of it now, well. in theory...
Thank you for the DL link to the root.zip...
I DL'd the android SDK Kit zip also, but there’s no fastboot.exe??? Or anything like what I need?? haha, I may just be missing something here...
One of you links on you manual guide is broken...I think, that’s where you had it...I didnt want to harass you again but just some final things. =)
I'm really after all of what I need to this manually...for knowledge etc?? Hope you understand... You made this wicked awesome Kit, and I'm stupid and not using it...hahah...
So as far as I can see, I need:
- Samsung Drivers - which I have and that bits done... =)
- fasboot.exe etc (Android SDK Gear)
- Latest CWM.zip
- **Rom of my choice, which I'm going to take your advice and go with Apex. =) Latest 1.02 yeah??
- Franco Kernel, I'll try stock, but my feeling on it is that that’s probably been my major issue, or the cause of most of them... =)
Phew....I think that’s it...am I on the right track??
I cant thank you enough with all this Mark....seriously...your a very patience man. haha
Cheers. =)
**Update**
P.S. I have attached a file. Mark can you check it out and see if that what I need in regards to Android SDK stuff? I just got this now after I posted the above....
Thanks again... =)
***Update...again....haha***
Arm, just looking at these files, whats the boot.img? does that get copied over to the phone? Or is it just a command? The su & Superuser files in this zip are like a different size and modified later than your ones (newer??? =/)....I'm not sure what that would really mean...probably has nothing to do with anything but just thought I'd check with you....
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Looks like everything in that zip is ok for what you want to do. The superuser.apk is a different size but im sure it doesnt matter.
In order to push the 2 files across to your phone you need to have booted into Android using an insecure boot image. This is a stock boot.img that has has some simple text changes to allow temporary root access (otherwise the files wouldnt copy across) Using fastboot you boot the boot.img file and then once you are in Android you push the files across and set their permissions. When you reboot your phone your original boot image will be used and you should have permanent root via the files.
Looks like you are all set
MArk.
Oh ok. So it doesn't stay on the phone?, its temporary??
So if this file say, is corrupted or malicious, (not really possible probably byt...) I'm in trouble? haha
Sorry, I have everything I think now, I grabbed the SDK of the Android website and I'm comfortable with that cause its "legit" I suppose. It doesn't have a boot.img file though. Can I make one myself so I know where its coming from? And where does this normally come from?
Silly stuff I know but, I told you, I'm CRAZY!! haha....
One very last thing...the permissions, whats that part all about...
Other than that, I'm pretty sure I'm sweet now...I also grabbed the latest CWM zip off the website too...so I'm cool with that.
......geez.... I'm killing you aren't I....I think you deserve (need) at LEAST 1 beer after all this....haha...
Thanks x 1,000,000...seriously.... =)
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Oh ok. So it doesn't stay on the phone?, its temporary??
So if this file say, is corrupted or malicious, (not really possible probably byt...) I'm in trouble? haha
Sorry, I have everything I think now, I grabbed the SDK of the Android website and I'm comfortable with that cause its "legit" I suppose. It doesn't have a boot.img file though. Can I make one myself so I know where its coming from? And where does this normally come from?
Silly stuff I know but, I told you, I'm CRAZY!! haha....
One very last thing...the permissions, whats that part all about...
Other than that, I'm pretty sure I'm sweet now...I also grabbed the latest CWM zip off the website too...so I'm cool with that.
......geez.... I'm killing you aren't I....I think you deserve (need) at LEAST 1 beer after all this....haha...
Thanks x 1,000,000...seriously.... =)
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Its perfectly possible to make your own boot image but to be honest you might take another day or 2 to get all the required components and research what you need to do lol
If you go to your settings, about phone screen and tell me the build version (4.0.1, 4.0.2) and whether its a gsm or lte device (im assuming gsm as lte is america/canada) then I will attach the boot image I made for that device so it will definitely be right and safe. You can also use the su and superuser.apk files I attached earlier if you are unsure about them.
I dont mind all the questions as long as you end up feeling confident enough to get your phone rooted mate I would rather people ask too many (but the right) questions than just go blindly into something have no understanding about and end up in trouble.
Mark.
