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The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that simplifies the rooting process for many Android devices. The toolkit makes it easy to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and gain permanent root. It also includes other functions such as flashing kernels, pushing files and installing apps. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks!
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WOW! That's just awesome!
Certainly I'll use this when my X Play arrives

Did anyone try this nifty tool yet? Looks promising!

that looks amazing, can anyone confirm it's working? I'm getting the XT1563 version soon

working flawlessly. thanks

Seems really promising! I am having a slight issue however.
After unlucking the bootloader succesfully, when i proceed to flash twrp, it says success. However, when I boot into recovery, i get the classic "Resting Android robot" saying "No Command"

SaladEsc said:
Seems really promising! I am having a slight issue however.
After unlucking the bootloader succesfully, when i proceed to flash twrp, it says success. However, when I boot into recovery, i get the classic "Resting Android robot" saying "No Command"
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its because of the install-recovery.sh in system/etc folder

AnoopKumar said:
its because of the install-recovery.sh in system/etc folder
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so you are suggesting to delete that file?
if so how can i becuase i have no root access

droider007 said:
so you are suggesting to delete that file?
if so how can i becuase i have no root access
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after installing custom recovery using tool-kit and directly reboot to recovery from fastboot menu, then mount system and rename the install-recovery.sh :good:

Awesome tool. I just have one question. Is it possible to relock the bootloader without losing root? I unlocked bootloader manually, I boot twrp (not flashed, just boot) and installed SuperSU. So I still have the stock recovery, but I'd like to relock the bootloader without having to lose root.

ToYeD said:
Awesome tool. I just have one question. Is it possible to relock the bootloader without losing root? I unlocked bootloader manually, I boot twrp (not flashed, just boot) and installed SuperSU. So I still have the stock recovery, but I'd like to relock the bootloader without having to lose root.
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Hallo , here is a Link with a Tut how to Unroot the Moto X Play.
My phone is hast not arrived yet. Can´t confirm the procedure. :silly:
Greeting... Kaz

i installed this program but when i reboot to recovery mod there`s "no command" (i followed the steps)

Serial Kazama said:
Hallo , here is a Link with a Tut how to Unroot the Moto X Play.
My phone is hast not arrived yet. Can´t confirm the procedure. :silly:
Greeting... Kaz
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I want to relock the bootloader but keep root. I don't want to lose root or busybox as I need them for several functions. I just want to get rid of the annoying warning on boot that says I have an unlocked bootloader.

ToYeD said:
I want to relock the bootloader but keep root. I don't want to lose root or busybox as I need them for several functions. I just want to get rid of the annoying warning on boot that says I have an unlocked bootloader.
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Then flash a different logo.bin
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rober788 said:
i installed this program but when i reboot to recovery mod there`s "no command" (i followed the steps)
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That means you're still on stock recovery..

After rooting my moto battery life has benn reduced. Anyone has this problem too?

Hi guys! Just receive my new moto x play today and want to root it! Its good to go with this tool?!
Envoyé de mon Nexus 5 en utilisant Tapatalk

I've used the tool to unlock the bootloader and flash TWRP. Worked smooth and didn't really have any issues. I did had to flash TWRP twice, but that might have been an error on my part for not looking at my phone after the first flash attempt. SU installed via on screen notifications after booting into recovery, worked like a charm too.
I recommend this tool as it takes away a load of work, especially with the bootloader unlock.

When trying to boot in recovery i got "No Command" while the device is unlocked and i tried to flash new recovery...
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You must enable "OEM unlock" after the reboot

Should we wait to see if it is rooted ?

I have in the past setup my new devices, spent hours then somebody finally roots the device.
This usually means wiping the device, unlocking the bootloader, rooting and reinstalling everything again.
It is much easier if the first thing I do is unlock the bootloader and then root.
I then set up my device, and back up everything using Titanium Backup.
What do you do keep using the old device for a few weeks and wait for news and a procedure to unlock the bootloader and root ?

