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How to unbrick Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013 Models) Stock & Restore ... - International Business Times UK


 Google Nexus 7 Guide to unbrick Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 7, 2013 models. Google Play

Nexus 7 users Whose devices have become unresponsive but boot into Fastboot mode may easily Them or unbrick fix this using the stock Android Factory Image by Google.

Those who wish to unbrick Their Nexus 7 and restore stock Android firmware may follow our step-by-step guide. Even if the device is not bricked users may follow the method to restore the device to stock Android firmware.

The method below unbrick the Nexus 7 supports both 2012 and 2013 models with Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity. Therefore, the model number and VERIFY install Factory Image According to the model number of the device.

Note que Android Factory Image When applied on devices such as the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and older Nexus devices, restores to 100% stock firmware, while removing all data. Besides, users may use the newer Factory Image and flash it over the older version, Which is an alternative to an update.

IBTimes UK That It reminds its readers will not be held liable for any damage to the devices. Before Following the method root users are advised to VERIFY que The Following Their devices meet requirements.

< strong> Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Driver for Nexus 7 to transfer files between the Android device and the computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the tablet to connect it with computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Navigate to Settings >> About phone. Tap on Build Number several times until the message Appears saying 'You are now the Developer.' Now enable USB Debugging mode by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options .]

3) As the tutorial might wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device has any custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod or, TWRP then back up data using the recovery. [Click here for Nexus 7, 2013 / Nexus 7 2012 ]

4) If the Android device powers off due to lack of battery charge During the rooting process, it can damage the device. Therefore, Ensure your Nexus 7 has a battery charge of above 80%.

5) Ensure que the bootloader of the tablet is unlocked. Click here for our guide to unlock bootloader of Nexus 7, 2013 / Nexus 7 2012 .

6) This unbrick method works with Google Nexus 7, 2013 and 2012 models with Wi-Fi and LTE variants. Applying these on an incorrect variant can brick the device. So, VERIFY the model number of Nexus 7 by navigating to Settings >> < strong> About phone >> Model number and flash Android Image Factory accordingly.

How to unbrick Nexus 7 (2013 and 2012 models) with Android Factory image from Google

Step-1: Download the latest Android Factory Image file for Nexus 7

Download links:

Nexus 7, 2013 Wi-Fi

Nexus LTE 7, 2013

Nexus 7 2012 Wi-Fi

Nexus LTE 7 2012

Note: You may either download the Android 4.3 or Android 4.4 version to install on the tablet .

Step-2: Extract the content from the downloaded file and save it in a folder on the computer

Step-3: Switch off the Nexus 7

Step-4: Boot the tablet into Fastboot mode . For this press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together. Release all the buttons When the Fastboot screen Appears. You Should see the Start option listed in the upper part of the screen

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

Step-6:. Navigate to the image folder Factory created in step-2

Should Windows users double-flash all.bat click file. Or Mac, LINUX users launch flash-all.sh file

Step-7: Wait for some team until the installation is completed

Step-8: When the installation process is completed, press Volume Up until the Start in the next Fastboot Mode changes to Recovery mode then press Power button to boot into Recovery

Step-9: Select wipe data / factory reset and confirm the process

Step-10: When the Factory Reset is completed, select reboot system now and wait until the Nexus 7 boots into stock Android. When the tablet boots up successfully, safely unplug the USB cable from the tablet

Use your Google account info to access control over the tablet. You can now start customizing and installing your favorite apps

[Source:. Android Geeks ]

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