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[Nexus 7 Android Development] NapalmDawn:
Great utility Mskip. Wanted to post here how easy it was to use and to let people know it worked fine on Win 8 RC. I do see some posts above me talking about some steps but it didn't take any weird steps for me. I ran the utility, told it to install the ADB drivers, rebooted and everything worked great.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Droid_Dustin:
Hey,

I am about to root my n7 (4.1.2), but the toolkit wants to install root for 4.1.1. It's version 3.2.0. What should I do now?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
Maybe you can seach in this threat for the answer, but I think that its compatible
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Droid_Dustin:
Thank you, it worked perfectly! :)

Under Windows 8, the toolkit works like a charm.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patos46:
asus nexus 7 down

i still put messages page 76, i don't know if someone can help me ; but it would be a great help !!!

when i tried to upgrade to 4.1.2 my nexus , new for me, 15 days , i make a mistake because i was with version post D3, and i losted all !

now, i just can with the 3 buttons, see the page where i can go in recovery, bootloaders, start and close , the only think i can do is CLOSE.

the dev ice is or was root, unlocked, with the help of mark's job;

now, what to do, please !!!!:confused::confused::confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cables2590:
I keep getting hung up on when it tries to download boot img. The tool says failed remote then says waiting for device. Even after ten min neither the tablet or the computer responses.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Thanks for the info I downloaded Windows 8 Pro from Microsoft for my Laptop on Thursday but havent tried the Toolkit on it yet :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Could you send me the link you used to get it working if you still have it so I can add the info to the FAQ.

Thanks.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Make sure your drivers are installed properly and that you see the serial number in the Toolkit under both modes (adb and fastboot) before starting the procedure. There is info in the FAQ on post#2 if you need guidance.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
What exactly happens when you try flashing the 4.1.2 stock image via fastboot using the Toolkit?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pwnerman:
hey guys just updated my computer to windows 8 (im a ***** so i put it on a seperate partition lol)

anyway in the install drivers section can i select the windows 7 64 bit one and be good on windows 8?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
AFAIK, I believe it depends on what version of Windows 8 you have - RT will probably require new drivers etc, while PRO should be backwards compatible so the old W7 drivers should be OK.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BillyGi:
My (near) success story

Hi, I am glad to be a non-noob from now on to post here my little (near) success story rooting my Nexus 7 with versuin 3.6.1 of the toolkit. :cyclops:

I have a rooted device now, but I had some problems or inconsistencies in the way through the procedure.

First, I had (have) problems to take o complete backup of my internal storage with the option 2-3 of the toolkit. After "successfully" ending of the backup, it states, that 0 files were backed up. As stated in the descriptions / infos, the tool takes a backup of "/data/media". On my device, there is a folder "/data" but nothing inside! The internal storage is located under "/storage/sdcard0" or "/sdcard" (maybe one or both are links, I could not find out if with my "explorers" used).

I thought, maybe the /data/media folder is somehow "locked" but even after rooting, I can not see anything inside this folder. Maybe I do not use the right tools for this?

Maybe the toolkit should have the path of the storage sd card configurable, to allow us to set the right one?!

Second: Before rooting, I took a complete backup of all my apps including data with the option 2-1 (an "adb backup").

I got a file (*.bak) with near 300 MB of data in it (after rooting, I realized that maybe not all of the apps/data were saved... I have a game with over 1 GB size for example!).

After rooting, I restored the backup back into my device and for my big surprise, I found only my "free" apps restored! No one of the apps bought / paid from play store! I tried also a "manual" restore with the command line, but no change...

I told and asked Mark about this, if he knows something. At the moment, he doesn't know also what is wrong or if the adb backup does really save paid apps also. He will try and tell me / us.

I haven't lost any of my paid apps (what was I happy about this! :)). After logging into play store, I could see all my apps marked as "bayed" and I had to install from play store again.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hundred_miles_high:
Just landed home with my 32gb version - woohoo!

However after updating the OS i'm now running JZO54K which is not supported by the current version of tool kit. Am I likely to have to wait for too long for an update? (sorry for my impatience but i am like a kid at christmas and can't wait to get this puppy rooted :D)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 573W1E:
I updated my 16GB version finally after having the update sitting for a few days and it seems that I also have build number JZO54K.

Will this toolkit work at all or will I have to wait for an update?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
It works perfectly with jzo54k.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 573W1E:
Hi.

In the toolkit it says

"You have chosen Root for Build 4.1.1 JRO03D"

Would this still work?

----

Yeah it does, just rooted it now.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Jolest:
I have a tablet with JZO54K.and the current donation version of the toolkit worked for me. (I did need to back flash the bootloader (using the toolkit) to version 3.34 before it would work..)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
Hi, i have another doubt, im trying to root my n7 its necessary unlock my bootloader? or I can root and install busybox without doint that step.

If i can do that wihtout unlock the bootloader, which mode are the correct to make prodecure fastboot or bootloadermode??

Im trying to root but the toolkit not response

thanks in advance!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Gster09:
32GB Nexus 7

For what it's worth, here is what I did with my new 32GB N7.

1) It came with build JRO03S installed

2) I DID NOT let it update OTA

3) Used Toolkit 3.2.0 to Unlock bootloader, root, flash CWMR v6.0.1.0, and relock bootloader

4) Verified root and CWMR installation

5) Took OTA update

6) CWM Recovery was used for update...

Prompts:

a) Install untrusted zip? -> Yes

b) Disable recovery flash? -> Yes

c) Fix root? -> Yes​

7) Now on build JZO54K (4.1.2)

8) Once again verified root and CWM recovery

I think the result is as clean I as I could have possibly gotten.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hundred_miles_high:
Thanks for the replies about rooting JZO54K, will give it a whirl when I get home from work :good::good::good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] distantroaring:
Can not root

while trying to root with this tool in 4.1.2 (JZO54K) in the step where SU binary and Superuser apk is being pushed the tool says it can not find the device. Is there any solution for this? Previously i was rooted in 4.1.1 using this tool and flashed the OTA update with CWM. And i forgot to choose fix root in the options.

EDIT:: I was able to root flashing 3.34 bootloader, new CWM and CWM flashable Superuser zip file.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mu3g:
Build Number for 4.1.2 in the Original Post

Hi - Is the build number accurate in the original post for 4.1.2? I have JZO54K on my device. If it is a typo, could the OP correct it. Thanks! Great tool, btw.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
GOOGLE NEXUS 7 TOOLKIT V2.0.0 RELEASED

ChangeLog:

ToolKit v2.0.0 (7th August 2012)

+Added 'WHAT'S NEW' viewer to see what's in the Auto Update

+Fixed several scripts which crashed on non UK languages

+Added auto reboot to fastboot option if required

+Checked over entire program for any required minor tweaks and fixes

+Updated driver inf file for more compatibility

+Added pause after adb root commands

+Wrote New Date/Time Stamp script to work across all Regions

+Integrated script into all required features in ToolKit

Note: This should fix all errors caused by incorrect stamp in ALL Backup Tasks, LogCat Dumps + several other tasks

Download links and more info in the 1st post.

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tara.jatt:
Hi Mark,

I am facing one problem, not sure whether its my device specific or a known one, When I unlock and root, my headphones stops working, speaker works fine, If I Download, Extract + Flash Google Factory Stock Image the headphones starts working fine. Any Suggestions?

EDIT : I checked with different headphones and those seems to be working with my laptop and phone, but not with tablet.

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] No_Nickname90:
Downloaded!! Looks very promising. Saw all the features and all I was able to donate something. I'm in the US, so our dollar has a lower amount on the pound. I still tried though. Thanks for this!! I can see myself saving a lot of time. =.D

Keep up the work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] networkdood:
Had some issues with driver installation - getting unknown device errors - but, I kept at it and obtained root. Donation on the way. Thanks!:good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Hmm rooting shouldnt affect the sound at all. Does the sound work out of the speakers and just not headphone socket? Did you just root or select the 1-Click FOR ALL option?

The only thing the root process does is to copy the 2 root files to your tablet and set their permissions. The kernel is only booted and not permanent so after a reboot you are back to your original stock kernel so that shouldnt be a problem.

Has anyone else noticed the headphone socket not working after rooting?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SquireSCA:
What is really odd, is that I cannot get to Recovery on my device, unless I do it from the OS with Quickboot. If I power down, and hit the volume keys and Power, I get to the bootloader, then I use the volume keys to select Recovery, and it goes to a black screen that says "Google", and then sits there. I let it go for several minutes, nothing. Had to hold the power button for a long time to force it to shut down and reboot.

Does this with CWM and TWRP. Any ideas?

If I flash a ROM and it gets stuck in a bootloop, I won't be able to get back to Recovery to fix it or restore a Nandroid, because I have to be in the OS and reboot to Recovery from there.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
I'm pretty sure using an app is the only way to boot into recovery. I have to use an app too, because it does the same thing for me if I don't.

Kendall
[Nexus 7 Android Development] veeman:
You just need to be plugged into a computer. Then the power, volume button way works.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SquireSCA:
Bam! That did the trick. Neither my Rezound or other Android phones required it to be plugged in, so I didn't even think of that, now it works, thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] feelinfroggy23:
By rooting this way will you still be able to receive OTA updates? I just want to be rooted and stock so I can use my external drive.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SquireSCA:
Well, one option in this tool is to download and reinstall the stock factory image. So worst case, you could do that, take the OTA(or maybe using this option will pull the latest image which may BE the OTA), and then you could always unlock and re-root it?

