Get the new Android 5.0 Lollipop features such as Project Volta power saving tool, Material Design user interface, OpenGL ES 3.1 and Android Runtime for better performance of apps on Samsung Nexus 10. Official factory image from Google Android 5.0 LRX21P can be flashed manually without requiring root access.

Warning: We are not responsible for any issues which may occur on your Samsung Nexus 10 tablet. Read the instructions carefully and set up the required files to avoid damaging the tablet. Do this at your own risk.

Requirements:

1. It is recommended to flash this official firmware to the unlocked model of Samsung Nexus 10 tablet. Flashing this to network carrier-locked Nexus 10 may cause unforeseen consequences.

2. Create a manual backup of data files such as contacts, documents, images and videos stored on Samsung Nexus 10.

3. Unlock the Boot loader before proceeding to the flashing instructions.

4. Battery level should be at least 80 per cent to avoid power interruption during the installation process.

5. Enable USB debugging mode on the Samsung Nexus 10 tablet.

6. Download and install the necessary USB drivers on the computer.

7. Download and set up the ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK on the computer.

8. Download the official factory image of Android 5.0 Lollipop LRX21P "mantaray-lrx21p-factory-ad2499ea.tgz" for Samsung Nexus 10 on the computer.

Flashing Instructions:

1. Connect the Samsung Nexus 10 to the computer via USB cable.

2. Double check if the Fastboot has been properly configured on the computer.

3. Switch off the Samsung Nexus 10 tablet.

4. Reboot into Boot loader Mode. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power keys at the same time until the Fastboot menu and "START" appear on the tablet's display screen.

5. On the computer, extract the contents from the downloaded firmware zip file to an easy location such as the desktop.

6. Open the "mantaray-lrx21p" folder which has been extracted earlier then copy and paste all of its contents to the Fastboot folder. Fastboot folder should appear as "platform-tools" folder inside the Android SDK folder.

7. Run the factory image file inside the Fastboot folder appropriate to the OS running on the computer.

a. Windows OS: Run the "flash-all.bat" file.

b. MAC OS: Run the "flash-all.sh" using the Terminal.

c. Linux OS: Run the "flash-all.sh" file.

8. Once the installation begins, do not interrupt and wait until it is completed. Additional instructions will appear on the display screen of Nexus 10 if the boot loader is still locked.

9. Samsung Nexus 10 will reboot automatically after the installation and may take up to five minutes before reaching the home screen.

For any bugs or issues, please send your feedback to the official thread of Team Android and kindly review additional details at XDA Developer Forum for flashing the factory image.