[header] How to root the samsung galaxy nexus (i9250 ) [title] Download the toolkit. [step] In order to install the correct drivers and to root the phone, you will need the samsung galaxy nexus toolkit. This is a free program developed by the android development community that allows you to access the phone's system-level software. 
[substeps] You can find the toolkit for free online. [title] Plug your phone into your computer via usb.