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[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
I am very sorry for what is certainly a stupid question, but if it is any consolation I DID search and read through threads until my head hurt prior to posting.

1) What is the best way to apply the new OTA 4.2 update for those with rooted Nexus 7 tablet.

With the 4.1.2 update, I blindly installed the OTA update when prompted and didnt realize there was a problem until i tried to access my stickmount USB drive. Luckily the nexus 7 was still unlocked so I didn't need to wipe everything. All i did was re-root it using Nexus Root Toolkit v. 1.5.4. and was back up and running. Is this going to be the same experience with the 4.2 update?

I have installed Voodoo OTA Root keeper v2.0.3 - is this a better route for upgrade instead of re-rooting via the Nexus Toolkit? And if so, how should I use it (do know much about the app).?

2) Is stickmount going to work? And if not, is there a good working alternative for streaming mkv h264 movies to MXPlayer (or other player)?

The main reason I rooted was to access a USB drive for playing movies, TV shows while traveling. We are heading off to Cabo for Thanksgiving and definitely want to be able to access and play movies from my stickmount'ed usb drive. Any suggestions ? Should I just wait to update - and if so is there any way to get the Nexus to stop prompting to install the update all the time?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to have pity on me...
[Nexus 7 General] volarchico:
1) I just downloaded the OTA 4.2 .zip, copied it to my N7, ran CWM and flashed it. When it asked about keeping recovery and keeping root, I said "yes" and it worked without a problem!

2) Works for me.
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
Sorry these answers need to be dumb'd down for me

1) If i already have the update downloaded via OTA trying to install itself, is it really easier/necessary to locate the zip you mention, copy it to the N7 (not sure where to copy) and run CWM (not sure what that is or where i get it or how to install it). Is there an easier way to accomplish the update? Perhaps setting the Voodoo Rootkeeper to preserve the root or temporarily unroot.. then just install the downloaded OTA update and then return the root? Or just installing the update and then running the re-root using the Nexus Toolkit (like I did with the 4.1.2 update)?

2) I would like to know more about how you avoided this issue described in this thread here with stickmount not functioning with v4.2 because of the new mulituser framework that causes it no longer to see files in the mounted folders.

Thanks for your help and to anyone else that chimes in... any help is appreciated. Again sorry for being stupid.
[Nexus 7 General] selion:
i tried with OTArootkeeper app. but it don't update.... at restart for installing, it gave a black screen with android in the middle, with a RED icon inside it...... then it restart and 4.1.2 is always there
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
Perhaps these questions are so rudimentary that they hardly seem worth bothering with - but for some of us, these hacks and the info being thrown around in here are pretty confusing at times. I would be very grateful to anyone with some insight willing to help out?.
[Nexus 7 General] selion:
i found that this could be a problem with recovery mode... infact if i tr y to restart in recovery, it gave the same error...

i rooted with toolbox, and i'm thinking that it could have removed my recovery... now i'd like to try to recover the stock recovery with the same tool... but i'm not sure about that.
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
We seem to have veered off topic a bit here (at least for me)... so let me re-post the questions and beg again for mercy from any kind soles who can offer some advice?

1) What is the best way to apply the new OTA 4.2 update for those with rooted Nexus 7 tablet?

With the 4.1.2 update, I blindly installed the OTA update when prompted and didnt realize there was a problem until i tried to access my stickmount USB drive. Luckily the nexus 7 was still unlocked so I didn't need to wipe everything. All i did was re-root it using Nexus Root Toolkit v. 1.5.4. and was back up and running. Is this going to be the same experience with the 4.2 update?

I have installed Voodoo OTA Root keeper v2.0.3 - is this a better route for upgrade instead of re-rooting via the Nexus Toolkit? And if so, how should I use it (do know much about the app).?

2) Is stickmount going to work? And if not, is there a good working alternative for streaming mkv h264 movies to MXPlayer (or other player)?

