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[Nexus 7 Android Development] jellywobbles:
Cannot install Recovery from Toolkit

Need some help please - have donated & have rooted the JDQ39 device.

For the life of me I am unable to install either CWM or TWRP - the toolkit goes through the motions - and exits but my Nexus is just left in Fastboot mode - with no visible activity on the screen.

I can use Option 10 & have the toolkit boot me into TWRP but I cant get the Toolkit to install it??

Its driving me nuts - what am I doing wrong?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
You could try to install TWRP from the Goo.im app. Download goo.im from the Play Store. Open app. Click the menu button (overflow) and click on install open recovery. It will download and flash TWRP.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jellywobbles:
Thanks for the tip .. all sorted now ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] :
AW: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Can anyone else help me out?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dlaciv12:
I'm on 4.2.2, rooted and stock. Sorry, I haven't donated but will soon. Will I be able to do a full nandroid even though I Tool Kit version 4.0.0 doesn't support 4.2.2 yet?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] H3IN3K3N:
So, i bougt the donated version this week, and it will not update, cause it cant connect to the update server.

Yes, ive tryed everything with/out the router and direct access to the internet and ive also gave it ( toolkit.exe ) full access to the internet. And i still face this problem.

Ive contacted mskip thru his website and here, without any response in the begining of this week.

Does anyone els have a solution, to this problem? :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] lungocphu:
You need Update this fix for Windows, and all things will be fixed

http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=30685

:laugh:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Stransky:
HI

Thanks for the heads-up but these files return "not applicable for your computer."

So am no further on, still not seeing my Nexus 7 in Toolkit.

Stransky
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Prostheta:
Genuinely appreciative of this toolkit. In its free form I used it to return my N7 to stock for RMAing. Within minutes of getting the replacement I made sure I bought a donators key. Good work and again, thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] putomacao:
Is this ToolKit compatible to Windows 8? I'll be using Windows 8 later to flash the latest bootloader which is 4.18.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Read three post up if its not too hard for you. Or learn to use the search feature. Seriously people over half the questions y'all ask have been answered. Do a little searching
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Prostheta:
What is Windows 8? Some kind of new pop group boy band? 8'/
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Does it say offline in the Main Menu of the Toolkit? Or just nothing?

Have you updated the adb and fastboot files to the latest ones as stated in post#1?

Have you followed the instructions in the FAQ in post#2 to disable driver signature verification?

Have you tried switching from MTP to PTP in the pull down notification area?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Where do you get the assert fail error?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Prostheta:
I'm sure the majority of eventualities have been (re)covered right there but might it be something really silly such as the toolkit not running with administrator privileges under Windows?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] putomacao:
FYI, If you will read the previous post above this you'll see that they are encountering problems using windows 8, the link for updates is not working as well, It would be a big help if you will just post or quote that someone tried windows 8 successfully on this program, instead of showing your sarcasm. Thanks anyway, I'll just check it later and post if I will encounter the same issue.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
I have answered all emails via the contact form on the website did yo unot get a response? I really do not know why some people cannot connect to the server if they can load up the skipsoft.net site as the connection test just pings the website. If you can email me again at toolkit.support@skipsoft.net then I will sort you out.

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

Using windows 8 64bit. Used advice in OP to install drivers. Toolkit working perfectly with 4.1.x and 4.2.x.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Stransky:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Hi Mark

Not showing anything. Yes I updated the files as in post#1 and yes to driver signature verification and also tried with PTP with same result.

I am wondering if it is anything to do with the fact that I upgraded to Win 8 from Win 7 instead of doing a clean install.

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

Are you using what kind of antivírus/firewall?

I don't have problems with win 8 enterprise 64 bits using Norton 360.

In fact Norton tried to block when i download the toolkit, but a pop up msg appears to take a action in what to do regard to it. After allowing it, i didn't have problems.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Stransky:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Hi

Use AVG free but was using defender before. Had no problem initially when on 4.1.2, used the toolkit then to root etc. But was on Win 7 64bit

then.

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

I will try to install again on my win 8 hd (fresh win 8 install) when i arrive at home (in 1 or 2 hours) and I will report back here.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
When i changed from MTP to PTP, nexus 7 asked for allow my pc or not, after accepted, it works. But after i tried to rollback to MTP didn´t work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jocke_lulle:
Hi

I am in trouble. I did update my n7 to 4.2.2 when i got the ota. But because of some issues I wanted to do a clean install so I thought that I could flash 4.2.1 with the toolkit and then update to 4.2.2. I did update the toolkit manually with the files from 1st post so that my device was found correctly.

