yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
My Galaxy Nexus came unlocked, but my Nexus 7 was locked. Again I'm betting Google are taking the 'security' approach here. Since the bootloader can be unlocked with one line in the command prompt, they're clearly not trying to prevent anyone from getting into them.

As for the cloud backup thing, I think it's technically available, it's just up to game creators to leverage it. I'm pretty sure one or two of my puzzle type games save progress to the cloud already.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] seahorsepip:
Works great here!

Just saw new functions in 3.0 which I wanted, so I donated ^^ not sure if $5 is enough, there wasn't any price noted :/

Any chance we get a keyboard number mod option in the future?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirkuma:
Freezes at adbd is already running as root...

Trying option 8 (all in one), but doesnt work.

Nexus 7 European model; 4.1.1, JRO03D, IC:358A-ME370T

Stuck here, nothing hapens after a long wait.

Here if i cancel batch I get:

here again nothing happens. If I cancel batch again, I get some errors and some CMW errors (can't paste it as the errors are cleaned when main menu with options re-apear again).

There seems to be some sort of file permission error / mouting error.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Did you tell it to download the image before flashing it?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rnclock:
Image files go in <your drive>:\Google Nexus 7 ToolKit\put_img_files_to_flash_here

in <your drive>:\Google Nexus 7 ToolKit\ you will see the different directories that tell you what should go in there.

Hope this helps.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirkuma:
Edit: I manage to run root/push SU/install CWM with separate steps with another USB cable on old PC with WinXP. My first trial was on Mac Lion trough VMWare Fusion 4.x, which had worked fine before for rooting Sony's Xperia phones, but it seems to be only partial successful when rooting Nexus 7 trough Toolkit. Now my Nexus 7 is rooted, Superuser installed, CWM installed with stock recovery renamed (I can boot successfully in CWM Touch). I didn't install BusyBox, but in Titanium Backup Pro the Overview info states: Root acces: OK (BusyBOx 1.18.4-Titanium from app).

Anyway I have a few newbie questions:

1. Do I realy need to installl BusyBox? Or is just needed if I want to use commands from terminal on Nexus 7.

2. Does Titanium Backup / CWM need BusyBox installed?

3. How do I check BusyBox(installed or not and if it is installed properly)?

4. In case of new OTA updates, will I be able to update my Nexus7, if I don't delete/modify other system files (probably I must rename back recovery-from-boot.p and install-recovery.sh)

5. Is there any way to obtain root after future OTA update, or will need to root it again with Toolkit?

Thank you for your answers.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
1. Only if you or an app you install want to use the commands it gives you access to. A fair number of root apps do want Busybox installed, however.

2. CWM, no. Titanium I believe bundles its own version of Busybox to avoid issues.

3. There's plenty of apps to check/install Busybox, such as this one.

4. If you do everything right, yes.

5. There's this app, which works at least sometimes, but apart from that, yes, rerooting is needed.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mirkuma:
Thank you, very much for your answers.

Can you please be more speific about "do everything right"? Don't touch system apps dont modify files in system/

Is renaming of the stock recovery back to its default name also needed? If yes most porabbaly I will lose CWM again?

And , if I understand correctly having Busisy Box installed is normaly a good idea.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Yes, for OTA you need to restore stock recovery, not just the restore file, but the recovery has to be right, as does the bootloader and radio. Unlocking the bootloader won't stop OTa updates, nor will gaining root, but practically everything else you would want to do with those will break OTA updates. It is possible to get everything back to stock if you just track what you modify and how you do it very carefully, but be careful of some apps like FasterFix, which modify system files for you. Generally I don't bother, I just pick a near-stock ROM (like CleanROM) which updates quickly after the OTA, often quicker than the OTA would get to my device anyway. Or if you really want to stick with stock, just wait for the full image to be released, again often before the OTA will actually hit your device, and just download and flash that.

And yes, while not required, installing BusyBox is generally a good idea. ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ncfastls1:
So I really hope I didn't just brick my one day old Nexus 7. I tried doing the nandroid backup before I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it, and while it was in fastboot and the prompt said "booting into android" it just sat there in fastboot. Been like that for 10 minutes. I tried doing a reset by holing the power/up/down buttons but nothing happens. It using the arrows doesn't respond so I can't boot into recovery. It seems nothing I do will get it to respond. It isn't even recognized as being connected to the PC now, even after unplugging and plugging it back in again. Tried to reboot it using the prompt in the application but it just sits on waiting for device. Do I have any options here?

Edit: Problem averted, I had to plug it into a wall charger and then it was able to do a reset.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Wilks3y:
Great little programme, worked for me. Took 5 mins !!! :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
What keyboard number mod option?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
What slow menu messages?

