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[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
ASUS NEXUS 7 2012 MODEL TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V5.2.7 [12TH SEPT 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Updated all SuperSU Root [by Chainfire] methods to lastest version V1.65

+Updated Nakasi [WIFI] TWRP Touch Recovery to latest version [2.6.2.0]

+Updated Nakasig [GSM] TWRP Touch Recovery to latest version [2.6.1.0]

+Unroot procedure now works with Android 4.3 and uninstalls Busybox if found

+Fixed Superuser by Clockworkmod not working properly if root is already present

+NEW PRO FEATURE - After Model Selection Screen the Toolkit will check online for latest versions of Root and Recovery and download if found for Toolkit use. SuperSU is checked directly from Chainfires site so is available the second a new version is released. The check can also be run from root/unroot section. No more waiting for Toolkit updates to get the latest versions of Root and Recovery. Thanks to Chainfire for the idea and help with the SuperSU live update.

[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 email me at toolkit.support@skipsoft.net about them and do not post in the open thread]

Donation links can be found at http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=703 for users who wish to update to the Professional version and enable Auto Updates.

Thread Link: http://goo.gl/9NL3u

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Wizard Prang:
Maybe Later

I thought that I had done that; I was unrooted with stock recovery and no SU, SuperUser or Busybox in sight... but apparently I have missed something.

I am putting this on the back-burner for now until I have more info about whether the 4.3 update is worth the hassle.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
TOOLKIT UPDATE:

I will be pushing an Auto Update later today (or tonight) with some minor fixes, some new settings and features including a quick unroot function and the choice of flashing Superuser or SuperSU via cwm.

I will post in here when its been pushed so users can Auto Update if they wish :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] deanventure:
I have to download stock even though,to my knowledge all I did was unlock and root??, I didn't put on any custom Roms, unless it does it automatically
[Nexus 7 Android Development] zepretender:
I use Windows 8 64 bits and I can't even install drivers :crying:

What can I do ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Rooting your device will leave traces behind that if looked for if you ever needed to send your tablet back for warranty purposes will render your warranty void. I will be adding a 'quick' unroot procedure in the Auto Update today which will basically remove the main root files (su and superuser.apk) aswell as uninstall busybox and cwm manager if present. This will put your device back to a 'stock' state but traces will always be left behind so the best way for a warranty return is always to flash a Stock Image which will wipe everything and leave no traces.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
People have successfully used the ToolKit with Windows 8 but noone has given a walkthrough as to what they did and I dont have Windows 8 on my pc so theres not much I can suggest unless someone else chips in with a comment.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mvmacd:
If you're desperate and cannot borrow a Windows 7 PC, then you can download Linux, which is in fact what Android is based on.

Ubuntu is a good choice.

You can burn it to a CD [even a cd-RW for reuse later] and select "Try Ubuntu" to boot entirely from the CD, and it won't mess with your hard drive.

From there you can use Universal Nexus Linux Toolkit to unlock, flash a custom recovery, and root.

Or if you want to do it oldschool, you can use the 'fastboot' and 'adb' binaries [Download them here]:

$ adb reboot recovery

$ fastboot oem unlock

P.S. if fastboot doesn't find the device, put "sudo" before it. $ sudo fastboot...

Then reboot back into the bootloader

$ fastboot flash recovery {name_of_cwm_or_twrp}.IMG

then manually root by flashing a Superuser zip.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] radkor:
Hi mskip. Thanks for your great work. :)

Anyway, I found a little "typo" in 6th. Option.

"Stock Samsung Rom" ;)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mvmacd:
Samsung is spelled correctly in the screenshot. :eek:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
I think he's wondering why the word Samsung would even appear in a Nexus 7 Toolkit :)

Kendall
[Nexus 7 Android Development] LOulOo:
Tanks for That great tool
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr.Holmes:
I got my tab last night and after reading through your whole procedure it took me minutes to get rooted, thx for the very informative and easy process, donation following...:cool:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr.Holmes:
i made a mistake, the buttons on this tab are so sensitive, while in fastboot i scrolled the options and accidentally touched power which chose to go into recovery, now im stuck on the black google screen with the padlock and i cant do anything, the buttons have no effect and my laptop wont see in when it plugs in, what could i possibly do to fix this please?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Hold down the power button. That will force reboot it

Kendall
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Mr.Holmes:
are you kidding me!? lol im so impatient, i tried that but didnt hold it long enough, thx very much!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Thanks I will correct it in the next update :)

EDIT: Corrected.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mvmacd:
It was supposed to be spelled Samsung, except it shouldn't have been there, so you should be the one feeling foolish. :p
[Nexus 7 Android Development] BurnRubber90:
I just bought my N7 and updated it to 4.1.1 as i was having some Google Play issues.

Can i still use this toolkit? I ask because the OP doesn't refers to versions and so.

If so, i have to do anything extra?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kptnk:
Hi mskip, i have a problem here : i'm in a Recovery bootloop with 6.0.1.0 : whatever i do i always return to cwm ; i can't even power the N7, nor reboot system. Porblem is i can't go to fastboot mod neither...:(

so i'm stuck ; i only have a zip of cwm, no other recovery to flash, and no matter which rom i flash, i return to cwm.

how could i force a fastboot mod to use your toolkit and reflash a recovery ? Or have you an idea please ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Bipo:
Hi!

When I try to root my device it's stuck on "waiting on usb debugging to be enabled"

It is enabled, so I really don't know what to do.

I go into fastboot, it rebooted, I wen't through the installation procedure, usb debugging on, still no root.

Sorry if it's not the right section to post this, I'll remove it if necessary.

Edit: I have got the message: "the ressource loader ... loaded MUI entry" during drivers installation but no serial appears in the toolkit. I tried with pdanet, no success either.

bootloader is unlocked

Edit 2: ok some progress: with pdanet now "installer fail to open device".

hhhhh... I have done this with 3 different android devices but today it resists!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] JD914:
Do you need to unlock the boot loader if you just want to just root? TIA
[Nexus 7 Android Development] carl1961:
Thanks Mark

I tryed getting that Update from this OP , " LATEST AUTO UPDATE WITH FULL ANDROID 4.3 SUPPORT AVAILABLE [1ST SEPTEMBER 2013]. MORE INFO *HERE* "

but it always set me back to this thread OP,

Code worked fine this time Mark, Excellent app Highly Recommended
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Po0yAn:
My device fell into bootloop and i can only access the recovery. wiping and installing roms doesn't work so i'm trying to flash the google stock and see what happens, but through toolkit it says it will delete the internal storage. does it mean my memory storage (media like pics and vids ... and all the memory storage files) will be wiped? if so how can I access my memory through recovery so i can copy my memory files into my computer?

------------------- NVM... I lost all my usb storage along with my precious titanium backup even though i choosed not to delete the user data!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Real_JESRadio:
this toolkit worked perfect for me. Once I set up the drivers in the kit, everything went smoothly. Thanks OP
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Stettin:
I seem to be stuck in some type of loop clicking on links looking for the 5.2.7 version. All I can find a direct download for is 5.0.0. I see there is a donation required for auto updates, but what about just downloading the newest version directly?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
Version 5.2.7 is currently only for donated users. The free version hasn't been updated yet. Mskip said he will update the free version after all his toolkits get auto updated.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] rlanza1054:
Hi,

The last time I used the toolkit was when it first came out, I think it was version 1.2.

I had to send in my original Nexus 7 for a screen issue and when it came back, I had already purchased the new Nexus 7 2013 because I needed the memory. My old one was 16gb and the new one is 32gb (that is the largest I think).

Anyway, I never opened the box to the old Nexus 7 when it came back. So it's in a brand new box and I had considered selling it but I realized that I wouldn't get that much for it and it wasn't worth selling that cheap.

So last week, I opened the box and set it up but haven't played it that much, I haven't had the time.

