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Selling my hd2 and need to wipe it. I want to keep root and android. What's the best way? Thank you
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Just wipe everything and flash rom without booting.

Without booting?
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inspire me said:
Without booting?
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Yeah...otherwise if you boot your phone after wiping it, your settings (apn a.s.o.)
are in there.
ROOT will be set by flashing.

So I can just do it all thru recovery
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inspire me said:
So I can just do it all thru recovery
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That's right.

try using hd2 tookit

use Task29

How to root Nexus 7 easy?

Hi, is there a fast way to root the nexus 7 without wiping data?
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razzack3000 said:
Hi, is there a fast way to root the nexus 7 without wiping data?
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As far as I know it is not rooting that wipes it. It's unlocking the boot loader. So, yes. You can have root permissions but not be able to flash anything.

Oh... So if i wanna root and flash another rom I will have to wipe? And if so what is the easiest way? Link?
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In order to root you will have to unlock the bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader wipes the Nexus7
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Use wugs kit. It includes an adb backup so you won't lose app data
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borrowedchief said:
Use wugs kit. It includes an adb backup so you won't lose app data
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Yes, I actually did that..... In beginning I had driver problems but after that man I gotta say wugs toolkit is awesome... Except for the fact that backup takes a hell of a time compared Any other backup. But yah thanks anyways
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Use wugs kit. It includes an adb backup so you won't lose app data
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Are you serious? So when I root with that kit and adbbackup with that kit and restore I wil not lose all my gaming progress? I only want toroot if that is posible.
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Well just to make sure, I would get my backup from the play store, backup ur apps and then do the backup from the tool kit so that the toolkit backup backs up the my backup app... After u do that, restore with the toolkit and then restore with the app...
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Well just to make sure, I would get my backup from the play store, backup ur apps and then do the backup from the tool kit so that the toolkit backup backs up the my backup app... After u do that, restore with the toolkit and then restore with the app...
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Wich app should I use? Most of the backup apps are root required :what:
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AngryGamer025 said:
Wich app should I use? Most of the backup apps are root required :what:
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Use: mybackup this app doesn't require root and is good. So use this and then use the tool kit as well to backup....
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What about pre-installed apps?
I've been searching for an answer to a similar question. I want to unlock/root my Nexus 7 straight out of the box (it's getting delivered Monday) so I don't have to worry about losing everything down the road when I start doing stuff that requires root access. What I want to know is this: If the very first thing I do with the Nexus 7 is root it, will it essentially be the same as if I hadn't rooted it? In other words, would all of the pre-installed stuff still be there (ie. maps, gmail, etc)? Is there anything on the device before rooting that would be gone after rooting, and if something is gone, is it just a matter of re-installing it from the Play store?
This is a terrible noob question, but I want my first experience with my Nexus 7 to be just as it would have been if I *hadn't* rooted it for a while, but avoid the headache of having to wipe everything once I eventually decide to start messing around with it. Any and all info is appreciated!

Dude don't worry, when you get it, just root it like how the other guy showed in this forum. Don't install anything but root it and then do all your stuff. Rooting doesn't do anything or doesn't change the interface. After you root everything should be the same.. Maybe you will loose some Google apps but you can easily download those from the app store again. What will change depends on you. When you root it, you can install custom roms... That is what changes your interface and stuff. But that's your choice.
Use the toolkit.... You must first install the drivers for your nexus... The tool kit Wi have an option. Then click the unlock and then click rooy
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Cool, yeah. I just wasn't sure if when it wiped during the unlock if anything that would be annoying to get back would be lost. I don't mind reinstalling stock apps as long as they're easy to get, but if there had been anything special that gets wiped out then I'd be hesitant to actually do it. Knowing myself, I know that at some point I'm going to want to start messing around with different ROMs and stuff, so like I said I'd rather just root it from day 1 even if I don't plan to do anything right away so I don't have to deal with wiping it a month down the road .
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Dude don't worry, when you get it, just root it like how the other guy showed in this forum. Don't install anything but root it and then do all your stuff. Rooting doesn't do anything or doesn't change the interface. After you root everything should be the same.. Maybe you will loose some Google apps but you can easily download those from the app store again. What will change depends on you. When you root it, you can install custom roms... That is what changes your interface and stuff. But that's your choice.
Use the toolkit.... You must first install the drivers for your nexus... The tool kit Wi have an option. Then click the unlock and then click rooy
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Nexus 7 2012 won't unlock with Wug Toolkit
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Use wugs kit. It includes an adb backup so you won't lose app data
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I've tried using version 1.8 of Wugs Toolkit for my Nexus 7 2012. My tablet has been very unstable. It's on 4.4.2 and never been rooted. I can't uninstall apps without crashing and if I can they are there when I reboot it.
With the Toolkit I can't get it to unlock my device. I get developer access and click the unlock button but it will not unlock it. I don't care if I lose everything on the tablet I just want a stable tablet back again.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I should add that I do get the screen that says proceeding will void warranty. Choose Yes to continue. I choose Yes and my tablet just boots up and is still locked. The version of Android is KOT49H is currently on my tablet. It's WiFi 2012 edition.
I have also tried to do a Factory Reset and it goes to the bootloader screen and says it's wiping cache then device but my tablet reboots and nothing has changed.
The last thing I should add is that my tablet does recognize my ADB device and passed the toolkit configuration with success. The tootlkit can see my tablet it just won't complete the unlock.

