Use nexus7 toolkit. Flash recovery no need root but need unlock bootloader. You can root before or after flashing recovery

Uncle Benny, how to make backup before unlocking the bootloader? because unlocking the bootloader will wipe data rite?
thanks for the explanation

No it will not wipe your data when unlocking bootloader. Just go ahead

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Nov 27 2012, 05:19 PM

but it shown over here that unlocking will wipe data

My bad. Unlocking bootloader apparently leaves the system partition intact, but wipes user data, including SD card data.

Other than copy pasting data out and to sync your contacts/details/etc online, there's no other way to backup.
Nandroid requires cwm which requires unlocked bootloader.
Titatinium backup requires root.

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Nov 27 2012, 05:33 PM

So, how did u guys backup before unlocking?

Got my unit from Newegg a few weeks ago. the 32gb one. Loving this device cos it's so smooth and games don't crash or lag (or have not, touch wood) unlike my mom's iPad. The size is just right for most things ie. gaming with both hands, videos, music & surfing. So lightweight too!

My only grievances are:
- screen resolution not as sharp as I would expect of a 7" these days.
- setting up wallpapers is a pain (have to use an app to crop the wallpapers first).

I had to buy a cover cos it got scratched when I put it in my bag. Bought this standard one, which has the magnetic smart cover feature so that's pretty good. http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Viridian-Green-...=item43b55a19de.


And to someone who earlier mentioned bout this device not having physical buttons - YES, I AGREE. Quite a bit of a pain. Matter of getting used to, I guess.


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Hey I bought that for my nexus too! But didnt go through ebay, bought from a fellow LYN

For those that purchased from newegg, how long does the delivery takes? Sorry if this has been asked

wrong thread....

This post has been edited by Cynox: Nov 27 2012, 06:03 PM

If they got ready stock, u will get it immediately. but if they dont have it, u will have to w8 about 2 weeks-3weeks to ship from US.

Ok thanks, might try my luck on tomorrow

BUMP for help. Anyone can answer any of these questions please?

was told by them via FB that they do not have ready stock for 32GB wifi at the moment. New stock arriving in 2 weeks time. Only can register for interest in their FB page tomorrow morning from 9am onwards.

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Added on November 27, 2012, 7:09 pmi thought uncle Benny already answered your first question? Send it back to Asus for repair, you can't save much from RM430 from outside. And you do not have black and white that they allow you to go to third party service. What if later they deny saying that? Not worth to take the risk of service it at other than Asus.

Based on Samsung charging close to RM600-650 to replace a much smaller S3 and Note II screen, RM430 is not so unreasonable.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Nov 27 2012, 07:09 PM

I don't have any button hangover coz I am using Nokia N9 before buying Nexus7... but still wanna double tab the screen to wake it up, habit from N9...

by the way, is there any app or tweak to lock the device without using the power button? and how do I do a screen capture (first time Android user here)

Same here. Everytime I switch from my N9 to the old Galaxy Nexus or my current iPhone5, I always end up double-tapping to unlock or swiping up to exit apps. That's what you call a true button-less experience. The Meego team got it so right with the N9, it's a shame Nokia and that idiot Elop killed it off. Hope Jolla brings out some good stuff next year. Really want to see some genuine innovation in this sector.

As for screen capture, hold down the power + volume down button. Not sure about the lock thing though. If you want similar behaviour to the N9, I know someone once said you could, but I can't remember.

This post has been edited by G-17: Nov 27 2012, 07:32 PM

Seems like there are a few N9 combo Nexus 7 users here. Im one of them. Don't quite like android phone. But prefer and android tablet over an apple one.haha.

Btw, i've rooted my Nexus 7 using the toolkit. Have my data from my previous tablet transferred over through datasync. But will prefer my N7 to remain unrooted. Now here's the question, if i backup my data using the toolkit and unroot my N7, can i still restore the data from there? Thanks.

Android 4.2.1 coming soon.

This time my nexus is 100% no mod. Fully stock.
Hope won't have issues with ota.

Waaa this time u are really prepared. Good on you

Any info on what kind of updates? As far as I can tell, it fixes the December bug and some stuff related to Nexus 4 and 10. Shame they didn't fix the notifications. The current left-right setup on AOSP 4.2 is so stupid!!

This post has been edited by G-17: Nov 27 2012, 08:10 PM