Google makes factory Android 4.2.2 images available for Nexus devices

February 14, 2013

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After rolling out Android 4.2.2 updates over the last few days to users, Google has now posted their factory images for the latest version on their developer's site. The factory images are available for the:

Nexus 4
Nexus 7 (both WiFi and 3G versions)
Nexus 10
GSM Galaxy Nexus (both takju and yakju versions)

The factory images are especially useful for anyone who has been rooting their device, trying out some ROMs, or other similar activities and find themselves needing a “reset” back to stock. The new images give them a path to do that. Another group that may find some immediate benefit are those who did not receive or opted not to install the update that was being pushed out over the last few days. Now they can install Android 4.2.2 from scratch.

If you need the latest files, hit the source link for downloads and instructions.

source: Google Developers

Jeff Causey Author

Raised in North Carolina, Jeff Causey is a licensed CPA in North Carolina. Jeff's past Android devices include an HTC EVO, a Samsung Note II, an LG G3, and a Motorola Moto X Pure Edition along with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. He currently uses a Samsung Galaxy S8 and (very rarely) a Nexus 7 (2013). He is also using a Verizon-branded Motorola Moto Z Play Droid supplied by his job. Jeff used to have a pair of Google Glass and a Moto 360 Sport in his stable of gadgets. Unfortunately, his kids have all drunk the Apple Kool-Aid and have i-devices. Life at home often includes demonstrations of the superiority of his Android based devices. In his free time, Jeff is active an active runner usually training for his next marathon, owns a Mazda MX-5 Miata, and plays Dungeons & Dragons. Jeff has three grown kids and a golden retriever.

3 comments

Roman Ševčík says:

February 16, 2013 at 4:40 AM

hi, how to do it,and it will remove all my files? becouse i cant update to 4.2.2

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1. Roman Ševčík says:
  
  February 16, 2013 at 4:47 AM
  
  and will i lose bootloader?
  
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Michael Angel Alonso says:

February 15, 2013 at 2:12 AM

Aw fading support for the Nexus S (4G) :( lol

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