Hi all
Is there a thread on how to root on a Mac? I've been looking for it but not able to find it.
BTW, I'm on Verizon.
Thanks
Just check the manual methods for windows, but use "./" in front of the commands. There are no "one-click" methods for OSX to my knowledge. But its simple enough manually. Its only a few prompts to unlock the bootloader and/or push a few files.
If you need just ADB and Fastboot for OSX (so you don't have to install the SDK), I've attached them to this post.
I do like manual methods, I'll check them out and give them. Thank you for the file
Yup, use fastboot to do it. Do not forget the "./" it took me while to figure out that i needed to physically use ./ instead of just /
Rooting with a Mac
I just happened to end up with a Mac Book Pro, Cheap. So I am new to it. I was just waiting to get a new computer so I could root m Galaxy Nexus.
Could somebody provide a little more detail on exactly how t is done.
addcancercat said:
I just happened to end up with a Mac Book Pro, Cheap. So I am new to it. I was just waiting to get a new computer so I could root m Galaxy Nexus.
Could somebody provide a little more detail on exactly how t is done.
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Watch my video. Its for a nexus s 4g but the steps are exactly the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP9ZDWmbLVM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Hi. I hope you are all doing well.
I`m a new Galaxy Nexus user coming from a Galaxy S II.
It's the GSM version.
As far as see, there are major differences in rooting and installing CWM between Nexus and Galaxy S II. And it seems like that I need to unlock the bootloader first.
So can someone please tell me what requirements I need to be able to install a custom GSM ROM like the Android Revolution HD.
Thanks. Much appreciated and sorry for my bad English.
You could try searching the forums. There is some pretty good information on here in the stickies. Alternatively, there is a site called theunlockr.com where they have a guide for quickly rooting and installing CWM for the Galaxy Nexus.
Check it out.
Use my guide buddy.
Link in my sig.
You'll be up and running in an hour.
All you'll need are fastboot and perhaps ADB (along with the .imgs and .zips of course). And that's just the manual way. Mskip has created a literal one click/press solution to unlock, flash and root phones, linked here. It can install all necessary drivers as well so there isn't any need to dig around for drivers and files.
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I don't understand the instantaneous pushing of these one-click-do-it-all tools to new users.
What if they need to flash stock in an emergency can't boot and recovery is borked situation?
Or maybe even need to push a .zip to their sd card...but don't have ADB set up...and can't figure it out.
Use.
My.
Guide.
You'll thank yourself later.
Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
Jubakuba said:
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I don't understand the instantaneous pushing of these one-click-do-it-all tools to new users.
What if they need to flash stock in an emergency can't boot and recovery is borked situation?
Or maybe even need to push a .zip to their sd card...but don't have ADB set up...and can't figure it out.
Use.
My.
Guide.
You'll thank yourself later.
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This. Adb push/pull and fastboot are probably the most useful commands you will ever learn. Get something wrong and you will regret not knowing them someday
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I've been reading over the dev forums to see whats out there. But for there is just tooo much! I just bought my unlocked GNex. I would to put Cyanogen on there. I've always used it. I havent seen too much moment from them lately tho.
I have two questions I think, maybe more we will see!
1. whats the go to ROM for this device, I dont want to get into something that gets neglected ya know.
2. Im on a mac, What do I have to do to open the bootloader? Or do I have to get on a pc and download the tool kit and all that. Just seems like a lot these days! haha maybe I feel behind!
Anyhow yea thank you in advance an all comments appreciated!
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I've been reading over the dev forums to see whats out there. But for there is just tooo much! I just bought my unlocked GNex. I would to put Cyanogen on there. I've always used it. I havent seen too much moment from them lately tho.
I have two questions I think, maybe more we will see!
1. whats the go to ROM for this device, I dont want to get into something that gets neglected ya know.
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Personal preference. Lots of popular ones out there now.
2. Im on a mac, What do I have to do to open the bootloader? Or do I have to get on a pc and download the tool kit and all that. Just seems like a lot these days! haha maybe I feel behind!
