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[Nexus 5 Android Development] MCube74:
Can we use this tool to unlock boot loader and root the Nexus 5 running android 4.4.1?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] foxmolder1985:
Same question here :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
FAQs - If I don’t see my build listed in the selection menu, what should I do?

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] RodKahx:
Yes
[Nexus 5 Android Development] pkelly517:
Uh oh.

I was a little curious about the FAQ. Just for fun, I clicked the link.

404.

For those wondering, NRT does a fine job with 4.4.1
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jlk_250:
I used NRT to unlock and root my N4 so I could get LTE to work, which I was able to do. Now I want to update to 4.4.1 and the OTA fails due to modified system files. I guess I'll have to wipe it again and I am backing up stuff in preparation for that. When I try to create a Nandroid backup it fails due to needing 2.6GB of free space when I have only 2.2GB of free space. It's an 8GB model so I have only 5GB or so available in the first place. What do I need to do to get a Nandroid backup?

Also, is there any way to get 4.4.1 without having to set the phone back up from scratch again? I don't mind redoing the mods I did but don't want to start with a wiped phone every time.

Edit--I still would like to know how to do a full Nandroid backup, but my question about getting to 4.4.1 is taken care of. I was able to finally get the 4.4.1 OTA to side load by undoing all the mods that I had done. Each time it failed I did research to find out what it didn't like and had to flash the stock kernel and radio from 4.4 in addition to undoing the changes I knew I had made. Phew!

NRT has been invaluable. Next time I use it will take notes and report the anomalies I find. TY, WugFresh! (Plus I donated as a TY.)

Last edit--I just used NRT to root again and apply the mods I wanted. One bug I believe I found is that when you add a zip to flash and hit cancel before you flash it, it proceeds to flash the zip anyway.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] occtec:
DELETED!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] jrny99:
Thank you !

one stop shopping is all here, great tool.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] SqueakyWizard:
I flashed the 4.4.1 update through TWRP. It worked but I lost root. I just ran the root wizard using the toolkit straight over the top and it fixed it. RootChecker Pro is showing success for all sections.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] quinte:
Can we use it with, 4.4.2 ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Schnedi:
Working perfectly with KK 4.4.2
[Nexus 5 Android Development] whosgotlag:
Can also confirm 4.4.2
[Nexus 5 Android Development] badpanda:
when downloading stock_kernel_hammerhead_4.4.0_KRT16M.img from your tool in advanced option i get the following error message...

NRT file download incomplete/hashcheck-mismatch. It fails every time I try. Any solution please? Thank you in advance.

also anyway to get the stock kernel for 4.4.1? thank you!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] westindiesking:
I can get it to work going from 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 for my nexus 5 or nexus 7.

Are you selecting the any build ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] whosgotlag:
I actually never got that option. I had messed up using the 4.4.1 ota zip (couldn't get data or put anything on internal). So I had to wipe using toolkit.

Rerooted 4.4, flashed a 4.4.1 build, OTA install of 4.4.2 which lost me root and recovery.

Just opened up the took it (no build option selected) and hit root
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Raistlin1:
Woops, delete.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] MCube74:
Is it safe to use this Root Toolkit if it doesn't have links for stock kernel or stock rom 4.4.2?

I mean if we get into an error and want to return back to stock how do we do it with this toolkit?

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So you are saying that we just choose "Any Build" option and root the nexus 5? It will give any errors?

Hope the toolkit gets officially updated soon. I am not so great with rooting devices but this toolkit was pretty easy to use and I feel safer using this toolkit to root my Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
FAQs - If I don’t see my build listed in the selection menu, what should I do?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] MCube74:
Thanks. So we can use this tool to root and unroot the Nexus 5 running Android 4.4.2.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] occtec:
Yes you can ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] za87:
I received today my nexus 5, boot stock , update to 4.4.2 and after that I use your tool to unlock root and recovery!

