Root Google Nexus 4 E960 easily without using PC but just using your smartphone. Yes! You can now root your Google Nexus 4 that running on latest official firmware by installing an app and following very simple steps. You don’t need any PC. By rooting your device you can enjoy various additional benefits that your stock device can’t offer.
Once you root Google Nexus 4 you can completely utilize the hardware the way you want. This Android powered device comes with 2 GB of RAM, quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor and Adreno 320 GPU that you can use on its full potential once you root Google Nexus 4. You can overclock it, can install root only apps, can access and modify system files, can even try a better optimized and customized Android version by flashing ROMs (if anything available and) if you have a custom recovery installed. You can follow this simple instruction to find and install custom recovery (CWM recovery or TWRP recovery) on your device.
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Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purpose only. Neither True-Android team nor any developer are responsible if your device bricked after following this tutorial. Remember, rooting void your device manufacturer warranty.
Pre Requisites:
1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.
2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Percentage on your Android device to check it easily.
Hope you back up all your data and settings as mentioned above. So, its time to jump into next stage of this guide.
How To root Google Nexus 4 Easily
Step 1: Download Framaroot and install it (open a file explorer, navigate your download and tap on it; you can also directly open the apk from browser download section to install it). If you see a warning box then you require to check Unknown sources under Settings –> Security.
Step 2: Open the app and then tap on install superuser or super SU of your choice.
Step 3: You will see some rooting options. Tap on gandalf and soon you see the success.
To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store.
That’s it! You just learn how to root Google Nexus 4. And, that’s too without using any computer. You can fill the comment form below to ask additional help from community.
