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[VIDEO] How To Flash Android 4.4 To Your Nexus 4

Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?

Thanks dude just what I was looking for!
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Does this break anything? I am really tempted to do it!
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TheSmokingAndroid said:
Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?
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Thanks, just what I was looking for. If I cant find a toolkit to do it with then I have no doubt with your video I can get it done. I don't want to wait! Welll done.

TheSmokingAndroid said:
Hey everyone, me again! So with Android 4.4 out for the Nexus 4, I thought some folks might need a little help installing it, or maybe just need a visual aid to help. So I made a How To video. Hopefully it helps some people :fingers-crossed: If it does, maybe hit that "Thanks" button?
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I am getting a status 7 error. Any idea how i can fix that?

Seems to break root. I can't get back to cwm.
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justibasa said:
Seems to break root. I can't get back to cwm.
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I have an easy root fix for once you update to 4.4 if you have Mac
I modified the Root.Nexus.4.zip file for Mac on here, updated it to CWM 6.0.4.3 image, and SuperSU 1.65 image. Just unzip, and run the Root.Nexus.4 terminal shell script with the N4 in fastboot with USB connected to the Mac, I think you can use a similar script for PC and prob need USB drivers if you don't have them already. Hope this helps
I'm unable to post a link on here since I'm a newb, PM if you want the link to the zip

Thanks
Another build available here : http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-kitkat-nexus-4-nexus-7-download-unofficially-313352/.
Flashed this in CWM, everything, including root is absolutely fine. (I flashed SuperSu 1.65 zip). But for the proper google experience, have to wait for the factory images.
The lockscreen widgets functionality (except for the camera widget) seems to have been removed, can anyone find that option anywhere?
Edit: Lockscreen widgets can be enabled in Settings->Security.

aravindsagar said:
Another build available here : http://www.androidauthority.com/android-4-4-kitkat-nexus-4-nexus-7-download-unofficially-313352/.
Flashed this in CWM, everything, including root is absolutely fine. (I flashed SuperSu 1.65 zip). But for the proper google experience, have to wait for the factory images.
The lockscreen widgets functionality (except for the camera widget) seems to have been removed, can anyone find that option anywhere?
Edit: Lockscreen widgets can be enabled in Settings->Security.
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that is PA AOSP which was built and posted hours ago, also has a thread in orig android dev.
as for lockscreen widgets. they're working fine. look into settings-lockscreen

gonemad02 said:
that is PA AOSP which was built and posted hours ago, also has a thread in orig android dev.
as for lockscreen widgets. they're working fine. look into settings-lockscreen
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Yeah, just thought I would share this link as well, since for some people, it seemed to break root, but this build worked fine for me, including root.

aravindsagar said:
Yeah, just thought I would share this link as well, since for some people, it seemed to break root, but this build worked fine for me, including root.
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sorry it's on Settings > Security > then turn it on from there bro! oh alright. enjoy kitktat, have a break!

Do you have some manual to downgrade to 4.3? Because when i do it i lose signal and wifi..
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I might wait
Well i was going to try but guess i hold off for official release.Thank you for the videos nice work.

AOSP 4.4 with working rotation & camera

Hey all,
Found this on dhacker29's Twitter, been using it for a couple of days. It's pretty much the same AOSP 4.4 that we already have from EvanA and koko98, with one big difference. Autorotate and Camera are both working!
I figured I'd share and also hope that this can be used by other devs to get it working in their builds. I've also included a link to dhacker's gapps package, I've used both his and the PA gapps without issue.;
AOSP 4.4 rom: http://t.co/9mSQtIRoO7
Gapps: http://t.co/o4wzxsfkig
Just to be clear, this is not my work. I am just spreading the news. All credit for this excellent build goes to XDA member dhacker29. For those of us that are using his rom, it would be a good idea to thank dhacker29 for his work.
Just find one of his posts/threads on XDA and click a thanks for him. This is a pretty cool and very functional rom to have so early in 4.4 development.
EDIT: koko98 has built a CM11 that also has working rotation and camera. Here's his link in the dev section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509905
Mike T

webdroidmt said:
Hey all,
Found this on dhacker29's Twitter, been using it for a couple of days. It's pretty much the same AOSP 4.4 that we already have from EvanA and koko98, with one big difference. Autorotate and Camera are both working!
I figured I'd share and also hope that this can be used by other devs to get it working in their builds. I've also included a link to dhacker's gapps package, I've used both his and the PA gapps without issue.;
AOSP 4.4 rom: http://t.co/9mSQtIRoO7
Gapps: http://t.co/o4wzxsfkig
Mike T
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Good thanks i try it

