Nexus 10 has just receivedLMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipopofficial update. If you have updated to this latest version, you must have lost the root access of your tablet. Here is how to root Nexus 10 Android 5.1.1 LMY47VLollipop and get back the system access.
Prereqs to check before youroot Nexus 10 Android 5.1.1LMY47V official update:
Download Android SDK and install USB drivers.Enable USB debugging by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Your Nexus10 must be onLMY47V Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.Ensure that your Nexus 10 carries more than 70% of charge
Root Nexus 10 Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop:
Required files: 1-downloadFastboot from the following links depending on your OS:
Windows: Download linkMac: Download linkLinux: Download link
Extract the above in android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory; create this directory if you cannot see one.
2-Download ClockworkMod or TWRP recovery from these links (you can use any one of these):CWM 6.0.4.7|TWRP 2.8.1.0. Copy pastein the sameandroid-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory.
3- DownloadSuperSU v2.46.zipand copy it to your tablet's SD card root folder.
Switch off Nexus 10.Enter Fastboot Mode: press Volume Downand Power keys for a few seconds until you see text on the screen.On your computer, navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open Command Prompt by this key combo: Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt.Type the following command:fastboot flash recoveryrecovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-manta.imgWhen done, from the Fastboot menu, go toRecoverymode on your Nexus tablet.Scroll down to flash zip from SD card> choose zip from sdcard.Navigate to the SuperSU zip file that you had copied to the SD card earlier. Select it using thePowerbutton.Confirm installation.Once done, return by selecting +++++Go Back>reboot system now.
Ta da! When your tablet is on again, it is not only rooted on the latest Android 5.1.1 LMY47V Lollipop update but also has a custom recovery installed on it. Enjoy the rooted fun of Lollipop!