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[Q] Nexus 7 wifi 8GB and Nexus toolkit

Hi everyone,
I want to buy a Nexus 7 wifi with 8GB of storage and I want to know if this device is supported by the Nexus 7 toolkit.
I'm asking this because in the nexus 7 toolkit main page the N7 8GB version is not mentioned (there are only references for the 16 and 32GB versions).
Please let me know.
Thank you.
mrA

mrAlmond said:
Hi everyone,
I want to buy a Nexus 7 wifi with 8GB of storage and I want to know if this device is supported by the Nexus 7 toolkit.
I'm asking this because in the nexus 7 toolkit main page the N7 8GB version is not mentioned (there are only references for the 16 and 32GB versions).
Please let me know.
Thank you.
mrA
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It should work fine. It most likely was not mentioned because the 8Gb was basically discontinued for a period of time. Still, fastboot is a much better option.
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Thanks, I did some tests with fastboot in ubuntu and it worked well...is there some documentation about?
In particular I need to find the fastboot cmd line needed to UNroot a device.
P.S : I already know how to lock/unlock the bootloader.
rebel1699 said:
It should work fine. It most likely was not mentioned because the 8Gb was basically discontinued for a period of time. Still, fastboot is a much better option.
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mrAlmond said:
Thanks, I did some tests with fastboot in ubuntu and it worked well...is there some documentation about?
In particular I need to find the fastboot cmd line needed to UNroot a device.
P.S : I already know how to lock/unlock the bootloader.
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You don't root or unroot using fast boot. Technically you can unroot by flashing a new stock system.IMG in fast boot.
The only thing you will usually be using fast boot for is locking/unlocking boot loader, installing recovery the first time, and reinstalling stock images in case of issues in the future.
There are guides on this very site in this very sub forum that explain how to root and flash recovery without the crutch of a toolkit. They are in the stickies.
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mrAlmond said:
Hi everyone,
I want to buy a Nexus 7 wifi with 8GB of storage and I want to know if this device is supported by the Nexus 7 toolkit.
I'm asking this because in the nexus 7 toolkit main page the N7 8GB version is not mentioned (there are only references for the 16 and 32GB versions).
Please let me know.
Thank you.
mrA
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I give you à simple reply.
Yes it works. I have the 8gb n7 too, and it worked fine for me
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Thank for your answers guys! :victory:

[VID TUTORIAL] How to Root and Unlock the Bootloader on Your New Nexus 7!

Hey guys, I've made a pretty simple video tutorial on how to Unlock the Bootloader and Root the new Nexus 7.
Here it is:
I know I don't have a well known name on the forums at all, but I thought it would at least be nice to post this. :good:
NOTE: THIS ONLY WORKS ON THE 2013 NEXUS 7 (2ND GENERATION), YOU COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR NEXUS 7 IF IT IS ANY OTHER VERSION.
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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 video to OP AOKP

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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Jhall8 said:
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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New video added to OP

Boom Root for Lollipop Android 5.0

Tomsgt said:
Boom Root for Lollipop Android 5.0
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Seen it great job!
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root nexus 7 with stock 4.3

So i recently bought a new N7 and i was searching for a good rooting guide on rooting but i couldn't find any.... So can anyone give me a link to a guild(i would like a simple and easy method) to unlock bootloader and flash recovery and root my grouper please.......
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2012 or 2013 model. You say new but also say grouper so just trying to make sure you know what you have as many people are clueless. If 2013 you need to go to that forum if 2012 do an actual search query for rooting a nexus 7 it's a common topic. Many people want to use tool kits to do it but it is recommended you read up on fastboot and adb in the event a problem crops up it is easier to fix.
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SlowCobra96 said:
2012 or 2013 model. You say new but also say grouper so just trying to Maher sure you know what you have as many parole are clueless. If 2013 you need to go to that forum if 2012 do an actual search query for rooting a nexus 7 it's a common topic. Many people want to use tool kits to do it but it is recommended you read up on fastboot and adb in the event a problem crops up it is easier to fix.
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i use grouper and not the new one
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can u link me to a detailed stepwise guild to do so?
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Rooting for both devices takes 30 seconds to do manually with the same steps except the recovery image.

akashpatel said:
can u link me to a detailed stepwise guild to do so?
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There are these things called stickies. They reside in the top section of each forum. You should read some.
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Nexus 7 (2012) 4.4

Hello everyone,
I just recently updated to kitkat and am wondering what new features come for the nexus 7 . I read quiet a bit about the features online but they are either don't apply to the 2012 nexus 7 or i just can't find them . I did stumble upon this nexus 7 thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506506
It seems to have most things that I believed would be updated. I installed the Google launcher and love it . So do I need to install all these updates manually even after the official 4.4 update ?
Thank you for the help
John
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