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Update Motorola DROID RAZR HD XT926 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 DROID RAZR HD XT926. 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 DROID RAZR HD XT926 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.

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 DROID RAZR HD XT926. 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 DROID RAZR HD XT926 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 DROID RAZR HD XT926. [Guide].

5. Your device have latest CWM version 6.0.4.4 and up or TWRP 2.6.3.1 and up installed. [General Guide]

6. KitKat bootloader. 

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 DROID RAZR HD XT926.

File Required(Download by clicking on it)
  1. MoKee Nightly For Motorola DROID RAZR HD XT926 [Filename: MK44.4-moto_msm8960-201409060101-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 DROID RAZR HD XT926

  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 DROID RAZR HD XT926.
  3. Boot into recovery mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Power button together to boot into  Recovery [use volume buttons to scroll and Power button to select]. Alternatively try this: Recovery Mode without Key Combination.
  4. Perform a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM that you can restore later if this new ROM not work or you want to go back into your previous ROM. To perform a backup, select Backup and Restore, then on the next screen, select Backup again. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.
  5. Now, perform data wiping task. To do so, select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm your action. Wait few minutes till the data wipe is complete. Now come back to CWM recovery main menu. Select wipe cache partition and after wiping process done, select Wipe Dalvik Cache under advance option to perform Dalvik cache wiping.
  6. Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Now, locate the MoKee Zip file that you copied earlier in Step 1 and select it by pressing Power button. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM installation will begin.
  7. Once the ROM installation process end, repeat the step 6 but choose the gapps_kitkat-140619.zip file instead of ROM zip to install the Google apps package.
  8. When installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot system now to reboot your Motorola DROID RAZR HD XT926 and boot up into Android 4.4.4 KitKat ROM MoKee
  9. Returning to Previous ROM: To go back to your previous ROM, boot into recovery, select backup and restore then restore your previous ROM by selecting it from the list.
Tutorial For TWRP Recovery Users:
  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 DROID RAZR HD XT926.
  3. Boot into recovery mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Power button together to boot into  Recovery. Alternatively try this: Recovery Mode without Key Combination.
  4. Create a Backup using TWRP Backup Option.
  5. Perform a Factory Reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress). To do this, Tap on Wipe, then at the bottom of the screen do a Swipe on the ‘Swipe to factory reset‘ option.
  6. Now its time to add zip file for flashing. Tap on Install, then browse to the location where you saved the files and tap on the MoKee Zip file. Then tap on Add More Zips, and add gapps_kitkat-140619.zip. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
  7. When installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and tap on Reboot and then, tap on System to reboot your Motorola DROID RAZR HD XT926 and boot up into Android 4.4.4 KitKat ROM MoKee.
  8. Returning to Previous ROM: To go back to your previous ROM, boot into recovery, select Backup then through Restore option, restore your previous ROM by selecting it from the list.
Congrats! Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware based custom ROM MoKee is now running on your Motorola DROID RAZR HD XT926. 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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