Google Nexus 4 Update: Chroma Custom ROM Available for 2012 Android Smartphone
The Nexus 4 can now be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow using a new custom ROM. Download and install Chroma ROM to the 2012 smartphone co-developed by LG and Google.
Team Android offers a step-by-step guide on how to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow update using the Chroma custom ROM. According to the report, the Android 6.0 Chroma offers customization features to provide more options for users to personalize visuals, wallpapers, notifications and more.
Even though it is a new custom ROM, Chroma provides a smooth and fast performance. However, Team Android cautioned the users that since it is an unofficial firmware, installing it automatically voids the warranties available for the smartphone.
LG Nexus 4 users willing to try the Chroma ROM to experience Android 6.0 Marshmallow should make sure first that the battery level of their handset is at least 80 percent. This is to prevent any power interruptions once the update process is ongoing.
Moreover, another important thing to secure before the actual update process is a reliable recovery tool. Installing a custom ROM on any device will likely wipe clean the phone's memory.
Thus, there's a need to use recommended tools such as ClockWorkMod (CWM) or TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) to create a backup of all the important files and settings. For the download links of all the necessary files and apps, as well as a detailed guide on how to install Android 6.0 Chroma ROM on Nexus 4, visit the Team Android post linked above.
According to GSM Arena, the Google Nexus 4 was released in the market on November 2012. It has a 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus capacitive touchscreen.
Furthermore, the screen resolution of the Google Nexus 4 by LG was 768 x 1280p with a pixel density of 318. Moreover, the display screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2.
Under the hood, LG Nexus 4 users will find a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset paired with 2 GB of RAM and a quad-core Krait processor clocked at 1.5 GHz. It utilizes Adreno 320 for its GPU.
At launch, the Google Nexus 4 came pre-installed with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Officially, the latest available OS for the smartphone is the Android 5.1 Lollipop. But with the custom ROM released, users can now experience the Marshmallow update.
To learn more about the smartphone's specs, watch the review for the Google Nexus 4 made by Marques Brownlee, as posted on his official Youtube channel:
Visit the site regularly for news about smartphone's firmware updates.
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