Android 5.0.2 Lollipop build LRX22G arrives for Nexus 7 (2012) via official factory image

Google has just rolled out the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop build LRX22G for the Wi-Fi version of Nexus 7 (2012) via official factory image, while other Nexus devices are still awaiting the latest bug-fix update for Lollipop, following Android 5.0.1 update.

Nexus 7 2012 owners are in for a special treat as Google seems to have skipped the Android 5.0.1 OTA in order to squeeze the newer Android 5.0.2 update for this device, ahead of other flagship devices.

Interested users can try out the latest Lollipop update on their Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi), using the step-by-step guide provided below.

Downloads Required

Android 5.0 factory Image for Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi)

Minimal Fastboot

Pre-requisites

Download Android 5.0.2 factory Image for Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi)

Set up ADB drivers for Android on your PC. The ADB drivers are required to connect the Android device to the computer for installation of firmware via fastboot mode
Download Minimal FastBoot tool and extract its contents to a folder. This is for quick fastboot setup, which needs Android developmental SDK. If the setup is already installed, then skip this
Install appropriate USB drivers (download here) to connect the device to computer via USB cable
Enable USB debugging mode
Back up important data and settings on the tablet before flashing the factory image.
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How to install Android 5.0.2 official factory image on Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi)

Step-1: Extract the downloaded factory image file with the .tgz extension. If the file is in .tar format, rename it to .tgz and extract it afterwards

Step-2: Open the extracted factory image folder and find a zip file there. Unzip and extract it

Step-3: Copy the extracted files to the fastboot folder

Step-4: Boot the Nexus 7 to fastboot mode by holding Power and Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds while powering the device on

Step-5: Connect the Nexus 7 to your PC using USB cable

Step-6: Go to the fastboot folder where you have copied the content of the factory image file. Hold Shift + Right click on an empty space within that folder. From the right-click menu, click on Open Command Window Here

Step-7: Execute the following commands in the command prompt window