Changelog:
+Fixed root routine going wrong when a certain set of options is selected
+Added more information to users in root, recovery, unlock, decryption routines
+Added detection in unlock routine for oem unlock option not being enabled
+Added Bootloop fix when rooting by twrp message at exit [option 22,2]
+Updated TWRP Custom Recovery to 2.8.7.2 with support for encrypted devices
I WOULD RECOMMEND ALL USERS UPDATE TO THIS MODULE TO FIX MANY SMALL BUGS AND IMPROVE THE TOOLKIT EXPERIENCE.
Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified there is an update available and can auto update. SIMPLE.
Non Pro users have a few extra steps.
1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.
2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)
3. Select the device from the list
4. Type ‘y’ or ‘yes’ (without the quotes) to delete the existing module files and settings for the device
5. Restart the Toolkit, select the device and new module files will be downloaded/installed
If you want to donate to a device project please do it through the Toolkit (after selecting the device at startup) so you get the right code fast.
Enjoy, Mark.
Updated module files to enable root/decryption support for MDA89E,MDA89F builds for ALL users (Pro and Public)
I have made some kpatch files for the MDA89E and MDA89F builds, enabled root/decryption support for those builds and updated autoupdate and module files.
Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device you will be notified an AutoUpdate is available and can update everything. SIMPLE.
Non Pro users have a few extra steps.
1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.
2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)
3. Select the Nexus 5X from the list (option 05)
4. Type ‘y’ or ‘yes’ (without the quotes) to delete the existing module files and settings for the Nexus 5X
5. Restart the Toolkit, select the Nexus 5X and new module files will be downloaded/installed
If you want to donate to the Nexus5X project please do it through the Toolkit so you get the right code fast.
Enjoy, Mark.
Custom Recovery TWRP 2.8.7.1 (with device decryption supported) added for ALL users (Pro and Public)
Dees_Troy updated TWRP for the Nexus 6P to 2.8.7.1 yesterday with added support for device decryption. This basically means that if your device is encrypted you can still boot to recovery and access the device (after unlocking it) so if you want to root but don’t want to decrypt the device then you now can.
I have updated the Toolkit to download/use this recovery version for all users and you can get it now as follows:
Pro users can just start the Toolkit as normal. After you have selected your device build you will be notified there is a new recovery version available and can update it. SIMPLE.
Non Pro users have a few extra steps.
1. Exit the Toolkit if it is open.
2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the intallation folder (or the Start Menu)
3. Select the Nexus 6P from the list (option 06)
4. Type ‘y’ or ‘yes’ (without the quotes) to delete the existing module files and settings for the Nexus 6P
5. Restart the Toolkit, select the Nexus 6P and new module files will be downloaded/installed
6. After you choose your build the new Custom Recovery TWRP will be downloaded and set for use.
Enjoy, Mark.
Busy week for Android devices..
New images appeared for the Nexus5X and Nexus6P this morning (or yesterday im not sure) and I have updated the Toolkit for full support.
Changelog for both devices:
+Added Support [including download/flash/decrypt/root] for Android 6.0.0 MDB08L
+Added Support [including download/flash/decrypt/root] for Android 6.0.0 MDB08M
+Added 6.0.0 MDB08L/MDB08M stock images to download/flash directly from Toolkit
+kpatch/disable forced encryption boot images for above added and enabled
AutoUpdates have already been pushed for Pro users. Just run the Toolkit, select your device and the update will be waiting.
Everyone else can update to the latest version as follows:
1. Make sure the Toolkit is closed.
2. Run ToolkitClean.exe from the installation folder.
3. Clean the module files and settings by selecting your device from the list.
4. Restart the Toolkit, select your device from the list and new module files will be downloaded.
Note: If you don’t have update via AutoUpdate then the MD5 checksum file to check the firmware image has downloaded correctly will not be updated. You can download the _googleimagesmd5.ini from http://skipsoft.net/download/checkfilesbackup/_googleimagesmd5.ini and move it to the tools folder in the Toolkit installation folder to fix that. If you don’t want to do this then you will just get a message after downloading the stock image saying the checsum cannot be verified that but you can just bypass that message to continue to the flash stage.
If you don’t have the pro version of your chosen device and want to go Pro you can download the Toolkit from http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069 and donate to the device module at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703, enter your activation code when received and autoupdate to the latest version.
Enjoy, Mark.
Update available for Main Module [all supported Nexus Devices]
ChangeLog:
+Fixed bootloader lock/unlock procedures to work properly on all devices
+Rewrote root by custom recovery process for all Android versions up to 6.0.0
+Added Fix Rename Recovery Restore file by pushing/flash with custom recovery
+Added a lot more user friendly text to several routines
+Added advisory to disable forced encryption on newer devices before rooting
+Improved flash zip file via custom recovery procedure
+Various other minor adjustments/improvements to procedures
If you don’t have the pro version of your chosen device you can download the Toolkit from http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069 and donate to the device module at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703, enter your activation code when received and autoupdate to the latest version.
