How to install KitKat 4.4.4 on your Nexus device without waiting for Google OTA Update

First of all just download Nexus Root Toolkit 1.8.3 from here, here or here. Install it, run it and select your Nexus model type. Download KitKat 4.4.4 (KTU84P) image file from here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Enable 'USB Debugging' on your device, then choose 'Flash Stock + Unroot' and select 'Other/Browse...' + 'I downloaded a factory image...'. Choose TU84P image file. Follow the onscreen instruction and that's all.

Important: this upgrade will wipe all user data, so better make a back-up first.

Successfully tested earlier today on my Google Nexus 4 LG 960.

About KitKat 4.4.4

Android 4.4.4 is a security update, which addresses issues within the Open SSL protocol. That was the code behind the Heartbleed bug, which caused major security headaches across the Internet in April. Sprint Corp. (NYSE:S), which carries the Nexus 5, has also confirmed that the update fixes various security issues.

About Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.3

This program will automatically bring together all the files you need to unlock and root your device in a few clicks, or flash it back to stock and re-lock it. You can also use this program to backup/restore all your important data, flash zips, set file permissions, push and pull files, install apps, generate logcats/bugreports, and much more! With the included file association options, you can perform tasks like flashing zips, installing apps, restoring android backup files, and flashing/booting img files with just a double click! The program includes a full featured interface for automating tasks in TWRP, enhanced restore features, an in-built auto-updater/notification system, ‘any build’ mode, advanced restore features,’NRT- Live Log’ for viewing the adb/fastboot cmds that are run in the background, quick tools utilities, and tools for taking screenshots/screen-recordings.   All the latest Android builds and Nexus devices are officially supported including the new Nexus 5, with full KitKat support for all the newly upgraded devices.  The program intelligently and selectively downloads the files it needs for your device and makes sure you are using the latest files available.  The program can even auto-detect your device and build.  The main changes in this release are full 4.4.3 support, improvements to the updater, fixes to the Philz Advanced Recovery integration, and general code enhancements and optimizations. 

Supported Nexus devices:
· Galaxy Nexus: GSM Models (both yakju and non-yakju builds)
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Verizon Models
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Sprint Models
· Nexus S: Worldwide, i9020t and i9023 Models
· Nexus S: 850MHz, i9020a Models
· Nexus S: Korea, m200 Models
· Nexus S 4G: d720 Models
· Nexus 7: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 3G: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 v2 (2013): Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 v2 (2013) LTE: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 10: Samsung Tablet
· Nexus 4: LG Phone
· Nexus 5: LG Phone

Instructions:

1. Select the correct device and build (what you are currently running)

2. Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).

3. If you need to, backup your important data.

4. Unlock your device

5. Root your device

6. Enjoy! ^_^

• Learn more about each option by mousing over the control, dynamic tooltips will provide you more information, also each button displays a message about what it does first.
• So the best way to get familiar with the toolkit is simply to press the buttons and read what it says

How to repair and revive your Google Nexus 4 - LG E960

Hello everybody.

This article is for owners of Nexus 4 who have had big problems lately with their smartphone.

Symptoms:

- the phone loses signal randomly;

- using camera related apps the phone turns off or reboots;

- using wifi network with weak signal the phone turns off or reboots;

- CPU intensive requests make the phone to turn off or to reboot;

- other issues related with above problems.

I concluded that all these problems are due to faulty battery the battery life cycle ended and must be replaced. As you see in the image below, the battery was swollen inside the phone, forcing housing to crack open. 

 

The solution is simple and you can fix Google Nexus 4 yourself, just follow these steps:

1. Buy a high quality replacement battery For LG Google Nexus from Aliexpress.com for only 9.73 USD with free shipping.

2. Follow this tutorial to replace the battery.

3. Follow this tutorial to upgrade your Google Nexus 4 to KitKat 4.4.3 without waiting for OTA Update. You also can unlock and root the phone.
4. If your Nexus 4 is already on KitKat 4.4.3, then unlock and root it with Nexus Root Toolkit 1.8.3 and then calibrate the battery, installing 'Battery Calibration' application, free from Play Store. 
5. Use this tutorial to maximize and optimize battery life on Google Nexus 4 - LG E960.

The new battery

 

 

 

The old swollen battery

 

 

 

Now the phone is working just great, as good as new... 

Enjoy, share is love!

How to install KitKat 4.4.3 on Nexus devices without waiting for Google OTA Update

First of all just download Nexus Root Toolkit 1.8.3 from here, here or here. Install it, run it and select your Nexus model type. Enable 'USB Debugging' on your device, then choose 'Flash Stock + Unroot' and select build KTU84L. Follow the onscreen instruction and that's all. After that you can easily unlock and root your device.

Important: this upgrade will wipe all user data, so better make a back-up first.

Successfully tested earlier today on my Google Nexus 4 LG 960.

About KitKat 4.4.3

Among a number of bug fixes and design changes, the biggest update introduced by Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) in Android 4.4.3 (KTU84L) is a redesigned Dialer app, used to make phone calls and access contacts. With Dialer version 1.1, Android users still view their most “favorite” contacts -- those whom they contact the most often -- but in Android 4.4.3, they can rearrange their favorites and access all of their information directly from the app.

The blue telephone icon still loads the Dialer app in Android 4.4.3, but users can customize their favorite contact cards by pressing and holding, what is known as a long press, to rearrange their position in the app. The three dots that appear throughout Android, called an overflow button, now appear on contact cards as well, allowing users to access more information, including phone number, email address and the option to send a text message.

