Install Android 4.4 KitKat Update On Nexus 7; Custom ROMS Available For 2012 And 2013 Wifi Variants Of The Google Tablet

Nexus 7 owners can already experience Android 4.4 KitKat update even if the official firmware has not been released yet.

Thanks to custom ROMS developed by talented developers, those who are using Nexus 7 can already install Android 4.4 KitKat update. Since developers already have the source code for the latest mobile operating system of Google, unofficial firmware based on Android 4.4 KitKat are now available for Nexus 7, specifically for the 2012 and 2013 Wifi models of the tablet.

For those who own the latest edition of the tablet, the Nexus 7 2013 Wifi, they can update the tablet to Android 4.4 KitKat via the AOSP custom ROM via RootzWiki, as posted on International Business Times. Meanwhile, the citing Android Authority, the custom Android 4.4 KitKat firmware for Nexus 7 2012 Wifi can be found on Paranoid Android site.

Since the Android 4.4 KitKat firmware update is not an official release, installing it is not recommended. However, those who are adventurous enough to tweak their device to flash the ROMs on the tablet can still do so, but be reminded that any mistakes done during the installation process can cause certain issue or damage to the device.

Furthermore, installing the custom ROM based on Android 4.4 KitKat requires manual installation process and it will also void any warranty acquired when the device was purchased.

For those that are still interested to install Android 4.4 KitKat update on their Nexus 7, you can visit this post from IB Times and check out the detailed process on how to flash the ROM. Also, download links of the firmware are provided on the post.

It is also important to remember that the custom firmware for Android 4.4 KitKat is only applicable to Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 Wifi variant. Trying them out on other tablet devices can potentially cause undesirable results. Before installing the Android 4.4 KitKat update, make sure to create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Nexus 7. Furthermore, the battery level should be 50 percent or higher.

Make sure to follow the instructions carefully when installing Android 4.4 KitKat update on Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 Wifi editions. 

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