I used to root all of my phones but I stopped because I started using crappy phones. Haven't even seen a rooted phone in a couple of years, I fear I may be rusty. Can I still use this method the same way? Also, any ROM recommendations? How is Cyanogen on Nexus? Thanks for the help guys!
You can use WuGFresh's Nexus 7 root toolkit to root your Nexus 7 running 4.4 Kit Kat.
The app is amazing and very easy to use. First use the app to install the USB drivers so you can connect your tablet to your PC and allow them to communicate.
Second use the app to unlock the bootloader...this is a must!
Third use the root toolkit to root your N7 tablet and make sure you check the box that says install TWRP recovery manager before you start the root process. You don't have to install the recovery manager technically... But you definitely want an advanced recovery manager.
If you do a YouTube search you can see how to do this step by step...if you learn better visually.
As for ROMs...load up the google play store and download multi rom manager, this app will allow you to put extra ROMs on your tablet without damaging your stock N7 rom.
CyanogenMod is my favorite custom rom...
CyanogenMod has CM 11 available for the N7 in the "nightlies" section. Dpmt forget to flash Google apps the GApps zip after you install CM.
For how to install ROMs with multi rom do another YouTube search to get the exact steps. Doctor Android has some really great tutorial videos...
Hope it helps...
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droidshadow said:
You can use WuGFresh's Nexus 7 root toolkit to root your Nexus 7 running 4.4 Kit Kat.
The app is amazing and very easy to use. First use the app to install the USB drivers so you can connect your tablet to your PC and allow them to communicate.
Second use the app to unlock the bootloader...this is a must!
Third use the root toolkit to root your N7 tablet and make sure you check the box that says install TWRP recovery manager before you start the root process. You don't have to install the recovery manager technically... But you definitely want an advanced recovery manager.
If you do a YouTube search you can see how to do this step by step...if you learn better visually.
As for ROMs...load up the google play store and download multi rom manager, this app will allow you to put extra ROMs on your tablet without damaging your stock N7 rom.
CyanogenMod is my favorite custom rom...
CyanogenMod has CM 11 available for the N7 in the "nightlies" section. Dpmt forget to flash Google apps the GApps zip after you install CM.
For how to install ROMs with multi rom do another YouTube search to get the exact steps. Doctor Android has some really great tutorial videos...
Hope it helps...
-droidshadow
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Can you help me. I used the method and set up the drivers, tested it and it said everything was good, got it unlocked and then went to root and now it says it can't find adb device. I also suspect that the drivers may be erased off of my tablet but i really don't know.
Hey man I'm sorry I just now saw your reply. Did you get it working?
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That the problem with adb/usb drivers its really pain in the a$$ just keep trying and mixing up the usb storage options/usb debugging revoke on your phone lol sometimes i managed to make it work by booting the phone to fastboot and then connect it usb. Its really random
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Hello, im just open my brand new desire.
Can any friend to help me, how can i install recovery memu (amonra) to flash a custom rom?
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Hello, im just open my brand new desire.
Can any friend to help me, how can i install recovery memu (amonra) to flash a custom rom?
Thanks
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I have to install some drivers? Because with adb commands i get allways device not found. Im using ununtu and windows. Se results
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On hero we use flashrec app to install amonra recovery mode.
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On hero we use flashrec app to install amonra recovery mode.
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Just use ROM Manager It will install recovery without adb or a computer. Just do it through an Android app.
But if you want to use AmonRA, you can follow any of the above links. You'll need the Android adb tool and drivers I believe (if you are running on Windows or Linux). On Mac, all you need is adb.
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Just use ROM Manager It will install recovery without adb or a computer. Just do it through an Android app.
But if you want to use AmonRA, you can follow any of the above links. You'll need the Android adb tool and drivers I believe (if you are running on Windows or Linux). On Mac, all you need is adb.
