Rooting Nexus one.

[kolobok01]

I have seen on Engadget that some one have rooted this Nexus One.
It will be nice if they can post how.

Mod Edit:
For rooting instructions
Follow this thread:
Root the Nexus one Tutorial
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[th3fallen]

to unlock the bootloader just hold the power button with holding the trackball down which will take you to the bootloader, then using fastboot type fastboot oem unlock and follow the instructions and valia

 

[add3421]

can we have a little more detailed instructions?

 

[th3fallen]

- Download and extract fastboot from here (Windows, Linux and Mac included)
- Run a command prompt / terminal at the directory you just extracted
- Type 'fastboot-windows oem unlock' or './fastboot-mac oem unlock' or './fastboot-linux oem unlock' (as appropriate)
- Proceed on your merry bootloader unlocked way

 

[th3fallen]

Then once you do that you need to install a boot image that will root it and install the root permisson manager automatically the instructions follow.

 

[add3421]

Then once you do that you need to install a boot image that will root it and istall the root permisson manager automatically the instructions follow.

okay i will try this now, but this is sim unlock, but actual rooting? once rooted, will wifi tether be able to install or should i just wait to root at this point?

 

[th3fallen]

Download the root boot image from here

then copy that image to the same directory as you used last time to unlock your bootloader

open a command window there by holding down your shift key and right clicking anywhere in the window. and selecting open command prompt here

then type fastboot-windows.exe flash boot nexusone.superboot.1.1.img

then enjoy your rooted phone.

Alternate you can just use the install superboot.bat file included but if your windows 7 it didnt work for me on x64

 

[th3fallen]

okay i will try this now, but this is sim unlock, but actual rooting? once rooted, will wifi tether be able to install or should i just wait to root at this point?

no thats not a sim unlock the nexus is already unlocked that unlocks the bootloader which lets you install custom roms and images which is what my instructions i just posted explain which actually roots it with busybox installed aswell.

 

[add3421]

i have tried the attached link all morning on several site and it just goes to the modaco news page. does it work for you, or do you have a different link?

Thanks!

 

[th3fallen]

Sorry for that you can download the second link where i talk about the rooting boot image it also has the fastboot files in it that you need.

 

[add3421]

Sorry for that you can download the second link where i talk about the rooting boot image it also has the fastboot files in it that you need.

that link does not work either. it does the same thing

 

[minty1978]

see here:
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...w-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-your-nexus-one/

and here:
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...82/30-12-1-1-superboot-rooting-the-nexus-one/

 

[th3fallen]

Uploading to rapidshare right now i'll update the links in my original posts when completed please give about 30 seconds.

 

[th3fallen]

Links updated.

 

[stewart1988]

see here:
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...w-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-your-nexus-one/

and here:
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...82/30-12-1-1-superboot-rooting-the-nexus-one/

Cool! So Google is now on our side and not trying to stop the rooting etc?
Wish Google would hurry up and ship my phone now!

 

[manup456]

I have been waiting as well for my phone to be sent out Why does no one just post one guide with all the info from those two threads here and give thanks to madaco and the guys over there. And if someone can create and link to recovery the works a complete guide then maybe they will make it a sticky.

 

[add3421]

god rapid share sucks. still waiting to download it

 

[th3fallen]

new complete tut is posted.

 

[add3421]

WOW, rapidshare sucks. can someone please upload via megaupload?


i also see a post about this may not work on shipped phones. can anyone confirmed that this does work?

 

[Mikey]

For rooting instructions
Follow this thread:
Root the Nexus one Tutorial
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