Install Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update On Nexus 7 2012; 3G Version Of The Tablet Gets The Official Firmware KTU84L

Those who are using Nexus 7 2012 3G variant can now install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update.

Google has recently released the official Android 4.4.3 Kitkat update for its various Nexus devices. Currently, the official Android 4.4.3 KitKat update is available for Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 10 as well as the Nexus 7 2012 model.

However, users of Nexus 7 2012 wishing to install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update can only do so via a manual process. Accordingly, the OTA link for the KTU84l firmware based on Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Nexus 7 2012 3G version is not yet available.

According to International Business Times, Nexus 7 2012 users can install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update manually through the adb sideload. Check out this post to learn the detailed process on how to install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Nexus 7 2012.

But before proceeding to install the firmware, users need to satisfy first to make sure that the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update will be installed successfully. One of the requirements is that the Nexus 7 2012 3G variant needs to have 80 percent battery or more to prevent power interruption issues once the installation begins.

Also, a backup of the data and settings stored on the tablet should be created before installing Android 4.4.3 KitKat update as the process might likely wipe out the content of the phone.

The Nexus 7 2012 3G variant should also be running the stock firmware for Android 4.4.2 KitKat update prior to installing the newest firmware.

Android 4.4.3 KitKat update only brings in minor changes and tweaks. Nexus 7 2012 owners who will install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update will not find any new feature on the latest firmware. Some of the small changes to see are performance enhancements, partially redesigned Dialer app, and few bug fixes.

To learn the full changelog of Android 4.4.3 KitKat update, visit this link.