Many users of the Nexus are irritated by the fact that they are not entitled for the KitKat update. The upcoming Android 4.4 is already announced to be a universal version since it is also compatible with the low end phones. However, Google closely follow on its 18-month policy where any phone that is older than the period is believed to be irrelevant and will get every support cut off.
Fans and users alike are all annoyed that Google didn’t even attempt to overlook the policy. Comments flooded tech blogosphere conspiring that Google wants the Nexus users to upgrade to its latest flagship, the Nexus 5 to get the KitKat function. In other words, it is all about money.
However, Nexus users from Verizon won’t have anything to frown about. The telco giant’s very own Android developer, baldwinguy77, has unveiled a brand new “Shiny” Android 4.4 KitKat ROM that will be available OTA for Verizon’s Nexus users. While the OS has undergone some tweaks and modifications, users wouldn’t mind as long as they are updated. You will still enjoy the standard apps given by Verizon and Google on the KitKat. The ROM is also not rooted.
So Nexus users don’t have to worry anymore. All credits to both Verizon and baldwinguy77 for their assistance on the matter. You can already start downloading the “update” over at RootzWiki. With that aside, please be reminded that being a very new version of the OS, issues are expected to surface.
