How to unlock BOOTLOADER and Install any zip file on your LG NEXUS 5 D820 using CWM - Nexus 5 General

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First, I am not responsible if you damage your phone in any way.
Also you might back up your phone's data completely because after unlocking bootloader you can lose all your installed data.
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So, first step is unlock the bootloader. First go into
Setiing> About Phone > Press Build Number A couple of time until it shows you are a developer now > go back > Developer Options > Turn on USB debugging.
After that, go to your bootloader, by powering off your phone and once it is powered off press the Volume down key + Power button until something appears with a vibration.
Now download adb and fastboot from this link:
http://*******/1Zsyme
After downloading it, install it. And you can install it easily with no problem. Just make a folder in your windows drive of :
C:\Android-adb\
And you are good to go.
Now goto that folder (C:\Android-adb\) and press SHIFT+CTRL+RIGHT-CLICK together or just SHIFT+CTRL first and then RIGHT-CLICK and then click "open command window here".
Now connect your nexus 5 and check if your PC makes a sound like when you connect a external device.
If yes, then you are good to go. Else try connecting it several times to automatically make the PC install any drivers.
After this, go to that DOS type window and write:
fastboot devices
(press enter to activate any command)
If you it shows a serial number then you are doing fine.
After this, write this command in that CMD.exe window:
fastboot oem unlock
and wait until something pop-ups in your phone. It might be a warning, read it carefully and using your volume up or down key cycle through the options and using power button select yes. And it might reboot on it's own else restart manually by pressing the power button for 10 or 15 sec until you see your screen with a unlocked lock which means you have successfully unlocked the device.
Now after that, it's finally time to FLASH recovery file.
For this to happen you need to download CWM latest version from here:
http://*******/1Zt1Fs
It's latest for HAMMERHEAD or NEXUS 5!!!!
Now, again go to the bootloader as described in the beginning.
Now you can also copy the recovery zip file by your data cable of your phone by turning in on normally and also from bootloader.
How to do it from bootloader? Here's how too.
Now you have to be on the bootloader screen. Now goto the same CMD.exe and write:
adb push filename.zip /storage/emulated/0/
adb push filename.img /storage/emulated/0/
If you get any error ask me.
Now it might get some time to be moved to that.
(Data Cable should be attached to do so, also the RECOVERY img file should be in C:\Android-adb\ this folder to be moved to PHONE)
Now, you might have successfully moved the zip file to your phone. So now write this command to flash Recovery.img file:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_image_name.img
After this, it will FLASH the recovery file. Until it's installed successfully wait till then.
Once it is FLASHED, now cycle to recovery mode using volume buttons from the BOOTLOADER and wait till it gets there:
Now you will see some options, but you need to flash a zip file so cycle again using volume buttons and select anyone using power button. So select:
install zip
Now select choose zip from /sdcard
Now you are in your internal storage's directory where you moved your zip files from CMD.exe. Just select it and you are done. go back and reboot system now. And you are done.
Don't forget to say thanks if you find it helpful in any way.
Also report to me if you get any errors between in it. By the way, I didn't have any errors in my journey to do this in first time.

You should point out and highlight that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data.
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You do not need USB debugging for fastboot, you do not need to open fastboot or adb within the directory they are install in, you...
There are already guides, which are more accurate and up to date, to direct people through the process. Who uses CWM?

wangdaning said:
You do not need USB debugging for fastboot, you do not need to open fastboot or adb within the directory they are install in, you...
There are already guides, which are more accurate and up to date, to direct people through the process. Who uses CWM?
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TWRP not worked for me. I use and recommend CWM. TWRP is full of bugs and does not show errors and hangs. But CWM is the best.

ddimple4 said:
You should point out and highlight that unlocking the bootloader will wipe all data.
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Thanks. I did mentioned but didn't highlight.

Except for the fact that CWM is out of date and not maintained for our device.
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Except CWM is out of date and not maintained for our device. TWRP is not full of bugs.

What is the point of this thread? Isn't this all common knowledge?

Google says you need to hold VOL UP, VOL DOWN, and POWER to boot into fastboot, but I've used just VOL DOWN and POWER on my N5.
fastboot oem unlock has been superseded by fastboot flashing unlock, though it still works for the N5.
You can download the Android ADK CLI tools from https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html . Always point to the authoritative source.
You'll need to be in the \platform-tools directory UNLESS you add it to the PATH.
So far's I know, ADB will not push a file while you're in fastboot. You can just flash the recovery file from the directory you have it, e.g. fastboot flash recovery .\your_recovery_image.img.
Very nice of you to post, OP, but you've got a few things wrong in your guide. Read some others to find your errors, and keep writing, Android needs informed enthusiasts and writers.

Yeah, it's 2016. Why was this thread even made? It's either common knowledge, or there are a hundred other guides about doing this.
Plus, who the hell uses cwm these days? Twrp or don't waste your time.
This whole post feels like something from 4 years ago.

GldRush98 said:
Yeah, it's 2016. Why was this thread even made? It's either common knowledge, or there are a hundred other guides about doing this.
Plus, who the hell uses cwm these days? Twrp or don't waste your time.
This whole post feels like something from 4 years ago.
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I'm still using CWM. What's wrong with that?
// Tapatalk on Nexus 4/5 //

ChromeJob said:
I'm still using CWM. What's wrong with that?
// Tapatalk on Nexus 4/5 //
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Outdated for years.

ChromeJob said:
I'm still using CWM. What's wrong with that?
// Tapatalk on Nexus 4/5 //
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It's outdated, no updates. Last I heard some of the CWM team are now contributing to TWRP. It's pretty much the official unofficial Android custom recovery at this point. You will also have a lot of issues trying to flash or update on older versions of TWRP or other recoveries that aren't updated due to file structure changes in newer Android versions.

