[Q] how to restore factory image - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi, i have just bought a nexus 7 32gig version. it used one and the guy used it previously had rooted and messed the rom. i want to return to stock with all features and even don't need root access. i have seen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
but i looks too complicated for me as i'm not an advance user. So if is there any toolkit or some easy method to return to stock?
will be really thankful for help..

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best method for rooting

Hello everyone, three days ago I bought a N7 and i find it really awsome! despite that I miss the features I have with my rooted galaxy s (backup, ad-remove..). I searched on the forums and found different answers but wanted some opinions. Which is the best/safest way to root the N7? I do not intend to flash an alternative ROM as I always did with my phone since stock one is perfect, but maybe an alternative kernel..do you think it is worth to change kernel?which one would you suggest?
Thank you for your help!
Look for wugfresh in the android dev section... works beautifully
Definately use a ToolKit as they are so simple, cuts out all of the issues you may experience and you are literally rooted before you can blink.
I USED THIS ONE
Gotta say an amazing little toolkit and had absolutely no problems what so ever, and whats more all the drivers etc that are needed, are included in the ToolKit
Hope this helps.
Better use the Nexus 7 toolkit, I found it to be the easiest way to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 7. I can't comment on kernel as of now, coz I just purchased the Nexus 7 and want to keep it stock with root.
Another vote for the toolkit. I used it last week to root mine and it couldn't have been easier.
The best and safest why is FASTBOOT
Sent from my BAKED Nexus
Wtf! No toolkits...
This is a nexus device... the easiest phone to root manually PERIOD.
Using a toolkit only becomes useful after you know what your doing.
Sent From My N7 via White Tapatalk

should i unroot etc?

i received my replacement n4 and now I'm supposed to return my scratched n4. should i flash back stock ROM stock recovery and unroot before i ship it?
yes flash stock image, unroot and oem lock it. its better to be sure rather than sorry later. use the nexus root toolkit as it has all the functionalists.
Yes. Try to revert as much modifications as possible since you don't want Google to find out.
Sent from my Nexus 4, powered by CyanogenMod via XDA Developers app.

from custom to new stock 4.2.2 the easy way

Hi guys been reading loads of threads and posts ref installing stock rom 4.2.2 coming from a custom rom..it looked way to complicated for me...
i have just flashed the factory image 4.2.2 using NEXUS 4 TOOLKIT i was running a 4.2.1 custom rom rooted everything
but with the toolkit it was a few clicks and done i am now running factory 4.2.2 and had no hassles what so ever it was all done for me.and going to root using the toolkit as well.
KUDOS TO ALL but this was hassle free
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
sas007 said:
Hi guys been reading loads of threads and posts ref installing stock rom 4.2.2 coming from a custom rom..it looked way to complicated for me...
i have just flashed the factory image 4.2.2 using NEXUS 4 TOOLKIT i was running a 4.2.1 custom rom rooted everything
but with the toolkit it was a few clicks and done i am now running factory 4.2.2 and had no hassles what so ever it was all done for me.and going to root using the toolkit as well.
KUDOS TO ALL but this was hassle free
look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
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If the Toolkit works well there is no problem. If a problem occurs you probably wouldn`t know how to fix it because you miss the routine and knowhow how to deal with the problem and fix it. Me personaly i`am no friend of toolkits because most of these users have no idea what`s happening.

[Q] Easy one. I want to return my Nexus 4 to completely stock everything.

Hey there people,
I know this is an extremely easy question but is there a step by step guide to completely return my Nexus 4 to stock. Completely stock. I have the OTA 4.4 update but I have the unlocked padlock icon on bootup. Bought the phone secondhand so don't know the full history.
I found this one but I don't know if there is relevant to my 4.4 situation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Thanks so much and totally love the forum and all the helpful contributors
There is no better guide as the one you found already. Follow the steps and everything should be alright. BTW questions should be posted in Q and A.
Just use wugs nexus tool kit
I have tried Wugs toolkit and I just can seem to get it connect. Follow the driver installation to the tee and still not doing it for me.

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

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