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[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cleargrey:
Hey, I have searched and cannot find a solution to my (probably easy) problem.

I cannot detect my Nexus 7 in adb.

System OS: Windows 8 x64

Nexus 7: Newly delivered box fresh 32GB version with 4.1.2 installed from factory.

What I've tried:

Used the Toolkit to install drivers

Restarted N7 and computer which still didn't work

Uninstalled drivers via Toolkit which didn't seem to work stopping at something like "no devices found"

Installed x64 drivers via PdaNet

PdaNet drivers failed to install correctly or recognise N7 at the stage I was to connect it - an error message "e000022f" in a window labelled "xxx".

Uninstalled PdaNet drivers and tried again

Installed PdaNet drivers using my rooted G.Nex (4.1.2)

Tried MTP and PTP

Installed latest Google SDK with usb drivers (revision 7 I think)

The annoying thing is that before I even tried to install drivers, I had already used the G.Nex Toolkit from about January 2012 when I first got my G.Nex or something like that. I have also had a 16GB N7 that developed a mysterious crack and stopped working that had it's bootloaded unlocked and rooted with the N7 Toolkit (albeit in Windows 7 x64). Also, before and after todays efforts, the Toolkit recognises my rooted (stock) G.Nex and my rooted (non-stock) Desire, but not my N7. Win 8 File Explorer recognises the N7.

I'm sure this is something small. Or at least, I really hope it is!

Does anyone have any help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
When it's connected to your pc, what does it show it as in Device Manager?

Does it look like this?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cleargrey:
I've also updated my original post to say I've downloaded and installed the latest SDK as I hear some people are having issues with Win 8 x64 and Android's usb drivers. It didn't work either. :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Well that thars yer problem right thur.

Do this....right click where it says "Nexus 7" then click "Update Driver Software" then click "Browse my computer for driver software", then "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" since you've installed so many driver packs, you'll have something similar to "Android ADB interface" or maybe "Google Nexus 7 ADB Interface" - select one and tada!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alkemist80:
Picked up the 32 today and it OTA to 4.1.2; trying to root and it's getting hung up on "waiting for device". Bootloader has been unlocked, booted back into android, entered all my data, debugging is on and the toolkit is not responding. I've tried unplugging/replugging the usb cable, rebooted the device. Still hung up on still waiting.

I rooted my 4.1.1 16 GB one fine about a month ago, not sure what I am doing wrong here. I did do option 3, unlock bootloader first but then I remembered there was the do all option 8, well being dumb, I didn't bother to lock the bootloader back up just to start the process. It said failed on the bootloader part but that was it, still went to go on with rooting except now nothing.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Does it show it as connected as an ADB interface in device manager?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alkemist80:
Yeah, it shows up just fine there. Though windows keeps wanting to install the drivers over and over again.

I locked the bootloader back up and trying on my laptop next.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cleargrey:
None of those options are available. Only "Android USB Devices" which doesn't work. I'm wondering if I have N7 specific drivers at all because the Toolkit installed them on my x64 Win 7 but not Win 8 and PdaNet failed with the N7 but worked with the G.Nex. :confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alkemist80:
Got my issue resolved. Updated the toolkit on my laptop and everything completed. Must be my PC not wanting to play nice. Will have to figure it out after I get this up and running.

Thanks again for all the hard work and this toolkit.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
do this on your desktop, and remove all Android related drivers.

Then start over with installing the drivers for your N7

http://www.faqforge.com/windows/uninstall-usb-drivers-on-windows-7/
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Cleargrey:
Solved the problem!!!

Basically, in a nutshell, Windows 8 users (not sure if there is a difference between x86 and x64 users) will need to disable device signature enforcing before installing the drivers. Check here for the steps.http://laslow.net/2012/03/14/disable-driver-signature-enforcement-in-windows-8/

But many thanks for trying to help. I get the feeling I won't be the last Windows 8 user on this forum with this problem!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
OH!

Windows 8....I knew that actually...sorry I didn't catch that.

Also, eew.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alkemist80:
Will do, thanks :good:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] MetalMadness:
So if I am on 4.1.2 I have to wait for 3.5.0 to come out, correct? Is it available in beta right now?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] M.Q.:
I have used the toolkit (3.6.1) to root my 4.1.2 N7 and it worked fine but I am not able to browse the whole device from Solid Explorer - it is not asking for root privileges.

