[Q] 4.3 more troublesome than useful?

[Bozdo]

My N4 just arrived today.
I have version 4.2.2 installed.
A quick search on gooogle shows a lot of negative feedback from users on the 4.3 update.
I want to root it too but I'm unsure about the update, have you ecountered problems with latest update that couldn't be fixed?

Or better said, what are the most common bugs and can they be fixed?

Also what about roms, which one should i try, PA?

 

[Thibaultvw]

Some people experienced random reboots, I never had them on JWR, I do on JSS.
Also JSS has sometimes dead locks and freezes for about 10 seconds.

But since the update I experience much better battery life! So yeah if you will use the stock ROM I guess you wont have any of these problems, only advantages.

 

[wirapuru]

Thanks for the question and the answer, I'm in the same spot and maybe I'll try some custom JWR this weekend, although the plethora of different specific 4.3 bugs going around - besides those already mentioned - remembers a X-File case.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4

 

[Bozdo]

Ok. I'm gonna do it.

But first what should I do? What's the order, root first and then update? This my first android/smartphone, so I'm quite new to this...
I'm gonna search for a tutorials now

 

[Thibaultvw]

Ok. I'm gonna do it.

But first what should I do? What's the order, root first and then update? This my first android/smartphone, so I'm quite new to this...
I'm gonna search for a tutorials now

Just update first.
Then install a custom recovery and flash supersu.

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

 

[Bozdo]

Changed my mind! Seen too many negative comments on youtube... I'm just gonna root this version 4.2.2. and I'll wait for 5.0

Any tips when rooting 4.2.2?

 

[K0FFP0LICE]

4.3.3 is actually a great upgrade with tons of features and additions. It is just brand new so there are a few bugs to be worked out. But 4.2.2 has bugs that won't be worked out at all.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4

 

[Bozdo]

4.3.3 is actually a great upgrade with tons of features and additions. It is just brand new so there are a few bugs to be worked out. But 4.2.2 has bugs that won't be worked out at all.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4

So how long do you think it will take for them to fix these bugs?

 

[Slymobi]

OTA 4.3 update with twrp 2.5 no root.
I have no issues.

If you want a reliable jwr custom ROM then cataclysm is awesome and has no problems either for me.

I use stock for unrooted and cataclysm rooted regularly for different reasons but I definitely recommend updating to 4.3 regardless.

NeXuS⁴

 

[K0FFP0LICE]

So how long do you think it will take for them to fix these bugs?

Not sure. That's why I'm on a custom ROM. Devs usually fix things quicker.

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[estallings15]

Changed my mind! Seen too many negative comments on youtube... I'm just gonna root this version 4.2.2. and I'll wait for 5.0

Any tips when rooting 4.2.2?

You can always go back to a previous version. I'm not really sure why you're being so skittish.

FYI, "5.0" will likely be far more riddled with bugs. More changes means more room for error. You have a freaking Nexus. Get with the program.

My advice to you is to not use a toolkit. Setup fastboot and know how to flash the stock images BEFORE attempting anything. That way, if something goes wrong you can fix it without making yet another "HALP! I bricked my phone" thread. We have way too many of those.