NEXUS 4 KitKat...

late8 · 19-11-2013, 21:41

For anyone still waiting for the Nexus 4 OTA (Could be several weeks) this guide is the best one for updating your NEXUS with Factory firmware......
http://betanews.com/2013/11/18/how-t...-4-5-7-and-10/

Also be aware that on the Nexus 4 you may want to install the GEL (Google Experience Launcher) to get the benefit of the full KitKat transparent stuff....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2529594

Zack06 · 19-11-2013, 21:44

I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that.

I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them.

ney · 19-11-2013, 22:00

Still nothing on my Nexus 4 or nearly 17 month old Nexus 7 but have had a few updates for the Google aps on both and hangouts seems to be starting to takeover the text messaging app on my Nexus 4 even though the text messaging app is still there.
The good thing is that Google now seems to have improved for it now recognizes 90% of what I ask it.

Darren

late8 · 19-11-2013, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that.

I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them.

Yeah word over at XDA was could be several weeks.

TBH its good to have a clean up of the phone before a new OS. Google should be backing up most of your stuff anyway. the only real loss is Pictures which can be backed up. Everything else is in the cloud (if your backup is on)

So far my N4 is running really well after the update above. I have also switched over to ART Runtime which is immense ... super fast loading and app performance. (enable developer mode and go into developer settings and change to the new ART run)

I would give it a go !... well i did

ney · 19-11-2013, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that.

I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them.

Better to have the bugs fixed before they send out the OTA update to other Nexus stuff. So Google are right to delay if that was the case.

Darren

Zack06 · 19-11-2013, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ney

Better to have the bugs fixed before they send out the OTA update to other Nexus stuff. So Google are right to delay if that was the case.

Darren

I agree. Plus game-saves and app data aren't backed up by Google, and I find Helium back-up a bit of a chore. I used to be all into rooting and flashing etc, but now I just prefer everything to happen the normal way, even if it takes slightly longer.

I'm sure the Nexus 4 OTA will arrive soon as the Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One will be getting their updates soon, plus the Moto X and Moto G will be getting theirs in the coming weeks as well. It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device.

pi r squared · 19-11-2013, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device.

Moto X already has, unfortunately - certainly Verizon versions have, according to Android Police, and indeed one poster from Arizona in another thread confirmed that his Moto X had been updated.

I have the Nexus 5 so it's not the end of the world, but it's a little bit of a pisstake that my yet-to-be-sold N4 is sitting still on 4.3 whilst a non-Nexus phone has already received its update.

ney · 19-11-2013, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

I agree. Plus game-saves and app data aren't backed up by Google, and I find Helium back-up a bit of a chore. I used to be all into rooting and flashing etc, but now I just prefer everything to happen the normal way, even if it takes slightly longer.

I'm sure the Nexus 4 OTA will arrive soon as the Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One will be getting their updates soon, plus the Moto X and Moto G will be getting theirs in the coming weeks as well. It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device.

I just hope the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 get the 4.4 update by Christmas.

Darren

Zack06 · 19-11-2013, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by pi r squared

Moto X already has, unfortunately - certainly Verizon versions have, according to Android Police, and indeed one poster from Arizona in another thread confirmed that his Moto X had been updated.

I have the Nexus 5 so it's not the end of the world, but it's a little bit of a pisstake that my yet-to-be-sold N4 is sitting still on 4.3 whilst a non-Nexus phone has already received its update.

Well I guess "technically" the Nexus 4 has been updated as the factory images have been released, but Google have been terrible at managing the OTAs this time round. Some people still haven't even received their Nexus 7 ones and the OTA was released ages ago now.

Plus the Google Play Editions will be getting theirs next, Google should have planned this better, though I guess unforeseen bugs may have put a spanner in the works.

Zack06 · 19-11-2013, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ney

I just hope the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 get there updates by Christmas.

Darren

You can manually update the Nexus 7 if you wished as the OTA file is available. It does involved a little effort though. But there are plenty of guides out there on how to manually install OTAs.

Aside from some driver issues with adb, it was fairly easy for me to get the Nexus 7 to 4.4, but I can't do the same for the Nexus 4 as the OTA file has not been released. I agree and hope Google doesn't take weeks and weeks with this.

late8 · 20-11-2013, 20:55

KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google.

Thine Wonk · 20-11-2013, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by late8

KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google.

What devices? Nexus 7?

late8 · 21-11-2013, 18:06

First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update.

johnathome · 21-11-2013, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by late8

First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update.

