How to Get Android 5 0 'Lollipop' on the Nexus 5 & Nexus 7

With the announcement of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9, Google also announced the release of their latest version of Android called Android 5.0 "Lollipop". Just like with the developer preview of Android L (the codename for Android 5.0 before it was finished), if you have a Nexus 5 or the Nexus 7 (2013) Wifi version, you don't have to wait for the OTA.

Using the factory images from Google's developer site and the Android SDK, you can simply flash the new version of Android directly onto the device.

Here's how to get it done:

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[CheddarMerchant]

I'm loving Lollipop so far, can't wait for the final build!

[Monomonmamon]

this is 140%+ better than the other tutorials :D

[recn]

Will this void the warranty of my Nexus 5?

[MBHDtech]

TheUnlockr Is it closer to daily driver material yet ?

[andreabiagi]

Can I re-lock the bootloader when I have already flashed android 5.0?

[bigsadge]

when i get ready to click Install packages, it displays 17 packages but yours says 16. does it matter?

[urbanpeklar]

So thats not like developer preview that had a lot of bugs and problems?

[AnAwfulGamer]

Do I have to manually update to the official version when it comes out?

[urvishpatel]

Nice video. Finally able to install android l on my nexus 5. How to update developer version to the full when it available?

[austinreed]

I got developer preview on my nexus 5 before the lollipop update. I'm not receiving an OTA update for the 5.0.1 lollipop update, is this because I rooted my device?

[jaejinlee]

Is it the same process with an already locked bootloader?

[LeonelCortes]

One of my 2 nexus 7 2013 has not get lollipop. I've try the google framework trick to trip the update at no avail. Is this nor!all? What can I do???

[MrBenten]

I too not receiving an ota in India a nexus 7 2013

[gerryFOREALS]

Great tutorial, however I suggest you update your step by step tutorial with the newest addition of the android l preview.  I downloaded the one on your site and flashed the early preview version.

[luukw]

Can it works on a other phone? As a custom rom or something.

[YouTubelovesit]

Can u still get the 5.0 ota if you unlock your bootloader???? Just curious? On the nexus 5

[jeharie]

i kinda have a problem booting my nexus 7 2013... everytime i update my driver software, the only compatible hardware is MTP USB Device.. 

[danielgartin]

I always have developer options enabled on mine, so i can keep the screen on ehile it is charging

[exzer]

my dad has also like me an nexus 5 but he did get the update for lollipop 5.0 but not me how is that possible?

[rajeev]

if i follow the given steps, will my nexus 5 continue to get google update? will it be updated to the final version of android L or it will stuck to the developer preview?