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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espionage724 said:
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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I remember seeing a program that u would install on your PC called like 1 click root and had a very nice GUI with tons of options to simply 1 click root your Nexus. Is this program still out there or what program is the best? I do want Superuser rights as well.
I do not want to flash a new ROM. I like the stock experience. I just need a little more access.
I am having problems with the new jelly bean update and Fox Fi no longer works. I got Easy Tether to work but I want a hot spot that works not USB.
I am hoping I can fix this with rooting or a third party APP.
I really hope I do not have to flash, but if I do have to I will only want to flash another stock ROM but one that is fully unlocked.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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needspractice said:
WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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No its not lol. If you seriously think that there's "a lot of work" to root a Nexus, you're not reading properly.
That's the proper method. Do not use a toolkit.
This method. If you follow the steps, you have it rooted within 7minutes
http://galaxynexusroot.com/galaxy-n...iversal-guidegsmverizonsprintwindowslinuxmac/
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WoW! That's a lot of work to just root a phone.
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fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery, flash a custom rom or the su binaries in your new custom recovery, reboot and profit.. theres no work involved.
The method that does not involve a toolkit.
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The method that does not involve a toolkit.
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Bingo.
Which leaves fastboot as simply the best program to root your Nexus(any Nexus).
Fastboot is really easy, just copy and paste a few commands.
Hell, finding the correct drivers and installing the SDK is harder than fastboot commands.
on top of that, this procedure under windows is way much harder than on linux, imo.
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on top of that, this procedure under windows is way much harder than on linux, imo.
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Not just your opinion, that's just a fact lol. You don't have to deal with drivers on Linux or OSX, which makes it 1000x easier.
The drivers are a killer.........
So much that i downloaded the toolkit to install the drivers for my nexus 7 and just dump it aside after that, don't want to deal with drivers anymore..
Now i don't recommend this..
Hello friends,
No, I'm not a newb, just having some problems. I've rooted many an android in the past, but am having trouble with this build 4.2.1 on a Sprint Galaxy Nexus. I'm guessing my problem might just be Windows 8, but I'm hoping I'm wrong, because I have no intention of going back to an older version of Windows, now that I've got this one humming along beautifully.
The problem is that rooting with the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit always fails.
I also tried the Nexus Root Toolkit, same problem.
Here's the question: Has anyone with a Windows 8 machine successfully rooted 4.2.1?
Thanks in advance (and yes, I've done a month's worth of searching)...
Why don't u just use fastboot instead and do it manually
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Esteway.619 said:
Why don't u just use fastboot instead and do it manually
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I wish it were that simple. Fastboot doesn't run. I should say, it does something, it opens a cmd window than closes before you can blink.
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I wish it were that simple. Fastboot doesn't run. I should say, it does something, it opens a cmd window than closes before you can blink.
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It is that easy.
You open a command Window and navigate to the folder that contains the fastboot exe
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Use ADB. Don't bother with tool kits.
Disable driver signature verification on Windows 8 otherwise you can't install the unsigned drivers that is needed, once you do that wugfresh toolkit will root your gnex in a matter of seconds, I rooted my gnex after 4.2 first came out with my windows 8 pro laptop by doing this with no problem.
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slayr76 said:
Disable driver signature verification on Windows 8 otherwise you can't install the unsigned drivers that is needed, once you do that wugfresh toolkit will root your gnex in a matter of seconds, I rooted my gnex after 4.2 first came out with my windows 8 pro laptop by doing this with no problem.
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Thanks, I've done this. What seems to be happening is I click wugresh's "root" button and it starts doing it's thing, but gets stuck on "Booting TWRP Temporarily."
Maybe I'll try and find the forum he's on...
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Thanks, I've done this. What seems to be happening is I click wugresh's "root" button and it starts doing it's thing, but gets stuck on "Booting TWRP Temporarily."
Maybe I'll try and find the forum he's on...
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Follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
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Hi guys, I just got a nexus 7 2013 (Wifi only) and it came with android 4.3. I have decided not to update to Kitkat and install a custom rom instead. I read a lot of threads and they ask me to use SDK and reboot in fastboot. I have never done that and I am scared!! Is there anyway to do all this in ONE-CLICK method just like I did with my atrix HD?? I dont want to break my tablet please let me know Thanks
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Hi guys, I just got a nexus 7 2013 (Wifi only) and it came with android 4.3. I have decided not to update to Kitkat and install a custom rom instead. I read a lot of threads and they ask me to use SDK and reboot in fastboot. I have never done that and I am scared!! Is there anyway to do all this in ONE-CLICK method just like I did with my atrix HD?? I dont want to break my tablet please let me know Thanks
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There are toolkits that you can use BUT you should also always know the manual way in case anything happens. Just follow the guides and YouTube videos. If you think you don't understand how to, read again till you do.
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Thank you so much
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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...
-droidshadow
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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
What's up everyone I have a mac and want to root this tablet. P600 4.4.2. Yes I know I need windows but can't get access to one at all unfortunately. Anyone try rooting with Mac this tablet? I have rooted several phones with my mac but Samsung is surely different. I have rooted lg g2, atrix hd, HTC incredible 2 all with custom recovery.
wadamean said:
What's up everyone I have a mac and want to root this tablet. P600 4.4.2. Yes I know I need windows but can't get access to one at all unfortunately. Anyone try rooting with Mac this tablet? I have rooted several phones with my mac but Samsung is surely different. I have rooted lg g2, atrix hd, HTC incredible 2 all with custom recovery.
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Easiest way to root a Samsung is with a PC using Obin and TWRP and Chainfire AutoRoot. If you use boot camp for that Mac you should be able use Obin to root.
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Orion116 said:
Easiest way to root a Samsung is with a PC using Obin and TWRP and Chainfire AutoRoot. If you use boot camp for that Mac you should be able use Obin to root.
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Thanks for the time to reply to this post which I know has been posted several times by other mac users in a different format of asking. By the way which Windows version would be best to use for compatibility of all android phones ability to root upon? Windows xp or 7?
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Thanks for the time to reply to this post which I know has been posted several times by other mac users in a different format of asking. By the way which Windows version would be best to use for compatibility of all android phones ability to root upon? Windows xp or 7?
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Both of those will work. I used windows 8.1 to root my s3.
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