So I'm stuck after 5 mins of ownership - Dell Streak 7

Tried entering fastboot to follow install instructions for installing CWM. The Streak is now stuck at a red and black screen and just displays "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol".
Any ideas on how to move past this?

Hit the reset pin under the flap or do "fastboot reboot".
But you do not have the fastboot drivers installed yet so you cant do the latter option

Nicelysedated said:
Tried entering fastboot to follow install instructions for installing CWM. The Streak is now stuck at a red and black screen and just displays "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol".
Any ideas on how to move past this?
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Do you have v2.2, v3.2, etc.? I'm curious what procedure you were following for installing CWM? I've been looking/reading procedures for days and still haven't took the leap! What prompted you to do that right out of the box?

Install Rom Manager
select install cwr
.......
profit

3.2. Got it rooted now. Was having driver issues which have now been resolved.
Now time to choose a rom!
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Nicelysedated said:
3.2. Got it rooted now. Was having driver issues which have now been resolved.
Now time to choose a rom!
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using XDA App
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Honeystreak R8.... buy you won't find it in this forum but a quick Google search will get you to the prize

Its sad because i asked Master DJSteve for permission to post it here -.-

exebreez said:
Its sad because i asked Master DJSteve for permission to post it here -.-
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Yeah he has a lot of the same gripes with the forum administrators and moderators that I have and even as one of the sole developers of both Streaks at that time he couldn't get any assistance from the mods

cdzo72 said:
Honeystreak R8.... buy you won't find it in this forum but a quick Google search will get you to the prize
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It do much for battery life?
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Nicelysedated said:
It do much for battery life?
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Yeah I would say I got another couple of hours out of it

Related

WARNING regarding the OTA update

Hey guys, do not flash the OTA update manually with CWM, it bricked my tab an will most likely brick yours too.
Make sure your tab is stock 3.0.1 and wait patiently.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
To clarify, I'm taking about the OTA zip from Google, not the cwm backup.
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Off course yunshouldnt flash OTA update with CWM!
IT WILL BRICK YOUR TAB!
If you are not sure what you doing don't do it!
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I'm kitchen this backup but there is the kernel bug!!
cooking
rs125 said:
I'm kitchen this backup but there is the kernel bug!!
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If you say you're cooking a new rom with this one, I'm going to wait...to sell it, but after having tested your 3.2 and this "update", believe me, yours is better!! I'm totally dissapointed with it.
Keep it real, man!
yes, i'm use cwm manually ota , my tap brick ,now can't open fastboot or odin mode
and use nvflash no respond. (use nvflash "show rcm version 0x4"
you can help me?
osmosis24 said:
yes, i'm use cwm manually ota , my tap brick ,now can't open fastboot or odin mode
and use nvflash no respond. (use nvflash "show rcm version 0x4"
you can help me?
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what the f+++ck you guys don´t understand:
DONT FLASH THE OTA WHITH CWM!!!
touth it was i nice way to stop whith the 10.1 v problem.....
now go to vodafone and say it was a horrible storm...in your head!!
madjose said:
what the f+++ck you guys don´t understand:
DONT FLASH THE OTA WHITH CWM!!!
touth it was i nice way to stop whith the 10.1 v problem.....
now go to vodafone and say it was a horrible storm...in your head!!
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I'm not sure what I must do to go back to stock rom and recovery so I can receive OTA, do you have any link you can point me to?
Is this what I should do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083517
Tbh it's not such a crazy thing to think that the OTA was ok to flash with CWM.on the galaxy nexus that was fine to do.
But I learned my lesson and I'm starting to understand the reasons why
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LILkillaBEE said:
I'm not sure what I must do to go back to stock rom and recovery so I can receive OTA, do you have any link you can point me to?
Is this what I should do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083517
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Yes you can flash this one, it will brings you back to stock.
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LILkillaBEE said:
I'm not sure what I must do to go back to stock rom and recovery so I can receive OTA, do you have any link you can point me to?
Is this what I should do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083517
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i hope you did the rigth thing just now online!
No point in waiting one year and f###ck everything in the last minute.
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ramonams said:
Tbh it's not such a crazy thing to think that the OTA was ok to flash with CWM.on the galaxy nexus that was fine to do.
But I learned my lesson and I'm starting to understand the reasons why
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Sorry. for your tab!
I did the same mistake twice,don't no why it don't brick.just abort flash
Maybe is a punishment for me just keeping on this update hell
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Just wondering if anyone has had any success in unbricking their tab yet. I was reading through old forum posts and there was a thread where fricorico had flashed a transformer rom and couldn't load fastboot or download mode. He said that he managed to get his tab into apx mode and could then eventually get the tab back up and running.
I can't post a link because I'm on the xda app but our forum isn't too big to find it and try. Also, not sure what or how to get into apx mode though so this post may be literally useless to most people. But maybe someone knowledgeable will remember something as a result.
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twigster said:
Just wondering if anyone has had any success in unbricking their tab yet. I was reading through old forum posts and there was a thread where fricorico had flashed a transformer rom and couldn't load fastboot or download mode. He said that he managed to get his tab into apx mode and could then eventually get the tab back up and running.
I can't post a link because I'm on the xda app but our forum isn't too big to find it and try. Also, not sure what or how to get into apx mode though so this post may be literally useless to most people. But maybe someone knowledgeable will remember something as a result.
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I've brought mine to repair already. Nvflash doesn't work because our chip is locked with a special key. I've looked up a lot of things already when isi's tab bricked.
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I have to send it to Samsung...
Waiting for the damn thing to discharge fully to see if I can get out of the APX loop..
It's been 3 days and the bloody thing is still recognised by the PC...
It's definetly possible to fix it!
I had this problem when I've flashed 10.1 rom on 10.1v.
Google it!
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Yanluk said:
It's definetly possible to fix it!
I had this problem when I've flashed 10.1 rom on 10.1v.
Google it!
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Instead of repeating the same thing you could actually contribute and post your solution.
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I said I don't remember. I was testing some rooms for seo and I think he told me what to do. As far as I remember it involved getting boot.I mg from stock room and than flashing that.
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[How to] Root Nexus 7 Guide for n00b's (your predictions)

This is a joke.x) are devs work so fast im more then sure the root will come in no time, since theyre all getting preloaded jellybean on their devices.haha
i love these devs!
It's a Nexus.
fastboot oem unlock
Then add su binary via adb?
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OzJD said:
It's a Nexus.
fastboot oem unlock
Then add su binary via adb?
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lol exactly it is super easy i even think custom recovery/cm 9/asop roms will be there on day 1-3
Vzqsmooth56 said:
This is a joke.x) are devs work so fast im more then sure the root will come in no time, since theyre all getting preloaded jellybean on their devices.haha
i love these devs!
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Put on a pair of ruby slippers, close your eyes, click your heels 3 times and repeat "There's no place like home." :-D
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gbohm said:
lol exactly it is super easy i even think custom recovery/cm 9/asop roms will be there on day 1-3
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+1, week tops.
And a few days for a recovery for the easy things
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery xxxrecovery.img(when one available)
flash superuser zip.
Done. lol
Recovery will be had within an hour of someone receiving it...
Hell if one of the 6k people who got an pack gave a full system dump from their preview nexus we could have Jellybean today
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I predict one of the Google IO tabs will be rooted before it's shipped to the general public.
I bet somebody manages it in their hotel room tonight.
RowanOak said:
I bet somebody manages it in their hotel room tonight.
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Doubt it hasn't happened already. Quite a few members of CyanogenMod are there, including Cyanogen himself. They're probably waiting to make an official release
Phazor said:
Doubt it hasn't happened already. Quite a few members of CyanogenMod are there, including Cyanogen himself. They're probably waiting to make an official release
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I'm looking forward to hearing Cyanogen's analysis of the Nexus 7. Specifically how the internal flash storage is set up and how such for future ROM installation.
Obvious offtopic is obvious

[VIDEO] Idiots Guide to Unlocking & Rooting the Google Nexus 7 Tablet

I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com
Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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toanau said:
Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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You are very welcome.
reverendkjr said:
I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com
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Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
thanks for the post.
Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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What on earth are you talking about?!?
Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
reverendkjr said:
Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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There are several ad links on this page. I assume that you clicked one of those. :silly:
reverendkjr said:
Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Threevo said:
Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.
reverendkjr said:
Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.
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hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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Maybe you should gotten a iPad.
See how comment that didn't add anything
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Nice guide. Thank you and worked perfectly.
blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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That is a fantastic question. I will attempt to do this and get back to you with a response.
I have always rooted my phones after their warranty period has expired. I was waiting to do this with my N7 also but I see the toolkit had the option to return to stock and relock the device so I assume there is no warranty issue. Also rooting has come a long way and gotten much simpler than 1 to 2 years ago when I was rooting my G1, think will be rooting my N7 this weekend
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gizmomelb said:
many thanks!
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There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....
flastnoles11 said:
There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....
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What are you doing in here noles!?
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ÜBER™ said:
What are you doing in here noles!?
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I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!
flastnoles11 said:
I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!
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Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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ÜBER™ said:
Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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Good to know, appreciate the info... now I'm off to search as to why toolkits are a no go... my friend was gonna attempt to root today, maybe I should have him hold off until I look through this forum a little more... thanks Über!!!

[Q] Atrix HD root, BataKang help

Hi. I recently bought a Motorola Atrix HD. I am a new Andriod user. I came from ios but I saw jelly bean and made the switch. I don't know anything about root or installing ROMs. I do know the Atrix has a locked bootloader and that means it is hard to customize. I was wondering if anyone could show me step by step on how to install ROMs root and more. If there are any videos for the Atrix that would be helpful. I would also like to know how to install BataKang. Thanks
Sincerely, n00b
ayo234 said:
Hi. I recently bought a Motorola Atrix HD. I am a new Andriod user. I came from ios but I saw jelly bean and made the switch. I don't know anything about root or installing ROMs. I do know the Atrix has a locked bootloader and that means it is hard to customize. I was wondering if anyone could show me step by step on how to install ROMs root and more. If there are any videos for the Atrix that would be helpful. I would also like to know how to install BataKang. Thanks
Sincerely, n00b
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For Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33960926&postcount=1
For Batakang ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001445
They are all self-explanatory and contain instructions for what to do. I cannot make an easier How To than the one I already worked hard on for Batakang ROM sadly.
Thanks. What about the jelly bean leak?
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ayo234 said:
Thanks. What about the jelly bean leak?
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Installing the jellybean leak is simple, but more complicated if you want to be rooted on the jelly bean leak. Here is the guide I used to do it, worked great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976956
If you are already rooted on stock ICS, pick up the guide in between steps 10 and 11 where it says "Edit: Neroga's post about retaining root is easier to follow." and work your way down.
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mattlgroff said:
For Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33960926&postcount=1
For Batakang ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001445
They are all self-explanatory and contain instructions for what to do. I cannot make an easier How To than the one I already worked hard on for Batakang ROM sadly.
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And also, I wouldn't use Batakang ROM ... YET ... right now Wifi and AT&T LTE don't work, I would stick rooted Jellybean leak for now unless you really don't care about Wifi or LTE. No offence Mattlgroff
But the thing is i cant root on ics i get an adb error. So im questioning if i really need root for anything. (First andriod device)
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ayo234 said:
But the thing is i cant root on ics i get an adb error. So im questioning if i really need root for anything. (First andriod device)
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Root just let's you do so much more. More power. If you're getting adb errors then it must not be setup properly...
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I have diwnloaded and install the drivers from the mototrola websit and from the the utilty folder. No luck was i supposed to ryn some terminal thing? Or is it my usb cable. Also when connecting with usb what mode is it supposed to be on
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Make sure your using Motofail2go utility and have USB Debugging on! You may have forgot about USB debugging?
Its on i still get. This error
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ayo234 said:
Its on i still get. This error
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It looks like your command prompt can't find adb.exe, best guess would be that run.bat isn't being run from the same folder as adb.exe!
1) make sure you extracted "motofail2go_windows.zip" so that you have a plain folder called "motofail2go".
2) make sure you double click "run.bat" from the motofail2go folder
-possibly try right clicking on "run.bat" and selecting "run as administrator" instead of just double clicking... not sure if this is necessary but it can't hurt!
I'm not good at explaining let me just get you a screen shot ...
Before you do those steps:
1) make sure drivers are installed
2) connect phone to computer via usb cable
3) enable usb debugging
4) leave your phone turned on, sitting idle: locked or at the home screen ect.
God bless
Oh, also did you do what it said to trigger the bug report? Triggering a bug report is a normal part of the procedure, it prompts you to generate a bug report even if it worked fine. After completing the bug report it should continue the rooting process.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THAnk youi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blackdrag said:
It looks like your command prompt can't find adb.exe, best guess would be that run.bat isn't being run from the same folder as adb.exe!
1) make sure you extracted "motofail2go_windows.zip" so that you have a plain folder called "motofail2go".
2) make sure you double click "run.bat" from the motofail2go folder
-possibly try right clicking on "run.bat" and selecting "run as administrator" instead of just double clicking... not sure if this is necessary but it can't hurt!
I'm not good at explaining let me just get you a screen shot ...
Before you do those steps:
1) make sure drivers are installed
2) connect phone to computer via usb cable
3) enable usb debugging
4) leave your phone turned on, sitting idle: locked or at the home screen ect.
God bless
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IT WORKED!!!!!!! finnaly You helped when no one else could thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good::good::good::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
I cannot get my att motorola atrix hd to trigger a bugreport help please!!!
Hold down on the two buttons until the device vibrates twice
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Can not trigger bug report
Masterburt said:
I cannot get my att motorola atrix hd to trigger a bugreport help please!!!
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ayo234 said:
Hold down on the two buttons until the device vibrates twice
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I can not for the life of me get this thing to trigger a report. I am at the end of my rope here is there any other trick to it other than having it unlocked and plugged in with usb debugging enabled??

Girl into Droid!

Hello everyone!
My name is Anastasia, I am 19 years old, from London.
Yesterday, I bought myself (thanks to my payday) a brand new Asus Google Nexus 7, 32gb, from Argos (shop).
I keep reading what you get with root, and it made me WANT to root it.
Here's my information:
Nexus 7
JOP40D
4.2.1
So, the tablet is brand new, and I HAVEN'T touched it, except when I downloaded few Apps. So, all I want, is to ROOT it in the safest and easiest way. I am scared that it brakes? Anyways, what is the FIRST step? I need it rooted and ready to rock. (Themes, Hide bar, etc.). What, Should, I, Do? Thanks a lot to everyone! I hope I can make it? Take care xoxo
Welcome to the NEXUS 7 BANDWAGON.
Did you want to root and stay stock ROM???
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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I don't know? It's the Nexus 7 4.2.1 32gb WiFi version.
I want full themes (change nav bar color etc), GameCiH thingy, hum hide nav bar, and stuff like this. just these. the simplesy way to get these? thanks! Oh and safe of course xD what to do? its still brand new out of the boxxxxx cant wait to root! xoox
Astrocat said:
I don't know? It's the Nexus 7 4.2.1 32gb WiFi version.
I want full themes (change nav bar color etc), GameCiH thingy, hum hide nav bar, and stuff like this. just these. the simplesy way to get these? thanks! Oh and safe of course xD what to do? its still brand new out of the boxxxxx cant wait to root! xoox
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Don't worry. The Nexus 7 is almost unbrickable (can't break it by messing with the software).
You should definatly root it, and when you get the knowladge of what you are doing get a custom recovery, and flash a new ROM, maybe a theme. Trust me you just got a device running android. It's never ending fun. :highfive:
Here you go. http://xda-university.com/.
That site will help you learn what you are doing.
U can try wugfresh toolkit. That's what i used and has the instructions with it. You will need to have adb set up. there video on YouTube showing steps to set it up with the nexus 7As for roms i have smoothrom installed u can change your theme with theme manager. U can download the themes from playmarket or on the xdA website.
Welcome the the nexus 7 community
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AFAinHD said:
Don't worry. The Nexus 7 is almost unbrickable (can't break it by messing with the software).
You should definatly root it, and when you get the knowladge of what you are doing get a custom recovery, and flash a new ROM, maybe a theme. Trust me you just got a device running android. It's never ending fun. :highfive:
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Well thanks but how do I root it? Where do I start? Thanks! xx
Astrocat said:
Well thanks but how do I root it? Where do I start? Thanks! xx
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XDA-University I put the link in my last post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeawrtNpLeE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
That should help u. To root it and set up adb and install the SDK
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Yeah just use Wug's toolkit, it's pretty great.
And welcome to the forums.
AFAinHD said:
Don't worry. The Nexus 7 is almost unbrickable (can't break it by messing with the software).
You should definatly root it, and when you get the knowladge of what you are doing get a custom recovery, and flash a new ROM, maybe a theme. Trust me you just got a device running android. It's never ending fun. :highfive:
Here you go. http://xda-university.com/.
That site will help you learn what you are doing.
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"Can't break it by messing with the software". Ehrm. I got recovery deleted + bootloop by flashing a kernel :what: By the way, welcome to Nexus 7 Astrocat!
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Thanks anyways everyone. I'm sad now lol. I'm using MAC OSX and not windows. awwww
Astrocat said:
Thanks anyways everyone. I'm sad now lol. I'm using MAC OSX and not windows. awwww
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VaderSKN said:
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Made me laugh
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Get WUG's toolkit
You're lucky you didn't do too much on it... since IIRC rooting will wipe data
ROOTED! Used BOOTCAMP to use Windows on Mac. ETAT = Perfect! YAY ALL
VaderSKN said:
"Can't break it by messing with the software". Ehrm. I got recovery deleted + bootloop by flashing a kernel :what: By the way, welcome to Nexus 7 Astrocat!
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Woah! Is that a brick? Nope. You can still go to the recovery partition and reflash a different kernel. Or you can boot to the bootloader and use fastboot to flash a new kernel. If you were bricked you would never be able to use your device again.
VaderSKN said:
"Can't break it by messing with the software". Ehrm. I got recovery deleted + bootloop by flashing a kernel :what: By the way, welcome to Nexus 7 Astrocat!
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You're doing it wrong.
I've had 3 nexus devices and two galaxy S devices and I have NEVER had that happen. Ever.
Secondly that isn't a brick, that, at most, is a mild inconvenience.
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Astrocat said:
Hello everyone!
My name is Anastasia, I am 19 years old, from London.
Yesterday, I bought myself (thanks to my payday) a brand new Asus Google Nexus 7, 32gb, from Argos (shop).
I keep reading what you get with root, and it made me WANT to root it.
Here's my information:
Nexus 7
JOP40D
4.2.1
So, the tablet is brand new, and I HAVEN'T touched it, except when I downloaded few Apps. So, all I want, is to ROOT it in the safest and easiest way. I am scared that it brakes? Anyways, what is the FIRST step? I need it rooted and ready to rock. (Themes, Hide bar, etc.). What, Should, I, Do? Thanks a lot to everyone! I hope I can make it? Take care xoxo
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Now that is how you get a lot of people to reply to your question, open by saying you are a 19yr old girl, and closing with x's and o's.
Well played!
Edit: Welcome!
Be proud to be in the crack flashers club.
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Yea seriously... Anyone else would get a quick go F yourself and learn to read the forum rules bit. I do like the info this forum provides but it comes with a price called bad attitude from some members.
girls ?? on teh internetz ??
anyway welcome to teh android club !
Never use a toolkit, its just as easy to do with adb and fastboot, and you have minimal chance of breaking anything or having issues.
Guide to setting up adb and fastboot on mac: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
Guide to unlock bootloader and root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
Hope that works out.
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