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[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
Debug is in settings, developer options, and scroll until you see "usb debugging". I haven't used cwm in so long, I'm using twrp now, but once you're in cwn it should have as "flash rom" or "search for rom". Seriously though, I would just start over with the toolkit" and the "flash stock and unroot".....that way you'll be back to square one.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiantsFan91:
I would just start over with the toolkit" and the "flash stock and unroot".....that way you'll be back to square one.

i did flash stock and unroot......nothing happen. boot loop. google with white letters and and black background.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
When you hold in the volume keys and power button, and select "recovery" what happens? Does cwm open up for you?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiantsFan91:
yes. i can boot into bootloader and cmw.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] NoobNeutralizer:
I got it Unlocked, Rooted and running 4.1.2...

Everything's working great...

Very impressed with this method...

Thanks everyone...

:)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Have you tried using option 3 for the drivers? That worked for me on Win8.

I seem to recall the Toolkit recommended option 2 When I did my N7 on the previous build of the toolkit and that claimed to work (i.e no errors on install) but actually didn't when the toolkit tested it.

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I haven't used CWM on my N7. I went with TWRP, so I can only advise from that position but I would advise flashing stock which is available via the toolkit, even if it is a slightly older stock ROM. I'm led to believe TWRP is better supported these days.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bigzinewicz:
Just connect the device to your computer with the stock usb cable and drag down the notification bar to click on usb options. Change it from media device to camera and drivers should install on their own. I'm using Windows 8 and worked for me.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Interesting!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mrmond:
Root not Flash ?

Right. I've had my nexus 32gb for a week. It's great. I want to root it to use filemangers in root mode,Titanium backup and terminals etc.

I'm quite happy with the stock ROM 4.1.2 it was shipped with for now.

So just to check before Ibite the bullet. I just need to UNLOCK, let it finish then ROOT, right ?

I understand unlocking wipes the device but I've got all my apk's and files on my laptop and can re-download what I need from market.

I just consider the last week as a trial of seeing what apps I like,trying demos etc and wi[ing it as part of the root is no big deal. Gets rid of cruft I put on there.

So,my drivers are installed, just connect the cable then unlock , root, reinstall.

I don't need to do anything else if no custom roms needed ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bonzer2u:
+1, worked for me as well......
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
You can use the backup facility in the toolkit for any existing apps, if you want too before you start.

Backup your apps then Unlock and then Root, as you say.

Correct. Unlock, Root, Re-install apps (Not app data).

Have fun!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
He tried flashing the stock rom in the tool kit but said it only gave him the black screen with the white "Google" logo and a bootloop....I didn't know what else to suggest as the toolkit always gets me back to stock. +1 on Twrp....I use to use cwm but I think twrp is much better.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Ah! I missed the comment about the black screen. Apologies.

Perhaps best wait for Wug to advise then.

Yep, TWRP is fantastic.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bonzer2u:
I'm new to TWRP and unable to get a nandroid backup (via the toolkit) with 'unable to find partition' message...

The whole process went smooth as silk until then.....DOH
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Is your Nexus encrypted by any chance?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
Oh that's ok, I only mentioned it to see if you had any other suggestions, because I was at a loss to suggest anything else.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I think both of your issues are related to the same problem. Your drivers are configured, but they configured using 32bit drivers, and am guessing that golfinggino also has a 64bit operating system, just like you nicksoph. Please try uninstalling the drivers completely using USBDeview and then re-configuring them with the 64bit drivers posted early in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1198169&d=1342290861

If my theory is correct and this resolves your problem, then the solution is simple; in the next release I will make the toolkit check the Operating Systems Architecture first (either x64 or x86), and then install the appropriate drivers accordingly. If this doesn't work, then I would appreciate if you guys could add me on gchat so I could try and troubleshoot some solutions until we get it worked out.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Just like neilrl79 pointed out, the answer to both of your questions, is that the toolkit can flash any img file to any partition using either the advanced utilities, Flash (permanent) buttons, or the QuickFlash GUI (accessible when the file associations are enabled for image files, allowing you to flash any img file with just a double click.).

Alternate recovery images, would be flashed using the flash to Recovery button.

Alternate kernels in the form of a boot.img would be flashed using the Boot button.

Altnerate radio/basebands would be flashed using the Radio/Baseband button.

ect.

So to be clear. If you want to install CWM when the official release comes out, or if you want to install the feature rich TeamWin Recovery then all you need to do is use the Flash to Recovery button in advanced utilities, and then select the img file. The program will automatically reboot your device into bootloader mode and then flash the image.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bilge656:
Does this tool make CWM permanent? Sorry I'm a noob
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Please refer to the screenshot in the OP.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] FiveOhFour:
Same issue with ADB screen hanging right after driver install, im trying the 64 bit drivers now. PDANET install complete, never used that app before maybe ill try it

Update: Cool, that did it for me, after installing the 64 bit drivers the ADB check now completes and shows the serial number. THANKS !!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Thank you. I look forward to hearing your results. I appreciate the help.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] iwantanandroid:
What's CWM? do I need it?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FiveOhFour:
No worries, lets be honest you are helping us more than us you. After step 5 when rebooting into bootloader mode, my computer instantly came up and searched windows update for a new driver and installed it, this being what i suspect is the same thing step 6a and 6b are I was able to skip those steps, im not sure if they are meant to be followed for non-samsung devices anyway. about to use the toolkit now

update: just for informational purposes, i had the same issue with the ADB Check just stalling after installing the 32 bit drivers on a 32 bit HP Mini Atom n270 based netbook, this could be related to it running winows 8 or maybe just having such a crappy processor, im not sure
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/

Depends what you are trying to accomplish. If you just want root to run root apps, then you don't. If you are trying to install custom ROMs, mods, and more.. plus makes full backups.. ect. Then yes.. its an integral component to performing those procedures.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] FiveOhFour:
sorry if this is or should be self evident, i am 100% new to android, maybe i need to learn the other methods of rooting just so i am not spoiled by your easy application and to enhance my own knowledge. I installed cm9 on a touchpad but that was so isolated its not knowledge i retained if that makes sense. Anyway, when backing up data before rooting and unlocking should i use the backup vitual SDcard option in addition to the backup all apps option, nandroid backups arent an option without being unlocked yet. thanks

edit:

Nevermind i see after clicking that option it isnt even a choice pre-unlocked, thannks, still curious what its primary function is though
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
If you have data you need to preserve, then make all the backups you can. Those two features backup different data, so yes you would want to do both.

If you just got your device and don't have any data you need to preserve than you can forgo backing stuff up all together.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Gibsonflyingv:
I've been following this thread and it seems like most people are having success. I just wondered if the CWR is working well for people. I've been reading other threads and seeing people having issues. Take into account that I don't have my device yet so I don't really know what their issues are... I just wanted to see if for the most part everything is working right.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] P1 Wookie:
Just used this to successfully unlock and root both my GSM Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7. Thank you very much for this tool! Will donate when I can.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] DJLamontagneIII:
Worked flawless for me on win xp ... thanks for the hard work bro
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
YAY! Thank you for the information. This is great news because I was going a bit crazy checking over my code in that part of the script looking for a potential flaw, and I was really at a loss. I can't stand unexplained computer anomalies, they drive me mad. Lol.

Ok. So I will post this solution up in the OP, and then I will push a better automated driver installer in the next release. I will have it check for the end users OS architecture first and then install the correct drivers accordingly. Thank you so much for your help.

If anyone has any other feature requests for the next version, let me know asap, because I think I might start coding it as early as tomorrow.

Cheers,

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] danvee:
Sucess on first try!

Just finished using this tool to root my nephew's new N7 with 4.11.

Pretty smooth overall, and the help file was perfect!

Thanks for the hard work!:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nicksoph:
64 bit drivers?

Hi WugFresh

Having seen the other replies I am wondering what Im doing wrong.

I have just uninstalled the old drivers then installed the program named "drivers(64bit).exe" from the link mentioned (which looks like a 32 bit version of pda net as it installs into the Program Files (X86) directory) and it installs its own drivers - I suspect they are 64bit drivers but dont know how to test but after the drivers were installed I re-ran the toolkit and the behaviour was the same - two adb.exe(32bit) start every time adb is called from within the toolkit. I have taken screen shots and will add you to gtalk if you want to find out more.

thanks

nick
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Ok. Please add me on gchat, and we can try and coordinate a time to figure this out. I would be more than happy to troubleshoot a solution.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Thats great news! Thank you for the feedback. :-)

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] FiveOhFour:
No worries man happy to contribute in any way i can, gratitude from you isn't needed considering the work youve put in, but appreciated nonetheless. Besides the sucess with the 64 bit architecture, which was easy to test once you voiced that that was what you suspected the issue was, i went back to my little 32 bit netbook. That was bugging me because that machine had no reason to want the 64 bit drivers, anyway i had noticed that the driver folder you linked me to for the 64 bit also had a 32 bit .exe in there so i uninstalled the drivers using the tool in step 2 or 3 and installed the 32bit exe file from the folder you linked me to and that worked instantly, so i unlocked it from my 64bit machine and rooted it from my 32bit netbook. I cant check anything else out for a few hours because i actually just sold the tablet to another member because ive got another one from google play store arriving tomorrow but if there are any other things you need explored list it or PM me and ill be happy to, im assuming you dont still need to check that custom image that you talked about on the first page and that that was before the update right?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiantsFan91:
look at this screenshot....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Do you have the Nexus 7 selected in the toolkit and not another product by any chance?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
Are you using the newest updated toolkit, 1.5.5, or are you on 1.5.4?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiantsFan91:
FIXED IT! thanks so much! I AM SO STUPID AND SO EMBARRASSED! i was using nexus phone. damn sandy hurricane really affected my brain! THANKS FOR HELPING ME SO MUCH! i really appreciated it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bonzer2u:
Not that I did myself....... Error as follows:

(BACKUP STARTED)

* backup folder: /data/media/TWRP/BACKUPS/015d256444282013/2012-11-10--09-02-59

E:Unable to locate android secure partition.

E:Backup failed

Done processing script file

And shows the reboot system button.

Hmmmmmmmm,

Any other ideas?

Thanks...

UPDATE FIXED, did the 'restore defaults' option and all is well.......
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Cool :cool:

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Glad to have helped
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dirtyhamster73:
So happy you got it! Remember I said in one of my posts "make sure you're using the correct model type for your device"? Did you fix it then or was it just not sticking? Regardless, super happy you fixed it :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Nexus Theory II:
Installer.exe file corrupt
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Just installed fine for me on another PC
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Wow! Major props and a big thank you to everyone who has been helping out in this thread. I have been really busy these past few days so I really do appreciate it. Looks like a lot of things were already resolved. If I missed something please just repost it and I will try my best to get back to you with an answer today.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonny68:
Hi folks,forum veteran but newcomer to these forums just got my 32GB Nexus today,serious piece of kit but need to root it and seen this so downloading now
[Nexus 7 Android Development] amp:
Just bought Nexus 7 16GB ($199) and wow, rooted in less than 24 hours :). Your tool was helpful in the case of uninstalling USB drivers because I had quite a mess up on unofficial drivers from pdanet and what not, modifying drivers to make my 2010 Desire Z work, but all good now by employing Naked Drivers with your built in USBDeview. Great tool mate all in one solution for those who don't want to take the "on tablet" approach.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonny68:
Folks i need assistance here, ive followed all the necessary steps until i get to the actual rooting part, when the Nexus reboots and the welcome screen appears i cannot seem to bypass this and i do not have access to wi-fi at present i usually just use Open Garden bluetooth for Internet , im clicking on the settings icon and nothing so i cannot even enable USB debugging to continue, what can i do in this instance?

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OK i found this http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/07/19/how-to-root-the-nexus-7-unlock-the-bootloader/ and it looks as if i will need to find a wifi hotspot before i can set up the device, i had access to wifi all day yesterday but not today so ill have to go up to the local McDonalds (not a massive fan tbh) order a milkshake and connect to their free wifi and take it from there.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Spannaa:
If you have the SGS3 in your sig, can't you use it as a wifi hotspot and save yourself going to McDs?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonny68:
Fu*k me i never thought of that and i was just about to go out the door, ill try this now and see how it goes cheers mate:good:

EDIT - Ended up having to go anyway Nexus wouldnt connect whereas my laptop would, anyway in the process of rooting now
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Parafly:
I have the same issue on Win8. Nothing works. I'm getting a ton of bugs on Win8 ... think I'm gonna go back to 7.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lesdense:
Just to add one more "outcome" to the thread -- I was NOT able to get the well-respected "Nexus 7 Toolkit" to successfully root my new 32GB Nexus 7 but Version 1.5.5 of WugFresh's Nexus Root Toolkit" did the job completely, the first time, with no adverse effects. Not sure why Nexus 7 Toolkit didn't work for me, and no offense intended to its authors. Many thanks to WugFresh for a Nexus rooting solution that worked like a charm for me. (64-bit Windows 7 PC, FYI)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonny68:
Need assistance folks, ive carried out all the necessary steps and it's been stuck on this now for 15 minutes and this is the 3rd time ive tried, how long does it usually take, what could i possibly be doing wrong, it is already unlocked and ive followed all the steps as per the Nexus root toolkit.

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Success at last but i actually used MrSkips Nexus 7 Toolkit and that worked but regardless im rooted now, cheers
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
My guess is that you selected the correct build number but not the right device in the toolkit. I am going to make that "Change..." button initiate two pull down menus in the next release. I am guessing you had "Galaxy Nexus" selected instead of Nexus 7. Either way, glad you got it rooted...

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Really, hmm.. Those are good solution options that you quoted. If you wan't help on Win8 you could add me on gchat and I will try to help next time I am free. Maybe you should do a fresh Win8 install instead of an upgrade..?

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] amp:
For those having trouble on Win 8.. have you tried the old fashioned way of installing Naked Drivers? Make sure under Device Manager in Windows, all traces of ANY android devices is uninstalled. Then give it a shot without the incompatible WUG tool. ADB yourself in too.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Too be clear, my tool is compatible, and those same Naked Drivers are actually included with this program in the directory:

\data\Drivers\RAW_Drivers\NAKED_Drivers

If you follow "Driver Solution #3" in the driver guide, it walks you through the exact solution you are talking about. The good old manual way with raw driver files. But you will have to disable driver signature enforcement like I mentioned before to do this on Win8.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33972152&postcount=1597

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] ALD3:
I had a problem with 1.5.5 on Win 7, not rooting. Unlock went fine but never completely rooted. Would hang on waiting for fastboot after pushing files to Nexus. It never did reboot the Nexus 7. i noticed the pushed files !ready to flash with superuser and perm recovery. Shut down and booted in the recovery using Vol+ and Vol- with power to start and recovery. TWRP up and flashed superuser and perm recovery manually and all was good. It installed busybox but not supersuder or perm recovery. Just for some that may have had problems. Nexus 7 32 gig 4.2.1

Thanks for you hard work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] c0080900v:
I was finally able to root my N7 16GB, had to root it from a friends W7 desktop, but everything went okay w/o issue.

Just so happy my N7 is rooted now.

:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] amp:
Oh wow, my apologies then :) Your tool is epic-ier. Haha.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] masanosuke:
my nexus 7 finally back from RMA :D

I want to root it but use stock rom.

I just have a question, when I`ll get 4.2 OTA will I lose my root? what should I do to recover it?

EDIT: rooted without any problem on windows 8!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Yes

Re-root using the toolkit, or try using root keeper before the OTA

A belated "yes", as you have already discovered :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mrmond:
will it work with 4.2

After the helpful replies earlier in the thread I decided to wait until I receive the 4.2 update.

Is it likely that once update the tool will work or does that need an update as well ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
When 4.2 comes out I will update the toolkit with official support for all the features, but before I do that you should still be able to re-root/root using "Any Build" mode in the device list for your model. :)

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] mg519903:
I've installed the tool kit on OpenSuse linux under wine. It runs OK.

I do not have got yet any Nexus 7, so I do not have tested.

Regards,
[Nexus 7 Android Development] aven_soulgazer:
Thanks for the unlock and root.

I couldn't nandbackup. some error about E:// or some such. Oh well.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] CBers:
Will you include Nexus 4 & 10 as well, as they're released today?

TIA.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] CBers:
Looks like 4.2 is available to download.

I've just downloaded the ZIP file and flashed my Nexus 7 to JB 4.2:

I lost root when I updated, but VOODOO ROOT KEEPER added it back.

The DEVELOPERS OPTION menu is hidden in JB 4.2, but it's fairly easy to un-hide.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] leelaa:
Has anyone tried to root 4.2 yet using this toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] throcker:
me. no luck :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alcaprone:
If I now update to 4.2 via CWR will I keep the root or will it be in any case possible to root with the toolkit?or I should do everything from scratch (re-unlock bootloader...)?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Use "Any Build" mode to root it.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] ondoy1943:
Before flashing the update, first install "ota rootkeeper" from google play. Run the app to store a protected copy of su. Proceed to flash the update, afterwhich, root is lost. Rerun the rootkeeper to restore the stored su and root. ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Spannaa:
Just flashed stock 4.12 and unrooted using the toolkit before updating to 4.2

Rooted 4.2 and flashed TWRP using the toolkit - it worked first time.

Remember to change your model to "Android *.*.* - Any Build" for your model first though ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cor-master:
Hey guys I'm on pa, wanna get back to stock without loosing data so I can grab 4.2. I also wanna keep my bootloader unlocked and I don't wanna loose any data. Will a factory reset wipe all personal data too, ie titanium backup files or will it just wipe the android secure folder.

Just curious as this device is partitioned completely different than other devices I have
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PumaPerez:
that works, thank you ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] morganmf:
I did update from unlocked, rooted stock 4.1.2, and it didn't wipe anything to the point when after succesful bootup I order factory reset from the settings menu. Was frankly amazed of that. So make a copy what I didn't do :P

I have now 4.2 with no root nor su libs and there is new but unlocked bootloader v4.13. May I proceed with step 2 now???

Funny way of gettin debug switched-on besideways :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TheByteSmasher:
Hey Wug!

Yes any build works for 4.2. Also,*** key point to put in your dialogs.*** To get to developer options in 4.2 you need to tap on the build number under about tablet 7 times, then it'll appear in the menu. Then if it's a fresh install, you'll still need to enable them etc.. I swear I'm not yanking your chain. :eek: