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[Nexus 7 Android Development] itm:
Can't do nandroid or sdcard backup

I've just tried out this toolkit, but am unable to backup my device. I've just installed the toolkit, unlocked the bootloader and rooted using the SuperSU Method (I'm running build JOP40D on a brand new tablet).

I got the "downloading boot.img" message (OK), then did the Android setup, selected USB debugging mode and the tablet rebooted. During this process I noticed the message "remount failed: operation not permitted" amongst a stream of other messages.

When attempting to install BusyBox I noticed the following messages:

Setting permissions..
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/app/Supervisor.apk: No such file or directory"
...
Testing busybox has been installed properly
...
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
Sending the command 'ls -l /system/xbin/' to device..
You should see a list of all busybox commands
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
Completed

When I try to do a nandroid backup I get:

"mkdir failed for /sdcard/clockworkmod, file exists

"mkdir failed for /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup, file exists

adbd cannot run as root in production builds

remount failed: Operation not permitted

Dumping boot partition

/system/bin/sh: su: not found"

It then goes through the backup process, and created a nandroid.md5 file, but it's empty (0k in size)

Any ideas??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] miicho85:
My nexus 7 won't boot back up, i tried installing cm10.1 and it's just stuck there what should i do?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
No, no point. When you flash the stock ROM it wipes everything. Only thing that survives is the bootloader being unlocked. So it doesn't matter whether you're rooted or not.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Gen00:
Everything worked great.. Thank you..
[Nexus 7 Android Development] taylor.fowler:
Boot into recovery, Do a Factory Reset, re-flash the cm 10.1 zip.

Also, ask questions in Q&A.....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RaptorMD:
The toolkit has worked very well for me so far, unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7 WiFi, but the only issue I am having is I cannot install TWRP via the Toolkit. I am in Fastboot as required, it does its thing, says completed but my N7 neither reboots afterwards or when I do reboot it it does not reboot int TWRP just fastboot. Am I missing something along the way? Thank you for any advice.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mac of York:
I had to use GooManager to get TWRP... the toolkit just left me with the dead android guy with a red x.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Correction. The Android guy is never dead. He was sleeping until you revived him.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] sapp51:
Unable to install Fastboot drivers???

I have a Nexus 7 running JOP40D. 16gb. I have tried the toolkit as well as manually installing the drivers with no luck.

I show "MTF" with no driver as well as no bootloader drivers, when point to the toolkit drivers are the PDA net drivers i get the message that it "cannot install" ???

I have enabled USB debugging and tried all of the hints given.

I have also donated. But, no pass key yet. (no problem, only did it last night)

Any help would be appreciated.

Any help
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
What version of Windows are you running? If it's Windows 8, then the driver installation procedure is a bit more complex, read the FAQ on the first page.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sapp51:
No, it's an XP machine. It's the fastboot driver that won't load. I'm going to dump the AVG virus protection and give that a try.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Any luck? I'm curious to know how XP works with the toolkit.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] david_hume:
Strangely, Avast found busybox to be a virus in the toolkit. But other than that dmall problem, this is a fast solution to ropt my tablet (I manually unlocked mine without the toolkit)

sent from my Sterilized CleanS3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
That's not strange at all. The op clearly explained that this software may trip your anti virus since he doesn't pay for the anti virus companies to accredit him.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] reade0871:
I used the toolkit with xp and it worked fine. I just followed the instructions to install the drivers for 32bit. After installing the device drivers, within device manager you will see many duplicate drivers including those for ADB and bootloader, as well as one for MTP. Depending on what mode your tablet is in, one of the drivers will not have the ! mark next to it indicating that it is working yet all the others will still have them.

For example, if your tablet is normal, one of the ADB drivers will not have a ! next to it and you should be able to use the tool to verify adb connectivity. Similarly in fastboot mode one of the bootloader drivers will also be free from the ! mark and can also be verified via the tool or fastboot.exe itself.

