The FAQ
Android Enthusiast
*** Important Note ***
**Updated 6-3-2014**
Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any good information to contribute, update, or correct in the root guide. In addition, If you have any of your own FAQ's, tips, tricks, or suggestions please feel free to post them below. We are looking to expand this FAQ and with your help; turn it into one of the most comprehensive guides at Android Forums.
Thanks for your help!
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Nexus 7 (Gen2/2013): All Things Root Guide
Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer:
General Information
When you are installing any ROM, Kernel, Radio, or modification, VERIFY that it is compatible with your specific brand/model(and if applicable) carrier branded version of the device you are flashing. If you are not sure, ask for assistance.
Guides
Custom Roms (Deb) LTE
Themes
Radios / Basebands
**Updated 6-3-2014**
Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any good information to contribute, update, or correct in the root guide. In addition, If you have any of your own FAQ's, tips, tricks, or suggestions please feel free to post them below. We are looking to expand this FAQ and with your help; turn it into one of the most comprehensive guides at Android Forums.
Thanks for your help!
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Nexus 7 (Gen2/2013): All Things Root Guide
Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer:
Quick note / disclaimer: as always, you are ultimately responsible for any root-related activities on your phone.
You should understand not only the benefits of rooting, but also any possible consequences (voided warranty, boot-loops, bricking, etc.) that might occur as a result of your root-related actions.
AndroidForums.com / Phandroid.com, its owner, and staff are not liable for any root actions you might undertake as a result of information used from this site.
Reading, researching, understanding, and carefully following the published steps and instructions can go a long way towards helping to make your rooting efforts a successful one.
You should understand not only the benefits of rooting, but also any possible consequences (voided warranty, boot-loops, bricking, etc.) that might occur as a result of your root-related actions.
AndroidForums.com / Phandroid.com, its owner, and staff are not liable for any root actions you might undertake as a result of information used from this site.
Reading, researching, understanding, and carefully following the published steps and instructions can go a long way towards helping to make your rooting efforts a successful one.
When you are installing any ROM, Kernel, Radio, or modification, VERIFY that it is compatible with your specific brand/model(and if applicable) carrier branded version of the device you are flashing. If you are not sure, ask for assistance.
Guides
- rooting guide (AF)
- un-rooting guide
- WugFresh - Nexus Root Toolkit (root/unroot/unbrick)
- Unified Android Toolkit (drivers/root/backup/more) NEW
- removing apps guide / safe apps to remove
- http://androidforums.com/android-sy...e-how-flash-nexus-factory-image-manually.html
Custom Roms (Deb) LTE
Themes
- None as of yet
- N/A
- [HOW TO] Easy Theming
- Theming tutorial
- Ultimate Online Theming Kitchen
- overclocking / underclocking
- undervolting
- related apps
Radios / Basebands
- None as of yet
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge)
- MD5 checksum verification
- Titantium Backup / Titanium Backup Tutorial
- Root Explorer
- Odin / RUU / RSD Lite / etc.