Nexus 7 ROOT on 4.3 Android (GUIDE)

Google has rolled out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to its first Nexus 7.

The CF-Auto allows users to root the Nexus 7 without depending on firmware. It supports Android 4.3 and future firmwares as well. Check out the development thread to learn more about the root package.

Nexus 7 users who wish to root tablets running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean may follow our guide.

Pre-Requisites

• Install USB drivers for Nexus 7, to transfer files between Android device and computer.
• Enable USB debugging mode on tablet to connect Android device with computer and use Android SDK [Press Menu > Settings > Applications. From there navigate and click on Development and check USB Debugging Mode]  
• As the tutorial might wipe out all data, create a backup. If the device has a custom recovery like CWM/TWRP then backup data using recovery. 
• The Nexus 7 should have above 80% battery charge.  
• The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier. 
• The CF-Auto-Root file works only with Nexus 7 Wi-Fi/3G. Applying this to an incorrect variant is likely to brick the device. Therefore, verify model number of Nexus device by navigating to Settings > About tablet. 
• Rooting the device will void manufacturer warranty. Users can reclaim the warranty back by unrooting the device later.  

Note: If device has not been unlocked before then this procedure is likely to wipe out all data. 

Steps to Root Nexus 7 Wi-Fi/3G on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with CF-Auto-Root

Step-1: Download and install Android SDK from Android Developer site. The Android SDK package includes necessary drivers for connecting device to the computer, which is necessary for the rooting process

Step-2: Download CF-Auto-Root file for the Nexus 7 to the computer

Download Links: CF-Auto-Root for Nexus 7 Wi-Fi/ CF-Auto-Root for Nexus 7 3G   

Step-3: Extract downloaded CF-Auto-Root package using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool

Step-4: Switch off Nexus 7

Step-5: Boot Nexus tablet into Fastboot Mode by pressing and holdingVolume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons

Step-6: Connect Nexus 7 to computer using USB cable. Wait till Windows finishes installing drivers  

Step-7: Head over to folder which contains the extracted CF-Auto-Root files and then run following commands

• Windows users: Run root-windows.bat
• Linux users: chmod +x root-mac.sh
• Run root-linux.sh
• Mac OS X users: chmod +x root-mac.sh
• Run root-mac.sh

Step-8: Follow on-screen instructions to root tablet. Once rooting process is complet, tablet will boot into normal mode. Users may now safely disconnect the device from the computer