Have a Nexus 10? Want the latest version of Android but haven't gotten the update notification no matter how many times you press the "check now" button? Good news - your update is ready to download directly from Google. If you've been around the block before, you know there's an easy way to download and manually install OTA updates for Nexus devices. We'll walk you through it below.

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Prerequisites

To get this update installed correctly you need to have the Android SDK installed and working on your computer with ADB (via a microUSB cable). This is what allows you to issue commands to your device in order to push the OTA file. Those with custom recoveries have it a bit easier, though. You also have to be running the stock Nexus 10 ROM, version KRT16S.

If you have made any system file modifications, make sure you roll them back.

Download

Download signed-mantaray-KOT49E-from-KRT16S:

Google Server

MD5: E1666BC7C012389EDDE3A88DD04AD6EA

Size: 51.3MB

Install

Before you get started: This update method should not erase anything on your device, but back up as best you can.

You'll use the adb sideload command after making sure your device is properly detected by ADB. You can check out our full sideload guide here – the process is identical except for the file name. If you have a custom recovery, it can be flashed from there. Just copy the file.

Rooting

The update will likely kill root on previously rooted devices, but it's easy to get back:

  1. Flash TWRP from here (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME.img).
  2. Reboot into recovery (adb reboot recovery or hold Power+VolDn, then select Recovery).
  3. Flash the latest version of SuperSU.
  4. You should be rooted.

Thanks, dave08!