Few weeks ago, Google announced Android 4.3 for AOSP and Nexus devices; the update was available for all versions of Nexus devices including Nexus 4, 7, 10 and Galaxy Nexus. At Techglimpse, we also learned how to install Android 4.3 on your Nexus devices and how to gain root access to it. Today we are going to see how to root your Nexus devices running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
The process involves in unlocking the bootloader to flash custom recovery and then with the help of custom recovery flash the SuperSU package. The SuperSU package should be well compatible with the operating system on your device. For this guide, we will be using SuperSU 1.50 package by Chainfire that should work very well on Android 4.3.
Disclaimer: Before we get into the action, remember to follow the steps at your own risk. Techglimpse is not responsible for any damage that may cause during the process.
Get ready with these…
* The root guide will work on devices Nexus 4, 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus that runs Android 4.3
* Custom recoveries like ClockWorkMod or TWRP.
* You must have unlocked your Android device.
* SuperSU 1.5 package by Chainfire for Android 4.3
Here we go,
Step 1: As told earlier, download the SuperSU 1.50 package and copy it to your device.
Step 2: Reboot the device into recovery mode.
Step 3: Install the SuperSU package from recovery. If you were using ClockWorkMod, just select ‘install zip from sdcard’ > ‘ choose zip from sdcard’, choose the file and confirm the process. If you are using TWRP, then just tap ‘Install’, select the file and confirm.
Step 4: For ClockWorkMod, use the ‘wipe cache’ option on recovery main screen and the dalvik cache can be wiped from the ‘advanced’ section. For TWRP, you have an option to wipe cache and dalvik cache after flashing operation is done. Tap the button and confirm.
Step 5: Reboot your device into Android by tapping ‘reboot system now’ from the ClockWorkMod screen or ‘Reboot’ and tap ‘System’ in TWRP.
Step 6: The device will be rooted now with the SuperSU app and busybox installed.
