Root Do you have to re-root after update in order to use the OTG?

[CrackBaby]

I'm having problems with the OTG on the Nexus 7 recognizing my flash drive. It works just fine on my phone so I know the problem isn't with the cable or the drive itself. Do you have to re-root the Nexus 7 after there's been an update? Also, I thought someone had found a solution for using OTG where you don't have to root. Does anyone recall what that is?

 

[El Presidente]

Yep, generally after OTA's, you'll need to reroot.

You could try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm5ldC5zaGFqdWwudXNib3RnIl0.

There's another app called Nexus Media Importer, but the app description on Play says there are potential issues on 4.2.2.

 

[John Bean]

Nexus Media Importer works fine for me. It worked fine both before and after the 4.2.2 update, and I see that the note in the app description implies that it may be a configuration (data) issue rather than the app itself that may have caused problems for some users.

If you don't need r/w access to the OTG device I can highly recommend this app - which specifically does not require root access to work.

 

[basalt]

On the root front, if you are rooted before updating, I've found Voodoo OTA rootkeeper easy to use.