RoyJ said:
It's outdated, no updates. Last I heard some of the CWM team are now contributing to TWRP. It's pretty much the official unofficial Android custom recovery at this point. You will also have a lot of issues trying to flash or update on older versions of TWRP or other recoveries that aren't updated due to file structure changes in newer Android versions.
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I see the light. CWM team seem to have abandoned Helium, too; no longer works on systemless root. That's second or third app they've simply gotten bored with and not continued development.

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[Guide] Newb guide to unlocking HBOOT 1.16.0000 and 2.00+ and flashing a custom ROM

There's no exploit that has been found yet to S-OFF your HBOOT 1.16.0000 Incredible S, but you can unlock the bootloader, flash a recovery image, and install a custom ROM.
If you're not sure about doing this, I'd advise against it - things can go wrong, and there is a chance you'll damage your phone. Also be aware that HTC's unlock process effectively voids your warranty, and it will erase everything on your phone, as if your stock ROM went back to how it was when you first bought the phone.
1. Go to http://htcdev.com/ and create a free account. Once done, click the "Unlock Bootloader" link, or click here. Note that the Incredible S v1.16.0000 wasn't listed at the time of writing this, but the process still works fine.
Follow the instructions there to the letter; it's a pretty simple process - the guide says you'll need HTC Sync installed, but you may just need USB drivers. I installed HTC Sync for this process and then uninstalled it from my PC afterwards.
Part of this process involves grabbing some files from the Android SDK; you might not have that installed, so download them HERE. Put them somewhere easy to find, like the root of your C: drive in a folder called "android" (I'll use this for the rest of the instructions).
2. You'll know the process is going well when your phone flashes up an image asking if you're sure you want to unlock your bootloader. If you're still sure, select yes, and the process will complete.
3. Once done, your phone's bootloader will be unlocked, enabling you to flash a recovery image.
4. Go to here and download the recovery image for the Incredible S. Put it in the "android" folder along with the other files needed for HTC's unlock process, above. This file is the ClockWorkMod recovery image for the IncS.
5. Shut down your phone. Plug it in via USB to your PC which you set up during the HTC unlock process. Hold volume down, and press power and the phone will boot into the bootloader. Wait for it to scan your SD card (takes a few seconds), then ensure "Fastboot" is highlighted and press power.
6. On your PC, load up a command prompt - open the Start menu, go to Run, and type "cmd".
7. In the command prompt window, type the following, assuming the HTC unlock files and the recovery image you downloaded in step 4 is all in C:android.
Code:
cd c:android
Then type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name.img>
Don't forget the .img on the end, and replace "recovery_name" with the specific name of the recovery image you want to use. For ClockWorkMod linked to in step 4, you'd type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-vivo.img
After a few seconds, ClockWordMod will have been flashed to your phone.
8. Reboot your phone, there should be an option in the fastboot menu (volume up and down to navigate, power to select). It should boot as per normal. Put it into USB disk mode, and download a ROM that you'd like to use. CyanogenMod is a good start: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/htc-incredible-s
Download the ROM and place it in the root of your SD card (ie. not in any folders or anything).
9. Power off the phone. Hold volume down and press power to boot back into the bootloader. Use volume down to select "Recovery" and press power. ClockWorkMod recovery will load.
10. Using volume up/down and power to select, go down to Backup/Restore. Select it, then hit Backup. ClockWorkMod will backup your stock ROM in case there are any dramas and you want to go back to it.
11. After that (takes around 3-4 minutes), go back to the main menu. Select wipe data/factory reset and confirm. Go back to the main menu, select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache > confirm. Always best to do these 2 things before flashing a new ROM.
12. Go back to the main menu, and select "Install zip from SDcard". Next choose "Select Zip from SD card" and select the ROM you'd like to install. Confirm this action, and ClockWorkMod will install your new ROM. After that's done, shut the phone down.
13. Ordinarily you'd be done after that, and you could boot into your new ROM. However HBOOT 1.16 does some weird stuff and tends to cause issues; I think it interferes with the installation of the boot.img that ordinarily would be flashed with the ROM. Anyhow, grab the ROM that you downloaded earlier (CyanogenMod, in my example), and on your PC, unzip the file somewhere. Once unzipped, inside you'll see a file called "boot.img". Put this in the same folder as your other Android tools that you used earlier. Power your phone on, hold volume down, and instead of loading recovery by choosing "recovery", choose "usb fastboot".
14. Open up your command prompt again (Start > Run > "cmd"), and type (using the "android" folder for this example):
Code:
cd c:android
fastboot flash boot boot.img
This will flash the boot.img to your phone.
Power off the phone, reboot it, and you should be good to go. There may be more efficient ways to do some of the above, but I'm not a massive guru at this stuff, I just haaaate Sense and bloatware. If any gurus notice any errors, please let me know.
* Edit: Bear in mind that by default, a CM7 install won't include any Google apps (this includes the market app); this needs to be flashed as a separate update via recovery. At the time of writing, a link to information about the Google apps package for CM7 is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/t-1297579.html
Have updated the title as this should work with HBOOT 2.00+; haven't tested this myself though.
Apologies, not around this site too often these days, at least until an official ICS ROM is out, so I probably won't respond to PMs. Good luck, and hope the above info helps - but it may pay to do some due diligence yourself first, in case it's out of date.
Lynt said:
There's no exploit that has been found yet to S-OFF your HBOOT 1.16.0000 Incredible S, but you can unlock the bootloader, flash a recovery image, and install a custom ROM.
If you're not sure about doing this, I'd advise against it - things can go wrong, and there is a chance you'll damage your phone. Also be aware that HTC's unlock process effectively voids your warranty, and it will erase everything on your phone, as if your stock ROM went back to how it was when you first bought the phone.
1. Go to http://htcdev.com/ and create a free account. Once done, click the "Unlock Bootloader" link, or click here. Note that the Incredible S v1.16.0000 wasn't listed at the time of writing this, but the process still works fine.
Follow the instructions there to the letter; it's a pretty simple process - the guide says you'll need HTC Sync installed, but you may just need USB drivers. I installed HTC Sync for this process and then uninstalled it from my PC afterwards.
Part of this process involves grabbing some files from the Android SDK; you might not have that installed, so download them HERE. Put them somewhere easy to find, like the root of your C: drive in a folder called "android" (I'll use this for the rest of the instructions).
