Nexus Manual Method
While one-click root/unlock programs exist and are perfectly safe to use, take advantage of the great opportunity to understand more by using the manual method; few other devices are as straightforward or forgiving.
All Nexus devices have the exact same root and unlock methods.
While one-click root/unlock programs exist and are perfectly safe to use, take advantage of the great opportunity to understand more by using the manual method; few other devices are as straightforward or forgiving.
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Nexus Rooting Intro - An introduction to rooting a Nexus device.
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Nexus Setup - Set up the Platform Tools and download the right files.
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Nexus Drivers - Install the drivers needed to root your device.
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Nexus Unlock - Unlock the bootloader with one simple command.
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Nexus Custom Recovery - Custom Recoveries allow you to install system zip, custom ROMs and recover from bad flashes.
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Nexus Rooting - Gain root privileges to gain full control over your phone, use special apps that add useful new features, and enable the installation of custom ROMs.
- Nexus Custom ROMs - If you prefer, you can jump off of stock Android into the universe of Custom ROMs, some of which add many more features and better performance for your Nexus.
- Nexus Restore - Need to send back your device for warranty repair? Just want to go back to the stock Google Experience? It's just a few easy steps to restore.
- [Reddit r/GalaxyNexus: /u/LAR0311 - How to root your Galaxy Nexus] (http://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNexus/comments/1192xd/how_to_root_your_galaxy_nexus_with_adb_a_tutorial/)
- Reddit r/Nexus4: IAmAN00bie - How to unlock/root your Nexus 4 with ADB.
- [I have posted the guide to lock/unroot here.] (http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/14mdq4/how_to_lockunroot_your_nexus_4_with_adb_a/)
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- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.