Nexus 4 Upgrade - Flash Guidance - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Dear All,
I bought Nexus 4 during on the initial launch. Can it be upgraded to the latest Android version / or to which Android version can it be upgraded.
Next to that I do not have technical knowledge. I understand that we need to flash factory images or choosing a custom ROM and installing it. No idea on the process and the outcome
So I request you to guide me, share any document having step by step process for upgrading to a viable / feasible Android version.
thanks in advance,
Sastry

SastryDhavala said:
Dear All,
I bought Nexus 4 during on the initial launch. Can it be upgraded to the latest Android version / or to which Android version can it be upgraded.
Next to that I do not have technical knowledge. I understand that we need to flash factory images or choosing a custom ROM and installing it. No idea on the process and the outcome
So I request you to guide me, share any document having step by step process for upgrading to a viable / feasible Android version.
thanks in advance,
Sastry
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Start with "Search". Search on XDA and you'll find step by step guides to do that. Also if you search on Youtube, you'll get videos explaining every step in details.
Nitin

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Hi, as the title says I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4(SM-T530) with Android 5.0.2 and I wonder if it is possible to have a newer Android version installed on it? Or maybe a custom rom?
I have done some searching but I can't find the required info.
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Try this rom witch I made witch has working camera & microphone but no Skype yet, no bloat, very little lag, and come with gapps, Open Camera, Pixel Launcher, Pixel Icons fot scock LineageOS apps https://forum.xda-developers.com/ta...ht-project-t3877643/post78389814#post78389814
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DJABHipHop said:
Try this rom witch I made witch has working camera & microphone but no Skype yet, no bloat, very little lag, and come with gapps, Open Camera, Pixel Launcher, Pixel Icons fot scock LineageOS apps https://forum.xda-developers.com/ta...ht-project-t3877643/post78389814#post78389814
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Hi DJABHipHop,
Thanks for all the work you've done.
I have a Sumsung SM-T530 (matissewifixx)
OS: Lollipop 5.0.2
Bootloader: T530XXU1BQB2
After a quick learning curve I've been following the https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-1-galaxy-tab-4-10-1#Pre-Requirements article:
1) Used Odin3-v3.10.6.exe to root my device
2) Installed the latest TWRP 3.0.0-0-.matisse.img <-- It appears you're using a newer version (TWRP-3.2.3-0_matissewifi-180918.img) - question to follow
3) Attempted (unsuccessfully) to install the lightning-17.1-20201012-UNOFFICIAL-matissewifi-Unsweetened-XDA-BUILD
I receive an Error 7 - basically not identifying my device correctly from what the error says
Now the article actually mentions this exact issue...
To install Lineage OS 17.1 on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, you need to unlock bootloader and running the latest TWRP Recovery. If you are on the old version, you will see error 7 warning text while installing the custom ROM on Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (matisse) device.
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Because I'm new to this whole process, I want to be sure I am doing the right thing (don't want to brick the device)
Do I need to use the TWRP version you reference in https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/samsung-galaxy-tab-4-light-project-t3877643/post78389814#post78389814?
srekcuSuoY said:
Hi DJABHipHop,
Thanks for all the work you've done.
I have a Sumsung SM-T530 (matissewifixx)
OS: Lollipop 5.0.2
Bootloader: T530XXU1BQB2
After a quick learning curve I've been following the https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-1-galaxy-tab-4-10-1#Pre-Requirements article:
1) Used Odin3-v3.10.6.exe to root my device
2) Installed the latest TWRP 3.0.0-0-.matisse.img <-- It appears you're using a newer version (TWRP-3.2.3-0_matissewifi-180918.img) - question to follow
3) Attempted (unsuccessfully) to install the lightning-17.1-20201012-UNOFFICIAL-matissewifi-Unsweetened-XDA-BUILD
I receive an Error 7 - basically not identifying my device correctly from what the error says
Now the article actually mentions this exact issue...
Because I'm new to this whole process, I want to be sure I am doing the right thing (don't want to brick the device)
Do I need to use the TWRP version you reference in https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/samsung-galaxy-tab-4-light-project-t3877643/post78389814#post78389814?
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3.0.0-0 isn't the latest TWRP. Check https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-twrp-recovery-matisse-millet-t4019831 and install matisse version. Then, you can install lfr 17.1 or los 16.
And to get more precise informations, check always XDA, not external bad blogs...
matteo0026 said:
3.0.0-0 isn't the latest TWRP. Check https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/recovery-twrp-recovery-matisse-millet-t4019831 and install matisse version. Then, you can install lfr 17.1 or los 16.
And to get more precise informations, check always XDA, not external bad blogs...
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Thanks matteo,
Your tip/link has worked I've now upgraded to twrp-3.4.0-3-matisse and the 17.1 OS install has now been successful.
Good advice on the 'external' blogs... my next step is to install the 'GApps', that 'external' blog suggested some more external links to get the right Apps, more confusing for a newbie that the original article...
any advice would be greatly appreciated.
srekcuSuoY said:
Thanks matteo,
Your tip/link has worked I've now upgraded to twrp-3.4.0-3-matisse and the 17.1 OS install has now been successful.
Good advice on the 'external' blogs... my next step is to install the 'GApps', that 'external' blog suggested some more external links to get the right Apps, more confusing for a newbie that the original article...
any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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