Easily the best most straight forward how-to video on this subject I have seen. Bravo! And once I get my new N5 on xmas morning this will be the first thing I do!
i did this on my nexus 7 and when i clicked root and its supposed to start rebooting and whatnot it froze on the fast boot screen and nothing is working
Hey Babbling Boolean, First of all Thanks alot for the video man. I had completely performed as per your procedure for my nexus 5. But I had a query that after completing the rooting (ROOT with custom recovery option); should we be clicking on the Flash Stock or OEM Lock. What are they for? Do u suggest that I should do OEM Lock as anyways I am able to use my mobile.
This is by far the easiest method out right now to get your nexus's rooted. The kit is truly amazing and roots your device in just few steps. Simple and easy.
It worked for me on lollipop 5.0.1 LRX22C build. It took some time to unlock the bootloader that kind of scared me for a while cause I thought i've just brick my phone. But everything went fine, thx!
hi~ can you help me? i just follow you step by step but always checking ADB Status then tell me ADB devices not found. *i use the cable same as you *USB debugging already *MTP is uncheck what the problem then
It's most likely a driver issue with your computer. Use the driver installation guide option in the toolkit. If it still doesn't work, contact the developer or try on a different computer.
I know you mentioned not to ask any questions, but could you answer mine? Can you still update your Nexus OTA to 4.4.2? Provided that there were no custom ROMs flashed?
Thank you so much! I needed the visual guide very badly, not to know how to do it, but to instil some confidence. :P Now let my Nexus 7 arrive and i will root it as soon as i open the bag. :D Cheers!!!
I noticed that there was a backup feature in the toolkit. If I used that would I be able to restore my apps and data back onto my phone after rooting it?
Dude you are the best person in the whole wide world, thank you so much, because of your video I was able to get android nougat on my phone, keep up the good work
Hey I download the over the air update 4.4.3 and now don't have root access I tried using that method and it keep saying waiting for device and it don't reboot anyone help me NEXUS 5
Thanks man! (rooted around December of 2013) now.. I want to unroot, do I just click the "Unroot" button or...? Can you explain it to me or make a video out of it, thanks!
Busybox and ClockworkMod (CWM) have two different purposes and aren't really related. Busybox is sometimes needed for root apps to run properly, CWM is used to flash custom version of Android.
How to make backup of all my files like apps and all. I dont have much music in my phone though but I have google image, in which google show time to time that is is been uploaded to Google Photos.
Thank you great tutorial but you missed one thing.To get RSA key you need an app that uses that.You need first to activate PTP from Settings>Storage>USB Computer connections and after that enable USB debugging.
Can I still recive Original OTA Updates on my Nexus 5 with 4.4.4? Or will it say the same as with Sam Mobile Phones, that it won't work because I modified the Phone?
If the device has an unlocked bootloader and rooted, then you can receive updates. If you load a custom recovery then that usually interferes with system updates.
Babbling Boolean Hey Babbling Boolean, I tried the option above. But after rebooting, the screen is stuck on boot animation logo and not going forward. What would be the issue? I have also tried through bootloader by volume keys+power, still getting stuck on the same place
ADB device not found? I can't seem to get my Win8.1 pc to notice anything. Ideas? I tried using all the different usb ports on my pc. I can access the N5 via windows, and get into the folders, but the ToolKit isn't noticing me.
So let me get this straight. If I unlock the bootloader and root without installing a custom recovery, I can still get OTA updates? Do I have to have a custom recovery in order to flash custom roms?
If i unlock bootloader + root + install custom recovery AND NOT flashing Custom ROM, can I still get an OTA update for my phone? Or do it need to it manually then?
Dylan Schmittle So meaning that if I only unlock the bootloader + root the phone (without installing custom recovery), then can get the OTA update, right?
Dylan Schmittle Babbling Boolean Hi, first, thanks for your tutorial. I follow all the steps and succesfully unlock bootloader, root and install custom recovery in my Nexus 5, but i received the OTA for 4.4.2 and installed it and I lose root. Which steps i have to follow in order to get root again? Thanks.
Sendi Ferro In the program menu change the version of Android your Nexus 5 is running so that the program knows which version of Android your phone us running. Then simply connect your phone via "usb debugging" and select only "root" in the program menu.
