The new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update has been released for Nexus 5 device and now, during this step by step guide you will learn how to root it by using an easy method.
If you already installed the stock Android 4.4.4 firmware on your LG Google Nexus 5, probably you are looking for a suitable root guide.
Unfortunately, the new Android 4.4.4 update represents only a minor OS enhancement and it comes only with some bug fixes and adds stability for Google Nexus 5 device. There is no added feature with this update.
It is to be noted that the root method for Android 4.4.3 OS isn’t compatible with KitKat 4.4.4 update.
Apart from that, the root access ensures different methods to easily personalize, customize, optimize and power up your Google Nexus 5 device. With the root access you can easily remove bloatware, remove in- built applications and add new custom applications and features, install custom recovery image or update the device with a custom ROM firmware such as CM11, AOKP), overlook the CPU and install a custom Kernel, make Nandroid backup and more.
Keep in mind that the root access isn’t an official method and that means this operation has nothing to do with Google. You will also lose warrant, so do it at your own risk. Also take care of the data backup of contact lists, SMSs etc.
You can use backup and restore applications from Google Play Store.
During the root guide a PC, the Google Nexus 5 and the device’s USB cable will be necessary.
On your device the user should enable the USB debugging option from the menu > settings >developer options
The user should temporarily deactivate all antivirus protections as these applications might interfere with the root process.
You should then ensure that the device has more than 65 % power left in its battery;.
It is very important to know that this root process is fully compatible only with LG Google Nexus 5 device that has Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware.
How to Root Nexus 5 on Android 4.4.4 KitKat Firmware Using One-Click Root tool
- Download the root tool from this page
- Deactivate the tool on your PC and then install the software by following on screen prompts.
- Now, connect the Nexus 5 device with your PC with the help of USB cable.
- If the device isn’t recognized by your PC, install the Nexus 5 drivers on your PC.
- Run the root application.
- Now from the main window menu select “root” option.
- Wait while the device is being rooted.
- Now go to Windows Store, from there download the SuperSu
- You are done.
Congratulation, you have root the LG Google Nexus 5 device on Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware
