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Google just dropped its first developer preview of the newest version of Android. For those of you who are eager to get your hands on the latest and greatest, here's how to install Android L on your Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 (2013) right now.
To begin with, you'll need to have your device unlocked and ADB and fastboot installed. Then, follow these instructions:
- Download the factory image for your device here.
- Unzip the file and place it in an easy-to-find location.
- Connect your device to your computer via USB cable and ensure debug mode is enabled.
- Open up a command line for ADB.12
- Enter adb reboot bootloader to access your device's bootloader.
- Navigate to the folder containing the factory image.
- Enter flash-all to run the installation script.
The script will take a minute to run and your device may linger on the boot animation for a while. Once the device boots, log in and you're ready to go!
Warning: Do it at your own risk. Flashing this will erase your device and all your data. Be sure to do a backup before you begin
How to Install the Android L Developer Preview on Your Nexus 5 or 7
