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[Q] How to Root Nexus 7

Hi guys. I want to root my nexus 7 (8gb) so I can play music through a usb drive. And I don't want to install any roms or stuff like that, I want it to be exactly how it is now, with android 4.2.1. I've been browsing the forums, but I can't really find instructions on how to do a simple root for my purposes. If anyone could direct me to the steps I need, that would be great!! Thanks!! (Btw, I'm totally new to this rooting stuff, this is my first android device )

darthmingi92 said:
Hi guys. I want to root my nexus 7 (8gb) so I can play music through a usb drive. And I don't want to install any roms or stuff like that, I want it to be exactly how it is now, with android 4.2.1. I've been browsing the forums, but I can't really find instructions on how to do a simple root for my purposes. If anyone could direct me to the steps I need, that would be great!! Thanks!! (Btw, I'm totally new to this rooting stuff, this is my first android device )
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simple rooot.. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the super user binaries via your custom recovery, reboot and profit. you either have root or you dont, there arent different kinds of root depending on your needs. i suggest you do a bit more searching and reading, because its impossible not to find instructions if you actually searched for it. of course if not finding it on xda, you can always search the words root and nexus 7 in www.google.com

There are several ways to root your Nexus7, and I think using the toolkit is the easiest.
I'd like to recommend to download this toolkit to your PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
With using this toolkit, you can root your device as follows.
1. install the Nexus7 drivers to your PC
2. unlock the bootloader of your Nexus7
(when you unlock the bootloader, all data is deleted.)
3. install custom recovery to your Nexus7 (i recommend TWRP)
4. root your Nexus7
enjoy

k1silver said:
There are several ways to root your Nexus7, and I think using the toolkit is the easiest.
I'd like to recommend to download this toolkit to your PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195
With using this toolkit, you can root your device as follows.
1. install the Nexus7 drivers to your PC
2. unlock the bootloader of your Nexus7
(when you unlock the bootloader, all data is deleted.)
3. install custom recovery to your Nexus7 (i recommend TWRP)
4. root your Nexus7
enjoy
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Yep, that's what I did!! I guess I was just too worried, but it went smoothly. Thanks!!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

darthmingi92 said:
Yep, that's what I did!! I guess I was just too worried, but it went smoothly. Thanks!!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Is there a later version of the rootkit? The last image it has is 4.2.1. 4.2.2 is out and I'd imagine on most Nexus-es.

Reinstall 4.2.2 fresh on mac

How do I do a fresh install of 4.2.2 on a Mac or on the device itself?
I have the factory image on my Mac from google. What's next?

I believe you install the android SDK and connect your phone to it using USB. Run a command. I'm assuming you are stock.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

Any 'easy' way to install a clean 4.2.2 via Mac? Using SDK or anything? I have done it on PC but my PC is down and cant seem to find the right way of doing it on Mac. Any help would be great, have searched but nothing is working for me so far.

[Q] Soft Bricked Nexus 7 can't install proper fastboot drivers

My N7 is soft bricked. I was installing a ROM but the file was corrupted. I can't perform a nandroid restore because I can't get into recovery. I'd push a new recovery via adb but my computer won't recognize my N7 in fastboot. I've tried installing Universal naked drivers 0.72 manually but it oesn't work. What else can I do?

There was no need to open a new thread... And you still haven't told us what os your computer has. Anyway, I personally use the official drivers from the Asus website.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

korockinout13 said:
There was no need to open a new thread... And you still haven't told us what os your computer has. Anyway, I personally use the official drivers from the Asus website.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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Windows 8. I found out how to get rid of driver signing requirement in Win8 and the installment worked. Thanks for helping out!

Root Failure

I am on a mac and attempted to use the motochopper root method on my gs4. Doesnt work. Cannot use odin as i am on a mac. Any suggestions?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265

I have a Macbook pro that I used boot camp to put Windows XP on a portion of the hard drive. Works great.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium

[Q] N7 with only CWM Recovery

Hey guys,
I have a dilemma that i think might be pretty simple to solve but I'm not certain.
A guy I know was going to install a new version of CM10.2 on his nexus but accidentally wiped the SD card before wiping the device and now there's nothing on it except CWM Recovery.
Frustrated and not knowing what to do, he's just giving to me (yay!).
My question is, where do I start? Do I have to use ADB to push a ROM onto the device so I can install it using CWM Recovery? Can I use Wugfresh's Nexus Root Toolkit to do that or do I have to use the Android SDK?
I'm on Windows 8, which people have told me doesn't really play along with drivers/ADB for the N7. (though, I do have access to a Win 7 machine in the house).
Any insight or direction is greatly appreciated!

Adb push nameofrom.zip /mnt/shell/emulated/0/
Its that simple
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Pirateghost said:
Adb push nameofrom.zip /mnt/shell/emulated/0/
Its that simple
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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I thought it would be that easy! Thanks for the reply!
Any thoughts on the easiest way to get the N7/ADB drivers installed? I don't have the device in hand yet but I'm expecting it soon.
I've only ever used the Nexus root Toolkit (for my Nexus 4 and GNex before it) so I'm not ultra familiar with ADB and the Android SDK.
Thanks again.

Look in the stickies for the walkthrough. It has the files you need. You don't need the entire SDK
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

Pirateghost said:
Look in the stickies for the walkthrough. It has the files you need. You don't need the entire SDK
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Excellent. Thanks again for your help!