It seems Google is close to
releasing Android 5.0 Lollipop update for at least the Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi as factory images for the
tablet have been leaked.
Notably, Motorola has reportedly already beaten Google with the Android 5.0 Lollipop update rollout for the Moto G (Gen 2) ahead of Google's own Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013), and Nexus 10
devices. The Lenovo-owned company might also release the latest Android update
for the second generation Moto X soon,
as a soak test for the smartphone has
already occurred.
The leaked factory images for Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi only were first
reported by Android Police, and it claims citing a source that "these
images are most likely final." However, we will have to still wait to hear
from Google for the official release. Further, the report adds that factory
images are available on a Google server giving more credence to the fact that
these might be the final ones. Android Police has also provided download link
for the Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi factory image from a Google server.
Interestingly, the build of the
factory images for the Nexus 7 (2012) Wi-Fi only tablet is LRX21P, similar in
naming scheme to the officially rolled out builds LRX21L and LRX21M for the
Nexus 9 tablet and Nexus Player respectively. Last month, Google had released
updated Android 5.0
Developer Preview images for the Nexus 5 'hammerhead' and Nexus 7 'razor' feature
build number 'LPX13D', and were available to download from the company's
Android Developer page.
Last week, multiple Nexus 5 owners running
the Developer Preview version of Android 5.0 Lollipop had reported a
battery draining bug while on Wi-Fi, and this was thought to be the reason for
the delayed rollout of the Lollipop factory images and OTA updates for older
Nexus devices.
LG, not too far behind, on Sunday announced
that it would start rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop to its flagship G3 smartphone in Poland this week, with other
regions set to follow in the near future.
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