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So basically... I have a unrooted, unhacked etc. Desire.. I want to test some of the new 2.2 roms..
Can I, without my phone being rooted, use "rom manager" from the market and flash a custom recovery, from where I can flash roms, radios etc.? Or do I have to something before I can utilize the power of "rom manager"?.... What about the new "fake-flash" released a couple of days ago?
Excuse me, but i'm coming from an HTC Hero where the only thing you did, was using flashrec...
I'm a little confused with all the guides around here.. Some say you have to use a PC/mac (I have a mac) to "root" the desire... Others say that there is a simpler way... I'm looking for the safest and simplest ... I like when procedures are convenient
pspbirte said:
So basically... I have a unrooted, unhacked etc. Desire.. I want to test some of the new 2.2 roms..
Can I, without my phone being rooted, use "rom manager" from the market and flash a custom recovery, from where I can flash roms, radios etc.? Or do I have to something before I can utilize the power of "rom manager"?.... What about the new "fake-flash" released a couple of days ago?
Excuse me, but i'm coming from an HTC Hero where the only thing you did, was using flashrec...
I'm a little confused with all the guides around here.. Some say you have to use a PC/mac (I have a mac) to "root" the desire... Others say that there is a simpler way... I'm looking for the safest and simplest ... I like when procedures are convenient
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To root it you'll need a pc/mac running linux, windows or whatever macs run. Afterwards there are workarounds that makes flashing ROMs relatively simple, without having to initiate recovery form a computer first. So step one: follow the root guide in the stickied thread.
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My first touch on android phone and is preparing to root to flash rom later, gnex toolkit looks great for me but is willing to know more about the usage of few options in the toolkit.
What does "rename recovery storage file" done?
What does "boot to CWM recovery without permanently flashing it" done?
Thanks for any help!
All u need to use is the unlock then root and install from manager afterwords to go into clockwork and for my experience the toolkit is so much faster and easier then running all the commands separately and installing the drivers the toolkit does everything for u
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All u need to use is the unlock then root and install from manager afterwords to go into clockwork and for my experience the toolkit is so much faster and easier then running all the commands separately and installing the drivers the toolkit does everything for u
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manager means rom manager from market?
I've been trying to root all damn day using this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
Than tried that Samsung S2 Tool Kit and I don't know whats going on now, I have CWM 5.0.6 or whatever on my device but it won't allow root it keeps not allowing it than after trying that Tool Kit I can't even get into my device now even with Debugging turned (ON)??? geezzz:crying:
TheCrow1372 said:
I've been trying to root all damn day using this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
Than tried that Samsung S2 Tool Kit and I don't know whats going on now, I have CWM 5.0.6 or whatever on my device but it won't allow root it keeps not allowing it than after trying that Tool Kit I can't even get into my device now even with Debugging turned (ON)??? geezzz:crying:
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Did you flash superuser?
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Did you flash superuser?
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I can't even get my USB to allow me in now, even with USB Debugging ON??
The first time I rooted I had a similar problem. Even after flashing super-user Titanium would tell me I wasn't rooted.
In the end downloading a different super user version fixed the problem.
Not sure what to suggest for your usb problem though... Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Try getting to dload mode. Flash stock. Retry root maybe
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I've been trying to root all damn day using this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311194
Than tried that Samsung S2 Tool Kit and I don't know whats going on now, I have CWM 5.0.6 or whatever on my device but it won't allow root it keeps not allowing it than after trying that Tool Kit I can't even get into my device now even with Debugging turned (ON)??? geezzz:crying:
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To fix your problem with not getting into your phone you'll follow these directions
http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-ga...-to-ics-stock-on-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
Then after you do this you will have to put ics back on your phone or just flash a rom that is 4.0.3
This is what you should download download the file and use this superuser I had a problem rooting to.
