yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
Use "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" until the recovery sticks.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] piticoeur:
Thx i'll try tomorow

Envoyé de mon Nexus 5 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] nitrogen618:
Just a fyi, if you guys are rooted already, just use flashify or TWRP to flash your recovery.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
ANY drivers will interfere. The manufacturer doesn't matter the PC is looking for ANDROID drivers in general.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
PLEASE

put issues and bugs in the tabs above! That's why they are there
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] UnicornKaz:
If none of the existing toolkits are "failsafe"...why is it still existed ??

wasn't there a mentioned of a "better" version sometimes this weekend ??

I just got mine and been doing a lot of reading and still not "comfortable" seeing all the report of failures...etc.

I'll wait ... :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
People are just having Driver and USB issues. The toolkit works the same as if the user inputted the commands yourself. I just does it for you! The "reports of failures" are due to the Nexus phones. Nexus' have ALWAYS been buggy STUBBORN/hard to work with, and Google continued the trend with the HammerHead. :laugh:

and Just so ya' know:

I'd give the new toolkit an ETA of Sunday to be safe.

Hope I helped.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] tvdang7:
Cant seem to get twrp or cwm to flash .......Ive tried 2 different tools now and yes my bootloader is unlocked.I figured it out. move the twrp.img file into the files-to-flash/rec folder and it worked.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Umm.. Not my toolkit. That is ricky310711's and we are teaming up to create a better one :D
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DonClemento:
Nice toolkit! Does this kernel have full root support?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] irhut:
Hello! I am going to try it now - I can't see any instructions in the zip file though. I am sure I will be able to work it out.

I will let you know how it goes.

Ian
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Yup, it is "insecure" :D

Sweet! I didn't include a readme or anything because the Toolkit kind of guides you through it :D Review it after you use it!!! :good:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Hey!

If any kernel devs want me to include their kernels for flashing in the kit let me know!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Audioboxer:
Any mirrors? Keep downloading and it says file corrupt.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] jejehtc:
The file is corrupted or even on other mirrors:crying:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] AndroidUzer:
Same here...
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Re-Uploading Now...

SORRY!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Moose0704:
So cannot wait to get my Nexus 5 in the mail!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Did you make that sig?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] jejehtc:
Thank you work fine;)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] TR2N:
Hi folks,

i have a question regarding the correct procedure of rooting. I will get my Nexus 5 tomorrow and want to root it right of the box. Is it better to do the OTA update, that comes with the system setup after booting it the first time and than to install root, or can i root it before first time boot? What i don´t know - and that is why i ask: Will root stay persistent - even if an/the OTA update is coming? Which BusyBox do you prefer? Do i need one for Helium or Root Explorer?

Thank you for the tool! :)

Kindly regards,

Nico
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Updated to v1.2:

Includes drivers and instructions on how to install them in the Kit!

:D
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Doesn't matter when you root, just know that when you do, it will wipe all of your data. Root will stay with OTA updates, as long as you do not flash a deodexed ROM. I prefer THIS busybox. :D

Hope I helped
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] rockafellor:
Hey Kwongger,

I want to unlock the bootloader, but when it sasys Start Booted up, into android (Phone is on, unlocked on mainscreen)

it says that the command "adb" is written wrong or couldnt be found (its german on my computer)

then it says when it bootloader, Continue.

i followed all the steps but there isn.t any message coming in the bootloader menu to select yes?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DonClemento:
which kernel is best for use?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] irhut:
Hello many thanks for your hard work. When I run your rooting tool I get - "adb is not recognized as an internal or external command".

Not sure how to proceed from here.

Ian
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] rockafellor:
go the same problem as mentioned above
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] irhut:
OK it is just not my day today. I have already lost my OS once trying to root but like a fool I tried again. Things looked good this time but now I am stuck on a loop with a red android and very tiny text saying stuff like

"Detecting devices......"

"Mounting System, data, cache"

"Rooting super su"

"Cleaning up"

"Use triangle away to reset flash counter if needed" "Rebooting in 10 seconds"

It reboots and then repeats the above.

:confused:

Ian
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Sorry guys!!! Fixed version is uploading and will be up soon.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] tvdang7:
sorry i was using both at the same time and just started playing around with both.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Braska90:
Hi guys!

