Need some help or a link to instructions on rooting this phone, This is a T-mobile no contract phone, made by ZTE Phone is running Gingerbread 2.3.7 Since this phone is new on the market is their a similar phone I can look at as an example of how to root it?
Thanks in advance
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Okay here is what I have tried so far, Superoneclick gets to step 7 waiting on device and hangs up. Have tried the Zurg rush tool, when it attempts to do an adb remount it fails with a msg operation not permitted. So I'm stuck now, so anyone with some ideas or insight please chime in, thanks
Just another update the UniversalAdroot apk does not work, anyone with any ideas?
Still looking for help, since this phone is relatively inexpensive, there is going to be a lot of them out there. And a lot of people looking to root them. Just hoping someone will give me assistance as this will also be solution for others as well.
cnjax said:
Still looking for help, since this phone is relatively inexpensive, there is going to be a lot of them out there. And a lot of people looking to root them. Just hoping someone will give me assistance as this will also be solution for others as well.
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Well at least your thread pulls up when running a Google search for rooting this phone. Did you try the CyanogenMod instructions for the ZTE Blade? Thats the only other suggestion I have since I don't own one yet.
Post back here if you have any luck. I might just get one as a spare.
FireRaider said:
Well at least your thread pulls up when running a Google search for rooting this phone. Did you try the CyanogenMod instructions for the ZTE Blade? Thats the only other suggestion I have since I don't own one yet.
Post back here if you have any luck. I might just get one as a spare.
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will give that a try and will post back with the results
FireRaider said:
Well at least your thread pulls up when running a Google search for rooting this phone. Did you try the CyanogenMod instructions for the ZTE Blade? Thats the only other suggestion I have since I don't own one yet.
Post back here if you have any luck. I might just get one as a spare.
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Question the cyanogenmod instructions say to use terminal on your computer is this the same as using cmd.exe?
cnjax said:
Question the cyanogenmod instructions say to use terminal on your computer is this the same as using cmd.exe?
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Yes. Please refrain from continuing to bump your own thread. Thanks.
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Yes. Please refrain from continuing to bump your own thread. Thanks.
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I apologize was just trying to get some help and sis not know what the wiki was referring to Terminal as I could not find it in win 7
Just an update to save peeps time the CyanogenMod root for the ZTE Blade does not work on this phone.
Hi
So far, anyone found a way to root the ZTE V768 (Concord) ?
Anyway to upgrade to 3.0?
Thanks
Michel
I too would like to see this rooted. Then maybe I can delete some of those factory installed apps I would never use.
ZTE lists a way to manually upgrade the firmware for a Concord (V768) with a PC running Windows. Maybe it can be used somehow to root this device?
I can't post the link because I'm a new user, but just search for the Concord on the ZTE USA website.
ryanflucas said:
I too would like to see this rooted. Then maybe I can delete some of those factory installed apps I would never use.
ZTE lists a way to manually upgrade the firmware for a Concord (V768) with a PC running Windows. Maybe it can be used somehow to root this device?
I can't post the link because I'm a new user, but just search for the Concord on the ZTE USA website.
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I got the link you're referring to
http://www.zteusa.com/device/201207/t20120728_13066.html
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, but this does not look like a OS upgrade, only a PC Driver update
I will try it and see if it affects the phone.
I have asked T-mobile to get the Concord unlocked, they couldn't but required an answer from ZTE directly...I should get something next week only!
So did anyone figure out how to get this phone unlocked?
BTW I'm surprised how little support there is for this phone considering it's the cheapest tmobile android option by far.
ROOTED!!
For those looking to root their ZTE Concord I have successfully rooted it using the ZTE Score option! Working on installing the Clockwork mod now and I think I'm going to tinker with the JellyBlast ROM for the Galaxy Y considering these phones are fairly similar
nvm on last post its installed su but did not install the binaries
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nvm on last post its installed su but did not install the binaries
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Ah dang, I thought someone had figured it out! Any more luck? I'm going to be getting a hold of one of these soon and I'd really like to know what kind of options there are for rooting.
sagef0ur said:
Ah dang, I thought someone had figured it out! Any more luck? I'm going to be getting a hold of one of these soon and I'd really like to know what kind of options there are for rooting.
