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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Xxw0lfxX:
Wugfresh, or anyone for that matter. I have to get yet another replacement due to signal loss. I'm rooted and running a custom rom. If I use this backup feature, once I get the replacement, all I have to do is unlock, root, and restore? Will my rom and everything be back to the way it was? Also do I need to copy any files from old device to the new one.?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] stewarta:
+1. Yes, it works for me across various devices.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Sorry for being horrible at keeping this promise; but everything is legitimately done now, just catching some z's before I upload it, write the changelog, update my site and all the forums.. I just cant look at screen anymore right now. :/

I should have it up mid day. I accomplished all of the goals I set out for this release and more so I am looking forward to making it public. Cheers.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
And I'm looking forward to using it. Thanks Wug!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] codenamezero:
why not just use the 2.0 toolkit??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Jordanooo:
Because its not made by WugFresh!

;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nate51:
I'm not bashing WugFresh, his toolkit is awesome, but that is a good question. I have had an issue with the software freezing, I have to open task manager then force close the program then it runs fine. But I did use WugFresh to root and unlock my bootloader, easy as fnck to do.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] JaSauders:
Does anybody else find it ungodly irritating that the defacto Nexus 7 root utility is a Windows only app? C'mon...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
Not really, no. Not to overgeneralize, but I would wager that most nexus 7 owners are non-apple-ites. Obviously I'm not so ignorant as to assume people who buy apples only buy ipads or only windows users buy nexus 7 units, but it kinda makes sense. Besides, beggars cant be choosers.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I am on a road trip right now. First time I have had Internet. Once I get to a place to crash I will post the link and update my site. I started uploading the file before I left so it should be up, but I can't verify it until I have a stable connection.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] JaSauders:
You're right in this case. This Nexus 7 owner here isn't an Apple fan. I am however, a Linux fan. :good: That said, a serious facepalm goes out to the Windows only app. Guess I'll dust off the VM though...:eek:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] veeman:
Or you can just root manually. It's not that hard.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] JaSauders:
Actually I'm trying to do that now, but I'm not having much success with it. The furthest I got is using some fastboot script, which hangs with "waiting for device".

I'm on an Ubuntu 12.04 machine if it matters. Any idea what could be wrong?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
Touche'
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Let's not derail the thread to much. If you have off topic questions and need help you can try hitting me up on gchat.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5.3 is uploaded. Mirrors, changelog, and new screenshots coming tomorrow morning.

http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
I'm on it!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Enjoy ^_^

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
Thanks Wug! It took me a while to backup, unlock, root and restore, but everything seems to be hunky dory and I have my stick mount. As a result, you should have a fresh, new donation in your inbox. Sorry it can't be more, but it'll at least get you a decent pay-per-view at your hotel tonight. :p

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Has anyone lost the 'card' functionality of Google Now after rooting? I can't seem to bring it back. The page comes up, but none of the cards load.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Airbag888:
I don't think anyone has. Try clearing data for Google Search App, relaunch Google Now and go through the wizard once more see if that helps
[Nexus 7 Android Development] productofusa:
Paypal'd a donate for your kickass work, thanks!

Now off to CM10 nightly my gnex with a shiny new toolkit v 1.53

(I've got a paypal reciept # if needed for any reason)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] raywaldo:
Who said anything about Apple?

You underestimate the number of LINUX users who use and support Android devices.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jdebay:
A donation is on the way...

The donation is on the way. Thanks for a great tool.

Question when doing a nandroid backup using custom recovery twrp, it saves data to sdcard, what is saved on PC?

Thanks a million in advance.

Linux users... try running toolkit in wine. Stop asking for linux version. Or run windows under linux...

J
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Salty Wagyu:
Running 1.5.3 and chose the "Create Nandoid with Custom Recovery" option (as I'm unlocked/rooted with stock recovery), after 2 reboots it's now in TWRP with some touchscreen buttons, and the NRT tool in Windows says "Waiting for the backup to complete and for the device to boot back up"

Is TWRP supposed to show any progress %? It's just showing touchscreen buttons.

Edit: Looked around on the recovery and pressed the small button at the bottom, which showed a log file, apparently the backup failed due to insufficient storage space. I thought Nandroid would ignore /sdcard contents? Is there a way to backup my apps /Data without including all the movies/music I've put on it?

Edit #2: Manual backup not working either...

System 433MB

Data 1414MB

Boot 8MB

Recovery 12MB

Cache 7MB

Free Space: 4360MB

That adds up to 1874MB, surely that's enough to fit on 4360MB?

Log file:

Total Size of all data in KB: 9944788

Available space on the SD Card, in KB: 4465436

Insufficient Space. Required space is 9977556KB, available 4465436KB

Edit #3: Even backing up just cache partition fails. According to the log 2 partitions are being selected, what is this second partition it's trying to backup? This is probably the culprit if it's asking for 9 GB of space for it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kojot1234:
Great work. Just tested it on Nexus7. Most of the things work, but I was unable to access any windows smb. I had to manually add the path to a shared Dir. Mkv files seem choppy probably not enough juice and no he acceleration. Overall stellar work, it looks very promising. Thank you for all the hard work!

Damian
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Please try booting into TWRP and backing up. If you get the same problems, it's your device and I would advise re flashing stock. I have tested that feature extensively and know it works.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I have no idea what you saying. Can you please try describing what's going on again.

Edit: those things you described have nothing to do with rooting if that's what you are wondering, those problems are unrelated.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Salty Wagyu:
I only have stock recovery on it, so I can receive OTA updates. I did change the options in the toolkit to use CWM instead and the backup worked this time in temp. recovery.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
That did it

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] woshiweili:
This is awesome, thanks!

I noticed 1.5.3 installed a recovery called TWRP. Is this better than CWM? If so, how?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BIGSimon:
TWRP is a touch based recovery and very intuitive to use just try it

You need to use the play store app on the nexus so it is registered on Google servers before you can send apps to it from your browser
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bigzinewicz:
I can't get the drivers to install no matter what I do. It's only reading it as an mtp device under portable devices even with usb debugging enabled on windows 64 bit system. Any other suggestions from anyone having similar issues? Thanks I appreciate the help.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jedimasta:
Hey Damian, I was able to SMB using ES Explorer and play MKV files nicely for that matter with MXPlayer. What apps are you using for file browsing/playing?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
My Nexus 7 arrives tomorrow...can't wait to use the toolkit now that we have the option to choose TWRP. I was going to flash it separately but will now just use the toolkit. Thanks Wugfresh for allowing us to choose the recovery option. :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kumite2010:
Rooted and up and running in less than 10 minutes. I know this goes without saying but make sure and follow the prompts. This method is pretty straightforward and painless.

Also, this isn't just for rooting and you're done with it, it's a toolkit for Android noobs like me who want to tinker with their Nexus but no where close to the expertise level as Wug and the other talented guys on these forums.

Thank you Wug!

Sticky for this thread?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kojot1234:
Lol Im sorry, I had a few windows open and apperantly posted in the wrong forum. Fyi, i installed xmbc on nexus7.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlz0206:
need help

hi i used latest version to unlock and root my nexus 7 just now,been playing with it for a while now without any problems,and i tried to delete some system files which i didnt use and rebooted and somehow i got stock at a boot loop but prior to that i was able to install or flash twrp recovery via downloaded goo manager beta from the playtore, and now while ill tried power vol down it booted up in stock recovery with options like START,POWER OFF,REBOOT BOOTLOADER AND RECOVERY,just want to ask if theres a way to revive or reset my device is it posible to use the back to stock feature of the toolkit(i havent made a back up) if so what should i choose in the current status? -Can't boot up or -Device is on ? sorry just a bit confuse atm or if not is it possible to use odin?

any help would be appriciated thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
The can't boot up option. That's exactly what it's for. Just follow the instructions it gives you. All you need to do is be able to boot into bootloader mode.. The toolkit will explain how to do that and then it will take care of the rest. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think that you can use ODIN on the Nexus7, I thought it was a Samsung only thing. There isn't a Download/ODIN mode on the Nexus7 from my understanding.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] carlz0206:
Thanks for the quick answer.will update tomorrow as its midnyt where im at now. And igot a slow internet connection atm thanks very much for your help and for sharing your work.

edit: It was a succes thank you very much,would like to ask if its correct because i again rooted my device and this time i checked custom recovery and i was expecting clockwork mod recovery but after i downloaded goo manager beta i rebooted to recovery to see if it was a success,indeed it was but is twrp recovery is this correct and i also would like to know if theres a way to boot to custom recovery when the device is off,i tried power then vol down and it went to bootloader then from there i went to recovery but it got stock at boot screen og google with the unlock symbol.

sorry if i ask alot of question just want to learn and try to adjust coz this is my first nexus and i was used to the galaxy s2

thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rheicide:
When I use the "create nandroid backup w/ custom recovery" feature with my N7 (unlocked, rooted with CWM installed, plugged in with USB debugging turned on), it gets stuck at the "Booting to CWM Recovery" message and I have to kill the process. Does anybody here get the same problem? I get to recovery using "adb reboot recovery" and successfully create a nandroid backup there instead. However I want to use this feature to store the backup on my PC and restore it using the toolkit.

