Lollipop OTA Update: Should I backup my data?

[asdf45223]

I'm about to download/install the Android 5.0 Lollipop update on my Nexus 5, but I don't know if I should back up my data before doing it. It takes a while to do so, which is why I'm posting this question on the forums while I do it. Is it necessary? Will I lose my data?

 

[Soylent_Green]

If you're flashing the image then yes, if you do it with the OTA then no. Clean install is always the best though.

Sent from my Nexus 5 running Android 5.0 Lollipop

 

[jhousden9]

It's probably always best to do a backup when you are updating to any new major software release. I shouldn't imagine you'd lose any data though. Haven't heard of anyone else having issues.

 

[Brian706]

If you're flashing the image then yes, if you do it with the OTA then no. Clean install is always the best though.

Sent from my Nexus 5 running Android 5.0 Lollipop

FYI, you can flash the images without wiping data. Either by editing the flash-all.bat to not wipe user data or by flashing the images manually and not wiping user data.

 

[asdf45223]

Thanks for the input. Would you say it's worth the effort to wipe my data and flash the image?

 

[frenziedfemale]

It is a big change. In my opinion, I would wipe everything and install. If OTA do a factory reset. So many bugs can be solved by a factory reset. But as stated, just my opinion.

 

[srkmagnus]

I'd suggest starting fresh also. Even after receiving the OTA, problems can pop-up that are fixed with a factory reset. It does take a little more time to backup/sync your accounts. But is well worth the time spent in my opinion.

 

[Brian706]

I agree as well for what it's worth. Starting fresh would make for the best experience.

 

[mrsmumbles]

I didn't so I'll just have to see if anything goes wrong. I have my phone almost filled with media (in fact I had to delete over a gig to make room for the update).