yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Never done it, to be honest, but I'd say no - No need to Root as well.

Mind you, there is no harm in Unlocking, Rooting, Flash stock & Unroot, OEM Lock - Totally back at stock boot-loader as if it came out of the box that way.

Again, be aware your device will be wiped.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chismay:
HI guys sorry for an annoying post/question

i used the toolkit on 32gb nexus no probs im now unlocked and rooted.

ok , so if i would like to update to 4.2 when all problems "security" are fixed, as i DID check and install "custom recovery" in the toolkit what steps do i need to take before updating?

from what i gather i need to put stock recovery back before updating to 4.2 or ill bootloop right?:confused:

edit: and thanks to the devs for this great software 8)

EDIT: on a note, i just tried holding VOL- and booting went to fastmode, shutdown,

VOL+ POWER nothing happens
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Cool.

Security problems?

Do you mean apps not working across profiles? That's a design choice by Google.

Download the 4.2 image (A few methods on how to apply it in this thread)

I didn't.

I went for a custom ROM (Paranoid Android) to 4.2 and left the recovery as TWRP because I used Wugs Toolkit at every stage.

If you plan to upgrade manually then yes AFAIK you need stock recovery.

There can be only one! WugFresh!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SteveC485:
Mine went to the download folder on my vista os. I copied it to the desktop and installed it here. You could so to start>search>file name and find it there.

S
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Yep. I think that's covered :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chismay:
mmm can anyone clue me up my last post in the last page

just saw your post reading now thanks given cheers matey!

i tried holding VOL+ and POWER but the tab wont switch on. leading me to think it didnt install recovery.

volume- and power goes to fastboot

so if i have no custom recovery i can just click accept update when i feel ,...right?

and thanks again :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] c0080900v:
I used this toolkit to root 4.1.2

Used this guide to update to 4.2 via the official update by checking for updates in Settings > About Tablet > Check For Updates.

I didn't root 4.2

I didn't keep a back-up of any sort, now I want to downgrade back 4.1.2

Can I do this via Wug's toolkit?

I thought factory reset via the tablet would kick me back down to 4.1.2, but I'm still on 4.2 even after a factory reset through the official settings on the tablet.

Haven't tried factory resetting via Wug's toolkit since I wouldn't know the proper steps.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chismay:
not much help im sure , im still learning myself but dont think factory reset of any kind re downgrade you, just factory reset whatever firmeware your using at the time:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] k5mitch:
I rooted my N7 this morning and now can't download from the play store [error retrieving info from server.

I have cleared the play store cache, didn't work

I deleted my Google acct and re did it still nothing.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Deleted advice I'm not convinced is correct.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
The unlocking procedure on the Nexus line forces a factory reset. Google hard coded this into the phones/tablets. There is nothing I can do about it unless someone comes up with an actual exploit. This rooting procedure (unlike other devices) is not actually an exploit, it uses a built in feature, unlocking the bootloader, to allow unrestricted write access, and therefore root without any problems. Googles openness to do this is awesome, but unfortunately it forces a wipe. That is why its a great idea to just unlock your device the second you get it.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chismay:
HUGE EDIT: ok srry im so stOOOOOOpid just realized was supposed to hold VOL+ AND VOL- WITH POWER lol now found i have twr .....yay lol

yup ima dumbass:cool:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Realized you also asked about the toolkit showing which files it will push etc. Yes, I will make some explicit way of showing that if you want. Or you can just look in the tookits directory. There is a Root_Files folder, and then there is a Custom_Recovery files folder, so you can see the version of the files there.. but I could make a little button in the toolkits option menu, like.. File Synopsis, or something like that, that just puts up a message box or a splash screen or something and shows that info quickly and easily. Good idea.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tamanaco:
Now the wipe makes sense... Google openness also makes it easy to unlock the bootloader. All one needs is the SDK with Fastboot and a simple command. Of course, your comprehensive toolkit makes this and other tweaks a lot more convenient.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] leebo:
Yes, that is my question.

However, I used the updater in NRT to download - it did not launch my browser! I know where my browser puts downloads, I do not know where Wugg programmed his updater to put them.

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Tried that. Found nothing by that name (Win 7).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] clementandre:
i managed to unlock my nexus 7 and when i used this tool to "root " my nexus 7

goes into fastboot mode and then gets stuck there with the "information on my laptop saying "

waiting for your device to finish booting back up"

what should i do now??

im using windows 8 64 bit and nexus 7 4.2 stock
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Three options, as I see it:

Did you try as I also suggested (after a ninja edit on my part :silly:) to not run the updater separately, just to launch the Toolkit? As when I did that it simply applied the update automagically.

And perhaps even uninstall the toolkit, if the above didn't work, and download the full installer?