Automatically go back to main menu from where?

Please be more exact if you have feedback so I know what you are talking about :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The best way to check if an Update is available is at startup. I dont really see how this makes the startup a hassle as the user is asked if they want to check for an Auto Update and all they have to do is type 'no' to skip the check and go straight into the main menu. I had to put a question to check or not as some countries blocked the server I was on which meant they had to wait for the checker to time out on the ping before continuing. I will however add an option in the ToolKit settings screen as you mentioned to 'Always Check', 'Ask Each Time' or 'Never Check' so that users can turn off the Auto Update checker if they dont want to take advantage of it. I never thought it would be considered nagging though as it is purely asking if you want to check if an Update is available or not.

I have thought about a logging feature many times but only the commands can be logged, not the results of those commands such as error messages before it crashes the toolkit which are the ones you want logged as you can't read them properly. Even if a way could be found then it would mean re-writing nearly every line of the toolkit which would mean a very major undertaking.

Thanks for the input :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
You're right, best way to check for an update is at startup. But non-donators can't auto-update, so it comes across as nagging when they go through that whole process just to be told that they have to donate to get the update. And some people can't use the auto-update feature for different reasons, so it makes sense for them to be able to disable it. As for me, I like the auto-update, and I'd just like it to run without asking me permission first. :)

:confused: Can't you just update each command to pipe its output to a log file? Anyway, I haven't poked around in your scripts, so I suppose you know what you're talking about.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nextelbuddy:
not sure why but i have so much trouble getting into recovery.

initially i tried to flash TWRP using the toolkit. it said successful in the toolkit and i used the option in the toolkit reboot to recovery.

i get a android with red triangle picture.

i flashed TWRP a few more times after performing a reset holding power button.

finally after the 4th or 5th time i can reboot into recovery. i got TWRP and was able to flash my tablet UI zip. rebooted and have been using the tablet fine for a few weeks.

now i want to flash the new updated binaries. i used rom manager AND quick boot and each time i land at the green android with red triangle.

why is my tablet not liking a custom recovery? such a PITA

i have a stock rom rooted and thats it. i used the 2.0 tool kit for everything. Unlock bootloader, root, install custom recovery.

what the heck did i do wrong
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
You need to pick the option to rename the recovery restore files. Without that, stock ROM restores the default recovery every reboot.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
NEW AUTO UPDATE AVAILABLE VIA TOOLKIT [V3.1.0 - 26TH SEPT 2012]

If there is no negetive feedback about this version it will be uploaded later today as a full version in the OP.

For users who still cannot access the Auto Update I will post the link in the google+ circle.

Thank you.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Fauert:
Deleted . All work.. ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mattbta:
Thanks for the program. Quick, easy and WORKS!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] a1exus:
is there a port of that tool for mac?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
No sorry I dont have a mac and never written any code for it. Have you tried it under an emulator?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] eawert:
Fantastix tool! I've got only one problem. When I try to install apps from the market I get many times the message "device is not compatible". I can't download Alsphalt 7 for example.

Does anyone have a solution?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
That has nothing to do with this tool, and it more likely related to the ROM you are running.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] eawert:
I'm on stock.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] a1exus:
after using this toolkit i'm no longer able to use hulu as it also says its not compatible
[Nexus 7 Android Development] LUDO2:
Hi,

Sorry for my bad english but:

I'm fight again recovery mode since yestuerday ;) , stuck in android guy with red triangle.....

After so many try >>

For those who have problem with the recovery , try this :

Just use Option 8 (1 click for All) and don't know why its works.....

Hope it will work for you

Regards from France
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Rody2k6:
Perfect tool ,used it last night and got my Nexus 7 backed up, unlocked and then rooted, and restored the data.

Was very fast and with instructions, good job to the dev.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Danney92:
I have donated 5 Punds. Not much, but better then nothing. Thanks for this great tool.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] a1exus:
when I lunch Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT it asks me if I want to check for update and when I do it finds version 3.x yet doesnt really update itself
[Nexus 7 Android Development] N0J:
where is version 3? I donated a few days ago but haven't received any unlock codes for the tool or even an email acknowledgment.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rkanwar:
Hi guys, I changed my dpi to 180, but when I rebooted the google screen came up and then went blank. Being trying to revive it since but now I get this:

I cant get it revived :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
What did you use to change the dpi? I disabled my dpi mod as it causes problems on Jelly Bean builds.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Messaged you.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] eawert:
I've had same problem. Power it off. Then turn it on and push lower volume button. You'll get in fastboot.

Start toolkit and go for step 9. You will loose everything. After that go for step 8, and you are back on track.

