Install Android 4.4.2 DarkKat KitKat on ASUS Nexus 7

DarkKat customized firmware for Nexus 7 2013 relies on the most recent Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It has all of the sweetness of KitKat firmware plus a few of custom made mods and optimizations. The amount of custom options added to this ROM are fairly enormous and they don't seem to be ineffective at all. Though this ROM may be very stable however there are a couple of minor bugs. If eager about Android 4.4.2 for other tablets, try our new Custom ROMs section. You can update Nexus 7 2013 to Android 4.4.2 DarkKat KitKat customized firmware utilizing the tutorial below. This isn't an official launch by ASUS, but only a customized ROM which might require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod to be able to flash the ROM zip file on your tablet. Also ensure, your guarantee will likely be voided once you set up this tradition ROM.

As you proceed studying below, we are going to guide you through how to backup data, another important tips and the whole process of the right way to set up Android 4.4.2 DarkKat KitKat ROM on Nexus 7 with full steps utilizing CWM Recovery. Let’s get on with the tutorial now and make sure you backup your tablet as given under, because all the information will wiped during the set up process. The following ideas are necessary as they will assist the set up process to go clean without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial belo

Android 4.4.2 DarkKat KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing DarkKat custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in DarkKat is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Nexus 7:

Based on Android 4.4.2 AOSP, (KVT49L)

Boot: Show name of package currently being dex optimized

CM`s Backup function, (Rom update)

init.d Support

BusyBox

Removed Recovery Image Update Function

Global key combo for screen record, (Power and Vol. Up)

Expanded desktop on top of immersive mode

Low battery warning options

Customize carrier label, (Custom Wifi network name on Wifi only devices)

Option to disable safe headset volume warning

USB-OTG storage support, (deb, flo, hammerhead)

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.4.2 DarkKat ROM for Nexus 7 to your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Nexus 7 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.2 ROM zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 - Then turn OFF your tablet and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 - Now to get in the Bootloader Mode. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power buttons.

Step 6 - Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.

NOTE: Screenshots of the ClockworkMod Recovery may change as new versions are released.

Step 7 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 8 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” as you can see in the image below.

Step 9 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 10 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 11 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 4.4.2 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 12 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the tablet by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.

Your Nexus 7 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Nexus 7 should now have Android 4.4.2 DarkKat KitKat custom ROM installed on your tablet! Go to Settings > About tablet to verify.

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