Fastboot help after following guide - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Following the unlock/root/flash guide, I installed android sdk and was able to get adb to work but when I tested fastboot it just stayed stuck in the bootloader waiting for me to plug in a data cable. Not sure what I'm missing since I installed google drivers from sdk, usb debugging, authorized, enabled oem unlocking. I'm running windows 10 btw.

I had to manually select the driver to get fastboot to work on Win10

truckroot said:
I had to manually select the driver to get fastboot to work on Win10
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Thanks, I had to install universal windows adb driver and select it.

SysAdmNj said:
Following the unlock/root/flash guide, I installed android sdk and was able to get adb to work but when I tested fastboot it just stayed stuck in the bootloader waiting for me to plug in a data cable. Not sure what I'm missing since I installed google drivers from sdk, usb debugging, authorized, enabled oem unlocking. I'm running windows 10 btw.
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You're welcome to ask these questions in my guide thread instead of creating a new one. There are quite a few people that answer questions when people have them.

Heisenberg said:
You're welcome to ask these questions in my guide thread instead of creating a new one. There are quite a few people that answer questions when people have them.
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Sorry, didn't realize people were asking questions in there as well

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Sorry, didn't realize people were asking questions in there as well
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Yeah there are currently over 200 pages of questions

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adb issues

having trouble with ADB
i sold my nexus one, so my computer is setup for ADB devices but for some reason it doesn't find the vibrant...also tried to root using method in android developement and it didn't work
any ideas?
Going to assume that your phone is rooted. Go into settings -> applications -> development and make sure that USB debugging is enabled as well as Allow mock locations
then try it in ADB and it should detect your Vibrant.. make sure that drivers for the phone are also installed
phones not rooted yet...does it need root to use adb? which phone drivers u talkin about the usb for androidsdk or is there something else?
fordstang99 said:
phones not rooted yet...does it need root to use adb? which phone drivers u talkin about the usb for androidsdk or is there something else?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929 Those drivers.
And uhm.. I don't know if it needs root to use ADB but it would make sense to be rooted so you can have ADB without any restrictions.
Was USB debugging enabled?
ok well i put the update.zip file on the root of the internal memory and hold down the volume up and down and it just boots normally
ok adb is working....i didn't see those drivers thanks
now just the update.zip, cant seem to get into recovery, i geta Downloading....Do not turn off target !!!
ok got everything working
thanks
Same Problem USB DEBUGGING
I just want to be able to use the USB Debugging feature. Is this something that is unly available with root? If so then I have no problem, if now I am not able to have the pc detect my Vibrant when in USB Debugging mode. It will connect without it so I'm curious as to my first question. I am not rooted, but plan to soon.
Thanks for any help
CRX
[EDIT]: Phone rooted and still have same problem!!!
Any help would be appreciated!!
Crx
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Is there no one who is not having trouble connecting to ADB. I have seen many posts of those who have ADB working flawlessly. I am running xp pro and have connected both my G1 and Mytouch through this machine, but I was able to use the ADB Debugging option. I cant seem to get this working.
I would greatly appreciate a little help.
Crx
crxforya said:
Is there no one who is not having trouble connecting to ADB. I have seen many posts of those who have ADB working flawlessly. I am running xp pro and have connected both my G1 and Mytouch through this machine, but I was able to use the ADB Debugging option. I cant seem to get this working.
I would greatly appreciate a little help.
Crx
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I had a few issues getting adb to work also. Turns out my adb server was out of date. Once I downloaded the sdk all over again it works fine. If you haven't done that try it because I was stuck and could connect to my other phones, but not this one.
Why would you use winblues os to run adb? Use the real OS that underlines your Android phones!
lqaddict said:
Why would you use winblues os to run adb? Use the real OS that underlines your Android phones!
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I dont know what ur talking about. Nobody on this thread said anything about winblues???
ISprayCandy said:
I had a few issues getting adb to work also. Turns out my adb server was out of date. Once I downloaded the sdk all over again it works fine. If you haven't done that try it because I was stuck and could connect to my other phones, but not this one.
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Thank you for this info, ill give it a shot
crxforya said:
I dont know what ur talking about. Nobody on this thread said anything about winblues???
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crxforya said:
I am running xp pro and have connected both my G1 and Mytouch through this machine, but I was able to use the ADB Debugging option. I cant seem to get this working.
I would greatly appreciate a little help.
Crx
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you need winblues drivers for sammy, search for samsung kei software
The updating of my SDK made the difference. I was able to install the correct driver and now ADB is working smoothly again. Thanks for all your help.
Crx