Thank you very much for this excellent toolkit, WugFresh. It helps save a lot of time and troubles :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Try using the TWRP mode. You can change it in options. Tell me if that works for you.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Oh.. Lol.. ok. You had me really confused there for a second. Sidenote; that's cool, didn't know you could install that on the n7.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Thank you kumite2010, most appreciated.

I wish... I would like a sticky... not sure if I can even get one or not though..:confused: Do I have to be a recognized developer first or something?.. not sure if that is required or what I have to do get developer/sticky status. Anyone know? Regardless, happy to hear you find my program to be helpful.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
TWRP is now the default custom recovery installed. You can change it to CWM in the options menu if you want to. That said, utilizing TWRP is recommended because you will benefit from enhanced toolkit features. With TWRP selected, the toolkit can make use of Open Recovery Script to automate tasks in recovery. You will notice enhanced backup/restore features when TWRP is selected in options. CWM was included for those who really wanted it, but in future release I may phase it out all together as I have spent a lot of time on this latest v1.5.3 release trying to integrate the toolkit to work well with TWRP.

Regarding cold booting into recovery. This is a known bootloader problem that hopefully google will fix in a future jelly bean build release. That said, as a workaround, for whatever reason.. it works when your device is connected via usb.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirrored:
Hi,

So I used v1.52 to unlock and root my Nexus 7. Everything worked well.

Recently, I tried to flash a stock kernel after trying Trinity kernel. Unfortunately, I did not read the thread with the kernel thoroughly enough and ended up soft bricking my device just like everyone else who tried flashing the stock kernels. I am now stuck with a nexus 7 that hangs at the Google screen, however I can still get into bootloader.

I wanted to try this, from a user on xda who read about my situation:

However, I can't get the Toolkit or adb to recognize my device. Nothing driver wise or setup wise has been changed and it worked fine before when I was first unlocking/rooting the device so I don't see what's wrong. Device Manager shows the Nexus 7 perfectly fine as an Android ADB Interface. But, I can't get adb devices to show anything when I plug the device via usb in bootloader mode. If the first method of using fastboot doesn't work, I wanted to restore a backup I made with the Toolkit. However, I can't do either option until I get adb to recognize the device.

Any help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Jordanooo:
Don't think you need a developer status, although i think you should get one.

It depends whether the Mods think it is worth it really. Might not be correct though

I vote a sticky!

Great work
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
To clarify, in device manager you see ADB Interface when your device is connected with USB debugging enabled.. AND when your device is in bootloader mode?

Also, when its in bootloader mode... are you trying the ADB List Devices or the Fastboot List Devices to check...? When you device is in bootloader mode, only Fastboot will see it. When its on with USB debugging enabled, ADB will see it.

That said... if you are having driver problems. Please start the driver configuration over from step 1. I honestly did everything I can in this release to make the driver guide as clear as humanly possible and provide all the information I know. There is nothing else I can add accept that you may want to try putting your device in picture mode instead of as a mtp device. I can't solve driver problems through forum posts. Before you conclude its not working, please try all three driver solutions provided, and alternate USB ports. If after trying everything in the driver guide you still can't get it to work, you can add me on gchat and hit me up.. if I am available I can try and help you out... but please try yourself first. Cheers.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirrored:
I can't boot into anything but bootloader mode any more (dumb question - but bootloader mode is the screen with the android and options to choose 'power off,' 'recovery mode,' 'restart bootloader," correct?) for some reason. Therefore, I can't be sure USB Debugging is enabled. However, before I flashed the stock kernel and everything was working fine, I believe USB Debugging was enabled.

I was trying ADB List Devices, not Fastboot List Devices. How do I check the latter? In the toolkit or an ADB CMD prompt?

You did make it incredibly easy to follow and doubt the drivers are the issue but I'll try the arduous task of uninstalling/reinstalling everything if worst comes to worst.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Yes.. That's bootloader mode. It's irrelevant if usb debugging is enabled or not when your device is in bootloader mode, fastboot will communicate with your device as long as your drivers are configured in bootloader mode. Chances are you only configured your drivers when your device was on. Check device manager when your device is in bootloader mode.

You can use the toolkit fastboot list devices button in advanced utilities, or you can type the cmd manually... Your choice.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] rheicide:
It works well with TWRP mode, WugFresh. Thanks!

Btw, could you provide an option to make information dialogs not always-on-top? Some processes takes a lot of time to complete and it would be nice if we could do other things with PC in the mean time without the dialog being at the center of the screen but still be able to check its status now and then. Just a suggestion.

