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Nexus 4 users rejoice as the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow update has unofficially made its way to the outdated device.

Google's old Nexus device was launched a couple of years ago. It still has decent specs, but there are have been better phones manufactured and released.

Still, those who own the Nexus 4 now have a way of updating their device to the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow version. Users should note that the build is an unofficial one, which means that they won't be receiving the monthly updates from the search engine giant.

Security updates are important to Android users these days. The recent Stagefright vulnerability certainly frightened millions of users. The flaw allowed the attacker to remotely execute a malicious code.

The Nexus 4 can now be unofficially updated to the Android 6.0 Marshmallow version, thanks to Dmitry Grinberg, according to 9to5Google. Users can make the image file of the ROM using AOSP, but the build can still be downloaded in his website.

Users can choose to download from other mirrors due to the slow speeds from the high demand. However, it is not advisable as the image could have been modified to contain malware that can steal data from unsuspecting users.

How did Grinberg come up with the Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Nexus 4? Google recently launched the version for the Nexus 7. Grinberg then modified the update to make it work for the 2012 smartphone, according to Liliputing.

Google has recently launched the new version earlier this month. The search engine giant also rolled out the new line of Nexus devices including the much-anticipated and rumored Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X. Interested buyers will be able to get the new smartphones before October ends.

Other devices that will run the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and even the Nexus Player. On the other hand, phones from other tech giants do not have an ETA as to when the update will arrive, according to The Verge.

Besides the new UI improvements, the Nexus 4 will be able to take advantage of the battery-saving Doze feature. Users will also benefit from the new app permission controls to keep nosy apps at bay.

Nexus 4 users will have to try the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for themselves. They can download from the developer's website to experience the new version.