Install Official Android 4.4 KitKat Update On Nexus 10; KRT16S Firmware Now Out For Google’s 10-Inch Tablet

Users of Nexus 10 2 can now install the official Android 4.4 KitKat update on their tablets.

As posted on International Business Times, the official Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Google's 10-inch tablet has recently rolled out. The firmware, available via Over-the-Air or OTA update bears the build number KRT16S.

Accordingly, the latest firmware for the Nexus 10 is a bug-fix update, which arrived after the release of the Android 4.4 KitKat KRt16O firmware.

Since the release of the official Android 4.4 KitKat is done in phases, owners of Nexus 10 may have to wait first before the firmware arrives on their region. But to those who are eagerly excited to install the official Android 4.4 KitKat update, they can opt for the manual installation process.

Visit this post on IB Times to learn two methods available for installing the official Android 4.4 KitKat, one for the rooted Nexus 10 devices, and the other one is for the non-rooted.

But before installing the official Android 4.4 KitKat on Nexus 10, there are requirements to follow first. First, Nexus 10 owners should make sure that the appropriate USB driver for the Nexus 10 is installed on the computer.

Second, the tablet should have 80 percent battery level or more before proceeding to install the official Android 4.4 KitKat update.

Third, it is necessary to create a backup of all the data and settings stored on your Nexus 10. Custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP can be utilized when making the backup.

Fourth, make sure to enable USB Debugging mode on Google Nexus 10. This will easily connect the tablet with the computer, and with it, use Android SDK.

Fifth, verify the model number of your tablet as the official Android 4.4 KitKat KRT16S firmware only works on Nexus 10 devices. Flashing the firmware on other device may brick it or cause potential damage to it. Go to Settings, then About tablet to check your device's model number.

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