Sony Xperia Z1 users can now install and experience Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.

Released September of last year, Sony Xperia Z1, according to GSM Arena, can now be upgraded using the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. However, for Sony Xperia Z1 users who are interested to update their device using a custom firmware, the CyanogenMod 11 ROM is available.

As posted on International Business Times, the CM11 ROM is available for two models of the Sony Xperia Z1 - the C6902 and the C6903 units. Accordingly, the firmware "brings stock-like Android features for a bloatware-free experience." Some of the features to experience after installing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via the CM 11 ROM are quicker multitasking, improved Google Now, and a smarter Caller ID.

Moroever, the post reads:

The CM11 ROM is based on the original Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and brings the best custom KitKat features to non-Nexus and older Android devices with powerful hardware configuration.

Sony Xperia Z1 users who are interested to install the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update via CyanogenMod 11 ROM can visit this IB Times post to learn the detailed procedures of the installation process, as well as get the download links for all the necessary files.

But before proceeding to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Sony Xperia Z1, there are some requirements to meet first to ensure that the installation process will be smooth and successful. First, make sure to create a backup of the data stored on the Sony Xperia Z1 using custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod.

Second, enable the USB debugging mode on the device.

Third, the battery level should be 80 percent or more to avoid power interruption issues during the installation process.

Lastly, the Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 and C6903 units should be unlocked, meaning it is not locked to a specific network carrier. The devices should also be rooted with the latest version of ClockWorkMod.