root

[and9988]

when you download TWRP recovery manager it says you have to be root to use it. But you cant root without a recovery
installed..? no? nexus 7 2012 tablet

 

[B. Diddy]

Moved to the Nexus 7 (2012) Rooting forum.

 

[xandros9]

You can root a device without ever installing a recovery or custom ROM. You'll probably have to do some work with the device attached to a PC.