New Nexus 7 Updates - Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A

Hi im new to the nexus scene and i have some questions so pls help me if you can:
1.Can my nexus 7 32gb wifi only edition bought from america get updates when i bring it home to europe?
2.Is rooting a nexus device really worth it? because i want to keep stock rom because its stable and the only thing im changing is the kernel.
or flash stock images if they can be installed with a custom kernel.
3. Also can i root it if i update it to the latest update (Current version is JWR66N)
Thanks in advance

Shillopellos9 said:
Hi im new to the nexus scene and i have some questions so pls help me if you can:
1.Can my nexus 7 32gb wifi only edition bought from america get updates when i bring it home to europe?
2.Is rooting a nexus device really worth it? because i want to keep stock rom because its stable and the only thing im changing is the kernel.
or flash stock images if they can be installed with a custom kernel.
3. Also can i root it if i update it to the latest update (Current version is JWR66N)
Thanks in advance
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1. Yes you will. I imported mine from Google play store US and I receive updates in Sweden.
2. It's absolutely worth it. I have Rooted stock myself.
3. Yes I have the latest update rooted.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4

Muikkuman said:
1. Yes you will. I imported mine from Google play store US and I receive updates in Sweden.
2. It's absolutely worth it. I have Rooted stock myself.
3. Yes I have the latest update rooted.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4
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May I ask something as well?
For a nexus, flashing a custom kernel requires root or unlock bootloader?
What is the use of unlock bootloader on a nexus device?
I came from a sony phone and that require unlocking bootloader to install custom kernel..not so sure about nexus.

Muikkuman said:
1. Yes you will. I imported mine from Google play store US and I receive updates in Sweden.
2. It's absolutely worth it. I have Rooted stock myself.
3. Yes I have the latest update rooted.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4
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Thank you very much!

kaz93 said:
May I ask something as well?
For a nexus, flashing a custom kernel requires root or unlock bootloader?
What is the use of unlock bootloader on a nexus device?
I came from a sony phone and that require unlocking bootloader to install custom kernel..not so sure about nexus.
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Well you need to unlock your bootloader in order to root. I think you do need to unlock. But unlocking the bootloader is super easy so I don't see a reason not to.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4

BE CAREFUL of updates. Newer updates change the touchscreen driver!
If the touchscreen is working perfectly out of the box, DON'T UPDATE OTA.
If it works out of the box, I would recommend not updating and/or just flashing an updated custom rom without the touchscreen updates.

player911 said:
BE CAREFUL of updates. Newer updates change the touchscreen driver!
If the touchscreen is working perfectly out of the box, DON'T UPDATE OTA.
If it works out of the box, I would recommend not updating and/or just flashing an updated custom rom without the touchscreen updates.
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My tablet automatically downloaded the update and there is a reminder in the notification bar. Is there away to remove the notification without installing the update?

player911 said:
BE CAREFUL of updates. Newer updates change the touchscreen driver!
If the touchscreen is working perfectly out of the box, DON'T UPDATE OTA.
If it works out of the box, I would recommend not updating and/or just flashing an updated custom rom without the touchscreen updates.
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Can i return it if i update it and it doesnt work? Plus how can i see that my touchscreen has problems?

player911 said:
BE CAREFUL of updates. Newer updates change the touchscreen driver!
If the touchscreen is working perfectly out of the box, DON'T UPDATE OTA.
If it works out of the box, I would recommend not updating and/or just flashing an updated custom rom without the touchscreen updates.
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Mine works fine out of the box july edition,havent installed my OTA update almost 3 months now..sometimes im tempted to install it coz i always see it in my notification bar
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Shillopellos9 said:
Can i return it if i update it and it doesnt work? Plus how can i see that my touchscreen has problems?
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You will experience ghost touches or just check it by using an apk yamtt if you have issues..i think you can return it as long as your warranty isnt void yet
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I have been reading the past couple of hours and i am sure i want to root but i read that if you update your nexus the bootloader will be updated and some partitions will too i think so my question is should i root JWR66N or update it to the latest version and then root? (Btw i will install CleanRom and i want to know if i can because i have old bootloader and partitions and stuff) Srry if confusing.

