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2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) => Nexus 7 Root, Hacks, Mods And Development => Topic started by: halibaitor on June 30, 2012, 04:58:52 PM

Title: Root Nexus 7
Post by: halibaitor on June 30, 2012, 04:58:52 PM: It appears that to solve the problems generated by Google, it will be necessary to root this tablet. I for one, am looking forward to it, but have a serious problem. I have never attempted this procedure before on any device.
I am hoping and praying that when someone does root the thing, they will be kind enough to write a procedure that can be followed by a noob like me.

I can follow a script very well. As long as the person writing the script doesn't assume I know what is happening ahead of time. The type of script I need is one that includes EVERY step, including the mundane things like plug wire (a) into slot (b). Otherwise I am left to my own devices, which usually means I end up ordering pizza and forget about everything else.

So, PLEASE, someone root the Nexus 7 and write a procedure that the rest of us simple folk can follow. The world and I, will be forever grateful. :)
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: frank on June 30, 2012, 09:00:53 PM: I'm not sure what you think rooting will solve exactly, but I'm sure there will be folks at XDA who will have details on the methods.

FYI - Root is already available here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/ (http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/)

Edit: looks like XDA is on it with one-click root already: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919)
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: halibaitor on June 30, 2012, 09:43:59 PM: Thanks Frank... That's a step in the right direction...
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: stinkyjak on July 03, 2012, 04:13:32 PM: Nice.... Does anyone know if CWM is in the works? Too bad we have no SD card to back up images up to.

EDIT: If I read the links I would have seen CWM and su.
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: spungeworthy on July 17, 2012, 02:56:44 PM: This takes very little time and you don't have to do much at all
Very easy to follow end result being unlocked and rooted..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6uBd38hm0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I suggest watching through it first before you do anything
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: Babyfacemagee on July 17, 2012, 03:18:41 PM: We'll be preparing a full step-by-step root instructions here on the forum soon. We're waiting for a bit to see all the different procedures that come out on XDA and other forums and then will choose the easiest method.
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: S.Prime on July 17, 2012, 04:20:27 PM: Currently unlocking the bootloader and installing SU are creating few issues, but CWM installation is problematic as it is based on the nexus phone. I suggest waiting until more developers actually receive the N7. A faulty CWM installation could brick your device. If you are a newbe to rooting wait until a one click root and CWM installation is available.
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: edhunter on July 22, 2012, 01:29:14 PM: I have spent 3 hours of today devastated thinking I had bricked my N7 with a custom ROM. I've finally solved the problem but in the process I have learned how to and would recommended using ROM Manager to download and flash ROMS. I am looking to update the Kernel next but I am unsure which is the best to use and how to install it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: our year on July 22, 2012, 06:36:59 PM: Quote from: halibaitor on June 30, 2012, 04:58:52 PM
It appears that to solve the problems generated by Google, it will be necessary to root this tablet. I for one, am looking forward to it, but have a serious problem. I have never attempted this procedure before on any device.
I am hoping and praying that when someone does root the thing, they will be kind enough to write a procedure that can be followed by a noob like me.

I can follow a script very well. As long as the person writing the script doesn't assume I know what is happening ahead of time. The type of script I need is one that includes EVERY step, including the mundane things like plug wire (a) into slot (b). Otherwise I am left to my own devices, which usually means I end up ordering pizza and forget about everything else.

So, PLEASE, someone root the Nexus 7 and write a procedure that the rest of us simple folk can follow. The world and I, will be forever grateful. :)

Just use the Wugfresh toolkit over on XDA. No script to follow. Just install the toolkit on a Windows machine and off you go...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Title: Re: Root Nexus 7
Post by: S.Prime on August 09, 2012, 08:15:32 AM: Here is our forum's Step By Step Guide to Rooting the Nexus 7. (http://nexus7forum.com/index.php?topic=367.0)