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Guide to Downgrade Android Firmware From Lollipop to KitKat
Guide to Downgrade Android Firmware From Lollipop to KitKat-February 2024
Feb 21, 2026 3:44 PM

Android 5.0 Lollipop is rolling out for every other device and we have been flooding you with all the stable and popular custom ROMs that we can find. However, not all are fans of this latest Material Design curtain over the KitKat. While appreciated for its simplicity and intuitiveness, there could be many for whom it's rather hard to upgrade. Consider the tons of bugs and we are talking about many users who want to switch back. Worry not, as this guide is for you! Here is how to downgrade Lollipop to KitKaton Nexus devices.

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Prerequisites to downgrade Lollipop to KitKat:

Create a backup of your device - MUST to-do step!Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your Nexus. You can enable fromSettings > Developer Options> toggle USB Debugging on.If you don't see the Developer Option, go to About Phone and tap Build Numbermultiple times until you see the notification pop up.Your Nexus should be charged up to at least 70%.Your Nexus should have an unlocked bootloader.

How todowngrade Lollipop to KiKat:

Required files: download the factory imagefor your Nexus from here.Download ADB Toolson your PC. Move the factory image file into ADB Tools folder and extract it.

Turn your Nexus off and enter into Fasboot mode: press and hold Power and the Volume Downkeys to enter.If you have acustom recovery installed, use the Volume buttons to select Recovery Mode and press the Power button to confirm.In case ofstock recovery, press the Powerkey followed byVolume Upbutton to when see the Android bot. Once in theRecovery Mode, you will be able to navigate with the Volume buttons and confirm with the Powerkey.Once in the recovery, clear cache by scrolling down towipe cache partition.Alsowipe data / factory reset; usePowerkey to confirm.Next,connect your Nexus to your PC with a USB cable.Open the ADB Tools folder. Locatethe flash-all.bat file and double-click it.The process will start now which will reboot your Nexus once it has been flashed with downgraded Android version.Once you see the Nexus getting back up, setup the device like you usually do and ta da!

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