ASUS Nexus 7 (2013) Android tablet can now be updated with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.1 Android firmware which has the version number as KOT49E. The best part of this firmware is that it fixes all the issues related to the Camera and also there are many bug fixes which comes in this firmware. This firmware for Nexus 7 2013 comes for both LTE and WiFi models. So before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions with which you can apply this update, you will have to follow the list of quick pre requisites which are summed up below;
Note: Please note that being the Official firmware applying this update won’t root the device in any manner.
Quick Pre Requisites:
- It’s recommended to not to use the PC Suites for taking the backup as it may not help you restore the data. Manual backup will help you restore the data at any point of time.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log –Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. To enable the USB Debugging mode, you need to tap 7 times on About Tablet for becoming the developer.
- Minimum battery life should be 40% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article.
Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed procedure with which you can apply with this firmware update.
Procedure to Update Nexus 7 (2013) with KitKat 4.4.1 Firmware:
- Download Android 4.4.1 KOT49E Bug-Fix update for Nexus 7 based on the model number to computer and rename the file as update.zip.
- Up next, connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB Cable and copy the update.zip file in your device.
- Power off the tablet and let it boot into Boot loader Mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons together until the Fastboot menu with START icon appears on screen.
- Follow the on screen instructions and then tap on the Volume Up button to enter the device in the recovery mode and then press the Power button to confirm the same.
- Now, you will be able to see the exclamation mark and then press an hold the Volume Up and Power button together to enter the device in the recovery mode.
- Select the Updatr.zip from the recovery mode with the help of Power button to begin the process of installation.
- The whole process of KitKat 4.4.1 KOT49E firmware installation it will take around 4 -5 minutes.
Note: If at all your Nexus 7 2013 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
So there you go, you have now successfully updated your device with the latest KitKat 4.4.1 firmware. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of updating the firmware.
