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How to Root the Nexus 7

This wikiHow will teach you how to root your Nexus 7 Android tablet. You can root your Nexus 7 on any Windows-based PC. You'll just need to use a third-party tool, like the Nexus Root Toolkit by WugFresh or CF-Auto-Root. We'll walk you through exactly what you need to do. Check out the steps below to get started!


Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

WugFresh

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    All personal data will be erased from your tablet during the rooting process.
    • Sync your personal information with Google’s servers, copy your data over to your computer, or download a third-party cloud storage service app from Google Play Store.
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    Navigate to the WugFresh website at http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ .
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    The toolkit installer wizard will display on-screen.
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    ”
    • If another device model is displayed, click on “Change,” and select “Nexus 7” from the dropdown menu.
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    Tap on “About tablet,” then tap on “Build number” repeatedly until a message displays on-screen that says, “You are now a developer! ”
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    This will reboot your tablet and unlock the bootloader, which makes it possible for rooting to take place.
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    ” displays on your tablet. Your Nexus 7 will reboot once again and display the welcome screen.
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    ” Your Nexus 7 will begin the rooting process and reboot when complete.
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    Your tablet will now be rooted. [1]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

CF-Auto-Root

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    All personal data will be erased from your tablet during the rooting process.
    • Sync your personal information with Google’s servers, copy data over to your computer, or download a third-party cloud storage service app from Google Play Store.
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    Navigate to the Chainfire website at https://download.chainfire.eu/295/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-grouper-nakasi-nexus7.zip .
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    This file contains the rooting software needed to root your Nexus 7.
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    ” This software is required to complete the debugging portion of the rooting process on all Nexus devices.
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    This will place your Nexus 7 in recovery mode.
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    When complete, your tablet will reboot and display the SuperSU app in the App drawer.
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      Warnings

      • Root your Nexus 7 at your own risk. Rooting your Android tablet will void the manufacturer’s warranty, and could result in potential bricking of your device. If your tablet malfunctions or stops working after the rooting process, follow these steps to unroot your Android and reinstate the manufacturer’s warranty.
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      1. ↑ http://blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-root-the-nexus-7-2013

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