Latest nexus 5 firmware. Instructions on how to flash Nexus device with official firmware (Video)

Updating the operating system of a modern mobile device to the latest version can guarantee that the user will be among the first to receive any innovations, as well as corrections to current errors. Updating the Google Nexus 5 firmware can be useful even for the most undemanding users who are satisfied with their device performing the simplest functions of calling and sending SMS messages. Innovations have the ability to affect absolutely everything, which provokes transformation and a transition to more comfortable options for even basic actions. Here you will find a detailed description of how to update the Nexus 5 operating system, which is the first carrier of Android 4.4 KitKat.

Despite the fact that the Nexus 5 was one of the first smartphones to receive OS updates, which was the entire philosophy when developing the device, many will enjoy delving into the processes and making their own changes. Of course, this does not apply to those happy owners of the famous device who live in blissful ignorance of the intricacies and nuances of possible updates.

Google Nexus 5 update

What should I do if there are official updates available online, but my Nexus 5 cannot detect them?
Any OTA update is not distributed immediately; in some regions it happens earlier, and in others later. The solution to this problem lies in manually installing a factory image (Factory Image) for Android. This will erase your data and settings from your Nexus 5.
Start by backing up all significant files and settings.
Download the necessary USB drivers for Nexus 5 to drive C in the SDK folder, install from.
Unlock your smartphone's bootloader.
Enable USB debugging option.
Make sure you have enough battery power.
Do not forget about the high degree of responsibility for the operation that rests only with you.

And now your Nexus 5 is ready for manual installation of official OS updates.
1. Download.
2. Unpack .tgz on PC.
3. Press the power button on the smartphone.
4. Boot the Nexus 5 into Fastboot Mode while holding down the Volume Down, Volume Up and Power buttons.
5. When using a USB cable, connect the smartphone to the PC.
6. On the PC, go to the folder with the content unpacked in the second step, run the flash-all.bat script for Windows or flash-all.sh for MAC or LINUX.
7. We wait for the installation to complete.
8. Go to the main screen of the Fastboot device, click the Recovery option.
9. Press the power button to boot the Nexus 5 into recovery mode.
10. Click the item wipe data/factory reset and confirm the start of the process.
11. We go back to the main screen of the recovery mode and press reboot to normal mode.
12. We disconnect the PC and device only after a complete reboot.

Updating your smartphone operating system to the latest available version is a guarantee that you will receive some innovations or corrections to current errors in a timely manner. Of course, for some users it is important that their phone only makes calls and sends messages, but even in this case, you need to update the device’s OS, since innovations can affect absolutely everything, as a result of which even basic actions undergo transformation and become more comfortable and convenient. Below you will find a detailed description of how to update your operating system Nexus 5– the first carrier.

At least Nexus 5 and is one of those smartphones that receive operating system updates first, and the device was designed with users in mind who like to delve into processes and change something, but there are probably those happy owners of the legendary device who may not know about everything subtleties and nuances of the update. This guide was created specifically for them.

We update

• Make sure that your smartphone has the stock version of the operating system installed, and that there is also an available WiFi connection nearby - the update file usually weighs several hundred megabytes.
• As soon as the notification about the ready OTA update arrived on your Nexus 5, click on it.
• You will see detailed basic information about the update files and a "download" button. That's right, you need to click on it.
• The next stage is installation. Click the "install" button and wait until this process is carried out automatically, after which Nexus 5 will reboot.
• Start exploring innovations or performing all the usual actions on the new version of the OS.

What to do if the notification does not arrive?

No need to worry, you can use an alternative method instead:

• Go to Settings.
• Open the item that contains information about the device (About Device).
• Go to System Updates and click on the Check Now button.
• If the files for your smartphone are ready, download and install them.

What to do if official updates are already online, but my Nexus 5 doesn't find them?

All OTA updates are distributed gradually, depending on regions. This is causing delays in some countries. You can solve this problem by manually installing a factory image Android(Factory Image). In this case, all data and settings from your Nexus 5 will be deleted.

• First, create backup copies of all important files and settings.
• Download and install USB drivers for your Nexus 5 to drive C in the SDK folder.
• Unlock your smartphone's bootloader.
• Enable USB debugging option.
• Charge your smartphone.
• Do not forget that all responsibility for the operation lies solely with you.

Now you and yours Nexus 5 ready for manual installation of official OS updates.