Google also fixed a number of Bluetooth issues in Android with version 4.4.3, sometimes caused by connecting to wearables like smartwatches and other devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. The playback of lossless (.FLAC) audio files was improved, as well as certain errors that could cause the operating system to reboot.

About Nexus Root Toolkit v1.8.3

This program will automatically bring together all the files you need to unlock and root your device in a few clicks, or flash it back to stock and re-lock it. You can also use this program to backup/restore all your important data, flash zips, set file permissions, push and pull files, install apps, generate logcats/bugreports, and much more! With the included file association options, you can perform tasks like flashing zips, installing apps, restoring android backup files, and flashing/booting img files with just a double click! The program includes a full featured interface for automating tasks in TWRP, enhanced restore features, an in-built auto-updater/notification system, ‘any build’ mode, advanced restore features,’NRT- Live Log’ for viewing the adb/fastboot cmds that are run in the background, quick tools utilities, and tools for taking screenshots/screen-recordings.   All the latest Android builds and Nexus devices are officially supported including the new Nexus 5, with full KitKat support for all the newly upgraded devices.  The program intelligently and selectively downloads the files it needs for your device and makes sure you are using the latest files available.  The program can even auto-detect your device and build.  The main changes in this release are full 4.4.3 support, improvements to the updater, fixes to the Philz Advanced Recovery integration, and general code enhancements and optimizations. 

Supported Nexus devices:
· Galaxy Nexus: GSM Models (both yakju and non-yakju builds)
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Verizon Models
· Galaxy Nexus: CDMA/LTE Sprint Models
· Nexus S: Worldwide, i9020t and i9023 Models
· Nexus S: 850MHz, i9020a Models
· Nexus S: Korea, m200 Models
· Nexus S 4G: d720 Models
· Nexus 7: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 3G: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 v2 (2013): Asus Tablet
· Nexus 7 v2 (2013) LTE: Asus Tablet
· Nexus 10: Samsung Tablet
· Nexus 4: LG Phone
· Nexus 5: LG Phone

Instructions:

1. Select the correct device and build (what you are currently running)

2. Configure your drivers if you haven’t already using the driver guide (If you aren’t sure use Step 3 of the driver guide to test your drivers).

3. If you need to, backup your important data.

4. Unlock your device

5. Root your device

6. Enjoy! ^_^

• Learn more about each option by mousing over the control, dynamic tooltips will provide you more information, also each button displays a message about what it does first.
• So the best way to get familiar with the toolkit is simply to press the buttons and read what it says

Trojans found in the Android Market

according to F-Secure, trojans have been found in some apps (apk files), including those available in the Android Market. these trojans usually come with apps claiming new Angry Bird Seasons, Talking Tom Cat downloads, etc. once you installed them on your devices, they will send SMS messages to Russia, Germany and some other countries which cost 2 to 6 Euros each.

sources also claimed that the trojans developers have registered several accounts with the Android Market, and Google has no solutions yet to prevent them from flooding the market

Gingerbread 2.3.3 upgrade aborted?

it is reported that Gingerbread upgrade has been pulled by Google. the mentioned rom, I9000XXJVK, which was available in UK via Kies, was pulled off

below is an extract from the message posted by an administrator from Vodafone:

Due to an issue with the Gingerbread update for the Samsung Galaxy S, its roll out has been temporarily suspended by Google... we are working with Samsung to reinstate the roll out as soon as possible...




on the other hand however, some people claimed that it was due to a call delay bug on incoming and outgoing calls in 2.3.3


source: www.engadget.com

Google use backdoor to patch the malwares?

after malwares were found in the Android Market, Google is going to patch the affect devices "remotely", by installing some updates to your phone to clean up the device, and users do not need to do anything. so that means another backdoor?


more info

minimal set of apps needed for Galaxy I9000 2.2 up

if you wanna save some disk space under /system, here is the list for reference and tested (by assuming deodexed stock apps used)


WARNING: do it at your own risks!!!
You are suggested to do a backup before removing/renaming the files

AccountAndSyncSettings.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk
AxT9IME.apk* <-- only if you have other input method
BadgeProvider.apk
Bluetooth.apk
BluetoothOPP.apk
BluetoothPBAP.apk
BluetoothServices.apk
Browser.apk <-- new installation requires this, DO NOT delete this if you have CSC.apk, or ONLY IF U R ADVANCED USER
CSC.apk <-- new installation requires this, but can be deleted ONLY IF U R ADVANCED USER
CalendarProvider.apk
CallSetting.apk
CameraFirmware.apk
CertInstaller.apk
Contacts.apk*
ContactsProvider.apk
DataCreate.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DialerTabActivity.apk
Divx.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
Email.apk <-- needed for some apps using the camera, will FC if removed
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk* <-- if you dont need calendar sync
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk* <-- if you dont need contacts sync
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk* <-- if you do not need search, but will FC if you typed a wrong url in the browser
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
HTMLViewer.apk*
InputEventApp.apk
LogsProvider.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MediaUploader.apk
Mms.apk*
PackageInstaller.apk
Personalization.apk
Phone.apk*
PhoneErrService.apk
Phone_Util.apk
SecDownloadProvider.apk
SecurityProvider.apk
Settings.apk
SettingsProvider.apk
Swype.apk* <-- only if you have other input method
TelephonyProvider.apk
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk* <-- only if you have another home screen
UserDictionaryProvider.apk* <-- may cause FC in some keyboards
Vending.apk
wssomacp.apk


*= can be removed if you want to