To flash TWRP latest version it is right to dowload it, rename it (twrp-hammerhead.img) ad replace it with the older one in to the toolkit folder? ;)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
for now just use my tool to flash the recovery, its drag, drop and click!

we have great progress on the new tool! everythings working out smooth!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] giri26:
Thanks very much man. This really worked. I was able to restore the phone back. Thanks for the informative post.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] cobyman7035:
99% of the time its 'user error'
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Yup. But I'm not allowed to say that ;P

People just have to make sure that they have NO android drivers and stuff....
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] famewolf:
Linux Beta

[MENTION=5241452]Kwongger[/MENTION]

Just curious if you are still supporting the linux beta version of the toolkit...I sent a PM about a week ago requesting it as per the 1st post and haven't heard back.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
the full stabvle will be available in a few days, few minor changes and will be good to go!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] pialletti:
twrp

hello. I have a nexus 5. I installed TWRP, from adb. but when I go into recovery, robot comes with a red triangle .. solutions? thank you ... excuse my english ..... hello
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Solutions are listed throughout the thread. A simple search doesn't hurt anyone.

Re-Flash TWRP until it sticks. Please note that TWRP is NOT reccomended, if you want a reliable recovery, flash CWM.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Globespy:
TWRP is unreliable? Where did you get this from?

It's been the most used custom recovery for a while - sure CWM is the original, but really lacked the menu layout, features and options provided by TWRP. CWM's layout by comparison is prehistoric IMO

Not bashing CWM, but I think your comments that TWRP is 'unreliable' are factually incorrect given it's immense user base and daily usage.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] byuboy87:
I think he's referring to its current state for the n5 at the moment... ppl have reported problems using twrp, thus, its unstable as of now
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] gaosphappy:
I press volume up or down I can't recall which :sly:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] josh451:
I used the toolkit to root my Nexus 5 with no issues at all!

I think the trick a lot of people are missing is to reboot into the custom recovery once you install so you can disable the feature that automatically reinstalls the stock recovery.

Thanks for all the hard work in developing stuff like this!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flameinthefire:
Guys i did "out of the box restore" everything went fine but its still stuck on the boot screen for the last 15 mins please help!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] facted:
This worked for me as well. Thank you!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] powerkid39:
just finished unlocking.

Device rebooted, I enabled usb debugging and all that over again. But the toolkit is still waiting for the device

did I do something wrong? or just restart the toolkit and root?

EDIT

decided to restart the toolkit, it's unlocked

Installed CWM successfully (tried TWRP but device offline every time)

now trying to root
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DowntownJeffBrown:
Do a factory reset

>^.^< Sent from meow nexus5
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
I am sick of seeing this question. I simple search within the thread doesn't hurt anyone.

Install TWRP then wipe EVERYTHING inside of TWRP.

Yup! I have that noted in the new kit that ricky310711 and I are developing.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] thekow:
Searching is disabled at the moment. I unlocked the phone, installed CWM. Booted into CWM disabled the stock recovery. The phone asked if i wanted ROOT (in CWM) installed . Said YES. Got back into android. So did that root work? I checked the kernel and it doesn't say "root@" in the kernel.

There is no super user icon in the app drawer either. Dont want to add my account if i need to wipe data again.

EDIT : NEVERMIND .... i saw in the tool kit is said TWRP must be installed to root. Not sure if that was true or not... SO i copied SU.zip to card and flashed via recovery. Working fine now :)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] gd6noob:
I think I broke my phone... i tried the unbrick/restore option and its stuck in the bootloop...

any help?

When I try to go to recovery via bootloader, I get the android icon with a red triangle... is my phone dead?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
No, it's not. In my signature (under my post), under "Google Nexus 5", the second link, is a guide on how to restore your phone back to stock. Use it.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] gd6noob:
Thanks.. I will try this...

After extracting the file, I get 1 file.. "

hammerhead-krt16m-factory-bd9c39de

" there is not extension..
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Flash TWRP, then wipe Data and stuff.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Dude. My kit does everything that does. It is a COMMON error with ALL Nexus Devices.

PLEASE do NOT correct me unless you know what you are talking about. THAT drives me INSANE.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DigginGraves:
You could have said that with a bit more respect. Nobody disrespected you.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] xanthrax:
i`m sure it wasn`t intended so ...

but [MENTION=4346614]abaaaabbbb63[/MENTION] point was directed to how much a toolkit kit REALLY helps

is like , for a headache you take a Panadol , but if you REALLY want to understand why do you have a headache and even more , to prevent that , he and me also recommended to read the leaflet of that pill which comes with

in a word , "doing" your phone manually will make you understand what the process is behind of a toolkit and a "leaflet" attached to it would be even more helpful

please excuse my off-topic
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Not off topic at all!!!

All of that was spot on. I'll include a "Read-Me" with a list of what each tool actually does in the new version.