2. You'll know the process is going well when your phone flashes up an image asking if you're sure you want to unlock your bootloader. If you're still sure, select yes, and the process will complete.
3. Once done, your phone's bootloader will be unlocked, enabling you to flash a recovery image.
4. Go to this thread and download the recovery image for the Incredible S. Put it in the "android" folder along with the other files needed for HTC's unlock process, above. This file is the ClockWorkMod recovery image for the IncS.
5. Shut down your phone. Plug it in via USB to your PC which you set up during the HTC unlock process. Hold volume down, and press power and the phone will boot into the bootloader. Wait for it to scan your SD card (takes a few seconds), then ensure "Fastboot" is highlighted and press power.
6. On your PC, load up a command prompt - open the Start menu, go to Run, and type "cmd".
7. In the command prompt window, type the following, assuming the HTC unlock files and the recovery image you downloaded in step 4 is all in C:\android.
Code:
cd c:\android
Then type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name.img>
Don't forget the .img on the end, and replace "recovery_name" with the specific name of the recovery image you want to use. For ClockWorkMod linked to in step 4, you'd type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-vivo.im
After a few seconds, ClockWordMod will have been flashed to your phone.
8. Reboot your phone, there should be an option in the fastboot menu (volume up and down to navigate, power to select). It should boot as per normal. Put it into USB disk mode, and download a ROM that you'd like to use. CyanogenMod is a good start: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/htc-incredible-s
Download the ROM and place it in the root of your SD card (ie. not in any folders or anything).
9. Power off the phone. Hold volume down and press power to boot back into the bootloader. Use volume down to select "Recovery" and press power. ClockWorkMod recovery will load.
10. Using volume up/down and power to select, go down to Backup/Restore. Select it, then hit Backup. ClockWorkMod will backup your stock ROM in case there are any dramas and you want to go back to it.
11. After that (takes around 3-4 minutes), go back to the main menu. Select wipe data/factory reset and confirm. Go back to the main menu, select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik cache > confirm. Always best to do these 2 things before flashing a new ROM.
12. Go back to the main menu, and select "Install zip from SDcard". Next choose "Select Zip from SD card" and select the ROM you'd like to install. Confirm this action, and ClockWorkMod will install your new ROM. After that's done, shut the phone down.
13. Ordinarily you'd be done after that, and you could boot into your new ROM. However HBOOT 1.16 does some weird stuff and tends to cause issues; I think it interferes with the installation of the boot.img that ordinarily would be flashed with the ROM. Anyhow, grab the ROM that you downloaded earlier (CyanogenMod, in my example), and on your PC, unzip the file somewhere. Once unzipped, inside you'll see a file called "boot.img". Put this in the same folder as your other Android tools that you used earlier.
14. Open up your command prompt again (Start > Run > "cmd"), and type (using the "android" folder for this example):
Code:
cd c:\android
fastboot flash boot boot.img
This will flash the boot.img to your phone.
Power off the phone, reboot it, and you should be good to go. There may be more efficient ways to do some of the above, but I'm not a massive guru at this stuff, I just haaaate Sense and bloatware. If any gurus notice any errors, please let me know.
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this line:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-vivo.im
should be:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-vivo.img
Thanks, fixed.
Lynt said:
Thanks, fixed.
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Np, I think this is a great idea btw.
This question comes up frequently.
Good work!
scoobysnacks said:
Np, I think this is a great idea btw.
This question comes up frequently.
Good work!
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I second that. Great job. Thanks for your contribution.
Excellent job Lynt, I will try this later...
Yeah good work dude. Should put a stop to the constant h-boot posts. We just need a mod to sticky this.
I bought one XTC Clip to unlock Incredible S but now i'm Xperia ARC.
If someone wants buy my XTC Clip, contact.
I sell by one lower price.
After flashing the boot.img, you may need to install the ROM one more time (if the phone cannot boot). But this time, do not wipe any cache. Just install the ROM from Recovery.
I wanna do that but i am afraid that i may end up making my device useless
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Khair.wara said:
I wanna do that but i am afraid that i may end up making my device useless
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Hmmmm,there is always risk lies when you customize your phone..though should be minimal when you follow the step provided carefully,trade off for you to enjoy custom rom.
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Khair.wara said:
I wanna do that but i am afraid that i may end up making my device useless
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You dun learn when u dun try. Go ahead, it's quite safe if u follow the steps carefully. You will be glad if u did. The custom ROMs are way better than the stock ones.
thanks mate! works perfect!
just need to add a little bit steps u were missing
after step 12, have to restart the phone to fastboot in order to flash boot.
another question, if i flash a custom rom, will it unlock my sim lock as well?
i cant find it out just bcos i already unlock my IS by purchased a unlock code online 3 weeks ago.
many thanks
and thanks and thanks again!
blkx_yang said:
thanks mate! works perfect!
just need to add a little bit steps u were missing
after step 12, have to restart the phone to fastboot in order to flash boot.
another question, if i flash a custom rom, will it unlock my sim lock as well?
i cant find it out just bcos i already unlock my IS by purchased a unlock code online 3 weeks ago.
many thanks
and thanks and thanks again!
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No flashing a custom ROM will not SIM Unlock a phone.
i heard some dude downgrade the HBOOT to 1.13 by using gold card.
i tired, but IS checked version somehow, said version is old.
can we flash UUR instead of flash a custom Rom? and if it works is that mean Hboot will be 1.13?
i tried before, got an error says unable to open the file. any ideas?
Just rooted thanks guys....for the tutorial....
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erkk......how to install market...?
have to flash an other zip, you can find it on htcdev.com 's forum
or give me ur email, ill email u
ryzer said:
Just rooted thanks guys....for the tutorial....
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erkk......how to install market...?
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Did you install Cyanogen? If so, go back to their download pages or forum thread for the IncS and get the "Gapps" or Google Apps installer.
Revolutionary
Use Revolutionary..Its easy
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www.revolutionary.io
Peekay_Subbu said:
Use Revolutionary..Its easy
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www.revolutionary.io
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Revolutionary.io does not work with this latest HBOOT version, thus the reason for this thread. You have to use the HTCDEV unlock method.