I was reading about Cyanogenmod and was considering installing that, and thought it would be easier to use your toolkit to get ready for Cyanogenmod.

I see that you are now doing something different with the donations and the professional version of the toolkit. I have no issues with that at all.

So I quickly purchased the Nexus 7 2012 toolkit, but didn't realize that there was a drop down menu to donate more money.

I'm sure I can add money.

My main question is this, I then went to the last page in this thread and noticed that there is a newly released version of the toolkit.

Why wasn't that the version that downloaded with the donation? The link after purchasing it, gave me version 5.0.0?

Is there something wrong or something I need to do?

Also, my second question, do you think using the Toolkit would be OK using with Cyanogenmod. I hope so, because I remember all the features you have in that toolkit.

I wish you made that toolkit for my Asus TF300T. Your toolkit is the best thing by far for those of us that want it as easy as possible.

Thank you.

Rob
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MicheleFrost:
Got a 2009 mac book air as payment for a little work... so I was wondering about a Mac version. Any plan about it?

Or anybody who could run it successfully with ParallelsDesktop / Bootcamp / etc?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] NYLimited:
You wanna root a macbook and put android on it?

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Any clod can have the facts, but having an opinion is an art.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MicheleFrost:
:D:D:D LOL this could be an option too :D :D :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mshnayde:
Guys can someone please please help me. How do I get my Nexus restored.

Was having issues loading a rom and getting into the Recovery.

Ended up wiping it clean and can get back into recovery but it doesn't load / mount so I can't add a different ROM to it.

Just sitting in TWRP right now.

Please, guys someone

Update.

Yeah........ Got it to work via ADB sideload
[Nexus 7 Android Development] a in yul:
glad to hear u got it working, i have a adifrernt problem, although i was able to sideload the smoothROM v5.2 via option 16 of the toolkit, nothing happens; it just reboots to android 4.3 and not the custom rom, any ideas on what i am doing wrong?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bar1:
where is the link?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
From the first post:

Mod edit: Download link removed

Same for the 2013 version. For whatever reason it was removed a week or so ago by the moderator(s). Hopefully it'll be back. In the meantime, you can use Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bar1:
I get Mod edit: Download link removed?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Glock3am:
Guys, as I posted in the 2013 thread: If you Google for "Skipsoft" you can find mskip's website and it mentions that they removed his app because its auto-update feature violated XDA policy. You can find the download links on the same page.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ThurstonX:
Ah, thanks for the info. I guess I was expecting mskip to post something in here, but I suppose with all those devices and threads, plus trying to sort out the auto-update issue, that was a bit much. Hope he gets it sorted.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] iBolski:
Backup internal storage errors out

It seems that the backup of the internal storage (minus the /data/media directory) cannot handle long filenames as it causes it to error out. I know this is a limitation of the Windows platform (I'm in Windows 7), but it would be nice to either have it skip or rename the file somehow?

Is there a way to prevent this so I don't have to keep restarting the backup process AFTER fixing/removing the long file names (usually in cache directories)?

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] bobkoure:
issue rooting 4.4/KRT16S (with fix)

I just updated my N7 to 4.4/KRT16S, using TWRP.

When I tried to re-root that didn't work. One symptom is that TWRP would just come up, but not reboot back into regular mode unless you press the 'reboot' button' (pretty sure that's supposed to happen under script control).

Batch file running on win pc showed root successful (but it was not).

Looking at the logfile in TWRP showed

Unable to locate zip file '/sdcard/Toolkit_Files/Root/UPDATE-Super-SU-v1.75.zip'

E-Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Toolkit_Files/Root/UPDATE-Super-SU-v1.75.zip'

So I looked in /sdcard/Toolkit_Files/Root/ and found UPDATE-Super-SU-v1.80.zip but no 1.75.

