Update Xperia ZR C5502 / C5503 to Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat Custom Firmware

Android 4.4.2 CM11 is now accessible for the Xperia ZR C5502 / C5503. Due to the CyanogenMod eleven team, for bringing the newest KitKat replace to this phone even earlier than Sony has started releasing their inventory Android 4.4.2 firmware. That is nonetheless a nightly construct from the CM staff, but most of the options work. If focused on Android 4.4.2 for other phones, try our new Custom ROMs section. You may replace Xperia ZR C5502 / C5503 to Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat customized firmware using the tutorial below. This isn't an official launch by Sony, but just a customized ROM which might require a customized recovery like ClockworkMod as a way to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone.

In this tutorial, we'll inform you methods to set up Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat ROM on Xperia ZR C5502 / C5503with full steps using CWM recovery. We even have several tips on how you can backup your phone data and likewise some extra ideas that you've to remember before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You'll have to wipe your earlier private information and apps as regular when installing customized ROMs. The next suggestions are vital as they may assist the set up procedure to go easy with none issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

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

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Xperia ZR 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 ZR will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Xperia ZR 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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