I think i'll leave it a few weeks before i update when it becomes available.

Zack06 · 21-11-2013, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by late8

KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google.

Not really. As soon as the OTA starts rolling out to more people (i.e. within the next few days), the OTA file link from Google servers will become available for anyone to download and manually install. I updated my Nexus 7 this way.

Zack06 · 21-11-2013, 21:00

http://android.clients.google.com/pa...Y.d1b99704.zip

And there it is. The Nexus 4 OTA URL. Instructions on how to manually install here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11...ink-available/

ney · 21-11-2013, 21:23

I will wait till nearer Christmas to see if the OTA update comes first before I even think about trying to update myself.

Darren

Stuart_h · 21-11-2013, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by late8

First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update.

Which ones ? Running KitKat on nexus 5 and I can try some out if that helps ?

tealady · 21-11-2013, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

And there it is. The Nexus 4 OTA URL. Instructions on how to manually install here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11...ink-available/

Those instructions are for nexus 7 running Android 4.1.2 build JZO54K.

Zack06 · 21-11-2013, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by tealady

Those instructions are for nexus 7 running Android 4.1.2 build JZO54K.

It's the same process.

Macartist · 21-11-2013, 23:18

Got my OTA update on my Nexus 4 tonight. Working OK so far

ney · 22-11-2013, 06:44

Got the update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 just before I went to bed last night.

Darren

finbaar · 22-11-2013, 07:57

My N4 lies. It says it is "Your system is up to date". No it isn't. I was going to manually flash last Friday but was busy. I wont be stuck on old 4.3 by tomorrow.

mossy2103 · 22-11-2013, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ney

Got the update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 just before I went to bed last night.

Darren

Same here for my N4, but the wife's has yet to update.

late8 · 22-11-2013, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_h

Which ones ? Running KitKat on nexus 5 and I can try some out if that helps ?

Stock email and BBC weather.

19-11-2013, 21:41	#1
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	NEXUS 4 KitKat... For anyone still waiting for the Nexus 4 OTA (Could be several weeks) this guide is the best one for updating your NEXUS with Factory firmware...... http://betanews.com/2013/11/18/how-t...-4-5-7-and-10/ Also be aware that on the Nexus 4 you may want to install the GEL (Google Experience Launcher) to get the benefit of the full KitKat transparent stuff.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2529594

19-11-2013, 21:44	#2
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that. I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them.

19-11-2013, 22:00	#3
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,701	Still nothing on my Nexus 4 or nearly 17 month old Nexus 7 but have had a few updates for the Google aps on both and hangouts seems to be starting to takeover the text messaging app on my Nexus 4 even though the text messaging app is still there. The good thing is that Google now seems to have improved for it now recognizes 90% of what I ask it. Darren

19-11-2013, 22:02	#4
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that. I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them. Yeah word over at XDA was could be several weeks. TBH its good to have a clean up of the phone before a new OS. Google should be backing up most of your stuff anyway. the only real loss is Pictures which can be backed up. Everything else is in the cloud (if your backup is on) So far my N4 is running really well after the update above. I have also switched over to ART Runtime which is immense ... super fast loading and app performance. (enable developer mode and go into developer settings and change to the new ART run) I would give it a go !... well i did

19-11-2013, 22:21	#5
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,701	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 I manually updated my Nexus 7 after the OTA leaked, but I'm waiting for the OTA for the Nexus 4, as unlocking the bootloader would involve losing my user data. And I can't really be bothered with all of that. I don't think the OTA is that far away now, apparently there were a few bugs in the factory image, so Google has delayed the OTA to fix them. Better to have the bugs fixed before they send out the OTA update to other Nexus stuff. So Google are right to delay if that was the case. Darren

19-11-2013, 22:25	#6
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by ney Better to have the bugs fixed before they send out the OTA update to other Nexus stuff. So Google are right to delay if that was the case. Darren I agree. Plus game-saves and app data aren't backed up by Google, and I find Helium back-up a bit of a chore. I used to be all into rooting and flashing etc, but now I just prefer everything to happen the normal way, even if it takes slightly longer. I'm sure the Nexus 4 OTA will arrive soon as the Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One will be getting their updates soon, plus the Moto X and Moto G will be getting theirs in the coming weeks as well. It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device.

19-11-2013, 22:36	#7
pi r squared Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,185	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device. Moto X already has, unfortunately - certainly Verizon versions have, according to Android Police, and indeed one poster from Arizona in another thread confirmed that his Moto X had been updated. I have the Nexus 5 so it's not the end of the world, but it's a little bit of a pisstake that my yet-to-be-sold N4 is sitting still on 4.3 whilst a non-Nexus phone has already received its update.

