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So I am going to be getting a N7 for Christmas, and I was wondering, should I root and unlock the tab before even setting it up? And should I accept the 4.2.1 update before or after doing all this?
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I just did mine today on nexus 4 and 7. I had to read everything carefully to find out this was the method that I find it was easy. Make sure you read everything first. Look at the video for 4 and it should be similar to 7 and instructions are provided in link as well. btw I rooted it on 4.2.1.
As rooting will factory reset your device, it will delete all your data. Make sure you backup first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Do yourself a favor and learn to do it manually first before using toolkits. There is a lot of tutorials on doing so.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395 Use fastboot to unlock device:
Command= fastboot OEM unlock
Select yes on your device to unlock boooader.
Install a custom recovery( I would reccomend twrp) and flash supersu zip and you are now rooted.
Need to go back to stock then this is great http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Yes toolkits do work but if things go wrong its good to know what to do.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Do yourself a favor and learn to do it manually first before using toolkits. There is a lot of tutorials on doing so. Use adb to unlock device:
Command= adb OEM unlock
Select yes on your device to unlock boooader.
Install a custom recovery and flash supersu zip and you are now rooted.
Need to go back to stock then this is great http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Yes toolkits do work but if things go wrong its good to know what to do.
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I had no intention of using a toolkit lol. Link to the best method to root/unlock?
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Lol good deal added another link that you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
Travisdroidx2 said:
Lol good deal added another link that you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
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Answered my edit before I could post it. You read my mind!
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Nexus 7 root and unlock.
Slender Troll said:
So I am going to be getting a N7 for Christmas, and I was wondering, should I root and unlock the tab before even setting it up? And should I accept the 4.2.1 update before or after doing all this?
Outdated yet young Motorola Photon 4G
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I bought my Nexus 7 about 2 weeks ago. I set it up then downloaded the jb 4.2.1 update. You will have to unlock before you root. I then downloaded Wugfresh Nexus 7 Tool kit to my computer. Very easy to follow instructions. The kit will take you through the steps on unlocking and rooting. There are videos on this procedure. I did not flash CWM and opted to flash TWRP. Excellent recovery system. I downloaded Goo manager app and you can install TWRP within the app. Very easy. You can then make nandroid backups and install custom roms. I am currently on Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly.Cyanogenmod now has an updater within and it will search for new nightlys and also install them. Very easy. Hope this helps.
I do prefer twrp over cwm. And I was a long time cwm user before. You can fastboot the twrp.IMG file. And if you Fastboot twrp you will not have to rename .bak the stock recovery.
And yes you will want to unlock it and root it first thing since the unlock wipes the entire device.
What's the difference between CWM and TWRP?
Edit: Swipe was acting up.
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In my opinion twrp gets more support and updates. Is way faster than cwm and you will never look back. Twrp is a great recovery.
Ok. So if/when I root the 7, I will be using a computer running windows xp, and I don't know how to install the correct files and where.
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Hey, I'd like you to help me decide whether I should root my Nexus 7 or not. This is my first android device and I'm a complete 'noob.' Since then I've been reading about rooting continuously and I would've done it already but I'm a bit concerned. I don't want to lose my warranty and I'm aware that I can unroot the device to get my warranty back but what if something happens to the screen or the power button, or what if it bricks after losing battery power? (I read somewhere that this happened to him during night, the device ran out of juice and he couldn't turn it on ever again) Would I still be able to unroot it so I could return it for repair?
My other concern is about the rooting process itself. I've read that it's 99% safe with a toolkit but anything can go wrong. Is this 1% a big risk? Would I be able to unbrick it if something happened? Since I'm a noob my only reason to root my device is to be able to run memory editors like gamecih or something like that. Are the risks worth it?
Thank you for your answers.
