Hi does anyone know if we will be able to use TWRP on the Nexus 7? I found it worked well on my Kindle Fire.
Thanks in advance.
We should make a bounty
I'd also like to see twrp ported to the n7.
i would also love to see a port
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779092
TWRP for Nexus7!
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HI All,
Long time lurker
I get a bit overwhelmed with rooting / flashing and such but yesterday i received my RMA Nexus 4 and decided to give it a crack as it was a fresh start.
Used CF-Root on my Nexus 4, then i flashed Paranoid Android (v3) using Rom Manager (both excellent bits of software and really easy to use) i was so impressed with Paranoid Android (love the tablet mode) so decided to give it a go on my Nexus 7
Used CF-Root again and unlocked boot loader and rooted ok, installed Rom Manger and booted to recovery but it gave me errors when i attempted to load Paranoid Android so i exited and now back just stock software.
I used the same ROM for Paranoid Android that i used for the Nexus 4, i wasn't able to fine a specific build for the Nexus 7 so assumed that they use the same ROM? i now think i was wrong but cant find a specific ROM for my Nexus 7
Would someone be kind enough to tell me if i do need a different build for the Nexus 7 and also if i need a different GAAPS download?
Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been posted before, so much conflicting information and out of date links around the web, i just wanted to be sure.
Cheers
Steve
nexussteve said:
HI All,
Long time lurker
I get a bit overwhelmed with rooting / flashing and such but yesterday i received my RMA Nexus 4 and decided to give it a crack as it was a fresh start.
Used CF-Root on my Nexus 4, then i flashed Paranoid Android (v3) using Rom Manager (both excellent bits of software and really easy to use) i was so impressed with Paranoid Android (love the tablet mode) so decided to give it a go on my Nexus 7
Used CF-Root again and unlocked boot loader and rooted ok, installed Rom Manger and booted to recovery but it gave me errors when i attempted to load Paranoid Android so i exited and now back just stock software.
I used the same ROM for Paranoid Android that i used for the Nexus 4, i wasn't able to fine a specific build for the Nexus 7 so assumed that they use the same ROM? i now think i was wrong but cant find a specific ROM for my Nexus 7
Would someone be kind enough to tell me if i do need a different build for the Nexus 7 and also if i need a different GAAPS download?
Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been posted before, so much conflicting information and out of date links around the web, i just wanted to be sure.
Cheers
Steve
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All I did when I got my Nexus 7 was downloaded the Toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
Use that and run the "All-in-One" unlock,recovery,root,busybox etc.
Note: Technically all you really needed was a custom recovery to stick and you can flash a custom rom, but I like to run the All-In-One just in case.
As for the rom, you should not flash another device's rom. Only use the one designated for your specific device. Flashing another device's will likely brick/bootloop your current device.
To make things easier, think of it like this:
Custom Roms likely already have root privileges, so flashing them automatically gives u root access. In order to flash a custom rom, you simply need a recovery like CWM or TWRP. You can achieve that however you like, but the Toolkit is easiest in my opinion.
When you flash a rom, read the requirements on the thread. It should be as easy as wiping Cache/Dalvik/Data, Flash Rom, Flash GAPPS, Flash Kernel if you want to, Flash Multi DPI Play Store if you change dpi of your apps, then reboot.
Paranoid android thread of nexus 7 is HERE, ROM is available for both grouper and tilapia.
+1 on aria807. Nexus toolkit is great for beginners and is very error proof. I've since moved onto fastboot and abd command line, but I still use the tool kit to restore to stock because its fast and easy. Damn program even downloads the images for you.
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For a second I thought you're on crack trying to flash a Sony NEX 7...
Beamed from my Grouper
Hello,
Has a way to dual boot the nexus 4 been developed yet? I tried looking around but didnt see anything. Surely it could be done since the nexus 7 can dual boot both Android and Ubuntu touch? Thanks in advance.
Dan
No.
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2403992
[MOD][13AUG]Multi ROM for Nexus 4 | Multi Boot
But it still can't be use to dual boot with ubuntu yet.
Right now i'm trying Stock Rooted with PA 3.97 but when i try to update the second Rom in this case PA doesnt start besides this its great, thanks to this Recovery i did install another rom on my N4
Hey. I am relatively new to the nexus 7 atmosphere, but have plenty of experience with the original kindle fire, and Android workings. My question is do I want TWRP or do I want CWM as a recovery. On my kf I had TWRP because I don't like the look of CWM, so I was wondering which I should do for the N7. It appears that some ROMs are built specifically for one or the other, so I was wondering which is a more popular/better choice.
Also, as a side note, I see lots of posts on kernels. I never had to deal with this on the kf, so can someone give me the lowdown on what a kernel does for a ROM?
Thank you in advance.
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Will someone please help me answer my question?!?!?!
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jma9454 said:
Hey. I am relatively new to the nexus 7 atmosphere, but have plenty of experience with the original kindle fire, and Android workings. My question is do I want TWRP or do I want CWM as a recovery. On my kf I had TWRP because I don't like the look of CWM, so I was wondering which I should do for the N7. It appears that some ROMs are built specifically for one or the other, so I was wondering which is a more popular/better choice.
Also, as a side note, I see lots of posts on kernels. I never had to deal with this on the kf, so can someone give me the lowdown on what a kernel does for a ROM?
Thank you in advance.
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i am using twrp recovery at the moment on N7 altho i hav used the cm recovery on my older phone...both worked fine for me....also i have never come across any Rom specifically requesting any recovery...altho i have heard that the new kitkat roms are working on twrp ryt nw...
about the kernel..think of it as the conduit between your hardware and your software...put simply it helps your software (android) to interact with your hardware (n7) to give the output.
Hi I am having a kindle Fire HD 8.9.
Today I was trying to root and install kitkat 4.4.2 PAC custom rom over fire OS 8.4.8.
I was able to successfully root the device using Bin4ry v31.
However when I tried to install the TWRP recovery partition using fire flash v11 I got a red screen immediately after rebooting.
The kindle is unusable currently and any help would be very useful.
Many Thanks.
Please post in your device subforum instead of the general PAC Q&A section. You will have better luck finding help there and it will make it easier for others who have the same issue to find the thread
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What is the currently best way to root Nexus 7 (2012) Wifi and why?
Define "best"
I think that the best way to root it, is by doing it on your own, withouth any third party softwares. The classic ADB commands and recovery flashing and all that stuff makes you feel better than jusr pluging you tablet in your computer and waiting for it to be rooted.
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