Learn How To Root Your Galaxy Nexus 4 on Win/Linux/mac/Ubuntu

Now here is the moment of truth,for the readers who have a Galaxy Nexus 4 This will be the first guide on the blog on how to root this on all the operating systems.So you are the chosen one.

So what are you waiting for grab your devices and start rooting the phone !!





Disclaimer: - I am a poor person :P and I won’t be held responsible for any damage to your phone. There is no guaranty that your device won’t brick. This is just a guide. So if you have a Heart of a Lion and a mind of a pirate than you can proceed with this guide.


Requirements :-
This method will work on all the Android versions along with (4.2.1/4.2.2/4.3)
But there is a slight difference for rooting the phone on version 4.3. You will come to know that in the process.
One important feature of this guide is that this process will help you to backup and restore your application /settings.

Before we Go ahead follow this steps :-
backup everything of your device on your internal storage to your hard disk drive.
You can do this by using the AirDroid application.

Here We Go !!!!!

Step 1 :-
Download this Zip file from Here
This file includes everything you need to root your phone on all the OS (Win/Mac OSX/Linux/Ubuntu)

Step 2 :-
Go to settings>About phone on your Nexus 4
Hit "Build number" couple of times until you see a prompt which says "You are now a developer"
Now you will see a hidden menu "Developer Options"
Click on this option and make sure developer option is on and also USB debugging (This is because we want to connect our device to the computer and use commands)

Step 3 :-
Install drivers if you have windows.
Ignore this step if you have any other OS.
Click on start menu>In search box type device manager>Open device manager>Update the drivers for Nexus 4 with exclamation mark which are in Nexus4Root.ZIP.
If you see "Android ADB Interface"You are ready to go ahead.

Step 4 :-
Open Command prompt(terminal incase for Linux/Ubuntu or Mac) and type the code given below.


For Windows User :-
cd Download
cdNexus4Root
adb backup -apk -all -f backup.ab


For Linux/Ubuntu users:-
sudo -i
cd /home/UserName/Downloads/Nexus4Root
chmod 755 *
./adb-linux backup -apk -all -f backup.ab

For MAc OSX users :-
cd Downloads
cd Nexus4Root
chmod 755 *
./adb-mac backup -apk -all -f backup.ab



Step 4 :-
Now on your phone you will see a pop-up window which will ask you to backup your data Hit "Backup my data".This will backup all your settings,applications,app data,Wifi passwords etc.


Note :- This will not backup your personnel contents such as photos,Videos etc.

Step 5 :-
Once backup is completed then you can turn off your phone.
Now we will be going in the boot loader menu,so here is what you will have to do.
Hold the Volume Down and power buttons together for at least 5 seconds
You should be in boot loader menu now.
Connect the USB to your Nexus 4 from the computer.
Open device manager and check If you see "Android ADB Interface".If not then you will have to install the drivers again.Head over to step 3 (This is only for windows users)

Step 6 :-

For Windows Users:-
adb oem unlock

For Linux/Ubuntu Users:-
./adb-linux oem unlock

For Mac OSX Users :-
./adb-mac oem unlock

Step 6 :-
On your phone Hit the Volume Up button to select "Yes" and hit the Power button.
Then hit the power button again in order to re-boot your device.

Step 7 :-
Once the device is re-booted Your device will be like a new device.

Step 8 :-
Connect your Nexus to the computer an copy the CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip to anywhere on your device.

Note :- For devices with Android version 4.3 download the SuperSu v1.41 form Here and copy this file instead.

For MAC OSX Users:-
If you have any trouble in connecting the device to your computer download and install Android File Transfer from Here.

Step 9 :-
Reboot into the boot loader menu as we did before in Step 5.

Step 10 :-
Now type in these commands in Command prompt/terminal.

For Windows:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-mako.img

For Linux/Ubuntu:
./fastboot-linux flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-mako.img

For Mac/OSX:
./fastboot-mac flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.2.3-mako.img

On your device choose "recovery mode" but using volume button nd hit Power button.

Step 11:-
Once in clockworkMod(CWM) Recovery,choose "install.zip from sdcard"

Now choose the first option "Choose zip from sdcard"

Choose "0/"

Select CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip" and hit "yes".

By installing this we are rooting your phone and providing a root access to your phone.

Step 12 :-
Select "Reboot" from the main menu,If you see a screen like the one shown below make sure to choose "Yes-disable recovery flash". This is because we want CWM recovery as our default.

Step 13 :-
Once you reboot your phone you will find an application called SuperSu in your application drawer.

Now you can sit back and have a cup of Coffee :D,Your phone has got a root access.You can install Custom Rom's and rooted applications for the market to make the most out of it.

Optional :-

Step 14 :-
Remember I asked you to backup internal memory of your phone? If you have done that let us restore your phones settings,application data etc.

Go to command prompt/terminal and type the following command:-

For Windows:
adb restore backup.ab

For Linux/Ubuntu:
./adb-linux restore backup.ab

For Mac OSX:
./adb-mac restore backup.ab




Once this is done you will discover that your phone is back to normal as it was before along with and extra feature that is root access.

If you want to install a custom ROM in your device now head over to our Custom Rom post.

Congratulations !!!!!!
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