BenFuF said:
Hey, I'd like you to help me decide whether I should root my Nexus 7 or not. This is my first android device and I'm a complete 'noob.' Since then I've been reading about rooting continuously and I would've done it already but I'm a bit concerned. I don't want to lose my warranty and I'm aware that I can unroot the device to get my warranty back but what if something happens to the screen or the power button, or what if it bricks after losing battery power? (I read somewhere that this happened to him during night, the device ran out of juice and he couldn't turn it on ever again) Would I still be able to unroot it so I could return it for repair?
My other concern is about the rooting process itself. I've read that it's 99% safe with a toolkit but anything can go wrong. Is this 1% a big risk? Would I be able to unbrick it if something happened? Since I'm a noob my only reason to root my device is to be able to run memory editors like gamecih or something like that. Are the risks worth it?
Thank you for your answers.
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In all honesty, a toolkit is almost completely unnecessary for the Nexus 7. You can do everything yourself in about 5 minutes. The thing about the Nexus 7 is that Google knew that people would try and do things with it, so they made it easy (How it should be with every device). One thing you should take into consideration when unlocking/rooting any device is "Why am I doing this?" If the answer is "Cuz I can!", you probably shouldn't. If you want to be able to use advanced apps that require root, go right ahead. Even if you are having performance problems, and just want to fix them by installing a new ROM after you unlock, go for it. If not, don't worry about it.
Hi,
Now that I finally have my Nexus 4, it is time to set it up properly and root it. I've been browsing and reading the forum thoroughly, but as I am afraid to make any mistake in the process, I need some advise to begin.
For now I want to keep it as stock as possible. Nonetheless, I need to root is and to be able to perform Nandroid backups as well. And that's why I have the following questions, which I will appreciate if you can answer them:
1) I've been searching this forum for the best way to root the phone. So far this tutorial seems to be the simplest for the job: http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
Is there any better way to do it, or is this the best one?
2) as far as I understood, having a custom recovery (such as CWM) will prevent the automatic OTA updates from working properly. If so, how can I install a future update?
3) Is there a way to just root the phone without having a custom recovery installed? I suppose this would make it easier to receive OTA updates (although I guess that root would be lost that way)?
I appreciate any help you can provide me!
I have always found the Nexus toolkits to be very easy to use, and work very well. You can find it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
I've never had a problem on any of my nexus devices using this method to root, restore, flash recoveries, etc.
Semantics said:
I have always found the Nexus toolkits to be very easy to use, and work very well. You can find it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995688
I've never had a problem on any of my nexus devices using this method to root, restore, flash recoveries, etc.
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Thanks for the reply.
In the meantime I took the plunge and followed that tutorial that I mentioned before and everything is working ok.
I already had some experience with rooting and custom recovery with my old ZTE Blade, but I was afraid of doing something wrong with a brand new Nexus 4, which I had to wait for so long .
Hello Community.
I am new to the Nexus forums. Previously with HTC and Samsung Android devices. The root process has always been extremely simple and for the most part a pc was never needed with Samsung devices. I am now an owner of a TMobile Nexus 4 and would like to know what is the easiest process to obtain root on my device? Im not looking to do much, just want to get rid of some apps I dont use that are locked into the stock ROM.
Is there an automated root process (one click root) or anything similar? Ive read through the Root Guide but im a bit hesitant to use anything related to command prompts unless its the only way.
Thanks
jgentry151 said:
Hello Community.
I am new to the Nexus forums. Previously with HTC and Samsung Android devices. The root process has always been extremely simple and for the most part a pc was never needed with Samsung devices. I am now an owner of a TMobile Nexus 4 and would like to know what is the easiest process to obtain root on my device? Im not looking to do much, just want to get rid of some apps I dont use that are locked into the stock ROM.
Is there an automated root process (one click root) or anything similar? Ive read through the Root Guide but im a bit hesitant to use anything related to command prompts unless its the only way.
Thanks
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Learn to use the command prompt. This will save you if you ever run into issues. As a nexus is a developers device you will not find any one clicks here. It is better to know what you are doing then for someone else to do it for you.
jgentry151 said:
Hello Community.
