Google releases Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel devices with July Security Patch

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On the heels of HMD Global’s Nokia 6, Google has now released Factory Images for its Nexus and Pixel devices loaded with the July security patch.

The builds are available for multiple variants of the devices and have minor changelog variations. The devices to receive these updates along with their model number are listed below:

Pixel – NJH47D, NHG47O (Verizon), NKG47M (T-Mobile), NZH54B (DT)
Pixel XL –NJH47D, NHG47O (Verizon), NKG47M (T-Mobile), NZH54B (DT)
Pixel C – N2G48B
Nexus 6P – N2G48B
Nexus 5X – N2G47Z
Nexus 6 – N6F27H
Nexus Player – N2G48B
Nexus 9 LTE – N9F27F
Nexus 9 Wi-Fi – N4F27I

Download Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices

Pixel Devices

Pixel XL

Pixel

Pixel C

N2G48B | Download (Official)

Nexus Devices

How To Install July Update Factory Images on your Nexus/Pixel device

Note: Installing this factory image will erase all data from the device. Kindly backup your device and its contents before proceeding

Prerequisites

Fastboot Tools and Drivers (SDK- Platform Tools) | Download
Unlocked Bootloader | Guide

Instructions

Download the Factory Image for your device
Connect device to PC via USB
Start the device in fastboot mode with one of the following methods:
- Using the ADB tool: With the device powered on, execute:
```
adb reboot bootloader
```
- Using a key combo: Turn the device off, then turn it on and immediately hold down the relevant key combination for your device.
Open a terminal and navigate to the unzipped system image directory.
Execute the flash-all script. This script installs the necessary bootloader, baseband firmware(s), and operating system.
(Optional) Lock your bootloader for security purposes using the following commands:
- For New Devices:
```
fastboot flashing lock
```
- For Old Devices:
```
fastboot oem lock
```

Note: Locking bootloader will wipe the data on some devices. After locking the bootloader, if you want to flash the device again, you must run fastboot oem unlock again, which will wipe the data.

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