This is unofficial custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 user with unofficial android 4.4.2 Kitkat custom ROM zip file installation with latest Mokee ROM features. Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 is a big flagship android smartphone model in 2013 calendar year released with 5 inch 1080p Super AMOLED display screen with octa-core Samsung Exynos 5410 or quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (depending on region), 2 gigs RAM, 64 gigs of storage, stock firmware of Android 4.2 Jellybean OS and recently got official android 4.3 jellybean firmware update and need to wait for android 4.4 Kitkat firmware update from samsung official. Hope this below installation guide helps to update your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 to Android 4.4.2 Kitkat firmware version with Mokee custom ROM.
Disclaimer:
The Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 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 S4 I9500 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 you must have rooted SGS4 I9500 mobile (check with Root checker apps)
Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 device follow this step “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”.
Minimum 45% battery need before start your work
Downloads:
ROM: MK44.2-i9500-201312211731-UNOFFICIAL.zip (File Size: 203MB)
Google Apps: gapps-4.4.2 zip (File Size: 17MB)
Step to update Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware ROM
Download and transfer MK44.2-i9500-201312211731-UNOFFICIAL ZIP and GAPPs files from your computer or laptop to Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 root of your SD card
Restart your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 mobile and Enter CWM Recovery by pressing Volume Up +Home buttons together or else install ROM manager apk from google play store to open at recovery mode 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 S MK44.2-i9500-201312211731-UNOFFICIAL.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’s it, your Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone now ready to reboot at Android 4.4.2 Kitkat version with Mokee ROM.
After rebooted check your device android version by checking Setting à About phone and check android version, model number and more.