AstroDigital said:
I have in the past setup my new devices, spent hours then somebody finally roots the device.
This usually means wiping the device, unlocking the bootloader, rooting and reinstalling everything again.
It is much easier if the first thing I do is unlock the bootloader and then root.
I then set up my device, and back up everything using Titanium Backup.
What do you do keep using the old device for a few weeks and wait for news and a procedure to unlock the bootloader and root ?
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Not even ordering until I am sure that is all in place.

Can anyone buy the pixel for me and send it to me in Zimbabwe, I cannot order it for now.

I'm waiting for a method of gaining root access to be achieved before placing my order. The phone I have now (Nexus 6) still works fine so I'm in no rush. Also, I am kind of interested in seeing what kind of reviews the XL gets anyways. Mainly regarding the volume of the speaker.

cmzizi said:
Can anyone buy the pixel for me and send it to me in Zimbabwe, I cannot order it for now.
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How do you plan on paying for it? I can bring it with me on my trip to Zimbabwe 10/17/16.

I can do payment via PayPal.
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk

You will almost certainly have root access on this device. The bootloader looks to be unlockable unless you get the Verizon branded version.
Remember, root doesn't mean supersu, or even the su binary. Root means the ability to run commands in the superuser context. You will have that at the very least. From there a new solution to give root access to normal android applications may need to be developed, but that is only a matter of time. As long as your bootloader is unlockable, you can build whatever you need into the kernel as a module, or run a service from init (like daemonsu).

grneyez said:
How do you plan on paying for it? I can bring it with me on my trip to Zimbabwe 10/17/16.
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The phone doesnt come out until after this date. This is impossible

cmzizi said:
Can anyone buy the pixel for me and send it to me in Zimbabwe, I cannot order it for now.
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cmzizi said:
I can do payment via PayPal.
Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk
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I'll PM you.
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KnownDominance said:
The phone doesnt come out until after this date. This is impossible
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For you yes that is correct, for me I get it sooner. Thanks

tigercranestyle said:
in the past only unlocking the bootloader erased data... not the actual rooting. why not just unlock the bootloader before setting it up, continue to use the device as you please, and then just wait until a root method is released?
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That is what I normally do...... unlock the bootloader right out of the box (it wipes the phone then before you set it up) then you have the option to root later on if you like.

ill keep my s7. the phone looks smooth And fluid but i hate the design. its also way overpriced.

How could you wait? Buy it. If for some wild reason we couldn't get root. I'm sure it would still be returnable. If you wait, the phone will already have root and a custom ROM before one ever shows up on your doorstep.lol
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I don't do that.... I usually buy Verizon and purposely get at least 3 phones and return them as defective when I dont have root to my own device. Just as a little F-U to them. Then I finally hack my own phone and go with it. But I'll return as many as I can as defective first until they wise up and stop sending them to me.
You simply should not have to pay extra when hardware and software shouldn't be tied together in the first place. Why would I pay extra for an unlocked device that is exactly the same hardware as the locked one.

That is definitely the most immature thing I've heard all week.
You don't like their policies so you are 'showing them'? Give me a break. My 11 year old grew out of that behavior 5 years ago...
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AstroDigital said:
I have in the past setup my new devices, spent hours then somebody finally roots the device.
This usually means wiping the device, unlocking the bootloader, rooting and reinstalling everything again.
It is much easier if the first thing I do is unlock the bootloader and then root.
I then set up my device, and back up everything using Titanium Backup.
What do you do keep using the old device for a few weeks and wait for news and a procedure to unlock the bootloader and root ?
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Dude its not hard to completely re set your phone quit being lazy I do it like 30 + times in 2 months, and install many themes apps widgets and configurations. I also use Nova launcher back up where you just have to install widget apps etc. But re setting a phone is nothing and do not expect root on this phone. Just google search root pixel phones. Many sources say its going to be impossible. Hope you didnt get it for root purposes. lol

