Root what hardware, software, skill level is needed to root

[4ubest]

I am reading about rooting the nexus 7 and I am not familiar with this procedure. What hardware, software, procedure, and skill level do I need to accomplish this with the nexus7 and t700?

 

[Unforgiven]

A computer, the Android SDK, and a bit of reading. It is actually very simple with a nexus device as you are really just installing the SU application and the root binaries. There is no need for an exploit.

BTW, I moved this to the ATR section.

 

[Atma]

I am reading about rooting the nexus 7 and I am not familiar with this procedure. What hardware, software, procedure, and skill level do I need to accomplish this with the nexus7 and t700?

Hi 4ubest. Look in the Nexus Root Kit thread. At the bottom of the OP is a link to a guide telling you how to root the N7 with the root kit.

 

[wysts43]

For me, having a video show me EXACTLY what to do is VERY helpful. This attached guide on YouTube steps you through the process in a really quick and clear manner. The whole process should not take more then 10 minutes. (note, i have not rooted mine yet, as mine still sits unopened in Ohio as i finish my week in Colorado.... this is the guide i plan to follow however).

Nexus 7 root guide - YouTube

 

[dunjamon]

I'd recommend the root kit method (http://androidforums.com/nexus-7-all-things-root/581205-nexus-root-kit.html). Easy as pie!

 

[Polarhound]

If you have a 64bit OS, do yourself a favor, save yourself a LOT of hassle, and use Pdanet to install the 64bit drivers instead of even trying the Rootkit App. It's a crap shoot whether it will work otherwise, and doing it this way right off the bat, then using the Root Kit app for the rest, will save you a lot of headaches.

Oh, and if you have drivers for ANY other Android apps, you should remove them in Step 1 regardless. That hung me up for a good half hour as a root noob, not noticing that the suggested removal list is not all-encompassing.

 

[Atma]

If you have a 64bit OS, do yourself a favor, save yourself a LOT of hassle, and use Pdanet to install the 64bit drivers instead of even trying the Rootkit App. It's a crap shoot whether it will work otherwise, and doing it this way right off the bat, then using the Root Kit app for the rest, will save you a lot of headaches.

Oh, and if you have drivers for ANY other Android apps, you should remove them in Step 1 regardless. That hung me up for a good half hour as a root noob, not noticing that the suggested removal list is not all-encompassing.

Yeah I used this to install the drivers and didn't need to uninstall any other drivers and I had all the Samsung drivers he mentioned.

And he also suggest doing this:

IF THE PROGRAM IS STALLING ON YOU (FOR ADB CHECK):

Restart the toolkit

On the main interface hit the "Launch" button to open Advanced utilities

In the advanced utilities interface; hit the "Launch CMD Prompt" button

Type the following cmd

adb start-server

Now you should be able to use any of the utilities in the toolkit without it stalling.

 

[palmtree5]

If you have a 64bit OS, do yourself a favor, save yourself a LOT of hassle, and use Pdanet to install the 64bit drivers instead of even trying the Rootkit App. It's a crap shoot whether it will work otherwise, and doing it this way right off the bat, then using the Root Kit app for the rest, will save you a lot of headaches.

Oh, and if you have drivers for ANY other Android apps, you should remove them in Step 1 regardless. That hung me up for a good half hour as a root noob, not noticing that the suggested removal list is not all-encompassing.

I'm on a 64 bit OS and had no issues with the root kit app. Of course I have the Android SDK set up and I believe Google's drivers are downloaded through that