The MTP driver is a tricky one. This will always have a ! next to it unless your tablet does not have usb debugging on it. What I am experiencing is that the xp machine will not see the tablet as a usb mass storage device when usb debugging is turned on. With it off, the ! in the MTP driver goes away or the driver itself disappears from device manager (can't remember) and I am able to recognize the device as a drive in XP.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
CWM Touch won't install

~~~ RESOLVED ~~~

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

I just updated from 4.1.2 to 4.2 to 4.2.1, as I want to test some CIFS modules. From 4.1.2 to 4.2 I flashed the 4.2 update zip via CWM Touch. That went fine, but I forgot to tell CWM Touch to preserve itself. So I ended up with the stock recovery. I re-rooted with SuperSU, re-installed busybox, then tried to flash CWM Touch from the Toolkit using option 6. The Toolkit said it pushed the recovery img and that it completed. I rebooted to ADB mode using option 22 of the Toolkit, then tried to boot into Recovery mode (using both the Toolkit and the Rebooter app). I got the "dead" android (i.e., stock recovery).

At that point I just took 4.2.1 as an OTA update, since I was running stock recovery. OTA Rootkeeper saved and restored SuperSU after 4.2.1 was installed. I ran busybox (v1.20.2-Stericson, from the app store) to make sure it was granted root access. Finally I tried to flash CWM Touch from the Toolkit. Same problem.

I'm a donator and am running the latest version of the Toolkit. Is this a bug? If not, where am I going wrong?

Thanks!

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Edit 1: Tried reverting the bootloader to 3.34, and then flashing CWM Touch. Didn't take. I also tried forcing "recovery-cwmtouch-6.0.2.3-nakasi.img" using option 11. No dice. I assume using option 6 to flash a recovery is the same thing as putting the .img file in the proper folder, and then using option 11.

Edit 2: I used option 10 to boot to CWM Touch 6.0.2.3, which worked. When I chose to reboot, CWM Touch gave the option not overwrite, which I used. Of course, CWM Touch wasn't the installed recovery, so that option had no effect. Still on "dead" android recovery.

Edit 3: OK, I'm estúpido. Totally forgot about renaming recovery-from-boot.p. D'oh! Renamed it manually, then flashed CWM Touch 6.0.2.3. Disco.

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32GB Nexus 7 WiFi

Stock 4.2.1; CWM Touch 6.0.2.3; SuperSU 0.99; busybox v1.20.2-Stericson
[Nexus 7 Android Development] david_hume:
Have you tried using TWRP instead of clockworkmod touch? :o

sent from my Sterilized CleanS3
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
Wouldn't have mattered, given I was being estúpido :o ;)

Someday I might try it, but as infrequently as I use recovery, I'm comfortable with CWM. Thanks, though :).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] syntrix:
Does this work on the early 8G wifi model sold at retail stores?

I have the toolkit for my VZW SGN (even donated), but the first menu does not even list the 8G model.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mac of York:
I had to manually push twrp because it wouldn't stick from the toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] noahk423:
Thanks for this! It worked perfectly, now I'm rooted with stock (for now). I can't wait to dig deep into the ROMs and kernels. Thanks again.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] brakke97:
Thanks for this nice toolkit! Keep developing! :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BluPhant:
Kudos for making this process simple. 2x N7s rooted and happy :)

Dontaion sent.

-Blu
[Nexus 7 Android Development] D4rkoman:
help

:confused:Hello guys,

I need some help. My nexus 7 cannot start. After it starts with a boot loop I made a factory reset.

Now the Bootloader is corrupt. I only can start fast boot mode with this toolkit.

But how can I flash the stock rom without to know whether the USB-debugging mode is on or not?

And how
[Nexus 7 Android Development] olfyboy:
Just got my N7 and it looks smashing!:D

Trying the 1-click feature, but it looks like the toolkit is stuck on "waiting for adb"... any advices?

Have read through the FAQ and tried to update the fastboot drivers, but my PC says there aren't any drivers available
[Nexus 7 Android Development] knuckles1978:
I got mine yesterday and used wug's. You defo have a driver not installed issue. This kit is probably great too, but if you're having problems with it i can tell you that wug's has a built in step by step .jpg guide for the driver install. Well recommended. With no previous studying I had mine unlocked, rooted, and custom recovery in about 20 minutes, including drivers. :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] olfyboy:
Trying wug's toolkit now. Used mskip's toolkit on my Gnex and that went good without any problems.. Driver problems are pretty damn annoying;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] knuckles1978:
They sure are lol

Hopefully you'll have better luck. Let us know how you get on. :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] olfyboy:
Still no luck.. my PC refuses to install adb drivers :@ Trying another computer with vista and usb 2.0 ports now..

Edit: YES! finally got it working on my other computer:D thanks for your help, dude
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jb.traveller:
I have and use Mikes Samsung S 3 donated Toolkit and when I get my new toy (Nexus 7) can I run this and the Samsung toolkits together on the same PC?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
I'm pretty sure users in multiple threads for mskips toolkit have reported this is possible. You simply need to ensure all the drivers are working.

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] SirRastusBear:
Yes, you can. I have both toolkits installed on my pc for both my galaxy s3 & my nexus. :thumbup:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jb.traveller:
Thanks to both of you. :good: Once I get the Nexus 7 I will give it a try.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] knuckles1978:
Yeah, I've got the N7 and my phone is a galaxy s1 (its become quite sentimental lol, in fact, the only reason i could afford to get the n7 is because i don't need to buy another phone because of all the devs great work) and the drivers all seem to get along quite well. :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] katinatez:
Great toolkit, everything running smooth with my N7.

For those having troubles running this, before attempting to do anything double check ADB and Fastboot drivers are installed, works perfect then.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
Mark,

a few things I noticed with 4.2.5. I restored my Nexus 7 back to stock 4.1.2, then used the Toolkit's 1-Click option. Within I chose SuperSU 0.99 and TWRP 2.3.2.1. After the procedure finished I had Superuser 3.1.3 and CWM Touch 6.0.2.3. Clearly the Toolkit did not respect my choices. Is this a bug, or is it because I'm on 4.1.2? If the latter, there's no mention that SuperSU and TWRP are not allowed/will be ignored.

I was able to successfully flash TWRP immediately. I didn't bother to try SuperSU, as Superuser works fine in 4.1.2.

Another bug I found is trying to install a single APK. The symptom is that the Toolkit crashes. Specifically, I tried the latest Flash Player (Adobe Flash Player 11.1_11.1.115.34.apk). Before the window closed, I caught the word "unexpected". I re-ran the procedure using VLC to record the desktop so I could see the error's output. It reads "Flash was unexpected at this time" which tells me it can't handle the spaces in file names. I renamed it "Flash.apk". That got it working.

I then tried wrapping the full name with spaces in quotes (" "). The install still failed, but with a different error.

"too many files specified; only takes APK file and verifier file

An Error Occured.

Returning to Main Menu."

No crash on this.

Finally, I tried the full file name wrapped in single quotes. Instant Toolkit crash with the "Flash was unexpected at this time" error.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
:p

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[Nexus 7 Android Development] LuffyPSP:
guys, i flashed the Factory Image 4.1.2 back to my Nexus 7. then I root it. I got an update notification for 4.2.1.

Then I try to update and it fails. Well I try to unroot it, and it says could not find path root/... and error occured. tried both option 1 and option 2(sideload)

any help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] reade0871:
I think you need to reflash stock image, stock recovery, and relock the boot loader before you take an OTA. Why don't you just flash the 4.2.1 stock image then root it?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
Yeah, unless you're just testing getting the OTA update, flashing 4.2.1 and going from there seems the simplest method.

For the record, there's no need to relock the bootloader, unless, again, that's your ultimate goal. The problem with doing that is that you then need to unlock it again if you want to do certain things, and then you're starting from scratch (at whatever ROM level), since unlocking wipes.

The only reason I can see to relock the bootloader is for returning it to Google, Asus or wherever you bought it.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Lencar:
Just wanted to say a big thanks to mskip for this great toolkit. When I got my nexus 7 it was nice to know that I had this toolkit on standby. I got through my unlock, root, and flash of CM 10.1 without a hitch. Very painless.

Thanks again!!!:)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SidharthaXx:
Can't install drivers

Hi Guys,

Sorry but having major problems (it seems) getting the abd/fastboot drivers installed via option 1. I am running Windows 8.

After installation I get the following,

"the resource loader cache doesn't have the loaded MUI entry.

1

0"

