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Nexus 7 ROOT only!

Hello,
I have a Nexus 7 GSM model and I am searching for all over the web for a good guide to just root my device without installing any custom ROMs on it.
Every guide that I have found, the files are missing or something is wrong with the version.
So, my device is updated to 4.2.2 and I just want to ROOT it!
Thank you!

You must use this one click is very simple and easy to use

How can I check that the device was rooted correctly?

haygij said:
How can I check that the device was rooted correctly?
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Use root checker basic from google play https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tcheck&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

haygij said:
How can I check that the device was rooted correctly?
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the easies way is if your n7 has superuser that mean you are rooted...

There is a easy way to root n7 3g with a mac?
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Thread moved to Q&A, please keep all questions to this forum.
The development section is for development work only!

ligname said:
There is a easy way to root n7 3g with a mac?
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The same way you root every other nexus device.
Unlock boot loader, flash or boot custom recovery, install supersu zip...
No toolkit required, just more than 3 brain cells
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How to unroot back to stock?

I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
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Iczer said:
I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOACRaFFfdo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a great little video tutorial explaining just what you want
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Iczer said:
I have a new N4 I'm getting tomorrow, but need to send my current one back in, but it's rooted. I have that root tool kit that I rooted with still.
Thanks for the help
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
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flash the stock img via fastboot, via the bootloader.

It's easy.
This is really easy, all you need to do is flash the stock rom.
You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
Anyway, go here ->
android.gs/
update-google-nexus-4-to-official-stock-android-4-2-2-jdq39-firmware/
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ultrapirate said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOACRaFFfdo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That's a great little video tutorial explaining just what you want
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Thanks everyone for your help. This youtube video makes it look pretty easy

Flashify okay now?

I'm getting my G2 on Monday. A month or two ago I read these forums religiously when I was trying to decide what to upgrade to it was highly recommend not to use flashify to install TWRP. Now Im reading a lot about people using flashify. Has something changed? Has the common consensus changed? Thanks for any input.
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I actually have not heard anything bad about using flashify to install TWRP. I did this and everything went smoothly
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oadam11 said:
I actually have not heard anything bad about using flashify to install TWRP. I did this and everything went smoothly
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Me also...worked perfectly fine.
sent from my S4, Note 3 or G2

Used it for CWM. Everything else I do through CWM.

I can't remember exactly what the issue was. Something happening after the fact. It was removed from options in the twrp guide. Maybe that was with an older version of twrp
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oadam11 said:
I actually have not heard anything bad about using flashify to install TWRP. I did this and everything went smoothly
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I actually used flashify to install TWRP on my At&t D800. I downloaded the .img and flashed recovery through flashify. Although you NEED root AND busybox installed. This method worked fine for me.
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tkuligowski said:
I'm getting my G2 on Monday. A month or two ago I read these forums religiously when I was trying to decide what to upgrade to it was highly recommend not to use flashify to install TWRP. Now Im reading a lot about people using flashify. Has something changed? Has the common consensus changed? Thanks for any input.
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Use adb, is really easy to use

force70 said:
Me also...worked perfectly fine.
sent from my S4, Note 3 or G2
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Where did you downloaded TWRP img & what is the version of your G2 ? Would like to try it if it is fine. Thanks.

If you don't want any problems or are timid and scared of recovery hard flash, do as citytrader suggests. It is very easy. Some people, like me, can be lazy and purposely risky with certain things and go the easy, tinkering, and sometimes damaging route. ;]

Steamer86 said:
If you don't want any problems or are timid and scared of recovery hard flash, do as citytrader suggests. It is very easy. Some people, like me, can be lazy and purposely risky with certain things and go the easy, tinkering, and sometimes damaging route. ;]
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How is using flashify dangerous?
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One simple wrong line of code, something not playing well, no recovery. How isn't it besides pushing actual legit perfect line yourself.

htcm7 said:
Where did you downloaded TWRP img & what is the version of your G2 ? Would like to try it if it is fine. Thanks.
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Right here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45713554
sent from my S4,Note 3 or G2

force70 said:
Right here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45713554
sent from my S4,Note 3 or G2
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Thanks for the info, unfortunately my version, d802b, doesn't supported.

Done it twice. Both before and after OTA. No problems either time. (Second time was after a brick rescue due to my incompetence.)
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Yea no problems here. Rooted from my PC, then downloaded Flashify and installed custom recovery.
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Same here. Used flashy to install twrp then flashed cleanrom on my phone. Works perfect.
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Got Nexus today, fully updated, will toolkit work?

Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?

mockneygeeza said:
Can I use the Nexus toolkit to unlock n root, latest firmware not listed. Is it still supported?
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I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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oldblue910 said:
I'd recommend learning to do it manually rather than a toolkit, that way this will never be an issue again. It's very easy to do. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382051. The entire instruction set is in the very first post.
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That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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xdhall said:
That is not manually rooting. It uses auto root (and has superfluous steps), which is silly for a nexus device.
This is how you root "manually":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536420
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DOH! I used the wrong link. I should have checked. Thanks for saving me!
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thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:

mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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Np.
Just holler if you have any questions.
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mockneygeeza said:
thanks alot guys, just didnt wanna brick it on the day i got it :crying:
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We're here to help, man. Try it manually and let us know if you run into any problems. It's basically impossible to hard brick a Nexus device. Almost anything can be recovered from.
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I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)

dragonboydbboy said:
I have used the wugfresh toolkit to root on latest firmware (KRT16S) and it works fine. Just select the "any build" option. Don't know about unlocking though, as my device was unlocked from 4.3
However, I do remember that I was able to unlock my 7 using the wugfresh toolkit BEFORE there was even an option for "nexus 7 2013" so it will probably work ?
Or you could do it the way everybody else here is saying, instead of the newb way ? (but I prefer the newb way)
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Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!

