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[Nexus 7 Android Development] ScusiXDA:
So which is the best/easiest ROM you used or did you just Root the tablet? I really want to be able to use the otg USB stick mounts and other useful apps that require root,I used to have it rooted with Mmuzzy stock ROM and I liked it a lot. I freaked out when an update came sinceddidn't know what to do really so I managed to unroot relock back to stock then did the update and been like that since. However I have a few paid root apps I'd like to use again I just am not sure which is the best route for what I think I capable of and use. Thanks a lot for anyone opinions
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
Can I flash [BOOTLOADER] [4.3] JWR66V 4.23 img from http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2150251 to update bootloader

through {advanced utilities/ Flash (permanent ) / Bootloader} it says use extreme caution so I just want to make sure this file will work. I cant get Minimal ADB and fast boot to work so I would like to find out if this method will work. thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
[MENTION=3110798]WugFresh[/MENTION] I have a question for you. Someone is trying to make me believe that by using your toolkit, that you can root a phone (Nexus) without unlocking the bootloader, what say you?

Thanks!

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
False.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Well he says his sgs4 is rooted and he has a locked bootloader, and he used your toolkit. I don't know much about the s4 so....

Edit: he didn't reveal this until a couple of minutes ago btw.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
? The S4 isn't a Nexus...

Technically this toolkit does have some functions that would work on any Android device.. However the root button wouldn't be one of those.

More likely your friend used a different program/tool/method that relied upon an actual exploit to gain root access. This program doesn't use any exploits but rather relies upon unlocking the bootloader first. For more information on how this program works: FAQs - How exactly does NRT root my device?

Cheers.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Yeah, at the last minute he dropped the sgs4 on me. Ok, thanks for the info.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiZiM:
For some reason when doing the Flash Stock + Unroot

It's stuck at erasing 'boot' ....

Just sitting there for about 20min.. any thoughts?

Edit: Now I'm getting

Flash Stock + Unroot...

------------------------------------------------------------------

erasing 'boot'...

OKAY [ 0.581s]

finished. total time: 0.581s

******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?

erasing 'cache'...

OKAY [ 0.361s]

finished. total time: 0.361s

erasing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.721s]

finished. total time: 0.721s

******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?

erasing 'system'...

OKAY [ 0.841s]

finished. total time: 0.841s

******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?

erasing 'userdata'...

OKAY [ 4.516s]

finished. total time: 4.516s

Then it just stops
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ruscik:
The gift stays stock us root. My one is on this or in general Cm. I have removed all USB drivers on my work laptop. Connected this tablet and I can copy files in USB. Can confirm it is driver issue not boot image.

Sent on the move from Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] austin_dreq:
Still the best among the best. Thanks for developing this!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] droidbreath:
rooting without losing data

Can I root without losing data and if yes, how?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Short answer is, if you have a locked bootloader, yes, you will lose everything. Best answer is, give this a read.

http://www.wugfresh.com/faqs/

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] anarox:
I am on nexus 7 (2013) and I rooted using this method,now I am seeing weird WiFi behavior, when downloading from Google play the download starts and stops and takes forever. I did not flash a custom boot loader so I am on stock 4.4.2. I am also seeing weird battery drainage. I am not saying these problems are related to the method itself but has anyone seen these problems?

I am using these root apps if it is relevant : sixaxis, root explorer, greenify and GMD autohide quickbar
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
FAQs - Help!!! My Nexus device is totally messed up. It has ______ problem. What do I do??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] suneet mehta:
Oem lock

I was trying to oem lock my phone but it stuck where it tries to boot twrp temporarily. Even the bootloader got unresponsive. Can anybody help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Are you certain that you select the correct device and build. Have you tried alternate usb ports?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] suneet mehta:
Success

Yes I am. But never mind, I got 4.4.2 OTP and I updated. Then i changed the build and tried again and viola. Thanks man. You're the best.:):good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidnow:
What could be an issue here?. Any idea? Was downloading the 4.4.2 build.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Right off the top of my head I would say a corrupt download. By any chance did you start the process over again?

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidnow:
Nahh....will try again and report back. I can't download factory images from Google's site too. Download stops at 99% every time.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] droidbreath:
Can I just root without unlocking to prevent wiping of data?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Had this discussion a few days ago, here and elsewhere, and while (from what I've been told) it can be done, I was also told it's not advisable.

My advice would be to backup everything you can (important stuff) to a computer (preferred method) and just do the norm, unlock the bootloader and then root the phone.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Well the toolkit also downloads directly from Google's servers for the latest images.

That said you could try downloading it again from one of the repositories I maintain here:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=9490

http://goo.im/devs/WugFresh/stock

Tips for download big files:

Use a good Internet browser, and by that I mean don't use Internet Explorer: try Chrome or Firefox.. And if you are using Firefox try out a download manager extension like downloadthemall.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] markdirk81:
Nexus Root toolkit and HitmanPro.Alert 2.0

I had today some problems with root toolkit and ADB. It didn't find my Nexus 7 (2012) devices when I test my ADB connection in the driver setup. I reinstalled the drivers and the toolkit several times.

Suddenly I had a bright idea to test ADB and fastboot by command and that worked flawlessly, it finds my device.

So I was thinking what is preventing the root toolkit to make connection to ADB.

I remember that I installed few weeks ago HitmanPro.Alert 2.0 a malware protection program for browsers.

When I uninstall HitmanPro.Alert 2.0. I passed the driver test with success.

Maybe there are more people here that having problems with the Nexus Root toolkit and HitmanPro.Alert 2.0 installed on their system.

This could be one of the solutions with ADB connection problems.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
I tried to flash stock + unroot (4.4.2)and now I'm stuck in bootloader mode any suggestions what to do next.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
It looks like you're trying to flash the wrong bootloader.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
I just flashed the back to stock + unroot I did not install a bootloader . I've tried to install 4.3.0 and 4.4.2 neither work

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
If you look at the picture (first one) you can see where it says "device version-bootloader is '3.34'

"update requires' 4.23'

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
Yeah I saw that maybe I'll try to flash an earlier version . I do have the 4.23 image but I don't won't to hard brick my device.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using JellyBombed Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Actually flashing the wrong bootloader is one of the ways to brick it. ;) although I've been told it's pretty darn hard to brick a Nexus device. Don't want to find out tho! :cool:

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
I got a different error when flashing 4.2.2

Thanks for any help

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Obviously, that's an Windows error. You can try rebooting Windows, unless someone else has a suggestion.

KitKat or Almond Joy?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
I tried visiting the link on Wug's site to download the file, and was redirected to androidfilehost.com. Malwarebytes Pro detected malicious activity: "blocked access to a potentially malicious website: (IP)".

Is the site safe to download from?

edit: I temporarily turned off MBAM Web Protection from the taskbar, visited the link, then re-enabled Web Protection afterwards. I checked the site beforehand with WOT and VirusTotal, and both came up clean.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
It is safe to download it from that site.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
I flashed CWM as my recovery, and after rooting I decided to make a Nandroid with NRT. I was rebooted into CWM where I made the backup. Everything was smooth until I tapped reboot, where CWM said:

Root access possibly lost. Fix?

THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE.

-No

-Yes - fix root (/system/xbin/su)

-Go Back

I hit 'Go Back' expecting to return to the main menu, but was rebooted instead (where i did make a backup to the computer). Should I go back in and hit 'Yes'?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] grunted:
I finally got it to boot I flashed every thing from 4.4.2 down to 4.1.2 it took a couple of flashes but 4.1.2 did the trick thanks for your help

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidnow:
OK tried downloading from the link wugfresh provided. It said download was finished. When I checked the download was just 178mb. So again a bad download. Tried downloading using the toolkit ....it is now 359mb. 4.4.2 stock. How should I confirm whether it's a good or bad download without flashing it on the device?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
My suggestion would be if you can, flash this: http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip?retrieve_file=1

If that doesn't work, then either go with the fix or flash TWRP. :D:cool:

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] CBers:
Tesco Hudl HT7S3

[MENTION=3110798]WugFresh[/MENTION] - any chance of adding support for the Tesco Hudl HT7S3 to your toolkit please ??

It's based on an Archos android platform.

I believe there is a root tool already available, but it's based on Linux.

If not, not a problem.

TIA.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
Okay, so update the SuperSU first? Couldn't I update SuperSU through the Play Store instead?

By the way, is anyone else getting the CWM message? I followed Wug's instructions to a tee, alongside 2 separate videos just to ensure everything was done right. Only thing I did differently was choose CWM as my recovery in the Options (before rooting), and that was done out of pure personal preference.

I found this thread which goes into a little more detail: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439466
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
No, installing via the Play Store isn't the same. Your binaries isn't or aren't installed via the Play Store, but flashing the zip does.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
I checked my version of SuperSU, it's already v1.86? If a flash is still needed, should i wipe anything first or will flashing overwrite the previous SU?

Is it possible CWM might need updated? I need to check my version, but I may already be up-to-date.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
It will (should) overwrite. Sometimes an older version of the recovery might be needed, but it's a hit or miss as with everything.

Edit: Yes, still flash it.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
I've read around and this guy confirmed that hitting 'No' caused him to lose root.. of course, I don't know his circumstances. I am assuming since CWM is seeking to perform fixes under /system/xbin/su (the same xbin Busybox was later installed to), there does appear to be an issue with the SU directory. I'm a little weary to flash an SU, let alone the same version. If I went ahead and hit 'Yes' in CWM, I have no idea whether or not it will bring peace or ruin.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Well, I can only suggest things, it's up to you to pull the trigger which ever road you want to take. I personally would have flashed it awhile back, but that's me. Many of people have lost root and re-flashing SuperSU solved the problem. I have had this problem before. I can't say with 100% certainty that it's the problem, but until you give it a try, we can't rule it out.

Could be you need to flash the recovery again or flash TWRP. Right now you're just spinning your wheels. It is great that you are doing research on it. A lot of people wouldn't. So you need to do something. If you are worried about bricking your phone, think about it for a second, it's not usable as it is, so it's basically a brick now, right? The possibility of hard bricking it is relatively small, if that helps. :):cool:

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
I tried flashing the SuperSU zip through NRT. NRT rebooted the tablet a couple times, and I saw TWRP recovery come up, where I saw the zip install through it. Afterwards, I wasn't given any indication that the zip had installed successfully (this may be normal).

So I booted back into CWM (6.0.4.3), where I tried rebooting to see if it fixed the message. I still see the 'root may be lost' message.

My main goal is to install official Cyanogenmod on my Nexus 7 2012, but I've got to ensure I'm fully rooted before I flash it. I'm wondering what to do next. My SU doesn't appear to be changed at all, I still see history in there. I was expecting that to be overwritten.

I should've flashed TWRP instead of CWM, it likely would've made for an easier transition. What I may do, is 'Flash Stock + Unroot', then 'Root' again, but this time with TWRP as default recovery. Nobody seems to have expressed any grief in this thread using TWRP.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
You don't need to do all that.

Sounds like you are rooted and CWM is just giving you some message. Your root permission history wouldn't get removed from reinstalling supersu - you would have to clear that yourself.

If SuperSU isn't giving you errors when you open it, and when you try to run root apps that you haven't granted superuser permissions to yet - it prompts you to grant then.. Then you are rooted..

I suppose you could also use something like this if the above check doesn't satisfy your doubts: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck

You don't even need to be rooted to install a custom rom by the way, you just need access to an alternate recovery.

Yeah, you can root again with TWRP instead if you want. It is the one I prefer at least. You wouldn't need to reflash stock first.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
It seems I've ran out of 'thanks' today :o

Hi WugFresh, yes CWM was sorta giving me a hard time. However, I just finished flashing stock & unrooting, factory reinstalled, then re-rooted with TWRP as recovery. I didn't get the GAPPS introduction after rooting though, I seem to have returned back to where I was before root, except with Busybox and SuperSU in the app drawer. I'm hoping I didn't do anything wrong.

I was a little concerned that Avast Free or MBAM Pro was going to cause trouble, but they didn't seem to react. This seemed unnecessary to me, but I watched one of the tutorials that mentioned setting the lockscreen duration to 10min? Apparently it can cause conflict with TWRP while running.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
I'm not understanding the GAPPS introduction part. Also, is Avast on the phone or computer? I'm also trying to wrap my head around the lockscreen and twrp relationship.

Did you try the root check app [MENTION=3110798]WugFresh[/MENTION] suggested?

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidnow:
Can anyone tell me regarding this? Would be quite helpful.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
The 359mb size is correct.

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
The toolkit utilizes md5 hashchecking to verify the integrity of all files it automatically downloads itself and also for factory packs the end user downloads and provides to the toolkit.

That means simply - the toolkit will NEVER let you flash an incompletely downloaded factory pack.. It just won't work. It will give you a message and terminate the script from continuing.

I built that feature very early on (v1.2) as an important failsafe.

If you don't know what hashchecking is I suggest you google it as it is a very powerful, easy-to-use and effective way to check files integrity.

Cheers,

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Wizard Prang:
I'll have you know that Intranet Exploder is the BEST browser... for downloading a better browser.

Sorry, couldn't resist.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dragonboydbboy:
P.s. this toolkit is THE BOMB SICKNESS DANKETY YUMMYNESS

Thanks wugfresh!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
:D nice! Thank you.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidnow:
OK. Fantastic. Between the toolkit is awesome. I just read your FAQs and instructions your site before unlocking and rooting the device. It was a child's play because of your toolkit. Thanks a ton.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Double44:
After rooting, I should've been introduced to the usual Google setup menus, right? Or does this only happen after unlocking the bootloader?

Avast is installed on computer, MBAM Pro too. I couldn't understand the TWRP recovery either. I had CWM installed, but it seems that regardless of recovery type, NRT appears to use TWRP as recovery for itself. I did not check with the root app, mainly because I had plans to flash stock/unroot, and root again but with TWRP as recovery.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Berrydroidcafe:
Oh, ok, I understand you now. Usually on any new install the Google setup should start. There's a settings in NRT that let's you choose the default recovery to use. So have you flashed stock and unroot yet?

Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] austin_dreq:
I think I did this. Using this tool, I managed to go stock 4.4.2 (kot49h) from custom 4.2.2 ROM. The only problem is that I don't have recovery (stock, TWRP or CMW). I tried to flash any of them using the tool but it's not successful.

So I tried to go stock at 4.3 (jwr66y) and OEM lock the device. Then unlocked again and tried to root. Rooting is not successful too. Then I tried installing stock 4.3 recovery (extracting the factory zip). This worked and I have stock recovery! Wipe everything using stock recovery.

Then reboot to try rooting again... again failed "waiting for your device".

Lesson: Return to stock at 4.3 (jwr66y) since bootloader is the same 4.23 with stock 4.4.2!

Read OP's instruction and dont panic.

Ask questions after reading and trying your best.

I will rest for now. But you can suggest how to root my tablet if you encounter same issue as mine.

If I cannot root my tablet, is there an alternative way of installing custom ROM aside from flashing the "Custom image file"?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rail205:
Thanks for this amazing piece of software, went perfectly and one of the easiest roots/TWRP installs I have ever done.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I am a bit confused by this and not entirely sure what you are saying or asking.

Here are some general tips:

Make sure that you select the correct device and build in the toolkit or use the new autodetect feature.

Try an alternate usb port.

Hope that helps.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lepszy:
Hi guys,

I'm on stock 4.4.2, Nexus 2012. Can I use this tool to unlock bootloader and root? Do I need to downgrade first?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dbgeek:
4.4.2 is listed in the OS versions for your device. Even if it weren't the "any Nexus device" choice would also work (and did for me).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rocada:
Hi,

I'm on stock 4.3,Nexus 7 2012, I use NRT and unlock bootloader, root + custom recovery TWRP .... I see I have an OTA update (probably 4.4)...If I do this update I loose root + TWRP?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lepszy:
I would imagine it won't update since you're rooted.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rocada:
I am not trying, but I have the notification : system update downloaded... Touch to install...... weird...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lepszy:
Yeah it will still notify you about an update but it will fail.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rocada:
Is there any chance to get rid of that notification?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lepszy:
1. Install free System Tuner

2.Go to Startups

3. Select Google Services Framework

4. Uncheck SystemUpdateInstallDialog and SystemUpdateInstallDownloadDialog -
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
FAQs :

FAQs - Can I still take an OTA after I unlock and root?

FAQs - I am unlocked/rooted and OTA is not working – how do I update to the latest android version (without loosing all my data and/or root)?

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dbgeek:
If that's all that you've done (e.g., didn't change the kernel or anything else) the OTA should work, but you'll have to reroot. I have an N4 and N7 both were rooted with TWRP recovery and all that I had to do is reroot.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
This is also true. In the FAQs I wrote that you need stock recovery, but I too have experienced OTAs take properly with TWRP. So it is possible that way, although overall I have had more success with stock recovery.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] austin_dreq:
I want to install custom ROM but I have "status 7" error. Did I missed anything?

* Just returned to stock 4.4.2 using this tool

* Rooted (flash SU and tested)

* Installed latest CMW

* installing [ROM] RASTAKAT [Android 4.4.2_r1 KOT49H] (file verified)

* correct device & build (N7 4.4.2 as auto selected)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hazwheel:
Hmmm... Never really had a problem with the toolkit and my nexus 7, but now, no matter how many times I completely uninstall and reinstall the drivers, when I plug my n7 in I get greeted with "wrong USB pipes" any ideas? Can't even transfer files via USB, having to use a memory stick and otg cable

Pushed from me to thee
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dbgeek:
I saw your FAQ indicated the need for stock recovery and wondered if my case was unusual. Either way, the worst that'll happen is that the OTA fails to install. Thanks for the clarification.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
When reconfiguring make sure that you fully reboot your computer after uninstalling drivers. Just uninstalling and reinstalling is not enough.

? "wrong usb pipes" - I don't know what you are referring too.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I believe Status 7 error means that you failed an asset check.

Did you find that ROM in the Nexus 7 subforum? Or for another device. Remember there are four different N7 devices:

2012 WiFi and mobile

2013 WiFi and mobile

ROMs are device specific, so you need to be sure that you grabbed the right one.

Hope that helps. Cheers.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hazwheel:
Did the reboot. The "wrong USB pipes" pops up as a toast in windows, bottom right corner, when I plug the n7 in

Pushed from me to thee