•This root method is only for Android 6.0.1 (MMB29S) installed on Nexus 5 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 5 on other carriers.
•Your Nexus 5 bootloader should be unlocked.Nexus 5 should be on Android 6.0.1 MMB29S software version.
•Make a Nandroid backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.
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* Important:
Backup important files stored on your device before proceeding with the steps below, so that in case something goes wrong you’ll have backup of all your important files.
÷ How to Root LG Nexus 5 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow MMB29S Factory Image:
Step 1 –
Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install. Also set it up withdownloading platform-tools and USB driverspackage in SDK.
Step 2 – Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 5.
Step 3 – Download Fastboot from the following links depending on your OS and extract it in android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.
Windows:
Download here.Mac:
Download here.Linux:
Download here.NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.
Step 4 – Download
SuperSU v2.66 for Nexus 5 on your PC, if you haven’t already.
Step 5 – Connect and mount your Nexus 5 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 6 – Now copy/paste the BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card / internal storage root (not in any folder).
Step 7 – Then turn OFF your phone.
Step 8 –
Download CWM 6.0.1.4.5 and save it to your android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory on your computer.
Step 9 – Now go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on Nexus 5. How? Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.
Step 10 – Navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 11 – Type in the following command and press Enter.
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.4.5-hammerhead.img
Step 12 – Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 13 – In ClockworkMod recovery, scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the power button to select it.
Step 14 – Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.
Step 15 – Now using your volume keys, navigate toBETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip and select it using the Power button. Confirm theinstallation on the next screen and the installationprocedure should start now.
Step 16 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the Recovery menu. The phone will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Nexus 5 is now rooted on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware on your phone! Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.
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