When then I started the toolkit I choose option 4 to the question "what device and verison are you running?". I choose option 4 (4.2.1) because I couldnt find the option for 4.2.2. Then I choose option 9 from mainmenu and downloaded 4.2.1 and then started flashing it. But the installaion was aborted, and it stood something like "your bootloader is 4.18 and should be 4.13". Now my device wont boot, it got stuck in fastboot mode.

What can I do? Help is really appreciated!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jocke_lulle:
Please, someone
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mockingbird:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

I think you should have formated the partitions in CWM if you want to go from 4.2.2 to 4.2.1 .
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jocke_lulle:
Hmm. I didnt have cwm, just stock recovery. I was running all stock. And when the flash was aborted it said something about bootloader

Edit. Problem solved. But I am a little bit ashamed to say what the problem was...I was running all stock and I forgot to unlock the bootloader before flashing=/ But now everything works.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
Hi, with the recently appear of Ubuntu I want to try it.

Its possible that i run a custom recovery without flashing it and with that recovery install ubuntu?

Can some one help me?

Thanks in advance!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rogermorse:
Sorry, I've been searching the thread but it is still not clear to me....I totally forgot I would have lost the root after OTA 4.2.2. Anyway I did the update, now i'm obviously without root. My original root was made with this kit. Will the kit now root also 4.2.2? I manually updated overwriting the old files, but the 4.2.2 build JDQ39 is not in the list. Also, in the list there is no 4.2.2 at all. What am I missing ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] joeclark:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

The way I rooted my 4.2.2 update was using the root method for 4.2.1 but you need to manually put the device in fastboot mode and it will work. It will just hang on waiting for device if you don't do it before turning on the program.

sent from a device using an app
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rogermorse:
Thank you. It worked. I didn't have to manually put in fastboot. I did everything like I did for 4.2.1...only thing I know, is that now I have root and 5 minutes ago I didn't.....

How do I send an offer to the OP? Is there only one way? Is any offer accepted? I'll check on his blog which methods are the best for me.

BTW I am still trying to figure out how to have an interactive screencast....I always get a noisy screen of white and pink pixels. I had opened a thread and had no answer. If someone wants to help me, pls PM me.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] C2Q:
Hi guys. I want to know how to use this to root 4.2.2. Someone said I have to put the new fast boot and add in the root kit folder or something. But I'm not sure what those are referring to and where I go to get them. Sorry I'm a noob.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] igotlostintampa:
Downloaded for Fastboot.

Thanks a bunch, dk if i like clockwork mod but i needed to update my recovery

Any chance of getting a recovery that lets us mount usb at some point? been a while and still nada
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Droid8Apple:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Folks, there is no difference in the rooting procedure if you have the latest toolkit.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LATEST TOOLKIT OR IT WILL NOT WORK

Buy nexus 7

Power on tablet

Go through setup (dont restore/backup from google)

Let it update to 4.2.2 if not already

Settings-about-tap 'build' 7 times to unlock developement settings

Development settings- enable USB DEBUGGING - connect usb cable to computer and nexus- now WATCH THE NEXUS SCREEN! in 4.2.2 and above it will ask SEVERAL times for permission to enter debug mode.

After youre sure you are in debug mode, right click toolkit and 'run as administrator'... Your device should be found at the top of the toolkit now under ADB Mode Serial...

Root tablet as you normally would and DONATE TO HIM FOR MAKING THIS NOOB-FRIENDLY TABLET.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ryomakun:
i wanna make sure that what i do is corect..

right now my nexus 7 has been 4.2.2 after autoupdate and i want to root and unlock this..

so basicly i have to do like NOTE1 in post one right??

and i wanna ask

1. if choose toolkit action no 8 (1-CLICK FOR ALL) -> after it finish, i can flash custom rom right?

2. if i'm right now already root and unlock (but still stock rom), if google have new update and i do update again, root and unlock will still remain?

thank you..sorry for become newbie in nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Android Development] LoopDoGG79:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

My experience with android, you lose root and unlock when you do OTA updates, could be wrong though.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] devra1:
You lose root but it stays unlocked after an OTA update. You can use OTA Rootkeeper to re-root if you have done a save before the update.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jZanetti:
I have Asus ONLY WIFI, this kit work? perfecty??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Manguish:
Yup, just did 2 of my devices last night,
[Nexus 7 Android Development] puncha1580:
Read the OP!!!???
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ryomakun:
NOTE1: The latest Auto Updates for the Toolkits include the new google files so this shouldnt be a problem for anyone who has Auto Updated their Toolkit recently.

