How To Load Android KitKat 4.4.2 on Tecno F7 (A+)

For so many people, buying a new smartphone is not an option due to many reasons but that should not limit their ability to use the latest in software updates with respect to android operating system.

Tecno F7 is one of those Tecno android phones released to years ago, still running the outdated android jelly bean, while there is kitkat and lollipop already on so many devices. However, if you are one those people with the Tecno F7 and you want to go straight to android KitKat 4.4.2, this tutorial is for you. This tutorial is very easy to follow and very easy to accomplish provided you follow the instructions. However, as a disclaimer, you are doing this tutorial at your own risk and we are not liable to any damage it caused to your device. At the end of this tutorial, you would have successfully loaded the Nexus 5 v3 KitKat ROM on your Tecno F7 device.

Requirements

Rooted Tecno F7 (A+) smartphone
Internet Connection
Free SD memory card

Compatibility

Build 7, 49, 18 & 42

Features

Floating Call Window
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Build.Prop Tweak
Transparent Notification Bar
KitKat style UI
Stable ROM
Init.d support
OTA Updates
Xposed Support
Preloaded useful apps

Download ROM : Nexus 5 v3 KitKat ROM for Tecno F7

Download Sound Patch: Sound patch to fix sound problems

Steps

Backup your smartphone before flashing. Personally i use Titanium Backup app which is very good.
Transfer the zip file you downloaded to your SD card. Do not extract the zip file
Install ROM Manager which helps you to install the CWM or TWRP needed for the recovery
Enter recovery mode (TWRP or CMW)
Scroll down to Wipe User Data and wipe it
Go to Advanced Option and clear Davik Cache
Go to Mount and Storage
Format Data/Cache and System
Locate your downloaded ROM zip file
Install zip file from SD card
Wait till the flashing is done
Reboot phone. This may take up to 5 minutes
If you have problem with sound, just transfer the sound zip file to your memory card and flash, don't wipe, just flash the sound zip to it.

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Credits and Testers

Google for Nexus

Team Eclavu

OHD MOD section

OHD Official

XDA

Source: Android Villaz

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