Let’s check off a few things first: Got a Nexus? Is it rooted? Can you handle a few bugs and errors? If you answered yes to these questions and crave the early build of Android 4.1, then read on.
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Thanks to these enterprising geeks, users can quickly install Android 4.1 on the Galaxy Nexus. The instructions are fairly simple, but we’re not going to teach you how to root your device. It’s an Android, and there are hundreds of methods, like this one for instance.
- So, to root a US Verizon network-locked Galaxy Nexus, go here
- To root a network-unlocked Galaxy Nexus, follow this link
Each link trickles down to a rooting forum which is packed with more information and content then can be covered in the scope of this article. But suffice it to say, it’s a fairly easy root, according to the instructions. Best of luck, Nexus owners.