I am new to the Nexus forums. Previously with HTC and Samsung Android devices. The root process has always been extremely simple and for the most part a pc was never needed with Samsung devices. I am now an owner of a TMobile Nexus 4 and would like to know what is the easiest process to obtain root on my device? Im not looking to do much, just want to get rid of some apps I dont use that are locked into the stock ROM.
Is there an automated root process (one click root) or anything similar? Ive read through the Root Guide but im a bit hesitant to use anything related to command prompts unless its the only way.
Thanks
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Install the drivers for your phone download su.zip to your phone download a recovery img to you computer open a command prompt type
fastboot OEM unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
then flash the su.zip in recovery reboot done
From my BLACKED OUT N4
Look for the unlock without losing data method. Can't remember what it's called, maybe someone will enlighten.
The best way isn't always the easiest way. Using a toolkit is the easiest way, especially if you're not confident with using command prompts. That's the method I used to root, and had great success with Wug's nexus toolkit. Like was posted previously, rooting via fastboot is the better way, because you're not depending on someone else's work to do the job for you. Plus you'll learn more about your phone and how to fix it should something go wrong.
I find following a video step by step very helpful. I used this to root my N4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV355YEDzc8
WugFresh toolkit is the easiest that you're going to find. It even allows you to easily unroot and oem lock.
You should learn command prompt like stated but the tool kit is the easiest.
meangreenie said:
Look for the unlock without losing data method. Can't remember what it's called, maybe someone will enlighten.
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Its very simple just don't reboot the phone after you do oem unlock just flash the recovery right after then wipe caches and reboot.
From my BLACKED OUT N4
Easiet way ? Here u go.
Download and install frama root apk and then download boot unlocker from play store and unlock. Done.
Link frama root- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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Hi,
I updated my 6P to Nougat via the Beta program (I quickly unsubscribed once I upgraded)
My device is completely stock, no root or anything...
Now when i do a check for updates it always shows nothing available... I am stuck on NRD90M...
I was looking at the guides and found the factory images and the OTA images...
I have no idea which path to take here... which package should i use to properly update my device... I would prefer the method that does not wipe my device, as I do not want to go through that hassle...
Can i just grab NBD90X?
Please help, anyone....
enzo3856 said:
Hi,
I updated my 6P to Nougat via the Beta program (I quickly unsubscribed once I upgraded)
My device is completely stock, no root or anything...
Now when i do a check for updates it always shows nothing available... I am stuck on NRD90M...
I was looking at the guides and found the factory images and the OTA images...
I have no idea which path to take here... which package should i use to properly update my device... I would prefer the method that does not wipe my device, as I do not want to go through that hassle...
Can i just grab NBD90X?
Please help, anyone....
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Use Heisenberg's pinned flashing guide and download the latest factory image from Google. As long as you follow the instructions you'll be fine, as they cover all scenarios. If you keep it stick, you should be able to take OTA updates from then on.
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I Also have NRD90M
ultyrunner said:
Use Heisenberg's pinned flashing guide and download the latest factory image from Google. As long as you follow the instructions you'll be fine, as they cover all scenarios. If you keep it stick, you should be able to take OTA updates from then on.
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I also have NRD90M, but im afraid of doing anything to my phone through a computer, I just hope that there can be an update through the settings instead of downloading through my laptop. There not really a clear explanation on how to manually update, reason why i don't want to manually update.
Is there a chance that i won't be stuck on NRD90M? I'm willing to wait, but if there are reasons why they won't push updates through NRD90M then ill have no choice but to manually update. Someone please explain
jimm9v said:
I also have NRD90M, but im afraid of doing anything to my phone through a computer, I just hope that there can be an update through the settings instead of downloading through my laptop. There not really a clear explanation on how to manually update, reason why i don't want to manually update. Is there a chance that i won't be stuck on NRD90M? I'm willing to wait, but if there are reasons why they won't push updates through NRD90M then ill have no choice but to manually update. Someone please explain
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Not sure what you're looking for. There is an absolutely complete guide to manually updating (flashing) your phone at http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928 and it covers all scenarios, also with links to root, install TWRP and install flashable zips. If you follow this guide to the tee, you won't have many problems. Once you get past the nerves of setting up ADB/Fastboot drivers, you'll have total control of your phone.
