Download and install official Lineage OS 14.1 for Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (flo)

After Nexus 7 2013 4G, it’s Nexus 7 2013 WiFi code name ‘flo’ that received it’s first official Lineage OS 14.1 nightly update. The official Lineage OS 14.1 for Nexus 7 2013 is released today, based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat the firmware will give this older device a new look. The supported members from Nexus series are already enjoying the latest firmware officially released by Google. So the Team at Lineage OS planned to give older devices the new firmware with their official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM.

Asus Nexus 7 2013 as the name represents released back in 2013. The device is a phablet itself because it carries a giant 7.0″ inches display and specs are impressive too. The box opened device runs on Android Jelly Bean later it received latest firmware updates by Google and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow was the final update released for it. Although it got tons of AOSP ROMs with latest Android version but now official Lineage OS 14.1 is released for it to stay line to line with it’s successors.

The process to flash official Lineage OS 14.1 on Nexus 7 2013 is not very difficult task infact you need to pay attentions on the instructions below. If you have a custom recovery like TWRP recovery installed on your device already then all you need to do is just flash the ROM zip from recovery along latest Lineage OS gapps and that’s it. For your ease we also mentioned the guide to install TWRP recovery on your device as well. The process to install Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on all devices is almost the same so we use the same process for Nexus 7 2013 as well.

You can also: Download the last CyanogenMod 11 upto 14.1 builds from this guide.

Process to install official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on Nexus 7 2013 WiFi

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

• Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.
• Bootloader on your Nexus device should be unlocked or follow this guide to unlock it
• A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, download the TWRP recovery from here and then follow this guide to install it.
• Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.
• Upgrade latest USB drivers for your device on PC. Download latest Nexus USB drivers here [For a stable PC-phone connection].

Downloads section:

• Download Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Nexus 7 2013 WiFi [Pick up the latest build]
• Download Lineage OS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps
• Now transfer both file on your device storage.

Install Section.

• Turn off your device and reboot into TWRP recovery.
• Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash Lineage OS 14.1 on your Nexus 7 2013 WiFi via TWRP recovery.

Solution to a failed boot issue.

Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]

Enable Root Access for Apps.

How to enable root access for Apps on Lineage OS 14.1 ROM

That’s it! If you have successfully installed the ROM on your device. Give us your feedback about Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Nexus 7 2013 WiFi and stay tuned for more updates.