Tuesday, December 17, 2013

How to install Android 4.4 on the Nexus KitKat 7:10 - PowerUser

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Install updates can be a headache, especially for those who do not understand anything complex installation methods. For Android, the updates are frequent and users have even actually learn how. In this article we explain how to do to put Android 4.4 on Nexus KitKat Nexus 7 and 10.

You must have heard of the new update of Android, Android 4.4 KitKat.

As expected, Google has begun to install Android KitKat in the new Nexus. Now the upgrade is only intended to Wi-Fi versions of Nexus Nexus 7 and 10, but has started to reach the tablets.

files you will use to install Kitkat come directly from Google. As a result, this guide discusses only the Wi-Fi models Why? . Because, as mentioned, these are the only models that have been upgraded

Requirements:

  1. The Android SDK Tools
  2. OTA upgrade file. Choose the appropriate below:
  3. 2012 WiFi Nexus 7 OTA file
  4. 2013 WiFi Nexus 7 OTA file
  5. Nexus 2012 10 OTA file

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Before you can upgrade, you will need the necessary tools and drivers. For this, install Android SDK Tools, launch the Android SDK Manager and select the following for download:

  • Android SDK Platform-tools
  • Google USB Driver

In the folder where the Android SDK Platform-tools is installed, copy the following files to the folder created previously:

  • adb.exe
  • AdbWinApi.dll
  • AdbWinUsbApi.dll

For sheer convenience, you can rename the OTA to something shorter, like OTA.zip.

will now install the correct drivers for your PC can communicate with your Nexus.

  1. After connecting the Nexus to the PC, unplug the Nexus and turn it into fastboot mode.
  2. From the Device Manager, identify your Nexus. Click it, select Update Driver Software and hard drive, look for the driver android_winusb.inf.
  3. Select the Android ADB Interface option when it appears.
  4. To begin the process you must go to the command line and apotar to the folder you created.
  5. Select Recovery Mode and you will be shown a menu with various options including update of ADB. Select it.

Now check if the installation is running as it should. At the command prompt, type “adb devices”. Your device should be listed there and you can continue.

Finally, to complete the upgrade, simply have to type “adb sideload OTA.zip” and its Nexus will take care of things from here.

Within minutes, the latest version of the popular OS is running fine.

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Tags: Android, Android 4.4, Android KitKat, Google, Nexus 10, Nexus 7, first page, Wi-Fi

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