Along with the monthly security updates, Google also published Android 7.1.2 for its Pixel and Nexus lineup this week. The update brings improvements and fixes to Bluetooth connectivity and battery life, among other minor bug fixes. While you would be able to upgrade it via OTA, you can also update Google Pixel to Android 7.1.2 using factory images.

Prerequisites to update Google Pixel to Android 7.1.2

Create a backupof all important data on your Pixel device.Download and installUSB driversfor Pixel on your computer.UnlockPixel bootloader.The Android SDK should be installed on your PCwith ADB and Fastboot command working.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto enableUSB Debugging.Ensure that your Pixel phonecarries more than 70% of charge.

Steps to update Google Pixel to Android 7.1.2 N2G47E

Required files:Download factory images for yourPixel or Pixel XL from the links shared below:

Pixel Android 7.1.2 -Download Factory ImagePixel XL Android 7.1.2 -Download Factory Images

Follow these steps now to update Google Pixel to Android 7.1.2 N2G47E.

Connect your device using a USB cable and turn it off. Make sure that Fastboot is installed on your PC.Now,start the device inFastbootmode:Turn onthe phone while pressing and holding theVolume Up+Volume Down+Powerkeysuntil you see the Fastboot menu and the START text on top.Extract the downloaded Android 7.1.2 file on your PC. Go to_N2G47E_folder and copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory (which often is the platform-tools folder inside the Android SDK directory).This step involves flashing the factory image to your Pixel device. Open the Fastboot folder where we just copied our Nougat factory files. In the address bar, typecmdand type the command written below and press enter.OnWindows:Runflash-all.batOnMac:Runflash-all.shusingTerminalLinux:Runflash-all.shOnce the script finishes running, your Pixel will reboot. First boot may take up to 5 minutes, so don't worry if it takes your device longer than usual to boot up.

Root N2G47E Android 7.1.2 official firmware on Google Pixel & XL

Required files:

DownloadAndroid SDKand install it. Set it up withplatform-tools and USBdriverspackage inSDK.DownloadSuperSUv2.78 SR5for your Pixel device on your PC.DownloadTWRPrecovery tool (zip) (for Pixel and Pixel XL)and store theZIP filein the root directory of your phone.Also, downloadFastbootfrom the following links, depending on your OS andextract it inandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory. Create thedirectory if not already there.Windows:DownloadMac:DownloadLinux:Download

Step 1:Connect Pixel or Pixel XL toyour computer via USB.

Step 2:Copy and pasteSuperSuzip file to your device storage's root folder.

Step 3DownloadTWRPimgfile (for Pixeland Pixel XL) and save it in the same directory you had extractedFastboot/ADB files.

Step 4:Turn your Google Pixel off.

Step 5:Reboot intheBootloadermode: gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryand open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command:

adb reboot bootloader

(You can also turn off your phone and then hold downVolume Downkey while powering it back on to get into the Bootloader mode.)

Step 6:Gotoandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectoryand open Command Prompt (Shift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt) and type the following command:

For Pixel: fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-sailfish.img- replace twrp-3.0.2-0 if you are using newer versions.

For Pixel XL:fastboot boot twrp-3.0.2-0-RC1-fastboot-marlin.img

Step 7:Once done, your Pixel will enter inTWRPRecovery.

Step 8:SelectInstalland choose theTWRPinstaller zip file. Then,Swipe to Confirm Flashat the bottom of the screen to start the installation process. This step willensureyourTWRPdoesn’t get reset to stock on reboot.

Step 9:Reboot yourGoogle Pixel into recovery mode.

Step 10:In the recovery mode, tap onInstalland select theSuperSUzip file downloaded earlier. Swipe to confirm flashing.

Step 11:OnceSuperSUis flashed, you’ll getReboot Systemoption to reboot your device.

Your Google Pixelis now updated and rooted on the latest and official Android 7.1.2. You can verify the root with any Root Checker app.