Nexus Setup
You'll need to install the Android SDK Platform Tools before proceeding. Follow the guide in the link to do so.
Next, download the files below:
Copy the SuperSU file to your phone.
If you're running Linux or Mac and the device has issues mounting due to MTP, push it directly with ADB.
- Turn USB Debugging back on (Settings/Developer Options/USB Debugging) after completing the initial set-up
- If you do NOT see Developer Options in Settings, go to Settings/About Phone, scroll down to the bottom, and tap on the Build Number section 7 times. A pop-up should show telling you that you are "now a developer."
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Download SuperSu from your computer and place it in the
platform-toolsfolder. -
In the command prompt, enter this command to send your SuperSU zip directly to your device.
adb push CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip /sdcard/
- [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- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.