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[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
My Nexus 5 seems to get stuck at the update screen (the standing green android with the spinning polyhedron) after flashing to stock(+unroot) with softbrick/bootloop checked. The flash completed without error. I've left it at this screen for over an hour and not only does it not progress it doesn't even get to the progress bar at the bottom.

This afternoon my (unrooted, bootlocked, stock) N5 turned itself off 3 times while on the charger. Powered back on and then would find it turned off 20 or so minutes later when I checked it again. After the third time it booted to the "Google" screen and would go no further. I tried a hard reset but it gave an error. So I plugged it into my laptop and fired up NRT, updated and unlocked bootloader (at which point it got stuck at the same update screen described above for around an hour). I held power till it went off, booted back into bootloader (which showed as unlocked) and performed the flash to stock(+unroot) with softbrick/bootloop checked and ended up at the update animation again. Any thoughts other than RMA?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
How long is the flash stock process taking?

Have you tried an alternate usb port (preferably 2.0 if available)?

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
The flash process only took a few minutes (32sec to send system and 47sec to write system, etc). I've tried all three usb ports on my laptop (which I've used to flash dozens of roms to various devices). I redownloaded the image as well.

The flash process does have the ?errors "archive does not contain boot.sig", system.sig or recovery.sig.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Maybe give me a screengrab of what you are seeing on your desktop when it completes. It should probably take a bit longer ..

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
Here's the screens:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
Now the Nexus is on a Firmware Update screen, stuck at 0%. It's not an improvement but at least it's doing something.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
The screen grabs indicate everything went smoothly. Sorry I can't be of much assistance - the behavior you are experiencing is definitely strange. You could try flashing an older version factory pack and see if that makes a difference.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
Just did 4.4.0 and I'm getting the same results. Thanks again for your help.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Dang. Maybe try on another comp if you can get the chance.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] gallahad2000:
Google is RMAing it.

****Edit: Finally got the phone to boot after fastboot booting twrp. Was able to to wipe the phone (after multiple attemps blocked by can not mount storage/cache/etc/etc errors). Flashed 4.4 and the phone now boots to android BUT radio is non-functional (no signal despite being in my normal coverage area), any attempt to add an APN causes a hard reboot (had to go through all the setup screens again). Additionally, the phone won't turn off, even hard power downs (holding the button for 30 secs) lead to an immediate reboot. Still RMAing but I was able to relock the bootloader.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Cool. That's good. Cheers man.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] lejars1:
I successfully rooted by Nexus 7.

Decided to do the same thing with my Nexus 10.

I don't know what happened but I got stuck in a boot loop - coloured blobs - went on for 5 hours.

Eventually I managed to boot it into recovery - Android in the middle with its guts spilling out - and then hit all three buttons together. Quite a knack to hit them all at the same time = but once you do, it goes into the recovery menu instantly and then you have the opportunity to do various things including a factory reset.

When I did the factory reset, it booted unlocked and then rooting with WUG tools was very easy.

The only thing now is that I have to trigger the MPT and PTP manually as the computer doesn't do it automatically anymore.

Also, the PC doesn't install the correct drivers - it simply gives me a warning triangle in the device manager - but at least I can access the Nexus.

If anyone has a solution to that, it would be helpful. However, it is only a niggling inconvenience.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] thusband:
After Unlock and Root There's no Recovery or SuperSU

Unlocking and rooting seemed to go smooth but I can't get to recovery by holding the power button. There's no reboot option. I had TWRP in the app drawer but it wouldn't open. Got a message that it wasn't responding and would I like to close it. Also I don't have SuperSU at all. The Play store says I have both TWRP and SuperSU installed. I uninstalled TWRP and ran root again but no change.

What am I missing?

Many thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] thusband:
Well maybe I'm OK. I held volume down and power and got to recovery. I did a wipe and rebooted and now SuperSU is there. I thought holding the power button would give you the option to reboot but maybe that was just on my Galaxy Nexus with CyanogenMod.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] mythenmetz:
Hey, i just don't want to make a mistake, so I have a question: I have to return my N5 to google (new one is already there!). I can use this tool with any rom and just need to flash the stock image and unroot, relock bootloader and i'm fine ? And it works with any rom and kernel right?

Edit: Everything worked fine. Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] DavidEQ:
You can use the Xposed framework and the Gravity box module to add the reboot menu options. I think it's under the power options menu.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] menirules:
This Toolkit is awesome!

I got my Nexus 5 yesterday and everything works perfectly. Thank you for this!

Cheers
[Nexus 5 Android Development] lferrin:
Works like a charm. I used cf auto root and my recovery and root got borked. Downloaded flash tool and used the root function and twrp install and worked perfect. Awesome tool. It really is idiot proof.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] lastsamuraial:
Got my N5 yesterday and rooted it now with this tool.Thanks a lot sir.:)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] v4npro:
Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] innovat0r:
Hi,

Unlocked, rooted and installed TWRP with this toolkit. If i want to change my recovery to CWM, i just need to goto recovery and flash it or is there anything else?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] danarama:
Learn fastboot commands
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
In advanced utilities use the Flash (permanent) to Recovery button.. And then select "Latest CWM".

In the future you can switch the toolkit to root with CWM in the toolkits options menu.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] howard bamber:
Great piece of work. I had problems getting a computer to root my Nexus 5.

Having your kit on memory stick was a lifesaver. It updated on the LT and ten minutes I was rooted, and had recovery, etc. Thank you

Sent using reversed alien technology...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] M5Rahul:
Someone please clarify this...

I'm getting the N5 today and would like to root ONLY. I'd like to keep the stock recovery and ROM so I can get OTA updates ....

When I run this program, I just leave the Custom Recovery box unchecked....and that will keep the stock recovery intact and just unlock and root the device ...am I right ?

Thanks a bunch!! :cowboy:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
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Can I use your tool in an informative video?

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You'd be safe to custom recover factory .IMG anyway. In the event you bootloop, you'll have your recovery .IMG to flash.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Yeah sure. Go for it. As long as you credit me as the Dev who made it, and link back to my site somewhere - then its totally cool.

Making videos really helps people so I am all for it. I also don't expect to be able to control anything on the internet :) but I do appreciate you asking.

Cheers.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Yes. Don't be alarmed when it still downloads and uses TWRP recovery during the process.. It is only doing so temporarily. The stock recovery will remain if that box is not checked.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
Of course. As well as a direct link for donations.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] M5Rahul:
Thanks guys... Everything went smooth and I also opted for TWRP instead :) Beer cometh your way Wug !!!

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
Update Performance

I recently checked out the update and it is smooth and reliable as expected. Thanks for the awesome tool WUG!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Elbob10s:
Thanks for your hard work! You saved me so much time and finally got ADB working on my Windows 8 machine as well :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] gadget069:
Outstanding tool!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Valholy:
Hi everyone, one question I'm using art , would it affect anything during the process?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Valholy:
Great tool , have one question ,how do I install custom recovery after rooting with stock one?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] marf28101995:
You have a lot of tutorials for that but I'll tell you.. Before you click to root your n5 you've a option to flash a custom recovery... Just click in it and root it.. It will root and flash recovery

Envoyé de mon Nexus 5 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Valholy:
Yeah I know that, what I meant is how to do it after I have already rooted without checking that box. Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
You can install a custom recovery at any point. Before you flash a custom ROM, you'll need to install a recovery system. Like cwmr, or tw.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] csmoore88:
Reserved. Bought today...root tonight!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vampir4997:
I rooted mine the minite i got home lol
[Nexus 5 Android Development] HeruDK:
New Update :)

Thanks for the tools, made me very easy to backup & restore , flashing etc :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Birthday Suit:
Thumbs up!

Fantastic tool :good:

A much more comfortable process than rooting my Samsungs via Odin.

One 'bug' i did notice whilst trying to make a nandroid backup with the tool is that when it connected and ADB put the phone into bootloader, it seemed to fail to then switch to Philz (like i specified). If i manually switch to recovery and proceed with backup, then restart, the tool fails to acknowledge the backup and offers a trouble shooting message.

Like i said, awesome tool and just something i observed.

Thanks again :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Thanks for the feedback. I may have forgot to properly configure auto nandroids with Philz. I will get that sorted in v1.8.3.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
I have no quams as side from OS downgrades when restoring. That's a bit of a bummer. But excellent update still.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
? I have no idea what you are referring too.

Are you restoring old system files to a newer build... If so - then yeah, that action is explicitly advise against in the toolkits backup interface when checking the system box.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
I did an "unroot" to a couple devices and both were downgraded from 4.4.2 to 4.4......Not sure why.

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And no, simply unrooting a couple customers devices they looped.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
This is an N5 that was running Gummy/custom kernel. KK 4.4.2 and he looped it. I simply unrooted and this was the result.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Oh..lol, Now I understand. The toolkit only uses the latest official Google factory images.

Google Code - Factory Image Packages

Notice that 4.4 is the latest available from Google for the N5.

