During OTA update Nexus 4, Nexus 7 2013 3G and Nexus 7 2013 4G LTE under Android 4.4 KitKat still waiting, Google has finally brought the snapshot online to its server that will allow you to manually install the latest version of its operating system on these 3 devices with a little manipulation. Yesterday for Nexus 7 Wifi and Nexus 10.
The procedure described below requires some prerequisites, which we will tell you about. Also, unlike a classic OTA update, this update will delete all data present on your device. Therefore, you should definitely take a backup beforehand.
Install Android 4.4 KitKat on our Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 3G/LTE
before update Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 running Android 4.4 KitKatyou need to install the latest version first. Java and Android SDKs. Once this first step is complete, below is the procedure to follow.
- Download the file from: Android 4.4 KitKat update for Nexus4, Nexus 7 2012 3G Where Nexus 7 2013 4G LTE
- Rename the downloaded file udpate.zip
- Move the “update.zip” file to the file. platform tools folder Android SDK
- Reboot your device in Fastboot mode by pressing the keys at the same time Power + Volume Up + Volume Down
- Connect your Nexus device to your computer’s USB port
- select mode Recovery Confirm using the volume control keys and then the Power key
Then a red exclamation mark appears on the screen, proceed to the following steps:
- Unlock Recovery by pressing the keys at the same time Power + Volume Up
- choose order Apply update.zip from ADB confirm using volume control keys then Power key
- Open a command prompt in the section of the SDK where the update.zip file is located
- type the command adb.exe sideload update.zip
Your device will then be updated to the latest version of Android and rebooted. The manipulation itself is pretty straightforward, but if you have any doubts or run into a problem, feel free to come and ask for help on the Nexus forum.
