Nexus Player recently received NMF26X Android 7.1.1 Nougat firmware update and many of you probably updated your device by flashing official factory image. Those who yet to receive an OTA update can follow our manual installation guide Android 7.1.1 Nougat NMF26X on Nexus Player. After flashing or updating to Android 7.1.1 Nougat NMF26X factory image you probably looking for an easy way to root Nexus Player on Android 7.1.1 Nougat build NMF26X. You can easily root your Nexus Player using below guide.
There are various benefits of rooting Android devices including ability to access system files, can over clock or under clock with the help of kernel or app and many more.
In this guide we will use a tool called Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9. With this tool root is oneclick away from Nexus Player on Android 7.1.1 Nougat NMF26X. You can also install custom recovery (CWM recovery or TWRP Recovery) using same tool and if you wish you can also unroot Nexus Player on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. When you click on Root button on Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit, it basically perform following task:
- Unlock the bootloader
- Boot/flash into an alternate recovery
- Use that recovery to flash a Superuser recovery zip
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.
3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Nexus Player in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Nexus Player. [Guide].
5. Download Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9.
Steps To Root Nexus Player On Official Android 7.1.1 Nougat NMF26X
Step 1: Connect your Nexus Player To Computer. Wait few seconds to allow your computer to recognize it.
Step 2: Now open Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit v2.1.9. Wait few seconds to allow toolkit recognize your device then, on main interface: Options [Hotkey Ctrl+k] > Root Options > Superuser Options >
– Enable ‘Utilize SuperSU by Chainfire’
– Enable ‘Utilize Latest Beta Version Available’
– Press ‘Ok’ to apply your settings.
Step 3: Now click on big Root button to start rooting process. You may require to follow onscreen instruction.
That’s it! Your Nexus Player that’s running on latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat NMF26X is now rooted. You can use the same tool to install custom recovery or you can visit this page: Best Apps For Rooted Android Devices (Android Phones & Tablets).
