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[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] Jamal Ahmed:
Hello, [MENTION=894259]mskip[/MENTION] , I purchased the pro version for the android toolkit a week ago but have received no response from you. My country, Japan, doesn't support the donation method so I sent it directly to your email address and emailed you too, but there's been no response at all. It's already been 7 days, which is way more late than I needed for my device, so could I have a refund? I have tried emailing you but there is no response from that side yet.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
I apologise I was in a car crash a few months ago and have been in and out of hospital having operations. Haven't been able to use a computer and let down by the person who said he would help me. If the Toolkit is no good to you please message me your details and I will sort out a refund as soon as possible.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
AutoUpdate Available for Nexus 5X device module [PRO Users Only]

I had to buy a new laptop and whole new set of programs to make/compile the updates as I lost everything when my hard drive crashed and took out my pc. All this cost me £600 which I had to scrape together and why it took a few more days to get everything done. Updates should come thick and fast now but I have no money left. Im not begging for handouts but if you have ever found the Toolkit useful and want to give back you can send me anything at https://www.paypal.me/mskip. I wouldn’t be saying this unless it was critical and my family and me (and the Toolkit) will be very grateful for anything.

Changelog:

+Added Support [including root] for ALL BUILDS up to and including May 2017 builds

+Added ALL above STOCK and OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Updated Toolkit base to 1.6.0. Updated app versions and improved functions

+Toolkit will automatically disable all server pings if they cause any trouble with downloads

+Added direct link to google download site in factory image downloads section

+Improved some Main Menu functions

I uploaded public device modules last month to support March and lower builds so if you are not a pro user and do not want to donate you should still be able to use the public build to download a new image from google servers, then use the toolkit (selecting the latest available build) to work with it.

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy, Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] divvykev:
Good to see you back and on the road to recovery.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
Since I am unemployed, I did what I can...

I appreciate your work :highfive:

Luigi
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
AutoUpdate Available for Nexus 5X device module [Ultimate/PRO Users Only]

Changelog:

+Updated Toolkit base to 1.6.2 for NEW Ultimate feature. After device selection the Toolkit will update the devices main module to the latest version even if an AutoUpdate is not ready yet. This is extremely useful if an AutoUpdate hasn't been released in a while or if an AutoUpdate isn't needed but the main module needs updating for up to minute bug fixes/new features. Minimum base version 1.6.2 needed for this to work

+Added selection after rooting to help with bootloops if the device doesnt boot

+Added VerifiedBootSigner flash to Twrp Recovery install procedure

+Updated VerifiedBootSigner zip file from Chainfire to latest V7.0

+Integrated flashing verifiedbootsigner in to root procedures if needed

+Added selection after rooting to help with bootloops if the device doesnt boot

+Updated some root functions and removed SuperUser by CWM from root relection

+Updated app/file versions to latest

+Fixed some bugs in the main code

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link *HERE* so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
AutoUpdate Available for Google Pixel device module [Ultimate/PRO Users Only]

Changelog:

+Added full Support for June build [Android 7.1.2 N2G47W]

+Added above STOCK and OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Added completely new safer detection routine for adb/fastboot/recovery modes and integrated it in Toolkit procedures so automatic detection/rebooting works better

+Updated VerifiedBootSigner and Busybox versions and made it easier to update them

+Fixed Autorecoveryscript not working when selecting busybox option [bad zip file]

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link *HERE* so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] sub_ubi:
thanks mark, love the utility
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
AutoUpdate Available for Nexus 5X device module [Ultimate/PRO Users Only]

Changelog:

[06TH JUL 2017]

+Added FULL Support for July build [Android 7.1.2 N2G47Z]

+Added above STOCK and OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Added 'secret' developer section at startup [option ds] to download/make model files for samsung and google devices to send to firmware.support@skipsoft.net to speed up updates. May not help anyone but I will add to it with more features

[23RD JUN 2017]

+Updated base version to 1.6.4 to add OnePlus 5 support plus enhancements

+Fully integrated Custom Build loader in device module for Builder/Ultimate users

+Fixed file not found error message on certain openrecoveryscript options

[13TH JUN 2017]

+Added NEW ULTIMATE FEATURE to add build support for any supported Toolkit device from download link, firmware or boot/recovery images. More Info at skipsoft.net

