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KitKat, the latest version of Android, brings great news to Nexus 5 , the first device with Android 4.4 KitKat , but this does not mean you can not enjoy another phone.


Google brought a new experience to Android with the new Launcher for Android 4.4. KitKat , providing improvements over previous versions, new colors, new icons and the ability to open Google Now with just a gesture on the home screen ( Home ).

Another major Android News KitKat was the integration of your text messages with instant messaging Hangouts. In addition to integrating these messages in one place, now also supports GIFs and lets you easily share your location.

The Android keyboard has also been updated and now brings a large number of Emoji more deeply integrated into the operating system.

First you can install these applications, you need to have enabled the option that allows you to install applications outside of Google Play. To do this go to Settings, Security and then enable Unknown Sources box.
Second, download the applications (APKs) of the application you want to install on your Android phone. If you download it to your computer, transfer it to your phone via USB, microSD card, cloud storage or other method you prefer. If you downloaded to your phone, just go to the Downloads folder.

KitKat Android applications (APKs):

» Google Play Services
» Watch
» Gallery
» Camera
» Hangouts
» Keyboard
» Google Search
» KitKat Android Home (Launcher)

Now install the applications to open and follow the instructions.


After installing the application, you need to put this new launcher to start by default. Just tap the home key (Home), select "Chooser" with with blue icon and then select Always.

Finally you can enjoy the l auncher like the other new apps you installed without need for Android KitKat. I

Five tips to help you take advantage of all the new features of the new Android operating system without draining the battery of your phone.

The version 4.4 of Android, or KitKat , comes with a host of new features to explore, but so will leave you load new breeze.

Follow these five tips to get the most out of KitKat without killing your battery so fast.

1. GPS

The GPS function consumes the battery of your device even when youre not in the Maps application. Each time you register a visit on Facebook ( check-in ) or take a picture even when the GPS is active.

To not leave you too exhausted battery, go to "Settings", "Location", Mode and activate the option for "Battery Saver".

If you are looking for directions somewhere with small alleys and confusing, you can activate the option "High Accuracy" to more accurately locate you on the map.

2. Sync photos

KitKat automatically synchronized to your account many of the things you do on your device, but make sure you are synchronizing only the things you need.

To save battery sync your photos wait until youre connected to a Wi-Fi network. Go to the application of "Gallery", click the three dots, select "settings" and active "Sync only Wi-Fi".

3. Brightness and Bluetooth

Many already know this, but one of the things that drain the battery faster your device is the screen brightness. To adjust the brightness slide your finger down on the screen, go to the box in the upper right corner, click "brightness" and select "auto". The automatic option adjusts to ambient light and better preserves your battery.
And since were in this menu disables Bluetooth when youre not using. The phone is always connected when youre looking on and this wastes energy.

4. NFC

If you have near field communication (NFC for its acronym in English) on, be sure to have it checked only when you need it. Go to "Settings", "More" (under data usage) and disable it.

5. Tool Battery

Finally, remember that you have the battery tool which lets you monitor your applications are those that are using more load. Slide your finger downward from the Home screen, press the upper right box and go to the little picture of the battery. If you notice any of your applications are using heavily loaded, close it.

These tips are basic, but you can get out of trouble the next time youre desperate to conserve battery.

Adding emoticons to your conversations is a way to express your emotions in messaging today, whether in the SMS or another application you use. They are used to give a little life and color to the text so it is not so boring. Well Emojis is a Japanese word and keyboard Android 4.4 KitKat has these emojis on board.


If youre using the iOS keyboard, they can be a little hard to find. You want to go to Settings> General, scroll down and tap on the keyboard. Then tap "Add New Keyboard". There, sandwiched between the keyboards will see Emojis. Now you should have two keyboards installed. When you go to write a message, an email or status update on social networks, now the world will see an icon loaded in the bottom left of the keyboard of iOS.

For users of Android have to follow these steps:

Go to Settings, Security and check "Unknown sources" to have the ability to install software from sources other than Google Play
Download the Android 4.4 APK directly on the device or on your computer and then transfer it later. You can use this link also.
After installation, follow installation tutorial Google.
If you own an Android device and do not want to go through the previous installation, the only option is to continue with an application like Whatsapp that supports its own emojis keyboard, or install a keyboard emojis third. Results vary by phone model.

I have the good news that we find some key applications that can be installed for the new experience of Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher running on your device.



 Now I show you what you need to install:

• PreBuiltGmsCore  (Google Play Services 4.0)
• Velvet  (Google Search)
• GoogleHome  (Google Launcher)

After that, to enjoy away! Let us know if you are running on your device, or if your phone or tablet exploded by doing these steps (well, that really did not happen, do not panic!). Important: Current Technology is not responsible for any damage you may cause to your phone . By now, everyone has worked.

Update: Google Search Force Close : How to fix this problem.
Hold down the Home screen, select Settings. Select Voice. Select Language to change the default. Change to another language, select English - United Kingdom. Press Start. Do a search on Google. Repeat the first three steps. Switch back to English - U.S. and ready.

Update 2: We have seen that some users are having problems with the steps. Download Velvet , PreBuiltGmsCore and  GoogleHome . That is all that you need. To get the latest Google Hangouts, you need this app apk here . Make sure the "Unknown Sources" is checked. Enjoy!

If the 3 files above are giving problems, please try with these.

• GMS Core prebuilt.
• Google Playservices 4.0.
• Google Experience Launcher