Finally, if you prefer to do none of the above, have a look in the root folder and subsequent sub folders of the location where you installed the toolkit - perhaps in the 'pulled_files' folder? Or do a windows file search for new files above a certain size.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] meghjagad007:
hey..can we use this toolkit to root and unlock bootloader of my gnex 4.2..and if yes then how?i cant find it in the list it only shows till 4.1.2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Did you choose the correct device in the toolkit?

Nexus 7 and not any other version of Nexus or any other device listed?

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I've no experience of using it for anything other than a Nexus 7 but I don't see why not as the device itself is listed.

Use "Any build" as 4.2 isn't listed (yet). You'll likely have to manually install some items that would otherwise be automated but the program will talk you through it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] KoolAidJunkie:
I've only managed to Unlock the Bootloader.

Can't seem to get Root.

Android Commandor says No Root Access

Root Checker says No Root Access

Root Explorer says No Root Access

I have the Superuser app installed, doesnt do anything

SuperSU fails to install Binaries.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Did you get any messages or errors while attempting to root?

Are you sure you selected the right model and build?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] KoolAidJunkie:
No error messages (none that I saw at least)

I selected the "Any Build" option, since 4.2 was not listed.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
I'm at a loss to explain that then especially as you appear to have installed Superuser as well.

Hopefully someone will be along to explain what's likely happened and a solution.

All I have to offer is try again, keeping a close lookout for messages and feedback.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] KoolAidJunkie:
Thanks for Trying...

After about the 4 cycle of installing stock image, then running root process, it finally worked...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
so what should we do if we are on 4.2 and want to boot custom recovery temporarily?

on 4.2.1 i had no problems but now on 4.2 the current version of the tool kit only temp boots TWRP 2.3.1.1 but that wont work with the changed file structure. 2.3.2.1 is out now and i copied that IMG file into the:

C:\Program Files (x86)\WugFresh Development\data\Recovery_Custom

folder and renamed the 2.3.1.1 to OLD

tried flashing temp custom recovery and didnt work.

tried renaming openrecovery-twrp-2.3.2.1-grouper.img to openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.1-grouper.img and the nexus 7 actually said booting recovery but sat there.

i had to hard reboot to get out.

i take it that we have to wait for the tool kit to be updated to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.3.2.1-grouper.img ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] leebo:
Like I said, I ran Wugs updater, the older one which Wug himself admitted doesn't work or doesn't always work. The updater ran, and proceded to download the latest update. Then it froze. It just sat there. It did not continue. It did not install the update.

I ran it again. It proceded to re-download the update. It froze again.

Now, what do I do a Windows search for? Did the updater download only the 1.5.5 file and nothing else? Did it download the full, 330 something meg files? Did they download as one file in a zip, or as seperate files in a folder?

His updater makes no indication of where exactly its downloading the files to, or which files it's downloading.

In the meantime, I downloaded the updated 1.5.5 directly from his site, which only has on option: download the entire 330 megs. I got updated, so that's done. I deleted the downloaded files. But the files his updater downloaded? I guess they'll just have to remain lost on my hard drive.:(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Glad it's sorted - in a roundabout way. :)

Like I said, search for files if a certain size in the date ranges you downloaded the update.

Failing that I'm sure Wug will be along shortly to say where those files may be.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Sorry for the delayed response, I have been really busy coding.

The older updater had a problem where it would freeze if your toolkit was in a directory with spaces in the path. This is no longer an issue with the new updater.

The reason you can't find the update package is because it was automatically deleted. If the end user closes the downloader preemptively or the script doesn't finish then right when you hit that "X" to close the window, the file was removed from your computer.

You can see what I am talking about by using that old updater again if you want, and checking the directory it pulls it too originally,

[NRT Toolkit Directory]\data\MD5check_Depot

You will see the exe appear there, and when you exit the updater, the file will vanish, because it gets removed.

Even in the even the updater works, it gets deleted right afterwards. I didn't just have it stay on the users computer.

If you wan't peace of mind, try using my favorite search utility http://www.voidtools.com/ and doing a search. That utility is the best search for windows because it uses the master tables and its practically instantaneous.

If you want to know exactly how my updater works, I will try and describe it:

1. It checks an *.ini file on a server and checks it against the toolkits current version number: http://www.wugfresh.com/update_NRT

2. If the version number is higher than the current version, it uses the information in that *.ini file regarding where to get the download from and what the files name is, and what its hash value is

3. It force closes all instances of the toolkit and adb/fastboot

4. It downloads to:

[NRT Toolkit Directory]\data\MD5check_Depot\updater_NRT_v*.*.*.exe

5. It hashchecks the download

6. If the hashcheck passes then it moves it the root of the toolkit directory

[NRT Toolkit Directory]\updater_NRT_v*.*.*.exe

7. It runs that exe

8. It deletes the exe

9. It launches the new toolkit version

In the event that you close the updater, it deletes the update file. To be clear, EVERYTHING the toolkit does and downloads is within the local install directories, it never puts files anywhere else on your computer.. The program could be considered as STANDALONE, if it weren't for the fact it requires the user to configure drivers, and the toolkit also has file association options.