[Q] Device Offline: Brand New Nexus 4, 4.2.2

So, got a replacement Nexus 4 today, and it's been updated to 4.2.2 and for some reason, it comes up as offline on ADB no matter what I do.
However, the funny thing is, my other Nexus 4, the one I was getting the replacement for, connects to ADB wonderfully. Shows up as a device, no problem. It's on 4.2.1.
Question 1: How can I manage to get the gosh darn thing to be recognized as online. I've tried two different cables, both of which connect with the 4.2.1 nexus but not the 4.2.2.
Question 2: Can I install a custom recovery without ADB?
EDIT: Consider this solved... it seems I had a bit much to drink... little did I know I don't need ADB... just fastboot.
Oh well All is well.
x3phyr said:
So, got a replacement Nexus 4 today, and it's been updated to 4.2.2 and for some reason, it comes up as offline on ADB no matter what I do.
However, the funny thing is, my other Nexus 4, the one I was getting the replacement for, connects to ADB wonderfully. Shows up as a device, no problem. It's on 4.2.1.
Question 1: How can I manage to get the gosh darn thing to be recognized as online. I've tried two different cables, both of which connect with the 4.2.1 nexus but not the 4.2.2.
Question 2: Can I install a custom recovery without ADB?
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Is the device recognized by Windows? Checking under Computer>Properties>Device Manager does the phone show up correctly?
Use the search in the future please. Just update ADB. With 4.2.2 the phone will pop up to ask you if you want to authorize your computer to access the phone, this "feature" requires the updated ADB, no change to fastboot, so you'll be fine getting the recovery on there, but ffr with ADB.
Unlock and Root 4.2.2
h.nocturna said:
Is the device recognized by Windows? Checking under Computer>Properties>Device Manager does the phone show up correctly?
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If you're trying to unlock and root your nexus, you can follow the steps on this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2147413 There's another way to unlock and root your device (via adb) since Wugfresh's NRT doesn't support 4.2.2. Just make sure you use the correct .img file for your specific device.
You can also update any old SDK files by opening the SDK Manager on your pc.
USSENTERNCC1701E said:
Use the search in the future please. Just update ADB. With 4.2.2 the phone will pop up to ask you if you want to authorize your computer to access the phone, this "feature" requires the updated ADB, no change to fastboot, so you'll be fine getting the recovery on there, but ffr with ADB.
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I did use the search feature and I will have you know that the FIRST THING I DID was download and update the absolute most recent ADB so thank you, but the degrading "learn to search" comment was not applicable.
Anyhow, this whole conversation is fairly irrelevant since I got what I needed to do, done.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Mind telling me what you did, im stuck in the same situation
gsusx said:
Mind telling me what you did, im stuck in the same situation
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same situation. whatd you end up doing?
gsusx said:
Mind telling me what you did, im stuck in the same situation
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whocanhebe said:
same situation. whatd you end up doing?
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Download this and replace your old adb & fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37935821&postcount=26
Have you tried entering:
adb kill server
adb start-server
Read this:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/8162581/why-does-adb-return-offline-after-the-device-string
It worked for me. I did it last night when I had the same issue.
hiya
might be havving a blonde day but even using this my device still shows in cmd as offline when i type "adb devices"
what am i doing so horribly wrong
gsusx said:
hiya
might be havving a blonde day but even using this my device still shows in cmd as offline when i type "adb devices"
what am i doing so horribly wrong
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if you have updated adb try killing the server with adb kill-server
EZ
Hey
Guys had the same problem and it was really simple to solve.
When you start adb and type adb devices and your device comes offline.
Go to settings>developer options - unchecked USB debugging and check it again, right after your computer will recognize your phone and in the phone will appear a box with your computer's Mac address asking you to allow connection.
gsusx said:
hiya
might be havving a blonde day but even using this my device still shows in cmd as offline when i type "adb devices"
what am i doing so horribly wrong
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Have you downloaded the updated version of adb from post #8? And make sure you use that rather than whichever you were using? That was all I needed to do to get my offline Nexus 4 online again...
It have something to do with usb debugging not being enabled on the new phone?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
VoiD_Dweller said:
It have something to do with usb debugging not being enabled on the new phone?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
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In that case, I don't think you get the "offline" status from adb - I think it wouldn't appear at all?
It appears that the Linux SDK isn't fully updated (as of today, newest build is 0219). My adb version is 1.0.29, and from a bit of research it seems that that version cannot ask your device for the OK it needs in 4.2.2. I hope I'm wrong though...
EDIT: When I had basically given up, I re-checked one last time, and there it was on my screen; the OK. Unfortunately, I have no idea what permitted this. Let the building start. Good luck to all of you!
jotss said:
Hey
Guys had the same problem and it was really simple to solve.
When you start adb and type adb devices and your device comes offline.
Go to settings>developer options - unchecked USB debugging and check it again, right after your computer will recognize your phone and in the phone will appear a box with your computer's Mac address asking you to allow connection.
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^ This worked for me. Thanks a lot! :good:

[Q] adb offline nexus 7 4.2.2

Im trying to root my nexus 7 what exactly am i supposed to do to achieve that?
i got this error adb offline and it's screwing with the rooting process
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday help me achieve rootness
also am i suppose to unlock my nexus before rooting it.:victory:
Hello there, have you unlocked your bootloader?
Also have you installed the correct drivers?
And is USB debugging mode enabled on your nexus?
how to do that?
compty said:
Hello there, have you unlocked your bootloader?
Also have you installed the correct drivers?
And is USB debugging mode enabled on your nexus?
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how to unlock bootloader 4.2.2?
yes usb debugging is enabled
I assume you are using Google Nexus 7 Toolkit?
If so there should be an option which says unlock bootloader.
google toolkit error trying to unlock
compty said:
I assume you are using Google Nexus 7 Toolkit?
If so there should be an option which says unlock bootloader.
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Oh yeah sorry about that however when I try to unlock the error adb devices offline comes also it can't find adb anywhere even when my nexus is on normally
Same problem
leo9252 said:
Oh yeah sorry about that however when I try to unlock the error adb devices offline comes also it can't find adb anywhere even when my nexus is on normally
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I feel your pain as I too am having the same problem. I am posting on here so I can easily follow your post. I will tell you also that I think it has something to do with 4.2.2 but not positive at this point. I have rooted a Nexus One, HTC Dream, SGH679, so I do have some experience with this. I have changed ports, cables, started and stopped the service, rebooted the tablet, toggled the debugging just keep getting the offline. When I plug my phone in and use it, it sees it and it works fine, then when I plug the tablet back in it go back to offline. I even removed all the drivers on the computer just so it would get confused with the phone driver and still no luck. I think the driver is fine tho because it says it is in device manager, and I can transfer files back and forth from my tablet to my computer. Don't loose heart tho I think the answer is out there and I will keep working on it, and checking back to see if anyone else has had success.
Have you tried updating the data files in NexusRootToolkit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37955981#post37955981
further problems
sicameron32 said:
I feel your pain as I too am having the same problem. I am posting on here so I can easily follow your post. I will tell you also that I think it has something to do with 4.2.2 but not positive at this point. I have rooted a Nexus One, HTC Dream, SGH679, so I do have some experience with this. I have changed ports, cables, started and stopped the service, rebooted the tablet, toggled the debugging just keep getting the offline. When I plug my phone in and use it, it sees it and it works fine, then when I plug the tablet back in it go back to offline. I even removed all the drivers on the computer just so it would get confused with the phone driver and still no luck. I think the driver is fine tho because it says it is in device manager, and I can transfer files back and forth from my tablet to my computer. Don't loose heart tho I think the answer is out there and I will keep working on it, and checking back to see if anyone else has had success.
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So I was going to do it the old fasion way by following this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
I didn't quite get step four because the nexus 7 doesn't have an SDcard, but I copied the zip to the root of the device.
When I did step 7 the device did not go to Fastboot, it didn't go anywhere other than a black screen. I think I have a faulty unit, or the holding of the volume buttons with the power is really not the way to get to fastboot, either way I am looking at a brick right now. Any thoughts will be welcome. I messed around with it for 10 min now and got the device to re-boot. Not sure if I should try the fast boot option again.
Are you on Windows 8 by any chance?
Because I couldn't get it to work on Windows 8 and had to use Windows 7.
You must update adb command from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475&page=251
JB 4.2.2 is asking for debugging PC white list, please enable and allow it when prompt. Check here.
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/android-4-2-2-adb-device-offline/
I got exactly the same problem and now it works for me.
everyone i got it working! adb offline fixed
It took me a while but I finally fixed it! Here's what I did I went crazy and searched all over the web with the keywords adb offline nexus 7 4.2.2 I then found a website that related to my issue it said to update SDK manager so I downloaded the manager then found android 4.2 next downloaded all that was under the 4.2 package and next downloaded the extra packages next thing I knew I plugged in my nexus and on it on the screen it told to choose yes or no on USB debugging and that's all you have to do to fix the problem of the adb offline bullstuff. I hope you guys will be able to understand what I'm writing to you. I also use windows 7 for this.
leo9252 said:
It took me a while but I finally fixed it! Here's what I did I went crazy and searched all over the web with the keywords adb offline nexus 7 4.2.2 I then found a website that related to my issue it said to update SDK manager so I downloaded the manager then found android 4.2 next downloaded all that was under the 4.2 package and next downloaded the extra packages next thing I knew I plugged in my nexus and on it on the screen it told to choose yes or no on USB debugging and that's all you have to do to fix the problem of the adb offline bullstuff. I hope you guys will be able to understand what I'm writing to you. I also use windows 7 for this.
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It won't let me download and install anything from the 4.2 list...did you do anything else?
