Force 4.1.2. Ota update succesful - Nexus 7 General

I went to the link provided and they had instructions on how to force the 4.1.2 update. I had to do it twice before I got the update prompt. So anybody interested enjoy I take no credit for it just sharing the love
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/10/11/how-to-get-the-nexus-7-android-4-1-2-update-right-now/
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Worked like a charm
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This method of "forcing" the update makes me cringe every time I see it.

worked perfect, thanks dude.

Worked perfectly for me to, had to do this a couple of times before it saw the update, thanks alot mate

Unfortunately it didn't work on my device, maybe because I live in Germany with a different distribution policy?

works flawlessly!! thanks!!!!

styckx said:
This method of "forcing" the update makes me cringe every time I see it.
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Why?
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just updated pretty easy

This method is awesome! Hate that all devices don't get update at the same time!!
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Tried it a couple of times, goes back to 1970 but still no update for me.
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3 times is the charm for me it went back to 1969 for me what ever that may mean I guess I should have held out and waited on this update and saved my money and not bought the app ROTATE being GOOGLE done what they should've in the first place finally given our beloved NEXUS 7 full rotate and also THANKS BRO for the info on how to get the 4.1.2 update it works AWESOME for me GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
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clay347 said:
3 times is the charm for me it went back to 1969 for me what ever that may mean I guess I should have held out and waited on this update and saved my money and not bought the app ROTATE being GOOGLE done what they should've in the first place finally given our beloved NEXUS 7 full rotate and also THANKS BRO for the info on how to get the 4.1.2 update it works AWESOME for me GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
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Ha! I had already tried it 3 times but seeing your reply inspired me to try it a 4th time and Voila it worked.
So worth persevering folks!
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Moricon said:
Why?
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Because every time I see it posted there is never a warning associated with it that doing this will break your push notifications. It's just the OCD in me.. If you are going to suggest people do something like this you should also explain the side effects of doing it.

I had to do it 6 times in a row, until it worked. Don't know if google has some kind of "random %" of having the chance to update everytime the device has a new try, and thus deleting google framework data makes your petition a new "try", and so in x tries you end up with the update chance.

styckx said:
Because every time I see it posted there is never a warning associated with it that doing this will break your push notifications. It's just the OCD in me.. If you are going to suggest people do something like this you should also explain the side effects of doing it.
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I haven't experienced any issues with my push notifications since forcing the update. Everything still works fine
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It worked on my fifth try. No issues with push either. Who did have problems?
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this method reminds me of July, when we all were hitting f5 on our browser for ups to see if Google shipped our nexus 7. until Google actually 'ships' it out you won't get it.

Cool, worked the 1st time! Thanx a lot!

Worked the 4th time. Thanks.

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Nexus 7 Japan

I started this for the Nexus 7 owners in Japan.
Rooting your Japanese Nexus 7
I used this on a Windows pc to unlock and root my nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Enable 720p video on Nexus 7
Once rooted, use these instructions to enable 720p video.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31317731
rushter said:
I used this on a Windows pc to unlock and root my nexus 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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While that might be a nice program for beginners, I don't recommend it in the long run (unless you happen to know how to unlock and root manually already, which even then, you probably don't want to use a toolkit)
It works and most of my xda friends who are getting the new nexus are already rooted in their other devices. It works very well.
Besides, it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus device.
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rushter said:
It works and most of my xda friends who are getting the new nexus are already rooted in their other devices. It works very well.
Besides, it's pretty difficult to brick a Nexus device.
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That's not the point though. While it may work, most people that use toolkits have no idea what it actually does. If they ever do get in a situation where they have to manually root (or use another feature from the toolkit), they are probably going to be clueless...
But don't get me wrong, I too used to use the toolkit when I first got my Nexus 7. But I eventually learned how to do stuff without the toolkit, and I have to say it's pretty cool Knowledge is power
Google really seem to be getting a reaming on japanese blogs/2ch by people who are expecting FedEx to be as flexible as takyuubin companies regarding scheduled/night/weekend delivery.
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That's not the point though. While it may work, most people that use toolkits have no idea what it actually does. If they ever do get in a situation where they have to manually root (or use another feature from the toolkit), they are probably going to be clueless...
But don't get me wrong, I too used to use the toolkit when I first got my Nexus 7. But I eventually learned how to do stuff without the toolkit, and I have to say it's pretty cool Knowledge is power
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You should then list your methods here. I have no problem with that. My method worked twice for me for rooting and a third time to add CWM recovery.
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evildave_666 said:
Google really seem to be getting a reaming on japanese blogs/2ch by people who are expecting FedEx to be as flexible as takyuubin companies regarding scheduled/night/weekend delivery.
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This mean you haven't received yours yet?
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rushter said:
This mean you haven't received yours yet?
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Nope, I received mine in 34 hours, 6:30pm on the 26th.
As soon as it hit "at local depot" I rang up customers service and had them set to "hold at facility for pickup".
Japanese customers that have never had any prior experience with FedEx are going to expect to be able to ring up and say "deliver on saturday in the afternoon" like it was Kuroneko Yamato or Sagawa Express and Homey don't play dat.
iWnnIME
If you're using a custom ROM and want iWnnIME support back check my post here
rushter said:
You should then list your methods here. I have no problem with that. My method worked twice for me for rooting and a third time to add CWM recovery.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29733879#post29733879
It's for the galaxy nexus, but it still applies.
What themes are you using?
What ROM's?
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Jelly Bean 4.2 will have Multiple User Accounts -- Privacy At Last!

