Installing the CyanogenMod Android 4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M9 Custom ROM on Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

I9190


ROM developers CyanogenMod have released the latest Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M9 software

update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 (3G).

The updated CM11 M9 custom ROM is based on the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) v4.4.4

KitKat OS and brings customization options to boost device performance, a new visual interface, with

easy access to key apps and loads of personalization options such as: Additional Proximity wake-up

support option – prevents accidental wake-up of device (when kept in bag or pocket), by using sensor;

Double-tap to sleep when using secure keyboard; Bluetooth improvements (adds A2DP profiles);

Spam notification filtering; Center clock support; Performance improvement in 'Torch'; Additional

improvements and highlighting option for 'Settings' search; Safe headset volume prompt option (when

interfering with third party device- Jawbone, Square, etc.); Translation options (developed by CM

Crowdin Team)

The update also provides Data usage info (additional support for CDMA devices without SIM cards); New

Email - with a fix for saving attachments to storage for POP (Post Office Protocol)3 accounts; AVRCP

1.5 disable default option introduced for Bluetooth feature to fix various car unit compatibility issues;

Performance tweaks and many more improvements to enhance user-experience.

Before installing Custom ROM, remember:

Installing custom ROM improves the device's performance and UI experiences, voids the warranty void

and may no longer receive updates in future [you may restore warranty by flashing the device with

stock-ROM].

Make sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation.

This new CyanogenMod Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware has to be installed on the Samsung Galaxy S4

Mini GT-I9190 (3G) model only; if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device

model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number]

Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back all the

data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP in the smartphone.

Make sure to install USB drivers on the PC, or else your phone (Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190)

smartphone will not be recognized by the computer.

Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is chance of smartphone getting

temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted in the mid-way.

Always remember that this procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound

knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) of Android devices. Not following the step-by-
step installation process may bead to Smartphone getting bricked or permanently irreparable.

The Step-by-step installation of CyanogenMod Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M9 Custom ROM on

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9190):

Step 1: Download CyanogenMod Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M9 Custom ROM (here) in to your PC.

Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9190) to PC via USB cord. Ensure USB driver software is

installed.

Step 3: Place Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M9 Custom ROM zip file into the phone's SD card Root

memory not in any other folder. Before beginning installing ensure that the device is rooted and

ClockworkMod Recovery/TWRP tool is installed.

Step 4: Turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 5: Perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (up)', 'Home' and 'Power'

buttons.

Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by selecting 'wipe data/factory

reset.' You should use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating

under Recovery Mode.

Step 7: Clear the cache memory by choosing 'wipe cache partition'

Step 8: Go back to ClockworkMod recovery, select 'advanced' and 'wipe dalvik cache' this Optional steep

is recommended so you do not face boot loops or other errors during custom ROM installation.

Step 9: Go to main recovery screen and tap 'install zip from SD card'

Step 10: Then tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android 4.4.4 ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the

installation process. 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options.

Step 11: After installation, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and re-start the device by opting 'reboot

system now' seen if in the recovery menu.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9190 will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.