Your a legend Mark, I swear!!....haha
Ok, well, its a GSM, 4.0.2 Samsung updated Nexus....I think... I can attach some images. =)
The end of the line here...haha, arm, I just watched a video that completely skipped the boot.img part...weird...anyway, with the "su" part, I have 2 files there, as you've kindly provided, but in that step doesnt it need to be a su.zip sort of configuration? Just running it by you before I do this...
P.S....again....haha, arm, if I'm thinking about this right, does the step with "fastboot boot boot.img" will that affect the stock image?? As I think, if I'm right you have to do that "before" you flash your recovery?? In my mind would it be right in assuming....
-Unlock bootloader
-Flash recovery
-Make a Back up (so to get all the rom, including the auto restore recovery??)
-Set SU perms...with su.zip or su+superuser.apk... (if I'm right also, this step only if you want root perms on stock?, not sure what you would do with it though, only if you want to remain this way I suppose... =/ )
Is this right??
I was reading your "manual" post and I'm a little confused...as in, you cant reboot into Android after flashing recovery (to back up) as it will delete it, but to do so, you need to reboot into Android to delete the auto recovery flash file?? And you need su perms yeah?? Am I right here, I'm probably going crazy-ier...haha cause I've been at this for 2 days...haha...
Seems the boot.img step is the same as if you would flash a su.zip...(which I dont have, only the su file (no extension) and the su.apk...) not sure if thats the same...just getting my head around it here.... =)
Maybe I'm thinking CWM will "back up" the su perms etc and affect the "stock rom"...if you back it up with the perms, wouldnt that be included?? Maybe thats were I'm getting it wrong...haha.
Finally...........serious.....
If and when you delete the auto recovery file (if that really does delete it completly, I'm probably wrong about that too...) how does it restore??
Thanks mate. =)=)
I think thats it...when I have my head around these final things...and the last couple of files...Its time.... =)=)
Helmet321 said:
Your a legend Mark, I swear!!....haha
Ok, well, its a GSM, 4.0.2 Samsung updated Nexus....I think... I can attach some images. =)
The end of the line here...haha, arm, I just watched a video that completely skipped the boot.img part...weird...anyway, with the "su" part, I have 2 files there, as you've kindly provided, but in that step doesnt it need to be a su.zip sort of configuration? Just running it by you before I do this...
P.S....again....haha, arm, if I'm thinking about this right, does the step with "fastboot boot boot.img" will that affect the stock image?? As I think, if I'm right you have to do that "before" you flash your recovery?? In my mind would it be right in assuming....
-Unlock bootloader
-Flash recovery
-Make a Back up
-Set SU perms...with su.zip or su+superuser.apk...
Is this right??
I was reading your "manual" post and I'm a little confused...as in, you cant reboot into Android after flashing recovery (to back up) as it will delete it, but to do so, you need to reboot into Android to delete the auto recovery flash file?? And you need su perms yeah?? Am I right here, I'm probably going crazy-ier...haha cause I've been at this for 2 days...haha...
Seems the boot.img step is the same as if you would flash a su.zip...(which I dont have, only the su file (no extension) and the su.apk...) not sure if thats the same...just getting my head around it here.... =)
Maybe I'm thinking CWM will "back up" the su perms etc and affect the "stock rom"...if you back it up with the perms, wouldnt that be included?? Maybe thats were I'm getting it wrong...haha.
Finally...........serious.....
If and when you delete the auto recovery file (if that really does delete it completly, I'm probably wrong about that too...) how does it restore??
Thanks mate. =)=)
I think thats it...when I have my head around these final things...and the last couple of files...Its time.... =)=)
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There are 2 ways of rooting your phone. The easier (and non learning way) is to flash cwm recovery and flash the superuser.zip straight to the phone. If this is what you watched then tbh you might as well be using my ToolKit as you wont learn anything from the experience. The other way is the method my ToolKit uses which is to boot the phone with the insecure boot image to gain temporary root, then using adb to push the 2 files that I sent to your phone and set their permissions, then rebooting to complete the root procedure. The 2nd method is the one I thought you was gearing up towards and the best way if you want to actually learn something, otherwise as I said you may as well use the ToolKit.
I have attached every file you will need for the 2nd method and if yo uread below these are the instructions you will need to follow to root your phone. Extract the attached files to a folder on your pc, browse to this folder then HOLD the Shift button on your pc while right clicking on a blank area of the Windows Explorer. Select 'Open command window here' which will open a command prompt in the correct folder where your adb and fastboot files are.
