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#How to download android os kitkat install
#How to download android os kitkat drivers
#How to download android os kitkat verification

After connecting the device to the PC, power the Nexus off.

#How to download android os kitkat install

You will now have to install the right driver for your Nexus device. Factory images for the Wi-Fi Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 yield the same number as shown above whereas the factory images for the Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and 3G/4G Nexus 7 will add one extra (the cellular radio). The number of files inside the Root folder varies depending on the Nexus device. Finally, the Root folder will look like in the image below. A new folder will be created inside Root (in my case its name is razor-krt16o) open it and copy all the contents inside it to the Root folder. A file without any extension will show up open it (use the Open With option in the context menu) with the archiver (look for the executable in the C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) folder) and also extract its contents to the Root folder. You will now have to extract the contents of the Android 4.4 factory image to the Root folder.

The Android 4.4 factory image for your Nexus device.

#How to download android os kitkat verification

To keep things as simple as possible going forward, go to the folder where Android SDK Platform-tools is installed (in my case its location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools) and copy the following files to the Root folder:įor verification purposes, if you have followed these steps correctly you will have the following files in the Root folder (the picture below shows the folder items for the 2013 Wi-Fi Nexus 7): I advise you to only use the files provided by Google (and not resort to ones from third-parties) as those are always up-to-date. The two are needed to ensure that the PC is able to communicate with your Nexus device, and handle the files needed for the process.

#How to download android os kitkat drivers

Google USB Drivers - it contains the right drivers for your Nexus device.Android SDK Platform-tools - it contains essential tools for the process.

After the latter is installed, open the Android SDK Tools Manager and select the following two items for download: Now that the aforementioned files are downloaded on your PC, you will now have to install the archiver of choice and the Android SDK Tools. The path for the folder, in this case, is C:\Root. For the purpose of this guide I will use a folder named Root on the C drive (the default drive for Windows installs).

I recommend you to store the downloaded factory image in a folder that is easy to access (as close as possible to the root of the drive).

A program that can handle archived files, like 7-Zip or WinRAR (either one is fine links to the official download pages are included).

The factory image for your Nexus devices, that you can also download from the Google Developers site.

The Android SDK Tools, that you can download from the Google Developers site.

Regardless of why or how you want to install Android 4.4 KitKat (or use the factory images), you will need a couple of things to get started: Nearly every outcome presented in this guide involves removing personal content, so it's best to err on the side of caution. Before going any further, you should perform a backup of the data on your Nexus device.