Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE; CyanogenMod11 M9 Custom ROM Available For GT-I9195

Owners of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE can now install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their smartphone through the use of custom firmware.

According to a report on International Business Times, the official CyanogenMod11 M9 ROM has already been released for the LTE variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, which bears the model number GT-I9195.

The latest and official update released for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE is Android 4.4.2 KitKat, according to the specs list posted on GSM Arena. However, because of custom Android ROM developers, Galaxy S4 Mini LTE owners can now experience the latest mobile operating system from Google as the CyanogenMod11 or CM 11 M9 ROM is now available.

For the list of features to find after upgrading the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE with CM11 M9 ROM, as well as the download links and instructions on how to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update via custom firmware, visit this IB Times post.

But before proceeding to upgrade the smartphone's OS, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE users should know a number of requirements that should be met to ensure a successful installation process.

For one, it is required that the battery level of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE GT-I9195 is 80 percent or higher to avoid power interruption issues when installing the CyanogenMod11 M9 ROM.

Enable USB Debugging mode on the smartphone by going to Settings > Developer Options.

Install the appropriate USB drivers of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 on the computer so the Android device will easily connect with the PC during the installation process.

Create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE using recommended recovery tools like ClockWorkMod or TWRP before installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update via CM11 M9 ROM.