These instructions are for after you have installed drivers:
fastboot-toolkit devices
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this will return a serial number if your drivers are installed.
fastboot-toolkit oem unlock
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and follow the instructions on the phone to unlock your bootloader.
Now if you boot into Android RIGHT after unlocking the bootloader it will restart the boot half way through so you want to do this normally BEFORE using your insecure boot or the reboot half way through will lose your insecure access (if you get me)
fastboot-toolkit reboot
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to get your first boot in. Once the phone has booted up and you have gone through the setup wizard, go to settings, developer tools and select 'usb debugging' to enable adb control.
adb-toolkit devices
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should return a serial number if your adb drivers are installed.
adb-toolkit reboot bootloader
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to get back into fastboot so you can boot from the insecure boot image
fastboot-toolkit boot boot_gsm_ICL53F_insecure.img
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to boot your phone into Android from the insecrure boot image. Once your phone has booted into the lockscreen you can carry on with
adb-toolkit root
adb-toolkit remount
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to mount your /system folder for root access.
adb-toolkit push su /system/bin
adb-toolkit push Superuser.apk /system/app
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pushes the 2 files across to the correct folders on your phone.
adb-toolkit shell chmod 06755 /system/bin/su
adb-toolkit shell chmod 06755 /system/app/Superuser.apk
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sets their correct permissions.
Lastly if you are flashing cwm then you will need to rename the recovery restore file if you are on a samsung rom. If this file is present on your phone and cwm is flashed, then on the next reboot the stock recovery will be restored and you will lose cwm. To get back to stock recovery in the future you just flash a stock recovery image.
adb-toolkit shell mv /system/recovery-from-boot.p /system/recovery-from-boot.p-old
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will rename the file is it is present.
Thats it! Reboot your phone and you should have root You can check this by downloading root checker from the market or just download a root app such as adfree or setcpu.
Mark.
I see you are replying to my thread already as I was making some changes so re-read the instructions as I rearranged them a bit to make more sense lol.
MArk.
Hi everyone,
I've been looking for the past hour but haven't been able to find a solution that I can follow. I forgot that I had root on my phone since I did it so long ago and never put a custom rom, I did it to just use Titanium to back up my apps. I got a notification to update my phone and clicked it in excitement without thinking. The phone just went straight to TWRP (v 2.8.3.0) and if I try to reboot into bootloader it goes straight to recovery. Even if I try and just power the phone off it goes straight to recovery. I've come back from pretty bleak situations before...but this.. I just don't even know where to start.
Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
Go here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=19229 grab which version you want. Flash in twrp and your phone is fixed. You will need to factory reset in twrp so you will lose everything on internal storage. Best of luck.
Man you totally saved my ass! Thank you so much for sharing the link!!!
cypher31 said:
Man you totally saved my ass! Thank you so much for sharing the link!!!
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I did the same thing...but how do you get the file downloaded to the phone so you can flash it in the condition its in?
your help
If you have twrp installed. You just turn mtp and transfer the file to sdcard or put file on external sdcard and insert into phone
Thanks
I did the same thing; thanks for posting this fix!
IF you too have this problem, try one of these (here &/or here) before doing this one. Those 2 save your phone at it's previous (before OTA) state and do not delete / lose anything.
This is good overall as a last resort.
MoodSwinger said:
IF you too have this problem, try one of these (here &/or here) before doing this one. Those 2 save your phone at it's previous (before OTA) state and do not delete / lose anything.
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Thanks very much for this additional tip -- the first link worked well for me and allowed me to fix the problem without losing all of my data/settings/etc.
The disclaimer is attached to the script file. When you open them, a disclaimer will show up with 2 choices: accept them or exit.
Hi guys
I'm here for give you a batch script (with repo) that works on all windows system without installing .net framework or other software!
The only thing that you need is WinRAR 5.30 or up! Otherwise you will aren't able to unpack all the folder.
I've made this because i see some people that wants to mod his One X, but they can't due to unknown errors with some tools.
This tool will do these functions:
*Bootloader Unlocker/Locker!
*Fastboot Recharger!
*Helps to root your device!