Took OTA with custom recovery

Hi all, I did a dumb thing and I took the recent Verizon OTA on my dev ed moto x with a custom recovery installed (TWRP).
Now my phone seems to always stop booting at recovery, then if i hit 'reboot system' from recovery, I can get into my system for about 2-3 minutes, and then it reboots to recovery again.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
boot your phone into fastboot/bootloader mode, then flash stock Recovery on your phone and reboot normally.
KidJoe said:
boot your phone into fastboot/bootloader mode, then flash stock Recovery on your phone and reboot normally.
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Thanks KidJoe - I'm reading through your post on xda right now to see how you flash back to the stock recovery and I'm currently downloading the stock image from one of your links.
While I'm waiting, I'm going over my options for how to actually flash the stock recovery - your post said that i should try Rashr - however my device probably won't stay 'on' long enough for me to get through that process. After it boots into the system (e.g. I see my launcher and apps), it wants to restart since I guess it's trying to the upgrade. So I'm thinking of instead using adb to flash the recovery.img file. Is that the right path to take?
Also - would it be okay to use adb to flash the recovery.img using TWRP's adb sideload feature? I seem to be able to connect using adb that way, but for some reason 'adb devices' doesn't list anything under fastboot.
switch81 said:
Thanks KidJoe - I'm reading through your post on xda right now to see how you flash back to the stock recovery and I'm currently downloading the stock image from one of your links.
While I'm waiting, I'm going over my options for how to actually flash the stock recovery - your post said that i should try Rashr - however my device probably won't stay 'on' long enough for me to get through that process. After it boots into the system (e.g. I see my launcher and apps), it wants to restart since I guess it's trying to the upgrade. So I'm thinking of instead using adb to flash the recovery.img file. Is that the right path to take?
Also - would it be okay to use adb to flash the recovery.img using TWRP's adb sideload feature? I seem to be able to connect using adb that way, but for some reason 'adb devices' doesn't list anything under fastboot.
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First, if you can't boot your phone into Android, you can't use Rashr.
Next... ADB needs you to be up in Android, and have the "USB Debugging" options checked. Also, it can not be used to flash the components of the SBF/ROM like recovery.img.
Fastboot mode works with Fastboot.exe or mFastboot.exe... ADB commands do not work when the phone is in fastboot mode.
Here is what you want to do AFTER you have the stock reocvery.img you want to flash... (this is pretty much exactly what you did to flash TWRP on there in the first place, except you will be flashing a stock recovery.img instead)
have the latest Moto drivers installed. You can get them from -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Make sure you have the Android SDK/Platform Tools installed (don't know how, see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/ADB.htm )
You need the latest version of Moto's fastboot, and it needs to be put in your windows Path (there are steps on -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/ADB.htm )
Once you have that... do the following...
Unplug phone
Power down phone.
Hold Volume Down and Power
After a few seconds release Power, you should be in fastboot menu on phone.
Connect to PC.
open command prompt file and change to the folder you have your recovery.img you want to flash
type the following, pressing enter after each command, and wait for it to finish before going onto the next...
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark)
Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key
You should enter STOCK recovery.
use the VOL DOWN Key to scroll and the POWER Key to select reboot.
The phone should reboot and and be ready for the update
I did the same thing and was able to undo it by clearing the cache. Now I'm back to where I was before, with the constant notification to update.
Wondering what the correct way to go about updating is..
*Edit: Thanks!
Moto X Dev
Thanks! I'm back up and running!
Sorry for the confusion on the adb vs fastboot stuff - I always mix those kinds of things up since I do it once ages ago to get myself into this mess, then I forget how I did it and what tools I used.
So basically what I did was use fastboot like you said and first booted into fastboot, then did a 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' from a stock recovery.
After a full reboot, android ended up giving me a 'update was unsuccessful' which I am totally 100% okay with. I ended pushing 'update' the first time really because I was tired of getting nagged - this time i just said 'don't install' and hopefully it won't bother me agian.
Thanks again!
slynke said:
I did the same thing and was able to undo it by clearing the cache. Now I'm back to where I was before, with the constant notification to update.
Wondering what the correct way to go about updating is..
*Edit: Thanks!
Moto X Dev
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I'm sure KidJoe will respond, but I found this thread of his very useful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-return-to-stock-recovery-rooted-t3027079
switch81 said:
Thanks! I'm back up and running!
Sorry for the confusion on the adb vs fastboot stuff - I always mix those kinds of things up since I do it once ages ago to get myself into this mess, then I forget how I did it and what tools I used.
So basically what I did was use fastboot like you said and first booted into fastboot, then did a 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' from a stock recovery.
After a full reboot, android ended up giving me a 'update was unsuccessful' which I am totally 100% okay with. I ended pushing 'update' the first time really because I was tired of getting nagged - this time i just said 'don't install' and hopefully it won't bother me agian.
Thanks again!
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I was able to flash back to stock recovery and take the 212.166.3 build KXA21.12-L1.26-3 (which is still 4.4.4) OTA that Verizon is pushing out.
I didn't even have to disable Xposed or anything else. Then again, other than Xposed, root and twrp, I'm running stock. No tethering hacks, build.prop changes, no system files removed or renamed, etc.
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slynke said:
I did the same thing and was able to undo it by clearing the cache. Now I'm back to where I was before, with the constant notification to update.
Wondering what the correct way to go about updating is..
*Edit: Thanks!
Moto X Dev
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Yup., Clearing cache will delete the OTA ZIP file that was downloaded. So the next time you reboot, it wont try to install, instead you'll be back to being notified that an update is available asking you if you want to download it.
But yup, those instructions I just typed should work...
This OTA seems so minimal in changes, any suggestions/recommendations if I should take it at all?
I'm also pretty much stock now as well - only root, xposed installed.
switch81 said:
This OTA seems so minimal in changes, any suggestions/recommendations if I should take it at all?
I'm also pretty much stock now as well - only root, xposed installed.
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The release notes on VZW's page only seems to mention bug fixes.. no real details.
So far I haven't noticed any changes.
It will likely be a required step to get to lollipop. So either take it now, or wait and take it later, just before you upgrade to Lolliop