The main reason I rooted was to access a USB drive for playing movies, TV shows while traveling. We are heading off to Cabo for Thanksgiving and definitely want to be able to access and play movies from my stickmount'ed usb drive. Any suggestions ? Should I just wait to update - and if so is there any way to get the Nexus to stop prompting to install the update all the time?

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to have pity on me...
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
Bueller...... Bueller...... Bueller?
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Hi! Last month I did the 4.1.2 OTA update. I was rooted but on stock. It updated with no problems. I used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper, restored the root, and either renistalled super su, or just updated the binary. Can't remember.....But I did lose my custom recovery. Didn't realize it till tonite when I went to do the 4.2 update.

So to your question. I forced the OTA 4.2 update. And it downloaded. I made sure voodoo rootkeeper was set to save the root. Then let it install. It rebooted. I opened voodoo, restored root, was asked to update super su binary, accepted. Still not rooted till I rebooted.

So far I have root, and am on 4.2 JB. So my goal was to get my custom recovery back on. Install goo manager from market. Open it, go to the settings button top right, it will give you the choice to install open recovery script. TWRP- Then it will ask you twice are you sure you want to do this and reboot? Say yes. Mine did not reboot and it looked like it did nothing. So, I flipped into recovery and Teamwinn recovery was installed. I made a backup, and rebooted.

Good luck!
[Nexus 7 General] hinsdale1:
Thanks for your help. Glad to hear that the OTA 4.2 update should go relatively painlessly (keeping root using voodoo rootkeeper). If you have a minute, I would be grateful if you can just briefly confirm, describe specifically what I need to be checking/configuring in Voodooo (not very familiar with the app) prior to initiating the OS update, I would feel a little more secure before pulling the trigger.

It appears that many apps are still catching up with their own updates, including apparently stickmount (the reason I rooted) to handle the new 4.2 framework so I am thinking best to hold off until after thanksgiving vacation before applying the update.

Thanks again.
[Nexus 7 General] jbird92113:
Hi hinsdale,

Have you tried updating to 4.2 yet? Also i heard that if you update SuperSU to version 0.98 the latest version it could cause issues and you will have to reflash the device.

Thanks,

JBIRD

Thanks,

JBIRD
[Nexus 7 General] paulie7880:
4.2 OTA already loaded, lost root

Hi, I have learned the hard way not to do the OTA upgrade. I just let the 4.2 OTA download when asked to. Now I lost my root that I had on my Nexus7 with 4.1.2. Still unlocked though. What can I do now to root it again and not lose all my apps and data?

I'm a newbie, so please remember that when responding. Thanks.
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Hi hinsdale! I am not a techie- I just learn as I go and read, read, read.

So, my voodoo app has 4 checks in the boxes. I seem to remember only 3 boxes checked when I did the update, but I'm not sure. It would make sense that all are checked.

After I updated, I opened the voodoo app first, and there is a box that says restore root. Then it asked if I wanted to update the su binary. Did that, still not rooted according to Tit. BU. Rebooted, then I was rooted. Good luck with your update.

I'm sorry I can't tell you how to run the initial save root on voodoo. I did it a while ago and don't remember, but it was not hard. Very easy.. Just make sure you Read, re- read, and read again before you do any modifications to your tablet. Know the possible bad outcomes, and be prepared to trouble shoot. This site is very good about helping you out if things go wrong. That's why it's a very good idea to be aware of the possible bad outcomes. The only way to know is to READ-READ=READ!

:) Did I mention READ??? lol. That's how I figure stuff out. If you read about others mistakes, you can avoid them. I also wait a day or 2 to see how it goes for others before I attempt modifications. That includes new roms. You never know what goes wrong until someone is the guinea pig! I am not techie enough to be the guinea pig!
[Nexus 7 General] yuvi_r:
same thing here...I tried to use TWRM to flash SU but it seems that after going into recovery using TWRM I can't see any any file or folder on my SD except 3 folders???? Can someone please help us....:(
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
YOu will need to search the best way to root again.

