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Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.3

Posted on November 13, 2012 by WugFresh — 707 Comments ↓

Unlocking, rooting, relocking and unrooting simplified! (and much more!)

VERSION 1.6.3  - This program will automatically bring together all the files you need to unlock and root your device in a few clicks, or flash it back to stock and re-lock it. You can also use this program to backup/restore all your important data, flash zips, set file permissions, push and pull files, install apps, generate logcats/bugreports, and much more! With the included file association options, you can perform tasks like flashing zips, installing apps, restoring android backup files, and flashing/booting img files with just a double click! The program includes a full featured interface for automating tasks in TWRP, enhanced restore features, an in-built auto-updater/notification system, ‘any build’ mode, and quick tools utilities.  All the latest Android builds and Nexus devices are now officially supported with full 4.2.2 support.  The program intelligently and selectively downloads the files it needs for your device and makes sure you are using the latest files available.  The main changes in this release are some new features in the advanced utilities gui (like a logcat/bugreport generation interface, adb sideload button, and restore stock kernel script), dynamic informational tooltips throughout the entire program, major changes to the in-built updater system plus the option to check for multiple devices/builds on startup.  Check out the updated changelog for a more comprehensive breakdown of the feature set in this release.

~ my goal for this project is make the entire process as smooth and simple as possible ~

Supported Nexus devices:
· Galaxy Nexus: GSM Models (both yakju and non-yakju builds)
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Verizon Models
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Sprint Models
· Nexus S: Worldwide, i9020t and i9023 Models
· Nexus S: 850MHz, i9020a Models
· Nexus S: Korea, m200 Models
· Nexus S 4G: d720 Models
· Nexus 7: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 3G: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 10: Samsung Tablet
· Nexus 4: LG Phone

Screenshots:

Instructions:
1. Select the correct device and build (what you are currently running)
2. Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).
3. If you need to backup your important data.
4. Unlock your device
5. Root your device
6. Enjoy! ^_^
 
  • Learn more about each option by mousing over the control, dynamic tooltips will provide you more information, also each button displays a message about what it does first.
  • So the best way to get familiar with the toolkit is simply to press the buttons and read what it says.
 
Great How-to videos by qbking77:
Great How-to videos by DroidModderX:
 

Download:
NRT_v1.6.3.sfx.exe [Direct Download - Goo.im]
[Mirror #1: DevHost]   [Mirror #2: Softpedia - US]   [Mirror #3: Softpedia - UK]   [Mirror #4: MediaFire]
Checksums:
File size: 50.07 MB
MD5: a6e8182d931d9a7a14333a1cee345cdf
Need a simple way to validate checksums? I recommend: http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/

Credits:
  • Droid Life for their great instructions!
  • Google for android development.
  • Koush for making Clockwork Mod
  • Team Win for Open Recovery (TWRP)
  • Chainfire for developing SuperSU
  • 1wayjonny for the Universal Drivers
  • AutoIt fourms for lots of helpful information!
  • copkay for his great guide on making backups
  • Ritesh Sahu for BackupRestore apps
  • Stericson for the BusyBox app
  • WugFresh (thats me!) ^_^

Special Thanks to Imoseyon and Fabulous for help pointing me in the right direction for kernel stuff.

And a big thanks to S0up at Goo.im and the whole Goo.im team for their awesome hosting and JSON API.  Thank you!

Thank you to Pastebin.com for letting me store the update info and masterlist files on their site.

Donate:

~ If you like my work please consider making a small donation. Help and support is greatly appreciated. Thank you! ~

 

{{ WugFresh }}

 

  • zeke

    this toolkit in a sense wiped everything on my tablet except for team win recovery 2.3.2.3 so at the moment i cant use it and i dont have any restore backups to use…. the rom has been destroyed and it started after i tryed to unlock the boot loader. i saw it said that it would take a while to boot and i gave it a few hours but it was still in boot loop. so i tryed to flash a restore rom and then everything was gone… Wug will u please help me

  • zeke

    in TWRP when i go to reboot, it says no os installed

  • zeke

    if anyone can help me with this just add me to skype at zeke.zimmerman because i can tell already that this is gonna take a while to fix

  • Robert

    Works like a charm! thank you so much, Instead of spending the whole day rooting manually, you only click every now and then to root it all by itself!

  • JirafaBo

    I installed on my 64bit windows 7 pc and I keep getting “An instance of Nexus Root Toolkit is already running…” popup warning when trying to run it for the first time.

    I thought there might be remnants of a recent rooting of my girls Evo Lte running so I restarted. Still had the same problem, and the toolkit was the ONLY thing I opened after reboot.

  • http://www.facebook.com/nkthakur48 Nishant Thakur

    Wug, You rock man! Rooting was just a piece of cake using this program!

  • http://twitter.com/JYJY_JIAYI ameliaaa❤

    Hi there, my computers currently running 64-bit on windows 7. I can’t seem to open that NRT download file above. It tells me that the version of the file is not compatible with my computer. Could anyone give me some advice on how to get that file running on my computer? Thanks alot! :)

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Not sure what you mean. Its an exe file that works on all versions of windows. I run 64bit as well. Can you add a screenshot of what you are seeing? You are talking about the new installer right? NRT_v1.6.2.sfx.exe ?

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @facebook-1609863228:disqus Thank you! :)

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @JirafaBo:disqus maybe you are double clicking it twice, it takes a seccond or two to load. Try the new version as well.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @bdaabde443fed10b5c13631b279596e8:disqus great! I am happy to hear it worked well for you.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @8c3728c99a3c379262eacc739a70fcff:disqus sorry for taking a while to get back to you. Grab the latest toolkit version, and use the Flash Stock + Unroot feature, if you can’t boot up your device then use the option – “can’t boot up”; that will restore you back to stock.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    :)

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh
  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    I have changed this system in the new toolkit, v1.6.2

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Yes, you can flash it with the toolkit or through custom recovery.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Yeah, you have to use the root with custom recovery checked, that will rename those system files so it doesn’t revert the stock recovery. Now in the new toolkit (v1.6.2) if you just use the advanced utilities flash recovery button, it will also rename those files.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh
  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    It will just root your device without flashing a custom recovery. http://wugfresh.com/Help/scr/Root.htm The pictures show an older version, but it does the same thing. The toolkit now flashes TWRP by default if you check that “and also flash..”, however you can change it to CWM if you want in the toolkit options menu.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try again with v1.6.2.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Configure your drivers.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try v1.6.2

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Press the root button

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh
    • http://arturocr.com/ Arturo Campos

      Thanks buddy!

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try again with v1.6.2

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @linhongjun:disqus Donations are greatly appreciated and help with development, however I do not have a separate donate version. The full version of this program is freely available to everyone and will remain that way always. If you can support the project and want to, I am grateful.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try v1.6.2 if you haven’t resolve this already.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Its a matter of opinion. I personally use TWRP, I like its interface, additional backup and restore options, and its capability to run tasks via openrecoveryscript.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try v1.6.2 @90b750c65175304cd87e97e88e1715c6:disqus I have revised the way it interfaces with the JSON API, I am curious to know if it fixes this for you.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Try v1.6.2, I am guessing your drivers aren’t properly configured.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    I discovered that this issue was related to timing, it was trying to push the files it needs to automate that too soon after it reboots your device. Now the automated procedure should work without issues consistently for that build.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Version 1.6.2 is now up. Enjoy! ^_^

  • Albert Li

    I download Tookit v1.6.2 , after open this program it say You are currently no TWRP recovery for your build in the local directory & request to download openrecovery-twrp2.3.3.0 tilapia.img , where can download.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Just press Ok…

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  • Henry Williams

    Back up utility isnt working gets stuck on rebooting your device when the device simply remains on with no change

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Are you using the latest toolkit version (v1.6.2)?

  • alialsalamy

    my device is unlocked but unrooted can i just root ??

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes. Assuming you have already configured your drivers, just hit the root button.

  • afterdream

    Tried to do a ADB backup before unlock and root, but I get a 0 bytes .ad backup file. Any suggestion? Please help.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Please contact me on gchat @267c6e15441811e18259bb767872be83:disqus I am not sure why this is happening to you.

  • nick

    does this toolkit include recovery for the nexus 7??

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      The toolkit will flash a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM when rooting if you check the box for doing so under the “root” button. By default it flashes the latest TWRP, if you want CWM then you can change that in the options menu. If you want to restore the stock recovery, there is a button for that in the advanced utilities menu.

  • http://twitter.com/2AKelly AK47

    i need this for mac….

  • Syan

    any update on this one?

  • RMDY.RU

    What about data stored on the phone? Does rooting operation wipe all data or not?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Rooting does not, however unlocking does which is a prerequisit to root. The backup utilities work on unrooted devices.

  • Jon

    Got drivers downloaded and passed the driver configuration test and passed with a ^_^ moved on and now stuck at fastboot device not found and phone has fastboot in red with Start on top in an arrow pointing to the power button. Any thoughts or pointers? Thanks.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Have you tried all of the pointers presented on that message? You may want to try an alternate usb port, and or an alternate driver solution. If trying an alternate driver solution, make sure to start at step#1 (uninstall all previous drivers.. etc) first.

  • Ittiam

    WOW WOW WOW…. Just works… The instructions during the course are amazingly simple and detailed… still fumbled couple of times, confirming that I am a noob :-)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Glad it worked well for you. :)

  • Joe

    Can i root an encrypted Nexus 7 with this toolkits?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Shouldn’t be a problem, however please note.. if you are not unlocked yet, then you will have to do that first, which will factory reset your device, and your encryption and data will be gone – so backup your important data first, and after you are unlocked, rooted, and data restored, then encrypt your device again.

  • Tyrone

    will sprint detect my old jail break? i sold my phones to some good people that need this to work! please let me know please!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @e90257047914342ad1576408d61535cf:disqus if you used the “Flash Stock + Unroot” feature and relocked your device with “OEM Lock” then your device is fully stock and there would be no way to detect it was rooted or unlocked previously.

  • http://www.facebook.com/albifac91 Alberto Facchini

    Hello. I followed the video. In all ok! Thanks. But now I have installed the TWRP but I need the CWM recovery on My Nexus 10 . How can I install it with your toolkit?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      You can change it to CWM in the options menu and just root again (with the ‘flash custom recovery checkbox checked), or you can use the advanced utilities “Flash (Permanent) to Recovery” button and select a CWM img that you want to flash.

      • http://www.facebook.com/albifac91 Alberto Facchini

        Thanks a Lot!!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/albifac91 Alberto Facchini

        Hello. I hope you can help me. I used NRT to the root to my Nexus 10. Then I flashed the Cyanogenmod 10.1. This morning, however, I screwed up. I went into recovery mode (TWRP) and I did the wipe cache, Dalvik, factory reset, system and internal storage. Now my 10 is stuck on the word google with the lock open. I can only access the recovery mode. I do not know what to do, you can gentilemnte help me? Thank you. I have also written on g+. @wugfresh:disqus

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  • NLK

    Hi, will this work with the Galaxy Nexus GSM (I9250) on build 4.2.1 (JOD40D)?
    Best regards

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes. :)

      • Cameron Gunter

        How? I’m using NRT 1.6.3 but there is no option to select the Sprint Galaxy Nexus on 4.2.1. I’ve already successfully unlocked and rooted and now I just want to make a nandroid backup, but NRT informs me that it can’t unless I select a specific build. The build I need is not listed. Any help would be appreciated!

        ps, this is the best piece of software that I’ve ever used when rooting, and because of the very descriptive walkthroughs, I’m willing to say it’s one of the best supported pieces of software I’ve ever used in any application.

  • http://twitter.com/TrysteroCoffee Greg Thomas

    Thanks for this great utility. Rooted my Nexus 4 with no trouble!

    Not the biggest thing but I can’t restore my SMS messages. When I hit Ok the information window runs through until it displays “Pushing your SMS backup back to your device…” and stays there for too long (20 minutes now) for such a small file. I haven’t had my phone long so I don’t need these messages back on my phone, I can just save the XML file and grab stuff from it if I need anything. I just wanted to report this.

    I’m on 4.2.1 build JOP40D.

    • http://twitter.com/TrysteroCoffee Greg Thomas

      Update, it actually did copy the xml file, it just never moved on from “Pushing your SMS backup back to your device…”.

  • AngeL

    Which option should I select for my, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 JOP40D?

    • AngeL

      I do not want there to be any chance of damaging my phone. I tried to update the program, but it tells me to check my internet connection /:

  • Elio
    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @fe921829d561ced08dd36a095f57bf84:disqus sorry about that, it should be working now.

  • ki i

    awesome tool been using it forever.. just tried latest version today and flashed my Nexus S (i9020 gsm) to Android 4.1.2. Everything went as smooth as butter. However at the end when it’s all done and it asks to change the version back from 2.3.6 to 4.1.2 (crespo) and you click “OK – go ahead” – it returns to the main screen but doesn’t change it – still leaves it identified as 2.3.6. You can then manually change it – but the automatic change didn’t work! Anyhows, looking forward to next realease!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @google-01a06436c627275cf220f05d55f93964:disqus Thanks for the information, I will check it out.

  • Aku

    so i’ve got the unlock done, and reset, but now the app is sitting at “Pushing root files to your device” and it seems like it’s just stuck on that, havent seen any other mention of it though. is it supposed to take a while?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @ae3c1f6c7272e4d4da8d57574b425c79:disqus are you sure you selected the correct device and build? Are you using a usb 3.0 port? If so, try a USB 2.0 port. If this continues to happen when you try again, let me know. No, it should not take that long.

  • Adithya Narayan

    I am trying to use the restore feature of NRT but nothing happens. I mean that the option comes up to restore. .ab file size is around 145 MB .I don’t think i had put a password. I say ‘restore my data’ and i get message immediately ‘Restore finished!’ and none of the apps are loaded on my phone ! :( I did factory reset on my phone and i have unlocked and rooted my GNex.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @google-9fd795f54d3a8ebc60f540618e600fbc:disqus consider trying an alternate usb port, like a usb 2.0 port (rather than a 3.0 port). Also, try enabling airplane mode first.

  • Barlog

    Wug I’m trying to set up the drivers and I’m at the part were it asks to click the reboot bootloader button bellow but the window it to big to display the button to click!? How am I supposed to click it when I can’t resize the window! Help please

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @1barlog17:disqus Sorry you are encountering this problem. What screen resolution are you using, if I may ask? As an alternative, you can use the advanced utilities, quick tools.. Reboot bootloader button.

      • Barlog

        Thanks for the response, but I got it going. I decided to just try and use it without setting up the drivers and it worked fine. I now have an unlocked and Rooted Nexus 7! Thanks for this :-)

  • Bi1a1

    what are the advantages of rooting my device?

  • Tuan Anh

    Same problem here with windows 8, cannot run NRT1.6.2, tried 1.6.1 also no luck :( ( Please help. The message appear directly after installation after cleaning up legacy files message…

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Sorry for the late response @scottfunkhouser:disqus. When you unlock, if you read the message it gives you, it explains that bootlooping can happen, and how to fix it. I am guessing you missed reading this message. The fix is simple. Perform a hard reset. For Nexus 10: http://www.hard-reset.com/google-nexus-10-hard-reset.html

  • george

    which Windows version is best for this process, windows xp keeps installing the very drivers that need to be disabled. tried a bunch of online suggestions and none have worked. the disable auto drive config button is broke in the 1.6.2 toolkint on my machine.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Not sure what your are talking about “the very drivers that need to be disabled”. Your goal is to configure the drivers.. so that they work. If they are configuring, then thats a good thing. Run the driver test (step 3 of the guide), and if it works then proceed. If it doesn’t then start back at step #1, and use a different driver solution. This works on any windows version XP and up, I have tested it on all windows versions.

  • hixel bill

    Just wanna ask, how can I be sure that there is no virus/malware/spyware included inside the wugfresh toolkit? I am now trusting wugfresh toolkit for all my ebanking password, my sex photos, my daily life, my career etc etc, thx.

    I know I should check the md5sum for the downloaded wugfresh toolkit file, yes I did.

    I really mean who can be sure that the original wugfresh toolkit, with same MD5 as above, is clear from virus etc? thx.

    PS: already installed kaspersky.

    PS: used for nexus7, nexus4. My life is in wugfresh ‘s hand, if there is really virus inside.