This video is not valid anymore. I have used this video one time before long ago to root the same phone. Now it is a few years later and it seems that the program that is used does use only useful to reflash, lock and unlock. it does not give root access anymore.
No, unlocking the bootloader is different, it allows for the user to flash custom ROMs, modify the device, overclock the processor etc. What you're asking about, SIM unlock is different, but the Nexus 5 should come unlocked even from cellphone network providers.
Easily the best most straight forward how-to video on this subject I have seen. Bravo! And once I get my new N5 on xmas morning this will be the first thing I do!
My nexus 5 does not show the "Allow USB Debugging" screen
The slimmed version link is broken, is there another? Every one I've tried is expired.
Awesome video!!! does it also works for the nexus 4??
i did this on my nexus 7 and when i clicked root and its supposed to start rebooting and whatnot it froze on the fast boot screen and nothing is working
HI, I cannot get into settings menu as it crashes, please let me know is there anyother way to enable USB debugging mode to upgrade my device ?
I dont have "Allow USB debugging" screen, what's problem?
bro my Nexus 5 not starting stuck in 4 dots for 2hrs if I reboot it it does the same with 4dots flying so how can I fix these
Nexus 5, Android 4.4.2 Nexus Root process went well.
Video SUPER! Hello from Russia!))
I have all done. I am now in Boatloader Mode and i clicked unlock. But my pc can't find my Device. So what to do?
And my Drivers cant be installed.
Hey Babbling Boolean, First of all Thanks alot for the video man. I had completely performed as per your procedure for my nexus 5. But I had a query that after completing the rooting (ROOT with custom recovery option); should we be clicking on the Flash Stock or OEM Lock. What are they for? Do u suggest that I should do OEM Lock as anyways I am able to use my mobile.
Hi, I have a question, when you press "Root" how many time spend in "Cheking ADB Status"?
by doing this will it erase everything such as contacts, games, photos, videos, etc...
I got a pop up saying "in Team Win Recovery Project:" It then goes through install instructions. No idea what to do now.
Flash Write Failure on my Nexus 5. . . Any advice of hope? or is it a brick?
So at 2:58 I did not receive the pop up to 'allow USB debugging'.
Anyone happen to know what I need to do?
The 'full driver installation guide' fixed my issue. This program is pretty nice.
Will this work with android 5.1 on a nexus 5?
This is by far the easiest method out right now to get your nexus's rooted. The kit is truly amazing and roots your device in just few steps. Simple and easy.
super tut mate rooted nexus 5 and installed custom recovery in few steps and then flashed xTraSmooth 2.1 odex rom from xda using twrp ;)
It worked for me on lollipop 5.0.1 LRX22C build. It took some time to unlock the bootloader that kind of scared me for a while cause I thought i've just brick my phone. But everything went fine, thx!
did everything in a breeze. Quick and easy to follow video. Thanks.
I dont get the allow computer/rsa key screen when i try to do it..... why?
I have an old Nexus 5 and want to root it. Is this still the only method?
hi~ can you help me?
i just follow you step by step but always checking ADB Status then tell me ADB devices not found.
*i use the cable same as you
*USB debugging already
*MTP is uncheck
what the problem then
It's most likely a driver issue with your computer. Use the driver installation guide option in the toolkit. If it still doesn't work, contact the developer or try on a different computer.
it will work on epad tab model no A704X ??????
can i do this on my nexus 5 running marshmallow 6.0.1?
9.19 when you try to hide your face. Nice video man helped me out! Thanks bro!
I know you mentioned not to ask any questions, but could you answer mine?
Can you still update your Nexus OTA to 4.4.2? Provided that there were no custom ROMs flashed?
Yes that is correct. Many devices tend to have problems updating even if they have a custom recovery installed.
I have a nexus 5 with 5.0.1 never rooted before, can i still use this file to root my phone?
Thank you four your comment also if i am running a custom rom will i go back to my stock rom?
Sorry wrong link, this is what I should have sent you: th-cam.com/video/ouCMqweipX4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this great tutorial. I followed it step by step with no problems.
idk if this is a dumb question but could i do this with lollipop? and is this possible on a mac?