[STOCK][M][TMO] Guide H811 20i & 20o Bootloader Unlock + Root + TWRP

Note : This guide is for H-81120-I & H-81120-O the latest update any firmware version below it will cause hard-brick so be careful before attempting anything, i wont be held responsible.
As a user with less knowledge about Commands and all, i was searching for answers by reading threads here and there and found my answers though some time tricky and sometimes easy.
Also in reading those threads i found many fellow members stumble upon resulting Soft bricks and in some cases a Hard brick or can say making their beloved G4 a paper weight.
So i thought i must put some really easy steps in order to clearly guide people like me who are too noob to understand the sophisticated developers steps.
Another reason for this Thread is also i saw many people asking about how to etc after updating to 20-O update for our H811 MM.
Few things to Prepare before Start
1- Properly Install Drivers for your H811 Variant of G4, cant find them Install LG Bridge.
2- Read the Whole thread before starting anything.
3- Confirm that all requirements are full filled and your variant is capable of everything mention in the OP.
4- Enable Developer Option then inside it enable OEM unlock and Usb debugging.
5- Always use Command prompt as Administrator.
6- Make a folder name G4 and paste all the file required for the unlocking in it for easy access and remembrance.
7- For Safer side after unlocking the bootloader boot into TWRP from fast boot and do not install TWRP.
8- Flash your SuperSU after that boot into android and see if all works.
9- Again Via Fastboot boot into TWRP make a backup of everything working fine. Boot into android.
0- Again same Via Fastboot boot into TWRP and now install your TWRP image via TWRP install function. So if by any means this is the culprit you can still revive your phone via your backup.
Attachments to Download
1- Adb Package can be found Here.
2- Download the latest TWRP.img 3.0+ from Here . This file needs to be on your computer and external sdcard.
3- Download the latest SuperSu zip (2.67+) from Here [Thanks to Chainfire] and stick on external sdcard as well.
Since downloading is complete now simply unzip the adb folder (containing fastboot by default) and paste both the TWRP image file and SUPERSU zip inside it.
Now Hold Shift and Open Command prompt here.
1- Input command to see if your device is visible in ADB.
Code:
adb devices
if you see your device and the status is off line then there will be a prompt on your G4 screen waiting for approval, accept it and input same command now all will be fine.
2- Now input below commands one by one. ( All credits to Autoprime )
Code:
adb reboot bootloader ( This will reboot your device to Fastboot mode )
fastboot oem unlock ( This will wipe all your data )
fastboot getvar unlocked ( This will check your bootloader status: Should be successful )
fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img ( Phone boots TWRP ) Please put the full file name with .img extension or it wont work.
3- Now the Phone should be in TWRP install SuperSU from there which you have already pasted inside your external SD card.
4- Reboot to system and see if SuperSU is installed. In some cases First flash of SuperSU does not work if your case is same the again boot to Fastboot and from there boot into recovery, since your bootloader is unlocked no need to repeat the unlock OEM command.
5- Now for safer side follow the steps 7, 9, 0 mention in Preparation heading above.
Hopefully all will be in your favor.
Useful Links if you still fail
Kdz 20-O after download must be unzipped
H81120o_00_0613.kdz
LGUP Software:
( All credits to MicroMod777 )
Disclaimer: Nothing in this thread is my work, if i have missed any credit please do let me know i will add. I know several guides are available for same purpose so if any body finds it offending any rights can ask the moderators to remove this thread. The purpose only is to guide simple people like me to save their devices from getting bricked.
As by reading the thread many people are falling for permanent TWRP installation as its mention in the OP anyways for people not getting permanent Recovery follow below:
Boot to TWRP from fastboot Bootloader
When recovery comes up click Install >>>> then in the right below corner you ll see a tab for IMAGE >>> press it browse the recovery IMG which you stored in your SD card >>> swipe to flash >>> From asking where to install >>> select recovery >>> DONE.
SignatureBoy said:
Attachments to Download
1- Adb Package can be found Here.
2- Download the from Here . This file needs to be on your computer and external sdcard.
3- Download the latest SuperSu zip (2.67+) from Here [Thanks to Chainfire] and stick on external sdcard as well.
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Indeed needs to be in both but needs to be in the same Folder as Fastboot file, if not wont work.
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
DrakenFX said:
Indeed needs to be in both but needs to be in the same Folder as Fastboot file, if not wont work.
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
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the ADB package i uploaded contains the Fastboot inside it
The thread clearly states it for 20-O
SignatureBoy said:
the ADB package i uploaded contains the Fastboot inside it
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ok i meant the TWRP file needs to be in the same folder where Fastboot file is
DrakenFX said:
ok i meant the TWRP file needs to be in the same folder where Fastboot file is
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That is also mention if you read the first post,
Since downloading is complete now simply make a folder and put all files downloaded inside it unzip the adb folder and paste both the TWRP image file and SUPERSU zip inside it.
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SignatureBoy said:
DrakenFX said:
beside will be cool if you add a NOTE about if they are in 20o they must stick with 20o base roms, if not they'll get Hard-Brick.
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The thread clearly states it for 20-O
