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  1. scary alien

    January 2016 Security OTA

    Looks like a security OTA just hit my 6P: I think this is the second OTA I've received (I think the first took me from 6.0 to 6.0.1). Haven't installed it yet but thinking of snagging the update.zip when I get home to see what it contains. Anyone else get this yet? Cheers!
  2. scary alien

    "Root" related topic? Please use "Rooting" tab--thanks!

    Hey guys, Got a root-related topic (rooting, custom recovery (ClockworkMod, Philz, TWRP, etc.), fastboot, bloatware removal, flashing custom ROMs, hard/soft bricking, etc., etc., etc.)? If so, check out the "Rooting" tab / area and let's place those threads and posts in there, please. You're...
  3. scary alien

    Root Factory Image Now Available for Nexus 9

    It looks like the factory image for the Nexus 9 (volantis) finally dropped today. See Factory Images for Nexus Devices for the first "Factory Images "volantis" for Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi)" for the "5.0 (LRX21L)" version of Android (get the exact download link for the image at the above site link). Cheers!
  4. scary alien

    Root Rooting Android 5.0: Considerations

    As I mentioned in this thread: http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/876518-rooting-android-5-0-l-ollipop.html, since the Nexus 6 will come with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) installed, you need to be aware of some additional considerations for rooting your new device: If you plan to root your...
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    Root How to flash a Nexus Factory Image manually

    I'm sure jhawkkw will soon have his guide updated to incorporate the newest Nexus devices, but wanted to make sure everyone knew about his guide and our Android System Mods, Scripts and Hacks section: [Guide] How to flash a Nexus Factory Image manually Cheers!
  6. scary alien

    Root Factory Images: they're here!!!

    No, I don't have the inside track on when the factory images will arrive, but when they do, they'll be posted here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images I'll update when we see that the factory images are available. Cheers!
  7. scary alien

    Reminder about root-related threads / posts

    Hey guys! :wavey: Just a friendly reminder to keep in mind that we've got two all-things-root areas for your LG Optimus F6 device that discuss root-related or otherwise complicated topics/processes (i.e., things a typical user wouldn't normally do or may involve risky steps): (TMobile) Optimus...
  8. scary alien

    Root [App] Root Toolkit for Android

    Hey guys, Just got my Nexus 5 on Thursday evening (it's awesome!) and decided to go ahead and include the special recovery options (flashing and identification of stock and custom recoveries (currently only recent CWM versions)). I just uploaded it to the Play Store...
  9. scary alien

    Root-related question/topic/issue?

    If you have a root-related topic / question / issues, then let's post those in the A75 - All Things Root - Android Forums area, please :). Things like root, Superuser, ClockworkMod, custom recovery, flashing your device, non-stock kernels, or any other fairly complicated issue that your average...
  10. scary alien

    Just a little reminder :)

    Hey all, If you're creating a root-related thread, please see our Warp Sequent - All Things Root area to get the best views and responses. Also, if you see a root-related thread in the general ZTE Warp Sequent area that needs moving to the all-things-root area, just give the Staff a heads-up...
  11. scary alien

    Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Useful Thread Guide

    Here's a list of hopefully useful / helpful / informative threads for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. If you find / see another thread that you think is worthy of inclusion here, please PM a Guide or a Moderator or just hit the Report /!\ button to let us know about the thread to be added to this...
  12. scary alien

    [International / GSM] [App] Root Toolkit for Android

    . All, Just a heads-up about a little app I whipped-up recently that should be most useful for the Galaxy Nexus folks: http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/522566-app-android-root-toolkit-beta.html It'll do some simple root tasks like the various reboot options (normal...
  13. scary alien

    [Verizon] [App] Root Toolkit for Android

    . Guys, A present for my rooted Galaxy Nexus 'mates: http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/522566-app-android-root-toolkit-beta.html This little app I whipped-up over the last week and a half should be most useful for the Galaxy Nexus folks. It'll do some simple root tasks...
  14. scary alien

    [International / GSM] Galaxy Nexus root / un-root without unlocking bootloader

    . Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus root / un-root without needing to unlock your bootloader. Yep! ;) :p :D Note: it appears that this will only work for GNex phones running Android ICS 4.0.2--the exploit that this method utilizes does not seem to work for 4.0.4; if you use this method to...
  15. scary alien

    [Verizon] Galaxy Nexus root / un-root without unlocking bootloader

    . Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus root / un-root without needing to unlock your bootloader. Yep! ;) :p :D Note: it appears that this will only work for GNex phones running Android ICS 4.0.2--the exploit that this method utilizes does not seem to work for 4.0.4; if you use this method to...
  16. scary alien

    [Verizon] [How To] Manually Root, Unroot, Restore and more~VZW Samsung Galaxy Nexus

    . This thread is a result of fellow Guide Yeahha's suggestion of creating a one-stop shopping type thread for many of the root-related tasks and information for our beloved Galaxy Nexus devices. We'll be adding more topics as time goes by and is warranted. I've tried to organize and detail some...
  17. scary alien

    [International / GSM] [How To] All Things Root Samsung Galaxy Nexus

    . This thread is a result of fellow Guide Yeahha's suggestion of creating a one-stop shopping type thread for many of the root-related tasks and information for our beloved Galaxy Nexus devices. We'll be adding more topics as time goes by and is warranted. I've tried to organize and detail some...
  18. scary alien

    [International / GSM] OTA updates vs. ClockworkMod and root

    . Okay, here's the "TL;DR" (too long--didn't read) version: Q: can I get/install an OTA if I have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod) installed? A: nope (the OTA will actually download, but the installation will fail unless you have a stock recovery installed) Q: can I then just re-flash the...
  19. scary alien

    [Verizon] VZW/LTE Samsung Galaxy Nexus: All Things Root Guide (updated 1/4/2012)

    . VZW/LTESamsung Galaxy Nexus: All Things Root Guide *** Note *** please bear with us while these guides are updated to differentiate between the GSM and the VZW/LTE (CDMA) versions of the Galaxy Nexus phones ============================================================ Note / Warning /...
  20. scary alien

    [Verizon] [HOW TO] Root the VZW/LTE Samsung Galaxy Nexus

    . There is no "root exploit" required to root the Samsung Galaxy Nexus since it comes with an unlockable bootloader. So, this means that there is not soon likely to be a 1-click or easy rooting app to run that exploits something in Ice Cream Sandwich in order to root the phone. Here are the...
  21. scary alien

    [International / GSM] USB 3.0 sometimes wonky w/adb and fastboot

    Guys, I spent quite a bit of time this weekend using the adb and fastboot utilities for flashing back to stock, rooting and re-rooting, etc. (mostly to update the how-to root guide). I particularly had trouble when trying to flash the phone back to stock using fastboot. Anyway, I've...
  22. scary alien

    Root Samsung Acclaim: All Things Root Guide

    *** Important Note *** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have...
  23. scary alien

    Root LG Optimus Black: All Things Root Guide

    *** Important Note *** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any...
  24. scary alien

    Root LG Optimus Big: All Things Root Guide

    *** Important Note *** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have...
  25. scary alien

    [International / GSM] anyone see this? RZRecovery

    Anyone else see this (RZRecovery by RaidZero over at rootzwiki): [Updated New Devices] Introducing RZRecovery: A Custom Recovery For Multiple Devices [Recovery] Rzrecovery - Many Devices - RootzWiki Among the features included in RZRecovery: Overclock settings Arbitrary update.zip...
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