How did you root initially?? You may have to do it that way again. Just make sure the method is compatible with 4.2 JB.
[Nexus 7 General] yuvi_r:
Nexus Root Toolkit
[Nexus 7 General] metalwraith:
The OTA update downloaded to my cache folder, I moved it to my sdcard. Wouldn't install since I had to fix a couple of files I had edited. So once those 2 files were fixed it installed just fine. Haven't had any issues yet.
[Nexus 7 General] levetto:
The same on here...

But I guess it is better until they fix all this bugs they are reporting.

I'll wait until then.
[Nexus 7 General] nick789uk:
Updated to 4.2

Hi have updated the nexus to 4,2 and used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to keep my root followed the instructions as I did when updated to 4.1.2,my Nexus appears to be rooted superSu is working also stickmount sees the usb but it will not show any files on the sd card any help here please to get it to see the files on the sd card, thanks for your time

Nick:(
[Nexus 7 General] blkdrgn613:
i dont post often as i am usually here looking for help. this time i get to help :)

i just downloaded and installed 4.2 OTA.

if your nexus was previously unlocked and rooted, it will download and install just fine. however you will lose root, but KEEP the unlocked state.

to root it again, you must goto "about tablet" and tap your build number 7 times to become a developer, this is not a troll, i got this info from another thread on xda.

then using the nexus root toolkit 1.5.4 with modeltype set to "android *.*.* any build", just do the root procedure.

reboot and ur in business, no need to update supersu, and busybox will still be installed already.
[Nexus 7 General] YankInDaSouth:
Gonna add another vote for OTA Root Keeper ... I used it for the first time this morning when I got prompted for the update. Simply used OTA Root Keeper, accepted download, after it installed when back into OTA Root Keeper and restored root and then opened up Goo Manager and flashed TWRP again ... all went smooth and root access was retained :D
[Nexus 7 General] yuvi_r:
didn't work for me...it doesn't do anything, just shows that i have only filessystem supports root protection:(
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Did you open the app and save root, etc. before upgrading to 4.2? You have to manually save it 1st, then it should be there to restore after updating the OS.
[Nexus 7 General] nick789uk:
Yes I saved the root have even tried rooting again nexus 7 appears rooted will give root permissions but will still not read fron sdcard though stickmount I am at a loss.:(
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Stickmount is broken in 4.2. It will not read files. They are working on it!

To make sure your tablet is rooted, there is a program in the playstore called rootchecker #. I use the free one. I just checked and there are several. You can also open your titanium back up. That will confirm if your are still rooted.

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Just read Stickmount has been fixed by chainfire!!!! It will be updated on the 20th. That and a working hbo go?? What more do we need???? :)
[Nexus 7 General] headsh0tshurt:
Thanks for creating this thread. However, I'm a bit stuck with trying to get to 4.2. When I had the stock OS i did the OTA and had the 4.2 version but then I wanted to root the device and put CM10 on it. Which I was able to do but the device had to be rolled back to 4.1.2. I am having difficulties updating the version. Attached are images of the error screens I receive when trying to install the 4.2 stock zips from the following locations:

- http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...e-nexus-7-now-manual-download-link-available/, which was found in another XDA forum - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1989158

Is there a step i am missing? I am storing the zip file to the root directory then rebooting into recovery mode and trying to install from zip in this manner.

The CM10 (grouper) update did wipe all the custom apps (which I am fine with) I just want to return to 4.2 so I can begin restoring my programs to the device.
[Nexus 7 General] Applefan43:
Yet another vote for Voodoo OTA Root Keeper. Just updated

today & worked as described. No flash needed either, just a reboot

after restoring root. Software is great & upgrade couldn't

of been smoother.

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There was an update to stick mount, able to see what's on my USB flash drive but

not having luck with file managers being able to open/view documents?

Guys find any that work ?
[Nexus 7 General] sashusmom:
Haven't tried mine but read stickmount is now working after the update.
[Nexus 7 General] levetto:
I'm having some kind of troubles gettin the update done...

I've tried the OTA twice and didn't get it., I'm doing the manual now.