*Recovery Flasher! (New layout and Old layout, no need to download anything!)
*Guides to flash a custom rom!
*boot.img extractor and autoflasher!
*CID/MID Reader!
*Fastboot Emergency Recovery!
*Some accurates guides! (provided by @teemo)
*Integrated FAQ and How To!
*Fastboot&ADB status Connection Verifer!
*And much much more! Stay tuned!
Special contributors:
@teemo for providing all stuff needed like recoveries, guides and others.
Downloads and repo:
MEGA LINKS:
V1.0 Stable: https://mega.nz/#!NddVkTTb!aINZPwACwHgAYgpA4L8tR86dobJ9zGuGpY-5In3YE7E
Beta3: https://mega.nz/#!AFkEFJIL!jI3EJtJhbdiT_Q8I7tb3qnDINNj3os8CYNtB_htHGvA
Beta2: https://mega.nz/#!MUlSgZwI!SPaAKOkgt-xCHyzMwb6rJmzW0mQY66N8L87S5JbgZVs
Beta1: https://mega.nz/#!tRMDHDAZ!Cv09ijHB5WJrp5zNL4gzUyz3cv_1qy1X06Lx_e_t65k
Google Drive Links:
V1.0 Stable: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzLuAF-eWwH9VnIzNkxEbldsTjQ/view?usp=drivesdk
GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Giovix92/onex-modder.git
Tested OS:
*Windows 98 (Yeah, on VM )
*Windows XP (All SPs)
*Windows Vista (All SPs)
*Windows 7 (All SPs)
*Windows 8
*Windows 10
Download it and test if all works! If there is any bug, tell me! If anyone goes wrong, i'm happy to help you!
Please don't modify the batch code, or you can harm your device/pc.
Changelog:
V1.0 Stable: Added 5 more function. Check the new features pressing 11 on the menù!
V1.0b3: Added 7 more functions. Now there is 11 items + 2 hide on the menú. Check the new features pressing 11 on the menú!
V1.0b2: Added 2 new functions: Fastboot & Adb status connection verifer and Fastboot phone recharger
V1.0b1: Initial Release
Enjoy! )
How to use:
You don't need to setup anything.
You don't need .NET Framework. Simply install WinRAR 5.30 or up, download my rar package, decompress it and open the batch file. Make sure you have this tree:
|OneX_Modder (Folder)
|---OneX_Modder.bat
|---Resources
At first screen there is the disclaimer. After the disclaimer, there are some options:
If you want to unlock your bootloader, press 1. It will guides on how to. It includes an Unlock_code.bin auto flasher. )
If you want to flash a custom recovery, press 2. It will flash a custom recovery in the menú. Simply select a recovery, type Y (yes) and wait for the flashing. It's very easy. No more annoying manual-flashing
If you want to root your device, press 3. There is an explained how to.
If you want to flash a custom rom, press 4. There is an boot.img extractor and flasher and a guide provided by @teemo (thanks).
If you want to verify if the pc recognize the device, press 5, and the tool will show you the adb&fastboot status.
If you are desperatly in need to flash a rom but you haven't enough power, no more worries!! Reboot your phone in fastboot mode, connect to the pc, press 7 and your phone will be recharged!
If you want to read the about, press 9.
If you want to flash a new RUU, but you have the Bootloader unlocked and you need to flash a new RUU, press 8 and your bl will be relocked!
If you want to see the lasts changes, press 11.
If you want to flash a custom rom, but your hboot is older, press 0 and you will be guided. You need only to follow the first steps. The final process is automated!
FAQ:
Q: I have a problem with this tool! How can i do?
A: Don't worry! I will help you in any situation!
Q: Why some numbers aren't show?
A: They aren't shown because i'm working on their sections. I will add in new betas
Q: Really i need WinRAR? Why?
A: Yes, because the .rar archive is a RAR5 archive. Only WinRAR can open them.
Q: I really love it! How can i support you?
A: Simply press thanks button!
Q: How can i contact you if i have a problem with this tool?
A: Only this thread, because if a user has the same problem than you, he will find easily the solution without making a new post.
Added beta2! It has new functions: please check changelog (op post)
Thank you. Please place instructions of use/setup in op
nchc said:
Thank you. Please place instructions of use/setup in op
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Yes, sure! There's no setup. I will add in 2nd post. Thanks for the tip.