This said (to me at least) that, when updating the script to use 1.8, one place got missed

To fix, I uploaded UPDATE-Super-SU-v1.75.zip to /sdcard/Toolkit_Files/Root/, and re-ran the root-unroot your device option (seemed easier than editing the script - and I'm pretty sure TWTP will halt on error so any following lines wouldn't have been run)

Afterwards, I booted into recovery/TWRP and installed UPDATE-Super-SU-v1.80.zip

Everything's rooted fine, now.

I'd have reported this on the skipsoft site, but it's down (database error?)

hopefully he'll notice it here, or someone else with the same problem will see this post.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Warren_Orange:
I want to go back to stock in order to get 4.4. Can this toolkit do this for me?

I'm using twrp and smooth rom at the moment.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
Yes you can. You need to manually download the factory image for 4.4 and put it in the folder labeled "put_google_factory_image_here". From the main menu run option 9 then 2. Then follow the prompts.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Warren_Orange:
So will that wipe everything from my n7, including twrp and install 4.4 ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
Yes. It will bring your tablet back to like it was out of the box except for being on 4.4 and your bootloader will still be unlocked.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
I appologise for my absence I have been having some personal problems as well as finding out my father has cancer so have been spending all available time with him before he goes in to surgery on the 12th. After the 12th I will be back full time and working hard as usual. In the mean time emails have been building up so I find I spend more time answering emails than working on the Toolkits lol. I am having problems retrieving emails from toolkit-support@skipsoft.net so if anyone has sent an email there and not had an answer im very sorry I probably didn't get it.

ANYWAYSS!!

SkipSoft Android Toolkit (full install package) updated to V1.2.0

Changelog :

ToolKit v1.2.0 (04th December 2013)

+Added support for the latest builds for all devices

+Updated Superuser versions

+Updated CWM Recovery for the Nexus 5 to the official 6.0.4.5 version

+Added the Information/Help Section to the Model/Build Selection screen to view information easier

+Added more text throughout the Toolkit to clarify parts

+Minor bug fixes

Download Page: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1072

Auto Updates will be pushed within the next few hours.

Now working on editing the Samsung Toolkits so they can be added to the Unified Android Toolkit. Galaxy S3 and S3 Mini will be the first 2 which should be added by the end of the week. The rest will follow quite quickly as the main changes will all be done by then :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Sloth:
Real life comes first brother :D take care of your dad :D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
Sorry to hear about your dad. Take care of him. The toolkits can wait. Thank you for your dedication to your projects.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] litobirdy:
delete
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jellywobbles:
Have been an enthusiastic user of your work since my HTC HD2 days. XDA could do with more people like you Mark. Sorry to hear about your dad - take care of him, we can all wait. Cheers :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] iBolski:
My prayers go out to you and your family as your father battles this condition. Take all the time you need. We appreciate the efforts you put forth for this toolkit.

On another note, maybe someone can help me? I backed up my Nexus 7 (2012) last month. Good thing too because shortly after that, it went out on me. Luckily, I was still within warranty and was able to get it RMA'd.

I just received it back this week and I have been having a bugger of a time trying to get my backup of the data partition restored.

My backup was done under 4.3, but whether it's under 4.3 or 4.4, I cannot get the data partition backup to restore. Under the old N7 toolkit and under the new Unified toolkit, it just won't restore. I did the backup under the old N7 toolkit.

I did a logcat and this is what I see. Take notice of the lines in bold red:

My RMA consisted of them replacing my motherboard completely. So I'm wondering if when I did the backup of the data partition in the N7 toolkit, it created a key off of my motherboard and that's why it won't restore because I have a different motherboard in my N7?

Any ideas on how I can get the data partition back?

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gramme66:
Kit code lost....

I am so sorry about your dad Mark....I can wait for my answer when you can.

I have donated for your kit and no longer can I update. I have changed my operating system from XP pro to Windows 7 Pro and in doing so LOST everything.....so I do not have a code. I just installed version 3.2.0 but it would not get the update for me. I am not sure what to do. I have the receipt for the original donation if you need that.

