Android 4.3 for the Nexus 4 rolling out everywhere, here's the download link

Reports of the OTA arriving are coming in fast and furious

The 4.3 OTA for the Nexus 4 seems to be rolling out en masse, as I'm getting reports from everywhere that it's now available. To check for the OTA yourself, open Settings, scroll down to About phone, and tap the System updates line item.

If you're just not having any luck, the link location has been uncovered. You can download the OTA for manual side loading right here. If you need any assistance, head into the forums and holler.

Happy flashing, and enjoy your new flavor of Jelly Bean!

Thanks everyone who sent this in!

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164 Comments

Finally! But still haven't received an OTA... lol
Im in Montreal Quebec , Canada I have received just now the OTA 4.3 Update By doing this: Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Services Framework > Clear Data and then Force Stop the service (it will automatically restart). After doing this you can go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates > Check Now. You may have to repeat this trick a number of times (10 or more). Alternatively, you can reboot the phone after clearing the data (I always seem to have success after rebooting).
I clear Data and force the service and check nothing.
I did it again still nothing
Then restarted my device and did the same steps with wifi ON AND received it ! :)
I haven't either. Posted via Android Central App
No luck :(
What about nexus 7 Posted via Android Central App
The Nexus 7 has also been receiving the 4.3 update this afternoon and evening. If you haven't got it yet, it will come. They can't give it to everyone at once, or it will crash their servers. Posted from my Samsung Galaxy tab with Android 4.2.2
I just forced mine with a factory image :-)
Does it flash the new radios with it?
Radio, Bootloader, Boot, Recovery, System.
> They can't give it to everyone at once, or it will crash their servers. Apple servers seem to be able to manage it.
Are you kidding? After an iOS update their servers generally crash for hours. This is the right way to do it. If you're desperate for it just flash it manually. Took less than 5 minutes to do my nexus 4 & 7. Posted via Android Central App
LOL, no they don't!
It's not a server issue, they prefer to not screw everybody over at once if this go bad. JBQ has the details: https://plus.google.com/u/0/112218872649456413744/posts/cVFuksrfJCJ
Haven't received mine yet,my Nexus 4 on T-Mobile is feeling left out.
Haven't seen my ota on N4 yet :( or N7 :( Posted via Android Central App
If I get the notification on my Nexus 10, I'll pull the download location. Posted via Android Central App
No OTA update yet. My check update button is getting a lot of love. Posted via Android Central App
If you side-loaded 4.2.2 on a Nexus 7, will you still received 4.3 OTA?
Is your stock still yes. Posted via Android Central App
It is. Thanks for the reply.
Download link for the N7 available yet? Posted via Android Central App
I'm mashing the 'Check Now' button in anticipation.
Welcome to the club. Posted via Android Central App
Still haven't gotten it on my Nexus 7 yet. Posted via my AT&T Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1.1
How big is the file Posted via Android Central App
173MB approx.
No OTA on NEXUS 10!!!! Waiting.... Posted via Android Central App
Turned nexus 10 on this morning ota update was there when I checked system update,I am in UK
Stupid question but is this for Australia or just America? Posted via Android Central App
No OTA from my side of the world :( Posted via Android Central App
And what side of the world is ur side of the word? Posted via Android Central App
Nexus 4 Canada wind mobile no OTA yet tried force update didn't work Posted via Android Central App
thanks for the nexus 4 file, it cost me 30 min but its smooth...
do you know when its going 2 be ready the nexus 7 ota file ?
sideload its nice and easy
side loading as we type...
a bit more work than I hoped. Ran into the "Error retrieving information from server.[RPC:S-5:AEC-0]" error in the Play Store. Needed to remove my Google Account, clear Google Play Store and Google Services Framework data... Now re-syncing all my data and ready to go (already updated Google Maps so the Play Store is working again)
I got nothin Posted via Android Central App
Nothing here at all in South Florida, for my N4 or N7 :(
So if I sideload the update will my phone be wiped?
No, not if you sideload the update file. Your data and settings will be safe.
Has anyone downloaded the OTA link given I'm this article? Posted via Android Central App