That's one of the main benefits of unlocking and rooting in the first place - to flash Custom ROMs; they are updated more frequently and typically have the latest AOSP code merged. That's why the Gummy ROM was 4.4.2; further ahead than Googles packs.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
Right, which is why I said the only quam I had was trivial basically. Lol, not the fault of your tool.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] dark_dude:
Is there a simple way (like pressing one button) to boot into a recovery? I'm using stock recovery and don't want to flash a custom one.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
On custom you can attribute it to many hotkey options. Including start menu and navi bar. Not so much custom ROM.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Vihru:
will this work with nexus 9250? :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
It probably does...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] FormeriPhoney:
G'day.

First time with Nexus 5. I see that they are going to be pushing 4.4.3 soon to fix some camera & drain issues..

If I want to receive the update, do I need to be stock, or can I have my bootloader unlocked with root?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] bossofindy:
Great work I've had my N5 for bout a month and didn't root till I found your toolkit. Simple and smooth and explains the whole process as it does its majic. I've been rooting since the OG MOTO DROID 1 and this was one of the simplest methods. Keep up the good work
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
You will have to re-root. Even if you flash stock 4.4.3 zip, it will reverse your root access.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ieatrocks:
I used the backup function and restored later, however the SMS are not re-appearing in the hangouts app.

I've tried re-importing them from the options menu but no dice.

Any way to extract them from the .ab file and get them back on my phone? Some important stuff in there I need.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
The contents I'm their entirety should remain if signed into Google and a backup to your Google account was carried out.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
+1 hangouts should sync with your gmail(s)

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Yeah.. That's the gnex. This program supports all the Nexus devices except the unreleased Nexus Q, and N1.

If I got my hands on an N1, I would try to do something for nostalgia sake.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] ieatrocks:
I've never seen this behaviour, and it certainly isn't happening with my existing restoration. My gchat messages in hangouts synced but not the SMS.

edit: I suppose I misread the first comment. The backup I did was within NRT to an .ab file on my computer. I had a cache partition corrupt and couldn't install any apps (like sms backup and restore) or connect it to wifi or 4g. The NRT backup did back up 800mbs or so of system apps and data without any errors and restored everything except the one thing I needed the backup for, the SMS.

In any case, aside from what might happen if a phone is connected to the gmail account and a backup uploaded to it, my problem remains exactly as I asked, is there any way to open that .ab file and retrieve the text messages in it?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Check out the paid app Titanium backup from the play store. It has a feature for extracting ab file contents. Maybe you can use that to selectively restore the hangouts data and it will hopefully restore your SMS. Maybe if I get enough free time I can try to code a similar feature in future nrt releases.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] ieatrocks:
Thanks so much Wug! I'll post back to let you know if that sorts it for me. Thanks for the entire toolkit too while you're here reading and helping.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
Right. Mine usually do without fail

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I think it would be cool.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ink718:
Hi. My nexus5 screen is blacked out but phone still works. If I use this tool and make a 'backup' will this make a nandroid?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] MarcAntonyy:
I just had to get a new N5 and have gone through all the pre-steps (Drivers, testing, etc) successfully, but the apps backup function is getting stuck cold repeatedly at the same exact place. Airplane mode is on, sleep is set for 30m, and my PC HDD never sleeps.

I've used this tool on numerous devices, myriad times without issue - not sure what the trouble is.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Is it getting hung on a particular app? You may want to try force stopping that app if it's running in Settings > Apps > All
[Nexus 5 Android Development] MarcAntonyy:
Thanks that did it - I should've caught that (:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pkelly517:
I'm trying to backup my N5. Whenever I run a backup, I always get a 0 byte file and Finished!

I've attached the live log, but it doesn't say much.

This was an attempt for /data/media

SlimKat is the installed ROM.

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] howard bamber:
People say that these kits do more harm than good but I've used this across lots of phones and it's saved a few from death!

People can use adb commands when they know more.

Just wish others would stop making inferior copy of this. You only need one and this is it, IMHO :P

From my mobile telephony device.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] D.D.P.:
I love it. I do however have one minor complaint, but its simple to adjust. I happen to know cmnd/prompt so its irrelevant. More people should donate to Wugg for helping a lot of unknowing people figure out root access. Its the (hands down) most simplistic program available. Not to mention free.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] voidcomp:
Frig'n great program. New Nexus 5 unlocked and rooted! Paypal sent. :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rezzo:
Hi,

today receive my new Nexus 5 to replace my iPhone 5, no more iOS 7 for me. :highfive:

I only (at this moment) want unlock the bootloader and install TWRP (to make a backup of the EFS partition and be "prepare" to root my device if I need/want play in the future).. so my question is, if I unlock + change the recovery to TWRP I can receive a new OTA and it is applied automatically, or not? thx
[Nexus 5 Android Development] gravedigger76:
OTA will only work when you are on stock ROM with stock recovery..otherwise it will fail.

