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Nexus 7 - Rooting & Installing kernel, ROM

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!

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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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.
Sent from my Rooted Google Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD

It's better to do it manually. You learn more and you can tell exactly where you messed up if it happens.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Help on new nexus 4 4.2 and PA

This is my first Thread and i have to say that im really really but really sorry if this post is repetead..but im really newbee on this.
I got my nexus 4 like one week ago with Android 4.2. And i have to say i used to read a lot this Forum...and now that i have my Nexus i would like to root and install a ROM.
So my basics questions are:
1. My Nexus 4 is stock rigth now 4.2...can i go normal update to 4.2.2 and root no problem??? its there a preferred alternative to do this?? In other words should i root first then update? or update 4.2.2 then root_???
2. Once my nexus is on 4.2.2. and its rooted..(if point 1 is ok)...can i install Paranoid Android 3.1 on it??? like the developers explain on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336&page=1635 ???
At the end any recomendation from you guys will be really appreciated...anything will work for me hehe...
Stock Ui is very borring...=(
My best Regards.

saintek said:
This is my first Thread and i have to say that im really really but really sorry if this post is repetead..but im really newbee on this.
I got my nexus 4 like one week ago with Android 4.2. And i have to say i used to read a lot this Forum...and now that i have my Nexus i would like to root and install a ROM.
So my basics questions are:
1. My Nexus 4 is stock rigth now 4.2...can i go normal update to 4.2.2 and root no problem??? its there a preferred alternative to do this?? In other words should i root first then update? or update 4.2.2 then root_???
2. Once my nexus is on 4.2.2. and its rooted..(if point 1 is ok)...can i install Paranoid Android 3.1 on it??? like the developers explain on this Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336&page=1635 ???
At the end any recomendation from you guys will be really appreciated...anything will work for me hehe...
Stock Ui is very borring...=(
My best Regards.
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1. Yes. You should update it to 4.2.2 and then root it.
2. Yes. Once you're rooted. You can install the latest PA rom.

scream4cheese said:
1. Yes. You should update it to 4.2.2 and then root it.
2. Yes. Once you're rooted. You can install the latest PA rom.
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Thanks bro!!! i will start doing all the process!!!
ill update you with the results hehe..
regards.

Development for the Nexus 4

How active is the development for this device? is it dying, or is it alive?
I am asking because I might get a Nexus 4. Any advice for a first rom, or rooting procedures?

Man I just switched from a note 2 to a nexus 4 and couldn't be happier besides the battery life. Rom development is amazing and everything is up to date with no wait . nexus is a different breed all together . you won't regret it
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

juggamonkey said:
Man I just switched from a note 2 to a nexus 4 and couldn't be happier besides the battery life. Rom development is amazing and everything is up to date with no wait . nexus is a different breed all together . you won't regret it
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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I just flashed Faux123 from Franco.kernel I heard both have really nice battery life over stock kernel or even CM's kernel I used to have bad battery until I flashed a custom kernel
Nexus 4 CyanogenMod 10.1.0

And how do I S-off the device? is it easyier, or harder than HTC devices?

Mihir1997 said:
And how do I S-off the device? is it easyier, or harder than HTC devices?
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LMAO!!
You don't S-OFF a Nexus device, you just unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock and away you go!

Mihir1997 said:
How active is the development for this device? is it dying, or is it alive?
I am asking because I might get a Nexus 4. Any advice for a first rom, or rooting procedures?
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The development for the Nexus 4 is highly active. It's been alive ever since the Nexus 4 came out. I don't think it'll die anytime soon. The Galaxy Nexus forum is still alive and let's not forget about the HTC Nexus One forum. LOL.

EddyOS said:
LMAO!!
You don't S-OFF a Nexus device, you just unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock and away you go!
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Seriously? and that means I can just flash a rom without having to fastboot flash boot images ? so basically, after root, I don't need my comp for flashing roms at all?

Mihir1997 said:
Seriously? and that means I can just flash a rom without having to fastboot flash boot images ? so basically, after root, I don't need my comp for flashing roms at all?
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Unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and from there you don't need your PC at all. Nexus devices are a lot easier than any other type of phone to flash and development will be active for the next few years at the least since it's a Nexus. The biggest disadvantages of this phone (if you care about them) are the lack of removable battery, low storage, poor camera and the glass back. Other than that this phone is one of the fastest available and you won't be disappointed if those things don't matter to you.