Yep, I did a 'adb sideload' and it was fine. Bluetooth phone now works in my car which is great.
Will I be able to receive this update If I'm only running a faux123 kernel?
Does nexus 4 OTA wifi update delete all your apps and data??
Nope.
Still waitin...thanks for the link but I'll wait. Posted via Android Central App
Downloaded update and side-loaded..didn't take more than 15 min. (incl.download of 173MB). Now looking at new features..not many though.
Which country is this report from? Haven't heard anything in my region yet Posted via Android Central App
I downloaded update from the link shared...used Nexus Root Toolkit to ADB Sideload update...lost the root...and then rooted using SuperSU zip (easily available,leave a comment if you need) for JWR66V build again using Nexus Root Toolkit by wugfresh..it was butter smooth..to rooted 4.3 on Nexus 4.
I think you mean where were these lies from.
In our country not available too. Uzbekistan central asia Posted via Android Central App
Nothing on either the 4 or 7. Just like the music all access and voice, is this the Google thinking that the world ends with the US coastlines again? Posted via Android Central App
Be patient I'm in California and still haven't got it yet on my Nexus 4
android to be seems that can't mend provide as apple Posted via Android Central App
android to be seems that can't mend provide as apple Posted via Android Central App
Nothing here in the UAE.. Posted via Android Central App
I'm having a rooted nexus 7 <\ul>on stock rom with franco kernel<\ul>. Wil there be any issues in receiving the OTA update? Also if no issues in updating then will the root be preserved?
Got the Play Store updates last night in the UK, but no 4.3 update for my N4 as of yet. A few days wait I don't mind, I just hope it isn't a week or more.
same here, play store updates, but no fw Australia.. Ñ4 Posted via Android Central App
I might wait until there is a working root alternative before installing this one. Posted via Android Central App
I downloaded the link... Now what am i supposed to do? Posted via Android Central App
Still nothing in the UK. Waiting patiently.
seems like no body have got OTA till now. I am also not seeing any OTA Available on my Nexus 4 in India. What kind of mass release is this :(
Dude! You've been using the stock or a custom ROM? Posted via Android Central App
Nutin' in Central Ohio for my N4 so far... :/ (sigh!?) I DID get an order in for the Chromecast via Play yesterday... SWEET!!! :O
Guys a help! I have been using PA3 as of now on my nexus 4 ... If I want to flash the above link, do I need to have the stock ROM separately ? Or the above link will also install back the stock ROM? Reply fast! .. :) Posted via Android Central App
Nothing in Australia yet either. Posted via Android Central App
We are always last ones to gets things :(
Nope, that particular honour belongs to NZ! Posted via Android Central App
No... that honor belongs to us in the Middle East Posted via Android Central App
No.....that honor belongs to us in the India..we rock (when everyone forgets about the party)
has anyone seen the download link for the N7 OTA please?
I don't know how to sideload the OTA link.. any help? Posted via Android Central App
I need help with that to
Can you force update with a mac?
Still no OTA in Alabama
Alabama and NWFL (also known as Lower Alabama) are always the last to get everything in the US :(
Am I the only one who finds it annoying and amusing at the same time that people who don't know anything about the update to 4.3 are having it pushed to their devices while a bunch of us are sitting here waiting and mashing the system updates button all day long? Seems like there ought to be some "on demand" option. Surely the number of people with a Nexus Device who actually pay attention is a small enough percentage that letting us request the update wouldn't kill the servers. Meanwhile sitting at work and not able to sideload I will continue to mash that button. *sigh*
I agree. Knowing my luck my wife will get the update on her N4 before I do. She doesn't even know what 4.2.2 or jelly bean means :) Posted via Android Central App
You know what that is true. If you request the update it should just come. Most people don't actively try to update their phones except fanboi's like us. It should allow us to get the update or atleast que up for it damn.
Nothing here in Brazil... Getting damn worried =/
Nothing in Utah yet. As far as I know Posted via Android Central App
Same. Nada for my n4 or n7 yet. Posted via Android Central App
Phones Review are reporting that so far there is no 4.3 OTA updates for the Nexus 4 and WiFi Nexus 7, and that the tech blogs reporting otherwise are wrong. Posted via Android Central App
