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[Q] How to Root Nexus 7

Hi guys. I want to root my nexus 7 (8gb) so I can play music through a usb drive. And I don't want to install any roms or stuff like that, I want it to be exactly how it is now, with android 4.2.1. I've been browsing the forums, but I can't really find instructions on how to do a simple root for my purposes. If anyone could direct me to the steps I need, that would be great!! Thanks!! (Btw, I'm totally new to this rooting stuff, this is my first android device )

darthmingi92 said:
Hi guys. I want to root my nexus 7 (8gb) so I can play music through a usb drive. And I don't want to install any roms or stuff like that, I want it to be exactly how it is now, with android 4.2.1. I've been browsing the forums, but I can't really find instructions on how to do a simple root for my purposes. If anyone could direct me to the steps I need, that would be great!! Thanks!! (Btw, I'm totally new to this rooting stuff, this is my first android device )
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simple rooot.. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the super user binaries via your custom recovery, reboot and profit. you either have root or you dont, there arent different kinds of root depending on your needs. i suggest you do a bit more searching and reading, because its impossible not to find instructions if you actually searched for it. of course if not finding it on xda, you can always search the words root and nexus 7 in www.google.com

There are several ways to root your Nexus7, and I think using the toolkit is the easiest.
I'd like to recommend to download this toolkit to your PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
With using this toolkit, you can root your device as follows.
1. install the Nexus7 drivers to your PC
2. unlock the bootloader of your Nexus7
(when you unlock the bootloader, all data is deleted.)
3. install custom recovery to your Nexus7 (i recommend TWRP)
4. root your Nexus7
enjoy

k1silver said:
There are several ways to root your Nexus7, and I think using the toolkit is the easiest.
I'd like to recommend to download this toolkit to your PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
With using this toolkit, you can root your device as follows.
1. install the Nexus7 drivers to your PC
2. unlock the bootloader of your Nexus7
(when you unlock the bootloader, all data is deleted.)
3. install custom recovery to your Nexus7 (i recommend TWRP)
4. root your Nexus7
enjoy
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Yep, that's what I did!! I guess I was just too worried, but it went smoothly. Thanks!!
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darthmingi92 said:
Yep, that's what I did!! I guess I was just too worried, but it went smoothly. Thanks!!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Is there a later version of the rootkit? The last image it has is 4.2.1. 4.2.2 is out and I'd imagine on most Nexus-es.

My nexus won't root!

I've tried eveything, the Nexus toolbox, ADB, and even Chainfire's auto root. I've managed to unlock my bootloader, but whenever it comes to rooting (depending on which way I try to root) the command prompt will stay at "Downloading boot.img" or "Sending Recovery (7806 kb)" until i either reboot my Nexus or close cmd. How can i root this damn device? I'm going insane! Thank you!

AW: My nexus won't root!
Did you tried Wugs nexus root toolkit? Of not try it, you can't do something wrong it's sooo easy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
Tell me if it worked or not
Swyped from my beast the Nexus 4

Fast boot devices , check if a device comes up
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

miniAndroidian said:
Did you tried Wigs nexus root toolkit? Of not try it, you can't do something wrong it's sooo easy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469
Tell me if it worked or not
Swyped from my beast the Nexus 4
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Thank you. But it still sticks on "Booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."
I've just noticed that My Computer/Windows Explorer isn't showing my Nexus when its connected as MTP. Could that be the problem? And if so, do you know how to fix it? thanks.

okmijnlp said:
Thank you. But it still sticks on "Booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."
I've just noticed that My Computer/Windows Explorer isn't showing my Nexus when its connected as MTP. Could that be the problem? And if so, do you know how to fix it? thanks.
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Try doing the whole process again from step one using the toolkit and install that will guide you step by step in installing the proper drivers and such. I usually do everything manually but I went into lazy mode and did everything just fine and with little time as well. :good:

UZ7 said:
Try doing the whole process again from step one using the toolkit and install that will guide you step by step in installing the proper drivers and such. I usually do everything manually but I went into lazy mode and did everything just fine and with little time as well. :good:
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Thanks but I've even done that 3 times now. uninstalling & reinstalling drivers, unlocking & relocking. still, the sae problem persists :crying:

