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Update Motorola Atrix 2 To Android 4.4.4 KitKat Using MoKee ROM [How To]

The nightly build of MoKee ROM that based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat is now available for Motorola Atrix 2. The recent Android 4.4.4 KitKat AOSP suggest that this build have some security and feature improvements that you can't just avoid. Also with a custom ROM like MoKee ROM you not only experience the AOSP but also many additional customization which definitely make your Android 4.4.4 KitKat using experience better. MoKee ROM (nightly) build may still have minor bugs but can be used as daily driver. If you own Motorola Atrix 2 with a custom recovery installed then can easily install Android 4.4.4 KitKat based custom ROM. We summed up a detail step-by-step installation guide below along with some necessary tips.

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Please note, this nightly build is still under development and hence, you should expect some minor bugs in it. All bugs and issues expected to be fixed as development progress towards a stable build.

MoKee ROM Features:
  • Odexed for faster performance (only in official releases, nightlies are deodexed)
  • Incremental updates
  • OTA updates - update on the fly!
  • Native exFAT support (Samsung devices only)
  • ListView animations
  • Multi window
  • Calendar - with lunar and solar calenders
  • Lunar calendar in lock screen
  • Task switching sidebar in recent apps (the list will increase if you install supported apps)
  • Bulk SMS recipients
  • Adjustable SMS font size
  • SMS sending delay
  • Smart dialing
  • Speed dialing
  • IP dialing
  • Custom carrier name
  • Network speed in status bar (upload and download!)
  • Built in timer in Apollo - determine when to stop playing music
  • MoKee Setup Wizard
  • Active Display
  • Adjustable navigation bar height
  • Unique Power Saver functions!
  • Custom screen off animations
  • Customizable recent apps shorcuts
  • Lockscreen notifications
  • Working CM11 theme engine
  • Many more! Since we are constantly adding new features, see changelogs to keep updated!
MoKee Android 4.4.4 KitKat ROM
Warning!
This tutorial is only for Motorola Atrix 2. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we (Android Pulp Team) are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.  

Pre Requisites:

1. ROM flashing require you to wipe your internal memory data, hence you required to backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.

2.  Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. If your phone shut down during installation then there is good chance to brick your device.You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You must have USB Driver Installed for Motorola Atrix 2 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise it's won't be possible to transfer file between PC and Motorola Atrix 2. [Guide].

5. Your device have latest Boot Menu Manager installed. [video tutorial]

If you done everything that we mentioned above then you are ready to follow step-by-step guide on how to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat based MoKee ROM (Nightly) on Motorola Atrix 2.

File Required(Download by clicking on it)
  1. MoKee Nightly For Motorola Atrix 2 [Filename: MK44.4-edison-201409100303-NIGHTLY.zip]
  2. Google Apps [Filename: gapps_kitkat-140619.zip] or any other 4.4 KitKat GApps

How to Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat based MoKee (Nightly) ROM on Motorola Atrix 2

  1. Connect your device to PC using USB cable and then copy downloaded files to the SD card of your device. Important: Don’t extract any files.
  2. Disconnect USB and then turn off your Motorola Atrix 2.
  3. Now, turn on your device and when Android robot screen comes, tap on it. You will see Boot Menu Manager screen.
  4. It’s time to set partition. If you want to use default partition which is System 1 then you don't need to do anything, just tap on Recovery. However if you want to use any other partition (excluding System 2, the System 2 partition on Motorola Atrix 2 have some memory limitation), then you must create it first. To do so, go to Settings –> tap on the System that you want to create for example System 3 –> Partition Setup –> System.img –> Create –> Set space, for example 500MB –> then create data partition and give it space such as 1 GB –> The create Cache Partition and assign space for example 300MB. Now tap on Recovery.
  5. Tap on Switch system and then tap on System 3 (that we created earlier). Tap on Firmware Flashing and then Backup CID.
  6. Now, tap on Mount & Format. Now perform format/system, format/data and format/cache. Once done go back to main recovery screen. The tap on Wipe & Clean option. The perform all 4 wiping task that located there one by one. Once done switch the system again to System 3 to make sure, you are in right partition.
  7. Once everything done, tap on Install zip package, then tap on Install a zip package, now, locate the MoKee Zip file that you copied earlier in Step 1 and select it by pressing Power button (use Volume keys to scroll). Tap on Yes to start the installation process. The ROM installation will begin.
  8. Once the ROM installation process end, repeat the step 7 but choose the gapps_kitkat-140619.zip file instead of ROM zip to install the Google apps package.
  9. When installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot options and then tap on Reboot to reboot your Motorola Atrix 2. Then boot into BMM again, go to Recovery, tap on System Keeper and then install BMM on main system (which is System 1). Now reboot your device again. Boot into Boot Menu Manager and select the partition where you installed Android 4.4.4 KitKat based MoKee ROM.
Congrats! Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware based custom ROM MoKee is now running on your Motorola Atrix 2. Now explore the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat. [Note: If you find difficulties to run root only apps then it may be disabled. Do this then, enable developer settings first (tap the build number 8 times under about device), then enable root under Developer Settings].

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