Google now provides OTA images for Nexus devices Comments

• Anonymous
• n}$
• 11 May 2016

gargamel, 11 May 2016GSMArena- there is no need to unlock the bootloader to flash factory image. However, flashing ... more> However, flashing the image will wipe data.

You don't necessarily have to flash userdata partition.

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• gargamel
• D}U
• 11 May 2016

GSMArena- there is no need to unlock the bootloader to flash factory image. However, flashing the image will wipe data.

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• ethereal
• rAP
• 11 May 2016

Bootloader unlock also required for root access into the Nexus? How does the nexus line stack up against iOS when it comes to security? Is there any way the user data can be compromised on Nexus through rooting/custom-rom/bootloader unlock? Someone please clarify.

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• Anonymous
• MgH
• 11 May 2016

"Serial flashers (not that kind) "

You guys at gsmarena just made my day. That was so hilarious.

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