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Asking for your input on whether I should root

Hi all,
I am supposed to receive my nexus 7 tomorrow.
I just cant decide on whether I should root or no.
I can say for sure that I do not plan to change roms, I only want to root in order to use storage via usb-otg (also not sure I will use it eventually).
I do know that I want to receive OTA updates and that's why I don't like the idea of rooting.
Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
Asaf

Yes you should root it if you want to use usb-otg. I decided not to root mine on day one and now I'm looking for a method that won't erase everthing on my device. So if you see yourself needing that in the future do it now rather than later .

shemsha said:
Hi all,
I am supposed to receive my nexus 7 tomorrow.
I just cant decide on whether I should root or no.
I can say for sure that I do not plan to change roms, I only want to root in order to use storage via usb-otg (also not sure I will use it eventually).
I do know that I want to receive OTA updates and that's why I don't like the idea of rooting.
Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
Asaf
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This is a Nexus device which makes to easy to root and unroot..
If an OTA comes out you can be unrooted and back stock in a matter of minutes..
Oddly, I have had no reason or desire to root my N7 and I even put my GNex back stock...

If you do root, do it before you install all kinds of stuff. You have to reset to root. Not sure how the Google credit works, but you might want to register the device, get the credit, then root. Just in case.
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I was reluctant to root or not. CM10 is only a preview, other roms not much better than stock, I don't need OTG, so why root? For one crucial app: TITANIUM BACKUP. When you unlock and root everything is wiped!

My suggestion is unlock the bootloader right away since that part wipes data, then root when (and if) you decide to download an app that needs root access.

Easier to Root now rather than later. Rooting requires you to wipe losing all apps and settings.
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Yes. First thing I always do on a Nexus device is unlock and root. It's just as easy to lock it again and flash the stock rom if ever needed.

I would unlock the bootloader at a minimum, before you set anything up, as that action will wipe data. If you decide to root later on you'll be in great shape.
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Might be better to wait and see if any problems arise with the device first?

I rooted mine using the One click root tool, very easy.
Got to be worth it to install ad block and sixaxis.

Like others have said, at the very minimum, unlock the bootloader (a prerequisite for rooting) right away. If you decide to unlock it later you'll have to wipe the device.

Absolutely. Just make sure you bookmark (in the cloud) how to unroot before you root (including restoring stock bootloader). It would also be smart to read what issues other folks have had, and what they did to solve their problems. (In short, always have a concrete, detailed exit plan before you start something.)
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shaneydroid said:
Might be better to wait and see if any problems arise with the device first?
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That is an excellent point I am very anzy ( think I killed that word) to unlock and root but I want to give it atleast a week to make sure there are no kinks, dead pixels or anything that would require me to return it but so far so good on my first day. I bought Titu with the $25 credit forgetting that it requires root lol but it's all good becuase now I have it for my Vivid but to use six axis you need root as well.

shaneydroid said:
Might be better to wait and see if any problems arise with the device first?
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clago87 said:
That is an excellent point I anzy ( think I killed that word) to unlock and root but I want to give it atleast a week to make sure there are no kinks, dead pixels or anything that would require me to return it but so far so good on my first day. I bought Titu with the $25 credit forgetting that it requires root lol but it's all good becuase now I have it for my Vivid but to use six axis you need root as well.
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Other than checking out the basic functions, I wouldn't bother waiting. The device is designed to be unlocked so it is not a hardware warranty issue and that is what you would be returning the device for. If you plan on having root, you need root to test the things you will be using it for.
Plus, it then allows you to back up the device so that if you do have to get another one, it is a very simple process to restore your backup and be back up and running (one of the primary reasons for root)

krelvinaz said:
Other than checking out the basic functions, I wouldn't bother waiting. The device is designed to be unlocked so it is not a hardware warranty issue and that is what you would be returning the device for. If you plan on having root, you need root to test the things you will be using it for.
Plus, it then allows you to back up the device so that if you do have to get another one, it is a very simple process to restore your backup and be back up and running (one of the primary reasons for root)
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I am actually glad to be at work for once. I am very easily swayed and am ready to unlock and root lol. I have read all the info on it and it does not seem too much of a burden compared to my atrix

I'm kind of confused, do I unlocked the bootlocker first or install 4.1.1 updates?
If I install then unlock, would the updates be gone?
Would I be able to update even after unlock and root?

i rooted even though i had already installed apps etc... its very handy to be able to use external storage and apps like titanium backup.. i dont really intend installing customs roms.. but the otg support was enough to warrant rooting for me

You can backup and restore your device with ADB. Backup, unlock, restore. You don't have to lose everything to root it later on.

hydroxyde said:
You can backup and restore your device with ADB. Backup, unlock, restore. You don't have to lose everything to root it later on.
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Yep was just about to say this, picked this method up in the OneX forums, life saver
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[Q] Rooting without Unlock Bootloader

Hey all
I'm upgrading from my Incredible S to a Galaxy S3 and have worked out how to move all of my data except saved WiFi networks. I've found a number of apps I can use to do so, but all require root access. And from my reading of the guides here, there's no way to do that without using Unlock Bootloader, which as far as I understand would wipe the very information I'm trying to backup.
Are there any ways to root without using Unlock Bootloader? Perhaps something like this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894717 ?
If not, any other ideas on how to copy all my WiFi networks over?
Many thanks

mardmardmard said:
Hey all
I'm upgrading from my Incredible S to a Galaxy S3 and have worked out how to move all of my data except saved WiFi networks. I've found a number of apps I can use to do so, but all require root access. And from my reading of the guides here, there's no way to do that without using Unlock Bootloader, which as far as I understand would wipe the very information I'm trying to backup.
Are there any ways to root without using Unlock Bootloader? Perhaps something like this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894717 ?
If not, any other ideas on how to copy all my WiFi networks over?
Many thanks
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There is no possible way to root without unlocking a bootloader cuz an unlocked bootloader>custom recovery>flash superuser>root!
Sorry I cannot answer your last question

[Q] Which method for rooting should I use?

I'm as new as they come when rooting devices, although I was able to successfully root my previous tablet, a Galaxy Tab 2 without issue but that's besides the point.
Point is I'm looking to finally root my Nexus 7, I've had it since last December and never really saw a need to do it, but the appeal of being able to customize it in any way I want to proved too much to resist and I'm ready to take that step.
However I've come across with two different methods to root my device, one that requires unlocking the bootloader and one without, the Nexus Tool Kit and djrbliss motochopper's tool kit that doesn't require unlocking the bootloader.
I myself am worried about losing my data and depending on the method suggested will back up my data using the adb backup, but what do the kind people here recommend for a first timer?

JohnathanKatz said:
I'm as new as they come when rooting devices, although I was able to successfully root my previous tablet, a Galaxy Tab 2 without issue but that's besides the point.
Point is I'm looking to finally root my Nexus 7, I've had it since last December and never really saw a need to do it, but the appeal of being able to customize it in any way I want to proved too much to resist and I'm ready to take that step.
However I've come across with two different methods to root my device, one that requires unlocking the bootloader and one without, the Nexus Tool Kit and djrbliss motochopper's tool kit that doesn't require unlocking the bootloader.
I myself am worried about losing my data and depending on the method suggested will back up my data using the adb backup, but what do the kind people here recommend for a first timer?
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Might as well unlock your bootloader now, that way when you need to flash something through fastboot someday, you won't need to worry about wiping everything.

korockinout13 said:
Might as well unlock your bootloader now, that way when you need to flash something through fastboot someday, you won't need to worry about wiping everything.
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Thanks for your help, I was able to use the Nexus Tool Kit and rooted my tablet with no issues at all.

[Q] information and help with root

Hi!
Just received my Z1 and really want to root it so I have a couple of questions.
- what is the danger with rooting Z1? Other than the possibility to brick the phone.
- is there any bugs if I root the phone but stay at stock rom? I've read that if you use custom bootloader the camera won't and so on.
- if I root the phone does anyone know how to hide the soft keys? Want to use all my screen.
- can anyone recommend the safest guide / way to root the phone?
- is there any other problems with rooting the phone that I should know about? I have been using an HTC 3d until now which was rooted and I used a lot of custom roms so have experience from that phone but
I wounder if there is any other things with this phone
Thanks in advance!

thunstop said:
Hi!
Just received my Z1 and really want to root it so I have a couple of questions.
- what is the danger with rooting Z1? Other than the possibility to brick the phone.
- is there any bugs if I root the phone but stay at stock rom? I've read that if you use custom bootloader the camera won't and so on.
- if I root the phone does anyone know how to hide the soft keys? Want to use all my screen.
- can anyone recommend the safest guide / way to root the phone?
- is there any other problems with rooting the phone that I should know about? I have been using an HTC 3d until now which was rooted and I used a lot of custom roms so have experience from that phone but
I wounder if there is any other things with this phone
Thanks in advance!
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1) None, you cannot brick by rooting
2)No bugs with rooting, unlocking bootloader is different to root
3)Use full screen apps of xposeds Framework and modules (Search on xda for xposed framework)
4)Read the rooting guides in this forum, they are all safe. Or just use this

thunstop said:
Hi!
Just received my Z1 and really want to root it so I have a couple of questions.
- what is the danger with rooting Z1? Other than the possibility to brick the phone.
- is there any bugs if I root the phone but stay at stock rom? I've read that if you use custom bootloader the camera won't and so on.
- if I root the phone does anyone know how to hide the soft keys? Want to use all my screen.
- can anyone recommend the safest guide / way to root the phone?
- is there any other problems with rooting the phone that I should know about? I have been using an HTC 3d until now which was rooted and I used a lot of custom roms so have experience from that phone but
I wounder if there is any other things with this phone
Thanks in advance!
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Check this out buddy:
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that video is not working ?

thunstop said:
that video is not working ?
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Sorry for that I tried pasting the link from my mobile and it didn't work properly.

Thanks for the help! I have successfully rooted!
I just wounder, if I update to the new firmware do lose any settings/files or do I lose root?

thunstop said:
Thanks for the help! I have successfully rooted!
I just wounder, if I update to the new firmware do lose any settings/files or do I lose root?
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settings and personal data remain, but you will lose root and there is no way to root the new firmware yet

How come that it is not possible to root the new firmware?
Too bad, have to stick to the old firmware for a good time then probably?

[Q] Newbie question about rooting

Good day!
I am new here and I am interested with rooting my HTC ONE M7.
My purpose is to install a certain app which requires it. (XMOD games)
Before I do this I just want to ask a few questions and I hope you can help me.
1. Is it required to unlock the bootloader? or there is an option to not unlock it?
2. Granting that I have rooted my HTC ONE, can I still get updates on my OS if it prompts me to update it?
3. I watched some videos here and learned I need to unlock and then root, is that all I need to get the XMOD games app working?
For now I am only interested with using that app.
4. After unlocking the bootloader, it says it will be back to stock settings, can I restore my backup in my HTC SYNC manager and then proceed with rooting next? or I need to unlock + root and then restore?
I want to restore my back up using the HTC SYNC manager so that I wont have to install the apps and lose some other info.
TIA

jaypeeb0917 said:
Good day!
I am new here and I am interested with rooting my HTC ONE M7.
My purpose is to install a certain app which requires it. (XMOD games)
Before I do this I just want to ask a few questions and I hope you can help me.
1. Is it required to unlock the bootloader? or there is an option to not unlock it?
2. Granting that I have rooted my HTC ONE, can I still get updates on my OS if it prompts me to update it?
3. I watched some videos here and learned I need to unlock and then root, is that all I need to get the XMOD games app working?
For now I am only interested with using that app.
4. After unlocking the bootloader, it says it will be back to stock settings, can I restore my backup in my HTC SYNC manager and then proceed with rooting next? or I need to unlock + root and then restore?
I want to restore my back up using the HTC SYNC manager so that I wont have to install the apps and lose some other info.
TIA
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1. yes you need to unlock
2. you must be full stock to update, but rooting requires flashing of a custom recovery first, recommended is the latest version of TWRP recovery: http://dl.twrp.me/m7/ then put this on your inernal storage and flash it to get root: http://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/ you will need stock recovery back to update, however, no one is sure if the M7 is going to get anymore updates yet, its pretty EOL
3. see answer 2
4. yes unlocking wipes the phone / factory reset, so backup everything first, unlock, flash recovery, root, reboot and restore.

I need more reading to pull this off without any problem. I've been reading some nasty stuff and I need to be careful.
I was under the impression that rooting is easy breezy. lol
Thanks a lot for answering my questions mate.