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[Q] Is the NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0 working?

Hello. Just received my Nexus 10 and really want to root, although pretty scared in case of bricking my device. Can anyone tell me if the current version of the [NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0] is working FULLY? I see posts on the actual thread containing the toolkit that peoples devices wont boot fully, but also people saying their thanks as it has worked for them. I cannot post in that thread due to having no post count.
Also, when I open up the Toolkit it asks me what build I am using, which is 4.2.1, but the only build displayed is 4.2.0 (not my build), so how do I get around this and tell the toolkit my build is 4.2.1.
Thanks

It got me into a boot loop after unlocking the device, had to go into the custom recovery to fix it. Make sure you read the instructions given by the developer on the first page before using the tool kit. Same with choosing the build, check about phone in settings and then see what build you have before chosing your os.
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Hey thanks for the info, well I was about to use it but like I said after opening the toolkit and having my device connected it only displayed the build 4.2.0 but my build is 4.2.1, is the toolkit only available for 4.2.0 or how do I select my build (4.2.1) , thanks
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I personally used this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025268
Was fast and painless. So far working great.
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I did take a look at that but what are the requirements to use it? As it doesn't say on the thread. My nexus is fully stock apart from the 4.2.1 update. Thanks again for the reply
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Just select the 4.2.0 build even though you have 4.2.1. It worked great for me. It says somewhere in the post that you can use the 4.2.0 for 4.2.x builds.
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Oh well I guess il try it then. So for you it was as simple as following the instructions on the toolkit? I'm extremely paranoid of bricking my device
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That is the toolkit I used and it worked fine. I felt comfortable with it because it is the same guy I used the toolkit from on my Galaxy Nexus. I didnt read any instructions since I already know how to use it and had no problems. I wasnt even aware of any "special requirements"

Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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TomAshcroft said:
Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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I used the toolkit on my nexus 10 after i upgraded it to 4.2.1 Just selected the do everything option and followed the directions. Worked like a champ.

Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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I haven't done it yet because there hasn't been an update since I rooted but there is an app called OTA Rootkeeper that is supposed to allow you to take ota updated and maintain root.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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Not sure how it works on Nexus 10 as I am yet to receive mine but on Nexus 7 even after rooting the device using Mskip's toolkit I am able to receive OTA updates without any issues.
Being the same developer and similar toolkit I think it should work.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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To receive OTA updates you must have a locked bootloader and stock recovery. Doesnt matter what much though since if you want an update to whatever OTA comes out, someone ALWAYS compiles a 100% stock rooted ROM based on whatever latest OTA has just come out. Usually it is on the very same day as the official OTA too
But I still recommend a custom ROM. Craig's AOSP+ is basically the stock ROM but comes with many fixes for things broken on just running stock, and increases compatibility with external devices.

I could use some help on how to utilize my donation code. I have scanned the thread very well and cannot find out how to use the code after donation. I am a non posting donator to many forums and threads. Successfully modified dozens of devices. This is the first one I am to excited to work the bugs out myself. I have the 4.2.1 update, got it unlocked but, cannot get any further. The tool just keeps stopping. It obviously works, I am just missing something that is probably really simple. I would also like the functionality of the donator options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.........................Just found donator portal. Still stuck after unlocked bootloader.

I myself cannot find the donor portal, I am going crazy trying to find it. Can someone please tell me where it is? This is my first time rooting a device. Thanks
Mike

Toolkit works well. I got to eager and forgot to terminate ADB. I opened my task mgr. on windows and felt like a real boob, had like 20 cmd windows open. Still having a heck of a time accessing donator tools. Put in code from main menu #26. But, no updates to the kit. Nexus 10 + x-mas = no sleep.

[Q] New to rooting, nexus 10

Hi, I just recently bought a Nexus 10, and this is my first android device so I am new to everything. I am interested in rooting my device, and would like some information about it. How do I install this "CyanogenMod" I keep hearing about? I used the Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device already, do I need to do anything else? Is there some stuff you recommend doing now that I am rooted? Help would be appreciated, thanks!

evandan4 said:
Hi, I just recently bought a Nexus 10, and this is my first android device so I am new to everything. I am interested in rooting my device, and would like some information about it. How do I install this "CyanogenMod" I keep hearing about? I used the Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device already, do I need to do anything else? Is there some stuff you recommend doing now that I am rooted? Help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Well, its always good to see new users interested in rooting. To be honest rooting your device really opens up the world of android and the capabilities that people love about android. So you've already used the toolkit to root? And you've got CWM or TWRP installed?
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evandan4 said:
Hi, I just recently bought a Nexus 10, and this is my first android device so I am new to everything. I am interested in rooting my device, and would like some information about it. How do I install this "CyanogenMod" I keep hearing about? I used the Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device already, do I need to do anything else? Is there some stuff you recommend doing now that I am rooted? Help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Many would suggest that you get to know how the stock Android device works and behaves. You want to get acquainted with the true Android flavor before you get in to the good stuff.
I would say play around and enjoy your Nexus 10 how Google intended (Especially if this is your first Android!), and if you aren't 100% satisfied go ahead and root it.
Regardless, if you are intent on rooting you should check out the sticky in the Nexus 10 General section which has all the info laid out for you on how to root (and do many other things!) here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003731

[Q] best way to root 4.1.2?

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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dparrothead1 said:
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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zidane1341 said:
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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dr.m0x said:
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.

