How to Root the Nexus

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: 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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   Step 2: Navigate to the WugFresh website at http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/.

   ,, The toolkit installer wizard will display on-screen.,,,,,,,, This will reboot your tablet and unlock the bootloader, which makes it possible for rooting to take place., Your Nexus 7 will reboot once again and display the welcome screen.,,,,, Your tablet will now be rooted.
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   Step 3: Select the option to download the Nexus Root Toolkit .exe file to your computer.

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   Step 4: Select the option to save the .exe file to your desktop

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   Step 5: then double-click on the .exe file.

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   Step 6: Click on “Install

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   Step 7: ” then follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation.

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   Step 8: Verify that “Nexus 7” is displayed next to “model type.” If another device model is displayed

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   Step 9: click on “Change

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    Step 10: ” and select “Nexus 7” from the dropdown menu.

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    Step 11: Tap on Menu

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    Step 12: then tap on “Settings” on your Nexus 7.

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    Step 13: Tap on “About tablet

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    Step 14: ” then tap on “Build number” repeatedly until a message displays on-screen that says

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    Step 15: “You are now a developer!”

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    Step 16: Tap on the back button

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    Step 17: then tap on “Developer options.”

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    Step 18: Place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.”

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    Step 19: Connect the Nexus 7 to your Windows computer using a USB cable.

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    Step 20: Click on “Unlock” in the Nexus Root Toolkit window.

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    Step 21: Press the Volume Up key

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    Step 22: followed by the Power key when “Unlock bootloader?” displays on your tablet.

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    Step 23: Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your device until you reach the Home screen.

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    Step 24: Repeat steps 7 through 10

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    Step 25: leaving your tablet connected to your PC.

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    Step 26: Place a checkmark next to “Custom Recovery” in the Nexus Root Toolkit window.

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    Step 27: Click on “Root.” Your Nexus 7 will begin the rooting process and reboot when complete.

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    Step 28: Tap on Menu after your tablet reboots to verify that “SuperSU” is listed in the App drawer.

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