Update HTC Explorer To KitKat Using CM11 [ android 4.4 ]

How To Get KitKat On Your HTC Explorer Using CM11 [4.4]

HTC explorer is one of the android devices which has earned quite a huge fan base.Even though HTC has discontinued further updates to this device, devs didn't let it die,. More and more development progressed for pico. As a result many ROMs are available for explorer, Cyanogen series is the most remarkable of them all. It has recieved CM9, then CM10 and finally getting KitKat CM11. We have already provided instruction on flashing CM9 and CM10. Links are provided below for those who want to try it.

Please keep in mind that this ROM will have few bugs as other versions. This article is for those who want to get the experience of kitkat on their pico. The thing about custom roms is that you have to try them by yourselves and then choose the one which suits you. 

Warning:

• Rooting voids your device warranty. DO this at your Own risk
• We arent responsible for any damages incurrd to your device 
• This method is specifically for htc pico and dont ever try this for any other devices
• Backup all necessary data as rom flashing wipes data 

Prerequisites :

• Install HTC USB drivers before starting the process
• Make sure that you have HTC OEM cable
• Charge your device to atleast 70%
• You should have custom Recovery installed on your device. eg: CWM

Downloads:

CM 11  G Apps    HTC USB DRIVERS

Let's Begin:

•  Download the ROM and Gapps file and copy them to your phones SD card.

• After the copying is complete , switch it off ansd then reboot into custom recovery (CWM) by holding down power button and volume down button simultaneously.

• From the CWM recovery mode, choose wipe data/factory reset. This will clear all the data from your device ( you have backed up your files, haven't you?)

• After that select wipe cache and from advanced option choose dalvik cache.

• Now return to the recovery menu and choose " Install zip from SD card". Then choose the CM11 zip file and continue the installation.

• Now repeat the same step to install Gapps zip file

• Now go back and select reboot system now .

• Wait for the device to reboot. Will take quite a lot of time at the first start up. Be patient

There you go , you have successfully flashed CM11 and got the KitKat experience. Explore more and for any assistance comment below.