This tool will root you nexus 7 install su or super su and ClockWorkMod recovery!!
i already developed a similar tool for the nexus s and galaxy nexus,this tool is based on the same code with few modifications.it should root your device in few minutes,so give it a spin and tell me how it goes
Disclaimer!
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked or damaged devices
YOU are choosing to make these modifications.
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Current v1.5:http://d-h.st/xMX
Mirror:http://www.mediafire.com/?c29tr726xpejad7
(old versions)
v1.1: http://d-h.st/8I4
HOW-TO
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Extract the downloaded zip file on your pc,install the drivers available in the "drivers" folder if you don't have them already installed,after installing the drivers run the file called "root.exe" to root your device.
and here is a video that explains it all (big thank to SladeNoctics) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6uBd38hm0&feature=youtu.be
Changelog
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v1.5
-updated superuser and supersu
-new recovery (all cwm bugs should be fixed)
-new menu that
Well I am impressed. I thought for sure I would be seeing it AFTER it was shipped.
Good job!
also do i need android sdk installed for this toolkit to work?
If you have an android device, installing the android sdk or not should not be a question. It's always recommended having it on your PC.
Darn, you beat me to it.
Hrm...there are a lot of ways you could improve this.
This does unlock your device but it didn't root it. I tried Super USer & SuperSU option & both didn't root my device. Even though the dialog box says your device is rooted but it didn't root. My device would stay in fastboot screen forever & I would have to do a hard reboot (hold on to the power button). For root, I had to do "adb reboot recovery" & flash the SU zip file.
Thanks for your work!
movieaddict said:
also do i need android sdk installed for this toolkit to work?
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it's better to install it,but you just need the device driver for this to work
RMXO said:
This does unlock your device but it didn't root it. I tried Super USer & SuperSU option & both didn't root my device. Even though the dialog box says your device is rooted but it didn't root. My device would stay in fastboot screen forever & I would have to do a hard reboot (hold on to the power button). For root, I had to do "adb reboot recovery" & flash the SU zip file.
Thanks for your work!
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well that's weird,it should work unless their is a problem with the recovery am using (it's not booting or flashing),can you check please if the su you are using (superuser or supersu) is getting pushed to your tab ? you should see it in your file manager in /sdcard/,from what you said i see that the recovery flashed but it didn't boot this why you had to boot it manually and flash su.(note that i don't have the nexus 7 so i didn't test this completely,i tested this on a nexus s by replacing the recovery with a nexus s one to assure their nothing wrong with the script)
also can anyone confirm this issue ? and if anybody rooted successfully with this please confirm,thanks
Whoooooo... Already there is a Way to root the Nexus 7!? :what:
Send from my LG GT540 Android 4.0.3 Polishblood PreRC CM9
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well that's weird,it should work unless their is a problem with the recovery am using (it's not booting or flashing),can you check please if the su you are using (superuser or supersu) is getting pushed to your tab ? you should see it in your file manager in /sdcard/,from what you said i see that the recovery flashed but it didn't boot this why you had to boot it manually and flash su.(note that i don't have the nexus 7 so i didn't test this completely,i tested this on a nexus s by replacing the recovery with a nexus s one to assure their nothing wrong with the script)
also can anyone confirm this issue ? and if anybody rooted successfully with this please confirm,thanks
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Yes, superuser & SuperSU is pushed to sdcard
damn, you beat me too it. I was writing a script as we speak... :'( haha.
Great job can't wait to get mine shipped to me :thumbup:
Wow. That was fast. Lol
-Sent From My Little Phoney-
FadedLite said:
damn, you beat me too it. I was writing a script as we speak... :'( haha.
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DeamonFish said:
Darn, you beat me to it.
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can i get a cookie
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Yes, superuser & SuperSU is pushed to sdcard
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well that solved a part of the thing,can you try something for me ? take the recovery from the tool folder and try using this command with fastboot while you are in the bootloader (you can get there using 'adb reboot bootloader' ) use this command to boot the recovery 'fastboot boot cwm.img' and tell me what happens,btw have you tried re-running the tool ?
could you please try it ? thanks in advance
This worked PERFECTLY! As long as one follows the directions... it should work just fine. I would love to give a donation for your time. Thanks again!!!! Now to get OTG working.