1. Download http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/adb..._for_4.2.2.zip

2. Make sure your Toolkit has been closed correctly with the "x" option in the Main Menu or the adb server will still be running

3. Extract the contents of the zip file above to your Toolkit folder (overwriting the original files)

4. Run the Toolkit and when you get to the Main Menu a popup will appear on your device asking for authentification

If you do not get a popup then unplug/replug the usb cable to redetect the device.

5. Click ok to add your pc to the accepted list

6. Select the 'Refresh Main Menu' option in the Toolkit and your device will now show as 'device' and not 'offline'

after i do that. in my toolkit there is still not have 4.2.2.. so how i can root and unlock , i dont have donation feature to update toolkit??
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
The files in that zip only update your ADB files to work with the new security feature in 4.2.2. You will need to select 4.2.1 as the build and it will still work.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kn0wsk1ll:
im trying to install pdanet, but its stuck on the last part. it says installing pdanet to your phone.... its been like that for like 20 minutes. it shouldnt take that long right?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wolfxwinds:
I updated to 4.2.2 OTA, used 4.0.0 tool kit to root originally and have no root.. the above ZIP link has been taken down by GOO manager.. anyone have a spare link to update the root tool kit? Please help -_-
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kn0wsk1ll:
i got tired of waiting so i unplugged it and it said failed to handshake with device. tried reinstalling, but still stuck on installing pdanet to phone...

anyhelp appreciated. i would also like alternate link to update.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Try this one: http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/adb_fastboot_files_for_4.2.2.zip
[Nexus 7 Android Development] darthmingi92:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

I used this program to unlock and root my nexus 7 awhile back, and now I updated to 4.2.2 and now my root is gone (obviously). Can someone explain to me, simply, how to get my root back using this program? Thanks!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

Same way you did before, good news you already had your bootloader unlocked, just need to root , but you have to select 4.2.1, in v4 if you don't have donate version.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kn0wsk1ll:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

I still can't install pdanet. Can someone please help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
NEXUS 7 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V4.3.5 [01ST MARCH 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Updated SuperSu [root] files to latest version [1.20] for all root procedures

+Updated TWRP Touch Recovery to latest versions [2.4.2.1]

+Fixed all bugs that have been reported and that I could find

+Added more text to root and unlock procedures for newb friendliness

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download 4.2.2 from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/stock and flash it via the Toolkit. You can download TWRP 2.4.2.1 from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/recovery/google_nexus7 and flash it via the Toolkit. You can also update from adb files for 4.2.2 by downloading http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/adb_fastboot_files_for_4.2.2.zip and overwriting the files. SuperSU can be updated to the latest version from the app.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the professional 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 professional 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] ThurstonX:
Thanks for the update, Mark.

This may be an oversight, but when choosing option 6 to Flash Recovery, it still lists:

2. Flash TWRP Touch Recovery 2.4.2.0

I went ahead and tried to flash it (was in ADB mode, so answered no to get into fastboot). The Toolkit said it copied and flashed Recovery, but TWRP remains at 2.4.2.0.

My Toolkit version is definitely 4.3.5.

Since I already have TWRP installed, I assume there's no need to use option 5 (Rename Recovery Restore Files). Is my assumption incorrect? Or is option 6 really only flashing TWRP 2.4.2.0?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EDIT:

I tried doing option 5 first, then from fastboot mode did option 6 to flash TWRP. Again the Toolkit reports "sending" and "writing" recovery, but again TWRP remains at 2.4.2.0.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EDIT 2:

Looking in the Toolkit's folders, I see recovery-twrp-2.4.2.0-nakasi.img as the newest version, so I suppose that explains it. Did I misinterpret the Changelog?

---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------

TWRP 2.4.2.1 is not available at http://goo.im/devs/mskip/recovery/google_nexus7/nakasi

---------- Post added at 12:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2002326

lists TWRP 2.4.3.0 out today.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tu3218:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

So with this update today, I can now root and unlock my tablet from the toolkit? No adjustments needed? Didn't really see anything in the change log.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Droid8Apple:
Re: [Google Nexus 7 TOOLKIT V4.0.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash + MUCH

No need to apologize. I personally have never kept a stock rom on root. Its basically the reason of rooting in the first place; to install a tweaked system with better performance / battery life. I personally use Cyanogen Mod (latest nightly, will edit with link later) cause to the untrained eye it almost appears stock. But you'll find tweaks worked into everything. From rotation to volume of your speaker. Its your personal preference.