Added an How to and FAQ. Enjoy! The beta3 is already ready for uploading! I will upload it the next week.
Guys, tell me your favourite colours for this little batch script and i will create 3 modded version with different colours! The beta3 will be published the next week due to much much work on it. It will has: HBOOT Upgrader, an how to and more more functions! The size is decreased of 30%. Sorry for this little problem
Some trouble.
Hello and thank you for your effort! I tried to flash twrp2853-endeavoru-NewLayout over the old one but while in recovery, the phone stays stuck at twrp hox welcome screen. Any idea of how can I pass this and access the twrp menu?
b12rtc said:
Hello and thank you for your effort! I tried to flash twrp2853-endeavoru-NewLayout over the old one but while in recovery, the phone stays stuck at twrp hox welcome screen. Any idea of how can I pass this and access the twrp menu?
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Hmmm. Isn't passing at all TWRP welcome screen? The phone can boot up in fastboot? If yes, Try this: go on Resources-ADB_TOOLS. Right click on ADB_TOOLS and select command prompt. Then reboot your phone in bootloader mode and type: fastboot erase cache , press enter, type fastboot reboot bootloader or fastboot reboot-bootloader and try to access in recovery.
P.s. tomorrow i will publish beta3 with HBOOT Upgrader and much much more!
Giovix92 said:
Hmmm. Isn't passing at all TWRP welcome screen? The phone can boot up in fastboot? If yes, Try this: go on Resources-ADB_TOOLS. Right click on ADB_TOOLS and select command prompt. Then reboot your phone in bootloader mode and type: fastboot erase cache , press enter, type fastboot reboot bootloader or fastboot reboot-bootloader and try to access in recovery.
P.s. tomorrow i will publish beta3 with HBOOT Upgrader and much much more!
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Thanks for reply! I've just tried what you suggested but in recovery I still can't pass the twrp ''hox teamwin big'' screen. If I put the old layout back everything is fine again but can't flash any newer rom.
I must tell you though, that I've tried to install it before using different ways but I had the same result There's no way to pass the twrp new layout's start scxreen. So I guess there's something wrong on my side... (I had cwmr before, it may be that?). If you have any other suggestion i'll be happy to try, If not I'll try to dig more.
Once again, thank you for your work and support.
b12rtc said:
Thanks for reply! I've just tried what you suggested but in recovery I still can't pass the twrp ''hox teamwin big'' screen. If I put the old layout back everything is fine again but can't flash any newer rom.
I must tell you though, that I've tried to install it before using different ways but I had the same result There's no way to pass the twrp new layout's start scxreen. So I guess there's something wrong on my side... (I had cwmr before, it may be that?). If you have any other suggestion i'll be happy to try, If not I'll try to dig more.
Once again, thank you for your work and support.
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Hmmm... Probably the zip is damaged. The TWRP is flashed successfully or there are errors? No, the cwm doesn't make any problem. I will try to view if there is a problem on the code. Thanks for your test
Giovix92 said:
Hmmm... Probably the zip is damaged. The TWRP is flashed successfully or there are errors? No, the cwm doesn't make any problem. I will try to view if there is a problem on the code. Thanks for your test
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I don't know for sure, but I rather think your zip file is ok. The flashing was ok, no errors. It's probably my phone. Of course, a double check on the code doesn't hurt, it just might be loosing time for nothing. Of course, if you will come back with something new tomorrow I will try my luck again
b12rtc said:
I don't know for sure, but I rather think your zip file is ok. The flashing was ok, no errors. It's probably my phone. Of course, a double check on the code doesn't hurt, it just might be loosing time for nothing. Of course, if you will come back with something new tomorrow I will try my luck again
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I will check the code asap. In 10 minutes i will update you... No, if it's your phone other recoveries doesn't boot at all. Anyway, i will check. Retry and update me. Good luck!
Edit: I've checked all the code, of all recoveries.Now i will add stock HTC Recovery (if anyone wants the stock recovery). Anyway... I will add another TWRP with New Layout Support.
Edit2: Check the beta3!
Beta3 is out! Check the new version! It has 7 more functions. You can find them in OP post at Downloads section!
b12rtc said:
I don't know for sure, but I rather think your zip file is ok. The flashing was ok, no errors. It's probably my phone. Of course, a double check on the code doesn't hurt, it just might be loosing time for nothing. Of course, if you will come back with something new tomorrow I will try my luck again
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Man, type fastboot getvar all into your cmd, and post here the result.
Guys, tell me any idea for the first stable. If you want any function on this script, tell me and i add them! (S-OFF is possible only on HTC One X+ and AT&T HTC One X)
Giovix92 said:
Guys, tell me any idea for the first stable. If you want any function on this script, tell me and i add them! (S-OFF is possible only on HTC One X+ and AT&T HTC One X)
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Any chance of incorporating the ability to get Kali Nethunter on our One X(https://cyberkryption.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/the-quest-for-kali-nethunter-part1/)
pleomaxell said:
Any chance of incorporating the ability to get Kali Nethunter on our One X(https://cyberkryption.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/the-quest-for-kali-nethunter-part1/)
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Hmmm... I've read all the steps... But i don't know kali nethunter. I know only Kali for pc. If you explain me because you want it i will add them in a separate batch that will be called by the main program. The main step is to build the cm... the 2nd is more difficult... The 3rd too... Please explain me. Thanks in advance.
Giovix92 said:
Hmmm... I've read all the steps... But i don't know kali nethunter. I know only Kali for pc. If you explain me because you want it i will add them in a separate batch that will be called by the main program. The main step is to build the cm... the 2nd is more difficult... The 3rd too... Please explain me. Thanks in advance.
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I don't know how to explain it to you because I am not a programmer. I tried to follow that guide but got scared because it looked a bit complex.
pleomaxell said:
I don't know how to explain it to you because I am not a programmer. I tried to follow that guide but got scared because it looked a bit complex.
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Okay, so... The process for me is a bit complicated because now i'm a win user, and not a linux user due to my bad pc (only 1gig of ram, single core 1.66GHz), but i can create an .sh script that can do this process automatically. Maybe if this work i will create some .sh script to build some custom rom . I need only to write the code that is in the guide (maybe with 2-3 sec of delay too and some echo) and optimizing them with some request. Anyway, stay tuned!
This is NOT my work (Ianmacd) and guide is written by Mr Pickles all credits to him for his install method.
Also this is just a copy and paste but the guide is well written and TWRP should cause less issues.
I'm sure Gieti94 is just perhaps busy with other commitments, credit also to him for his fantastic efforts.
Just a new space for the currently working TWRP so all don't get in a pickle.
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Download Maintained By Pickles (best all in one convenient place) will have everything necessary for twrp functionality. Credit to pickles.....:good:
http://bit.ly/2VlcqYd
Excellent installation Guide below
Install Guide
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- NOT A SINGLE STEP IS UNNESSECARY
- DO THEM _ALL_ EXACTLY!
- ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE GONE - BACKUP!
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DO NOT INSTALL MODPACK FROM SOLDIER - IT BREAKS TWRP!
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If you have any problems - contact @PiCkLeS or on Telegram by PiCkLeS or @rp4k
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All development is by @ianmacd (Ian Macdonald).
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0 - No matter what you have today, no root or Magisk-only solution or TWRP with Magisk-solution, do ALL the steps..
1 - Make sure you copy the "Magisk_Manager_Ian_install.apk" file and "Multidisabler-g97x_by_Ian.zip" file to your sd-card before you start!
2 - Download latest firmware via Samfirm or Frija or in any way you can, and unpack.
3 - Boot your phone to Download mode (Power+Bixby+VolDown) and remember to have the USB connected to your computer, it won't boot to DL-mode otherwise
4 - Keep autoboot etc in Odin settings, put each file in its place (AP, BL, CSC etc) and _dont_ use HOME_CSC, use CSC-only-file.
5 - After Odin is done, your phone will reboot automatically - let it! It can feel like forever, but let it do its restarts and stuff until you are in system-setup
6 - Do the setup as per usual, CONNECT TO WIFI but you can safely just say Skip on sign in and other stuff
7 - When setup says its all finished and you get to the standard launcher - go into Settings and enable Developer settings
8 - This step IS necessary.. If you don't do this step, you might get in pre-normal rrm state and you will have wait 7 days to try again: Enter Developer settings and look for the "OEM Unlock" switch - if you are rooting for the first time, Enable it. If you already have root since before or unlocked your bootloiader before, just confirm that its Enabled and graded out.
