Owners of Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini can now install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini's latest official update is the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as specified on GSM Arena. But thanks to ROM developers, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini users can now opt to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat, Google's latest firmware.

Although the firmware is not an official release, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini users who wish to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update on their smartphone can already do so. Genius custom developers already released the SlimROM which is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

According to International Business Times, the SlimROM custm firmwar brings in customizable themes, as well as system and performance tweaks and improvements.  Moreover, the SlimROM based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini "is compatible for CyanogenMod, Oliver's CM and stock ROM users."

Particularly, the custom ROM is available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, which bears the model number I8190.

Citing NovaFusion, the IB Times report noted that no bugs have been discovered yet from the SlimROM firmware based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat update.

For those who are interested to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat update, visit this post to learn more about the step-by-step installation guide and get the download links for the necessary files. 

But prior to the installation process, make sure to meet the requirements first that will ensure a successful installation process:

Turn on USB debugging mode on the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190.

Create a backup of the data stored on the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini using custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod.

The Samsung galaxy S3 Mini should have 80 percent battery or more to avoid power interruption during the installation process. 

Make sure the correct USB drivers are installed on the computer so the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 will connect easily with the PC.