It's not a secret for a long time that there is already a test version of the latest version of software for your favorite mobile devices, and wears a joking name - Kitkat, by the way one of my favorite chocolates, but today is not about it. Next, I will talk about when the official release date of Android 4.4.2 of Kikat will happen, as well as how to set the test version to your gadget, lay out so to speak instructions.

The main features of the firmware: Changing the interface, now it will become more used, at first it may seem unusual, but when you get used to, the thoughts will appear on how at all you can have a phone with another software. Going further, recycled the kernel, now the performance will be more and more, that is, at the current hardware, the better download speed, Hi Fi optimization. Accordingly, the device will be heated less at several simultaneous tasks and the smaller will spend the charge, it is the painful story about android devices!

Android 4.4.2 Kitkat Firmware: The official appearance will occur in March 2014, that is, it remains to be left very long, a little more than a month, however, who will not be crazy, you can put it now. IMPORTANT: Now you will learn how to install Android Kiket, but do not try to put the firmware if you do not understand anything in it, you will need small handling skills, some experience. And second, suitable for phone only SAMSUNG GALAXY S4..

Installation instructions Android 4.4.2 Kitkat (for Samsung Galaxy C4)

1) First of all, we find the firmware on the Internet (it is everywhere and a lot), we swing, weighs more than 1GB so you have to wait.
2) In parallel, load ODIN3 v3.09.
3) Unzip both files, and open the program from paragraph 2.
4) Squeeze at the same time several buttons on the smartphone - reduced volume, home and shutdown.
5) We connect the gadget to the computer and expect the appearance of the same icon.
6) Now a little more complicated, it is necessary to add i9505xxufna1_i9505oxafna1_i9505xxufna1_i9505xxufna1_home.tar.md5 in the AP, we do so that the re-partition is active, but it is active by default.
7) Press the key - start and waiting. 5-10 minutes will go install.
8) We use and enjoy!

What if the firmware is not installed / installed not correctly!

1) First of all, we give the nerves in order, know, everything will be fine in the end.
2) It is necessary to restore the operating system, for this we click on the magic bundle of the buttons, namely HOME, volume up and off.
3) Next, activate the Wipe / Factory Reset option, of course, everything that has been deleted, but you went to risk and in the ITGA get at least a working system.
4) Reboot - We click on this button and return the previous version of Android, agree this option is much more impressed than a useless tapik.

Here in principle, and everything, if anyone has not happened, write in the comments, help me figure out that they didn't do it!

Two weeks ago, in Halloween, Google promised that factory firmware and binary codes Android 4.4 Kitkat for Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will be published immediately after these devices receive air updates.

And despite the fact that not all tablet models have received an automatic update to Android 4.4 Kitkat, factory firmware with this version of the system (Android 4.4 KRT16O assembly) are already published on the Google server. You can download them and install on your tablet or smartphone yourself. How to do this, read in the continuation.

This news will also please those who would like to return to the stock of Android after installing a custom firmware, such as Cyanogenmod, Paranoid Android, etc.

Note: Keep in mind that if your bootloader Nexus 7. Blocked, during the firmware there will be a complete loss of all your personal data on the tablet. You can unlock the bootloader using the FastBoot program, which will also damage the data. On Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Unlock the downloader without data loss, you can use bootunlocker.

Note 2: If the loader is unlocked, you can install a new firmware without losing data, but in some cases, after that, the tablet or phone is not loaded, so be prepared for what you have to flash your device with data loss and take care of their backup .

Requirements:

First of all, for the firmware, you will need a computer with Android SDK installed on it, or rather - AdB and FastBoot programs going with it. How to install Android SDK read in this material.

Also, you will use the microUSB cable to connect the tablet to the computer. It is better to use a cable from a tablet delivery kit.

How to unlock the loader on Nexus 7 using fastboot:

1. Connect the tablet to the computer and download it to the bootloader mode (by the ADB Reboot Bootloader command or turning it off and turning it on by simultaneously pressing the on and down volume buttons).