Shillopellos9 said:
I have been reading the past couple of hours and i am sure i want to root but i read that if you update your nexus the bootloader will be updated and some partitions will too i think so my question is should i root JWR66N or update it to the latest version and then root? (Btw i will install CleanRom and i want to know if i can because i have old bootloader and partitions and stuff) Srry if confusing.
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First update to latest version.
Second, root.
Third flash CleanRom.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4

Shillopellos9 said:
3. Also can i root it if i update it to the latest update (Current version is JWR66N)
Thanks in advance
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You may be in the wrong forum. JWR66 is the firmware for Nexus 7(2012). Is that what you have?

meekrawb said:
You may be in the wrong forum. JWR66 is the firmware for Nexus 7(2012). Is that what you have?
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Its the 2013 edition for sure it has the 2 cameras and the box was blue

Muikkuman said:
First update to latest version.
Second, root.
Third flash CleanRom.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4
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Thanks for reply btw the update wont break my nexus right? Because i have no touchscreen issues right now

Shillopellos9 said:
Thanks for reply btw the update wont break my nexus right? Because i have no touchscreen issues right now
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Some user who didn't have the problem have reported problems after the update. But not everyone so I'm not sure.
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk 4

meekrawb said:
You may be in the wrong forum. JWR66 is the firmware for Nexus 7(2012). Is that what you have?
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JWR66N is for nexus 7 2013..coz i also have that on my nexus 7
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Shillopellos9 said:
Its the 2013 edition for sure it has the 2 cameras and the box was blue
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and2nckiko said:
JWR66N is for nexus 7 2013..coz i also have that on my nexus 7
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Thanks for clearing that up for me, fellas.

Related

[ROM][INFO] Completely STOCK 4.1 Jelly Bean

I'm just providing information and a link for people (like me) who want a completely stock JB ROM that is not rooted, tweaked, or messed with in any way at all. This is the stock JB that Google used for their JB nexus demonstrations.
THIS IS NOT MY WORK...I AM SIMPLY PROVIDING A LINK TO THE COMPLETELY STOCK JELLY BEAN ROM. AGAIN, THIS IS NOT MY WORK OR LINK.
ALSO, THE FILE NAME SHOWS "TAKJU" WHICH IS THE USA GALAXY NEXUS (THAT IS PURCHASED FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE), SO I'M NOT SURE IF IT WILL WORK CORRECTLY ON ANY OTHER UNLOCKED NEXUS' (LIKE THE YAKJU). I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU MAY DO TO YOUR PHONE.
Having read all the information above, here is the link:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/device/maguro/developer/clockworkmod?manifest=http%3A%2F%2Fgh-pages.clockworkmod.com%2FROMManagerManifest%2Fclockworkmod.js&name=ClockworkMod&deviceName=Google%20Galaxy%20Nexus%20(GSM
I simply used the galaxy nexus toolkit (see sticky thread in this section) to unlock my phone and flash CWM (I didn't need to root), and then flashed the stock JB via CWM.
Thanks! Just unlocked, flashed the JB image and re-locked.
Now I'm (not rooted) and back to stock and locked JB!
No waiting on the OTA here!
ericshmerick said:
Thanks! Just unlocked, flashed the JB image and re-locked.
Now I'm (not rooted) and back to stock and locked JB!
No waiting on the OTA here!
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e_e ohhhhh your gonna wanna unlock and root again... these are test builds...
-Google
:good:
Thank you very much for the building Lord!
I just need is so clean ROM.
iGoogleNexus said:
e_e ohhhhh your gonna wanna unlock and root again... these are test builds...
-Google
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This is the same build on the I/O Nexi. So they are all going to have to root and unlock once the OTA hits? Don't think so. It's the same version as on my Nexus 7, down to the build fingerprint.
(yes I have a Nexus 7 - bought from someone who attended I/O).
ericshmerick said:
This is the same build on the I/O Nexi. So they are all going to have to root and unlock once the OTA hits? Don't think so. It's the same version as on my Nexus 7, down to the build fingerprint.
(yes I have a Nexus 7 - bought from someone who attended I/O).
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So your Nexus 7 has a takju build fingerprint?!
Interesting.
Takju is for a completely different device and will not work on a Tegra 3 device.
ericshmerick said:
This is the same build on the I/O Nexi. So they are all going to have to root and unlock once the OTA hits? Don't think so. It's the same version as on my Nexus 7, down to the build fingerprint.
(yes I have a Nexus 7 - bought from someone who attended I/O).
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Sorry but... u r wrong....
And yes everyone who is not in ICS stock from google link will need to root and flash Jb when released.
Enviado de meu Galaxy Nexus usando o Tapatalk 2
Will this work on my International Galaxy nexus I'm in England thanks.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Will MMS work for the sprint model?
ericshmerick said:
This is the same build on the I/O Nexi. So they are all going to have to root and unlock once the OTA hits? Don't think so. It's the same version as on my Nexus 7, down to the build fingerprint.
(yes I have a Nexus 7 - bought from someone who attended I/O).
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not at all the same....these test builds are nandroids from I/O...read first before u report falso info
nexusguy74 said:
Will this work on my International Galaxy nexus I'm in England thanks.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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If you follow the link it does say GSM - Google IO Jelly Bean release for the GSM Galaxy Nexus,
is this same as koush's jb-takju.zip ROM build version: JRN84D ?
where can i find Koush's version??
jokeefe10 said:
where can i find Koush's version??
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Rom Manager
Thank you mate. This was what im looking for.. By the way, yes, its JRN84D.
Stock jelly beans with baseband XXLF1
Thanks guys for posting the link to the ROMs. I just finished updating mine two days ago and man this is awesome. BTW, I also flashed the baseband radio XXLF1 and it works better than XXLA2 (Australia, OPTUS network).
P.S.
Got my phone unlocked (originally yakjuxw) but is using it in OPTUS network. Now its all Jelly Bean
Simer03 said:
not at all the same....these test builds are nandroids from I/O...read first before u report falso info
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What makes you think that just because these are test builds pushed out to I/O devices they are going to have to be rooted and unlocked to be updated? That doesn't make any sense. Think about it:
Google supplies GNex to I/O attendees.
Google pushes out OTA to those devices for JB (no unlocking/rooting required to receive)
Why wouldn't Google later push an update for devices on pre-release JB to bring them to final release builds? What this means is that there will be two OTA files being pushed, one for IMM76K -> JRN*** and for JRN84D -> JRN***.
I have a very hard time believing Google would require I/O devices be unlocked and rooted to install the official firmware.
electronicrice said:
I have a very hard time believing Google would require I/O devices be unlocked and rooted to install the official firmware.
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True, plus for OTA you have to be bone stock: stock rom, stock kernel, stock recovery, stock radio, and appropriate bootloader to be able to grab an OTA update
harveydent said:
True, plus for OTA you have to be bone stock: stock rom, stock kernel, stock recovery, stock radio, and appropriate bootloader to be able to grab an OTA update
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Well no, you can grab the OTA in most cases but without everything stock it won't install
electronicrice said:
Well no, you can grab the OTA in most cases but without everything stock and relocked it won't install
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Unlocked or relocked does not matter.

