This is for the NXA116QC164. Not the 264 model. The 264 model has firmware updated to 6.0 on the nextbookusa.com site. Proceed at your own risk.
I bought an Ares 11 from Walmart and found out in short order that even though this tablet has good specs it is slow and with Android 5.1 installed it has a memory leak causing instability. After a bit of research I found that we can get root access, install a better recovery, downgrade to Android 5.0, and remove the encryption. After doing this, my tablet is much more responsive and stable. This also works for the Ares 8. Just use ares-8-boot.img instead of boot_noencrypt.img. everything else is the same.
This is just a more consolidated version of the information from HERE.
If you choose to continue following this tutorial, you acknowledge that performing these tasks may cause your tablet not to boot properly and that is your responsibility, not mine. All data on the tablet will be erased. You should backup anything you do not want to lose. With that being said, I have done this on two NextBook Ares 11’s without issue. So as long as you follow the instructions you should be fine.
What You Will Need
The Nextbook Ares 11.6' 2-in-1 Tablet 64GB Quad Core is everything you want in an Android tablet. It is lightning-fast with a large 11.6' IPS display and detachable foldable POGO LED keyboard. Here you can find available USB Drivers for your NEXTBOOK Android phone and tablet. In this updated section, we try to help you find all types of downloads, links and help to connect your Android device to your PC. In the section below you can find some buttons to download resources, go to official. Nextbook nxa116qc164 Download Android firmware APK for android Gingerbread 2.3.3 - 2.3.7 2010 year, android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 - 4.0.4 2011 year, android Jelly Bean 4.1.x 2012 year, android Jelly Bean 4.2.x 2012 year, android Jelly Bean 4.3 2013 year, android KitKat 4.4 2013 year, android Lollipop 5.0 2014 year, android Lollipop 5.1 2015 year, android Marshmallow 6.0 2015 year, android. Nextbook nx008hd8g firmware update Download Firmware APK for android Gingerbread 2.3.3 - 2.3.7 2010 year, android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 - 4.0.4 2011 year, android Jelly Bean 4.1.x 2012 year, android Jelly Bean 4.2.x 2012 year, android Jelly Bean 4.3 2013 year, android KitKat 4.4 2013 year, android Lollipop 5.0 2014 year, android Lollipop 5.1 2015 year, android Marshmallow 6.0 2015 year.
- Ubuntu Linux
- Ares 11 Tablet
- Micro USB Data Cable
- Micro SD Card
How to download and update firmware nextbook nx008hd8g firmware update Download digital photo Cameras firmware: most of the camera s internal parts including lenses, autofocus, LCD screens etc. Are controlled by microprocessors. Microprocessors are controlled by firmware that enables the device to do the job it was purchased for.
Concerning Linux
If you don’t have Ubuntu on a computer you can use a live disk. Download fm radio for phone. Download Ubuntu and burn it to a disk with imgburn.
Download Android For Nextbook 11 6
Lets Get To It
- Make sure your tablet is charged
- Turn off your tablet
- Boot into Linux
- Connect to the internet
- Download NXA11_root_kit.zip
- Extract NXA11_root_kit.zip to the Desktop
- Copy SuperSU246.zip to your micro SD card
- Install the SD card to your tablet
- Connect your tablet to the linux computer with the micro USB data cable
- Open Terminal in linux
- Install ADB
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
cd /home/*user*/Desktop/ares11
- (Tablet) Boot the tablet into the bootloader by pressing the Power button and the Volume Down until you see the boot logo then release the Power button and continue to hold the Volume Down until you see the bootloader.
- (Terminal)
sudo ./trigger 4
This will cause your tablets screen to look funny, just wait till its done. - (Tablet) Reboot to the bootloader
- (Terminal)
sudo ./fastboot flash recovery ./twrp_recovery.img
- (Tablet) Reboot to recovery by powering off the tablet. Once the tablet is off, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up buttons until you see the logo, then release the Power button and continue holding the Volume Up button till you see the recovery menu.
- (Tablet) Using the touchpad on the attached keyboard click on Wipe
- Click on Format Data
- Type yes
- Click Go
- Click the Home Icon on the bottom left
- Click on Install
- Select SuperSU246.zip
- Swipe to Confirm Flash
- Reboot to the bootloader
- (Terminal)
sudo ./fastboot flash boot ./boot_noencrypt.img
- (Tablet) Reboot to recovery
- (Tablet) Click on Wipe
- (Tablet) Swipe to Factory Reset
- (Tablet) Power off and then power on normally
- Enjoy!
You can find a large amount of available resources to update your Android phone or tablet by performing a few steps.
How to update your NEXTBOOK (Next7P12-8G)
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With this guide you will be able to find, download and install all necessary updating files for your NEXTBOOK (Next7P12-8G).