I used toolbox rom lite the second time for changing dpi. No problems then :)

I hope it works out for you.

Sent with Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rkanwar:
Thanks, I will try that in a moment, just checking what manual fasboot is doing.

Thats the furthest ive gotten. And at the moment its been stuck on that for five minutes
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rkanwar:
I used lcs density mod from play store, me like an idiot I shouldve uses root explorer instead
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
the system image is quite large and will take a while to flash you just have to be patient but it shouldnt take more than 10 minutes max.

Did it go through ok?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rkanwar:
Im still waiting Mark thanks for your patience...is that about the right for the system.img file? My laptop is slow generally so it may take longer so im going to leave it for a while
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rkanwar:
Nevermind. Uaed a different laptop and so far so good. N7 back to life :D phew
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gpo1956:
I get this same problem whether I try with the cable attached or with one of the apps. Help.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kratos313:
thanks for this tool
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gpo1956:
How in the hell do you ever get into Recovery after using this pos method??? I even went back and manually installed TWRP. I got it installed and went into once and did a backup. Now its the same crap as using this method. Google lockscreen, then the Android on its back with the door open and the red triangle. WFT?!!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Just making sure, have you renamed the recovery restore files?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gpo1956:
Very sorry for my rant. I have just finished the worst week of work in 22 years and my brain is fried. I found the post about renaming the recovery restore files and it appears I am in business. Again, very sorry for for my outburst. This couldn't have been more easy. Please enjoy my donation.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Wow. Thanks for that followup. I read your rant and was thinking wtf? Sorry you've bad the devil's week.

Glad the kit worked for you, too.

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hawken84:
DELETED.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] glensta:
Thanks !

HI OP

Thank you for your toolkit - sure saved my A**. Thought I was bricked for a minute there, but finally figured out how to get adb/fastboot going - helps if you have Android SDK...Lol - anyways, Glad you provided this utility. :good: :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] apope:
Hey Man

Just wanted to say thanks, I taught my tablet was fecked there for a bit, was stuck in a boot loop and couldnt get into recovery. But two minutes with this and I'm back as if nothing happened.

Thanks Man
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tom1807:
Rooted, unlocked. Worked like a charm.

What didn't work was the recovery of the backup.

Google Search was never restored, now when I wanna open it, it stops working (error message) and Google Wallet is also not available anymore.

When I wanna manually download, no download button or update button available

Edit: No matter what I try, the restore process hangs always at the same application.

I bought this application, I am not sure whether its related to that.

First I thought, it something to do that the screen didn't stay on, but it seems the backup is damaged.

Any possibility to skip this app? I still can download again from Play Store
[Nexus 7 Android Development] su27:
How can I extract single file from .bak file created by toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] N0J:
if v3 has been out for a little while, when is this thread going to be updated? I would have had it over a week ago if I would have had received a auto-update code after my donation....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] arkhan11:
Red here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30322922
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mmm286:
Hi

I'm trying to root my Nexus 7 but it gives me:

rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.016s
Procedure will continue in 20 seconds
Waiting for USB debugging to be enabled
Now continuing..

Rebooting back into Fastboot Mode

Now booting into Android using an Insecure Boot Image

< waiting for device >
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: Bootloader is locked.)
finished. total time: 0.020s

Waiting for Device

Please, any help?

Thanks and sorry for my english!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rnclock:
It looks like your device has not been unlocked. Step #3 in the toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Number 8 will unlock your bootloader (which needs to be unlocked in order to root your tablet. It will also erase all of your data) and it will also root it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ncvikingx97:
Can I install twrp instead of using cwm?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Yes.

If you donated but haven't received the activation code, PM mskip with your Paypal receipt number and he'll sort it out.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lemar123:
I have a problem with Nexus 7 (I bought yesterday in Poland, offcial distribution), I assume this is JRO03S. I haven't Nesus with me now, I will confirm software version latter. Unlocking works fine and busybox is installed but

- no root - checked with Root Checker and Titanium

- no CWM recovery

Neither in step-by-step mode nor in option 8. 1-Click ..." method - Toolkit v2.0 (havn't v3.0 - no link provided).

Is there any logfile or extra info should I provide ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bASKOU:
Hi,

I am having a problem, the toolkit never start. I am using windows 7 Ultimate 64bit, I well installed the drivers from the toolkit, put my tab on Fastboot then double click on the Toolkit (tried run as administrator too) but a black window open (Command prompt) and close too fast for me to see what it said. I already had adb on my computer, so i used first just after install the toolkit and the drivers. Already restarted several times, removed adb and Android SDk, tried and same result. Installed back and still the same result.

Does anybody know from where it come ?

