Samsung Galaxy S4 users can now install Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update on Samsung Galaxy S4!

The latest and official firmware released for Samsung Galaxy S4 is Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, as noted on the specs list from GSM Arena. But thanks to custom Android ROM developers, a new custom firmware based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Those who wish to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their Samsung Galaxy S4 can now do so with the use of SOKP custom ROM. Particularly, as noted on International Business Times, the firmware is compatible with GT-I9500 units which are powered by the Exynos 5 octa-core processor.

SOKP Rom or The Sonic Open Kang Project firmware "is based on the stable CyanogenMod base and selected features of various popular ROMs such as AOKP, AOSPA, SLIM ROM, Carbon, Omni and AOSB." The firmware is made especially on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 for maximum speed and multitasking performance.

To get the detailed instructions on how to install Android 4.4.4 Kitkat update on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, as well as the download links for the installation process, visit this IB Times post.

Before proceeding to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4 via the SOKP custom ROM, make sure to meet these requirements first:

The battery level should be 80 percent or more before installing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500.

Go to Settings > Developer Options to enable USB Debugging mode.

Make sure the correct USB drivers are installed on the PC so the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 will easily connect once the installation process is about to begin.

Make a backup of your device through the use of custom recovery tools like ClockWorkMod and TWRP.