AstroDigital said:
I have in the past setup my new devices, spent hours then somebody finally roots the device.
This usually means wiping the device, unlocking the bootloader, rooting and reinstalling everything again.
It is much easier if the first thing I do is unlock the bootloader and then root.
I then set up my device, and back up everything using Titanium Backup.
What do you do keep using the old device for a few weeks and wait for news and a procedure to unlock the bootloader and root ?
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I even already wait 3rd year cause I skip ugliest nexus 6p and now pixel xl which has no unlocked bootloader and no root, and on top of that it has NOT wireless charging AGAIN !!!
I'm incredibly disappointed because Pixel XL seems good even it has HUGE, gigantic bezels on top and bottom.
For now Nexus 6 is the best and hope not the last google phone.

BaconSeeds said:
Dude its not hard to completely re set your phone quit being lazy I do it like 30 + times in 2 months, and install many themes apps widgets and configurations. I also use Nova launcher back up where you just have to install widget apps etc. But re setting a phone is nothing and do not expect root on this phone. Just google search root pixel phones. Many sources say its going to be impossible. Hope you didnt get it for root purposes. lol
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Not one source says impossible...stop spreading false propaganda, phones will be rooted within days

I can assure you this thing will be rooted, I will see to it myself

DespairFactor said:
I can assure you this thing will be rooted, I will see to it myself
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I hope so I want it to be rooted just the articles I've read made it seem doubtful. Especially b/c I pre ordered one.

need to get root w/o losing data

Hi, guys, I'm on an HTC 10 with Stock Oreo, I need to install root so I can recover deleted text messages, the problem I am having is that I cannot install TWRP without using HTC DEV and HTC DEV wipes the phone. If anyone has a workaround I need it badly

Mozze3291 said:
Hi, guys, I'm on an HTC 10 with Stock Oreo, I need to install root so I can recover deleted text messages, the problem I am having is that I cannot install TWRP without using HTC DEV and HTC DEV wipes the phone. If anyone has a workaround I need it badly
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If your software is old enough (Marshmallow) you would be able to s-off with Sunshine without unlocking your bootloader, and then root the device. You'd have to pay $25 for it in that case.
The only other option I can think of is to ask the Sunshine team if they'd be able to manually s-off your phone without wiping it. That would require you to mail them your device (and pay the $25), so it depends on how desperate you are. You'd have to ask them if that's even possible.
Else, not much you can do.

Tarima said:
If your software is old enough (Marshmallow) you would be able to s-off with Sunshine without unlocking your bootloader, and then root the device. You'd have to pay $25 for it in that case.
The only other option I can think of is to ask the Sunshine team if they'd be able to manually s-off your phone without wiping it. That would require you to mail them your device (and pay the $25), so it depends on how desperate you are. You'd have to ask them if that's even possible.
Else, not much you can do.
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So I checked this phone I bought it off swappa and havent really looked at it much. The phone is S-Off and it is running oreo also I believe it says the bootloader is unlocked, but im not sure if the unlocked part just means that it has been sim unlocked

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Your bootloader being unlocked is not related to sim/network unlocking. The bootloader was unlocked prior to the s-off process. You can leave it as it is.

Woot best news I have heard all day. Will installing twrp erase any data on the phone?

Mozze3291 said:
Woot best news I have heard all day. Will installing twrp erase any data on the phone?
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No.

So I have gotten TWRP installed and I cannot for the life of me get SuperSU installed. I tried to install Magisk first and it failed or it's on there and does nothing. I have followed a few different videos but for whatever reason I cannot get SUperSu to install. Any ideas? I have tried installing from TWRP and also tried installing from adb sideload both "worked" but no SU Icon and no root?

Solved the Issue, I stopped trying to install SuperSu and did an adb sideload of Magisk and got Root. Thanks guys for all your help

Hi to all,
I would like to know how to root HTC without wipe and losing any data.
Thank you very much to all.
Enrico

EnricoTV said:
Hi to all,
I would like to know how to root HTC without wipe and losing any data.
Thank you very much to all.
Enrico
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You cant, when you unlock the bootloader to be able to flash TWRP all data will be wiped. No choice there.