Someone please make this useful thread a sticky!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirrored:
You've saved my tablet. You are a true and scholarly gentleman. :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
That's a good suggestion.. I was actually thinking about that when coding it, the on top splash screen can be a little obnoxious for the longer operations. You should be able to move them aside though... But I know that's not the same thing as leaving them behind your active Window...

I could also do something like "minimize to tray"... and then use mouse over status updates or tooltips or something. Would that be better? I agree with you on the idea, just trying to think of the best way to implement it.

I will check into the CWM backup again. Glad it worked well for you with TWRP.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirrored:
WugFresh, you've got some cash coming your way. Thanks again!

Confirmation number: 9YS55125BP686290B
[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
@Wugfresh or anyone that has installed TWRP via the toolkit.

Which version of TWRP does it install? 2.2.1 or the newer version 2.2.1.4? It seems the newer version of TWRP has some bugs when it comes to flashing Gapps. Dees_Troy has a workaround and released a test version 2.2.1.5 to fix the problem. Seems 2.2.1 is the most stable version. Just wondering before I flash recovery.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
For Nexus7 it installs 2.2.1

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
Thanks wugfresh......super job on the toolkit. will flash tomorrow as I have to wait an extra day for my 7.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BIGSimon:
Thanks for such an easy to use toolkit its already saved me a couple of times especially when I tried the cm10 nightly that wouldn't boot without your toolkit I would have been stuck so once again thank you.

PS I've just sent sgt. slaughter a PM recommending that you be given sticky status
[Nexus 7 Android Development] landstander:
Dees Troy released the full (non-test) 2.2.1.5 for N7 yesterday, which fixes the flashing bug. Works like a champ now! :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nikon120:
Your download host is painfully slow. This file has a download time of 1.5 hours for a ~230MB file. Maybe add some mirrors or a torrent?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
Glad to hear its a stable version now. I just wanted to be sure the toolkit did not flash the 2.2.1.4 version. I may update it once I get everything rolling on my N7. BTW does TWRP have any kind of update option within the recovery or will I have to flash the new version from goo manager?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Sorry about that.. my bad. I forgot to change the links out for the ones on Softpedia. I just updated them on my site. They should be a lot of faster now.

Also a note to everyone, I posted the changelog: http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/changelog/

I am going to spend time better organizing my site today and creating a new FAQ section, so once that is done I will update the OP to reflect all the new info. It just easier to do it this way right now, and then update everything once I am happy with the OP on my site. Cheers. :)

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] landstander:
As far as I know, you need to flash it using either GooManager or fastboot.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Rugged96:
how do i uninstall the older version?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
You can use goo-manager or flash it with the toolkits flash to recovery button. That is cool that the new version is stable, maybe I can do my first toolkit update with the new updater feature :victory:

I will work towards making a mini update with that new recovery and some other little things within the next two days.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
All the files are contained within the local install directory, so simply delete the old toolkit folder and it will be completely removed. If you used the file associations, uncheck those boxes in the options menu and hit apply first before deleting the folder.

The new version now has a custom uninstaller to automate this procedure. You could actually copy that uninstaller into the old toolkit directory and run it.. that would work as well. Your choice.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Droideez:
I'm asking on a friends behalf ..on Nexus 7

He used your toolkit and CWR didn't stic( just goes to Android with exclamation point)

What I think he did wrong was after he installed CWM app he went in app and make a backup immediately without booting into recovery first .

He said there was a prompt asking him something about replacing or something about recovery and he selected no.

What's the proper method to redoing the root part?

Should he factory data reset unroot and root using kit? Or..

Just root it again with kit and follow prompts and boot into recovery and flash a ROM.

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Just root again. Please note that the Nexus7 has a known bootloader problem which makes it impossible to boot into custom recovery from a cold boot (i.e booting into bootloader mode then navigating to recovery), unless is connected via usb. You can also use the app Quickboot to get into recovery or the toolkits Reboot to recovery button.

The new Nexus Root Toolkit - v1.5.3, uses TWRP as the default custom recovery, you can change it to use CWM instead if you really want, in the options menu.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
Smooth as butter!

Took less than 5 mins to unlock, root and install TWRP! Thanks Wugs you rock!! :good: Time for some custom roms!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] madizmo:
AMAZING, Thank you for this.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] digixmax:
Can the N7 Asus USB driver be used with NRT (in lieu of the PDAnet or Samsung drivers)?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] climo:
Why not use the drivers within the toolkit? They work great. I used the manual method by turning on usb debugging then go into device manager. Find the nexus 7 with yellow exclamation point then right click update drivers. Point windows to the root of Wug's tool kit to select the drivers. After a few minutes the nexus 7 will be listed with ADB interface. Done now you are ready to use the toolkit to unlock, root and install recovery. Took me less than 5 minutes start to finish. No need for any other drivers.