Right now Google is discounting 3 cases for the Nexus 7 and 2 for the Nexus 5 by 25%. These cases are designed to keep all the functionality of your Nexus device, especially wireless charging. This is a limited time deal. If you were hesitant before because of the hefty price tag, now is your chance. Hurry before they are sold out!

Nexus 7 Sleeve is $22.49

Nexus 7 Folio only available in red(black sold out) $37.49

Nexus 7 Case $37.49

Nexus 5 bumper $26.24

Nexus 5 QuickCover $37.49

Source: Google Play Store

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Android 4.4.2 Nexus Factory Images and Binaries Released

Following a minor OTA push to the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 10 and all Nexus 7 models, Google has posted the Android 4.4.2 factory images and proprietary binaries to their developer website.

Factory images are used to restore a Nexus device back to the stock version of Android that Google provides. This is pretty useful if you are a flashaholic like some of us and get in a bind or just want to restore your Nexus back to stock and see what Google cooked up before you go back to Paranoid Android, OmniROM, CyanogenMOD or a host of other customized ROMs.

For developers, Nexus binaries are used to supplement the “open” source code of the Android Open Source Project. Binaries include proprietary code and drivers for the chipset, camera, and other hardware. When licensed by Google to be released, these are the already compiled “closed” source parts that need to be included for a complete, bootable, ROM for the device to be built from AOSP source code.

It is a good idea to at keep a factory image for your Nexus on hand in case you need it. You can use 7zip to extract the files from the .tgz archive linked for your device and follow the directions on Google’s Developer page to restore your device.

Source: Google Developers

Update 12/12

Google screwed up the links so a number of the factory image downloads do not work. Working links for the 4.4.2 factory images are below.

• Nexus 5 (GSM/LTE) - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-kot49h-factory-02006b99.tgz
• Nexus 4  - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/occam-kot49h-factory-02e344de.tgz
• Nexus 7 [2013] (Wi-Fi)- https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razor-kot49h-factory-ebb4918e.tgz
• Nexus 7 [2013] (Mobile) - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razorg-kot49h-factory-49789b24.tgz
• Nexus 7 (WiFi) - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/nakasi-kot49h-factory-5e9db5e1.tgz
• Nexus 7 (Mobile) -https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/nakasig-kot49h-factory-83d93b5f.tgz
• Nexus 10 -https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/mantaray-kot49h-factory-174ba74f.tgz

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Google has released 2 new Google Play Edition devices today, the Sony Z Ultra and the LG G Pad 8.3. Both are available today and they both come with stock Android 4.4 KitKat. The Sony Z Ultra will sell for a tidy $649 and the LG G Pad 8.3 is selling for 349.99. Google is also offering free shipping for a limited time. Better get those orders in while free shipping is available!

Sony Z Ultra

LG G Pad 8.3

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• Fix for clearing the VM Indicator
• Fix for delivery of the VM Indicator
• Various additional software fixes
• Security enhancements

You can download the OTA packages by clicking the links below and side-load ( instructions at the bottom of this post ) them through ADB if you have not get the OTA notification on your device.

Nexus 5 (hammerhead)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2
• 4.4.1 to 4.4.2

Nexus 4 (occam)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2
• 4.4.1 to 4.4.2

Nexus 7 2013 WiFi (razor)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2
• 4.4.1 to 4.4.2

Nexus 7 2013 LTE (razorg)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2
• 4.4.1 to 4.4.2

Nexus 7 2012 WiFi (nakasi)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2

Nexus 7 2012 3G (nakasig)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2

Nexus 10 (mantaray)

• 4.4 to 4.4.2
• 4.4.1 to 4.4.2

Here are quick steps to flash the downloaded OTA update package.

1. Download and save to your adb folder
2. Turn your device off and reboot into bootloader mode by holding Power and Volume Down
3. Select Recovery using Volume Up and press power to confirm
4. At the red triangle, press Power and Volume Up and you should see the recovery menu
5. Use the volume keys again to scroll through the menu to highlight Apply update from adb and press Power to confirm
6. On your computer, open a terminal window and enter the command:  adb sideload <downloaded file name.zip>

Source: Android Police

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CyanogenMod 11.0 M1 – Nexus Edition

The CyanogenMod team has released CM 11.0 M1 for all actively AOSP supported Nexus devices which include the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, all variants of the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10. Instead of releasing CM11 nightlies, CyanogenMod decided to release these M1 builds citing the hardware code for current Nexus devices comes from Google’s AOSP source and should have minimal device specific issues.

