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Nexus 7 - Rooting & Installing kernel, ROM

Hi to all,
mostly i'm a newbie here...nothing where to start off . Already use nexus 7 about a week with standard stock ROM, apps and games. Get tired, then I decide to download tools like nexus 7 toolkit by mskip & wugfresh...but i dont know what to choose. Recently updated to new jro03d 4.1.1. What is the best tool to unlock my machine. Thanks!

yosh76 said:
Hi to all,
mostly i'm a newbie here...nothing where to start off . Already use nexus 7 about a week with standard stock ROM, apps and games. Get tired, then I decide to download tools like nexus 7 toolkit by mskip & wugfresh...but i dont know what to choose. Recently updated to new jro03d 4.1.1. What is the best tool to unlock my machine. Thanks!
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Wug's Nexus Root. A member from here "reverendkjr" made a "Idiots Guide to Unlocking & Rooting the Google Nexus 7 Tablet". Very easy to follow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK9avekmA1c&feature=plcp

Or, you could learn a little about your device and unlock/root manually. Don't be intimidated by all the steps, its pretty simple if you follow along.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816048

yosh76 said:
Hi to all,
mostly i'm a newbie here...nothing where to start off . Already use nexus 7 about a week with standard stock ROM, apps and games. Get tired, then I decide to download tools like nexus 7 toolkit by mskip & wugfresh...but i dont know what to choose. Recently updated to new jro03d 4.1.1. What is the best tool to unlock my machine. Thanks!
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All are good methods, but I would recommend wugfreshes root toolkit. Its really easy to use.
Sent from my Rooted Google Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD

It's better to do it manually. You learn more and you can tell exactly where you messed up if it happens.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] New user Android question- step for nexus 7

Goodafternoon
I have a simple question for you
I am new user Android and I have Nexus 7 with android 4.2 (original without modify)
what are the step/order for unlock my Nexus 7?
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I have read varius threads (little confusion)
Root--->bootloader---->clockwork or bootloader--->root---->clockwork or other....
thank for all

Use the Nexus Root Toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
You'll need the latest version to root 4.2 but it should be a simple enough job.

Troute said:
Use the Nexus Root Toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
You'll need the latest version to root 4.2 but it should be a simple enough job.
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thank for your tips,
but if I want use ADB command line what are the step?

Troute said:
Use the Nexus Root Toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
You'll need the latest version to root 4.2 but it should be a simple enough job.
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I would suggest you stay stock for a few days. Maybe a week or so as im sure there will be another update in the very near future.Once that is out my suggestion will be to do a new google image download and flash that after a full wipe..
This is how i am going to handle this new 4.2 system.. Let them work the kinks out before i start flashing something custom again...
Good Luck either way.

erica_renee said:
I would suggest you stay stock for a few days. Maybe a week or so as im sure there will be another update in the very near future.Once that is out my suggestion will be to do a new google image download and flash that after a full wipe..
This is how i am going to handle this new 4.2 system.. Let them work the kinks out before i start flashing something custom again...
Good Luck either way.
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Hi Erica,
I was hoping you can help with a question. I am currently stock, rooted, original custom recovery, I have OTA rootkeeper installed and SuperSU v0.98 running Android 4.1.2. If i was to update via the OTA version 4.2 how would you recommend I go about it. Should I run the factory reset on the tablet, should I remove SuperSU (heard from other posts could cause an issue when upgrading) or unroot it from that application. There are so many posts with different ideas so i was hoping you may have a good solution
Thanks,
JBIRD

Can't update to 4.2 - Status 7 error

Hey guys. I'm not very proficient in roots, clockwork, flashing etc. I rooted my Nexus 7 back in September and its been on 4.1.2 since I can remember. I tried to update to 4.2 by downloading the zip and also by OTA after disabling google services framework. Both failed and I got status 7 error each time. I then downloaded nexus 7 rootkit and did each option I could and ended up with an unrooted stock tablet. tried OTA again. Status 7. I read somewhere that I have the wrong kernel? I dont know what that is and I dont know where to revert to the stock one. the one i have is 3.1.10-g009b6d1 [email protected])
Please help, and please use layman's terms. I have the rootkit in case I need instructions. Thanks a lot.

Rather than use a toolkit, which can be a crutch, just fastboot flash the stock image. It's a simple process, you'll have a better grasp of the process, and you're guaranteed to be 100% stock when you're done.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

najaboy said:
Rather than use a toolkit, which can be a crutch, just fastboot flash the stock image. It's a simple process, you'll have a better grasp of the process, and you're guaranteed to be 100% stock when you're done.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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How do I do this? The toolkit I have btw is v 1.6.0

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How do I do this? The toolkit I have btw is v 1.6.0
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Funny you should ask. There's a sticky at the top of this subforum with a detailed, step by step guide.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Should I install 4.1.2 Jellybean ?

Hey guys, its been 2 days since i finally bought my Nexus 7 and I was wondering whether I should install the 4.1.2 update ? I am loving the Nexus 7 and I don't want any complications to arise for this update. I know this question has been answered a lot of time...so I truly apologize for this thread.
Another thing...can someone direct me to the thread where it rooting my Nexus 7 is the easiest. Would gladly appreciate all the help. Thanks

You should absolutely fill your tablet with jelly beans... As far as easy rooting, Wugfresh's nexus root tool kit is a breeze though many steer away from tool kits and recommend ADB...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Updating to 4.1.2 is OK, but I would skip 4.2.1 4.1.2 and 4.1.1 are much smoother than 4.2 and 4.2.1
As far as rooting is concerned, this is really great method, just rooted and everything worked fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
or direct link:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

[Q] Easy one. I want to return my Nexus 4 to completely stock everything.

Hey there people,
I know this is an extremely easy question but is there a step by step guide to completely return my Nexus 4 to stock. Completely stock. I have the OTA 4.4 update but I have the unlocked padlock icon on bootup. Bought the phone secondhand so don't know the full history.
I found this one but I don't know if there is relevant to my 4.4 situation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Thanks so much and totally love the forum and all the helpful contributors

There is no better guide as the one you found already. Follow the steps and everything should be alright. BTW questions should be posted in Q and A.

Just use wugs nexus tool kit

I have tried Wugs toolkit and I just can seem to get it connect. Follow the driver installation to the tee and still not doing it for me.