Today we are here to guide you how you can update your LG Nexus 4 with Jellybean 4.2.1 Paranoid Custom ROM Firmware. This one is custom firmware with lots add-on features along with an all new fresh graphics. One of the best thing we like about this custom ROM that it helps you to save battery life of your Nexus 4 and also you can do lots of customization on your Nexus 4 device.
Before start the process don’t forget to take the full backup of your device because after this process you will lost all your data. So make sure to take the backup of your device. NOTE:- Don’t use ROM Manage to take the bacup of your device as it may brick the device.
How to install Jellybean 4.2.1 Paranoid Custom ROM on LG Nexus 4
NOTE:- Follow all the instructions carefully mentioned in this article, we should not be held responsible in any manner if your LG Nexus 4 doesn’t boot up or gets bricked.
To install these update you need a rooted Nexus 4, Follow this guide to Root LG Nexus 4
Step 1. Backup all your Apps, ,messages, contacts, images, video and mails, You can use these free apps to take the backup of your Nexus 4.
Step 2. Enable the USB Debugging. Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging
Step 3. Download Paranoid Jellybean 4.2.1 Firmware Package and Google Apps Package from here. After downloading these file copy both the file on your Nexus 4.
Step 4. Now Enter in Recovery Mode from your Nexus 4. How to Enter Recovery Mode on Android Device
Step 5. In recovery mode select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition”. After this Select Advance and clear the Dalvik cache.
Step 6. Now Select install zip from sdcard and then chose zip from memory card. Navigate to Paranoid Android 4.2.1 zip file. Select it and press yes in next step. Installation will take some time, after this again repeat the same procedure i.e. install zip from sdcard followed by chose zip from sdcard. But this time chose Google Apps Package file.
Step 7. Once the update is complete, you are back to the Recovery mode screen. From here you have to select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
That’s it now you have updated your device with Jellybean 4.2.1 Paranoid Custom ROM Firmware. Share your views about this ROM through comments.