Nexus Custom ROMs
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Download the custom ROM, kernel, mod, etc. of your choice. [This XDA thread] (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975842) contains a nice index of things you can try out.
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Copy the file you want to flash to your Nexus 4's storage with a file explorer.
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Reboot into recovery. You have several options to do this.
3a) Download any root-enabled reboot app. [This is one such example.] (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.reboot.com&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInNpbXBsZS5yZWJvb3QuY29tIl0.)
3b) With your phone plugged in, type
adb reboot recovery
3c) Power off your phone holding the power button. Then, power on your phone by holding the power button AND holding the volume down button. Your phone should boot into the bootloader. Next, you can boot into the recovery mode by pressing volume down and selecting "Recovery."
- Once in the recovery, do the following sequence of steps (you will notice how repetitive it gets!):
-----IF FLASHING A NEW ROM, PLEASE DO A FACTORY RESET THEN DO THESE STEPS-----
4a) Tap "install zip from sdcard"
4b) Tap "choose zip from sdcard"
4c) FIND THE ZIP FILE YOU WANT TO FLASH AND TAP ON IT, ex. XXXXXXXX.zip
4d) Tap "Yes - Install XXXXXXXX.zip"
4e) Once it finishes installing, tap "+++++Go Back+++++"
4f) Repeat steps 4a-4e to install the Google Apps zip, or a custom kernel or other mod if you wish.
4g) Tap "reboot system now"
- [Reddit r/GalaxyNexus: /u/LAR0311 - How to root your Galaxy Nexus] (http://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNexus/comments/1192xd/how_to_root_your_galaxy_nexus_with_adb_a_tutorial/)
- Reddit r/Nexus4: IAmAN00bie - How to unlock/root your Nexus 4 with ADB.
- [I have posted the guide to lock/unroot here.] (http://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/14mdq4/how_to_lockunroot_your_nexus_4_with_adb_a/)
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- Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
- General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
- Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
- General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.
- General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
- Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
- Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.
- Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
- Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.