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[Nexus 7 Android Development] DaveinSoCal:
Simple question, I have CWM 5.0.2.7. Is it mandatory to upgrade to the newer version of CWM? or can i let the google play store update and push my original version to my Nexus 7 after rooting?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr.Holmes:
I donated a while back to this awesome program, however I had to get my laptop factory restored so now the toolkit has me at the free version. Anyone know how i might be able to get back to the Donor version. I think I donated thru the toolkit because I don't recall entering a ten digit code. Thanks Everyone, especially you Skip!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] reade0871:
Contact the OP.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] techieboy:
So incredibly grateful for awesome communities like XDA!!!! MKSIP, 1 million thanks for making such an easy to use tool! As a junior member and a non developer hacker, your work is a great way for me to learn.

I was so happy, I even donated to the Nexus 4 toolkit even though I don't own one.....YET!!!!

-TB
[Nexus 7 Android Development] El Pako87:
Hi there guys, I have a question...how long does it takes to unlock the Nexus using this toolkit?

It's been 30 minutes but nothing happen yet...

I installed the driver via the toolkit (device unplugged), then I put the device in fastboot mode and connected to the PC, then used the option 1 click 4 all.

Is there something wrong on what I did?? Thanks to all!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
if that is all you've done with the tookit since downloading it I would guess that its not seeing your device, for whatever reason.

you might just power off your nexus, remove it, reboot the pc just to be sure, boot the nexus normally, then plug it in and do something non-dangerous like check root or check bootloader status, any sort of interrogation just to make sure the two are getting along ok.

Mark's work is smart: if you happen to hookup and go to execute some action on the menu, and the nexus is found to be not in the state that the kit wants to see, it will notify you.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] El Pako87:
Ok thanks, ill'let you know! :)

---------- Post added at 10:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 PM ----------

You were right man, there was a problem in adb. The fact was that I didn't connect the n7 in adb mode but only in fastboot one...

So I rebooted the device, connected to the PC, then it installed adb drivers (even if I had already installed them but with device unplugged)...

I turned again in fastboot mode, started the toolkit and the magic happened :) thanks!

And one last thing, a little bit OT...is parandroid worth the flashing? I mean, is stable (first of all) and fast enough to justify the ride? I would like to use M-Kernel :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] skatin707:
I got a (too many links) error when trying to root. How do I fix this?

It hangs at "waiting for device" as well.

I figured it out. I tried another USB port and it worked. Hooray! I've owned this tablet for 2 hours now, rooted and rom'd and I love it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jumparound246:
For me it was 4 hours of using...:)

Rooted and unlocked without any problems running windows 8 on my pc. So thanks again for the tool and the perfect how to in the OP.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] meppereira:
Can we use the toolkit to root the 3g version?

Thank's in advance!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mac of York:
Yes. Just select the proper version when you load the program.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gagi75:
i wish to by asus nexus 7 32 gb 3g its for gsm can i use same program for root ans cwm?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
If I understand you correctly, yes.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gagi75:
^^sorry fo bad english its tablet whit gsm tablet ,must i have sdk tools for this i wish just do root and cwm thats all

can i use operation whit number 8 and thats all?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
No, you don't need the sdk, this toolkit comes with everything it needs. Yes, option 8 will do everything you want.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] eduardo_b:
Realistically, the answer depends on the source of the ROM and the version of the ROM. ASOP and AOKP have their own bugs that are waiting for resolution -- I'm referring to 4.2.1 -- and the same is true for ROMs based on them. Read the threads for current releases you're interested in. I find that often the problems are not going to be a problem for me because I don't use the features having issues. For example, there may be problems with bluetooth music streaming but not basic BT functionality. I only use BT in car for occasional calls, so the other issue is not a deal breaker for me. Read, read and read some more.:)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonny68:
I failed to flash the stock image properly yesterday it downloaded alright but something went wrong along the way so am attempting it again, fingers crossed!!

---------- Post added at 08:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:50 PM ----------

can anyone be of any assistance, please see link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36752895#post36752895
[Nexus 7 Android Development] circuitjc:
This afternoon I found, downloaded and used this toolbox to unlock/root my nexus 7 and it all worked excellent. The only snag I hit was when I tried to restore my programs it stalled on one. No big deal since google saves all that crap anyway so I just installed the apps that were missing and carried on.

