Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos with model numbered I9082 and I9082L now getting update with unofficial android 4.4 kitkat custom ROM by using CyanogenMod 11.0 features and CyanogenMod is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 is one of hot selling 5-inch phablet device in the year of 2013 that has Dual SIM slot with Samsung TouchWiz, good hardware specs also benchmark scores. But form this CM 11.0 Android 4.4 kitkat custom ROM installation, Grand Duos I9082 has some series problems like only SIM slot 1 works and SIM slot 2, screen record, FM Radio and Stock browser doesn’t work.
Disclaimer:
The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 Custom ROM installation process may end up in no results or negative results too that means device software damage as well mega device hangs or startup problem. So it’s advised to you that apply this installation procedure at your own risk and the below procedure only for educational purpose. We shall not be responsible for any damage to your device.
Prerequisites:
Before entering Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 updates process,
Take a Complete backup because of any data and apps lost during installation.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
Already installed CWM Recovery mode and Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082 Rooted
Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 device follow this step “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”.
Minimum 65% battery need before start your work
Upgrade to Android 4.2 before flashing if your device installed with CM10.1 4.2 ROM (via Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082 CM10.1 AOSP Android 4.2.2 Jellybean ROM)
Downloads:
ROM: cm-11-20131210-UNOFFICIAL-i9082.zip (File Size: 189MB)
ROM Delta: cm-11-20131215_to_20131216_delta-UNOFFICIAL-i9082.zip (File Size:6.7 MB)
CWM Recovery file(ODIN Flashable): recovery_20131210.tar (file size: 7.3MB)
Google Apps: gapps-kk-20131119.zip (File Size: 123MB)
Step to install CM 11.0 Android 4.4 kitkat custom ROM to Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802
Download all above listed ZIP files to your computer or laptop and transfer zip file to Grand Duos root of your SD card
Switch OFF your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 and Enter CWM Recovery by pressing Volume Up +Menu + Power buttons together and do full wipe (everything except SD card)
From Recovery Menu, use Volume Up or Down button for navigation
Go to choose from SDcard or install ZIP from SD card and install or flash cm-11-20131210-UNOFFICIAL-i9082.zip in ClockworkMod Recovery and install Google Apps too.
After ZIP file got installed DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (Wipe dalvik cache) (otherwise your device will be stuck at boot)
Wait for 3 to 4 minutes and go to main menu and select ‘reboot system now’.
That it, your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9802 smartphone now ready to reboot at Android 4.4.1 Kitkat version with CM11.0 features.
After rebooted check your device android version by checking Setting à About phone.
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