After the GT-I9205 LTE variant, Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 users can also enjoy Android 4.4.2 KitKat with SlimKat custom ROM. Slim custom ROMs have a history of fast and lightweight ROMs with a number of awesome features cherry-picked from various other firmwares. SlimKat is pretty stable on the Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 and we’d recommend you to give it a try since we’re not sure if Samsung would even ever release the official KitKat firmware update for this phone. You will need to have ClockworkMod recovery from before in order to install this SlimKat ROM. You can update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 to SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below.
In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial below. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.
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:)
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To Remember:
Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy Mega 6.3 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.2 ROM 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”
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In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial below. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.
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:)
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 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 Mega 6.3 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:Download Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 USB drivers!
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.
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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 to SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.
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.
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.
If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE on Facebook to thank us!
All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 to SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.
How to Install SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200
We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200, then this should not be any different for you.
However, for beginners, you need to root your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.
- This tutorial is only for installing SlimKat Android 4.4.2 ROM on Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200. Please do not try on any other Galaxy Mega 6.3 variants.
- Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery 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 SlimKat Android 4.4.2 ROM and Google Apps for Galaxy Mega 6.3 to your computer.
Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy Mega 6.3 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.2 ROM 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 Mega 6.3 I9200 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Mega 6.3 should now have SlimKat Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Mega 6.3 should now have SlimKat 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 SlimKat Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200, feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.
Source: Team Android
Credit: Haris Nadeem
Source: Team Android
Credit: Haris Nadeem
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