[Q] N4 root 5.1.1

[Pingas12]

Hey guys, i've been looking at some different guides and ill be trying to root my N4 running 5.1.1 using that, just wanted to make sure it's legit:

ive installed the adb drivers from the 15 sec installer found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

and root it using this guide: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-root-nexus-5-4-android-5-1-1-lollipop-install-cwm-recovery-1502856 (except ill be using twrp not cwm)

(backed up apps and messages using helium app, assuming this process will wipe my data)

just wanted to make sure if this way is legit, or i may have missed something (i assume my bootloader is locked)

 

[elonus]

Hey guys, i've been looking at some different guides and ill be trying to root my N4 running 5.1.1 using that, just wanted to make sure it's legit:

ive installed the adb drivers from the 15 sec installer found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

and root it using this guide: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-root-nexus-5-4-android-5-1-1-lollipop-install-cwm-recovery-1502856 (except ill be using twrp not cwm)

(backed up apps and messages using helium app, assuming this process will wipe my data)

just wanted to make sure if this way is legit, or i may have missed something (i assume my bootloader is locked)

That looks good, just make sure you understand that in the when you flash the recovery the command is "fastboot flash recovery *the file name of your recovery file*" make sure to include the .img in the file name.


EDIT: Make sure to remember to unlock your bootloader before flashing the recovery by using the command "fastboot oem unlock" after booting into the bootloader.

 

[Pingas12]

That looks good, just make sure you understand that in the when you flash the recovery the command is "fastboot flash recovery *the file name of your recovery file*" make sure to include the .img in the file name.


EDIT: Make sure to remember to unlock your bootloader before flashing the recovery by using the command "fastboot oem unlock" after booting into the bootloader.

Thanks alot man! Is there a way to make sure my bootloader is locked (or unlocked)?
Is it going to wipe my data?

 

[elonus]

Thanks alot man! Is there a way to make sure my bootloader is locked (or unlocked)?
Is it going to wipe my data?

I don't know of any way to check if the unlock was successful, but I imagine it would say something in the command prompt after running the command.
Yes, it is going to wipe your data and sdcard folder so anything you want to keep you have to make a backup of on your computer or somewhere else.

EDIT: BTW this guide goes over the process in alot more detail than the guide you found and are using, so if you're still unsure about the process this guide will probably help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/guide-ultimate-nexus-4-root-guide-t2018179

 

[Pingas12]

I don't know of any way to check if the unlock was successful, but I imagine it would say something in the command prompt after running the command.
Yes, it is going to wipe your data and sdcard folder so anything you want to keep you have to make a backup of on your computer or somewhere else.

EDIT: BTW this guide goes over the process in alot more detail than the guide you found and are using, so if you're still unsure about the process this guide will probably help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/guide-ultimate-nexus-4-root-guide-t2018179

First of all, Thanks! again!

Second, i've seen this guide, and even though you are probably right, it still refers to older versions of android and im a bit skeptical about using it. Plus, it shows a way of unlocking and rooting without losing data but i don't want to use it because it's not the "normal" way and im not sure if it will work.

and one more thing: flashing the recovery means i will have it as long as i want or each time i would want to use it i will have to flash it again?

 

[elonus]

First of all, Thanks! again!

Second, i've seen this guide, and even though you are probably right, it still refers to older versions of android and im a bit skeptical about using it. Plus, it shows a way of unlocking and rooting without losing data but i don't want to use it because it's not the "normal" way and im not sure if it will work.

and one more thing: flashing the recovery means i will have it as long as i want or each time i would want to use it i will have to flash it again?

In the guide I linked it gives you a way to make it permanent. If you don't do that I think you have to reflash the recovery after every time you boot into the normal ROM.

 

[Pingas12]

In the guide I linked it gives you a way to make it permanent. If you don't do that I think you have to reflash the recovery after every time you boot into the normal ROM.

Got it! does some of the ways apply to twrp as well?

 

[elonus]

Got it! does some of the ways apply to twrp as well?

If you use either the file explorer method or the adb method just do the exact same thing.

 

[Pingas12]

If you use either the file explorer method or the adb method just do the exact same thing.

Man, you helped me alot. i'll do the rooting process later today (just got home) I really appreciate your help.

 

[elonus]

Man, you helped me alot. i'll do the rooting process later today (just got home) I really appreciate your help.

How did it go?

 

[sseuorosal]

it shows a way of unlocking and rooting without losing data

 

[Pingas12]

How did it go?

It went great! today ill be busy restoring old data, already worked with whatsapp but for some reason the helium app cant find the backup files and it assumes there is no backup

 

[elonus]

It went great! today ill be busy restoring old data, already worked with whatsapp but for some reason the helium app cant find the backup files and it assumes there is no backup

Great! Congratulations! Unfortunately I've never used helium so I don't know anything about that, I've always used titanium.