[Q] Easiest way to root Nexus 10 on OSX? - Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey gang! Just receive a Nexus 10 as a gift and am excited to play with it. I'd like to be able to root it, but am on OSX and most of the posts I see about rooting assume windows. What's the best/easiest way to root the Nexus 10 on OSX?
Thanks!

bodaciousbecca said:
Hey gang! Just receive a Nexus 10 as a gift and am excited to play with it. I'd like to be able to root it, but am on OSX and most of the posts I see about rooting assume windows. What's the best/easiest way to root the Nexus 10 on OSX?
Thanks!
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Download wugstoolkit and if you dont want to unlock usr superboot
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abdel12345 said:
Download wugstoolkit and if you dont want to unlock usr superboot
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Thanks for the response, but that looks like it's Windows-only. Did I misread something?

bodaciousbecca said:
Thanks for the response, but that looks like it's Windows-only. Did I misread something?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997227

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Hello... it's there any way to modify the original camera software installed in ours X10 in order to correct a bug with geotagging?
ondoteam said:
Hello... it's there any way to modify the original camera software installed in ours X10 in order to correct a bug with geotagging?
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Yes... but we need root first!
balsat said:
Yes... but we need root first!
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LOL "to root" the solution for everything... I will root the mother of my girlfriend
By the way.. can do you do the modification when the root has been done?
ondoteam said:
LOL "to root" the solution for everything... I will root the mother of my girlfriend
By the way.. can do you do the modification when the root has been done?
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Theoritically we will be able to unlock a lot of stuff including HD video with root. Someone will figure out how to get it going I am sure.
MOD EDIT - Moved to general forum as not related to android development

Need Help Rooting, Really Confused!

Guys I have Nexus S i9020T runnig Android version 2.3.4, Baseband version I9020XXKD1, Build number GRJ22. I have looked around a lot and am confused on how to root my phone, is there any simple way of rooting my phone with super user? I run a very old PC so installing the sdk is pretty hard, so could anyone give me a step by step simple tutorial? This is my first Android phone and am a complete noob at this
Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz
You don't need the entire SDK. Grab PDAnet USB divers and then choose to download just the 2.3.3 SDK and Google USB drivers from the SDK. Worked fine for me this way. You don't need all the stuff the SDK wants to install by default.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App
frutelaken said:
Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz
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You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root? Btw, I have i9020T.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root?
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No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
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thiagodark said:
No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?
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Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.
zephiK said:
Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.
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Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.
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Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?
zephiK said:
Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?
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I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.
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I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
Download http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html to your respective OS. If its for windows, I know it says recommended for exe but I prefer using the .zip version of it. So download that first if you haven't already.
zephiK said:
I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
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Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?
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Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.
zephiK said:
Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.
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I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?
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It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.
zephiK said:
It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.
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I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post
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I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+
zephiK said:
I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+
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I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait and could you give me a link or names to the roms I will need? I will keep them on download while I install the SDK.
Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait
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Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
switch to the directory where you downloaded & unzipped the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools
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It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
Edit 2: In part 2 where it tells you to get clockwork 3.0.0.5, disregard that
download: http://www.mediafire.com/?y3is5c9n5fi1sd6 instead
when you finish downloading it, place it in C:\sdk\tools\
and type:
fastboot flash recovery 4002-orange.img
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This is a newer version of the Recovery and it should function better.
zephiK said:
Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
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I'm downloading the JDK cos when I open the SDK Manager.exe, it gives me an error saying java not found and asks to download the JDK

[Q] best root

My ta will be here in the morning I was wondering what is the best method to root it any help? Sorry if its been asked already
cheddaface said:
My ta will be here in the morning I was wondering what is the best method to root it any help? Sorry if its been asked already
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Don't be sorry. Just learn to search. Hell or even just go into the correct section and just open your eyes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1677
gsrrr said:
Don't be sorry. Just learn to search. Hell or even just go into the correct section and just open your eyes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1677
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Lil harsh but I thanked you anyway but I was asking what's the best way because it looks like its more than 1 way to do it.
To be fair, you could've been flamed way worse than that!
Best way to root is to follow the guide you understand the most and seems the clearest, or to use one of the one click solutions. One way is rarely better than another, but some are easier. Either way, you need to do some reading and understand what you're doing.
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Questions go in the Q&A section
Alright thanks I have a gnex just wanted to see if its the same way to root because it is a nexus device that's all I wanted to know if there is a one click method out I'll use it thanks for the help
WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5 was featured on XDA's frontpage, this could turn out to be the most used root tool for the Nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475

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How to root my device?
No matter how I have been searched, I have not found a way please help.
anyway i found how to root my device
sakipiss said:
anyway i found how to root my device
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Would you care to explain how? Or share a link maybe? Would be very grateful
Did you used KingRoot?
the same way as the normal gm 5 plus
Does it work in 7.1.1 as well?
sakipiss said:
anyway i found how to root my device
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Perhaps you're talking about the pc root solution, with fastboot...but it's not as easy as it looks like

Can I obtain root?

Hi everyone, I have a fire hd 8 5th gen and I would like to obtain root on it so I can install android on it. I just wanted to ask if it is possible to root this device and install android. I am asking you guys because I have not found a way to install android on it.
Anything helps, Thanks!
awesomeelmo said:
Hi everyone, I have a fire hd 8 5th gen and I would like to obtain root on it so I can install android on it. I just wanted to ask if it is possible to root this device and install android. I am asking you guys because I have not found a way to install android on it.
Anything helps, Thanks!
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Wrong forum, repost here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10
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Wrong forum, repost here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10
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Okay, thanks!

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