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...
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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/
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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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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.
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It's better to do it manually. You learn more and you can tell exactly where you messed up if it happens.
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i am going to buy a n7 but i am not sure about the toolkit, is it secure or i can damage the n7?? .
Another question, can anyone give me a to do list with all the steps for change the rom?
Is there any risk in changing the rom?
Sorry my english.
The WUG Nexus Rootkit v1.5.3 has been used by many, many people successfully. Make sure the system update 4.1.1 is installed. This is a good guide to follow to install:
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/07/how-to-root-your-nexus-7.html
The Google Nexus 7 Toolkit v2.0.0 in the Nexus 7 Android Development thread does the same thing and has good instructions, too. I used the WUG Rootkit, but both work.
Groid said:
The WUG Nexus Rootkit v1.5.3 has been used by many, many people successfully. Make sure the system update 4.1.1 is installed. This is a good guide to follow to install:
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/07/how-to-root-your-nexus-7.html
The Google Nexus 7 Toolkit v2.0.0 in the Nexus 7 Android Development thread does the same thing and has good instructions, too. I used the WUG Rootkit, but both work.
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thanks ill try this
Hello everyone, three days ago I bought a N7 and i find it really awsome! despite that I miss the features I have with my rooted galaxy s (backup, ad-remove..). I searched on the forums and found different answers but wanted some opinions. Which is the best/safest way to root the N7? I do not intend to flash an alternative ROM as I always did with my phone since stock one is perfect, but maybe an alternative kernel..do you think it is worth to change kernel?which one would you suggest?
Thank you for your help!
Look for wugfresh in the android dev section... works beautifully
Definately use a ToolKit as they are so simple, cuts out all of the issues you may experience and you are literally rooted before you can blink.
I USED THIS ONE
Gotta say an amazing little toolkit and had absolutely no problems what so ever, and whats more all the drivers etc that are needed, are included in the ToolKit
Hope this helps.
Better use the Nexus 7 toolkit, I found it to be the easiest way to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 7. I can't comment on kernel as of now, coz I just purchased the Nexus 7 and want to keep it stock with root.
Another vote for the toolkit. I used it last week to root mine and it couldn't have been easier.
The best and safest why is FASTBOOT
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Wtf! No toolkits...
This is a nexus device... the easiest phone to root manually PERIOD.
Using a toolkit only becomes useful after you know what your doing.
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Hello, my girlfriends new Nexus 7 for some reason wont update to 4.2, its stuck on 4.1.2. So whats the best way to root it on 4.1.2? And afterwards, its possible to flash 4.2 on it, correct? Ive rooted a couple of different phones and customized them, but I want to make 100% sure I dont screw up her second love lol. Thanks for the help!:cyclops:
What is 4.3?
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What is 4.3?
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sorry, meant 4.2 LOL
Try Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit. It does a great job and walks you through each step.
thats the one I was looking at! I wasnt sure if I should use that one, or the other Toolkit, but the other one seemed a little more confusing. Thanks!
Wugfresh worked great for me this weekend.
The only unexpected headache was having to deal with device driver issues since I was rooting the n7 on a laptop that I used to root my Galaxy tab a year ago. There were 6-7 Samsung drivers that I had to remove and then reboot the laptop.
Still an easy process but the driver situation made the process take longer than expected (maybe an hour total).
Still, a lot faster and more newb friendly than rooting in 2009
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Toolkits are fail. Learn to use adb and fastboot. That way you can be sure of exactly what your doing to your phone and fix it if necessary. It may sound daunting at first but in the long run it's much better.
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Hello, my girlfriends new Nexus 7 for some reason wont update to 4.2, its stuck on 4.1.2. So whats the best way to root it on 4.1.2? And afterwards, its possible to flash 4.2 on it, correct? Ive rooted a couple of different phones and customized them, but I want to make 100% sure I dont screw up her second love lol. Thanks for the help!:cyclops:
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Toolkits are fail. Learn to use adb and fastboot. That way you can be sure of exactly what your doing to your phone and fix it if necessary. It may sound daunting at first but in the long run it's much better.
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Completely agree with this...
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Hi, zidane1341...
Rooting is really simple.
(You will need an unlocked bootloader for this).
Get a custom recovery .img for your device...
Either CWM - http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
...or TWRP - http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/103
...it matters little which.
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fastboot flash it.
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Get Chainfires SU .zip package here http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip
Flash it using the custom recovery you've just fastboot flashed...
Reboot... and you're rooted.
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Having said all that though, I don't see how root will facilitate an upgrade of your girlfriends N7 from 4.1.2 to 4.2...
For that you will need the factory stock image for your device, available here http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.
There is a thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796, that details how to flash factory stock images.
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On a final note... it's kind of puzzling why your girlfriends N7 isn't being automatically upgraded to 4.2.
When I flash back to stock, (as I do, from time to time), I use JOP40C (4.2) and as soon as I get a WiFi connection, I get 'nagged' about upgrading to JOP40D (4.2.1), which I always allow. And it does so without problems.
If your girlfriends N7 is running (even at the slightest level) a modified version of JellyBean, then the automated update procedure from Google's servers will fail.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Well I know from personal experience, after I rooted my optimus I could upgrade to a newer version of android, I can just flash 4.2 after rooting correct? I called Asus and they said to send it in, but they didn't know what was wrong. My girlfriend is pretty mad about that, so I was thinking I could bypass that by doing it myself.
Hey guys, before you say anything, yes I have been reading guides and looking up stuff, but every guide i read has a different step, and quite honestly I trust XDA more so I decided to post the question here:
How can I properly root my Nexus 6P running Android N version NBD90X? I don't particularly care much about trying to get Android Pay to work (think it's too late for that anyway), so any method works with me.
Thanks!
So,. I just did this. Used WUGs tool. Listed in the 6p index oage. Worked so extremely well I used it again to restore after I butchered my system UI and rooted again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3258493
Enjoy. It was too easy.
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