Chroma ROM now bringsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowto LG Nexus 4. Highly popular for its customization choices, there are tons of visuals, wallpapers and new notification styles to truly customize your Nexus phone. Chroma ROM Android 6.0.1 is also stable and provides fast and smooth experience. Following are the steps to help youupdate Nexus 4 to Android 6.0.1 based Chroma custom firmware.
Chroma Android 6.0.1 features:
Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowClose to Stock Android OSFast, smooth and stable
Before you update Nexus 4 to Android 6.0.1:
As always, before we get to the actual steps, there are a few prerequisites that you need to take care of.
Create a backup of your data for when you run into some problem during the process.Make sure that yourNexus 4has at least 80% of battery life.Your deviceshould be rooted using the most recent recovery system installed.Itsbootloader should be unlocked.Make sure to enable USB Debugging on your Nexus 4.Verify the model number of your Nexus before proceeding.
Required files:downloadChroma ROM Android 6.0.1Marshmallow on your PC. Also download GApps for your device.
Steps to update Nexus 4 to Android 6. 0.1 Chroma ROM:
Step 1:
Connect yourNexus4to your PCusing USB cable and copy the downloaded filesto the internal storage of your device. Poweroff your device and unplug from the computer.
Step 2:
Boot your Nexus4 to Custom Recovery mode: press and holdPower,Volume UpandVolume Downbuttons. Release them when you see the Bootloader or Fastboot menu. You will see the Start button on the screen, useVolume UpandDownuntil it changes to Recovery Mode. PressPowerbutton to enter Recovery.
Step 3:
SelectBackup and Restoreto perform Nandroid Backup and then go back to main menu. Next, you must wipe data by selectingwipe data/factory reset. Also,wipe cache partitionto perform cache wipe. Finally, Delvik Cache should also be wiped fromAdvanced>Wipe Delvik Cache.
Step 4:
Now, selectInstall Zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcardfrom the main recovery menu. Locate the Chroma Android 6.0.1 custom ROM.Select and confirm.
Step 5:
When the ChromaAndroid 6.0.1 customROMis flashed, use the same method to install GApps. After you are done,selectreboot system nowto perform a normal boot. It will take some time to load all files as this is the first boot after flashing.
Enjoy the latest Marshmallow on your LG Nexus 4 and don't forget to share your experience with us.