Nexus 7 2013 4.3.1

Good night (in Portugal), I got a Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi recently, is equipped with the 4.3 version of Android and a Firmware JSS15R.
I wonder if some version already out after JSS15R 4.3.1 or whatever ...
Also wanted to know if I will continue to receive official OTA updates from Google for my Nexus 7 since I have done the root
Thank outset
Luis Martins
That's the current build, though 4.4 will be released soon. You can still get OTAs if you're rooted, but as far as I know you need to have the stock recovery and stock kernel.
mbdw said:
That's the current build, though 4.4 will be released soon. You can still get OTAs if you're rooted, but as far as I know you need to have the stock recovery and stock kernel.
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I dont nothing change, I only rooted and unlocked bootloader
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mbdw said:
That's the current build, though 4.4 will be released soon. You can still get OTAs if you're rooted, but as far as I know you need to have the stock recovery and stock kernel.
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Stock kernel required, stock recovery safest, but not required.
sfhub said:
Stock kernel required, stock recovery safest, but not required.
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Ah, good to know!
luismlm said:
Good night (in Portugal), I got a Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi recently, is equipped with the 4.3 version of Android and a Firmware JSS15R.
I wonder if some version already out after JSS15R 4.3.1 or whatever ...
Also wanted to know if I will continue to receive official OTA updates from Google for my Nexus 7 since I have done the root
Thank outset
Luis Martins
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4.3.1 was only released to the LTE-version of the N7 2013!
henklbr said:
4.3.1 was only released to the LTE-version of the N7 2013!
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Thank you, ja ja know if the 4.4 came out for the nexus 7 2013?
luismlm said:
Thank you, ja ja know if the 4.4 came out for the nexus 7 2013?
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As Google says: in the next few weeks!
Patience patience patience!

Will 4.4 break root?

New note 3 user here. Just got purchased it with 4.3 installed and rooted right away. Anyone know if updating it through OTA will break root? Thanks
fliparsenal said:
New note 3 user here. Just got purchased it with 4.3 installed and rooted right away. Anyone know if updating it through OTA will break root? Thanks
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Yes it will. '
Hopefully this thread will answer all of your questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671167
yes, but you won't be getting any OTA updates if you're rooted. it'll just pop up a message saying that your device has been modified and software updates are not be available. you'll have to update manualy
Thanks for the quick response guys
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

[Q] Why Flash Bootloader and Radio? How?

