Cannot root or unlock bootloader 4.4.4

Ahmed_iAM · Jun 26, 2014

I've tried to unlock the bootloader and root this phone for the past 5 hours with no success. Is the 4.4.4 not supported by the current tools? I don't suppose any of the drivers have changed from the 4.4.3 to this. Running windows 8.1. Also have Ubuntu 14.10

daledenton · Jun 26, 2014

Ahmed_iAM said:
I've tried to unlock the bootloader and root this phone for the past 5 hours with no success. Is the 4.4.4 not supported by the current tools? I don't suppose any of the drivers have changed from the 4.4.3 to this. Running windows 8.1. Also have Ubuntu 14.10

Why don't you just do it manually? Its good learning experience and extremely easy/straightforward to do on Nexus devices. Plenty of guides.

EDIT: I assume you meant you were using scripts given you said tools. I guess I should clarify. You do mean those toolkits are what you are using? Or are you saying that fastboot isn't working?

Langduscher · Jun 26, 2014

Ahmed_iAM said:
I've tried to unlock the bootloader and root this phone for the past 5 hours with no success. Is the 4.4.4 not supported by the current tools? I don't suppose any of the drivers have changed from the 4.4.3 to this. Running windows 8.1. Also have Ubuntu 14.10

What about unlocking it manually (fastboot oem unlock) & flashing recovery + SuperSU?

Beter than the tools (assuming you mean toolkits) anywayz.

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Ahmed_iAM · Jun 26, 2014

I'll try it manually. If that doesn't work I'll come back. I usually unlock the bootloader then root. That is the best way right or does it not matter?

daledenton · Jun 26, 2014

Ahmed_iAM said:
I'll try it manually. If that doesn't work I'll come back. I usually unlock the bootloader then root. That is the best way right or does it not matter?

Unlocking the bootloader wipes the device, so yes, do that first.

Ahmed_iAM · Jun 27, 2014

Worked. But Android L erased the root like I thought I would and also removed the custom recovery. I do like the features. Buggy with sum apps but it's good for the most part.

jd1639 · Jun 27, 2014

Ahmed_iAM said:
Worked. But Android L erased the root like I thought I would and also removed the custom recovery. I do like the features. Buggy with sum apps but it's good for the most part.

Glad you did it the manual way. Flashing the entire factory image will always remove root and put on the stock recovery. Extract the zip file in the factory image and see what's in there. You can flash all those individually.

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Ahmed_iAM · Jun 27, 2014

The issue came up again. I Dont know which driver it is. I did the recovery, rooting and flashing from a windows 7 VM and it worked perfectly. It just happens when I use 8.1 it does not work at all. I installed LG's drivers, googles, the SDK, the slimes SDK and a couple others. Seems to make no difference. Any ideas? I'd prefer not having to use a VM to do this root and flashing process.

Main issue is when I do the adb or fastboot devices command, the nexus 5 is not recognized but the system does see it as an android boot loader.

gfaughn · Jun 27, 2014

I seem to be having the same issue, I can get the phone to reboot into fastboot through ADB, but "fastboot oem unlock" does not work, states "waiting for device", even tried CF auto root and it displays the same thing, "waiting for device". any suggestions?

danarama · Jun 27, 2014

gfaughn said:
I seem to be having the same issue, I can get the phone to reboot into fastboot through ADB, but "fastboot oem unlock" does not work, states "waiting for device", even tried CF auto root and it displays the same thing, "waiting for device". any suggestions?

Reboot your computer. Boot your phone into bootloader using volume down and power. Then connect the USB and see if "fastboot devices" reports anything

Ahmed_iAM · Jun 28, 2014

gfaughn said:
I seem to be having the same issue, I can get the phone to reboot into fastboot through ADB, but "fastboot oem unlock" does not work, states "waiting for device", even tried CF auto root and it displays the same thing, "waiting for device". any suggestions?

If it's windows 8/8.1 it needs some driver verification. To turn it off go to charms>setting>advance start up> restart now>trouble shoot> adv options>windows start up options>restart>press F7 or "disable driver signature enforcement">reboot

Should work

Elluel · Jun 29, 2014

Ahmed_iAM said:
If it's windows 8/8.1 it needs some driver verification. To turn it off go to charms>setting>advance start up> restart now>trouble shoot> adv options>windows start up options>restart>press F7 or "disable driver signature enforcement">reboot

Should work

I never had to disable driver signature enforcement to get it to work on 8/8.1/8.1U1 :/

gfaughn · Jun 29, 2014

rootSU said:
Reboot your computer. Boot your phone into bootloader using volume down and power. Then connect the USB and see if "fastboot devices" reports anything

unfortunately "fastboot devices" did not list any devices, running windows 7.

EDIT: I got it working, wanted to post this if anyone else sees issues like i did - i flashed Koush's universal adb/fastboot driver:

http://download.clockworkmod.com/test/UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi

Worked perfect. Thanks all for your help!

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