Ugrade Nexus 7 to Android 4.2 JOP40C OTA Official Software Update

Android 4.2 JOP40C Jelly Bean was released a few hours ago for the Nexus 7. You can download the official software update from the OTA updates option in your tablet, or wait to get a notificationautomatically on your tablet that the update is ready to be installed. You can easily update Nexus 7 to Android 4.2 JOP40C with the tutorial below. This is mainly for those who cannot update automatically.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install Android 4.2 JOP40C on Nexus 7 which are rooted and for non-rooted stock Nexus 7 devices as well. This is an OTAfirmware, not a full firmware. Your Nexus 7 needs to be on Android 4.1.2 JZO54K already before applying this OTA. Make sure you read all the step-by-step instructions carefully before performing it. Let’s continue to the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the tools, mods or ROMs mentioned below belong to their respective owners/developers. We,or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 

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Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers for the ASUS Nexus 7 to connect it with the computer.Apart from just the USB drivers, there are a few more things that you need to take care of.

1. You need to enable USB debugging mode. This helps to connect your Android tablet with the PC. 

2. Your tablet battery should be 80-85% charged. If your phone goes off suddenly because of battery, during flashing ROMs or installing mods and updates — your tablet might go dead permanently. 

3. Backup all your important data that you might need as soon as your flash a new ROM, or make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong.

Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update your Nexus 7 to Android 4.2 software update. If you have a rooted Nexus 7, head over to the next page directly for the complete tutorial.

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install the official Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OTA software update (JOP40C) on Nexus 7. This tutorial is for beginners who are not used to install software updates manually.

Disclaimer: Try this on your own risk. I’m not responsible if you mess up with your Nexus 7.

Just To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Nexus 7 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 7 on other carriers.
• Your tablet needs to be on Android 4.1.1 JRO03D (previous official update) which is NOT rooted and has stock recovery.
• Do not proceed if you don’t have Android 4.1.2 JZO54K installed.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.2 (03a4eaf95f73.signed-nakasi-JOP40C-from-JRO03D.03a4eaf9.zip) for Nexus 7 on your PC, if you haven’t already. Rename it toupdate.zip.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Nexus 7 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Now copy/paste the update.zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the root (not in any folders).

Step 4 - Then turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Now to get in the Bootloader Mode. Turn ON the phone while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Press Volume Up button several times till you see RECOVERY and press Power button to select it.

Step 7 - You will get an exclamation mark now. Again hold your Volume Up + Power buttons. You should now see the Recovery Mode menu.

Step 8 - Select update from SD card. Now select update.zip file and select it with the Power button. Installation should start now.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, the tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Nexus 7 should have the official Android 4.2 JOP40C Jelly Bean software update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

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