Help How do I flash this thing?!?!?!??!?!?!

[nnickn]

For the last several hours, I have been trying to flash my Nexus 7 with a new OS image. Since my previous OS install seemed to be corrupted, I wanted to erase everything. I'm following the linked directions but I am stuck at the fastboot erase system command. It started running on my computer, but has made no progress for hours. How do I proceed?

http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-flash-a-nexus-factory-image-manually.706533/

 

[nnickn]

It finally errored out. Now whenever I try anything, I get the error command write failed, unknown error. Last time I ever buy an Android device. I hate Apple stuff, but flashing an OS image is a one step process via iTunes. This is nonsense.

 

[nnickn]

Does anyone know how to proceed from this point? As of now I have fastboot mode access, but nothing will run on it.

 

[mydian]

Whenever I do it erasing takes only a second or so. Writing system takes a minute or so though. It's a pretty simple and fast process. Your device may have another issue like corrupted memory. You could also try Wugs Nexus Root Toolkit but I prefer the manual way myself. Sorry I can't be of much more help.

 

[Madbat]

Try a different cable, or different port on your PC. There is definitely something wrong with your setup.
Also, what you are attempting is nothing like an apple/iTunes install. Fastboot flashing a factory image is not a basic user process.
Like mydian, I also recommend you use wugfresh nexus root toolkit. Get it here
Also, coming to an android forum and bashing android in favor of apple is a weird way of asking for help from android enthusiasts.