I always got the exclamation mark over the android buddy!
[Nexus 7 General] Hicksy994:
I just re rooted using nexus 7 toolkit only takes a few minutes I would say best and easiest way.
[Nexus 7 General] ch0mch0m:
I have the same problem.

Originally rooted 4.1.2 using root toolkit. Then yesterday the OTA popped up. Before I update, I download and run OTA Root Keeper 2.0.3. Came back and let the update run. After restarting and going through the motion, the machine boots up and 4.1.2 is shown.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] andyboo:
Hi Guys,

Just want to see if its possible to get the photo editor app from note 2 to note 1? The current photo editor that i have with RR v3 doesn't fill the screen. Also doesn't seem to be compatible with the gallery when you go options and edit.

View attachment 1480588
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] minxwin:
if you only took the time to search ang read the other post....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1985928
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] andyboo:
thank you.... and sorry :( i did search, but i guess clearly not hard enough
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] minxwin:
if it helped pls click on the thanks button. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gn4life:
I updated my Galaxy Nexus to 4.2 using e587de13bf8a.signed-takju-JOP40C-from-JZO54K.e587de13.zip file.

The update seemed to happen fine, and I can access all new 4.2 features, except the Lockscreen widget.

My lockscreen doesnt seem to go right or left. The Google Now bootom-up swipe asks me to enter PIN, unlocks the phone and takes me to thr Google Now window. A back button there takes me to my Homescreen.

Can anyone tell me if I am missing something here?

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATMOSF3AR:
It's working fine here

Sliding right takes me to the Camera and sliding to the left takes me to other widgets like messaging gmail etc.

Try flashing again. It might help you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gnustomp:
When you turn the screen on, you should see two rectangles on the right and left borders of the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scoobdude:
Swipe from the clock down to lower your security. Then swipe left or right to access the camera and widgets. To bring your security back up grab the lock at the bottom of the screen and pull it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gn4life:
Tried all those and much more, but its still the same. :(

Other than this, all other 4.2 features work fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] galiganu:
Same is happening to me and one of my friends (both on takju).

I could swipe from left to right imminently after the update, but after some time i couldnt anymore. Only the clock widget is present.

Can it be because we have corporate email accounts on the phones and it forces the lockscreen to be PIN?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] akira02rex:
Yes, that's why.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gn4life:
That might explain it. Even I have my corporate account configured on the phone.

Any way to workaround this?
[Motorola Photon 4G] ganeshshas:
I have flashed CM10 in my mobile... In that everythig work's fine but I lost my Boot Image... :( :(

while Turn on my phone it's booting like Linux(black screen command prompt) ...My Motorola Logo is disappeared :(.. But phone is working fine...

somebody please help to recover my motorola Logo on boot screen...?./
[Motorola Photon 4G] NishantM:
I think your logo partition got corrupted. You need to find the stock logo.bin and then flash it using fastboot.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ganeshshas:
Thanks

Big thanks to you ... got the bin file will try with it :)

thanks again
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Garridon:
Does the device with android 4.2 need to have a special chip set to do the new wireless HDMI out? Also what is this adapter that I need? I can't find very much information on this, seems like I'm the only one excited about this...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] James-NC:
I would hold off on buying an adapter.It seems only the nexus 4 gets miracast from the 4.2 update.Maybe one day we will see it on the N7 but for now nobody has shown it working on anything.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wilks3y:
Actually its been done using a Raspberry Pi
[General Questions and Answers] motti94:
I have seen many comparisons and forums about it but still can't make my mind up. I like the XE because it feels and looks more solid but it is heavy. overall the s2 may be slightly better. although, it does depend on your preferences.

my q is if the s2 is cheaper than the XE is it better to go with the s2 or still go for the XE? or if they are the same price then which to go for?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takeoutttt:
What are the different custom kernel for CM9 in Atrix?

I'm in stock ICS kernel.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] calinoii:
I think you can try faux's CM9 kernels and see the result,but don't think a miracle will happen!
[Nexus 7 General] kristovaher:
The 4.2 clock widget looks absolutely horrible, I wonder why didn't they make it into a selection between which widget you want.