Mr Hofs said:
You cant, when you unlock the bootloader to be able to flash TWRP all data will be wiped. No choice there.
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Thanks for the answer...so... are there any solutions to recover deleted photos and pictures without root my htc10? I tried some app but nothing to do...

EnricoTV said:
Thanks for the answer...so... are there any solutions to recover deleted photos and pictures without root my htc10? I tried some app but nothing to do...
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No idea never needed to use any so can't give any insight on that. I always use Google photos with cloudsync or onedrive. Works great and no worries about lost pictures.

Already S-off and bootloader unlocked. How to get root without erasing data?

w69 said:
Already S-off and bootloader unlocked. How to get root without erasing data?
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Flash magisk

What features stop working when you unlock the bootloader?

From what I have found, SafetyNet and Netflix still work as they would with an unlocked bootloader (at least on LineageOS). Is there any camera or audio functionality missing? Can you still download and watch Netflix/Disney+ content?
I'm sure some of these questions were answered before I just want to be sure before I do something to my phone that I might not be able to change back

Nothing happens. you can use your phone as usual

itsfaiez said:
Nothing happens. you can use your phone as usual
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Really? So you can still use banking apps and streaming services?

ivao said:
Really? So you can still use banking apps and streaming services?
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Streaming services no problem. I don't know about banking apps.

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Streaming services no problem. I don't know about banking apps.
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Are you using a custom rom or stock? This might be too much to ask but can you install a safetynet testing app (try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample) and send a screenshot of the results? You can uninstall it after

I went ahead and unlocked the bootloader anyway and Widevine L1 and safetynet basic integrity remain. I forgot to copy the screenshots to my computer before installing LineageOS (oops).
On LineageOS Widevine L1 is still there and Netflix/Disney+ work perfect when downloaded from Aurora Store. I haven't bothered checking safetynet because I'm using MicroG meaning it won't pass anyway.

Question Downgrade to Android 12

I'm having issues trying to downgrade to Andriod 12 from andriod 13 beta 3.
1. I've opted out of Beta
2. Software update notification received
3. Click on download and install
4. After a couple of mins get error message couldn't update 'Installation problem'
The screen remains on the update screen.
What am i doing wrong please help?
Device state: locked
edit:actually now I'm stuck in Fastboot Mode
Phone keeps rebooting back to Fastboot mode

With a locked bootloader, your only option to get fixed is to try sideloading an OTA - usually, the OTA has to be either the same as what you were most recently running or newer. Click the yellow How To Guide quick filter at the top of the list of threads for one of the root guides. Even though you're not rooting, one or two of them should tell how to sideload an OTA - just ignore things that reference root.
This is why the instructions for the Beta program say you should have an unlocked bootloader, as without an unlocked bootloader your choices to fix the situation are much more limited.

roirraW edor ehT said:
With a locked bootloader, your only option to get fixed is to try sideloading an OTA - usually, the OTA has to be either the same as what you were most recently running or newer. Click the yellow How To Guide quick filter at the top of the list of threads for one of the root guides. Even though you're not rooting, one or two of them should tell how to sideload an OTA - just ignore things that reference root.
This is why the instructions for the Beta program say you should have an unlocked bootloader, as without an unlocked bootloader your choices to fix the situation are much more limited.
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thanks for that, any advice on how to ota pls?
Can't find any instructions sorry.