2. Enter the command in the command line (terminal) window:

fastBoot OEM Unlock.

Confirm unlock (volume increases buttons, then inclusion).

Instructions for firmware tablets and Nexus phones

1. Download the factory image with the firmware for your tablet model (for example, Nexus 7 Wi-Fi 2013 has the name Razor, and Nexus 7 Wi-Fi 2012 - Nakasi) from this page of Google. This image contains the system itself, the loader, the factory recovery, the kernel (boot.img) and the radio modulus (not included for Wi-Fi models). Therefore, if you installed, for example, an alternative recovery, after the firmware it will replace on the stock.

2. Unpack the downloaded TGZ (tar / gz) archive to a separate folder. I use Total Commander for these purposes, but you can use a separate archiver, such as 7-zip.

3. This step is needed if you want to avoid data loss during the firmware:

Using any text editor, open (carefully! Open and do not run!) Flash-all.bat file (if you have Windows) or Flash-all.sh (Mac, Linux) and remove two characters -W in a string with the FastBoot Update command . For example, if in the line it is written: fastboot -w update image-razor-jss15j.zip, after editing it should look like FastBoot Update Image-Rezor-jss15j.zip. Save the file. (It is the option -w option leads to data cleaning.)

4. Restart the tablet to the bootloader mode, make sure that it is connected to the computer and run the Flash-All.Bat script (or Flash-all.sh on Mac, Linux).

Congratulations, you did it!

For safety reasons (so that no one can remove the screen unlocking key of your device and did not receive access to your data in case of loss or theft of a tablet or smartphone), it is recommended to keep the bootloader in a locked form. To do this, there is a FastBoot OEM Lock command (for Nexus 7) or the Bootunlocker application mentioned above for Nexus 10 and Nexus 4.

Root on tablet or smartphoneNexus after firmwareAndroid 4.4.Kitkat.

Get root for Nexus is very simple. To do this, you will need a unlocked loader and modified recovery. I would recommend you to use TWRP. Download the latest version of TWRP recovery you can from here. To do this, click on the "Get TWRP for Your Device" button and type the name of the tablet in the window that opens (for example - Nexus 10).

1. Connect the tablet to the computer and download it to the bootloader mode (how to do it - read above)

2. Enter the command in the command line (terminal) window:

fastBoot Flash Recovery Name Filelarkavry.img

3. Now you can restart the tablet to a new recovery using the team:

aDB Reboot Recovery.

In addition, the tablet recovery mode and Nexus smartphones can be restarted, turning it off completely and turn on by pressing simultaneously and holding the volume and inclusion buttons.

4. Download the zip file with a new version of SuperSU.

5. Watch the downloaded zip file (without unpacking!) Using TWRP

6. Restart the device, run the Play Market and update SuperSU.

It seems that it seems that Android 4.4 Kitkat is a fresh version of the system, however, let's remember that the four was represented by a distant autumn of 2013! During all this time, several firmware editions of this Android came out, it is 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3 and 4.4.4. The greatest changes affected the basic version. It makes no sense to list all of them, this is a site with firmware, not an independent resource for gickers.
It is only worth mentioning the quantitative changes in enters. It is necessary that you understand what kind of firmware you need to swing, and whether it is worth it at all.
Android version 4.4.1 received minimum changesThat is very strange, as usual after the first release it gets out a lot of bugs, which will be seized in the next assembly.
Update 4.4.2 is useful in that the useful feature of the wireless monitor will be introduced. Thanks to her it became possible to browse the photo taken on a mobile gadget on the big screen of the smart TV with Wi-Fi. Most useful firmware version With Android 4.4.3. She received the largest number of changes and additions, comparable to the differences between the basic version from the last generation. Fixed numerous errors with the work of the Internet, cameras and system programs. Well, android 4.4.4 it was only due to correcting glitches with security protocols.
What firmware download to choose you, but we recommend downloading only official assemblies in Russian Language and preferably not beta. Alternative and other custom firmware can bring more harm than benefits. Although, if you know how to flash a phone or tablet on android (for example, ODIN program), it will only be an advantage.
Not excess will be reminded that before installing the firmware you need to make a complete backup system!