UPDATE: Spoke too soon. Root/CWM didn't stick. Finished the process using the info on this post: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/
I'm still very grateful because I wasn't able to get the phone unlocked before using this tool. Thanks again!
jdavet said:
This worked PERFECTLY! As long as one follows the directions... it should work just fine. I would love to give a donation for your time. Thanks again!!!! Now to get OTG working.
UPDATE: Spoke too soon. Root/CWM didn't stick. Finished the process using the info on this post: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28585-cwmeasyroot-nexus-7/
I'm still very grateful because I wasn't able to get the phone unlocked before using this tool. Thanks again!
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thanks for your feedback ! i understand that the tablet rooted but the only problem was cwm not sticking,am working on a fix now and should upload soon,thanks for feedback again
Wow this is great! Can't wait to get my nexus 7 . But i have a question, are there still issues with Clockworkmod? like the charging issue?
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thanks for your feedback ! i understand that the tablet rooted but the only problem was cwm not sticking,am working on a fix now and should upload soon,thanks for feedback again
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Thanks for the great work. Looking forward to the fix.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
verison 1.1 released !, this should fix the issue making the recovery not sticking,meaning the tablet will no longer revert to stock recovery after reboots,this work is currently based on user feedback,my other tool,and root guides,i should get my nexus 7 tab soon so i will be able to test by myself until then i would be very thankful for your feedbacks and reporting any issues
thanks
link to v1.1: http://d-h.st/8I4
wow 1.1 alrerady many thanks :good:
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I was wondering if someone has found a method to root the latest Nexus S update from the OTA version instead of needing to flash a new rom. I don't feel like resyncing my 3000+ contacts and join the facebook and twitter contacts.
It would really help if i could get root permissions and su working properly by flashing a file or something. Thanks to all that help in advance
High level method
Fastboot OEM unlock
Fastboot flash recovery clockworkmod
Install such.zip from recovery
Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus med Tapatalk
diesel2k said:
High level method
Fastboot OEM unlock
Fastboot flash recovery clockworkmod
Install such.zip from recovery
Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus med Tapatalk
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I tried that... unless you know a specific version of SU to flash because the one I have isn't working
download this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=821265&d=1324235293
and flash it
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If you are rooted skip step 1
STEP 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1138755 Root it and unlock it
* I strongly suggest you understand what this will do. So check out this guide
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how...msung-nexus-s/
Once you have done this, make a folder in your phone called ROMS ( or anything doesnt matter) download the rom that you will be using, this zip and the SU zip. It will make it easier on you
Sub step 1.5: WIPE CACHE AND WIPE DATA
STEP 3: Flash the 4.0.3 Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1398302
Once you've done this, it will delete the recovery that you got and it will install the stock recovery
STEP 4: Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1396959
this will make Superuser work allowing you to download ROM Manager and letting you flash recovery from there. Make sure to allow it
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Tried it... it isn't a full stable root. meaning it doesn't give the root permissions prompt from SU once you are using 4.0.3
Azuske said:
Tried it... it isn't a full stable root. meaning it doesn't give the root permissions prompt from SU once you are using 4.0.3
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Interesting
I purchased a Nexus S the other day and did exactly this
maybe if you had flashed the SU zip in that link it SU would have worked
oh well sucks you wont be able to try awesome ICS =/
TrueYears said:
Interesting
I purchased a Nexus S the other day and did exactly this
maybe if you had flashed the SU zip in that link it SU would have worked
oh well sucks you wont be able to try awesome ICS =/
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Lol I'm using ICS already man i'm just having SU issues and i don't want to have to reflash anything because I have 3000+ contacts I need to have joined with twitter and facebook and its a pain to re sync and join
Azuske said:
Lol I'm using ICS already man i'm just having SU issues and i don't want to have to reflash anything because I have 3000+ contacts I need to have joined with twitter and facebook and its a pain to re sync and join
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Nevermind I fixed it lmfao I someone sent me a newer SU to flash and it did the trick. Thanks for all your help
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Lol I'm using ICS already man i'm just having SU issues and i don't want to have to reflash anything because I have 3000+ contacts I need to have joined with twitter and facebook and its a pain to re sync and join
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oh okay I mean I would just flash the new SU which was released yesterday that fixed
like did you even bothered to read what was on the link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
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Nevermind I fixed it lmfao I someone sent me a newer SU to flash and it did the trick. Thanks for all your help
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You seriously couldnt follow just step 4 of my guide? lol................ oh boy
hi bro, i want it also, just because i do need u permissions for some apps , anyone success it ? if u share we will be graceful!
joose1983 said:
hi bro, i want it also, just because i do need u permissions for some apps , anyone success it ? if u share we will be graceful!
