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Flash Stock ROM on Rooted Nexus 7

I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader of my N7 and installed cm10. Now I want to go back and reflash the Stock ROM. Can someone outline me the exact steps?
I've used the Nexus 7 Toolkit and selected option 9 to flash the Stock ROM but it didnt work..

binarydrummer said:
I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader of my N7 and installed cm10. Now I want to go back and reflash the Stock ROM. Can someone outline me the exact steps?
I've used the Nexus 7 Toolkit and selected option 9 to flash the Stock ROM but it didnt work..
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Use the Toolkit, option 9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29637670
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heyodee said:
Use the Toolkit, option 9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29637670
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I just used Nexus Root Toolkit instead and it worked. I selected the option: "flash stock and unroot". So I am guessing that I went back to stock JB 4.1.1 and the only thing needed is to root using the same tool?

I'm in a similar situation, but I rooted/unlocked manually on a MAC.
Flashed to a ROM but would prefer to flash back to the original one.

pmgreen said:
I'm in a similar situation, but I rooted/unlocked manually on a MAC.
Flashed to a ROM but would prefer to flash back to the original one.
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Guys. Take 5 minutes and learn some basic fast boot and adb commands. Then this kind of stuff will seem trivial.... Stop acting helpless and learn something here
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Pirateghost said:
Guys. Take 5 minutes and learn some basic fast boot and adb commands. Then this kind of stuff will seem trivial.... Stop acting helpless and learn something here
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Your point is right, but the delivery is wrong. All of us were noobs at some point and asked questions that seemed trivial to the more experienced HUMANS in the community.
True, we should all look around the forums and read, but, that's not the way to answer to people looking to incur into the flashng, dev, modding community.
Just saying, no offense meant.

[Q] Is the NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0 working?

Hello. Just received my Nexus 10 and really want to root, although pretty scared in case of bricking my device. Can anyone tell me if the current version of the [NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0] is working FULLY? I see posts on the actual thread containing the toolkit that peoples devices wont boot fully, but also people saying their thanks as it has worked for them. I cannot post in that thread due to having no post count.
Also, when I open up the Toolkit it asks me what build I am using, which is 4.2.1, but the only build displayed is 4.2.0 (not my build), so how do I get around this and tell the toolkit my build is 4.2.1.
Thanks

It got me into a boot loop after unlocking the device, had to go into the custom recovery to fix it. Make sure you read the instructions given by the developer on the first page before using the tool kit. Same with choosing the build, check about phone in settings and then see what build you have before chosing your os.
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Hey thanks for the info, well I was about to use it but like I said after opening the toolkit and having my device connected it only displayed the build 4.2.0 but my build is 4.2.1, is the toolkit only available for 4.2.0 or how do I select my build (4.2.1) , thanks
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I personally used this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025268
Was fast and painless. So far working great.
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I did take a look at that but what are the requirements to use it? As it doesn't say on the thread. My nexus is fully stock apart from the 4.2.1 update. Thanks again for the reply
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Just select the 4.2.0 build even though you have 4.2.1. It worked great for me. It says somewhere in the post that you can use the 4.2.0 for 4.2.x builds.
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Oh well I guess il try it then. So for you it was as simple as following the instructions on the toolkit? I'm extremely paranoid of bricking my device
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That is the toolkit I used and it worked fine. I felt comfortable with it because it is the same guy I used the toolkit from on my Galaxy Nexus. I didnt read any instructions since I already know how to use it and had no problems. I wasnt even aware of any "special requirements"

Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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TomAshcroft said:
Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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I used the toolkit on my nexus 10 after i upgraded it to 4.2.1 Just selected the do everything option and followed the directions. Worked like a champ.

Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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I haven't done it yet because there hasn't been an update since I rooted but there is an app called OTA Rootkeeper that is supposed to allow you to take ota updated and maintain root.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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Not sure how it works on Nexus 10 as I am yet to receive mine but on Nexus 7 even after rooting the device using Mskip's toolkit I am able to receive OTA updates without any issues.
Being the same developer and similar toolkit I think it should work.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2
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To receive OTA updates you must have a locked bootloader and stock recovery. Doesnt matter what much though since if you want an update to whatever OTA comes out, someone ALWAYS compiles a 100% stock rooted ROM based on whatever latest OTA has just come out. Usually it is on the very same day as the official OTA too
But I still recommend a custom ROM. Craig's AOSP+ is basically the stock ROM but comes with many fixes for things broken on just running stock, and increases compatibility with external devices.

