i need some help im thinking of Unlocking the bootloader and rooting.But I heard this erases data.How or can I back up all apps and there data.
Plus after this could I unvoid the warrenty by going back to stock and re-locking the bootloader?
You can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit to perform an ADB backup without having rooted the device.
To answer your other question, yes you can relock the boot loader and return to the stock rom.
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EvanA said:
You can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit to perform an ADB backup without having rooted the device.
To answer your other question, yes you can relock the boot loader and return to the stock rom.
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Thanks you made me unlock mah device
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Thanks you made me unlock mah device
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If it is only matter for the APPs. easy way is to use google play, under your account name. They are all saved (once you downloaded them the first time) for further back up one a single clic.
No a solution for data. but most of the time no real need for apps/data backup.
Is there anyway that I can root my nexus 7 and right after that, restore all my previous data back onto my device just like I had not done anything?
All I want to do is root so that I can just change the kernel I am running to get better performance but still maintain decent battery life.
I want to know if i can backup before I root and restore from that backup after I have rooted just so I don't have to lose my game data, pictures, etc.
Right now the way I have done it was just restoring from Google cloud where I still get all my apps back but not the app data.
I have been using Wugfresh's latest tool kit
Look up adb backup in Google. That's how I did it.
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Look up adb backup in Google. That's how I did it.
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Thanks Gizmoe, I will look into this, it's just a pain to have to keep losing all of that important data every time I root or unroot.
Titanium backup works great but it is a catch 22 as it is for rooted devices,
Once rooted though you can use rootkeeper to temporarily unroot if you need to run one of the few apps that require it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
hey guys i did a native install of ubuntu on my nexus 7 without multirom and now want to ditch it for android again. i see that it didn't get rid of twrp and i can still get into it so if i just did a full wipe including data and then flashed a rom would i be good to go or is there a certain precedure i should be following?
I would try flashing an official CM10 Rom as they typically have better flashing procedures to make sure the partitions are setup right and stuff.
I'd think you'd be OK though.
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Id use WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit to reflash stock. It walks you through it, and that way it will make sure the file system is set up correctly. Then just root again.
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Id use WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit to reflash stock. It walks you through it, and that way it will make sure the file system is set up correctly. Then just root again.
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Didn't really want to redo everything but might as well since Ubuntu wiped it out anyway. Good thing I made a backup thanks dude
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Alright, so I got a Nexus 7 for x-mas (my first and only android device) and I love it. Recently i have been wanting to root but information/explanation has been hard to come by. So, I have a few questions.
1. When i received the device i did not unlock bootloader, after reading about unlocking it it seems that this wipes all the data from the device. How do i backup my apps/data/storage? If i copy all the files to my CPU and then copy them back to the nexus will it work? What about app settings, like my settings on Apex launcher? I've seen threads and apps that recover data after it is deleted? What's my best bet for backing my info and data up?
2. What is the difference in flashing a kernel and rooting an android? Are they the same? As far as i know flashing is reversible, but is rooting?
3. How do you root? I've seen things about utilities (nexus 7 toolkit) and I've seen things that just involve unlocking the bootloader (flashing? i think)
Sorry if these questions have been answered or this is the wrong spot for this, I'm new to the forum.
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Alright, so I got a Nexus 7 for x-mas (my first and only android device) and I love it. Recently i have been wanting to root but information/explanation has been hard to come by. So, I have a few questions.
1. When i received the device i did not unlock bootloader, after reading about unlocking it it seems that this wipes all the data from the device. How do i backup my apps/data/storage? If i copy all the files to my CPU and then copy them back to the nexus will it work? What about app settings, like my settings on Apex launcher? I've seen threads and apps that recover data after it is deleted? What's my best bet for backing my info and data up?
2. What is the difference in flashing a kernel and rooting an android? Are they the same? As far as i know flashing is reversible, but is rooting?
3. How do you root? I've seen things about utilities (nexus 7 toolkit) and I've seen things that just involve unlocking the bootloader (flashing? i think)
Sorry if these questions have been answered or this is the wrong spot for this, I'm new to the forum.
