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NEXUS 7 Toolkit- How to Install, Restore, Recover and Root Google Nexus Tablet

Posted Date: 07 Aug 2012 |Updated: 07-Aug-2012 |Category: Android Phones |Author: |Member Level: Diamond |Points: 50 |


Today in this article I am going to give a complete tutorial on 'How to Install, Restore, Recover and Root Google Nexus Tablet Using NEXUS 7 Toolkit'. Read on this article to find out the full detailed guide to perform installation of Nexus Toolkit on to your Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

With the increasing sales of Google Nexus 7 tablet in the market the number softwares and apps being released for the tablet have also increased manifold. The development activity for Nexus 7 has also increased greatly owing to the sales of Google tablet.



After the success of toolkits for Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S3, the XDA Elite Recognized Developer mskip has released the Nexus 7 toolkit. The Nexus 7 had one of the best pre-launch development scenarios. The tablet had plethora of custom ROM, custom kernels and roots but lacked in an overall toolkit with multiple functionality. Such all-in-one toolkits are extremely essential for performing different adjustments on your Android device such as installing drivers, creating backup or restore points, rooting and unlocking the bootloader.

Using these toolkits also avoids using multiple hacks from different sources and places which might complicate simple processes on your Android device.

Functions of Nexus 7 Toolkit


The Toolkit for Nexus 7 as released by XDA Developers serves multiple functions and carries them out in a very small time including:

  • Installing appropriate adb/fastboot drivers on your Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bit and 64 bit) systems on the tablet.

  • Creating backup or restore for all data, storage and apps on your Android device using a single package.

  • Installing single or multiple apk(s) to the tablet.

  • Unlocking or relocking the bootloader.

  • Rooting automatically any public build of ICS up to 4.1.1 JRO03D.

  • Creating Flash Stock, TWRP Touch or CWM Touch recovery or booting into them without the need of flashing the kernel.

  • Pushing or pulling files to/from the tablet from/to PC.


    • Apart from the above mentioned set of functions Nexus 7 toolkit will also allow you reboot your tablet into Recovery, Fastboot or Android mode, download Google Stock image files directly and automatically perform certain tasks on the tablet using Mods section.

    The Nexus 7 toolkit hence is a must-have for those who intend to do of certain modifications on their Android device. Here we have given the stepwise procedure for installation and use of this toolkit. (This procedure is only meant for Nexus 7 and should not be used on
    incompatible devices as they might be rendered useless.)

    How to Install and Use Nexus 7 Toolkit


  • Nexus 7 toolkit can be downloaded from the official development page of XDA. Start installation of the toolkit by double-clicking on it.

  • Follow the instructions as given in setup program and keep clicking Next to move further in installation process. Do not change the parameters as mentioned in the setup program including the installation path in the setup program.

  • When the installation is complete, launch the toolkit by clicking on the close button in installation window. A Nexus 7 Toolkit icon is now created on your desktop. Use this to launch the toolkit foor various functions such as rooting, installations, pushing
    files, flashing images and creating backup and recovery options for apps on your Android device.

  • When the toolkit starts enter the main toolkit menu by typing no and pressing Enter.

  • To perform specific functions enter its corresponding number into the toolbox and hit Enter. The function now proceeds with on-screen instructions that must be followed to move further. For example if theserial number corresponding to installing apk(s) on the tablet is '5', then launch the toolkit, enter '5' and hit 'Enter.'




    • Nexus 7 toolkit is now installed on your Google Android tablet and ready for use.


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