The latest Nexus flagship has just received the KitKat 4.4.1 update. As shared with you before, a rumor was suggesting this latest update might cure Nexus 5's camera issues. Here is how to root and update Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.1KitKat KOT49E official update.

Prerequisites to root and update Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.1 KitKat KOT49E:

Create a backup of all important data in your Galaxy device.Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy Nexus in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.If you are going to root, make sure to have a custom recovery tool like CWM.Ensure that your Nexus 5 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to root and update Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.1 KOT49E OTA:

Required files: download Android SDK for Nexus 5;also download KitKat KOT49E OTA update. Odin 3.07in your PC. Extract the firmware file and

Power off and reboot your Nexus 5inBootloadermode by pressing and holdingVolume DownandPowerbuttons. Use the Volumekey to highlightRecovery Modeand usePowerkey to select it.When you see the Android bot on screen, pressPowerandVolume Downbuttons to boot your Nexus 5 into recovery mode.Once in recovery mode, connect your device with your computer.Highlightapply update from ADBusing the volume keys and select it.In the folder where you have downloaded the official KitKat Android 4.4.1 update, pressshiftand right click on an empty space to bring up the popup; selectOpen Command Prompt Here.In the command prompt, type this:adb sideload 7ed504f678cea49ecf0974e8cd956e2974e3f943.signed-hammerhead-KOT49E-from-KRT16M.7ed504f6.zipThis will start the update process. When done successfully, you will be prompted toreboot system now.

Ta da! Have fun with the new Android 4.4.1 KitKat update!

Root Nexus 5 Android 4.4.1 KitKat:

Required:Make sure you have all your data backed up as unlocking the bootloader wipes the data out. Download SuperSUpackage.

Connect your Nexus 5 to your PC using USB cable. Copy the downloaded file on your device's memory.Disconnect and power off your Nexus 5.Boot in to recovery: useVolume down and Power buttons simultaneously until you see thebootloaderscreen. As before, use the Volumekeysto highlightRecovery Modeand select it.In CWM recovery mode, selectInstallzip from sdcardandchoose zip from sdcard. Locatethe SuperSu file and start the rootingprocess.When done, tap onReboot System Nowto reboot your Nexus 5!

Your Nexus 5 is now successfully rooted!