[Q] unlock - root and OTA update - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello All,
I have question:
if I do unlock and root my nexus 7, but keep the stock ROM, would I get future google OTA update?

Yes, as long as you don't alter critical files like build.prop
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exglynco said:
Yes, as long as you don't alter critical files like build.prop
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Hi exglynco,
Thanks!

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Root without Unlocking Bootloader?

Has there been a method created yet to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the bootloader?
I'd like to load up some of my old settings from my last tablet but don't want to unlock the bootloader just yet...
Should probably be in Q&A section.
No.
Also... what this guy said
jklitten said:
Should probably be in Q&A section.
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Helpful hint, if you're making a new thread and it has or should have a question mark it goes in Q & A section
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danifunker said:
Has there been a method created yet to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the bootloader?
I'd like to load up some of my old settings from my last tablet but don't want to unlock the bootloader just yet...
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Just re lock it after you root.
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colonel187 said:
Just re lock it after you root.
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I flashed the original boot.king the relocked it. Hopefully the boot.img is okay...
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None that I've found but you can just lock it again after (if for some reason you want to).
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I'm also kind of interested in this; my Moto Atrix 2 has a locked bootloader (curse you Motorola) but we were able to root it and get CWM on it pretty easily I think. I'm not at all sure how that worked, and I don't know if the root I gained was "optimal" (is there even a difference?). I'm interested also in seeing if there is a way to get root without unlocking for the Nexus 7 because I don't want to factory reset just yet.
Are you guys sure there is no way? Is it just a fundamental difference between the two devices that prohibits it on the Nexus?
If you unlock, root, install custom rom & kernel and then follow this tutorial to reset it to factory, can you send your device to asus without being discovered?

Update?

I just received my nexus 7 and there's already an update available. I plan on rooting and flashing a custom rom. Should I update or not? I know sometimes an update can cause problems when it comes to rooting and whatnot so I thought I'd ask first.. thanks for any feedback!
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Yes update it. I updated to 4.1.1 first then unlocked, then rooted with permanent cwm then flashed touch cwm from rom manager.
Use nexus toolkit though so you can restore stock recovery to flash Amy new updates and root again easily.
Also no harm updating to 4.1.1 and then rooting we have methods set up for that right now.
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You can root it before or after update, you're just updating to 4.1.1, or you can install a ROM that is already there, if you're rooting either way, just go for it right away
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Thanks a lot for your quick responses! Lovin it so far no issues like I've heard about.
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This is a nexus device. Unlike other devices you never need to fear an update may break your ability to root.
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OTA updates

Will having TWRP or the tablet UI mod block OTA updates?
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ncguy68 said:
Will having TWRP or the tablet UI mod block OTA updates?
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They'll download, but a custom recovery will prevent them from installing.
Thanks. That is what I thought.
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And your going to unroot to get ota's? Why bother? You will find a rooted rom here within a few hours after a new version goes ota!
I was running 4.1 on my galaxy nexus the day after the Google i/o showcase...thank God for development
No, I will not unroot. I will wait for the ROM to be posted here.
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But flashing new rooted ota will it delete the tablet data? So will I do a factory reset from custom recovery before I apply it or I can flash new ota on old one without losing data?
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mouse100 said:
But flashing new rooted ota will it delete the tablet data? So will I do a factory reset from custom recovery before I apply it or I can flash new ota on old one without losing data?
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More likely you will lose your data if done that way so do a nandroid backup first if possible .
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[Q] Nexus 4 OTA 4.3 update getting

Sorry for the noob questions but I tried to update my Nexus 4 currently rooted with 4.2.2 and Franco Kernel and I'm getting the error message "Installation Aborted". Do I need to unroot my phone in order to update to the 4.3 OTA?
Everything needs to be stock for the ota update.
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MidtownHD said:
Everything needs to be stock for the ota update.
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Is is possible to go back to stock without losing all my data such as photos, messages, apps etc...?
What else did you change besides rooting it and installing Franco kernel?
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What else did you change besides rooting it and installing Franco kernel?
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Those were the only 2 modifications that I made. Would it possible to sideload 4.3 without having to return back to stock?
lawrenceny said:
Those were the only 2 modifications that I made. Would it possible to sideload 4.3 without having to return back to stock?
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To install the ota, you can be rooted, but you have to root again. You have to be on the stock kernel and on stock recovery (for both how-tos can be found in the forums). Hopefully you didn't modification anything on the system ui or deinstalled some of the system apps, if you did you have to reflash a stock image, this can also be done without losing your data(how-to can be found in the forum), but In this case it would be easier to flash a 4.3 directly.
I'm sure you will manage your way. Good luck and happy reading :thumbup:
Franco kernel changes a lot of stuff, so u might get a bootloop. Just find the 4.2.2 stock kernel and flash of, then try to sideload the ota update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101488
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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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