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if you are already on 4.0.3 and want SU permission to work right
just download this and flash it in the recovery........... its like you people don't read anything and just want people to give it to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=821265&d=1324235293
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oh okay I mean I would just flash the new SU which was released yesterday that fixed
like did you even bothered to read what was on the link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
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You seriously couldnt follow just step 4 of my guide? lol................ oh boy
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Click your link... it didn't work... atleast not for me...
Edit: the 2nd link was the same file (atleast by name) that was sent to me
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Click your link... it didn't work
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oh yeah weird I'll go fix that
Guys, it really isn't difficult or compled. You just have to follow the instructions carefully and do it one stage at a time.
Here is what I have just run through myself after losing root following the OTA update to ICS 4.0.3.
Before anything else you'll need the Android SDK installed so you have access to the adb and fastboot commands on your PC/Mac/Linux. If you haven't done that then you aren't going anywhere further. I already had this installed.
First, gather the two files that you'll need to install on your Nexus S, these are:
Superuser from here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
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Recovery from here --> http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Ne...de#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery_Image
Copy the file on to the Nexus S in a suitable directory or root, it doesn't matter, you'll be using it later.
Then, and only then, you should follow the instructions on the Wiki page to install the recovery.zip to your Nexus S
Boot the Nexus S into recovery and choose install zip from sdcard.
Select the Superuser.zip file (it may be a longer filename) and press go, it will install Superuser
Reboot back into Android and load up a suitable file manager (I use root explorer).
Navigate to /etc and rename the file installrecovery.sh to something else (I just appended .old to the filename)
Reboot back into bootloader and repeat the flash recovery recovery.img
Thats it, your'e done. Rooted and with Recovery permanent on the Nexus S.
Caveat: If any of the above doesn't mean very much to you then STOP right now. Get someone you know to help you or you'll likely end up with a brick.
TrueYears said:
if you are already on 4.0.3 and want SU permission to work right
just download this and flash it in the recovery........... its like you people don't read anything and just want people to give it to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=821265&d=1324235293
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Well I tried this but something happened that I was not prepared for. I have the OTA 4.0.3 update installed and I actually flashed it with the stock recovery that already came with my Nexus S. Surprisenly, now, I can't boot to recovery. I press the power button and the phone reboots, then quickly a "dead" droid appears with a red attention sign on his belly and the phone goes black and I need to get the battery off. It does not boot into recovery, it does not respond, its simply black. What the hell should I do? Please help I'm new to the NS, just bought it this week
EDIT: Everything else is working fine. Just cant access my recovery
Azuske said:
I was wondering if someone has found a method to root the latest Nexus S update from the OTA version instead of needing to flash a new rom. I don't feel like resyncing my 3000+ contacts and join the facebook and twitter contacts.
It would really help if i could get root permissions and su working properly by flashing a file or something. Thanks to all that help in advance
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I can tell you what worked for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479831
I'm running stock ICS on i9023, now rooted but with bootloader still locked.
Credits go to saurik who found the exploit (https://github.com/saurik/mempodroid)
Hands0n said:
Guys, it really isn't difficult or compled. You just have to follow the instructions carefully and do it one stage at a time.
Here is what I have just run through myself after losing root following the OTA update to ICS 4.0.3.
Before anything else you'll need the Android SDK installed so you have access to the adb and fastboot commands on your PC/Mac/Linux. If you haven't done that then you aren't going anywhere further. I already had this installed.
First, gather the two files that you'll need to install on your Nexus S, these are:
Superuser from here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396959
and
Recovery from here --> http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Ne...de#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery_Image
Copy the file on to the Nexus S in a suitable directory or root, it doesn't matter, you'll be using it later.
Then, and only then, you should follow the instructions on the Wiki page to install the recovery.zip to your Nexus S
Boot the Nexus S into recovery and choose install zip from sdcard.
Select the Superuser.zip file (it may be a longer filename) and press go, it will install Superuser
Reboot back into Android and load up a suitable file manager (I use root explorer).
Navigate to /etc and rename the file installrecovery.sh to something else (I just appended .old to the filename)
Reboot back into bootloader and repeat the flash recovery recovery.img
Thats it, your'e done. Rooted and with Recovery permanent on the Nexus S.
Caveat: If any of the above doesn't mean very much to you then STOP right now. Get someone you know to help you or you'll likely end up with a brick.
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I was searching on this post for a clear how-to, and this guy made it! Thanks alot!
Here is a tutorial for fastboot flashing the new CWM Touch Recovery .
Download the zip file attached and extract it anywhere .
Your phone needs to be in debugging mode and you need the lastest usb drivers instaled . ( HTC Sync )
Step 1 : Run Start Here.bat , a comand promt window will open.
Step 2 : Type in "adb reboot bootloader" . <This works on every rom , it will reboot in fastboot mod.>
Step 3 : After the phone rebooted in fastboot , type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-saga.img" .
Step 4 : You have your Touch Recovery flashed.
Any screenshot please!
I look at the list of device and they don't have for DS yet?
Sent from my HTC Desire S
MarlX said:
I look at the list of device and they don't have for DS yet?
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
can we flash it using cwm rommanager?
just like the 4ext recovery updater does...
wy328 said:
can we flash it using cwm rommanager?
just like the 4ext recovery updater does...
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you would have to pay for it tru the market or paypal or use a redeem code
so i guess this is a better option
wy328 said:
can we flash it using cwm rommanager?
just like the 4ext recovery updater does...
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Some info fro the author:
Koushik Dutta - 01.02.2012 (редактирано) - Обществено
ClockworkMod Touch Recovery
I've started rolling out ClockworkMod Touch recoveries in ROM Manager (v5.0.0.0, new on the market)!
http://download.clockworkmod.com/screenshots//touchrec-20120131-004121.jpg
They will be available as a $1.99 in app purchase, or as a free download on the ClockworkMod website:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
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I have already flashed it via rom manager.
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...flashed
does it support ext4 file system?
Do we need this when we have the already awesome 4ext?
Thanks though!
just flashed but still used the volume keys to scroll like a plonker lol cheers for upload
Did not flashed but just watched a video on youtube.
Seems buggy and not much responsive. Also I dislike (a lot) the endless NO's in the confirmation menu. Seem poor in terms of options compared to 4*** Recovery Touch as well.
What video on youtube ?
Please give us a link
I actually just installed it, using above. I don't feel any lag though. One thing that I don't like is that font is kinda over sized. All in all it's great compared to the regular CWM.
Sent from my HTC Desire S
JackyJack said:
What video on youtube ?
Please give us a link
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This is the video /uploaded by Koush/
Maybe a bit older version, I don't know...
@gumenkov
You should mention that this method REQUIRE eng hboot!
e2zippo said:
Do we need this when we have the already awesome 4ext?
Thanks though!
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do you really need an answer?
Stupid question: I wasn't able to find the Power off option, I need it since my device is S-ON and I have to get to Fastboot after flashing a ROM
I have install 5.8.1.5 on my HTC desire, and is all working fine, except for one issue that I am not sure if it is a feature or a bug.
When I power the phone down, and then plug in the charging cable the phone immediately boots into recovery.
Is this meant to happen, as it did not do this on any other previous versions.
Hi folks!
Until such time as an official ClockworkMod recovery is available, I have created an interim (non official) ClockworkMod Touch release.
INSTALL AND USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Your bootloader must be unlocked via htcdev.com to install this.
To use, either flash via fastboot ('fastboot flash recovery r1-modaco-recovery-clockwork-touch-ville.img') or boot directly ('fastboot boot r1-modaco-recovery-clockwork-touch-ville.img').
I have also uploaded the stock recovery should you wish to flash it (e.g. for OTA).
Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD - MD5: 6e3dfe0d22c91dacd77db035da983f6c
DOWNLOAD - MD5: b107f4b007abdc782bea64d925033f00
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PS If you find this useful, details on how to donate should you wish to do so are available in the MoDaCo topic.
Anybody tried booting this successfully?
Won't boot recovery here.
Edit: working now
I have added the MD5 sum, please check it!
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Stock recovery download added should you wish to revert.
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paulobrien said:
I have added the MD5 sum, please check it!
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That was it. Sorry had a mismatch.
Thanks Paul
I uploaded r2 of the recovery to fix an issue, please update if you have already installed.
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Doesn't work for me - recovery shows up, but can only go once up or down with volume keys, then after 1-2 seconds screen get's dark and recovery menu reappears..
Touchscreen?
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Oh yes. Touchscreen works, with smaller fingers Tried to touch the line, not the text, and because of the Vol +- buttons seemed to work (once..) I thought buttons, not touchscreen
Thanks Paul, great work. Really enjoying my rooted One S
paulobrien strikes again I'll use this once I get my One S
How to install this?
via cmd?
hyundai2010 said:
How to install this?
via cmd?
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Read the first post! Install via adv as Paul already explained. If you don't know how to use adv, better wait for alpharev
Had a wrong command
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA
Hope this will get updated with USB Mount function
Midian666 said:
Hope this will get updated with USB Mount function
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Just use adb push/pull...
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hey guys, going to receive my One S tomorrow but ive noticed the development for this device isnt so busy at the moment (probably due to it just being released)
What would be a good starting ROM for me ? i like the stock look but with added tweaks n goodies
cant wait for more dev's to buy this phone, i think its got great potential
xkonni said:
Just use adb push/pull...
Sent from my HTC One S
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Ye i know but thats not what i want
azzledazzle said:
What would be a good starting ROM for me ? i like the stock look but with added tweaks n goodies
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Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24672999&postcount=1
The kitchen at MoDaCo gives you additional choices.
BTW: Koush released an official CWM Touch Recovery!
Download
torxx said:
BTW: Koush released an official CWM Touch Recovery!
Download
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Mh not working -.- doesn´t boot that recovery. Did you try it yourself?
Introducing.... Superboot!
Superboot is a boot.img that when booted, will root your device the first time you boot (installing su and the superuser APK). No need to flash any partitions, no need to mess around with ADB, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, just boot the boot image using the instructions below and you're done!
APPLY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Superboot r4 - DOWNLOAD - MD5: f53825a2df09277f899b6738b3a059d5
How to use Superboot - Windows, Linux and OSX
- Download the Superboot zip file above and extract to a directory
- Put your device in bootloader mode - Turn off the phone then turn on with the 'volume up' and 'volume down' buttons both pressed to enter the bootloader (as pictured below)
- WINDOWS - double click 'superboot-windows.bat'
- MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-mac.sh' followed by './superboot-mac.sh'
- LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x superboot-linux.sh' followed by './superboot-linux.sh'
Note: If you are using a retail device, you may need to unlock the bootloader first, using './fastboot-windows oem unlock' (or the appropriate version for your machine, included in this zip). Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device, so consider doing an 'adb backup' beforehand if required!
Enjoy!
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Awesome!!!!! Can't wait for my nexus 7 :thumbup::beer:
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glad to see u here Paul. any plans on a cwm or are you using the one available in the other root thread? I see u porting superboot everywhere, awesome!
I'll probably just use the CWM already made, unless there's a good reason to make a new one?
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paulobrien said:
I'll probably just use the CWM already made, unless there's a good reason to make a new one?
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I just wasn't sure who even made the other n I prefer using stuff by well known devs that's all. when I get mine I'll try porting our cannibal touch recovery from the kfire with sblood86 n drew.
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This is outstanding news. Im ready for my nexus 7 to hit my door. Believe it or not this will be my first nexus device and I cant wait. Thanks paul o brian :thumbup::beer:
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Download Counter
Does SuperBoot change the download counter from 0 to "Custom Downloads 1"?
Glenn
weltwon said:
Does SuperBoot change the download counter from 0 to "Custom Downloads 1"?
Glenn
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There is no custom download counter on the N7 is there?
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So does this unlock the bootloader?
Bilge656 said:
So does this unlock the bootloader?