1. Download updates for Nexus 5.

2. Unpack the .tgz archive on your PC.

3. Turn off your smartphone.

4. Download Nexus 5 V Fastboot Mode, while holding down the Volume Down, Volume Up and Power buttons.

5. Using a USB cable, connect your smartphone to your PC.

6. On your PC, open the folder with the content unpacked in step 2 and run the flash script -all.bat for Windows or flash-all.sh for MAC or LINUX.

7. Wait until the installation finishes.

8. On your device, go to the Home screen Fastboot and select the Recovery menu item.

9.Press the power button to boot Nexus 5 into recovery mode.

10. Select the wipe data/factory reset option and confirm the start of the process.

11. Return to the main screen of recovery mode and reboot Nexus 5 to normal mode.

12. Disconnect the smartphone from the PC only after a complete reboot occurs.

A couple of days ago I installed the latest version of Android 7.1.1 revision 21 from Pure Nexus on my LG Nexus 5. All this time I was driving in the tail and in the mane. At the moment I don't see any problems. The firmware is stable and works flawlessly.

The device began to work noticeably faster after Paranoid Android 6.0.1. Perhaps, of course, this is due to accelerated animations of the interface and service events. But the phone feels like a completely different device.

What will be required for installation?

• Google Apps - Dynamic Gapps

With the camera in the latest version of Google applications, there was a problem with video recording, and the HRD+ mode was not working at all. This fix rolls back the camera version to stable and blocks its further updating.

How to install the firmware?

Naturally, you should start by creating a backup copy of your current firmware. This step helped me out when experimenting with the previous firmware revision No. 16. The post on XDA included a link to an incompatible version of Gapps, and the phone’s initial setup program kept crashing. It was impossible to use the phone. So never neglect to create a backup copy of working firmware.

Initially, I downloaded the installation files into the ROMs folder in the phone's memory using ES File Explorer. You can, of course, select any folder you wish.

Installation steps:

• Backup systems- save the system partition, data, cache and boot partition of the current working system (TWRP checkboxes: System, Data, Cache, Boot);
• Wipe systems- erase everything from the phone except the internal storage, where your files (photos, downloads, etc.) will remain;
• Installing ROM firmware- in TWRP go to the section Install, find the purenexus_hammerhead file, click Install Image, wait for the process to complete;
• Installing Google apps- similar to the previous paragraph only with the Full_Dynamic_GApps file;
• Rolling back the camera app to the stable version - the same thing, but with the file n5_nougat_gcam3_fix-signed.zip

It's done! All the work took me about five minutes (except for the backup), TWRP worked quickly, without errors. The initial loading of Android lasts about three minutes, then loading and rebooting occurs very quickly - within 20-30 seconds.

After downloading, the Setup Wizard will launch, which will help you restore system settings from the cloud. Then, as usual, the long process of downloading applications that were installed earlier. And then you can enjoy your new Nexus 5 with the seventh Android on board.

Thank you, please.

It's all somehow connected

The official Android OS update to version 4.4.1 KitKat (build number KOT49E) has begun to be distributed on mobile devices from different manufacturers. But first of all, it first came to Google Nexus series devices.

Having analyzed messages on various forums and thematic groups on social networks, it was concluded that not everyone received the corresponding notification about the possibility of updating, and if it did, only a small number of users were lucky enough to automatically update, so to speak “over the air” . The reasons for this phenomenon may be different, but now we are not talking about them, but about how to manually get Android 4.4.1 on your Nexus 5.

Attention! If the system partition on your device has been modified, you will most likely receive an installation error message during the update process. Therefore, it is necessary to restore the operating system of the fifth nexus to the stock state, that is, KitKat 4.4 with build number KRT16M.

1. charge your phone battery;
2. Make a backup copy of your data just in case.

Instructions

1. Download the update archive from the official server and rename it, for example, kitkat.zip.
2. Create a folder on your desktop called “Google” and transfer the above archive to it.
3. Download device drivers and Android Debug Bridge (abbreviated as ADB). Install the drivers and transfer the contents of the ADB ZIP file to the folder you created in step 2.
4. Boot your smartphone into fastboot mode. To do this: turn it off, hold down the “volume down” and “on/off” (Power) buttons at the same time.
5. Use the volume rocker to find the “Recovery” item and activate it by pressing “Power”.
6. As a result, a screensaver will appear with an image of an android on its back with a “!” sign. You need to carefully and quickly do the following: hold down the “Power” and “Volume +” buttons at the same time.
7. In the window that appears, select “apply update from ADB” (same as in step 5 using the volume and power buttons).
8. Connect the device to the PC via a USB cable and open the command line in Windows (to open it, go to “Start” → “All programs” → “Accessories” - “Command line”). On the command line write: adb sideload kitkat.zip

Please note. If you renamed the update file to a different name, then instead of our kitkat.zip in the command above, enter your name.

