Category Archives: root

[HOW-TO] – The Easiest and Safest Way to Unroot and Root Nexus 7 (2013) LTE and Nexus 4

I have tried several options – i.e. using the SuperSU to Unroot but somehow its not that “clean” and have some errors during Reboot to Recovery (even having the Android logo with the red exclamation mark). Thus, with several retries, … Continue reading

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[HOW-TO] – Root Nexus 4, 10 and Galaxy Nexus using SuperSU (Android 4.3)

Root Nexus 4, 10 and Galaxy Nexus using SuperSU Requirements: Android SDK configured on your computer Custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP which you can flash using the Nexus Root Toolkit. Nexus 4, 10 or Galaxy Nexus with unlocked bootloader which … Continue reading

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[HOW-TO] – Root/Unroot/Lock/Unlock/Flash Stock using Nexus Root Toolkit Your Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013) LTE

Here’s how to Root/Unroot/Lock/Unlock/Flash Stock using Nexus Root Toolkit.

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[HOW-TO] – Nexus 7 (2013) One Click Toolkit for Mac OS X (Lock, Unlock, Root, Unroot)

Toolkits for Mac OS are not easy to find. Most root/unroot/lock/unlock utilities are meant for PC users. I found this utility here to assist me in rooting my Nexus 7 (2013) LTE Model which I recently purchased.These toolkits will allow … Continue reading

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[How-To] – Protect root after an OTA

If you apply the OTA to a rooted stock ROM, you will lose root every time. In order yo keep root after an OTA, use something like OTA Rootkeeper (available in Play Store) or just reflash the root zip in … Continue reading

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[How-To] – Root Nexus 4 Device (Another Guide)

First you have to turn off your device and enter your phone into Bootloader Mode. To do this press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When the Phone vibrates leave the power button … Continue reading

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[How-To] – Install Custom ROM/kernel

[Source: Lowyat.net] Download the rom you’d like to try on your device. Most roms also required you to install “gapps” as well. You can find the correct ones for the rom you’re using in the ROM thread. Make sure the … Continue reading

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[Part 3 – Profesional Way to Unlock & Root] – Root

[Source: Lowyat.net Forum] Obtaining Root Access and Custom Recovery:Turn on USB Debugging: To do so; you must first go to Settings>About>Build Number and click seven times.The actual setting can then be found in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging SuperSU(CWM .zip)CWM (Pick the … Continue reading

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[Part 2 – Profesional Way to Unlock & Root] – Unlocking the Bootloader

[Source: Lowyat.net Forum] ***NOTE***This may perform a factory reset on your device. You will lose all your APPS & DATA. Even the data on your SD Card! I’d recommend making a Backup to your computer BEFORE performing this. Get the driversUninstall … Continue reading

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[Part 1 – Profesional Way to Unlock & Root] – Prerequisite

[Source: Lowyat.net Forum] *This part of the tutorial is geared towards Windows users. The MAC instructions are very similar. Install the package the same way. All ADB/Fastboot commands may need to start with “adb-mac” (no quotes) rather than “adb” (no quotes). … Continue reading

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