How to Root the Nexus 7

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This How.com.vn 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!

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Method 1

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WugFresh

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   Back up all information on your Nexus 7 tablet. 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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   Select the option to download the Nexus Root Toolkit .exe file to your computer.
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   Select the option to save the .exe file to your desktop, then double-click on the .exe file. The toolkit installer wizard will display on-screen.
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   Click on “Install,” then follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation.
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   Verify that “Nexus 7” is displayed next to “model type.”

   • If another device model is displayed, click on “Change,” and select “Nexus 7” from the dropdown menu.
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   Tap on Menu, then tap on “Settings” on your Nexus 7.
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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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   Tap on the back button, then tap on “Developer options.”
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    Place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.”
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    Connect the Nexus 7 to your Windows computer using a USB cable.
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    Click on “Unlock” in the Nexus Root Toolkit window. This will reboot your tablet and unlock the bootloader, which makes it possible for rooting to take place.
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    Press the Volume Up key, followed by the Power key when “Unlock bootloader?” displays on your tablet. Your Nexus 7 will reboot once again and display the welcome screen.
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    Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your device until you reach the Home screen.
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    Repeat steps 7 through 10, leaving your tablet connected to your PC.
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    Place a checkmark next to “Custom Recovery” in the Nexus Root Toolkit window.
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    Click on “Root.” Your Nexus 7 will begin the rooting process and reboot when complete.
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    Tap on Menu after your tablet reboots to verify that “SuperSU” is listed in the App drawer. Your tablet will now be rooted.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

CF-Auto-Root

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   Back up all information on your Nexus 7 tablet. 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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   Scroll to the bottom of the landing page and click on the “CF-Auto-Root” .zip file.
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   Select the option to save the file to your desktop. This file contains the rooting software needed to root your Nexus 7.
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   Double-click on the .zip file to extract the files.
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   Navigate to Android’s developer website and click on “Download Google USB Driver.” This software is required to complete the debugging portion of the rooting process on all Nexus devices.
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   Select the option to save the file to your desktop, then double-click on the .zip folder to extract the files.
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   Double-click on the .exe file and follow the on-screen prompts to install the necessary Nexus drivers to your computer.
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   Tap on Menu and select “Settings” on your Nexus 7 tablet.
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    Tap on “Developer options,” then place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.”
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    Power off your tablet, then press and hold the Volume Down and Power keys until your device boots up. This will place your Nexus 7 in recovery mode.
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    Connect the tablet to your computer using a USB cable.
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    Open the CF-Auto-Root folder you extracted earlier and run the “root-windows.bat” file.
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    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rooting process. 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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