Ultimate [VIDEO Guides] How To Root, Unlock Bootloader and More! New Nexus 7 (2013)

This thread will contain all of my video guides for the New Nexus 7 (2013)
I will be sure to update the OP regularly with guides, rom reviews, and other videos pertaining to the New Nexus 7!
One Click Bootloader Unlock, Root, Recovery Install With Wugfresh Nexus Toolkit:
Wugfresh Toolkit: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113329792100896065459/posts/cJsC65WiPFu
One Click Unroot, Unbrick Factory Restore:
Wugfresh toolkit: http://wugfresh.com/nrt
How To Unlock The Bootlaoder Manually:
Android SDK: Http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
USB Drivers: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
How To ROOT and Install TWRP Recovery:
SuperSU.zip : http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (download this to your Nexus 7)
TWRP.img : http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/flo (Download this to your PC)
New Nexus 7 (2013) vs Old Nexus 7 (2012)
more to come very soon

It may sound unrelated but go how come you haven't made an unboxing of the device? Also is there will be a review?
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The unboxing will arrive on Monday. I had already shot and edited the video prior to these. I just thought these were more important so I uploaded them first
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The white from the light of the computer makes it hard to follow in some spots, also a lot of ppl prob don't know how to upgrade the Google USB drivers (I know simple but could not so adv ppl could get lost etc).
Overall good videos, my N7(2013) thanks you

I notice people always say to turn usb debugging on but I've done it both my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 and never turned debugging on for either one and it still works the same.

Won't get my new N7 until September (uk). Just would like to say thanks for the great vids. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the videos!
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Thank you!

Thanks for the vids!
just bought the old N7 32gb for just under $200 last week. Decided that I don't need that much space and would rather have the better hardware so I'm returning the first gen and getting the latest 16gb version! :good:

Not sure if I missed it, but it should be noted that unlocking the bootloader wipes ALL your data!

Has anyone tried this using Clockwork instead of TWRP? Not a big fan of TWRP
EDIT: Never mind found my answer

Thanks for the great vids! :thumbup:

Please delete.

ugh i wanna root/unlock, but i finally set it up how i like it....now i have to wipe it lol so lazy.

That's why you root and unlock right out of the box. :thumbup:

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That's why you root and unlock right out of the box. :thumbup:
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Exactly! As soon as UPS drops it off on Friday night, it is getting unlocked ASAP!

If I just bought a nexus 7 from best buy today, do I have the 2013 version? I assume I do? Also, probably dumb question, but I assume 2013 nexus won't work with nexus 7 roms/kernels?
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3

aj8600 said:
If I just bought a nexus 7 from best buy today, do I have the 2013 version? I assume I do? Also, probably dumb question, but I assume 2013 nexus won't work with nexus 7 roms/kernels?
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3
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If you're serious about these questions then yes, it's the new one. You probably should have done your homework before even buying it if you had to ask after you bought it. Best Buy never even carried last years model.
No.. Don't use anything from the original N7 unless you want a nice heavy paper weight.
My suggestion would be to start reading everything on the 2013 model very carefully in these forums before you attempt to flash anything.
I'm not trying to be rude, but the above are how people get in messes. Especially if they have to ask the community what they bought.
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If you're serious about these questions then yes, it's the new one. You probably should have done your homework before even buying it if you had to ask after you bought it. Best Buy never even carried last years model.
No.. Don't use anything from the original N7 unless you want a nice heavy paper weight.
My suggestion would be to start reading everything on the 2013 model very carefully in these forums before you attempt to flash anything.
I'm not trying to be rude, but the above are how people get in messes. Especially if they have to ask the community what they bought.
Sent from my iphone killing Galaxy Nexus running ASKP kernel & AOKFP ROM. For the love of everyone on forums READ BEFORE YOU POST.
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Lol I look like an absolute fool. When I bought it I didn't think there was a new one, but after some research, I figured out that I obviously have it haha
I have read through all of the threads regarding root and will root it later tonight. My previous comment made me look like a complete noob, but I assure you I have rooted phones for years and understand the goings on. I was just confused at the time because as I said I didn't know there was a new model, I thought it was a firmware update or something.
I can't wait to see this attract devs that can bring amazing kernels and roms
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3

you mention "fastboot.exe" in the video, but where do we get that? I keep getting "ADB not recognized as a command" when I type the command in the window.
Never mind... I figured it out... I wasn't navigating to the platform-tools folder before opening the command window. I'm now unlocked & rooted

Anything I Should Know ??

Hi guys
I have a 32gb nexus 7 with 3G (2012) due to be delivered tomorrow and the first thing i want to do to it is root it.
But as things change so fast i was wandering if this guide is still up to date:
Before rooting it i will be updating it to the latest kitkat firmware so i want to also make sure that the Nexus Rootkit Toolkit has been updated to be able to root the kitkat firmware ?
Also while googling (is that a word....lol) i come across a guide saying that the toolkit has problems with the 3G version nexus 7.
I also come across one that said that if something is/isn't ticked in the toolkit then it will brick the tablet. The trouble is i cant find the guide now so i need you guys t let me know if this is all still true.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks

Inked_ said:
Hi guys
I have a 32gb nexus 7 with 3G (2012) due to be delivered tomorrow and the first thing i want to do to it is root it.
But as things change so fast i was wandering if this guide is still up to date:
Before rooting it i will be updating it to the latest kitkat firmware so i want to also make sure that the Nexus Rootkit Toolkit has been updated to be able to root the kitkat firmware ?
Also while googling (is that a word....lol) i come across a guide saying that the toolkit has problems with the 3G version nexus 7.
I also come across one that said that if something is/isn't ticked in the toolkit then it will brick the tablet. The trouble is i cant find the guide now so i need you guys t let me know if this is all still true.
Any help would be gratefully received.
Thanks
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I would steer clear of toolkits. As you said they can cause more damage than they are worth and it is always beneficial to learn the tools, especially if something does go wrong. Plus you get a good feeling when it works.
I would take a look and read how to use fastboot, which will allow you to unlock your bootloader and root your device.
This is a good read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796