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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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!
Rooted using hp 7 slate root here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422353
had to instill superu after as program did not
Kibaruk
thank you for root
Which version?
boo4336 said:
Rooted using hp 7 slate root here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422353
had to instill superu after as program did not
Kibaruk
thank you for root
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What is your tablet version?
Hey all, as the title says, is there a good way to root a brand new Nexus 7 with 6.0.1? I just got one after a pretty good groupon deal ($100) and the device OTAed up to 6.0.1. Thanks for any help.
Allready tried the Nexus Root Toolkit?!
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profman03 said:
Hey all, as the title says, is there a good way to root a brand new Nexus 7 with 6.0.1? I just got one after a pretty good groupon deal ($100) and the device OTAed up to 6.0.1. Thanks for any help.
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The Nexus Root Toolkit will do it. I got my N7 from GroupOn, I flashed the OTA 6.0.1. I then had trouble rooting it because when you get to the point where you are suppose to install SuperSU and BusyBox they do not show up in the folder. This is because there is a problem with that version of TWRP and the new updated hardware in this version of N7. You will need to install a modified version of TWRP. Then root it with NRT will work.
The modified version can be gotten through this link. *** Just in case the link will not work, I do not know if I have enough post to be able to post links yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/nexus-7-2013-qa/mount-recovery-t3064562
Be sure to pick the correct version if you have the same unit as I then it will be the Wi-Fi version. I do not think that GroupOn is selling the LTE version.
Good luck! I am very happy with this Nexus 7, it will save cell phone battery and save my eyes as well.
Will there ever be root for the fire 7 7th gen...I know that it has a locked bl,(almost) unexploitable custom rom [Fire OS]...just wondering
Ieatiphones4breakfast said:
Will there ever be root for the fire 7 7th gen...I know that it has a locked bl,(almost) unexploitable custom rom [Fire OS]...just wondering
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There is no way to know, but it doesn't look good.
Of course if someone finds a way to root, it likely will be posted in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire
Not in this section, for the first generation Fire.
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