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How to Install Android 4.4.4 on Nexus 5 / 4, Nexus 7 / 10

Google burst out an unpredictable treat zooming out of its headquarter recently with the release of Android 4.4.4 update by sharing factory images and Over The Air (OTA) update for Nexus devices. While Google has come up with factory images for Android 4.4.4 of several Nexus devices, OTA updates are not yet available to all nexus devices. Factory images for Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10 is available of developers’ site. However, the developer’s listing present with Google reveals that Android 4.4.4 listing is not available for some Nexus devices as an OTA update.
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How to Install TWRP or CWM Recovery on Nexus 4

Installing a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM on Nexus 4 is desirable if you want to flash custom ROMs, mod or implement different tweaks that are not available in the stock Android. Even though you can root Nexus 4 without any need to flash a custom recovery prior to the process, still installing CWM or TWRP recovery will make the rooting process a breeze if you’ve not rooted your device yet. In this guide you’ll learn how to flash/install TWRP or ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery on your Google Nexus 4 Smartphone.
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How to Root Nexus 4

You can easily root Nexus 4, thanks to Chainfire – one of the most popular hackers and developers at XDA. Chainfire has released a rooting tool for Nexus 4 that allows you to root Nexus 4 with a single click. Follow the detailed Nexus 4 rooting instructions below to without any risking to bricking your device.
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How to Change Fonts on Android Phone or Tablet

Android offers a bigger opportunity when it comes to the customization of phones and tablets it runs on. Unlike iOS, Android is an extremely customizable operating system to an extent that it even allows its users to change fonts on their phones or tablets. In most of the cases, the default font on your Android phone/tablet is enough. However, if you’re the tinkerer type, or want to change the fonts on Android just to standout from the crowd, or may be want a different visual experience, you’re on the right page.
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How to Install Android 4.4.2 OTA update on Nexus 4, Nexus 5, 7, 10

Google has released Android 4.4.2 update for all the AOSP supported devices that include Nexus 4, Nexus 5, 7 and Nexus 10. The update is nothing more than bug fixes and minor improvements, unlike the Android 4.4.1 that brought huge camera update for Nexus 5. Android 4.4.2 OTA update packages are now available for download and you can install them manually. In this guide we’ll guide you through the steps to install Android 4.4.2 OTA update on Nexus 4, 5, Nexus 7, 10.
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How to install custom recovery on Nexus 5 [CWM & TWRP]

Nexus 5 is Google’s latest flagship Android phone that runs stock Android 4.4 KitKat or later. Even though Nexus devices offer pure stock Android experience, a large number of Nexus 5 users still want to flash a custom ROM, mod or implement tweaks that are not available in stock Android. To make this Modding thing easy, it’s desirable to install a custom recovery on Nexus 5 such as Clockworkmod or TWRP which lets you flash custom ROMs and apps very easily. Custom recovery also makes the rooting process a breeze. In this guide we’re going to talk about how to install custom recovery such as Clockworkmod (CWM) or TWRP on your Google Nexus 5 phone.
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How to unlock Nexus 5 Bootloader

If you’ve a Nexus 5 and want to root it, flash a custom ROM or put on a custom recovery, the first step to make all this happen is to unlock Nexus 5 bootloader. A forced attempt to flash custom recovery or custom ROM without unlocking bootloader may result in a bricked device. Therefore the first step in android hacking is to unlock bootloader. In this guide we’ll talk about how to unlock Nexus 5 bootloader.
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How to Root Nexus 5

Google Nexus 5 has been Launched. Just like any other Nexus device, Nexus 5 is also a developer and modder-friendly device. Nexus 5 has already been rooted on Android 4.4 KitKat, thanks to Chainfire at XDA. Chainfire has released an easy root for the Google Nexus 5, based on the CF-Auto-Root tool. Hit the jump for detailed instructions to root Nexus 5 on Android 4.4 KitKat firmware…
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