Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S3: Custom Firmware PAC-Man ROM Now Available For GT- I9300 Units
Samsung Galaxy S3 users can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
According to a post on International Business Times, a custom firmware based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update was made available for Samsung Galaxy S3. Particularly, owners of Samsung Galaxy S3 bearing the model number GT-I9300 can now experience the latest mobile operating system from Google by installing PAC-Man ROM based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
The IB Times post reads:
The PAC-man ROM has been reportedly built from scratch using AOSP source code with top custom tweaks and features borrowed from popular custom ROMs such as CyanogenMod, AOKP and ParanoidAndroid (PA).
As posted on GSM Arena, Samsung Galaxy S3 was officially released in the market on May 2012. Officially, the South Korean Android smartphone can be updated with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Also, Samsung is also planning to release the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy S3.
But for the meantime, users who are interested to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update can now do so using the custom firmware, PAC-Man ROM. Make sure to visit this post to learn more about the installation process.
Furthermore, there are things to do first before proceeding with the installation of Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy s3. One, make sure that the model number of the Galaxy S3 is GT-I9300 as the custom ROM is only compatible with that specific variant.
The battery level of the Samsung Galaxy S3 should be 80 percent or higher before installing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via PAC-Man ROM. Also, create a backup of the important settings and data stored on the device. It is recommended to use custom recovery tools such as Clock Work Mod or TWRP when setting up a backup for the phone.
Make sure that the proper USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 are installed on the PC so the Android device will easily connect with the computer during the process.