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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Root, Hacks, Mods And Development => Topic started by: S.Prime on July 27, 2012, 06:56:42 PM
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Post your rooting issues and tips for the Nexus 7 Tablet. We will add the knowledge from this topic to the official "Step by Step Guide" and also attempt to resolve any rooting problems. The contributions from successful rooters will be greatly appreciated.
S.Prime
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I'll probably be attempting to root my N7 soon.
In preparation, I should do a backup of My N7. Should I also uninstall all my apps before the backup, and download them again after the root procedure?
Should I just copy my sddrive folders and files to my laptop or desktop? It seems only installed apps store data and files to the sddrive
Or do I need to backup to the lowest level possible? How do i do that without permission? Is there a backup app that's recommended?
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It would be tedious to delete all the apps yourself. The rooting process will do that for you.
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The rooting process will delete all of your apps and data. Your apps from Google Play Store or Amazon,but can be re-installed from your account on both of them. Your data like pictures, documents, music, books, etc. that are not available for re-download will need to be copied to an external source.
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I'd highly recommend reading these two links for info on the Wugfresh toolkit and how you can use it to do a backup without root. It brings back all your apps, data, and settings very efficiently.
http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/ (http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/)
http://webtrickz.com/how-to-backup-galaxy-nexus-apps-data-without-rooting/ (http://webtrickz.com/how-to-backup-galaxy-nexus-apps-data-without-rooting/)
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If you use the backup option in the Nexus Root Toolkit make sure that you do not check the system + data option, leaving it unchecked will backup just your apps and data to PC that is connected to your tablet. I have not tested this backup method, but after I do, when I try a custom rom or if someone tries it with the Nexus 7 and confirms that it works I will add it to the guide. I simply was not comfortable adding something to the guide that I had not tested . On a note of caution, I would suggest a manual copy of any important pictures, music, documents, etc. to an external source, just to be safe.
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I used it successfully to transfer from my original Nexus 7 to my replacement (screen lifting issue).
I left system+data unchecked. And yes, copying pictures/music/videos/documents/books manually is REQUIRED, not just a precaution. The backup method does not include those type of media.
Coming from Titanium Backup on my last tablet, this way is much faster, automatic, and saves completely offline (on your pc) so it doesn't waste internal storage.
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My courage is increasing. Thanks to you all for your time and advice and encouragement.
I'm concerned about the possibility of the nexus 7 shutting off from inactivity during the process. Is this a groundless fear?
Should I set the display timeout to 30 minutes, or go to developer options and tell the N7 never to turn off while I'm engaged in the rooting procedure?
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I don't think that is an issue, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't set the screen timeout to 30mins to be safe. I'd guess both the backup and restore each took around 5-10 minutes.
Also, the unlocking and rooting functions were very fast, just a few minutes. But I did have to tinker a bit to get the initial setup completed (I had to do manual steps 1-8).
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I see you have 'rooted' N7 - was it easy?
TIA
Mark
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@ Mark
We have tried to make rooting as easy as possible with this Step by Step Guide (http://nexus7forum.com/index.php?topic=367.0)
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My N7 is successfully rooted! I had to manually point to the drivers (using Win 7), but the procedure went smoothly otherwise. Thanks to everyone who pioneered the way for me, and gave guidance/pointers.
If I can assist others, I'll be happy to do so. This is my first Android device and first root.
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Congratulations on achieving root birdastompgman. Please test file transfer to your PC with a usb cable and report back back if you see an improvement. Since rooting I have transfered video files as large as 1.2 GB and as many as 40 audio files at one time without issues, but I cannot honestly claim that it is a benefit of rooting unless someone else can confirm the improvement in their N7 as well.
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Sorry, but I have no baseline, as I never hooked up the cable between computer and N7 prior to rooting.
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I'd highly recommend reading these two links for info on the Wugfresh toolkit and how you can use it to do a backup without root. It brings back all your apps, data, and settings very efficiently.
[url]http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/[/url] ([url]http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/nexus-root-toolkit/[/url])
[url]http://webtrickz.com/how-to-backup-galaxy-nexus-apps-data-without-rooting/[/url] ([url]http://webtrickz.com/how-to-backup-galaxy-nexus-apps-data-without-rooting/[/url])
I see that the backup without rooting is 'aimed' at the Galaxy Nexus. Would that same procedure/program work for our N7s?
