How do I reinstall OS after wiping my Nexus 4?

[gomakeitreal]

how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

actually it is more complicated than that.
i first flashed it to TWRP (no problem).
after sometime i want to flash it 5.0.1 lollipop.
i used nexus root toolkit 1.99. the flash seemed to failed.
it is still 4.4.4, but all 3 virtual key at the bottom does not work anymore.
then i tried to factory reset. no go. then my stupidity kicked in. i booted into twrp and wiped the phone.

now when i boot up the phone, it is stuck in the google logo, and nothing came up anymore.

help is very appreciated!

 

[Rukbat]

Re: how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

Find a zip file for a ROM for the phone. Go into TWRP. Install that file. It can be stock 4.4.4 or stock 5.0.1 (or anything else that will install, including a custom ROM - just get the phone working, then you can worry about finding an installable or updateable 5.0.1).

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

Try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ka5dnPghzI


Process is pretty much the same, just use the proper file.

 

[gomakeitreal]

Re: how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

thanks.

that worked.

but the other problem remain. my 3 virtual keys are not working anymore. (home, back, and the other button).

(actually when i went into TWRP, its home and back button did not work either)

any idea?

thanks a lot!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

It might be hardware related.

From an AOSP M8.

 

[Rukbat]

Re: how to reinstall OS after wiping my nexus 4

It probably is hardware-related. I don't think I've ever used the Home button in TWRP, and the menu button would be useless, but I usually use the back button, not the on-screen back arrow and keep wondering why every time I do).

 

[gomakeitreal]

i see. it is hardware. thanks for everyone's help!