Downgrade Nexus 4 from 4.4 to 4.2

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I have recently updated my Nexus from 4.3 to 4.4 . But having an immediate requirement i would like to downgrade back to 4.2 . I originally bought it with 4.2.

Any step by step to downgrade back are highly recommended. tried factory reset but of no luck. Is rooting mandatory for this? I have read some where that factory images are helpful. Please throw some light on this and a step by step document is needed being a layman on this?

Factory reset only removes "user data", it does nothing to system files. A factory image is probably your best option. — Ryan Conrad, Dec 07 '13 at 10:50
How do i proceed with a factory image? Where to get it from and how to install it in my device? — user894795, Dec 07 '13 at 11:56
See: Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?. When you found your ROM, you most likely found the instructions along. — Izzy, Dec 07 '13 at 18:55
Do i need to root my device to proceed further? Is this the correct link i found as in screenshot.https://www.dropbox.com/s/sjigbqx7rygf8wr/Nexus%204%20factory%20images.JPG Where can i find Instructions for this after download? I may be missing those for my nexus looking for 4.2.2 in that link — user894795, Dec 08 '13 at 07:04

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:18

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this might helps. https://android.stackexchange.com/a/50728/39466

Pretty much details process from XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:18

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answered Dec 08 '13 at 19:53

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Downgrade Nexus 4 from 4.4 to 4.2

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