These are instructions on how to root Google Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi running on android 5.1.1 using Chainfire Root Tool on Windows Computer.
Remember Your Google Nexus 7 should have at-least 30-40 percent of battery to perform the rooting process.
If you are having Google Nexus 7 (2012) Mobile Variant then head over to this Page for correct root guidelines.
Root Google Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi on android 5.1.1
- Download and install Google Nexus 7 USB driver on your computer. If Nexus 7 Tab USB drivers are already installed on your computer then skip this step.
- Enable USB Debugging on your Nexus 7 Tab. To enable the USB debugging Open Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Tap on the Checkbox to Enable it.
(Developer Options are hidden for Android 4.2.2 and above. Go to Settings > About Phone > Built Number > Tap on it 5-8 times to display this option).
- Now, Power off your Nexus 7 Tab.
- Now, you have to enable Fastboot Mode on your Nexus 7 Tab while it is power-off. To enable FastBoot Mode Press and Hold Volume Up, Volume Down and Power Button at same time until FastBoot Mode is enabled.
- Connect your Nexus 7 Tab to the computer.
- Download and extract AutoRoot Tool on your Windows Computer. After extracting, you will be able to see the following files:
- From the extracted file, Open root-windows.bat file.
- Once root-windows.bat is opened you will see the following window:
- Press any key from the keyboard of your computer to begin the rooting process.
- Now you will be able to see Unlock Bootloader Screen on your Nexus 7 Tab. Select Yes using volume up/down button and power button to continue.
- Now, on the next screen you will be able to see the FastBoot Screen with Disabled Lock State (at button) which means you have successfully unlocked the bootloader of Nexus 7 Tab.
- Now, your Nexus 7 tab will automatically show red android logo and rooting process will continue. Once Rooting process is completed your Nexus 7 tab will restart automatically.
- Your Nexus 7 Tab will take 2-3 minutes to restart. Once your Tab is restarted successfully, you will be able to see the welcome screen.
- Now your Nexus 7 is rooted successfully. To confirm, Open App Drawer (menu) and you will be able to see a new Application installed called SuperSU. If you find this app then it means your device is rooted.
Optional You an also verify the Root Status of your Google Nexus 7 Tab using Root Checker Application.
Notes
No data loss process: Your Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music and etc will be not affected with the above method.
Warranty Void Your Google Nexus 7 Tab Warranty will be void after following the above tutorial.
Google Nexus Pixel Stock Firmware If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Google Nexus Pixel Stock Firmware page.
Google Nexus Pixel USB Driver If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Google Nexus Pixel USB Driver page.
Credits: The Google Nexus 7 Auto Root Tool was created by Chainfire, so full credits goes to him for the root tool.