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Guys,
If I read it right:
LG G4 must be on 20o (stock) to follow this instruction.
If it’s on 20i or below, it must be updated to 20o (OTA or whatever) first!
It might be obvious for you, but not for me.
Again, but better be safe, then sorry.
ApokrifX said:
Guys,
If I read it right:
LG G4 must be on 20o (stock) to follow this instruction.
If it’s on 20i or below, it must be updated to 20o (OTA or whatever) first!
It might be obvious for you, but not for me.
Again, but better be safe, then sorry.
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yes it is for 20-O only
SignatureBoy said:
yes it is for 20-O only
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Thanks for clarification. I’d change 1st post a bit:
Few things to Prepare before Start
0. LG G4 with 20o (stock) firmware.
When I do adb reboot bootloader it just boots me back into Android... shouldn't it take me to the Fastboot screen?
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DanGarion said:
When I do adb reboot bootloader it just boots me back into Android... shouldn't it take me to the Fastboot screen?
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Nevermind, I forgot about OEM Unlock...
thanks for the write up
This is not specific to 20o. It's the same steps we've been using all along. Nothing new to see here.
Sent from my LG-H811 using XDA-Developers mobile app
problem with fastboot
Thanks you for helping:fingers-crossed:
problem with fastboot
Hi,
I am a newbie in xda. I am trying to root and install TWRP into my lg g4. I am using software version H81120o. I checked enable OEM unlock and USB debugging. I have downloaded lg driver though lg bridge and all the files from the post. However, I got two problem while installing the twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img.
1st problem (stuck here and need to reboot also not showing h811 on "the list of devices attached" after typing command "adb reboot bootloader"):
C:\Windows\system32>adb devices
List of devices attached
LGH811xxxxxxxx device
C:\Windows\system32>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot oem unlock
...
FAILED (remote: Already unlocked)
finished. total time: 0.012s
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot getvar unlocked
unlocked: yes
finished. total time: 0.004s
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img
cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img': No error
2. 2nd problem(stuck here and need to reboot):
C:\Windows\system32>fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img
< waiting for device >
I checked online this problem might do with driver not up to date. Under device manager, my lg g4 is recognized under android device with android bootloader interface.
What should I do now?
Thanks you for helping:fingers-crossed:
This Root-Method worked like a charm... The only issue I'm running into is for the TWRP recovery to actually stick. When i manually reboot into recovery I get the little android guy with his chest open and the red triangle with the "!" in the middle.....am I doing something wrong by any chance??
I did everything but can't seem to get TWRP installed
Thanks a lot for this write up. I have been trying for about 2 weeks to root my g4 and it worked finally, So many thanks to you
The Remedy said:
This Root-Method worked like a charm... The only issue I'm running into is for the TWRP recovery to actually stick. When i manually reboot into recovery I get the little android guy with his chest open and the red triangle with the "!" in the middle.....am I doing something wrong by any chance??
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same problem here but I just now got it working...sort of . I still can not make anything come up except the factory data reset when I use the phone volume and power button.
I thought it might be just that I wasn't coordinated enough so I downloaded this small app to do a recovery reboot.
After I installed the app and used it, I got the little android guy with his chest opened with the red triangle. I took out my battery, put it back in and booted my phone with the power button.
I then connected my phone to computer via usb and went back into adb and opened TWRP and installed the twrp-3.0.2-0-h811.img again but this time I looked around a little more first, and noticed a setting to either install in boot or recovery partition. I selected recovery partition (neither were selected) and installed it. Now I can boot to TWRP recovery with the app I installed but still nothing but factory data reset with the volume and power buttons. I can live with this for a while until I can maybe find a solution.
I had the same issue but when u get into twrp make sure the IMG is in your SD card and to permanently have twrp installed go to home and press install.. Choose from image and install hope this helps
Sent from my LGLS992 using Tapatalk
fuzzy_ said:
same problem here but I just now got it working...sort of ................
Now I can boot to TWRP recovery with the app I installed but still nothing but factory data reset with the volume and power buttons. I can live with this for a while until I can maybe find a solution.
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In regard to booting into TWRP recovery with just the power and vol buttons, I just read this on another thread:
It boots into what appears to look like a default LG G4 factory reset page. For me, i clicked reset, and then yes, and surprisingly it brought me to where i wanted to go. TWRP Recovery.
I tried this and it worked for me as well.
I had been there before and tried it and it did a factory reset after I had spent an hour or two tweaking my phone, I was not a happy person. This time I did feel almost positive I had TWRP installed correctly and did not have nearly as much time spent getting things set up like I want them on my phone...It was still scary pressing that reset button and yes button.
If you don't have TWRP (or maybe some other recovery) installed it will factory reset your phone. I just thought I would share this and what happened with me. Do it at your own risk.

