[GNEX TOOLKIT V11.1.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, Recovery, Flash + MORE [GSM]
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Hi Mark,
I am not quite sure if I have missed anything, but there are some error messages coming up:
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
So far, I have:
1. Install Galaxy Nexus Drivers to your PC
3. UnLock your Bootloader
9. Boot to CWM Recovery without Permanently Flashing it
Should I perform 4. Root your phone between Step 3 and 9.
Your feedback will very much be appreciated.
Hi Mark,
Would you please kindly let me know what I have done wrong?
To perform a NANDROID backup via cwm your phone needs to be rooted first. If you are unlocked then you can just select the root option and once its complete you can then boot into cwm and do your backup.
Your NANDROID will of course backup your root files but 'I think' if you restored the image and then locked your bootloader and unlocked it again (thus doing a full wipe) it may unroot the phone in the process but I have never tried it.
Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thank you. I apologize for any inconvenience it may cause as I am usually more cautious when dealing with ROMs of any type.
To confirm, the correct sequence for backing up the ROM without flashing are:
1. Install Galaxy Nexus Drivers to your PC
3. UnLock your Bootloader
4. Root your phone
9. Boot to CWM Recovery without Permanently Flashing it
Would you please tell me where I can locate the back-up file?
Besides, is the superuser.apk permanently installed in the phone or do I need to install the apps seperately?
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Yes thats the correct procedure.
Which backup file are you refering to?
The root process copies superuser.apk and su binary across to your phone and then sets their correct permissions. On the next boot superuser will be installed and you will be rooted.
Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thank you
. After I have rooted the phone, the error messages have disappeared.Before I select backup & restore under the insecure CWM, should I:
1. wipe data/factory reset?
2. wipe cache partition?
3. Advance - Wipe Dalvik Cache?
After the insecure CWM back-up is completed, what steps do I need to take to pull the file out from the phone?
Thanks.
There is no real need to perform a factory reset before backing up.Hi Mark,
Thank you
Before I select backup & restore under the insecure CWM, should I:
1. wipe data/factory reset?
2. wipe cache partition?
3. Advance - Wipe Dalvik Cache?
After the insecure CWM back-up is completed, what steps do I need to take to pull the file out from the phone?
Thanks.
The cwm backup is saved in a date stamped folder to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backups
Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thanks. This is probably my last question. Do I need a file manager, e.g. root explorer, File Expert by Geek Software Technology Inc, etc to locate the file on the phone and transfer to my computer.
Is the File Expert by Geek Software Technology Inc sufficient for an average user?
When you plug your phone into your pc you should be able to view the phones sd card with your Windows Explorer and copy the folder across.
MArk.
Doesn't do anything, no serial number is listed.
edit: It works in Android OS, but doesn't in fastboot.
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CWM backup
Just to share my experience!
After unlocking your bootloader you have to boot once before you can do a CWM backup (if you don´t flash recovery but just boot it via fastboot),
otherwise there will be some errors in mounting partitions. So in my opinion you don´t have to root before doing the backup but certainly it wouldn´t be worse to root before.
Because there is mentioned nowhere (certainly places i´ve looked for) to reboot, i wanted to share with you.
Just to share my experience!
After unlocking your bootloader you have to boot once before you can do a CWM backup (if you don´t flash recovery but just boot it via fastboot),
otherwise there will be some errors in mounting partitions. So in my opinion you don´t have to root before doing the backup but certainly it wouldn´t be worse to root before.
Because there is mentioned nowhere (certainly places i´ve looked for) to reboot, i wanted to share with you.
I have similar situation when I first install this program.
1. boot your phone to fastboot mode
2. Connect your phone via USB to computer
3. If you are using Windows OS, goto Control Panel --> Device Manager to check if you have a device call Andriod Phone --> Samsung Galaxy Nexus Driver
4. If you cannot find it, you may find an unkown device somewhere in the Device Manager. See Mark's recommendation on how to install the drivers if you experience problem. Follow the giude on where to download the slim pack drivers.
5. Verify again (4) your drivers are installed properly.
6. Run the toolkit with your correct version, GSM/LTEm, 41D etc
This should solve the problem, Good Luck!
P.S. If this still does not work, try to enble the USB support inside your phone Settings --> Developer options --> USB debugging, and retry
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Is that a total reboot into Android or just a reboot back into fastboot mode?
If the latter is ok then I can just add a reboot into fastboot after the unlock has completed to make everything automated.
MArk.
dont know exactly but i think you have to boot into android, so that all data is written the right way to the partitions, after bootloader unlock where everything was wiped.
after I unlocked my bootloader I booted my nexus into android, cause I had errors when I was triing to do a nandroid via booting cwm backup via fastboot. afterwards, the backup worked well.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
I will relock and try it tomorrow lol nothing like testing it for yourself
Mark.
hope you'll share with us tomorrow!?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
That is an img file which needs to be flashed directly via fastboot and not cwm.
You need to put the file in the 'put_img_files_to_flash_here' folder and then select option12 to FLASH the image to the BOOT partition.
Of course that is really for developers and there are much newer and more stable kernels such as franco's.
Mark.
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Or you can follow the instructions and do it manually:
These steps assume that you have set up your adb/fastboot drivers correctly.
1. Download it from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
2. Unzip the .tar file to a folder on your pc
3. Unzip the needed files from the .tar file to the same folder on your pc
4. Copy the file fastboot-windows.exe to this folder (you can find the fastboot file in many places including my ToolKit download on post#1) and rename the file to fastboot.exe
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SPRINT MODEL SUPPORTED *HERE*
VERIZON MODEL SUPPORTED *HERE*
GALAXY NEXUS - SUPPORTS ALL AVAILABLE VERSIONS
SEE SUPPORT LIST FOR PUBLIC/PRO VERSIONS *HERE*
The Unified Android Toolkit brings together all the Nexus and Samsung Toolkits and supports many Nexus and Samsung devices. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.
FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit/Windows 10
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
* Root Stock builds
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
* ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
* [NEW] use SkipRoot boot image to Auto Root device, install Busybox Binaries and rename Recovery Restore files [selected devices]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn’t corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
* Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
* Flash any part of a stock Nexus image to device [boot, system, recovery] – Great for fixing broken parts of firmware
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
* Flash Custom Recovery to Device
* Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk’s to your device
* Push Files from your PC to your device
* Pull Files from your device to your PC
* Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
* Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
* Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
* Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your device
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device
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SUPPORTED DEVICES AND LATEST SUPPORTED BUILDS *HERE*
DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)
NOTE: Key files are signed with a Digital Certificate from skipsoft.net but some ‘may’ get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted. They are not harmful, this is a false positive given because of the compiler used. If this happens restore the file and exclude the folder from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton. If you are using the Auto Update feature on pro versions then you will need to disable the AV program or exclude the folder from scans before running the update again.
Credits: ChainsDD for Superuser, Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels, Viperboy for the Knox Disabler app, Stephen Erickson for the BusyBox installer app, BurrowsApps for the Root Checker app, NextApp for the SD Fix app, fOmey for TWRP for the Galaxy Gear.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE AND ROOT YOUR DEVICE.
ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR ‘AUTO UPDATES’ DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE ‘QUICK PICKS’ SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE “ANY BUILD” OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD AS LONG AS THE VERSION IS SUPPORTED (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).
MORE IMPORTANTLY DONATING SHOWS YOUR APPRECIATION AND ALLOWS THE TOOLKIT TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW.
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
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PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 OR USE THE INFORMATION SECTION WITHIN THE TOOLKIT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.
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1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS
The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.
THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.
If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.
On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.
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2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.
Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get into your FastBoot Mode
1. Turn your phone off
2. Unplug your usb cable if you have one plugged in
3. Keep holding the 'Volume Down' and 'Power' buttons to boot the phone into FastBoot Mode
How to get into Recovery
1. First boot into FastBoot Mode as described above
2. Scroll down with the 'Volume Down' button until it says 'Recovery mode' at the top and press the 'Power' button to enter Recovery
Show the Menu in the Stock Recovery Screen
1. Hold the Power button and keep holding as you press the Volume Up button quickly. The blue recovery menu screen should pop up.
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.29
ThanksAmazing thread! This thread would probably be really helpful for newbies
Just a few suggestions:
1.)You might want to include how to flash custom kernels
and also that you can
2.)Clockwork Recovery can be instealled through Rom Manager
Nonetheless, great thread
1. Added Step 7, how to flash kernels and Radios via CWM.
2. Added a Note at the end of the CWM flashing step for the Rom Manager method.
Mark.
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