Update Nexus 7 (2013) to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Factory Image

ASUS Nexus 7 users can now download Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview and flash it on their tablets. This is just a preview release with the final Lollipop update coming out sometime in the future. Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 are supposed to be the first Android devices to get this update officially. If you tried out the preview Android L Developer Preview, installing this will be no different can now be updated with the new Android 5.0 Lollipop LPX13D with the official factory image which can now be downloaded. You can manually update Nexus 7 2013 to Android 5.0 LPX13D factory image from the tutorial below. If interested, you can see: Android 5.0 Lollipop Wallpapers and Sounds here!

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through how to backup data, some other important tips and the entire process of how to install Android 5.0 LPX13D on Nexus 7 using the official Developer Preview factory image. The only catch is that if this will be your first time playing around with a stock Developer Preview image, you might have to unlock your bootloader first before continuing – which means wiping all of your tablet data. This is a full firmware and does not require your Nexus 7 to be on a specific Android version from before. Make sure you read all the step-by-step instructions carefully before performing it. Let’s continue to the tutorial below.

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ASUS Nexus 7 Android 5.0 LPX13D Developer Preview Image Details:

Android 5.0 Developer Preview was just released earlier today and we are already loving the experience so far, even though we know this is not the complete Lollipop update yet. More details will be posted when the final update will be out. Installing from a factory image is only recommended for those who do not want to wait till Google releases the OTA update for your device.

ASUS Nexus 7 2013 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers or Samsung Kies for Galaxy Ace S5830i properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Galaxy Ace S5830i USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Done with USB Driver? Good. Now here we go for some work that you must do before installing this firmware. Please follow the important points that you need to take care of, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung user can also backup data by using Official Sumsang Kies. If you backup data manually, you will get more options for what to choose from. You can also move your data to other Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S5 backup data to Google Nexus 10. If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android devices. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your device is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the device model or carrier name.

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All set and ready? Good. You can now continue reading below and update Nexus 7 to the official Android 5.0 developer preview image for the latest Lollipop firmware.

Install Android 5.0 LPX13D on Nexus 7 with Lollipop Factory Image

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install the official Android 5.0 Lollipop (LPX13D) Developer Preview on Nexus 7 using the factory image provided by Google. This tutorial is for beginners who are not used to playing around with official factory images by Google for their Nexus devices.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Just To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for ASUS Nexus 7 2013 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of this tablet.
• Your tablet can be on any previous Android version or even on a custom ROM. It doesn’t matter at all. This tutorial will still work for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop.
• Enjoy Android 5.0 on your device and let us know your review about it!

NOTE: Installing Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop factory image will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your tablet if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 5.0 Factory Image using the following links for Nexus 7 2013 on your PC, if you haven’t already.

• Download Android 5.0 Image for Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi).
• Download Android 5.0 Image for Nexus 7 2013 (GSM) — not available yet.

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 7 to your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now extract the downloaded file anywhere in your computer. Go to the folder razor-LPX13D and then copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory.

Note: If you followed our tutorial on setting up Fastboot on your computer, there is a 99% chance your Fastboot directory will be the platform-tools folder in your Android SDK directory.

Step 7 - From the factory image files in your Fastboot directory, do the following depending which OS you are on:

• On Windows: Run the file “flash-all.bat”.
• On Mac: Run the file “flash-all.sh” using Terminal.
• On Linux: Run the file “flash-all.sh”.

Step 8 - That’s pretty much that you had to do for flashing the stock factory image on your Nexus 7. Now wait and watch as the process is completed — or follow the on-screen instructions on your tablet if in case you have to unlock the bootloader.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, your tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait with patience!

That’s it! Your Nexus 7 should now have the official Android 5.0 LPX13D Developer Preview installed on your tablet! Go to Settings >About tablet to verify.

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Have fun playing with the new Android 5.0 Lollipop. All the instructions are clearly given above, but if you have any issues, please let us know.