Nexus Manual Method - bibanon/android-development-codex GitHub Wiki

While one-click root/unlock programs exist and are perfectly safe to use, take advantage of the great opportunity to understand more by using the manual method; few other devices are as straightforward or forgiving.

All Nexus devices have the exact same root and unlock methods.

Manual Root/Unlock

While one-click root/unlock programs exist and are perfectly safe to use, take advantage of the great opportunity to understand more by using the manual method; few other devices are as straightforward or forgiving.

  • Nexus Rooting Intro - An introduction to rooting a Nexus device.

  • Nexus Setup - Set up the Platform Tools and download the right files.

  • Nexus Drivers - Install the drivers needed to root your device.

  • Nexus Unlock - Unlock the bootloader with one simple command.

  • Nexus Custom Recovery - Custom Recoveries allow you to install system zip, custom ROMs and recover from bad flashes.

  • Nexus Rooting - Gain root privileges to gain full control over your phone, use special apps that add useful new features, and enable the installation of custom ROMs.

Postinstall Mods

  • Nexus Custom ROMs - If you prefer, you can jump off of stock Android into the universe of Custom ROMs, some of which add many more features and better performance for your Nexus.
  • Nexus Restore - Need to send back your device for warranty repair? Just want to go back to the stock Google Experience? It's just a few easy steps to restore.

Sources

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