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How to root your new Nexus 7 2013 on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.


Just like any other Android smartphone, we have to root the device to avail more features in the Smartphone. After rooting, we can install Custom ROMs, Mods, Tweaks, etc. In this article, I'll guide you on how to root Nexus 7 2013. But, before that please read the disclaimer and prerequisites for your safety only.

Warning: This article is for information purpose only, we are not responsible for any thing that happens to your phone in the process.You may try this at your OWN RISK.

Pre-requisites:
  • The New Nexus 7 (2013) in your hands.
  • The battery must be charged to a certain level so that the device doesn't run out of power during the Rooting process because that can damage your device.
  • You must have the Latest TWRP Recovery for the New Nexus 7, as we could’t find out the ClockworkMod yet.
  • Download SUperSU 1.50 by Chainfire.
If you have no idea on what rooting is, find here "What is Rooting"

Procedure to root Nexus 7 2013:
  1. First of all you must Download the TWRP Recovery Image file from the above link
  2. Now download the SuperSU 1.5o Zip file from the above link and transfer it to your device.
  3. Reboot your device into recovery mode. Make sure you have the main data backed up.
  4. The TWRP users may need to tap Install then select the SuperSU zip file to confirm.
  5. Now Wipe cache and dalvik cache (no need to wipe data or perform factory reset). For ClockworkMod, you see the ‘wipe cache option on recovery’s main screen while the dalvik cache can be wiped from the ‘advanced’ section.
  6. In TWRP, you will be given the option to wipe cache and dalvik cache right after the flashing operation is done; just tap that button and confirm.
  7. Reboot your device into Android by tapping ‘reboot system now’ from the main screen of ClockworkMod or going to ‘Reboot’ and then tapping ‘System’ in TWRP.
  8. That’s it – your Nexus device should now be rooted, with the SuperSU app and busybox installed.
This is it your tablet is New Nexus 7 (2013) tablet is now rooted and you can add all customized apps and games on your device by giving the SuperSU user grant.