Or, if an OTA comes out, I am sure that someone will take it, root it, and toss it up as a ROM to download and install from Recovery, probably within 48 hours of the OTA being pushed out.

I don't have much in the way of concerns of having the latest and greatest for this device.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tara.jatt:
Hi Mark,

I unlocked the bootloader(3) and then rooted(4). I did not do 1 click for all. Speakers works fine, but headphones stopped working. Then I Download, Extract + Flash Google Factory Stock Rom (9), now headphones starts working again. I did it twice. I did not try 1 click for all.

Am I missing any step, any suggestions?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nocode99:
I keep getting these error messages:

I have the Android SDK installed and I was able to manually install the drivers. I'm running WIndows 7 Pro x32.

To add - I checked the install folder and the 2 executables are in there. I also tried running Toolkit.exe from command prompt while browsing in the Google directory and get the same thing.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nocode99:
I reinstalled the drivers using PDANET and have the proper drivers showing in Fastboot mode in the Device manager however when I still run the Toolkit, I'm still not seeing my serial number. I'm using the latest version of the Toolkit and not sure what I'm missing. Under Android Phone - it says "Google Nexus 7 Bootloader Interface" and I tried updating the driver to the one in the Toolkit folder and they match.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] antineocon:
Donated. Thanks!!!!!

XXXX, your donation is now completePayment by PayPal

Confirmation number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

An email with your donation details has been sent to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and you can print your donation receipt.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The best option is to just install the drivers and select the root only option from the toolkit if thats all you want. The insecure kernel is booted to your phone and not flashed so it is only on until your next reboot and then your stock kernel is back. The superuser and su files are pushed to your phone and permissions set so they are the only 2 files added to your device. You do not have to flash a custom recovery and as long as you have stock recovery on your phone you can still perform an OTA update. If you want to go back to complete stock then just download and flash the stock image via the toolkit which only takes about 10 minutes and everything is back to COMPLETE stock status.

Pure google phones are the easiest to mod and even easier to take back to stock :)

If you have any more questions just ask.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Did you follow the instructions in the FAQ in post#2 about installing the drivers manually?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Dr. Sheldon Cooper:
How to get drivers? Please help me by giving me simple instructions as I've never rooted any device yet. :crying:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
EVERYTHING you need is in the ToolKit. Download and install it. Select option 1 from the Main Menu and follow the instructions to install drivers for your operating system. If you get stuck at this part the read the Manual Instructions section in the ToolKit and also the FAQ in post#2 of this thread. Once the drivers are installed and working thats the hardest part over. Just select root from the Main Menu if you just want to root or if you want everything then select the 1-CLICK option which will root, rename the recovery restore files, flash cwm recovery and install busybox. I know you probably dont know what they all mean but thats basically everything you will need to modify your phone however you want.

The whole process if done right should take no longer than 10-15 minutes.

As I mentioned dont be afraid to play around as you can always just relfash the google stock image if you mess anything up:)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Pithism:
Hi i am trying to put my Nexus 7 back to full stock unrooted and locked so i can sell it to my friend.

What steps should i do first.

I'm guessing to un root i should use option 5 in section 4.

Then go to section 9 and flash the newest stock image .

And then lastly go to section 3 and relock boot loader

Will this make sure its back to factory stock
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hundred_miles_high:
We have root - awesome :highfive:

Thanks for the pointers regarding flashing bootloader 3.34.

Couple of noob type questions:

1. do i need to leave debugging enabled for day to day use?

2. what difference does it make if i relock the bootloader or not?

Many thanks to the Dev for an excellent toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
You could do that but flashing the stock image for 4.1.2 will do what you want. It will bring your device back to stock (locked bootloader and stock os).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The bootloader HAS to be unlocked before you can flash or boot any images so you cannot root without unlocking first.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
You can leave usb debugging enabled and the bootloader unlocked, it doesnt affect the phone in any way. The main reason I would keep both as they are has been proven by quite a few people in the past. If the boot image corrupts or something happens and you cant boot the device then it can be fixed relatively easily by flashing a new boot image or even system image without wiping your internal storage which means any pictures/videos/important files you may have will be intact. If you lock the bootloader and the same thing happens then you will have to unlock the bootloader before being able to fix the device which would mean your internal storage is wiped and you lose everything.