myleb said:
You must update adb command from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475&page=251
JB 4.2.2 is asking for debugging PC white list, please enable and allow it when prompt. Check here.
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/android-4-2-2-adb-device-offline/
I got exactly the same problem and now it works for me.
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FWIW, here is my experience:
PC: Win7 Pro x64 SP1 - SDK platform-tools 16.0.1 - SDK Tools 21.1 - ADB v 1.0.31
N7: JDQ39 Stock *
( *OK, i diddled default.prop in my boot image to set "ro.secure =0". I don't know if that could make a difference or not )
The Nexus 7 asks for confirmation of inbound adb sessions for every new adb server invocation on the client PC.
When it does ask for credentials, you have to get to the on-screen display pretty quickly - a couple of seconds at most. If you don't the device will be reported as "offline" by the first invocation of
adb devices
If you accept the connection, the next time you run "adb devices", the status is back to normal (reports "device" instead of "offline").
You can test this out yourself - just iterate in a loop these three commands:
adb devices
adb devices
adb kill-server
Nothing that can't be understood by someone who knows what is going on; but I suppose that all the toolkits are running adb underneath the hood, so it is certainly possible to get tripped up when using a toolkit if you aren't Jhonny-on-the-Spot when that dialog pops up on the tablet.
Also, for the adventuresome:
I note that the new stock JDQ39 (4.2.2) ramdisk has a new line in the default.prop that was not in JOP40D (4.2.1) :
Code:
ro.adb.secure=1
I suppose that could be toggled off if you have a favorite kernel/ramdisk setup and you don't want to be bothered by this stuff. But it does mean unpacking/repacking your boot images.
cheers
I'm having the same problem. Never recognizes an ADB device. When it does it shows my serial number followed by "offline."
Any ideas? I'm ready to return this thing.
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Out of curiousity what driver are you using and how are you installing it?
Also where is your device coming up in the device manager?
I've tried so many things that I think I'm getting off track. Sadly my motorola phones were much easier to root.
how come you cant?
LucentBirch said:
It won't let me download and install anything from the 4.2 list...did you do anything else?
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How come you can't download and install from the SDK manager?
That's how my problem got fixed.
Worked
jibdev said:
Have you tried updating the data files in NexusRootToolkit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37955981#post37955981
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Thank you.... this worked first time go! So happy!
Thanks to all involved.... This is by far the most useful forum for phones.
you're welcome
sicameron32 said:
Thank you.... this worked first time go! So happy!
Thanks to all involved.... This is by far the most useful forum for phones.
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I knew someone would find this useful.
:laugh::good:
leo9252 said:
I knew someone would find this useful.
:laugh::good:
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The sad thing is I have no idea what finally got it to work. Maybe just an extra reboot I had forgotten at some point. I do know however that I had to add a few extra lines (hardware ID) to the .inf file in the usb driver. Not sure which did the trick. I also used a combo of the toolkit to unlock and the manual method to root. Also I am unable to boot my device into the bootloader/fastboot via windows and rather have to manually (physically) shut down the device and enter the bootloader via the physical buttons. Probably an issue with the windows drivers again, but at least I have full functionality once in fastboot.
Only thing is now I can't get access to the storage via windows. And there's no way in hell I want to change the ADB drivers without knowing which finally worked for me. I'm thinking though that this is an entirely different device in device manager (I'm obviously not that knowledgeable).
Also I'm kinda annoyed by the unlocked padlock symbol on startup. I suppose that should be a welcome sign of achievement after spending all day trying to unlock/root, especially for such an unlearned person as myself.
did you clear this issue?
leo9252 said:
Im trying to root my nexus 7 what exactly am i supposed to do to achieve that?
i got this error adb offline and it's screwing with the rooting process
i upgraded to 4.2.2 yesterday help me achieve rootness
also am i suppose to unlock my nexus before rooting it.:victory:
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if not, pls gimme a mesg.
cause I'm a noob, I cannot use link here. :crying:
This issue is included in 4.2.2, and ADB is disabled by default for security.
I tested on my Nexus 4, 4.2.2 running. :fingers-crossed:
Okey. So to summarise: there is this new security feature in android 4.2. that makes the device show a popup if you want to allow the connected computer to use the adb = debugging bridge. But for this to work, you need to have the newest adb binary, which needs to print 1.0.31 when you run "adb version"
(found that info here --> http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...s-from-stealing-your-data-in-some-situations/ )
Under linux when you try to do it the old-school google-recommended way and download the huge "adt-bundle-linux-x86_64-20130219" and use the "android" tool to find new updates to the platform tools, it will tell you you already got the latest version which is rev 16.0.2 which contains an adb binary which will print version 1.0.26 which will not work with this new android 4.2.2 security feature.
So after searching for a linux adb 1.0.31 binary, I found it here:
https://github.com/mozilla/r2d2b2g/commit/2eefcc05366173ca51635da8f542fd8473ba0fea -->
https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/labs/r2d2b2g/adb-1.0.31-linux.zip
with that binary I finally can use adb on my nexus 7 again.