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No PC required. Don't use a toolkit. Download ADB and Fastboot for Mac (I'll add them to this post too if you want). Connect your phone via USB and put into Fastboot mode, open Terminal and point it at the ADB/Fastboot folder (I put mine in my Home folder). Use the "./fastboot oem unlock" command to unlock the bootloader.
Basic overview anyway. Plenty of step-by-step guides. Just follow them. Any Windows guide works fine, just put "./" in front of the commands because you're on OSX.
Also, this exact question has been asked ~1000000 times.
haha I bet it has! Just... there is a lot! as far as unlocking, it seems straight forward, unlock with terminal flash clockwork... Thanks! The phone seems really really basic in stock from which is good, but I need me some rom ; ) thanks again!
Works the same for PC? Just got my nexus also. Coming over from the t989.. its a little overwhelming..
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Codiac 1881 said:
Works the same for PC? Just got my nexus also. Coming over from the t989.. its a little overwhelming..
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Read the guides. They're all over. I recommend not using a toolkit.
getting stuck loading CWM zero permission but then cant flash SU because zero recovery ...
Most people start with aokp milestone then expand from there.
Got an Australian Gnex running 4.04. The OTS jellybean update is months away according to Vodafone AU so ive been looking into manual solution that causes the least disruption possible. Very tough diciphering the language on here. My apologies but there doesnt seem to be a specific thread that can help.
From what i have read - I can open the Bootloader and somehow flash the factory image without rooting?
Was on the dev page at google to get the latest firmware? - ive DL'd yakju Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
I have already unlocked the bootloader with a toolkit for mac found here on XDA. i just dont know what to do next? The file is a .tgz which ive never heard of? dont you normally copy the whole zip file to the SD card then boot into recovery and somehow flash the new firmware? Help.
bigdave78 said:
Got an Australian Gnex running 4.04. The OTS jellybean update is months away according to Vodafone AU so ive been looking into manual solution that causes the least disruption possible. Very tough diciphering the language on here. My apologies but there doesnt seem to be a specific thread that can help.
From what i have read - I can open the Bootloader and somehow flash the factory image without rooting?
Was on the dev page at google to get the latest firmware? - ive DL'd yakju Android 4.1.1 (JRO03C)
I have already unlocked the bootloader with a toolkit for mac found here on XDA. i just dont know what to do next? The file is a .tgz which ive never heard of? dont you normally copy the whole zip file to the SD card then boot into recovery and somehow flash the new firmware? Help.
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All the info you need is in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Petrovski80 said:
All the info you need is in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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Thanks - i had read that thread but im stuck at the directory commands. its not working on mac.
Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.
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Did you download the proper platform tools for your OS?
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bigdave78 said:
Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.
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Question remains - once the bootloader is unlocked - can you install the downloaded google factory image from recovery without any complex commands?
bigdave78 said:
Yes. i dont know how use commands and directories. The thread is not clear for mac users.
The 'NEW!Install Stock Jelly Bean / Unroot to Stock Jelly Bean [Odin for Mac] ONLY GSM!' one click method didnt work.
Such a shame this has to be so complicated. Im stuck and now just have a wiped phone still on 4.04 and i cant ask any pertinent questions in the appropriate threads because im a new member.
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It is not complicated at all. If you don't know how to open a terminal window and type in commands, it has nothing to do with android or flashing. It has to do with knowing how to use your computer.
I already replied to you in the other thread: to switch directories in a terminal, you use the cd command, i.e., cd /this/is/where/my/files/are
Lack of knowledge on how to use your Mac should not be confused with anything Android... not related at all.
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efrant said:
It is not complicated at all. If you don't know how to open a terminal window and type in commands, it has nothing to do with android or flashing. It has to do with knowing how to use your computer.
I already replied to you in the other thread: to switch directories in a terminal, you use the cd command, i.e., cd /this/is/where/my/files/are
Lack of knowledge on how to use your Mac should not be confused with anything Android... not related at all.
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I genuinely appreciate the help, but realise that 95% of computer users will never open a terminal and type a command. Ive typed your commands in terminal but its not working and i dont understand directories. If i dont ask questions ill never learn will i? I cant see your reply anywhere??
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I genuinely appreciate the help, but realise that 95% of computer users will never open a terminal and type a command. Ive typed your commands in terminal but its not working and i dont understand directories. If i dont ask questions ill never learn will i? I cant see your reply anywhere??
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Asking questions if you don't understand is perfectly fine... and I'm willing to help. But complaining that a procedure is complicated and lengthy when it actually is not, is not cool.
As for your issue (although I've never used MacOS): if you save the files in a directory call junk, and junk is located in myname, the the command to reach junk would be something like: cd /myname/junk. Or, find a way to open a terminal in the junk directory to begin with -- I'm sure if you search any Mac help site (with something like how to open a terminal) you can easily find that out, no?
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Asking questions if you don't understand is perfectly fine... and I'm willing to help. But complaining that a procedure is complicated and lengthy when it actually is not, is not cool.
As for your issue (although I've never used MacOS): if you save the files in a directory call junk, and junk is located in myname, the the command to reach junk would be something like: cd /myname/junk. Or, find a way to open a terminal in the junk directory to begin with -- I'm sure if you search any Mac help site (with something like how to open a terminal) you can easily find that out, no?
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The fact ive sat here for more than 4 hours reading through threads, searching forums, reading tech sites, asking friends, unlocking the bootloader, downloading firmware, trying desperately to make 'terminal' work with your method, and leaving posting in this forum as the last resort - is testmanet to how complicated this is to a new user - especially one on a mac system. Ive used one click root methods previously when i had access to windows - unfortunately i dont anymore. I think the guides are easy to follow as a PC user, not necessarily for a mac. Ive tried to use terminal to locate the files, i cant do it. dont understand the basic principals involved to understand the mistakes im making.
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The fact ive sat here for more than 4 hours reading through threads, searching forums, reading tech sites, asking friends, unlocking the bootloader, downloading firmware, trying desperately to make 'terminal' work with your method, and leaving posting in this forum as the last resort - is testmanet to how complicated this is to a new user - especially one on a mac system. Ive used one click root methods previously when i had access to windows - unfortunately i dont anymore. I think the guides are easy to follow as a PC user, not necessarily for a mac. Ive tried to use terminal to locate the files, i cant do it. dont understand the basic principals involved to understand the mistakes im making.
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I think you are making it more complicated that it really is. When you open a terminal, in which directory does it open? In other words, what is the prompt that you see? THAT is the directory that you should download and extract all the files to.
That's the problem you need to fix. Read some basics about macosx. Get comfortable using it. Then proceed with flashing your gnex.
This looks like a good tutorial:
http://guides.macrumors.com/Terminal
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I'm now rooted with super user acces. followed techfanatic9's guide in the Mac thread and keyed in the commands in terminal. But now how do i install the factory image from Google?Yakju-jro030c? Its not a rom is it??
Do i still need to learn terminal commands???
bigdave78 said:
I'm now rooted with super user acces. followed techfanatic9's guide in the Mac thread and keyed in the commands in terminal. But now how do i install the factory image from Google?Yakju-jro030c? Its not a rom is it??
Do i still need to learn terminal commands???
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Another issue you are having is that you are trying too many different methods, and confusing them. There was no need to root if you are flashing a new rom.
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efrant said:
Another issue you are having is that you are trying too many different methods, and confusing them. There was no need to root if you are flashing a new rom.
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Okay, so now there is no way i can do this because im rooted? ...im a frustrated, technically struggling user that just wants to try and get jelly bean stock image - nothing more extravagant than that. ive tried to follow every instruction to the letter.....aside from having to learn terminal language for OSx, im doing my best. come on dude, not everyone has that kind of time
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Okay, so now there is no way i can do this because im rooted? ...im a frustrated, technically struggling user that just wants to try and get jelly bean stock image - nothing more extravagant than that. ive tried to follow every instruction to the letter.....aside from having to learn terminal language for OSx, im doing my best. come on dude, not everyone has that kind of time
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You can still flash the stock jb as per my instructions. It's just that rooting made no difference - it was a wasted step.
And as I said before, you don't have to learn the commands, as I've written them out for you. You just need to find out how to save the files and open a terminal in the same folder, which doesn't seem like a difficult thing to do. Google should be able to tell you how to open a terminal in a specific folder. Or, as I mention before, save the files in the folder which you already have your terminal open.
The whole purpose of my guide was to learn -- and you are have a more difficult time than others because you have taken shortcuts (I.e. 1-click methods) in the past.
I agree, not everyone has that kind of time: I have 3 kids (with everything that comes along with that), work a high-stress, 70 hour a week job, and no IT/tech/linux/android background, but I managed.
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efrant said:
You can still flash the stock jb as per my instructions. It's just that rooting made no difference - it was a wasted step.
And as I said before, you don't have to learn the commands, as I've written them out for you. You just need to find out how to save the files and open a terminal in the same folder, which doesn't seem like a difficult thing to do. Google should be able to tell you how to open a terminal in a specific folder. Or, as I mention before, save the files in the folder which you already have your terminal open.
The whole purpose of my guide was to learn -- and you are have a more difficult time than others because you have taken shortcuts (I.e. 1-click methods) in the past.
I agree, not everyone has that kind of time: I have 3 kids (with everything that comes along with that), work a high-stress, 70 hour a week job, and no IT/tech/linux/android background, but I managed.
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I didnt find how to move the terminal command subject and i did try many different pages via google and many different ways of phrasing the query. So i just dumped all the files onto the desktop as that was where terminal seemed to be referringand it seems to be working. im waiting for the final reboot - its taking a long time. :fingers-crossed:
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I didnt find how to move the terminal command subject and i did try many different pages via google and many different ways of phrasing the query. So i just dumped all the files onto the desktop as that was where terminal seemed to be referringand it seems to be working. im waiting for the final reboot - its taking a long time. :fingers-crossed:
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I think you got it! The first boot will take significantly longer than usually.
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I think you got it! The first boot will take significantly longer than usually.
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Still waiting. should it take 15 minutes plus??
40 minutes. Stuck on the black screen with google and the lock at the bottom?
take it this is bad news.
Hi all,
I'm pretty new in the android world, I used iPhone before that.
I'm sure I could find answers on the forum, but I'm a little afraid of choosing the wronf procedure and brick my phone so that's why I'm asking it directly.
I'm using OSX and I want to root my phone (Rogers one) ... Is there anyone who has done it with success and point me to the right direction please ?
Thanks a lot
By the way I ve been across the forum for apps to install and so on and you all did a pretty good job
thanks
gs3owner said:
Hi all,
I'm pretty new in the android world, I used iPhone before that.
I'm sure I could find answers on the forum, but I'm a little afraid of choosing the wronf procedure and brick my phone so that's why I'm asking it directly.
I'm using OSX and I want to root my phone (Rogers one) ... Is there anyone who has done it with success and point me to the right direction please ?
Thanks a lot
By the way I ve been across the forum for apps to install and so on and you all did a pretty good job
thanks
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Hey there, I'm a Virgin Mobile Canada customer and have the SGS3 (same sh*t, different heap). I followed THIS post to root my phone using the Terminal utility on my Macbook. You will need to download some software from Google and set it up prior to doing anything with your phone. Search Youtube on how to install and setup the Android SDK.
Good luck!
One tip I can pass along is this: You may need to add a "./" (period and forward-slash without the quotation) in front of adb commands in the Terminal window.
hedphones said:
Hey there, I'm a Virgin Mobile Canada customer and have the SGS3 (same sh*t, different heap). I followed THIS post to root my phone using the Terminal utility on my Macbook. You will need to download some software from Google and set it up prior to doing anything with your phone. Search Youtube on how to install and setup the Android SDK.
Good luck!
One tip I can pass along is this: You may need to add a "./" (period and forward-slash without the quotation) in front of adb commands in the Terminal window.
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Was just about to post that link! You're one step ahead of me! I used that method and it worked for me, in Canada (SGH-I747M with Telus).
Just make sure you have adb installed with the Android SDK and if it is NOT in your PATH then either add it or go into the directory with the adb binary and use ./adb ____________ for each command: where _______ is the part that is coming after adb in that link.
Michael
Ya... It was my second time using the shell and I couldn't figure out how to add the variable so I did it the "tough" way lol.
Cheers!
Mike
I added adb to my path on my mac. No more. / for me.