There is no NRD90M. All factory images from Google are available at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en and T, U and X are the three monthly Nougat releases. If you are on stock you should get monthly notifications, but if you are modified you won't be able to install them.
I assume I follow #13 in his tutorial?
Plus if I do this, will it delete everything in my phone?
I had the NRD90M also and I just grabbed the 90X and flashed it manually adb from Google's website. You should be fine it won't hurt the phone.
I took a look at the guide...
Currently my bootloader is locked, so if i want to flash the factory image I am hosed, since I need to unlock the bootloader, which will wipe out my personal data...
My take from the guides is that an Full OTA image is what I need, since I dont want to unlock my bootloader.
My question now is, from the google developer site, there is a section for factory images, and a section for OTA images...
Are the OTA images on the google developer site full images, or are they incremental?
enzo3856 said:
I took a look at the guide...
Currently my bootloader is locked, so if i want to flash the factory image I am hosed, since I need to unlock the bootloader, which will wipe out my personal data...
My take from the guides is that an Full OTA image is what I need, since I dont want to unlock my bootloader.
My question now is, from the google developer site, there is a section for factory images, and a section for OTA images...
Are the OTA images on the google developer site full images, or are they incremental?
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Answering my own question here....
I can confirm that you can use ADB to load the OTA package from the google developer site...
I grabbed the latest one, and followed the instructions for loading the OTA package... I didnt time it, but it was probably around 5 minutes to do it. I did not lose any data...
ultyrunner said:
Not sure what you're looking for. There is an absolutely complete guide to manually updating (flashing) your phone at http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928 and it covers all scenarios, also with links to root, install TWRP and install flashable zips. If you follow this guide to the tee, you won't have many problems. Once you get past the nerves of setting up ADB/Fastboot drivers, you'll have total control of your phone.
There is no NRD90M. All factory images from Google are available at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en and T, U and X are the three monthly Nougat releases. If you are on stock you should get monthly notifications, but if you are modified you won't be able to install them.
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I just went from NRD90M to NBD90X 2 hours ago and things are perfectly fine thanks! I feel alot more confident manually updating through adb
jimm9v said:
I just went from NRD90M to NBD90X 2 hours ago and things are perfectly fine thanks! I feel alot more confident manually updating through adb
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Good to hear. Once you get past the nerves of command line flashing there is no going back
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To tack on to this thread.....
I'm having a hell of a time with 90x. It keeps turning off wifi and Bluetooth randomly(I've read a few others are having this problem too). Can I flash over the top of what I have (I'm stock and unrooted). Is there any benefit to doing that?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I just got my Huawei Nova and i wonder if there is any easy rooting-guide or app like KingRoot.
I used this app for Honor 7 and others and it's a great one, but i don't know if it's working for the Nova.
If possible, i don't want to change recovery/rom, only small root that allows me to really control my phone.
Thanks yall
At the moment, there are no automated tool or any application on XDA unfortunately...
The easiest way is unfortunately the ADB/Fastboot way.
It's not that hard, but you have to be a bit careful going through each step:
- Install ADB/Fastboot tools, and the drivers
- Unlock bootloader (you'll need an unlock code)
- Flash TWRP recovery
- Flash Root.
You'll find pretty much all the info needed in the Nova forums, but it is a bit of research. Nothing that is worth having is easy to get!
Yes, all info is in the TWRP post under development forum. Weird issue with data partition in TWRP.
Thank you for your replies. I've seen the TWRP post with all the instructions, i just don't want to take any risks with my brand new phone for now.
That's why i used King Root app before, one tap and it does everything, without flashing anything.
Anyway, i'll wait for some time then.
Again, thank you very much.
Is re-locking the boot loader after rooting possible without losing root again?
Found the tool?