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[Nexus 7 (2013) General] owenbeals:
thread updated with One Lick Bootloader unlock, root, and recovery install guide using wugfresh toolkit and a new vs old nexus 7 battle video
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] kayone73:
I dont understand why people keep asking if they can receive OTA updates after rooting and not pass this wisdom onto others so they don't have to ask the same question.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] owenbeals:
updated OP with One Click Unroot, Unbrick, Factory Reset Guide
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] TheSaint187:
so im sure everyone knows about the update to fix GPS and multitouch issues, any idea as to when there will be a new root toolkit for this new build? or can i just use wugfresh's v1.68 anyways? I'm waiting for this update before i root my new N7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] TheSaint187:
Guys, need help again, I've unlocked the boot loader but I am unable to root via wugfreshs tool kit, I've turning USB debugging on and off just like the video advises but still nothing. The pop up message is not the same one on the tut video, I've even turn mtp off as suggested on the wugfresh notification. Hope you can help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] hellangletc:
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[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Jashafi:
Don't use toolkit

Download the Android SDK and install a custom recovery. After flash Super Su update via recovery. Toolkits are good if your lazy, but not always 100% reliable.

I will make it easy for you by typing the commands for you

Turn on usb debuging

Open up ADB via command prompt

type

1)adb reboot bootloader

2) fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery),img

Reboot into android

Load super su if not done already then get into recovery by typing

3) adb reboot recovery

( if previously loaded )Use volume key to get to recovery on nexus, press power on recovery

4) flash super su in recovery
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] mnsjsk:
Thanks

this thread is really helpful
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] chike99:
I used Wugg's toolkit, v 1.71, to root after I installed build JSS15Q and it worked flawlessly. The updated toolkit downloads the boot image for JSS15Q.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ghori1989:
Thanks for the recovery and SU links :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] vgjfelix:
Hey there, I've just done a 50 tips video for the new Nexus 7, could you add it to this sticky thread?

[YOUTUBE]KoI8GfyvQl0[/YOUTUBE]
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] IFLATLINEI:
Unlocked the bootloader just fine but can't root. I seen someone posted that the one click tool doesn't work with 4.3. Is this still the case?

Never mind, was a windows 8 driver issue holding things up. Awesome guide!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] danetbra63:
having driver issues

I was able to unlock my new nexus 7 with the nexus root toolkit 1.7.2.. my issue is that it only installed the "android ADB interface". because of this, I can't copy files to and from my pc and my nexus 7 because the normal driver that is supposed to let you see the files and folders on the nexus is missing. I've already tried uninstalling and re installing the drivers for the device.

I need to be able to copy files from my nexus because i was planning on installing CWD recovery instead of TWRP recovery.

Id greatly appreciate any incite with my issue

thanks!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Caelrie:
I can't make this work. It unlocked the bootloader just fine. It may have installed TWRP but I don't know how to tell. After rooting, I open Super SU and it gives me the "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" error.

I'm stuck. I'm not finding any solutions that help me on google.

Edit: Nevermind. I managed to root it manually so it's all good.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] isp_23:
Also Encountered the same Problem, "here is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it."

could you enlight us on how did you got the SuperSu to Run on Nexus 7?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Caelrie:
I followed the instructions for manually installing the TWRP recovery and rooting. It's either in this thread or the other sticky. Download all the files you need and just start with the process after the unlocking part.

Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2382051
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] infectwifi:
i have the same problem, and i was an android virgin since yesterday :( help!

EDIT: ok it was easy, so if you followed the Nexus Root Toolkit method and you go the "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" error you just have to copy paste UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51 to your nexus internal storage go into custom bootloder recovery mode-->install-> swipe to flash--> Done
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] SirSigma:
This was my very first time using an all-in-one kit, and probably my last. They don't actually seem to make everything easier like they claim to. I did this hoping to save time, but I probably could have done this a lot faster the old-fashioned way.

Everything was okay up until I had to flash the recovery. The .exe seems to download the recovery with a mismatched MD5 every single time, and then it seems to be the incorrect recovery as well. I got around this using the advanced features and launching the adb window to flash the correct recovery manually, then using the root button worked. I'm just posting this in case anybody else got stuck where I did.

If you're some new guy reading this and you have little experience at this sort of thing, I highly recommend just doing the right thing and learning the manual process. It's worth it in the long run.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] milan_gondor:
bootloader OTA

quick question..i want to unlock my bootloader and keep device unrooted...

so if i keep my bootloader unlocked, will i get any future OTA updates? i dont want to stop OTA updates on my nexus.. so should i keep my bootloader locker or unlocked?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] NovaSlim:
Bootloader status have nothing to do with OTA, as long as you have stock recovery you will be able to get OTA.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] isp_23:
Thanks!!! for the Help

Finaly Rooted my Nexus 7 ( 2013 ) :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] iconicflux:
I solved this after a bit of looking into what's happening by sideloading an older version of SuperSU.

I'd give you the link but this damn forum wont let me give it to you. The filename is: UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.55.zip

httpCOLON//downloadDOTchainfireDOTeu/346/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1DOT55DOTzip?retrieve_file=1

1. Boot your bootloader into sideload mode.

2. "adb sideload <filename>"

3. reboot

4. Enjoy root
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] peter19220:
Problem solved. my data wasn't wiped after rooting

Thank you

==========================================================

Hello everyone! I unlocked and rooted once before updating to JSS15R

Do I have to unlock again before rooting?

Will all my data done for rooting again?

Thank you !
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] budensik:
Hi i just got my new Nexus7 v2 and first thing i did was i update my soft so right now my tablet has JSS15R (wifi only) so i can't see this number after i opened your toolkit so i choosed anybuild (last option).I also watched Your movie on youtube and i can't see that You did backup so my question is before i open bootloader and then root should i backup my device just in case.I hate to messing around with bootloader i thought that only htc has this kind of issues but not only.Anyway should i back it up my version of rom like i said is the newest one which is JSS15R and i hope that your tool support this version too.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] budensik:
Hi every1 again i just used Wug's toolkit and i opened bootloader but after rooting my device doesn't have root and when i click on Supersu it says i have a real big issue with binary files and i have to install root manually.Let me add that i have a wifi version tablet and i'm on JSS15R.So i've downloaded root checker and i don't have a root so what i suppose to do any ideas?

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nevermind i got it all
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Lexord:
When I type Adb devices, it does detect my nexus but it says offline. Any help please ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Katara.V3:
Can't unroot nexus 7

Guys, plz help me with this issue :

At first time when I rooted my nexus 7 FHD, ( using Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.7.2 ), I forgot selecting Custom recovery in root option but root process was still successful. then I want to unroot to take the OTA update. I tried Stock + Unroot ( with latest stock rom Android 4.3 JSS15R, my current is JSS15Q ), the process finished without any error announced,device was unrooted but there was no system update detected, all data and apps stayed the same as before ( they'd have been wiped away according to Toolkit's announcement ). Now I cant do any thing with nexus 7's rom ( re- root, update OTA or rom cook ). How can I deal with this problem ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] None52:
Tnanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] lanwarrior:
Can you update the first page to mention if this method works with the LTE version?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gr8twhite:
Great tutorial.

First time user of android on a nexus 7 2013.

Was up and running rooted and with sfhub's touchscreen fixes in 10 minuets.

Great stuff!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] TeRrOkToR:
Rooted tks !! :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] undeground88:
Как подключить 3g модем к nexus 7 (2013) wi-fi 16gb ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xdhall:
The Wi-Fi only version doesn't have the hardware for it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bur2000:
edit: Solved the problem, a new SuperSU version is required. The OP should be updated to no longer link to the outdated 1.43 that apparently doesn't work with Android 4.4.

The newest version can always be found at: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

I just updated to 4.4 using the KRT16S factory image. Then I used TWRP to flash the update-supersu-1.43.zip.

Now I have the supersu.apk in /system/apps and it also shows up in the app drawer, but the device still isn't rooted. When I open SuperSU it says "SU file not installed". Apps like Titanium Backup say the device isn't rooted. su file is in /system/xbin but the permissions are rwsr-sr-x, I never heard of permission type "s".

Anyway, I don't know what went wrong here, any ideas?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Jonathanchasr:
Android KitKat?

Will this work with my Nexus 7 2013 running Android KitKat? I was running 4.3 and rooted but lost it after accidentally updating. But my boot loader is still Unlocked and I'm still running TWRP.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] xdhall:
All you need to do is download the superuser binaries onto your N7:

http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

Then reboot into TWRP, select "Install", navigate to your download folder, and then select "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip"
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] z_extend_99:
Unlocked and rooted on Day 1! :good:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Miklun:
Does it really need root to be much more better?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Ireas:
Hey I Got my Nexus 7 today and it updated to 4.4, is it still possible to root? Read that tools like NRT don't manage it atm
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] z_extend_99:
It really depends on your needs and preferences. I happen to use apps that need root permissions such as Titanium Backup. I won't suggest rooting your device if you don't think you need it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Yakuzza123:
bricked or not bricked ?

hey, i couldn´t make wugs toolkit to work under my windows 8.1 so i checked for manual option.

so i found this tutorial: http://techtrickz.com/how-to/unlock...install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-nexus-7-2013/

this recovery i flashed after unlocking: openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-flo.img

C:\nexus7>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery.img

sending 'recovery' (7964 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.313s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.338s]

finished. total time: 0.651s

after a restart twrp even came up but i am stuck on the color X circle screen for minutes :(
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] purephysics:
Great tutorials, big thanks

My first time unlocking and rooting a Nexus device was made very painless thanks to these vids.

It's not my first time dabbling in adb and root though, did my GNote from the device with no problems. But the Nex7 I bought outright so it cost me a fair bit of money, it was important for it not to go wrong.

I did get into a tiny bit of trouble after unlocking the bootloader as the launcher stopped working which essentially rendered the device useless for a bit as it was in a Launcher error loop; press ok > return to error, press report > return to error.

But I just pushed through and flashed TWRP (which I think I prefer to CWM which I use on my phone), rooted and verified and everything seems fine now.

So big thanks, great videos.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] svtevolte:
this is my first nexus root, i have rooted samsung and htc devices but i am having some trouble here

i have followed the video and managed to achieve bootloader unlock, but when i go to get root access, the device reboots in to bootloader and stalls. it hangs on the first screen there and the desktop program hangs on 'waiting for device' until i manually reboot the tablet. i have tried just waiting for something to happen but eventually the program pops an error message saying the device has timed out

running 4.4.2

please help thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bluboy484:
is it possible for me to root without unlocking the bootloader? I'm asking because on my Sony Live with Walkman I rooted it but did not have to unlock the bootloader but I see everyone here talking about doing both when I only want to root. :confused:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] z_extend_99:
I'm not sure if it is. Most procedures done require flashing of custom recovery and flashing of zip file through the custom recovery.

Another way is to have a temporary root access on adb and push the su binary and superuser.apk to their respective directories. This requires a lot of effort compared to flashing a custom recovery. It requires you to be able to have an insecure boot on adb to get a temporary root access. I do not know the exact procedures though, and I'm not sure if this can be done with an locked bootloader.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Magic2009:
Temp Unroot

Hi - is there a way to temp unroot the nexus to view flixster, sky go etc without having to wipe it and install stock rom, I'm currently unrooted due to this inconvenience??
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RascalDoc:
I've tried the toolkit on 3 different computers all running Windows 7 and can't get confirmation that my drivers are properly installed. I can get to where my nexus is visible and I get the window asking do I want to copy files or open with Explorer, etc. I'm not familiar with adb but have rooted several evos and s3,s.

Also, how do I backup my setup? Without twrp for a nandroid I'm lost.

I'm running 4.4.2 on a wifi 32gb nexus 7 2013

Thanks in advance

Edit: sofar I've got about 6 hours over two evenings invested in trying to get root and twrp on this & %++_-$&! Roots g you evo4g was easier..... Lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] aycockonxion:
My experience is virtually identical. I've used 2 different PC's to attempt to root with the exact same results.

Running 4.4.2 also with a WiFi 32 Gb 2013 model.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RascalDoc:
Update.....I used the zedomax video and substituted twrp. Worked well. I did have to flash super user twice. I'm rooted!!!!

Hope this helped. Feel free to pm me for more details or help.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] aycockonxion:
Update - Got it to root, and got TwRp flashed also. Now my WiFi speed is ridiculously slow. I had been getting in the vicinity of 20 Mbps down prior to root, and I'm still getting that on my GS4, but now I'm getting around 0.3 Mbps down (variable up to maybe 1 Mbps). Anybody have any ideas?

Running rooted 4.4.2, WiFi only, 2013 model.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] aycockonxion:
Update - So, I left it alone over night and tried again this morning once I got to work and now it's mysteriously awesome. I just got 44.65 Mbps down and 28.99 Mbps up. Maybe something was wrong with my router last night, I don't know since I was getting great speed on other devices. Oh well, I can see now that the WiFi speed on the Nexus is where it's supposed to be!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RascalDoc:
Thanks for the update

Edit... I checked my speeds. They are about the same as yours were last night. Not good.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] maxvsmith:
Edit:

I heard that in SuperSu you can trick an app into thinking it's not rooted. There is also some kind of xposed module to hide root so I does seem possible. Also, vudu shares flixster and UV content and it doesn't block you if you are rooted.

I succesfully unlocked and rooted my nexus 7 2013 yesterday and it was pretty easy. I had to re-install drivers once and reset because I was using my moga charger cable and I forgot that for some reason that cable is only for charging. After I switched cables everything went fine. I really was impressed with the back up function too. I backed up all my data unrooted and once I was rooted I backed it up. Not every single app and data was completely restored but the majority was. Foruntately the ones that weren't restored was recovered because of cloud data. Great tool kit I'll probably use it just to do nandroid back ups from now on since it sends it right to the computer. And my worries of unlocked bootloader don't apply anymore since it can be re-locked anytime.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] radenli:
Thanks for your sharing. Great work
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sfall:
ulock getting stuck

I have run the unlock section which worked with no problem but when I ran the "root" option (i am not flashing a custom recover) it puts the device into bootloader and sits there. and sits there. while the nexus root toolkit v18 has "information: booting modified boot.img to enable running privileged commands..."

I can stop it by power + vol down but what could I be doing wrong
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Sumpong:
Exactly the same for me, giving up for now
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] sfall:
i got it to work with skipsoft.net
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] peeyaj:
Just a question.. I will be using WUG's Nexus Root Toolkit to root my Nexus 7. I have 3.28 GB available space on my device, most of them are videos.. Would my sd card erased if I root the device?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Redlugia:
Back up anything you want to keep on an external device if your bootloader is not unlocked. If you are already unlocked you shouldn't lose anything.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Phuc1403Vn:
helpppppp..........

I have a question want to ask....I have problem about battery of N7 gen 2, my device just working onscreen 5,5hours, just play Where's my Water 1hour and all the time I browsing web by GG Chrome, it's normal or abnormal???thanks all!

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backup any things on your device, if u didn't copy your data, when u root or bootloader your N7 then your data is lost.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bldvx:
Thanks for all the info and instructions
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] LegobrandonCP:
Used the Toolkit to root my N7, but a few days after my WiFi seems to be faulty. No ROM, just an unlocked bootloader and root.

