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[Nexus 7 Android Development] toyger:
Hi Wug !

its me again. my galaxy nexus GSM is still on stock 4.12 takju from NRT 1.55

I upgraded an instance in NRT 1.60 to 1.61 and tried to Stock Unroot to takju 4.2

so the toolkit downloads the 4.2 doews checksum matches and starts to flash , everything goes ok past the flshing of radio however when it reaches system it sort of

skips ( i ddnt get to see the message ust saw that it quicly went to final screen ) and then quickly gives me the final screen on the terminal . now rebooting your newly stocks device etc etc pls press any key to exit. but at this point my

phone is stil on fastboot bootloader mode android w the start ---> screen.

nothing happen so I click start and it boots up still on 4.12 !

any help will be appreciated.

My daughters phone same model I stocked and unrooted using 1.55 then it pulled the OTA and completed flash

my ohne however stocked and unrooted also using 1,55 pulled the OTA but gave me a red triangle android.

Am stuck on 4.12 and my phone keeps reminding me of the upgrade.

I thought 1.61 would do it but still no success.

Can u help ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Run the program as admin.

When it comes to the three options of which drivers to install, use option 3.

You *may* have to disable driver signature enforcement on Win8 http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33972152&postcount=1597 although I didn't have too for some reason.

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The original text reads as if you tried to Root and upgrade at the same time. I'd suggest, to simplify matters, to ensure one step works before moving onto the next. Upgrade the phone to 4.2 first then once that's confirmed Root.

Perhaps just work with the one phone to ensure you have a working solution then try your Daughters.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] adlakeche:
Go for it:good: Wug does good stuff!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
On second thought, and reading the article on stack that you linked too. I looks like the reason.. but why does it work on my computer? :confused: Well, the solution is simple I guess, I can just make it open in IE on Windows8 machines to be sure it opens correctly.

In version 1.6.1 it will walk you through setting up drivers on Windows 8. You can stop using XP lol, people love holding on to that one, but its time to let it go. ;) I use this program on Windows 8 with no problems. That said, the program will work on any Windows version. :) I am now actually thinking of recoding everything in java so it works on multiplatforms (mac, unix, linux, etc).

I would recommend trying to reflash stock again with a different usb port. Also consider trying a different factory image. I have never had it skip on any of the files, but if it did that to me.. I would try again, or consider unzipping the entire factory image package and using the Flash to system button to flash just the system image to see if that flashed properly. Let me know how it goes.

Cheers.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Ashenphoenix:
I wanted to root my Nexus 7, but I had problems with the initial setup already...

In step 2 when I chose the RAW drivers to install in the visual guide at step 6 it shows it should be Android ADB Interface, but mine was Android Composite ADB Interface, is it a problem?

Also after that step when booted into bootloader I didn't need to update driver software (there was no unkown device, because Win 7 installed something immediatelly when device booted to bootloader), so I went to step 12 and it should be 'Android ADB Interface' again, but for me it was 'Android Bootloader Interface'. Is it a problem?

Also after this, I couldn't reboot the device, using the button, so I rebooted it with the power button.

Sorry for the noob question, but I don't want to mess up my device, but I need the root. (>>OTG Cable)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mrjeffery:
Can't seem to root my N4. I can unlock ok using the tookit but when I go to root it hangs on the Google screen while the toolkit displays "Waiting for your device to finish booting back up". Any thoughts?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techspecs:
Questions aside, why do you need to root to use otg? I have a stock, locked Nexus 7 and otg works out of the box.

Edit: 1) so if that's the only reason you're doing it you don't need to. 2) What you're seeing should be fine. TRY IT and report back if it doesn't work. It's either going to work or it's not.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Ashenphoenix:
For external HDD...

Edit: I just saw there's a driver test in step 3, so I completed it and everything seemed to be okay. ('success')

EDIT 2: Unlocked and Rooted.

