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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jabronimike:
I had to register to let the topic creator know that I can't download the file. It times out and then I get an error message in Chrome. So, maybe it's down? I ordered a Nexus 7 today when JR.com was having that July4 promo code and free shipping. It will be my first Android device and I'm really looking forward to messing around in Jellybean. So yeah. I can't download the file and I'm not sure why
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ichigo31:
i have the same problem tooo....:(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
it seems there is a problem with dev host server,i will try reuploading and will ask a friend to mirror it some where :)

EDIT: mirror added http://www.datafilehost.com/download-ab0fca8b.html
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thebobp:
Is this for linux? :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
no windows only.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Android311:
So this is the best way to root the nexus 7?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TahrirSquare:
any chance you can put instructions in the OP, like install drivers in tools folder, execute root.exe. I saw many .exe files that's why i'm asking. I saw in your post you said install the drivers in the tools folder, but I also see a drivers folder so should I install drivers in the drivers folder AND the drivers (ADB, fastboot) from the tools folder. Thanks man
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Pinshooter:
This is why Android will be here long after ios is dust in the wind...

Thanks to the Dev involved, I preordered on the 27th, and can't wait to root right out of the box....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ichigo31:
thx for the new mirror link.......
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
Process explained in the OP now,and you just need to install drivers in the "drivers" folder

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bilge656:
Sorry, I am new to the Android scene from iOS, but is it easy to upgrade to another firmware rooted?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ekanix20:
Will this unlock the bootloader?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
it will if u tell it to.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] maccag:
N00bie

Sorry About this, this tablet is going to be my first ever android device so i have never rooted anything before.

Is there an easy way to remove everything back off it (i.e needs a warranty repair)?.

Is it just a case of restoring it like you do to ios? & what are the chances of a brick?

Thanks:confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1747396

chance of brick is possible but not likely. read n follow directions. u should be good. become more familiar with android, its nothing like ios
[Nexus 7 Android Development] S. Prime:
Three questions:

1) Will your rooting procedure give S Off?

2) How does CWM backup work on the Nexus 7 without an sd card?

3) Will you be able to install custom roms through CWM on the Nexus 7 without an sd card?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] neilrl79:
1) ?

2) backups are stored on the internal storage which the system sees as sd card

3) unless there is something wrong with CWM, yes, you put the rom on the internal storage(sdcard) and flash from there.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RMXO:
This isn't a HTC device & there is no S or Radio to turn off.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] S. Prime:
Thanks for the clarification; most of my experience is with HTC device (Incredible and Flyer)

Also it was previously stated that you were given the option to unlock the bootloader or not. So what would be the advantages of unlocking verses not unlocking?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
Unlocking the bootloader allows you to install custom roms and such. Kinda important :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] S. Prime:
I appeciate your reply. I thought that the purpose of unlocking the bootloader would allow CWM and custom ROM installation, but I was just wondering why it has been previously stated that you are given the opportunity to unlock the bootloader or not. Also can the bootloader be relocked and the traces of root removed if you need warranty service. Sorry for the noob questions, but I am learning and hoping my questions will help other noobs.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
The bootloader can be locked again in you can remove all traces of being rooted. I I actually had to do that before. Idk about the script though, I didn't write it ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
I'm having a problem. I run through the one click no problem with the program, bootloader unlocks but I'm not rooted despite it saying I am. ES File and build.prop apps won't work saying I'm not rooted. I have installed both super user and superSU.

Any idea why this is happening? And my clockwork is unresponsive with I select an option forcing me to force restart my nexus. I ran through the process at least 5 times.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TahrirSquare:
How about an option to make a nandroid of the unrooted stock ROM before "SU" is flashed. Is that possibe?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
u can always do this process manually.

unlock bootloader via fastboot

install cwm via fastboot

boot into cwm n do the rm command to be permanent

make a backup in cwm

then flash supersu

that's what I plan on doing as soon as I get mine.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TahrirSquare:
I know it's a dumb question, but after unlocking and flashing CWM from fastboot, how do you boot into recovery? do you do fastboot reboot recovery in the terminal, or turn it on and use a key combination to get in ? Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cammykool:
I'm confused this said I need to have a SD card....

.? This doesn't have one
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
You select the option in the bootloader after the flash. Its pretty straight forward. Vol up or down to the recovery option, then hit power to select it
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
There is no sdcard, that's just what the devs called it when they made the os. I personally think it was smart for them to do that.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] iwantanandroid:
Anyone have a link to a good rooting guide video of a Nexus 7? Or is it possible for OP to do one on a NEXUS 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kalipedia:
Root via Mac

I'm no smarty-programmer and I only have a MacBook to work from (I know... I know - Apple... evil) and I see that all root methods currently don't work on macs. Any chance this is in development? I can't wait to get my N7 and know I'll want to root asap (managed to do it with my old G1 and my current G2, so I'm not a total noob).

Thanks - and it's so awesome to see so much work being done on this device - I held off buying a tablet for so long because I was waiting for an awesome one.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lanwarrior:
Try it Windows running on VMWARE.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
Not to put the OP down on this post, but i created a guide for rooting that will work on all operating systems. It's simple to follow and will help you get a feel for command line stuff.

(Only if you don't want to run vmware or something as i feel that it's unnecessary)

:D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
I was gonna say the same thing. I'm gonna use fastboot with my mac
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pumacat311:
Is there a simple command to push a file from computer to nexus like this script pushes the such files. Erased my tablet and need to push s flash able zip
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FadedLite:
Like adb push? By what do you mean you erased it?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kalipedia:
A link to such a magical guide would be wonderful! Many thanks! (and yeah - I'd rather not deal with vmware and such). Cheers!

[EDIT] - Scratch the request for the link - a quick perusal of the rooting posts and I realized which is yours. Thanks again! Now to refresh myself on ADB and fastboot and whatnot. I guess I've got some time til the N7 ships anyway!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lanwarrior:
Do you need the SDK for 4.1?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
so I'm trying to flash KRAKD ROM, but I'm just having the same repeated issues with this one click method. One point ending up at a brick also.

My phone's app states no root access but yet I have SuperUser and have granted access multiple times!

Above all my CWR is able to boot but all the options when pressed just go blank and show the CWR background logo with zero action.

The one-click always tells me I'm rooted and ready to go but its not really the case. The only thing successful out of everything is now my bootloader is unlocked.

Can anyone help or chime in on this? Trying to run KRAKD ROM or at least change DPI to 160. I'm not to savvy on rooting and modding so any helpful information is welcomed!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] joshtb86:
if i am understand this correctly, this should both unlock and root the device?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
cwr is touch based. stop pressing the power button which is actually back. touch the screen to select. flash the supersu.zip and u should be golden.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BigArea:
As soon As I get the n7 (and a few free hours next weekend) I plan to port as many of these "one-click toolkits" as I can to Linux/mac (with permission). The more the merrier when it comes to testing. Would you like to help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] blackhand1001:
All I need is fastboot oem unlock.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
Holy moly! I feel sooo stupid! Thank you so much, lesson WELL learned. Such a silly mistake on my end. Thanks again.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kalipedia:
That would be great! I'll help any way I can with the testing (given some free time). PM me when you need a tester. There really will be a slew of noobs buying this N7 and current directions for rooting/flashing/etc are not adequate for people who are just coming to XDA for the first time. An "Idiot's Guide to Unlocking and Rooting Your Nexus 7" will probably be necessary, not to mention helpful in minimizing 'stupid question' posts in the other dev threads.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] glenn37216:
A one-click toolkit that both unlocks the bootloader and does the rooting for you would be an app well worth paying for ! :P

(Also included a one click button for reversing the procedure for warranty purposes would be great too !)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jimczyz:
I agree. As a disabled person not being able to do very much, I would gladly pay/donate for something like that.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
So i realize this solves the issue I had with CWR. But what about the fact that I had SU installed and working but my apps all stated I have no root access? This was extremely puzzling for me. SU granted all the apps access but yeah was told by those apps I don't have a root.

Anyone know if I did anything wrong?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smirkis:
reflash supersu zip and fix permissions from recovery. stuff happens, could be lots of things.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BigArea:
Good to hear that there is an audience.

It will become so.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
Thanks, I will try this.when I get home from work. I really appreciate your help a lot.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
to you and to everybody having this problem,trying running Superuser/SuperSU, if it asked you to install the binary accept it,and also check for binary update,the tool job is to unlock,flash cwm,flash su bin, so if you are getting the app that means the tool was successful all you need is to run Superuser or SuperSU and configure or reinstall the binary to troubleshot problems.and as other users suggested you can reflash superuser zip manually,it should be easy since the tool already gave you an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery (CWM)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] EVOXGSR:
I give up, but thanks for your help. I did fix permissions and flashed SuperSU and superuser numerous times on CWR and also updated the binary as well as update the SuperSU from Google Play, still get the 'no root acess given' or just straight app crashing from trying to gain access. Also now CWR won't even boot.

