Android 4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Core i8262 via Cyanogenmod 11 Custom ROM is available now. With the release of this latest Android version, everyone was eagerly waiting for this firmware on their phones. However, due to its extremely high RAM and hardware compatibility, only a few smartphones were lucky to get it officially.
The low-end devices had to rely on third-party custom ROMs to experience this latest version. As it was impossible that these devices would get the KitKat firmware officially. A few days back we discussed the rooting and CWM flashing process on Samsung Galaxy Core i8262. Now with CWM flashed, it’s time to move on and install different available custom ROMs on this device.
In this article, we’ll see a detailed procedure for flashing the latest Android 4.4 KitKat via the most famous and well-known CM 11 ROM on Galaxy Core i8262. Samsung has confirmed that they will officially upgrade Galaxy Core i8262 to Android 4.4 KitKat which is fantastic news for Core users. But how long can you wait for that firmware? Till then, you can enjoy those features with this CM 11 ROM.
Disclaimer
This Android 4.4 KitKat update given below for Galaxy Core is much more risky. Those who are new to this stuff are recommended to stop right at this point. Neither we at Droid Thunder nor the developers will be responsible for any damage.
Compatibility
Note that this Cyanogenmod 11 ROM is only for Samsung Galaxy Core with the model number GT-I8262. Do not install this unofficial firmware on any other device or variant.
Prerequisites
- Charge your phone to at least 60%.
- Backup your important phone data and settings before going further.
- Backup EFS folder present in your phone’s system directory.
- Also, install the latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC.
- Enable the USB Debugging mode on your device.
- Finally, root Galaxy Core and install CWM recovery.
Downloads
Android 4.4 KitKat CM11
Steps to update Galaxy Core i8262 to CM 11 ROM
- Download both files on your Android device.
- Switch off your phone.
- Boot into recovery mode now. For that, press and hold the Volume up + Home button (middle button) + Power button simultaneously until the recovery mode appears.
- Furthermore, make a complete Nandroid backup of your current ROM.
- After taking the backup, return to the main menu of recovery and select the ‘install zip from SD card ‘ option.
- On the next screen select the ‘choose zip from SD card’ option.
- This will show you all the data present on your external SD card.
- Just navigate to the CM 11 ROM file that you downloaded earlier and select it.
- Select the ‘Yes’ option on the next screen to start the ROM flashing process.
- Be patient until the process is completed.
- Select the ‘wipe data/factory reset’ option and the ‘wipe cache partition’ option on the recovery mode to clear all your data & caches from the phone’s memory respectively.
- Similarly, you can flash the downloaded Google Apps (containing Play Store, Gmail, etc). But remember not to wipe data after flashing them.
- All the flashing processes are completed here. Just restart your device by selecting the ‘reboot system now’ option from the recovery mode. The first boot will take more time to start than usual.
- If you don’t like this ROM and want to restore your previous ROM you can do that by simply going back to the recovery mode by holding Volume up + Home button (middle button) + Power Button simultaneously. Select the ‘Backup and Restore’ option and on the next screen select the ‘Restore’ option to restore the ROM you want.
Also Read:
Update Galaxy Core i8262 to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXBNC1 firmware
Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on your Samsung Galaxy Core i8262
Conclusion
Finally! The Android 4.4 KitKat flavored CM 11 Custom ROM has been successfully flashed on your Samsung Galaxy Core i8262. You may verify the same from Menu > Settings > About Phone. If you come across any difficulty, then do comment below.
57 thoughts on “Install Android 4.4 KitKat CM11 ROM on Galaxy Core i8262”
hi
1.this rom will work perfetly……?
2.in this roam dual sim working or no…..?
3. Anybody installed this roam….?
please replay me………….
This rom not working perfectly.
no any sim working on this rom (single or dual).
no imei showing on this this.
I have installed and check features.
features is awsome.
Rahul Bindua
+91 9752821234.
Had you taken the backup of EFS folder (as mentioned in pre-requisites)?
Me too installed the rom but sim is not working even wifi too.. otherwise great rom without any lags.
Might be bug with the ROM..Wait until its stable version releases..
i cannot access the efs on my directory?
Have you rooted your phone?
yes sir. but I have a few questions sir.. ahhmm. how restore the efs ? .. couz’ Im using efs tool on my pc using win 7 ….
also I cannot connect my phone to pc .
Check whether mobile specific drivers are installed on your PC or not..
sorry sir .. but its not working . :(. cm 11 for this phone has many bugs like cannot set permissions. When I reboot my phone the efs is deleted. How could I fixed that ?
Try flashing official firmware..
still cannot … 🙁 . I’m waiting for stable cm 11 for this.
Does it work with Arabic language and dual sim or no ??
I installed CM11 (along with the gapps package) on my i8262 but it lacks basic functionality. It does not recognise single or dual SIM, wi-fi or bluetooth.
Am I missing something or is it just a matter of waiting till they release a new version of CM11 for my phone?