9 - If you already have an unlocked bootloader, skip to step 12. If not, continue with step 10.
10 - IF you never have unlocked your bootloader before, Power off the phone and boot into download mode again. You will see the long press volUp option for unlock bl, do that.
11 - IF you never have unlocked OEM before, boot the phone again, do the setup without signing in etc but connect to wifi, enable dev settings, go into dev settings and check that OEM now is enabled and grayed out.
12 - Reboot the phone in recovery mode (Power+Bixby+VolUp and keep holding until you are in stock recovery. Choose and do a factory reset.
13 - Reboot to bootloader with option in Recovery.
14 - Flash the tar you got (S10x-TWRP+Magisk_fixed_by_Ian.tar I Odin in the AP-slot. DISABLE auto reboot in Odin first!
15 - When the tar has flashed - Do as instructed on the phone, hold Power+VolDown for a few seconds and AS SOON AS THE SCREEN GOES BLACK -> quickly press power+bixby+volUp for a _long_ time, and I mean it can feel as if its a full minute! After a while you will see TWRP starting with its start screen, you can now let go and enter TWRP.
16 - FORMAT data, then WIPE data AND Cache. DO NOT LET IT REBOOT
17 - Flash "Multidisabler-g97x_by_Ian.zip" from SD card
18 - Go back to start screen of TWRP, Choose Reboot, Choose Recovery - YOU MUST ALWAYS CHOOSE REBOOT TO RECOVERY and _NOT_ system!
19 - Let the phone reboot into system, it will do some reboots it self, and again it will feel like it takes FOREVER - Just let it do its thing and DO NOT PRESS ANY KEYS!
20 - When your phone is finally done booting, just do the normal setup/signing for real this time.
21 - When you are done and in system/launcher, install "Magisk_Manager_Ian_install.apk" from SD card and verify that you now have Magisk Manager installed.
22 - Start Magisk Manager and say YES to what it says, it will do some stuff and then say "Rebooting in 5 seconds" - LET IT BOOT AND DO NOT TOUCH ANY KEYS this time either..
23 - Now when booted to system, start Magisk Manager and see that you have all green and its installed.
24 - Now you have root.
** Every time you reboot manually, be prepared to hold Power+Bixby+VolUP until you see the Samsung S10x-logo, then release and let it reboot, you will have root.
** Every time you power off the phone, when you power ON again, hold Power+Bixby+VolUP until you see the Samsung S10x-logo, then release and it will boot with root.
** Every time you want to enter TWRP-recovery, do as above but KEEP HOLDING THE KEYS UNTIL TWRP-start screen shows then release. Remember to choose reboot to recovery afterwards and you will boot with root.
** IF you screw up and forget or miss the key combo, just let it boot to system, immediately when system is up - reboot again and do the key combo and all is fine again.
This is me just trying to get an emergency first aid space, nothing more, I'm NOT trying to take any credits or dismiss Gieti94.
Thanks All
Duncan1982 said:
This is NOT my work (Ianmacd) and guide is written by rp4k all credits to him for his install method.
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This is my tutorial and not r4pk. And I'd prefer that you use the download I provide here and no where else to make sure the right files gets downloaded when updated.
http://bit.ly/2VlcqYd
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Yea I can keep the OP updated, this is just an emergency first aid thread, thanks to Pickles for his well written guide.
I'm really not wanting to offend anyone, just for all to make life a bit easier....
very nice to have a reliable twrp solution, pitty that we don't have too many things to flash in recovery
Please remove the alternate download link, I have updated the multidisabler zip with a important update, v1.1 and the one download link for all is just for things like that, the other download link still have the old zip.
Very important that everyone uses Ian Macdonald's new v1.1 multidisabler script.
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I can update the mega link with the new disabler I reposted it to mega because I can't access Google @PiCkLeS
And yes I never said I wrote the guide I just added myself for helping people
rp4k said:
I can update the mega link with the new disabler I reposted it to mega because I can't access Google @PiCkLeS
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I understand. But that doesn't seem to be a big problem for any one else and the bigger problem is that you risk having a link that is being used by the people only see it here and don't read anywhere else, or this message, and end up with old information or even worse, outdated files.
