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How To Root Nexus 5x With Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.6

Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.6

Unlocking, rooting, relocking and unrooting simplified! (and much more!)


VERSION 2.1.6 – 



This program will automatically bring together all the files you need to unlock and root your device in a few clicks, or flash it back to stock and re-lock it. You can also use this program to backup/restore all your important data, flash zips, set file permissions, push and pull files, install apps, generate logcats/bugreports, and much more!
With the included file association options, you can perform tasks like flashing zips, installing apps, restoring android backup files, and flashing/booting img files with just a double click! The program includes a full featured interface for automating tasks in TWRP, enhanced restore features, an in-built auto-updater/notification system, ‘any build’ mode, advanced restore features ,’NRT- Live Log’ for viewing the adb/fastboot cmds that are run in the background, quick tools utilities, and tools for taking screenshots/screen-recordings.   All the latest official Android builds and Nexus devices are supported.  The program intelligently and selectively downloads the files it needs for your device and makes sure you are using the latest files available.  The program can even auto-detect your device and build.  This release brings numerous optimizations, full android N-preview support, full Pixel C support, and support for all the latest Marshmallow builds.   Check out the updated changelog for a more comprehensive breakdown of the feature set and changes in this release.

Feature List:

· Install correct ADB/Fastboot Drivers.
· Auto-detect device and build.
· Auto-download all required files with hashcheck verification.
· Automatically root any build on all Nexus devices.
· Flash Custom Recovery (TWRP/CWM/Philz/Other).
· Unlock Bootloader.
· Re-lock Bootloader.
· Restore/Upgrade/Downgrade to any android build.
· Recover device from softbrick/bootlooped state.
· Intelligent device/bootlaoder variable checking to prevent flashing incompatible firmware.
· Dual-mode ADB/Fastboot intelligent connectivity checking.
· Create Android Backup files for individual or all apps.
· Backup & Restore Virtual SDcard.
· Backup & Restore SMS, Call Logs, APN.
· Create Full Nandroid Backup with Custom Recovery.
· Fastboot Flash IMG files to any device partition.
· Flash No-forced Encryption Boot.img.
· Restore Stock Kernel.
· Fastboot Boot IMG files (Boot.img/Recovery.img).
· Fastboot Boot Custom or Stock Recovery.
· Fastboot Erase/Format partitions.
· Grab Screenshot.
· Screen Record.
· Set/Check File Permissions.
· Sideload OTA Update zips.
· Flash zip files (Roms/Gapps/Etc).
· Tweak Display Density.
· Install APK’s.
· Push/Pull files to any device partition.
· Push/Pull on-device hashcheck verification system to ensure complete operations.
· Generate Logcat/Bugreport.
· Enter manual ADB/Fastboot commands.

Instructions:

  • Select the correct device and build (what you are currently running)
  • Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).
  • If you need to, backup your important data.
  • Unlock your device
  • Root your device

Enjoy! ^_^

Learn more about each option by mousing over the control, dynamic tooltips will provide you more information, also each button displays a message about what it does first.
So the best way to get familiar with the toolkit is simply to press the buttons and read what it says.

Looking for more information? First please read the Frequently Asked Questions
Need a visual walk through? Check out these great how-to Video Guides + Tutorials
Still need help? Search and participate in the Nexus Root Toolkit Forums

Download:

Checksums:
File size: 43.0 MB
MD5: f48f9b5603d4668481bb97b712360f10
Need a simple way to validate checksums? I recommend: http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/



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