    PS: I don’t mean anyone contributing to wugfresh toolkit may inject virus, but supersu is close-source! superuser is open source! who can be sure of supersu?

    Busybox, however, seems to be have open source version.

    Thank you.

    • hixel bill

      I checked the manual method to “root” nexus.
      yeah I can manually unlock bootloader using adb,
      but I still have to use CWM …… which is close source.
      Then have to push the superuser files.

      will any one know indeed how can I root my nexus, manually with little security risk?
      I really need that security, thx~~

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        CWM is made by Koush, another highly respected developer. These developers aren’t injecting malicious code into their widely used software. If you don’t trust Chainfire or Koush then you probably shouldn’t root, as these developers contribute to most of the apps, roms, and mods that require root in the first place. That said, if it is your goal to only use open source software, then you can use TWRP instead of CWM, which is what this toolkit actually uses. You may wan’t to read more on what rooting is before proceeding if you have these concerns. Good luck.

        • hixel bill

          Thx for your time for reply. Your effort on toolkit let me experienced what “rooting” is. I will try to find out a 100% safe open source solution to rooting and share here if possible. (In that way you may automate it and thus everyone of us can get a 100% safe rooted nexus).

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @c3f22fc0ab582c0cf2c62a63f1e14e2f:disqus You can see all the files the toolkit uses in the local directory it installs to on your computer. I can personally assure you that I didn’t nor would I ever put anything malicious in any of my software. There aren’t people contributing any code to the toolkit, its just me. SuperSU is made by elite XDA developer Chainfire, this is a well trusted developer who has made lots of very popular apps https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Chainfire&hl=en – If you don’t trust me, or this software, you are free to root manually.

  • korrowan

    Wug when I attempt to root my Nexus S 4g it gets through the process and installs the custom recovery but at that point it doesn’t actually root the device. Any help would be great.

    • korrowan

      Note that during the rooting process when it fails at the TWRP recovery and the software says ‘rooting’ that I get a Device driver software was not successfully installed prompt. Does that have something to do with my USB ports? Says that device is unplugged. I am running it through usb 2.0 I do believe. Maybe its the cable?

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        @2b7fe57fb2e13490e568d320fd4547c5:disqus it is imperative that you chose the correct device and build in the toolkit, otherwise the automated root won’t work, it will just boot into TWRP, which seems to be what happened to you. You can also use “any build” mode and it will walk you through steps to take in TWRP. I am guessing you selected the incorrect build or device. Please let me know what build you have, and confirm that you certain its a nexus s 4g (and that’s what you selected in the toolkit).

        • korrowan

          @WugFresh I am 100% positive that I selected the correct build and device. Nexus S 4G d720 Android 4.1.1 JRO03R.

          • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

            @2b7fe57fb2e13490e568d320fd4547c5:disqus thank you for confirming that, I will look into it and report back to you. You can also add me on gchat and hit me up.

        • korrowan

          attempted to use ‘any build’ and it said it was not compatible with my device.

          • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

            @2b7fe57fb2e13490e568d320fd4547c5:disqus ‘any build’ mode can only be used for unlocking and rooting.

        • korrowan

          @WugFresh well it appears I got it to work. I started the whole process over again and this time it worked. Not sure why but maybe I missed a reboot of my PC on the way is my best guess.

  • pablo3423

    No matter what I do ABD won’t work on either of my computers. I have tried uninstalling and re-installing and nothing seems to work. Everything installs correctly and nothing has any kind of error. Has anyone had a problem like this? should I just root it the manual way?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Follow the driver installation guide. You need to configure your drivers for this to work (step#2 of the instructions above), or to do it manually. ADB and Fastboot wont be able to communicate with your device if you don’t configure your drivers.

  • drdufus

    Incredible, finally someone made it easy for the clumsy thumbs to root!

  • tridge

    Where are the backup’s kept?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @disqus_x5hDu2oQnN:disqus the toolkit directory in a sub folder called nexusbackup, so the default would be: %PROGRAMFILES%WugFresh Developmentnexusbackup

  • Bi1a1

    WugFresh thats Bro love it, keep up the good work i have Rooted my Nexus 4 and installed CyanogenMod 10.1 and thanks your for your reply on why to root a phone i know understand why people do it now and i recommend People to donate for your hard work.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @disqus_TaU6WiRbJ0:disqus Cheers. Thanks man!

  • krunalsolanki

    Galaxy Nexus not turning back on after charge. please help me…….

  • Gaki

    For root Nexus 4
    Impossible to find manually and automatically : “openrecovery-twrp–occam.img”
    How to fix that ?
    Thanks a lot.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @6869a505ec71d43238038a8a60603ac9:disqus I apologize for this error, its not setting the correct img to use for any build mode, or custom rom. Use the latest build available in the list instead. This will be fixed in v1.6.3

  • Defor

    Ah…No support for Nexus One.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @c3a609e6f2e346269bd61bc0803cd62b:disqus Yes.. it is true. The Nexus One is a different beast. It would require a different process. If I could get a hold of one, I would add some custom scripts for it. I would like to support every Nexus device, and thats the one I am missing (no pun intended). I will see what I can do.

  • Nathan Walters

    As soon as I plug my GNex back in, Windows installs the driver before I can do the custom one. Any suggestions?

  • Frustratedandroiduser

    I’ve given up on trying to root my Jellybean 4.2.1 nexus 7. I have trouble configuring the drivers. I have tried all 3 driver solutions, the ADB driver shows up in my device manager, but when I try to reboot bootloader nothing happens. The driver test comes up as a fail even though it’s clearly installed in device manager… Help?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @d167d2fc4efe4ec06ff57387edeb898c:disqus its hard to troubleshoot driver problems through a message board. Add me on gchat and hit me up and the next time I am free I will try and help you out. Cheers.

  • Levent

    What about Galaxy Nexus GSM 4.2.1 Support? I have not seen it in the toolkit.

  • Naton

    the same here. I have a Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1 JOP40D.

  • zule73

    thank u so much for this great program!!!!

  • jerm

    Will this application unlock the bootloader, and root the sprint galaxy nexus with android 4.2.1 that was just released?

  • lhs2011

    cant download the modified boot img for nexus 4 4.2.1 the website is giving me an error….

  • Ace

    Been trying to download anything from the website and its constantly server error.

    modified_boot_yakju_4.2.1_JOP40D.img
    If you try the auto download, nothing either as it fails the hash check.

    • lhs2011

      same here now everything is deleted from my phone and dont want to do anything till I root it. This is annoying -_-

      • Ace

        Whats so funny is that they want people to donate for their services… they don’t even work for the free one they got! Lol!

        Errors:

        Server Offline. Please hang tight while we get this resolved.

        500 – Internal Server Error

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Hey, sorry you are experiencing this server problem. I am currently traveling back to school right now so I can’t look into it at the moment, but as soon as I get back I will be sure to check it out and post back. Cheers.

  • http://twitter.com/DanoTheBully Daniel Stephens

    This is awesome, but after running the flash stock and unroot scripts, i’m still stuck in a boot loop(which was the problem that initiated this). I’ve waited up to 30 minutes to see if it was going to come on. could it just need more time? or do you have any other suggestions? after the scripts run, it looks like it’s going to start up, says initializing applications and all that, then the setup screen shows up, but is unresponsive and almost immediately goes back into the boot loop. TIA

    ***Edit: Galaxy Nexus btw. After letting it boot cycle for 1.5 hours, the welcome screen comes up and it appears the phone is working, but the screen is unresponsive. You can tell in the bar at the top that I have a signal, and if i turn the phone to the side the screen adjusts accordingly. BUT, the screen isn’t responding to my touch. Any ideas? Also, when I load bootloader and try to start in recovery mode, i get an android on its back with a red triangle with an exclamation point.

  • DJ Spencer

    Link for modified_boot_nakasi_4.2.1_JOP40D.img is not working, mirror please?

    • http://www.facebook.com/ben.wharton.56 Ben Wharton

      Yeah I’ve found that too :(

  • josh

    i do not see JOP40D 4.2.1 in the list…

  • alludc

    unlock issue with nexus root v1.6.2 I have been having some issues. when I go to unlock it will reload the tablet in fastboot mode and after a short time the popup message will tell me that the unlock bootloader will show up on screen. Sometimes, it does. but more times than not it does not. if I try to just close down the toolkit, unhook the tablet and reattach it and try again, it will say ADB not found. So I get caught in this circle of having to shut it down, go into dev mgr and kill the device, and then go into usbdeview and uninstall a bunch of drivers and start over. sometimes I have to repeat this process 4-5 times. Any help?

  • Chuchu

    Does it support i9250?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @4673a534f6be33b2e9055e2735c62c14:disqus yes, select gsm device and your build.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000679860284 Malcolm Bates

    I want to flash factory ROM 4.1.2 on my Nexus 7 with 4.2.1, because the update is so buggy that it slows down my tablet, no matter what “fixes” were out there. I know there’s a way to do it, but I don’t know how. Could someone give me clarification on it?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Unlock, then use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” button.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000679860284 Malcolm Bates

        Whoa this was a while ago. Thanks anyways though. Figured it out. You’re great.

  • BLove

    Do you plan to add the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (P5113) as a supported device?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @c0bdf721f3620d22e0e543b81d5cd09a:disqus That isn’t a Nexus device. I would have to make a separate program.

  • Juris

    So i have nexus 7 3G if i root my nexus i will lost my guaranie, does I have chance to backup whole ROM? and if it need restore it?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @5ad224f0d8be81b0472b07a682192c47:disqus you can use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” and then “OEM lock” to get back to complete stock. Google provides the full stock images. Check this: http://youtu.be/_uMdtjUh6Co

  • Jen G

    When asking me to select which device it has only yakju and/or takju. My version is yakjuux will that make a difference?

  • Francesco!

    Hello, Dear WugFresh!
    My name is Francesco. And I have an ASUS NEXUS 7 3G . I want to make the Root on this my device. I would like to use Your WUG Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.2. But, at this moment, it is impossible. Because your Program ask me to download: openrecovery-twrp–nakasig.img . Where is the link for downoad it???………. I will make the Root on my Pc with WINDOWS 7 (64bit) . THANK YOU for Your Kind help! And: THANK YOU, really, for your Nexus Toolkit! For me, YOU ARE A GENIUS REALLY! Best Regards, Francesco!

  • Noodle_boi

    What do you mean by ” (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).” What driver guide are you referring to?

  • Simon

    I tried another toolkit, but this one was much easier … and actually worked! Great job. Thanks.

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  • jjmmd2003

    I wondered if you could give me some help please. I used
    the root tool kit –1 step rooting of Nexus 7 via root kit but:

    I went thru the whole process and get all the way to the end but
    it doesn’t push SU or busybox to the nexus so never gets to update binary etc
    as never gets the zip files to the nexus. I tried repeating the root button
    process but it doesn’t push those files. How do I get them placed properly so
    I can finish the process please

    Thanks

    John M.

    (newbie)

  • Anthony

    Hey I had a problem when I unlocked my phone and it wont connect to usb on my computer.

  • Jamesc73

    im guessing this is not possible on a mac?

  • Kangaxx

    Just wanted to thank you for this great app.
    keep the good work, boss!

  • please wait

    Could we get a progress meter on, for example, restoring a nandroid image? I have no idea if it’s still working or if it’s crashed.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      The way “adb push” works, it would be impossible for me to calculate it into a realtime progress meter, I would love to have it that way. It can take a really long time to push it back, I am betting its not frozen.

  • ramon

    when it says after the team win recovery project has opened it says rooting but nothing change and the it says waiting for your device to finish booting back up… but if i click reboot > system then the busybox installer says installing failed but if i dont click reboot > system then i have to wait ages. help me pleas ?

    • ramon

      and o i clicked reboot > system and it was rebooting and when it was done i installed busybox installer but te superuser app wont show me an app in the list??

  • Moobe

    My toolkit is tied in the updater…

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am sorry you are experiencing difficulties, I am releasing an update soon.

  • iamafannow

    you are legend.. wait for it… dary :) ))))

  • Vickle Yi

    Hey, is this only compatible for Window, because it is not working on my Mac

  • http://twitter.com/TheMajd_ Majd®

    Hey Wug, big fan here. I was wondering if it’s okay that I recommended your tool on my blog. Here is a link if you would like to see it, If you don’t approve, please tell me and I can immediately remove it. Thanks! Link :http://theprogrammerrant.wordpress.com/2013/01/27/overclocking-the-galaxy-nexus/

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @twitter-383434649:disqus totally cool man. It’s public domain. :)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @twitter-383434649:disqus Just wanted to let you know that now I am your big fan! :) Just checked out your blog. That’s awesome, you are already making some useful gui utilities and you are only 14. Looking forward to see what else you put together in the future. Cheers. :)

  • Al

    Worked on the first try with a Nexus 7 (4.2.1) as it my first attempt at rooting a device. Thanks for providing this streamlined process!

  • Joan Vilariño

    I made an apps+data backup and took about half an hour and a 9gb .ab file. Now after unlocking/rooting/flashing recovery I’m restoring the backup, but it’s taking forever … about 4 hours and still “Restoring xxxxx.ab to your device” window there… Is there any way to know if it’s working or it just got stuck?

    I’m checking adb logcat but I don’t see any activity.. is that normal? Also, storage doesn’t seem to be decreasing when I go to “settings/storage”…

    Any idea? Should I re-restore the backup ?

    Cheers!

  • TonyB

    Used your latest version to unlock my Nex10…..I clicked unlock, it did its thing and now its been sitting at boot animation for a good 20 minutes. How do i fix this?

    • TonyB

      Got it resolved! unlocked and rooted WOOT

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @c2a6315cfb3a31196c3f02cd07bf7d37:disqus this seems to be a problem with googles builds and shouldn’t happen when they release new versions. To fix it, the solution is simple. Perform a factory reset for your device.http://www.hard-reset.com/google-nexus-10-hard-reset.html

  • Bob Coppersmith

    Very,very nice. After my trials and tribulations with the XDA Toolkit my Nexus 10 was restored ito stock n short order using this. Donation followed a few mintes ago.

  • Rahul

    Dear All…..I bricked my phone while trying to root it through the utility “Nexus Root Toolkit 1.6.2″ while rooting some menu opened up and I accidentally wiped the ROM along with the internal memory.

    1.now can I unbrick my phone and use it as before.

    please note that i have backed up my phone data and setting before through the nexus root toolkit before bricking in case that may help.

  • Philip Damra

    Thanks for your care in helping with driver installation.

  • http://twitter.com/NMinker Nate Muench (Mink)

    I have a question regarding Busybox. Okay, the version of Busybox I have installed on my Nexus is the one that came with the toolkit (8.6). And looking at the play store, there is a newer version (with the newer version of Busybox). Should I: a) Uninstall (the toolkit version, which says it’s a signed package) and download the Play version (is there anything else I need to do?), b) wait until you bring the newer package into the Toolkit. Thanks, because I can’t find a solution via Google.

  • http://www.facebook.com/joey.mokry.7 Joey Mokry

    i have a question, i have a nexus 4 which i softbricked, the flash stock & unroot works great, but as flashstock.bat is writing system its doing that since 2 hours is that normal?

  • Steve Pringle

    1.6.1 and current ‘t root my new Nexus 7 with 4.2.1 loaded. Had to try with 1.5.4 which came close but not enough. It did the CWM and from there I was able to manually root it. Oh, my hardware is ER3 if that helps and is direct from Google with the black cover and not brown.

  • Gabe

    Hi I’m having an issue trying to flash to stock. I have an unrooted Nexus 7 that I bought like 3 weeks ago that suddenly started getting stuck in the boot loop. I read on a forum that your software works to fix it, so I thought I’d give it a shot. When I try to do the flash it says archive does not contain boot.sig archive does not contain recovery.sig archive does not contain system.sig. Have I done something wrong, or is my problem just worse than I was hoping?

  • http://www.facebook.com/faheem.siddiq Faheem Khan

    in order to flash stock + unroot do i have to unlock my bootloader

  • http://www.facebook.com/faheem.siddiq Faheem Khan

    in order to flash stock + unroot do i have to unlock the bootloader

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes.

  • Nexus 4 :)

    Thank you very very much! Works fine! :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/marty.cripps Marty Cripps

    Using NRT 1.6.2 on my Nexus 7 16Gb with 4.2.1 Build # JOP40D. My PC is a dEll with Windws 7 32-bit. I entered Developer mode and enabled USB debugging. Put the WiFi in Airplane mode and ran NRT. Selected Backup, and clicked on Create Android Backup File. Both radio buttons under it were unchecked. It downloaded the missing files and started. My Nexus 7 does not reboot and the pop up message “Waiting for you device to finish booting back up…” just sits there. I go into Task Manager see 2 adb.exe’s. After 10 minutes I end those processes. What am I doing wrong? Or is it my PC or OS?Thanks.

    • http://www.facebook.com/marty.cripps Marty Cripps

      Never mind. I did the full driver installation and that did the trick. Backing up my Nexus 7 as I type. Thanks for the great software.

  • Moses

    Thank you so much man!
    nexus 4 now working perfectly! :)

  • http://twitter.com/Skitz_Marz Skittlez

    do you need to be on a stock ROM in order to go back to locked/unrooted/stock? also does locking and unrooting wipe the virtual SD card? i want to start fresh cause swapping from 4.1>4.2>4.1 and back to 4.2 fucked with my directories and i hate it

  • julie bradley

    This is my first time rooting a device, and so through following the guide for driver configuration I got stuck at reboot bootloader, and its saying ABD device was not found and I kept retrying with no luck. Not sure what I should do since Ive tried the troubleshooting methods. I appreciate any help!

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  • rsmoff

    whenever i try and run the exe file it opens in my office software and nothing happens. Anyone know how to fix this. Thanks

  • Home

    Thanks for this amazing software.

  • http://www.jrgenuine.com/ jr Genuine

    Hi, first of all I would like to thank you for all the hard work you have done for our nexus devices,

    And secondly I wanted to ask you why is the option to select “android_secure” and “sd_ext partition” in the “Make a nandroid backup” not selectible? P.S All I’m trying to do is backup my Galaxy Nexus so that I can try Ubuntu phone when it comes out.
    GSM Samsung Galaxy Nexus stock JB 4.2.1 unlocked rooted thanks to wugfresh nrt. :D
    thanks

  • http://www.jrgenuine.com/ jr Genuine

    sorry for double posting*

  • http://www.facebook.com/ali.teknoali Ali Teknoali

    thanks , ,i am donate you …

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  • Stefan

    Can this work with Galaxy Nexus maguro yakjuxw ??? Points of interest – unlocking bootloader.

  • Liperty

    Fantastic utility… thank you very much.

  • mexwonder

    Thx wug..although im still newB for root’ing but using ur app manage to root my first android below 10minutes..ur creation! are Magnificient tho…May God bless u :3

  • Linuxgine

    I have a problem, since I have rooted my device, the Google Play Store doesn’t lnik it. I can install apps from my Nexus 4, but not online. How I can fix this issue?

  • FAHEEM

    this is my first time using nexus root toolkit ……
    i have a galaxy nexus i9250 maguro running 4.1.1 ….. my bootloader is also locked
    and i want to upgrade to 4.2 i want to know if i go to “flash stock + unroot ” will i get the 4.2 without unlocking my bootloader …
    and after getting it can i relock my bootloader with “oem lock”

  • Hunter Hegele

    broooo you are a m4ther-f4king beast

  • Tomwalker

    I’m having some trouble rooting my device, I managed to connect to the bootloader until I unlocked it and now I can’t seem to connect to it at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • f3ell0w

    when is there going to bea support for android 4.2.2?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      within a few days.

      • lolo

        Do you think that you are close to releasing the update for 4.2.2 toolkit? Thanks!

  • Chay

    Hello! It would be super nice if someone can help me out >< I recently cracked my nexus 7's screen and it's not responsive to touch anymore. It will still connect to my computer, do you think it's possible that I create a fullback up of the apps using the toolkit and then transfer this to another android device? Thank you in advance!

  • libastral

    Who tried to root Galaxy Nexus with new 4.2.2 update? I get only constant error “ADB is found, but listed as offline”.

    • MalindaD

      I am having the same error with Nexus 4. I think it will get solved on next release of root tool kit

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        4.2.2 requires the new ADB. Technically if you were to get the new adb and fastboot and associated dll files and then copy them into the data directory in the toolkit and overwrite the old ones, then it would work with “Any Build” mode. That is a temp solution.

  • Daniel Kim

    Will this work with my Nexus 7 (4.2.2.)?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Not yet. “any build” mode would work if you swapped out the included adb.exe and dll files for the new ones in the sdk, but I will have all that included in toolkit v1.6.3 which will be ready in a few days.

  • COTTONEYEJOE

    Are you planning on making this compatible with 4.2.2?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes. I am working on it now, I will have it ready in a day or two.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Federico-Astica/1003533711 Federico Astica

        Thank you!!!!

  • MalindaD

    Installed the
    4.2.2 OTA on Neuxs 4. I tried re-rooting the Nexus after the update. But it gives a error message saying ADB device found but offline. I configured the drivers correctly and used the Nexus toolkit to boot in to custom recovery, etc on 4.2.1. But after the 4.2.2 update it does not identify the adb device. I tried selecting any build also from the list but no luck. I need to get this rooted on 4.2.2. Please help.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1544842225 Zanza Zanzara

    Hi.
    Can you please tell me if flash stock + unroot and oem lock will wipe everything on the device?
    i need to know if superuser and busybox are gone after this.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes, including the data on the sdcard. You can reroot afterwards.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1544842225 Zanza Zanzara

        thank you, thats great.
        i was a bit afraid because i sent my nexus 4 in for repair but i forgot to check the files on the device after stock flash and oem lock. if you say everything should be gone, it should be fine i guess

        • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

          @facebook-1544842225:disqus yes if you flashed stock and then oem locked then you are good to go.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    A temporary fix for 4.2.2 users is in the OP. I am working hard on releasing v1.6.3.

    • Ned

      DLLs are locked and cannot be overwritten. Any suggestions?

  • aaron

    they just posted an image of 4.2.2 for the nexus 4… https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images …. do I have to wait for your update to put it on my device?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      No, if you haven’t unlocked already, do that.. (it will wipe everything so make backups), then use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” feature and use the “other/browse” option to select your own factory image package that you downloaded. Then you can use that 4.2.2 one and the toolkit will flash it for you. To root that build you will need the new adb as posted in the op.

  • hozja

    I have unlocked bootloader and root before (without custom recovery). Now I get update to 4.2.2 and I lost root, but bootloader is still unlocked. What is the correct pocedure to get root again? Busybox I have installed (now without root access). When I use ROOT button in Nexus Root Toolkit now, Busybox will be install again?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yeah, the toolkit will reinstall the app busybox installer, its not an issue. Once you are rooted again run the busybox app and hit install to ensure busybox is installed properly.

  • Bob_mtl

    I have a rooted 4.2.1 but wanted to update to 4.2.2. I think I ca not using the OTA so I chosed to use your toolkit to restore to stock 4.2.2 version and then root again. I replace those four files (as you mentioned in the zip file) and tried to restore to stock 4.2.2 but failed. The process stoped when it is expected to send file to nexus4. I didn’t see any file sending to Nexus4. PS. I am using a other option since you do not have 4.2.2 option ye and picked my downloaded one in my hard drive instead of download on the fly. The hash code verified passed and I clicked “OK” button. I am using Windows 7 and chosed to install toolkit in a different location not your defalt location.

  • Adam

    How do you install ADB Drivers if the Nexus 7 is in a boot loop? It is not being recognized on USB, so I cannot get past the driver installation to complete the Flash stock. Any info would be appreciated.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Just configure your device in bootloader mode, i.e. skip to part in the driver guide that configures your device when its in bootloader mode. Then use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” with “Can’t boot up”.

  • n4

    nexus 4 update to 4.22 OTA, and root become invalid again. waiting for the
    Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.3

  • Michael Geer

    is it possible to use this using a Mac computer?

  • http://twitter.com/alteriego Mike R. Alrich

    I just wanna say, I love what you’ve done here and I can’t wait to reroot my nexus 4 (I’m such a noob, didn’t know ota would take that away haha). Keep up the awesome work!!

  • Burçe Boran

    cant download this http://goo.im/devs/WugFresh/NexusRootToolkit/new_adb_and_fastboot.zip it says “Server Offline. Please hang tight while we get this resolved.”

    • L3H0

      Yup :/ problems on goo.im, any1 have the file and can share?

  • http://carnaval-mickael49300.tk/ mickael49300

    le suport 4.2.2 pour le root nexus 7 y a une mise a jour de prevu dans la semaine a venir ?

  • Hari Krishnan

    Awesome as always. Was able to re-root my GNex on 4.2.2 (lost root on OTA) with the updated files.

  • blackeagle988

    I lost my root when I updated to 4.2.2, I wait an update to root 4.2.2.

  • SRM

    thank u nd m extremely happy !! i am on 4.2.2 nd wanna root it…….When vl v1.6.3 be released ?

  • tunguska

    Hi I have made ​​a donation to upgrade to version 1.6.8 toolkit I wonder if I get the key to make the version 4.2.2 root my nexus 4 thank you very much!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @2d1f2669a71d93ee9298bf7c29483f3e:disqus there is no donate version of this program, I think you are confusing this program with another one. I am working hard on version 1.6.3 which is the next release. Refer to the OP if you are impatient and would like a temporary fix to root 4.2.2 with the current version. If you would were under the false assumption that you were donating to get a special version of the program, I am sorry. Let me know what you wan’t to do.

  • Melodileriyakar

    Thank you so mutch. I am waiting v1.6.3 (Because I don’t speak inglish, so I don’t understand ‘important notice’ :) ) Turkish teknopages and translate is no good. :)

  • Hans Rodriguez Lopez

    Yeah! Galaxy Nexus 4.2.2 rooted again!

    Thanks a lot Wug!

  • ChuKiTi

    1.6.3, 1.6.3, 1.6.3 !!!!

  • f3ell0w

    Thank you WugFresh!! Rooted my tablet again, 4.2.2.

  • http://www.facebook.com/HappyHouseCats Louise Balmforth

    I have a nexus 7 – 4.2.2. Replaced the fastboot dll’s as advised but when selecting Any Build the script fails with “This feature does not work with the build you have selected…”

    Any idea when the NRT V1.6.3 will be released, I am way too nervous to mess with this one as this is my first journey into root land :D

  • motan

    Can you give us an estimate to when version 1.6.3 will be available?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I think it will be finished by Wednesday the latest. The code should be done Monday, then I have to do final testing. So Tuesday/Wednesday is a pretty good estimate I think.

  • Guest

    Thanks for the toolkit, very easy to use ! I’ve just one question : the toolkit isn’t yet working for 4.2.2 rooting, but can I flash the 4.2.2 factory image using “flash stock + unroot” option ?

  • Jonathan Schaibly

    where is the toolkit download..I’m stupid

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  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    when is 1.6.2 get updated?
    hope it done sooon :D
    thanx developer..u rock

  • Xanthius

    try getting the rootchecker app. If it says you don’t have root then you just have to follow the last few steps to complete the root.

  • Jinda Rodriguez

    Hey wug want to first give thanks for all your hard work :-) I received the 4.2.2 update on my nexus which wiped my root. You had mentioned I could replace the toolkits DLL files with the zip file but I don’t know how to. I can’t seem to figure out on own. I know where the files are but I don’t know how to simply overwrite them with the zip.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      The files that are in the zip, are the same as four files in the toolkits data directory. Just delete the old files and replace them with those.. or copy those in and let them overwrite.. same difference.

  • http://www.facebook.com/ferdiduisters Ferdi Duisters

    goo.im……
    Server Offline. Please hang tight while we get this resolved.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Thanks for the notice. Sorry about that. Here is a mirror link: http://d-h.st/Z6Z

  • Saber

    4.2.2 can use????

    • http://www.facebook.com/ferdiduisters Ferdi Duisters

      If you download the new ADB files, yes!
      but Goo.im doesn’t work :(

  • Joaquin Rivero

    I get a Android with Exclamation when I trying to enter en recovery mode.

  • shai

    we are waiting for you to release

    Toolkit v1.6.3

    take your time and keep the good work.

    • Ash46

      Hello – I’m trying to update my Nexus 7-3G device to Android 4.2.2, currently running 4.2.1 Baseband version 1231_0.10.0_1021. The device is unlocked and rooted running recovery ROM Team Win Recovery Project v2.4.1.0. In NRT (version 1.6.3) I tried to flash back to Stock + Unroot the google factory image for Android version 4.2.2 (nakasig-jdq39-factory-0798439d.tgz), but get the following msgs:

      …..

      archive does not contain ‘boot.sig’
      archive does not contain ‘recovery.sig’
      archive does not contain ‘system.sig’

      and then fails when checking the baseband-version saying required version should be ’1231_0.17.0_1205′.

      At this point, I’m at a loss regarding the Android version update.

  • Waris

    Please update the toolkit and make it compatible with 4.2.2.
    desperately waiting to root my Galaxy Nexus.

  • Adam

    Ok, this toolkit looks great and it says it works with a soft brick or boot loop. So how do I use this if I cannot set my device to debugging due to the boot loop, and how can I install drivers for a device that is not being recognized due to it being in a boot loop? Recovery Mode for the N7 returns “no command”.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Debugging is not needed to communicate with your device in bootloader mode with fastboot. Its only needed to interact with your device when its on with ADB. Fastboot is what is used to flash factory images, so it can be used as long as you can get your device into bootloader mode. Then you follow the driver instructions from the step that corresponds with configuring your device in bootloader mode (assuming you haven’t already configured your drivers), then you use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” with “Can’t boot up” and follow the instructions to get your device in bootloader mode. Basically you power down, then power back up while holding VOL UP+DOWN+POWER.

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    does anybody know when v1.6.3 is coming out?

  • Fernando

    Hello,How can I get the donators version? I’ve already donated.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Donations greatly help development, but there is no donator version of this program. If you were under the false assumption that you were donating specifically to get a different version of the program then I am sorry. I work hard to make the same program available for everyone. Contact me via email how you would like to proceed.

  • Pravin

    Got my Gnex running with 4.2.2. Cant wait to root the device. When is next version expected

  • Rakesh

    Successfully rooted my Nexus 4 on 4.2.2 with the instructions given on the homepage here. Thanks to the developer for including the instructions and not making a lot of us wait.

  • lupinehorror

    great work dude. rooted 4.2.2 no problem. thanks for your, continuing, efforts.

  • mpls9

    everything worked.. thanks a ton!

  • Heiko

    I have a rooted nexus 7 with stock rom. Upgrade to 4.2.2 was ok. Root is gone, now. All data and the apps (busybox, supersu) are still on the device. Can I renew the root-process with the new tool 1.6.3 (overwriting everything) or do I have to remove all the old stuff from the 1.6.2? Btw. thanks to WugFresh for this toolkit!

  • Matador

    Love the kit, makes rooting pretty simple.

    I ran into a small problem though: I updated to 4.2.2 OTA, then used your provisional kit to root the N4 again, and since then google apps have been acting funky. Chrome, Maps, all Play apps, Currents, Talk Back, and others “stop working”. So far, I’ve been using Titanium Backup to restore old backups, which seems to take care of the problem.

    When I reboot the N4, Android updates, and the problems occurs again.

    I figured the 1.6.3 update may take care of this, but it may not and the feedback might be helpful to you. Any thoughts?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      If I were you I would just completely reflash 4.2.2 using the stock factory image packages google provides on their site: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images using the “Flash Stock + Unroot” with Other/Browser. Sync those Titanium Backups to your google drive or dropbox or something, or put them on your computer because flashing stock will wipe everything. Then only restore user apps. Do NOT restore old system apps or old system app data to new system apps, that is asking for problems. Take the extra time to manually reconfigure your system apps on 4.2.2 like your email client, etc.

      • Matador

        Okay. Sounds like what I had in mind. I’ll wait until you release 1.6.3 to do that though.

        Thanks!

  • Jason

    Hey, I rooted my Nexus 4 with the toolkit. When I try to update to 4.2.2 I get an error (Status 7).

    The log says:
    Verifying current system…
    assert failed: apply_patch_check(“/system/lib/hw/power.msm8960.so”, …

    What should I do?

  • Jason

    Hey, love the tool, so easy to use.

    I have a problem upgrading to 4.2.2 though. I rooted my Nexus 4 with the toolkit a few weeks ago. When I try to update to 4.2.2 I get an error (Status 7).

    The log says:

    Verifying current system…

    assert failed: apply_patch_check(“/system/lib/hw/power.msm8960.so”, …

    Should I just flash to stock 4.2.2 and then restore apps with Titanium Backup?

    Thanks, Jason

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yeah, that would be an easy solution to your problem.

  • abir

    thanks……you are my Hero! just got my GN converted from yakju to takju and got the 4.2.2 update……

  • http://twitter.com/rockyfarted Rob Sznajkart

    now how do you root it on 4.2.2, I have nrt 1.6.2 and copied over the 4 files when I go to select my build for backup and rooting it’s not there, tried anybuild y/t and gives me same warning to select different rom. All I want to do is backup and root on 4.2.2 my phone is already bootloader unlocked.

  • ChuKiTi

    1.6.3? :(

    • FanFan

      I’m astonished to see how impatient some of you are ! Let him work in peace ! He says he would publish his work tuesday or wednesday… so I don’t think ask him every hour could help him !!

      @WugFresh : I admire your “zen attitude”, staying polite and cool….

      • ChuKiTi

        Jesus…

  • ctemple

    I updated my nexus 7 tjat was rooted using wugs to 4.2.2 and my adb is now listed as offline. I went and got the wugs update but my build and android version JDQ39 and 4.2.2 are not listed. I used any build but during
    the update a window came up saying this feature doesn’t work with the
    build you have selected pls select another build or use boot(temporary)
    to boot button and a modified boot img of your choice. i’m not sure what
    it refers to.After that It also says you are running an old twrp recovery release for your build
    and it mentions two img files to select from. I also don’t know what to
    do about that.

  • srm

    my galaxy nexus is shows as offline adb status….. it has 4.2.2… maybe because nexus root toolkit doesnt support 4.2.2 ? idwnloaded the above zip file too…n have tried evrything else…changing port..resetting device etc….

  • Jsilvermist

    Wow so many inpatient’s, all I have to say is please don’t rush, rather have a perfect app a day later, then brick my phone a day earler.

    (Note: Please don’t take this as an insult, it’s simply my paranoia when changing anything on my beautiful new Nexus 4)

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  • MadBull

    Is 1.6.3 going to be today?

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  • Scott

    Waiting for v1.6.3

  • anyone

    Wednesday the 20th or the 27th?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      As in today, the 20th. That said, I have a homework assignment for my mechanics of materials class that I have to get done and hand in by the end of the day, so worse case scenario I will have to delay the release until tomorrow. More likely I will finish it late tonight.

      • anyone

        okay thanks for your response and your hard work.

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  • gobi

    Fix for android 4.2.2 does not work. Get the message “this feature doesn’t work with the build…..” no backup file is being created.
    Proceeded with the content of your Zip fix and overwrote existing files.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes, “Any Build” mode will only work with select toolkit features, like rooting. Some of the backup options require build specific files, therefore you get that message. I am almost done with the new release so that will take care of your problem.

  • GEO187

    THANK YOU WUGFRESH FOR YOUR HARD WORK!

  • MadBull

    WugFresh please give as 1.6.3

  • Dash_Merc

    One thing that was never mentioned is that the backup portion of the toolkit only backs up a single user account. Not sure if it only targets the device owner, or only the active profile, but either way, the other user profile on my device was lost. I guess I’m just lucky no irreplaceable data was kept on that user account, and everything was synced with Google. Please make a note about this in the instructions.

    Other than that, the root worked wonderfully once I got past the hellish driver installation part. I had to tell Windows never to install drivers automatically, and even so, it kept auto-installing drivers for me. I somehow lucked out, though, and got the right drivers to install. But that part took me literally three days of trial-and-error-and-Googling. None of these steps were mentioned in the install guide either. Thanks for all your hard work putting this together into a single toolkit.

  • Bo

    looking forward to rooting nexus 7 4.2.2 with the updated tool. Keep up the great work.
    Thanks.

  • fireinureeyes

    that suspense

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    guys donate donate donate…he is a genius..donate…
    big fan Wug..your the man..
    take ur time for v1.6.3…

  • http://www.facebook.com/diobando Diego Obando

    Hi, Thanks for this tool, I used it to unlock and root my VZW galaxy nexus. I am still with stock recovery, can I boot without flashing a recovery permanently and flash a custom ROM, or do I have to flash the recovery?. I have 4.1.1 official from verizon.

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Hey guys/girls. I am almost done but I am exhausted. I spread myself a little too thin these past few days. I need to sleep and finish this up tomorrow. Regardless of my ambitions to finish this today, its just not going to happen, I am falling asleep while writing this.

    • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

      Well,you ‘ve worked hard..thanx for it…tke ur time..you rock

    • Bramster

      Sleep is good. I can certainly live without root for a litte while

    • Goldorak

      Thank you for your hard work.

    • MadBull

      WugFres you lie to as just to get donations

    • yabd

      Thank you for your hard work. From Indianapolis with love.

  • Anonymous Android Affiliate

    Thanks for the quick reply! I swear I don’t know what I’d do without you, plus it’s all free. I wish I could donate, but I’m a student. I really appreciate the help, and I hope I can make your day.

    Thanks to you, I now have CM 10.1 from 4.2.2 stock :D !

  • cml492

    FYI: My Nexus 7 just upgraded to 4.2.2 and downloaded the new_adb_and_fastboot.zip patch. While the adb works, it does NOT recognize the fastboot status of the Nexus7

  • http://twitter.com/AJBesty Andrew James Best

    Any word on rooting my Nexus 4 running 4.2.2?

  • Matt

    Hello,

    Can you add a download link on your website for adobe flash player:) I know android doesn’t support it any longer, but im sure alot of people would love to have it on there android device! Thanks, Matt

  • Guest

    is the v1.6.3 gonna come be out today?

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    is v.1.6.3 released today or tmrw?

  • MadBull

    Give as allready 1.6.3

    • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

      U mean it’s out already?

  • ICEMANhalo96

    ETA on v1.6.3?

  • terpsmandan

    just installed cm-10.1-20130219-NIGHTLY-toro.zip and I was trying to restore my backup and this keeps coming up: adb device was found but it was listed as offline. Help?

  • Scott Morey

    Thanks for all of the work you do

  • http://twitter.com/ChavoCompean Chavo Compeán

    I’ve been trying to root my new Asus Nexus 7 16G 4.2.2 Build JDQ39 with no sucess. The new_adb_and_fastboot.zip didn’t work neither.
    Any ideas?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Paul/806110432 Joe Paul

    Waiting for 1.6.3 because the last one was perfect and I’m too paranoid to try the temporary fix. You’re the best Wugfresh!

  • Motan

    Better to have the new tool working perfectly for those of us who don’t want to or have no experience in manually rooting the device than for it to be put out in a hurry and experience problems. So take your time Wugfresh, some of us can wait until 1.6.3 is out and then update OTA to 4.2.2

  • Barack Obama

    ThankYou the quick fix did the job “This will be fixed in v1.6.3 which
    will be released ASAP (within a few days or sooner if possible). As a
    temporary fix you can replace the old adb/fastboot/dll files in the
    toolkits /data directory with the new ones: new_adb_and_fastboot.zip just download that zip and extract/unzip its contents into the toolkits /data”

  • Andrew Ellison

    Hello, So im on a nexus 4 with 4.2.2 and I replaced the files as mentioned above, but when pdanet is installing i get an error- 103. is this a 4.2.2 issue? Should I use a different method than pdanet? thanks so much

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    when is the v.1.6.3 coming out? getting impatient :P
    sorry man just asking.

  • Sebbeug

    Impossible to unroot my nexus 4 actually in 4.2.2. Fix recently give doesn’t work. Thank you WugFresh for your job. I’ll donate to you ;)

  • http://www.facebook.com/jordy.devoldere Jordy Devoldere

    Is the “Temporary Fix” more dangerous than the regular Toolkit method?

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    The final date of the realease please?????????

  • DragonMaster

    Hey wug any idea when the new version is comming out?? i tried to root my nexus 7 32 gig with the new files provided and it says i cant do it. so im waiting for the new build i guess.

  • Me

    I got bored of waiting and used another nexus tool kit and it worked great. Had to donate £3 tho.

  • david

    For anyone having trouble with 4.2.2 actions while we wait for the next release, in addition to Wug’s updated instructions you may encounter issues with some kind of new protection in Android where you need to allow ADB access on your Android device by approving some kind of RSA key. I’ve been doing various things to update my broken 4.2.0 system to 4.2.2 and every time I plug my phone in to a different computer ADB access is denied until I can get this RSA confirmation to appear on the phone. The manual upgrade I did earlier on my work computer prompted the dialog once I got Wug’s temporary ADB files running, while I had to get through to the second page, step 6 of the full driver install process on my home computer.

    I last used this program in 4.1 and didn’t have any of these issues, maybe it’s related to a setting I have enabled.

  • f3ell0w

    Temporary fix is 100% working! Rooted my Nexus 7, 4.2.2 successfully.

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  • MadBull

    WugFresh you lie to as just to get donations

  • martin

    When finally released the version 1.6.3?

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  • JT

    Have installed the new_adb_and_fastboot.zip files. Would this be ok now to use qbking back to stock video.

  • Jinda Rodriguez

    Wug ur amazing,

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    i hope it releases today…been waiting since longg timee

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      It definitely should. There is no reason this should take me another day.

      • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

        thanks alot..:)
        shall wait.

      • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

        u think u can release it by tonight??
        getting real impatient man..

        • Benedict

          Guys five words.. “Just be patient and wait”
          Wugs doing this for FREE…,so please just wait..if you cant wait no longer then just use the temp solution above..

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    release bro release…

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      stop spamming my site please. Every time you do, it just distracts me from finishing it.

      • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

        i am sorry..take ur time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/benjamin.r.rivera.9 Benjamin Rei Rivera

    Hello, I recently rooted my 4.2.2 Google nexus 7 Device, and I don’t know how to unroot it, and lock bootloader again… Any help please? :(

    • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

      Wait for wug to finish with the v.1.6.3 then you can do it directly.

  • onesupport

    Thanks a lot for the amazing work. Cannot wait to get V1.6.3 for JDQ39.

  • Jey

    Is there going to be an update availeble soon?

  • Tux

    The 1.6.3 version is always scheduled?

  • http://twitter.com/pwaspinator waspinator

    doesn’t work on the nexus s. stuck on google screen with “fastboot status – okay” message.

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  • shai

    thanks WugFresh !
    you are the best!
    i will try it tomorrow

  • Matthew

    Thank you!! I was pressing F5 on this page like for more than a week and finally I can easily root my N4 :)
    Downloading from Goo at 29kb/s :D

  • http://twitter.com/gerrythegreat Gerry the Great

    Newbie here. I used your rootkit a few weeks for 4.2.1. If I want to update do I need to do it all over again or can I just update?

    btw thank you so much for all this

  • hugozo

    link down :(

  • Jeanss

    Unlocking was ok, after restart I went through initial setup, enabled USB debugging. While clicking “Root” it says “Checking ADB Status”, then “Connected” and after that nothing happens. Nexus is still turned on, no prompts whatsoever.. :(

    • http://twitter.com/alexcutone Alex Cutone

      Having the same issue with Galaxy Nexus toro :(

  • VasyaPupkin

    Hell Yeah! Thank you! I’m so wait release!

  • VasyaPupkin

    Where link? :O

  • Matthew
  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Link back up, if you had problems with the first link re-download now. Also a mirror is up, will put more mirrors soon. Enjoy!

  • Jsilvermist

    If I delete SuperSU 1.04 and add 1.10, could I make it flash that instead?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      yes, didn’t realize 1.10 was out, I will make it autodownload that.

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        @jsilvermist:disqus Its done now, if you check for an update it will grab the new one. But yes, you can always just manually put it in there, the toolkit will recognize it and realize its the latest version.

        • Jsilvermist

          Awesome thanks =D

          Great work btw, comforting to have the stock kernel restore too, as I was thinking about flashing franco kernel

  • http://www.facebook.com/avan3066 Avan Patel

    oh boy..ur awesome

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Sorry for the long wait @facebook-1197522957:disqus there were lots of new features and fixes.

  • Goldorak

    You’re the man! I’ve waited patiently for this release and it’s great as usual.
    I hope i can donate something soon.
    Thank you very, very much.
    Best regards, here from Portugal.

    • http://www.facebook.com/paulo.hoeven Paulo Hoeven

      pt ftw :D

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Thank you @dcbe8b2d1e73f6604af5433d3fae7780:disqus!

  • http://twitter.com/alexcutone Alex Cutone

    The root button will not work, even with or without checking the Custom Recovery box. When I click on it, it will say “Checking ADB status” and “Device Connected” and then nothing occurs.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Redownload and reinstall the toolkit.

  • http://www.facebook.com/paulo.hoeven Paulo Hoeven

    does it work well? anyone tested it out yet?

  • fireinureeyes

    Perfect, thanks! I was surprised that after that smooth and very quick re-root to 4.2.2 everything, i mean really all of what i got in phone, stayed at its place and after the first boot my old homescreen with all icons and gatgets showed up. Thanks for this amazing and yet simple solution.

  • Steve

    First of all, bix THX to WugFresh for the awesome tool! – I unlocked and rootet my N4 already under 4.2.1 with NRT 1.6.2 successfully. Right now I’m in the process of rerooting with NRT 1.6.3 and got stuck at the stage where busybox was launched and next the install button is to be pressed. But right before that the help window in NRT recommends to change the installation path from /system/bin to /system/xbin. My question: What is the best choice (…/bin or xbin). In the demonstration video from “QBKing77″ the path wasn’t chaned, thus stayed at /system/bin. That why I’m unsure… Please give a quick note. Once again big Thx for the brilliand work!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      It really doesn’t matter very much. The reason xbin is recommended is because it avoids writing over some stock files in the /bin directory that may be analyzed when trying to take an OTA, that said.. if you are a root user, chances are you won’t be able to take an OTA that way anyway because you will make other modifications.. its easier to just flash stock directly. I put the new recommendation in this version though, because many believe xbin is better practice for the reason I mentioned. Cheers.

      • Steve

        OK, I’ve choosen xbin. Not only the NRT is awesome but also your very quick response. Keep on going…

  • JY

    Hi Wugs , I encountered a problem when I tried to root my nexus 7 ( wifi ) , the RSA fingerprint doesn’t prompt out , can u please explain how to fix it , and thks a lot for releasing 1.6.3 :)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Connect your device and toggle usb debugging off/on. You can use advanced utilities ‘Quick Tools’ – ‘List Devices (ADB mode)’, button to test and see if the toolkit sees your device.

      • JY

        Yup , I did that as the instruction stated , and I did test the adb status using driver installation guide too , but the prompt just doesn’t shows up :(

        • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

          You are on 4.2.2? or earlier? Things to try would be – alternate usb ports.

          • JY

            Yup , 4.2.2 , i tried all the 3 ports of my laptop , but it keeps on showing me adb was found but it was listed offline , any clues ??

          • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

            Sounds like something that would be easier to help you with via chat. Add me on gchat – wugfresh at gmail

          • JY

            Hmm , thks wug , I found the solution on the internet , it’s the problem of adb driver on my laptop , it works fine after I update my adb , thks a lot though , have a nice day :)

      • JY

        Btw , I uninstalled and re-installed nrt too , but it still don’t work :(

  • fgdfg123

    good job.

  • Jinda Rodriguez

    Thx so much Wug, great that there are ppl like u :-) when I download the toolkit the su, boot loader, & the recovery files say download incomplete due to mismatch in the hatch? I have the option to try later or I can browse for the file. Then my computer will say my toolkit isn’t updated :-(

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am guessing the server hosting the files is getting swamped. Use the blue link on that manual download interface to download the file then browse to it. Thats what that interface is for, in case the automated download isn’t working for whatever reason.

      • Jinda Rodriguez

        U were right as always :-) I fortunately only had to do that to one file the rest downloaded fine. I backed up wonderfully and re-rooted successfully!

  • Stevenfied

    still not working on 4.2.2! Once it enters fastboot, it just does nothing!

    • Stevenfied

      My bad! I forgot to unlock my phone again, because I reflash back to stock, and it asked me: do you want unlock something something, I said yes, then it unlocked, I thought that was the thing I need to unlock

  • JT

    Hi

    Just followed steps with 6.3 to bring back my Nexus 4 to stock 4.2.0 from unlocked and rooted 4.2.2. Downloaded 4.2.0 and asked for permision to continue then appeared to load the files and got to press any key to exit after a few mins and after 30mins it had not moved. Restarted phone and there had been no changes. Any idea ?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Are you sure your unlocked? I would try the process again.

  • simon

    great work on this tool kit bro. im so new to this rooting stuff and you made it so easy. continue the good work bro you got talent.. 2 thumbs up :)

  • Terry Dalton

    I just downloaded the Toolkit and installed….I got all my drivers installed correctly and everything looked good on my Nexus 10. When I got to do the Wipe/factory reset it failed and rebooted……it has been stuck on the X screen ever since. I have tried to reboot numerous times but to no success. I have tried using the up/down volumn and power but no matter what I do it just boots to the X screen. Will not turn off. Any suggestions! I am using the new 1.6.3 with TWRP

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Ok, manually boot into bootloader mode: Press and hold volume-up, volume-down and power buttons. Then use the volume button to switch the big green start to red recovery, then select with the power button. You will see an android on its back – tap all three buttons again shortly to enter the stock recovery screen – then use the volume buttons to highlight factory reset and select it with the power button. If that doesn’t work, then just boot into bootloader again manually, and use the “Flash Stock + Unroot” with “can’t boot up”.

  • Ben

    Thank you for your hardwork! looking forward to future updates.

  • JET Wollnik

    Got ROOT again after the OTA 4.2.2 update on my nexus 10. I wanted to create a full backup using wugfresh gui. should I use the “Create android backup file” option or the nandoir backup w/custom recovery. I think the later, but where is that saved? Is it saved on the nexus10 or does wugfresh get it onto the PC somehow? Thanks for helping a noob

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      It saves it on your device and then makes a copy on your computer. You will be prompted to specify where you want to save it on your computer, by default it will save to the toolkits nexusbackupcustom-recovery-backupsTWRPdate-of-backup

  • http://www.facebook.com/gabriel.saunero Gabriel Saunero

    Excellent job!!! I already donated since you deserve it. Still some pain the driver change in Windows 8 but really fast and easy in Windows 7. Keep it in that way, you rule!!!

  • JT

    Second try the same. Gets into flashing stock and after 2 seconds says flashed could take 5 to 10 mins to restart. Never gets any further and by pressing Start from the boot loader the phone starts and nothing has changed. It says unlocked in the boot loader.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Contact me outside of this site via gchat (wugfresh at gmail).

  • nexus 7

    here using nexus 7 16gb wifi only.

    ver 1.6.3 is the smoothes so far, i just need to follow the notification on my pc :D

    thank you wugfresh

  • Typongtv

    You’re the man ….thanx buddy :D

  • loveqoo

    how to solve the error message: fastboot mode device not found

    • loveqoo

      i using galaxy nexus

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Read the instructions on that prompt, it provides all the information relevant to that problem. It’s related to your drivers, you need to configure them in bootloader mode. Cheers.

  • http://twitter.com/AJBesty Andrew James Best

    Can I flash Paranoid Android using WugFresh? I have already rooted using WugFresh on Android 4.2.2 on my Nexus 4

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes, you can use the “Flash zips..” button with ‘file is on this comp’, for a fully automated ROM flash + additional options like wiping data, cache, dalvik, or even having the program initiate a nandroid backup first.

  • http://www.facebook.com/paulo.hoeven Paulo Hoeven

    does this install cwm?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      If you check ‘Custom Recovery’ under the root button it will flash whatever recovery you want. By default it is set to flash TWRP recovery, you can change it to CWM in the options menu or any recovery of your choice. I highly recommend grabbing the toolkit and moving your mouse over the buttons and options if you want more information. I spent a lot of time providing information throughout the toolkit.

  • Herver9

    WugFresh just two words: THANK YOU.!!!!!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      :)

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Added some new mirrors.

  • http://twitter.com/rbobbydray Drayton Fair

    Quick question, I haven’t updated in a while, the last version I had was 1.5.5. It used to check for updates from the help menu, but this time I had to re-download. Same old great toolkit for my Galaxy Nexus, I hope!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yeah, I moved the update file info to a different web location. Thanks for the notice, I just updated the old location so that it would work again for updating from 1.5.5 to 1.6.3. Cheers.

  • Old Guy

    Thank You Very Much
    Just got my Nexus 7 and have used your talents to install the correct drivers on my desktop.
    I will root after some more video how-to’s. I am a newbie to android. Thank you again for making it fun for old noobs.

  • http://twitter.com/Genomecop Genomecop

    Hi. Unlocked device. Did Driver Guide. Started Root. Phone went dark and wont turn on. Ideas? Oh..Win8/64

  • http://twitter.com/Genomecop Genomecop

    Ok, back on.

  • http://twitter.com/Genomecop Genomecop

    seems to have finished rooting, but now the program says “waiting for your device to finish booting back up…. The device has already booted but that window is still showing…never mind…haha

  • anthony salls

    Won’t work. “device adb offline” and i’ve done every suggestion and redid the whole process five or six times now. Any suggestions?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Tried unpluging and repluging the device with usb debugging enabled? Tried alternate USB ports? Tried an alternate driver solution? Do you get the RSA prompt?

      • anthony salls

        yes, yes, yes, and yes. ive also tried 3 different cables

        • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

          You get the RSA prompt? And you choose ‘always allow’ connection or whatever it says..? And still offline? If that is the case, you are having some weird problems. You could add me on gchat and hit me up and I will try and help you next time I am free.

      • Guest

        yes, yes, yes, and yes

  • Desi

    Hi WugFresh….I dont see the option for unbrick in ver 1.6.3…..is unbricking disabled in new version?
    if so where can I find older versions with unbrick? Does it unbrick blackscreen with no bootloader device recognized phones as well?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      “Flash Stock + Unroot” with “Can’t boot up/Soft-brick” will recover a device from a soft bricked state. You need to be able to enter bootloader mode (as this would be the same case if you were doing this manually) and the script will explain how to do that and everything else. No matter how much you screw up your device, chances are you will still be able to get into bootloader mode, unless you explicitly flash a corrupt/incompatible bootloader image. I don’t know what you mean by “Is unbricking disabled in new version”. Look at the picture in the OP – the “Flash Stock + Unroot” button is still there with the option under it.

  • jovian

    hello i am just a newbie i root my nexus 4.2.1 device and unlock the device , i upgrade 4.2.2 should i repeat the unlocking and rooting
    or skip the unloking and go to rooting

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      You could certainly repeat the unlocking process however it wouldn’t do anything, because you are already unlocked. To be clear, unless you explicitly re-lock the bootloader with OEM Lock then your bootloader remains unlocked regardless if you update. So yeah, no need to run that script (however all it would do is reboot your phone) and just go ahead and root.

  • Stevie

    Hi mate, thanks for the tool kit! One question, does it matter if I don’t install CWM recovery? I’m not looking to flash any custom ROMs for now, and if I change my mind, I assume I can use the tool kit and do it at a later date?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes it doesn’t matter. Thats why its a user choice in the toolkit. And yes you can install it at a later date. You can also flash custom ROMs with the toolkit without flashing CWM using the advanced utilities “Flash zips…” button. Cheers.

  • boxman

    trying to flash stock & unroot my nexus & wi-fi. it gets to sending system and has been there for 20 + minutes. Is this normal or is something going wrong?

    • boxman

      guess i should add its a nexus 7

      • boxman

        It also states near the top writing ‘bootloader’… Failed (remote: (InvalidState))

        Just finished and says failed to many links? Please help.

        • boxman

          Disregard I figured it out on my own. Thanks for the toolkit

  • decapitator

    hi

    i’ve been trying to do that for several hours and it always gets stuck at “writing ‘system’ …” no matter how long I wait (same if I do it manually). do you have any suggestions?

    thanks

  • Prophet

    I’m rooted on 4.2.1. Do I need to flash back to stock, download the update OTA, then root again?

  • Semihs

    Hi, I’ve just downloaded and installed. Tried to get backup. Turn on Plane Mode, after that nearly 1 hour waiting. Information message is “Waiting for your device to finish booting back up”

  • kroonnexus

    I just want tot say.. Thx man!!

  • kroonnexus

    You are great man :-) great work on the toolkit!!

  • http://twitter.com/arnehulstein Arne Hulstein

    I tried your latest version on my Nexus S i9023i with 4.1.2 build JZO45K, but it did not root my phone. I had already run through the unlock and root procedure on Nexusshacks.com but found out that that did not root my Nexus S, but did unlock it. So I decided to go with your package. However, when I wanted to root my phone, it went black while the computer told me that it was waiting for the phone to reboot completely. The phone was still on though, with the buttons still working and giving vibrations when I touched them (a setting I still have on). So I knew it was not rebooting, but it was not doing anything else either. When I pulled the battery and rebooted it, nothing had changed. How can I make this work for me?

    • http://twitter.com/arnehulstein Arne Hulstein

      Just to add… I flashed it back to stock and unroot through Nexus Root Toolkit v 1.6.3 which worked flawlessly. Then I tried the procedure again, just to get stuck at exactly the same stage.

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Try setting the toolkit to ‘Any Build’ mode and see if it works for you.

        • http://www.facebook.com/andreyleonid Andrey Sushkov

          Hi, I had the same problem, I just changed my device to Nexus S (850MHz, i9020a) build JZO54K and that’s it. It worked for me I rooted my Nexus…
          thanks a lot for your program…
          made a donation, not too much, but I felt like I had to donate some…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1444508780 Hussein Merchant

    wheres the driver guide?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @facebook-1444508780:disqus in the program itself. The big button on the main interface that says “Full Driver Installation Guide – Automatic + Manual”. Refer to the picture in the OP.

  • Charles

    Im trying to get the drivers and when Im on step two reinstalling them no device is there to check to see if its up to date. So im not sure where to go from there….please help

  • Scott Peterson

    I’m trying to flash gapps after flashing a ROM (CM 10). When I’m booted in recovery mode I can’t see the gapps file, even though I’ve pushed it to my device. I tried the “flash zips” functionality in the toolkit to flash the gapps zip and it still doesn’t show up. Any ideas?

  • mike

    For full backup oft my nexus 7, do i need root my de vice first?

  • Ian Dalton

    I have a nexus 7 on 4.2.2 and I went to create a backup from stock before unlocking, and it seemed to get stuck on “waiting for device to finish booting back up” when my device never shut off in the first place. I tried resetting it manually but it didn’t make a difference. I just installed windows 7 the other day on this computer. Any suggestions?

  • http://www.facebook.com/pierrick.plantevin Pierrick Plantevin

    Little bug report ( occurs at the end of a .ad restoring with a nexus 7 wi-fi)

  • Bård Mikkelsen

    Excellent piece of work! Had my Nexus 7 rooted in no time. Thanks!

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    @facebook-1812547660:disqus Thank you, I will look into it and see if I can reproduce the message.

  • Mike

    I was previously unable to upgrade to 4.2.2 on my Nexus 7 with 1.6.2. I have upgraded to 1.6.3 now. How do I do the upgrade?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      If your device is unlocked, then use “Flash Stock + Unroot” to flash the latest factory image available for your device. If you are still locked, you can use the advanced utilities ‘Sideload Update’ and use the official OTA update zip for your device.

      • Mike

        Great, thanks!

      • Mike

        Will future OTA updates require wiping the tablet each time?

  • Tom

    I love you man!

  • John O’Brien

    Hi Wug, I wonder if you could help me (although I think I’ve had it!) I’ve gone and deleted the OS on my Nexus 7!!. All I have showing on my screen is the word Google and the padlock image in white against a black background. I cannot switch my tablet off and I cannot boot it. Thanks.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Add me on ghcat if you still need help @google-c683ac16463e77ba01715e42f5b19ba0:disqus

  • John O’Brien
  • Tux

    I have a question : my nexus 4 is rooted with your tool. Now, can I encrypt my phone (with the native function in android 4.2) ? If I do that, can I have issues later?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Shouldn’t be a problem @f644b79da097101ef16463ef58cbca55:disqus

  • Dan

    This is a great utility! I’m having a bit of trouble, though, returning my Sprint GNex to stock. It hangs at “erasing userdata” Any ideas?

  • lolpeople345

    @wugfresh:disqus in need of some help ahaah… i am without the use of my volume keys… so when i go into the part of selecting yes or no for unlocking my phone i cannot choose yes… so is there another mothed or something i can use? possibly a forced command or something cheers….

    if possible you could email me: [email protected]

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I take it, you aren’t rooted yet?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @796d097c060bdb434e1945ff96e41c50:disqus to answer your question, there isn’t a command I am aware of to force the unlock (auto accepting the unlock screen). If you aren’t rooted yet, then I don’t a working solution to your problem besides requesting your hardware get fixed.

  • http://www.facebook.com/phatocaster Scott Fowler

    I’m totally new at this. Am I supposed to download this program to my PC of to my Nexus?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @facebook-1673651328:disqus PC, its a windows program, hence the “exe” extension. Android apps have “apk” extensions.

  • Boris

    Dude! I fucking LOVE you!
    This AWESOME APP saved my ass after I stupidly swiped my ROM and could only boot to ODIN!
    Thanks A Lot!

  • http://www.facebook.com/phatocaster Scott Fowler

    I am absolutely new at this. Tried it last night step by step. Took me about 2 hours. Everything worked flawless. Didn’t lose anything. My question now is….What can I do now that I couldn’t do before?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @facebook-1673651328:disqus, typically its good practice to know the reasons why you are doing something before you do it, but for the sake of providing you some helpful resources – here is a pretty good video that explains root and its benefits: http://youtu.be/czTkHe7-lXw Cheers.

  • Jexla

    I just plainly want to say – Thank you.

  • film4M

    how long should the android apps take to back up? I had system apps+data and shared data ticked, and now it has been stuck backing up shared data for about half an hour.. please help?

  • Rgharb

    This toolkit is just wonderful! Thank you Wug for the effort you have put into this.
    Hopefully one day when i start working i will be able to give back to you because, you kind sir, deserve it !

  • ziggy

    hi, i dont know whats wrong with my nexus 7 tablet, everytime i try to turn it on, it turns on and after 5 seconds it turns off and again automatically turns on and again after 5 seconds turns off. it happens all the time till the battery doesnt die. i try pressing power and volume down buttom, did every possible, did power off and try to turn on again,,but same problem. can anyone plsssss help me .

    • Mack Tran

      re flash stock ROM from Google!

  • Gaurang Divecha

    BEST WAY TO DO IT!!! BEST!! A few of dollars coming your way!! Thanks a ton for making this really complex task so freaking easy!!

  • Mack Tran

    Hi Wug,
    My Nexus opened bootloader, I only need to root my Nexus but it requested me to flash TWRP recovery before rooting, will it wipe my data during flash TWRP?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Flashing TWRP is optional and only happens when checking the box under the root button for flashing a custom recovery. The toolkit still utilizes TWRP for the rooting process, however if that button is not checked it doesn’t get flashed, just used temporarily. And no, no part of the rooting script wipes data. The toolkit has informational message boxes for every operation explaining what they do. You will always be explicitly notified before something happens, especially if its in regards to wiping your data.

      • Mack Tran

        Yeah, it worked like a charm. But I can’t see superSU app appear, can I just download and install it from Play Store? I checked by root checker and it says rooted

  • Adam Stallman

    Running

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Try an alternate usb port, preferably a USB 2.0 port. That can happen with USB 3.0 ports for some reason.

  • Adam Stallman

    Running 4.2.2 on a brand new nexus 4, followed your guide downloaded
    drivers and get the success message, but keep getting stuck when i go to
    unlock bootloader. When asked if I want to unlock bootloader, my
    phone’s volume keys do not work to highlight YES to unlock bootloader. I
    tried uninstalling the toolkit and reinstalling, but still not able to
    volume up to highlight yes. USB debugging is enabled, please help!

  • Tifa

    Hello wug, I’m sorry to bother you with this question, I just don’t seem to figure out what’s the problem here. Your program works great, I already unlocked and rooted my Galaxy Nexus when I upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1 using NRT 1.6.2. But back then when I was configuring the drivers, it could be recognized in both modes but it doesn’t reboot the device from system to bootloader mode! it can successfully boot it from bootloader to system, but the automatic booting doesn’t happen the other way (system to bootloader). I tried all the USB ports on my computer, and tried different settings on the device to get it to work but to no avail. the first time I used your program I thought maybe something is wrong here or there that doesn’t allow this to happen and maybe it would be fixed if I upgrade my rom or if you release a new version, so I used to do the booting manually. But now with the new JB and your new version, I’m still having the same issue! I’m running win7 x64 and my computer is new built and pretty high performance, my device is Galaxy Nexus i9250 GSM and currently running JB 4.2.1, did this happen to anyone else or do you have an idea what may be wrong?

  • tera baap

    bhenchod madarchod bhosdike.. tere baap ne bhi aisa chutiya software zindagi me nahi banaya hoga… sab maine hi kiya chutiye.

  • Silas

    this program rocked! i just dont know what nandroid-backups are and my apn-backup had an error but thats not too bad.. Thank you :)

  • The Mad Turk

    Thanks so much. I just finished upgrading my unlocked and rooted Nexus 7 to 4.2.2 and re-rooted with the toolkit 1.6.3. I’ve been rooting and ROMmibg devices for a couple of years, inlcuding HTC phones and my Kindle Fire, and it has never been as easy as using your toolkit was. Added difficulty: I’m a Linux user. I ran the toolkit under Windows Vista running in a Oracle VirtualBox session (working with Android devices and ebook conversions are my main reason for keeping any version of Windows around). It all went without a hitch. I couldn’t be happier.

  • Matthew Nelson

    Hello. After trying to root my nexus with other tools and not being able to go back into recovery mode, i downloaded your toolkit and reset the tablet back to stock.

    After doing this, i began the rooting process again, following everything perfectly. The device was rooted successfully and i updated supersu and the other free program that was installed in the rooting process.

    Following your suggestion, I began to backup my device. creating a nandroid. When the process began, it tried to find a fastboot, didn’t and when i looked at my tablet, it’s screen was black, and now it wont turn on. it’s completely unresponsive..

    Do you have any advice?…

  • Edwin

    Hi, After rooting my Nexus 7 3G with wugfresh’s Nexus Rootkit, I upgraded to 4.2.2.

    After upgrading it seems I have lost my root access. When I launch my SuperSU, It says,

    “there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it nexus 7″

    Please what do I do to fix it?

  • Sten

    Finally finished unlocking, rooting, and full system, data and app backup using TWRP option on Samsung Galaxy Nexus Toro…loaded JRO030 from here….driver install not seamless, lots of retries of Option 3, tried option 2 (worse), back to Option 3, finally successful.

    But now that’s all done, in use, finding Blue Tooth pairing to be screwed up on Panasonic wireless home phone “Link to Cell” base station….used to be solid as a rock, no problems, now loses pairing, and re-pairing fails. Also discovered pairing with Motorola “Elite Flip” BT earpiece fails if USB Debugging is left on.

    Maybe it’s time to load Cyanogenmod?

  • http://www.facebook.com/milton.kress.9 Milton Kress

    is goo.im not working, i can’t get none of the updates like the modified boot loader for 4.2.2. it just says mismatch on the md5 and files won’t show up on manual search on goo.im. anyone?

    • sphinxs

      Same problem, and I’m getting stuck at downloading modified_boot_sujuk_4.1.1_JR003E.img step…

      • http://www.facebook.com/milton.kress.9 Milton Kress

        good thing, thought i might have fudged something up. Thanks for the reply friend. Must be some problems with Goo again. I remember they had some problems just last month sometime i believe.

    • osk2

      same here…can’t download files from goo.im

  • psesinkclee

    I’m having trouble updating files for the program. I get a hashcheck-mismatch at 1% download and the manual download isn’t working either. It takes me to goo.im but it saws that the file cannot be found. Any idea what could be happening? I have tried a few computers and different networks without solving the problem.

  • Derek

    HI, You are probably aware, but in case you are not. Updating currently does not work. There are no files found on goo.im D.

  • crzdcarney

    Will not download anything for the Galaxy Nexus, all checksun errors cannot get this to work at all

  • http://www.facebook.com/roger.deangelis Roger DeAngelis

    Every file the program tries to download has broken links. :(

  • zorginho

    doesn’t work all goo.im files that the toolkit asks are deleted

  • Bahri Ertunc

    Have unlocked the Nexus 7 but can’t root because the toolkit can’t download any file. The NRT Download manager starts the download and cancels at 1%. The first missing file was “openrecovery-twrp-2.4.3.0-grouper.img”. I found it somewhere in XDA. Now its asking for “modified_boot_nakasi_4.2.2_JDQ39.img”. Where can I find all these files ? Can you help me please ?

  • Dave McClanahan

    Same problem as others in the last few hours, files seem to be missing on goo.im. Any info on when goo.im will be working again, or a workaround?

  • Rene

    I can’t get this thing to work at all. All the things it wants to download from goo.im comes up as “the file you requested was not found, let me see if I can find it for you” – which it can’t. I managed to locate 3 of the files, but the modified_boot_takju_4.2.2_JDQ39.img is nowhere to be found. Help?

  • Stevenfy

    I can’t download anything from GOO.IM, it always tells me file not found, is it my problem??

    • NU

      Try to access there using your web browser. It tells “Server is offline”. It seems we have to wait until the developer notice and fix it.

    • NU

      Look solved. I downloaded them.

  • Greg Sanders

    None of the other solutions were working, your toolkit worked once I found the right radio to flash! Thanks!

  • twig

    Hey mate,

    Just wanted to say thanks for making this awesome toolkit and that I’ve written up a detailed tutorial in case anyone has trouble with getting it to work.
    http://twigstechtips.blogspot.com/2013/03/android-how-to-root-nexus-7.html

  • dendog57

    Dude, you rock! Used your toolkit twice now and no issues. Just got 4.2.2 on my VZ GNex. Much appreciated!

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    Are you all still having problems with downloading files? Or is goo.im working for you now? I am away on break right now and can’t access my main computer now to check anything.

  • http://www.facebook.com/donmanguno Mark Manguno

    This is amazing. You are a god.

  • pleasehelpme

    Hi,

    I can’t seem to restore my back-up files, everytime it ask me to restore, my tablet keeps rebooting.

  • amit

    hey wug, I rooted my nexus 7 successfully now I am u nrooting as it is causing some problems in my device. I installed all the drivers and started the unrooting process but I’m getting these errors

    Archive does not contain ‘boot.sig’ or

    Archive does not contain ‘recovery.sig’,

    failed to allocate 456978628 bytes.

    error: update package missing system.img

    • job

      There is a little bug in version 1.6.3.
      How to fix it:
      1. Go to the folder where you installed Nexus Root Toolkit 1.6.3
      2. Go to the folder data
      3. Right click on flashstock.bat, click edit
      4. On line 8 it says call “%~dp0StoredWhatToFlash.bat”
      5. You should add a backslash between de 0 and the S. So it should become: call “%~dp0StoredWhatToFlash.bat
      6. Save the file and start Nexus Root Toolkit normally. It should work fine now.

      I hope this helps!

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        no; %~dp0 gives a trailing backslash

        • job

          I’ll respond to this on xda ;)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Have the toolkit re-download that factory image. The sig files are never included in Google’s nexus devices so that’s normal, but missing the system img isn’t.

  • Rafael Pernia

    I had my N7 unlocked and rooted but lost the root with the last update. Now Im trying this toolkit and it makes me download a recovery and a modified boot… what does those things do?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Modified boot is booted temporarily to enable running privileged commands so the toolkit can perform the automated operation and the recovery is also used temporarily to flash certain zip files to complete the root procedure. If you check the box to also flash custom recovery then the custom recovery will also get flashed to your devices recovery partition so that you can access it without the toolkit/computer.

  • joey

    rooted my nexus….
    thank you

  • Eric

    i really need my nexus 7 working again it reboots me every time i start it ill get to the home screen and it will tell me its upgrading apps then shutdown. I really need you to fix the links otherwise i have just a $600 piece of shit

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      What links are you referring too? What is your problem explicitly? To restore a device in that state, use flash stock + unroot with “can’t boot up”

  • Usuppue

    have you solved the problem?

  • help

    hey im trying to unroot then reroot because i apparently messed up on my original rooting and my super user wasn’t “installed” after 4.2.2

    how long does it take to unroot because “i’m stuck at “sending ‘system’ …”

  • blackbox

    Backed up my sms messages via toolkit, and folder was created so I’ve verified that I clicked the action, but unable to restore sms messages to nexus 4. Any ideas on what I may be missing, or if this is a bug? Thanks in advance.

  • http://www.facebook.com/eller711 Jason Eller

    I’m on 4.2.2 and I’m trying to back up before rooting, but every time I try to initiate the backup my device doesn’t reboot. Any help would be appreciated.

    • Grant Smith

      If you are still stuck w/ this issue: I had the same problem until I used the “Full Driver Installation Guide…” on the top right corner of the tookit. I had to go through all the steps 4 times before the drivers finally stuck and was able to perform the backups. Also when you do the driver updates and if windows says “We found a more current driver” just proceed to the next step.

  • id52b3

    Hey guys, I need help here. I’m at the last part of Full Driver Configuration. I clicked on Full Driver Test and it seems that the program have stop running. Is there any other way to know if I have successfully install the driver without going through the test? All I see now is “Checking ADB Status”

  • witchrider

    I can’t get the SMS backup/restore to work. I backed up before root. After root, I tried to restore it to my phone (Nexus 4). The toolkit says the backup was pushed to phone and to open the app on the phone and press “restore”, but when I do that, the app says “could not find any backup file in the /storage/sdcard0/smsbackuprestore folder”. Any reason as to why this happened? It’s really important that this restore works

  • witchrider

    i did the sms backup before rooting my nexus 4 and when i went back after to restore, the sms backup and restore app couldn’t find the back up files… any reason why this happened? the backup folder even says the date and time of when i made it, but the folder is empty. it’s really important that i get those messages back… any help would be appreciated. thank you

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      If the folder is empty, the backup doesn’t exist. Did you do a data/media backup as well. If so you may be in luck and have the backup.

  • QuietSeditionist

    Wug, can I use this to backup my stock Nexus, and then restore that backup after flashing CM? Or does it only work to restore to the same ROM?

  • state-it

    Hi there,

    New to this type of Root…

    Is the ‘unlock’ stage w.r.t. unlocking from carrier? I bought the phone from Google Store, so it is unlocked in this respect.

    Is this what the ‘unlock’ (and hence’ wipe’) bit of the Root Kit is about? Do I instead just proceed to the ‘Root’ part?

    Both phones I’ve rooted before (SGS & SGS2) have been carrier unlocked from the start. Dpn’t want to have to wipe the Nexus 4 unless totally necessary.

    TIA,

    S.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      The unlock in this toolkit is not a carrier unlock, but rather a bootloader unlock, which allows the low level access necessary to root these devices. Unlocking wipes, so unfortunately wiping is a prerequisite to rooting.

      • Edu

        Hey,

        After i configure the drivers i get stuck on ‘waiting for device to reboot’. I have tried all 3 methods with the same result. Does this mean the drivers are not compatible or what could be the problem.

        I am using a galaxy nexus running on 4.2.2.

        Thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/hasan.osman.5437 Hasan Osman

    Hi WugFresh

    is it possible to post transcription of “Nexus 7 One Click Root Nexus Toolkit Wugfresh Super Easy Guide”

    English is not my mother tongue and for me it is very difficult to understand

    Thank you from bottom of my heart

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joanna-Poon/100001288740220 Joanna Poon

    Thank you! I rooted my Nexus 7 last night. Root Check says it is rooted successfully, but I was actually stuck at the last step: Waiting for your device to finish booting. It booted, but the toolkit program was stuck.

    Also I tried to use the backup utilities today, and again it’s stuck at the same message, and the nexus is not rebooting (meaning not backing up etc, as if nothing happened). Please advise?

    Thanks!

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Joanna-Poon/100001288740220 Joanna Poon

      Using another PC I am now able to backup!

  • valence23e

    hopefully it gets ported on linux. :)

  • spyderperry

    Thanks Wug….I somehow had managed to Brick my galaxy nexus and you rescued me….I will be making a donation….thanks

  • jay

    so if im on 4.2.2 verizon. will this root program work for me? i dont know what to select at the build type. 4.2.2 is not there

  • Dave

    After the OTA to 4.2.2 for Verizon galaxy nexus my apps restore hangs waiting for the phone to boot up. Nandroid restore goes through the motions but does not restore anything. SMS and Call restore does work. Looking at having to re-install everything again as this same thing happened with the last OTA update. Also, there is not support for Verizon galaxy nexus with 4.2.2?

  • wazy

    great work

  • Shalev

    What does the backup option backups? The whole device (Apps, Data, Pictures etc.)?

  • pflave

    After using this to root my GN and NS4G, USB debugging doesn’t work, anybody else experience this issue? And how do I get it back?

  • Edu

    Hey,

    After i attempt to configure the drivers i get stuck on ‘waiting for device to reboot’. I have tried all 3 methods with the same result. Does this mean the drivers are not compatible or what could be the problem.

    I am using a galaxy nexus running on 4.2.2.

    Thanks

    • Edu

      Hi again,

      I finally managed after a few tries and once the drivers were installed correctly the unlocking and rooting went by without a hitch.

      Great work developing this toolkit, your efforts are very much appreciated.

  • Jason Weeks

    Where is the exe to install the toolkit onto my computer. I cannot find it on this page? Thanks

  • Jason

    Damn, well that was easy. Thanks

  • Gannu

    thank you your software helped me a lot

  • a

    i accidentally installed junefabric and now it wont let me change it to not allow

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      In windows > control panel > add/remove programs > uninstall junefabric

  • Kevan Bayne

    this worked perfectly to get two LG Nexus 4′s rooted. thank you for all the hard work, hopefully someday manufacturers will realize that rooting your phones should be a 1-click option in the settings – it shouldn’t require a half dozen special programs and drivers

  • Yahyaa Bham

    hey,what happens when during unlock bootloader process, you turn the device off when it gets stuck booting back up.
    coz thats what i did and i cant turn itback onn!!!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Did you get this resolved? You just need to perform a factory reset. I will include instructions for this in the next release.

  • John

    Hi, I keep getting stuck trying to root my Verizon Galaxy Nexus running 4.2.2. After I slide to flash and then reboot my computer does not recognize that it has rebooted. Information: Waiting for your device to finish booting back up. I hope someone can help, I don’t know what else to do.

  • Mason

    I get a “can’t access update server” message whenever the updater tries to run. Tried disabling firewalls, still doesn’t work. Using Wndows 8 64bit.

  • Terry

    OK, what am I missing here? I just installed 1.6.3 but I don’t see support for 4.2.2 (JDQ39) on my Galaxy Nexus.

    • Terry

      CDMA/LTE Verizon

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        @863bbb0724e5d63df42ea278f07d49e6:disqus I am looking into it. The masterlists are not updating for everyone. v1.6.4 is almost ready though with a fix and more – so no worries. In the meantime, you can use ‘Any Build’ mode.

  • Samdroid

    @WugFresh I know you probably hear this a lot, but I don’t think the community can thank you enough for all your hard work on this project. We really do appreciate it. From Canada with lots of android love.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Thank you @6d1269a88dcceeff55dec5b4c7f3b618:disqus!

  • http://www.facebook.com/zachary.lansangan Zachary Lansangan

    Do I need any other applications for this to work? And do I need to turn off my phone first before doing this? I’m a total root noon at this

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      No, just install this and follow the instructions above.

  • tony

    you’re awesome

    good work!

  • Lister Belfast

    Rooted my Nexus 7 and it all went fine.

    Having never used TWRP I thought I would check it out and boot into revovery; however all it shows is an android lying on it’s back with a red triangle.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Sounds like you didn’t flash custom recovery when rooting. The rooting process uses TWRP temporarily, but unless you check the box the flash customer recovery under the root button, then it won’t. That screen your described is the standard android pre-screen to the stock recovery. Simply short press all three buttons (VOL UP+DOWN +Power) to see the stock recovery menu. If you wan’t to flash custom recovery, re-root with that checkbox checked, or use advanced utilities “Flash to Recovery” button.

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  • http://twitter.com/DontBPlasticine David R

    I happen to notice that JDQ39 for SCH-I515 (VZW) is not listed. Will anybuild work, or is their an update coming?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Anybuild will work, and yes an update is also coming. That build should list without me releasing the update, but I am pretty sure I figured out why the masterlists are not updating for everyone. 1.6.4 will have this fix and more. For now, to root, go ahead and use anybuild mode.

  • abcd

    thank you kind sir. you are simply awesome, and may God bless you and your other en devours

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  • Omega223

    I have a GNex on Cyanogen trying to flash to stock on Win 7, and I can’t get past the startup guide because drivers will never install properly to allow fastboot. Does anyone else have this issue? As far as I can tell this program is completely broken for me, are there other options to flash to stock?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      No matter what method you use, whether it be this toolkit or manually through adb/fastboot – you will still need to successfully configure your drivers. The guide provides three potential solutions and walks you through every step. The program is not “broken”, nor are the drivers part of my code – they are provided by Goolge/Samsung – I just explain how to properly install them. Good luck getting them configured. Report back if you still can’t figure it out.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000033379384 Richard Thompson

    I am lost looking for where to download the toolkit and all I find is advertising for yahoo toolbars and all other stuff where am I to be looking

  • Flex

    Hey wugs how can i delete the files in /!ReadyToFlash/ once ive flashed em?

  • Carsten

    Hi, I did already the unlock and root on my Nexus7 for the 4.2.1, this worked fine. Now I tried to downgrade my nexus 7 from 4.2.1 to 4.1.2. This failed at the momet the system is send to the device. (too many open files…)

    Now the nexus is somewhere and nothing start up. Anytime it failed with the error.

    I am using a windows XP client with the nda driver installed.

    Any hints for fixing my nexus?

    thanks

    • carsten

      Luck, thanks to custom recovery i am back on unlocked & rooted 4.2.1 Nexus. Now I tried to change the driver from NDA to RAW. But nothing changed. At the beginning sending the system to the device I see on the memory that it works but after a few seconds nothing happened anymore.

      Than I have to switch back the bootloader and afterwards custom recovery.

      Any idea why the downgrade does not work, because of too many open files at the moment of sending the system?
      Thanks
      carsten

      • Carsten

        I had to use a complete new XP System based on VMware speed enough memory and it works now.
        Thanks for the great tool
        carsten

  • Paulo Pavačić

    Windows wont detect my phone when in bootloader mode, but it detects it normally when it is on.

    • Paulo Pavačić

      Solved. Plugging it to back USB port worked :)

  • 2baba

    Thanks for this excelent program.
    I’ve already unlock and rooted my nexus, but i cannot enter in recovery mode.
    When i try to do that it apear a dead Android with a red triangle.
    Can you please tell me what to do so i remove that red triangle.
    Thanks and sorry for the poor english.

  • Adriano Gobbo

    Hi, I have a Nexus 4 and I root it using the toolkit, but now I’m having signal loss problems with a high frequency… what can I do? (i already checked the SIM card, with another SIM… it’s the phone… I uninstalled the snapdragon battery guru and it helped a little, but it’s still dropping…)

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  • Walt (Anchorage)

    I have a Nexus 7 running 4.2.2. I have downloaded NRT_v1.6.3.sfx-1, 2 and 3. When I try to open each one I get a message: “Cant open file”.

  • FF

    My Nexus 7 keeps stuck on x screen what can i do?

  • http://twitter.com/NHLDucksFan David Rando

    when will will the tool kit support toro 4.2.2

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      The second I have a little time to compile v1.6.4 into a package and push the update. Unfortunately right this moment I am really swamped with work as I am senior and still have a lot of work to do on my thesis. I will try my best to allocate some time asap.

      • http://twitter.com/NHLDucksFan David Rando

        thank you, good luck with school, that should be your priority

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  • http://www.facebook.com/chrisault2004 Chris Ault

    I think that I may be stupid…. Can i use this toolkit to root my vzw jdq39 i515?

  • Jon

    I have a verizon wireless galaxy nexus 1515.10 and running android 4.2.2 build JDQ39. When I start up the toolkit I don’t see that build available to select for my type of phone. I see JDQ39 available to select for a nexus 4 but not for the verizon wirless galaxy nexus. Is there another setting I can use or anyway I can root my phone?

    Thank you so much, this tool kit is awesome!

  • marco

    hi there, i have a problem with your program, i followed your suggestion to unlock the nexus but after pressed unlock, its stoped and now i can t reboot the tablet, i just can see all the times the logo google .

    I tried to go in the recovery mode pressing vol + – and power and i see google logo and the small robot with a red triangle. Stop. I can t do more that this.. Cant go on in any way. Do you have any suggestions???

    [email protected] is my email and rayn1981 is my skype. write me if you can … thank you

  • xxSAKISxx

    just one question. i hear and read about clean install of a rom that mean format system wipe cache /dalvik and all this and i whant to ask if with the toolkit can this ne done.

  • arman

    when i clock to back up, it says that it is rebootinng the nexus 7 when its actually doing nothing D: please help i have been stuck for a long time

  • PeteA

    Tried to unlock my stock 4.2.2 galaxy nexus cdma/toro and didn’t not have any luck. I didn’t have an option for 4.2.2 after i selected my phone model, and it didn’t work when I tried any build. Any suggestions??

  • kwinsett

    I’m having the same issue as Alberto Facchini. Now my 10 is stuck on the word google with the lock open. I can only access the recovery mode. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      To factory reset a Nexus 10:
      1. Properly and completely turn off your device.
      2. Press and hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power keys until the device powers on. You should see an image of an Android lying on its back – and a big green START – this is bootloader mode.
      3. Press Volume Down until the screen displays the big red “Recovery mode.”
      4. Press the power button to restart into “Recovery mode.” You should see an image of an Android with a Red triangle after a few minutes.
      5. Tap Volume Up key while pressing and holding the Power button.
      6. Use the volume keys to scroll to “wipe data/factory reset” and press Power to comfirm.
      7. Use the volume keys to scroll to “Yes – erase all user data” and press Power to confirm.
      8. Your device will reboot itself after the data wipe completed.

      This should fix your problem. If not, use the toolkits “Flash Stock + Unroot” with “Can’t boot up” option.

  • Rox

    why do I keep gettin this error?
    Extracting files to “C:Program Files (x86)WugFresh Development” folder
    CRC failed in dataDriversSamsung_DriversSamsung_Drivers.exe

    Unexpected end of archive

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am guessing that you have an incomplete download. Please hashcheck the file when its finished downloading or at least check the file size to make sure it matches. Can you tell me which link you are using? What browser you are using?

  • neri

    I cannot download this, my antivirus keeps telling me that it’s a virus and won’t let me run it.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      So add temporarily disable your antivirus, or add an exception to its whitelist. You should also report the false flag to your antivirus provider so they can review the file more closely and add it to their white list database. Some antivirus programs seem wrongly flag my program, if you submit the report they will end up removing it.

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  • DCAzrael

    Awesome tool.
    As I am a tech guy, it was really easy to understand, but even for non tech people, it will be easy. I really liked the tool tips, because they made it SUPER easy, if I was unsure..
    Thanks for your hard word.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Thank you @c1512731c90a8fe5451b76c57d408c19:disqus and thanks for your comments on the tooltips.. those took me forever… Lol. I am happy to hear they are useful. :)

  • klrock

    Using version 1.6.3 on Nexus 7 4.2.2. All goes well until the second device reboot in the Root section. The Nexus reboots fine but the status window shows “Waiting for your device to finish booting back up…” Retried the Root section with the same result. Cant get past the second device reboot. Hoping for an answer when you are Wugfresher.
    Thanks,

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am guessing that you selected the wrong device or build. Make sure that you select the write Nexus7 (Wifi or 3G)

      • Guru

        Hi, I am facing the same problem. I am sure I that I have selected the right device Nexus7 (Wifi) and the correct build 4.2.2 JDQ39. Status “Waiting for deive to finish booting back” does not disappear after device reboot. Please help.

        Thanks,

        Guru..

  • http://twitter.com/andrewthall Andrew Thall

    In the future, would you be able to allow us to choose the kernel that is installed in the root?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am not sure what you are talking about, your phrasing doesn’t make sense. Do you mean, install custom kernels? You can already with the toolkits advanced utilities flash to boot button. Or if the kernel comes in flashable zip format, then you can use flash zips button.

  • http://www.facebook.com/phu.t.tran Phu T. Tran

    Thanks man :) Best software ever

  • sataniccrow

    Everything worked without flaw. Your sw has been really helpful. Thanks a lot

    • sataniccrow

      Just to add some detail about my exp:
      - Nexus 4
      - Android stock 4.2.2

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  • Helios

    Hi if I rooted with this toolkit and forgot to check the custom recovery, can I still flash a custom recovery with this toolkit even though I already rooted?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes. You can just check it and root again, or use the flash to recovery button in advanced utilities to flash any recovery img you want.

  • Grobi

    I appreciate your great work but I have run into trouble using Nexus Toolkit 1.6.3 on Windows 8. In order to revert the Nexus 4 to stock mode the custom driver installation was mandatory. I was using method 3 as advised but soon after the installation I encountered several BSOD´s, each occuring after 15 sec of system usage. That is not cool! I was forced to recover the system :(
    I am using a Samsung Ultrabook.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I am sorry that you experienced that, but I have a hard time believing that the two are directly related. The driver solution you used installs the drivers Google provides in the SDK, nothing that I made or modified. I am using Windows 8 and don’t have problems. Maybe you should try the drivers Koush just released. Feel free to shoot me an email if you want to troubleshoot exactly what caused your BSOD. Windows dumps information when that happens so you can find out what act caused it.

  • Fredy

    I cannot find my build number (JDQ39), will the option any build still work? I plan on rooting it and loading a custom rom for it. I am fairly new to this.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kip.anderson Kip Anderson

    Fantastic tool. $10 sent your way. Thanks!

  • oktoberhase

    Hello !

    Please add
    one small sentence to your Help-Instructions:

    On the Nexus4 you have to switch over from MTP (default) to PTP to make the Drivers work.
    As a totally beginner I dindn’t know this and I was already a little deperate because it didn’t work….

  • oktoberhase

    Hello !

    Please add
    one small sentence to your Help-Instructions:

    On the Nexus4 you have to switch over from MTP (default) to PTP to make the Drivers work.
    As a totally beginner I dindn’t know this and I was already a little deperate because it didn’t work….

  • Amit Johar

    it doesn’t work. its a failure. the drivers for nexus are just not there. the device manager consistently keeps showing yellow mark devices for android and “mass storage”. This is where the problem is. None of the USB drivers are manufactured by LG and their official website has no driver downloads. 3rd party drivers do not work and never will. I have rooted 3 android phones before but their manufacturers had official driver download section on their webpage. LG lacks it for nexus.

  • Bob

    How do i uninstall the nexus root toolkit since i dont need it anymore?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      It comes with an uninstaller. You will find a link to it in your start menu folder, or the actual exe in the toolkit directory.

  • Vini Vi

    hey, I`m trying to take my phone back to stock, because I accidentaly updated the software and the phone is not turning on any more, I just try to, but it starts to reset or something, I don`t realy know what is happening he just don`t turn on, he is on 4.1.1 and I want to go back to 4.0.1, but now that he don`t turn on I can`t turn the debugging on, so i tried to flash stock in soft brick, but first i had to install the driver and that was the problem, I don`t know what path I have to copy to install the driver. Any one can help? its a galaxy nexus

  • Lindsay Tupper-Creed

    You have clearly put alot of effort into this!
    Good Job Wugfresh

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  • DanR

    Great work!!!

    Is there a clear resolution for Nexus 4 on 4.2.2 getting into a loopboot ?

    Thanks

  • pkvats

    nice work buddy. but i am having trouble getting rooted. i unlocked and then tried rooting but the process stops with the ‘Team win recovery project screen’ on my nexus s (i9023 4.1.2 JZO54K )and “waiting for your device to finish booting back up” on my laptop. i wated for approximately 20 min for things to progress but it stopped there.

  • Danr

    At the end of a successful “full driver test” the program boots up Nexus 4 but a message remains “Waiting for your device to finish booting back up” long after the phone is up and working normally. Only after terminating the adb process in WIN7 task manager the message disappears and replaced by a “success” message. Will this affect the ‘unlock’ or the ‘root’ operations ?
    Thanks

  • Ferp

    Every time I try to restore, my Nexus 10 reboots its self during the restore. I don’t know what to do.

  • RandomScrub

    How would one go about updating a 4.1.2 Nexus 7 to 4.2.2? Would it just be a matter of flashing into system?

  • Marcus

    Is there any way to backup the app data e.g. save games, without rooting first?

    • rr3bot

      Carbon on play store

  • Jeff

    Hey Wug.. im having trouble rooting my Galaxy Nexus (GSM). Followed all steps and got the unit Unlocked but When I root it gets stuck on Black screen w/ White Google and lock key. So i remove the battery and start over again, same result. Is there anything else i can do to root, or at least remove SIM lock? Any help would be greatly appreciated.. thanks!

  • http://www.facebook.com/Goldenboy504 Quincy Williams

    Hey is there anyway to update from 1.5 to 1.6 instead of having to re download?

  • ThatPerson

    I am trying to make a backup of my nexus 7 and it says it will reboot but my tablet never turns off. Can i have some help

  • ThatPerson

    I fixed it thanks for the root program!

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  • Ash46

    Hello – I’m trying to update my Nexus 7-3G device to Android 4.2.2, currently running 4.2.1 Baseband version 1231_0.10.0_1021. The device is unlocked and rooted running recovery ROM Team Win Recovery Project v2.4.1.0. In NRT (version 1.6.3) I tried to flash back to Stock + Unroot the google factory image for Android version 4.2.2 (nakasig-jdq39-factory-0798439d.tgz), but get the following msgs:

    …..

    archive does not contain ‘boot.sig’
    archive does not contain ‘recovery.sig’
    archive does not contain ‘system.sig’

    and then fails when checking the baseband-version saying required version should be ’1231_0.17.0_1205′.

    At this point, I’m at a loss regarding the Android version update.

    Any help will be greatly appreciated.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      disregard the sig file warnings, this will always happen since google doesn’t include sig files in the factory image packages since they are not needed with an unlocked bootloader which is a prerequisite for flashing imgs. The rest of the error is telling you the problem. The flashing process is expecting a different baseband. Go ahead and unzip the 4.2.2 factory image package (.tgz file) with a program like 7zip, and then use the toolkits advanced utilities flash to baseband/radio to flash radio.img to your device. Then try reflashing stock again. Cheers.

      • Ash46

        Thanks, will give this a try. Is this happening because my current image is not stock (running version which allows my N7 tethering and hotspot.

        Also, once I get stock 4.2.2 on the device, I will presumably need to reflash the stock framework-res.apk to get tether/hotspot option back.

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  • alex

    How do I make a Nandroid backup on the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.2.2 JDQ39?

  • alex

    How do I make a Nandroid backup on the Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.2.2 JDQ39?

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  • poly

    i have problem with ADB checking ..

  • BVINH

    ADB checking …….. -> fount not driver … help me please

  • Trevor Platt

    If you get stuck at bootloader Booting modified img. Check to make sure you are using the right MODEL type. Just a little tip from expirience. Oops. But other than that this worked like a charm

  • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

    what file are you referring to specifically? Can you provide more details?

  • Paul Bart

    Hi

    When I went to do my Nexus 10 tablet after I have performed the steps in the first part of the process I am able to get to the “Google and unlocked Lock” screen and from there I am able to get to the Android system recovery screen and from there to do Wipe data / Factory reset. However when I reboot, I simply go back to the “Google and unlocked lock” screen again.

    I am able to repeat these steps.

    It would seem to me that currently there is is no OS on the device.

    The Nexus root kit program complains that it cannot find the ADB device and ask to enable the USB debugging, but that is not possible as to OS is not running.

    Any help greatly appreciated.

    Paul

  • http://www.facebook.com/miyamotomusashi Cameron Bolender

    HI, Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, with stock 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Which ROM build do I choose? The one labelled ‘Custom ROM – JB’ or another? Thanks!

  • Dale Gregory

    Hi Wug! Any word on when we can expect an update to the toolkit for the Verizon GN on 4.2.2? Thanks for all of your hard work on this awesome toolkit! I rooted my Nexus 7 with the NRT and it’s even more awesome now! Can’t wait to use it on my phone too!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @google-f587b3d703cf8b9ed4d10fa138cbd67a:disqus I will do my best to get this done ASAP now that I am done with my senior thesis. I still have finals, but I think I should have some free time this week to devote to coding. :) I will try my best to get it out soon. In the meantime you can use “any build” mode for tasks like unlocking and rooting. Cheers.

  • wugfresh fan !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    this is the best it is so good and it works perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!!! i recommend this to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is the best root program i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Thank you! :)

  • Roger Luedecke

    The article says this has 4.2.2 support, but I can’t select it for my Galaxy Nexus from Verizon.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes I know @google-4476605a14486ae12fc0acb6dd91665c:disqus, select ‘Any Build’ for now. I will update the program to list the 4.2.2 VZN Gnex once I finish my thesis. It’s due monday for me, so that is my priority. I can only develop this program on my limited free time. I will get out v1.6.4 asap, until then, you can use ‘Any Build’ for performing the basic tasks like unlocking and rooting. Cheers.

  • Wm. Coley

    Samsung Galaxy Nexus

    Jelly Bean 4.2.2

    Driver Solution #3

    I believe i have followed the instructions perfectly… 3 times. I always get the same message,

    “The hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. The file is likely corrupt or the victim of tampering.” This occurs after clicking the “reboot bootloader” button.

    What am i doing wrong? Being a noob at this, i’m sure i’m missing something…

  • RCool

    I see that your thesis is due today. I hope that you are able to finish successfully!
    Great project! This is fantastic! I am having a slight problem rooting a Verizon Galaxy Nexus though. It boots to fastboot, and then the phone loads a Team Win Recovery Project (looks like GUI version of the recovery from my Droid X). The phone just sits there and your program says that it is waiting for the device to boot back up. When I reboot, the SU and BusyBox apps do not appear to be on the device.

    I used the Flash Stock + Unroot feature in your program (which is also fantastic), but I am getting the same thing even though I have not installed the 4.2.2 update yet. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

    • RCool

      In the Team Win Recovery Project, if I go to Install -> !ReadyToFlash -> Root_Files and manually flash the SU,BusyBox, and Recovery files, it seems to work fine.

      Again, great work!

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Which build were you on? And were you able to select it in the pull down menu? The problem you had experienced when the end user selects the wrong build (or a connectivity issue). I know that 4.2.2 is not in the list yet for the Gnex (vzn) – it will be soon. In the future, choose “Any Build” mode if you experience that problem. Either way, I am happy to hear that you got this resolved. Cheers.

        • RCool

          I had the same issue with using the 4.1.1 build that your program helpfully pointed out that I needed to switch to after I ran the Flash Stock + Unroot script. Once I installed the 4.2.2 update, I was using the Custom ROM (CDMA/LTE Verizon) – JB. I’ll try the “Anybuild” option next time and see what happens!

    • RCool

      Looks like something changed w/ TWRP? When I try to do a backup from your program, the phone boots to TWRP and waits for the backup to be setup manually. Looks like your script pulled it from the phone to the computer though once I rebooted after the backup completed.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I did finish my thesis! :D

      • RCool

        Great news! Another big accomplishment!

  • JAKE

    my device is not able to boot into recovery mode i have gone through the entire driver installation and root process perfectly but when i boot into recovery mode to try and flash a custom rom my screen has a red triangle in a little android dude ive tried using the tool and manually but unfortunately i’m in “any” build on account of the 4.2.2 madness so i can’t do much from utilities any advice?

  • JAKE

    cancel that figured it out i used the temporary recovery in utilities

  • http://www.facebook.com/comegetusome.macon Maurice Macon

    Hello. My very first click on the download presented a problem. My anti-virus program labeled this download as malicious software that has been associated with online scams or fraud. Any suggestions as to why?

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Gray/519500594 Ray Gray

      because it comes from a unknown source aka a guy in his basement. just disable you’re antivirus for the time being.

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Lol @facebook-519500594:disqus. I don’t program or live in a basement :)

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ray-Gray/519500594 Ray Gray

          Ah ha ok good to know thanks for all your hard work though!

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I have seen numerous anti-virus program falsely flag my program. If you report it to your AV provider they will review it, determine it safe, and then update their database (Avira and Bitdeffender have already done this in the past). It’s impossible for me contact every AV provider. I am the sole developer of this program and I can assure you there is nothing malicious about that. If you don’t believe me, ask the others who have used it or like I mentioned, report it to your AV provider for review. In the future I may try and get a trusted publisher certificate or something like that so this doesn’t happen.

  • Marcus_P_Hagen

    Nexus S (4.1.2 JZO54K) 850MHz, i9020a.

    UNLOCK shows a Google boot screen with the unlocked padlock icon, then finishes booting with the rainbow “X”.

    ROOT (Custom Recovery checked) runs the script, rebooting and then says it is pushing files while the “X” portion of the reboot is still displayed. When the reboot finishes and TWRP shown on the phone, the script is displaying “Waiting for your device to finish booting back up…”.

    TWRP’s log (center button) shows
    E:Unable to mount ‘/sdcard’
    E:Unable to recreate android secure folder.
    E:Unable to mount ‘/sdcard’
    Updating partition details…

    If I reboot TWRP, the phone works, but does not appear to be rooted.

    I’m not sure what to do next. It appears that the needed files were NOT pushed during the extended reboot.

    Thank you,

    Marcus

    • Lorant

      same thing here, can you please guys look into this?

      • brendan williamson

        Also getting this same issue : Samsung Nexus S 4g – 4.1.1 – Looks like it wants to install it but doesn’t no where to go or differs from the Nexus 4,7 etc It didn’t seem to cause any issues but it did not root the device.

    • Lorant

      I have copied the files myself from WugFresh DevelopmentdataRoot_Files to /sdcard/!ReadyToFlash/Root_Files/ and it worked..

  • http://twitter.com/NHLDucksFan David Rando

    when do you think we will see 1.6.4?

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      I have no time to code until monday, come monday I will probably code all day, and then it may take another day or two after that. So my best guess at this time is within two weeks.

      • Amitkumar

        Awesome… I will wait till then !! It makes sense as I am no techie….. and want to root Nexus 4 running 4.2.2 stock!!

  • Nelly

    Such an awesome toolkit. Very easy to use. Thanks.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/amrabdelsamad11 Amr Abd El Samad

    i am new at rooting .. so couple of noob questions ..
    1- if i rooted and unlocked the bootloader only to hack games and have a backup .. won’t install any custom roms or kernels .. would i be able to get ota updates ??

    2- if i unlocked bootloader .. can i get the unlocked status again ? not relocked ?

    nexus 4 (4.2.2)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @facebook-600138513:disqus For your first question refer to: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/faqs/ under “OTA Updates + Updating Android”, and for your second question, yes… there is no such thing as “relocked” status, if you were to flash stock + unroot, then relock – your device would be fully stock again, and appear as if it were never unlocked in the first place.

      • http://www.facebook.com/amrabdelsamad11 Amr Abd El Samad

        thnx for your help .. you’re awesome

  • timliggins

    Hi Guys, I have my ‘virtual checkbook’ at the ready to donate if I can get this issue resolved!! First to note is I’m not a techie but can understand to date what I have been needing to do to upgrade (to 4.2.2), unlock and root 15 Nexus 7 tablets for a custom application we are doing for a client which requires mainly the lower screen menu icons not to be available to the user (and remove use of the power and volume buttons if anyone knows a way – but that’s another matter!)

    I now have 14 Nexus 7 tablets all with the latest 4.2.2 firmware, unlocked and rooted and running the app perfectly! But just ONE tablet refuses to be upgraded from its existing 4.1.1 (JR003D) version!! I have followed all the NRT instructions but it just keeps failing.

    Here is what I get in the command window during the attempted ‘Flash Stock + Unroot’ option…

    Flash Stock + Unroot …
    ————————————-

    sending ‘bootloader’ (2072 KB) …
    FAILED (data transfer failure (Too many links))
    Finished. total tim: 0.027s
    rebooting into bootloader…
    FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
    finished. total tim: 0.638s

    archive does not contain ‘boot.sig’
    archive does not contain ‘recovery.sig’
    archive does not contain ‘system.sig’

    ——————————————————

    Does anyone out there have a clue as to what’s going on?

    I downloaded this file nakasi-jro03d-factory-e102ba72.tgz manualy and then selected it when prompted in the NRT program.
    Any help would be very much appreciated so we can get ALL 15 to the status required.
    Many Thanks
    Tim Liggins

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Try an alternate USB port; also make sure you don’t have any other nexus devices simultaneously connected.

      • Tim

        Thanks, but we went through all the USB ports to get the first 14 unlocked and rooted so I don’t think it’s that and there has only ever been a single Nexus connected at any one time.
        Are there any clues on the command line results that I typed out?

        • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

          Everything I have read on “FAILED (data transfer failure (Too many links))” error suggests that it is a connectivity issue. You should try individually flashing the bootloader, use advanced utilities “Flash to bootloader” button, and flash that bootloader.img, it will reside in the toolkits data/Factory_img/name_of_factory_imagepack folder. If that works, then try reflashing stock.

  • Chotu

    hi the software does not open on windows 7 64 bit i double click nothing happens .. any idea why ?

  • mnz

    I have come across a weird bug. NRT (v1.6.3) will not detect my Nexus 4 (“ADB device was not found” and a blank window when I use List Devices under Advanced Utilities). This is not a driver issue – I have reinstalled the drivers multiple times plus I can detect the device fine when using adb.exe in the command prompt, and NRT is able to issue commands to my Nexus by adb – pressing the Reboot or Reboot Bootloader buttons work as expected. It seems to be an issue with the way NRT handles the ADB device listing. This only happens on one system I am using (Win7 Pro/64-bit). Others seem fine (also Win7/64-bit). I have tried reinstalled NRT but it doesn’t seem to help. Any hints? If there is a way to enter a debug mode in NRT to pick up what my be causing this error?

  • http://twitter.com/CarlosMot Carlos Mota Liranzo

    Can i choose the custom recovery? i want to install CWM no TWRP; if is that posible how can i do it

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes, its in the toolkits options menu.

      • http://twitter.com/CarlosMot Carlos Mota Liranzo

        thanks, your program works very well, is so easy to use. geate job

  • Sung

    When I run the Drivers Test like you said on step 3, it says FastBoot device cannot be found, what does this mean?

    • Sung

      I’ve also done everything it told me to on the directions, except when I click “Update Driver Software” and I direct it to Wugfresh/Drtivers, it says it’s up to date, but doesn’t say Android ADB Interface, but Samsung MTP Device..?

      • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

        Samsung MTP device is another driver associated with the device, not one that replaces the adb driver. Use the suggestion about watching your device manager while you plug in and unplug your device, check to see if anything else is added to your device list.

  • M Burton

    I’m having the same problem as stated below.

  • polar2792

    i have a galaxy nexus on sprint. its the cdma/lte model. its running the 4.2 update, its not listed under the build options. is it not supported?

  • XANAX

    Hi,

    Your files and all corrupted. I tried to download the last version of your software from all the mirrors but there is one who successfully install :
    - some never stop from download, it just get stuck at 99% (tried on all browsers)
    - others succeed to download but at the installation, it says that some files are corrupted. It seems that it’s the “samsung_drivers.exe” which is incriminated

    Let us know when you update your valid last version, thanks :-)

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      sounds like you have an unstable internet connection. I have checked the links and I am getting complete downloads @77faa829c2f5b25f780a99afab431c9f:disqus

  • http://www.facebook.com/matthew.x.gilbert Matthew Xavier Gilbert

    Hi im trying to root my verizon cdma/lte nexus galaxy but i dont see 4.2.2 on the list for verizon.

    • polar2792

      Same with Sprint.

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      @facebook-100000175226832:disqus @657e02340f58b3ae71cdd6cd72cf3883:disqus these builds will be listed in the next toolkit release which I am working on.

  • Kemo Molapisi

    Hey wug, I am having a problem restoring stock on my lg nexus it somehow caused a soft-brick/bootloop. I used the flash stock + unroot option and everything went well until the end when it is supposed to automatically reboot the phone, the phone doesnt. So I rebooted it manually and it gets stuck in a bootloop. How can i solve this?

  • Eric

    Hi, my nexus 7 wont boot after X logo. First is “google” text, then logo X and stop. That ‘s all.
    What I must to do with my Nexus? Someone tells me I need turning on USB setting but I can not log into so how I can turn it on. (Fkkk answer >”<).

  • Hefraz

    Hey Wug, I have the Nexus 7 3g+Wifi unit. Can I root using your program? Appreciate your answer on this. Thanks

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes you can.

      • Hefraz

        Thank for the answer, which option should I choose, Nexus with wifi or Nexus with 3g?

        • Hash

          Nexus with 3g.

  • Steve

    keeps asking to update to twrp 2.4 instead of 2.5 AND no option to install JDQ39…

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes. I am aware of these things. A new version of the toolkit is in the works. I am actively coding it. In the meantime use ‘Any Build’ and in the toolkit options menu, and choose ‘other’ recovery to use 2.5 twrp.

      • Giocarro

        This is good news!
        Waiting for the new release then.
        Thanks for all your awesome work!

  • Itssnowing

    I’m looking at Step 1 of the “Visual Guide for RAW Driver Installation”, and it asks me to find whatever driver resembles my device. Problem is, Step 1 of the “Full Driver Installation Drive” says to uninstall all of these.

    Am I supposed to plug my device back in, then proceed wit the RAW driver installation?

    • Itssnowing

      My device is a Nexus 4 with 4.2.2, by the way.

      • Itssnowing

        That was a bit silly of me, but I succeeded with that part, at least!

  • gainguish

    will it work on sprint model with 4.2? isnt listed under build options

    • http://wugfresh.com/ WugFresh

      Yes, for unlisted builds – chose ‘Any Build’ and it will work. Your build will be listed in the next toolkit release.

  • Guest

    Is there any quicker way to download the files because i am trying to do a stock flash for Android 4.2.2 and its been at 1% downloading for over 40 mins :( Getting about 200Kbps download rate. I live in the UK.

  • Jesse Green

    seriously such a boss… ty will donate when i get paid

  • Giocarro

    Any heads-up on the new release with latest recoveries and models?
    Paranoid Android is calling me, but I have to root my N4 beforehand.
    Cheers and peace!

  • darda

    Just rooted my nexus7 32gb 3g with this toolkit. nice! thanks.

  • kazeghost

    A problem with backup utilites /backup all apps. Namely, all backups (all include variations) result in Backup complete!, but the .ab file size is 0MB. Tried rebooting, new full driver installation and a fresh install of NRT. Any ideas? Nexus 4, 4.2.2 not yet rooted. It worked a month ago, as i have a full system backup and an app-only one from 4/25. Great toolkit, BTW. You rock

  • Gecko

    Hi, i have a wifi/3g nexus 7 but i am not using the 3g – when installing should I use the wifi only option or wifi/3g?, hope you can help,thanks G

  • rock

    hey..when i bought my galaxy nexus….it was pree rooted and it had an custom rom (android revolution hd) but back dan i didnt knew much nd unrooted it……now my problem is that i am not getting the 4.2.2 update….how to update to 4.2.2 and i want to change my rom back to the stock version ….plz help…i am currently in 4.2.1…!!!!!..,its the gsm version….!

    plz give me the detailed steps i am new to all these things!!!!!

  • Balaji

    Just unlocked and rooted my nexus 4 with this and it is very very easy and does all the work automatically

  • http://twitter.com/Zii69 ZMAN

    Well all went well, except when I installed busy box it said that it “appeared” that everything installed ok, *problem is that when I re-launch busy box it states: Location of busy box could not be determined.. Is this a problem? It kind of sounds like it did not work.

  • Mylar Q. Tnstaafl

    Works great. Absolutely amazing. Thanks very much.

  • Stan

    Hey sorry i know it says it can do devices with 4.2.2 but i didn’t see that this can do the Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337. My phone does have 4.2.2. Not sure if i should try it i just opened it and would like to root just to add my back up i made using your program on my I9250 Samsung galaxy s.