Update Nexus 4 to Android 4.4.3 Ofiicialy

After a lot of rumours, Google has started launching the Android 4.4.3 Kitkat updates for Nexus devices this week. This update has fixed many bugs as well as it is fully loaded with new features, tweaks and other enhancements. Here, detailed procedure for installing this update manually is given.

Features :For detailed information about features and changelog, refer this page.

Disclaimer :
The steps mentioned in this article are very risky and can damage your phone permanently. It is requested that you should read the whole article before implementing any changes. Neither we nor the developer will be responsible for any kind of damage to your phone. Also, this firmware is for Nexus 4 device only. Don't try to install it on other devices. If you are not familiar with the procedure mentioned below, then try to get help from an experienced person.

Pre-requisites:

1. Keep your phone charged, at least up-to 70%, so that the installation procedure will not interrupt.
2. It is necessary to take a backup of the important stuff such as Contacts, SMS, MMS, APN lists, EFS folder, etc.
3. Install the USB drivers for LG Nexus 4 E960 on your computer
4. Enable USB Debugging mode from Settings> Developer Option
5. Ensure that the Android SDK is installed on your computer. If not, the set up it from here.
6. Make sure that your Nexus 4 is running on Android 4.4.2 KOT49H firmware before your proceed or the installation will fail. To check it, go to Settings> About Phone.

Downloads :
Android 4.4.3 KTU84L KitKat OTA update for Nexus 4
Download the file mentioned above, but don't extract it.

Procedure :

• Copy the OTA firmware zip file you have download in Downloads section to the Android SDK directory.
• Launch the command window from platform tools folder. To do so, right click on the empty space in the folder while holding the Shift key. This will launch the Command Prompt.
• Now connect your Nexus 4 to the computer and type the following command and hit the Enter.

          adb reboot bootloader

• Now, your Nexus 4 will reboot in Bootloader Mode.
• Select the Recovery mode option. Use Volume Up/Down keys to navigate and Power button to select.
• Wait until the Android icon with red exclamation mark appears on the screen. Then, press and hold Power button while simultaneously tapping the Volume Up key.
• This will enter the device to the Recovery Mode.
• Use Volume Down key to highlight 'apply update from ADB' option and then hit the Power button to select it.
• Now, launch the command terminal again and then type the following commands followed by name of OTA package which you have downloaded. The OTA package you have downloaded is 'signed-occam-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.61a9ce8d.zip'. So you have to type the command :

          adb.exe sideload signed-occam-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.61a9ce8d.zip

• If you are using a Mac or Linux computer, enter the following command :

          ./adb-mac sideload signed-occam-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.61a9ce8d.zip
          ./adb sideload signed-occam-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.61a9ce8d.zip

• Now the OTA update will start installing on your Nexus 4.
• Once the installation completes, Reboot your device normally.
• First booting might take several time. Wait until the homescreen appears. Then go to Settings> About Phone and check the firmware version installed.
• Now, enjoy your phone with the latest Android 4.4.3 and don't forget to subscribe us.