Been using it for a few days now. Only bug I've found is that location services don't work.
Might want to note that my device was charging extremely slowly after flashing this (might just be me)
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awesome, just flashed and yeah rotation is working, needed this, lol.
EDIT: had to find a SU zip, something about this broke that.

Leraeniesh said:
Been using it for a few days now. Only bug I've found is that location services don't work.
Might want to note that my device was charging extremely slowly after flashing this (might just be me)
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Yeah, location services not working. No problem with charging, my device charges very quickly as usual.
Mike T

Simply the best 4.4 rom available, great work!!

It's very good, except I don't know how to root it. I didn't flash gapps and now I have no custom recovery, nor root, and my computer won't detect is ADB device. Any help?

tomh1979 said:
awesome, just flashed and yeah rotation is working, needed this, lol.
EDIT: had to find a SU zip, something about this broke that.
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Did it break rotation?
JavaJunkay said:
It's very good, except I don't know how to root it. I didn't flash gapps and now I have no custom recovery, nor root, and my computer won't detect is ADB device. Any help?
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Flash superSu

mulletcutter said:
Did it break rotation?
Flash superSu
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Nope rotation still works.
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nvm

mulletcutter said:
Did it break rotation?
Flash superSu
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How? I have no TWRP, and I can't get TWRP because all of a sudden my PC no longer sees Nexus 7 at all, no MTP, so I can't access that and even when I properly reinstall all the drivers and enable USB debugging, it doesn't detect any ADB devices. It just gives me Windows beep beep sounds when plugging it in, but that's it, other than that it's useless. I should note that this started happening just after I installed Kit Kat (100% pure install), and I should add that I'm running Windows 8.1
Other than this, the ROM is very good! Well done developer.

If this is such a great ROM shouldn't it be posted in "Original Development?"
I was on 4.4 but downgraded because I wanted Screen Control and the Camera back.

JavaJunkay said:
How? I have no TWRP, and I can't get TWRP because all of a sudden my PC no longer sees Nexus 7 at all, no MTP, so I can't access that and even when I properly reinstall all the drivers and enable USB debugging, it doesn't detect any ADB devices. It just gives me Windows beep beep sounds when plugging it in, but that's it, other than that it's useless. I should note that this started happening just after I installed Kit Kat (100% pure install), and I should add that I'm running Windows 8.1
Other than this, the ROM is very good! Well done developer.
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what recovery were you using to flash this? the ROM flash shouldn't change your recovery.

JavaJunkay said:
How? I have no TWRP, and I can't get TWRP because all of a sudden my PC no longer sees Nexus 7 at all, no MTP, so I can't access that and even when I properly reinstall all the drivers and enable USB debugging, it doesn't detect any ADB devices. It just gives me Windows beep beep sounds when plugging it in, but that's it, other than that it's useless. I should note that this started happening just after I installed Kit Kat (100% pure install), and I should add that I'm running Windows 8.1
Other than this, the ROM is very good! Well done developer.
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Install recovery tool from the play store, use that to flash the latest twrp, it's a pretty useful app.
Once you have twrp use this zip for super user.
http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip
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Trickster mod is working, installed busybox. It's got it's moments of lag but I'm going rock it and are how it does.