Is this a known problem? Resolutions?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bswift916:
N7 Root Issue

Been trying to use the one click root, but stuck at a window (in the picture). I then tried to manually install twrp, but when I go into recovery mode it can't find my device and boots up.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] tee00max:
Are most of these methods still good for version 4.4.4? Just got a Nexus 7 yesterday and looking forward to rooting it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gmfirebird:
It seems i am having the same issues as everyone else
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] EazyBreezy:
so helpful

man i really love this site!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] aniket0317:
Towelroot

The easiest way is to use Towelroot(Only For 4.4+). It is a life-saver for people who did not root in the beginning and don't want to backup everything. But, I am not sure if it unlocks the bootloader, as the the unlocked sign does not appear when booting. Custom recoveries work fine, though. Also, if you are going to install a custom ROM, MultiROM Manager again does it without factory reseting.

Sent From My PS4 using Call of Duty 4 app!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] idCyber:
Yeah towel root doesn't require unblocked boot loader and it leaves it locked and you can always flash a custom recovery using Rashr or something from Play Store without unlocking the bootloader. The bootloader has to be unlocked when flashing factory images (stock rom) though so I keep it unlocked so I don't have to ho through the hassle when I need to go back to stock.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] aniket0317:
From which I know, flashing stock images is the same as flashing ROMs, and I am using MultiROM to run 4 different ROMs, so flashing stock images shouldn't be a problem
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gmfirebird:
Lollipop

I saw that Wugfresh's latest edition 1.9.1 is supposed to work for the Android Lollipop ( which I have flashed and now running) but everytime I try to download it, my Nortons says it is a corrupted file and blocks it. Same with the versions from the mirror sites
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] BSnapp:
Then turn off Norton for the time being.. Wugfresh wouldn't send a harmful file...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] salt79:
Finally I find some additional time to root my Nexus 7 (2013) :silly:

Thanx Wug
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] z_extend_99:
I'm just curious. I'm reading about fastboot help documentation.

$ fastboot -h

usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>

commands:

update <filename> reflash device from update.zip

flashall flash boot + recovery + system

flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition

erase <partition> erase a flash partition

getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable

boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel

flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it

devices list all connected devices

reboot reboot device normally

reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader

options:

-w erase userdata and cache

-s <serial number> specify device serial number

-p <product> specify product name

-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline

-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id

I'm curious about the update command on fastboot. Is it the same as the update/install in TWRP using a zip file?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] f0olyc0oly:
Okay i'm trying out the first video but I encounter this error..

This happens after I need to download and update all file dependencies..
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jymmiphreak:
hash fail

ok. I've been at this for 2 days now. I have used wugfresh toolkit several times before to root/unlock several devices including my 2013 n7 that i'm having issues with now. I want the 5.0 ota, but i'm tired of waiting. There are plenty of ways to flash it using wug, but i can't get it to download the stock rom or twrp. Well, more precisely, i download them, but the hash fails every time, every way i download the files. i've tried letting wug dl them, fail, i tried the manual dl through wug, fail. Hell, I even tried dling them without wug, fail. i don't get it. what am i doing wrong? i'm tired of waiting for google, but i don't know another way to wipe it out without a factory reset. the problem doesn't seem to be my n7 2013, it seems to be internal to wug. I've even uninstalled and re-installed wug several times, reset my pc, tried several different usb ports, all with no change, the hashcheck always fails. any suggestions? I have also double checked the md5 and it is showing it to be the same as what the toolkit has it listed as, yet still fails... wtf?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] poirto:
please help with my nexus 7 2013

1. I enter fastboot mode on the tablet

2. I use one of various toolkits to send the unlock command.

3. The tablet shows the selection screen for unlocking the bootloader. I choose YES and press POWER to select

4. The console shows the selection is made and enters the deleting user data phase. At this point it gets stuck and doesn't budge.

I noticed that a few tools instruct you to make sure you are in Developer mode and/or USB Debugging is turned on. Well, to be honest, I am not sure if I am in those modes. I can't check because my tablet is dead.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any help would be appreciated.