Anyone having the same problem? Probably I should ask in Solid Explorer thread but maybe it is related to the root method so I'm trying here first.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Did you install busybox?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] wr8_utd:
So I got it working on the laptop and rooted my device. The Toolkit still refuses to update on my PC no matter what I do though.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] hunnymonster:
Donate a couple of pounds/dollars/Euros and get access to the latest version....
[Nexus 7 Android Development] alkemist80:
I just rooted today with the 3.2.0 toolkit. I opened the box and took the 4.1.2 OTA. Had issues with my pc, not the toolkit itself. Worked great on my laptop.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] M.Q.:
Yes, busybox is installed from the toolkit but Solid Explorer does not see it for some reason - keeps asking me if I want to install it from the market. I have tried to install busybox from the market but it did not helped.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Get busybox installer from the market and makes sure its installed in xbin
[Nexus 7 Android Development] M.Q.:
Thanks! Using "Busybox Installer" from the market (not "Busybox" ) did the trick!

It looks that the version 1.19.4 included in the toolbox does not work with Solid Explorer. Busybox Installer updated it to 1.20.2 and it now works fine.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
Thanks, works like a charm. Got Nexus 7 on wednesday, updated to 4.1.2, used option 1click, but for some reason, it factory reset my device in the mean time. Dunno if i saw a msg on screen that will be erased i didn't pay attention lol.....

Anyway it works :)

Now, how i can update CWM to version 6.0.1.0 i must download *.img from site an flash through CWM as well or download Rom Manager from Play?

Tks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
Yeah, unlocking the bootloader factory resets the device.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
On S2 I didn't have this, that's why I asked. I know that it's difference device, but search on thread is painfully when you are anxious to root lol

There is a away to have last CWM, without download from play store?

Tks
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Krunk_Kracker:
I'm sorry, but I do not understand your question.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
When CWM was installed using 1 click option, it was v 6.0.0.0. Is there a way to update it to v6.0.1.0 without installing ROM manager from play store?

Tks dude.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] sean.trinidade:
Yes, either swap out the recovery.img that is included in the tool with the latest version, or follow the instructions on the CWM thread to flash it manually (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img).
[Nexus 7 Android Development] jthspace:
Donated, Updated and

Donated, Updated and then used this to unlock and root my new Nexus 7 32Gb with 4.1.2

Absolutely no problems, even loaded apk's using the menu option.

Very happy,

Jeff
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
I downloaded Rom Manager from play store, clicked to install flash recovery , and after I uninstalled. When I went to fastboot and enter to recovery, flash recovery was updated to 6.0.1.0 :)

Discovery by luck.

:D
[Nexus 7 Android Development] death_skt:
i cant access in to recovery mode, i tried i stalling stock and touch recovery but still not working. any suggestion?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
What build are you on? What mods have you made to your device? How have you tried to enter recovery?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] death_skt:
Im in 4.1.2 stock, root & unlock. I tried from bootloader and using an app of PlayStore , "Fast Reboot" or something like that. When i tried to access from bootloader the system gets stuck on the "Google" screen. When i tried using the app, tyhe system gets stuck in an android with a red signal.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] agentfazexx:
I just have a flashing Google splash screen with unlock icon after flashing this. What did I miss?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kickthefreak:
Im using 4.1.2 stock and i have to unlock bootloader buat i cant root the tablet

And i cant entering cmw recovery mode even the toolkit said completed to flash it.

Any option?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] agentfazexx:
So I just installed (both versions of) CWM via this toolkit, and somehow can't get storage to mount for me to copy ROM files to. Apparently I wiped the directories I made via Windows explorer, or I am missing them. Can anyone help?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nhoccontw:
This tool is cool. Easy for change new Rom for NX7 . Great. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] vasishta.sushant:
Where can I get the windows 8 drivers ? I need to reset my device and want to remove the superuser.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] .torrented:
Have you tried this via TWRP Recovery
[Nexus 7 Android Development] .torrented:
For people having trouble ROOTING or Booting into Recovery w/ bootloader 3.41: Revert to the old bootloader 3.34. You can get that in my SIG down Below.

Flash that bootloader then root your device it should work. you may have to unlock it again but i'm not 100% sure on that.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patos46:
after a lot of problems with my nexus 7 ( bad backup of v JR003S, blocked !), i'm now in the 4.1.2 / JZ054K. and i used of this very good ToolKit to put drivers, open, root, backup using TWRP, from point 1 to point 7.

For the POINT 8, CLICK FOR ALL i would like to know if it is necessary and usefull, because i read that it will erase all the data including internal storage.

and i don't want problems again.

Many thanks,

Patos

ps : I still pay a beer to Mark, just two days before, but i can't access to donators program, and can't upgrade, is it normal ?:confused:
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Datron:
Pm or email him. He'll send u the code.

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Please email me your paypal email or transaction number and I will sort it out right away (as long as im awake).

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The drivers will work fine as long as you disable driver signature enforcement on windows 8 first.

Read the FAQ on post#2 for more info.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FreakyFreakGA:
Just donated to your good cause =) will await the activation.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] patos46:
thanks, i receive the code this morning, i paid twice a beer, but don't matter, i'm happy that everything works, but please for your point 8 ! ???
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Point 8?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] south69_dallas:
where do u disable the driver signature?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
From the Metro Start Screen, open Settings (move your mouse to the bottom-right-corner of the screen and wait for the pop-out bar to appear, then click the Gear icon).

Click ‘More PC Settings’.

Click ‘General’.

Scroll down, and click ‘Restart now’ under ‘Advanced startup’.

Wait a bit.

Click ‘Troubleshoot’.

Click ‘Advanced Options’

Click ‘Windows Startup Settings’

Click Restart.

When your computer restarts, select ‘Disable driver signature enforcement‘ from the list. You can now load your modified driver. Reboot again once the driver is installed and all will be well.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] south69_dallas:
ok it took the drivers and unlocked the bootloader but im having the issue with being on the 3.41 bootloader. I wasnt able to get the download to start for the old bootloader. Will you at somepoint have a fix for this in the toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FoulDroid:
hi !

Is there a way to backup an entire N7 16Gb model and restore it on a 32Gb ?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
1. Make a nand backup so it is saved to the pc, backup the Internal Storage so it is saved on the pc.

2. Root your new model with the ALLINONE, restore the nand backup, restore the Internal Storage backup.

Everything done with the Toolkit.

Job done :)

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
There is already a fix in the Auto Update version for the bootloader problem and I will update the full version as soon as I can as im a bit busy right now.

I uploaded the old bootloader 3.34 to the OP for anyone to download and flash via the toolkit to fix it manually.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] FoulDroid:
Cool thx :)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dmxsoulja3:
I was successful with my Nexus 7 16gb that had the OTA JB update but only after using the old bootloader, is it going to be a problem having that older version on there in the future, if so should we come back after the unlock/root and put the newer version back on? If so, how do you do that, sorry I'm new to Droid and a converted Apple Fan boy.

Thanks for the awesome tool kit, I donated, and everything went smoothly even being a new Droid user, so anyone reading this can have confidence in the OP's toolkit!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
There really shouldnt be any problems using the old bootloader with 4.1.2 I have been using it for a few weeks now with no bad affects.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
... except that OTA updates won't work if they have a new bootloader. Not a huge issue, but something to be aware of for an Android newbie nonetheless.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] goyslee:
win 8

Does anybody know about drivers for windows 8?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] edbertin:
You can use the driver on win8, u just need to disable driver signature. One/two page back has the instruction by Mskip

Ps. Use search on thread
[Nexus 7 Android Development] masanosuke:
what should I do if I want to send my nexus 7 to Asus for RMA? unroot and what else?

(rooted with stock rom)
[Nexus 7 Android Development] kendallc123:
Unroot to stock and re-lock the bootloader
[Nexus 7 Android Development] stormy_gale:
CWM not working

Hi Mark thanks for this really great tool - made unlocking my boot loader & rooting of my Nexus a joy when compared with doing the same to my HTC Sensation... Donation made & tool upgraded to 3.6.0:good:

I've one problem in that I cannot start CWM, when going into recovery via bootloader I'm presented with the 'red exclamation mark'.

CWM will not start with the Nexus connected to the pc or not.

Is this due to my bootoader being 3.41 ? Or is this an issue with CWM on android 4.1.2 ?

Resolved: issue down to the stock ROM reverting to stock recovery on reboot.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smt8544:
I'd flash a stock recovery image just to be safe and then relock the bootloader.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] GiantsFan91:
can i flash SmoothROM on google nexus 7 toolkit?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] smt8544:
You dont flash the zip with the toolkit but instead with a custom recovery which the toolkit can install for you. Use the 1-click option to root and install recovery and then transfer the zip to the device and flash in recovery. Another option would be to use JROMFlasher i think its called? This is made by the SmoothROM dev and is designed to make flashing ROMs as easy as possible.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
can I root without lose all my apps? The last time that I lose all my apps and configs, and the next week google lauches 4.2 and I trying to learn how to root withou lose anything.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] purepwnage2:
ive unlocked the bootloader and when i select "4- root device" it says im on 4.1.1 but im on 4.1.2 do i continue anyways or what do i do :(
[Nexus 7 Android Development] misiek998:
I have problem... Backup data (sdcard) not working correctly. In my nexus it pulling 0 files, 0 folders, and back to menu. I was make now nandroid backup, and nandroid works, but data not...
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
The only time you will lose your apps is when either the device has the bootloader unlocked to enable flashing/booting of images or when you flash a stock google image to your device. If you have already unlocked your bootloader or flashed a stock google image then you will not lose anything by rooting (or performing any other adb/fastboot functions).

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Thats just a textual error its fine to proceed.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Did you type 'no' when asked if you are using an insecure boot image?

