Update Nokia X with CM11 Android 4.4.2 Custom ROM

Nokia X is great Android device especially for the entry level users who want to use a decent smartphone on a fair price. Furthermore, Nokia X is the first handset developed and released by Nokia which is running Android firmware instead of Windows platform, so the expectations are of course high. Now, if you have bought the mentioned phone and if you are looking in spicing things up by improving the performances of your device, then you should learn how to update your Nokia X with CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Custom ROM firmware.

Installing CM11 on Nokia X is easy, especially if you follow the guidelines from below. You will be able to find all the info you need, this step by step tutorial being perfect for both advanced users and newbies. You should know from the start that CM 11 is not an official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update released for your Nokia X. The software is a custom ROM developed by third party devs and represents a free aftermarket of Android platform. Thus, be careful when flashing this ROM as you can end up in bricking your device – we shouldn’t be held responsible in case you mess things up and end up in damaging your smartphone.

CM11 brings stock and extra Android 4.4.2 KitKat features and capabilities to your Nokia X. Therefore, by using this custom ROM you will be able to speed things up, enjoy a smooth and stable Android system and improve the performances of your device. In a few lines, after flashing CM11 you Nokia X will run without lags, you will be able to remove bloatware, install new and complex apps, upgrade the battery life, improve the web browsing experience and lot more. Due to same reasons CM is one of the most popular custom updates available for the Android system so you have all the reasons for choosing to install the same on your Nokia X.

Before heading to the flashing procedure from below, take a minute and complete the pre requisites list from below. Don’t flash the update without consulting the guidelines from below as this is the most important section of this tutorial. Remember that this isn’t an official operation and you can end up in bricking your handset if something goes wrong – learn how to unbrick your Android devicewith ease

• Root access is being required so before doing anything else root your Nokia X.
• Be careful as by completing the mentioned operation you will void the warranty of your device.
• Note: for restoring the warranty you can choose to flash stock / official Android OS on your smartphone.
• Install the latest version of CWM or TWRP recovery on your Nokia X. The CM11 update will be installed by using one of the mentioned custom recovery tools, so don’t skip this step.
• Make a backup and save everything you might need afterwards – a wipe will be required so you might lose all of your data, personal info and accounts.
• Since a custom recovery image is being flashed, use the same andmake a Nandroid backup for saving the current ROM – if something bad happens you will be able to restore stock Android firmware on your Nokia X.
• Make sure a computer can be used; also ensure that your phone and its USB cable are near you.
• On your computer disable the antivirus programs and any other security protection in that matter – only temporarily.
• Then on your phone go to “menu – settings – developer options” and enable the USB debugging option – if you want to properly connect your phone with your computer.
• Your Nokia X should be charged before installing Android 4.4.2 CM11 KitKat custom ROM. So, if there is less than 50% power left, don’t go any further without plugging in the charger.
• Take note that this step by step guide is compatible only with the Nokia X. So, using the steps from below for flashing CM11 on a different Android smartphone will probably brick your device.

How to Update Nokia X with CM11 Android 4.4.2 Custom ROM

1. On your computer you need to download the CM11 Custom ROM file (from here) and the Google Apps for your Nokia X (from here).
2. Don’t unzip these files; place them on your computer and then connect your smartphone with your PC by plugging in the USB cable.
3. Transfer the downloaded files on your phone’s SD card and then unplug the USB cord.
4. Enter Nokia X in recovery mode.
5. From recovery first of all select “wipe data factory reset” – remember to backup your data first. Then choose “wipe cache partition”.
6. Also, select “advanced” and pick “wipe dakvick cache” and then return to main menu of recovery.
7. From there select “install zip from SD card” followed by “choose zip from SD card” and pick the CM11 Custom ROM firmware.
8. Do the same thing and select the Google Apps package and then flash the same on your Nokia X.
9. From main menu of recovery select “reboot system now” and you are done.

Troubleshooting

After applying the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update your Nokia X might get stuck in a boot loop. If that happens you should enter recovery mode once more and from there you should select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”. Then reboot to Android OS and voila CM11 custom ROM firmware is being running on your device.

Congratulations, you have successfully updated your Nokia X with CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM firmware. Just test the new software, see how it works on your smartphone and if you find bugs or issues, don’t hesitate and share the same during the comments field from below. Also, stay close as we will update you with further tips, tricks and Android related step by step guides.