All works perfect! thanks for your great work.:thumbup:

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Android Development] iblesq:
What build do you use? "any build"?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] yogi217:
Yes. I used it today with no problems on a nexus 5 and 7 (2012)

EDIT:

Thank you Wugfresh! Always wanted to learn how to root and this is a great first step! Made a donation to you yesterday. Please keep up the good work for those that are new to this like me!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] punkmexic:
i used your program to unlock and root on nexus 5 android 4.4 then i used to back to stock then i upgraded to 4.4.2 then i went back to your program and i got root and twrp again thanks!!!!!! you are the best.!!!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] badpanda:
No answer to this huh...?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
If its not downloading successfully on your comp.. Then it asks you if you want to download it manually... To which you should try answering "yes".. Then it gives you a direct link and an interface to import the file into the toolkit.

There is a button in advance utilities for restoring that.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vng10:
so i am in the process of rerooting my phone. I have gotten it to reboot through fastboot and when my phone restarts after booting the boot.img and the toolkit says waiting for device, my phone reboots and the toolkit continues to say waiting for device....any clue as to whats going on?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Most likely USB debugging is not enabled, or you never accepted the RSA prompt (and checked always allow). Toggle USB debugging and see if you get the prompt.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] vng10:
yeah it was i never selected it to verify apps and allow it

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fixed. got everything working. Yeah i did the 4.4.2 ota on an odexed rom so it broke root. :( but this program has helped me tremendously to get what i want now :D thanks!!!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] shorty2k5:
First tool to get the 4.4.2 OTA update rooted and busyboxed :good:

This is really donation-worthy (just donated :D), keep up the good work!

Cheers
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Lowresolution:
Great tool brother :) Worked like a charm . thumbs up
[Nexus 5 Android Development] !JORGE!:
Works!! perfect

Just porting again! and to confirm again feel free to use this toolkit with any version of your Nexus 5. wuth any 4.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2

I was in stock 4.4 in I rooted flash twrp recovery and I get the update notification for 4.4.2 so with the same toolkit I go back to stock update to 4.4.2 and with the toolkit I rooted and flash twrp recovery in 4.4.2!!!

And big thanks to the Dev:highfive:
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kumarshah:
How do you revert to stock for OTA without wiping out user data?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
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)?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] TomaHawk93:
Hi, is it possible to root the Nexus 5 without unlocking bootloader first (I don't want to loose all my data)?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] fiffer1:
I don't think there is, but Titanium Backup is a lifesaver. I always do full wipes with any changes I make to the phone because it's so easy to restore everything with TB and prevents other issues from creeping up. You will just have to reset your homescreen icons/widgets (unless you are using a non-stock launcher that saves settings).
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
TiBackup is great, but you have to be rooted first. You will have to use the toolkit to do an adb backup instead and backup other files (pictures, music, videos) from your sdcard onto your comp. Or use another backup app that doesn't require root access.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] Exostenza:
This is just far and above the best all in one toolbox for a phone that I have ever used.

Kudos!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] bunnycool:
amazing kit!!!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] predicted:
Hey guys

is there a possibility to uninstall the Google search at the homescreen? I dont use it and it looks ugly and just drains battery. My nexus 5 is rooted and with Titanium backup i cant uninstall this app because after deleting it Android is some kind of closed. I cant do anything except of rebooting and then my phone is in a bootloop. Do I have to accept the fact that I have to keep it installed?

Greatz

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
You don't need to be rooted to change your homescreen experience. Try an alternate home launcher like GoLauncherEx, Nova, Apex, etc.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Joshmccullough:
Just wanted to say thanks before I hit the 'Thanks' button; your toolkit worked like a charm for me where I had problems with other methods while trying to unlock the bootloader/obtain root. All the 'how to'/tip screens walked me right through it; I'm not a noob to Android, but just came to the Nexus 5 after 2.5 years with the original Evo 4G and your 'kit has helped unlock its potential. Thanks again!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] predicted:
Thanks for your quick reply, but I dont want to get a whole new Launcher, I just want to delete that search box! :D
[Nexus 5 Android Development] newtooroot:
waiting for device

Already unlocked.

Was on the last step where it roots and flashes recovery.

Stuck on waiting for device.

"Device times out"

Earlier got mismatch error

Definitely selected the right device and build and it shows me as windows 7 which is correct.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] tylerdurden83:
Same here...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] ems328i:
Hi, which version of TWRP is included in 1.7.9?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Nothing is included. When new versions of TWRP get released I update certain information on the web and the toolkit automatically prompts you to download the latest version.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] tylerdurden83:
Another thing that I noticed is that when I got and click backup sd card it says that since android 4.4.2 the device must be unlocked.

Besides the obvious issue that I have here, since I was making that backup exactly because I was going to unlock, I can confirm that that is only partially true. It might be due to the bootloader versions, but I DID do that successfully on my stock nexus 10 4.4.2, but fails on stock nexus 5 4.4.2, so the warning message might be confusing as in some cases it can work anyways.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] evolution1g:
Is the screen recording function broken? Tried with both the nexus 4 and nexus 5, it'll say recording and then immediately another pop up with come saying recording completed. Cash anyone help me out here?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Annita:
Hi WugFresh, thanks for your tool, really like it. Have a question, will you update it for Android 4.4.2 for the Google Nexus devices? To get the latest image, modified boot images, etc...

UPDATE: Please ignore my message. Already fixed and works like a charm with v1.7.9 ;)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Garner:
Has anyone got the CWM flashable zip that i can use to flash? i select to flash CWM and when it finishes it still has TWRP?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] dadenet:
You must fill the directory data/Recovery_custom/cwm with the file.img if you want to flash by toolkit.

Here : http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.5-hammerhead.img
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Garner:
Thanks :)
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
It could be a connectivity issue (try another USB port) Also make sure the screen is awake before initiating the screen recording (like have your finger on the screen and maybe swipe left or right as you are starting the recording).
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Borg3D5:
Hi there :)

I would like to know, if possible, when will be aviable an update of Android 4.4.2 for the Google Nexus5 .

I'm using version v1.7.9 of the toolkit but seems like 4.4.2 version still to no be avieable yet, also after an update did using admin privileges options on the exe file (Win7 x64).

i have a Nexus5 32 Giga White and i updated it to 4.4.2 trought an OTA, but now i lost my root and need to root it again with the toolkit
[Nexus 5 Android Development] mjs2011:
4.4.2 is on there.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] :
Super kit!!! I donated had no problems what so ever!!! Thanks dev ?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Borg3D5:
What does it mean exactly?

If i did the question, mean i no have it on my Toolkit (last version) so ...does it will be updated shortly?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] orir:
Joining the question. I am on 4.2.2. Will it work on my device?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] kamarilla:
Yes, it worked for me. I have 4.2.2 too. ;)

Enviado desde mi Nexus 5 mediante Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Android Development] maxal:
Worked for me too.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] VAVA Mk2:
Best. Toolkit. Ever. Makes hacking my N5 so much easier!
[Nexus 5 Android Development] orir:
I come from DHD so I want to be sure.

This tool open the boot loader, install recovery and doing root, right?

What about S-OFF, CID, do I need to concern about it here?

When finishing the process what ROM enabled on the Device, the stock ROM that was before the process?

Or should I install new ROM original or other?

TNX
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Borg3D5:
Just to be clear for everyone is new in Android: the sentence that the Toolkit work on Android 4.4.2 mean NOTHING for me !

If something go wrong (and on Android you all can be sure that something will go always wrong) while the Tookit open the boot loader, install recovery and do the root, i want to be SURE (at 100%) that the possibility to flash the STOCK android 4.4.2 is on my fingers quickly trought the Toolkit:

THIS IS POSSIBLE ONLY IF THE TOOLKIT HAVE INSIDE IT THE 4.4.2 VERSION (IT MUST HAD DOWLOADED IT BEFORE START THE ROOT PROCESS, trought the autoupdate fuction).

I had the Toolkit installed on 3 phisical machines and other 20 virtuals machines and NO ONE of them had the Toolkit updated the image inside to the 4.4.2 version.

