Sunday 7 December 2014

Installing Android 4.4.4 In Xiaomi Redmi 1S [How To]


Hello Geeks,
Welcome back..
I have recently seen that Xiaomi launched Redmi 1s, which is indeed a great Smartphone as it offers a very good Hardware in a affordable price for Entry Level Android Users!

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Now, lets come to the point.. Who wants Android KitKat (4.4.4) in this amazing gadget? Ok, no need to worry I have this guide for you, all you need is to focus on following the tutorial.. Right? πŸ˜‰

Just follow my commands and you're good to go and have the amazing experience of Android KitKat.. πŸ˜ƒ

[I will be not responsible if you brick or damage your device in following the described process. I hope you will not, if you follow the guide properly 😊 Calm and relaxπŸ˜‰]

So, let's get started..

The Steps-
1.1

To install the Custom Rom that is the Cyanogen 11 or Android 4.4.4, all you need is a custom recovery. Follow this to install custom recovery..

1- First download the TWRP Recovery from below provided link.

Download TWRP Recovery

2- Transfer the zip file from the place you downloaded to the root of your internal storage and rename it to recovery.zip (if it isn't already named so). Root of your internal storage means outside any folders

3- Power off your Redmi 1S and once it shuts down, press and hold Volume Up + Power keys together, till your phone boots into Recovery mode.


4- Select the install recovery.zip to system option (or its equivalent) in the recovery qnd confirm your action


5- When the flashing completes, select Reboot option.


5.1- Repeat step 3 once your phone reboots and you should boot into your just installed custom recovery.



Rooting the Smartphone-


1.2

1- Download the attachment "Update.zip" and place it in the INTERNAL storage of Redmi 1s.

2 - Download the SuperSU and place it in EXTERNAL SDcard.

3 - Go to Updater app -> Options menu -> Reboot to Recovery.

4 - In the recovery menu choose English (Use Volume Buttons 😊 )

5 - Apply Update to System , Confirm it using volume buttons and power button.

6 - Reboot System

7 - After the boot completes go to the Updater app again and Reboot to Recovery (Refer Step 3)

8 - Well you have TWRP Recovery loaded within no time.

8.1 - If you are doing it for first time, Use power button and volume button for selection and navigation - install zip ->Choose zip from external_sd (some times sdcard1) -> navigate down and choose the zip and say yes if prompted (All using power button) (selection) and volume buttons (navigation).

9 - After flashing completes -> Reboot System -> Say Yes for fixing Recovery.

10 - Done!!!


Downloads-

Update.Zip
SuperSu

So, Now what? Installing CM 11 😁..

Download the files provided below ( This is essential 😚)

1- Download KitKat Rom
2- GAPPS Full

Download and paste these both files in the root folder of your internal storage.


2- Switch off your mobile and start your mobile in TWRP recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Power key combination.

3-  Wipe and Swipe To Factory Reset.

4- Select install option - choose zip from internal and locate your ROM file and select that file for installation. and Swipe To Flash.

5- Select install option choose zip from internal and locate your Gapps Files snd Swipe To Flash.

6- Reboot and you are done !! πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰


Got any questions? Queries? Help? Comment below and let me know how I will help you πŸ˜ƒ

Regards
Gaurav

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