Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3  with the use of a custom firmware!

A new custom ROM based on Google's latest mobile operating system has been released, allowing the users of Samsung Galaxy S3 to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their smartphone.

According to the list of specs posted on GSM Arena for the smartphone, the only official update available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But because of genius custom ROM developers, a new firmware based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is now ready for the Samsung Galaxy S3, the 2012 flagship smartphone of the South Korean tech company.

Particularly, users can install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 using the L-Droid ROM which is compatible only for the GT-I9300 model of the smartphone.

As described on Forum.XDA-Developers.com's post, "L-Droid is a rom loosely based off of SlimRoms AOSP sources with various sources picked from other great developers."

Furthermore, International Business Times post noted that the L-Droid ROM features various customization options and tweaks which does not affect the battery performance of the Samsung Galaxy S3. The L-Droid ROM for Samsun Galaxy S3 also provides fast and stable performance, according to the post.

Visit this report from IB Times to see the features available on L-Droid ROM as well as to learn the detailed instructions on how to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300.

But prior to installing the Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 using the L-Droid firmware, there are some requirements and conditions to satisfy first and some of them are provided below:

The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 should have 80 percent battery level or more before installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

Create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy S3 using ClockWorkMod or TWRP. 

Install the appropriate USB drivers of the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 on the computer so the Android device will easily connect with the PC during the installation process.