Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S2: Custom Firmware SpiritROM Now Out For GT-I9100

Samsung Galaxy S2 users can now experience and install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update using a custom firmware.

Samsung Galaxy S2, which was first released in the market on 2011, came pre-installed with Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. And later on, an official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean became available for the smartphone.

However, Samsung Galaxy S2 users who wish to experience one of the latest mobile firmware from Google can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

According to a post on International Business Times, SpiritROM, which is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is now out for Samsung Galaxy S2, particularly, those units bearing the model number GT-I9100.

The custom update, which brings in several new features, is also based on CyanogenMod. SpiritROM was released by a senior XDA member known as Nico_60.

To see the full changelog of the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via SpiritROM, visit this Forum page on XDA Developers website.

But before proceeding to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100, there are some requirements to satisfy first, which are listed below. Also, Samsung Galaxy S2 users who plan to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update are advised to be extra careful since the firmware and installation procedures are unofficial and might cause damage to the device.

The battery level of the Samsung Galaxy S2 should be 80 percent or more to avoid power interruption issues while installing Android 4.4.2 KitKat update using the SpiritROM.

Enable USB Debugging mode on the Samsung Galaxy S2 by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.

Create a backup of the data and settings stored on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. Custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP are recommended for this process.

Visit this IB Times post to learn more about how to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S2 using a custom firmware.