Google Nexus 4 is my first Google Nexus smartphone. Being a developer smartphone, how can I do not modify and push it to the maximum limit? So Nexus 4 Fastboot Mode is a must know feature if you wish to customize your Nexus 4 too. You can try lot of stuffs like unlock, relock, root, install custom recovery, flash Google stock ROM on fastboot mode. Be familiar with it now…
Always make a full system backup of your Google Nexus 4. Yes, prevention is better than cure. That’s why my nexus 4 is loaded with ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) which has Nandroid backup and restore feature. What does Nandroid backup do? Basically, it backup all your system, applications and data (example, SMS, games’ data). It is a must for those who like to try out custom modification, ROM. Because you can easily restore back to your backup copy if anything went wrong. Install CWM on Nexus 4 if you have not do so. And let’s get started…
Google Play Store is not the only place to get Android applications and games. You can apps and games in apk format that not available in Play Store on Internet. By default, you can’t install them on your Google Nexus 4. Google blocks it because some of these apk might contain malware especially those pirated apps like warez. And they might breaks security on Nexus 4 by stealing your personal information or load advertisements as part of push notification. Therefore, only install applications and games apk from well-known and safe sources.
Install Nexus 4 ADB and Fastboot drivers on PC (Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8) is so easy with the help of Google Nexus 4 ToolKit. With a few clicks here and there by following the on-screen instructions, Nexus 4 ADB and Fastboot drivers will be installed automatically after connect Nexus 4 to PC.
Prerequisites
Download Google Nexus 4 ToolKit and install it. Then you are ready to install Nexus 4 drivers.
The cheapest Google Nexus smartphone ever ~ Google Nexus 4 by LG is coming to Malaysia real soon. DiGi will be the first Malaysia Telco to grab it. Nexus 4 is selling like hot cake in US at $299 for 8GB model and $349 for 16GB model. Out of stock everywhere… As for Malaysia, don’t expect to buy Nexus 4 at this kind of prices. And only 16GB model will be available for retail just like other countries. Price? RM1799 or RM1599 based on rumours. Place your bet. Or wait for next Monday, 7 January 2013 to find out more about Nexus 4 release date and price…
