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[How to] Root Nexus 7 Guide for n00b's (your predictions)

This is a joke.x) are devs work so fast im more then sure the root will come in no time, since theyre all getting preloaded jellybean on their devices.haha
i love these devs!

It's a Nexus.
fastboot oem unlock
Then add su binary via adb?
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OzJD said:
It's a Nexus.
fastboot oem unlock
Then add su binary via adb?
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lol exactly it is super easy i even think custom recovery/cm 9/asop roms will be there on day 1-3

Vzqsmooth56 said:
This is a joke.x) are devs work so fast im more then sure the root will come in no time, since theyre all getting preloaded jellybean on their devices.haha
i love these devs!
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Put on a pair of ruby slippers, close your eyes, click your heels 3 times and repeat "There's no place like home." :-D
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gbohm said:
lol exactly it is super easy i even think custom recovery/cm 9/asop roms will be there on day 1-3
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+1, week tops.
And a few days for a recovery for the easy things
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery xxxrecovery.img(when one available)
flash superuser zip.
Done. lol

Recovery will be had within an hour of someone receiving it...
Hell if one of the 6k people who got an pack gave a full system dump from their preview nexus we could have Jellybean today
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I predict one of the Google IO tabs will be rooted before it's shipped to the general public.

I bet somebody manages it in their hotel room tonight.

RowanOak said:
I bet somebody manages it in their hotel room tonight.
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Doubt it hasn't happened already. Quite a few members of CyanogenMod are there, including Cyanogen himself. They're probably waiting to make an official release

Phazor said:
Doubt it hasn't happened already. Quite a few members of CyanogenMod are there, including Cyanogen himself. They're probably waiting to make an official release
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I'm looking forward to hearing Cyanogen's analysis of the Nexus 7. Specifically how the internal flash storage is set up and how such for future ROM installation.

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[VIDEO] Idiots Guide to Unlocking & Rooting the Google Nexus 7 Tablet

I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com

Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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toanau said:
Also just wanted to say Thanks for all your help with HP touch pad too. Can't wait to tried this root method
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You are very welcome.

reverendkjr said:
I have done an Idiots Guide for other devices, and now its time for one on the Google Nexus 7 Tablet. I tried to make this guide as thorough as possible, including driver installation, so hopefully this will be as successful for you as it was for me. If you like this video, be sure to check out my other Nexus 7 and Android videos in my channel.
You do need to obtain Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit from here:
http://goo.gl/153Rm
If you get stuck, or need further assistance, be sure to check out the REVTV Forums:
http://www.reverendkyle.com
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Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.

thanks for the post.

Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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What on earth are you talking about?!?

Horse Trader said:
Today, after watching your video, tried to download your unlock programe for Nexus 7, however, after download began, I found I had downloaded tons rubbish, toolbars, shopping progs., and other unwanted rubbish.
It took me 20 minutes to find and remove all this junk, would be better if you put these files some where we can eaisly downlaod them, by the way, there is not the original prog., you mention .......... so I gave up.
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Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.

reverendkjr said:
Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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There are several ad links on this page. I assume that you clicked one of those. :silly:

reverendkjr said:
Uh....
I think you may have clicked on the wrong link.
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Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Threevo said:
Lmfao @ the guy.
Anyways is it necessary to root to install an otg cable so I can have bigger memory?
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Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.

reverendkjr said:
Yes. My next video will demonstrate how to use an app to mount a usb drive. The app requires root, so this guide is necessary as a first step.
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hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.

blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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Maybe you should gotten a iPad.
See how comment that didn't add anything
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Nice guide. Thank you and worked perfectly.

blahblahyoutoo said:
hey OP, i followed your video last night and after a few unplugs, task kills, etc. finally rooted my device.
i also followed your step to not flash CWM when rooting, but realize I might want to do that now. is it just as simple as plugging in the device again, then changing the option to CWM and clicking Root in wugs tool?
TIA.
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That is a fantastic question. I will attempt to do this and get back to you with a response.

I have always rooted my phones after their warranty period has expired. I was waiting to do this with my N7 also but I see the toolkit had the option to return to stock and relock the device so I assume there is no warranty issue. Also rooting has come a long way and gotten much simpler than 1 to 2 years ago when I was rooting my G1, think will be rooting my N7 this weekend
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gizmomelb said:
many thanks!
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There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....

flastnoles11 said:
There is a thanks button for that... spamming to get to 10 posts still I see....
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What are you doing in here noles!?
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ÜBER™ said:
What are you doing in here noles!?
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I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!

flastnoles11 said:
I am everywhere!!! friend just got a nexus 7, reading up on it cuz I know I'm gonna have to root it and mod it soon!!!
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Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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ÜBER™ said:
Whatever you do... DO NOT USE TOOLKITS
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Good to know, appreciate the info... now I'm off to search as to why toolkits are a no go... my friend was gonna attempt to root today, maybe I should have him hold off until I look through this forum a little more... thanks Über!!!

How to Keep google from knowing what you have done to your nexus thread

*Okay so this is one of my first posts on this forum so please cut me some slack if I've made a mistake*
My Nexus seven tablet came in the mail today and I've been doing a lot of research on rooting it and installing a kernel. I've searched around the site using the search tool and looked around as much as I can but I just can't seem to find anything talking about how to completely reset the entire tablet as if it just came out of the box; the reason I'm asking this is because I plan on rooting it and installing my own kernel. The problem is I don't want to actually void the warranty in the situation that something were to happen to it that is covered by the warranty, I could reset the tablet completely and send it back to them without them knowing it was ever flashed or rooted!!
The question: there are programs out there that can be used on the computer and the device itself that will allow the user to completely reset the device using a backup taken from the device before any modifications are done to it; what are some programs that sound like those specifications, where can I get it and how can I use it?
ANY help will be rewarded with thanks

Nexus devices are blessed with factory images from Google.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781250
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skadude66 said:
Nexus devices are blessed with factory images from Google.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781250
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This is all that you need, download the factory image you need for your tablet and flash it with nexus root tool 1.52, it's an all in one application that allows you to unlock, root, install cwm and even flash images back to stock. When you flash a google factory image it will wipe the entier tablet and install the stock kernel.
Other than that you're good to go.

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the only thing it won't do it re-lock your tablet so you'll have to do that wit another method.
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The Nexus Root Toolkit 1.52 actually will also re-lock your boot loader. Bottom right button on the GUI.

danknee said:
The Nexus Root Toolkit 1.52 actually will also re-lock your boot loader. Bottom right button on the GUI.
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dang, didn't even notice it . Updated my previous post, thanks!

It's a Nexus device. You don't have to worry about anything. If needed, download the factory image directly from Google, flash it, and fastboot oem lock to relock the bootloader. Good as new.

It doesn't matter what you have done on your nexus. Warranty covers manufacturer defects (screen lift, other defects people had, etc) and not damages from misuse (dropping it in water, bricking it by flashing a bad file, etc)

It's a Nexus device, made for unlocking and rooting. Google doesn't care one bit. If it has a hardware defect, they will replace it. They built these devices to be as open as possible for you to do anything you want with it.
They even go above and beyond for you to let you hack it and still have a great experience. Originally you couldn't view rented movies on a rooted system because of the movie licensing they had, they went and worked on changing that so rooted users can rent them too now.

Since Google talked about hacking their devices at Google I/O ... I don't think they care anymore ... the only reason they disable some apps due to root is to protect its content .. DRM protected content and like your Wallet
But just as a note ... flashing any factory image will restore your device completely ... so back up all photos, videos, etc ... stuff that isn't stored on the cloud
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Clarkster said:
It's a Nexus device, made for unlocking and rooting. Google doesn't care one bit. If it has a hardware defect, they will replace it. They built these devices to be as open as possible for you to do anything you want with it.
They even go above and beyond for you to let you hack it and still have a great experience. Originally you couldn't view rented movies on a rooted system because of the movie licensing they had, they went and worked on changing that so rooted users can rent them too now.
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Quick question, will OTA work for any new updates from Google after rooting and being unlocked?
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rushter said:
Quick question, will OTA work for any new updates from Google after rooting and being unlocked?
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If you want updates after you root you have to flash them yourself. It's not that big of a deal, just like flashing anything else. Please don't try to OTA update a rooted device.

Samsung devices are the only ones that I know of that keep track of mods to your device.
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Thank you very much
I am so grateful to have people helping out a noob like me, thanks have been given to everyone here!
I will look into the Nexus Root Toolkit

colonel187 said:
Samsung devices are the only ones that I know of that keep track of mods to your device.
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Some have a watermark to detect when rooted.
nooomoto said:
If you want updates after you root you have to flash them yourself. It's not that big of a deal, just like flashing anything else. Please don't try to OTA update a rooted device.
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You can OTA if you have stock system files and stock recovery
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nooomoto said:
Please don't try to OTA update a rooted device.
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I think you can use Voodoo OTA RootKeeper to update via OTA and still keep root.

colonel187 said:
Samsung devices are the only ones that I know of that keep track of mods to your device.
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I think the official htc and sony bootloader unlock tools leave proof you unlocked too.
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Shano56 said:
Some have a watermark to detect when rooted.
You can OTA if you have stock system files and stock recovery
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You can accept and flash an OTA using a custom recovery, you'll just need to start the update manually.
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Just gotta new 32g nexus 7!!!!

I love this thing already! I wanna root and custom ROM this bad boy! I'm familiar with rooting and flashing the Att note and s2. This thing looks tricky to do! Help pls!
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harley1rocker said:
I love this thing already! I wanna root and custom ROM this bad boy! I'm familiar with rooting and flashing the Att note and s2. This thing looks tricky to do! Help pls!
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Haha calm down, look at wugfresh toolkit in the android development section.. It will help you root and unlock your nexus, then find a rom to flash
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harley1rocker said:
I love this thing already! I wanna root and custom ROM this bad boy! I'm familiar with rooting and flashing the Att note and s2. This thing looks tricky to do! Help pls!
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Don't worry, the Nexus 7 is by far the easiest device to mod/flash/rom, IMHO. Wegfresh is by far my favorite.

Hi there,
If you got one than u have a fine taste. hehe. Its a brilliant piece of device. Congrats.
Regarding the flashing and stuff, gotta be honest, i have mine for two weeks now and still no flashing. It feels so great with stock mode still, so flashing will not happen for now. But good luck with it.
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harley1rocker said:
I love this thing already! I wanna root and custom ROM this bad boy! I'm familiar with rooting and flashing the Att note and s2. This thing looks tricky to do! Help pls!
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Great purchase
You don‘t really need to root for general everyday usage. Stock Android is already free of crapware unlike most other builds that OEMs use.
Enjoy it

Don't use tool kits man just follow this guide you can't go wrong http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816048
I am rooted but running stock 4.2.2 with bricked kernel and its great enjoy your device
Still see myself as noob but i try and help. Don't say thanks hit the THANKS BUTTON

OP - Try searching the forums before creating a thread. There are dozens of threads about this already.

ynrozturk said:
OP - Try searching the forums before creating a thread. There are dozens of threads about this already.
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Everyone aint like me tho! Lol. Sorry 4 real...

I rooted with wugfresh. The drivers were a bit confusing but overall a good method. Anyway,im a flashaholic wen it coms to my galaxy note. Flapps roms are most stable. I have yet to find a rom that is stable with the nexus. I get a bunch of FCs with all roms. WHY!! They all look sexy as hell! They dont function right tho. Yes twrp is installed. Thats wat i run on my note. I might do a full restore then redo drivers. I might have got bad drivers or something is not intagrating well with a DL

harley1rocker said:
I rooted with wugfresh. The drivers were a bit confusing but overall a good method. Anyway,im a flashaholic wen it coms to my galaxy note. Flapps roms are most stable. I have yet to find a rom that is stable with the nexus. I get a bunch of FCs with all roms. WHY!! They all look sexy as hell! They dont function right tho. Yes twrp is installed. Thats wat i run on my note. I might do a full restore then redo drivers. I might have got bad drivers or something is not intagrating well with a DL
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What? You are probably forgetting to wipe in between ROMs.

[Q] don't install TWRP!!!!

Installing TWRP 2.5 bricked my Nexus 7!! PLEASE DONT INSTALL TWRP 2.5 ON YOUR NEXUS 7, IT WILL SURLY BRICK THE MOTHER ****ER GOD DAmit! my key board is so fed up right now its not even funny, from all the frustration from my nexus 7 being so fed up from TWRP 2.5!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!

Than go in to the Bootloader or fastboot push cwm recovery from your PC. And your nexus will be back in working condition.
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TWRP 2.5 works just fine for me. Like above said, fastboot flash CWM.
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I have no problems with TWRP 2.5, maybe you did something wrong.
try flashing it again with Nexus Root Toolkit

bi11tacu1ar said:
Installing TWRP 2.5 bricked my Nexus 7!! PLEASE DONT INSTALL TWRP 2.5 ON YOUR NEXUS 7, IT WILL SURLY BRICK THE MOTHER ****ER GOD DAmit! my key board is so fed up right now its not even funny, from all the frustration from my nexus 7 being so fed up from TWRP 2.5!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!
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Would you care to elaborate on what you mean by 'brick'... and please attenuate you're inarticulate rage; it helps nobody.
Facts, details and specificity would be more useful.
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I have been running TWRP 2.5.0.0 since the 10th of April....., during which time I have performed many NANDROID backups and restores..., as well as flashed various ROMs and Kernels... without any problems at all.
Rgrds,
Ged.

2.5.0.0 is working fine for me.. No probs.

User error. Do as the others have said.
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You mean if you don't know how to read and follow instructions don't install twrp. I've installed every version just fine. Jhheezzee
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androidkid311 said:
You mean if you don't know how to read and follow instructions don't install twrp. I've installed every version just fine. Jhheezzee
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lol...works fine here, too.

I never encountered any problem with TWRP. Flashed many roms, kernels; I made many backups and restored them. You obviously did something wrong. But what? Can you still get in bootloader mode? What version did you flash? How did you flash it? So little information...

Um.... TWRP works great. The only way you could brick is if you tried to flash it onto the bootloader partition.
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Running twrp 2.5 multirom on my N7, Twrp 2.5 on my HTC Evo Shift, and guess what? Twrp 2.5 on my HP Touchpad.
No issues here.
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bi11tacu1ar said:
Installing TWRP 2.5 bricked my Nexus 7!! PLEASE DONT INSTALL TWRP 2.5 ON YOUR NEXUS 7, IT WILL SURLY BRICK THE MOTHER ****ER GOD DAmit! my key board is so fed up right now its not even funny, from all the frustration from my nexus 7 being so fed up from TWRP 2.5!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!
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TWRP had nothing to do with it.
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bi11tacu1ar said:
Installing TWRP 2.5 bricked my Nexus 7!! PLEASE DONT INSTALL TWRP 2.5 ON YOUR NEXUS 7, IT WILL SURLY BRICK THE MOTHER ****ER GOD DAmit! my key board is so fed up right now its not even funny, from all the frustration from my nexus 7 being so fed up from TWRP 2.5!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!
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I think you'll find the problem is between the chair and the keyboard.

it's a good thing you made this thread OP, the only one of it's kind warning us against twrp 2.5. all of us who don't have problem with 2.5 are clearly living in the matrix where our imaginations are taking over.

Lost Dog said:
I think you'll find the problem is between the chair and the keyboard.
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This.
Don't post **** like this op, you're clearly clueless.

Let's get a mod to close this thread please. it isn't even in the right section, user error.
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kidrobot52 said:
Let's get a mod to close this thread please. it isn't even in the right section, user error.
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I'm inclined to agree... it's running out of control, going nowhere and has no practical value...
I'm also uncomfortable with the general direction this thread is going in...
This thread should be closed, IMHO.
Rgrds,
Ged.

Thread closed.
I myself have never had any issues with TWRP, and personal issues with a recovery is no means to start a thread on the matter, however if you are having issues and would like help perhaps post in the Q&A section about your issue (providing as much information on whats happened and what you did as possible)
Thank you