So no you will have to flash back to stock or just flash a ROM created with the new update.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ink718:
Its better to root it. You can do more. If you root it, your phone will be basically Android on crack(drugs). :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
+1

Or just reflash stock recovery. There is a button in advanced utilities to do this. That can work too if no other system mods have been made.

Here are some FAQs on this:

FAQs - Can I still take an OTA after I unlock and root?

FAQs - I am unlocked/rooted and OTA is not working – how do I update to the latest android version (without loosing all my data and/or root)?

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] rezzo:
Ok, I will. thank guys!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] BATZ DA LOCC:
I used this tool to root my n5 coming from a s2 I ain't gonna lie whole new ball game with this device but main point thanks for this dope tool but if ur on windows 8.1 u need universal drivers or you'll have problems
[Nexus 5 Android Development] prabs99:
Backup Virtual SD Card does not work

Every time I try to backup the virtual sd card, all I get is empty folders. Why is this? Is there anyway of backing it up?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] quokka1979:
Sorry for not reading this whole thread, but I did check the the FAQ, If I use this to make a back-up and than use the CM App to install CM, can I use this to restore to Stock?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Its cool. Thank you for reading the FAQs.

Yeah sure. You can use the "Flash Stock" feature regardless of what ROM you are running to flash back to any official Google build. If for some reason when trying to flash stock it gives you a message that you don't meet a certain prerequisite/requirement than you can enable "force flash mode" in the toolkits options menu.

The flash stock feature will even work if your device is borked and can't boot up (just can get it into bootloader mode).

Cheers.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] mabovalu:
Using the NRT 1.8.2 with a N5 (4.4.2/KOT49H) the procedure hangs when running TWRP, trying to flash SU (I guess), "waiting for device", with TWRP (2.7.0.0) top-level displayed on the N5. I finally get a NRT notification, "Waiting for device operation timed out".

Is there a work-around or steps recommended to continue to successfully root the device?

Also, when I try to Flash Stock & Unroot I am only offered OCCAM images, which I believe are for the N4, even though I've selected the N5.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ps000000:
Oh I cant remember this tool

(Since my last Maguro)

Impressive !!!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jackylim:
Hi, im using window 8.1pro. Just to ask how to get universal drivers?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rahsaanabdul:
Ok I don't know what I did to get past the driver issues with my laptop I was having but once I did unlocking the bootloader,rooting, and installing TWRP was too easy. I greatly appreciate all that went into this software :D

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Guti1977:
Kinda a noob question. Is it possible to flash the recently posted 4.4.3 factory image using this toolkit? :p
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pkelly517:
Yup, though you'll likely need to download it manually.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Guti1977:
Thanks, just notice the option to flash downloaded tgz image. I am downloading now, should be done in 15 minutes :good::cool:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Zyphur:
edit: fixed. delete.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rednit:
can i use this tool in order to flash the new 4.4.3 ?

can this tool root the new version ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pajaSRB:
So any news? Flashed oke?

Flashed w/o any problems...just booting up...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vs0587:
How to flash 4.4.3 without loosing data?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] bunnycool:
just installed 4.4.3 manually using awesome toolkit:good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] tlopez1973:
Is your notification light working?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] bunnycool:
just checked and its not working

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dirty flash(download a flashable 4.4.3 frm xda) and wipe cache
[Nexus 5 Android Development] GROGG88:
Yes, and yes. Use the restore stock option. You can then use the tool to root or anything else it offers.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vs0587:
Dirty flashed the zip of vomer.... :good:

All ok for me! With or without lightflow..
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Guti1977:
Actually I didn't try it since the OTA was already available and it is just a 92MB instead of the 400MB for the full ROM. :good:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ritchea:
I understand the pros for a full wipe, and the Enable No Wipe mode, but since the toolkit scripts fastboot, wouldn't it be possible to use it through Advanced Utilities>Boot/Flash>permanent to flash only boot.img; bootloader.img; system.img; and radio, by-passing the recovery and userdata images just as if I were to run those same fastboot commands through CMD window? Does the toolkit reboot between each step create a problem?

That would preserve userdata and custom recovery.

Is there any reason to run stock recovery then replace it with custom afterwards?

And for those saying, "Why not just use the CMD window?", of course, that's easy enough. I'm exploring toolkit options.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
That should work but note that I made the boot.img flash go through more steps, (it temp boots it first as a fail safe, and asks you to confirm its good before flashing)... So it may take a bit longer.

A more logical solution to what you want would be for me to make another flash stock option under no wipe that allows you to simply skip recovery flashing.. Should be easy enough for me to code. I can add that in the next version.

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