Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S4; GT-I9505 Receives New Custom Firmware, Omega ROM
Users of Samsung Galaxy S4 can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
Although not an official firmware, Samsung Galaxy S4 users who wish to install Android 4.4 KitKat update on their smartphone can already do so via a custom ROM. Thanks to Android developers, a custom firmware based on Android 4.4.2 XXUFNA5 build is already available for Samsung Galaxy S4.
As posted on Phone Arena, the officially available OS for Samsung Galaxy S4 are Android 4.2.2 and 4.3 Jelly Bean. But via Omega ROM v21.1, Samsung Galaxy S4 users can now opt to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, allowing them to experience the latest mobile operating system from Google. Particularly, the custom firmware is compatible with Galaxy S4 bearing the model number GT-I9505.
According to International Business Times, the latest Omega ROM based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update brings in various bug fixes and improvements on the features over the previously released Omega ROM version.
As listed on the post, below are few of the notable changes to see after installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4:
- Kernel Stock
- Busybox
- Improved Aroma Installer
- Call-Recording
- OmegaDroid
- Android Camera 4.4.2 with Photsphere
- Android Keyboard 4.4.2
To know more about the features of Omega ROM based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, as well as to learn the detailed procedures on how to install the firmware, check out this IB Times post.
But before installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4, there are some requirements and conditions to satisfy first to ensure a successful installation process. First, verify if the unit you have has model number GT-I9505 as the custom ROM is only available for the specific model. Installing the Omega ROM to other variants may cause potential damage to the device.
Check the battery level of the Samsung Galaxy S4 before installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The smartphone should at least have 80 percent battery level during the installation process to avoid power interruption issues.
Furthermore, ensure that the correct USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 are installed on the computer so the Android mobile device will connect easily to the PC.