TheNexus 10has just received the KitKat 4.4.2 update officially. You might have already got the OTA update, however, if you choose to manually update Nexus 10 to Android 4.4.2 KOT49H follow this guide. This guide will help you to root and update Nexus 10 to Android 4.4.2KOT49H official OS update.

Prerequisites to root and update Nexus 10 to Android 4.4.2KitKat KOT49H:

Create a backupof all important data in your Nexus device.Download and install USB drivers forGoogle Nexusin your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.If you are going toroot, make sure to have acustom recoverytool like CWM.Ensure that your Nexus 10 carries more than 70% of charge.

How toroot and updateNexus 10 to Android 4.4.2KitKat KOT49H:

Required files: download file for Android 4.4 KRT16S users:download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H; for Android 4.4.1 KOT49E users:download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.

Connect your Nexus 10 with PC and copy the downloaded firmware file on the device's memory.Power off and reboot your Nexus 10 inBootloadermode by pressing and holdingVolume UpandPowerbuttons. You will see the Fastboot menu and START on the top.Following onscreen instructions, pressVolume Upbutton several times until you seeRecovery;usePowerkey to select it.You will see

an exclamation mark now; hold Volume Upand Power buttons again and you will be in the Recovery Mode menu.

Select the downloaded update file now and start the installation.Once done, go back and reboot your Nexus 10. First reboot takes a while so be patient.

Ta da! Have fun with the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update!

How to Root and update Nexus 10 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat:

Required:root files according to the OS -Android 4.4 KRT16S users:download Android 4.4.2 KOT49H;Android 4.4.1 KOT49E users:Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.

Connect your Nexus 10 to your PC using USB cable. Copy the downloaded file on your device's memory.Disconnect and power off your Nexus 10.Boot in to recovery: useVolume UpandPowerbuttons simultaneously until you see theFasboot screen. As before, use theVolumekeysto highlightRecovery Modeand select it.Following onscreen instructions, pressVolume Upbutton several times until you seeRecovery;usePowerkey to select it.In CWM recovery mode, selectInstallzip from sdcardandchoose zip from sdcard.Locatethe downloaded root file and start the rootingprocess.After the rooting is donw, go to+++++Go Backand reboot Nexus 10 by selectingreboot system nowfrom the Recovery Menu.Your Nexus 10 will boot now; first boot takes about a few minutes.

Congrats! Your Nexus 10 is now rooted on the official Android 4.4.2 KOT49H updated. Verify fromSettings>About Phone.