When you're selecting the device and Android version, if Lollipop is listed then yes. If it isn't, then no.
hey my device is stucked on fasboot mode. how to repair it?
Do u still have Hisense sero 7 pro if so can u flash xesero ROM and o yeah first
Unfortunately my sister took it to China lol so I can't help with that sorry.
Tutorial works perfectly on Nexus 5 on Android 4.4.2. Thanks!
Now, when i pressed recovery, it made an android with a red warning sign over it :( What does that mean? (My device still works)
Hey. I followed your steps but now I cant connect the N5 into the computer!
ADB drivers wont install, nor i get any screen to allow this computer.
I get stuck on "Pushing root files to your device" Any suggestions?
Thank you so much! I needed the visual guide very badly, not to know how to do it, but to instil some confidence. :P
Now let my Nexus 7 arrive and i will root it as soon as i open the bag. :D
Cheers!!!
Hey man, thanks for helping me root my phone for the first time. Your video really helped make me take a step forward. 100% accurate too!
someone please help , my nexus 5 is stuck in android is upgrading for 4 hours after i root and custom recovery step
My boot loader is unlocked and I unrooted my phone how do I root it again with my boot loader already unlocked
I remember using this app n method on my Nexus4, i've seen 20 minute videos for Nexus5 and they failed in it. this method is way better !
I noticed that there was a backup feature in the toolkit. If I used that would I be able to restore my apps and data back onto my phone after rooting it?
Probably but I don't use that method. Ask the developer for a solid answer.
I unlocked it yesterday and used helium backup and that worked perfectly
cani do this without check custom recovery?
Dude you are the best person in the whole wide world, thank you so much, because of your video I was able to get android nougat on my phone, keep up the good work
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Does this work on the new 4.4.2?
itaintmebabe714 it does, i just rooted my nexus 5 which was running android 4.4.2 KOT49H or sumthing...and it worked like a dream!!
Hey I download the over the air update 4.4.3 and now don't have root access I tried using that method and it keep saying waiting for device and it don't reboot anyone help me NEXUS 5
***** The Toolkit offers "Back to Stock" option. What I did was I Flash stock and do OEM lock. Then follow this video to get it back to Root.
Yea I tried back to stock option and it won't let me imma try the OEM lock
Really Awesome...easiest way to root nexus 5...its "Rooting Simlified"...Thanks a lot...!
Oh my god, thank you so much! I've always wanted to root my device but never have been able to!
if the phone is reported lost what would happen?
Thanks man! (rooted around December of 2013) now.. I want to unroot, do I just click the "Unroot" button or...?
Can you explain it to me or make a video out of it, thanks!
That video is already released, link to it is in the above video description.
lol sorry yeah i just got done watching the video. One more question, I have a flashed ROM and how can I (unflash?) this ROM and add a new one?
plbeltran93 u do a wipe cache,partition,system from recovery everytime b4 u flash a new rom.that does the job.
After doning all bunch of theoe steps mentioned in the video above, can i upgrade my nexus5 via ota? Anyone can help me?
Wat to do if my build no. Is kRT... ?
how long did it take your phone to boot up after unlocking the bootloader?
+Ozzy Mota Medrano mine is taking ages
I'm assuming that I don't have to install busybox if I don't want to, and instead install clockwork.
Busybox and ClockworkMod (CWM) have two different purposes and aren't really related. Busybox is sometimes needed for root apps to run properly, CWM is used to flash custom version of Android.
hi, the form "allow usb debugging" doesnt pop up, i cant start the unlocking... i enabled usb debugging.. can u help me? :)
Try to change USB mode - Settings > Storage > Menu > USB Computer connection - from MTP to PTP.
How to make backup of all my files like apps and all. I dont have much music in my phone though but I have google image, in which google show time to time that is is been uploaded to Google Photos.
I have video tutorials for that, they've been added to the video description near the top.
Great video!
Great tool kit I used this to root my Galaxy nexus and my nexus 4 and both nexus 7 its the easiest and the fastest way .
Same here I love this toolkit
Thank you great tutorial but you missed one thing.To get RSA key you need an app that uses that.You need first to activate PTP from Settings>Storage>USB Computer connections and after that enable USB debugging.
