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How do I manually reroot nexus 7??

Ok every guide I looked at said you can easily flash something to gain root again well in order to flash anything you have to have root so it doesn't make any sense and I didn't see any guides on this or related posts and I'm running 4.2.2
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fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
boot into recovery
flash the supersu.zip root package.
What is so complicated about that?
you dont need root to flash something, you need an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery.....
i swear the word root has lost all meaning these days. everyone wants it, but it seems so very few actually understand what it is.

Pretty sure you just need to fastboot flash a custom recovery, then you can flash the superuser binaries by chainsdd (Google the package), then install superuser or superSU from the market.
Not familiar with nexus 7, but this is how I rooted a galaxy nexus. There should be a sticky in your device specific forum with links to the process and files.
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I went to fastboot but when I go into recovery I get an error
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Class_of_punk26 said:
I went to fastboot but when I go into recovery I get an error
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An error?
if you want help, provide info

I'm in the car ATM but when I turn my device off and I go into boot loader I push either up or down like 2 times it shows recovery mode I click it and it shows a android guy with a red thing in the center of him
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Class_of_punk26 said:
I'm in the car ATM but when I turn my device off and I go into boot loader I push either up or down like 2 times it shows recovery mode I click it and it shows a android guy with a red thing in the center of him
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thats stock recovery.....did you ever FLASH a custom recovery, like all the guides tell you to?

I tried downloading clockworkmod recovery from ROM manager but the download failed so I downloaded recovery manager from the play store and downloaded a recovery using the app it said the recovery installed
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Class_of_punk26 said:
I tried downloading clockworkmod recovery from ROM manager but the download failed so I downloaded recovery manager from the play store and downloaded a recovery using the app it said the recovery installed
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Dude,
As the guides tell you, and I lined out above, you need to FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY
unless you are already rooted, then downloading ROM Manager or 'recovery manager' from the app store doesnt do any good....
you need a computer to do this in fastboot mode.

Damn I was hoping I could avoid using my friends very slow comp lol
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I'm in the similar situation - I upgraded rooted 4.2.1 via modified OTA (original OTA was failing because of one apk) and now I have 4.2.2, but even though I had SuperSU which was ticked to "survival mode" (should keep the root), it apparently didn't. I don't have TWRP anymore, when I press power+vol dn I get the standard "start" screen (original recovery). Also, when I turn N7 on, it is displaying keychain that is OPEN, that means my bootloader is unlocked?
So my question(s)... my bootloader is probably unlocked? If I do the steps:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
boot into recovery
flash the supersu.zip root package
will I loose all data/apps? I ask because when I first rooted with toolkit, I lost all apps/data.
Also, where to find supersu.zip ? That is different to the installed SuperSU.apk, right?

Damn I can't make ADB work... I tried 2 computers.... Damn google for making this so [email protected]#[email protected]$ .... Constant problems, nothing else. Any clues? I ofcourse, tried kill-server and start-server, no matter what my device is showing offline....
Just checked with my phone (SGNII) and it is working just fine... no clue why Nexus is showing as offline..

Root and recovery

So I have had my N10 for about a month now and after getting a replacement device after 2 days of having it I think its time to root and install a custom recovery. I just want to know what is the best way to root?(I used the fastboot method on my N7) Would it be better to use a toolkit over fastboot method? should I use cfroot? etc. etc.
After achieving root which custom recovery should I go with? I use CWM Touch on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and N7. I did use TWRP first but had problems so I switched to CWM. Is there any problems with TWRP on the N10 or should I just go with CWM Touch?
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
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Copy a flashable su zip to the tablet, boot into download mode and use fastboot to flash a recovery. Boot into recovery and flash the su.
I prefer twrp and haven't had an issue using it on the n10
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Flashed kit kat rom, no recovery.