Unlocking the Nexus 7 (2013) Bootloader

This is the same as any other Nexus device.
WARNING. As is normally the case, this WILL factory reset your device.
Install the Android SDK (and Google USB driver).
Android SDK
Google USB Driver (Windows)
Enable USB debugging on the Nexus 7.
Unlock Developer Options by going to Settings > About Tablet and clicking on the build number seven times.
Go to Settings > Developer Options and check USB debugging. Click OK on the warning.
Connect the Nexus 7 via USB and reboot the Nexus 7 into the bootloader.
Note: Users have reported failures and "Access is Denied" errors when connected via USB 3.0 ports so use USB 1.1 or 2.0 to be on the safe side.
Open a command line / terminal and navigate to your SDK platform-tools directory.
Enter
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
and hit enter.
Once the Nexus 7 boots to the bootloader, unlock it
At the command line / terminal enter
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
and press enter.
On the Nexus 7, use the volume up button to select 'Yes' on the 'Unlock bootloader?' screen.
Press the power button to save your choice and verify on the next screen that you see 'LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED' at the bottom.
Use your volume keys to select 'Start' and click the power button to factory reset and reboot.
Enjoy your unlocked bootloader!
Do you have the usb drivers installed? That happened to me ("old" n7) when I didn't have the usb drivers installed.
may need to update your drivers for it to be able to see the device.
when you try adb devices while it is on does it kick back the device id number?
i haven't tried yet as i knew the drivers out currently would be an issue.
gksmithlcw said:
Any ideas? I tried I tried the ol' fastboot oem unlock command and it just sits there with the < waiting for device > message.
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Perhaps it needs new adb/fastboot drivers ? I'm still charging mine, so I haven't tried. Sorry. Maybe the new driver comes with the 4.3 SDK ?
gksmithlcw said:
Any ideas? I tried I tried the ol' fastboot oem unlock command and it just sits there with the < waiting for device > message.
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First off (don't mean to be a d!ck) but this thread belongs in "General", or "Q&A", because you haven't posted a development thread.
Second, unlocking the boot loader is just as easy as the first Gen Nex7. I had mine unlocked within 5 minutes of getting it home.
As others have said, make sure your drivers are installed, or ADB won't even recognize the device.
mrancier said:
Perhaps it needs new adb/fastboot drivers ? I'm still charging mine, so I haven't tried. Sorry. Maybe the new driver comes with the 4.3 SDK ?
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I updated my SDK when 4.3 dropped but I did have to go snag the Google USB driver and install it to get the N7 to be recognized.
ATGAdmin said:
First off (don't mean to be a d!ck) but this thread belongs in "General", or "Q&A", because you haven't posted a development thread.
Second, unlocking the boot loader is just as easy as the first Gen Nex7. I had mine unlocked within 5 minutes of getting it home.
As others have said, make sure your drivers are installed, or ADB won't even recognize the device.
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1. You may be right (as far as my posts go) but how am I to ever make a dev post if I'm not allowed to make a first post in a dev forum?
2. This /is/ a dev-related post.
3. My feelings wouldn't be hurt if the mods felt the need to move the post.
Yeah I had to install the google usb drivers from the SDK in device manager of Windows to get the n7 recognized.
Thanx. Just got home with my new nexus 7....bootloader now unlocked :highfive:
Nevermind it literally is that as the command.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
keynith said:
Can you update it with the commands? So people don't have to search
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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The commands are there...
Also, unlocked mine not 5 minutes after opening on Ubuntu 13.10.
no idea why my device won't be read by adb. but i manually rebooted to bootloader and fastboot oem unlock took care of that. time to wait for root/recovery
Worked great thanks!
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smirkis said:
no idea why my device won't be read by adb. but i manually rebooted to bootloader and fastboot oem unlock took care of that. time to wait for root/recovery
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Make sure you update your files from the SDK Manager. It had updated USB driver which from there it would install the proper drive and then it worked form me.
The trick, as stated in the Nexus Toolkit after driver install, is that you need to change the tablets usb settings from MTP to PTP. Tablet was immediately seen using "old" nexus toolkit universal usb drivers (old = i did not download the new SDK). I choose toro 4.2.2 (because it doesn't matter for unlocking) and then told it to unlock. worked like a charm.
Now the question is ... how long does it take to reboot cause mine is taking forever!!!
OK it booted. So yeah the Nexus 7 Toolkit ver 5.0 worked just fine to at least unlock. I did not root (4.3 still too buggy) or install a custom recovery yet.
Stock recovery, pretty please?
My dumbass flashed TWRP for Grouper. Wouldn't boot, so I tried erasing the recovery in hopes it would self-restore. No dice. Can't seem to find recovery-from-boot.p either. No boot and still no custom recovery for this puppy. :crying:
Would someone be the kindest person on earth and pull & post the stock recovery...or tell me how to find and flash a back-up copy already stored on my nexus? Google hasn't even posted the img files yet. My new toy is borked and Daddy wants to play tonight!
Thank you!
My body and my 7 are ready for a recovery!
Thank you!
treoo0_1 said:
My dumbass flashed TWRP for Grouper. Wouldn't boot, so I tried erasing the recovery in hopes it would self-restore. No dice. Can't seem to find recovery-from-boot.p either. No boot and still no custom recovery for this puppy. :crying:
Would someone be the kindest person on earth and pull & post the stock recovery...or tell me how to find and flash a back-up copy already stored on my nexus? Google hasn't even posted the img files yet. My new toy is borked and Daddy wants to play tonight!
Thank you!
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I'd be happy to, but am having a hard time finding the correct ADB command.
isnt the new N7 files called Razor instead of grouper ? or is that just what the device was called prior to launch
adb pull
jc monkeyballs said:
I'd be happy to, but am having a hard time finding the correct ADB command.
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Can you use
Code:
adb pull %PATH TO BE PULLED FROM% %PATH TO PLACE PULLED FILE%
Example:
Code:
adb pull /system/recovery.img C:\Android\Local
Thanks for offering to help!
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Lpuboy87 said:
isnt the new N7 files called Razor instead of grouper ? or is that just what the device was called prior to launch
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Yep. Razor.
Branch = Razor
codename = Asus flo
Wifi Model: ME371K
followed the first post and it worked....used this for the commands
ADB Commands
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treoo0_1 said:
Yep. Razor.
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yeah thought so. :good::highfive:

Root for the GPE?