Now no answer me that the factory image is aviable on internet because Android is open source and .... bla bla bla ! Or that on the Nexus of your uncle it worked.... !

I no want a philosophic answer.... i want a short and pratic answer !

To do the process of image stock instalation trought the Toolkit, may be necessary some kind of little changes in the macro istructions that the Toolkit itself use and this is know only by the developer (this is one reason of recent toolkit update)

Now: because the Toolkit, inside itself, no updated to last android version 4.4.2 FOR NEXUS 5 ...... doeas it will be updated shortly? YES OR NO

If NO--->WHY?

That' s all: simple question--->need a simple answer
[Nexus 5 Android Development] VAVA Mk2:
Yes, the toolkit makes it easy to flash back to stock and unroot and relock the boot loader if desired. The toolkit will even download the latest files needed to do so automatically for whatever Android version you want and does most of the work. If you own a Nexus device and want to do any tampering at all, this is a must have piece of software.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
I am not sure why the Updater is not working for you. If it was, then you would see 4.4.2 listed. Are you getting the message "the update server is not available" or something like that?

Do you have antivirus or firewall that is blocking Wug_Updater.exe ?

To answer your question about it being updated - yes, I will roll out v1.80 within a few days I think, which will have the latest builds listed by default without needing to update - but it would still be good if you can try and figure out why the updater isn't working for you (since its used for updating all toolkit files).

You can still flash 4.4.2 without it being listed in the toolkit via "Flash Stock + Unroot" > "Other/Browse"

Then use the pack from Google:

Google Code - Factory Image Packages

And when it asks for the hashvalue, enter the md5 sum you see on that Google page.

So to clarify, it will still work despite you not being able to update for whatever reason.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Borg3D5:
Thank you for quickly time answer !

1) On the 3 phisic machines i run Win7X64 with GData antivirus (disabled of course very time i need to update something) and the EXE of your toolkit was always executed using admin rights.

2) I don't know why the Toolkit no update itself, the only image aviable i have on it (what i can see from the menu where i choose Model name and Rom version) is 4.4.0 KRT16M for LG D820 and D821

3) Of course i dowloaded 4.4.2 but not used yet because not sure if it is possible to use it on Toolkit version 1.7.9 (with a manual copy in the proper Toolkit directory)

4) Virtual machines are on VM Ware Workstation 10 , same kind of OS but without antivirus. Each one can have from 8 to 16 G of ram)

5) I have a fiber connection of 30 megabit and i run it trought 2 routers: ZyXel VMG1312 (first router with only NAT fuctions, all disabled and Firewall disabled, DHCP disabled too) and ASUS RT-N66U with Merlin custom firmware (the second and real router with Firewall and NAS fuctions).

As switch i have a Dell Powerconnect with built in cache (for mac adress regitration cache fuction). My rj45 cables are all cat7.

6) All machines have proper LAN ip adress (no dinamic).

7) I no receive the message the update server is not available" or something like it. It just tell me that all files are updated

I hope that info will help you to understand why Toolkit for me is not updated yet (i mean the factory image of 4.4.2 inside itself). If you will need more infos please let me know because it can, maybe, help to improve the Toolkit autoupdate fuction for everyone.

Thank You
[Nexus 5 Android Development] grunted:
can I flash [BOOTLOADER] [4.3] JWR66V 4.23 file from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2150251 to update bootloader

through {advanced utilities/ Flash (permanent ) / Bootloader} it says use extreme caution so I just want to make sure this file will work. I cant get Minimal ADB and fast boot to work so I would like to find out if this method will work. thanks
[Nexus 5 Android Development] abdel12345:
I don't think you should flash anything from 4.3 on the nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] grunted:
Sorry I'm on the wrong thread I have a nexus 7

Sent from my SPH-L710 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
I checked that file out for you -

md5: df53028033c9eccf4fe5ba7bc198ce24

Which matches the hash of the stock Nexus7 JWR66V bootloader img file; so that is good.. but in the future you may want to just play it safe and download the full factory package yourself and unzip it with a program like 7zip to get the stock img files (or at least do what I did and confirm the md5 sum - maybe with a quick google search).