EDIT: Nevermind I unlocked, flashed CWM and rooted manualy
[Nexus 7 Android Development] vellkan:
I have the same problem. Bought in Poland, today trying 1-click fastboot and root.

It's stop on message 'Waiting for USB debugging to be enabled' in step 2.

I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] buttie:
And did you enabled USB debugging in Nexus' options? Even if if was enabled earlier, after unlocking bootloader it reverts to default state.

I've rooted my device with exactly the same ROM version without any problems (on Win7 x64 as well).

Swyped from Nexus 7 via Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ncvikingx97:
Just curious I am having an issue where I have uninstalled nova 3 but it says that I only have 1.4 gigs free, when I should have like 5 gigs? How should I fix this?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rnclock:
Download an app called "Diskusage". You can see where all your space is being used.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ncvikingx97:
Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] vellkan:
Yes, I figured it out.

But problem was resolved on another computer with Win XP. I think I've got some problems with USB in my Dell.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 3thman:
guys please help me. I want to remove the root and I want the latest official ROM and I want to be able to update the device from the settings .. how can I do that again cuz I unlocked the bootloder and I rooted my device
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Rody2k6:
using this toolkit can I make a NANDROID backup to my PC and not my tablet first, because I only have 800MB of memory left :/
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Just pick the options to download and flash the latest stock image from Google. That will remove root and get you back to stock. You could relock your bootloader if you felt like it, but you're better off leaving it unlocked, and it won't interfere with OTA updates.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] 3thman:
is it option number 9 ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
Sorry, I'm not sitting in front of a computer with it installed right now. Just look for the options to download and install the stock ROM from Google.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] demandarin:
Please post if it was successful for you. I still haven't seen a solution yet where people getting stuck trying to revert back to stock. Stuck on part like sending boot.img or sending boot.img.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] martiii:
I just want to root my nexus7 with this toolkit! is it possible just to root it !? thanks for replys im a noob and need help :=)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] chasmodo:
Of course it is.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] h3llfire741:
If you go and root your nexus with this toolkit, will it erase all my data on my current device?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
I'm not a pro but I THINK... Yes. Since I believe you'll need to unlock bootloader initially, and this wipes your device. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] buttie:
Rooting itself doesn't wipe data, but to root you have to get bootloader unlocked first and it does format device. Read the faq on first page please.

Swyped from Nexus 7 via Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Android Development] miodrag.cutura:
Ok, am I crazy or my Nexus 7 does not have recovery-from-boot.p file at all???

I am going crazy here:( Does anyone know what to do when it is impossible to find such file?

So basicly, I am stuck with an unlocked bootloader, one-time root access after the nexus 7 toolkit, but right after reboot my devices, everything is back as it was...

Thanks in advnace!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bASKOU:
I have the same problem. Seems to have a problem with the bootloader, if you wish to be able to access your recovery you need to do it direct from terminal emulator (maybe ROM manager too, didn't try on stock ROM). With customs ROM you just select reboot recovery and it's work. I never can access recovery when manually start on the bootloader.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Erroneus:
Excellent toolkit, very easy to use, defiantly worth a donation, which also will give you access to the latest v3.1 :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Androidfreakz:
I Cant seem to get into the stock recovery after returning everything stock, or even Rooted with unlocked Bootloader, i just get the android triangle. Anyone have this issue?

No never mind found it. If you are unable to access the settings menu of your device, you can still reset your phone by performing a Hard Reset. Here are the instructions:

If your tablet is on, power it off.

Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power until the device powers on. You should see an image of an Android lying on its back.

Press Volume Down twice, until the screen says "Recovery mode."

Press Power to restart into "Recovery mode." You should see an image of an Android with a Red triangle after a few minutes.

While holding down Power, tap Volume Up

Use the volume keys to scroll to "wipe data/factory reset" and press Power to select it

Scroll down to "Yes - erase all user data" and press Power to select it

Google Forms
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Semantics:
I donated when this first came out, but for some reason it will not give me 3.1, it says I need to donate. Not sure whats going on with that. I had to wipe my Hard Disk and reinstall a bunch of things, but I can't remember if I did this before or after my initial install of the toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bloodlust:
v3.1 is only for donators?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Has mskip sent you a code to unlock the donator features after you donated? If not, just send him a quick PM and he'll send that to you

Yeah I'm pretty sure it is
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
At this stage. I'm sure it will become public eventually.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nguoidungnq:
Can I use this toolkit to PERMANENTLY FLASH?

Pls help me, a newbie,

Can I use this toolkiet to PERMANENTLY FLASH my custom rom?

I notice, there is only one option (10,), which I can flash, but WITHOUT PERMANENT FLASHING.

Thanks for reading and advice.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] STrider90:
What are the differences between v2.0 and v3.1?