While the rumors are in that the latest Android OS version will be released soon, Google released an all new Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware version which is Android 4.1.2 (JRO54K) version. This firmware though comes with no major changes. This Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware version comes with the stability fixes and also all the flash issues have been addressed. Though there is no ETA on by when there will be official update of 4.1.2 rolling out across the Globe, but you can apply the same manually with the help of below mentioned instructions. Though there is no clarity on by when there will be an Official firmware update released by Google for other devices, expect it very soon along with an all new version of Android very soon in the coming days.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
All the antivirus suites should be turned Off / uninstalled as these interrupt the process of firmware update. Navigate to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked. Minimum battery charge should not be below 30% or else device is at risk of getting turned Off in the middle of update.
Note: Don’t backup the data with the help of ROM MANAGER as it may even brick the device for which we should not be held responsible for any damage.
Procedure to Update ASUS Google Nexus 7 with the latest 4.1.2 (JZO54K) version:
- Before proceeding, you will have to make sure that the Nexus 7 tablet is boot loader unlocked and also ensure that the CWM recovery is installed in your Nexus 7. Also, you will have to make sure that the device is rooted which can be checked from the app named “Root Checker” which can be downloaded from the Google PLAY Store. Just in case if your device is not rooted and installed with The Clock Work Mod recovery, then you can rot and install recovery in your Nexus 7 with the help of below step,
How to Install Nexus 7 with Clock Work Mod Recovery Image – Tutorial
- Download the latest Jellybean 4.1.2 (JRO54K) version Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the downloaded zip file in your Nexus 7 tablet. Please note that you are not placing the file deep into the device as it may not get detected in the recovery mode.
- The recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and then press the Power button to enter the device in the recovery mode.
- In recovery mode, you need to select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” to select the “Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware package which you have placed in your device. Once the file is selected, it will take around 4 – 5 minutes for applying this update. Once it’s applied successfully, the device will land back on the recovery screen.
- Once the update is applied, select “Go Back” option and “reboot system now” for rebooting the device. If the device gets stuck on the ASUS Logo, then you need to re follow all the above mentioned steps so as to apply this Jellybean 4.1.2 update. To check on whether the firmware has been successfully applied or not, you can check the same from the path “Settings > About Tablet” where you will see that the current firmware is Jellybean 4.1.1 as mentioned in the above screen capture.
Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try out level best to sort out the same. Congratulations, you have now successfully updated your device with the latest Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware update.
