Rooting Nexus 4 4.4.2 without wiping data?

[nscombatant]

I have an unlocked bootloader Nexus 4, 4.4.2. I do not wish to wipe my data before rooting the phone, is there a way to do so?

Thanks.

 

[the tall guy]

I have an unlocked bootloader Nexus 4, 4.4.2. I do not wish to wipe my data before rooting the phone, is there a way to do so?

Thanks.

I'm no expert at rooting, but I dont think i've heard of a way to not wipe your data. I would back it up before you proceed.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

If your bootloader is already unlocked you don't have to wipe anything, rooting doesn't wipe your data. Just install a custom recovery or use fastboot to root, a decent guide lies within the stickies.

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[PlusJack]

If you're going from pure stock to unlocking the bootloader and rooting, I don't believe there is a reliable way to save everything. You MIGHT be able to do some workaround to back things up but I'm not positive.

 

[Sai Mohan]

Yes, you can. Since you already have an unlocked boot loader, all you have to do is flash a custom recovery such as twrp or clock work mod and then boot to custom recovery. Flash the zip file required for root and restart

Sent from my Nexus 4