How To Root/Unroot/Install Custom Recovery in LG Google Nexus 4 Running On Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
Before You Begin:
How To Root Nexus 4:
- You need a Windows Based PC or Laptop.
- This method is tested on Nexus 4 only.
- This method is working on device with unlocked bootloader : Click Here For Unlocking
- Enable USB Debugging in your device.Click Here if you don't know how to enable.
- Charge your device 70% minimum.
- Make a backup of your device's data for safety.
How To Root Nexus 4:
- Please follow all the instructions given above.
- Download the Nexus 4 Toolkit in your computer.
- Install Nexus 4 toolkit in your PC.
- During installation it will ask you which Nexus 4 you are using.
- Select the device and hit enter for next step.
- Type 1 and hit enter to install the drivers.
- Now connect your device to PC with USB cable.
- Now you see some options in Nexus 4 Toolkit.
- Select Root option for Root access,Unroot Option or Install Recovery option.Whatever you want..
- Now it asks you to boot your device in fastboot mode.Turn off your device and then turn it on again with pressing & holding Volume Up+Volume Down+Power Button at same time until it turn on.
- Unplug your device and then plug it again.It will start installing fastboot drivers.
- After drivers installation follow the on screen instructions.
- If fastboot drivers didn't install.Download Drivers Here and install them manually.