Android 5.0 factory image for Nexus 4 is now available

14 November, 2014
Users of the 2012 Google flagship smartphone can go ahead and manually update it to Android 5.0.

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  • Anonymous
  • Aax
  • 18 Nov 2014

got the OTA update earlier today. took about 30 min to boot but everything looks to be OK now

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    • keshav
    • 7wA
    • 18 Nov 2014

    When will the automatic update roll out in Bangalore India ?
    Any one got the automatic update ....

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      • AnonD-26080
      • uwx
      • 18 Nov 2014

      I side loaded ota zip file.. Working like a charm. Great but Some important apps ducked up.. Mobiwol, clean master etc.. Developers, please update

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        • Evos
        • JKW
        • 18 Nov 2014

        venky, 18 Nov 2014How you got that update. Tried that google service frame w... moreJust conected to my home wifi and got the update notification. No tricks :)

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          • Storm
          • vGq
          • 18 Nov 2014

          Got update for nexus 4(Bangalore-India), facing battery drain since then, anyone else facing this issue...?

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            • Anonymous
            • tRn
            • 18 Nov 2014

            sac, 18 Nov 2014OTA is already out.. I'm using 5.0 right now.. I updated it... moreIs Android 5.0 on Nexus 4 running Kitkit launcher ?

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              • venky
              • PAt
              • 18 Nov 2014

              Recived the OTA update for nexus 4.
              Thried that Google service framework ckear data trick for 4-5 times
              Location..surat(gujarat)

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                • sagar
                • bJf
                • 18 Nov 2014

                Maneesh sablani, 17 Nov 2014got the ota update today!!!!! just now... :DWer r u from?

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                  • sac
                  • vxn
                  • 18 Nov 2014

                  OTA is already out.. I'm using 5.0 right now.. I updated it thru OTA which is a 300+ mb update

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                    • venky
                    • PAt
                    • 18 Nov 2014

                    Evos, 17 Nov 2014I got the update!!! :) Serbia.How you got that update.
                    Tried that google service frame work trick or manually..

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                      • Evos
                      • 3nr
                      • 17 Nov 2014

                      I got the update!!! :) Serbia.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 3H4
                        • 17 Nov 2014

                        velu, 17 Nov 2014Credit : Reddit Those who want to do side load you can r... moreI thought that sideloading the zip would return it to factory state?...

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                          • Gabriel
                          • Aax
                          • 17 Nov 2014

                          Hitting that "check for updates" button like crazy and nothing yet...has anyone actually received the OTA update? just curious...

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                            • Anonymous
                            • Hkt
                            • 17 Nov 2014

                            Maneesh sablani, 17 Nov 2014got the ota update today!!!!! just now... :DWhich state r u loving..

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                              • AnonD-26080
                              • ut7
                              • 17 Nov 2014

                              Maneesh sablani, 17 Nov 2014got the ota update today!!!!! just now... :Dand where u from?

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                                • Madhav
                                • vQ}
                                • 17 Nov 2014

                                What is the tentative date to receive an automatic update (lollipop) from google? I saw multiple post for the same but those were for manually updates. I am bit worried to update it manually.. :)

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                                  • Maneesh sablani
                                  • S35
                                  • 17 Nov 2014

                                  got the ota update today!!!!! just now... :D

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                                    • AnonD-26080
                                    • ut7
                                    • 17 Nov 2014

                                    It's ok all this side loading n all, but anyone got actual ota yet?

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                                      • velu
                                      • GFk
                                      • 17 Nov 2014

                                      AnonD-26080, 16 Nov 2014How do you install zip fileCredit : Reddit

                                      Those who want to do side load you can refer this

                                      Nexus 4 KTU84P > LRX21T

                                      FAQ

                                      Do I need root for this?

                                      No, you can use this method on any stock Nexus 4 device.

                                      Will I lose my data?

                                      No, all your data and apps will stay on your device.

                                      Will I receive future OTAs?

                                      Yes, for sure!

                                      Can I install this update without a PC?

                                      If you have installed a custom recovery then yes. If you don't have a custom recovery or don't even know what this is, then please use your computer.

                                      What is this?

                                      It's the official update from google. You can update your device without waiting for the update to roll out for you.

                                      Update Guide for those of you who are not developers

                                      Prerequisites:

                                      Uninstall any modification (e.g. XPosed, Adblock, etc.). Or else, the update will fail. Note, that XPosed is not compatible to Android 5 right now. So you can't install it after the update.

                                      Install Minimal ADB

                                      Install Android USB Driver

                                      Enable developer options, then enable USB Debugging

                                      Download the OTA file (link above)

                                      Now follow these steps:

                                      Connect your Nexus 4 via USB to your PC

                                      Open Minimal ADB, enter "adb reboot recovery" and press [return]

                                      After the reboot, you will see the recovery screen (It says "no command"). Tap the [power] and [volume up] keys at the same time. A menu should pop up now.

                                      If step 3 failed, just retry until the menu pops up.

                                      Use the volume buttons to select "apply update from adb" and select it with the [power] button.

                                      *** Back in Minimal ADB enter "adb sideload ", (don't forget the space after sideload) then drag the update file onto the command prompt. This will automatically insert the filename for you. Now press [return] and wait.

                                      Your phone should reboot now and start optimizing the installed apps.

                                      *** If step 6 fails, this additional driver should help you out: Compatibility Driver

                                      Link : http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2mgh8o/nexus_4_lollipop_ota_link_and_update_guide/

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                                        • Raj
                                        • KAD
                                        • 17 Nov 2014

                                        AnonD-331774, 16 Nov 2014Official Lollipop (5.0) OTA for Nexus 4 Download HERE!! ... moreThanks but how to use these files after unzipping? please help.