Does anyone know whether the GPE can be rooted yet? I got mine yesterday and would like to transfer my app data from the LGE to the GPE if possible. I'd also like to use some root only apps like Xposed so that I can force Immersive Mode for more apps (mostly games and book/magazine readers).
UPDATE: I thought I'd post instructions on how to do it here. Basically just follow the Nexus 5 guide posted here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/11/04...t-the-nexus-5/
but in step 6 (flashing an alternative recovery), use this TWRP recovery image:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565431
Hopefully that helps others who are wanting to root their G Pad GPEs!
SCWells72 said:
Does anyone know whether the GPE can be rooted yet? I got mine yesterday and would like to transfer my app data from the LGE to the GPE if possible. I'd also like to use some root only apps like Xposed so that I can force Immersive Mode for more apps (mostly games and book/magazine readers).
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yes it can be, the bootloader unlock is the same as it's always been for nexus devices, there is a custom recovery for it already.
1. download recovery and superSU zip
2. unlock bootloader
3. flash the recovery
4. boot into recovery
5. flash the superSU.zip
6. profit
thoughtlesskyle said:
yes it can be, the bootloader unlock is the same as it's always been for nexus devices, there is a custom recovery for it already.
1. download recovery and superSU zip
2. unlock bootloader
3. flash the recovery
4. boot into recovery
5. flash the superSU.zip
6. profit
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Thanks! I've never had a Nexus or GPE device before, so I'm more accustomed to the various non-standard ways to root devices and assumed the G Pad GPE might need something similar.
I assume this is the recovery you're referencing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48479203
I tried to use the minimal adb included with dalingrin's simple root for the LGE but it says "error: device not found". Can you provide a pointer to the correct drivers for adb so I can perform steps 2-3?
Thanks again!
SCWells72 said:
Thanks! I've never had a Nexus or GPE device before, so I'm more accustomed to the various non-standard ways to root devices and assumed the G Pad GPE might need something similar.
I assume this is the recovery you're referencing?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48479203
I tried to use the minimal adb included with dalingrin's simple root for the LGE but it says "error: device not found". Can you provide a pointer to the correct drivers for adb so I can perform steps 2-3?
Thanks again!
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i just downloaded the sdk ages ago and have been using that, you'll also need the fastboot drivers instead of just ADB
in fact if you watch a tutorial about how to root a nexus 5 it will be closer than any of the stuff posted right now
Sorry for being a bit dense here, but I'm still spinning my wheels a bit on this. I downloaded the latest ADK and had it install the Google USB Driver. I have USB Debugging enabled on the GPE tablet. Unfortunately neither "adb shell" nor "fastboot devices" recognize the device. Any tips on what important step I'm missing that will allow me to get past this first hurdle?
UPDATE (FIXED): Never mind. I had to update the device with the driver first as per this link: http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver
SCWells72 said:
Sorry for being a bit dense here, but I'm still spinning my wheels a bit on this. I downloaded the latest ADK and had it install the Google USB Driver. I have USB Debugging enabled on the GPE tablet. Unfortunately neither "adb shell" nor "fastboot devices" recognize the device. Any tips on what important step I'm missing that will allow me to get past this first hurdle?
UPDATE (FIXED): Never mind. I had to update the device with the driver first as per this link: http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html#InstallingDriver
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I can seem to find the drivers for our tablet! I can't find the link to download them. Where did you find them?
Thanks!
joaquinla1 said:
I can seem to find the drivers for our tablet! I can't find the link to download them. Where did you find them?
Thanks!
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Just install the Android Development Kit and then have it install the USB driver. Don't forget to use Windows Device Manager (if using Windows) to update the driver for the G Pad while it's plugged in.
SCWells72 said:
Just install the Android Development Kit and then have it install the USB driver. Don't forget to use Windows Device Manager (if using Windows) to update the driver for the G Pad while it's plugged in.
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Thanks!
I tried using the WDM before, but it can't find the drivers online. Should i just install the google drivers from the adk?
Update: I installed the google usb drivers with the ADK and still no luck!
joaquinla1 said:
Thanks!
I tried using the WDM before, but it can't find the drivers online. Should i just install the google drivers from the adk?
Update: I installed the google usb drivers with the ADK and still no luck!
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Yes, install "Google USB Driver" from the ADK, then open WDM and find your tablet which should say something like "Unknown Device" (can't remember the exact term), right-click and say "Update Driver...", and navigate to the driver that the ADK downloaded for you. Once that's updated, you'll be able to use adb and fastboot.
The links I've posted don't seem to be working properly, but if you Google "root nexus 5", go to the result on Droid Life called "How to: Root the Nexus 5" and follow the linked instructions on how to unlock the boot loader, then the instructions on that page on how to root the device. Like I said, the only difference is that you'll use the TWRP image for the G Tab GPE from this forum instead of the one referenced there.

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