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A Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone-cum-tablet IS DISPLAYED During The First Day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 8, 2013. Reuters

Prolific custom mobile Software Developers, CyanogenMod have released the new Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M10 to Samsung’s 2012 flagship phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GSM LTE (GT-N7105) model.

The new CM11 M10 Custom ROM is based on the AOSP (Android Open Source Project) KitKat v4.4.4 OS and is said to bring Customisation options to boost device performance, new visual interface, shortcut for easy access to key apps and loads of personalization options Such as –

• General bug fixes (many)

 

• Add Smart Cover support

 

• Add glove mode support

 

• Add bug reporter and crash log uploader

 

• ANT + Support for various hardware

 

• Theme Engine: Themes support for additional UI elements

 

• Settings: Add soft reboot option

 

• Frameworks & amp; Core Apps: CAF and other upstream updates

 

• Settings: Add scramble pin feature

 

• Frameworks: Long press Recent Apps to switch to last used app

 

• Multisim updates

 

• Privacy Guard: Control NFC permissions

 

• Performance tweaks and many more Improvements to Enhance user-experience

 

Prerequisites (things to remember before installing Custom ROM)

• Though installing custom ROMs Improves the device’s performance and UI experiences, it makes the company Warranty void And they will no longer be liable to Provide updates in future [users can restore warranty by flashing the device with stock-ROM].

 

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

 
• This new CyanogenMod Android 4.4.4 firmware KitKat has to be installed on the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7105 2 model only; if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go to Settings & gt; & gt; About phone & gt; & gt; model number]

 

• Installation of Custom ROM requires the clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery / TWRP in the smartphone.

 
• Users makesure They have installed the USB drivers on the PC, or else your phone (Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7105 2) smartphone will not be Recognized by the computer.

 
• Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is chance of getting the smartphone temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted in the mid-way.

 

[ Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and Should be Performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not Followed properly, there are chances of the smart phone getting bricked or being Permanently irreparable. International Business Times, India Edition Can not be held Responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to Proceed with caution.]

Step-by-step installation procedure of CyanogenMod Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M10 Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7105 2:

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

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Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to PC via USB cord.

[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, ask surethat you have installed the USB driver software, if not, Click Here to download the firmware]

Step 3: Then, place the Android v4.4.4 KitKat M9 CM11 Custom ROM zip file and Google Apps zip file into the phone’s SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the zip file in the SD card root, not in any other folder.]

[Note: Before users' begin installing the Custom Software, ask surethat the device must have rooted and has ClockworkMod Recovery installed / TWRP tool.]

Step 4: Now, turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.

Step 5: Then perform the regular sortie Recovery Mode by holding the press ‘Volume (up)’, ‘Home’ and ‘Power’ buttons.

Step 6: After entering the recovery mode, clear the phone memory, by Choosing ‘wipe data / factory reset’

[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating under the Recovery Mode]

Step 7: Now, clear the cache memory by Selecting ‘wipe cache partition’

Step 8: Then to go back to ClockworkMod Recovery, and select ‘advanced’ and tap ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’ [Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure So THAT user will not face the boot loops or any other errors in the middle of Custom ROM Setup]

Step 9: Again come back to main recovery screen and then tap ‘Install zip from SD card’

Step 10: Then tap ‘choose zip from sdcard’ and go to the Android 4.4.4 ROM zip file in the SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure again to install the Google Apps. [Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options]

Step 11: Once done with the installation process, navigate to ‘++++ + Go Back +++++ ‘and re-start the device by opting’ reboot system now ‘Seen in the recovery menu.

Now, your device (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105) will take a few minutes to complete The booting process.

Users then head to Settings & gt; & gt; select About Phone to confirm the installation of CyanogenMod Android v4.4.4 KitKat CM11 M10 Custom ROM.

[Credits: CyanogenMod.org]