#Nexus 7 driver download how to#
#Nexus 7 driver download install#

Manually Installing Ubuntu 13.04 on Nexus 7 Once the flashing is complete, the device will reboot and finish the installation.

The flashing step should take about 2 minutes. This tool will download the latest image automatically, and flash it accordingly. This will provide a Graphical Interface for installing Ubuntu. To install, ensure the Nexus 7 is in fastboot mode, plug it into your computer (and make sure NO OTHER DEVICES are plugged in).įind the installer in the dash (search for 'nexus'): Once all setup has been completed, the installation can start. At this point your device is now unlocked. When the device reboots back into the bootloader (fastboot mode), you should see 'LOCK STATE - UNLOCKED' in small red print. Follow the on-screen directions to continue.

You are prompted on screen to unlock the bootloader on the Android device screen.

Start the bootloader unlock process: sudo fastboot oem unlock.

In a terminal on your laptop, run: * $ sudo fastboot devices

Plug in the device to your laptop with your micro-usb cable The device now displays the boot loader GUI, which looks like this:.

Continue holding the volume down and power buttons until you see the boot loader UI. From the off state, hold the volume down button and press the power button. To do this, first power down the device in the normal fashion (hold down the power button, then select power off and wait a few seconds).

Reboot the Android device into the Android boot loader.

Warning: Unlocking the bootloader erases all data and resets the device to factory defaults. Fortunately, this is a trivial process, and you only need to do it once. You must unlock it in order to flash different images to the device. The Nexus 7 ships with a locked bootloader. Usage instructions for the installer are provided below.

#Nexus 7 driver download install#

Sudo apt-get install ubuntu-nexus7-installer Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-nexus7/ubuntu-nexus7-installer

The installer has been updated to 1.7 to now support 13.04

#Nexus 7 driver download how to#

Directions on how to get and use one of these are towards the bottom of the page at Ī simple graphical installer has been provided, and is available in a PPA. Micro USB Host Cable (OTG Cable) - used for attaching keyboard, mouse, etc. This is a developer preview image, not intended for general users. Ubuntu Nexus 7 Desktop Installer installed on your development system.Standard MicroUSB Cable (should come with the device).Please note as of we strongly urge users to re-flash to Raring 13.04 Returning your Nexus 7 to Stock Android.Having both Android and Ubuntu installed for dual boot.Manually Installing Ubuntu 13.04 on Nexus 7.