Thanks for the app WugFresh :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] drafgnjom:
Just wondering. I already have 1.5.5 NRT and it is very big i mean it consumes 300mb and now that 1.6.1 is release it only consumes 48mb? Why so small? Just a big shock cause 4.2.1 is already included.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
It's explained in the OP.

But basically it now downloads only the files you need.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] drafgnjom:
Oh sorry. Didn't notice that, Thanks btw!

Very nice toolkit mr dev btw :D Made things easier
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hamurabi1:
Having problem with recovery, again. I unroot the device, root again with stock recovery and things worked just fine...than I upgrade with stock 4.2.1 (manual update). After that I cannot access into recovery and Titanium backup failed to gain root access. What have I done wrong?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SteveC485:
hamurabi1

Sorry, I had to run before I got the original post finished, thought I had deleted it, but no...so here is what I was going to say earlier.

When you updated to the 4.2.1 it was a stock system update/flash. That will not be rooted, so unless you protected root with something like OTA Rootkeeper, you lost root and custom recovery, which is why it won't work, it has to have root for that. Same with Titanium Backup, it will only work if there is already root privileges. You now have to use the Toolkit to go through the whole root process again. That will get you back to custom recovery and apps that require root access, like TB, will work again. Every time you go back to a STOCK factory image you will loose root, unless you take some preventative steps. The easy thing since you seem to always have some difficulty, is to have just flashed a 4.2.1 ROM while you were rooted.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TheMile:
I'm having this exact problem as well.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34987886&postcount=54

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jerryparid:
Great job, this is why I bought a Nexus 7 over a Nook HD.

In my time working with Evo, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S1, Samsung Admire, HP Touchpad, Nook Tablet, I have never had this easy of an experience rooting.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TheMile:
Thanks a bunch; that worked perfectly.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hamurabi1:
I thought so that it got something wiith a new update...so I have to reroot again and flash 4.2.1 ROM. Could you send me a link or something, please.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] zohan99:
Hey WugFresh! Just wanted to come and "personally" thank you for this amazing piece of software. My N7 was stuck on a bootloop after I edited the build.prop in the wrong way and then by mistake (yes, I'm a semi-noob) I wiped the system... Going step-by-by and reinstalling the drivers and then reverting to stock worked perfectly, my tablet then proceeded to update to 4.2 then 4.2.1.

Again, your software was a true life-saver, and to that, here is my humble contribution my friend.

Your next beer is on me!

Confirmation number: 77123807XD889690L
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Sorry to Jump in here, but the advice you were given by SteveC485 was correct and complete

If you're asking for links to the apps he's mentioning please just look on the market (They are free too).

To re-iterate: Flash 4.2.1 (If you haven't already) then re-root using the toolkit, unless you've already protected root as SteveC485 explained.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hamurabi1:
Rigt now I have 4.2.1 on my device. So...I just have to unroot and root again using toolkit and this will solve the problem?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Just root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] krkuz:
Sorry for the delayed answer. The error is reproduced using any usb port and I'm sure that the device selected is right, also because after that the procedure went fine.

Let me know if there's anything else I could try to help you!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tylerdurden83:
Is it normal that the app backup procedure didn't backup (or the restore didn't restore) payed apps? My galaxy nexus has disappeared from the Play Store website too now, so I'm not able to see what I had and install them from there....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SteveC485:
I tend to think that you are somebody who should just stick with with stock and forget the entire root process.

You ARE NOT rooted, you installed a stock 4.2.1 image. You need to use the tookit and root again.

You will then be able to use custom recovery and root apps.

You will then be able to flash custom rom packages. These are rooted and you do not need to use the kit again.

When you get root again, leave it alone. I would strongly advise you to wait until a rooted rom comes out for the next update. Those will be found on this forum as they appear. You need to prowl forums and read up on what root is and to figure out what it is that rooting will do for you.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] twe69:
Hi; am trying to use this toolkit on my 4.2.1 nexus 7 but its not making a backup of my files, it turns out to be 0kb....

