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Android 5.0 Lollipop is taking off like no one's business, from Motorola and Nexuses to LG G3s. Yet, in the event that my ears don't trick me, not everybody is excited about the Android 5.0 upgrade and I have even been asked how to minimization a Nexus 5 back to Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I adore Lollipop, however I admire the apprehension of the new, particularly when we're discussing conceivably bug-ridden new Android firmware, so in case you're feeling remain faithful to the Lollipop redesign, here's the means by which to downsize to Android KitKat on a Nexus.

How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

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It's really straightforward truly. It's fundamentally the opposite of what you do in case you're anxious and can hardly wait for a redesign to arrive: you compel it physically. While a few gadgets, in the same way as Samsung running Knox, don't give you a chance to effortlessly minimize, Nexus gadgets are diverse: you're allowed to do whatever you pick at whatever point you like. So how would you isn't that right?

How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

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To begin with up, you require the production line picture for the Android adaptation you need. For this situation, we're going to utilize Android 4.4.4 KitKat for the Nexus 5 – however you can substitute any Nexus gadget and any Android adaptation you like. In the event that you need to downsize a Nexus 4 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean you can do that as well. As you can presumably figure, this procedure will wipe the substance of your telephone clean, so verify you have a reinforcement of your applications and information before progress in

For this tutorial, we'll download the Android 4.4.4 factory image for the Nexus 5 from Google's Developer Blog. Save this to your computer.

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How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

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1. Once you've got the factory image on your PC, you want to download ADB Tools (if you don't already have it) to your PC as well.

2. Move the factory image file into the ADB Tools folder and unpack it.
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3. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your Nexus. If it isn't, go to Settings > Developer Options and check the box next to USB Debugging. If you don't see the Developer Options section, go to About Phone and repeatedly tap the Build Number until you see the notification pop up. Then back up to Settings and you'll see it at the bottom. Now, check USB Debugging.

4. If you need instructions on unlocking the bootloader, check this 

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5. Now, put your hand over your heart and say: ''I swear I've done a backup already.'' If you're lying, go do a backup!

6. Turn your Nexus off.

How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

7. Press and hold Power and the Volume Down button to enter Fastboot mode. If you have a custom recovery installed you will be able to use the volume buttons to select Recovery Mode and press the Power button to confirm. 

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8. If you've got stock recovery, when you see the Android chilling out on its back, press the Power button and quickly press the Volume Up button to enter Recovery. From Recovery Mode, you navigate with the volume buttons and confirm with the Power button.

9. Scroll down to ''wipe cache partition'' and hit Power to confirm.

10. Scroll to wipe date/factory reset and hit Power to confirm.

11. Now, connect your Nexus 5 to your PC with a USB cable.

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12. Open up the ADB Tools folder and find the flash-all.bat file and double click it. Once it has done its thing your Nexus will reboot with whatever version of Android you just flashed on it.. Proceed with setup and restore your apps and data to enjoy the KitKat fun once again.

How to downgrade a Nexus to an older version of Android

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Note: obviously, once you're back on KitKat, you're going to get over-the-air upgrade warnings. You can basically disregard these. 

Have you ever minimized your Nexus?

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