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Came home from work to my new nexus 7! I gotta say opening the box was a pain in the ass but well worth the patience. Overall I have to admit I am very impressed with this device, incredibly fast and truly "buttery" smooth. Jelly bean is incredible and this is my first "pure" android experience and so far so good. At first I was concerned about the quality of the display and the "washed" out look but contrary to what everyone thinks I happen to think it looks great! And fortunately I am very grateful that my n7 doesn't have the screen displacement that everyone has been talking about. And I really didn't want to go through the trouble of returning mine to Google play and waiting for another one lol. I come from a family that absolutely loves apple phones, laptops, and ipads. I'm sort of an android junkie and love the freedom that comes with it, with that being said I figure this would make a perfect first tablet for me to own and after extensive use of my families ipads In my personal opinion I have to say that the n7 is superior in many ways. Great tablet, specs, and price! So kudos to Asus and Google for bringing this bad boy to the market!
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Yeh, just opened mine yesterday and love it! The first time opening the box was fine was easy for me. But I put the documents back in the box. When I tried to open it to read hem, it was really hard. Overall it is a great tablet. Can't wait to root!
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Stevenator21 said:
Yeh, just opened mine yesterday and love it! The first time opening the box was fine was easy for me. But I put the documents back in the box. When I tried to open it to read hem, it was really hard. Overall it is a great tablet. Can't wait to root!
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Mine is actually quite easy to open now that I've taken the tablet out of the box lol. Yes! I cannot wait to root this either!
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I'd recommend unlocking the bootloader right now, because it wipes all your user data.
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+1 for unlocking now. I waited a couple of days and it was a pain doing the usual backup routine.

I blanked out and didn't unlock it when I got it. What I'm gonna do is root it do a nandroid backup then unlock and restore.
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Yeah I still haven't gotten around to rooting or unlocking yet... This thing is amazing I can't put it down lol. Is the root toolkit compatible with the latest update 4.1.1? Haven't updated yet but it keeps asking me every single time I power it on
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3vo kid said:
Yeah I still haven't gotten around to rooting or unlocking yet... This thing is amazing I can't put it down lol. Is the root toolkit compatible with the latest update 4.1.1? Haven't updated yet but it keeps asking me every single time I power it on
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Yup! Wubfreshes toolkit is compatible with 4.1.1. I agree I really can't put it down, a steal for $249!
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Stevenator21 said:
I blanked out and didn't unlock it when I got it. What I'm gonna do is root it do a nandroid backup then unlock and restore.
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Can you install a custom recovery to do a nandroid backup with the bootloader locked?

Stevenator21 said:
I blanked out and didn't unlock it when I got it. What I'm gonna do is root it do a nandroid backup then unlock and restore.
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I'm pretty sure that your nandroid will get wiped as well with the boot loader unlock
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clintkev251 said:
I'm pretty sure that your nandroid will get wiped as well with the boot loader unlock
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If you could make a nandroid backup, copying the file to a computer for storage would allow you to wipe the tablet and then copy the file back and restore.

Thats what I was going to do
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I'm right there with you. I was nervous after reading the negative reviews, but I've had mine 2 weeks and no problems. I also come from a long line of Apple lovers and cant wait to show off all the "buttery" goodness of this fine device.
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Making a nandroid didn't even cross my mind when I did it, I wouldn't worry..... anyways, don't you need an unlocked bootloader or root to install a recovery to make a nandroid? Just my thoughts, I ,might be wrong.
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On mine I did a simple adb backup and restore. Took about an hour including set up(never done it before) and it was a painless way to keep all apps and app data as well as settings. Anyone looking to unlock and not have to deal with losing app data should Google it and check out out.
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Gonna root first, do a nandroid and titanium back up move the files onto my desktop unlock then move them over and restore
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3vo kid said:
Gonna root first, do a nandroid and titanium back up move the files onto my desktop unlock then move them over and restore
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You needed to be unlocked to root. I just unlocked my boot loader, no problem. To do a backup, use the backup for apps in wugfresh's toolkit, you don't need root to do it.
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I love my N7!!
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Literally can't stop playing with this thing! However I have to send it back to Google for a replacement I have several dead pixels and the touchscreen has started bugging out on me. It goes from not registering my touch to randomly pressing apps. Already contacted Google for my RMA for, shipping label, and new replacement ready for order. Hopefully the new one will be defect free lol
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Took the plunge. Bought this morning on my way to work.

Bought the 16gb from Walmart. $249. Too bad I won't be able to play with it much at work. But looks pretty cool so far. Going to root it tonight when I get home and flash a new ROM. I have 15 days to see if its worth the money.
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I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was

I didn't think the good people at Walmart would notice if I did all that. Just a hunch. But hopefully I get to keep it.
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There is a file that needs to be renamed to .bak in system/ boot recovery something .. if you do not rename that to .bak you will not be able to boot up custom recovery. You tube droid modern x saved my ass last night fought it for over a hour. Running eclipse on it now

TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Very true, but that depends on the person you get. Visual differences in the software are an easy indication for third party roms.
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So far this thing is awesome. I certainly don't need it, but I sure as hell want it!!
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I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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I just rooted my first phone ever....rooted my HP touchpad two nights ago...so right now I'm all about rooting, as silly as that sounds. I've become a flash junky!!
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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Stickmount
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Stickmount? USB storage?
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TraderGary said:
I love mine and there was nothing lacking that I felt the need to root.
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root isnt about stuff lacking on your device. root is about having administrative control of your device. it just happens that you can add thing that are lacking, with root. but you dont necessarily need root to add things that are lacking. you can flash roms and kernels without root as long as you have a custom recovery(you dont need root to have a custom recovery and to flash roms/kernels).

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Stickmount
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U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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TheGratefulDead said:
I returned mine to Walmart rooted unlocked. I'm pretty sure they haven't an idea what root is plus when I bought it the person didn't even know what a nexus was
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Same here i had to exchange the first one i got becuase of dead pixels, they opened box but never even bothered to turn it on. Luckily second is perfect

3vo kid said:
U don't need stick mount. If u want usb storage and DONT want to root then u can simply download nexus media Importer for 1.99 on the play store. The app works wonders
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Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Robin2 said:
I don't feel it's necessary to install a different ROM at this point. The kernel is where you want to tweak this device. Also keep in mind that they will not accept a rooted and flashed Nexus 7 if you want to return it, which I highly doubt btw
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you can always unroot and lock it again before returning it or RMA
plenty of users have done that. plus google condone rooting, they even made the stock ROM public so users can reflash to original.

vincepg13 said:
Does it truly mount the storage device though, I.e. so its like having a SD card, content appearing in stock apps etc?
Since rooting this device or returning to stock is so unbelievably easy done it just to use stick mount
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Yes it mounts the storage device and u get a notification in the pull down bar. I have access to all my photos, videos, and music. I have not experimented with apps on it tho.
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JD914 said:
I really see no reason to install a ROM because the N7 works fine as is.
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So do many devices. We're at a point, though, where custom ROMs add significant functionality. Check out Paranoid Android. It isn't necessary to have a good device, but man, it can really make things a lot more awesome.

OK...love this thing. Im keeping this. This thing is damn near perfect.
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Should I root?

Hey,
Well I got my N7 yesterday and played around with it and all in all I think that it's a good tablet with 4.2.1. I find it to be slow sometimes when I am typing fast or using chrome.
If I did decide to root could I backup my device before I do so I can just restore and carry on like nothing has changed.
What are the advantages of rooting the N7, I know I can speed it up and delete stock apps.
Would appreciate it if someone helped me out.
Also if I do root can someone post
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So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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I suggest that you learn what is root access and what you can do with it before doing so, rooting is not a goal, but the means to an end.
What I usually tell anyone who asks this question is: Do it if you need root access for something specific (can be as insignificant as one app). And if you need to ask without knowing if you have to root, then the answer is no until you understand what it is you're doing.
Edit: Do some research on root access and it's benefits/drawbacks and Nexus factory restore images to put your mind at ease on rolling back to stock. Having root access in and out of itself is harmless, what the user chooses to do with that can be dangerous, especially if what they are looking to do is delete system files.
Edit 2: Assuming that you are using stock firmware, I have heard of slowdowns caused by Google currents and its background sync. Try turning off the background sync and see if that helps with your issues.
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Spunkiest said:
So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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Don't just do something just to do it. Rooting alone will add nothing to your device or its performance. Rooting allows access to areas of the operating system for apps that require it, but these are generally limited to backup apps and those that modify certain settings. It also makes a device more vulnerable to some serious problems if done wrong or if you misuse an app that has root access. If you are unsure, best to leave it alone until you know what the benefits are exactly and whether or not you need it. BTW, rooting will void your warranty on most devices and unless you understand how to recover from a problem and return your device to stock in the event you need warranty service or exchange, I would stay away from it.

I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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meh, like others said, only root if there is something you need and to those that say you dont lose anything thats a tad wrong, some apps check for root and dont let you run them. There are apps that hide the root but from personal experience they dont always work for everything.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!

Of course all of this depends on what you want to do with the device after root. There is no point if you want to stick custom ROMs on it as being a nexus device it will constantly be updated. Only if you require root access to a specific application should you root the device. But also take into consideration if it is worth it. If it is for a minor improvement then you have the potential to brick the device and void warrenty for nothing. Only do it if there is a genuine need.

Adinaky said:
I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!
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Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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AngryGamer025 said:
Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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In a word, no. Titanium Backup will not even run on an unrooted device. Other backup apps may run on an unrooted device, but you will not be able to restore data from them if you are not rooted, only the actual apps. You need to first unlock the bootloader to root a Nexus 7.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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So you decided to take the advice of people who have been here months over that of others who have been here years. Good for you!:good:

I know I've been here only for one year, but I learnt many useful things. I tried this program and it works great, I recommend it, but only if you need something fast and simple and you don't want to learn anything. You can do it the hard way to discover something new, right? It's his choice after all, isn't it?

james robinson said:
ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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+1
Not for everyone though.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.

littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep, certainly. It's nothing wrong in learning something, it won't hurt anybody.

littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep agreed. As someone that's done it the hard way too many times I can't wait to use a toolkit when i get this device. Lol
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littleemp said:
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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This guy gets it.

Just root as soon as possible and be done with it and never look back.
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Yeah, go ahead and root it. What could possibly go wrong?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080183

Just bought a Nexus 7, worth rooting?

I just purchased a Nexus 7 and was wondering if it's really worth rooting and installing back custom ROM. I mean the tablet is already running the latest version of android, so would a custom ROM with a few extra settings and an overclocked kernel really be worth it?
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I'd just root it using the exploit so you still have your warranty. The nexus 7 stock is good and stable. Just need rooting
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Root it now because you might not need to flash custom ROMs at the moment but you might want to in a month or 2 and then you will have a bit hard time backing up your data as unlocking bootloader wipes everything.

Worth rooting or worth instilling a custom ROM? I think rooting is a good idea, but haven't seen a compelling reason to install a custom ROM.
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It's a Nexus device. Basically a developer's toy. Of course you should root and unlock this bad boy. You're missing all the fun. Have you seen the loads of roms and kernels for this thing?

Off topic: Is it normal to have one dead pixel straight out of the box?
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I rooted mine and all the roms are aborted when i try to install. I have no idea why.

Zombienaut said:
Off topic: Is it normal to have one dead pixel straight out of the box?
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If I were you, I'd go crazy and get a replacement. I don't like getting a brand new device and seeing a flaw before I use it.
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DroidOnRoids said:
If I were you, I'd go crazy and get a replacement. I don't like getting a brand new device and seeing a flaw before I use it.
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It's hardly noticeable. I only notice it when I'm watching a video in landscape mode. It's very small as well.
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It's hardly noticeable. I only notice it when I'm watching a video in landscape mode. It's very small as well.
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RMA it. You won't be without a tablet and you get a new one.
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I just bought 5 days ago and root it because i need it to connect to my usb modem and my advise you have to root and unlock this bad ass.. until now i havent decided which rom is suit with me.. hehee tooo many rom but i likee itt
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Zombienaut said:
I just purchased a Nexus 7 and was wondering if it's really worth rooting and installing back custom ROM. I mean the tablet is already running the latest version of android, so would a custom ROM with a few extra settings and an overclocked kernel really be worth it?
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I rooted mine the first day I got it and it's totally worth to root it. Also flash a custom rom while you are still messing with your device.

Yes I rooted and unlocked mine first day,
you can unroot and lock Bl if you need gurantee.

im so lucky to bought a second hand with no problem at all no dead pixel no bat prob etc..
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a) yes, root it. might as well before you have a bunch of data built up (since an unlock wipes everything)
b) no, the dead pixel is not normal. get a replacement.

jphilippon said:
RMA it. You won't be without a tablet and you get a new one.
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Does one dead pixel result in future dead pixels?
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What about unlocking the bootloader? I'm thinking of rooting mine for basic SU privileges such as blocking ads. I don't plan on running a custom rom as I think stock is just fine.

Mine is rooted and unlocked from the first day i'm buy it.
To me it's more than worth I can't live without ad-blocker, expanded desktop and pie.
And another reason is i'm spoiled by my nexus 4, the nexus 7 stock rom and kernel is not smooth enough for my liking I don't even able to scroll through facebook feed smoothly but with some good custom kernel and rom combined I can.
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I bought it a few days ago and after a hour it was unlocked, rooted and with a custom rom (cm10.1) & custom kernel (M-kernel) and i'm loving it).
My tablet before the N7 was also running cm10.1

Does anyone else have WiFi issues? Both my phone and laptop pick up signal perfectly from my room upstairs, but my Nexus struggles to load even a 420p video.
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unsure where to put this

but i got lucky as hell,my a100 was locked up..and the nexus 7 toolkit saved my bacon..

You used a Nexus 7 toolkit on an A100?

Lol...he prolly used it to flash recovery since he didn't know how to set up fastboot/adb
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dottat said:
Lol...he prolly used it to flash recovery since he didn't know how to set up fastboot/adb
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more than likely i had my kids running thru(and clicked something else),i may not be so widely versed that i know all the intricacies..of this or that..ive had some luck for the most part with understanding all the instructions (2 a100s,1 n7) and before i had tablets i had ipods,palms etc..so im not a total noob..just happy as hell that i turned it around is all..

mordeith said:
more than likely i had my kids running thru(and clicked something else),i may not be so widely versed that i know all the intricacies..of this or that..ive had some luck for the most part with understanding all the instructions (2 a100s,1 n7) and before i had tablets i had ipods,palms etc..so im not a total noob..just happy as hell that i turned it around is all..
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Whatever works bro lol...I sorta figure that's how you pulled it off. You took a risk and this time it paid off. Get some practice with fastboot/adb now....its not really that bad (sounds like you already have the drivers installed and working )
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dottat said:
Whatever works bro lol...I sorta figure that's how you pulled it off. You took a risk and this time it paid off. Get some practice with fastboot/adb now....its not really that bad (sounds like you already have the drivers installed and working )
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im scared to try again,couldn't root it ,so i was redoing everything(unlock,root,etc)...my nexus has a cracked screen so im using this in the meantime..course tomorrow i might decide that i cant stand the screen laggy quote...what luck though,considering many who had the same issue had no recourse but to send it back.