Thanks Frank,
radio
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Yes. That's how I backed up my data & apps before rooting & restored them after rooting.
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Same for me. The tool is designed to work with all Nexus devices and you just pick which one you want to use.
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I have not see the source code for the backup tool, but it apparently uses adb and fastboot to temporarily unlock the bootloader, perform the steps to backup the apps and then re-locks the bootloader.
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WOO HOO! I did it. I unlocked and rooted. Rev. Kyle's video plus the Forum's Step by Step guide enabled me to be successful. I made one false start, by disabling the Google drivers manually. Once I figured out how to get them back, disconnecting, disabling debugging mode, reconnecting) I pretty much followed Rev. Kyle's video. It went exactly as he portrayed. I had the video loaded and paused it frequently in order to execute next step. So now I can re-install my few apps and downloads, and explore Stickmount, which is my ultimate goal.
Thanks for the Noob handholding. I really appreciate it.
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Good job RDFW! I'm gettin' close to takin' the leap myself.
r
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My N7 was unlocked and rooted and working great
After rooting, there is a Busy Box file which I understand is installed during the rooting process.
Today I learn that there is a "Busy Box Pro" apps.
What does "Busy Box" do ? and Do I need to install/upgrade it to "Busy Box Pro" ?
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Congratulations RDJW, welcome to the world of Android Root, you will never look back.
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Congratulations, RDJW. Go for it, radio.
BusyBox. gives you LINUX command ability.
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S.Prime can you tell me how to just download NexusRootToolkit.v1.5.2.sfx.exe ? I know you posted a link but when I go there, there are a couple of different 'download' links. When I tried last night I got about a half dozen programs loaded on to my win 7 machine and I don't think any of them were the 'toolkit'. How do I download the toolkit without all the 'downloader' and 'disk optimizer' etc. loading onto my computer? Thanks,
radio
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Go here, (http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Galaxy-Nexus-Root-Toolkit-Download-213077.html) and select the "Softpedia Secure Download (US)" choice.
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Not sure what link you followed radio but here's the direct link to the Toolkit download...
softpedia.com/progDownload/Galaxy-Nexus-Root-Toolkit-Download-213077.html (http://softpedia.com/progDownload/Galaxy-Nexus-Root-Toolkit-Download-213077.html)
Here's a link to WugFresh's XDA thread...
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475)
EDIT- Beaten off the line...lol
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Excellent! Thanks guys... there's a couple of other DOWNLOAD boxes on that page and I guess I just couldn't figure which one to pick. Tnx again,
radio
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OK, I got the download all sorted out. Now I can't seem to get past the driver configuring. My comp sees N7 but it makes no mention of ADB device. I've tried a couple different usb ports, in front and back of the win 7 tower, but no luck so far...
r
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Right click my computer, select properties and then devices. Find the Nexus driver and right click again, select update and choose from my computer.
May take some time but should update the driver to ADB.
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Don't think it'll make any difference to Google Play but have you run SuperSU and updated the binary and have you run Busy box Installer to install busybox?
Not sure why the market won't load, have you tried clearing the Play store cache in Apps?
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OK, I got the download all sorted out. Now I can't seem to get past the driver configuring. My comp sees N7 but it makes no mention of ADB device. I've tried a couple different usb ports, in front and back of the win 7 tower, but no luck so far...
r
Make sure you follow Step 3 in the Step By Step Giude. (http://nexus7forum.com/index.php?topic=367.0)
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^^^ I had to manually choose the path for the device drivers before my N7 was recognized. The good news is, the driver installation is the toughest part of the whole process.
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Ah, thanks again guys, I finally got it! Now just to reload all of my apps etc. I'm glad I didn't wait any longer, it'll be a job enough getting all settled back in the way I like it. Thanks for the help!
radio
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Congratulations, radio! Enjoy your rooted N7!
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Congratulations rc, welcome to the world of Android root.
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Yes! Thanks guys! First my phone now the tab... loads of fun!
r
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Congrats dude, next you'll be flashing with CWM and editing your build.prop...
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8) Worked flawlessly for me (apart from having to delete drivers from a previous aborted attempt, :o using another method!)
I really, really wanted this to work so that I could read my files from an SD card - using Stickmount - and it works very well with pics and videos so far.
Thanks for making what my Nexus 7 even better!
Graham 8)
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Congratulations Graham.