Custom ROMs section. You may update Xperia U ST25i to Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat customized firmware utilizing the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Sony, however just a customized ROM which might require a custom restoration like ClockworkMod to be able to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files in your phone.
On this tutorial, we will tell you methods to set up Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat ROM on Xperia U ST25i with full steps utilizing CWM recovery. We even have several recommendations on the right way to backup your phone knowledge and in addition some extra ideas that you have to keep in mind before continuing to the tutorial on the subsequent page. You will have to wipe your previous personal knowledge and apps as ordinary when putting in custom ROMs. The next ideas are vital as they may assist the set up procedure to go smooth with none issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.
Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat ROM Details:
For those who are new to CyanogenMod, please read the following:
CyanogenMod (pronounced sigh-AN-oh-jen-mod), is a customized, aftermarket firmware distribution for several Android devices (See above for supported devices & how to install CyanogenMod on said devices). Based on the Android Open Source Project, CyanogenMod is designed to increase performance and reliability over Android-based ROMs released by vendors and carriers such as Google, T-Mobile, HTC, etc. CyanogenMod also offers a variety of features & enhancements that are not currently found in these versions of Android.
Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 - Download Android 4.4.2 CM11 ROM and Google Apps for Xperia U to your computer.
Step 2 - Connect and mount your Xperia U USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.
Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.2 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your SD card. Make sure the files are 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.
NOTE: Screenshots of the ClockworkMod Recovery may change as new versions are released.
Step 6 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.
Step 7 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” as you can see in the image below.
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 4.4.2 ROM 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.
Google Apps: Repeat the above step for the Gapps zip file as well and install it on your phone.
Step 11 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.
Your Xperia U ST25i will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.
That’s it! Your Xperia U should now have Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
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