AOKP PUB for Nexus 7 can now be downloaded. This ROM is based on the latest AOKP Build with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. PUB (Project Unicorn Butter) aims to bring Linaro toolchain and other optimizations to the normal AOKP build which would make your Nexus 7 run even more smoothly, faster and with added performance upgrade. You can update Nexus 7 to AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by ASUS, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip file on your tablet. Also make sure, your warranty will be voided when you install this custom ROM.
As you continue reading below, we will guide you through how to backup data, some other important tips and the entire process of how to install AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM on Nexus 7 with complete steps using CWM Recovery. Let’s get on with the tutorial now and make sure you backup your tablet as given below, because all the data will wiped during the installation process. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.
Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial
AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM Details:
This amazing AOKP PUB custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. A quick list of the main features in AOKP PUB is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Nexus 7:- Ability to hide Volume State toggles in Power Menu
- FM Radio: Add support for FM Radio in Android
- Fix resource leak: When call MediaMetadataRetriever.setDataSource or getFrameAtTime
- Fix initial SuperUser denial
- FW: add spacers to Traditional Toggles
- Temp: Workaround the delay in stopping the bootanimation
- MDPI devices compatibility
- SysUI : Fix opacity of LastApp Icon
- SysUI: Prevent Kill-Task from killing SystemUI
- Fix memory leak when creating SkBitmapProcShader
- disable camera sounds
- New unlock logic for lockscreen
- Screenshot Toggle with delay option
- Disable fast toggle if traditional/scrollable style is active
- Reboot Toggle
- Reboot dialog fixes
- Other Misc bug fixes and enhancements
- Few of my own picked PUB enhancements
ASUS Nexus 7 USB Drivers
You will need to connect your Android tablet with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for ASUS Nexus 7 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:Download ASUS Nexus 7 USB drivers!
Backup and Other Important Tips of Google Nexus
Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:
- Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.
A few more optional tips that you should remember:
1. Having problems connecting your Android tablet to the computer? You may need to enable USB debugging mode.2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. Why? Because, if your tablet goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your tablet might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on MyTrickSource are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Nexus 7 to AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware.
HOW TO: Install AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on ASUS Nexus 7
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware on Nexus 7. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Nexus 7, then this should not be any different for you.
However, for beginners, you need to root your ASUS Nexus 7 and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.
To Remember:
- This AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 ROM tutorial is only for the Nexus 7 tablet.
- Your tablet should have ClockworkMod recovery installed. Please make sure you have this recovery!
- Make a Nandroid backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.
- This tutorial will wipe out all your existing data. Proceed at your own risk.
Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 - Download AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 ROM for Nexus 7 to your computer.
Step 2 - Connect and mount your Nexus 7 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.2.2 ROM zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).
Step 4 - Then turn OFF your tablet and disconnect from the USB cable.
Step 5 - Now to get in the Bootloader Mode. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power buttons.
Step 6 - Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.
Step 7 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.
Step 8 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition”
Step 9 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.
Step 10 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.
Step 11 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 4.2.2 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Step 12 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the tablet by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.
Your Nexus 7 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Nexus 7 should now have AOKP PUB Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM installed on your tablet! Go to Settings > About tablet to verify.
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