Try a new USB cord and port. Make sure USB debugging is on
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Go to androidrootz.com and try his method. Worked for me on a Mac and I am not very computer savy. He also has windows version for rooting.
Ian B

Censura_Umbra said:
Try a new USB cord and port. Make sure USB debugging is on
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+1 I'm betting usb debugging not turned on again after you unlocked bootloader.

clockcycle said:
+1 I'm betting usb debugging not turned on again after you unlocked bootloader.
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Usb debugging is on .
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It's a long process but i ended up having to use a Linux virtual machine (luckily i had one for work anyway).
No matter what toolkit or manual step to install drivers, i couldn't get Win7 to detect the phone, however, attaching it in VmWare to an Ubuntu guest system worked straight away. I got the adb/fastboot files by following instructions in a thread here on XDA and was rooted in minutes
May be worth a shot

Toolkits are a waste of space. Do it manually, it's only like four steps and you will see exactly what is happening and where (if anywhere) you're going wrong.

Bought google nexus 4 lg, an error

When I try to install busybox, i get this..
there was a problem opening a shell with root access. this is either being caused by superuser/supersu or by a device that is inproperly rooted.
try removing superuser/supersu permissions, uninstalling this application reinstalling this application and then regranting superuser/supersu permissions for this application.
you can check your device to see if it is properly rooted b y downloading rootcheck from the android market.

What android version and rom?
Did you try to root?
Make sure you flashed SuperSU v1.51.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4

I download app root checker.. it gives me thhis device does not have proper root access.
mopde number nexus 4
android version 4.3

andyabc said:
What android version and rom?
Did you try to root?
Make sure you flashed SuperSU v1.51.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
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I am noob, and lost ..how do i try to root? or flash supersu v1.51?

Read, there is even a tool that makes the whole process automatically.
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Davirus849 said:
Read, there is even a tool that makes the whole process automatically.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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care to tell e the tool ? to download and get it done..
thx

krikor1 said:
care to tell e the tool ? to download and get it done..
thx
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Read and follow the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266654 to unlock the bootloader and root your Nexus 4.

link aint helpful, way too long..with much info that ur lost.
i keep getting my bootloader status: no root access
that i have no root defined

current root and mount status
device info: MAKO/mako/occam
bootlosader: MAKOZ20i
maker: LGE
MODEL NEXUS 4
CARRIER TOUCH
DEVICE DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ROOT.
SAVED ROOT NOT PRESENT
More on this
I downloaded an app bootunlocker from store, i get bootloader status no root access..both lock and unlock buttons disabled.
I downloaded supersu from store..i get there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it. this is a problem!
if u just upgraed to android 4.3 you need to manually re-reoot- consult the relevant forums for your device.

For one, don't complain that you're too lazy to read through a post. People on here aren't here to babysit you, we're here to assist you in fixing your device, not fix it for you. I'll help you this time, but don't do this again, because this is ridiculous. If people always tell you step by step, you're never going to learn anything. Anyway, what you'll need to do is download Wug's Nexus 4 Toolkit (its a sticky in android development) and then click unlock boot loader + root, if the root part fails, go to chainfire.EU and download the latest flashable supersu zip and flash it.
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---------- Post added at 07:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:58 AM ----------
Sorry for sounding harsh, but that's the way it is. You'll thank us for forcing you to learn later.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

Follow this few steps:
1. Put down your phone.
2. Learn to read & understand.
3. Do not proceed if failed to complete step 2.
4. I repeat, DO NOT proceed if you did not complete step 2.
5. Go to www.google.com
6. Search "How to root nexus 4 Android 4.3"
7. Hmm...Problem? Guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183555
8. No speak english? http://dictionary.reference.com/
Hope it helps.

two question what cmd/terminal i open? one in windows?
i always get command not recognized lol. in the steps posted in the thread lunked here
for wug's nexus root toolkit..where i download it from? and question what different if i download quickly to my android or usb my android to my pc and i download thru my pc and add it to my android ?