Do the older Camera launching apps in the store still work?
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drewski_1 said:
Do the older Camera launching apps in the store still work?
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Please do try and let us know....either or, I'll be reporting back soon enough anyway
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drewski_1 said:
Do the older Camera launching apps in the store still work?
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I'm using the official N7 camera launcher from Play Store and it works great. I've also tried 2 other N7 launchers from Play Store and they worked as well.
Mike T

ev1lchris said:
If this is such a great ROM shouldn't it be posted in "Original Development?"
I was on 4.4 but downgraded because I wanted Screen Control and the Camera back.
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It's not posted in development because the dev, dhacker29 has not opted to post it himself. It's up to the dev or a designated maintainer of a rom whether or not to post it in development and provide support for it.
I found this rom and decided to post it as a way of sharing dhacker's work with the community. Besides, what does it matter where it's posted, if it works for you and you like it, use it. If it doesn't, just don't use it.
Mike T

thanks a lot! Best rom available

Viper4Android working on Lollipop

FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56964275&postcount=15914
V4A not working still? These posts may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57280191&postcount=9

You, sir, deserve a medal. I installed 5.0 about 3 days ago and I was wondering if I can install some audio third-party like this.
Thanks a lot.

I know it says CWM on the filename, but can I flash these files using TWRP?
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Yes. Flashed it from TWRP. Works fine

Crinkypops said:
I know it says CWM on the filename, but can I flash these files using TWRP?
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As always, any recovery will do. (CWM, TWRP, Philz...)

How does it compared to the CM11S built equalizer?
srikanth_s said:
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56964275&postcount=15914
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I have read rave reviews about Viper4Android, but I find the native CM11s equalizer to work great.
Can anyone having both confirm the difference in quality and battery drain?

timbuctoo said:
I have read rave reviews about Viper4Android, but I find the native CM11s equalizer to work great.
Can anyone having both confirm the difference in quality and battery drain?
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Have u tried V4A in the past? If not please try.
U will notice difference when u use V4A with Expert Ui mode setting. Battery drain, i dont worry.

I've tried it on Candy5 ROM as well as daleski's nightlies, but it doesn't seem to work. I look at the driver status and it says it isn't active. Also, every time I open the app, it asks me to install/update the drivers when I clearly did already.
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Crinkypops said:
I've tried it on Candy5 ROM as well as daleski's nightlies, but it doesn't seem to work. I look at the driver status and it says it isn't active. Also, every time I open the app, it asks me to install/update the drivers when I clearly did already.
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I believe it's because of the SELinux mode..
Set it to Permissive instead of Enforcing using this Application. and let me know if it work's or not

bashrulz said:
I believe it's because of the SELinux mode..
Set it to Permissive instead of Enforcing using this Application. and let me know if it work's or not
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Worked like charm! Thanks!
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bashrulz said:
I believe it's because of the SELinux mode..
Set it to Permissive instead of Enforcing using this Application. and let me know if it work's or not
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Thanx for the fix Bro. I was also stuck with same issue today.

srikanth_s said:
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56964275&postcount=15914
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Sounds just sooooooooo good with OPO UBL's. Blastin my ears with wont get fooled again by the who atm. Cool.:good:

srikanth_s said:
FYI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56964275&postcount=15914
V4A not working still? These posts may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57280191&postcount=9
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What is the best setting for the oneplus one? At times I feel the speaker/headset and bluetooth volume is too low. Thanks for the help.

There is a nexus 6 thread about a zip you can flash. Might be easier if it works.

Damn, changing to permissive and still won't install drivers. Anything else that needs to be done (I disabled nuplayer already). Thanks.

You need to make sure all other FX audio mods are disabled. Next use Power Amp enable FX in music settings and make sure you disable tone and equalizer. Remember you also need busy box installed. As far as in Viper you are flashing and do not have any other version installed. Lastly some ROMS already have SE Linux set to permissive, and in Viper options try compatible mode.

jmudrick said:
Damn, changing to permissive and still won't install drivers. Anything else that needs to be done (I disabled nuplayer already). Thanks.
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I'm guessing its bcoz of previous flashed mods. If nothing works, try to switch to compatible mode in V4A setting.

perfect with oneplus one liquidsmooth rom ( cm12)

Thanks all. The Lollipop version posted by Temasek worked just fine. Happy camper.
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Just follow 5 simple steps.( no zips required to flash).
1. Change Enforce mode to permissive mode using SeLinuxmodechanger from playstore .
2.Disable experimental "nu player" from development section search "nu" you will get disable it.
3. Disable Audiofx app.
4. Now install viper4Android and install driver ( i user superior audio ) .
5. Reboot.( and experience the amazing sound).

Get xposed to work without soft boot?

