Install Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM on Galaxy S4 I9500 KitKat Custom Firmware

BAT ROM is a new custom firmware for Galaxy S4 I9500. It’s based on the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat mobile OS offered by Google. This ROM includes a lot of mods to modify the device as per your wish and tweaks to run the OS as smooth as possible. It also includes Galaxy S5 apps and wallpapers. It works smooth and stable. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update Galaxy S4 I9500 to Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like CWM in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone. Your Galaxy S4 I9500 should be rooted and have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod recovery / TWRP recovery) installed.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat on Galaxy S4 I9500 with complete steps. Don’t forget to read all the tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding. Please make sure you backup all your data as given below because this tutorial will wipe your data. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get to the tutorial now.

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 (TeamAndroid.com) 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.

Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat ROM Details:

This amazing BAT ROM custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in BAT ROM is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Galaxy S4 I9500:

• Call Recording
• 4 Ways Reboot (Reboot, Recovery, Hotboot, Download)
• Full Color/Transparency customization for Status bar and Notification drawer elements
• Secure Samsung Keyboard
• Option to keep “Add Call” button with Call recording menu
• Disable Camera shutter sound (+Screen Capture)
• Flashlight trough volume button UP
• Skip Music with Volume buttons
• Save Call Logs View
• Enable Keyboard Symbols
• Enable Hangouts Calls trough cellular
• Enable Camera while calling
• Unlimited and Customizable Multi-View support
• Bypass Exchange Lock check
• Notification Panel Customization
• Long Home key behavior
• Long Back key to kill App (+ white list)
• Disable increasing ringtone
• Messaging Tweaks (raise limits and conversion)
• Disable Scrolling cache
• Enable Full rotations
• White Circle Battery
• Removed Camera permission
• Transparent Notifications panel
• Customize Clock format and size
• Customize Battery text helper size
• Customize Quick Settings buttons number per row
• White themed Quick Settings buttons
• Collapse Quick Settings after toggle
• 2 line formatted date on the panel header
• Dark themed Multi-Window
• Disable Boot sound
• Customize Two line date header format
• White/Black Email App background (Supported on some devices)
• Transparent Quick Settings buttons background
• Default hidden SMS logs
• Add Call button to Logs and Contacts list
• Disable Accounts icons on Contacts list
• Customize Wifi AP Clients number
• Disable Launcher page rotation
• Add Exit button to browser
• SMS Automatic input mode
• Disable Call number formatting
• Enable unlimited Contacts joining
• Enable Gallery Rotation trough button
• Set default Browser view to Desktop
• Clean (removed …test.apk, useless Samsung apps, and some bloatware)
• Battery / 3g / System / Streaming tweaks
• Galaxy S5 apps
• Knox Removed

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on MyTrickSource for the Samsung Galaxy S4, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery 6 on Galaxy S4 I9500
• Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Like this BAT ROM ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? 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 S4 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 S4 I9500 to Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat custom firmware.

HOW TO: Install Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM KitKat custom firmware on Galaxy S4 I9500. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy S4 I9500, then this should not be any different for you.


However, for beginners, you need to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 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.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for installing Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM ROM on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. Please do not try on any other Galaxy S4 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 Android 4.4.2 BAT ROM for Galaxy S4 I9500 to your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy S4 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 S4 I9500 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 S4 I9500, 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