Nexus 5 Bootloader Unlock, Flash Custom Recovery and Root

Hey guys KHKR here and here is the Nexus 5 Rooting method:

Before we begin I am gonna assume that you  are using a Windows PC and this process is going to wipe out your entire data so I suggest that you backup any important data before we proceed.

Things to download before we get started:

1. SuperSu Zip

2. Fastboot and ADB

3. TWRP recovery

Now move all of them into a single folder preferably on your desktop.  Now click on the adb setup.exe . You will be displayed a screen that looks like this:

Type Y and and Y again and it should install all the required files .

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to settings on your phone and in the developer options:

 "USB Debugging"- turn on

 

2. Turn off your Nexus 5 and reboot it into bootloader mode( Powerbutton + Volume down simultaneously).

3. Now connect your mobile to the PC.

4. Now open the folder containing all the downloaded files

5. Open Command prompt 

6. change the cmd directory to the folder where we have placed all the downloaded files:

7. Now type the following commands:

fastboot  devices

You should get an output that looks similar to this :

If you get any output similar to that then your device is recognized by the pc.

8. Now enter the following command (This will wipe out the entire data):

fastboot oem unlock

Don't close the command prompt.

After it is done your mobile should reboot automatically and if it doesn't reboot it .Now set up the phone again.

9. Copy the SuperSu zip and paste it in mobile's  internal storage (Download folder is preferable).

10. Go to Settings -----> About Phone -----> Tap the "Build Number" 9 times ----->Developer Options ---->  "USB Debugging"- turn on

 

11. Reboot the phone into bootloader mode and connect it to pc

12. Enter the following command :

fastboot flash recovery t(press tab after t) 

it will be something like this: 

                     

Congratulations you have just flashed recovery. 

13. Enter the following command 

fastboot reboot-bootloader

Now press volume down and you should see the recovery option on your mobile now press power button( Volume down + power button)

You will find a menu like the one given below:

14. Now click on the install button and then click on the download folder you should see the SuperSu zip:

Click on the super su zip :

Congratulations You have successfully rooted your OnePlus One . Don't forget to wipe dalvik cache before rebooting your phone.

If you have any queries or any trouble following the instructions Don't forget to drop a comment.

Peace!!

OnePlus One Bootloader Unlock and Rooting

Hey Guys KHKR here and today I am going to show you how to root OnePlus One.

Before we begin I am gonna assume that you  are using a Windows PC and this process is going to wipe out your entire data so I suggest that you backup any important data before we proceed.

Things to download before we get started

1. SuperSU zip

2. Fastboot and Adb

3. TWRP recovery(Download the latest .img file)

Now move all of them into a single folder preferably on your desktop.  Now click on the adb setup.exe . You will be displayed a screen that looks like this:

Type Y and and Y again and it should install all the required files .

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Go to settings on your phone and in the developer options:

 "Android Debugging"- turn on

 "Update Cyanogen Recovery" - turn off

"Advanced Reboot " - turn on

2. Now long press the power button and click on reboot and select "Bootloader" option.

3. Now connect your mobile to the PC.

4. Now open the folder containing all the downloaded files

5. Open Command prompt 

change the cmd directory to the folder where we have placed all the downloaded files:

Now type the following commands:

fastboot  devices

You should get an output that looks similar to this :

If you get any output similar to that then your device is recognized by the pc.

Now enter the following command (This will wipe out the entire data):

fastboot oem unlock

Don't close the command prompt.

After it is done your mobile should reboot automatically and now set up the phone again.

Now copy the SuperSu zip and paste it in mobile's  internal storage (Download folder is preferable).

Go to Settings -----> About Phone -----> Tap the "Build Number" 9 times -----> Developer Options ---->  "Android Debugging"- turn on

                      "Update Cyanogen Recovery" - turn off

                      "Advanced Reboot " - turn on

Now long press the power button and click on reboot and select "Bootloader" option.

Connect your mobile to PC. 

Enter the following command :

fastboot flash recovery t(press tab after t) 

it will be something like this:

Congratulations you have just flashed recovery . Now turn off your phone and enter into recovery mode by pressing Volume Down + Power Button Simultaneously .

You will find a menu like the one given below:

Now click on the install button and then click on the download folder you should see the SuperSu zip:

Click on the super su zip :

Congratulations You have successfully rooted your OnePlus One . Don't forget to wipe dalvik cache before rebooting your phone.

If you have any queries or any trouble following the instructions Don't forget to drop a comment.