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how do i know if my n7 is rooted?

I just rooted my n7, I think? But then I checked if my n7 was rooted using a root checker app. The app said that I was not rooted, so I'm wondering if I'm really rooted to r if the app I used does not work for the nexus. Is there any other way to check? Thanks I'm advanced guys.

Try n install Adfree
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Mungulz said:
Try n install Adfree
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Doesn't load it says unable to load root. Thanks! I must've did something wrong.

Down load rootckeck from the play store

silentbeatz said:
I just rooted my n7, I think? But then I checked if my n7 was rooted using a root checker app. The app said that I was not rooted, so I'm wondering if I'm really rooted to r if the app I used does not work for the nexus. Is there any other way to check? Thanks I'm advanced guys.
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once u rooted ur devices it will show new icon name superuser ...

Just try using a root app like ROM Manager
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Reboot the device. If you see an unlocked padlock logo on the 'Google's boot screen you done good ツ
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I think that that only means that you have the bootloader open... not root.
The best point is use any app that needs root access and check it.

Install supersu
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Install supersu
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SuperSu is much better than superuser!

How to remove root (un-root) device without clearing apps and data?

I have an app that refuses to run because my Nexus 7 is rooted. So I would like to remove root and keep this app installed.
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Not tried it my self but on SuperSU Play description it says that if you uninstall it, you will lose root:
NOTICE: A SPECIAL PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR UNINSTALLATION. IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE APP, DO *NOT* JUST UNINSTALL IT, YOU *WILL* LOSE ROOT.
I would guess that if you have Super User installed, it would do the same thing.

I tried the "temp unroot" function of the superuser app and the app still recognized the root and refused to run.
I will try un-installing superuser now. Thanks for the idea, I will report back.
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Some applications I believe look for the superuser application by name. So if it sees "superuser.apk" on the system it won't run. However, I know some in the past were able to be worked around by renaming the superuser application.
I don't know if this is still a valid method, but...yeah.

mistarose said:
I have an app that refuses to run because my Nexus 7 is rooted. So I would like to remove root and keep this app installed.
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Try an app called OTA Root Keeper (voodoo). It will temp unroot. You then need to normally force close the app you are talking about and the run it and it should work.
When you are done if you use a lot of root apps you can the undo the temp unroot and be back to full root.
Some versions of su have that ability now too but I've not tried them yet... don't really have anything that cares if I am rooted any more.
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I've tried using the temp-unroot feature of the superuser app and I was not able to do so. I wish I knew what this app was looking for.
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Download supermanager from playstore, enable the root function in settings. Swipe over to tge next screen and select uninstall apps and uninstall superuser. Then reboot. That should do ut.
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mistarose said:
I've tried using the temp-unroot feature of the superuser app and I was not able to do so. I wish I knew what this app was looking for.
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What app is it?
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The app is called Jeppesen Mobile TC and you will only be able to download it if you have a 9-10 inch tab with honeycomb or ICS running. I managed to get the apk so if someone wants it to try please let me know.
I will try the above shortly. Many thanks!
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I just tried this and it seems to have removed root like you said yet the application still thinks I have root. I un-installed the app and reinstalled it after rebooting.
The app runs fine on my gfs Nexus 7 which has never been rooted.
Hmmmmm
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mistarose said:
I just tried this and it seems to have removed root like you said yet the application still thinks I have root. I un-installed the app and reinstalled it after rebooting.
The app runs fine on my gfs Nexus 7 which has never been rooted.
Hmmmmm
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Hello. Can you explain the process you followed to make this app run in a Nexus 7. Because I downloaded the apk from a russian site in my Nexus 7 (non-rooted) and after the installation the app ask for me my name and activate number and I can´t do anything more.
Thank you for the help!

AVRando said:
Hello. Can you explain the process you followed to make this app run in a Nexus 7. Because I downloaded the apk from a russian site in my Nexus 7 (non-rooted) and after the installation the app ask for me my name and activate number and I can´t do anything more.
Thank you for the help!
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Jepp is subscription based. You need to buy a subscription to use the software.

Link200 said:
Jepp is subscription based. You need to buy a subscription to use the software.
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Yes, you are right. But the IPAD you have the same problem and now is posible to intall the
Cycled without subscription.

mistarose said:
I just tried this and it seems to have removed root like you said yet the application still thinks I have root. I un-installed the app and reinstalled it after rebooting.
The app runs fine on my gfs Nexus 7 which has never been rooted.
Hmmmmm
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I have a Nexus 7 too.
Can you start the app JeppTC like a demo?, because I can't see the "DEMO" button when I start the app.

[Q] Nexus 7 root + playstore

Hi all,
earlier in the summer I rooted by Nexus 7 using Wugs nexus tool kit (1.5.2). It worked a treat and even allowed me to edit my playstore location using an app..which i've forgotten the name of. It allowed me to specify vodafone (UK) or O2 (UK) etc and allowed me access to apps I wouldn't normally see due to my location.
So, I'm on 4.2 now and used Wugs toolkit 1.5.5 to root 4.2...but cannot in anyway find the store changer. Anyone got any ideas what this was?
Thanks
Baron

Do you mean Market enabler?
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ClintvL said:
Do you mean Market enabler?
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could be yeh. any idea whether it works for the latest version of the market or a suitable to replace it. Kind of getting annoyed the only things I can download are nothing to do with what im searching for.

Anybody able to run Scrabble on their N4 ?

No matter what ROM I install, I get a "device not compatible "
Anyways around this ?
If anyone can try to see if it works on their device and share with me the ROM they are using.
Thanks
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I was able to sideload a copy of the APK from my Nexus 7. But it really doesn't seem to like Jelly Bean. I'm running stock rooted 4.2.2 on both devices and there are all sorts of bugs with typing and keyboard entry.
UltimateEnd said:
No matter what ROM I install, I get a "device not compatible "
Anyways around this ?
If anyone can try to see if it works on their device and share with me the ROM they are using.
Thanks
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bdk512 said:
I was able to sideload a copy of the APK from my Nexus 7. But it really doesn't seem to like Jelly Bean. I'm running stock rooted 4.2.2 on both devices and there are all sorts of bugs with typing and keyboard entry.
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Yeah I've found a few different .apk of scrabble online , and was even able to install them , but the results were not too pleasant.
It was like the same screen but much smaller times 8 all over my screen.
Just wondering if it even runs on stock ROM without root
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UltimateEnd said:
Yeah I've found a few different .apk of scrabble online , and was even able to install them , but the results were not too pleasant.
It was like the same screen but much smaller times 8 all over my screen.
Just wondering if it even runs on stock ROM without root
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You dont need root to run apk applications.

[Q] Nexus 4 Binaries

Could you please explain how can I flash or install “Nexus 4 Binaries” ?
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers#makoktu84p

Why do you need to install these binaries? These are the same as what you have on your device currently. Are you facing any issues?
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these are for building roms

yashar.amd said:
Could you please explain how can I flash or install “Nexus 4 Binaries” ?
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/drivers#makoktu84p
My Phone is root (Android 4.4.4 & TWRP 2.7.1.0) and I have NRT 1.8.6 on my laptop...
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if you didnt have them already, your phone would never work without them.

simms22 said:
if you didnt have them already, your phone would never work without them.
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Ok, thank you all...
I thought I should flash them after upgrading...

It's okay, there's no need
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