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1) You can't really do a backup of app data before unlocking the bootloader, that's why it's recommended to do it right when you get. I have to wipe everything so i know how you feel.
2) Inorder to flash a kernel you need to root first.
3) You could use a toolkit to unlock and root( either nexus 7 toolkit or wugs') or if you want to unlock and root manually you can use adb, which is just a few commands for a nexus. Both are easy, the only hard part is making sure you have the correct drivers.
Hope i helped and good luck!
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You can't really do a backup of app data before unlocking the bootloader, that's why it's recommended to do it right when you get. I have to wipe everything so i know how you feel.
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Dang, that really sucks. What all can i save? App permissions, any of that?
I was just looking around and noticed there are some Apps that save data/info, the ones i saw were Carbon and TWRP. Would i be able to save my app stuff that way?
TWRP is a custom recovery which you can use AFTER unlock and root and i have never used carbon so i wouldnt know.
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I don't own a tablet, but I am a beta tester for a few projects here, I have to wipe all data, but the cool thing is after the first initial wipe, you never have to worry about that again.
A backup of your non-rooted device, I would say do your best with titanium backup, need an easier program? Try go backup pro or Clickfree backup.
Then try to restore. If it fails, retry.. I got that a lot, most game data saved is usually stored in /mnt/sdcard/Android/data or /mnt/sdcard/Android/obb
You can store that info on an external SD, using directory bind, you can find it on here, very good app if your phone/tablet sucks because its internal storage is 3.75gb. my dual partitioned and mounted 64gb sdcard works wonderfully, my games get 16gb to themselves.
Anyway to stay on topic, I want this, but also looking at an Asus, and a Samsung galaxy tab 2
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First of all, TWRP can only be used after unlocking boot loader and unlocking wipes all data
I also unlocked boot loader after 2 months when I have many apps, so it is simple you copy all the data to your PC and you can do a backup of your apk's by sending them to a Bluetooth device by the help of a app ( Bluetooth file transfer) , you unlock the boot loader and send all apks back either by Bluetooth or by using stick mount when you are rooted , and restore all data,
Flashing a kernel requires to root first
You can either root by using root toolkit or by using adb fastboot method manually
Here is the link to a post of mine for rooting nexus 7 by adb fast boot method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38195329
Good luck,if you are unable to root or having any problem,reply and I will look into it
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flash kernel and root are two different things.
after unlocking the boot loader, you can flash anything you want, including an already rooted system image.
The Drugs said:
Alright, so I got a Nexus 7 for x-mas (my first and only android device) and I love it. Recently i have been wanting to root but information/explanation has been hard to come by. So, I have a few questions.
1. When i received the device i did not unlock bootloader, after reading about unlocking it it seems that this wipes all the data from the device. How do i backup my apps/data/storage? If i copy all the files to my CPU and then copy them back to the nexus will it work? What about app settings, like my settings on Apex launcher? I've seen threads and apps that recover data after it is deleted? What's my best bet for backing my info and data up?
2. What is the difference in flashing a kernel and rooting an android? Are they the same? As far as i know flashing is reversible, but is rooting?
3. How do you root? I've seen things about utilities (nexus 7 toolkit) and I've seen things that just involve unlocking the bootloader (flashing? i think)
Sorry if these questions have been answered or this is the wrong spot for this, I'm new to the forum.
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Have you read the FAQs which concern your N7 grouper, if not I invite you to go to read this FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - ASUS GOOGLE NEXUS 7 – GROUPER & TILAPIA (WiFi & 3G)
What is the best (easy) way to root on Android 4.2.2?
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Here is the link to my post for rooting nexus 7 4.2.2 or any other nexus device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38195329
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Hi,
and yes it should
Use Helium backup too just in case it doesn't work. It does not require root
The most reliable way would be to do a nandroid. It would be a complete image of the current setup, only problem is you'd need an unlocked bootloader.
Otherwise, ADB backup is the way to go.
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