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link *HERE* so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
AutoUpdate Available for Nexus 5X device module [Ultimate/PRO Users Only]

Changelog:

[V1.5.2] 09TH AUG 2017

+Added FULL Support for August build [Android 7.1.2 N2G48C]

+Added above STOCK and OTA images to download/flash directly from Toolkit using option 9,1 [firmware download/flash] or 10,1 [ota download/sideload]

+Updated file version checker after device selection for more stable checking

+Improvements and minor bug fixes in Main Code

[V1.5.0] 21ST JUL 2017

+Added section in root/unroot section for new Magisk root options

+Added flash Magisk root and Magisk Manager app

+Added flash Magisk root and Magisk Manager app and install Busybox installer

+Added flash Magisk Uninstaller [if you dont want Magisk anymore]

+Added flash Magisk Root and Uninstaller for Pixel/XL Devices

+Updated Root uninstall zip file in root/unroot section for proper unroot

+Updated text for several procedures for clarity

+Added flash no-verity-opt-encrypt zip file to disable verity and allow decryption

+Fixed several options that were not linked correctly

If you find any of this useful PLEASE donate to a device project. You can do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) or from the link *HERE* so you get the right code fast and can update to the latest version. You can also go ULTIMATE mode now and unlock ALL device modules for the lifetime of the Toolkit. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/mskipxda for posts/updates.

Enjoy.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] sub_ubi:
Any updates?
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
Hi Mskip,

I am a PRO user of your toolkit and I am running Slim 1.16 custom rom...

I would like to switch back to stock and hopefully using your toolkit that looks easier to me than fastboot from PC.

* After choosing Nexus 5x, which build should I choose?

* Can I use the option "Download, extract and Flash Google factory Stock image" ?

(Since I am on custom rom, not sure if other steps are needed)

Thanks a lot and best regards
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
I quote myself to help (hopefully) someone else...

It worked and now my phone is stock and still unlocked bootloader .

Now my question is,

May I install TWRP without rooting? I know that root on stock gives issues with some apps

Will stock rom rewrite my TWRP at next reboot?

Thanks a lot for help
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] giovaorama:
Custom recovery and rooting are two separate things: you can have both or just one of them, it is your choice.

Anyway since Nougat I relock my bootloader, since I don't feel anymore the needing neither of a custom recovery or root.

Stock Android has all the features that I need and I prefer to get the monthly update with ota instead of manually flash the factory image

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[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
Understood...

So if I root or only custom recovery, then my Nexus 5x doesn't get the monthly update anymore, is it correct?

Does it get it with only unlocked bootloader?
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] giovaorama:
Yes. As soon as you modify something you don't get monthly update anymore: the ota update just works with the stock recovery and before the update is applied all the partitions are checked for any modification.

Unlocked bootloader, for what I know, does not give problems with the ota update.

I locked it because netflix didn't work anymore with the unlocked bootloader (now i think this is not anymore a problem).

I'd liked to have the unlocked bootloader just to download the new factory image as soon as it was available and flash it.

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[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] tom0769:
You flash the factory image or ota image to update?
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
Full factory image using the toolkit... it download it and place in the right folder, then proceed to flash and you have just to doublecheck a couple of things when prompted to do it...
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] giovaorama:
When I had the bootloader unlocked, I usually flash the factory image (skipping the data partition and the recovery). Then you have to reapply all your tweaking (rooting, etc.)

I never flash an OTA (AFAIK they are not flashable). Sometimes I sideloaded an OTA. You can do that even with a locked bootloader, but you must have the stock recovery and no modification.

In the "old times" someone always modify the OTA to be flashable with a custom recovery.

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[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] tom0769:
Thank you both.

I usually sideload ota, having twrp installed, since it doesn't touch my data.

I just wondered how you flash factory image without loosing data.

I know it can be done by modifying the flash-all script.

But once I missed something and all my data was gone.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] giovaorama:
Flash factory image without wiping the data partition is one of the features of this toolkit.

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[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] georgiapi:
Rooted & Ulocked on Stock 8.0.0 with EX Kernel = How Do I Update

I'm also running TWRP.

I'm just wondering where I can find info or a guide on how to apply stock updates to a rooted and unlocked stock ROM'd 5x.

Thanks
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] phaleg:
AFAIK stock updates mess the root and TWRP...