Rooting Android 7.0 on Nexus 6

Hello,
Does any one know if the below link still applies to rooting all firmware versions (Android Version = 7.0, Build NBD92D) on the Nexus 6 (Project Fi)?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks in advance!
gil_happy said:
Hello,
Does any one know if the below link still applies to rooting all firmware versions (Android Version = 7.0, Build NBD92D) on the Nexus 6 (Project Fi)?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
Thanks in advance!
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Flash Magisk. Install Magisk Manager. Done.
Optional: Install cool modules to modify your phone further.
I found out that this ( http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ ) was an easy and up to date way to get rooted... Read all the instructions and watch videos if you need to before doing anything
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
_P__ said:
I found out that this ( http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ ) was an easy and up to date way to get rooted... Read all the instructions and watch videos if you need to before doing anything
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
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Personally I prefer not to rely on toolkits. It's better to do things yourself so you can troubleshoot and fix if anything goes wrong.
snowrelyt said:
Flash Magisk. Install Magisk Manager. Done.
Optional: Install cool modules to modify your phone further.
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I am in the process of trying the Magisk route and I'm having difficulty understanding the flash process. I have downloaded the Magisk-v11.1 zip to my Windows desktop and then copied it into the /Download directory on my Nexus 6. After googling a few things, I'm confused about how to flash / install on my Nexus 6. Some articles come up indicating I need to install TWRP Recovery, but I'm confused even more if I need to install this? Then I read another article (which I can't find now) about powering device down, then holding Vol Up, Vol Down, and PWR buttons to power phone back on and put in Recovery Mode (I think), and navigate and install the ZIP file. If this is the correct method, I didn't see an option to install from file or install from zip file.
gil_happy said:
I am in the process of trying the Magisk route and I'm having difficulty understanding the flash process. I have downloaded the Magisk-v11.1 zip to my Windows desktop and then copied it into the /Download directory on my Nexus 6. After googling a few things, I'm confused about how to flash / install on my Nexus 6. Some articles come up indicating I need to install TWRP Recovery, but I'm confused even more if I need to install this? Then I read another article (which I can't find now) about powering device down, then holding Vol Up, Vol Down, and PWR buttons to power phone back on and put in Recovery Mode (I think), and navigate and install the ZIP file. If this is the correct method, I didn't see an option to install from file or install from zip file.
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Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
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Thank you for this info... now I've gone down another rabbit hole after reading on different web sites
You say the bootloader must be unlocked - again after reading on different sites, there are 2 methods to determine if the bootloader is unlocked:
a) dial *#*#7378423#*#* (this did not work which upon reading said this method might now work)
b) C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) 'device-info' is not a supported oem command
(bootloader) See 'fastboot oem help'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
So 2 things; I read that if the bootloader is not unlocked and you need to unlock it, it will wipe your phone (obviously I can't have that) and secondly, the command to determine if the bootloader is unlocked did not seem to work for some reason on my PC (the 'fastboot devices' detected my phone when I ran it).
gil_happy said:
Thank you for this info... now I've gone down another rabbit hole after reading on different web sites
You say the bootloader must be unlocked - again after reading on different sites, there are 2 methods to determine if the bootloader is unlocked:
a) dial *#*#7378423#*#* (this did not work which upon reading said this method might now work)
b) C:\platform-tools>fastboot oem device-info
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
...
(bootloader) 'device-info' is not a supported oem command
(bootloader) See 'fastboot oem help'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
So 2 things; I read that if the bootloader is not unlocked and you need to unlock it, it will wipe your phone (obviously I can't have that) and secondly, the command to determine if the bootloader is unlocked did not seem to work for some reason on my PC (the 'fastboot devices' detected my phone when I ran it).
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Well search how to boot into bootloader...
In bootloader you'll see this result:
Device is unlocked status code 3
If it says device locked... Well... You know what to do if you wish root...
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Hey... You may flash TWRP recovery from bootloader using fastboot command. You can't root using stock recovery...
Download the latest TWRP from here and save it on your computer, preferably in the same folder you have ADB/fastboot:
https://dl.twrp.me/shamu/twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img
Just remove all security first before proceeding with the next steps (lockscreen scheme, password, pin. You can reenable them afterward. Just to avoid issues with twrp).
Your bootloader must be unlocked, otherwise unlock it first (you can find infos regarding bootloader unlock method in the general section of the Nexus 6 forum). Once/if the bootloader is unlocked, power down your device. Just press volume down and power button for a few seconds until you see a green Android laying down with it's belly opened...
Use fastboot to install TWRP using this command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-shamu.img (the file you saved earlier on your computer).
Once it's finished, use the volume rocker and select "recovery mode" and press power button. It will reboot to TWRP.
Allow TWRP to make system modifications. Then tap install and go to the folder you saved the magical zip and install it.
Reboot and install magical manager as @snowrelyt said and you'll be ok.
Every info's you need can be found on the forum. If you're unsure, just ask again...
Good luck...
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5.1 said:
Well search how to boot into bootloader...
In bootloader you'll see this result:
Device is unlocked status code 3
If it says device locked... Well... You know what to do if you wish root...
Good luck...
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Thanks so much! The bootloader was unlocked (I guess from an earlier root I performed using a Toolkit), and now I am rooted using Magisk.
gil_happy said:
Thanks so much! The bootloader was unlocked (I guess from an earlier root I performed using a Toolkit), and now I am rooted using Magisk.
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Nice. Be careful what you do with your phone though. Since you seem to lack a bit of knowledge (no offence here). Read well before flashing anything... Avoid as much as possible the use of toolkits. I say this, since there are a lot of people bricking their device, unsure about what they did...
Cheers...
5.1 said:
Nice. Be careful what you do with your phone though. Since you seem to lack a bit of knowledge (no offence here). Read well before flashing anything... Avoid as much as possible the use of toolkits. I say this, since there are a lot of people bricking their and unsure about what they did...
Cheers...
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No problem at all... thanks for the tips and advice
When i downloaded the RootNexus6MacToolkit, i unzipped the file and got this......RootNexus6MacToolkitzip.cpgz 411 bytes. What does that mean?
grunt0300 said:
When i downloaded the RootNexus6MacToolkit, i unzipped the file and got this......RootNexus6MacToolkitzip.cpgz 411 bytes. What does that mean?
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It's the universe telling you to stop using toolkits...
Seriously though, further up this thread there are quite good instructions on how to root without toolkits.
Didgeridoohan said:
It's the universe telling you to stop using toolkits...
Seriously though, further up this thread there are quite good instructions on how to root without toolkits.
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My problem has always been the command line. I've been reading up on terminal commands, and i might give it another try. A number of years ago, i bricked a Samsung Galaxy 3, and i've been gun shy ever since. I split my hard drive a while back, and if i can't figure out these commands, i'll go to the Windows 10 side and use Wug's toolkit.
grunt0300 said:
My problem has always been the command line. I've been reading up on terminal commands, and i might give it another try. A number of years ago, i bricked a Samsung Galaxy 3, and i've been gun shy ever since. I split my hard drive a while back, and if i can't figure out these commands, i'll go to the Windows 10 side and use Wug's toolkit.
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As long as you keep your bootloader unlocked it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus...
And to root your device you only really need to use two terminal commands. While in the bootloader (press and hold power + volume down to get there) run these commands from your computer (you can get adb and fastboot from here):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery <[I]insert_path_and_name_of_recovery_image_file_here[/I]>
The first one unlocks your bootloader. That will wipe your device though, so make sure to have a backup. If it's already unlocked, disregard....
The second one installs a custom recovery. Get the latest TWRP from here: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolanexus6.html
After that you can boot to TWRP (from the bootloader), and flash the root zip of your choice.
Those are the basics. You've got lots more info in the stickies in the forum.
Didgeridoohan said:
As long as you keep your bootloader unlocked it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus...
And to root your device you only really need to use two terminal commands. While in the bootloader (press and hold power + volume down to get there) run these commands from your computer (you can get adb and fastboot from here):
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery <[I]insert_path_and_name_of_recovery_image_file_here[/I]>
The first one unlocks your bootloader. That will wipe your device though, so make sure to have a backup. If it's already unlocked, disregard....
The second one installs a custom recovery. Get the latest TWRP from here: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolanexus6.html
After that you can boot to TWRP (from the bootloader), and flash the root zip of your choice.
Those are the basics. You've got lots more info in the stickies in the forum.
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Getting my Nexus 6 next week. I'll let you know how it turned out. Thanks.

