Rooting doesn't wipe anything. Unlocking the bootloader does wipe everything though. So if you are already unlocked you are safe to root without losing anything.
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[Toolkit] Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.4 [Updated 01/16/16]: Nexus 7 (2013) Thread
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I didn't do anything with my Nexus so far, so does it man that use of this toolkit will wipe everything? And could be rooting done without unlocking bootloader?
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That being said, you can simply make a backup of your data using Helium (or android backup, though I recommend Helium), unlock the bootloader, root, then restore your app data, you can then even relock/unlock the bootloader if you so please using bootlocker without wiping it again. Frankly, you might as well leave it unlocked, when your unit bootloops one day, you'll be glad it's unlocked.
Take the advice above or there is a backup feature in this toolkit too. I've never used it but basically(I think) it does a nandroid backup to your PC I think and then you can unlock your boot loader, wipe the device, root it then restore the backup.
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Just to say "Thanks"
Well, I don't have anything to ask, for once...
My Nexus 7 (2013) was on rooted stock 4.4.2. I did use the toolkit from Wugfresh, everything working as expected... Nothing new, until last night, I noticed a unknown icon in the notifications : "Google announcing an update ! Nice !"
I told the device to install it, it rebooted and ... well nothing happened.
Tonight I tried Wugfresh method 1 from his faq's (you have to read them - short but extreme valuable info in my opinion!!) I followed the instructions and in no time, my device was updated to 4.4.3 & unrooted.
I re-applied root, and now, everything is still there and it works as if nothing ever changed.
Impressive little tool !
Thanks Wugfresh for the development of this excellent piece of software !
Well, I don't have anything to ask, for once...
My Nexus 7 (2013) was on rooted stock 4.4.2. I did use the toolkit from Wugfresh, everything working as expected... Nothing new, until last night, I noticed a unknown icon in the notifications : "Google announcing an update ! Nice !"
I told the device to install it, it rebooted and ... well nothing happened.
Tonight I tried Wugfresh method 1 from his faq's (you have to read them - short but extreme valuable info in my opinion!!) I followed the instructions and in no time, my device was updated to 4.4.3 & unrooted.
I re-applied root, and now, everything is still there and it works as if nothing ever changed.
Impressive little tool !
Thanks Wugfresh for the development of this excellent piece of software !
What exactly will this toolkit take back up of?
Will it take the back up of apps plus data ,songs ,videos ? Anyone ?
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Will it take the back up of apps plus data ,songs ,videos ? Anyone ?
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I just wanted to bring to your attention that your choice of BusyBox Installer (Stericon) failed to install when I updated to Android 4.4.3 and Rooted afterwards.
SuperSu was OK but BusyBox would not install. Trying to install from Play Store also failed giving an incompatible update error.
I tried JRummy Apps Inc. BusyBox Installer and it worked.
Also, the APN backup app doesn't work any more - it doesn't have permission to write a APN file apparently.
Nexus 7 2013 4.4.3
SuperSu was OK but BusyBox would not install. Trying to install from Play Store also failed giving an incompatible update error.
I tried JRummy Apps Inc. BusyBox Installer and it worked.
Also, the APN backup app doesn't work any more - it doesn't have permission to write a APN file apparently.
Nexus 7 2013 4.4.3
Thank you for the info. I will look into it. If I can reproduce the problem I will develop or integrate another solution.
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Screen Capture
WugFresh
have you had time to checkout screen capture recording to extend time to hours or make it unlimited? instead of 180 sec.
WugFresh
have you had time to checkout screen capture recording to extend time to hours or make it unlimited? instead of 180 sec.
Unfortunately its a restriction that Google explicitly integrated into their adb screenrecord command. You can't enter values above 180.
What I could do however is make an automated scrip that instantly starts recording another 180 sec right after the one before it finishes; so basically you would end up with a bunch of consecutive 180 sec clips. Then you could string them together with some editing software.
Would that help?
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Will asus know the bootloader was unlocked then relocked? In case i have to send it in for warranty.
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There is no counter, once re-locked, they won't have a clue.
Thanks. Wish HTC did that, no they put tampered on their bootloader lol.
This will be an easy root lol unlock flash twrp and then flash SuperSU thru twrp.
Nexus devices are specifically designed to be developer friendly.
Still downloads the old build. Latest is here:
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/flo
Top notch toolkit ,super easy , great job !!!
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Hello!
Recently I rarely can download any img-files through the toolkit. I think it only concerns files stored at androidfilehost.com. In the toolkit these downloads only go to 1% then I get an "OK!" and then "mismatch". I don't think it's related to my AV, downloading manually works fine so it's not a big problem, just thought I should report it.
Recently I rarely can download any img-files through the toolkit. I think it only concerns files stored at androidfilehost.com. In the toolkit these downloads only go to 1% then I get an "OK!" and then "mismatch". I don't think it's related to my AV, downloading manually works fine so it's not a big problem, just thought I should report it.
New release
try to update : it did not work
try to download : links are crazy and finally got a "chrome bloked the file because it holds a virus !
Help
try to update : it did not work
try to download : links are crazy and finally got a "chrome bloked the file because it holds a virus !
Help
Rooted Nexus 7 2013 (wifi)
About a month ago I rooted my Nexus 7 with twrp recovery using wugfresh's tool kit. That was easy enough. Now that the Update 4.4.3 rolled out, I've been trying to update with no success. I tried undoing and uninstalling Xposed framework, uninstalled anything having to do with that, and I restored factory recovery!
But still keep getting and Error when trying to install 4.4.3!
Some error with an app process, unexpected data in the updated.zip, status 7.
I really need help!!! I just want to put it back to stock totally so I can update normally with no issues!
Please, Any help would be really appreciated!
About a month ago I rooted my Nexus 7 with twrp recovery using wugfresh's tool kit. That was easy enough. Now that the Update 4.4.3 rolled out, I've been trying to update with no success. I tried undoing and uninstalling Xposed framework, uninstalled anything having to do with that, and I restored factory recovery!
But still keep getting and Error when trying to install 4.4.3!
Some error with an app process, unexpected data in the updated.zip, status 7.
I really need help!!! I just want to put it back to stock totally so I can update normally with no issues!
Please, Any help would be really appreciated!
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hudge mistake
A bit bothered by peronnal issues I try to relax sitting with my computer and try to change the ROM of my Nexus 2013 wifi
I misclic on the image of the rom and the device was flashed with a wrong file.
I was surprised, no error occurs as my device was not unlocked.
But when the wugs tool kit says restart device, it freezes on "GOOGLE"
I try to boot with power. wol- I had jsut then the opportunity to restart or powwer of
The device is not anymore recocgnized but the PC ?
I red somewhere possibilitées to use Linux to try other tools but better ask her if someone has an idea?
Thanks
A bit bothered by peronnal issues I try to relax sitting with my computer and try to change the ROM of my Nexus 2013 wifi
I misclic on the image of the rom and the device was flashed with a wrong file.
I was surprised, no error occurs as my device was not unlocked.
But when the wugs tool kit says restart device, it freezes on "GOOGLE"
I try to boot with power. wol- I had jsut then the opportunity to restart or powwer of
The device is not anymore recocgnized but the PC ?
I red somewhere possibilitées to use Linux to try other tools but better ask her if someone has an idea?
Thanks
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