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[Q] Rooting my Nexus 6 "from scratch." few questions...

Hey, I recently got a Nexus 6, and instead of installing CM as I usually do, I'm going to try rooting and using Xposed. The trick is that I use Linux exclusively, so I can't use the one-click installers. It's a Nexus, so unlocking is a piece of cake, and I know how to use adb and fastboot to install a custom recovery.
From there, I'm not totally sure what to do. I downloaded the SuperSU zip from chainfire, which I'll install from twrp... Then... Do I need to install busybox or something? I guess I'll have to side load xposed after that?
Also, not sure what the update path will be after that. I guess rooting will break OTA... So what do I do?
Sorry for being such a newb! Thanks!

to root..
fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader
fastboot flash twrp recovery
flash the latest supersu zip within your new recovery
then just reboot, and you have root.
to update, you can flash any updated stock rooted rom, or you can update via fastboot.

@ninjaaron,
Go to the Xposed thread, there's a lot of info > http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118

simms22 said:
to root..
fastboot oem unlock to unlock the bootloader
fastboot flash twrp recovery
flash the latest supersu zip within your new recovery
then just reboot, and you have root.
to update, you can flash any updated stock rooted rom, or you can update via fastboot.
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Thanks for the concise explanation! Can I install a rom from the vendor with fastboot, or will I have to use mod'ed Roms after rooting?

ninjaaron said:
Thanks for the concise explanation! Can I install a rom from the vendor with fastboot, or will I have to use mod'ed Roms after rooting?
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Depends what you mean by vendor. Only Google release official ROMs and yes they can be flashed via fast boot.

Yes, I was referring to Google when I said " the vendor"

ninjaaron said:
Yes, I was referring to Google when I said " the vendor"
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Yep. Just needed to clarify because on other android devices, carriers can be vendors

[GUIDE] Marshmallow Root Guide for ZE500KL

ATTENTION!
You MUST read all the guide BEFORE doing it, if you do it without reading all of it first you may ends up bricking your phone!
Prerequisites:
Asus ZE500KL (may work on ZE500KG, but haven't tested, do it on your own risk) on Marshmallow, NOT LOLLIPOP!
Also, it must have fully booted AT LEAST one time, otherwise, you'll soft-brick it.
If your phone is not on Marshmallow, you can use THIS guide instead​Download and put the unlocker zip file and the SuperSu zip file in the phone
How To:
1 - Install adb and fastboot driver (follow THIS guide)
Now you can connect the phone to your computer​2 - Reboot in fastboot mode with one of the following method:
a -Volume Up while booting up​b -With adb, after enabling USB debugging in developer settings, using:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Now that you are in bootloader, you have to boot in TWRP,
download THIS recovery (is the twrp one) and boot in to it, using this command:
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP-x-x-x-x.img
(Obviusly the recovery name must be the one you downloaded)
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
It should automaticaly enter in recovery.
Now you MUST flash FIRST ZE500KL_BootloaderUnlock.zip, otherwise you'll brick your phone
Btw, the recovery will mount your phone's memory, so you can put now the files in the phone, if you forgot to do it before​
AFTER you installed the unlocker zip, you can install the SuperSu zip
When the install is complete, clear the cache and reboot your phone, now you can enjoy your root!
Downloads:
Latest @MiauLightouch TWRP - 3.0.0.2 Mirror
Latest SuperSu zip - 2.65 Mirror
Bootloader Unlocker (from @MiauLightouch original post) - Mirror
Credits:
@MiauLightouch for pretty much everything
@LuK1337 , @luca020400 and everyone on #titandev for being awesome

So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?

MuzgontarAco said:
So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?
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I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.

You Say " May Work On ZE500KG" Is ze500kg already receive Marshmallow Update?

MiauLightouch said:
I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.
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thanks for the advice but my choices are poor with about 5 phones in this price range with this one looking waay better.. getting it via contract so yeah..

How to install supersu zip? Tia.

Working! Have you tried to flash Viper4Android? On lollipop this will break Call recording and FM Radio, maybe this will not be a problem on MM?