I need sleep now but I will update the main module in all the nexus device module packages in the morning. You can then update the main module to the latest version by closing the Toolkit, running ToolkitClean.exe and selecting the device/devices you want to update. You can then restart the Toolkit and select your device to download the latest public device module.
Mark.
UAT 1.4.3 has now been released for public download.
ChangeLog:
ToolKit v1.4.3 (27th Oct 2015)
+Added support for HUAWEI NEXUS 6P [ANGLER], Recovery/root will be added for public and pro versions as soon as it is available. Xda Thread opened *HERE*
Download it at: http://www.skipsoft.net/?p=1660
You can download the Toolkit from the above link or directly through the Toolkit (you will be told an update is available on startup). The installer will give you the option of a clean install (all modules and related files will be deleted) or upgrade (just base files will be updated, nothing else will be touched). If you are using UAT 1.4.2 you can also run ToolkitClean.exe from the Toolkit folder (or from the start menu) then select option 62 to download the latest Toolkit.exe file (1.4.3 base). Make sure you have exited the Toolkit before doing this or the file can not be updated.
Enjoy.
Mark.
+UPDATE FOR ANDROID 6.0.0 MARSHMALLOW
+Added support including root for Android 6.0.0 MRA58K [OTG CABLE + MOUSE NEEDED]
+Added stock firmware for Android 6.0.0 MRA58K to download/flash from Toolkit
+Updated several root routines for kernel patch if needed for Android 6
+Updated many parts of the Toolkit for Android 6 support [changes from 5.1.1]
+Insecure kernel and skiproot images will be added soon
If you don’t have the pro version you can download the Toolkit from http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069 and donate to the Nexus Player module at http://skipsoft.net/donate/?toolkit=NexusPlayer, enter your activation code when received and autoupdate to the latest version.
Mark.
UAT 1.4.2 has now been released for public download.
ChangeLog:
ToolKit v1.4.2 (21st Oct 2015)
+Added support for LG NEXUS 5X [BULLHEAD], Recovery/root will be added for public and pro versions as soon as it is available. Xda Thread opened *HERE*
+Updated ToolkitClean.exe to update Toolkit.exe base file to latest version
+Updated Toolkit installable Apps to latest [busybox, easy backup, efs backup]
+Toolkit will now check needed files at startup and download if needed
Download it at: http://www.skipsoft.net/?p=1660
You can download the Toolkit from the above link or directly through the Toolkit (you will be told an update is available on startup). The installer will give you the option of a clean install (all modules and related files will be deleted) or upgrade (just base files will be updated, nothing else will be touched).
Enjoy.
Mark.
+UPDATE FOR ANDROID 6.0.0 MARSHMALLOW
+Added FULL support [including root] up to Android 6.0.0 MRA58K [STANDARD]
+Added FULL support [including root,skiproot] for Android 5.1.1 LYZ28M [TMOBILE]
+Added FULL support [including root,skiproot] for Android 5.1.1 LVY48H [FI]
+Added latest stock firmware for all variants to download/flash from Toolkit
+Fixed TMobile and Project FI no encryption images not found by Toolkit
+Updated several root routines for kernel patch if needed for Android 6
+Updated many parts of the Toolkit for Android 6 support [changes from 5.1.1]
+Added message on Main Menu start for usb mode switching to charging after reboot
+Updated busybox free, root checker and easy backup/restore apps to latest
+Disabled openrecoveryscripts as TWRP for Nexus9 doesn’t work properly with it
+Insecure kernel and skiproot images will be added soon
If you don’t have the pro version you can download the Toolkit from http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069 and donate to the Nexus 6 module at http://skipsoft.net/donate/?toolkit=Nexus6, enter your activation code when received and autoupdate to the latest version.
Mark.
+UPDATE FOR ANDROID 6.0.0 MARSHMALLOW
+Added FULL support [including root] for Android 5.1.1 LMY48T [WIFI ONLY]
+Added FULL support [including root] for Android 6.0.0 MRA58K [WIFI ONLY]
+Added FULL support [including root] for Android 5.1.1 LMY48T [LTE]
+Added FULL support [including root] for Android 6.0.0 MRA58K [LTE]
+Updated all stock images up to 6.0.0 MRA58K to download/flash from Toolkit
+Updated several root routines for kernel patch if needed for Android 6
+Updated many parts of the Toolkit for Android 6 support [changes from 5.1.1]
+Added message on Main Menu start for usb mode switching to charging after reboot
+Updated busybox free, root checker and easy backup/restore apps to latest
+Disabled openrecoveryscripts as TWRP for Nexus9 doesn’t work properly with it
+Insecure kernel and skiproot images will be added soon
If you don’t have the pro version you can download the Toolkit from http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069 and donate to the Nexus 9 module at http://skipsoft.net/donate/?toolkit=Nexus9, enter your activation code when received and autoupdate to the latest version.
Mark.
