Nexus 10 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update
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The Nexus 10 is one of the few Android devices to receive official Android 4.2 firmware out-of-the-box, soon followed by the official release of the latest Android 4.2.1 update.

Users of the flagship tablet are in for a double treat, as the Nexus device gets yet another custom ROM Android 4.2.1 update with the release of CyanogenMod 10.1 (CM10.1). The CM10.1 ROM brings a plethora of exciting feature enhancements and system-level tweaks that promise the ultimate Android experience.

Disclaimer

The software and the instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK will not be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-requisites

  • The CM10.1 ROM and the instructions provided in this guide are applicable to the Nexus 10 model only and will not work on any other model. Verify your device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Tablet.
  • Verify that the correct USB drivers are installed for Nexus 10 on your computer. Download Samsung Nexus 10 USB drivers.
  • IBTimes UK advises users to back up apps, important data and settings to avoid risk of data loss while flashing the CM10.1 ROM on the Nexus 10 tablet. Users who have already installed a custom recovery tool such as ClockworkMod or TWRP are strongly recommended to back up data using one of these tools, as they create a complete image of the existing ROM on the device.
  • Enable USB debugging mode on your tablet by navigating to Settings > Developer Options. Nevertheless, if you are already running the device on Android 4.2, then you need to perform the following steps to enable USB debugging option:

o Go to Settings> About Phone

o Scroll down to the bottom and select Build number

o Tap "Build number" about seven times. Right after the third tap, you will see a message box indicating that you are only four taps away from being a developer. Continue tapping four more times.

o Now, navigate to Settings > Developer Options and check the USB debugging option.

  • Make sure that the phone's battery has at least 85 percent charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while flashing the CM10.1 ROM on your Nexus 10.
  • Ensure that your device is rooted with ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) installed on it, before proceeding with the ROM installation procedure.

How to Install CM10.1 ROM Based Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Update on Nexus 10

Step 1 - Download Android 4.2.1 CM10.1 Jelly Bean ROM and Google Apps for Nexus 10 on your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Nexus 10 USB mass storage on your computer with the original USB cable.

Step 3 - Copy the Android 4.2.1 ROM and Google Apps zip files to the root folder on your tablet.

Step 4 - Power off your tablet. Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons together until the device boots into Bootloader Mode.

Step 6 - Follow the onscreen navigational instructions. Choose Bootloader and then boot into CWM Recovery.

Step 7 - In CWM recovery, perform wipe data first. Then navigate to the Flash zip from SD card option and press the Power button to select it.

Step 8 - Tap the Power button again and click Choose Zip from SDcard.

Step 9 - Use volume keys to navigate to Android 4.2.1 ROM zip file and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on next screen and the ROM installation procedure should begin.

NOTE: Repeat this step for installing Google Apps as well.

Step 10 - Once both ROM and Google Apps are installed, hit Go Back and reboot the tablet by tapping Reboot System Now from the recovery menu. The tablet will reboot and the first boot might take about 5 minutes to complete. So, leave it alone.

Your Nexus 10 is now updated to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean with CM10 firmware. Go to Settings > About Tablet to verify the firmware version installed.

[Source: Team Android]