That causes me to go into a bootloop.. I do have both SU apps and unlocked bootloader, but now CWR isn't even accessible, its my cue to just stop trying. im gonna wait until this device is more mainstreamed and development for it more explored.

I'm too noobie to figure out this stuff and just dont wanna brick again. Thanks for all your help, your app was seamless and fantastic.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RMXO:
This works with the latest 4.1.1 OTA
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
sorry for the mistake,i thought it's the galaxy nexus thread.

YES this should support 4.1.1 just remember to update superuser/supersu from the play store after running the tool,and updating the binary from inside superuser/supersu app.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] iwantanandroid:
How do you update the binary?

Anyone that can confirm the tool works with 4.1.1?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
run the superuser app or supersu,got to settings (in case of superuser it's the info page) you should see an option to "check for updates" or "reinstall" or something like that,you should be able to figure it out once you run the app.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lanwarrior:
So you HAVE root, OTA 4.1.1 sent, you LOST root, but can RE-ROOT using the method posted here?

Or you got the OTA but did NOT lost root?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RMXO:
For purpose sake, I went back to stock, installed the new OTA & used this to see if I was able to root. Just letting ppl know this tool works for 4.1.1. Sorry, I should of provided more info. I'm also guessing lots of people will be updating to 4.1.1 when they get their device if it doesn't come with 4.1.1 already.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AtropineNa:
So whats the difference between this one-click root tool, vs. the superboot (if anything?) Thanks for any input
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Multisaft7:
Will this Toolkit, install CWM and root my device with wiped the device or should i understand it?!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] theoneofgod:
Hi. I ran this tool twice, but no matter what, I can't keep perm recovery, and never had root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jtc276:
I have a (probably stupid) question. Does unlocking and rooting remove the option to claim your $25. I still haven't did that yet, so I don't know if it's beneficial to wait or just go ahead and root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] raqball:
Worked like a champ! Unlocked & rooted in no time flat!

Thanks OP :-)

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I got the $25 credit...

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As soon as it's bootloader unlocked by the script the device will be wiped!

It reboots back to the setup screen (factory) then you enable USB Debugging again and the script will continue on its merry way..
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MC153:
Worked great! Thanks for your hard work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] armyboy11b:
awsome work man!!! my n7 is being shipped cant wait

i also hope this gets ported over for mac users (i hate apple but its all i got)

guess ill be stock for a bit haha maybe a while :p if u need help with it let me know threw p.m

thanks for your hard work!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patriot720:
Worked like a charm with the OTA update! Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] platinumandroid:
Everything worked just fine,Thanks

Although when I changed the dpi manually from 213 to 170 and went to reboot the device was stuck on a black screen, I tried going into recovery and the same black screen came up so I put it into fastboot and flashed cwm recovery and although fastboot worked it didn't stick and I got the same black screen so I just flashed the factory img and all is good but it's odd that a simple dpi edit caused this.I've been with Android since the G1 & have had every Nexus device and have never needed to flash the factory image because there are so many ways to fix things first but I'm ready to try again,I'll report back when I'm finished

EDIT:

Okay so I got tablet mode to work but I also just decided to install everything manually (I always do anyway) but I decided to be lazy & use a one click today.I believe the problem I had was instead of using adb to reboot I just powered the device off and I should have know better,Anyway this tool works so if anyone is thinking about using,Go for it!!! Just use adb if you decide to edit your build prop,lol

Thanks again :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] NeoMagus:
This worked perfectly for me on 4.1.1. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] noneabove:
Question, if when I get my tablet I immediately do this, do I need to backup? Or will the wipe return to factory settings (ie exactly what I already have with all the pics and wallpapers and stuff ..) ? Thanks :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sway40:
You always backup as soon as your rooted.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ghost-5:
Windows 7 64bit

Android 4.1.1

V1.1 of the root-toolkit

Thanks for this tool. I am part way there but I cannot access recovery mode.

I ran the tool and unlocked my boot loader successfully, I also selected superSu but it did not install anything. I downloaded superSu from the market and it gave me an error.

I re-ran the tool, selected that my boot loader is unlocked and selected superSu again. It looks like it worked this time, updated binaries and titanium is happy that my device is rooted.

I can not access recovery though.

I switch of the tablet, hold vol down and power. Toggle to recovery mode with the volume button and select it with the power button. The screen then just sits there showing Google and a padlock at the bottom of the screen.

Anyone got any ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

It does show the expected recovery screen while I am running the root-toolkit

thanks

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To answer my own question and after a little reading in another topic it looks like the recovery is over written on reboot

To access recovery I have downloaded CWM from the market and enter recovery from the app.

All I wanted to do was create a backup so this is working for me until I decide to flash a rom
[Nexus 7 Android Development] philmein:
Hi Chris

Seems there's a few of us with this problem I have been back to stock and rerooted using this and the other root kit changed drivers tried different cwm versions all to no avail. You can access cwm via reboot widget tho
[Nexus 7 Android Development] scooter217:
Worked like a charm. Thanks!!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] juniper:
Just wanted to say thanks. It worked well, a couple of steps I was not sure of but got over them. I now have a rooted nexus 7 :D

I have a noobish question, will I still be able to encrypt the tablet and then put custom Roms on it or will I have to decrypt before putting a custom ROM.

I need to encrypt for work reasons.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] freemeech:
Add me to the list of no cwr after using the tool...it worked flawless but no recovery

Blazing Galaxy S3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] joshtb86:
to the dev - great app, great job, thanks for the support!

a couple of points - my CWM didn't hold either like most people are echoing.

constant hangs in the program on my computer - i hav to end it with task manager a lot. not sure why. sometimes when trying to start a backup.

other than that, it works.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] juniper:
I think i don't have recovery installed either. I checked by pressing the power off button and not seeing the recovery option. Is that the correct way of checking? Don't give me the noob YouTube link:-)

How do I install it?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] m.sabra:
Okay it's better to unlock your bootloader before running the tool,or unlock the bootloader then re-run the tool as for the recovery i think the problem is with the recovery itself since am using an old recovery that was available soon after the announcement,i will try to update the tool soon with a more recent recovery until then you can try any other recovery compatible with the nexus 7 you can do that by replacing the one am using in the "recoveries" folder with another one,just make sure tor rename it cwm.img (not cwm.img.img).or wait for the coming update (it could take few days since am busy doing some things).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ghost-5:
no what your thinking off is an added extra that Rom builders put in their roms, called extended power menu

The normal way to get into recovery is switch your tablet off and then hold the volume down button and the power button until the first screen appears. Then using the volume key to select recovery and poured the power button to select it
[Nexus 7 Android Development] juniper:
Thanks Chris I understand. I turned it off, powered it on holding the volume down button and was presented to a menu. I scrolled down to recovery and pressed the power button. All I then got was the word Google with a padlock icon at the bottom. The padlock was not fully closed implying something is unlocked?

I left it like this for 5 mins but nothing happened.

Is this what other users are getting?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MC153:
Yeah this is a problem with CWM. We just have to wait for a better recovery. For now you find download ROM manager, ROM toolbox, or Rebooter to get into recovery.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] freemeech:
can I flash a rom using rom toolbox to get into recovery?

Blazing Galaxy S3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MC153:
Yes just hit Rebooter in ROM toolbox and select reboot recovery.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] freemeech:
I understand that but I have read in some threads of people saying to wait for a better cwm before flashing a rom ...didn't want to risk a brick

Blazing Galaxy S3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MC153:
Yes that's true. I wouldn't flash a ROM yet. There will be a better CWM out soon when the play orders arrive to people.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] freemeech:
Guess it doesn't matter...I'm kind upset with all the BS...no HBO Go...the browser sucks and non flash support out of the box...MP out the box...might put this on the MP

Blazing Galaxy S3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cybore:
Thanks for the tool, everything went well. Unlocked and rooted. Easy as it gets.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] trampino96:
for 4.1.1 or 4.1? someone answer quick please i want to do this now
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TahrirSquare:
It works on both, you just choose the version you currently have from the drop down menu after you install it. I would update to 4.1.1 first then root though, so you don't lose root and have to reroot or have to flash the OTA from here. so short, update to 4.1.1 then root .
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Dsmforlife92:
When I'm in recovery when I any thing it goes to a black screen with a cwm sign and it doesn't do anything any way to fix this
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cy88:
Thanks OP. Works like a charm except the CWM bug, which I got around by booting into recovery using ROM Manager. No biggie, as I don't flash roms on a daily basis. :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] stevecaboose:
With this new cwm issue, are we able to get into the recovery menu while booting up the device. I am worried about possibly soft bricking my device and then not being able to get in to cwm.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] golfinggino:
not sure what i am doing wrong - i installed the drivers and when i start the root.exe program and press 1 for locked - nothing shows up on the screen
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Croak:
Thanks, worked great, first thing I did when I took it out of the box this morning!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] brizey:
So do I need to do anything to make the recovery stick after using this?

Edit: Looks like /system/recovery/ is not there, so I guess it is taken care of?