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how to root android 4.2 nexus 7?

I noticed the threads arecurrently only for 4.1, is it possible to root 4.2 yet?

Of course 4.2 is root able. There are threads outlining this.
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oona rezo said:
Of course 4.2 is root able. There are threads outlining this.
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I've used wug kit to root 4.2

just like any other nexus or android version before 4.2.. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash either the su binaries or a custom rom in your recovery, reboot.

[Q] nexus 7 toolkit root failed

Hi all,
I am new to Android and just used the nexus 7 toolkit v3.2 to unlock my nexus 7. The rooting seemed to proceed without a hitch, but after the reboot it doesn't seem to be rooted, according to root checker. What should I do?
Thanks in advance

Root manually. This is a Nexus, there's no need for all this toolkit crap. (No offense to the devs of course, they are awesome)
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Use Wug's toolkit, it's better. The devs of that toolkit you are using have only given updates to paid members - that toolkit version is quite old.
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Don't use a toolkit. It is one command to unlock, one command to flash cwm. Then you flash supersu from cwm. It takes less than 2 minutes.

Agree, but OP seems like a newbie.
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GldRush98 said:
Don't use a toolkit. It is one command to unlock, one command to flash cwm. Then you flash supersu from cwm. It takes less than 2 minutes.
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Could you provide a link to instructions? It would really help, thanks.

I was able to get rooted, and flash cwm using wug's toolkit. I also found instructions to do it manually, so I will try that next time. Thanks!

Downgrading back to 4.2.2

I updated my nexus 4 to 4.3 and now the nexus root toolkit can't root it ........ so i'm trying to downgrade to 4.2.2 to root
or, if possible root the 4.3 android ..... any ideas ?

In the Nexus 4 Toolkit, follow the instructions to install TWRP, then download chainfire's SU binary for the nexus 4 and flash it. Bam! You're rooted.
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M.Zaki said:
I updated my nexus 4 to 4.3 and now the nexus root toolkit can't root it ........ so i'm trying to downgrade to 4.2.2 to root
or, if possible root the 4.3 android ..... any ideas ?
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Lots of ideas... Don't rely on a toolkit to start with. Second, employ some intrepid googling with queries like "root android 4.3".
Chainfire has a version of supersu that will work for 4.3, easily installed via custom recovery like TWRP. No need to go back to 4.2.2. :thumbup:
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Will this operation wipe your data?

Rooting won't wipe your data. (Assuming you already have an unlocked bootloader)
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No I don't. I locked the bootloader with bootlocker since I didn't install custom ROM's jet.
Bootloader is now automatically locked because root is gone.

M.Zaki said:
I updated my nexus 4 to 4.3 and now the nexus root toolkit can't root it ........ so i'm trying to downgrade to 4.2.2 to root
or, if possible root the 4.3 android ..... any ideas ?
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First of all, do you have a custom recovery like TWRP or CMW? Or do you have the stock recovery?

[Q] rooting nexus 4 with 4.3

Hi Guys, I want to root my nexus 4 running 4.3 but I have heard it is not as easy to do since the update, any help please.
P.S: this will be my first attempt at rooting. :fingers-crossed:

I would be interested in knowing how to too.
Background info: I was rooted before this latest update, so my bootloader is still unlocked. Are there any one click method that can work with 4.3?
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I used both toolkits that are stickied in the Orig Dev thread to root 4.3. Was extremely simple.
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Flash recovery in fastboot and then flash SuperSu in recovery
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Lord Yurij said:
Flash recovery in fastboot and then flash SuperSu in recovery
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You can also use ClockworkMod's superuser program instead, if you prefer. It has worked flawlessly for me on 4.3.
The 4.3 permission issues have been resolved in both programs (although in different ways).
For superuser go here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser&hl=en
Click on "Read More".
Click on the url link for Manual installation with the recovery zip (Recommended if you are having installation issues or are not rooted), and download the file.
Flash recovery in fastboot and then flash superuser in recovery.

Rooting 4.3 is identical to rooting 4.2 (or any other version really) with the exception of requiring an updated su application. The only difference is the implementation, which you as the end user shouldn't have to worry about as long as it's working okay.

[Q] rooting a 4.3 device

nexus 7 2012 updated to 4.3 JB.any idea on rooting it (build JWR66Y) ?

Use WUG's toolkit bro
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Very simple and easy. I use that tool to root

Its a nexus, just boot to fastboot
fastboot OEM unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now boot to recovery and flash one of many amazing custom ROMs
I really suggest doing as many things as you can manually, it takes little time or effort to root a nexus and you will learn much more than you would from any toolkit
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