Android 4.3 JWR66V for Nexus devices has been released; for those of you who have already upgraded their Nexus via OTA, here is the root tutorial. Nexus 7 users who updated to this latest Android 4.3 OS manually can also use this guide to root Nexus 7 on Android 4.3 JWR66V Jelly Bean and also install CWM recovery tool.

Prerequisites to check before you root Nexus 7 Android 4.3 JWR66V JB & install CWM:

Downloadand install USB drivers for ASUS Nexus 7 in your computer.Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu.Backup anyimportant databefore going forward for the tutorial.Ensure that your ASUS Nexus 7 carries more than 70% of charge.

Note:this tutorial is specifically tailored to ASUS Nexus 7; so please do not try it on other variants. Also note that your tablet should be on Android 4.3 JWR66V OS - check our tutorial onHow to Update Nexus 7 to Android 4.3 JWR66V JB Factory Image.

How to rootNexus 7 Android 4.3 JWR66V JB:

Required files: download Android SDK from Android Developers and install with USB drivers. DownloadFastbootandextractits contents inandroid-sdk-windowsplatform-toolsdirectory - create if not already there. Also downloadSuperSU v1.43 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.43.zip). Download the recovery tool;CWM Recovery 6.0.3.1(ORTWRP 2.6.0.0)and copy / paste it in theandroid-sdk-windowsplatform-toolsdirectory.

Connect your Nexus 7 with computer and copy the SuperSU zip file to the sdcard of your Nexus 7tablet.Switch off ASUS Nexus 7 and enter into fastboot mode: press Volume Downand Power keys together for a few seconds until you see the menu.Now navigate toandroid-sdk-windowsplatform-toolsdirectoryand openCommand Prompt: Shift + Right-click > OpenCommandPrompt).Type the followingcommandand press Enter:fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-grouper.img