When I plug my Nexus 7 in via USB I see it in windows explorer, but I get an "!" in device manager for both standard mode and fastboot mode.

When I try and manually install via C:/Google Nexus 7 Toolkit/Drivers I get the following error,

"The hash for the file is not present in the specified catalogue file. The file is probably corrupt..."

I have installed the toolkit on two separate occasions from separate install downloads (both of which had the correct MD5).

Any ideas what's going on here...??

Many Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] RoachForLife:
Perhaps a n00b question but under Option 4 to root the N7, I am presented with 4 options for rooting. The premise is option1 and 2 use an 'Insecure Boot Image' and with/without busybox. Option 3 and 4 deal with CWM. Is there a reason I would NOT want CWM? Unsure which to pick. Also if I do 1 or 2 I assume I can download CWM app and install CWM Recovery anyway? Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cognus:
Not sure if I understand; are you installed to the root directory?

Before you installed toolkit did you hookup and let win 8 load the basic drivers ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SidharthaXx:
Hi,

Yes installed in the root directory.

No. As I recall I didn't connect before install and let Windows install the basic drivers. Is that the issue?

What's the procudure in that case? Uninstall everything toolkit related, connect Nexus 7 and let windows install basic drivers, reinstall everything toolkit related?

Many Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] D-Trixxx:
skip this
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SidharthaXx:
Actually skip this... I've given up with the Google Nexus 7 Toolkit. Just couldn't get it to work.

Tried Nexus Root Toolkit instead and it worked a treat.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
There is a 1-click option in the Main Menu which will do everything (unlock, root/busybox/custom recovery)

Now that sideloading zip files is possible in recovery (flashing without copying them across to the device first) I would prefer the recovery root option as it is allot simpler but they should all work fine.

You can flash custom recovery or change it at any time using the Toolkit. You can even boot to custom recovery without having to flash it, retaining your OTA update availability.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Thanks for the feedback I will look into this as soon as I can.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alexxdj:
hi, Can i root my nexus 7 without to unlock bootloader and loose my files with this toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Search the thread and educate yourself.

U must unlock the bootloader, and this will wipe your device. However, u do have to ability to backup many of your apps and settings before this. Read the thread to educate yourself.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] stevenavm:
my auto updater is returning "update server cannot be found" for the last two days. yes, i am a donor. yes, it has worked prior to this.

any ideas or reasons why this is the case? searched the thread and found everyone asking this question hadn't donated yet lol
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Maybe the server is down... Testing it now.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
It's working. If u still have issues, contact mskip via Twitter, google+, or PM.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rdw55a:
Another great Toolkit. I have been using the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit for some time now and just got my Nexus 7. Rooted it no problem. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] stevenavm:
i've contacted him via twitter to no avail. i'll wait another day or so then PM him.

thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] cassiusuk:
Re: CWM

Hi,

I wondered if you could please help a newbie, I have succesfully unlocked the bootloader and rooted by device with SU and busy box via your tool kit (it was 4.2.1 version of android on my stock Nexus 7).

I am now a bit confused what next to do, I want to be able to flash back to stock easily if necessary but I also want to be able to try some of the amazing custom roms on this forum. Any help would be great. I have looked at the FAQs and looked at the option to install CWM touch but am unsure about a option 5 that I cant see to rename a certain file and exactly what to do to protect my stock rom (so I can revert back to it using your toolkit if necessary) but what else to do to use custom roms. I have a Galaxy S3 and have found that quite easy to root and flash with CWM. Any advice would be great.

Thanks for your time :)

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I should add this was done all done via Fastboot (which seemed easier to install for me) with the Toolkit and am just stuck on this final point. Thanks, I look forward to a reply if possible :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] death_skt:
key again

Hi Mark, i sent you an email, requesting the donation code again, due to i lost the one that you sent me. my mail ys deathskt@gmail.com

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] igerup:
Nice, this will be helpful when I get my Nexus three weeks from now. Most other threads here when people ask for advice on rooting the Nexus they never seem to get any good answers lately.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] DarkSorcerer:
Hi,

Just flash CWM / TWRP and rename the file - that's a file that, in every reboot, flashes stock recovery again and it is only present if you updated via OTA.

In order to get back to stock,.. Well, just flash stock rom. But do backup your stuff, it will erase everything from your sdcard.

Regards,
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PLeM3Boosted:
CWM to TWRP

I currently have CWM installed and the ROM (AOKP) that I'm installing is recommending I use TWRP. To get rid of CWM and install TWRP, are there any considerations I have to make or do I just re-run the Toolkit and re-install TWRP over CWM? Any help greatly appreciated!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] srikat:
Anyone else having trouble installing the drivers or getting their Nexus 7 detected by the toolkit in Windows 8?

Toolkit says "The resource loader cache doesn't have loaded MUI entry". Restarting phone and tablet (enabled USB debugging) didn't make a difference.

Installed PDAnet exe and it fails with "install to phone failed".
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SirRastusBear:
When you flash a custom recovery, it simply replaces the prior one, so no special considerations...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] reade0871:
just take note and be sure to locate the new folder where NANDROID backups are stored as they are different between TWRP and CWM.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] abachhan75:
after i root it, will it be able to receive future updates from Google? I don't plan to install any custom rom .
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
If all you do is root, and if you DONT install a custom recovery, then yes, you will still be able to install OTA's. However, you will need to re-root after each OTA.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
To install the drivers in Windows 8 you have to disable driver signature enforcement. Check the FAQ on the first page of this thread for detailed instructions.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] abachhan75:
thanks 4 the reply. I just want rooted tablet , but at the same time wants to keep stock release. If i don't install custom recovery, is there any downside?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
No. Just means you won't be able to install any mods etc.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] turilo:
Sweet getting my 32gb nexus 7 tomorrow. 
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jumparound246:
+1 but unfortunately not tomorrow...but i guess it will arrive till weekend. Looking forward to root with the toolkit :)

So thanks in advance :D:thumbup:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PawleysJim:
Rooted using toolkit..... stock everything. I somehow have SuperSU and Superuser on my N7. It is my understanding that they don't work well together. Neither seem to be running. Do I need to delete one? If so... How do I tell which one needs to go?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] turilo:
If on 4.2.1 delete superuser if on 4.1.2 delete supersu but I believe supersu supports both anyway so keeping supersu be best
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rumibd:
[Help] unable to reboot into recovery :(

after unlocking boot loader & rooting with supersu i flashed CWM. but after 1st reboot its disappeared. then learned about renaming some file that causing this problem & renamed then & reflashed CWM. after reboot it was OK, but now i can't enter into recovery. reflashed CWM even stock recovery several times but no luck! also try to reboot into recovery through USB but same result. what to do now? my stock ROM is 4.1.2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] PawleysJim:
4.21..... I opened titanium.... It was superuser that granted root rights.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jumparound246:
Running 4.2.1 on my desire hd and it's also superuser working...so maybe you should keep the longer one :what:;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] daniel0612:
hi

hey thnks for the program very useful, i have a question, my nexus7 is now rooted and i want to enable google wallet but it said that im rooted, can i unroot, and root again without lose any data or restoring the phone. thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] churd83:
Update from 4.1.1 to 4.2.1

Quick question. Just got my nexus 7 in, about 30 mins ago, can i flash the 4.2.1 update over 4.1.1 or do i need to flash 4.1.2 first?

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Couldnt wait for response. Confirmed it works