Excellent tool. Loved it so much I donated right away. Have to support the developers that make the tools you use!

Thanks for making this. Now off to make OTG work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] flymike2:
Hello,

I 'm using a Nexus7 3G with Android 4.2.1, rooted with the Toolkit 4.0. Everything works fine, but I am not able to perform a complete nandroid backup. The program runs till end, but in the Pc backup folder are only two files, boot.img and recovery.img.

With my former Nexus 7 16gb (also rooted, android 4.2.1) and the same procedure and settings all went well.

What goes wrong? Anybody the same problem? Solutions?

Greetings from Germany

Heinz
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Have you installed busybox on your device?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] flymike2:
Installing busybox solved the problem.

Thank you very much!

Heinz
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Your'e welcome :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jonnyg1097:
Hi mskip, I made a donation in the past to the Nexus 7 toolkit but lost the 10 digit confirmation code, where should I send you my info so I could get it again?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RoachForLife:
Gang. I ran the toolbox to root my N7, then installed CM10. Im debating going back to just a stock rooted rom. Can anyone link me to the steps I would need to do at this point? Also once I root, can I still get OTA updates if I stay on stock + root?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
Depending on how you want to go to back to stock, you can either:

a) restore your backup (if you made one)

b) flash the stock google image and re-root.

In terms of having stock + root and still using OTA, yes, this is possible (it's how I have mine). Just remember to keep the original recovery when we re-flash stock and also each time there is an OTA, you'll need to re-root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RoachForLife:
Can stock recovery and CWM/TWRP coexist? When i detects an OTA, so long as stock recovery it installed it will download and apply, and basically reset me to nonroot, is that correct? Or is there something else that would happen in the mix? Thanks

Oh and on my S3 I have to worry about the flash count, being that this is a Nexus product, is that not something I need to concern myself with?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] andrewk2x:
Απ: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Hello sorry for my stupid question but i want to be 100% sure for that..

Can i make a backup on locked Bootloader and unroot?(100% stock)

If i can,can i restore my backup on unlocked BL (+ root and cwm)???

I dont want to lose my apps and my data..Thank in advance!!

Στάλθηκε από το Nexus 7 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] puncha1580:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

1. Yes, you can. Just use the complete ADB backup at the toolkit.

2. Yes, this is also possible. Use ADB restore.

So, you'll not lose the stuff....

Also, Google does backup most of your stuff to it's servers, just check whether you've enabled it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AnimeLoverX:
can someone help me with this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36896825#post36896825
[Nexus 7 Android Development] aoaleman:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Hello mskip, just want to say thank you so much for putting this together. Just got a Nexus 7, and you made it SO incredibly easy to unlock and root. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put in this script/program. Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
No, stock recovery cannot co-exist with CWM/TWRP. You can only ever have one installed at any one time. That means you have two options:

1) Keep stock recovery and use the TK to temp boot into CWM/TWRP whenever you need to flash something or

2) Keep CWM/TWRP on the device, and restore stock recovery before installing an OTA

In terms of the flash count, no, that does matter on any device/exist other than a samsung device.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jocke_lulle:
Sv: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
curiosity question: perhaps by modding a line of code or two if need be, can this toolkit be used for other devices? say a galaxy note? or is it SoC dependent?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
I rewrote the toolkit recently to split the initialisation from the main functions so its not too hard for me to port it to other devices as long as they follow a similar structure.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sergej_7:
how long should this take waiting for 15 minutes now at erasing 'boot'...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
It should only take a few seconds to erase the partition. Reboot back into fastboot mode and try the process again. It has been known to take a few attempts to make it go all the way through the process.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Ahres:
Hey, i like your toolkit but im wonder if you work on any new update.New TWRP is out for a while and i would like test some new features :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
You just need to manually update the file stored in the tk. Just make sure that the filename of the nre recovery.img matches what is there for the existing and you'll be good to go! :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] P.Mobile:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Is this the easiest root method? I never rooted a Samsung phone and I'm helping root my bros in a few.. so I'm looking for the easiest way..
[Nexus 7 Android Development] droidzika:
I think this would be it. It does everything for you but plug/unplug your device to your pc/laptop.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcons:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Wow! Excellent software. Donated!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SinAkira:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Excellent!! I was looking for this kind of tool (it’s a shame that we can't have it with mobiles)

