Samsung Galaxy S3 users can now install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update via a custom firmware.

According to International Business Times, a custom ROM has been released for the 2012 Samsung flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S3. SOKP custom ROM can only be installed to the AT&T model of the Samsung Galaxy S3, which bears the model number SHG - I747.

The specs list on GSM Arena noted that the latest and official firmware update available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i747 AT&T variant is Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. But thanks to custom Android developers, Galaxy S3 owners can now experience Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Users interested to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH - i747 AT&T can expect new features and customization options from the Sonic Open Kang Project or SOKP ROM. As listed on the post, some of the changes and features to find after installing the new custom firmware include Flip Tiles, keyboard cursor control, gesture lock-screen feature, brightness slider option  and a lot more.

To learn how to install the Android 4.4.4 Kitkat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747, visit this post on IB Times.

But before proceeding with the actual installation process, make sure to satisfy these requirements first:

The battery needs to have 80 percent or more before installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update to avoid power interruption process during the process.

Make sure that there is a backup of the contents and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747. Use custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod or TWRP to do so.

Appropriate USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 should be installed on the computer so the Android device will easily connect to the PC during installation of the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update via SOKP ROM.