[TOOL] WinDroid Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Install | Shield TV

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The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that simplifies the rooting process for many Android devices. The toolkit makes it easy to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and gain permanent root. It also includes other functions such as flashing kernels, pushing files and installing apps. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks!

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WinDroid Toolkit

Changelog
Check out this document for current and past changelogs.

Supported Devices
Check out this spreadsheet for a list of currently supported devices.
Device not supported? Make a request here!

Contribute
Check out the source code on GitHub here.

Disclaimers
Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this toolkit or any related work without explicit permission.
I am in no way responsible for any harm, damage, nuclear fission or bee infestation that may occur to your device through the use of this toolkit.
 
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Hi, thank you for this great tool but someone can confirm or proof that works good with Nvidia Shield TV, please ? Because idon't want to brick it...

Thank you !
 

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Will this wipe the current ROM back to new installation? I've used WinDroid a few months ago to root my Moto X Style (Pure) and I recall it wiping my ROM to a fresh installation. Just asking because it took me a while to install all of the current Apps and Kodi add-ons.

My main reason for wanting to root is to sideload Greenify and AdAway so that Nvidia TV will run more smoothly. Any ideas?

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This is a GUI program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that takes many ADB and Fastboot commands and puts them into an easy to use toolkit that supports a ton of Android devices. It's goal is to simplify the process of unlocking a device's bootloader, flashing a custom recovery and gaining root for the newbies of the Android world. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks, and happy rooting!

Features
- Many Devices Supported
- Beautiful MetroUI Theme
- Full Bootloader Unlock
- Gain Permanent Root
- Flash Custom Recovery
- Flash Custom Kernel
- Flash Custom ROMs
- Sideload Zips
- Push Files
- Install Apps
- Relock Bootloader
- and so much more!


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WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit

Changelog
Check out this document for current and past changelogs.

Supported Devices
Check out this spreadsheet for a list currently supported devices.
Device not supported? Make a request here!

Disclaimers
- I am in no way responsible for any harm, damage, nuclear fission or bee infestation that may occur to your device through the use of this toolkit.
- Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this toolkit or any related work without explicit permission.
 
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Will this wipe the current ROM back to new installation? I've used WinDroid a few months ago to root my Moto X Style (Pure) and I recall it wiping my ROM to a fresh installation. Just asking because it took me a while to install all of the current Apps and Kodi add-ons.

My main reason for wanting to root is to sideload Greenify and AdAway so that Nvidia TV will run more smoothly. Any ideas?
Yes, unlocking the bootloader, which is required to root, will wipe the ROM.
 

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It should be working fine. The toolkit uses this method to unlock and root, and it's seems people had success with it.
okay I have my bootlader done already, I will run it now for root and report back

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Not sure but it says offline the entire time but if I run adb devices I see the serial number of my shield

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I tried the nvidia drivers and the universal ones. Both work with adb manually but with the tool it will only see my shield in fastboot. The funny thing is I can root it manually if I just had a damn wired mouse hahaha
 

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WinDroid Toolkit v3.0 Is Now Out!

WinDroid Toolkit v3.0 has been released! It's a huge update with a material redesign, major recode and support for 43 new devices!

You can out more specific changes in the changelog here.

You can download the new update here.

All versions before v3.0 will not have their files updated anymore since I've moved from hosting on BasketBuild to Amazon S3. Please update to v3.0 to ensure you're getting the latest recovery and root files!
 

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WinDroid Toolkit v3.0 has been released! It's a huge update with a material redesign, major recode and support for 43 new devices!

You can out more specific changes in the changelog here.

You can download the new update here.

All versions before v3.0 will not have their files updated anymore since I've moved from hosting on BasketBuild to Amazon S3. Please update to v3.0 to ensure you're getting the latest recovery and root files!
not works for me, offline shows me but cmd works
 

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Rapscallion16

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not works for me, offline shows me but cmd works
That's odd. Sometimes when multiple instances of ADB are running the toolkit has a hard time recognizing devices. Go into Task Manager and end any adb.exe or fastboot.exe processes you see running then see if the toolkit will recognize your device.
 

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That's odd. Sometimes when multiple instances of ADB are running the toolkit has a hard time recognizing devices. Go into Task Manager and end any adb.exe or fastboot.exe processes you see running then see if the toolkit will recognize your device.
i tried like you advice but nothing , tried also v2.6

win 10 64bit - nstv

but from cmd recognize without problems?!
 

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