Nexus 7 upgrade to Android 5

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ronw

1222 posts

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#160425 6-Jan-2015 13:06

Ever since Android 5 arrived my nexus 7 (2012) model has been as slow as a dog. I understand why and was waiting for an update from Google to fix. This morning a message popped up that Android 5.0.2 was available. As my device was so low on power I thought I should charge first. Once it was fully charged I checked for update and it has disappeared. Went to the update option and forced a check but no still only android 5.0. I am guessing that Google have pulled 5.0.2 wonder why

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

openmedia

3332 posts

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Trusted

#1209244 6-Jan-2015 14:26

Factory image is still available

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

askelon

879 posts

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#1209306 6-Jan-2015 15:34

5.0.2 is very much different to 5.0.. it just works. Facebook still seems to run like crap on it but everything else is quick as. Was running Slim 5.0.2 0.91 and that was quicker still.

ronw

1222 posts

Uber Geek

#1209321 6-Jan-2015 15:37

Did you get OTA or side load it

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

askelon

879 posts

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#1209331 6-Jan-2015 15:51

side loaded it..

blakamin

4431 posts

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#1209332 6-Jan-2015 15:53

It'll run better after a factory reset anyway. With any "major" update I always use the image, which causes the device to be wiped, to save any dramas down the track.

wasabi2k

2096 posts

Uber Geek

#1209360 6-Jan-2015 16:19

Even my 2013 Nexus 7 feels a bit clunky with 5.

dotnetdev

36 posts

Geek

#1209770 7-Jan-2015 10:58

My Nexus 7 is next to being unusable after upgrading to Android 5.0 too, should have waited, was too excited and pushed the Upgrade button immediately...

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ronw

1222 posts

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#1209836 7-Jan-2015 11:51

One thing I did learn was that doing a complete reset after the upgrade helped. We now know the problem was with trim not working correctly but a complete reset of phone will help clean it out and make it useableb for a while.

Nokia 7 Plus
Nexus 6P 32Gb
Nexus 6 Phone
Nexus 5 Phone
Nexus 7 2013 Tablet
Samsung TAB A 8"
Samsung TAB A 10"

& many Windows laptops, Desktops etc

Giggs

252 posts

Ultimate Geek

#1213130 13-Jan-2015 13:10

I side loaded 5.0.2 as well. While a vast improvement I still find I need to reboot it quite regularly to keep it usable.

robcreid

243 posts

Master Geek

#1213133 13-Jan-2015 13:20

I haven't been offered any version of 5 on my nexus 7 (2012) yet. Seems like I might have got lucky.

askelon

879 posts

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#1213135 13-Jan-2015 13:26

I barely ever have to restart mine since the 5.0.2 update. Think the first time I did was last night cause the kindle software was being a little iffy..

dotnetdev

36 posts

Geek

#1213255 13-Jan-2015 15:57

My Nexus 7 (first gen) received Android 5.02 OTA update a few days ago and now it is usable again

old3eyes

9120 posts

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#1213278 13-Jan-2015 16:30

My wife's 2012 Nexus 7 updated last week. Still slow as a dog for about the first 5 minutes after it starts. Had to flush out everything from the NZ Herald App before it would load.. Facebook is a little slow at times. Wonder if there will be another update??

Regards,

Old3eyes