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Any local Streak Rooters?

Anyone on here local to Austin Texas? I really want to root my S7 but dont have windows and still cant seem to get my mac to fastboot.
If any one is willing to meet up I'm down for reimbursing for your time.
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Me too I live in brooklyn I want my s7 rooted also. Anyone willing to help?

Nyflyboi said:
Me too I live in brooklyn I want my s7 rooted also. Anyone willing to help?
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I live in queens and go to school in midtown(Baruch) I could do it for ya. But I'd have to charge ya something(you actually would be my first client of the IT consulting company I started today)

You don't have to fiddle with Fastboot if you didn't apply to 2.2.2 update, FYI. You can simply use SuperOneClick, and then flash CWM and DJ_Steve's StreakDroid7 ROM.

So how much am I looking @?

You still have to have a pc to do SOC. My only pc is a laptop that runs vista and SOC wont run on it for me.
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Gravityrat said:
You still have to have a pc to do SOC. My only pc is a laptop that runs vista and SOC wont run on it for me.
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I used Vista to get CWM, then rooted rom. Just use drivers pre-loaded on
The sdcard.

When I try to use my laptop it says I need some Java JDK stuff and I have downloaded all the java JDK files I could and it still won't work. I was also told that SOC does not work on Vista so I gave up.

Nyflyboi said:
So how much am I looking @?
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Not much man,, whatever you think is fair is cool with me. I can do it for you in just 5 minutes. I would do it for free but I'm trying to get my business off the ground and I have to start having that business mentality

SOC will only work if the DS7 isn't updated to 2.2.2, if it is flashing CWM recovery and a rooted Rom is the only option you have at the moment. I'm in DFW now, otherwise i'd say meet up at Austin Java Co or something ;b

I work at Georgetown airport mon thru fri, I am totally down for meeting anytime you want. Drop me a pm.
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If you wanna put it in the mail ill do it for you. With a return label. But might I suggest holding out for a few weeks. Things may change with cwr.
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I'm in no hurry. So what could change with cwr that would help you root without fastboot?
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no it would still be fastbooted but we may have to rewrite cwr not sure yet though. stay tuned. but im serious if you want too send it to me with a return label ill be more then happy too do it for you.

I may take you up on that. Pm me your address and I may ship it out to you next week.
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Another dev Nexus 7 -- this time a 32gb one

http://imgur.com/a/motAI
Coworkers bought his 32gb unit from Office Deport which was delivered today. It has ICS 4.0.3 and a bunch of test apps loaded. Also the screen DPI made it think it was a normal 10" tablet. He was really confused by the strange interface of it and lack of setup wizard and everything.
I would have just loaded the new firmware onto it but this unit has the screen lift issue pretty badly on the right side -- so he's going to return it. Can't believe they haven't sorted that issue out already.....

ICS,Tablet mode..
You have dev tablet
Try make Backup and send to forum

adrianblack said:
http://imgur.com/a/motAI
Coworkers bought his 32gb unit from Office Deport which was delivered today. It has ICS 4.0.3 and a bunch of test apps loaded. Also the screen DPI made it think it was a normal 10" tablet. He was really confused by the strange interface of it and lack of setup wizard and everything.
I would have just loaded the new firmware onto it but this unit has the screen lift issue pretty badly on the right side -- so he's going to return it. Can't believe they haven't sorted that issue out already.....
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Seems pretty cool
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Those apps could be fun to play with.. Possibly the binaries too for anyone who wants to get all retro and downgrade Android.

Sadly he wants a working tablet so is returning it -- meaning I didn't get any time with it. If I had more time I would have tried rooting it and TiBacking up all the various test apps. Funny they let stuff like this get released to the world.

adrianblack said:
...Funny they let stuff like this get released to the world.
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They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted

espionage724 said:
They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted
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Haha, ya, you would think. Of course, since the N7 is so open already, nothing really needs to be leaked. (Look at the recent full Ubuntu for N7)

those test apps are available. i have them all on my acer a500. There also is a version for jelly bean . but i cant find them They are on my computer here somewhere . grrr i need to do a fall cleaning .

Funny to see that there has been a 32GB with ICS from the beginning!
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erica_renee said:
those test apps are available. i have them all on my acer a500. There also is a version for jelly bean . but i cant find them They are on my computer here somewhere . grrr i need to do a fall cleaning .
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Where are these test apps available at? My accelerometer is off a bit and would like to try and re-calibrate it.
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I had a set that worked with i think most or all ics devices.For some reason i cant find it. This might work im not sure. I have not tried installing this on 4.1 . USE AT YOUR OWN RISK...
If i remember where the others are i will post them. I have only installed on a500 and on my old ics phone. no longer have .
Have fun ..

espionage724 said:
They probably just "accidentally" install it on very few tablets, in hopes a developer gets a hold of it and does some cool stuff
Reminds me of how a person got a CR-48 test Chromebook with a BIOS on it (CR-48's had EFI on them), and that person uploaded the BIOS somewhere, and then anyone with a CR-48 could flash that BIOS, and then install any OS they wanted
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Couple of things. First, Win8 RT relies pretty heavily on the UEFI BIOS API set. While not absolutely required, it would make writing the shim a pain. Secondly, trust me when I say that Google did not "accidentally" release the CR-48 UEFI BIOS into the wild. Things happen on the assembly line.