[advice]things to do with your outdated galaxy s3

If you have played with your Galaxy S3 for a very long time.......now the time has come to make it ready for some freaky roms and tweaks.:angel:
FIRST THING TO DO IS
1.ROOT your android phone
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-s3-i9300xxugna7-android-4-3-jelly-bean-1435664
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-s3-i9300xxugna7-android-4-3-jelly-bean-1435664
Follow the rules posted here.
2.Install Custom Rom,I prefer CMhttp://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=i9300&type=nightly
Many of the users don't like to use VANILLA UI after using TOUCHWIZ UI.
So,I prefer instaling MIUI.Even if MIUI is based on older version of Android,it is still one of the best custom rom I have ever used for a phone.\
Here is the link for it too
="http://enbigota.d.miui.com/4.4.11/miui_i9300_4.4.11_436e5b96d5_4.1.zip"
This version of MIUI is based on Android 4.2.2
3.FLASH Philz recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/i93xx-philz-touch-t2002953
4.Now that you are bored,flash the stock firmware and sell your S3 and grab a new phone.
http:http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/install-i9300xxugna5-android-4-3-stock-firmware-galaxy-s3-1434726//
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When I first received my phone,I was very curious to flash Custom Roms,tweaks.But after making all these things,I sold my phone and bought a Nexus 4

If you are on here, you rooted and flashed a custom rom well before you thought the s3 was an old phone

Give it to me for free. That's what you should do with it.

jim80b said:
If you are on here, you rooted and flashed a custom rom well before you thought the s3 was an old phone
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Well......,I actually sold it out months ago.......

jim80b said:
If you are on here, you rooted and flashed a custom rom well before you thought the s3 was an old phone
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k-semler said:
Give it to me for free. That's what you should do with it.
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I sold it and bought a Nexus 4

Why not a Nexus 5?

100% root your phone and get rid of the ugly stock OS IMO.

How long did you used your s3? And how much do you know about it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

When I read the title I expected something like:
1. Take a camera
2. Take a hammer
3. Start recording while you hit your phone
4. Throw it as high as possible

Just bought a Nexus 7!

I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance

Very easy to root using nexus root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
Just be sure the toolkit updates itself to latest version.
You need to first "unlock the bootloader". I would recommend to do that in the beginning because it will wipe your device.
Personally i had best experience with stock kitkat 4.4.4 rooted and all unneccessary software disabled. I dont like volume adjustment on lollipop 5.0.2 but i always update to latest version just for fun.
Congratulations for your new tablet, it is a great device!

Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.

IMHO the best thing with Nexus is you'll always get the latest official rom. I have only used stock but feel free to experiment.
On my phone with 4.4.4 I use stock with xposed framework. Some great modules there. However i read that xposed is not yet ready for 5.0.2.

TheGOAT232412 said:
Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.
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I suggest the elementalx kernel. And if you want a (improved) stock experience go for Cleanrom.

From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.

Masteryates said:
From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.
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S-Off is a HTC thing. Here you dont need to S-Off.

OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!

TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.

TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app

AnkeshReborn said:
OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
masterchiefb117 said:
Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.
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I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
Syntax323 said:
Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
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That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.

TheGOAT232412 said:
I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.
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Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!

AnkeshReborn said:
Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.

TheGOAT232412 said:
Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.
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Its been a month... So I assume you are sorted but in case you aren't... To ensure cleanest install, wipe data and cache through twrp then flash new ROM. This will delete your data so back it up first if there is anything you want on it.
If ROM is from same family.... You can try dirty flashing ( ie not wiping data ) but it may end in boot loop or force closes in apps... I always just wipe as it ensures clean install to give you best experience with the ROM.
Enjoy
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app

About roms.
Either stock/CM. I am using cm12.1 latest build on android 5.1.1 with elementalX kernel. Very smooth.
Remember:TWRP>>>>>>>CWM

Every ROM is good that I've flashed. Only had this about a week but loving it.
My phone is a lg and is a pos when it comes to **** not working with aosp
Plan on buying nothing but nexus from now on,feels weird having everything working, and working well. In a weird kinda way....