The first thing that most Android users ask is how do I root my nice new device, well root access is already available on the Google Nexus 7. There are a few steps that need to be completed to gain root access on the Nexus 7 although nothing is too difficult. Below are the detailed instructions and resources you will need to gain root access on your Nexus 7.
How to Root the Google Nexus 7 Tablet:
- First Unlock the Bootloader (Instructions Here)
- Second install CWM Recovery (Instructions Here)
- Download JB-SuperSU.zip (Download Link)
- Place the JB-SuperSU.zip file on the Nexus 7 SDcard
- Power off your Nexus 7
- Hold power + vole up + vole down to get into recovery
- You should see the CWM logo and a menu
- From the Main Menu select “install zip from sdcard”
- Then select “choose zip from sdcard” and select the JB-SuperSU file
- Confirm and let it finish
- When back to the menu select “reboot system now”
- Congrats your Nexus 7 is Rooted on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean!
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