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Google Rolls Out Android 4.4.2 for Nexuses, OTAs Captured
Google likes surprises—we all know that. Four days after releasing the Android 4.4.1, they decided to push out Android 4.4.2, which is a bugfix release of a bugfix release. It’s probably one of the fastest releases in the history of the company.
A full list of improvements is still unknown, and hopefully we will notice what has been changed when the source comes out. Thanks to Sprint’s community moderator 4Social, we know that build KOT49H brings the following improvements:
- Fix for clearing the VM Indicator
- Fix for delivery of the VM Indicator
- Various additional software fixes
- Security enhancements
The OTA should be rolled out within next few days to all supported Nexus devices. Some of the packages are already available to download from Google servers. All you need to do is to execute the command adb sideload [file name] to flash it to your device.
Nexus 4
- 4.4 -> 4.4.2: occam KOT49H from KRT16S
- 4.4.1 -> 4.4.2: occam KOT49H from KOT49E
Nexus 5
- 4.4.1 -> 4.4.2: hammerhead KOT49H from KOT49E
2012 Nexus 7 Wi-Fi
- 4.4 -> 4.4.2: nakasi KOT49H from KRT16S
2013 Nexus 7 Wi-Fi
- 4.4.1 -> 4.4.2: razor KOT49H from KOT49E
2013 Nexus 7 LTE
- 4.4 -> 4.4.2: razorg KOT49H from KRT16S
Nexus 10
- 4.4.1 -> 4.4.2: mantaray KOT49H from KOT49E
The links for other devices should pop out soon, as well as factory images and proprietary blobs to download.
If you get the update, let us know in the comments below what you think about this release and if the changes mentioned above live up your expectations.
[via AndroidPolice]
Make the Indeterminate Progress Bar Look More Fluid with Xposed
Recently, we’ve covered dozens of amazing Xposed modules. This isn’t going to change any time soon, as amazing modules are created almost every day, and it’s really hard to envision an end of this amazing phenomenon.
XDA Senior Member MohammadAG created a module to replace the indeterminate progress bar with a smoother variant. The progress bar that I’m writing about can be seen while loading Internet pages in the web browser or syncing a new account.
The developer replaced it with one similar to what is currently used in Gmail application when the messages are refreshed. MohammadAG presented the difference in a .GIF] animation, which can be found in this post.
The project is open source, so it allows other developers to contribute the code and make it even better. As you can see, Xposed Framework can be used to port some great functions like in GravityBox, but also for theming. That only proves how innovative this technology is.
If you use Xposed Framework and want to change some animations in your current ROM, make your way to the module thread and give it a try.
File Quest: One File Manager to Rule Them All
I surely don’t have to mention that AOSP Android lacks a solid File Manager. That’s why users are forced to download external applications from the Play Store or XDA to get this functionality. Most of them are closed source and lack root privileges, so modifications are almost impossible without working some smali magic. Luckily, there are some interesting new offerings on the market.
XDA Forum Member anurag.dev1512 put his efforts to create an open source file manager with many cool features. In addition to the standard tasks that file manager should do, File Quest has some unique options. First of them is transparency, which makes it look quite different than most file managers. Superuser support gives an ability to modify the /system partition. But of course, your device must be rooted to provide full shell functionality. File Quest is still in the development, and many of features will be added in time. Being an open source projects has its perks as well, as people can contribute the code and make this project even better.
XDA has always supported open source projects. That’s why File Quest should be an interesting option for all Android enthusiast. If you are looking for a solid file manager, go to the application thread and give it a shot. Don’t hesitate to contribute to the project as well.