riz157 said:
thanks for that, any advice on how to ota pls?
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You're welcome. Since I never do the OTA process, I always flash the full firmware zip (which you can't do with a locked bootloader), I can't advise any further than what I said about using the quick filter for the How To Guides. At least one or two of these threads should help you, although they may concentrate on doing so with rooting, as long as you ignore the root parts to the OTA method, you can still follow the instructions. You'll get better help to any questions in one of the threads that give OTA sideload instructions:
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You're welcome. Since I never do the OTA process, I always flash the full firmware zip (which you can't do with a locked bootloader), I can't advise any further than what I said about using the quick filter for the How To Guides. At least one or two of these threads should help you, although they may concentrate on doing so with rooting, as long as you ignore the root parts to the OTA method, you can still follow the instructions. You'll get better help to any questions in one of the threads that give OTA sideload instructions:
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much appreciated yes want to avoid root or unlocking the bootloader, why does google have it to make it so difficult to downgrade. Maybe take a leaf out of apple's book

To sideload you need USB debugging enabled. Reboot the device to recovery, either by powering off the device and holding power and volume up, let go of power when the phone vibrates, on the the android with an exclamation mark, tap on volume up I think it is. Or by typing in terminal
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fastboot reboot recovery
since it's stuck in fastboot. In recovery tap on 'apply update from adb'
Then download the ota package from here.
Grab the platform tools (Google for it) and unzip it to c:\platform-tools if you're running windows. Open a terminal in the platform tools folder and type
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adb sideload /path_to_ota.zip
Let it do its thing and you should be up and running. I wouldn't try to downgrade from the a13 beta, but you can try. Good luck!

riz157 said:
thanks for that, any advice on how to ota pls?
Can't find any instructions sorry.
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Just a few things. You don't need USB debugging enabled for OTA updates (you can't boot into Android to enable it anyway).
Just be aware that with OTA's, you can't downgrade - only reinstall the same version or upgrade, so you need to make sure you're on Android 13 to reinstall ota version 13 (recovery mode will tell you your version).
Here's a video to help with the ota update.

riz157 said:
I'm having issues trying to downgrade to Andriod 12 from andriod 13 beta 3.
1. I've opted out of Beta
2. Software update notification received
3. Click on download and install
4. After a couple of mins get error message couldn't update 'Installation problem'
The screen remains on the update screen.
What am i doing wrong please help?
Device state: locked
edit:actually now I'm stuck in Fastboot Mode
Phone keeps rebooting back to Fastboot mode
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Any luck with your device?

Alekos said:
Any luck with your device?
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No luck finally contacted Google who will have this sorted.

riz157 said:
No luck finally contacted Google who will have this sorted.
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What happened with the OTA updates? Did it complete? Getting the windows driver and fastboot/adb (platform-tools) to all work can be tricky..

what about the https:// flash.android .com/build/8151327?target=raven-user&signed=true Website?

jlede18 said:
what about the https:// flash.android .com/build/8151327?target=raven-user&signed=true Website?
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Flash.android uses fastboot, which requires the bootloader to be unlocked. User can't unlock it since Android won't boot..

I don't think I'll be flashing beta version again lol, too much hassle to downgrade.
In the end decided to send in to Google to repair.
I think they will give me a replacement instead of repairing it.
Did anyone notice any major bugs with android 13, can't say I did?

Alekos said:
What happened with the OTA updates? Did it complete? Getting the windows driver and fastboot/adb (platform-tools) to all work can be tricky..
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Decided against that, off to Google to fix

Alekos said:
Flash.android uses fastboot, which requires the bootloader to be unlocked. User can't unlock it since Android won't boot..
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Copy that. Would of probably just been easier to reflash the beta back save everything, unlock the bootloader and then flash android 12

jlede18 said:
Copy that. Would of probably just been easier to reflash the beta back save everything, unlock the bootloader and then flash android 12
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Yup, very easy to flash ota, but op didn't feel comfortable doing it unfortunately.

Might seem dumb but I used the web browser tool and flashed back to stock via that from 13 B3 it unlocks bootloader and flashes and re locks bootloader , back on stable 12 working fine then opted out of 13 beta

The way I did it was downloading the entire firmware from google and then changing the config to remove- w so your data doesn't get wiped. Then running the .su or .bat depending on your is. It worked for me. Cheers