So has anyone had an OTA update then? Let me know so I can stop checking for updates every 5 minutes. Posted via Android Central App
Judging by this and other threads about this issue, it seems no. The only updates I've read are those that have downloaded it directly! Posted via Android Central App
I'd have to, unfortunately, agree as well. I'm not exactly sure where this opening comment came from: "The 4.3 OTA for the Nexus 4 seems to be rolling out en masse, as I'm getting reports from everywhere that it's now available." Especially since I haven't seen a single comment of any Nexus 4 getting the OTA update. Looks like everyone jumped on the bandwagon and started posting that it would be available today.
So the first line state of " Reports of the OTA arriving are coming in fast and furious" is not exactly true then? Posted via Android Central App
No sign off that happening.. Posted via Android Central App
Nothing here in S.Fl yet...
Has anyone tried the manual download link to side load? Any drawbacks if I side load without waiting for the OTA?
Has anyone tried the manual download link to side load? Any drawbacks if I side load without waiting for the OTA?
Any news on how the Nexus 4 with enabled LTE works on 4.3? Is it still possible to "hack it" with the previous methods?
No OTA yet here in central Cali. Posted via Android Central App
can approve this.. I'm living in Mountain View.. practically next to Google. No OTA update here yet (Palo Alto or MV) :/.
Anybody know if the Nexus 7 update helps with the screen flicker with low brightness settings? Posted via Android Central App
No OTA on my nexus 4
Nothing on my N4 yet in LA Posted via Android Central App
no update here in Milwaukee WI
No OTA here yet. Ugh these first world problems are giving me ulcers.
No update in Australia yet.. my button is wearing out.. Posted via Android Central App
I just got the update yes nexus 4 canada Posted via Android Central App
Was it the OTA or did you flash it? Posted via my Google Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
Ota Posted via Android Central App
Im in Canada an no nexus 4 update yet.
I was joking still no update I'm still waiting for it hurry up from Canada! Posted via Android Central App
Hey, pretty funny. Not.
Still nothing! Posted via Android Central App
Can this be uses to update the nexus 7 or Gnex? Or only the nexus 4?
Jesus Christ I might crack the screen on my phone pushing the look for update button
Still no update for Nexus 7.... Posted via Android Central App
Holland/Belgium Europe, 16:25 CET.... nothing yet! No OTA for Nexus 10.... I do have the .zip to flash via ADB sideload, but can't do it on the job, so will do it later when home. I thought owning a Nexus you would get updates pushed instantly, but seems Nexus is just as bad as Samsung, HTC and all the rest. Only difference you know you're getting updated, that's it!
Nothing yet. Indianapolis' Indiana. Posted via Android Central App
As of 12.43 pm on July 26 no update yet for galaxy
Nexus. I live in Toronto Canada. Has anyone seen update in Toronto.
I did receive update on Nexus 7 on Wednesday evening though. I thought both would be received the same day.
No 4.3 for me as of yet.
I possess a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7 via GooglePlay Canada. I can't figure out why Google can't release a worldwide or a country specific update all at once like Apple does.
Are google servers so much worse than Apple to handle all downloads at once ? I'm disappointed.
It's beyond a joke now. What is the most straightforward guide for side loading it? Posted via Android Central App
I just got omg serious I swear to god I just got it nexus 4 Canada Toronto at 3:05 yes android 4.3 everyone should get it now I think Google is sending it out now Posted via Android Central App
Nothing for me yet... We'll see
Side loading deletes everything right?
Yes don't do it the update is coming now I just got mime yes Posted via Android Central App
Just Started OTA In VA Posted via Android Central App
I just got the notification the update is available and it's downloading now for my Nexus 4 (nothing for my Nexus 7 yet). I'm in the Atlanta area ...
Finally!!
Getting on nexus 4 in India..
;)
Have gotten mine as well! For my Nexus 4
it just came through when i did a check no in bay area!
I just got mine in Minneapolis. I am on the T-Mobile version, which is still Nexus.
Still no update on galaxy nexus in Toronto.
Central Cali still has no update Posted via Android Central App
Downloading OTA to Nexus 4 now in the UK. Posted via Android Central App
Haven't received mine for nexus 4 or 7 yet in UK. Posted via Android Central App
Just got my ota here in Seattle, WA.
Were my update Posted via Android Central App