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Note: You need to unlock the bootloader in order to use this Superboot. Note that the OEM unlock sequence wipes your device.
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Reading carefully before flashing helps reduce frustration. (old chinese proverb)
paulobrien said:
I'll probably just use the CWM already made, unless there's a good reason to make a new one?
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Twrp is a good enough reason
Makes flashing Roms on my prime effortless.
I need a hand. Can't seem to get the USB drivers to work. I keep getting device not found
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
tried this 3 times... no joy.. no root. the ota jb update was applied before i did this..............would that screw it up??
patterone said:
tried this 3 times... no joy.. no root. the ota jb update was applied before i did this..............would that screw it up??
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No...
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patterone said:
tried this 3 times... no joy.. no root. the ota jb update was applied before i did this..............would that screw it up??
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See if you have any luck with wugfresh that's how I got rooted
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
I was having trouble with the other two methods once inside CWM (something to do with the Windows driver), but this worked flawlessly. I can live without CWM for now.
Mogster said:
I was having trouble with the other two methods once inside CWM (something to do with the Windows driver), but this worked flawlessly. I can live without CWM for now.
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Awesome, enjoy!
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I've got a question I hope won't bother you to answer, Paul.
My goal with my Nexus 7 when it arrives is to be able to load up Titanium Backup Pro and restore some of my Games (App+Data). I' d like to know if I understand the process right to get to that point and still be able to receive OTA updates.
The first thing I should do when I turn on my device is boot into the bootloader and oem fastboot unlock.
Next, I should follow your instructions to chmod and install the superboot package.
When my device reboots after this, should I be able to update to 4.1.1 and retain root so I can install TBpro?
Brigaid said:
I've got a question I hope won't bother you to answer, Paul.
My goal with my Nexus 7 when it arrives is to be able to load up Titanium Backup Pro and restore some of my Games (App+Data). I' d like to know if I understand the process right to get to that point and still be able to receive OTA updates.
The first thing I should do when I turn on my device is boot into the bootloader and oem fastboot unlock.
Next, I should follow your instructions to chmod and install the superboot package.
When my device reboots after this, should I be able to update to 4.1.1 and retain root so I can install TBpro?
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Upgrade first then unlock and root 4.1.1
Worked for me
MB860, CM7.2.0, Faux 026b1 1Ghz
Thanks, I'm happy to hear it works.
Brand new user here! So much info on this site; truly amazing
I have read so much, but still can't seem to figure out the best, error free method to root the TF700.
- New tablet that I bought 5 days ago.
I understand how to unlock as that's simple.
I understand I need to install TWRP.
After reading a website on androidcentral, I got the impression I need to start the Fastboot tool in Windows, and boot tablet into Fastboot mode, connect to PC...ect.
XDA forums suggests downgrading the firmware and using MOTOCHOPPER
Also, someone said to just install Scott's recovery install tool and rooting will be an option.
Any help would be great as I don't want to mess up my new toy!!!!!
Bryan480 said:
Any help would be great as I don't want to mess up my new toy!!!!!
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Very understandable!
Downgrading to .8 and using Motochopper is useless by now. That was the easiest method to get TWRP on your tab. You would root and use GooManager to install TWRP. But Goo doesn't support flashing recoveries anymore - so root doesn't get you any closer to getting a custom recovery and a custom rom.
You have to use the fastboot method now (and need to be unlocked for that).
If you are new to this, you may want to read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
Scott's tool is a possibility but hasn't been updated or supported in quite a while. I would recommend the Minimal ADB Fastboot Tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Or you go for the whole enchilada and install the SDK Developer tool on your PC.
http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html
Which is kinda overkill if you don't want to develop stuff for Android. What you really need out of that package is the Platform Tools.
Either way - get the correct drivers installed on your PC and fastboot TWRP 2.6.1 or 2.6.3.1 (I prefer the earlier version) onto your tab.
Then flash away :cyclops:
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Downgrading to .8 and using Motochopper is useless by now. That was the easiest method to get TWRP on your tab. You would root and use GooManager to install TWRP. But Goo doesn't support flashing recoveries anymore - so root doesn't get you any closer to getting a custom recovery and a custom rom.
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While it is true that GooManager downloads no longer work, it is still possible to install a recovery from a rooted Android using dd to mmcblk0p4. But it is a good idea to do it via fastboot, just to learn how that works in case one really needs it.
Hello
Thank you so much for the reply!!
So I basically need to install the ADB fastbood on my PC and connect my TF700 to my PC via USB?
Do I need to install it on my TF700 also?
Bryan480 said:
Hello
Thank you so much for the reply!!
So I basically need to install the ADB fastbood on my PC and connect my TF700 to my PC via USB?
Do I need to install it on my TF700 also?
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No you put your TF700 into fast boot mode by booting into the bootloader by holding down power and Volume Down when powering on.
First make sure you have downloaded the correct TWRP recovery blob file for your device from the TeamWin webpage. Use their search to find and choose the blob image for JB4.2 for the TF700T.
Rename it to twrp.blob and put it into the same folder as the fast boot.exe file
Then with it connected to your PC via USB, open a command window in the fastboot.exe folder (shift, right click, open command window here) and type or paste the following one line at a time. Wait for each line to finish:
Code:
TWRP:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery twrp.blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot bootloader
When it reboots back into the bootloader pressing the volume down on ECK will now load TWRP
Hello
Think I understand most of this...
Do I need to do anything with USB debug?
When I open command window, due I include TWRP: in each line, or is that not needed?
And what is volume down on ECK?
Sorry If I sound like an idiot; this is all new to me.
Thank you so much!
Bryan480 said:
Hello
Think I understand most of this...
Do I need to do anything with USB debug?
When I open command window, due I include TWRP: in each line, or is that not needed?
And what is volume down on ECK?
Sorry If I sound like an idiot; this is all new to me.
Thank you so much!
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Omit the TWRP ahead of the fastboot command. I think sbdags meant to write that outside of the code marks.
He's a busy man....
ECK is a typo. Supposed to be RCK, the icon for your recovery in the bootloader menu. And you have to push Volume UP on the flashing icon to enter it. Volume Down let's you cycle through the icons.
He's a busy man
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Omit the TWRP ahead of the fastboot command. I think sbdags meant to write that outside of the code marks.
He's a busy man....
ECK is a typo. Supposed to be RCK, the icon for your recovery in the bootloader menu. And you have to push Volume UP on the flashing icon to enter it. Volume Down let's you cycle through the icons.
He's a busy man
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Oops yep ignore the TWRP: bit and also ECK should be RCK
Ok great
I'm going to try this and will report back!
Thanks again
Hello,
I just want to make sure I have the correct bootloader before I do this, as I don't want to break my new toy!!
My tablet is new...just bought about a week ago.
Thank you so much!!
You guys are great!
Well, if you have a 10.6.1.14.x bootloader, you're good to go.
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ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.
Bryan480 said:
ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.
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What happens when you try to unlock? Need more info.
Bryan480 said:
ok so this has been such a pain!
I can't unlock the tab!
All I want to do it install TWRP via fastboot( i have the TWPR file, and installed fastboot onto my WIN 7 PC) and install a custom rom!
Please help I will donate
I'm and work and plan on trying again tonight.
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My recent experience with unlocking:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...ent/40226-my-recent-unlocking-experience.html
Dave
ok I finally got it to work after at least 15 attempts. Maybe because I bought on ebay?
Flash time.
I flashed TWRP
I put the reboot code...how long does it take?
Bryan480 said:
I flashed TWRP
I put the reboot code...how long does it take?
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Less than a minute - are you unlocked now?
Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything
Bryan480 said:
Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything
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Well done and welcome aboard. If you want to change the launcher settings you should flash Apex or Nova launcher from the installer and then you can mess with all sorts of things The stock launcher can't be changed.
Bryan480 said:
Success!!
FINALLLY got everything to work; so easy once I figured it out.
I installed _that's v4, didn't disable fsync....to scared!!
Any other ideas for a first time user?
I'm looking to conserve battery, but also would like good performance.
Oh yeah and how can I get rid of the 5 home screens?!?!
Thanks for everything
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When you have your system up and running the way you want, go back to your TWRP and do a nandroid backup. After the backup, you can disable your Fsync. The worse case is to restore your back or reinstall your rom but you will enjoy your tablet more with Fsync off...