[How To] Unlock Bootloader & Root Galaxy Nexus

[madspeed]

just allowed the ota update. Not sure what it contained, but in my about phone it still says i'm on 4.0.1 and I didn't lose superuser. my build no is ITL41D. Is this the newest??

 

[sbenson]

just allowed the ota update. Not sure what it contained, but in my about phone it still says i'm on 4.0.1 and I didn't lose superuser. my build no is ITL41D. Is this the newest??

After the OTA, it should say 4.0.2. Maybe reboot.

 

[madspeed]

datswhatithought...rebooting again...NOPE, still shows 4.0.1. But, I see pete is uploading his newest release, so I'll be getting that pronto

 

[blacksoxing]

here is a more clear set of directions:

1. Download and install samsung_usb_driver_for_moblie_phones_v1_4_6_0.
2. Connect phone to pc via usb.
3. Enable usb debugging.
4. Download and install pdanet on both your computer and phone. windows 32-bit or windows 64-bit
5. Download and extract superboot folder, place it on c:/ and rename it to "root". download superboot
6. Power down phone.
7. Boot into bootloader(press and hole volume +/- simultaneously and power).
7a. On pc go to start>run and type "cmd" and hit enter.
7b. Type "cd.."(repeat until your at c:/)
7c. Type "cd root"
8. Type "fastboot-windows oem unlock" to unlockbootloader.
9. You'll receive warning about unlocking. Use volume + to highlight and power to confirm.
10. Click "install-superboot-windows.bat" that is in your "root" folder on c:/.
11. You should now have unlocked bootloader and root access.

Note: Phone will reboot and may take up to 5 minutes. If you get stuck at google screen past 5 minutes
do a battery pull. After it's booted check for superuser app and update(even if it says it's up to date).
Reboot after updating superuser app.

Done.

buy this man a drink!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[whatuseekisfire]

buy this man a drink!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you use this shorter method? or did you use the method from the original OP? I just wanna have everything ready so that when i do get my Nexus by the end of this month ill be ready to unlock and root..thanks in advance..

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[madspeed]

I would say read the text he quoted

 

[whatuseekisfire]

I would say read the text he quoted

true..so which one did you use?

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[madspeed]

HEHE....Galaxy Nexus was delivered at 3:30 via fedex...already unlocked, rooted, activated and upgrading as I type!!! THX all!!! Bye Bye D1

This one....

 

[baldybill]

So, I'm rooted. Looking forward to 4.0.3 sometime.
If it's an OTA, will it unroot my phone?
If so, is there a way to load it myself without loosing root?

 

[sbenson]

So, I'm rooted. Looking forward to 4.0.3 sometime.
If it's an OTA, will it unroot my phone?
If so, is there a way to load it myself without loosing root?

It will be an OTA - and yes, it will unroot your phone.

The best thing you can do to retain root is to decline the update when the prompt shows up. Wait a day or two for one of the devs to turn the 4.0.3 update into a flashable zip and you'll be good to go. The other thing you could do right now is flash a custom rom. This will give you 4.0.3 right now, plus you won't have to worry about losing root.

 

[BrUhNiGGs]

Damn, this thread has been quiet for a couple months now! I'm probably one of the very least who hasn't rooted yet
Going to try this method. Hope I don't run into any problems

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[Micro23]

I would use wugi's toolkit now....

Wug's Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit

 

[BrUhNiGGs]

I would use wugi's toolkit now....

Wug's Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit

Wait, wait. I just installed Wug's toolkit and along the way of the drivers part I need adb? I have no idea how to use that.

 

[Micro23]

Click system variables then drivers. Then just follow instructions then just click backup apps and data then run unlock. enjoy

 

[BrUhNiGGs]

Haha, yeah never mind. I thought I had to actually use adb and stuff. It does it automatically. I skipped the system variables part since it was optional though. I got through the drivers part and just backup up my data. Ready to unlock and root :biggrin: