How to Root Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H KitKat and Install CWM Recovery
The complete guide to root Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat KOT49H
is now here on Team Android. Google rolled out a new OTA update to all
the Nexus users with Android 4.4.2 KitKat bug fix update. Make sure you
have already updated your Nexus 7 tablet to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H
KitKat OTA update. Rooting your tablet will allow you to install root
apps, give you full system access and a lot more. Why should you root?
Read: Benefits of rooting an Android device. We will be using the latest SuperSU and CWM Recovery in this tutorial. You can now root Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Nexus 7 2012 and also install ClockworkMod Recovery using the tutorial below.
As you continue reading below, will will guide you through all the
steps of how to root Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H KitKat software
update with backup tips and other important points given below that you should keep in mind. Read our list of the essential root apps available! Installation of the latest CWM / TWRP Recovery is also part of the tutorial. Let’s continue with the tutorial below.
Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial
In case you want to update Nexus 7 to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H KitKat using the official OTA software update or with the official factory image, read the following tutorials:
All set and ready? Good. You can now go to next page and root Nexus 7 2012 (WiFi) on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H software version.
Please read every line carefully and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your Android device.
To Remember:
Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install with USB drivers. See: How to Set Up Android SDK (Fastboot / ADB) on Windows.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 3 - Download Fastboot and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.
Step 5 - Then switch OFF your Nexus 7.
Step 6 - Download CWM Recovery 6.0.4.3 or download TWRP 2.6.3.1 and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
NOTE: You can use any of the two custom recoveries – CWM or TWRP. If one fails to work, try installing the other one and use that.
Step 7 - Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.
Step 8 - Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 9 - Type in the following command and press Enter.
Step 11 - Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.
Step 12 - Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.
Step 13 - Now using your volume keys, navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Step 14 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. The phone will boot now.
That’s it. Your Nexus 7 is now rooted on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H software version of KitKat and even has a custom CWM recovery installed. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.
To make sure you have correctly installed the above root method and it’s working, verify with Root Checker as given in the link.
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Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial
Root Nexus 7 Android 4.4.2 KOT49H Details:
Android 4.4.2 KOT49H was just released earlier today with a few quick fixes. You can install this Android 4.4.2 update on the Nexus 5 (full tutorial), Nexus 4 (full tutorial), Nexus 7 2013 (full tutorial), Nexus 7 2012 (full tutorial) and Nexus 10 (full tutorial). Like always, we made sure you also get the the root method for Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2 earliest as possible. It has been given on the next page. This root method will first install ClockworkMod recovery and then install SuperSU using that.In case you want to update Nexus 7 to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H KitKat using the official OTA software update or with the official factory image, read the following tutorials:
ASUS Nexus 7 USB Drivers
You will need to connect your Android tablet with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the Android 4.4.2 USB drivers for Samsung Nexus 7 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:Backup and Other Important Tips
Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:A few more optional tips that you should remember:
Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.
- Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your tablet, we strongly recommend you to also backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing tablet set up.
1. Having problems connecting your Android tablet to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!
2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your tablet goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your tablet might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your tablet is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
All set and ready? Good. You can now go to next page and root Nexus 7 2012 (WiFi) on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H software version.
How to Flash CWM Recovery & Root Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to root Nexus 7 on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H. If you are used to rooting Google Nexus devices, then this should not be any different for you.Please read every line carefully and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your Android device.
To Remember:
- This root method tutorial is only for Nexus 7 2012 (WiFi). Please don’t try this on any other variants of the tablet.
- Your tablet should be on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H software version.
- Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.
Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install with USB drivers. See: How to Set Up Android SDK (Fastboot / ADB) on Windows.
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 7 tablet.
Step 3 - Download Fastboot and extract it in android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.
NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.
Step 4 - Download SuperSU v1.80 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip) and copy it to your sdcard on your Nexus 7 tablet.Step 5 - Then switch OFF your Nexus 7.
Step 6 - Download CWM Recovery 6.0.4.3 or download TWRP 2.6.3.1 and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
NOTE: You can use any of the two custom recoveries – CWM or TWRP. If one fails to work, try installing the other one and use that.
Step 7 - Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.
Step 8 - Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
Step 9 - Type in the following command and press Enter.
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper.imgStep 10 - Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 11 - Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.
Step 12 - Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.
Step 13 - Now using your volume keys, navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.
Step 14 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. The phone will boot now.
That’s it. Your Nexus 7 is now rooted on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H software version of KitKat and even has a custom CWM recovery installed. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.
To make sure you have correctly installed the above root method and it’s working, verify with Root Checker as given in the link.
Hit +1 or LIKE to thanks us!
If you run into any problems, feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.
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