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Install Stable CM11 KitKat 4.4.2 Custom ROM on Galaxy Mega 6.3

By Ion

Posted on June 10, 2014

We are going to show you a manual step by step instruction guide about how to update the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 with CM 11 custom ROM firmware.

You can learn an easy method to update your device with a stable Android 4.4.2 KitKKat CM11 Operating System. If you want to flash your Android device with the latest stable Android 4.4.2 KitKat CM11 update, don’t hesitate to go through this step by step guide.

The new CyanogenMod is one of the most popular customs ROM for Android based devices on the market at this moment based on the stock Android 4.4.2 KitKat build and adds numerous features, applications and capabilities which is not available in the default version of the official Android OS.

By using the CM11 custom OS on your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, you will have the ability and possibility to customize, optimize and increase the power of your device performance. In addition, your device will have a new and useful lock.

Therefore, CM11 custom ROM will smoothly run on the Galaxy Mega 6.3 device since this version of the custom ROM is stable without lags or other reported bugs.

This update isn’t an official Android firmware and it has nothing to do with Google or Samsung release.

Now, by installing the new CM11 firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device is an easier process and will only take a few minutes of user time.

Follow and then apply all the steps from this step by step guide.

Pre-requisites:

Because of the new CM11 is a custom ROM, you will lose the warranty. You’ll have to obtain the root access on your device. This step by step guide cannot be completed if the device isn’t rooted previously.
In addition, after you gain the root access on your device, a custom recovery image such as CWM recovery or TWRP recovery is necessary to install..
Note that in both operations, root and installation of the custom recovery will make your device to lose the warranty.
In order to install the CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM on your device, you will have to wipe the internal system of the device.
So you will have to take a full backup is required.
To take the full backup, use a suitable backup and restore tool from Google Play Store.
You can save your contacts, call logs, market applications, text messages, EFS folder, internet settings and your personal data, info and accounts.
At last, you should use the custom recovery image to perform a Nandroid backup for getting the actual ROM, in case if the new CM11 doesn’t work, you can easily restore the previous OS.

Now you need to follow some guidelines, before moving to step by step installation guide:
During the update process, you’ll need a computer, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and the USB cord.
On the Android device, from the “menu>settings>developer options”, the USB debugging option must be enabled to connect the device with your PC.
Deactivate all the security programs such as antivirus, firmware, antimalware programs.
You need to charge the device’s battery more than 65 % level.
Note that, all of these are fully compatible with Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device only.
Do not flash the CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM on any other Android based device.

How to Install CM11 KitKat 4.4.2 Custom ROM Firmware on Galaxy Mega 6.3 device:

On the PC, download the new CM11 custom ROM from here.
Download the Google Apps pack from here. (This pack will be installed separately).
Do not extract the files; just copy them on your PC – preferable on the desktop folder.
Now, by using the USB cord connect the Mega 6.3 device with the PC.
Next, copy the downloaded files from desktop to the device’s SD card.
Disconnect the USB cord.
Now, power off the device.
Boot the device into recovery mode.
From recovery mode, select wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache” to wipe the device.
Now, return the device to the main menu of recovery, from there select “install zip from SD card” followed by “choose zip from SD card”.
Pick the CM11 file and then flash it.
Repeat the previous action in order to install the Google Application package.
At last, go to the main menu of the recovery and select “reboot system now”.
In case, your device gets stuck or enters into boot loop, go to the Recovery main Menu and from there perform the wipe operation Congratulation, you have successfully installed the latest CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM on the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device.