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[VIDEOS] How to Unlock, Recovery, Root, & Rom your Nexus 7

Here we go again another fun device to hack. I made these video to help out those Noobs out there that are having trouble figuring this android fun out. Hope it helps
New Nexus 7 Android 4.3 Unboxing (2013) edition
New Nexus 7 Unlock boot loader & custom recovery install
Root Android version 4.3 Jelly Bean on the New Nexus 7
New Nexus 7 OUDHS recovery install and review
New Nexus 7 custom rom install, PA or Paranoid Android
New Nexus 7 2013 AOKP rom install
Nexus 7 CM10.2 rom
ClockWorkMod Recovery install and directions
Kit Kat android 4.4 on the Nexus 7 AOSP install
MultiRom manager mod dual booting
KitKat screen recording built in
OMNI Rom install and review
How to install Android L Developer Preview on your Nexus 5 & 7
How to Root the Nexus 5,7,9, & 10 on Android 5 0 Lollipop with CF Auto Root
Please click Thanks if this helps you.

More videos coming soon

There is no other way to root without unlocking and wiping the device?
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Wow there is a lot of video threads lol
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Check out rootjunky.com for more info
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Tomsgt said:
Check out rootjunky.com for more info
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Added a new video. Mods please sticky this as it should help others thanks

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I always enjoy your detailed videos, Tom.
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Jhall8 said:
I always enjoy your detailed videos, Tom.
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glad you like them I do my best to make the NOOB proof LOL
what device do you have so I know what i should make more videos on

I have a RAZR Maxx HD, Verizon Gnex as backup & a 2013 Nexus 7.
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I have a RAZR Maxx HD, Verizon Gnex as backup & a 2013 Nexus 7.
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Nice I have all 3 also. if you maxx is unlock that device is a beast.
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That's true. But the Nexus 7 is the best Android device I've ever owned. Ran it stock unrooted for a few days, and then unlocked, rooted and flashed Sinless ROM (after making a nandroid backup, of course.)
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Boom Root for Lollipop Android 5.0

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Boom Root for Lollipop Android 5.0
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Seen it great job!
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[Q] Support for Galaxy S 4 (i9505 + Carriers)?

Hello, will this eventually officially support the Galaxy S 4?
Even though there are many versions of the S4 (carriers, international), we could flash ROMs from other devices' forums (IE, my T-Mo S4 can flash ROMs from i9505 international (but still needs a kernel optimized for T-Mo version).

Edit: wrong thread sorry
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Kit Kat (Android 4.4) release soon!

Just a quick Hi to all the Nexus 7 2013 owners! I just acquired mine a couple days ago! Replaced my HTC Flyer (BB WiFi model). Been eyeing this beauty for a while. Rooted and installed Official CM 10.2 ROM.....however, I flashed back to stock root. Here's why:
The rumors point to a drop date for Kit Kat (Android 4.4) of October 28th
Any of you gonna give it a shot?
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Awesome! Hope it releases around that date.
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I only unlock bootloader because I want to try stock kitkat first
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There's already a thread on this topic. Granted, the title may be a little misleading, but that can be overlooked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46457079
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Phone: HTC EVO 4G LTE
Rooted, Custom Rom & Kernel
Tablet: ASUS Nexus 7.2
Rooted, Stock Rom & Kernel

Hmm, wonder of this will get closed
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S4 not updating.

Hi all, my cousins s4 has not been able to update from the MDL software to the MF3 software since he bought the phone, which was in June or July.
When we try to update via ota, we get an "update interrupted" error. Its never been rooted or unlocked , so I flashed back to complete stock via Odin thinking that might help, but now all it says is your system is up to date when I try to update.
Any ideas on what we can do to get this thing to update?
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Are you sure you want to update? You could root and install wonderful custom roms. I updated and wished I didn't.
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IMO I'd stay on MDL. With MDL you don't need to worry about safestrap and ROM slots; you can simply root, and flash. You can just flash a 4.3.1 ROM instead of having to update through OTA.
As for the phone not updating itself.. No clue.
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don't update :good:

Why the heck would you want MF3?? people are dying to go back to MDL....
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I'm just 1 more to say"WHY UPDATE"!!!!!!...........I did it just for a new challenge and regret it 100%
We have roms and goodies but no special kernels.what I wouldn't give to have regular TWRP/CWM again.
MF3 SS I337 GS4

It will update on its own eventually anyway
My Phones: Samsung Galaxy S4 (MF3 ugh)
iPhone 4 (retired)
HTC Inspire (retired)
My Tablets: Google Nexus 7(2012)
Google Nexus 7(2013) Screen Cracked + broken LCD
Hackintosh with Core i7 3770k and Nvidia GTX 770 running Mavericks, Windows 7, and Ubuntu
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I'm just 1 more to say"WHY UPDATE"!!!!!!...........I did it just for a new challenge and regret it 100%
We have roms and goodies but no special kernels.what I wouldn't give to have regular TWRP/CWM again.
MF3 SS I337 GS4
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Same man it's actually kind of depressing lol
My Phones: Samsung Galaxy S4 (MF3 ugh)
iPhone 4 (retired)
HTC Inspire (retired)
My Tablets: Google Nexus 7(2012)
Google Nexus 7(2013) Screen Cracked + broken LCD
Hackintosh with Core i7 3770k and Nvidia GTX 770 running Mavericks, Windows 7, and Ubuntu

I guess you're getting the picture. But since you Odin'd stock you'll probably eventually get the update. Poor cousin!

Thanks for all the replies. I'll advise him to not update and I'll try and root it for him and set him up with a ROM.
He just wanted the ability to be able to use the apps2 SD function of the mf3 firmware.
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[Q] Nexus 4 ROM

I have a Sansung Galaxy Nexus 4 (Verizon), it tells me the build is JDQ39. I want to set it up to dualboot, before I do I'd like to have the stock ROM on hand. I've downloaded ROMs for the JDQ39 build, but they expect the board to be 'Toro' not 'Tuna'. In looking at the list for factory ROMs it dosen't show a ROM for Tunq. It also appears that Toro, Mako, Magura, are linked to the Tuna board, what's going.
The reason I know my board is 'Tuna" , is the error msg when I try to flash a JDQ39 build ROM. The system - phone info only displays a build number.
`Larry

Hi Larry. Pls double check which phone you have. Tuna is Samsung. The Nexus 4 is made by LG.
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the nexus 4 was never made for verizon, because of their galaxy nexus disrespect. you have a galaxy nexus, which is a dual core samsung made device. the nexus 4 is a quad core lg device.

simms22 said:
the nexus 4 was never made for verizon, because of their galaxy nexus disrespect. you have a galaxy nexus, which is a dual core samsung made device. the nexus 4 is a quad core lg device.
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The phone was sold to me as a "Samsung I515 Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE" are saying it is not a Nexus. Did Samsung have some license agreement to use the Nexus name, or is this some public misconception the Samsung is a Nexus.

There we go, that's the correct name. You have the toro. You should go to the Samsung galaxy nexus. Here's the link for the stock ROMs https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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I downloaded the Mysid image for the JDQ39 build, I'll verify in the morn. I'll have to continue when necessary in the galaxy forum. Thanks for you support.
Larry