Like I said I will wait. I did the OTA update for 4.4 and my tablet said ERROR. Not able to get a command and no restore...

Thanks and I will keep you and your dad in my prayers.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] SirRastusBear:
There is a page on skipsoft.net where you can submit email to get your code auto resent to you. I had do just recently.

Cheers

---------- Post added at 12:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------

All hope & prayers of whatever faith for your father, Skip.

Family first, us Android geeks can wait...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gramme66:
Thank your for your reply...I did just that and Mark sent me the download link to the new update and my missing code. The automatic one didn't work so I sent him a copy of my receipt.

I OTA update really messed me up. Not able to use the kit because I don't have drivers on my computer. Lost my old computer running XP pro now have windows 7 pro but NO DRIVERS....since I can't get into my device I am not sure how to get drivers onto my computer.

Any suggestions? I am asking here because I AGREE with you: "All hope & prayers of whatever faith for your father, Skip.

Family first, us Android geeks can wait."I will keep Mark and his dad in my prayers as well.

Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] saintsatinstain:
Fathers more important, I'm 71 been there twice

No apology needed. I apologize if this wrong venue for my problem, minor one, I donated purchased your toolkit, best investment lately, and rooted my Nexus 7 Android 4.4 and immediately after setup the OTA 4.4.2 arrived and unrooted. I did the auto update for your toolkit but no 4.4.2 KOT49H was listed. I'm not in a hurry. Question: Do I just check occasionally with the update to see if the build is available? Or do I have to download a copy of the build and send it to you via the toolkit? I'd rather wait, the latter way seems beyond my capability. Thank you for your work on the toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] elwilson4:
If you don't want to wait for the toolkit to update you could manually root. All you need to do is download SuperSU, and flash it in recovery. If the OTA removed TWRP then you can re-flash TWRP via the toolkit by using the KRT16S build and option 6.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mahsmahs:
Please Update toolkit for root 4.2.2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] pace_one:
Error flashing to 4.4.2...

Hi Mskip (and other XDA experts),

I need some help, if you have the time..

I'm running 4.4 stock (KRT16S) and am trying to update to 4.4.2 (KOT49H) using the pro version of the unified toolkit, but I keep getting this error after using option 9...

Starting Flash Process...

Flashing Bootloader Image....

sending 'bootloader' <3911 KB>

OKAY [ 0.524s]

writing 'bootloader'...

FAILED <remote: <InvalidState>>

finished. total time: 0.760s

sending 'bootloader' <3911 KB>...

OKAY [ 0.526s]

writing 'bootloader'...

FAILED <remote: ,InvalidState>>

finished. total time: 0.762s

An Error Occured

So to my inexperienced eye it seems as if there is an issue writing the new bootloader.img I have tried manually flashing the bootloader img file (bootloader-grouper-4.23.img) but have similar error messages.

The strange thing is that my bootloader is already unlocked and the nexus is rooted using mskip.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] ameinild:
Scusi and mmm286 - you need to unlock your bootloader before you can root etc. This normally wipes your SD card. Can't you copy your userdata manually instead of using ADB backup? Also, I think I heard of a method to unlock bootloader without wiping, but don't remember it well, try searching.

Yes, I just tried this as well. It appears Google screwed up the bootloader image in the recent firmware upgrades. Download this bootloader instead:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489996594

And replace it with the one in Google package, then it all works!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] gimmick56:
HI all,

only for information,

if you have USB 3 on your PC or Notebook the root doesn´t work. PC/Notebook show the device but can´t run adb/debugging

many regards

EDIT

problem solved

reboot the phone to system.

Go to the Devive Manager from your computer and go to the USB Controller. updte all drivers for USB 3 there.

Then go to Nexus 7 toolkit and install the adb drivers (Number 1) if you get an error deistall the old one on your computer.

Then get USB Debugging on the Nexus.

Wait until a popup menu with "fingerprint" appears and push yes.

Now i have a rooted and custom recovery with one click (number 8) in the Tool Kit and all works fine

many regards