Android Lollipop for Nexus 7 has begun

ASUS Philippines has announced that both the Nexus 7 (2013), as well as its predecessor, the first gen Google Nexus 7, are among the first batch of devices that will receive the Android 5.0 update.

According to the company’s press release, the Android 5.0 update is expected to bring software-based improvements on both of these tablets which include OS’ “Material Design” scheme, as well as giving these slates an added layer of protection against malware and theft.

The Android Lollipop update will also add Bluetooth Smart to the tablets’ arsenal. This feature reduces the energy consumption when scanning and pairing with other Bluetooth devices.

ASUS Philippines said that the global roll out of the Android 5.0 for Nexus 7 has already started and users with the Wi-Fi only version should expect it to come any day now. The data-enabled variant, on the other hand, will get the update starting next month.

Ronnie Bulaong

This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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16 Comments

err says:

10 years ago

Installed since yesterday on my 1st gen.wifionly n7. So far ok naman. Seems like battery is better compared to kk 4.4.4.
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eZMe says:

10 years ago

got mine last night, just wondering., kung pede change color ng background ng app drawer masyado maliwanag
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N7 says:

10 years ago

installed kanina lang.. pero may ibang apps na nag-auto close pagkatapos ng ilang minuto.. tulad ng FB nag-browse lang sa feed biglang nag-close ang app..di pa cguro optimized ang FB at yung ibang apps sa Lollipop..hehe

UI wise ok naman sya and tumatagal ang battery ngayon compared nung nasa kitkat pa..
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Easy E says:

10 years ago

nexus 5 ko kaninang umaga lang dumating ang ota lollipop. Bat kayo angbilis? Nagustuhan ko yung multiple users na function ng lollipop hehe
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manh says:

10 years ago

Antutu benchmark on android L increase by 4k
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ewanlangha says:

10 years ago

di ko gusto ang kulay ng lahat dyan
wala bang option for darker colors?
masakit sa mata ang puro puti na background
pati ang pastel colors ng icons, pangit din

ano 3rd party launchers naman gamitin?
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just_curious says:

10 years ago

Sideloaded the OTA packages for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 2013 last week. So far, good performance on both hardware with better battery life. G+ crashes sometimes when brought to the foreground.
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tony says:

10 years ago

Buti pa ang nexus 7, meron na. Kaming mga fonepad, hopeless…
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peeyaj says:

10 years ago

I have nothing but problems with my Nexus 7 32gb 2013 bought in Wicked (Widget) City. For the first 5 months, the tablet is okay. But problem started appearing:

1. LCD has some bluish dots and reddish pattern after 6 months.

2. USB port become wobbly and I am not able to charge.

3. Tried wireless charging, after 2 months, it refused to charge again. (happened this week)

I suspected, the Nexus I got is a lemon. I can’t claim my warranty because Widget City refused to issue receipt (lost mine).

Now, my tablet battery is dead.

So long, Nexus 7.
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theo says:

10 years ago

2 nexus 7 2013’s upgraded and rooted…
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Alvin says:

10 years ago

Had it since the Factory Images were posted. :)
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xxiteruxx says:

10 years ago

Still don’t have it. Maybe because my Nexus 7 2013 is rooted. :(
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obed says:

10 years ago

Hi, am using nexus 7 2013, every time I check for update, the response is “your system is up to date”. So how do I upgrade to lollipop?
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