Install Android L On Nexus 7 2013; Google Releases Developer Preview Of The Upcoming Mobile OS; Download The Firmware For Free!

Nexus 7 2013 users can now install Android L!

The official name of Google's upcoming and highly-anticipated version of mobile firmware has not been announced yet. However, unofficially dubbed as Android L, this soon-to-be-released mobile OS can now be installed on various Nexus devices including the Nexus 7 2013.

Google recently released the Developer Preview for the Android L software. Tech fans and enthusiasts who wish to install Android L can now do so on their test devices, which can be a Nexus 5 or the Wi-fi variant of Nexus 7 2013.

The Android L Developer Preview for Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 5 is highly likely to have various bugs and issues, which means installing the firmware can cause serious troubles to the gadgets. A post on fieldguide.gizmodo.com noted that Nexus 7 2013 owners who will install Android L Preview should make sure to create a backup for the phone.

According to Android Headlines report, custom recovery tools like TWRP and ClockWorkMod can be used to make a backup and ensure that no important files will be lost once the Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 5 users begin to install Android L Preview.

Furthermore, a lot of third-party apps might not be compatible yet with the Android L and this may cause performance errors as well after installing the update.

The Gizmodo post noted three essential downloads needed to install Android L on Nexus 7 2013 or on Nexus 5, which are the corresponding system image for the Nexus 5 or the Nexus 7 2013, the appropriate USB driver for the device and the Android SDK kit.

For those who wish to install Android L Developer Preview on Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 5, you can visit this page on official developer page for Android to get the necessary files and learn the detailed installation procedures. Make sure to follow the process punctiliously to avoid issues afterwards.