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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Root, Hacks, Mods And Development => Topic started by: hw61 on November 12, 2012, 07:41:05 PM
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i am trying to root my nexus7 but i can't git it to show up in my computer or in device manager . what could be the problem . it show up earlier but now nothing :(
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Drivers and patience to take the time to read all the info available in these forums.
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Did you download and install the drivers and program that is linked in the toolkit thread?
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As bjs229, suggested, read the forum guide to rooting? You will find the answer to determining if your drivers are installed correctly. Just some feedback, the adb drivers are critical to rooting.
Link to guide: http://www.Nexus7Forum.com/index.php?topic=367.0 (http://www.Nexus7Forum.com/index.php?topic=367.0)
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Make sure USB debugging is turned on, too.
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You must make sure to remove all drivers that are on the computer for your device left after plugging it in, and use Wugs and follow the driver installation instructions he even provides the program to remove the old ones and the correct drivers, and after following his tut you should have the drivers installed correctly and when you've done it you can even test it to make sure they are installed right. I'm not being funny but if you can't get the drivers installed I would avoid the whole process as you need to know what your doing and if you do brick it you will struggle following the tuts like SDK to get it back. Think about it.
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Your first thumbs up polly69... Great advice!
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Thanks Polly. Good advice. I think he is long gone though. Great to see you going back in threads.
Great stuff!
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i am trying to root my nexus7 but i can't git it to show up in my computer or in device manager . what could be the problem . it show up earlier but now nothing :(
What method are you trying?
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hey guys out there if u think i dont know what i am doing ur wrong . the toolkit is pretty easy to follow i was just not aware that i need the newer version 1.6.3 tool kit for the 4.2.2 built .
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No one can ever say that we can't beat a problem to death 8)
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Congrats Harry,
Enjoy your rooted N7!
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I have not yet rooted my nexus 7. Still reading and picking up my courage to do it. :-) But I recall that when I rooted my android phone it would not root till I uninstalled Avast mobile security app. It's anti theft feature is designed to prevent it. One more cause for difficulty for those who have it installed.
Hope this helps someone.
Question: once rooted, but without flashing a custom rom, can the android update itself or will i need to unroot to get updates?
Thanks
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No need to unroot to receive updates nexusNovice but you will loose root unless you take precautions like Superuser or SuperSU's OTA update survival options or Voodoo OTA RootKeeper available on Google Play.
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Thank you.
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No need to unroot to receive updates nexusNovice but you will loose root unless you take precautions like Superuser or SuperSU's OTA update survival options or Voodoo OTA RootKeeper available on Google Play.
Please explain. What do I need to do to prevent losing root with an update?
Thanks.
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Where are you at? I read that you've rooted, have you updated yet or do you have the notification?
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My nexus 7 is only 4 days old. So I got my update to 4.2.2 before I rooted. So I am asking to understand how things work before the next update.
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Download OTA Root Keeper. Run it. You should be fine for the next update. SuperSU has a similar option but have not tested it
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Thank you.
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Got it. How does one use it? Do I let it temporarily unrooted me?
Thanks
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There are other ways.
If you have a custom recovery like CWM and flash the update zip you can prevent the lose of root.
Superuser and SuperSU also have OTA survival modes.
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Using CWM Touch recovery will preserve Root and your choice of custom recovery.
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Got it. How does one use it? Do I let it temporarily unrooted me?
Thanks
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Run Voodoo OTA RootKeeper. Click the Protect Root button. That's all there is to it.
The free versions of SuperSU and SuperUser do not offer Survival Mode. You have to upgrade to SuperUser Elite or SuperSU Pro to get those options.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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