Based on AOSP Android 4.4.2 KitKat sources, Liscio custom firmware is getting popularity among the Android family with its bucket full of purist features. Minor enhancements over the stock, smooth and a fast custom firmware, Liscio Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM is very stable. We have previously seen it working smoothly on Nexus 5, and now Galaxy S4 users too can enjoy it. Here is how to update Galaxy S4 i9505 to Liscio Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware.

LiscioAndroid 4.4.2 firmware details:

Android 4.4.2 KitKatAOSP BasedStock UI/Look

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Here are the prerequisites and step-by-step guide to update Galaxy S4 i9505 to LiscioAndroid 4.4.2KitKat custom firmware.

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S4 i9505 to Liscio Android 4.4.2 KitKat:

Backup any important datafrom your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Enable USB debugging option on your device:Settings>DevelopmentOptions>USB debugging.Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 must berooted, unlocked and installed with a recovery tool likeTWRPorCWM.Your device must be charged to at least 60% of power.

Note:this tutorial is focused on Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505; kindly do not try this guide on other Android &Samsungdevices.

Update Galaxy S4 i9505 to LiscioAndroid 4.4.2:

Required files: downloadthe LiscioAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware for Galaxy S4 fromhereand save it on your computer. Do not extract the contents.

Connect yourGalaxyS4 to your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone’s SD card.Disconnect the USB cord andpower off your Galaxy S4.Boot it into recovery mode and perform aNandroid backupof your current OS:Backup>backup and restoreon ClockworkMod recovery.Wipe data task: from CWM recovery menu, selectwipe data / factory resetand confirm the process.From recovery menu, selectinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.Locate the LiscioAndroid 4.4.2 custom firmware and confirm the flashing process.Return back to main recovery menu and reboot your GalaxyS4 I9505 into the new custom ROM. First boot takes a good 5 minutes so please be patient.