Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070 users are in for some great news. A custom ROM has been created by XDA developers which will bring this device to the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
The ROM, known as Carbon ROM, is developed with the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) which makes it highly stable and a standard issue Android experience.
This is an opportunity for the users to do away with all the existing bugs and start fresh. After all, Samsung has denied the Galaxy S Advance from getting any further updates.
If you wish to update your device, simply follow the guide below.
-The Android 4.4.2 Carbon ROM and the instructions given in this guide are meant for the Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070 model only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Tablet.
-Verify that your phone has access to the latest custom recovery tools such as TWRP v2.6.3.0 and higher or CWM v6.0.4.5 and above.
-Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing tablet setup. In Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup.
-Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the compute
-Ensure USB debugging mode is enabled on the phone, by navigating to Settings > Developer Options (NOTE: Tap the device’s Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings.) Then select the checkbox to enable USB debugging mode under Settings > Developer Options.
-Make sure the device has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM.
-Ensure the phone is unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with the latest ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery (v6.0.4.5) installed.
With all the ingredients ready, connect the device to a PC via USB and continue with the instructions below.
-Power off the phone and wait for 6 to 7 seconds until the device shuts down completely.
-Now press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together until the Galaxy S Advance logo appears on screen and the device boots into recovery mode. NOTE: In recovery mode, use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the desired option.
-Perform Wipe data/Factory reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress) and choose Yes on next screen to confirm the action. Then perform Wipe Cache Partition and once again hit Yes to confirm.
-From the main menu of CWM recovery, go to Advanced and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache. Then hit Yes on next screen to confirm.
-Select Install Zip from sdcard and then click Choose zip from sdcard. Browse to the location of the Carbon ROM firmware file which you copied earlier to your phone. Choose Yes on next screen to confirm the ROM installation.
-Repeat the previous step to install Google Apps as well.
-Once Google Apps is also installed, select “+++++Go Back+++++”and reboot the device by tapping reboot system now from the recovery menu. Your Galaxy S Advance will restart and it may take about 5 minutes for first boot. So, do not interrupt the process.
The KitKat should be installed for your enjoyment.