Feedback is ALWAYS appreciated
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] xanthrax:
thanks for your cooperation pal!

we've been always suggesting people to learn rather than to look trembling for a "one click solution"

toolkits are good, no one denied, I personally use it recently via remote desktop to root someone's phone

but you've got the point, would be awesome if each step will be followed by a description of the process that the novice guys will learn and understand and the toolkit will become a tool and a manual in the same time :cool:

cheers ! :)

sent from my Darkside of Nexus 4
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Rado_vr6:
Used the toolkit on a PC and it put me into a perpetual bootloop. Tried to fix using the factory reset option, still didn't work, just ended up giving me the Android with a little red triangle. Any way to do this on a mac using fastboot commands or something because my brand new N5 is now f'd
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Reading frequently asked questions usually doesn't hurt anything this is a common issue all you have to do is flash project recovery and wipe everything you can inside of it
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Rado_vr6:
No worries, I flashed through terminal on my mac. Good toolkit though. I'm unlocked so now all that's left is to flash twrp and a superuser
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] besweeet:
I'm interested in the backup feature. What all does it backup? It took me a long time to get my Nexus 5 setup the way I want, only to find out that I should've unlocked the bootloader and rooted beforehand. I figured that a root without wiping anything (ha) was possible, but I guess it's too early.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] zsgg:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:thanks！！！
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] tonno16:
hi people.

help me please. after some commands on toolkit (install recovery custom, root and lock bootloader), now my device nexus 5 stop at loading image.

how can I resolve?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] jd1639:
No offense to the op, but this is why I don't like tool kits. I have no idea what you've done and where your phone is in the process. I'd recommend you go to the stickies in the general forum
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] xanthrax:
I thought that it will be updated with some toast messages at least telling to the user where is he at and what processes are rolling into his phone ...

This is what the OP promised at one point

sent from my Darkside of Nexus 4
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] suneet mehta:
windows 8.1

I am so irritated of this windows 8.1 drivers problem. When i connect my nexus 5 in bootloader menu to the comp in the device manager there is an exclamation mark. Then for updating i browse for drivers and select the first folder in the drver folder and then click next. But it says its already to the latest. I am not experienced in the drivers department I do as i read. So if i am doing something wrong please tell me.:crying::crying:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Root w/o wipe will most likely NEVER be achieved due to the fact that we need to unlock the bootloader. The backup tool will backup your phone to your PC (App Data and Settings).

My toolkit tells you what is going on. Check the facts beforehand.

Yup. I am VERY SORRY for the lack of communication, with a combination of school and other things I barely had enough spare time to work on the new kit... I have included a decent update in the next post :D

Uninstall ALL android related drivers... Also uninstall PDAnet, Samsung KIES, HTC Sync, or any other Android-related program, for some odd reason they interfere....

Thank you ALL for your support (not just the one's I quoted). If you have ANY questions AT ALL let me know via PM, e-mail (via my website), or Twitter.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
OOPS! I forgot you on the last post.

It is always a good idea to check the FAQ.... Just install TWRP, and wipe EVERYTHING inside TWRP.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Huge update on new super-tool

UPDATE:

Personal Note:

I have been working on this kit during most of my free time, as I am new to creating ACTUAL programs in Microsoft's Studio, it has been quite the adventure.

Mac/Linux:

Thanks for all that have PM'd me about testing.... I have NOT forgotten/ignored you, I am just not ready. I may create a program for Mac or Linux in the future, but I have no plans for a release at this time. It may be possible.

Basic Rundown:

The Nexus 5 PWN-Tool by the PWN STARS Dev Team is not your average android toolkit. It includes not only your average Toolkit functions (Unlock, Root, Custom Recovery, Restore), but it will also include a variety of new features (listed below). The base tool that includes the normal toolkit functions (maybe a few more) will be free, but the premium features (marked with a * in the list below) will be availible to purchase. I have not decided on a price, so please let me know what you'd think would be a reasonable price! I don't like to give ETA's but a loose estimate would be around next Wednesday.

Testers:

PM me to apply to be a tester. I need people that have experience with android AND can troubleshoot issues with their devices. The plan is to have around 5 testers that will check in daily.

NEW FEATURES:

An ACTUAL User-Interface (with buttons and stuff :laugh:)

Backup

Restore from Backup*

Create a flashable ROM from the device (with installed apps and data)*

build.prop Tweaks*

init.d Tweaks*

Troubleshooting

Screen Recording*^

and MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

^Screen Recording will be free, but only in 30 second clips.​

Side Note:

The PWN Stars Team is looking for new members, PM me if interested and make sure to include a copy of some of your work! We REALLY need some Mac/Linux programmers.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] besweeet:
Rooting without a wipe must be specific for devices, then? For example, the Galaxy S4 Active has a root, yet its bootloader is far from unlocked.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
Yes. Samsung doesn't use locked bootloaders. It uses Download mode to flash files.

