Root Nexus 4 Running Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat Official Image

Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat is being released for all the Nexus devices and recently Nexus 4 as well, if you have followed our tutorial, that was related to the update for the latest version of Android. Many of you have rooted and installed custom Recovery on your Nexus 4 and since the recent update was an Official one, your device must have lost its root access and any custom recovery installed, and even you’ll want to turn back to the Stock recovery. All that is left now is to Flash the custom recovery again. It is quite simple, all you need is to get the specific recovery file and Super SU.zip file and flash them accordingly. If you have no idea what I am talking about, follow the rest of the guide and see what’s all that about.

Here are a little something to consider before rooting:

1. Your Device must be running Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat, How Follow: Link
2. Back-Up all your important Contacts, Call Logs & Messages. It is highly recommended in case of any mishap or data loss to back up all your important data.
3. Back-Up your Mobiles EFS Data. 
4. Check your device model, Go To Setting > About and Make sure that it is Nexus 4 (Mako)
5. Do not try it on Nexus 7 or Nexus 5.
6. Bootloader Must Be Unlocked.
7. Enable USB Debugging Mode
8. Download USB Driver For Nexus Devices: Link

Also See: Install Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat On Nexus 5

Also See: Root Nexus 5 Running Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat

Also See: Install Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat On Nexus 7

Also See: Root Nexus 7 Running Android 4.4.4 Kit-Kat

Disclaimer:

The methods involved in flashing custom ROMs and rooting your phone is highly custom which may result in bricking of your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturers . In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility

Downloads Required:

CWM Recovery + Super SU

Installation Process:

1. Download Super SU to the root of your SDcard.
2. Download the CWM Recovery Image and paste it in the Fastboot folder
3. Turn Off your Device
4. Now go to Bootloader/Fastboot mode, Press and hold Power + Volume Down Buttons till you see some text on-screen
5. Now Open Command prompt in Fastboot Folder.  How? Hold Shift Key and Right Click anywhere in the Fastboot folder.
6. Connect your Device with PC.
7. Now Type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img to flash the CWM Recovery on your device
8. Type fastboot reboot, to reboot your device
9. After a proper reboot, your device will be running CWM Recovery
10. Turn Off your Device again
11. Now go to Bootloader/Fastboot mode, Press and hold Power + Volume Down Buttons till you see some text on-screen
12. Choose Recovery From Bootloader
13. Navigate to ‘Install zip from SDcard’ another windows will open in front of you.
14. Select ‘choose zip from sd card’ from the Options.
15. Select the Super SU.zip file and confirm the installation on next screen.
16. Once the Installation is Over, Select +++++Go Back+++++.
17. Select “Reboot System Now“,
18. After the Reboot, check Super SU app in drawer or use any root checker app to verify root access.