I can tell you how to bring back to unlocked stock if you like... I am pretty happy with stock 8.1 ^^
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] regnfo:
Hi, are there any updates to this phone? Toolkit can't see the latest Firmware and TWRP Recovery...
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] onuris:
Looks like I cant download from page :(
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] Heinz-:
The Skipsoft page seems to be dead...:(
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] bjlabuk:
Google

SkipSoft Unified Android Toolkit v1.7.2​

it is still available to download on some sites.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] bjlabuk:
I take it no one has the Toolkit module for the Nexus 5X? I have installed the Toolkit but get an error message when I select the Nexus 5X option. Basically it suggests that you can download the Module manually from here

skipsoft.net/download/toolkit/unifiedandroidtoolkit/devicefiles/devicefiles_Nexus5X_b16.zip.

However the entire website seems to have been removed.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] Heinz-:
I only get a "Server not found"...
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] Iasonm:
Skipsoft.net domain is down, has been for a while? Some things still available on archive.org
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
When did you download the module files? I uploaded a new module file on 23rd to fix the toolkit booting to different modes depending on the device/build and availability of insecure kernel. If you run ToolkitClean.exe from the Toolkit folder (or the Start menu), select the Nexus5X (option 05) then the existing module files will be deleted. You can then restart the Toolkit and select the Nexus5X and new module files will be downloaded. This should fix rooting problems but I can't comment on your TWRP errors.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] bojangalz:
I started all of this yesterday (the day of my post). I got fed up last night and returned everything to stock. I was going to try again today, but called into work. So I'll have to revisit the whole process another day. Thanks for the response though.

*Update* I was able to have success following all the basic steps from another computer. So the issue was with my computer, not my phone or the toolkit.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
Mark

Found your toolkit to be fantastic with my Nexus 4. Do I need to purchase another pro option for my Nexus 5X? What are things I might loose by rooting? I thought I had seen something about loosing Google pay if I rooted on XDA.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
You only need to donate for a pro code if you want to support the toolkit or if you want the extra features of the pro version. As far as I know you can disable root via the options in SuperSU which will enable Google Pay to work. I haven't tested this as it isn't available in the UK yet but other apps that require the system to be unrooted work after disabling root. There are no real downsides I can see from rooting your device.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Question for Nexus5X users:

1. Does the Nexus5X have Fastboot and HBoot modes like the Nexus6 and Nexus9 (last years google devices)?

2. Can someone confirm the button presses needed to boot to both modes. With the previous 2 devices it was Volume UP + Power for fastboot and Volume DOWN + Power for HBoot.

Just need to know this info so the Toolkit guides are correct.

Thanks, Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] hachamacha:
Hi - Were last years nexus devices by HTC? As far as I know only HTC has any option to come up in HBoot as a separate entity than fastboot. Isn't this years nexus 5x an lg?

Anyway, from reading the many troubled posts here & there (I don't have a 5x or any nexus at this point), the keystroke combo is "vol-up + vol-down + Power" to get into fastboot. Half the people getting stuck don't seem to know that or else are hitting multiple keys and are convinced that power+down is the sequence.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Yes the Nexus 9 was made by HTC and that had HBoot. Im correcting info now. Thanks.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] vandyman:
I have a Nexus 5x.....

vol-dn + power = Fastboot.

vol-dn + vol-up + power = Fastboot.

vol-up + power = Normal boot.

Hot boot is done from a widget that comes with the Nexus 5x. Hot boot, reboots and skips the boot check straight to the boot animation.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Can anyone flash a repacked boot image for any of the 3 available builds (MDA89E, MDA89F or MDB08I) that I have patched to allow root. I just want to see if my krenel rebuild tools are working for the Nexus 5X so I can make the patched images for the builds that don't have support. You don't need to have rooted yet as the image will work on stock or rooted devices. If the image does not boot its an easy process to fix it, just rebooting manually back to fastboot and flashing the stock boot image back.

Would prefer someone who knows what they are doing with adb/fastboot but I can walk anyone through it if needed. Just let me know what build you are on so I can post the right one for testing.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] skulldreamz:
PM sent
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] bandur:
a few problems

First of all, thank you for the tool.

I have encountered 2 problems.

1) A very minor detail: When re-logging into the tool from my nexus 5x it says last used device was nexus 5, even if it was a nexus 5x.

