Root Nexus 7 2012 on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery

Here is a complete tutorial on how to root Nexus 7 on the latest Android 5.1.1 LMY47V software update. Why should you root? Read: Benefits of rooting an Android device. A very minor and a small update by Google, but since it brings better stability, it is recommended to update your Nexus 7 2012 as soon as possible. We will be using the latest SuperSU as our root package and also include steps to install ClockworkMod Recovery in this tutorial. You can now root Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Nexus 7 2012 and also install ClockworkMod Recovery using the tutorial below.

As you continue reading below, will will guide you through all the steps of how to root Nexus 7 on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop software update with backup tips and other important points given below that you should keep in mind. Installation of the latest CWM / TWRP Recovery is also part of the tutorial. ClockworkMod 6 recovery will bring a long list of features to your phone and all the stuff you can do with it. Let’s continue with the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 😉

Root Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Details:

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop was silently rolled out by Google earlier last week. There has not been a proper changelog as always yet, but think this is a very minor bug fix update. This will be the third Lollipop update to be released. We first saw Android 5.0, then came Android 5.1 Lollipop and now we have the minor update — Android 5.1.1. We have written a complete step by step tutorial on how to root the Nexus 7 tablet on this new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update.

Meanwhile, you should also check out the following articles:

• Install Android 5.1.1: How to Update Nexus 7 to Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop Factory Image.
• Root Apps: You should check out our list of essential root apps that you should install.
• Install Lollipop: How to Install Android 5.1 Lollipop on Computer.
• Custom ROMs: For the complete collection of Lollipop based ROMs for the Nexus 7, visit our Custom ROMs page.

ASUS Nexus 7 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android tablet with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the Android 5.1.1 USB drivers for Samsung Nexus 7 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Nexus 7 USB drivers!

All set and ready? Good. You can now go to next page and root Nexus 7 2012 (WiFi) on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V software version.

How to Flash CWM Recovery & Root Nexus 7 on Android 5.1.1

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to root Nexus 7 on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V. If you are used to rooting Google Nexus devices, then this should not be any different for you.

Please read every line carefully and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your Android device.

To Remember:

• This root method tutorial is only for Nexus 7 2012 (WiFi). Please don’t try this on any other variants of the tablet.
• Your tablet should be on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V software version.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 – Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install with USB drivers. See: How to Set Up Android SDK (Fastboot / ADB) on Windows.

Step 2 – Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 7 tablet.

Step 3 – Download Fastboot from the following links depending on your OS and extract it in android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.

• Windows: Download here!
• Mac: Download here!
• Linux: Download here!

NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.

Step 4 – Download SuperSU and copy it to your \sdcard on your Nexus 7 tablet.

Step 5 – Then switch OFF your Nexus 7.

Step 6 – Download CWM Recovery 6.0.4.3 or download TWRP 2.7.1.1 and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory.

NOTE: You can use any of the two custom recoveries – CWM or TWRP. If one fails to work, try installing the other one and use that.

Step 7 – Now go into Fastboot Mode on Nexus 7. How? Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.

Step 8 – Navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).

Step 9 – Type in the following command and press Enter.

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Step 10 – Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.

Step 11 – Then scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the Power button to select it.

Step 12 – Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.

Step 13 – Now using your volume keys, navigate to the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 14 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu. The phone will boot now.

That’s it. Your Nexus 7 is now rooted on Android 5.1.1 LMY47V software version of Lollipop and even has a custom CWM recovery installed. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.

To make sure you have correctly installed the above root method and it’s working, verify with Root Checker as given in the link.

If you run into any problems, feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.