Another great release of the Nexus devices such as Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9 & Nexus Player:
It is another official Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA update which has recently been released for the related Nexus devices like Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9 & Nexus Player which will be available for the users. As there is no news as to when Nexus 4 will have the latest Android OS firmware update. But due to the effort made by vocodersm (XDA forum developer) who has released unofficially a pre-built AOSP Android Marshmallow ROM, it has become possible to inform the users before hand.
In fact, this stock Android 6.0 custom firmware is based on Google’s AOSP (Open Source code). We can say that just like other custom ROMs, the user will be required to install the Google Apps package separately on his Nexus 4. As always guidelines are good to be read first, in this guide we have given you the compatible Google Apps package with this Marshmallow based AOSP firmware. It is important to bear in mind that this is a custom ROM and is still under development all of its features might not be functioning properly. Get this latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM on your Nexus 4 and proceed by following the guide instructions given below.
In fact, this stock Android 6.0 custom firmware is based on Google’s AOSP (Open Source code). We can say that just like other custom ROMs, the user will be required to install the Google Apps package separately on his Nexus 4. As always guidelines are good to be read first, in this guide we have given you the compatible Google Apps package with this Marshmallow based AOSP firmware. It is important to bear in mind that this is a custom ROM and is still under development all of its features might not be functioning properly. Get this latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM on your Nexus 4 and proceed by following the guide instructions given below.
About This Guide:
This instructional guide which is in front of you contains the Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM that can be used only with Nexus 4 (D820 and D821) variants.
Avoid to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant.
Avoid to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant.
Point of Warning
As a disclaimer's right, sharingmind.net should not be held responsible for any harm or damage happens to your Nexus 4 during or after the installation of Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP custom ROM. The whole responsibility is on the user. Go ahead at your own risk to get your objective.
Some Important Point To Be Noted Before Getting Started Which Are As Follows:
2. It is essential to make sure that the latest version of a custom recovery like TWRP is already installed on your Nexus 4 which is required to install a custom ROM. You can easily download the latest TWRP from here or here.
3. Download and install Nexus 4 USB drivers on your PC.
4. To avoid any anomaly in the middle of the process) at least 70% charged battery is need to prevent unexpected shutdowns while installing ROM.
Every electronic mechanism needs some essential steps for the users to follow and the following are the steps to Install Android 6.0 Marshmallow pure AOSP ROM on Nexus 4:
First Step: Download the Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM and Google Apps from the below links on the desktop of your PC.
- Download Android 6.0 custom ROM for Nexus 4 (D820 / D821)
- Download Google Apps for Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Fixed)
Third Requirement: The switch off the phone so as to boot into TWRP recovery.
Fourth Requirement: Then switched on the device while pressing and holding Volume Down + Power buttons altogether.
Fifth Requirement: While the Nexus 4 is now in the recovery mode, perform a nandroid backup (System, Data, Boot, Recovery, EFS).
Sixth Requirement: Once the back up is completed, go back to the main TWRP menu and tap the wipe button > select Advanced Wipe. Then select Dalvik Cache, System, Data and Cache.
Seventh Requirement: Now navigate to TWRP menu and tap on the install then Storage. Locate the Android 6.0 Marshmallow custom ROM .zip file that you have already transferred to the root folder of your phone. Begin the installation process by swiping on it Step No 8:- Once the ROM installation is completed, flash Google Apps package by repeating the above steps on your Nexus 4. Ninth Requirement: When you have installed ROM and Google Apps, reboot system.
That is successfully done!!!! You have successfully installed Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Nexus 4 D820/D821. The main thing which is very much needed is to follow the mentioned instructions.
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