Omni 7 custom ROM is now available for Nexus 4, bringing latest features and security enhancements of Android 7.0 Nougat. The ROM is based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP) on the OS version Android 7.x. We have previously also shared with you CyanogenMod custom ROM for the Google device. As the Nexus 4 doesn't get Android 7.0 Nougat officially, here is how you can install Android 7 for Nexus 4using OmniROM.

Before youinstall Android 7 for Nexus 4 custom ROM

Create a backup of your data for when you run into some problem during the process.Make sure that yourNexus 4has at least 80% of battery life.Your deviceshould be rootedwith the most recent recovery system installed.Itsbootloader should be unlocked.Make sure to enableUSB Debuggingon your Nexus 4.

Important:Do note that this is not an official firmware, but a custom ROM. You might experience some features not working properly. Before proceeding, please visit this XDA threadfor more details, support, complete guidelines to flash, and bug reports.

Steps to flashAndroid 7 for Nexus 4 Omni ROM

Required files:downloadOmni7Android 7.0Nougat on your PC. Also download Google Appsfor your device.

Step 1:

Connect yourNexus4to your PCusing USB cable and copy the downloaded filesto the internal storage of your device. Poweroff your device and unplug from the computer.

Step 2:

Boot your Nexus4 to Recovery mode: press and holdPower,Volume UpandVolume Downbuttons. Release them when you see the Bootloader or Fastboot menu. Use volume keys to navigate and Power button to select a choice. SelectBootloader>Recovery.

Step 3:

SelectBackup and Restoreto perform Nandroid Backup and then go back to main menu. Next, wipe data by selectingwipe data/factory reset. Also,wipe cache partitionto perform cache wipe. Finally, Delvik Cache should also be wiped fromAdvanced>Wipe Delvik Cache.

Step 4:

Now, from the main Recovery menu, selectInstall Zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard. Locate the GApps package.Select and confirm.

Step 5:

Follow the above step, but select the Omni 7 zip file to install it on your device.

After you are done,selectreboot system nowto reboot your Nexus 4. It will take some time to load all files as this is the first boot after flashing, so don't be worried if it takes more time than usual. Don't forget to share your experience with the Android 7.0 Nougat based Omni ROM for Nexus 4.