I could use some help on how to utilize my donation code. I have scanned the thread very well and cannot find out how to use the code after donation. I am a non posting donator to many forums and threads. Successfully modified dozens of devices. This is the first one I am to excited to work the bugs out myself. I have the 4.2.1 update, got it unlocked but, cannot get any further. The tool just keeps stopping. It obviously works, I am just missing something that is probably really simple. I would also like the functionality of the donator options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.........................Just found donator portal. Still stuck after unlocked bootloader.

I myself cannot find the donor portal, I am going crazy trying to find it. Can someone please tell me where it is? This is my first time rooting a device. Thanks
Mike

Toolkit works well. I got to eager and forgot to terminate ADB. I opened my task mgr. on windows and felt like a real boob, had like 20 cmd windows open. Still having a heck of a time accessing donator tools. Put in code from main menu #26. But, no updates to the kit. Nexus 10 + x-mas = no sleep.

[Q] T-Mobile Nexus 4 Rooting/Bootloader Help

Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.

CodmasterRob said:
Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.
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Weird! We'll here's a link for you!

Use the nexus toolkit... While 4.2.2 isn't listed, select 4.2.1... It works.
Takes all of 2 minutes.
Mark
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Thanks for the quick reply, guys! Does it root and unlock the bootloader?

CodmasterRob said:
Hi guys.
First off, just got my hands on a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile. Got it at an awesome $45. You can't imagine the ecstasy I experienced when it got here and it was 16 GB. Going from my LG Optimus T to this is mind blowing.
Now, after researching, I'm at a standstill. According to every search I've made on this website, and on Google, the only way to root a Nexus running 4.2.2 is to unlock the boot loader. That's my first problem. I've found no guide through my searching that gave me a solid way to unlock it. Could someone link me to one?
Second, the rooting process. I've heard that it, as well, has no one solid way to be done on 4.2.2. Again, any help or links would be appreciated.
I can't wait to get a custom kernel and Cyanogenmod running on this. This is my Android dream come true.
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rooting any nexus device is the same. in a nutshell..
1. this one line typed into fastboot unlocks the bootloader.. fastboot oem unlock. then press yes on the device when the menu pops up.
2. fastboot flash a custom recovery, cwm or twrp.
3. flash either the su binaries or a custom rom with your new recovery.
4. reboot and profit.
thats the right way to root any nexus, on any version of android, even 4.2.2. there do exist different root toolkits, but i dont recommend them. they have their own issues plus you learn zilch.

ace7196 said:
Weird! We'll here's a link for you!
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Right. Duh. I forgot that I also read that the bootloader doesn't depend on whether or not you updated to 4.2.2. I'm blonde, you'll have to forgive me. Or not. Also, the Google link. That didn't help. That thread had dead links, so it's irrelevant.

Bricked Nexus 4, Stuck on Google Loading Screen PLEASE HELP!!

I'm sorry if it has been posted before, but I truly need some help! I don't know where to turn to.
I'm not an avid android user and only got my Nexus 4 on Friday. I decided to root it today, and everything was fine until I decided to download Franco's kernal on the play store. It crashed my Nexus, and ever since it's been stuck on the Google Screen!
I've tried everything in the Nexus Root Toolkit but nothing has worked! Please offer me some simple suggestions!
Recovery mode gives me nothing but a dead android wit a red exclamation mark!

tskitz said:
I'm sorry if it has been posted before, but I truly need some help! I don't know where to turn to.
I'm not an avid android user and only got my Nexus 4 on Friday. I decided to root it today, and everything was fine until I decided to download Franco's kernal on the play store. It crashed my Nexus, and ever since it's been stuck on the Google Screen!
I've tried everything in the Nexus Root Toolkit but nothing has worked! Please offer me some simple suggestions!
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have you tried to flash stock jb rom?

tskitz said:
I'm sorry if it has been posted before, but I truly need some help! I don't know where to turn to.
I'm not an avid android user and only got my Nexus 4 on Friday. I decided to root it today, and everything was fine until I decided to download Franco's kernal on the play store. It crashed my Nexus, and ever since it's been stuck on the Google Screen!
I've tried everything in the Nexus Root Toolkit but nothing has worked! Please offer me some simple suggestions!
Recovery mode gives me nothing but a dead android wit a red exclamation mark!
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What rom are you using? are you using the right kernel for the right rom? did you follow the instructions to install kernel? did you install custom recovery?

davinnwilliam said:
have you tried to flash stock jb rom?
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Yes! I am trying this guy's method right now but I can't seem to get it working!! youtube(dot)com/ watch?v=zKbysLScXVo I keep as getting this as a response when i type the command (see attatchment) Do you have any idea what I'm doing wrong?
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What rom are you using? are you using the right kernel for the right rom? did you fo llow the instructions to install kernel? did you install custom recovery?
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I was using stock 4.3 firmware and franco's free kernel app
anyone have any methods that might help me with this? I dont mind a complete wipe of my phone!

tskitz said:
Yes! I am trying this guy's method right now but I can't seem to get it working!! youtube(dot)com/ watch?v=zKbysLScXVo I keep as getting this as a response when i type the command (see attatchment) Do you have any idea what I'm doing wrong?
I was using stock 4.3 firmware and franco's free kernel app
anyone have any methods that might help me with this? I dont mind a complete wipe of my phone!
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are you using usb 3.0 port?

Andre_Vitto said:
are you using usb 3.0 port?
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ahhh yes i am i will try a USB 2 port now! Thanks for the replies I honestly appreciate it, this is getting me so flustered and frustrated it's glad to know there are people nice enough to care and help!!

tskitz said:
ahhh yes i am i will try a USB 2 port now! Thanks for the replies I honestly appreciate it, this is getting me so flustered and frustrated it's glad to know there are people nice enough to care and help!!
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are you using usb 3.0 port?
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so the USB 3 port was the dilemma in this circumstance although even with the gained ability to send the recovery file through cmd, im still getting the android with a red exclamation mark
edit: tried again and **** yea bro i got into the recovery mode that had an accessible menu
thank you! thank sweet baby lord jesus! thank life u saved my day with the usb 3 to 2 switch bro
edit again: got stoked for nothing, even with the recovery menu im stuck at the google screen, what else can i do?
edit: i figured if i could boot the recovery.img i could boot the boot.img too. booted the boot.img and it worked ! thanks for the help and your inputs cheers!~!

Does this mean root on Marshallow will not be as easy as ADB?

http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
I just read this and the part that stuck out the most to me was this.
"If you want root today, on Android Marshmallow (6.0), you’re going to need to use a modified boot image."
Does this have anyone else concerned? I was excited to get back into the Nexus game so I could power on my new 6P and be rooted 10 minutes later.

It will not. You need a custom kernel. It's fine, someone made a modified boot which is stock and just permissive, easy sauce
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No worries! I just flashed the modified boot image and then Super SU 2.50 and after that the kernel I wanted to use on my Nexus 9! Everything went fast with TWRP

Big Cam said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
I just read this and the part that stuck out the most to me was this.
"If you want root today, on Android Marshmallow (6.0), you’re going to need to use a modified boot image."
Does this have anyone else concerned? I was excited to get back into the Nexus game so I could power on my new 6P and be rooted 10 minutes later.
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Nexus 5X/6P allow the unlocking of the bootloader.
The article has no effect on rooting a Nexus device. It may have ramifications for locked down devices.

tech_head said:
Nexus 5X/6P allow the unlocking of the bootloader.
The article has no effect on rooting a Nexus device. It may have ramifications for locked down devices.
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That's not quite true I'm afraid, even nexus devices will need a modified boot image too now
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It's a nexus. Nuff said.

I got root on stock Marshmallow. Flashed hells-Core and SuperSU 2.49 using TWRP. As soon as I hit "reboot system" TWRP said it noticed I had an unmodified boot image and offered to modify it for me. I allowed it to and it's been working fine for 36 hours now.
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dadsterflip said:
It's a nexus. Nuff said.
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^^This.^^

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Big Cam said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
I just read this and the part that stuck out the most to me was this.
"If you want root today, on Android Marshmallow (6.0), you’re going to need to use a modified boot image."
Does this have anyone else concerned? I was excited to get back into the Nexus game so I could power on my new 6P and be rooted 10 minutes later.
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Yes you can root it but one more step u need to do for complete root access
they won't do anything to completely disable root and unlocking bootloader cause it s Open Source
u should do adb unlock for bootloader and then install boot img in fastboot and u good to do more...
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As others have said - no need to worry.
I'm running Marshmallow rooted, works perfect.

This is only an issue with devices that have bootloaders that can't be unlocked. For now.