Seanjhon027 said:
How to install supersu zip? Tia.
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Inside TWRP there is a big "Install" button, press it and select the zip

what is the meaning of booted

mohamedelkholy said:
what is the meaning of booted
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context?

until you saw the lock screen, that's what "booted".

stuck waiting for device
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>fastboot boot twrp.img
< waiting for device >
Ok I don't know where I get wrong but I got this error.
Img file name is ok because I renamed it.
Drivers were installed already.
Developers mode is enabled already.
Windows 7 64bit
Tried rooting this using lollipop and everything went well.
thanks!
UPDATE: i got it. it has something to do with the drivers.

Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze50kl-marshmallow.html?m=1

thanl you man i have rooted my zenfone 2 laser

Thanks very much for this guide and your work.

Can I install the new update v13.10.7.1 when I opened bootloader.

The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia

thanks
thks TS
now my phone its rooted

Muminek111 said:
Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
No... when trace a perequisite link Given..
you really need to unlock bootloader first
wulfe13 said:
The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia
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i think isnt permanent, this step is needed to boot into twrp then flashing a unlockBL..
to make permanent.. the command must "fastboot flash recovery twrp_X.X.X.X.img"
but make sure to unlock bootloader first...
CMIIW
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Is it me or everytime I reboot the device after rooted, it's going back to unrooted?
Root is a success tho, great job, OP!
Edit: okay, not every reboot, but after several reboots, then it went back unrooted

Unrooting

Hey, i want to unroot my p8 lite. I rooted it with twrp.(2.78) Can anyone give me files to flash that will unroot my phone?

Open supersu app, go to settings tab and choose full unroot. Then if you want, flash stock recovery and relock bootloader

Vika__ said:
Open supersu app, go to settings tab and choose full unroot. Then if you want, flash stock recovery and relock bootloader
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i get this

i've unrooted my phone by simply updating it. of course if you already have latest version it wont work.. Overall i can't help you more

Vika__ said:
i've unrooted my phone by simply updating it. of course if you already have latest version it wont work.. Overall i can't help you more
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i know there is a flashable zip that unroot but i cant find it...

Try to remove supersu app from /system/app and then download it from gplay -> It should be 'normal' app you can delete easily.. After that flash stock boot.img for fw version you have. If it works, When you open supersu it says su binaries fail etc. Then just remove supersu
Edit: You do everything on your own.. I just give possible ideas but don't blame me if something goes wrong

staska_lt said:
Hey, i want to unroot my p8 lite. I rooted it with twrp.(2.78) Can anyone give me files to flash that will unroot my phone?
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From TWRP install this zip and you will no longer have root supersu ..
https://mega.nz/#!4RcyXDJA!gTXsvqU1A6WSvEEPH-fGNrVK7VJy9Ly4YDYdvCkQiCo

copo11 said:
From TWRP install this zip and you will no longer have root supersu ..
https://mega.nz/#!4RcyXDJA!gTXsvqU1A6WSvEEPH-fGNrVK7VJy9Ly4YDYdvCkQiCo
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thanks, thats what i was looking for

Stock Owens XT1775, just got notice update is ready to install - root first or after?

Sorry if this seems like a dumb question - I'm a little green on the phone modding (last phone was a S3, rooted with oneclickroot I think) I have a bootloader unlockable XT1775 owens (bought from retail, no carrier lock) that I have been planning to bootloader unlock and root with TWRP & Magisk. I just got a notification that update "NPR26-58-45" is available. I downloaded it, but haven't installed yet - for fear that it might affect what I want to do for root.
What should I do? ie: - install it, and go forward with the root process? Root first, and then install?

jdsmn21 said:
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question - I'm a little green on the phone modding (last phone was a S3, rooted with oneclickroot I think) I have a bootloader unlockable XT1775 owens (bought from retail, no carrier lock) that I have been planning to bootloader unlock and root with TWRP & Magisk. I just got a notification that update "NPR26-58-45" is available. I downloaded it, but haven't installed yet - for fear that it might affect what I want to do for root.
What should I do? ie: - install it, and go forward with the root process? Root first, and then install?
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Do NOT root first!
Edit: do me a favor and upload a system backup after you update, root and install twrp (if you do anyway), so I can make a twrp flashable ROM.
Edit-2: actually, if you could backup system before rooting or anything, that would be better.