9. As a result, the update files should be transferred to the device memory and the installation process will begin, which lasts several minutes. Upon completion, the phone will automatically reboot, and its first boot may take time, so don't panic and wait.

Ready! You got what you wanted.

Detailed step-by-step instructions for flashing LG Nexus 5 (Hammerhead) to the original firmware with an unlocked bootloader in Fastboot mode.

Attention!

For all further manipulations with the device, an unlocked bootloader is required. To unlock it, this instruction can help.

Installation instructions

Create a folder in the root of the C:\ drive named " Android».

Download the archive with the original firmware image and unpack it into the “Android” folder. You can find the current version on the official website.

Open the command line and go to the created Android folder with the command “ cd c:\Android\"(commands are written without quotes).

Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Make sure that the computer finds the device via ADB.
To do this you need to enter " adb devices" to the command line. When a request appears on your phone for permission to debug via ADB on this computer, you must click “ Ok", while selecting the item " Always allow from this computer" If the device is visible, the text “ List of devices attached" and a list of all devices (for example, xxxxxxx device). If instead of “device” it says “offline” or the list is empty, then you need to update ADB, check the drivers/cord, change the USB port/computer.

Reboot your phone into bootloader mode.
To do this, you need to turn off the device, turn it on while simultaneously holding down the Volume Down key and the Power button, or enter “ adb reboot bootloader" If everything is done correctly, the following message will appear on the smartphone screen: Start and an Android “lying” on its back with the lid open.

The first time you connect to a computer in Fastboot mode, the system may ask for drivers. To install them, you must specify the path to the folder with the downloaded drivers. If this does not happen and the device is not detected, you need to go to “ device Manager", expand drop-down menu " Other devices" and double-click on the item " Unknown device"(or " Android 1.0") with an exclamation point in a yellow triangle. In the " General» click on the button « Update driver", refuse to search the network and specify the path to the folder with drivers, while activating the item " Including subfolders" A warning may appear stating that the publisher could not be verified, but you should still ignore this message and continue with the installation. After some time, the drivers will be installed.

Check the availability of the device in bootloader mode by entering the command " fastboot devices" If the device is connected correctly, the device identifier with the word “fastboot” will be displayed (for example, “ xxxxxxx fastboot"). If nothing is displayed or “waiting for devices...”, then you need to update the drivers, change the USB port, or try to do these steps on another computer.

Now you can start installing the firmware in one of two ways. Both methods require that the phone is in bootloader mode.

Method 1 (Automatic)

• At the command line enter " flash-all.bat" and wait for the firmware installation to complete.

When the operation is complete, the device should reboot. The initial startup may take some time, but no more than five minutes. If after this time the device is still “hanging” at boot, it is necessary to perform the so-called. Hard reset. To do this you need:

• Put your phone into bootloader mode.
• Use the volume buttons to select the item Recovery Mode and press the power key to confirm your choice.
• When a small recumbent robot appears with a triangle and the text " No command", hold down the power button and press the volume up key once, then immediately release them simultaneously. The phone will be booted into stock recovery.
• Now you should select the item “ wipe data/factory reset" and on the next screen - " Yes -- delete all user data».
• After deleting data is complete, select “reboot system now”.

This time the device should boot without problems.

Method 2 (Manual)

On the command line, perform the following steps one by one:

1. To clean the system:
   • fastboot erase boot
   • fastboot erase cache
   • fastboot erase recovery
   • fastboot erase system
2. Now you need to flash the bootloader and reboot:
   • fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-*.img
   • fastboot reboot-bootloader
3. Next, flash the modem and reboot the device again:
   • fastboot flash radio radio-hammerhead-*.img
   • fastboot reboot-bootloader
4. And finally, flash the system in this way (if you remove the -w parameter, the user files will be saved):
   • fastboot -w update image-hammerhead-*.zip
5. Or unpack the archive image-hammerhead-*.zip and manually flash all system components as follows:
   • fastboot flash system system.img
   • fastboot flash boot boot.img
   • fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
   • fastboot flash cache cache.img
6. To completely clear user data, enter:
   • fastboot erase userdata
   • fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
7. Wait for the operation to complete and reboot the phone manually:
   • fastboot reboot

After some time, the device will boot and be ready for further work. The initial startup usually takes a long time, but no more than five minutes.