Nexus 7 2013 receivedLMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipopupdate recently. If you have updated to this latest version, you must have lost the root access of your tablet. Here is how to root Nexus 7 2013 LMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and get back the system access.

In case, you haven't updated to this latest OS version, here is the2013 Nexus 7 Android 5.1.1 factory image.

Prereqs to check before youroot Nexus 7 2013 LMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipop:

Download Android SDK and install USB drivers.Enable USB debugging by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Your Nexus 7 must be onLMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.Ensure that your Nexus 7 2013 carries more than 70% of charge

Root Nexus 7 2013 LMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipop:

Required files: 1-downloadFastboot from the following links depending on your OS:

Windows: Download linkMac: Download linkLinux: Download link

Extract the above in android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory; create this directory if you cannot see one.

2-Download ClockworkMod or TWRP recovery from these links (you can use any one of these):CWM 6.0.4.7|TWRP 2.8.1.0. Copy pastein the sameandroid-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory.

3- DownloadSuperSU v2.46.zipand copy it to your tablet's SD card root folder.

Switch off Nexus 7.Enter Fastboot Mode: press Volume Downand Power keys for a few seconds until you see text on the screen.On your computer, navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open Command Prompt by this key combo: Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt.Type the following command:fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-flo.imgWhen done, from the Fastboot menu, go toRecoverymode on your Nexus tablet.Scroll down to flash zip from SD card> choose zip from sdcard.Navigate to the SuperSU zip file that you had copied to the SD card earlier. Select it using thePowerbutton.Confirm installation.Once done, return by selecting +++++Go Back>reboot system now.

Ta da! When your tablet is on again, it is not only rooted on the latest Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop update but also has a custom recovery installed on it. Enjoy the rooted fun of Lollipop!