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Working genie.apk for nexus 7?

Would some kind soul point me in the direction of a working genie.apk file for the Nexus 7?
I tried bringing over the apk from my GNEX but it won't install. I'm not rooted and miss my news & weather.
Thanks in advance for any help.

You have too be rooted because it's had to go in system. If you want to do it check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788024
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[Q] ASUS Google Nexus 7 32gb wifi only tablet

I just ordered an ASUS Google Nexus 7 32gb wifi only tablet and was just wanting to verify that this is the right forum to reseach rooting my tablet. If it is do the tools work on wifi only and 3G tablets.
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This is the right forum, I used the tool kit in the link below and it worked a treat. Just make sure to read through the thread and search it if you have any queries. You can always ask for help if your stuck. Good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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Right forum. I use MSkips toolkit for mine. I think its more user friendly. It offers an all-in-one unlock, root, flash custom recovery, recommend which boot loader is most compatible for rooting, etc. It also offers an option to download fresh 4.1.2 or 4.2 if you want to regress from 4.2 or you mess something up. Good stuff.
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You can also find tutorials that will step you through the process manually.
Toolkits have the disadvantage that if something goes wrong, you will have no idea what it was doing or how to fix it.

Thanks for the heads up.
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Help with nexus 7 needed

Hi guys and girls I have recently put on a custom ROM is there anyway of restoring it bk to the software it originally came with so they can not tell its been rooted ect? I need to take it bk to the shop due to it over heating last nyt and messed up my sound. If there is a link iv missed for this I do apologize for reposting. Cheers
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There is a very good guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Remember: Google is your friend...

Thank u I will check the it out now kind regards
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Is there any way to do this without a laptop as mine has just blown up :'( I have cwm can it b done through this? Please help need to send this bk to shop before it blows up aswell
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Gonna need a laptop for this bud... Not only do you need the stock image but you also need to relock the bootloader...
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Question

Hey guys i have a brand new nexus 7 in my hand right now, I'm enjoying it I was planning on keeping the ROM stock but flashing a kernel capable of overclocking. What would you guys recommend as the most effective rooting method here? And the best kernel for oc'ing?
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Jaydizzle414 said:
Hey guys i have a brand new nexus 7 in my hand right now, I'm enjoying it I was planning on keeping the ROM stock but flashing a kernel capable of overclocking. What would you guys recommend as the most effective rooting method here? And the best kernel for oc'ing?
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If you want a simple root method try the nexus 7 root toolkit. For the kernel I recommend M-Kernel, because you can oc it up to 1.9 GHz.

Jaydizzle414 said:
Hey guys i have a brand new nexus 7 in my hand right now, I'm enjoying it I was planning on keeping the ROM stock but flashing a kernel capable of overclocking. What would you guys recommend as the most effective rooting method here? And the best kernel for oc'ing?
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Nexus Root Toolkit is simple to use and guides you (very well) through everything including drivers, etc.
http://www.wugfresh.com/

durajim said:
Nexus Root Toolkit is simple to use and guides you (very well) through everything including drivers, etc.
http://www.wugfresh.com/
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+1, use wug's root toolkit, just follow instruction carefully.

Fastboot, period. Learning the simple commands of fastboot can save huge amounts of trouble later. It is actually simpler and more effective than any rootkit.
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Please use a more descriptive title in the future. This one sucks and will not be found for someone unlike you who actually searches before posting to the forum.

Thread closed for two reasons. Firstly we don't allow 'what's the best' threads. Try them and see. Second be clear in your title

Where's the guides?

I just got this nexus 7. Having a hard time searching on how to root it. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction so I can get rooting out of the way so I can start flashing ROMS. Hope this is not too bad. I rooted my HTC sensation last year
thank you
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chopt51 said:
I just got this nexus 7. Having a hard time searching on how to root it. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction so I can get rooting out of the way so I can start flashing ROMS. Hope this is not too bad. I rooted my HTC sensation last year
thank you
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You can try this toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36900325
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chopt51 said:
I just got this nexus 7. Having a hard time searching on how to root it. Can someone kindly point me in the right direction so I can get rooting out of the way so I can start flashing ROMS. Hope this is not too bad. I rooted my HTC sensation last year
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Have you read this Index which is a good help for everyone, and you will find all that you need