erica_renee said:
I had a set that worked with i think most or all ics devices.For some reason i cant find it. This might work im not sure. I have not tried installing this on 4.1 . USE AT YOUR OWN RISK...
If i remember where the others are i will post them. I have only installed on a500 and on my old ics phone. no longer have .
Have fun ..
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Alright thanks. I'll give this a go sometime tonight and I'll let you know if it works or not.
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No dice. Put it /system/app, rebooted, and it didn't show in the app drawer.
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zZDave_Stud said:
No dice. Put it /system/app, rebooted, and it didn't show in the app drawer.
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Set the permissions right?
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I think to install that ..
Connect your computer to tablet thru usb..
cmd to the directory you unzipped the run the install.xxxx xxx x x ? .bat..
The above is from memory only. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.. if i had the tab here i could be sure my son has my a500 right now.. Gonna have to confiscate it back i think he is trying to take ownership . Kids go figure.. ..

Yea no doubt. If a 32gb was just updated recently it wouldn't of had ICS. So this suggests that Asus had 32gbs back during original production of the 8s and 16s.
O relly!
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player911 said:
Yea no doubt. If a 32gb was just updated recently it wouldn't of had ICS. So this suggests that Asus had 32gbs back during original production of the 8s and 16s.
O relly!
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They've gotta get rid of all them old 8gb chips lying around somehow!

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

Anyone porting Ubuntu touch for atrix hd ?

Hey guys don't know much if its possible to port Ubuntu to our device ? Here is a link from Ubuntu https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
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And the firefox os too, although I dont think that ones out yet.

If an unlocked bootloader isn't necessary, it can be done I presume
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Yeah but most likely we might be able to port it to our device as seen in other forums they were able to flash Ubuntu touch through Safestrap 3 recovery
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It's based on CM 10.1 so not until that works, I would assume.
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bump
Bump? Since now our BL is unlocked and the cm are going well.

Re: Anyone porting Ubuntu touch for atrix hd ?
I would like to know because the HDMI output would be nice for ubuntu touch

Please someone port this

Im working on it

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Im working on it
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Haha nice!
I actually got the itch to try it today and flashed the razor hd one to my Atrix HD. Phone does not connect to cell towers and wifi does not work. Though it does boot up and I can play around. :highfive:

Yeah just hope it f**in works
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maamdroid said:
Haha nice!
I actually got the itch to try it today and flashed the razor hd one to my Atrix HD. Phone does not connect to cell towers and wifi does not work. Though it does boot up and I can play around. :highfive:
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Could you give a link to this? I cannot find it.
Nevermind. I found it. And for being alpha/beta, it is absolutely wonderful.
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darknessrise1234 said:
Could you give a link to this? I cannot find it.
Nevermind. I found it. And for being alpha/beta, it is absolutely wonderful.
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Glad you found it. I was pretty impressed as well. Would be sweet to get data working on it.
I'm guessing you had the same issues I did?

Yeah. It only lagged when I had a bunch of apps open too.
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So what are the current bugs
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Any link? I can't find it for the life of me.
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LOL, you must not be looking in the right place.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/xt926
In a nutshell:
flash this in CWM
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-to.../current/saucy-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
and this:
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/xt926/phablet
Due to missing files, its not really a flash you would be able to use as a phone...but if you are heart set on seeing how the ubuntu touch os feels, go for it...
I am actually doing my first build with the necessary files to get everything working right now... Goal is mainly to just get radio working so I can actually use this OS as a phone. I have copious notes, so if things don't work, there were steps I skipped due to my lack of knowledge and they caused issues....So I should be able to slowly find answers and get a radio working build in time...
Will update later after this build is done and I try flashing it. Answer will probably be, did not work, but I'm trying! :good:

It did not work, though I had some good discussion on fixing the things I need to...
I'll keep working on it and post in the dev section when I have something that is working.

Booted up the build a few posts above and it's pretty damn nice!! Once everything gets won't which I'm sure it will eventually I'm definitely gonna give it a go
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maamdroid said:
LOL, you must not be looking in the right place.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices/xt926
In a nutshell:
flash this in CWM
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-to.../current/saucy-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
and this:
http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/xt926/phablet
Due to missing files, its not really a flash you would be able to use as a phone...but if you are heart set on seeing how the ubuntu touch os feels, go for it...
I am actually doing my first build with the necessary files to get everything working right now... Goal is mainly to just get radio working so I can actually use this OS as a phone. I have copious notes, so if things don't work, there were steps I skipped due to my lack of knowledge and they caused issues....So I should be able to slowly find answers and get a radio working build in time...
Will update later after this build is done and I try flashing it. Answer will probably be, did not work, but I'm trying! :good:
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http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/mb886/phablet
FTFY
Been running hashcodes build for a few weeks now
Its fun to mess around with. Battery drains pretty quick. WiFi works so that's probably why.
If anyone installs they should wipe system and factory reset before flashing.
Flash the Ubuntu phablet zip first and Hashcodes build second.
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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..

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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..
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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.