Anyways, is it possible to get the pre-4.2 clock widget on 4.2? It completely ruined my home screen at the moment. Or is there an app on Play Store that includes it?
[Nexus 7 General] Omar04:
Remove it from home and You can switch to analog one.
[Nexus 7 General] kristovaher:
No no, I like the analog one. The old one did not have that horrible circle around it, the new one does. It looked really good on my wallpaper before, but now I cannot select the one without the ring anymore.
[Nexus 7 General] Omar04:
Oh I thought you were talking about digital. :D

Unfortunately the old one were replaced by this new one.

Maybe you can extract the 4.1.2 and install/replace the 4.2 one.
[Nexus 7 General] ce526:
check this

Look for "clock jb" by moblynx.

I think that is the one.
[Nexus 7 General] D_Rob:
I too, have disdain form this new digital clock. And the wonky boxes that show up surrounding the home screen widgets.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] langhaardack:
Can I receive OTA's when not using stock recovery and am rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Unlawful:
Only rooted yes, non-stock recovery I don't think so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] langhaardack:
Thank you, sounds like I just had to wait.. :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
huh....no

i know you mean well, but please give correct advice and/or point people to a thread where they can learn themselves, since they don't know how to search or just read the stickies INSTEAD of creating a new thread, for an issue that has been discussed for so many times in this forum.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Unlawful:
I was under that assumption that the person was asking about automatically receiving OTAs via System Updates not having to manually flash them/sideload them...Am I wrong here?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] langhaardack:
You're completely right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
you need to understand the question, before passing judgement on an answer.. the guy was asking about auto otas not manually flashing otas

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as for the question, i know for sure root doesnt matter.. andi dont i think it cwm matters, but you should flash stock recovery just to be safe
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Unlawful:
Really? All this time I thought stock kernels, bootloaders, radio, recoverys etc. were needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
yes you have to be completely stock.. and like i said i am not sure but i think cwm shouldnt matter
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] langhaardack:
Didn't get the OTA yet, kept clearing framework data and checking for system updates, but I'm on mobile data, which might have an impact on this. (German carrier) I guess I'll wait until I'm home and try it again. Worst case would be francos kernel preventing me from getting the OTA, or root, but that's not the problem with OTA RootKeeper. Thanks for your answers. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you're still partially wrong.

you can receive the OTA, but it will not install automatically if you have a custom recovery. you can then boot into the custom recovery and flash it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
receive

I read his post literally. "Can I install an OTA when not using stock recovery and being rooted?" would have been the right question. My answer/comprehension of the message would have been totally different.

And as for passing judgement, it would still be best for people to redirect others to existing threads than feed another thread like the dozens we got like it. It's the hard truth: people don't have patience. To search, to learn.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shemsha:
Hi.

I setup 2 owners, but I don't want a lock screen. I want to see the home screen when opening the nexus. Is it possible?

Thanks!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irishrally:
Not sure if it's different for multiple users, but you can try settings>security>sceen lock>select none.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shemsha:
No none option :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satyadeep_k:
Need an insecure kernel desperately for I9100XWLPW_I9100ODDLPC_INU.!

Can anyone help me out???

I've tried searching in http://http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101671, but i'm unable to find the required one..

Can I use an irrelevant insecure kernel?? >> like CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE2-v4.0-CWM4.zip instead of

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_LPC-v5.0-CWM5 ??

-- Thanks in advance.!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
If you need a rooted stock kernel, then you can use PhilZ-CWM6 kernel => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

In post #2 you can find XWLPW-DBT ICS 4.0.4 which should work fine for your current firmware.

If you flash the zip file in stock recovery, then you will be rooted.

Good luck !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
The 4.2 clock widget looks absolutely horrible, I wonder why didn't they make it into a selection between which widget you want.

Anyways, is it possible to get the pre-4.2 clock widget on 4.2? It completely ruined my home screen at the moment. Or is there an app on Play Store that includes it?

The old one did not have that horrible circle around it, the new one does. It looked really good on my wallpaper before, but now I cannot select the one without the ring anymore.