What you mean with custom recovery ??
Thanks so much for making the video man. Appreciate it.
Excellent tutorial my friend!
Can I still recive Original OTA Updates on my Nexus 5 with 4.4.4? Or will it say the same as with Sam Mobile Phones, that it won't work because I modified the Phone?
If the device has an unlocked bootloader and rooted, then you can receive updates. If you load a custom recovery then that usually interferes with system updates.
Heard that with TWRP it will work. Did you try?
Babbling Boolean Hey Babbling Boolean, I tried the option above. But after rebooting, the screen is stuck on boot animation logo and not going forward. What would be the issue? I have also tried through bootloader by volume keys+power, still getting stuck on the same place
*****
Ask the developer.
Sir,any have video too about huawei honor 4c unlock boot loader,root,custom recovery? thanks Sir and more power!!..
my build no. is not in the list
My root was successful, I can see SuperSU in my app drawer but not BusyBox! HELP!
ADB device not found? I can't seem to get my Win8.1 pc to notice anything. Ideas? I tried using all the different usb ports on my pc. I can access the N5 via windows, and get into the folders, but the ToolKit isn't noticing me.
ur adb drivers arent installed properly.
Works with 4.4.1 stock?
Thank you so much , everything is working properly did everything as you mentioned .. u rock
Amazing work man ..
hey buddy, after i root my device superuser are not in my apps list
download it from the play store look up supersu
What. The you mean with the Google nexus 5
for anyone with busybox or supersu missing, you can get them from the play store
My phone not connected fastboot connectivity...?
So let me get this straight. If I unlock the bootloader and root without installing a custom recovery, I can still get OTA updates?
Do I have to have a custom recovery in order to flash custom roms?
Thanks mate, This vid was verry usefull!
Is this method still viable?
If i unlock bootloader + root + install custom recovery AND NOT flashing Custom ROM, can I still get an OTA update for my phone? Or do it need to it manually then?
custom recovery prevents OTA
Dylan Schmittle
So meaning that if I only unlock the bootloader + root the phone (without installing custom recovery), then can get the OTA update, right?
You can but you may lose root
Dylan Schmittle Babbling Boolean
Hi,
first, thanks for your tutorial.
I follow all the steps and succesfully unlock bootloader, root and install custom recovery in my Nexus 5, but i received the OTA for 4.4.2 and installed it and I lose root. Which steps i have to follow in order to get root again?
Thanks.
Sendi Ferro
In the program menu change the version of Android your Nexus 5 is running so that the program knows which version of Android your phone us running. Then simply connect your phone via "usb debugging" and select only "root" in the program menu.
THAnkss you are the boss!! man, this video helped me flashing my nexus 5
Worked perfectly thanks :D
Will it work on my nexus 5 6.0.1
verovatno :D
Thanks a lot,worked perfectly on my nexus 5 6.0.1 android!!
does it work on nexus 5 6.0.1?
please reply asap
+Aniket Zzzz yes it does work,im using it for some time now!!
Thanx man
im stuck on waiting for your device
please help.
This video is not valid anymore. I have used this video one time before long ago to root the same phone. Now it is a few years later and it seems that the program that is used does use only useful to reflash, lock and unlock. it does not give root access anymore.
Thank you.. everything works fine!
It's work 6.0.1 ???
Cheers Dude, perfect!!
please help me it doesnt work for me
does this network unlock your phone?
No, unlocking the bootloader is different, it allows for the user to flash custom ROMs, modify the device, overclock the processor etc.
What you're asking about, SIM unlock is different, but the Nexus 5 should come unlocked even from cellphone network providers.
It's work 6.0.1 marshmallow...???
does this make the phone sim free
No, that's completely different. This unlocks the bootloader which allows full customization of the phone's software.
*****
do you mean apn? Regardless, I don't use T-Mobile, you'll have to use Google.
Oh man thank you so much!
You are the best!!!!
Thanks work for me.
why didnt you click on backup at first???
I had nothing to backup, once the Nexus 5 was rooted then I could take my main files and apps off of my Nexus 4 and transfer them to my Nexus 5.
insane!! thanks so much!!!!
the best! you totally rock
thanks bro,it works :-)
i dont get the pop up
sorted, helped alot