Google Nexus 4, the LG-made device that was introduced in October by Google is, according to TheStreet.com’s tribute to the handset, “”walking off the stage from its last performance.” The reference smartphone for Google, which runs on a Qualcomm CPU, is reported to have reached end of run status. Although unconfirmed by Google, reports suggest that the sold-out status of the Nexus 14 8GB and 16GB is permanent.

According to a source of tech site The Verge, who has knowledge of Google’s plans for the device, said that the sold-out status of Nexus 4 marks the end of its run. Google will not be bringing back the Nexus 4 in any storage size and there are only a few Nexus 4 handsets available in other countries. Once the device is sold out, there will be no more inventory available.

Google’s decision to stop selling the Nexus 4 comes amidst rumors that the company and LG has teamed up for a follow-up Nexus smartphone, which many tech writers and rumor mills has dubbed as the “Nexus 5” The Verge reports.

Android Authority, however, is an alleged recipient of an image of a Nexus 4 running on the Android 4.4 KitKat. Although the image looks legitimate, various inconsistencies have been disocovered on the KitKat-powered Nexus 4.

Almost two weeks ago, Google sold out the 8GB version of Nexus 4 after a clearance price cut, which many also reported is a signal that it is clearing inventory to pave way for the rumored Nexus 5.

During the announcement of the Android 4.4 KitKat a Google employee was filmed holding up a new smartphone that features a horizontal Nexus logo, similar to the branding seen on the Nexus 7. A few days after, alleged leaked photos have surfaced on what looks like a Nexus 5 in an FCC filing.

Now that the Nexus 4 is officially out and it leaves Google having no official flagship smartphone, the upcoming release of the alleged Nexus 5 is not a far-fetched prediction.