Android gives users the luxury of customization, and if you want to root your device you can take it one step further by installing custom ROMs, which can fully change the experience on your handset. CyanogenMod is one such AOSP ROM which was the first to reach out to Android devices. If you are a proud owner of Google's latest flagship, the Nexus 4, you will be happy to know that the most popular custom ROM, now supports this device.
The following guide will show you how to install CyanogenMod 10.1 which is based on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on your Google Nexus 4.
Starting November 28th, the developers of CyanogenMod started rolling out Nightly builds of the Nexus 4. At this point there are five builds available for download.[DISCLAIMER] Please do not proceed with the guide unless you are fully aware of the risks which can occur from installing custom ROMs and modifying the normal functionality of your device. You may cause device malfunction or loose data if this guide is followed improperly. Please proceed at your own risk.
- Use our guide on how to root your Nexus 4 if you haven't rooted your device already.
- Download the CM10 Nightly package
- Download Google Apps for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
- Backup your data on your device.
- Ensure you have at least 50% battery life before you proceed
- Transfer the CM10 package and the GApps package to the root of your device’s internal memory.
- - Boot your device into recovery by pressing and holding the Power + Volume Up buttons and selecting Recovery.
- - Perform a Wipe Data / Factory Reset, followed by Wipe Cache.
- - Navigate to Advanced on the recovery menu and wipe the Dalvik Cache.
- - Go back and select Install ZIP from SD Card, followed by Choose ZIP from SD Card.
- - Select the CM10 nightly package and flash it to your device,
- - Once you complete repeat Step 5 with the Google Apps package.
- - Once it is completed, reboot your device.
The first boot may take some time, but once you are done you will be running CyanogenMod 10 with Android 4.2 on your Nexus 4.