Hope that clears that up.. Back to coding for me. :)

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] k5mitch:
Yesterday I rooted my N7 and didn't click on and add custom recovery. So how should I add the recovery?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] CBers:
If you install GOOMANAGER from GP and then from the menu select INSTALL RECOVERY SCRIPT it will download the latest version of TWRP and install.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bonzer2u:
I tried unsuccessfully to use goo so I just flashed the 2.3.2.1 img file with wugs advanced util section, flash recovery option, worked like a champ.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Logan_M:
I'm having trouble rooting my Nexus 7 on Android 4.2. I've successfully unlocked it using the toolkit Toolikit worked great with 4.2) but I can't get it to root. I've downloaded the latest TWRP from their site and selected that to flashed permanently, it pushes the files to my storage and fastboot tells me that it's booting custom img (Or something like that) but then it just boots back into Android. Leaving me unrooted.

I've tried booting into recovery but all that shows up is an Android lying on its back with a exclamation mark in a triangle hovering above it. But I don't have any options.

Sorry, I'm a little new to flashing roms and rooting.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] polly69:
I know this will of been answered before but i don't want to read 50 pages to find the answer, im on a stock 4,1.2 and my device keeps nagging me to update to the new 4.2 which i haven't done incase i loose the right to root my question is am i best to do the update unrooted then use the toolkit to root the Nexus or should i root it now and use a rom. I would also like some advise on which rom to choose and which kernel. Im not new to this infact ive rooted every device ive ever had and i did have my Nexus rooted but returned to stock after a issue with the rom that i couldn't live with like the icons writing running into the next one writing when in portrait. I want the ability to use stick mount aswell so some advice on what rom would be appreciated.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jsomething:
edit* ugh, the 7 taps just allows the dev option to open up, didn't even see it. thought it auto turned on usbdebugging, but had to still go in and check it. i feel dumb

i flashed back to stock, so i could allow the update, and then reroot. but now that it's running 4.2. my computer no longer sees it as a adb. only mtwhatever.

i've tried updating drivers, but nothing.. anyone run into this? oh i did the usb debugging gmick, where you tap it 7 times and it says youre a dev lol
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ShifterX2:
I can't seem to find my build number, for that matter, Im not really sure if the model is correct either, but figure it has to be the NASAKI, though nothing in my ABOUT section says NASAKI. Kind of worried about putting the wrong update on it. Which number do you need to tell which it is?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
Anyone?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Forget about updating TWRP manually at this stage - just use the toolkit to root the Nexus 7

Ensure you have not only selected the correct Device but also the build number. In your case, running 4.2, you currently select 'Any build' until Wugs 1.6 version comes along.

With 'Any build' selected you will be prompted to install two programs manually (They are normally dealt with automatically) but the instructions will be given on your PC Screen.

To update TWRP once your rooted, install Goo manager (In my Signature).

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I recently discovered 'Search within Thread' option :D

Personal Choice really. If you want to stay stock then 4.2 update then re-root (either through toolkit or having previously used Root Keeper) or for custom ROM just go from where you are now to the ROM of your choice.

It's again personal reference but I love Paranoid Android but I'm waiting on their new 3.0 build (Currently on 2.99 Beta) based on 4.2

If you want to go custom ROM now personally I'd choose PA 2.54 but that's based on 4.1.2

OLD INFO: This is the killer, as far as I'm concerned, because AFAIK Stick mount currently doesn't work with 4.2

Have been advised that stickmount now works! yeah!

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Install Goo manger (linked in my sig) and update custom recovery form that. It'll always install the latest.

It's also very useful if you move to a custom ROM and need to update it.

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You MUST get both the build number and Model selection correct.

As you talk of NASAKI the I presume you're trying to work with a Nexus 7?

Select 'About tablet' in your system settings and you'll see something like this to give you the build number etc.

It won't say NASAKI, just give you the build number.

NASAKI is that 'Build Name' for all Nexus Devices.

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I can only think that you really haven't enabled USB debugging.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] starfighter1948:
Stick Mount works on 4.2 as of new release today.

Afterthought: if you previously tried Stick Mount and thought it had mounted the memory stick to /usbstorage/sda1 and subsequently copied files from your sdcard to this directory, then you will probable need to delete this directory and any files before stick mount will correctly mount the memory stick.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Sweeeeet!! :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] porkovich:
Soo i am back to 4.1.2 Stock rom, all fine, left the bootloader unlocked. Now my biggest problem is the OTA Notification , that is poping up every 15 minutes and drive me crazy. I read trough the web, all i understood is that i need to ROOT in order to stop it.