I get to choosing where to put the file and entering a password on the screen. I have tried without too.... It seems to start but then the enter password screen appears again and I can only back out of it.....

Any ideas? Thanks.

EDIT: Found the problem; have switched to the USB cable that the device came with and it seems to be working.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] JohnRM:
I have decided to bite the bullet and have my first crack at rooting my N7 32Gb 4.2.1 Android.

I have backed-up everything using this toolkit, and copied over the whole Internal Storage using my PC.

So far everything has gone to plan, the Unlock procedure went without any problems, but the rooting itself is asking me to download a whole heap of stuff. Most I know I need, such as the supersu..etc.., but now I am being asked the following

"You currently have no modified boot img for your build in the local directory.

The toolkit would like to download this:

modified_boot_nakasi_4.2.1_JOP40D.img"

Just to edit:

Ignored the filesize, following on from twe69 - it was small like you said - and it installed and rooted fine. Great toolkit.

Also, and to answer Chopes' question, the toolkit's backup/restore backed up and restored all apps and settings except PAID apps, games or utils. Although paid widgets were restored such as HD widgets. The lock screen was also not restored properly, went back to default - still, only took a minute to fix.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] twe69:
The modified boot will be a lot more smaller; about 10mbs or less I reckon....

Not sure about not using it though as I want to make the backups first.... Will start again from the beginning.

edit: it is 4.9MBs....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Chopes:
Currently sitting on stock 4.2.1, will this toolkit's backup/restore feature allow me to backup applications prior to rooting then restore those applications/data once rooted or is the backup/restore feature limited to backing up/restoring stock to stock or rooted to rooted devices?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dmxsoulja3:
Is there a place I can download all the files needed to root manually and place them in the right folders of the toolkit? For some reason and im guessing it has to do with my work network, I can't access goo.im server to get all the files the toolkit needs and will have to do it manually.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] infectedspam:
I'm pretty new to this, so pardon the ignorance. I've got a nexus 7 that I've been using for a bit with multiple users. I'm considering using this tool to root it, but keep the stock rom. Once I use this toolkit, will I lose all user data as well as app settings? I ask this because my kids will freak when they find out they are going to lose their progress in their games, or can I restore the user data once I've finished the rooting process? Does this basically wipe the device? I've only ever rooted a Galaxy S3 and that was cake to keep everything intact.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] makiadi61:
WugFresh,

which program do you recommend for opening an adb-backup on windows?

does the backup of your toolkit save pictures/songs etc?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] comprocon:
Always need to download/extract...

For some reason, I always have to choose to download and extract the ROM when I'm going back to stock

(Gnex VZW, JRO03O)

when I have chosen the option to use the rom I've already downloaded and extracted, it skips the extraction and pushing onto the device...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cub0ne:
this tool successfully rooted my nexus 7 32g. thanks wugfresh.

the only problem that im having is i wont create a nandroid back up. any detailed instructions? im on jb 4.2.1..

-tia
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lamui:
WugFresh,

I love You!

Another happy user reporting in.

I used nexus 7 toolkit v3.2.0 to backup, to unlock, nexus root toolkit to root, and then again nexus 7 toolkit to restore
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
I have been reading the documentation on that feature to try an script something that deals with those files, but the best thing I have found is not for windows, its the feature in Titanium Backup (pro, paid-app), for selecting restoring apps from those files. The toolkit will just batch restore the whole thing. Using the data/media backup in the toolkit will backup your pictures and songs. The adb backup with shared data checked is supposed to this, but it is not as good as a data/media backup for pictures and songs for whatever reason. So the best option is to do a adb backup with no additional options checked, and also do a data/media backup. After you are unlocked, you have the luxury of doing full nandroid backups with an alternate recovery like CWM or TWRP, which is hands down the best backup solution.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Are you using 1.6.0 or 1.6.1?

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] bidniss:
4.1.2 JZ054K question on Toolkit

OK, I hope this hasn't been asked before, so if it has, I apologize.

My tab is at 4.1.2 JZ054K and no matter what I try, the OTA Update to 4.2 will not load. It starts and then goes "red belly up" and fails. I have done a factory reset and used the Root Toolkit to flash the update that I had downloaded to both the root directory and the SD Card to be safe.

So, my question is if I CHANGE the Model Type in the Toolkit to be " 4.2.0 JOP40C" or "4.2.1 JOP40D", can I then use the Toolkit to flash the stock image? FYI- The tablet is NOT rooted.

Thanks, this is an awesome toolkit! I wish there was one like it for my Acer A700!- Awesome work!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Do not change the model type to something your device is not, however as long as you are unlocked you can flash any build using the "Flash Stock + Unroot" feature (please not that this will wipe your device so back up your stuff first). So you can flash 4.2.0/4.2.1 directly if you are on lesser build no worries. :)

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] makiadi61:
thanks for your answer.

I've checked the box shared data too before backing up but not data/media. so my pictures/ songs etc are lost? :(

I have titanium pro installed on my nexus 4, but it only shows apps to me...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bidniss:
THANKS!!

Thank you for the quick response and the proper direction to proceed with.This tablet is a gift for someone else, but this Toolkit absolutely rocks!

I REALLY appreciate your help! :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bidniss:
Follow Up Update- Thanks again!

I backed up the tab with the System Apps & Data and then used the Toolkit to flash 4.2.1. I then did a restore from the backup. All is working great and the tab is now on 4.2.1.

Again, thank you, this toolkit is awesome!! :)

P.S....just sent a donation because your toolkit saved the day on this!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dastimlein:
Hi, ive got a question. Ive rooted my device 2 Weeks ago (n7 32gb 3g)

Now i have got some problems with the speaker and want so send it back.

Can i make a nandroid backup, unroot and lock the bootloader and can send it back to repair?

Or will they See that ive rooted/unlocked my device already?

And after i get it back or get a New one, restore my backup?

Thanks very much!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dyepnoodle:
unlocking voids your warranty so mighy as well relock it
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greeneyez15o:
Getting my nexus 7 tomorrow cant wait to use this kit ! ! !
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr-Glass:
Just received mine today.. Nice Tab - and this tool is the bomb... I have been doing this since my original Mot Droid - and this by far is the best tool I have ever used... Kudos Wug!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dinksmallwood:
thanks was looking for this kind of tool. I like the fact you spell everything out, so us that don't know anything about the ins and outs of our devices can do simple backups and root/unroot. Lucky thanks #666 too!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dastimlein:
Im not sure that i understand what you said :/ (sorry im so bad in english)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dinksmallwood:
Sounds correct.

Can i make a nandroid backup, unroot and lock the bootloader and can send it back to repair?

He is saying yes do this.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] timleewm:
EDIT: I just restarted which was successful and it appears I'm on 4.1.2 - thanks!

Hi there - need some help!

I was on 4.2.1 unrooted stock and decided to unlock my bootloader, downgrade to 4.1.2.

Everything went well until I'm stuck at this "erasing userdata" when trying to flash the 4.1.2 factory image for the last 15 minutes. The screen on Nexus 7 is showing the android with its tummy open - fastboot mode?

Can you advise what I should do now? Many thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greeneyez15o:
Does the tool kit automatically install the drivers or do i have to do that myself ? ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] timleewm:
It automatically installs the drivers (and whatever else you need) - there will be prompts at each stage if they can't find any files they need locally on your PC.

Just make sure you go through the "Initial Setup - Full Driver Installation Guide" at the top right of the program before attempting anything else.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
It's automatic and you'll be talked through it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greeneyez15o:
One last question, do i have to download a rom and keep it on my computer or the nexus b4 rooting ? Or does the rooting automatically root the stock rom ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Rooting works on the rom you have installed. Usually that's the stock rom.

The toolkit does download stock images should you have tried a custom rom, for example, and decide to go back to stock.

