Nexus 7 - Unlock Bootloader Root And ClockworkMod (4.2.2 Android)

Droidever - This time we had the opportunity of doing the unboxing of our Nexus 7, and then apply the official Android 4.1.2 and 4.2.1 Android updates only we have to obtain root access to get the device at its best.

As good lovers of simplicity, we decided to use the Toolkit for Nexus 7 XDA, with which you can install the drivers, unlock the bootloader and get root access from a same tool without the need to install the Android ADB, which tends to be somewhat complicated in some cases.

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Install Nexus 7 Toolkit

1. The first step will be to download the Nexus 7 Toolkit from here and install it on our PC.
   
2. Then you have to run the program and appear a console where you will see the following line

Then you have to type, not if you already have your Nexus 7 on the latest version of Android and deployment options:

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Enable USB debugging

1. To activate the USB debugging in Nexus 7 will have to unlock development options. For this have to enter to the menu of settings-about the tablet and press several times on the last option (Build Number) until exit the message that says that already were developer.
   
   
2. Now you must return to the menu of settings - development options and tick the check USB debugging box.

Start Nexus 7 in FastBoot

Then you have to start the Nexus 7 in fastboot mode. To do this, you must turn off the device and then press the ignition and volume keys at the same time. I would then deploy a screen with an Android in the Center and a tab that says Start.


Install Drivers and connect to the PC

1. Bfre connecting to the PC our Nexus 7 we will have to install ADB drivers. Fortunately Nexus 7 Toolkit has an option to do so.
   
   
2. Open the toolkit type not to exit the update option and type 1 to select the option of installing the drivers. You probably leave you a warning message in Windows you'll have to accept.
   
   
3. Now you can connect the Nexus 7 in fastboot mode to the PC using the cable US.
   
   
4. If everything worked out correctly you should see a message in Windows which reads as follows:

Unlock Root and ClockworkMod in Nexus 7

1. The process involves unlocking the bootloader of Nexus 7, then obtain root access and then install Clockworkmod Recovery.
   
   
2. Again, the Nexus 7 toolkit has an option that allows us to make the entire process in a single step. To do this you have to enter the toolkit and typing the number 8 to select the option that applies all these changes. Doing so you will see a menu and you will have to enter yes to confirm.
   
   
3. The process will begin by unlocking the bootloader and see next image in your Nexus 7. To confirm this, you must select Yes by pressing the power button.
   
   
4. At the end of the release process, the device will reboot and you will have to re-enter your Google account information. It is very important that you do not remove PC and again to activate the USB debugging as you have previously.
   
   
5. You will see that the process of the ongoing toolkit and the Nexus 7 will once again restarted in fastboot mode and then in normal mode.

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When the last restart and you will have unlocked bootloader and ClockWorkmod Recovery installed.

This has been everything, I hope that the process has been simple, we have tried to be what most all possible so there are no doubts. Anyway, the comments section you have to contact us. Don't forget to share on your social networks!