In the changelog for 4.4 RC 1, we are told that we need to flash a new bootloader and radio. This has not been part of my normal process. Why do we need to do this? Also, I wasn't able to find any threads on suggested bootloaders and radios for PA. Please point me in the right direction if this is something I really need to do. (using a Nexus 5)
Quote from the 4.4 RC 1 Changelog:
saumil007 said:
4.4 RC1 - Kitkat 4.4.3
Dose of awesome sauce on this week from PA Headquarters, again. As you may know we merged 4.4.3 into our source. You will need to flash new bootloader, radio, Gapps and update to latest recovery before going forward. Many bugs have been also resolved on our bug tracker thanks to community’s reports, less to go.
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jmanidb said:
In the changelog for 4.4 RC 1, we are told that we need to flash a new bootloader and radio. This has not been part of my normal process. Why do we need to do this? Also, I wasn't able to find any threads on suggested bootloaders and radios for PA. Please point me in the right direction if this is something I really need to do. (using a Nexus 5)
Quote from the 4.4 RC 1 Changelog:
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Flash stock 4.4.3 and then flash PA. Did the same for my primary N4
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I ended up unzipping the stock package and selectively flashing the stock Bootloader and Radio.
I'm not sure why I needed to do this, but I did it and I'm using 4.4 RC 1 now.
Thanks!
It was mentioned to do so but should have specified that it was only for those old 3.99 holdouts that weren't ready to switch. Mainly only applied to mako users.
Sent from my Nexus 5
Pirateghost said:
It was mentioned to do so but should have specified that it was only for those old 3.99 holdouts that weren't ready to switch. Mainly only applied to mako users.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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So all Hammerhead user can actualy just flash directly the new rom right ?
(just want a confirmation so I dont go and flash radio and bootloader for nothing)
thanks
irawynn said:
So all Hammerhead user can actualy just flash directly the new rom right ?
(just want a confirmation so I dont go and flash radio and bootloader for nothing)
thanks
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Yes. You do not need to update anything but the rom
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I'm kind of in the same situation, except a Nexus 7 2013 LTE is my device in question. I've been searching everywhere and haven't found any answers.
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
I'm kind of in the same situation, except a Nexus 7 2013 LTE is my device in question. I've been searching everywhere and haven't found any answers.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You don't need to update anything then. If your device didn't come with any new boot loaders or radios then there is obviously nothing to update.
#stayparanoid

Wuawei Watch & rooted Nexus 6P

I'm going to buy a Huawei Watch and I have no experience about smartwatch.
My question is this:
Huawei Watch works well with a rooted Nexus N 6P with Android 7.0 (soon to 7.1.1)?
Or maybe the root of Nexus affect some function?
Thank you.
Yes.
thklinge said:
Yes.
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Thank you for your quick response.
You have verified that the root does not affect the cooperation between the two devices?
I ask because I read in some thread (can not remember where) that the root may affect the communication between smartphone and smartwatch.
Thank you.
Root & custom roms works fine with them.
My Huawei watch works fine on my stock rooted 6P on DP2.
Yes, I m using it over CM13, which is the custom ROM and on rooted device with no issue.
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Try to open android wear app while on a custom ROM on nexus 6p you simply cant
troyd28 said:
Try to open android wear app while on a custom ROM on nexus 6p you simply cant
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There's something wrong with your specific ROM then, because many others have no problem.
JimSmith94 said:
There's something wrong with your specific ROM then, because many others have no problem.
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I got the message regarding custom Rom and the Wear App can't open when I upgraded the wear companion app to 2.0. I got the solution to change the user type debug to user in system boot properties file but I prefer to downgrade the companion app to 1.5. Now I m using 1.5 with no issues.
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troyd28 said:
Try to open android wear app while on a custom ROM on nexus 6p you simply cant
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Please check my response regarding your query.
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troyd28 said:
Try to open android wear app while on a custom ROM on nexus 6p you simply cant
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That's BS, I have the watch and Custom ROM the latest stuff and everything works amazing, there is no difference rooted or not.
I also tried Android 2 dev preview works great.
I also unlocked and rooted and flashed custom ROM on the watch itself later, and it's amazing.
ROOT/CUSTOM ROM, have nothing to do with Android Wear or the watch functionality!
If Android Wear is available in your country to download from Google Play, you are good to go
odeccacccp said:
That's BS, I have the watch and Custom ROM the latest stuff and everything works amazing, there is no difference rooted or not.
I also tried Android 2 dev preview works great.
I also unlocked and rooted and flashed custom ROM on the watch itself later, and it's amazing.
ROOT/CUSTOM ROM, have nothing to do with Android Wear or the watch functionality!
If Android Wear is available in your country to download from Google Play, you are good to go
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On what phone?
troyd28 said:
Try to open android wear app while on a custom ROM on nexus 6p you simply cant
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They all use custom build.prop files, try changing: ro.build.type=userdebug to user, reboot your phone and android wear is working
works well with my dev preview, rooted 6p, on 7.1.1.
troyd28 said:
On what phone?
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6P

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