Possible to flash - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it at all possible to install twrp on a nexus and the flash a rom without rooti? As long as I have twrp? I know that it is possible with the kindle fire. Thank you alot
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No you do not need root. Rooting and unlocking the boot loader are two different things. You can flash a ROM if your boot loader is unlocked, and you have a custom recovery. But keep in mind, MOST ROMs come prepared rooted so you will gain root from flashing a rom
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Okay. Can I just use twrp or do I have to use. Cwm
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Question about flashing roms

K so I flashed to 4.2 and lost my root but still unlocked and have a custom recovery installed and I don't have a laptop or computer so I can't root my tablet unless I use a friend's but I'm wondering if I can flash a rom without root and if I could would it give me root access?
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xfrancis14 said:
K so I flashed to 4.2 and lost my root but still unlocked and have a custom recovery installed and I don't have a laptop or computer so I can't root my tablet unless I use a friend's but I'm wondering if I can flash a rom without root and if I could would it give me root access?
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yes.
in fact, that's how you root a seven without a toolkit. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries OR a custom ROM(with root), reboot. the right way in a nutshell.
So say I flashed paranoid android when 3.0 comes out I would get root? And everything would be all good?
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xfrancis14 said:
So say I flashed paranoid android when 3.0 comes out I would get root? And everything would be all good?
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Possible to get stuck in fastboot?

Hey guys this may seem like a really stupid question... But is it possible to get my Nexus 4 stuck in fastboot mode? This is going to be my second android device and I want to root it. I have a Kindle Fire that when I first attempted to root it got stuck in fastboot mode and was not recognized by my computer. I managed to get on another computer and complete the root, but is there any risk of this happening to my new Nexus 4? Thanks
There are always risks, but it is very low risk with the Nexus. The Kindle is locked down by Amazon thus is a pain to root, while Nexus is a development device made by Google so root is very easy and straight forward. Don't worry about it
Thank you for answering! Can't wait to root it. What do you yhink is the best method?
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I used mskip's ToolKit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
but Wug's works too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
I personally recommend Wug's since it has a graphical interface with a lot less options (much easier to use). There is also a detailed guide on how to install Nexus 4 driver.
For recovery, installing it via ROM Manager/Goo.im after root obtained works best. The ToolKit doesn't seem to flash recovery very well.
Eaffon said:
Hey guys this may seem like a really stupid question... But is it possible to get my Nexus 4 stuck in fastboot mode? This is going to be my second android device and I want to root it. I have a Kindle Fire that when I first attempted to root it got stuck in fastboot mode and was not recognized by my computer. I managed to get on another computer and complete the root, but is there any risk of this happening to my new Nexus 4? Thanks
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The same happened with my Kindle fire but not the Nexus 4 as it is meant to be unlocked and accessible. Hack on!
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KyraOfFire said:
I used mskip's ToolKit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
but Wug's works too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
I personally recommend Wug's since it has a graphical interface with a lot less options (much easier to use). There is also a detailed guide on how to install Nexus 4 driver.
For recovery, installing it via ROM Manager/Goo.im after root obtained works best. The ToolKit doesn't seem to flash recovery very well.
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marty331 said:
The same happened with my Kindle fire but not the Nexus 4 as it is meant to be unlocked and accessible. Hack on!
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Thanks so much guys!
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Nexus 4 update

I just got my Nexus and installed the update to 4.2.2. Did I just screw myself on Rom and rooting
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big70tom said:
I just got my Nexus and installed the update to 4.2.2. Did I just screw myself on Rom and rooting
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No you're fine. I just got mine yesterday and naturally the first thing I did was update. The steps to unlock the bootloader and flash a recovery (or SuperSU, if you want root on stock ROM) are the same regardless of Android version.
EDIT: Also you DON'T NEED TO ROOT to use ROMs—all ROMs come with root already built in. Skip everything to do with rooting, unless you're trying to root and stay on the stock ROM.
All you need is to unlock the bootloader (ridiculously easy) and flash a custom recovery (also super easy). Then, without root, use the custom recovery to wipe and flash your ROM (which has root built in) and gapps.

[Q] are the 4.2 and 4.3 bootloaders the same?

The reason I'm asking is because I want to fastboot the entire 4.3 image to my tablet and start clean but I'm afraid that if the bootloaders are different I won't be able to install the custom recoveries, Philz CWM, or CWM touch for example.
Thanks in advance.
Erik
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No, old one is LJ12, new one is MD03.
I use TWRP 2.5, and it works fine on the new bootloader.
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ricco333 said:
The reason I'm asking is because I want to fastboot the entire 4.3 image to my tablet and start clean but I'm afraid that if the bootloaders are different I won't be able to install the custom recoveries, Philz CWM, or CWM touch for example.
Thanks in advance.
Erik
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I'm using phipz cwm and it works fine on new boot loader but every time a reboot room it it says ROM wants to flash stock recovery and you have to press prevent flash or no allow flash.
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Thanks for the quick reply, I think I'm gonna stick with TWRP for now until CWM gets updated.
Erik
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Question about rooting.

Hi everyone!
I just rooted my phone with IOroot following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679#post45692679 . I was just wondering if that process unlocked my bootloader? If not, do I need to unlock it to flash CyanogenMod?
Thanks
No And no. Just install a custom recovery and flash cm
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I have ROM manager on my device. Will ClockWorkRecovery work fine or should I use TWRP?
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Do not use rom manager. It doesn't work on this phone, or any phone in my opinion ?. Download flashify or freegee. To install a recovery, that you will need to download
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