Install Android 4.4 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S2; Custom ROM, CyanogenMod 11, Available For GT-I9100 Model

Android 4.4 KitKat update is now available on Samsung Galaxy S2 via custom ROM.

For those who cannot wait  for the official Android 4.4 KitKat update to arrive on Samsung Galaxy S3, a custom firmware is available for the smartphone. Fortunately, a CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4 KitKat update is now compatible with Samsung Galaxy S2.

Particularly, the Android 4.4 update via CyanogenMod 11 can only be used for the GT-I9100 variant of the South Korean smartphone.

As posted on Sidh Tech, installing the Android 4.4 KitKat update using the CM11 ROM will give users a "bloatware-free version" of the latest Android OS from Google. Moreover, the firmware also allows Samsung Galaxy S3 users to personalize their themes, wallpapers and icons.

Since using a custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 entails a manual installation process, there is a possibility that your smartphone will be damaged, especially if done improperly. For those interested to install Android 4.4 KitKat update on their smartphone using CyanogenMod 11, you are advised to proceed at your own risk.

To prevent issues during the installation process, make sure to follow the detailed process provided on this Sidh Tech post.

But before installing Android 4.4 KitKat update on your Samsung Galaxy S2, there are requirements and conditions to consider first.

Verify the model number of the device. As aforementioned, the CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4 KitKat update only works for the GT-I9100 variant of Samsung Galaxy S2. Using the firmware on other models may brick or damage your mobile device.

Moreover, make sure to create a backup before installing Android 4.4 KitKat update on your Samsung Galaxy S2. ClockWorkMod is one of the custom recovery tools to use when doing so. The battery level of the phone should be 80 percent or even higher to prevent power interruption issues during the installation process. You also need to enable USB Debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S2- GT-I9100 before installing CM11 based on Android 4.4 KitKat update.