Guide to root Nexus 7 2013 on Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow

If the user of Nexus 7 2013 have updated their device to Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow, and now they might searching to get root access for customization purpose. So this is a very simple and concise guide to root Google Nexus 7 2013 running on Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow.

Disclaimer: The guide can be used to root Nexus 7 2013 on Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow factory image on build MRA58K, don’t use it on any other device, also we www.guidebeats.com are not responsible if you damaged or brick your device, try it on your own risk.

Prerequisites:

• Properly backup yours phone data before starting the flash process
• Do charge your device battery at least 70%
• Use an original data cable for smooth connectivity of your device with PC.
• Download and install universal USB driver for Nexus on your PC. [Click here]
• Enable USB Debugging Mode [Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging]
• TWRP recovery must be installed on your device
• Root is an unofficial task so you will lose your device warranty.

 

Downloads required:

• Download ElementaIX kernel for the Nexus 7 2013 WiFi on your PC. [Click here]
• Download ElementalX kernel for the Nexus 7 2013 3G on your PC. [Click here]
• Download the SuperSU latest version on your PC. [Click here]

 

Steps to root Nexus 7 2013 on Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow

STEP-1: connect the Google Nexus 7 2013 to the PC, and copy both ElementalX kernel and SuperSU files on root folder of device storage. [DON’T copy these files on any subfolder]

STEP-2: Now disconnect your device, Turn it off completely and then boot in Recover Mode.

STEP-3: Now on the TWRP Recovery Mode, tap on “‘install’ button from the main screen.

STEP-4: Navigate down and select the ElementalX kernel file and Swipe to confirm its installation.

• Go back to the main TWRP recovery main menu, when installation of Kernel file get finished

STEP-5: Now on TWRP Recovery main screen Tap over the “install’ button once again.

STEP-6: Browse the device storage for the SuperSU file this time and Swipe to confirm installation

 

That’s it,

Root Nexus 7 2013 on Android 6.0 MRA58K Marshmallow has been done successfully. Now you can install and use all the unofficial and third party apps from the Google Play store

You can confirm your device is properly rooted by installing root checker app available on the Google Play Store.

 

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