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS2TMobile/rooting/tmobilegalaxys2rootICS.zip
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The root was finally completed in recovery but after rebooting and going into ES Explorer like normal in Settings to set (Root) user, it says not accessable also using the Superuser app from Google Play it says (root failed) but in recovery it said (root achieved and enjoy) so yeah makes no sense also should I just flash the theme I want in and see if that works out (Juggernaut 5.0)?
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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jonidontcry said:
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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Hi,
It is very frustrating I want to be able to keep all my apps/settings and configurations after root, but I don't know how.
I think there is an app that allows you to keep your root after upgrades, but I haven't really figured out which way to do things.
Any pros out there who can help?
Everything is fine on my tablet right now, just the way I like it BESIDES being unrooted.
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
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have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
efan3719 said:
have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
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Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
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Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
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download SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip, put it on your device. reboot to recovery, flash the supersu zip. reboot. you should now be rooted.
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I have the zip file now on my device.
However, when I reboot into recovery TeamWin no longer comes up it goes to dead android character with exclamation point. :/
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
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Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
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I have that program. I used it to do my original unlock and root.
Can I re-root using that without losing my latest update/and settings?
I cannot boot into Recovery Mode to reinstall SuperSU (which I currently have installed on my system but it won't work when I tap on it because it says I require root).
So I cannot install the SuperSu zip I just placed onto my device.
This is confusing.
Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
Wugfresh is the answer to all these questions.-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
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Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
Excellent sharing. I have the same issue after upgrading to 4.4.2 via OTA
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I hope I was able to help.
Basically after a system update, just do the re-root feature of Wugs and you should be good
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Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
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Fantastic post. I hadn't heard of Wug and did the old school adb push business. This was very very helpful. Many Thanks. :good:
Finally rooted again using Wug.
However it is asking me to make a full backup (nandroid).
Could someone help to show me how to make a backup correctly?
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Just before upgrading from by Google server pushed OTA 4.4 to 4.4.2 I bought Pro version of SuperSU and enabled 'Ota Survival Mode'. Worked great, after OTA still root.
Saved the trouble (with my stock recovery) to temperary 'boot' TWRP via Adb fastboot and Usb-cable to reflash SuperSu.
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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droidshadow said:
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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Just press Ctrl+U to update and you will see your new version 4.4.2 in the list.
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I just recently got a nexus 7 and im looking for a one click utility to use and which one is the most reliable, safest, and easiest for me to do so i dont mess up my new tablet, thanks,
Disco
Not quite one click...but it is very simple and monkey proof (not implying you are a monkey lol)
[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.4
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I used towelroot then installed supersu from play store and updated binaries, took me less than 3 minutes?
xDisco said:
I just recently got a nexus 7 and im looking for a one click utility to use and which one is the most reliable, safest, and easiest for me to do so i dont mess up my new tablet, thanks,
Disco
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Don't have to click at all if you learn the proper way and use adb and fastboot commands And you also have the most reliable and safest tools available straight from Google. I don't know about you, but I'd rather trust tools from Google than some random program(s) messing with important boot-related aspects of my Nexus device.
Learn early, and thank yourself later for it
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The trick I've used is the same I used to root my stock locked Xperia Z running Android 4.4.2 and that is this:
Visit http://www.towelroot.com/ and download/install the apk from that site.
Next, install a SuperUser app of your choice....I prefer SuperSu Pro for its survival mode.
Reboot and voila. Locked bootloader, stock recovery, and rooted
I've successfully used it to root both my Nexus 7 16Gb WiFi and my Nexus 7 (2013) 32Gb WiFi, and also my Xperia Z and my girlfriend's Xperia SP.
All devices are locked bootloaders, and stock recovery which means OTA's still work perfectly.
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Don't have to click at all if you learn the proper way and use adb and fastboot commands And you also have the most reliable and safest tools available straight from Google. I don't know about you, but I'd rather trust tools from Google than some random program(s) messing with important boot-related aspects of my Nexus device.
Learn early, and thank yourself later for it
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Best advice.
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