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Bought new Nexus7 should i update OTA?

I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?

ben805 said:
I just bought a Nexus 7 today and as soon as I setup the wifi it's prompting me to update to Android 4.11, it has 4.1 on it at the moment. I want to root the tablet but having use the Android Gingerbread in the past it is a PITA to wait for new root after we updated OTA on our smartphone. Should i avoid any OTA update for the N7?
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Update, unlock, root. In that order.

Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root...
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...deodex, flash tablet ui patch.
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Chocu1a said:
Update, unlock, root. In that order.
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Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.

MRsf27 said:
Is there a new way to unlock 4.1.1? I'm new to rooting and stuff and I don't want to take any chances so I wanna be 100% sure.
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There's never a new way, it's always the same way. No update will "break" this.
fastboot oem unlock to unlock (this only have to be done once, it will remain unlocked unless you manually re-lock it)
fastboot flash recovery your.recovery.image (to flash a custom recovery)
Boot into recovery and apply the su zip of your choice if you merely want to root or if you want to flash a rom the rom of your choice (assuming these already reside on internal storage).

atticusmas said:
It's a nexus. The answer to that is ALWAYS yes.
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If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?

MRsf27 said:
If you don't mind, I'd rather actually root my nexus s instead of my brand new bought nexus 7... I'm assuming it's almost the same guide to root both; just a different file; do you know of a guideline to root the nexus s on 4.1.1?
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http://bit.ly/yf2x50

atticusmas said:
http://bit.ly/yf2x50
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lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now

MRsf27 said:
lol clever, that made me look stupid but I tried googling it before and i couldn't find a good one but I think I may have now
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Glad to be of service.

[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler

ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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It is okay to use. BUT...it is always best to learn how to use adb. You know, just in case something ever goes wrong.

It is not like Apple's device, you will always be able to root and all, you dont have to be scared
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ben805 said:
[ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool from the dev section is okay to use right? make it much simpler
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I really like Wug's toolkit, I know there's a few so I'm not positive if the one you're referring too is wugs or another one, but I reccomend using wugs, and following its step by step on setting up drivers properly.
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[Q] Need help with my Nexus 4

Hi Guys, I would really apreciate some help with my nexus 4.
I think i wiped all the data and the image as well. basically there is no ROM on it any more.
Is unlocked and rooted. I can boot in recovery but i don't have any rom to pick up.
And now when i try to boot in recovery pops up on a black screen DOWNLOAD MODE do not unplug the device and it stays there stuck.
What can I do now?
Thanks

Flash the stock ROM use the tool kit in Original Dev section.
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rkkaranrk said:
Flash the stock ROM use the tool kit in Original Dev section.
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Which tool kit? I'm trying to do it with MSKIP TOOLKIT METHOD but i can't or maybe i don't know how.
Thanks

Erjon81 said:
Which tool kit? I'm trying to do it with MSKIP TOOLKIT METHOD but i can't or maybe i don't know how.
Thanks
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First thing first. Just go get the stock image here:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occamjwr66y
Then run flashall. That will get you back to a working device.
At that point you can go break it again.

I would suggest using efrant's guide on returning to stock. It may seem a little complicated for first time users, but once you get the hang of it you will understand it very easily. Also his guide is much safer than any toolkit
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Most of the toolkits are perfectly safe and easy of used correctly. I can't see any reason a beginner should try to do this manually.
Sent from my shiny new(bought last Nov), scratch less Nexus 4!

Try Wugfresh Toolkit..It's a noob friendly toolkit which tells you what to do in each & every step

Sak3ater said:
Try Wugfresh Toolkit..It's a noob friendly toolkit which tells you what to do in each & every step
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thanks man, i have already used fastboot i did follow all the steps on efrant's guide but now is on X logo Loop!!!
actually i tried Wugfresh before using fastboot but once reboot in stays in bootloader Loop.!

Erjon81 said:
thanks man, i have already used fastboot i did follow all the steps on efrant's guide but now is on X logo Loop!!!
actually i tried Wugfresh before using fastboot but once reboot in stays in bootloader Loop.!
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Have you backed up all of your SD card data?
To sort out this X logo loop..Try going to the recovery & do a factory reset.If it doesn't work then just lock & then unlock your bootloader..You will get your Rom Booted just fine
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Edithh i just saw that you got nothing on your sdcard..
Okay man go on & lock then unlock your bootloader

Sak3ater said:
Have you backed up all of your SD card data?
To sort out this X logo loop..Try going to the recovery & do a factory reset.If it doesn't work then just lock & then unlock your bootloader..You will get your Rom Booted just fine
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Edithh i just saw that you got nothing on your sdcard..
Okay man go on & lock then unlock your bootloader
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Hey man now i can boot but the size of the disk is 5.6Gbyte instead of 13... what a **** is going on here?
thanks

Erjon81 said:
Hey man now i can boot but the size of the disk is 5.6Gbyte instead of 13... what a **** is going on here?
thanks
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One issue after another..Sigh

Sak3ater said:
One issue after another..Sigh
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Yeahh.. is getting quite frustrating!

Erjon81 said:
Yeahh.. is getting quite frustrating!
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Nexus 4 Wrong Storage

Sak3ater said:
Nexus 4 Wrong Storage
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Thanks man much appreciated!

[Q] Nexus 4 Flashed Wrong Stock Recovery

Hi All,
Just Flashed wrong stock recovery (I Know so stupid) and was wondering if im screwed or might be able to fix it?

What do you mean by wrong stock recovery? Like one meant for a different device?
Can you still get into the bootloader?

