We wrote about installing AOKP based KitKat ROM before, now we have CM11 Android 4.4.2 custom ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830 Android phone. It packs a few useful features that many of you would love to experience along with the an unofficial build of CyanogenMod 11 – CM11 – with Android 4.4.2 KitKat. There will be several bugs in this firmware, but please keep in mind that it is still in active development. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update Galaxy Ace S5830 to CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery likeClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone.
As you read further, we will guide you how to backup your important data, some other important tips and then tell you how to install CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Ace S5830 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We always recommend you to backup your data first because your data will wiped when installing this custom ROM. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s continue with the tutorial below.
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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, aftermarketfirmware 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 Ace, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:
- Android 4.4.2 Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Galaxy Ace S5830 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 Ace 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 Ace properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Samsung Galaxy Ace 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 newcustom 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 Ace backup data to HTC One X.If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed onyour 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 phonegoes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmwareupdate or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?4. 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 ifyour phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