At 6.35 pm download for galaxy nexus arrived in Toronto. It is 165 Mb and takes less than 15 minutes to install.Once you download new app for play store apps you can limit permissions. It is in four columns and you can limit reading contacts ,location and messages. You need to open each app and decide which permissions to allow.
Hi there, Hi Google Nexus 4 (Build JDQ39). I did receive the Andriod update 4.3 and downloaded the file. But when tried to install it, I get an error message "Verification Failed". Does anyone know what can be the issue? Thanks.
Got the same message, I guess this is when patience is gonna come in handy. It will happen not that much of a change anyway.... Posted via Android Central App
Till now Nexus 4 have got the update...where's for Nexus 7??????? Posted via Android Central App
I got the update for my Nexus 7. Seems like they have a calendar bug again. All months and dates are showing as only the first letter in some apps like Mint and UPS package tracking.
Are you from India coz i still didn't got update for Nexus 7 Posted via Android Central App
Haven't got OTA for nexus 4 here in indonesia
I have the slightly modified N4 with the bumps on the bottom and slightly altered camera and for me still no update yet in South Florida.
I'll be waiting for you-Paff Diddi Posted via Android Central App
yeah !!! received the update directly from the phone ;)
apps-google services framework-force stop-clear data-then system updates-now try updating through phone. its worked for me !!
good luck guys
Nop..didn't worked for me Posted via Android Central App
felt great when i actually saw the OTA update,after trying this trick..
thanks brother..
Nah that doesn't work, it was probably just a coincidence. Posted via Android Central App
Nope didn't work for me either
Do one thing..i figured out how to get...remove you Google account, force stop and clear data of Google services in apps-all apps...then restart...maybe your play store starts crash..then add google account..sync it...n then try..i would work...i figured it out by my self..Good Luck Posted via Android Central App
And play store will work just fine..if it doesn't then uninstall play store update..clear data and clear data of play services..restart..it would be at around version 3. It may again crash but then work..shows you to agree..and in 5 min..play store back to 4.1 something..this happen because of clearing google services.. Error comes while downloading from store..something RPC..so that is why this solution was..hope it helps... Posted via Android Central App
I've already downloaded 50% of update so Good luck bro... Posted via Android Central App
This worked after trying several attempts of various other suggestions. Thank you sir! Posted via Android Central App
I'm officially 4.3 on Nexus 7 Posted via Android Central App
Nexus 7 received the update. I'm still waiting 4.3 to reach my Nexus 4 (UK)
I'm still waiting here in india...
Just do what i said and you are good to go..its simple...wont harm any Nexus 4, 7, 10 Posted via Android Central App
It didn't work on my nexus 4 :/.....mine is from T-Mobile network...its the one with the lil bumps on the bottom o_O idk if that makes a difference. Has anyone had an update in North Carolina!?!?!?
Nothing around chicagoland area yet. I have both Nexus 4 & 7 and there is no OTA update avail. 4.2.2 its all u get. I see some People online arguing they've got it...but in real life not a soul. July 27 5:36pm still waiting.
Just started to download in Chicago on GoSmart (TMobile) Nexus 4
I followed Sanjak Pai's advice and got the update. Right away Posted via Android Central App
I just received the OTA on my Nexus 4... I've been checking like crazy for the last few days. Maybe a coincidence but I did the Google Framework trick and it actually worked. 1. Clear Data 2. Force Close 3. Checked for OTA. It worked. Posted via Android Central App
I just did the method you did and it worked for me also thanks.
Worked like a charm.
Thanks a lot. Nexus 4 in Argentina.
Oh yeah I'm in Alabama Posted via Android Central App
Just note guys..4.3 will eat your battery like hell...In my case..nexus 7 drops 1 percent in 3-4 min of just regular usage..just normal..even at time when i was writing this..And my nexus 7 is 2 weeks old.. Posted via Android Central App
got mine on Friday at 4:45... waited until I got home from work to update.. not sure how long it was going to take... didn't want to hangout out at work.. on a FRIDAY any longer the needed!! :P LOOKS GOOD!!
Shouldn't the unlocked galaxy nexus be getting the update, or did support stop with 4.2.2? Posted via Android Central App

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