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Root How to install Android Kit Kat on your Nexus 4

TheNexus

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Nov 1, 2013
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Many of you might have seen that the ROM of Android Kit Kat is already available for the Nexus 4 :D:D. The guys over at made a little guide i wanted to share on how to install Android Kit Kat 4.4 on your Nexus 4.
You will need the following Android Kit Kat 4.4 ROM, download it now.

1. We highly recommend you Back up your old ROM. The version provided can be considered “pre-alpha” and could cause problems.

2. Install CWM recovery

3. Transfer the Kit Kat 4.4 ROM to your Android device and reboot Boot into recovery mode (Press and hold Volume Up, Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.)

4. Wipe the /data and /system partition of your Android device (by selecting the Advanced Wipe option)

5. Now you can proceed to install the ROM.

6. Navigate to the Android Kit Kat 4.4 ROM file. Select “install zip from sd card” and choose the appropriate file

7. Reboot and you’re done!

Source of guide: amongtech.com/how-to-install-android-kit-kat-4-4-on-nexus-4/
 

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