How to return with Android Lollipop back to Kitkat on Nexus series devices
Some android 5 Lollipop users want to return to the previous version 4.4.4 Kitkat. Let's discuss this possible?
Although the Android Lollipop has many new and very useful options, not everyone is happy with them. Someone has errors in the work, some cannot use the Xposed Framework, someone does not like other features of the system. Therefore, there is a desire to return the old android version. And you can do it without problems. So, how to roll back the Android system to the previous one. We will talk about the operation on the example of Android Nexus 5.
- You will need a file for installation. In our case, this is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat and you can download it from the official Google page for developers
- You also need Adb Tools, if you did not use such a tool before
- And another stage is the creation of a backup to preserve all important information or completely firmware. Do not neglect this operations if you do not want you to have problems
System rollback instructions
How to roll back android Lollipop on Kitkat?
- Make the archive unpacking with ADB Tools. It is better that there are no numbers and Russian letters in the names of folders
- Place the unpacked archive with the firmware file in the folder with the program
- Activate USB debugging if you haven't done this yet. You will find it in parameters for developers
- Disconnect the gadget
- At the same time, click the inclusion and add -adding key to launch the recovery regime
- The volume adjustment buttons move to the Wipe Cache Partition line and confirm the completion of the operation
- Do the same operation for Wipe Date/Factory Reset
- Now connect the phone and PC cable
- Go to the Adb Tools folder and find Flash-all.bat in it
- Open it with a double click
- The process of installing the firmware will start, and after completing the device will be rebooted
After such actions, you can enjoy the Android 4.4.4 Kitkat system. By the way, at the first inclusion, it will be necessary to primarily configure the programs and restore your data.