Stock rom rooted issues

Hey guys I have recently rooted my Nexus 4 and left the stock rom on it. Now a few days later I am experiencing issues mainly with apps that change settings, like juicedefender or a cpu speed app.
I have done some research and according to juicedefender error log it shows I need to have busybox or I should have CyanogenMod.
Ok i hav 3 questions
1. Will installing busy box cause me to lose any data?
2. I know installing CyanogenMod ROM will clear all my data is there a way for me to backup need for speed and bad piggies?
3. Is there a way for me to keep my stock rom and fix these problems?
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Since you're rooted all you need to do for backups is download Titanium Backup and use that to keep all of your data.

Alright im a noob at all this any idea if i should get cm nightly, stable or whatever version ? And if i go with release candidate can i change it to nightly in the future?
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JayMix said:
Alright im a noob at all this any idea if i should get cm nightly, stable or whatever version ? And if i go with release candidate can i change it to nightly in the future?
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You will probably want to start with a stable release before jumping into a nightly. Nightly build aren't really known for stability.
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Thanks yall, last question do CM updates work likestock roms or do i need to flash them at every update or something?
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JayMix said:
Thanks yall, last question do CM updates work likestock roms or do i need to flash them at every update or something?
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To update cm all you need to do is download new rom, boot to recovery, flash rom and gapps, wipe cache, reboot. Of course this only applies if the rom base hasn't changed, which is infrequent.
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Ok hmmmi think u might not be getting what i am saying lol sorry. What i am getting hung up over is does flashing wipe my data? And do cm updates wipe my data?
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JayMix said:
Ok hmmmi think u might not be getting what i am saying lol sorry. What i am getting hung up over is does flashing wipe my data? And do cm updates wipe my data?
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If you are going to flash cm for the first time a wipe is required. Usually wipes aren't required when flashing a newer version of a Rom.
But will it wipe data automatically? No. Wiping data is an option you have to confirm in recovery.
Is that what you are asking?
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Thanks thanks i will be flashing cm soon, thx so much yall. Sent a donation to mskip for making it so easy to do all this.
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[Q] stuck in bootloader cause no os

Hi, i rooted my nexus 7 and then i wanted to install a custom rom, so i downloaded it and gapps then went to recovery wiped everything, went to install, didnt find the rom file and forgot to nandroid backup, so what can I do now? Cant transfer files to the tablet, help please!
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naierakram said:
Hi, i rooted my nexus 7 and then i wanted to install a custom rom, so i downloaded it and gapps then went to recovery wiped everything, went to install, didnt find the rom file and forgot to nandroid backup, so what can I do now? Cant transfer files to the tablet, help please!
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You could probably use adb to side load a ROM and gapps, here's a example of how to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317986

Thanks mates, fixed it by wugfresh
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For future reference, select factory reset, not wipe data.
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naierakram said:
Thanks mates, fixed it by wugfresh
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Damn sorry forgot bout wugfresh......so much easier, good to hear it's fixed!

No no, thats fine, thanks for your advice and help!
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Isnt factory reset, just wiping cache and dalvik? If yea, then dirty install isnt the best, depends on rom that im moving from.
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naierakram said:
Isnt factory reset, just wiping cache and dalvik? If yea, then dirty install isnt the best, depends on rom that im moving from.
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factory reset wipes /cache, and /data (without wiping /data/media <--thats where all your pictures and rom zips are stored)
factory reset is needed when moving between completely different ROMs (you can get away with dirty flashes between SOME roms, but its rare)

Oh yea yea, I didn't wipe the internal, something went wrong and the file was deleted, but gapps was there and all my data was there, anyways fixed and got the new nexus 7, enjoying it, much faster and better!
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Deleted phone.apk

Using the clean masters suggested apps that can be uninstalled to speed up the phone it has somehow deleted the phone app does anyone know how to get it back without factory reseting!
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Just backup your apps and factory reset. It's the best solution. It will take you 5 minutes.

Lennyz1988 said:
Just backup your apps and factory reset. It's the best solution. It will take you 5 minutes.
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Well the phone apk is a system file so if its been deleted doing a factor reset won't help. All factory reset does is wipe the data partition where your user apps and settings are stored. Its not like factory reset uses a backup file to restore things.
I assume you are rooted to have done this. You may be able to find the apk from another two rom , extract it, and see if it will install. If not you may have to Odin back to stock to restore it if you want to keep the stock ROM.
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.

Do you Know how our where to Get the .apk file?
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checasey said:
Do you Know how our where to Get the .apk file?
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Unless you knew what specific apk you're looking for I'd Odin back to stock and start over. Good learning lesson

checasey said:
Do you Know how our where to Get the .apk file?
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Can be found in System / app... do not know if you have a stock or custom rom, anyway here's the app https://db.tt/ZvNGhkGd hope that you know what to do, or do as suggested in the post above....
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