Possible to root my Nexus?

[Edgedancer]

Hey guys. I am totally new to android and wanting to get onto the latest version, ie jellybean. Before I try anything, I just would like to know if there are any draw backs, or even if it possible, since I have it through a plan with Virgin in Australia. I read something about not being able to access mobile data but I am not sure...
I havent felt this out of depth in regards to technology in ages so I hope I dont come across as a moron.

 

[1088933]

You shouldn't have any issues as long as you do everything correctly. And any issues that you have post update, will probably be determined by if its a) Official update b) stability if it is a 3rd party rom c) any compatibility issues with apps.

I flashed JB onto my phone a few days ago and yesterday again after it was released and I have the GSM version. Haven't seen any problems, even with any apps.

Just make sure you always have a backup through nandroid or whatnot before you try anything.

(Updating or flashing usually consists of doing a factory reset and wiping the phone caches, so you will lose that information unless you've made a backup).

 

[dancing-bass]

If you want a GREAT guide to maximizing your Gnex, check out this article. It's what made me realize that rooting can be fun, and its not as scary as you would think.



Honestly after reading this article through a number of times and then giving it a shot.... the hardest part for me was finding drivers that worked 100%. For a bit of perspective I've only had my Gnex since April of this year (2012) and have since unlocked and rooted it, run 2 different OFFICIAL Google OS, and about 3 different ROMS. And don't be afraid to ask questions in the forums, but also search search search!!! Most (if not all) the answers are out there, but if you're like me you try the search box and don't get the answers you want. Once you ask in the forums most people will help you out, and provide links if needed.

Good luck, and welcome to the forums

 

[Andrew Martonik]

Hey guys. I am totally new to android and wanting to get onto the latest version, ie jellybean. Before I try anything, I just would like to know if there are any draw backs, or even if it possible, since I have it through a plan with Virgin in Australia. I read something about not being able to access mobile data but I am not sure...
I havent felt this out of depth in regards to technology in ages so I hope I dont come across as a moron.

You don't have to root to switch to yakju/takju and have stock 4.1. You only have to root if you want to switch to a custom ROM.

It'll wipe your device when you do it the first time, but it won't mess anything with your data... Everyone else is using 4.1 just fine.