I flashed a kit kat ROM earlier to play around on, and when I was rebooting I accidentally hit the wrong button in cwm to not reflash recovery. Now I don't have recovery anymore, and I don't have access to a computer so I can flash the PA version of Kit Kat. ROM manager will not flash recovery for me. Is there anything I can do to get recovery without a computer?
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EggosEvo said:
I flashed a kit kat ROM earlier to play around on, and when I was rebooting I accidentally hit the wrong button in cwm to not reflash recovery. Now I don't have recovery anymore, and I don't have access to a computer so I can flash the PA version of Kit Kat. ROM manager will not flash recovery for me. Is there anything I can do to get recovery without a computer?
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you can flash the twrp recovery via the goo manager app.

Do you think flashing recovery through adb would work getting recovery?
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well, if you have access to a computer use fastboot. you can probably flash via adb as well.

I wont have access to a computer for a few hours but I'm thinking that's my best bet, as I don't have root
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I wont have access to a computer for a few hours but I'm thinking that's my best bet, as I don't have root
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you don't need root to fastboot either, you just need to boot into the bootloader. of course, and have the drivers installed in the computer. same for adb.

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you don't need root to fastboot either, you just need to boot into the bootloader. of course, and have the drivers installed in the computer. same for adb.
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From the looks of it, my computer wont recognize fastboot commands in either OSX or Windows. I've installed the necessary files on both OS's and still nothing.

Well I was able to "flash" it, but it didn't actually flash. Still the dead android with the red triangle.
EDIT: I can get to the menu by pressing power+volume up. is there anything I can do there to help?

Did you try flashing a recovery from Recovery Tools aplication?
You will find it in Play store.
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I was in the same situation you were.
Do these things:
1. Install the drivers for ur N4.i used Wug's toolkit ONLY TO INSTALL THE DRIVERS.
2. Next set up your fastboot.
3. Download the the latest CWM recovery (i think it was 6.0.4.3 touch).
4. "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
5. Voila! U got your recovery back.
6. (optional) Download the SuperSU 1.65 version and flash it via recovery.
Hit the thanks if i helped!
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Did you try flashing a recovery from Recovery Tools aplication?
You will find it in Play store.
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He doesn't have root for that...
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I've tried that. When after I flash in fastboot and hit start in the bootloader, it starts into android and not into recovery. Should I click recovery instead of start?
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Same Problem!
EggosEvo said:
I flashed a kit kat ROM earlier to play around on, and when I was rebooting I accidentally hit the wrong button in cwm to not reflash recovery. Now I don't have recovery anymore, and I don't have access to a computer so I can flash the PA version of Kit Kat. ROM manager will not flash recovery for me. Is there anything I can do to get recovery without a computer?
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I not can access the recovery. i try now wit nexus 4 toolkit and wugfresh!

EggosEvo said:
I've tried that. When after I flash in fastboot and hit start in the bootloader, it starts into android and not into recovery. Should I click recovery instead of start?
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Well one would assume clicking on recovery would send the phone into recovery, instead of start. PS. When you see the Android with red icon, you are looking at the stock recovery itself, so no, you do have (stock) recovery on your phone.

I tried that, and it worked. However, the only thing I can flash is my backup. Attempting to flash a different rom, like the 4.4 PA doesn't flash it, just leaves that same 4.4 rom.
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Can't update TWRP

I can't update twrp past 2.3 to flash KitKat if I flash via terminal I get error 1 and goomanager is just being weird.
Here's the catch though. I cant plug it into a PC as it won't read it. So I can't do fastboot or adb.
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Well the best way to flash a recovery is with fastboot so I highly recommend to figure out your issue with PC not recognizing phone. Are you using windows or Linux?
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I have tried all 3. Win osx and linix
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Linux*
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Try Flashify. Download the recovery.img and flash it to the recovery partition.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41374534
Maybe this will help load the proper drivers for windows or rules for Linux, sorry I stay away from apple so can't help there.
Unless its a hardware issue it should be easy to fix.
Otherwise you will need to add the flash binary to your ROM to use terminal emulator, supposing the command you enter are correct
flash_image recovery /locationofrecoveey/nameofrecovery.img
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Its hardware related. I was told it was stuck in otg mode. Whatever that means.
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Remix 2.0.305 Flashable Zip

Decided to wipe the dust of my Ultra Tablet and upgrade to Remix 2.0. Was playing around after rooting it and I never did a nandroid backup. I had to flash 1.5 from fast boot and upgrade to 2.0 and then put cwm and root all over again. can't believe no one made a flashable zip of 2.0 So I made one. Haven't tried with the stock recovery but I'm almost certain you have to have a custom recovery to flash this. The zip is based off a test build I got from jide for 1.5 just added the stuff for 2.0 seems to be working fine for me but use at your own risk.
I'll also include a link to an old CWM and Philz Touch I compiled. The CWM recovery can be flashed.
Philz touch can only be booted through fastboot as it is too large to flash and I don't have my Linux box to really try and get it to compile at the right size
CWM
md5: 374C22EF3360722CEAD04AA1873666EE
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZQnI5S0ItVzY0TXM
Philz-Touch
md5: E3C6D6CC2CF11E27500C8E8765987679
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZMENuQUc4c2NUTnc
Remix 2.0
md5: 93A98F3EC662ADA75CEE08AA1D139ABD
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZUWM1Z0JIWE5xclE

Thanx
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Thanks
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majinvegeta3886 said:
Decided to wipe the dust of my Ultra Tablet and upgrade to Remix 2.0. Was playing around after rooting it and I never did a nandroid backup. I had to flash 1.5 from fast boot and upgrade to 2.0 and then put cwm and root all over again. can't believe no one made a flashable zip of 2.0 So I made one. Haven't tried with the stock recovery but I'm almost certain you have to have a custom recovery to flash this. The zip is based off a test build I got from jide for 1.5 just added the stuff for 2.0 seems to be working fine for me but use at your own risk.
I'll also include a link to an old CWM and Philz Touch I compiled. The CWM recovery can be flashed.
Philz touch can only be booted through fastboot as it is too large to flash and I don't have my Linux box to really try and get it to compile at the right size
CWM
md5: 374C22EF3360722CEAD04AA1873666EE
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZQnI5S0ItVzY0TXM
Philz-Touch
md5: E3C6D6CC2CF11E27500C8E8765987679
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZMENuQUc4c2NUTnc
Remix 2.0
md5: 93A98F3EC662ADA75CEE08AA1D139ABD
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6GklA_jRzKZUWM1Z0JIWE5xclE
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Sent you a private message, but not sure if it went through...
Hey, saw your old post on the flashable zip(s) for the Jide Ultratablet. Not sure if you still use it. I've got mine rooted and have been tinkering with it, didn't realize there was a custom recovery for it. I'd love to flash CWM and back things up just in case. I also see you shared a "stock" 2.0.305.
I should be able to flash the CWM through Fastboot and then if I ever wanted to return to latest stock I could use that flashable 2.0.305 zip?
THANKS!

You should be able to flash the recovery through fastboot. Or you could just boot into the recovery using fastboot boot recovery then the path to the recovery img file. Then yes you would be able to use this to flash back to stock. Not sure but I think I included the stock recovery when you use this to flash back to stock.
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majinvegeta3886 said:
You should be able to flash the recovery through fastboot. Or you could just boot into the recovery using fastboot boot recovery then the path to the recovery img file. Then yes you would be able to use this to flash back to stock. Not sure but I think I included the stock recovery when you use this to flash back to stock.
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Okay... so if I were ever to flash your "stock 2.0.305" your saying you think it would put back the stock "remix recovery" and in essence create an out of the box 2.0.305 tablet?

Yes
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Yes
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One more question... did you do anything special to get into Fastboot? I see a lot of issues with people getting into it.

If you are rooted there is an app that will reboot into fastboot or recovery for you. Or you can do adb reboot fastboot when connected to you pc
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majinvegeta3886 said:
If you are rooted there is an app that will reboot into fastboot or recovery for you. Or you can do adb reboot fastboot when connected to you pc
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I am rooted....So downloaded Quick Reboot and when I choose reboot to fastboot it takes me to a screen to select fastboot, which then just reloads the same selection screen again. Doesn't enter fastboot.
Edit - So downloaded Flashify and that worked.

If I remember correctly That selection screen is fastboot. if you adb fastboot devices you will see the Id for the remix
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