From Google's press release / blog post today:
With Android 4.2, you can add multiple users and switch between them instantly right from the lockscreen. We believe that everyone should have quick and easy access to their own stuff -- email, apps, bookmarks, and more. That way, everyone can have their own home screens, their own music, and even their own high scores.
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This will solve one of my greatest complaints -- my only complaint, actually -- about the Nexus-7. I have to go to lengths to be able to hand my tablet to anyone else to use while still protecting my privacy. It galls me that not only do I have to lock down the Gmail app before handing over my N7, I have to lock down Chrome too, because Chrome will either automatically log into my account when Chrome visits mail.google.com (aka gmail.com) or will offer to do so. Same for all other Google sites (e.g. Google+). I hate that. Once JB 4.2 is on my N7, that will no longer be a concern.
This is pretty nice; although I don't let anyone else really touch or use my Nexus 7
When would they start 4.2 OTA for N7?? Nov 13 or earlier?
This would be nice.
My nexus is used as a family tablet & i'm reluctant to add my google account.
I'd like all of the goodies from the store from my account but don't want my gmail on there as the wife would go mental if she looked through all of my reciepts!
Yeah any word on 4.2 update?
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My kids will be excited the most! High scores and level progress is a hot topic around my house.
I do agree it will be nice to protect my gmail, gallery, and Facebook more easily.
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Toyeboy said:
Yeah any word on 4.2 update?
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Apparently sometime around Nov 13th
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kilometers4 said:
Apparently sometime around Nov 13th
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awe was hoping today, doesn't the 32gb have it already and it's shipping now?
Toyeboy said:
awe was hoping today, doesn't the 32gb have it already and it's shipping now?
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Not that I've heard. It's shipping with 4.1.2
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Can you make other accounts limited users? As in, no you can uninstall half the apps I have installed. I launch a file manager and go snooping around other account directories.
I though the update was today... i immediately checked for updates on my device as soon as I saw 4.2
flipside927 said:
I though the update was today... i immediately checked for updates on my device as soon as I saw 4.2
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I would actually let other people use my tablet with this!
This is huge... We're beginning to roll out Nexus 7's in select areas of work (K-12 public school district) to students with special needs and/or classes who can benefit from these devices. It would be awesome to have multiple accounts, ESPECIALLY if we can lock it down. I'd love to hand the Nexus 7 out to elementary students knowing that the icons cannot be deleted, etc. Any word on the degree of limits, if any, you can assign other users?
Should be good, chromebooks do this well already , log in and have all your ****, themes, bookmarks, logins/ passwords, apps, Google drive etc all separate and personalised. Even downloads are in a user specified area, available to just that user. simple old idea, but effectively done.
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I'm sure it'll have some sort of administrtive rights to it
I share my Nexus 7 with my daughter - and it is actually quite hard getting it away from her.
Separate log ins and sign on's will make everything a lot more convenient - except the physical part of getting it back...
Now she can have the screens the way she wants.
It available for the nexus 7 device ?
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ishay_maimon said:
It avaikable for the nexus 7 device ?
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Yup, when version 4.2 is released.
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kilometers4 said:
Yup, when version 4.2 is released.
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You ask ?
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ishay_maimon said:
You ask ?
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Nope, I'm answering your question...
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Oh bother! Thats an afternoon wasted!