Wugfresh is what I used. Works flawlessly. Very fast an simple ?
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mockneygeeza said:
Toolkit was updated and supports latest kitkat, I prefer the easy way. Not that I wouldn't of tried the other method. I've rooted plenty... Just wanted the easy option. Took a while to sort out.. As I had just factory restored my laptop. Anyways that's for all ur help guys, all sorted here!
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I really don't understand how a toolkit can be "the easy way" on a nexus device. Run two fastboot commands and press one button and you've done it manually. You never have to worry about someone else's code working or compatibility for future updates. And it's the same for any nexus device.
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Well it's all good, I'm happy...the toolkit was coded by a legend.. Who I've donated too in the past.
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Rooting and using Roms on my LG G2

Hey all, I have not visited XDA in general for a few years by now and I have forgotten how to root and use custom roms but now I am back and I think I would need some help rooting and using the best updated rom for LG G2.
I would be greatful if someone could direct me to the right guide threads of how to root and use custom roms on LG G2.
My model is LG-D802
KitKat 4.4.2

L3vYad1n said:
Hey all, I have not visited XDA in general for a few years by now and I have forgotten how to root and use custom roms but now I am back and I think I would need some help rooting and using the best updated rom for LG G2.
I would be greatful if someone could direct me to the right guide threads of how to root and use custom roms on LG G2.
My model is LG-D802
KitKat 4.4.2
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Check out this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
Lots of good information for you on what and how to root your G2.
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fast69mopar said:
Check out this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
Lots of good information for you on what and how to root your G2.
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Thanks for that!
Do you know what is the best stable rom out there by any chance?

L3vYad1n said:
Thanks for that!
Do you know what is the best stable rom out there by any chance?
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CloudyG2 has always been a popular choice with G2 users.
Here are some links to other popular ROM threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/ndm-5-3-inspired-ux-lollipop-g2-t3352262
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/rom-srkg2-1-00-20150516-t3109906
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/rom-google-edition-release-thread-t3262929
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Heck, try all 3 and see which one suits you best. Good luck on your choice and happy flashing.
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fast69mopar said:
CloudyG2 has always been a popular choice with G2 users.
Here are some links to other popular ROM threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/ndm-5-3-inspired-ux-lollipop-g2-t3352262
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/rom-srkg2-1-00-20150516-t3109906
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/rom-google-edition-release-thread-t3262929
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Heck, try all 3 and see which one suits you best. Good luck on your choice and happy flashing.
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Thanks a lot bud! I will bump this thread if I'll need any other kind of help.

L3vYad1n said:
Thanks a lot bud! I will bump this thread if I'll need any other kind of help.
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No problem. Let me know if you need a anything.
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fast69mopar said:
No problem. Let me know if you need a anything.
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Think I do to be honest.
Any way I can backup my current rom so if anything goes wrong I can just restore to the original one that came with my phone?
or should I just follow this thread to get the original rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Actually never mind about that.
My question would be how do I install / use KK bootloader?

L3vYad1n said:
Think I do to be honest.
Any way I can backup my current rom so if anything goes wrong I can just restore to the original one that came with my phone?
or should I just follow this thread to get the original rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Actually never mind about that.
My question would be how do I install / use KK bootloader?
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Once you have rooted and installed TWRP you can use TWRP to perform a complete backup of your stock ROM. That way if anything goes wrong you can restore the backup.
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fast69mopar said:
Once you have rooted and installed TWRP you can use TWRP to perform a complete backup of your stock ROM. That way if anything goes wrong you can restore the backup.
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Regarding KK Bootloader. How do I use that? I would like to install CloudyG2 3.3.

L3vYad1n said:
Regarding KK Bootloader. How do I use that? I would like to install CloudyG2 3.3.
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Okay. So, you can download AutoRec V2 from the Play Store for your exact model number and use the app to make sure you have the KitKat bootloader or install the KitKat bootloader. Check it out here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=b007.autorec2
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fast69mopar said:
Okay. So, you can download AutoRec V2 from the Play Store for your exact model number and use the app to make sure you have the KitKat bootloader or install the KitKat bootloader. Check it out here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=b007.autorec2
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AutoRec does not seems to work on my phone. It stucks on loki...installing.
Also, I can not even install a custom recovery for some reason. Tried a few methods but my phone just gives me an error like Secure Booting Error! Cause : boot certification verify but then boots out normally.

This has been a problem with LG Devices. Look through the LG G2 GENERAL FORUM and the Q & A FORUM for a solution. There have been several threads created because of this issue. I'll see what I can find for you.
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