Install Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update On Sony Xperia Z2; CM11 ROM Now Available For The 2014 Flagship Smartphone From The Japanese Tech Company

Users of Sony Xperia Z2 can now install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update using a custom firmware.

The Japanese tech giant is yet to release an official Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for its 2014 flagship device. Currently, the smartphone can be updated officially with Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, as posted on GSM Arena. However, thanks to custom ROM developers, a nightly ROM is now out for Sony Xperia Z2.

Those who are interested to install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Sony Xperia Z2 can now do so via the CyanogenMod 11 Nightly ROM. The custom firmware comes with a codename "Sirius." And since it is the first nightly release for the custom ROM, users can expect bugs and broken features.

However, these issues will most definitely be fixed in the upcoming versions of the CM11 ROM for the Sony Xperia Z2.

A post on International Business Times provides a detailed instruction on how to install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Sony Xperia Z2 using the CM11 ROM. Visit this link to learn more about it.

But before proceeding with the actual installation process, there are some requirements that should be satisfied first. Since CM11 ROM based on Android 4.4.3 Kitkat update is an unofficial firmware, Xperia Z2 users planning to upgrade their device are advised to be extra careful.

One of the things to check before installing Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Xperia Z2 is the battery level. The unit needs to have 80 percent battery or more before installing Android 4.4.3 KitKat update using CyanogenMod 11 ROM.

Also, there should be a backup of the data and settings stored on the Xperai Z2 as the installation process might likely wipeout the content of the phone. ClockWorkMod and TWRP are two of the highly-recommended recovery tools to use when making the backup.

Users also need to enable the USB Debugging mode on the Sony Xperia Z2 before installing Android 4.4.3 KitKat update.