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Just days after Android 4.4.1 was spotted doing the rounds in Google’s home town of Santa Clara, a build of Android 4.4.1 for Nexus 5 has been released into the wild, bringing the version from the original KRT16M build to version KOT49E.

If you own the Nexus 5 and you’re interested in getting Android 4.4.1 before the update hits your phone au naturel via the airwaves, you can download it via the Google+ post from CyanogenModder, Keyan Mobli, below:

If you’re not sure how to load the new build, here are instructions to follow through with the upgrade (as seen on Android Police):

Prerequisites

To get this update installed correctly you need to have the Android SDK installed and working on your computer with ADB (via a microUSB cable). This is what allows you to issue commands to your device in order to push the OTA file. Those with custom recoveries have it a bit easier, though. You also have to be running the stock Nexus 5 ROM, version KRT16M.

If you have made any system file modifications, make sure you roll them back.

Install

Before you get started: This update method should not erase anything on your device, but OTA survival in SuperSU could break things. Turn it off if you’re running that.

You’ll use the adb sideload command after making sure your device is properly detected by ADB. You can check out our full sideload guide here – the process is identical except for the file name. If you have a custom recovery, it can be flashed from there. Just copy the file.

Rooting

The update will likely kill root on previously rooted devices, but it’s easy to get back:

1. Flash TWRP from here (fastboot flash recovery FILENAME.img).


2. Reboot into recovery (adb reboot recovery or hold Power+VolDn, then select Recovery).


3. Flash the latest version of SuperSU.


4. You should be rooted.

Enjoy. If you do load this build of Android 4.4.1 for Nexus 5, let us know if you spot anything new and how you find it.

Source: Google+, Android Police

by Stephen Yuen via AndroidSPIN

Google Nexus 6 design by Rishi Ramesh

Let’s start with the design we already know about; this concept of a potential Nexus 6 device was designed by Rishi Ramesh and came with an additional list of specifications that said it would have a Snapdragon 805 running at 2.5GHz, 3GB RAM, 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a 13MP camera and be running Android 5.0. It’s not hard to imagine that the device could have specs like this by this time next year, but at the same time, I’d almost be disappointed if it did. I guess only time will tell.

Nexus 6 with Android 4.5 by Bob Freking

This next concept design of a Nexus 6 comes to us via Bob Freking, who is clearly a fan of the HTC One, as evidenced by the dual-speaker layout common to most of HTC’s more recent phones, which he has featured in his design. Freking also fleshes out the Nexus device with his imagined specifications consisting of a 5-inch Full HD Super LCD 3 display, a 6 core CPU, 6 core GPU, 6 GB of RAMand 60 hour battery; clearly a fan of the number 6 it seems.

The speculative design also says that the Nexus 6 with have Android 4.5, codenamed Lollipop, which as of right now appears to be the favourite for Android’s next build codename, as shown in our highly scientific poll. I’d almost be surprised if Google had only released one build of Android between now and then, seeing as they released two this year, but we shall see what happens. Freking has also made a video to glamorize his concept design, which also features an iPhone concept, but we all know how we feel about that, don’t we? Check it out:

Nexus 6 X Phone by Martin Hasek

While this design by Martin Hasek is a slightly older one, it’s no less impressive. Doing away with the rounded corners that we’re so used to, the Nexus 6 X Phone (ironically the code name of the Moto X for some time) features a 4.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1280×768 pixels. Most interesting about this concept is that Hasek has predicted that the Nexus 6 will have an Android build of Android 6.0 called Milkshake. While that’s not impossible to imagine, it does seem unlikely seeing as Google is doing more incremental updates over major updates, but you never know.

Nexus device by Jo Enaje

The last Nexus 6 concept design we’ll take a look at in this roundup comes to us via Jo Enaje. Rather ironically, this concept was actually meant to be a Nexus 5 concept which Enaje drew up in October (as evidenced by the familiar wallpaper), but by then the shape of the Nexus 5 was all but confirmed. So to recognize Enaje’s conceptual work for what it is, we’ll assume it’s also a concept for the Nexus 6.

While there’s no hardware specifications to speak of for this concept, the design is wonderfully minimalistic and Enaje also mocked up some potential colour variants for the Nexus device a la the iPhone 5C.

It’s time to poll!

And now is the moment of truth: which of these Nexus 6 designs do you like the most? Please vote down below, or if you have another design to suggest, feel free to add it down in the comments.

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by Stephen Yuen via AndroidSPIN

When Google announced its newest build of Android, what we now know to be Android 4.4 KitKat, we were very surprised to hear that the Galaxy Nexus would not be receiving an update from Google itself. This was not only surprising because the Galaxy Nexus is the next most recent Nexus device after the Nexus 4, but also because Google made waves with its assurance that Android 4.4 would run on devices with only 512MB RAM, a criteria that the Galaxy Nexus meets comfortably. Understandably, owners of the phone were understandably upset, but not to be deterred, some determined developers over at XDA have knocked out a CyanogenMod 11 ROM for the Galaxy Nexus which will give the phone some of that KitKat goodness.

The ROM is technically still in beta due to some “missing common [CyanogenMod] features”, but other than some minor issues with the camera and screenshot functions, the ROM looks like it is stable and works pretty well. If you’re interested in getting this CM11 ROM for your Galaxy Nexus, you can visit the XDA Forum page to get more info and download links:

XDA Forum Page

Who’s been hoping that someone would make Android 4.4 for Galaxy Nexus? Let us know if you’re going to try this ROM and tell us how you find KitKat.

Source: XDA

by Stephen Yuen via AndroidSPIN

Happy Friday my friends. Time to get your end of the week dosage of ManDroid madness. Hiopefully you Nexus 5 users out there started receiving your Android 4.4.1 updates. Make sure you check out the Nexus 6 concepts. Pretty creative stuff. Enjoy the show!

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by David Pena via AndroidSPIN

Recent leaks suggest that future Android smartphones will be able to work with RAW image files.

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The post Android 4.4.1 coming to improve camera experience for Nexus 5 appeared first on AndroidGuys.

by Scott Webster via AndroidGuys

You can unlock your screen through your finger print very easily, you have to follow some steps to unlock your screen.

Step 1 : In mobile home screen touch on Apps.
Step 2 : Then touch on Settings icon on your mobile and then touch on Security menu.
Step 3 :  After that touch on Security Imprint option.
Step 4 : After that go to CONTINUE option.
Step 5 : After that select the SET UP SCREEN LOCK.
Step 6 : Select Password option.
Step 7 : Then choose No Thanks option and then choose Continue option.
Step 8 : Set a 4 character password for screen unlock.
Step 9 : After that click on Continue option and then click OK.
Step 10 : Click on DONE  and then click on NEXT.
Step 11 : After that follow the screen instruction on your mobile to set the fingerprint, after all done click on DONE option.

Note: Updating of software at your own risk.

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Googles Director of Engineering for Android David Burke has told in an interview for The Verge that Android 4.4.1 KitKat update is coming and its bringing several improvement for the Nexus 5 camera. He confirmed that the smartphones camera will now focus faster and will aim to select faster shutter speeds, not relying as heavily on its OIS as it does now. This means that post-update...

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