[root] Root and unlock Bootloader without wipe data on Mac, Linux and Windows - Nexus 4 Original Android Development

I have found a new way to root and unlock the Nexus 4 without wipe of Data.
Okay I now that fastboot oem unlock is very easy but if you have setup your fone already with tons of music it's really annoying to copy everything allover again...
After rooting unlock your phone with BootUnlocker for Nexus Devices from Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
Then you are able to install a recovery through Rom Manager app from Play store for example.
Here is the new way of root with Motochopper:
It works on Windows, OS-X and Linux. And it will root your device in about a minute. I have done it on 4.2.2 and never ever have had it more simple.
Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
Morlok8k said:
I got my TF300T with JB preinstalled. So I've never been able to root until today. (I didn't want to unlock my bootloader.)
Motochopper is a root method made for the Motorola Razr HD by djrbliss (Dan Rosenberg), but is said to work on many other devices, including non-motorola ones.
I tried motochopper on my TF300T. I was rooted in about a minute!
Confirmed working with:
TF300T - 4.1.1
TF300T - 4.2.1
TF300TG - 4.1.1
TF201
TF700 - 4.1.1
TF700 - 4.2.1
ME301T - 4.2.1 (Memo Smart Pad 10)
Nexus 7 - Link
Motorola Droid 2 Global - 2.3.4 (1 success, 1 failure?)
Failures:
Motorola Droid 4 - 4.1.2
TF700KL - 4.1.1
Notes:
It installs SuperSu (which will ask to be updated)
It installs busybox 1.17 (which you will have to update manually)
Backup your root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper!!!
This does not touch your bootloader.
This is mainly for people that just want root, and don't want to deal with (or need) unlocking.
FYI: How to access "Developer Options" to set USB debugging: (Jelly Bean 4.2)
Source: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/root-method-released-for-droid-razr-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/
More Info: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/15208-root-motochopper-yet-another-android-root-exploit/page__pid__244281#entry244281
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?f4lipgd1hh3jug2
(Its also attached to this post as a backup)
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Thanks for posting this
it worked perfectly on my brand new Nexus 4 (4.2.2)

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One more thing: Once you have flashed a recovery like CWM you can lock your bootloader with the app again. When you only flash from your device the bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked. Just download all ROMs with your device and flash it from there. That keeps your Google bootscreen clean without the lock. I love it that way.

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( sorry slightly off topic )...do we really need a custom recovery to flash kernels and ROMs? Can stock recovery of our nexus not flash the above?
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Stock recovery has signature checking....so no you cant use it to flash custom firmwares with it.
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maulich said:
Stock recovery has signature checking....so no you cant use it to flash custom firmwares with it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Then use Nexus boot unlocker to unlock the phone without getting your data wiped. The only requirement is that you are rooted. Then you can lock and unlock your bootloader with that tool as you like.
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fabi280 said:
Then use Nexus boot unlocker to unlock the phone without getting your data wiped. The only requirement is that you are rooted. Then you can lock and unlock your bootloader with that tool as you like.
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That is exactly what I have written in my Opening Post. If people would read it?
After rooting unlock your phone with BootUnlocker for Nexus Devices from Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...1.bootunlocker
Then you are able to install a recovery through Rom Manager app from Play store for example.

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Worked for me. Had to do the process for rooting 2 times, though.
First time, it just installed the Supersu apk and rebooted, and then it showed su binaries are missing. Did the process once again, after the reboot, it was perfectly rooted.

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aravindsagar said:
Worked for me. Had to do the process for rooting 2 times, though.
First time, it just installed the Supersu apk and rebooted, and then it showed su binaries are missing. Did the process once again, after the reboot, it was perfectly rooted.
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I'm happy that it worked for you too. Enjoy your Nexus 4.

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Wow this seems like a great option! Surprised there isn't more comments?

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jimbohurt said:
Wow this seems like a great option! Surprised there isn't more comments?
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If there are no comments, then it means that everybody understands what they have to do.
Plus, the same thing can be achieved if you just flash a custom recovery after bootloader unlock, and wipe cache, without bootinh normally at all.

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abaaaabbbb63 said:
If there are no comments, then it means that everybody understands what they have to do.
Plus, the same thing can be achieved if you just flash a custom recovery after bootloader unlock, and wipe cache, without bootinh normally at all.
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Yep that's exactly what I did and it worked beautifully. The dude

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Has anyone tried this on a galaxy nexus?
And if I understand this right, it will give root without needing to unlock the bootloader. This means that it will NOT wipe data (unlike fastboot oem unlock), right?

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krackers said:
Has anyone tried this on a galaxy nexus?
And if I understand this right, it will give root without needing to unlock the bootloader. This means that it will NOT wipe data (unlike fastboot oem unlock), right?
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No, you will unlock the bootloader, and install a custom recovery, but you won't boot after doing so. The first boot after bootloader unlock will delete all your data. Instead, you will boot in recovery, and wipe cache. After doing so, your data will be safe.

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Hi, I have a issue with Windows 7 x64.
After start Motochoper, a get this:
Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I'm isnstalling drivers for Nexus 4 with Nexus 4 toolkit.
I tried to install Universal Naked drivers but I have the same result.
Please, help!
Thank's!

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jorrddan said:
Hi, I have a issue with Windows 7 x64.
After start Motochoper, a get this:
Waiting for device...
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
I'm isnstalling drivers for Nexus 4 with Nexus 4 toolkit.
I tried to install Universal Naked drivers but I have the same result.
Please, help!
Thank's!
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Did you enable usb debugging?

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abaaaabbbb63 said:
Did you enable usb debugging?
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i have same problem. stuck at that screen. USB debugging enabled.

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hp13 said:
i have same problem. stuck at that screen. USB debugging enabled.
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You should delete the drivers you installed and download the latest android sdk with the newest drivers from Google. Just follow the steps how to get the drivers. Get it there: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

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abaaaabbbb63 said:
Did you enable usb debugging?
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Yes, USB debugging is enabled. I rooted Nexus 4 with Motochoper under Windows 7 x86 without any problems. I think that the problem is with drivers for x64 OS.
Thank's for your time!

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Will this work on stock nexus 4 4.3 (unrooted of course)?