But most Android devices now have unlockable bootloaders.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Sorta kind of... Methods of root that don't require an unlocked bootloader are often used for devices like the S4 Active and Moto X, devices that it is either impossible, or you have to let the manufacturer know that you are unlocking the bootloader (HTC Dev, Moto Dev, etc..)

Achieving root with an unlocked bootloader is EXTREMELY easy, it isn't worth the effort to find a security hole to root w/o an unlocked bootloader, it takes A LOT of time and thinking. :D
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Ricky Divjakovski:
is the program gonna be .net? or...?

sorry i discontinued with you also!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Yup. It is .net. It is the easiest way for me to get the dang thing out. :D
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] redagunners93:
I choose to do a restore point 3 of the toolkit?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Que? What do you mean?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] havy15:
so this works on the newest 4.4.2 right?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
Yes.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Kwongger:
Thanks for all of your help answering questions!!!

I don't have much time to do this between school and creating the new toolkit.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
No problem mate!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] mobyere:
Hi all and thanks for this wonderful tool.

Yesterday, I unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone and installed TWRP. Everything worked fine but now, my phone is very unstable (I stay on the stock Rom). I did a full wipe but it still the same :(

Do you have any idea of what I can do to solve this ?

Thanks !
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
What do you mean unstable? Random reboots? Force closes?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] ryanbmw51:
hi i'm in bootloop when trying to restore out of box state. i understand i need to install twrp and wipe everything but i do this it just wipe failed. can i do something different?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] abaaaabbbb63:
Flash the factory images.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] D.D.P.:
Too Easy

This is by far the best tool I've tested. You can't really go wrong.....I even tried that. Now....if I could only get the approval to use it in an instructional video...
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] D.D.P.:
Would it be an issue if I use your tool in a video tutorial????
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] D.D.P.:
Roughly 1/3 out-of-box restores are downgrading the devices I'm using the tool on. And recovery install success for cwmr is about 48%. Twrp is about 89% success. (In my personal experience.)

That's easily dealt with, however, downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.4 is a bit problematic.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] wigginst:
Does 2.1.2 still need to be placed in the 2.2 folder and if so how can I do that? I am not getting a folder for 2.2, just the toolkit.

Edit: Makes more sense when I reverse it to put 2.2 in the 2.1 folder like it actually says instead of reading it backwards.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] D.D.P.:
I unzipped then selected all extracted files and zipped in new folder and extracted again and it worked fine. Just took a couple extra steps.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] wigginst:
Thanks for this! Of the many phones and tablets I have rooted this is the easiest it has ever gone!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] peckha01:
Is this supposed to work for 4.4.4? I can't get it to recognize my device.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] chief2842:
Same here I just got the Nexus 5 today and I am trying to use the toolkit but it's not working.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] shizkoff777:
Make sure you guys uninstall any other drivers u have installed for other phones or devices like tablets etc.Samsung drivers especially will interfere
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] grognaz:
can someone post a download link pleas? the download section is empty, not sure if its because of my browser...
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] prince147:
This is still golden for Lollipop OTA devices?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] teckel12:
My Nexus 5 is stuck at the "4 colored circles" in the boot process. When I try to get into recovery mode I get the Android with the exclamation but hitting power/volume up does nothing. It goes straight back to the "4 colored circles". I think my partitions are messed up or something from corruption (when I upgraded to 6.0.1). But, I'm totally stuck as I can't get into recovery mode even though I can flash a custom recovery without any problem.

I tried this toolkit and it's really just a script of the things I've already done. And, it doesn't work. I believe I have a hard bricked Nexus 5 due to memory corruption. Any solution for this other than sell it on eBay as parts?

Tim
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] varv:
I get a error that

fastboot is not recoganized as an internal or external command
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] omarblu:
where is the download link?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] omarblu:
Cannot see any link in op. That was why I asked the question. Using mobile app, is that why no link appears?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] M Antonio:
Need help

I did and update on my nexus 5 and after it rebooted got stuck on the lollipop loading screen with the circles. I downloaded and ran the script perfectly fine, it went to all the recovery and then it said that it was rebooting the phone but I still stuck on now 4 circles going in and out been like this for like 20min already. Any ideas?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DesireDroid:
I got the same problem
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] gmath1005:
I followed the steps above, I did the Out-of-Box restore option, THEN, install TWRP, boot into TWRP and wipe EVERYTHING. I went to wipe ->format data and When i rebooted I am still stuck on the 4 dots animation. What should i do next?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] skks:
After a full wipe you would need a rom (and gapps) to boot.