I can help you get the files on PM but please remove these links outside of my drive, which I maintain every day and keep up to date. It's not for vanity, it's for safety.
For now please edit your text and remove the link. All must use v1.1 of the multidisabler zip by Ian.
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Maybe this thread was a bad idea, as stated I am around and willing to keep things up to date
I know the importance, and how things are at present.
Duncan1982 said:
Maybe this thread was a bad idea, as stated I am around and willing to keep things up to date
I know the importance, and how things are at present.
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Listen, just to be clear. I and I dont think Ian have a problem with you having this thread.
All I am worried about is the download link. Things can and are happening fast. If there are multiple sources for downloading files in this case, and today one was updated with important improvements, and there are many places to download from people can miss that and download old files that can cause big problems.
Keep the downloading to one good source and everything will be fine. The thread in it self can do much good by showing that there is an alternative, it works and right now almost 100 people in 24 hours have used it. Fantastic!
So I dont think it was a bad idea, I just dont want PM:s from people in a week or two asking why their device suddenly lost data, only to find out that they downloaded from a source that didnt have the latest files.
Thats all.
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PiCkLeS said:
Listen, just to be clear. I and I dont think Ian have a problem with you having this thread.
All I am worried about is the download link. Things can and are happening fast. If there are multiple sources for downloading files in this case, and today one was updated with important improvements, and there are many places to download from people can miss that and download old files that can cause big problems.
Keep the downloading to one good source and everything will be fine. The thread in it self can do much good by showing that there is an alternative, it works and right now almost 100 people in 24 hours have used it. Fantastic!
So I dont think it was a bad idea, I just dont want PM:s from people in a week or two asking why their device suddenly lost data, only to find out that they downloaded from a source that didnt have the latest files.
Thats all.
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I fully appreciate and understand that, the reason I created as I have plenty of time to maintain, and will keep it up to date I have been around for quite some time, if you look at my posts (search) I have had almost every device you can think of, currently have the Vivo IQOO also, I have enough experience to understand the important and implications.
I don't want your PM's to be going crazy so I'll fully respect your decisions and will keep everything updated also. But it is better if everything is tody and not one thing here and there, OP has been updated with your direct link, is this cool?
Just thought by creating this thread that it might help, my sincere and good intentions are hopefully evident
PiCkLeS said:
Please remove the alternate download link, I have updated the multidisabler zip with a important update, v1.1 and the one download link for all is just for things like that, the other download link still have the old zip.
Very important that everyone uses Ian Macdonald's new v1.1 multidisabler script.
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Can I install multi Disabler 1.1 withouth lost data?
zubi182 said:
Can I install multi Disabler 1.1 withouth lost data?
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Yes just flash it in twrp, nothing will be lost.
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I assume this is only for the Exynos version? Or does it work for Snapdragon as well?
mistermidas said:
I assume this is only for the Exynos version? Or does it work for Snapdragon as well?
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You have a working snapdragon root? How did you get past step #9 of launching stock recovery after you flashed magisk
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You have a working snapdragon root? How did you get past step #9 of launching stock recovery after you flashed magisk
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Man... did you even read my comment???
I was asking if this would work for Snapdragon, not saying I got it to work. It doesn't mention if it's a method for both versions in the OP or not.
mistermidas said:
Man... did you even read my comment???
I was asking if this would work for Snapdragon, not saying I got it to work. It doesn't mention if it's a method for both versions in the OP or not.
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Sorry I responded when I was half asleep. My fault.
I will try this out and post and update, i had no luck with previous twrp, always boot loops regardless of what i do.
My bootloader is unlocked but not grayed out. Can i still do it?
mercifool said:
I will try this out and post and update, i had no luck with previous twrp, always boot loops regardless of what i do.
My bootloader is unlocked but not grayed out. Can i still do it?
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Yes, just do exactly all the steps and use the new files in the link and you will be fine.
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Carotix said:
hi ,
do you have the OEM switched to on?
if not , you need it ..... if you can't get it because you are waiting the 7 days , you can make this trick
open settings and set the date 8 days before ... then reboot
so you can enable OEM in developer settings
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Hi there, are these instructions for Exynos only or can I apply it to Snapdragon as well, please advise. Thank!