Just spent an afternoon backing up and rooting my Nexus 4 and putting it all back again. Not quite as slick and easy a thing to do the first time but we got there none the less.
Anyway, we got there and now I find that two apps I use quite often don't work on a rooted device. Yep banking apps and it seems there isn't a fix. Seems like I only did 98% of my homework.
Grrrr so with that and the fact my 4.2.2 update keeps saying 'verification failed' after it downloads over and over has got me feeling a bit deflated.
Back to unrooted we go. Might have to manually update to 4.2.2. as well it seems. Thats for tomorrow I think. More than enough fun for one day.
what banking apps in particular OP? just curious...
Its the Barclays banking ones.
That's the reason I root my phone as some as I buy it. No need to backup reinstall the stuff. However I don't know about the banking app stuff. I am using Wells Fargo and Chase app and both work beautifully for me.
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I would NEVER bank on my phone. Guess I am old school.
if it's just root that's an issue, it's not exactly rocket science to UNroot it it only takes about 2 minutes
hp420 said:
if it's just root that's an issue, it's not exactly rocket science to UNroot it it only takes about 2 minutes
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Yes once you've done it a few times.
When its the first time round on an precious device it takes a little while to pull all the info/apps and process together.
You can't use OTA Rootkeeper for temporary unroot when you need those apps?
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shiv81 said:
You can't use OTA Rootkeeper for temporary unroot when you need those apps?
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I have no idea what that is but will investigate.
* Further investigation says it doesn't work with the Barclays apps. Plus difficult to work out how it works.
Use OTA RootKeeper to update to 4.2.2.. I just did an hour ago
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This post reads more like something that belongs on your personal blog.
This section is for general news/tips/tricks/guides/etc. Even the little information about the apps that won't work with root has nothing to do specifically with the Nexus 4.
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On the bright side delayed 4.4 OTA

So I remember when 4.3 hit there were all manner of little random quirks with various apps not being compatible and little things not working right. It took about a month for most major apps like MX Player, Lightflow, some others to get ironed out after it released. Also took a couple days to make rooting easy and stable. With us having to wait on *Official* Kit Kat by the time it comes out most the apps will be ready. Several of my apps have been updated recently and I've noticed 4.4 compatibility in the change log. So I guess I don't mind waiting a couple weeks. Although it still doesn't help me really understand why....
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Is there any word when? I remember hearing something about a week or two, a week ago.
jcnbama said:
So I remember when 4.3 hit there were all manner of little random quirks with various apps not being compatible and little things not working right. It took about a month for most major apps like MX Player, Lightflow, some others to get ironed out after it released. Also took a couple days to make rooting easy and stable. With us having to wait on *Official* Kit Kat by the time it comes out most the apps will be ready. Several of my apps have been updated recently and I've noticed 4.4 compatibility in the change log. So I guess I don't mind waiting a couple weeks. Although it still doesn't help me really understand why....
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Yes, I think you are totally true, but this could perfectly be a comment in a previously opened thread. Please use opened threads
Android 4.4 Kit Kat Discussion Thread
Romman0 said:
Is there any word when? I remember hearing something about a week or two, a week ago.
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You're right.. It's late and I'm overly excited.. Lol. Mod can delete if you want. I won't cry...
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I wouldn't get too excited about this. It's not like android 5. It's gonna be incremental, esp on nexus 4,etal. You want the launcher you are going to have to pay for the nexus 5
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jcnbama said:
You're right.. It's late and I'm overly excited.. Lol. Mod can delete if you want. I won't cry...
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Yeah well I need to at least be able to say I lived through one ACTUAL OTA update.. Lol. I would like to see it before too long. Once Nexus 5's get out there more mainstream and Google sees everything going well I would say 2-3 weeks. I think they'll start rolling it out. Probably have it by Christmas..
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howard bamber said:
I wouldn't get too excited about this. It's not like android 5. It's gonna be incremental, esp on nexus 4,etal. You want the launcher you are going to have to pay for the nexus 5
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The look of the new launcher will also be possible with 3rd party launchers once they've been updated, since now Android supports transparent menu and status bars out of the box. Also, I think with those launchers we won't have this hideous gradient.

