Nexus 4 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update: Former Flagship Gets Google’s Latest OS Via CyanogenMod’s CM11 M1 Offering The Latest KitKat Features [DOWNLOAD IT HERE]

Nexus Android 4.4.2 KitKat update: Google’s former flagship handset is getting the features and benefits of the tech giant’s latest OS through CyanogenMod (CM) team’s first Milestone (M1) build of CynagoneMod 11 (CM11) ROM.

According to the International Business Times U.K., the new CM11 M1 update offers the latest Android 4.4 KitKat features with the added benefit of bug-less coding at the hardware level. The news site also noted that the firmware’s lack of hardware bugs with Nexus devices paves the way for stable user experience while running the new firmware.

Android Soul said that the CyanogenMod 11 Milestone 1 aka CM11 M1 is good enough for daily use. The website also warned that installing the Custom ROM may void your device of warranty, thus, it is important for you to know that you will be liable for your own unit for any damage caused by the installation occurs.

Units that are eligible for the Custom ROM must be E960. You need to first confirm the model number of your device under the “About device” option in Settings. Another way to confirm the model number is by looking at the packaging of your Nexus 4.

Installing the ROM

Pre-Installation: One of the key things you need to do before installing the ROM on your Nexus 4 is to back-up your device. Second, is to make sure you have at least 50% of your battery charged.

Downloading the files
You can download the files below from Android Soul and transfer them to your phone while remembering the location.

GAPPS FILE, download it here.
ROM FILE, download it here.

The latest version of the ROM files can be found at the official CyanogenMod website here.

Once you’ve downloaded the files, you can proceed to install the ROM. The step-by-step guide by Android Soul can be found here.