[Root][Mac][Nexus7] Root Android 4.2 For Nexus 7 With Mac OS X

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sr2012sr2012
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[B][COLOR=red]DISCLAIMER: THIS CAN OR WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY, I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG. BACKUP ALL DATA THAT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE YOU CAN OR WILL LOSE IT.[/COLOR][/B]

Hi all, successfully rooted my Nexus 7, Android 4.2.1 on my Mac without needing a PC or Linux.

For those interested:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/nexus-7-rooting-roms-hacks/189900-guide-mac-pc-linux-4-2-unlock-root-flash-recovery.html

It's really helpful because it all works on a Mac only.

The above also appears to be a successful and clear way to do it.

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  • Reply 1 of 11
    sr2012sr2012 Posts: 896member
    I am pleased to announce that as of Dec 12, 2012 this thread is showing up on the first page of Google searches for "Root Android Mac" and the second page for "Root Nexus Mac".

    For Full Root and Flash Sony Xperia S on Android 4.0.4 using Mac OS X 10.8 please see this thread: http://forums.appleinsider.com/t/154955/full-root-and-flash-sony-xperia-s-android-4-0-4-on-mac-os-x
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  • Reply 2 of 11
    augieaugie Posts: 1member


    Hi,


     


    I have a Google Nexus S with ios version 4.1.1 for some reason it does not detect the service provider signal,  essentially it is a brick to be carried around.  I have checked with samsung service centers and hve replaced the sim tray card but still does not seem to work


     


    Will rooting the device regularise it as a normal phone

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  • Reply 3 of 11
    sr2012sr2012 Posts: 896member
    augie wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a Google Nexus S with ios version 4.1.1 for some reason it does not detect the service provider signal,  essentially it is a brick to be carried around.  I have checked with samsung service centers and hve replaced the sim tray card but still does not seem to work

    Will rooting the device regularise it as a normal phone

    Hi,

    CHECK YOUR WARRANTY conditions first, in this case GET A REPLACEMENT PHONE if you haven't rooted, etc. so there is no question that there is a problem with the phone AS IS.

    Unlock bootloader, rooting, install stock ROM etc. is a secondary option.

    You can unlock bootloader, then install stock ROM 4.x which is suitable and see if it will recognise the service provider signal.

    Good luck...!
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  • Reply 4 of 11
    andreyandrey Posts: 108member


    What the point?

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  • Reply 5 of 11
    sr2012sr2012 Posts: 896member
    andrey wrote: »
    What the point?

    Fully unleash Android for a superior Android 4.x experience. :)
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  • Reply 6 of 11
    chris_cachris_ca Posts: 2,543member
    augie wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a Google Nexus S with ios version 4.1.1
    Really?
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  • Reply 7 of 11
    tallest skiltallest skil Posts: 43,388member


    Originally Posted by Chris_CA View Post

    Really?


     


    Well, yeah (think about it).

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  • Reply 8 of 11
    andreyandrey Posts: 108member
    sr2012 wrote: »
    Fully unleash Android for a superior Android 4.x experience. :)

    Ah, that. Santa will bring me Nexus 4 with genuine 4.2 experience and for side by side comparison with iPhone5 that he has for my wife, ho-ho-ho
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  • Reply 9 of 11
    sr2012sr2012 Posts: 896member
    tallest skil wrote: »
    Well, yeah (think about it).

    LOL.

    andrey wrote: »
    Ah, that. Santa will bring me Nexus 4 with genuine 4.2 experience and for side by side comparison with iPhone5 that he has for my wife, ho-ho-ho

    Sweet dude. Hope you get your Nexus 4, seems like Google didn't do a smooth launch at all.
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  • Reply 10 of 11
    chris_cachris_ca Posts: 2,543member

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tallest Skil View Post


     


    Well, yeah (think about it).



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  • Reply 11 of 11
    irishmn69irishmn69 Posts: 1member


    The problem is YOU have a Nexus with iOS, not in this world....

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