2) When trying to root, the device boots fine into TWRP, but the patched boot image is not flashed, and the tool says recovery mode not detected.

(I manually copied the boot image to the device and flashed it from TWRP without a hitch).

Thanks.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
I didn't notice problem 1) but I did have problem 2), although I couldn't solve it.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
1. Simple fix I just forgot to type the X at the end of the Nexus 5. Same as the Nexus 6P but it is only an indicator of the last device worked with so i can update it easily

2. When did you download the module files (first select the device)? I fixed the toolkit booting in to twrp to push the files when it should have just pushed them in android. I updated and uploaded a new set of modules at the weekend i think. If you look at the tkmainNexus5X.exe file in the tools folder the date should be 26/10/2015. What is the date of your file? If it is older then close the toolkit and run ToolkitClean.exe to clear the Nexus 5X module files. Rerun the toolkit and select the Nexus 5X and new files will be downloaded.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
The latest tkmainNexus5X.exe version in the tools folder should be 26/10/2015 which fixes booting in to twrp when not needed.

Use the method above to clean the module files (config*, modssection*, tkfirmware* and tkmain*) and select the nexus 5x at startup again to download new files. It should work fine then.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
Mark, I do have the 26/10 file and thought I ran the toolkitclean. I'll try again this am and let you know.

Re-ran the toolkitclean and it seemed to work. Now root checker says so.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
The root process went through ok?

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
Yes, I got root. I am not the most competent android user but I got through it using your instructions. I used your 4,1,1 instruction and it worked. I wish I had taken a screen shot because my 5X was left in TWRP and the toolkit screen said it was waiting for my device. I got into a loop with the toolkit saying abort, enter to re-try or h for help and I eventually aborted. I used root checker and it said I had root and Greenify & other apps have root access.

The loop wasn’t really a loop, I was just presented only with those 3 choices and when I aborted the toolkit was fine. I just rebooted my system with TWRP.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
MsKip Am I right that your rooting flashes SuperSU? Because now I am having a popup that says it needs SuperSU binary updated but it cant be done by the program, either a normal option or TWRP. I’ve looked through the XDA SuperSU thread but haven’t found a solution to the binary problem yet. I am thinking about flashing the 2.50 BETA but wonder if that will break something. Are you familiar with this, is there a solution?
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] bandur:
Thanks Mark, I did use the fixed files, but the problem persisted.

---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:38 PM ----------

I flashed the SuperSu 2.5 beta from TWRP, and it works for me.

---------- Post added at 07:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------

I flashed the SuperSu 2.5 beta from TWRP, and it works for me.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Did you root through the Toolkit? All root procedures in Android 6 are automatically set to use BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip until a new stable build is released so if you flashed v2.46 thats why you are having a problem.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] ahunter:
I did root through the toolkit but it just occurred to me that I purchased the pro version of supersu and that is what I have installed. I let google play upload my apps so it (since I flashed 6.0 over and then TWRP & root) must have been uploading apps and over written. I'm going to re-flash SuperSU v2.52 again and it should stick, I hope. Thanks
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] whitlecj:
I am having issues rooting my 5x with this tool. It unlocked my phone fine but when I try to reboot it after rooting, it just goes in a boot loop. I have tried twice now after restoring from the factory image. Any ideas?
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Did you wait long enough before assuming its a bootloop? It can take 10-15 minutes to boot the first time after unlocking the device so you have to be patient.

I have spent the last 2 days improving some procedures such as unlocking, rooting (changes needed for android 6), unrooting, flashing a zip via recovery and fixing the stock recovery repair files. Im just ironing out the last few bugs but will upload a new set of module files hopefully tonight or tomorrow morning.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] whitlecj:
I did. Not sure what happened. I ended up flashing the factory image and rooting manually.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] georgiem9:
modified boot image for MDA89E someone? camera not working after flashing bullhead-mdb08i-boot on mda89e
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] mskip:
Try this. If it doesn't work then you can extract the stock image from *HERE* and flash it back.

Mark.
[Nexus 5X Original Android Development] georgiem9:
Thanks I flashed mdb08i firmware on my device then recovery root busy box I think battery life is better on this firmware device works smooth . going to try install exposed framework 5.1 can't see any for marshmallow :) thank you can't wait for proper ROMs