This happened to a few people who had cherished pictures and videos on their device and they had locked the bootloader so they lost all those memories. Point made? :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Flashing the stock image will not automatically relock the bootloader you have to make sure you do that last.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The build number in the OP was incorrect typing on my part. All fixed now thanks for pointing it out :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Pithism:
Hi thanks, my friend is actually going to try for root for a while, but for future reference ill use this thank you.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] thebobp:
Does this toolkit work with the 32GB N7's? I just want to be sure before recommending it to people.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] zachchen1996:
How do you put the nexus 7 in "fastboot mode"?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Yes, it will. There's no reason why getting more internal storage would change anything this toolkit needs to run.

As for the GSM capable Nexus 7, I think most of the existing functions should still work, and I'm sure mskip will release an updated version when the time comes to fully support the device.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] erictu:
unroot failed

Hi, Mark,

When I try using N7 Toolkit V3.6.1 to UnRoot my N7 (rooted with same toolkit version), It show me the following message, and unroot failed.

Any suggestion?

Eric.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
Perfect!

But another doubt assault me! xD

When google launches his new 4.2 JB how I can upgrade if the bootloader are unlocked?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hundred_miles_high:
Hold down both volume up and volume down buttons, then power on (still keeping volume buttons pressed) Nexus will start in fastboot mode
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cpatel112:
Will the root and unlock available currently will they with with a Nexus 7 32GB running on 4.2?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
4.2? How could it currently work with 4.2 when it's not released...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dpwaters72:
The Nexus 7 32GB is shipping with 4.2 so it is a legitinate question.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cpatel112:
The reason I asked about root and unlock on 4.2, is because I am going to get the 32BG Nexus 7.

I am pretty sure I am going to flash AOKP on it. I suppose more development will go on the more the device is out. I will just wait.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
I have a 32gig...it ships with 4.1.1....and will prompt you to upgrade to 4.1.2.

Android 4.2 is not released yet.

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No it's not, I'm holding a 32gig at this very second and it ships with 4.1.1. 4.2 is not released yet.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dpwaters72:
Then, Google's own site is mis-leading. Check the "Latest Version of Android" section:

http://www.google.com/nexus/7/
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patos46:
To Mark,

I'm happy to tell you that my device is back !

But I still have a little problem. The wifi don't work, and I can't connect .... ( The backup that i have is bad?.) What and how to do using the TWRP ?

Many thanks for your answers,

Patos :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
Every time I try rooting why does it say I've chosen root for 4.1.1 when I'm rooting 4.1.2?

And no matter I try doing using the toolkit. Everything fails! Rooting etc

What's going wrong?

---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 PM ----------

How do I get the auto update to 3.6.0?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
PS : Realized had to make a donation.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ojones838:
mskip,

I made the mistake of flashing a kernel that hadn't been updated for my version(v4.1.2) of Android. My Nexus 7 initially booted to a darkened jelly bean logo and stopped. Now it doesn't boot at all. Will the Nexus Toolkit fix this? After making sure that drivers are installed(nothing shows up under "Fastboot mode" or "ADB mode") even though I have PdaNet installed. How would I go about getting Fastboot to restore my flash minus the kernel? Any help appreciated...:confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Can you get into the boatloader?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hundred_miles_high:
Don't worry about it saying 4.1.1 when you are rooting 4.1.2 - it works fine.

First: unlock the bootloader.

Second: flash bootloader img version 3.34 http://wug.rootxs.com/misc/bootloader-grouper-3.34.img

third: try again following the instructions to the letter

Worked for me using the current version of toolkit from the first post after updating my 32Gb to 4.1.2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
I've activated my donation features and it still doesn't auto update. It just says that an auto update is available. How do I make it update?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
As soon as it checks for updates, it should say 'Do you want to update now?'
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
It just says that An Auto Update is Available and then it gives me this :

|================================================|

And nothing happens beyond that. I've entered my activation code and it says it's sucessful and yet nothing happens.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Are you behind a router/firewall?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
No matter what I do , this just fails. When I try to root it says downloading boot.img... and then fails. Every single thing in this kit just fails.

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Temporarily disabled my Antivirus and it's still the same.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Disable your firewall and then try it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
Did that and it doesn't help.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] middle_road:
v. 4.1.2 - 16GB

I'm not getting this (might be operator error...)

Does v3.2.0 work on JB?

I'm trying to root this puppy to back it up and then wipe it so that I can exchange it for a 32GBer.

Device is in Fastboot Mode. ToolKit sees it in Fastboot mode when ADB loads.

Option #3 results in:

...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.594s

Completed

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-

Tried Option #4 for grins:

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.016s

Procedure will continue in 25 seconds

Waiting for USB debugging to be enabled

Continuing in 8 seconds..

Rebooting back into Fastboot Mode..

Booting into Android using an Insecure Boot Image..

downloading 'boot.img'...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.672s

Waiting for Device