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Yeah im sorry i thought i got it too! But the system is read write protected and its a pain in the a$$. I figured out how to get it in Stock Recovery and tired installing JellyBlast via update.zip but didnt work cause it requires root and CWM go figure huh? SOMEONE HELP US!
Alright I tried rooting with update.zip for the Galaxy Pocket considering these phones have similar hardware but still no go! :crying: Has anyone had any luck?
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Here's a basic stock rom in case you need it sometime
the only modifications made are the su and flash_image binaries are included and ro.secure has been turned to 0 so you can adb remount.
How to flash download the rom from here
Place rom on sdcard
wipe data and all else
then flash rom
reboot and do what you need to do
Cool, you never know when you might need this.
Thank you! Appreciated.
Sent from my VM670 using XDA App
Asadullah said:
Here's a basic stock rom in case you need it sometime
the only modifications made are the su and flash_image binaries are included and ro.secure has been turned to 0 so you can adb remount.
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How is this comparable to the rom listed here?
bit ly backslash fBEJnU
I want to have a known working recovery before I make any more changes to my phone. I am not exactly a newbie to this stuff (I have a Pandigital Novel that has been rooted and hacked into a nice tablet) but this is taking things to a whole new level for me and I need my phone. So I'm a bit nervous.
Of course I really wish I'd asked around some before I got to work on removing some of the stuff on it already (mostly known junkware from Virgin Mobile and stupid stuff like weblinks pretending to be native apps) after rooting it with superoneclick and installing root explorer. I need to know if your rom or the one I linked to will be able to allow me to roll back to a default installation that I can revert to if there are any issues down the road. Can you help me?
I apologize if this isn't the right place for this question. Thank you for the many mods I have seen you do already. I look forward to trying them once I have a fallback plan.
--bornagainpenguin
PS: I am a new user here so not allowed to post links. I hope you got the idea of where I was trying to point you to.
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How is this comparable to the rom listed here?
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PS: I am a new user here so not allowed to post links. I hope you got the idea of where I was trying to point you to.
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I'm not actually sure what your talking about but I've posted this on three different sites so far. I do that for the guys that don't go to other forums. There probably isn't any difference in the roms.
Asadullah said:
I'm not actually sure what your talking about but I've posted this on three different sites so far. I do that for the guys that don't go to other forums. There probably isn't any difference in the roms.
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I'm talking about the one by takehull posted on sdx-developers here.
Yours is not exactly stock since you added su and flash_image binaries--or does that really not matter?
Thanks for the reply.
--bornagainpenguin
PS: I appreciate that you try to post your work as far and wide as possible, it made it easier for me to find it.
PPS: Which forum is best to follw for work relating to the LG Optimus V?
For the record, I like it as is.
Saves me the trouble of having to root all over again.
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I'm not sure exactly how his is different since I didn't build it. I'm gonna guess and say his probably doesn't have the binaries in it, I'm not sure exactly how his is different since I didn't build it. I'm gonna guess and say that his doesn't have the binaries in it. I don't know. Honestly the only way to know for sure that it's stock rom is to get someone that hasn't rooted yet flash the recovery and get a backup of system. I've been waiting for someone like that to come along but ... It hasn't happened yet.
I won't tell you which forums to watch but I'm partial to xda cuz I been on here since my first android phone and it doesn't have those flash ads that pop up cover your entire screen until you click the x.
Asadullah said:
I'm not sure exactly how his is different since I didn't build it. I'm gonna guess and say that his doesn't have the binaries in it. I don't know.
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Well upon further re-reading the other thread I saw this posted:
takehull said:
The only modifications this has are the two binaries that you put into /system/bin when you root. You can remove them by using Superoneclick Root and selecting "unroot."
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My only excuse is that it was late when I found the thread and I wasn't reading clearly. Going by that statement his rom and your rom basically seem to be the same things.
Asadullah said:
Honestly the only way to know for sure that it's stock rom is to get someone that hasn't rooted yet flash the recovery and get a backup of system. I've been waiting for someone like that to come along but ... It hasn't happened yet.
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Forgive my ignorance, but isn't rooting actually a requirement of obtaining the backup? Or did I misread the instructions somewhere? It'd be nice if someone at Virgin Mobile were to leak the complete rom somewhere so people had a fall back option besides trying to return the phone as bricked. (If that's even possible?)
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I won't tell you which forums to watch but I'm partial to xda cuz I been on here since my first android phone and it doesn't have those flash ads that pop up cover your entire screen until you click the x.
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Sounds like a good reason to pick a forum. Not sure if I'm a member of any places that do that since I run with adblock and noscript enabled most of the time.
Any chance you could link me to written instructions on how to flash the rom you have here? I know you have video tutorials but those are harder to follow for me because I am hard of hearing. Music I can do because it is "beautiful noise" and I can usually find some lyrics to get the words of. Your video HOWTOs are not good for me because I have to strain to hear what is being said.
Thanks again for your time and patience in replying to me.
--bornagainpenguin
Thanks. Dude above me, there is a rom flashing tutorial at prepaidandroids.net. We will help you out there. Its a site that specializes in on the Optimus v itself.
(Optimus V - Contracts Suck)
Thanks for posting this. It just came in handy when I was changing my virgin phone number. Part of the process is dialing ##841446# to bring up the activation menu, but the ## prefix on CM7 does not work, apparently only a stock ROM can do that.
Any way to put it on a phone friendly site? No matter what browser I use on my phone it will not download from google docs.
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THANKS, this worked perfectly.
It's pretty much as described, a stock Opt V rom, with Super User already set up and installed.
Titanium worked on it no problem as well.
thanks a ton man! i needed to flash back to stock to get my 3G working again. if you flash a custom rom while youre between payments, you know, during down time, you may need to flash back to stock and run the activation app next time you put service on your phone.
worked like a charm. i thought my 3G was broken. im doing a happy dance now!
Anyway I can get a link to the stock rom with all the bloatware removed but not rooted?
DarkLG said:
Anyway I can get a link to the stock rom with all the bloatware removed but not rooted?
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Tell me what you consider bloatware and ill make it for you.
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Tell me what you consider bloatware and ill make it for you.
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Well those apps that come preinstalled like the virgin radio and such .If you could add in the newest market,g+,music I would greatly appreciate it
DarkLG said:
Well those apps that come preinstalled like the virgin radio and such .If you could add in the newest market,g+,music I would greatly appreciate it
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Zipping, will flash and test then upload.
Its just de-bloated. Nothing added (yet)
http://db.tt/fsvq1JB6
Haven't tested yet. I'm lazy
tvall said:
Zipping, will flash and test then upload.
Its just de-bloated. Nothing added (yet)
http://db.tt/fsvq1JB6
Haven't tested yet. I'm lazy
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haha let me know normally I would do it myself the whole making and adding but everything java and android based don't woprk o my pc :/
ES file explorer is a great way to remove bloat from your phone
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
Word to the wise, if the rooting process seemed too hard to do do not do it and stay stock, lot less risk of your phone bricking.
monkeytuner said:
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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Just follow the guide in the wiki step by step, and remember to double check your typing before issuing ang commands
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
monkeytuner said:
I just recently bought a G2 and updated its software...But I'm clueless where to start/how to root the phone. I looked through some stickies, but I got lost right away. Can anyone help or show me something a lot easier to follow? Thanks
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What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
PaganAng3l said:
What software did you upgrade? You may have to downgrade to root, pay attention to software versions.
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
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I'm on 2.2
Build number 1.22.531
Kerner 2.6.32.17
Hboot-0.82
Just follow the steps on the wiki like a member said. I had no experience whatsoever but managed to learn a little adb and successfully rooted my phone. Use the rage gfree method. It is simple with the least chance of bricking
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
The Wiki guide is right here, if you haven't found it yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Just read up as much as you can before you start, and follow the instruction very carefully, and you will be fine.
The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) OTA that is currenlty being deployed is not currently rootable (and requires downgrading first to root), but you should be okay since you are still on the T-Mobile 2.2 ROM still.
What about doing this on Macs?
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What about doing this on Macs?
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It should work on a Mac. Just dual boot into a Linux distribution.
Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
Edit:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/11/30/how-to-gain-permanent-root-and-s-off-on-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision/
Will this method work after doing a temp root? It seems a lot easier
As far as the usb drivers go, I used pda.net from the market. If after you install pda.net it still sees your phone as usb mass storage only, then unplug your phone, remove the current driver and plug it back in. It should ask you if you want to set up your new hardware and show it as an android device
Sent from my shiny metal G2 w/ meXdroid V3
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Could someone post the Windows USB Drivers for the Vision?
The link is dead, and i couldn't find anything after I searched for it.
Can somebody also post T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-vision.img (md5sum cbc776e7941ebf030e9fa39473d5b6f1)
? The link won't load, I'l borrow my friends windows to do this. Thanks so much!
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Just download HTC Sync, it comes with the drivers:
http://www.htc.com/www/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=325&act=sd&cat=all
There is a similar post about the Clockworkmod download. Might just be down temporarily. Try again later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097465
Will the visionary method work too?
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Will the visionary method work too?
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NO. And yes. Confused? Here is a link to the method myself and many others have used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
This is an "easy" method using Visionary to temp root ONLY and then G-free for perm root. Do not be tempted to check "perm-root now" on Visionary since there is a high brick risk. Anyhow, this method runs scripts so much less chance for typo errors... just follow the simple directions to the letter and you will be rooted in no time. Works like a dream.
That was easy! hah, this was a lot easier than what the wiki told me to do. Thank you so much
edit:i restored to my back up (phew ), but why does the CM screen keep on repeating after I try installing 7.03?
i rooted everything fine, but after installing CM 7, the boot logo keeps on repeating, and the home screen won't pop up. is there a fix for this? :/
No prob.
Did you do a full wipe before flashing CM7? Even if you did, I'd recommend a "Superwipe". This is a zip you flash from recovery like anything else, and it really gets to everything on your phone's memory. I don't have the direct link but you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991254
It's down the page a bit, in the "attached files". The one on the top called SuperWipeG2+. Also, the ROM on that page is a nice one if you're looking for stuff other than CM. (Though CM is a good place to start)
I didn't do a complete wipe, I just did something else instead. I figured it out before checking this up, but thank you a lot for the help. +Thanks
Hi guys I need your help! I know this should be in a Q&A but i didnt see one and I think it is better suited on here than general. I achieved root friday as others did and have been messing around with the phone since. I somehow managed to put a ROM from the S2 international on my phone and lost the backup of the original file. I know, I know it's been a long weekend so bare with me. Is there any way to get back to the way it was with full root access? Or is a new phone in the near future. Please feel free to facepalm I already have many times. Thanks for any info that could help me out.
what cwm did you use?
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what cwm did you use?
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GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.0.2.tar is what I used.
I'm tyring to root my LG Nitro HD after I updated it to software version LG-P930-V10j-FEB-26-2012. Can I even root? Is there a way to root? If neither, could a very awesome dev find a way around the update? I would be eternally grateful.
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I'm tyring to root my LG Nitro HD after I updated it to software version LG-P930-V10j-FEB-26-2012. Can I even root? Is there a way to root? If neither, could a very awesome dev find a way around the update? I would be eternally grateful.
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Sorry, there is no way to root for now. I‘ve tried all of the methods. If it‘s so critically to you, come back to stock rom before update.
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Stock ROM
How do you go back to stock ROM?
Nitro HD root
Figure if you really want to root then do a factory reset.
Nitro HD Root
Nevermind, just realized that won't reset the update... I think we're screwed!!! On top of that, I think messing around trying to get my phone to root has really slowed it down too.
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Nevermind, just realized that won't reset the update... I think we're screwed!!! On top of that, I think messing around trying to get my phone to root has really slowed it down too.
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I thought mine slowed down a lot after attempting root processes over and over water I believe happens is the RAM gets clogged (I saw it a lot wen flashing different firmwares wen I was in the PSP hacking scene) so wat I did is just let my battery die all the way out and leave it dead for awhile maybe even take the battery out wen it dies for the RAM to clear
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Nevermind, just realized that won't reset the update... I think we're screwed!!! On top of that, I think messing around trying to get my phone to root has really slowed it down too.
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From what I have been able to find out we are not totally screwed... you need to use the "unbrick" guide found here. But I have not had any luck with this because I do not have Windows (I use OSX and Fedora Linux).
If anyone can figure out how to do this with either that would be awesome
Yeah I've been trying to follow the unbricking method that Machzelet posted but I can't get one of the programs to open in Windows 7.
Guys, all you need to do is to carefully read the guide and carry out step by step, as they have written.
UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe
Hey I'm just having this huge problem with UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe not running at all. I can't get it to open no matter what I do. XP Compatibility, Run as Administrator, nothing works. Otherwise the guide was going very well. Everything seemed to work perfect up until that point.
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Hey I'm just having this huge problem with UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe not running at all. I can't get it to open no matter what I do. XP Compatibility, Run as Administrator, nothing works. Otherwise the guide was going very well. Everything seemed to work perfect up until that point.
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Well, there is no logical reason is that the program does not start. Try to download that is below and run it. I have it runs perfectly. If this fails, then the problem is in the PC.
Alright I'll try it again when I get home. I did try redownloading it and running through your guide on a different computer, and once again got hung up on that program. I'll let you know if this one works when I get home.
I’m still learning about my Galaxy Nexus, and I have been trolling XDA for a few days. Is there a way to root the device without flashing a custom ROM. My device already has JB, so I was looking to root for recovery, and SU. I just want to use some of my root apps, like Titanium Backup and SnakeS Battery Booster.
Thanks for the work you all do.
use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
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I’m still learning about my Galaxy Nexus, and I have been trolling XDA for a few days. Is there a way to root the device without flashing a custom ROM. My device already has JB, so I was looking to root for recovery, and SU. I just want to use some of my root apps, like Titanium Backup and SnakeS Battery Booster.
Thanks for the work you all do.
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SnakeS battery booster is actually a rip off of DX battery booster from the play store which is the proper official version.
cybereric518 said:
I’m still learning about my Galaxy Nexus, and I have been trolling XDA for a few days. Is there a way to root the device without flashing a custom ROM. My device already has JB, so I was looking to root for recovery, and SU. I just want to use some of my root apps, like Titanium Backup and SnakeS Battery Booster.
Thanks for the work you all do.
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Try this toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
It helped me when i was stuck for drivers, but it can unlock, root, install busybox etc, really handy for beginners like me.
Hope it helps :fingers-crossed:
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Try this toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
It helped me when i was stuck for drivers, but it can unlock, root, install busybox etc, really handy for beginners like me.
Hope it helps :fingers-crossed:
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no. do not use the toolkit. use the post i linked.
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no. do not use the toolkit. use the post i linked.
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Can i ask why Zep? im a noob, only used it for drivers on my new laptop and worked fine, but seen it had other features like cybereric asked for?
it is better to learn the way in your link i guess though
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Can i ask why Zep? im a noob, only used it for drivers on my new laptop and worked fine, but seen it had other features like cybereric asked for?
it is better to learn the way in your link i guess though
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it is better to learn how to do it as you will be better able to fix the phone yourself if something happens
if the toolkit broke your phone, you wouldve created a thread and with something similar to this title: '[HELP] MY PHONE IS BRICKED'
with the body of the thread something like this: "i used such and such toolkit now my phone wont even boot! please help!"
Zepius said:
it is better to learn how to do it as you will be better able to fix the phone yourself if something happens
if the toolkit broke your phone, you wouldve created a thread and with something similar to this title: '[HELP] MY PHONE IS BRICKED'
with the body of the thread something like this: "i used such and such toolkit now my phone wont even boot! please help!"
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LOL your absolutely right! thanks for clarifying
This thread was custom made for curious new gnex users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
[REF] efrant's "Android for Galaxy Nexus" 101 & FAQs
So what I have been reading...no matter which method I use, when I unlock the bootloader, it will reset the phone to factory. So I'm wondering the reset would be to ICS or JB?
cybereric518 said:
So what I have been reading...no matter which method I use, when I unlock the bootloader, it will reset the phone to factory. So I'm wondering the reset would be to ICS or JB?
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The android version you're currently running. It just wipes the data partition (including /sdcard which in turn is a symlink of /data/media).
Cheers!
To answer your question, yes you can be rooted on stock rom and not use a custom rom.