[GUIDE][MAC/PC/LINUX][4.2] Unlock, Root and Flash Recovery

[HES]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Here is what is going on in the DOS window

also - make sure the usb cord is good, and use a good usb port like the back of the machine, as opposed to like in the keyboard or something.

Im using known good ports on the computer. I am using the stock cable that came with the system. Let me try that.

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Try this - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download

And instructions to install usb drivers provided by google:
http://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html

 

[HES]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Try this - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download

And instructions to install usb drivers provided by google:
OEM USB Drivers | Android Developers

And ASUS does not list any drivers. Only the manual :'(

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

K the drivers are contained in android sdk - the superboot pack doesnt have the entire sdk just parts - so, please try this - Android SDK | Android Developers

it hsould come with the drivers set up up to date like.

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

When you have the sdk downloaded, unzip it. Then, you should have a folder in there called tools. Here's what I would do - rename the android-sdk-whatever folder "SDK" to make it easier, then place the sdk folder in c:
Then, place the superboot folder inside c:/sdk/tools

Now, when you cd to superboot, you need to

cd c:/sdk/tools/r1-nexus7-superboot

then, you can adb-windows devices and see if that gets you connected with the usb drivers.

btw, to check which drivers you have, you want version 6, you can go to device manager and look.

 

[mkiker2089]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Ok, please bear with me. This wipes the Nexus back to out of the box settings? Why is that? Other droid devices are so much easier to root you'd expect Google to make the Nexus so as well. I know the Kindle was a breeze in comparison.

 

[dmmarck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Ok, please bear with me. This wipes the Nexus back to out of the box settings? Why is that? Other droid devices are so much easier to root you'd expect Google to make the Nexus so as well. I know the Kindle was a breeze in comparison.

Rooting does not do that--unlocking the bootloader does.

 

[mkiker2089]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

I see, and you have to unlock the bootloader to root, correct? Darn.

 

[HES]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

GOT IT!!! A buddy contacted me. The driver can be found here.

1) Download the ADB/FB Driver Naked Samsung Driver 1.7.

2) Move it to an easy to remember directory

3) Then, on your computer, go to Control panel > hardware and sound > view devices.
Click nexus - click the "hardware tab" > "properties" > "change settings"
Select the "driver" tab, then click "update drivers"
Chose to manually update the drivers
Navigate to the "Universal_Naked_Driver_0.7" and have the system update from there

4) IT WORKS!!!!

 

[mkiker2089]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

1- should I do this before registering the device (mines still in the mail?) I assume it won't matter as it wipes it anyway. Ideally I'd do it before even putting it on wifi and updating to 4.1.1

2- how has Google handled updates in situations like this? Will we still be on the standard update path?

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

GOT IT!!! A buddy contacted me. The driver can be found here.

1) Download the ADB/FB Driver Naked Samsung Driver 1.7.

2) Move it to an easy to remember directory

3) Then, on your computer, go to Control panel > hardware and sound > view devices.
Click nexus - click the "hardware tab" > "properties" > "change settings"
Select the "driver" tab, then click "update drivers"
Chose to manually update the drivers
Navigate to the "Universal_Naked_Driver_0.7" and have the system update from there

4) IT WORKS!!!!

Thanks man glad you got it going. I'll update the op with these instructions and the file.

I neither have the tablet yet nor have a PC

 

[2defmouze]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

1- should I do this before registering the device (mines still in the mail?) I assume it won't matter as it wipes it anyway. Ideally I'd do it before even putting it on wifi and updating to 4.1.1

2- how has Google handled updates in situations like this? Will we still be on the standard update path?

Unlock and root and you should remain on the upgrade path. Only when you change the system or flash a custom ROM will you leave it.. though if you head down that road once development gets started on this device you probably won't care about being on the upgrade path

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

what 2def said - but also if you flash a custom recovery it will prevent you from updating.

 

[ragnarokx]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

For future reference, I took some screen captures on how to install the drivers.

1) download universal naked drivers
2) unzip drivers (I chose to unzip them into the "C:\" directory)
3) get Nexus 7 to bootloader screen
4) plus in Nexus 7 via USB to computer
5) follow pics below

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

thanks rag!

ima post those up on the front page, if you dont mind, when i finish applying to all this nonsense i ahve to apply to

 

[ragnarokx]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

thanks rag!

ima post those up on the front page, if you dont mind, when i finish applying to all this nonsense i ahve to apply to

Sounds good

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

rag is your usb_driver.zip the same as the universal naked driver? ... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25213603/Universal_Naked_Driver_0.7.zip

 

[ragnarokx]

rag is your usb_driver.zip the same as the universal naked driver? ... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25213603/Universal_Naked_Driver_0.7.zip

Looks very similar. A couple files are different sizes than the ones in my zip though.

Sent from my Nexus 7

 

[ragnarokx]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

rag is your usb_driver.zip the same as the universal naked driver? ... https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25213603/Universal_Naked_Driver_0.7.zip

I changed my post - use your driver (universal naked driver). My driver broke ADB and Windows visibility

 

[zero neck]

Re: [GUIDE] How to Unlock and Root the Nexus 7

Thanks for t he heads up. I'll find some time this afternoon or tonight to Compile a drivers post on the front page!

Thanks again rag