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
GOOGLE NEXUS 7 AUTO UPDATE V3.7.0 AVAILABLE [12TH NOVEMBER 2012]

Changelog:

+Added Recovery and Root method options in 1-CLICK procedure for the Ultimate choice

+Added 'boot insecure boot image' option to Root/UnRoot section

+Added 'Device Information' Screen to main menu which will tell you your current model, product code, version, build and insecure boot status

+Edited Root procedure for future Toolkit compatibility

There have been quite a few updates since the last public release and the Nexus 7 Toolkit needs bringing up to date. The Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices are being released tomorrow with Jelly Bean 4.2 so im hoping the Nexus 7 (and Galaxy Nexus) should be updated to the latest version in the next week with google images posted on their site. As soon as I can get the Stock Image or even just the boot.img file I will update both Toolkits to 4.2 support and build full versions to post on here.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
Thanks for your answer but I still have some doubts, to get the 4.2 OTA my bootloader must be locked? So in that case when i reroot my device in 4.2 i loose all my data again? I remember that the first time that i get root in 4.1.1 all my apps go out! xD Sorry for the incovenience but im trying to learn how it works.

Thanks again!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tenaciousj:
About a month ago the bootloader on this managed to corrupt itself. It was rooted and unlocked running the stock rom. Screen froze so I hit the wake button to try to get the screen to turn off and on. After that it just booted to the google unlock screen and that is all the further it goes anymore. I cant get it to recognize the device, no serial number is showing up in the toolkit and always gives me errors about adb not being a external or internal command. I'mn not sure where to go from here.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Franky_V:
Did you install the correct drivers?

This is a very amazing and useful program. But sometimes it's necessary to use an actual java and adb install if something isn't working right.

In recovery, you'll search for adb devices. But in fastboot or boot loader, youll need to to use fastboot devices

Sent from my Galaxy S III

---------- Post added at 09:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 AM ----------

I wouldn't say your bootloader is corrupt, based on what you've said.

Sent from my Galaxy S III
[Nexus 7 Android Development] tenaciousj:
They were at one point as I used them to do the inital unlocking and rooting. Tried to reinstall everything to see if someone got messed up, not making a difference. I think I might have to go about using java/adb like you suggested. I'm going to look for the most current rom first though so I don't have to deal with updating it after getting it going.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Franky_V:
Again, double check drivers. There's a driver for when your device is booted fully and an adb driver, and idk if there's a fastboot driver too. The device not being isn't necessarily a sign of a corruption, just an issue between the computer and tablet, such as drivers and cable.

Even if you don't trade that device with me, I'm still willing to help you get it back up and running. You can pm me or I can give you my gtalk or we can start a thread in Q&A or something. I just like being helpful :P

Sent from my Galaxy S III
[Nexus 7 Android Development] misiek998:
I was make this backup, and brick my nexus... Now it stops load at "Google" logo

I can turn on fastboot with volume rockers, but adb not working in fastboot. I can't restore nand backup, because system isn't turn on?

EDIT

Adb works when I put in usb cable and wait when nexus turn on... It didnt turn on, but have adb...

Now all is restored, but in future how to go to recovery, os something to turn on adb?
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
To get an OTA through you just need to have the stock recovery flashed to your phone. You do not need to relock the bootloader or to unroot the device (although you will lose root when you update). You probably lost root in 4.1.1 as it was the first time you unlocked the device?

You can always backup your installed apps before updating just in case.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] mskip:
Just for future reference adb and fastboot mode require seperate drivers so if 1 mode works and the other doesnt then its almost always a driver issue. The best thing to advise is to check the Device Manager on the pc with the phone unplugged, then plug it in to determine which device is being loaded and if the drivers are installed properly for it. If they arent then the drivers can be installed manually by pointing the browse path to the Toolkit\drivers folder.

Fastboot mode is the only mode you need working in order to fix your phone. Boot your device into fastboot mode and follow the above instructions to check if the driver is working properly. Once the driver is working you can either download/flash a stock image to get your device working again or just flash the boot image to see if that fixes it.

Mark.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] nava88:
I buy my nexus in 4.1.1 and update it the next day tht i have it. So I root the tablet for the first time in 4.1.2 but I dont flash CWM only unlock and root and install busybox. So when 4.2 are released I can update without problem only that I loose root no? I dont loose all my apps?? Why the first time that i root in 4.1.2 I loose all apps?

Thank and sorry for the inconvenience!!
[Nexus 7 Android Development] Milamber33:
When you unlock the bootloader it wipes it. Rooting won't.
[Nexus 7 Android Development] dmxsoulja3:
So with the 4.2 update, since I had to flash the older bootloader I can't do the OTA update correct? If not, what will I have to do to update? Also here is where I'm worried, apps that are running that require root, so Avast theft recovery for me, what happens when I do the update and lose my root and it boots up, am I going to be stuck? Just trying to decide if I should disable all of that first or whats the best way to proceed.