You shouldn't need a terminal, if you go to the android development forum for the nexus 4, you should see Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit, it should have a link in it. Click it and follow the instructions to download. Install that then start it. It should have a button that says unlock device + root
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I downloaded the program, I get an error that I need to enable usb debugging. I tapped into my model number 7 times..i got developer options in my settings. went on to enable my usb debugging mode
i try to unlock again, i get adb device was not found

Make sure you install the USB Driver. You should be able to do it from the root toolkit. Its the button to the very left IIRC.
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1. Sell your Nexus 4
2. Buy yourself an iPhone
3. Problem solved.

Tanmaynarang said:
Make sure you install the USB Driver. You should be able to do it from the root toolkit. Its the button to the very left IIRC.
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i did the steps. in installation.
uninstalll , reboot my pc... then install option 1 ( step 2).. then step 3 do a driver test..i still get adb device not found.

Go to device manager and find nexus 4 and uninstall the drivers for it. Then unplug it and plug it back in. It should recognize and install the correct driver
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sorry, its now working. i dont know what happened..but in my device it was asking for enable usb debugging..let me carry on steps, and see where i end up.

Okay, good luck
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[Q] N7 with only CWM Recovery

Hey guys,
I have a dilemma that i think might be pretty simple to solve but I'm not certain.
A guy I know was going to install a new version of CM10.2 on his nexus but accidentally wiped the SD card before wiping the device and now there's nothing on it except CWM Recovery.
Frustrated and not knowing what to do, he's just giving to me (yay!).
My question is, where do I start? Do I have to use ADB to push a ROM onto the device so I can install it using CWM Recovery? Can I use Wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit to do that or do I have to use the Android SDK?
I'm on Windows 8, which people have told me doesn't really play along with drivers/ADB for the N7. (though, I do have access to a Win 7 machine in the house).
Any insight or direction is greatly appreciated!

Adb push nameofrom.zip /mnt/shell/emulated/0/
Its that simple
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Pirateghost said:
Adb push nameofrom.zip /mnt/shell/emulated/0/
Its that simple
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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I thought it would be that easy! Thanks for the reply!
Any thoughts on the easiest way to get the N7/ADB drivers installed? I don't have the device in hand yet but I'm expecting it soon.
I've only ever used the Nexus root Toolkit (for my Nexus 4 and GNex before it) so I'm not ultra familiar with ADB and the Android SDK.
Thanks again.

Look in the stickies for the walkthrough. It has the files you need. You don't need the entire SDK
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Pirateghost said:
Look in the stickies for the walkthrough. It has the files you need. You don't need the entire SDK
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Excellent. Thanks again for your help!

ADB device not found

Sorry if this issue has been addressed in another thread but I could not find anything. I am trying to root my nexus 7 v2 with the wugfresh 1.8 toolkit. But when I try and do the driver test it says not found. I have tried the steps suggested with the toolkit to try and resolve but no luck. I know my PC recognizes my device, the only thing I can think of now is that I don't have the OEM cable because I purchased my nexus from a friend. Any help would be great.
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Nexus devices are easy to root. You dont really need a tool. Just make sure you have fastboot connectivity and type fastboot oem unlock. It will wipe device and unlock. Then fastboot flash a recovery and use recovery to install the supersu zip. Or use recovery to install a Rom.

V2 indicates 2013 model... That is not this forum. This forum is for the 2012 version
Sent from my Nexus 5

Sorry about wrong forum, and I know I don't need the tool kit. But just the problem of it not being able to detect makes me nervous of attempting other methods of rooting
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zac.wright said:
Sorry about wrong forum, and I know I don't need the tool kit. But just the problem of it not being able to detect makes me nervous of attempting other methods of rooting
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Rooting is really just a file you install from recovery. All you need pc for is to use fastboot to unlock ans then flash recovery. Either it will see the device or it won't. If using Windows 8 though I would try a different os as Windows 8 is a royal pain. Good luck to ya.