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The link mentioned to flash 4.2.2 onto the N4 didn't work for me on my Macbook. I found a guide at this site. It worked perfect and I was able to download all of the proper tools.
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Installing LuneOS Template Improvement Suggestions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
 
  
Then the command line commands on the template can also work for mac if fastboot is replaced with ./fastboot-mac and adb is replaced with ./adb-mac
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(I installed LuneOS onto a Nexus 4 with a Macbook. My suggestions are based on using that specific tutorial.)
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[[Install LuneOS for Mako]]
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1. The first step is to make sure 4.2.2 is installed onto the N4. I tried to follow the provided link, however, I was unable to get the Android Studio to work on my Macbook. I found a guide that helped me download the proper tools and told me how to flash 4.2.2 onto the N4. This guide is probable a good idea to link for all of our users, not jus the Macbook ones.
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[http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312 Guide to Flash 4.2.2 onto N4]
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2. The command line commands shown on the template do not apply for macs. It should be noted that macs commands should change from fastboot to ./fastboot-mac and adb to ./adb-mac
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3. I think there should be a section dedicated to the proper way to update LuneOS. I followed the section "Installing LuneOS from recovery" to flash the newest image onto my N4 but I don't know if that is the suggested way of going about it.

Latest revision as of 23:48, 7 January 2015

Installing LuneOS Template Improvement Suggestions

(I installed LuneOS onto a Nexus 4 with a Macbook. My suggestions are based on using that specific tutorial.) Install LuneOS for Mako

1. The first step is to make sure 4.2.2 is installed onto the N4. I tried to follow the provided link, however, I was unable to get the Android Studio to work on my Macbook. I found a guide that helped me download the proper tools and told me how to flash 4.2.2 onto the N4. This guide is probable a good idea to link for all of our users, not jus the Macbook ones. Guide to Flash 4.2.2 onto N4

2. The command line commands shown on the template do not apply for macs. It should be noted that macs commands should change from fastboot to ./fastboot-mac and adb to ./adb-mac

3. I think there should be a section dedicated to the proper way to update LuneOS. I followed the section "Installing LuneOS from recovery" to flash the newest image onto my N4 but I don't know if that is the suggested way of going about it.