Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Via Custom ROM; CyanogenMod 11 Firmware Available; 1-GHz Bug Removed

Users of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on their smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini with model number GT-I8190 was first released on November 2012, as posted on GSM Arena. The smartphone originally runs the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean but with the release of a custom firmware, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini can now experience the latest Google Android OS by installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

According to International Business Times, a stable build of CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. One of the most notable changes is the removed 1 GHZ issue that was discovered on the previous versions. Minor bugs were also fixed on this build and the Odin package was updated. Other changes to find after installing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini are:

New Bluetooth drivers

New GPS driver

Offline charging driver fixed

New sensor drives

To see the list of working features of CyanogenMod 11 based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, as well as learn the detailed instructions of the installation process, visit this IB Times post.

Moreover, smartphone users are advised to be more careful when installing custom and unofficial firmware on their device. For those who wish to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini using the CyanogenMod 11 ROM, make sure to create a backup first to save all the important data and settings stored on the phone.  ClockWorkMod is one of the custom recovery tools that can be used to make a backup.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the custom firmware CyanogenMod 11 is only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. Verify your unit first before proceeding to install the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via a custom ROM.