Android 5.1.1 (LMY47V) OTA finally hits Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013): Download and install

Update: Google has just started rolling out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Nexus 7 2012 (3G) and Nexus 7 2013 (LTE) variants via over-the-air (OTA). Check out the manual OTA download links as well as the installation guide for the same below.

Google has finally started rolling out its latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update with build number LMY47V for Nexus 7 Wi-Fi (2012 and 2013) via over-the-air (OTA), while other Nexus devices are still awaiting the new Lollipop OTA update, following the release of factory images for the same.

Those who missed the Android 5.1.1 OTA update notification or cannot wait for its official release in their country can go ahead and install the same manually, using the step-by-step guide provided below.

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

Downloads Required

Nexus 7 2013 LTE: razorg LMY47V from LMY47O

Nexus 7 2012 3G: nakasig LMY47V from LMY47D

Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi: razor LMY47V from LMY47O

Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi: nakasi LMY47V from LMY47D

Pre-requisites

• Back up important data and settings on your device via recovery mode.
• Ensure that your Nexus phone has above 80% battery charge.
• The bootloader of the device should be unlocked.
• The Android 5.1.1 OTA update is only for said Nexus devices. Installing the firmware on any incorrect variant could brick the device. Therefore verify the model number of the device before installing OTA update.
• This is stock Android 5.1 build LMY47O released by Google, not leaked firmware.
• Nexus 7 Wi-Fi (2013) should be running Android 5.1 LMY47O Lollipop stock firmware and Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi should be running Android 5.1 LMY47D to support the new Lollipop build (LMY47V).

How to install Android 5.1.1 (LMY47V) Lollipop OTA via adb sideload on Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013)

Step 1: Download Android SDK from the Android Development site and follow the instructions on how to install it correctly. For the following process you need the adb and fastboot files which are located in the Platform-Tools folder

Step 2: Enable developer settings and USB debugging.

• Navigate to Settings then About phone
• Tap on build number seven times until a dialogue box appears saying you are now a developer
• Return to Settings menu and you should find a new option called Developer options, click on it
• Ensure that the Developer options are turned on and the USB debugging is checked
• Ensure that Enable OEM unlock is checked, if you are upgrading your Nexus device that has Android Lollipop already installed
• Connect your Nexus device to the computer and click OK on the dialogue box that asks you to Allow USB debugging, while connecting to the computer.

Step 3: Place the OTA file in the Platform-Tools directory in order to simplify the process of sending the files to your Nexus phone

Step 4: Ensure that your Nexus phone is connected to the computer with the device's serial number showing up as a connected device. Then execute the following command: adb devices

You should see the serial number followed by the name of the device

Step 5: Boot your Nexus phone into bootloader mode or recovery mode by entering the following command: adb reboot bootloader

Or hold Power and Volume Down buttons together while your Nexus phone is turned off.

Step 6: Now press the Volume Down buttons twice until you have scrolled to Recovery mode. Now press the Power button to select it. This will look like your Nexus device is restarting but an image of an Android with red exclamation mark over it will appear. Now hold the Power button and press the Volume Up button and your device will be in recovery mode.

Step 7: When your Nexus device is in Android system recovery, use the Volume Down button to highlight apply update from ADB and hit the Power button to select it. Now enter the following command

• adb sideload [OTA file].zip

Step 8: The terminal or command prompt will now show a dialogue with the progress of transferring the update to your Nexus phone. Once the update is transferred, you can see the progress bar on the screen

Step 9: Once the update is completed on your Nexus device, it will restart automatically and boot to normal mode

Your Nexus 7 should now be running the latest Android 5.1.1 LMY47V stock firmware.

[Source: Android Police]