So many of you would possibly not even received the Android 4.4.1 OTA update yet, but Google is now rolling out yet another incremental OTA update for the Nexus family. There is not much as we compared this with the recent update Android 4.4.1 with the exception of voice mail indicator fix, few bug fixes and some security improvements. So now get the Android 4.4.2 OTA update for Nexus devices as We have got all the direct download links down below and a simple walk-through of what you would like to try and do if you cannot wait anymore.
The new improvements revealed by the Sprint in US contains a fix to clear the VM (voice mail) indicator, and fix to deliver the VM (voice mail) indicator, security enhancements as well as software improvements. The update appears with the notification about the camera fixes for Nexus 5 also, indicating that Google did not placed their toes after the releasing the Android 4.4.1 update. The build number here is KOT49H.
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Android 4.4.2 OTA Update For Nexus Devices
Here is the direct download links of Android 4.4.2 update for the Nexus devices, based on what Android’s version you have running currently:
Nexus 4
4.4 to 4.4.2: occam KOT49H from KRT16S
4.4.1 to 4.4.2: occam KOT49H from KOT49E
Nexus 5
4.4 to 4.4.2: hammerhead KOT49H from KRT16M
4.4.1 to 4.4.2: hammerhead KOT49H from KOT49E
2012 Nexus 7 Wi-Fi
4.4 to 4.4.2: nakasi KOT49H from KRT16S
2012 Nexus 7 3G
4.4 to 4.4.2: nakasig KOT49H from KRT16S
2013 Nexus 7 Wi-Fi
4.4 to 4.4.2: razor KOT49H from KRT16S
4.4.1 to 4.4.2: razor KOT49H from KOT49E
2013 Nexus 7 LTE
4.4 to 4.4.2: razorg KOT49H from KRT16S
4.4.1 to 4.4.2: razorg KOT49H from KOT49E
Nexus 10
4.4 to 4.4.2: mantaray KOT49H from KRT16S
4.4.1 to 4.4.2: mantaray KOT49H from KOT49E
Take note that Nexus 7 (2012) certainly not getting Android 4.4.1 update, so there is only Android 4.4 download links.
What you have to try and do
To begin with you require the ADB Tool and you will need the proper update file for the device you own and also the build number of existing firmware. Then Unzip the ADB Tool on computer, go-to that folder, hold down the Shift key and right click anywhere in the empty space of Explorer window. Select the “Open Command Prompt Here”. Now, just copy the required update file to the ADB Tool directory and rename this like Nexus-4-4-2.zip.
Now, on your device, power off, and then hold down the Volume Down button and Power button to get the fastboot mode. Apply volume rocker to get into the Recovery mode and to confirm use Power button again. When you find that Android laying on the back, just press the Power button followed by the Volume Up. With the volume rocker yet again, highlight the apply update from the ADB tool and press Power button to affirm.
Next, connect the Nexus to the PC by using a USB cable, and type the following command on previous invoked command prompt window.
adb sideload nexus-4-4-2.zip
(or whatever name you given to the zip file earlier)
That’s all, your device and PC will do the job and you will have the rocking Android 4.4.2. Just reboot the device and now enjoy the additional improvements.
(Source : Androidpit)