Hit the links below to take you to the device specific download page at CyanogenMod.org. The CyanogenMod team recommends to double-check your download and to use ClockworkMod recovery instead of TWRP.

• Nexus 5 –  here
• Nexus 4 –  here
• Nexus 7 GSM – here
• Nexus 7 WiFi – here
• Nexus 7 2013 GSM – here
• Nexus 7 2013 WiFi – here
• Nexus 10 –  here

Nightly builds based on CM11 will be coming soon for other devices. Meanwhile you can try unofficial CM11 builds listed here.

Source : CyanogenMod.org

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For those not willing to wait for the OTA from 4.3 to 4.4 KitKat, you can download the update now!

Our friends over at XDA found the manual installation URLs. One goes from 4.3 JellyBean (JWR66Y) to 4.4 KitKat (KRT16S). The other goes from 4.4 KitKat (KRT16O) to the 4.4 bugfix OTA (KRT16S). It’s easy to install! Just place the zip in your ADB folder and sideload it like you normally would.

Enjoy your KitKat!

4.3 (JWR66Y) to 4.4 (KRT16S) – Download

4.4 (KRT16O) to 4.4 (KRT16S) – Download

Source: XDA

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If you just read our article on the Installer release, I’m sure you’re all wondering how the CyanogenMod Installer works now that they’ve released a beta app/beta Windows installer. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s a simple process with a few perks and one major caveat in my opinion.

Instructions

1. Start by downloading the app here.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Visit CyanogenMod’s site for the Windows installer.

4. The Windows installer will walk you through several steps (if your device is supported)

a. It has you plug your device in, allow your PC’s address always, and then unlock the bootloader.

5. It will load a CyanogenMod bootloader image (the mascot) and download/install the latest official version of the ROM.

6. That is it. It’ll reboot and CyanogenMod will be loaded on your device!

Caveat, you say?

Here’s the deal… If you want to revert your device back to stock, you better be a knowledgeable power user of Android already because there’s absolutely no way to revert yourself. There’s definitely benefits of using Cyanogen over Touchwiz or any of the other OEMs skinned versions, but if you want those features back or need to return your device to stock for whatever reason, you will need to know a lot more than just following an installer/prompt.

If you have a Nexus device, it’s pretty simple and self explanatory if you use something like Wug’s Nexus Root Toolkit. Any other device though, you’ll have to go searching for an answer elsewhere like XDA or RootzWiki.

I ran this on a Nexus 7 (2012), and it installed extremely quickly and simply. I reverted back to stock with Wug’s toolkit so it was simple both ways for me!

If you have any questions, I’ll be more than happy to answer them in the comments!

CyanogenMod Installer App

CyanogenMod Windows Installer

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kitkat.nexii

KitKat checker for Nexii is nothing but a fun little app that tells you when your Nexus device KitKat update is available. That’s all it does, but if you’re on the run and don’t have time to check AFN for the latest KitKat news for your Nexus device this app can be handy. You can always uninstall it after the KitKat update.

Google Play link for KitKat checker for Nexii

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So here it is!  Nothing special, but if you’re still waiting for that Nexus 5 to come in the mail and want to see what to expect when that beauty comes then take a peak at the unboxing.

This unboxing is the 16G Black Nexus 5. For the folks that are on the fence and have a few extra bucks to spend, get off the fence and pull the trigger. The Nexus 5 is an absolutely beautiful phone. I haven’t put it down since the unboxing.

BTW. I had a little brain fart during the unboxing with the Sim card and volume rocker placements. Cut me some slack!  I was a little excited.

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Google Play link for the 16G Black Nexus 5

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“Coming in early 2014, users who have verified their phone number and have discovery turned on will have their names and Google Profile photos display whenever they call you, or you call them (it’s great if a new friend who hasn’t been saved in your contacts yet calls you). Check your Google Account to make sure you are happy with how you appear on caller ID by Google: http://goo.gl/g9P3Bp ”

The Phone app on 4.4 has Google Search integrated into its core, and starting in 2014, those who have verified their number with Google+ will have their picture be displayed when they make an outgoing call. Google also has Caller ID built in. Google will match the number with the business and display it appropriately on your phone.

We’ll keep you updated as the “People” portion of the Caller ID function rolls out! If you’re not ready for it, go ahead and get your number verified so we can start seeing your pretty faces when you call!

Source: Attila Bodis

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