You do not want to root first. Update then root as doing an ota while rooted may loose your root status or worse!

Goose03 said:
Do NOT root first!
Edit: do me a favor and upload a system backup after you update, root and install twrp (if you do anyway), so I can make a twrp flashable ROM.
Edit-2: actually, if you could backup system before rooting or anything, that would be better.
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Thanks Goose. I will gladly upload that, but I will have to get back to you after the weekend - I apologize, heading out of town after work.
To clarify on the process, I would go through the step to unlock the bootloader (using the code I will get from Moto website and "fastboot oem unlock CODE"). After that is the TWRP step, right? If so, which command do I use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" or "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" ??

jdsmn21 said:
Thanks Goose. I will gladly upload that, but I will have to get back to you after the weekend - I apologize, heading out of town after work.
To clarify on the process, I would go through the step to unlock the bootloader (using the code I will get from Moto website and "fastboot oem unlock CODE"). After that is the TWRP step, right? If so, which command do I use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" or "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" ??
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Np. Take your time. Thanks. Yes, that is what you do to unlock. Then for flashing twrp it's like you have but make sure to match the last part "recovery.img" to whatever the recovery is named. If your recovery is named twrp.img the command is:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

If it helps, I posted a step-by-step guide to unlocking, installing TWRP and rooting here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/help/step-step-how-to-root-moto-e4-plus-t3752334

koop1955 said:
If it helps, I posted a step-by-step guide to unlocking, installing TWRP and rooting here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/help/step-step-how-to-root-moto-e4-plus-t3752334
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That's the one I had been following! I found that very helpful - that would make a good sticky post for guys like myself.
Since I have your attention too, I'd like to ask - is dmnoverity and phh's SU not needed at all? The only three files copied to the SD card (and then installed) are TWRP, Magisk zip, and Magiskmanager APK?

jdsmn21 said:
That's the one I had been following! I found that very helpful - that would make a good sticky post for guys like myself.
Since I have your attention too, I'd like to ask - is dmnoverity and phh's SU not needed at all? The only three files copied to the SD card (and then installed) are TWRP, Magisk zip, and Magiskmanager APK?
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Phh SU is not needed since Magisk gives you all the necessary root and features. dmnoverity is not needed. I recommend you allow twrp system write access.

koop1955 said:
If it helps, I posted a step-by-step guide to unlocking, installing TWRP and rooting here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/help/step-step-how-to-root-moto-e4-plus-t3752334
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Well, I followed your instructions....with a minor tweak - and I'm having problems.
I unlocked the bootloader a couple days ago, but couldn't download the TWRP.bin file, so I used my phone through today. Formatted a 64gb card and loaded the magisk zip and apk on it. Flashed the TWRP on the phone, and used the wipe function to wipe data, cache, and dalvik, and then made a backup to my sd card. Flashed the magisk.zip, and then hit reboot "system". Now it just reboots to TWRP. I can reboot to bootloader, but hitting "start" goes to TWRP again.
What do I do? Where did I go wrong?

jdsmn21 said:
Well, I followed your instructions....with a minor tweak - and I'm having problems.
I unlocked the bootloader a couple days ago, but couldn't download the TWRP.bin file, so I used my phone through today. Formatted a 64gb card and loaded the magisk zip and apk on it. Flashed the TWRP on the phone, and used the wipe function to wipe data, cache, and dalvik, and then made a backup to my sd card. Flashed the magisk.zip, and then hit reboot "system". Now it just reboots to TWRP. I can reboot to bootloader, but hitting "start" goes to TWRP again.
What do I do? Where did I go wrong?
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Try fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
Sent from my Moto E (4) Plus using XDA Labs

Goose03 said:
Try fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
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Thank you. I tried the command, and it said OK, but it still boots to TWRP; i then reboot to bootloader, and select Start and it goes into the normal system. Is that how it is supposed to work?
Last night I was stuck in a TWRP loop, but i got it to go with formatting data and factory reset wipe in TWRP. After finally getting the system to boot, I installed the Magisk Manager and then Adaway. Now today I was playing with the Chase Pay app, which won't let me sign in due to being rooted. I then reverted my hosts file and uninstalled Adaway, and played with all the hide options in Magisk., to no avail. Root Checker app says that Safetynet is tripped.
Does Magisk effectively work for apps that look at Safetynet on this phone - apps like Chase Pay?