Chromium_ said:
What do you mean by wrong stock recovery? Like one meant for a different device?
Can you still get into the bootloader?
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Yes I chose wrong device, galaxy nexus not nexus 4 *slap Face*, Yes i can still get into bootloader fine, phone still boot fine into the OS just have no radio, thank you for fast reply

Anastasis88 said:
Yes I chose wrong device, galaxy nexus not nexus 4 *slap Face*, Yes i can still get into bootloader fine, phone still boot fine into the OS just have no radio, thank you for fast reply
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Flash the factory images: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

SS
Anastasis88 said:
Yes I chose wrong device, galaxy nexus not nexus 4 *slap Face*, Yes i can still get into bootloader fine, phone still boot fine into the OS just have no radio, thank you for fast reply
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Attached is SS of what i get now

Anastasis88 said:
Attached is SS of what i get now
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Try doing it manually, rather than using a toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
If its still not working this would be your last resort: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060

My Thanks
Chromium_ said:
Try doing it manually, rather than using a toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
If its still not working this would be your last resort: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
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Thnaks so much for helping me ut here, i was worried about having to do it manually as i thought would screw it up but instructions where very clear and now is working, Thanks again

Anastasis88 said:
Thnaks so much for helping me ut here, i was worried about having to do it manually as i thought would screw it up but instructions where very clear and now is working, Thanks again
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No problem. Doing it manually is always the way to go. As you can see, you dont really know whats happening when you use a toolkit. Plus you ended up learning a bit :good:

Chromium_ said:
No problem. Doing it manually is always the way to go. As you can see, you dont really know whats happening when you use a toolkit. Plus you ended up learning a bit :good:
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Yes i have to agree, you do learn a lot more and understand the process a lot more as well as having a bit of control i didn't have before with the toolkit

Root tutorial for 13.3.2.1?

If anyone can point me to a tutorial on how to root the newest update please do

There isn't one.
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rcartaz09 said:
There isn't one.
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None. Help test if you want it faster.

At the moment rcartaz09 and Faznx92 are right. There are no confirmed ways to root 13.3.2.1 and 14.3.2.1 just yet. If you want to stay up to date on things I recommend taking time to go through the forum for this device and read through them carefully: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2540
Also two threads I found to stay up to date on this topic are the following. Just simply read, follow up, and be patient:
WIP (Work In Progress): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648476
[Bounty] cracked bootloader - 7": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2580428

Faznx92 said:
None. Help test if you want it faster.
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I was answering his question by telling him there wasn't one. I'm not upgraded so I can't test. I'm running cpasjuste's Xposed on a rom slot and my device didn't upgrade.
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Bummer

please help update root hdx7 version 13.3.2.1.thank very much

rcartaz09 said:
I was answering his question by telling him there wasn't one. I'm not upgraded so I can't test. I'm running cpasjuste's Xposed on a rom slot and my device didn't upgrade.
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I was too and I caught my hdx in the nick of time to save it from upgrading, better edit your build.prop before you get upgraded

admin , hdx7 automatic update lost root .please help root version13.3.2.1 help...

vanlong said:
admin , hdx7 automatic update lost root .please help root version13.3.2.1 help...
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almost everyone has lost root for the time being

jjrizzelcincy said:
almost everyone has lost root for the time being
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same to me,poor..

flyingstraw said:
same to me,poor..
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I haven't, maybe I'm just lucky

Just want to be sure, is there an official root for 13.3.2.1 kindle HDX 7'??

It's a secret
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Thor testing
Faznx92 said:
None. Help test if you want it faster.
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I can help test.

I can help
Faznx92 said:
None. Help test if you want it faster.
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Hello
I can test

ugh there's nothing to test people!

jjrizzelcincy said:
almost everyone has lost root for the time being
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Ditto for my wife's. I was even running Android Firewall.
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AntPulido said:
If anyone can point me to a tutorial on how to root the newest update please do
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If a rooting method is found I'll update my current tool.

Help update root New 13.3.2.1

[Q] Can I root my SM-N900V running Lollipop 5.0?

Hello, I'm wondering if someone can point me to a post where I can learn how to root my SM-N900V running Android 5.0. I'm not sure I can even do it when I find the post, but I'm willing to read it and consider it. Thanks

Senior_Citizen said:
Hello, I'm wondering if someone can point me to a post where I can learn how to root my SM-N900V running Android 5.0. I'm not sure I can even do it when I find the post, but I'm willing to read it and consider it. Thanks
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No root for it at the moment.

Thanks for the reply.
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xm41907 said:
No root for it at the moment.
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replace "ever" with "at the moment" and that's the real answer. Buy a Nexus 6; I plan to.

redtechjunky said:
replace "ever" with "at the moment" and that's the real answer. Buy a Nexus 6; I plan to.
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Not necessarily. Kingroot has come to many devices that were headed down the unrootable path recently. We might get lucky too.

@Senior Citizen
Sir did u updated to lolipop by flashing through odin or through otg update..
My note3 is on 4.4.4 and want to update it to lolipop...but im using it in india and fear if it gets simlocked again..as it comes with simlock (we have to use sim from american carrier for the first time for least 5 min and then it can be used anywhere )
Plz advice what to do...
Edit : updated to lollipop ob6

@lovekeshramawat sorry I am replying so late. Haven't logged into here for a while. My update came over the air from my wireless carrier.
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Senior_Citizen said:
@lovekeshramawat sorry I am replying so late. Haven't logged into here for a while. My update came over the air from my wireless carrier.
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Sir
I sold my n900v and now i own n900 ...rooted n running dr.ketan rom..
Still thanks for replying... i appreciate it