Android 5.1.1 (LMY47V) factory images go live for Nexus 7 Wi-Fi, and Nexus 10: How to install

Google has just started rolling out the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update via factory images for Nexus 7 (2012 Wi-Fi), Nexus 7 (2013 Wi-Fi), and Nexus 10, which bumps the build number to LMY47V.

The new Android 5.1.1 build LMY47V can be flashed only with the unlocked bootloader on the Nexus device, and those who missed the OTA update notification or cannot wait for the official OTA release in their country can follow our step-by-step guide (below) to install the official factory image for Android 5.1.1 on your Nexus device.

Users are advised to perform a full data wipe, especially if they are installing the Android 5.1.1 stock update on a custom ROM.

Note: All Nexus devices running Android 5.1 Lollipop (stock and custom ROM) can be upgraded to the latest build of Lollipop (LMY47V) via the official factory image.

IBTimes UK reminds readers that it will not be held liable for any damage to device during or after firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-requisites

• The instructions given in this guide are meant for the Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi), Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi) and Nexus 10 models only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone as installing this firmware on incorrect variants might brick the device.
• Ensure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM.
• Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup.
• Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the computer (download Nexus 7 USB drivers).
• Enable USB Debugging mode via Settings > Developer Options Note: If Developer Options is not visible then you need to enable it as follows:
• Go to Settings > About Phone.
• Scroll down to the bottom and select Build Number.
• Then tap build number seven times to unlock the Developer Options under Settings and then enable USB Debugging mode.
• Ensure that the device is rooted with CWM or TWRP recovery installed and its bootloader is unlocked.

Downloads Required

Android 5.1.1 LMY47V factory image for Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi)

Android 5.1.1 LMY47V factory image for Nexus 7 2013 (Wi-Fi)

Android 5.1.1 LMY47V factory image for Nexus 10

Steps to install Android 5.1.1 official factory image on Nexus 7
(2012 Wi-Fi and 2013 Wi-Fi), and Nexus 10

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 or Nexus 10 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 device 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

• fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-filename.img
• fastboot reboot-bootloader
• fastboot flash radio radio-filename.img
• fastboot reboot-bootloader
• fastboot flash system system.img
• fastboot reboot-bootloader
• fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
• fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
• fastboot flash boot boot.img
• fastboot erase cache
• fastboot flash cache cache.img

Now the official Android 5.1.1 factory image should be running on your Nexus 7 (2012 Wi-Fi or 2013 Wi-Fi) or Nexus 10.

[Source: Android Central]