How To: Install Android L on Your Nexus (Fastboot Method)
Update, November 12, 2014: Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially out now. If you haven't gotten the OTA yet, check out our new guide on installing the official Lollipop builds on any Nexus for download links and instructions, for Mac or Windows.Google I/O 2014, the annual developers conference for Big G, introduced a plethora of new goodness. From Android Gear to Android Car to Android TV, it was quite the showcase. But the one common theme among the reveals? Android. Google also gave us the first true look at Android L, and it's slated to be the biggest change to Android since its inception.Luckily for owners of the Nexus 5 and the 2013-edition Wi-Fi Nexus 7, Google has made the developer previews available for download and installation. We know you want Android L on your Nexus, so grab your device and let's get it done.I'll be showing you this method using a Windows 8 PC, but the steps should be quite similar for other operating systems.Note that Android L can also be installed through an automated process using the Nexus Toolkit and WIndows—check out Dallas' guide on that if you'd rather not mess with fastboot commands.
Step 1: Download the Necessary Files to Your ComputerTo flash the new OS, you will need to download the Android SDK, which includes fastboot, the tool you'll use to install "L" on your device. Once you have it, make sure to place it somewhere you can easily find it later, like your desktop—it will be called ADT Bundle.You'll also need the Android L factory image, so head over to the Preview SDK page and download the appropriate .tgz file, either for Nexus 5 or Nexus 7. You will have to agree to the terms to continue. Once it's downloaded, place it in the Platform Tools folder inside ADT Bundle -> SDK. If you did everything right, you'll have fastboot and flash-all in the same directory.
Step 2: Enable USB DebuggingNext, make sure that USB debugging is enabled on your Nexus so that it can communicate with your PC. Head to Settings -> Developer Options and make sure that "USB debugging" is checked.If you don't see Developer Options, just follow this ridiculously easy guide to unlock it.
Step 3: Put Your Nexus in Fastboot ModeMake sure that all of the above has been completed and that you have backed up any important documents, images, and messages (apps and contacts will be restored if they were linked to your Google account). This process will wipe your device and put it back to its original factory state.When ready, power down and enter fastboot mode. To do so, turn your device off, then back on by holding the Power and Volume down buttons—this will take you to your device's fastboot menu.
Step 4: Connect Your NexusConnect your device to your computer via USB and put it aside—the next time you'll interact with your Nexus will be once the new OS is up and running.
Step 5: Flash Android LOn your computer, head to the Platform Tools folder we copied the extracted images files to (from Step 1), then hold the Shift key, right-click in the folder, and select Open command window here.If you've never performed any hacks or mods on your device, you'll likely have a locked bootloader, which we'll need to unlock in order to continue. In the command prompt, type the following, followed by the Enter/Return key:fastboot oem unlock Now you're ready to flash the Android L factory image, so type in the following:flash-all The process can take a few minutes, and when it's done, you'll see the last command line say Press any key to exit...—press any key, and unplug your USB cable. At this point, your Nexus device will be booting up (give it time), after which you'll be at the main setup screen.
Success!That's it! With a few simple steps, you're now using the absolute latest and greatest from Google. Have fun looking around, and let us know what you think. This is a big change from the Android we all know and love, and I like it!
How to Pair a Bluetooth Device to Your Computer, Tablet, or Phone
As each iPhone is superseded by a newer version, challenges both arise and dissipate in the realm of iPhone repair. Though Apple may tell you otherwise, all of these devices are user-serviceable with the help of our repair guides, found in each of the device pages above.
How to Disassemble and reassemble your iPod Shuffle - WonderHowTo
News: The Pixel 3 Still Has a Circular Polarizer How To: Create a Walking Dead Like Post-Apocalyptic World Using Time-Lapse Footage News: Google's Pixel Phone Is Taking All the Fun Out of Android, and That's the Point News: Your Google Pixel Will Become a Zombie Phone in 2019
When and How to Use a Polarizing Filter - petapixel.com
How to Translate Languages in Real Time Using Bixby Vision on Galaxy S9/S9 Plus. In Samsung Galaxy 8 and 8+, Bixby did translated text using the camera feature; however, it took so long to translate that natives switched to Google Translate rather and get the translation done.
Galaxy S9: How to use Live Translation - YouTube
How to Beat Cut the Rope: Ultimate Stars Guide for iPad
How To: Turn Your HTC One into a Portable Super Nintendo Gaming System How To: The Easiest Way to Play Classic NES Games on Your HTC One News: Here's Your Official Look at the New HTC One M9 How To: Turn Your HTC One into a Real HTC One Google Play Edition
How to Turn Your HTC One into a Portable N64 Gaming System
Home Forums Channels Android Devices HTC Desire HD Support how do i set a mp3 as my incoming message tone? Discussion in ' Android Devices ' started by strobez1977 , Nov 15, 2010 .
HTC Desire 626 - Ringtones, notification sounds, and alarms
If the Google Play Store app still isn't showing up, contact your carrier or manufacturer for help. The Play Store doesn't open or load any content If the Play Store won't open or load, or crashes frequently, try the troubleshooting steps at Play Store won't open or load .
Texts are basically just email messages (albeit on a different network--texts are sent via a wireless carrier's network, while emails are sent via data), and so it's easy to send and receive text messages using your email address. Here's how to do it. Send a text message via email
Use Email to Send Text Messages (SMS) to Mobile Phones for Free
How To Change Your Lock Screen (Android) This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Weather & Clock Widget For All Android Devices - Duration:
[Fix] Lock Screen Slide Show Feature Not Working in Windows
Internet Leer en español Amazon Prime Day 2019: Dates, deals and tips for getting the best prices. The latest tips, predictions, current deals and more for the company's big summer sale.
Amazon Prime Day 2019: Date, Best Deals and More
How to Get Emoji on Android. This wikiHow will teach how to get emoji characters on your Android device, which depends on the version of Android you are running. Open the Settings menu for your Android.
Disable emoji suggestions when using gesture typing with the
With new app, dad teaches his 13-year-old son the ultimate lesson: don't ignore your father Dad creates app that freezes your kids' phones until they answer your texts. the parent must
Mom Invents App to Disable Kids' Phones if They Don't Answer
Play Secret Snake Game inside YouTube video - How to. there is a hidden Classic Snake game right inside every Youtube Video Block. all the Nokia(Symbian) Users out there must be knowing how interesting and fun it is to play that Snake Game.
Are you searching for a particular post on Facebook? There are a couple of ways to search for Facebook Posts without having to go too far into the weeds. #1 Use Graph Search. If you remember a phrase of the post or what the post was about, you can use the Graph Search function at the top of the Page.
Facebook Search Now Finds Public Posts—So Hide Yours | WIRED
0 comments:
Post a Comment