How to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Google has just released Android 4.4.1 Kitkat OTA update with build version KOT49E for the Wi-Fi version of the Nexus 7 (2013).

Note: You can manually download the OTA for the Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi directly from Google's Update Servers and follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Exit from "About Phone" and find the "Developer Options" settings. Enable USB debugging.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 (2013). Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi Running on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi running on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Click here to know How to Update Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat.

How to Update Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat

The Wi-Fi version of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) has already received Android 4.4.1 Kitkat OTA update with build version KOT49E.

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi users who missed the OTA update notification or cannot wait for its official release, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting Nexus 7 to the computer.
2. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
3. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Exit from "About Phone" and find the "Developer Options" settings. Enable USB debugging.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat file is compatible only with the Wi-Fi version of the Nexus 7 (2013) running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the device model number by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat for Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi

File name: 90745e15d8902605382c39b6a39a51b5dd8ff170.signed-razor-KOT49E-from-KRT16S.90745e15.zip
MD5 sum: ce344ae6d5d2f74f80c9009947c9cbe9
Size: 52 MB

Steps to Update Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi (Non-Rooted) with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat
Note: Make sure your Nexus 7 is NOT rooted and has stock recovery.

Step 1: Rename the Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat .zip file to update.zip.
Step 2: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the update.zip file to the SD card of your tablet. Make sure the file is in the root folder.
Step 3: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into Fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen navigation instructions. Then press Volume Up button several times to enter Recovery Mode. An exclamation mark should now appear on the screen. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together to enter Recovery Mode.
Step 5: Select "update from SD card" option and then navigate to the update.zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by pressing the Power button. The installation should now begin.
Step 6: Once the installation process completes, your tablet will boot automatically. It may take about 5 minutes to complete.

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi should be now updated with the Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Steps to Update Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi (Rooted) with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat
Note: Make sure you have ClockworkMod recovery installed on the Nexus 7.

Step 1: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat .zip file to the SD card of your tablet. Make sure the file is in the root folder.
Step 2: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into Fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen navigation instructions. Then press Volume Up button several times to enter Recovery Mode.
Step 4: In CWM Recovery, select "flash zip from SD card" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Then navigate to the Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by pressing the Power button. The installation should now begin.
Step 5: Once the installation process completes, return to main Recovery Menu and select "reboot system now". Your tablet will boot now and it may take about 5 minutes to complete.

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi should be now updated with the Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Click here to know How to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi running on Android 4.4 KOT49E KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery.

How to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Mobile on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Google has just started rolling out Android 4.4.1 Kitkat update with build version KOT49E for the LTE version of the Nexus 7 (2013). The new official update is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

Note: You can manually download the OTA for the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE directly from Google's Update Servers and follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Nexus 7 (2013) LTE users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Exit from "About Phone" and find the "Developer Options" settings. Enable USB debugging.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the LTE version of Nexus 7 (2013). Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Files Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2013) LTE Running on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.4-deb.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2013) LTE running on Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Click here to know How to Update Nexus 7 (2013) Mobile with Android 4.4.1 KOT49E KitKat.

How to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Mobile on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Google has rolled out the new Android 4.4 Kitkat update with build version KRT16S for the LTE version of the Nexus 7 (2013). The new official update is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

Nexus 7 (2013) LTE users who have already installed their devices with Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the LTE version of Nexus 7 (2013) running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat. Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Mobile Running on Android 4.4 KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.4-deb.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2013) LTE running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

How to Root Nexus 7 (2012) Mobile on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

The official Android 4.4 Kitkat Over-The-Air (OTA) update with build version KRT16S is now available for download for the 3G version of the Nexus 7 (2012).

Nexus 7 (2012) 3G users who have already installed their devices with Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the 3G version of Nexus 7 (2012) running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat. Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2012) Mobile Running on Android 4.4 KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-tilapia.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2012) 3G running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

How to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

The Wi-Fi version of the Google Nexus 7 2013 has received a new Android 4.3 Android 4.4 Kitkat update with build version KRT16S. The new official update is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update.

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 (2013) running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat. Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi Running on Android 4.4 KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

How to Root Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery

Google has now rolled out the Android 4.4 Kitkat Over-The-Air (OTA) update with build version KRT16S for the Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 (2012).

Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet.
3. The Nexus 7 bootloader should be unlocked.
4. Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CWM/TWRP Recovery and SuperSU files compatible only with the Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 (2012) running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat. Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android SDK
2. Fastboot
3. CWM or TWRP Recovery
4. SuperSU (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.75.zip) or the latest version

Steps to Root Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi Running on Android 4.4 KitKat and Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
Step 1: Install the Android SDK. The package includes the necessary drivers for connecting your tablet to the computer, which is mandatory for the rooting process.
Step 2: Extract the Fastboot .zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool and copy it to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 4: Copy the CWM or TWRP .img file to the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory on the computer.
Step 5: Connect the Nexus 7 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the SuperSU .zip file to the SD card of your tablet.
Step 6: Switch off the Nexus 7. Then boot the device into fastboot mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together.
Step 7: Navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click >> Open Command Prompt). Then run the following command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-grouper.img

Step 8: Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.
Step 9: In CWM Recovery, select "install zip from sdcard" and then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now, navigate to the SuperSU .zip file that you copied earlier and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, return to main recovery menu and select "reboot system now".

Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi running on Android 4.4 KRT16S KitKat is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Nexus 7 and look for an app called SuperSU. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.