Don't forget that before you can root you have to use the toolkit to unlock your device. That means you'll loose all you data.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bigzinewicz:
Same thing happened to me all I did was unplug device, manual reboot, then on second attempt it worked fine. Try that and see what happens. I also manually flashed the root files in TWRP recovery including the permanent recovery zip.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] scott62185:
Is there a way to back up my stock (out of the box) rom before unlocking/rooting?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr-Glass:
The toolkit has built in "Flash Stock + Unroot" option that downloads the Stock rom and unroots the device plus an OEM Lock - that will give you the (out of the box) N7 back.. Not sure that you would have a need to back up prior to doing anything..
[Nexus 7 Android Development] scott62185:
Okay, I wasn't sure if it was really necessary or not.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greeneyez15o:
Is their any other way to download the drivers , my friends laptop is acting up n not letting me download it from the toolkit

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Please help
[Nexus 7 Android Development] scott62185:
Disregard the below question. I found the answer. Fix is to "restore defaults" in TWRP (under settings), in case anyone else runs into this issue.

Okay, I unlocked and rooted. When I went to do a nandroid backup, it just got stuck saying it was waiting for backup to finish. So, I finally aborted it and tried to do a backup via recovery on my own and it fails (says "Unable to locate android secure partition.") Any ideas? Something obviously went wrong...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr-Glass:
I was trying to create Nandroid Backup w Custom Recovery via tool kit - Everything went fine with the reboots until I get to the hit OK on the laptop and then a notification window pops up and says "No CWM Backups Found. They may be hidden on your device" kinda stumped... I can see the backups in Rom Manager on the N7 - any ideas? Thx
[Nexus 7 Android Development] doncaruana:
Well, I'm all rooted now and have a couple of dumb questions.

1) I didn't select "And also flash Custom Recovery". How do I add custom recovery now that I'm done?

2) Exactly why would I like to add "Custom Recovery" anyway? What advantage does that get me?

Thanks! Once I got the drivers installed, this was pretty painless.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] timleewm:
1) Just click Root with the custom recovery box ticked. It'll bypass rooting process and install custom recovery for you.

2) Custom recovery allows you to flash roms using their interface, wipe cache/system etc and also do nandroid backups and restores which are essential if you flash alot of roms.

I don't use custom recovery as I'm happy with the stock rom - just needed it rooted, so whatever suits you best.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FReaKRaNT:
You can do this several ways.

1/ using WugFresh tool kit, select boot and tick "permanent" custom recovery. It will allow you to browse to a recovery of your choice. Select it and it will flash recovery, then reboot into system.

2/ now that you are rooted, you can download Goomanager. This will allow you to install the latest TWRP. Go to menu and select "install open recovery script".

3/ download ROM manager. Select "flash clockwork mod recovery".

Those are the most popular recovery scripts available. Your choice.

To answer your final question, you don't need custom recovery unless you plan to flash custom Roms. If you leave the stock recovery on you can continue to take OTA updates from Google.

I hope this helps you a bit.

Cheers, FReaKRaNT
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greeneyez15o:
Can someone help me i get stuck on unlock bootloader all it says is waiting for device and nothin else happends
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pmauzao:
Can't root

I've successfully unlocked the bootloader but i can't root the my nexus 7, i'm always getting stucked in the "Booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."

I'm using this one,

modified_boot_nakasi_4.1.1_JRO03S

My model, 4.1.1 JRO03S.

Anyone can help me please.

Thks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FReaKRaNT:
Try using a USB port at the back of your PC. Also be sure that you are using the USB cable that came with your Nexus 7.

Mack sure you have the correct drivers installed for your device.

Cheers, FReaKRaNT
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pmauzao:
Nevermind, it worked fine on other usb port....

Thks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] TheByteSmasher:
@WUG: So SuperSU is updated to .99. Is that something that requires a program update or will you be putting it in the master lists file?? Thanks!