Oh Fun :)

Look what my phone has gone and done...
Cool
Does this run Android apps?
deadlocked007 said:
That dirty cheating **** this is making things interesting
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It's a serious WIP, but it's booting...started toying around last night and finally got herto boot this evening
Wow! I've always wanted to try this out
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tc2007 said:
Cool
Does this run Android apps?
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If you want to know more about it...look up Ubuntu Touch. It actually runs much like Ubuntu, only this booted in like 15 seconds first boot haha
Nice i was wondering when you were gonna get your feet wet
That looks beautiful. I tried a while back before they flipped the image and couldn't get it to boot.
Omg I miss your work! I haven't seen you since the photon days. I wish you would get a G2 so we can benefit from your wonderful work
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bigdaddy619 said:
Nice i was wondering when you were gonna get your feet wet
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Well, I been playing around with MIUI trying to help DH and decided to mess around with this since it looked interesting. Gonna take a lot of work at this point, but at least we have boot
This is legit.
Nice work, hope it all works out soon would love to try this.
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tsdeaton said:
Omg I miss your work! I haven't seen you since the photon days. I wish you would get a G2 so we can benefit from your wonderful work
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When I went out to get device back in Nov, I was between this and the G2. I chose this after the Optimus G's inherent fun....not to mention that device was released 3 months before this one, yet is still on 4.1.2. This device is being updated at rocket ship speed, which is a HUGE change from what we all experienced on the Photon...LOL
sharky481232 said:
This is legit.
Nice work, hope it all works out soon would love to try this.
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Well, it may be some time. I have it booting, touch works well, navigation is great. Looks like a great DD...once all working. However, as with all new forays, there are some bugs...some easier than others to squash.
1) Camera preview works, seems to take a picture, but hell if I can figure out where it went...LOL
2) Networking is NG
3) Cellular is NG
4) Audio is NG (this could be a big one, as if you look at the way it needs to be configured, it requires writing of a UCM mixer config for the deviec...LOL
But, I'm going to keep working
Th3Bill said:
When I went out to get device back in Nov, I was between this and the G2. I chose this after the Optimus G's inherent fun....not to mention that device was released 3 months before this one, yet is still on 4.1.2. This device is being updated at rocket ship speed, which is a HUGE change from what we all experienced on the Photon...LOL
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Yea the photon turned into a joke sadly. But the good thing about the Optimus G and G2.. They may be behind on updates but both are updated by great devs with the latest version as quick as any other device with all features working nearly 100%. The G2 already has 4.4 internationally and it also helps that the N5 is pretty much the same hardware kind of like the atrix and photon.
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Th3Bill said:
Well, it may be some time. I have it booting, touch works well, navigation is great. Looks like a great DD...once all working. However, as with all new forays, there are some bugs...some easier than others to squash.
1) Camera preview works, seems to take a picture, but hell if I can figure out where it went...LOL
2) Networking is NG
3) Cellular is NG
4) Audio is NG (this could be a big one, as if you look at the way it needs to be configured, it requires writing of a UCM mixer config for the deviec...LOL
But, I'm going to keep working
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Sounds like a lot of work, if you need a tester let me know.
Love me some Ubuntu Touch :beer:
Can't wait, thanks Bill.
repl1ca said:
Love me some Ubuntu Touch :beer:
Can't wait, thanks Bill.
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You can't help him get this fully working?
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manup456 said:
You can't help him get this fully working?
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Well, before I could do any sort of collaboration, I have to get the source I've got building upped. It's really screwey how they have this thing set up....took 3 different tries to get the right files to actually repo sync. Their instructions seem quite incomplete in some areas, and are totally GONE in others (like the links to getting VoiceCall and HiFi audio working...links are page not found).
Once I get it synced remotely, I'll be more than happy to have some others pitch in. I have a feeling it's going to take a few of us to do it any way.
But for now...if anyone knows how to write UCM mixer files for alsa, I'd love to have some pointers. Their explanation is nearly NIL...LOL
Seeing this put a really big smile on my face
@Th3Bill
Sounds good looking forward to this rom good work.
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For now, I'm going to keep it here until I get it working a bit more...once I get it fixed a little more and sync my source, I'll be moving to Development....just wanted to put it up that there's something new cooking

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