Install Android 4.4.2 CM11 on Xperia SP C5302 / C5303 KitKat Custom ROM

Now you can update Xperia SP C5302 / C5303 / C5306 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat with CyanogenMod (CM11) customized firmware. Sony would possibly by no means release Android 4.4.2 KitKat or will take months and months to roll out the official KitKat update for this phone, however you possibly can try out stock Android all by yourself - that too with a lot more features. You can update Xperia SP C5302 / C5303 to Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat customized firmware utilizing the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Sony, however only a customized ROM which might require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod with a purpose to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip recordsdata in your phone.

In this tutorial, we will let you know methods to install Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat ROM on Xperia SP C5302 / C5303 with full steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips about the best way to backup your phone information and likewise some extra ideas that you've to bear in mind before continuing to the tutorial on the subsequent page. You'll have to wipe your earlier personal data and apps as regular when installing customized ROMs. The next ideas are necessary as they may help the set up procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s start with the tutorial below.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.4.2 CM11 ROM and Google Apps for Xperia SP to your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Xperia SP USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.2 ROM zip file 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 SP will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Xperia SP 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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