jdsmn21 said:
Thank you. I tried the command, and it said OK, but it still boots to TWRP; i then reboot to bootloader, and select Start and it goes into the normal system. Is that how it is supposed to work?
Last night I was stuck in a TWRP loop, but i got it to go with formatting data and factory reset wipe in TWRP. After finally getting the system to boot, I installed the Magisk Manager and then Adaway. Now today I was playing with the Chase Pay app, which won't let me sign in due to being rooted. I then reverted my hosts file and uninstalled Adaway, and played with all the hide options in Magisk., to no avail. Root Checker app says that Safetynet is tripped.
Does Magisk effectively work for apps that look at Safetynet on this phone - apps like Chase Pay?
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It is not normal to have it boot straight to twrp or the bootloader rather than the rom unless you do so manually.
Have you triedbplaying with the settings in Magisk Manager? There is an option to hide Magisk from your choice of apps. There is also a couple other options in the settings to hide things as much as possible. If you have Xposed installed it won't pass a safteynet check.
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XT1775 rom's is possible install on XT1776 ?

almao11 said:
XT1775 rom's is possible install on XT1776 ?
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You could. I've flashed xt1775 firmware to my xt1776 to get a backup of the system to make a twrp flashable from. I don't recommend it, but if you only flash the system and not the modem and oem it should provision data services. Why do you ask exactly?
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Root

Hi guys and girls,
I used to have a S7 Edge and found that really easy to root as it had am sd card I've managed to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP But all the advice guides says to install supersu on the internal memory from the pc I did that but when I loaded TWRP up and searched for the zip file it wasn't in any folders or sub folder is someone able to. Explain where to put it or help with a step by step guide I am using CLT-L09 if that helps thanks so much.

If you have TWRP, just flash Magisk.

krs360 said:
If you have TWRP, just flash Magisk.
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I have tried and followed the instructions but it won't let me install magisk either but bootloader is unlocked

It looks like twrp hasn't decrypted my internal storage I haven't got any security measures on my phone how would I decrypt it?

Scdean1985 said:
It looks like twrp hasn't decrypted my internal storage I haven't got any security measures on my phone how would I decrypt it?
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Are you using the 'Official' or 'Unofficial' TWRP?

danifilth4king said:
Are you using the 'Official' or 'Unofficial' TWRP?
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Don't know i found a thread online and it told to to download thr TWRP off that site I guess I should do the official one then could I just reload over the top off it

Scdean1985 said:
it is the official twrp should I have used an official one ill take a screen shot off all the files it shows
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Install the unofficial TWRP. Remove fingerprint/password/pin etc then try again. TWRP doesn't decrypt when they're active.

colthekid said:
Install the unofficial TWRP. Remove fingerprint/password/pin etc then try again. TWRP doesn't decrypt when they're active.
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How do I unistall TWRP as I've never needed to uninstall it before lol.

Scdean1985 said:
How do I unistall TWRP as I've never needed to uninstall it before lol.
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Install the unofficial one from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3779400
Just flash it over the one you currently have with the same method you used before via fastboot.
When you issue the 'fastboot reboot' command after installing unplug the usb cable straight away and hold volume up button until it boots to TWRP. This will stop TWRP being overwritten by stock recovery on first boot. Disable all fingerprint/pin/password/face unlock security first, to be able to see your files correctly.
Youre better off flashing Magisk than SuperSU

danifilth4king said:
Install the unofficial one from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3779400
Just flash it over the one you currently have with the same method you used before via fastboot.
When you issue the 'fastboot reboot' command after installing unplug the usb cable straight away and hold volume up button until it boots to TWRP. This will stop TWRP being overwritten by stock recovery on first boot. Disable all fingerprint/pin/password/face unlock security first, to be able to see your files correctly.
Youre better off flashing Magisk than SuperSU
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THANKS SO MUCH MATE. i appreciate all the help and finally my phone is rooted and i can do everything i wanted to do on it