19-11-2013, 22:36	#8
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,701	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 I agree. Plus game-saves and app data aren't backed up by Google, and I find Helium back-up a bit of a chore. I used to be all into rooting and flashing etc, but now I just prefer everything to happen the normal way, even if it takes slightly longer. I'm sure the Nexus 4 OTA will arrive soon as the Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 and HTC One will be getting their updates soon, plus the Moto X and Moto G will be getting theirs in the coming weeks as well. It wouldn't look good if they got updated before a Nexus device. I just hope the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 get the 4.4 update by Christmas. Darren

19-11-2013, 22:38	#9
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by pi r squared Moto X already has, unfortunately - certainly Verizon versions have, according to Android Police, and indeed one poster from Arizona in another thread confirmed that his Moto X had been updated. I have the Nexus 5 so it's not the end of the world, but it's a little bit of a pisstake that my yet-to-be-sold N4 is sitting still on 4.3 whilst a non-Nexus phone has already received its update. Well I guess "technically" the Nexus 4 has been updated as the factory images have been released, but Google have been terrible at managing the OTAs this time round. Some people still haven't even received their Nexus 7 ones and the OTA was released ages ago now. Plus the Google Play Editions will be getting theirs next, Google should have planned this better, though I guess unforeseen bugs may have put a spanner in the works.

19-11-2013, 22:40	#10
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by ney I just hope the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 get there updates by Christmas. Darren You can manually update the Nexus 7 if you wished as the OTA file is available. It does involved a little effort though. But there are plenty of guides out there on how to manually install OTAs. Aside from some driver issues with adb, it was fairly easy for me to get the Nexus 7 to 4.4, but I can't do the same for the Nexus 4 as the OTA file has not been released. I agree and hope Google doesn't take weeks and weeks with this.

20-11-2013, 20:55	#11
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google.

20-11-2013, 21:04	#12
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,545	Quote: Originally Posted by late8 KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google. What devices? Nexus 7?

21-11-2013, 18:06	#13
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update.

21-11-2013, 18:18	#14
johnathome Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pompey Posts: 1,068	Quote: Originally Posted by late8 First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update. I think i'll leave it a few weeks before i update when it becomes available.

21-11-2013, 18:45	#15
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by late8 KitKat OTA has apparently started to roll out. Could be up to two weeks before you device gets it according to Google. Not really. As soon as the OTA starts rolling out to more people (i.e. within the next few days), the OTA file link from Google servers will become available for anyone to download and manually install. I updated my Nexus 7 this way.

21-11-2013, 21:00	#16
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	http://android.clients.google.com/pa...Y.d1b99704.zip And there it is. The Nexus 4 OTA URL. Instructions on how to manually install here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11...ink-available/

21-11-2013, 21:23	#17
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,701	I will wait till nearer Christmas to see if the OTA update comes first before I even think about trying to update myself. Darren

21-11-2013, 21:30	#18
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by late8 First issue with 4.4... Widgets don't want to update. Which ones ? Running KitKat on nexus 5 and I can try some out if that helps ?

21-11-2013, 22:04	#19
tealady Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: colchester Posts: 15,351	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 And there it is. The Nexus 4 OTA URL. Instructions on how to manually install here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11...ink-available/ Those instructions are for nexus 7 running Android 4.1.2 build JZO54K.

21-11-2013, 22:39	#20
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by tealady Those instructions are for nexus 7 running Android 4.1.2 build JZO54K. It's the same process.

21-11-2013, 23:18	#21
Macartist Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 97	Got my OTA update on my Nexus 4 tonight. Working OK so far

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NEXUS 4 KitKat...

22-11-2013, 06:44	#22
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,701	Got the update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 just before I went to bed last night. Darren

22-11-2013, 07:57	#23
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	My N4 lies. It says it is "Your system is up to date". No it isn't. I was going to manually flash last Friday but was busy. I wont be stuck on old 4.3 by tomorrow.

22-11-2013, 08:09	#24
mossy2103 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 68,702	Quote: Originally Posted by ney Got the update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 just before I went to bed last night. Darren Same here for my N4, but the wife's has yet to update.

22-11-2013, 10:35	#25
late8 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,052	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart_h Which ones ? Running KitKat on nexus 5 and I can try some out if that helps ? Stock email and BBC weather.