I maintain full archives of all new and legacy stock factory image packages here:

AndroidFileHost.com - Nexus Factory Images

Goo.im - Nexus Factory Images

If you are running any android 4.3.0 build, then yes - it should be safe to flash that bootloader.img file, assuming you don't encounter any connectivity issues. Use a USB 2.0 port if available, and maybe consider trying to perform another (safer) toolkit operation first that relies on fastboot (like booting a custom recovery) to confirm everything is working successfully for you.

DONT flash that bootloader if you are running a non 4.3.0 build.

Regardless of what method you choose, this toolkit or manually with the sdk, you will need to configure your drivers - so do that first and check out the FAQs if you run into problems, in particular this one: http://www.wugfresh.com/faqs/adb-fasboot-device-not-found/

Cheers.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 5 Android Development] francescobabbaro:
Hi, first of all, this is a good toolkit, tested on 4.4.2 for unlock and root. Now, I want return to stock, but after flashed stock ROM I can't lock the boot loader. When use the function "OEM lock", the toolkit detect the device and reboot it in boot loader mode, but so it appears "waiting for device", and don't happen anything, only rebooting the phone the toolkit detect the device but the boot loader is always locked. Can anybody help me?

Sorry for my bad English...
[Nexus 5 Android Development] Extreme112:
I must be blind, because I cannot see the flash recovery button in the advanced utilities. (Using v1.7.9)

Also I assume this flash recovery button you speak of installs TWRP without having to go through the root and unlock bootloader processes.

I've already unlocked bootloader and rooted using chainfires root, so now I just want to install a custom recovery.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Its one of the buttons in the center.

Boot

Bootloader

Recovery <-- bingo

System

...

Yes, your assumption is correct.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] Extreme112:
Ohh, I see it now. It was greyed out because the Boot (Temporary) option was selected. Thanks a lot.
[Nexus 5 Android Development] grunted:
I'm running a rom that is version 4.3.1 will that work or do I have to flash a rom that is 4.3.0 for this to work I know you said 4.3.0 but does the .1 matter .

thanks

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] rajarshi.pyne:
Shared Data

While making a data backup, i see a checkbox for "Shared Data". What exactly is this shared data? What are the things is it going to backup if shared data is selected?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Try mousing over the checkbox.. The toolkit has dynamic tooltips everywhere. Also try clicking the checkbox for more information.

I spent a lot of time making sure everything is explained in the toolkit itself. There are explanatory messages through the entire program.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 5 Android Development] rajarshi.pyne:
Thanks for the reply. But i am still unclear. For example, if i have a game, say, Asphalt 8 on my tablet, will this backup the 1gb+ sdcard files too?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Technically it should. But Googles adb shared backup is not really ideal - that's why I explicitly recommend against using it. As the message box states when clicking that checkbox its much better to just copy that data off your sdcard to your computer via usb.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] yoyosamsam:
I used v1.8 and flashed stock, unroot & re-lock my nexus 5 today, after completed all steps there was a supersu installer in my stock system. I wanted to deleted it directly and it is system app. I try few more times and i knew the problem that re-locking n5 would cause this problem. I need to bring my n5 to repair, so I need a clean, pure system. How to remove this app?
[Nexus 5 Android Development] abdel12345:
Unlock and root your phone again and remove it with an app like titanium backup then relock
[Nexus 5 Android Development] WugFresh:
Sounds like flashing stock wasn't successful. If you had flashed stock then their certainly wouldn't be a supersu in your system... Nor would you be able to see your system directory.

As a sidenote you can remove SuperSU from within that app itself via the "Full unroot" in its options menu.. But if you want a truly clean system then you need to use "Flash stock + unroot" (you need to be unlocked to use it).. Then use oem lock.

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[Nexus 5 Android Development] pkelly517:
My installation will not update to 1.8.0. I get the bubble that says that All files are up to date (starting app or hitting CTRL-U).

Before I download the updated files manually, is there any info I can grab to help?