Yeah you need to wait until they release a stable cm11 version..I’ll inform you as soon as it comes..
Update me if CM11 stable release sir. tnx ^_^
Yeah sure 🙂
hi, I had the same problem with the connections and my efs folder was deleted. I had made a backup from efs folder. but my pc doesn’t recognise the phone, I have all drivers installed. what can i do?
Have you used EFS Pro?
is that rom is stable one , is it will make my phone brick stage
Your device won’t brick if you attempt everything properly..This ROM is not completely stable..You need to wait for its further stable updates..
not working ? :
-wifi
-bluetooth
-sim connections
-memory disadvantage
-your p.c cannot recognized your device (even you have all the drivers installed) .
That’s all I know for now . Because I test all the bugs by my own risk 🙂 , But I’m not worry about bricking my phone because I have my back up or firmware(official) in my laptop. 🙂
hi
I installed CM11 (along with the gapps package) on my i8262 this rom will work perfetlyand I had the same problem ,is that rom not suport persian languge please add persian language in rom thank you
hi i like your ROM very much than the other ROMS. then i installed cm11 in gt i8262 there are some problems with this ROM other wise it is awesome…
it was not detecting:
1)sim(two sims)
2)wifi
3)Bluetooth
4)speaker was not perfect
5)not detecting the usb
please….. fix this..
please mail me the link after fixing the prblms…
please…………………….
I have successfully installed cwm on phone….but when i going to flash with download c11 firmware file..i followed everything correctly.am selected the file from ext sd card using cwm and proceed to flash…while flashing it gives error msg…so that am decided to get back to original one…so get back to restore option in cwm..but its fav my phone stucks here…everytime i pressing power bottom its directly goes to cwm recovry mode..now the major problem is windows is not detecting my phone..please help me out
You can flash official firmware on your phone
Hi…i installed monster build 3 rom in my galaxy core gt i8262..but i can’t move
Apps to external sd…
Is there any stable rom for samsung galaxy core i8262??
i need kitkat 4.4 for galaxy core i8262 plz help me….
nandroid backup is not appearing the 1st step is completed it showed pass i am not able to install kitkat Android 4.4 KitKat CM 11 ROM please help me out
Hi,
well i have install CWM recovery as you instructed above post, did everything which you mentioned, but after removing my device (GT-i8262) from usb and try to go to CWM recovery by pressing Home+Volume UP+ power all together it didnt take me to the recovery instead just keeps vibrating after the bootscreen with the yellow warning logo.
please suggest me why its not taking me to the recovery.
Thanks in advance.
Untick Auto-reboot option and flash the recovery again..After it completes, remove & reinsert battery and then enter into CWM recovery..
use chainfire triangle away app.. Its working for me on GT-I8262.
Hi Abhijeet,
Sorry for bothering you again and again, but really need help on it right now, i have installed the custom rom already, and have a backup of EFS too but now i just cant restore the EFS with EFSpro. and my device is not working, no network, no Bluetooth option, no wifi no USB. how can i restore the EFS file into the device again and will it work like before with this rom, or is there anyway i can restore the whole stock formation again? please do response and save me from this error. 🙁
Flash official firmware..
hi，My mobile phone model is i8262d.The mobile phone is only in the China.It is very similar to i8262.I very much hope to use this ROM.Maybe you can help me，please.
This ROM is not compatible with your device..
Maybe it can transplant to i8262d.Can you make a ROM to i8262d?
Hi,
I rooted the Samsung Galaxy core I8262 with framaroot. after that I tried to install CWM recovery as per procedure described in the post. Even though ODIN shows the status “pass” after installing CWM recovery, when I checked in recovery it still shows samsung stock recovery. Also it shows warning triangle before booting in the recovery. I used “Triangle Away” to reset the binary count. But after trying several CWM recovery .tar files available on various posts I am still not able to install CWM recovery.
Can you please help me?
Regards
Heramb
can we remove cwm after installing the new firmware
caz when i restart my phone the cwm recovery is flashed and there is no way to get in the cell back
sir I need to root my core 8262 but want to confirm that will it work properly or not wheather I hv to root now or wait ?????????????????? plz sir need u r help urgrntly
Yeah it will work properly..Refer our guide..
Hi everybody,
Is there now a stable version which works fine with the two sims?
Thanks in advance
there is android 5.0 lollipop for galaxy core gt i8262
Done everything as you have mentioned but after installing the ROM and Gapps file when selected to reboot the main screen comes of cyanogenmod which keeps rotating and no further progress… help me for the same.
Did you wipe data/cache partitions?
Man, this ROM will work on GT-I8262B?
No
Sir can i try this on my core 2
Nope
Is official Kit-kat relised for galaxy core GT 8262? or CM 11?
What Are The Feature Of This ROM
Is it now stable or it sill have bugs???
please answer
after i installed zip from sdcard it reastarts and stopped at galaxy core screen and do not change for a long long time
what should i do
please answer quickly i am losing my phone
Did you wipe data/cache options?
Awsome but i dont know how to install