Update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 LTE to Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat Custom ROM

Samsung might never release it, but you can now install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 LTE  with CM11 unofficial custom ROM. Unofficialy it is, because it is not directly supported by the CyanogenMod team, but it is a decent enough stable ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. Anyone who has been waiting for the offiical KitKat update should give this ROM a try. You will need to have ClockworkMod recovery from before in order to install this CM11 ROM. You can update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 to CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. In case you need to update to the official Samsung firmware, check out XXUCNA3 Android 4.2.2 firmware!

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial ;-)

CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:

For those who are new to CyanogenMod, please read the following:

CyanogenMod (pronounced sigh-AN-oh-jen-mod), is a customized, aftermarket firmware distribution for several Android devices (See above for supported devices & how to install CyanogenMod on said devices). Based on the Android Open Source Project, CyanogenMod is designed to increase performance and reliability over Android-based ROMs released by vendors and carriers such as Google, T-Mobile, HTC, etc. CyanogenMod also offers a variety of features & enhancements that are not currently found in these versions of Android.

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Install Firmware: How to Update Galaxy Mega 6.3 LTE to XXUCNA3 Android 4.2.2 Offiical Firmware.
• Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 custom ROMs, click here!

Like this CM11 ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

• Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.
2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 to CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

Source : teamandroid