Couldn't find anything on this, but apparently people are having success installing xposed framework on the nexus 6 without having to soft boot every time to get the modules to work.
If anyone has had any success with this, could you please provide the process how to.
Thanks

halfez said:
Couldn't find anything on this, but apparently people are having success installing xposed framework on the nexus 6 without having to soft boot every time to get the modules to work.
If anyone has had any success with this, could you please provide the process how to.
Thanks
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Install lean kernel and use lkconfig to force permissive.

In the thread about xposed, there is a flashable zip. Worked for me on elemental.
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seh6183 said:
Install lean kernel and use lkconfig to force permissive.
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Casper34 said:
In the thread about xposed, there is a flashable zip. Worked for me on elemental.
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Will it work with franco kernel?
Ended up flashing lean kernel, works great
Thank you

halfez said:
Will it work with franco kernel?
Ended up flashing lean kernel, works great
Thank you
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I usually prefer Franco but it seems in his quest for insane battery life he has somehow sacrificed performance on this phone as the UI is a little more stuttery. Does have better battery though. Also with that flashable zip above, I tried it, but the hack never seemed to launch in time for xposed to see it and I would have to soft reboot anyway. The lean kernel method works great and its an awesome kernel.

There's elementalx kernel too, which is great. There's a whole thread in N6 general about what you can try.

Go into settings, apps, then select move app to phone. Simple.

hhn2002 said:
Go into settings, apps, then select move app to phone. Simple.
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2 things.
1. This is an old thread and was due to the requirement for SELlinux permissive on an old alpha of xposed
2. Nexus 6 does not have an sd card slot, ergo, the ONLY place for apps is "phone" anyway

Viper4Android NeXus 6 install

I've been trying to install Viper on Marshmallow and keep getting installation errors since it is not enforcing. Can someone point me to the plaza where I can get accurate simple installation instructions for Android 6.0.1? Thanks so much.
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6

andrewjt19 said:
I've been trying to install Viper on Marshmallow and keep getting installation errors since it is not enforcing. Can someone point me to the plaza where I can get accurate simple installation instructions for Android 6.0.1? Thanks so much.
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
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i install it by flashing it in twrp recovery, never had a problem installing it. you can also unzip the app and place it unto /system/priv-app/ and then reboot.

simms22 said:
i install it by flashing it in twrp recovery, never had a problem installing it. you can also unzip the app and place it unto /system/priv-app/ and then reboot.
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Where are you getting the zip from? I googled viper4android nexus 6 and found this website: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137
However, I followed the details exactly and it is not working. The driver status says abnormal.
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6

I copied it into /system/priv-app no go. Same thing
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6

odd. works fine here. works fine for everyone i know that uses it. thats where i got it from as well.

You will need something to switch it to either enforcing or permissive. Which ever one it calls for. Not all roms are set the same. Never found a use for it myself but there is a thread in the apps and themes section.

zelendel said:
You will need something to switch it to either enforcing or permissive. Which ever one it calls for. Not all roms are set the same. Never found a use for it myself but there is a thread in the apps and themes section.
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After changing it over to permissive it worked. Question for you, does that effect the operation of the ROM in any way?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6

andrewjt19 said:
After changing it over to permissive it worked. Question for you, does that effect the operation of the ROM in any way?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
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Some say it makes it less secure but to be honest the rom I run has it set to permissive so that the built in theme engine works and I have never had an issue. Mind you I dont do alot with my device really. Just the normal. Calls, SMS and work stuff. The rest of the time is sits in my pocket.

zelendel said:
Some say it makes it less secure but to be honest the rom I run has it set to permissive so that the built in theme engine works and I have never had an issue. Mind you I dont do alot with my device really. Just the normal. Calls, SMS and work stuff. The rest of the time is sits in my pocket.
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Is the theme engine the CM one on the Market? Or is it through xposed?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6

andrewjt19 said:
Is the theme engine the CM one on the Market? Or is it through xposed?
tapPeD fROM my neXus 6
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Neither. It has to be built into the rom.

Is there any to get this working without root enabled? The sound quality is awesome.

nookhdp said:
Is there any to get this working without root enabled? The sound quality is awesome.
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No you need root to change the settings or running a custom kernel