We already had it coming for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 & Nexus 10, but Nexus 4 has joined the lineup too. After a few hours from confirmation of 4.2.2 update for the 3 Nexus devices, we got some news for the same update being pushed to Nexus 4 too.
Here we are to Instruct you to Install the Jelly Bean 4.2.2 build JDQ39 on the Nexus 4 using ADB commands i.e manual flashing. You can grab the same update Over-The-Air by simply going to Settings > About > Check Now for Update. Unfortunately, if you couldn’t perform the update using this option, you shall follow this guide and within a few clicks and commands, you will have your Nexus 4 updated.
Warning!
- Do not try this procedure on any other device except the Nexus 4
- Read and Understand the Instructions carefully before performing any actions
- DroidViews Community or any of its members are not responsible for any damage to your device
Prerequisites
- Android SDK Installed
- USB cable and USB drivers [LINK]
- Backup Device Storage, Text Messages, Contacts, Calender & Organizer
- Battery level above 60%
- Enable USB debugging. Go to Settings > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
Installations Instructions
- Download JellyBean 4.2.2 OTA update [Google Server link]
- Connect your Nexus 4 to PC via USB data cable
- Open the folder where the OTA update package was downloaded. Press Shift Key and Right Click on an empty space, select Open Command Prompt Here. Type:
adb reboot recovery
- You shall see the screen with exclamation mark, don’t worry, nothing is wrong. You’re at the right place.
- Press Volume Up + Power buttons altogether to boot into stock recovery mode. Select Apply update from ADB
- Install the update package. Type:
adb sideload de8b8d101614.signed-occam-JDQ39-from-JOP40D.de8b8d10.zip
- Hold a while back and do not mess with the device.
- Once flashed, reboot the device.
Congratulations, you’ve just updated successfully to JellyBean 4.2.2! Enjoy
Tell us about your experience with the new update. Do you think its better and worth? Are you experiencing any bugs with the latest 4.2.2 update on your Nexus 4?
When samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 will get 4.2 ? Any idea .?
If you are talking about 4.1.2, it has already there for more than a month ago. Well I o not think Samsung is going to roll out 4.2 update any sooner. Just be hopeful.
http://droidviews.com/2012/install-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-7-0-p3100/