Update Galaxy Ace S5830 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Cyanogenmod 11

The wait is now finally over. Galaxy Ace S5830 new update is available to download now. As we have already posted a tutorial on how to update Galaxy Ace S5830 to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and now we bring you a latest custom rom for that will get you Android 4.4 KitKat Rom on your Galaxy Ace. Since, Samsung did not release Android 4.4 KitKat for Galaxy Ace S5830, we are sure KitKat won’t make it either, but that doesn’t stop the developers community from trying it. This is a fresh and 100% working and smooth running ROM which has been tested by our experts.

You can now Install this firmware on your phone with the most easy instructions. A new custom build with the latest firmware updates can be downloaded for this phone. You need to have ClockworkMod recovery installed or a rooted phone in order to install this update.

 As you continue reading, we will guide you through the entire process of how to Install Android 4.4 KitKat Custom firmware on Galaxy Ace S5830 with all the steps required to do so. Please make sure you backup your data as it will be all wiped clean.
 
Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (MyTrickSource) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial :)

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on MyTrickSource for the Samsung Galaxy Ace, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Update Galaxy Ace S5830 to CM10.1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM
• Update Galaxy Ace S5830 to BVKT6 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Official Firmware

Like this Android 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM for Galaxy Ace ? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy Grand USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Ace properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Galaxy Grand USB Driver!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. Now please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data: 

• Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.  Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.   
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.  

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S3 backup data to HTC One X.
    If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

 A few more optional tips that you should remember:

        1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode.

        2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

        3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on MyTrickSource are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update Galaxy Ace to Android 4.4 KitKat Custom Firmware.

How to Install Android 4.4 KitKat on Galaxy Ace S5830 :

We have put together a complete step-by-step instructions guide on how to Install Android 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM on Galaxy Ace S5830. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy Ace, then this should not be any different for you.

However, for beginners, you need to root your Galaxy Ace and install a Custom Recovery (ClockWorkRecoveyMod 6.0.4). If you don't have Custom Recovery, get it from here and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for installing Android 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM on Galaxy Ace S5830. Please do not try it on any other Galaxy devices.
• Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4 installed from before.
• This tutorial will wipe out all your data. Proceed at your own risk.
• Perform a Dalvik Cache wipe before proceeding from the recovery mode.
• Samsung KIES will NOT detect your phone after installing this ROM because it is a custom firmware.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Entire Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download CM 11(Unofficial port) KitKat 4.4.2 for Galaxy Ace S5830 to your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy Ace USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4 KitKat zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 - Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 - Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. You will get an exclamation mark now. Again, hold your Volume Up + Power buttons. You should now be in your Recovery Mode. 

Step 6 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset”  Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition”.

Step 8 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 9 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 10 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 4.4 KitKat zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 11 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” 

Your Galaxy Ace S5830 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait....!

That’s it! Your Galaxy Grand should now have Android 4.4.2 KitKat Custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

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Need Help?

If you run into any problems in Installing Android 4.4 KitKat Custom ROM on Galaxy Ace S5830, feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.