Last 20 added Android firmware 4.4 Kitkat

the date	Smartphone	Android	Link
02-10-2017	Impress_alfa_sdcard on Vertex Impress Alfa	4.4.4
02-10-2017	impress_brainstorm_0.6.2 on Vertex Impress Brainstorm	4.4.4
02-10-2017	m942G_V1 on Supra M942G	4.4.4
25-09-2017	20150126 on Acer Liquid Jade Z	4.4.2
13-09-2017	m725G.RAR on Supra M725G	4.4.2
13-09-2017	m847G.RAR on Supra M847G	4.4.2
13-09-2017	1.0 on Acer Iconia Tab B1-A71	4.4.1
13-09-2017	App. Guide_acer_20150126_a44k_a on Acer Liquid Z410 DUO	4.4.4
05-07-2017	20121224_v1013 on Digma Plane 1601 3G	4.4.4
17-06-2016	Open Source Code on Lenovo Tab 2 A7-20F	4.4.4
01-05-2016	MIUI7 on Dexp Ixion XL240 Triforce	4.4.2
01-05-2016	Xl240_r01_25.07.2015_v1.0 on DEXP IXion XL240 Triforce	4.4.4
24-03-2016	Rev.3-4 For CWM Recovery on Digma Hit 3G	4.4.4
24-03-2016	11/06/2015 on Digma Hit 3G	4.4.2
24-02-2016	qUMO507_ (ZP780_PORT) on Qumo Quest 507	4.4.2
15-02-2016	tT1040MG on Digma Optima 10.7	4.4.4

The Samsung Galaxy S device may appear to you as an old smartphone android platform, but there are still numerous owners to which he still likes.

Therefore, today we present you a slight step-by-step guide that will show you how to install a custom firmware based on Android 4.4 Kitkat McKea.

As you, probably, you know, Samsung does not release more updates for Samsung Galaxy devices, it is assumed that the device has a hardware limit and for this reason Galaxy S will not receive the official Kitkat update.

In this step-by-step manual, we will install a custom firmware, which is based on the official OS Android 4.4.4 Kitkat on the Samsung Galaxy S I9000 device. The new user firmware is based on SyanogenMod 11.

The new firmware is stitching with new features and contains excellent applications that cannot be available in the default version of Android Kitkat; It is specifically designed to improve the presentability of your Android device.

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In addition, after installing Android 4.4.4 Kitkat McKea, the user firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S device will drop speed, increase the battery life and will allow you to configure the appearance of the device.

After the new firmware starts on the Samsung Galaxy S device, it will work faster and smaller than before, and you will have the latest version of Kifkat OS, Android 4.4.

SyanogenMod 11 is supplied as a stable firmware, no messages are noticed about any errors, lags or other problems. The firmware will work without errors and warnings, and you can use the new Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS every day.

All these enhancements are already confirmed by users who launched the new McKay firmware on the Galaxy S I9000 devices.

As you probably know, to start installing the firmware you will need root access on your device. Therefore, before you go further, you need to get root-rights, otherwise you will not be able to install a new custom Android 4.4.4.

Moreover, after the root access is obtained, you must make another important condition, it concerns the installation of modified programs to save the recovery image. We recommend using the latest CLOCKWORKMOD Recovery (CWM) or Teamwin (TWRP) version. So, do not miss this item in your actions, because the modified firmware can only be installed using modified applications (Stock applications have limited features, so you cannot install an unofficial update with their help).

As you can see, these are unofficial operations, after their execution, the guarantee of your device will be considered invalid. In addition, when installing a modified firmware, you need to know that it extends free of charge on the secondary market, from where you will receive Android-4.4.4 Kitkat updates, and is not an official release from Samsung or Google.

In the process of firmware, using modified programs, it will be necessary during the removal process. When you clean up, all data that is stored in the internal memory of your Samsung Galaxy S device will be destroyed.

For the same reasons, it is recommended to complete the full backup of your data before doing something else. In principle, you must start with contacts, SMS messages, call logs, EFS partition (one of the important system sections containing: IMEI, S / N, GPSID, WiFiMac, BTMAC, etc.), installed applications, All your images, video, personal data, Internet settings and all that you consider you need.

In addition, Nandroid is best suited for backup purposes, which will help save your current firmware.

In the process of flashing, we need a computer. On PC you will have to download some of the necessary files and establish a connection between PC and the Samsung Galaxy I9000 device.

On the Galaxy S device, you should enable the USB Debug option, following the next path: "Menu - Settings - Applications - Development".

It is very important that the battery device has more than 85% of power, so that the phone does not turn off during the flashing process.

Moreover, all the instructions listed below and files can only be applied to the Samsung Galaxy S model of the i9000 model. New SyanogenMod 11 (Mackay) based on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat Modified firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S!

How to install android user firmware 4.4.4 Kitkat on Galaxy S i9000

1. The first necessary action is the download of the Kitkat Android firmware 4.4.4.

2. Now download the Google application package (Gapps) and save them on your computer.

3. Save all these files somewhere in the folder on your computer, but do not unpack them.

4. Connect the Samsung Galaxy S device to a computer using a USB cable.

5. Copy and paste downloaded files from a computer on a smartphone SD card.

6. Now, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

7. Turn off the device by pressing the power button.

8. Load the device in recovery mode (pressing the Sound button for a few seconds for a few seconds) button + button power button at the same time).

9. In the recovery mode menu, select "WIPE DATA Factory Reset" - cleaning all sections, and then "Wipe Cache Partition" - Cash Cleaning.

10. Return and select "Advanced" - additionally, and then "Wipe Dalvick Cache" - Cleaning Dalvik Cache (who does not know what it is - do not bother).

12. Now select the firmware file and install it.

13. Repeat the steps above to install Google Apps (Gapps) applications.

14. When you all did, go back to the main menu and select "Reboot System Now" - restart the system now.

15. If the device is stuck in the boot cycle, you need to return to recovery and choose "Wipe Data Factory Reset" - cleaning all sections, and then "Wipe Cache Partition" - Cleaning the cache.

Excellent, that's all you needed to do in order to install Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS on the Samsung Galaxy S device. Test SyanogenMod 11, based on the modified firmware and check what has appeared.

Android 4.4 Kitkat. - This is the latest version of the Google OS, creating the developer pursued the goal to make it accessible to all gadgets. Taking care of your users, Google has developed a special application that allows you to check how the new version will work on a specific device. The latest version of the OS will be installed on this year, everyone else can update Android to 4.4 kitkat.
Traditionally, the new version will ensure an increase in productivity, but the most visible updates touched the interface. Changed the developer and the color of the design, offering users on their own choose. Another change has affected the use of the display. In addition, several additional profiles for Bluetooth appeared in the updated version. In addition, Kitkat allows wireless printing of various documents, and also received a new graphic editor. Together with the release of the next update, both qualitatively new, presented in all existing genres appear.

How to update android up to 4.4 on a tablet or phone?

The easiest way is to download Android 4.4 on the developer's website, and by following the instructions, download and install an OC update.
You can install files and manually using home PCs with FastBoot and ADB installed and USB cable, to connect these devices with each other. When you need to do the following:

1. By connecting the tablet to the PC, download it in the loader mode.
2. At the command line, write FastBoot Flash Recovery specifying the file name.
3. Restart the device to a new recovery by entering the ADB Reboot Recovery command.
4. Load the file archive with the latest version of SuperSU.
5. Purchase a unpacked file via TWRP or CLOCKWORKMOD.
6. Restart the device and use.

In the event that there is an alternative recovery on the tablet, you can download and directly install Android 4.4 Kitkat update on the tablet.

1. Download it from Google.
2. Load the zip file to the tablet via the ADB Sideload command without unpacking.
3. Restart the device and use.
By installing the update, do not forget that it does not always end well. In some cases, the new version of the OS can work worse than the previous one.