This thread will contain all of my video guides for the New Nexus 7 (2013)
I will be sure to update the OP regularly with guides, rom reviews, and other videos pertaining to the New Nexus 7!
One Click Bootloader Unlock, Root, Recovery Install With Wugfresh Nexus Toolkit:
Wugfresh Toolkit: https://plus.google.com/u/0/113329792100896065459/posts/cJsC65WiPFu
One Click Unroot, Unbrick Factory Restore:
Wugfresh toolkit: http://wugfresh.com/nrt
How To Unlock The Bootlaoder Manually:
Android SDK: Http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
USB Drivers: http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
How To ROOT and Install TWRP Recovery:
SuperSU.zip : http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (download this to your Nexus 7)
TWRP.img : http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/flo (Download this to your PC)
New Nexus 7 (2013) vs Old Nexus 7 (2012)
more to come very soon
It may sound unrelated but go how come you haven't made an unboxing of the device? Also is there will be a review?
Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 7 avec Tapatalk
The unboxing will arrive on Monday. I had already shot and edited the video prior to these. I just thought these were more important so I uploaded them first
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The white from the light of the computer makes it hard to follow in some spots, also a lot of ppl prob don't know how to upgrade the Google USB drivers (I know simple but could not so adv ppl could get lost etc).
Overall good videos, my N7(2013) thanks you
I notice people always say to turn usb debugging on but I've done it both my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 and never turned debugging on for either one and it still works the same.
Won't get my new N7 until September (uk). Just would like to say thanks for the great vids. :thumbup:
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Thanks for the videos!
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Thank you!
Thanks for the vids!
just bought the old N7 32gb for just under $200 last week. Decided that I don't need that much space and would rather have the better hardware so I'm returning the first gen and getting the latest 16gb version! :good:
Not sure if I missed it, but it should be noted that unlocking the bootloader wipes ALL your data!
Has anyone tried this using Clockwork instead of TWRP? Not a big fan of TWRP
EDIT: Never mind found my answer
Thanks for the great vids! :thumbup:
Please delete.
ugh i wanna root/unlock, but i finally set it up how i like it....now i have to wipe it lol so lazy.
That's why you root and unlock right out of the box. :thumbup:
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That's why you root and unlock right out of the box. :thumbup:
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Exactly! As soon as UPS drops it off on Friday night, it is getting unlocked ASAP!
If I just bought a nexus 7 from best buy today, do I have the 2013 version? I assume I do? Also, probably dumb question, but I assume 2013 nexus won't work with nexus 7 roms/kernels?
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3
aj8600 said:
If I just bought a nexus 7 from best buy today, do I have the 2013 version? I assume I do? Also, probably dumb question, but I assume 2013 nexus won't work with nexus 7 roms/kernels?
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3
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If you're serious about these questions then yes, it's the new one. You probably should have done your homework before even buying it if you had to ask after you bought it. Best Buy never even carried last years model.
No.. Don't use anything from the original N7 unless you want a nice heavy paper weight.
My suggestion would be to start reading everything on the 2013 model very carefully in these forums before you attempt to flash anything.
I'm not trying to be rude, but the above are how people get in messes. Especially if they have to ask the community what they bought.
Sent from my iphone killing Galaxy Nexus running ASKP kernel & AOKFP ROM. For the love of everyone on forums READ BEFORE YOU POST.
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If you're serious about these questions then yes, it's the new one. You probably should have done your homework before even buying it if you had to ask after you bought it. Best Buy never even carried last years model.
No.. Don't use anything from the original N7 unless you want a nice heavy paper weight.
My suggestion would be to start reading everything on the 2013 model very carefully in these forums before you attempt to flash anything.
I'm not trying to be rude, but the above are how people get in messes. Especially if they have to ask the community what they bought.
Sent from my iphone killing Galaxy Nexus running ASKP kernel & AOKFP ROM. For the love of everyone on forums READ BEFORE YOU POST.
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Lol I look like an absolute fool. When I bought it I didn't think there was a new one, but after some research, I figured out that I obviously have it haha
I have read through all of the threads regarding root and will root it later tonight. My previous comment made me look like a complete noob, but I assure you I have rooted phones for years and understand the goings on. I was just confused at the time because as I said I didn't know there was a new model, I thought it was a firmware update or something.
I can't wait to see this attract devs that can bring amazing kernels and roms
No No Kernel Optimized Galaxy S3
you mention "fastboot.exe" in the video, but where do we get that? I keep getting "ADB not recognized as a command" when I type the command in the window.
Never mind... I figured it out... I wasn't navigating to the platform-tools folder before opening the command window. I'm now unlocked & rooted
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Hello everyone, three days ago I bought a N7 and i find it really awsome! despite that I miss the features I have with my rooted galaxy s (backup, ad-remove..). I searched on the forums and found different answers but wanted some opinions. Which is the best/safest way to root the N7? I do not intend to flash an alternative ROM as I always did with my phone since stock one is perfect, but maybe an alternative kernel..do you think it is worth to change kernel?which one would you suggest?
Thank you for your help!
Look for wugfresh in the android dev section... works beautifully
Definately use a ToolKit as they are so simple, cuts out all of the issues you may experience and you are literally rooted before you can blink.
I USED THIS ONE
Gotta say an amazing little toolkit and had absolutely no problems what so ever, and whats more all the drivers etc that are needed, are included in the ToolKit
Hope this helps.
Better use the Nexus 7 toolkit, I found it to be the easiest way to unlock the bootloader and root my Nexus 7. I can't comment on kernel as of now, coz I just purchased the Nexus 7 and want to keep it stock with root.
Another vote for the toolkit. I used it last week to root mine and it couldn't have been easier.
The best and safest why is FASTBOOT
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Wtf! No toolkits...
This is a nexus device... the easiest phone to root manually PERIOD.
Using a toolkit only becomes useful after you know what your doing.
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Hello. Just received my Nexus 10 and really want to root, although pretty scared in case of bricking my device. Can anyone tell me if the current version of the [NEXUS 10 TOOLKIT V1.3.0] is working FULLY? I see posts on the actual thread containing the toolkit that peoples devices wont boot fully, but also people saying their thanks as it has worked for them. I cannot post in that thread due to having no post count.
Also, when I open up the Toolkit it asks me what build I am using, which is 4.2.1, but the only build displayed is 4.2.0 (not my build), so how do I get around this and tell the toolkit my build is 4.2.1.
Thanks
It got me into a boot loop after unlocking the device, had to go into the custom recovery to fix it. Make sure you read the instructions given by the developer on the first page before using the tool kit. Same with choosing the build, check about phone in settings and then see what build you have before chosing your os.
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Hey thanks for the info, well I was about to use it but like I said after opening the toolkit and having my device connected it only displayed the build 4.2.0 but my build is 4.2.1, is the toolkit only available for 4.2.0 or how do I select my build (4.2.1) , thanks
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I personally used this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025268
Was fast and painless. So far working great.
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I did take a look at that but what are the requirements to use it? As it doesn't say on the thread. My nexus is fully stock apart from the 4.2.1 update. Thanks again for the reply
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Just select the 4.2.0 build even though you have 4.2.1. It worked great for me. It says somewhere in the post that you can use the 4.2.0 for 4.2.x builds.
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Oh well I guess il try it then. So for you it was as simple as following the instructions on the toolkit? I'm extremely paranoid of bricking my device
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That is the toolkit I used and it worked fine. I felt comfortable with it because it is the same guy I used the toolkit from on my Galaxy Nexus. I didnt read any instructions since I already know how to use it and had no problems. I wasnt even aware of any "special requirements"
Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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TomAshcroft said:
Hmmm I may be wrong but I thought the boot loader needed unlocking for that one ?
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I used the toolkit on my nexus 10 after i upgraded it to 4.2.1 Just selected the do everything option and followed the directions. Worked like a champ.
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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I haven't done it yet because there hasn't been an update since I rooted but there is an app called OTA Rootkeeper that is supposed to allow you to take ota updated and maintain root.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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Not sure how it works on Nexus 10 as I am yet to receive mine but on Nexus 7 even after rooting the device using Mskip's toolkit I am able to receive OTA updates without any issues.
Being the same developer and similar toolkit I think it should work.
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TomAshcroft said:
Thanks for all the replies, I decided to go ahead and root, and all went fine. One more question, when a system update becomes available, through my notifications can I go ahead and do it?
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To receive OTA updates you must have a locked bootloader and stock recovery. Doesnt matter what much though since if you want an update to whatever OTA comes out, someone ALWAYS compiles a 100% stock rooted ROM based on whatever latest OTA has just come out. Usually it is on the very same day as the official OTA too
But I still recommend a custom ROM. Craig's AOSP+ is basically the stock ROM but comes with many fixes for things broken on just running stock, and increases compatibility with external devices.
I could use some help on how to utilize my donation code. I have scanned the thread very well and cannot find out how to use the code after donation. I am a non posting donator to many forums and threads. Successfully modified dozens of devices. This is the first one I am to excited to work the bugs out myself. I have the 4.2.1 update, got it unlocked but, cannot get any further. The tool just keeps stopping. It obviously works, I am just missing something that is probably really simple. I would also like the functionality of the donator options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.........................Just found donator portal. Still stuck after unlocked bootloader.
I myself cannot find the donor portal, I am going crazy trying to find it. Can someone please tell me where it is? This is my first time rooting a device. Thanks
Mike
Toolkit works well. I got to eager and forgot to terminate ADB. I opened my task mgr. on windows and felt like a real boob, had like 20 cmd windows open. Still having a heck of a time accessing donator tools. Put in code from main menu #26. But, no updates to the kit. Nexus 10 + x-mas = no sleep.
Your tool worked great on a new Nexus 7, 4.4.2, KOT49H. Installed via W7, only issue I had was ADB connectivity up front, had to toggle USB debugging a few times to get the prompt on the phone to allow the connection. After that I was a clicking fool. Unlocked and rooted, now off to think about which ROM, not as many choices as in the S3 forums. Thanks again!
nozeit said:
Your tool worked great on a new Nexus 7, 4.4.2, KOT49H. Installed via W7, only issue I had was ADB connectivity up front, had to toggle USB debugging a few times to get the prompt on the phone to allow the connection. After that I was a clicking fool. Unlocked and rooted, now off to think about which ROM, not as many choices as in the S3 forums. Thanks again!
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There are tons of ROM's for the Nexus 7 Flo.
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Not as many choices? I can't believe how many Roms there are.
Indeed. Urge everyone to donate like I have to support guys like WugFresh.
Without his easy-to-use tool, I would not have entered the custom rom scene a few months ago. That exact same tool helped recover myself from a soft brick as well
Now I cannot live without flashing something new to my S4 or Nexus 7 every week. Backups every day
wondakson said:
Indeed. Urge everyone to donate like I have to support guys like WugFresh.
Without his easy-to-use tool, I would not have entered the custom rom scene a few months ago. That exact same tool helped recover myself from a soft brick as well
Now I cannot live without flashing something new to my S4 or Nexus 7 every week. Backups every day
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You are correct. Everyone should donate. Since I have no money, I shall be the first one to donate my soul.
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
Very easy to root using nexus root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
Just be sure the toolkit updates itself to latest version.
You need to first "unlock the bootloader". I would recommend to do that in the beginning because it will wipe your device.
Personally i had best experience with stock kitkat 4.4.4 rooted and all unneccessary software disabled. I dont like volume adjustment on lollipop 5.0.2 but i always update to latest version just for fun.
Congratulations for your new tablet, it is a great device!
Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.
IMHO the best thing with Nexus is you'll always get the latest official rom. I have only used stock but feel free to experiment.
On my phone with 4.4.4 I use stock with xposed framework. Some great modules there. However i read that xposed is not yet ready for 5.0.2.
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Thanks for the link and the info, any recommendations on roms/kernals? I'm new to the Nexus series so I am not familiar with any of the development/developers.
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I suggest the elementalx kernel. And if you want a (improved) stock experience go for Cleanrom.
From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.
Masteryates said:
From what I remember from my HTC Wildfire days, S-OFF = Unlocking the bootloader.
If I'm wrong, can someone explain the difference
Thanks.
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S-Off is a HTC thing. Here you dont need to S-Off.
OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.
TheGOAT232412 said:
I'm excited to say that I have finally invested in a tablet and decided to go with the Nexus 7 that I bought for a GREAT price! I am curious about rooting and s-off etc. I was curious if there was any information that I needed to be aware of in regards to not being able to root or s-off with updates. I would really like to have a smooth experience with accomplishing root on my Nexus but I know there could be some bumps in the road . Any information or links to threads etc. are much appreciated, I haven't unboxed yet just due to the fact that I want to make sure I can root it without it auto updating something.
Thanks In Advance
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Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
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AnkeshReborn said:
OP on which ROM and setup are you in?
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
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Can you confirm something. When did you get your Nexus 7 and from where. There have been problems with recently released Nexus 7 tabs from Groupon, Frys, and Best Buy that have made things difficult to do things like flash. There was a revision in google/asus latest batch that makes mounting any partitions/memory difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...qa/mount-recovery-t3064562/page2#post59736397
Here are some threads that have been following the follow of new Nexus 7 tabs out in the wild.
Unlock is no problem, Wugs can get you there but not root. you need cf-auto root to achieve that.
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I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
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Just out of curiosity, and to just make sure we are all on the same page. You got the 2013 (2nd gen) Nexus 7, correct? Being this is your first Nexus Device, and tablet if you weren't aware there is a Nexus 7 2012, and 2013.
Probably a dumb question, but don't want to link you to all these things and have you brick your Nexus because it was the wrong gen. Enjoy, thing is awesome.
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That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.
TheGOAT232412 said:
I have been running CleanROM since I have been able to flash. Smooth, snappy and very stable I highly recommend the ROM to those that have not flashed it yet.
I got my Nexus 7 close to two weeks ago from Wal-Mart for an AWESOME price. They had it on sale for $125 and I had to grab it, there was no way I was going to pass up on that deal. I have only flashed CleanROM on my N7 so far and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for the links!
That's correct I do have the 2013 (2nd Gen) Nexus 7, thanks for the confirmation before sending out links. I would not be happy with myself if I ended up bricking this gem of a device.
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Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
AnkeshReborn said:
Clean ROM have been suspended so I recommended you to try the similar grogg's aosp .
•Hit a thanks if I helped or bringed you a smile somehow!
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Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the info. I'm still doing a bunch of reading trying to learn as much as I can being this is my first tablet. This device can do so much I'm trying not to get ahead of myself. If I wanted to flash a new rom/kernal what should I wipe in TWRP and in what order? Thanks in advance.
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Its been a month... So I assume you are sorted but in case you aren't... To ensure cleanest install, wipe data and cache through twrp then flash new ROM. This will delete your data so back it up first if there is anything you want on it.
If ROM is from same family.... You can try dirty flashing ( ie not wiping data ) but it may end in boot loop or force closes in apps... I always just wipe as it ensures clean install to give you best experience with the ROM.
Enjoy
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About roms.
Either stock/CM. I am using cm12.1 latest build on android 5.1.1 with elementalX kernel. Very smooth.
Remember:TWRP>>>>>>>CWM
Every ROM is good that I've flashed. Only had this about a week but loving it.
My phone is a lg and is a pos when it comes to **** not working with aosp
Plan on buying nothing but nexus from now on,feels weird having everything working, and working well. In a weird kinda way....
Just purchased a 2012 16gb version of the Nexus 7... Tablet is like new condition, recently upgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1... Have always heard really great things about this tablet and so far I'm not impressed!! From reading on several forums, it appears that lollipop ruined this tablet.. I have no idea since I owned it for less than 2 hours before updating to Lollipop...
So my question : Is this tablet worth rooting? Will performance improve?
Haven't rooted a device in a Looooooooooooooooooooong time... What's the best guide to achieving root and installing a custom rom?
the tablet doesn't have to be perfect but man right now, it sucks donkey balls, Facebook doesn't work at all, so I uninstalled it and it's constantly lagging or freezing..
Thank you in advance
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juanito157 said:
Have always heard really great things about this tablet
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Huh? Where did you hear that?
This tablet is infamous for having the worst NAND ever.
And yes, rooting will give this tablet a new life. Either stay stock on 4.1.x or install a custom rom with system and cache partition formatted as F2FS.
You don't really need a guide. Just get the Nexus Root toolkit and format F2FS from TWRP itself.
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Huh? Where did you hear that?
This tablet is infamous for having the worst NAND ever.
And yes, rooting will give this tablet a new life. Either stay stock on 4.1.x or install a custom rom with system and cache partition formatted as F2FS.
You don't really need a guide. Just get the Nexus Root toolkit and format F2FS from TWRP itself.
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Thank you... I just decided that I wanted a tablet about a year ago.. I wanted to install a tablet in my car.. The nexus 7 is the most popular tablet next to the iPad BUT I realize now that the tablet that's always featured in the installs is the 2013 version and NOT the one I have, and mostly because of its wireless charging capabilities making optimal for installation choices... Oh well, I never wanted the wireless charging option anyway I prefer to make a slid in dock...after posting this I continued to investigate and looks like achieving root is rather simple and I hope this saves this tablet, as I said it doesn't have to be perfect just better than its been... Thank you for your reply... By the way even now when I read reviews of this tablet, the reviews ARE saying that this otherwise good tablet was ruined by lollipop
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So now I'm rooted... Trying to find out how to install cyanogenmod and custom kernel... Can anyone help? Provide a good link for Nexus 7 2012 running Android 5.1.1
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