Make my rooting and flashing easier :D

Donated!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] CaliCal:
so easy! great work.

thanks:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
colleagues: is there a way to save a backup, reset the nexus 7, then reload everything EXCEPT my personal account information? in other words, a shorter quicker path to setting up a fresh install in the manner I had it previously? I sold the unit but the buyer likes the custom touches...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
ok, another question then: I made a backup of my apps. When I "restore" apps from the xyz8383...etc.bak file, does it restore my personal data? that is, my account data? :confused:

EDIT: nevermind. for inquiring minds that don't know: strictly speaking the answer is no. even though one has flashed a stock, new image from google, and have not setup any account on the device nor logged-on to anything, some of those apps will have your account info. when restored, its there.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pompeyrodney:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Am I being stupid or why can't I get into adb mode. Should I be able to select adb mode when I hold down the volume minus button on start? I can't see any listed devices in the top of the toolkit window and windows 7 is telling me the Android MTP device did not install correctly. If I click update driver it then shows correctly? But I still do not see adb mode when I try again. Thanks in advance of any help
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
set adb in settings. boot n7 normally, choose settings, About, then on the build [iirc the last entry] tap 7 times exactly. once developer mode set, back out, look for "developer options" [not previously visible] click that open, choose "usb debugging"
[Nexus 7 Android Development] headsh0tshurt:
Thank you for making this tool kit. I had much success with your earlier version. I want to revert my N7 to the stock ROM. I downloaded the new version of your app and proceeded to use step 9 but the program fails when trying to flash the google factory image. I get a message which reads

Error: Can not open file as archive

I can only get as far as booting into recovery mode on the N7. Any other attempts of booting the device normally (disconnected from the PC) gives me a Booting failed at the Google logo screen.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My details:

N7 = 4.2.1 (JOP40D build)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pompeyrodney:
thanks for the suggestion but I already have usb debugging turned on i developer options. Is that all that is required to set adb mode?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] headsh0tshurt:
Fixed the problem following the steps in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-E-EF0QC0Gc
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 1234556789:
great stuff....works fine...

but one problem : the root is only for the main user. So i can´t use all special apps that needs root- for example titanium backup, root explorere...

Am i right that the other root -methods had the same problem?

and is a solution in sight?

regards gandalf
[Nexus 7 Android Development] puncha1580:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Try restarting the PC and the nexus.

Change the USB port....

one of these should work, has happened with me.... don't remember what exactly made it work, but I'd tried only these two
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pompeyrodney:
Thanks for coming back to me as I am still struggling to get rooted. I have tried two different ways to root with automated installers and still no joy. Drivers are all installed and all seems to go ok but still no root?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] killall:
[Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH MORE

Have you tried methods other than toolkits?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1741395

or

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?/topic/355552-Superboot---Nexus-7-WiFi-/-3G-root-solution
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Check the threads for SuperSU and Superuser. Those are what need to be updated for multi-user support.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pompeyrodney:
Thanks will give it a try and report back.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 1234556789:
found the solution by myself- deleted
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bmx666:
hi

i cant do anything beacuse toolkit said that you cannect more than one device, and the other device is emulator-5554

how can i disconnect it ???

regards
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chopt51:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Thanks for this guide. Rooted and flashed custom ROMS right away.

I am not sure if I like the clockworkmod recovery and wanted to try the other. I'm just wondering, can I just use the same tool kit and switch recoveries and not worry about my ROM and data? Or is everything going to be wiped. What about nandroids? I really just want to change my recovery and keep everything.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] puncha1580:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

You can use the alternative recovery, only unlock bootloader wipes all your data
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chopt51:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

I don't wanna wipe any data just switch recoveries.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pjcons:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

It won't wipe ur data
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chopt51:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Thanks, it didn't wipe nothing and I like the twrp one much better
[Nexus 7 Android Development] xtothec:
Hey guys, i have unlocked the device. Now i wanted to root, but i dont know if it's stuck or not on the "downloading boot.img" I dont know if it always takes this long, since im allready on that screen for 10minutes. Or do i have to press power button on my device ?

never mind, i fixed it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
You probably have a conflict with eclipse or another android emulator. You need to disable or uninstall eclipse as the Toolkit cannot recognise which serial is your device. I will probably have to add something in future Toolkits to choose your device before starting (in a future version).