If there is another method i will be very glad to use it. Root was not my initial idea, for now.

If not, i will root, where my second queston comes: if i root, do i need to put a custom recovery ... cwm? I know that it will help me flash kernels and stuff, but if i prefer the stock recovery is there a way to flash cwm when i really need it (using wug's tool) ?

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One other thing that bothers me is the System Backup. If i want to flash a kernel, but don't care of loosing all my data, do i need to backup the system somehow in order to restore it later, or the backup is a personal choise ?

I asume that Flash Stock + Unroot will return all to normal if i need it (wiping the date on the device, loosing it in my case is not important at all)

:) will be glad to have some answers just for safety, before i root or change something.

Many thanks !
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
Apparently so - this is what I found.

You can certainly go back to stock recovery via the toolkit (In Advanced Utilities). However, I would personally recommend you use TWRP especially if you are using custom ROMS. An earlier version of TWRP comes with the toolkit and that can be updated manually from within the N7

A full Nandroid backup is always recommended before major changes like this but it is personal choice. I often don't bother with my backups and start again :eek:

Yes, that along with OEM Lock takes your N7 back to the factory stock. Unrooted and unlocked.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] WugFresh:
Quick Update

Hey, so I am on break for thanksgiving now, and I am about to travel home. Unfortunately I didn't finish it yet, so I transferred everything to my laptop. I know I keep pushing it back, but I just can't go any faster. Everyone enjoy their thanksgiving, I will try and have it done asap.

{{ WugFresh }}
[Nexus 7 Android Development] digixmax:
From what I gathered from reading threads related to directory structure changes made by 4.2, the extra "/0" (in the path name of the folder containing the 2 zip files to be flashed by TWRP) is a consequence of new directory structure imposed by 4.2.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cajl:
Impossible ti DL the tools
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ShifterX2:
Just unlocked my n7, but in the process somehow lost development options. Did I do something wrong? Ive no adb access now so I can't finish rooting.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
In system settings, about tablet, press the build line seven times.

You'll then see development options in system settings from where you can enable usb debugging.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techspecs:
Looks like wugfresh is Tango Down. Throwing a CloudFlare DNS Resolution error page. Any ETA, OP?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
Sorry i dont want to do that, i want to boot to custom recovery TEMPORARY not permanent so that when the next update comes out i am not fooling around with finding a backed up copy of 4.2 stock recovery (currently V1.5.5 only has backed up copy of 4.2.1)

if its not possible until the next update comes out then i will wait.

all i wanted to do was temp boot into TWRP and flash this new Motley A13 kernel and then if an update comes out temp boot to TWRP again and flash stock kernel and perform update.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AraDreamer:
Uh, OP's on Thanksgiving break, so an eta on him might not be available atm. I'm trying to flash the stock 4.2 image because that supposedly fixes the random reboot issue. I have the factory image .tgz file, but when I go to flash it, the toolkit doesn't recognize it. What am I doing wrong? I'm trying to flash it as I would any other .zip. -Ara
[Nexus 7 Android Development] crnHR:
I just unlocked and rooted 4.2 (JOP40C) using 'any build' and all went well :)

great app :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mallikanth:
You can still download the toolkit from here:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Others/Galaxy-Nexus-Root-Toolkit.shtml

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Fair enough :)

Try the Advanced options where there is the ability to carry out a Temporary Boot.

I must admit to not having played with any of that myself.

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I can only say what I did...

I too downloaded the image and left it alone (nothing unzipped) and put it in my data / factory images folder

I then carried out a Flash Stock & Unroot and browsed to the 4.2 image, let that do it's thing and then root again.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AraDreamer:
NVM, I read back up and found the right button! Flashed the factory image, My apps are re-installing themselves (I'm so happy - they didn't do that last time and I had to pick through my All Apps list for them). Tried to root with the 5.2 rootkit (told it the tablet was on 4.1.1 instead of 4.2), it got stuck on the Nexus logo and I had to hard reboot, but once it came up, root was there and all was well. I just had to install Busybox from the app store. Anywho, off to get my tablet all perfect again! -Ara
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Logan_M:
Still not working for me, I have any build selected but it refuses to go into recovery. It tells me that I should press install in the temporary TWRP but that isn't showing up on my screen. I also wasn't prompted to install any other programs or download anything. The Nexus says that it is booting downloaded img in fastboot but then it just restarts.

Maybe I'm just doing something stupid but I'm following the instructions.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 3kgt:
Wug when are you going to realse the 4.2 support and TWRP :crying:

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
And why don't you learn to use adb and fastboot in the meantime? It's really easy :>
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mongonexus:
one thing about wug, when its ready to roll it does,,:good: