CyanogenMod Nexus 4
04/07/2014
For the first time on the Nexus 4, I’ve installed a Custom ROM, and to date this was my largest fail yet.
I didn’t brick the device, although the password for the encryption I’d set up was continually rejected 🙁
I had to wipe the device completely, to remove drive encryption, and start Cyanogen 10.2.1, the last stable build based on Android 4.3.1, which is apparently more secure than later builds.
I made a complete backup of the device, then used Titanium Backup for apps and system data. For the first time I had the foresight to backup my contacts, I usually go dark after a ROM upgrade, plus the Bitcoin wallet I use on my phone.
All of the requested apps were restored with ease; except for PayPal? I left out everything Google, setup and added XPrivacy, AFWall+, Orbit, and OpenVpn, with no issues.
Email goes through K9, including GMail accounts that I need to keep.
What’s missing?
- Swype text entry, although there’s a trail when I drag my finger, it doesn’t seem to record the words? Sure I can find another app to help
- Volume for ringtones and alerts, but who uses their phone for calls 😉
- WiFi and Bluetooth; I read this is a known issue for people loading this ROM from KitKat. Solution is to install OFW 4.3, and then back to this Cyanogenmod build.
- Hangouts for PM’s
- Office for docs
- Keep for notes
I see an Android weekend ahead, and I could still end up on stock 4.4.4 😉 Posted from working WordPress app!
I found this step by step guide to unlock wifi and bluetooth, aka the radio
1) Download 4.3 factory image here.
2) Extract and navigate into that folder on the command line.
3) Boot phone into bootloader.
4) Execute:
fastboot flash radio radio-mako-m9615a-cefwmazm-2.0.1700.84.img
File downloading now!
And it worked a treat 😀
Wifi, bluetooth, and sound all back… oh yeah and that scarely used feature, the phone dialler is now working 😉
I’ve apps for missing GAPPS 🙂
Oh, and RMaps to replace Google Maps!