Don't ever be afraid to ask a question. Some people will jump down your throat but it's not like they can form a superamoled fist and punch you. Just search before asking is all that's expected of anyone. Moderator or Junior Member. :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Gezetah:
I'm trying to install a zip file from sideload, but when I choose CWM only opens TWR.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rotarynerd:
So, before I root my Nexus 7 and void the warranty, will rooting it fix the Ad-Hoc issue that ICS/JB has?

I am honestly content with the stock software, but with some places I go, Ad-Hoc is the only way to get internet and it's killing me.

I have done a few searches where people were trying to figure out a way around it but did not succeed but I wasn't sure if they had rooted or not.

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] woshiweili:
Nevermind. Sorry.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jcurtis369:
For some reason I cant get my nexus 7 to boot cwm it just sits on the google screen

Edit: nvm I finally got it to work :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Surfy89:
Been trying to flash stock image for sometime now, manual Fastboot failed to push/write System. This tool got skuch a few times during writing the bootloader, managed to write system but now i'm stuck in Erase Userdata.. Any suggestion, what I'm doing wrong?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MaddMan420:
Tried flashing the official CM10 nightly coming from the PA rom, wiped data, cache, flashed rom, then gapps. Wouldn't boot, just boot loops. Got into the bootloader, ran the tool to flash the stock image twice (once letting the tool download the image, then by me manually downloading it from Google) and I get the errors listed in the screenshot. Also was able to get into recovery and it gives me an error when it mounts the sd card.

Any ideas? Greatly appreciated.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bizz2012:
Hi guys,

Trying to reinstall my Nexus again.

It gets to erasing partitions for flashing then <waiting for device>.

It stays like that and does nothing else. I have the Nexus plugged in and in fastboot mode. What else can i try?

Thanks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ryvin1:
Nexus 7 is gets stuck during boot up

I was able to root and unlock my Nexus, but I loaded a .zip in recovery and now my Nexus is boots to boot animation and sits there. I can get into the boot loader holding down the power and volume buttons, but can't get into recovery mode. I can't load into Recover mode as it gets stuck at the google screen with the lock at the bottom, and never goes farther. Wanted to try reflashing the recovery image but can't communicate to the Nexus 7 while it's attached to USB.

When I attach the USB cable to it before or while at boot loader screen , the Nexus locks up, so I can't communicate to it from my PC to reload the recovery image. Any ideas?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ryvin1:
Does yours allow you to change selections in fastboot while attached to the USB cable?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AlanB412:
I'm having a similar issue. Trying to restore to stock, everything works well up until it reaches "sending system". Then it gets stuck there and doesn't proceed. Even tried extracting system.img and flashing it individually but I still get the same issue. Any help please?

Boot loader menu on the tablet itself freezes up as well when this happens. I've let it linger there multiple times for up to an hour with no results. Fortunately closing the toolkit and shutting off my N7 does not brick me, and I'm still able to flash a custom recovery on afterwards, but with no system partition my tablet is softbricked :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AlanB412:
Disregard/Delete
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AlanB412:
SORRY FOR THE MULTIPLE POSTS. XDA mobile was really bugging out and sent all of these. Just saw them on my pc...

That section that says "archive does not contain ....“, I'm getting that even when I try flashing normally through command prompt. Is the Stock Image that's being downloaded missing something?

I'll compare to the Stock Image someone uploaded in development while we wait for support from mskip. The rest of the toolkit was working great for me, it sucks that this one bit isn't working properly for me.

Has anyone else had this problem restoring to stock?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Rycon33:
thanks for this tool, i successfully unlock and root my newly-arrived N 7:)

one question though, in the process of doing the rooting, i think I may have flash the custom recovery as well. I was doing other things while doing the unlocking/rooting lol and I got so many reboot so long story short, I only want to ask how can I check if I have a custom recovery?

I only want root.:D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] AlanB412:
Turn off your N7, and then hold Volume-Down+Power to reboot into the bootloader. Use the volume buttons to scroll down to "Recovery" and select it with the power button. That will reboot you into recovery.

If you have any menus or selectable options then you have a custom recovery. You can use the toolkit to flash the stock recovery back on if you like. Just make sure you actually still have the Superuser.apk on your N7 if you want to keep root.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Rycon33:
Thanks mate, I guess I still have the stock recovery coz I saw android lying down with the red triangle on his belly:D

Then it just rebooted fine after awhile.

Tapatalked from my N7