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Just for future reference if you get that message and have already enabled usb debugging then just unplug/replug the usb cable and it should proceed without problems.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
That 'should' be fine. You will still need to install drivers on your mates work pc. Let me know if it works :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Check in your Device Manager on your pc that the drivers have been installed correctly in fastboot mode and read the FAQ on how to install them manually if needed.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] M3drvr:
Ah dang, won't be able to install the drivers. No problem
[Nexus 7 Android Development] C2Q:
I made a backup of all my apps and now I'm trying to restore. It keeps saying to type the file name with the .bak, I do it but it keeps giving me incorrect file name and then it closes the program...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] curry67:
aa
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Try using a wildcard to make it easier (eg. *.bak or *233.bak if you have more than 1 file)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Have you tried installing them manually with the instructions in the FAQ?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mvmacd:
That's exactly what I did, I also had the same problem. Except afterwards I upgraded to supersu. :) much better imo.

Well I seem to recall I tried that. Nothing worked, I even turned off debugging and turned it back on, I tried rebooting and trying it all over again. I was running windows 7 at the time. If enough people have this problem you can add another option to "push SuperSU.zip for installation in CWM" or something.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] agabe:
I try to reflash the original rom...now I waiting more then 30minutes, while the program write:

sending 'system' <438656 KB>

I think it is too long to wait ...what should I do now ?

The earliest files (sending 'boot' <4890 KB> , and the others) was Okay...what sould I do now ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Glasairmell:
Very professional program. Worked flawlessly to get my Nexus 7 flashed the way I want it.

Thank you sir!

Regards!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] codenamezero:
Dude you made this too easy. :good:

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] helloterence:
is it normal that my data got wiped when unlocking the bootloader?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] klosik:
Yes. Don't you read the warnings?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Yes. Read directions, warnings, and everything and you won't be surprised :)

Kendall
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Morphinity:
I'm getting the "Failed (Too many links)" error when trying to flash CWM. Does anyone have any ideas?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greyhulk:
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[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Yes, the bootloader has to be unlocked to root :)

Kendall
[Nexus 7 Android Development] greyhulk:
Dammit. you're too fast! I found the answer earlier in the thread and tried to delete my post before I got called out for being an idiot.

Sad, though. I just finished setting up my device and was hoping I didn't have to wipe it to get root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jh1521:
You can backup your apps, and then restore after rooting.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
I dont think so no unless there is something in the Play Store.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
GALAXY NEXUS 7 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V4.3.0 [01ST FEB 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Updated TWRP Touch Recovery to 2.4.0.0

+Updated SuperSu [root] files to V1.02 for all root procedures

+Fixed 'Restore Internal Storage' routine so the files can be seen on all explorers

+Improved CWM NAND Backup script to make it allot more stable and robust

+After downloading Stock Image it is copied to the backups folder for future

+Added Insecure Kernel detection to sections requiring Insecure Boot Image

+Added 'Pull Folder' to 'Pull Files' section in Main Menu

+Added 'Fix Internal Storage Permissions' to Mods Menu

+Updated adb and fastboot files to latest version from google

+Lots of minor bug fixes and improvements

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download twrp touch 2.4.0.0 from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/recovery/google_nexus7 and flash it via the Toolkit.

This will be the last Auto Update before I start building the next public versions for the 1st post. These will be built and released over the next 2 weeks and as soon as each one is finished it will be posted in the toolkits thread.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RomWiz:
Hey guys!

I'm backup up the virtual sdcard but it is stuck here

Don't know what to do :(

been waiting for 20 minutes now and nothing has happend :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
Thanks for the update and all your hard work, Mark :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Looks like your fastboot drivers arent installed properly. Read the FAQ in post#2 about manually installing the fastboot drivers and make sure you can see the serial number in fastboot mode from the main menu.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Kingstonfx:
This is just getting frustrating....

I have done this once with my 8gb Nexus 7 and it was easy and it took me five minutes. I went an exchanged it for the 16gb and now it wont show developer option! Its on android 4.2.1 and the bootloader is unlocked and apparently rooted too! But after the setup, i went to look for developer option and its not there. I know its at the bottom at the setting page but like i said, its not there! Any help?????