[Windows][Linux][Mac][One-Click] Root - CWM - Galaxy Nexus 4.0.1 & 4.0.2 -NO WIPE-

AdamOutler · Apr 30, 2012

[Windows][Linux][Mac][One-Click] Root - CWM - Galaxy Nexus 4.0.1 & 4.0.2 -NO WIPE-

Introduction
I put together a one-click root in CASUAL format. Because it's in CASUAL format, the same Java JAR will work on Windows, Linux and Mac.

This package contains

root your device without unlocking/wiping.
install busybox without unlocking/wiping.
install Clockwork Mod Recovery for GSM or CDMA without unlocking/wiping.
Lock/unlock

Download and Instructions
CASUAL is easy to use, and fairly self explanitory.

Launch the downloaded application using Java with right-click-open, or from a command line: "java -jar GalaxyNexus.jar"
Select "Galaxy Nexus root"
Click the "Do It' button
Optionally: Repeat the previous step with "Install Busybox" option selected to install Busybox.
Optionally: Select Install Galaxy Nexus CDMA or GSM ClockWork Mod Recovery

Download Galaxy Nexus Root and Busybox
Ensure you have Java Installed on your computer. Do you have java?

Shown on Windows 7 with dropdown selected, showing available items:

Shown on Ubuntu 12.04, ready to root a Galaxy Nexus:

Warning
I am not responsible if *insert random event here* happens..... standard disclaimer.

About
CASUAL stands for Cross-platform ADB Scripting, Universal Android Loader. You can find the source at http://android-casual.googlecode.com

Hope this helps! Please leave feedback.

mohitrocks · May 1, 2012

Looks promising

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

AdamOutler · May 2, 2012

I just updated this to one-click install CWM without unlocking your device. Have fun

Guti1977 · May 3, 2012

Great. Any chance of getting this working on 4.0.3 or 4.0.4? Keep on the good work

AdamOutler · May 3, 2012

Guti1977 said:
Great. Any chance of getting this working on 4.0.3 or 4.0.4? Keep on the good work

If anyone can come up with an exploit, CASUAL can package it for one-click operation on all operating systems.

mentalchaos03 · May 3, 2012

Any chance of having the option to unlock the bootloader?

XTacDK · May 7, 2012

Hi! If i root my Nexus with this tool, then i will void the warranty? I dont want to install recovery or unlock bootloader, just root.

Looks nice

AdamOutler · May 7, 2012

mentalchaos03 said:
Any chance of having the option to unlock the bootloader?

Yes!

I'm still working on figuring out all of the reprecussions of this. I think it can be done, but I'm not sure what all is contained in the same file... I don't want to release something with side effects.

XTacDK said:
Hi! If i root my Nexus with this tool, then i will void the warranty? I dont want to install recovery or unlock bootloader, just root.

Looks nice

I'm not really sure what the terms and conditions of your warranty are, but there is no "unlocked" icon to show that you've voided your warranty because this uses a permissions exploit to circumvent the need to unlock and flash a kernel.

iBowToAndroid · May 7, 2012

I would GLADLY donate a nice amount if there would be a way to make this work on Honeycomb. Sick of Verizon's bs not getting ICS out to the Xoom, but I have too much game data saved - don't wanna root since unlock/wipe is required.

AdamOutler · May 8, 2012

iBowToAndroid said:
I would GLADLY donate a nice amount if there would be a way to make this work on Honeycomb. Sick of Verizon's bs not getting ICS out to the Xoom, but I have too much game data saved - don't wanna root since unlock/wipe is required.

Thats not a nexus.

iBowToAndroid · May 8, 2012

AdamOutler said:
Thats not a nexus.

Pretty much is. AOSP, uses fastboot, etc. Just different OS version.

I get why though - just wish there was a way...

tabon · May 8, 2012

great news
nice work !

ppd0526 · May 9, 2012

Great job, used it on my Galaxy Nexus Verizon version 4.0.2 and worked perfectly.

Thanks!

DjRenigade · May 9, 2012

Busy Box

Do you need t install busy box or Install the proper recovery for your device

Please explain.

I am interested in Root and or Super User and i think this is the way to go but not sure about the BB or Recovery.

With this giving you +root+ and no wipe what is need for BB and shouldn't you still be able to restore the phone using factory reset?

Thankx!

ppd0526 · May 10, 2012

You can root with this app without needing to wipe. It will automatically install the Super User. Then you can install Busy Box via the application as well.

You do not need to install a custom recovery if you do not want to. BusyBox is simply tools on the android that let you install more apps that require advanced commands.

DjRenigade · May 10, 2012

Galaxy Nexus 4.0.1 & 4.0.2 -NO WIPE

Thank you!!

If i have the need to un-root my device will this application do that as well?

Also, will i still be able to receive OTA updates this way or will i have to do them manually? I just want to know my optionswith it before i +root+ using this method.

ppd0526 · May 10, 2012

I don't see why you can't get OTA updates but that might kill the root. Meaning the update could stop the root and you would have to either reroot it using this way or using the official method where you first have to unlock the device.

Maybe the developer can shed a bit more light on that part and for un-rooting as well

DjRenigade · May 10, 2012

I bet that GnexRootToolkit.v1.3 will un-root your phone if you use this 1-click method. Just not sure.

AdamOutler · May 10, 2012

You should be fine. Just run the app again after rooting. This works with the 4.0.2 OTA.

If you need to unroot id check out ERD Supercurio's RootKeeper. Great app and it can spoof unrooting .

ilredelniente · May 10, 2012

can I flash custom rom after using installed cwd with this tool?
how to update the cwd to the last release?

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hotw to get it connected with the tool?

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