Nexus Rooting
To finally enable root privileges on your device, you need to install the previously downloaded CWM-SuperSU-<version>.zip file, which will give you the su binary and a nice little app for security.
Replace the <version> placeholder with the version of the SuperSU zip.
(replace with TWRP template)
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Tap Install.
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Select
CWM-SuperSU-<version>.zip. -
Swipe to confirm flash.
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Once the zip is finished flashing, tap Reboot System.
(replace with CWM template)
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Select install zip from sdcard and then choose zip from sdcard
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Select
CWM-SuperSU-<version>.zip. -
Tap Yes - Install
CWM-SuperSU-<version>.zip.zip -
Once it finishes installing, tap Go Back
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Select reboot system now.
Once your phone is back on, open the app drawer and select the SuperSU app.
{{Note|A dialog box may pop up saying The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?. Press continue and it will say Installation Success once it's finished.}}
You are now rooted, and if you wish you can install a custom rom!
- [Reddit r/GalaxyNexus: /u/LAR0311 - How to root your Galaxy Nexus] (http://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNexus/comments/1192xd/how_to_root_your_galaxy_nexus_with_adb_a_tutorial/)
- Reddit r/Nexus4: IAmAN00bie - How to unlock/root your Nexus 4 with ADB.
- [I have posted the guide to lock/unroot here.] (http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/14mdq4/how_to_lockunroot_your_nexus_4_with_adb_a/)
Note: All non-Android projects have moved to the BASLQC Wiki.
- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.