Install Ubuntu OS in LG Nexus 4 Android Phone- quick manual

Install Ubuntu OS in LG Nexus 4 Android Phone , Installing custom Mobile OS in flagship phones like PC's is rare now, but maybe in future it will be just a hobby, if you are a user of Google Nexus 4 ( already Nexus 5 launch near ) and want try another UI in the old nexus 4, it's the best opportunity to try the Ubuntu Mobile OS.

Install Ubuntu OS in LG Nexus 4 Android Phone- quick manual

While this is the first time Ubuntu has made this official to the Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus smartphones. The best part of this update is that it comes with a whole new user interface which was earlier showcased in MWC 2013, Barcelona. now you have chance to try your self.

Caution : Since this is not the original factory firmware released by LGE / Google Inc., you may lose the data. So, create the backup

  • First up make sure that you have installed the ADB in your computer from android.com website. Once you have configured the ADB, you now will have to enter the below mentioned commands in the command prompt after connecting your device with original USB cable;
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:phablet-team/tools
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install phablet-tools android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
  • Download the Ubuntu OS for Nexus 4 from here and place the file in the ADB folder in your computer that is either in adb-tools or in adb-platforms folder.
  • Disconnect the device from computer to turn off the device and power on the device by holding the power button + volume up + volume down. This will put your device in the Bootloader mode.
  • Open command prompt in your computer and run sudo fastboot oem unlock, on the device screen, accept the terms of unlocking. After this, press the Power button to turn ON the device.
  • Now, all you need to do is to just enter the below mentioned command for starting the installation process,
phablet-flash ubuntu-system –no-backup
  • Once the above command is processed, it will take around 4 – 5 minutes for applying this update. Once done, all you need to do is to just follow the on screen instructions.
Note: Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or show the home screen then long press on the Power button to turn Off the device and  boot the device again in the normal mode.
So there you go, your LG Nexus 4 device is updated with the latest version of Ubuntu OS. Do let us know if you need any help as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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