[Q] How root nexus 4 using mac without lose data and apps? - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I would like to know if there is some method to root nexus 4 from a mac without losing data and apliaciones, I was was looking in google some root methods on mac but always all this methods do it a factory reset, and I want to give root to my nexus 4 without losing any.

Do an adb backup before you unlock the bootloader. Or use Koush's Carbon app to back up data

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Niolin said:
Is it possible to root my Lollipop G900V without losing my data? I tried Towelroot as suggested in the stickied how-to thread (which really should be updated to indicate that Towelroot will not work on any Lollipop devices), which of course didn't work.
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I don't think there's a way to install root on Lollipop without downgrading to KitKat yet, and you will need to wipe as it won't boot after the stock tar is installed. So to answer your question, as of now there is no way to root without a wiipe if you're on stock Lollipop.

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