How to ROOT Nexus 5 [Android 4.4 / 4.4.1 / 4.4.2]

Tutorial on how to unlock bootloader and root Google Nexus 5 easy with CF-Auto-Root.

Rooting a Nexus device has never been easier, simply follow the steps shown in the video and your device will be rooted in no more than 5 minutes!

Warning: By unlocking bootloader your device will be wiped and all files deleted!

Original thread on XDA with download links:

Windows 7 doesn't install the drivers automatically?
Download the drivers from Google and update them manually.
(Control Panel - Hardware and Sound - Devices and Printers - Android - Properties - Update Driver - manually install drivers)

Download usb drivers:

Thanks to Meteor Wing for the heads up!
Credits to Chainfire for developing CF-Auto-Root

Video recorded with Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS

[AppreviewbrosOfficial]

Thanks for your comment! I have updated video description with the info you shared.
Although I didn't experience such a problem myself, this is definitely help others!

[JacobMartin-lf]

very nice video, thank you very much!

[latifaiash]

Or you can just use kingroot which takes under 20 seconds with one click. It worked for my vf695 (android 4.4.2)

[DEage]

can you root without unlocking the bootloader?

[ericjeongs]

My windows 7 conputer is not donwloading the nexus 5 driver!

[luisadrian]

I have a question will i lose my 4glte if i unlock the boot-loader?

[Dahmandn]

help please mine just says waiting for device

[carlosalva]

Hello. Do you know where I can find the root for the nexus 4? Thank you :)

[xPhantasy]

Does this work for the lg 2? It's on 4.4

[piemaker-pivy]

i keep getting waiting for device please help!!!!