GM1917 Step By Step

so i spent over 10 hours trying to figure out how to root, how to install twrp, how to install rom and it was a almost sleepless night.
So lets begin starting with unlocking the bootloader. Files need are the onetool, installed mine with the setup/update/install drivers. Next your phone settings/about phone/tap build number untill developer/settings/system/devp options/click oem unlocking/yes/advancereboot/usb debugging. Now hold down power button to see extended options and click bootloader...this is also know as fastboot. Once it boots itll show info about ur phone and start. Open the allinone tool thingy and click check and select oneplus 7 pro so that both are green/unlock bootloader and follow promot on phone and screen/then check bootloader to make sure its unlocked. It will format your phone..skip the intro and renable oem usb and advance boot and go back to the bootloader.
followed this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69VE4aBQnO4
download the adb fastboot link he has, and from i had to learn insert any usb u can use and install the adb fastboot on that usb
then follow the commands 4. Now you should check which slot are you using with this command "fastboot getvar current-slot" 5. Now you should change the slot in use with this command "fastboot --set-active=*" you should replace with the slot is not in use, for example if you are using slot a the command will be "fastboot --set-active=b". (thats fastboot space dashdashsetdash, also got stuck here)
download the https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/development/25-05-romaur-v1-0-fast-stable-t3933394 img /Install this boot.img on fastboot- thanks to wzsx150 and put that iso in the usb with the fastboot installion. This is why no directy w.e found i ran into. Once the img is in there you can click the cmd promot there and itll open the fastboot then you type fastboot flash boot boot_9.5.4.img it should say connected and sent complete. hit volume down and boot to recovery with power button to see le.team twrp3.3.1-0527. click wipe/format data/ type in yes/ wipe done. click back arrow to get to main screen. click advanced/install root. The install should be success but make resure u dont reboot but click back again. click mount. Date should be selected and you should be able to plug in phone to add the rom you want to flash. then click back again to menu screen and click install. if all the way at room look for sdcard folder and there should be your rom you just transfer. in my case i used RomAur-v1.1- [28/05] - [OOS_9.0_9.5.5]-[OP7_PRO]-FAST-STABLE and it installed in 5 mins, didnt get no error 7. Then i hit reboot and let it go...rebooted 3 times and here i am on the rom after trying 10 hours
p.s all the work goes to the ppl who did this, i just had to catch on how to do it...was real painful getting closer and closer but the rom didnt want boot or some other problem that was listed in comments
Honestly this wasn't needed as there are step by step easy enough for a 4 year old to follow instructions for each topic, Root, TWRP recovery and how to recover from a soft or hard brick. This is actually harder to follow as it just looks like a massive run-on sentence. Doing a post like this every step should be separated into bullet points (just some constructive criticism)
Well I started with python script to make own booting for the. 6 update to fix verizions restricted caller. That didn't work out, then I read the magisk option and patch the img. Then fastboot was a big issue 2 of where to put the files, even following the video along it still said wrong location file not found. Then one point I had magisk full install but twrp would start loop to recovery and refused to load twrp. Then I had twrp but not magisk, and the twrp was root locked. One thing that was highlighted was that it was explained just follow the links etc. To me it was like a multiply choice test with 6 options and I got the answer for each option but not 1 option was perfectly smooth. Fastboot! OK where is the fastboot option, I see bootloader though. Small important details were left out.... Back in my day you used Odin, flash root flash twrp and done. Installed Roms via twrp and format worked and twrp always had root access
Eric214 said:
Honestly this wasn't needed as there are step by step easy enough for a 4 year old to follow instructions for each topic, Root, TWRP recovery and how to recover from a soft or hard brick. This is actually harder to follow as it just looks like a massive run-on sentence. Doing a post like this every step should be separated into bullet points (just some constructive criticism)
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I totally agree with Eric here. Next time you do this, recommend if you are going to put up a "step by step" post, put it in bullet form. This is nearly impossible to follow. I am glad you figured it out, and I also understand the need to vent sometimes, but it doesn't read very well.

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