Android KitKat 4.4.x substantial updates are regularly coming from Google for smartphone and tablet devices. Now Google has rolled out Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Build: KTU84P) Update for Google Nexus and Google Play Edition devices including; Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Moto X, Moto G and Moto E, and its further expected to be rolled out via Over-the-Air (OTA) wireless process for more Android devices soon. We are sharing, full working method, guide and tutorial on How to Manually Download and Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat on Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. Google has also released latest Android KitKat 4.4.4 Release 2 (Build: KTU84Q) Update exclusively for LG Nexus 5 smartphone.
The original Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Build: KTU84P) factory firmware system binary image software files are officially available for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 HERE to restore / return the device to its factory state for users and developers who are familiar with Android Open-Source Project (AOSP).
Compatible Android Devices for Android KitKat 4.4.4 Update
Currently, Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update is only compatible and supported by following Google Nexus devices.
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 7
- Nexus 10
- Moto X
- Moto G
- Moto E
Download Android KitKat v4.4.4 Firmware via Direct Links
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 4
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 5 (GSM / LTE)
- Download Android 4.4.4_r2 for Nexus 5 (GSM / LTE) (Build: KTU84Q) (New Update)
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 7 (2013 Wi-Fi)
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 7 (2012 Wi-Fi)
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 7 (2012 Mobile)
- Download Android 4.4.4 for Nexus 10
- Android 4.4.4 Update for Moto X, Moto G and Moto E is available via OTA only
Prerequisites Instructions:
- Ensure to take a backup of your device’s personal information and data to avoid any loss.
- Ensure Android USB Drivers of your device is installed.
- Ensure USB Debugging Mode is enabled.
- Setup and Config Android ADB and Fastboot on Windows, Mac or Linux PC / Laptop.
How to Install and Flash Android 4.4.4 KitKat Manually on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 Manually?
Step 1: First, Download the appropriate Android 4.4.4 original factory firmware for your device via above links, and unzip it in your relevant directory.
Step 2: Now, Connect your device with your PC / Laptop computer via USB data cable.
Step 3: Run your device in «Fastboot mode» by following below method;
- Turn off device, then turn it on and simultaneously press and hold «Volume Up + Volume Down + Power» keys while the device starting.
Step 4: Now, if required, you may unlock the device’s bootloader by simply run «fastboot oem unlock» command in cmd prompt.
Step 5: After that, Open a terminal and go to your «unzipped original factory firmware directory» (Step 1).
Step 6: Now, Execute the «flash-all.bat» script file (if running Windows), Otherwise just Click on «flash-all.sh» script file (If you’re on Mac OS X). It will install all the necessary baseband firmwares, bootloader and operating system.
Step 7: Once the whole flash/script process gets finishes, your device will reboots and welcome you with Android v4.4.4 KitKat. Congratulations!! You’re done.
Note: If you want to lock the bootloader for security reasons, then you can execute «fastboot oem lock» command, while in «fastboot mode».