Hope you can get satisfied with the new device update, enjoy the last Android version and don’t forget to look for new updates frequently.
Hope you can get satisfied with the new device update, enjoy the last Android version and don’t forget to look for new updates frequently.
Firstly, you have what you came for: the updates. Choose between ‘OTA‘ or ‘Non OTA‘ to get the instructions.
If you choose OTA you will get a simply step by step guide to perform the process. Otherwise you will be redirect to your official developer webpage, where you can get the update files.
If you choose OTA you will get a simply step by step guide to perform the process. Otherwise you will be redirect to your official developer webpage, where you can get the update files.
Update from carrier
Here we provide you a list of mobile phone carriers to let you get some interesting resources such as update files, coverage maps an other interesting information. You only need to deploy the list and select a carrier. Some devices can be updated using software provided by carriers so, here you've a chance to get it downloaded.
At the drivers section you can obtain the last updated drivers for your device. A driver is a kind of software which provides an interface that allows the user to communicate with the operative system, without which, you couldn't have any kind of answer from the device. As you can see, drivers are an essential piece in Android world.
Here we have put a way to get an update for drivers. Official download is always available, and, in most cases, local download too. Both, official and local are valid. It is interesting, if you are going to root, to have the drivers updated and it's also important in order to get the best user experience.
Here we have put a way to get an update for drivers. Official download is always available, and, in most cases, local download too. Both, official and local are valid. It is interesting, if you are going to root, to have the drivers updated and it's also important in order to get the best user experience.
Lastly, if your device and drivers are up-to-date, maybe you will be interested in rooting your Android OS. Rooting is a very searched process by Android users (AKA Jailbreak in iOS). Being root, get root access or superuser permissions is fully legal and gives you the entire control over your Android OS device as if it were you own PC. No matter which kind you have: phone, tablet even smartwatch are 'rootable'. Thus, we have put a link so that you can do it.
REMEMBER
Don't update via OTA after rooting! Custom roms have their own updates and, most of them, have been uploaded in forums or the web where you downloaded it. However, a new software called OTA Update Center is being developed. It will ease the ROM updating process in near future.
Don't update via OTA after rooting! Custom roms have their own updates and, most of them, have been uploaded in forums or the web where you downloaded it. However, a new software called OTA Update Center is being developed. It will ease the ROM updating process in near future.
OTA Updates:
- OTA Updates are automatic updates that pop up on your device screen, therefore, they don't need to be downloaded. You can also check for them manually in:
If you get an OTA Update notification and you want to update your device following this method you only need to click in the OK / Accept button and the update will be started. We recommend you to ensure battery is full charged and you're connected to a WIFI network because the update can require to download many files. After the download process you must click over 'Install now' button and when the installation will be finished your device will be updated.
If you have any doubt, read more information about OTA Updates in the following link.
Nextbook Android Tablet
Non OTA Updates:
Specific Manufacturer SoftwareIf the manufacturer provides a specific software, such as KIES application (Samsung) or PCCompanion (Sony), the program itself will download the appropriate ROM files depending on model, country.. and you will be able to update your device directly using this specific manufacturer software.
Update with manual installationHowever,if you can't get any specific software from manufacturer you will need to download from official manufacturer's website the update files to your computer. Then, you must copy these files to your Android phone or tablet via cable connection and finally, you will need to follow the steps provided by the manufacturer to install the update in your device.
Drivers for NEXTBOOK (Next7P12-8G)
This section will redirect to the drivers download page, just choose between local or official download. A driver is a kind of software that allows your device to interact with hardware, such like connecting your smartphone with your pc. Some of them are installed or updated automatically when the hardware is connected, but others not. They are easy to get and install, just click on the link.
Root your NEXTBOOK (Next7P12-8G)
Android Nextbook Software
After performing the update of software and drivers, you can click the link below an select your Android OS version in order to root it, we have also put a step by step tutorial for you. By rooting Android OS you will get superuser permissions and you will be able to change the ROM too.. If you want.
We know that root can be a confusing experience, here goes an interesting article with information about the rooting process. There is also another article more extended if you are not satisfied yet. Reading both articles would be a good option and we promise that it's not a waste of time.
Legal Conditions
Hexamob doesn't get responsable about any kind of damage over your device. You assume all the risks by performing the methods described above.
We recommend you to make a backup before try something unknown and read the instructions carefully. If you have any doubt of trouble we have left the official link of the developer.
To get more information, see our terms of conditions and privacy policy. For personal information check the About Us section
We recommend you to make a backup before try something unknown and read the instructions carefully. If you have any doubt of trouble we have left the official link of the developer.
To get more information, see our terms of conditions and privacy policy. For personal information check the About Us section