The Samsung Galaxy S2 is an old smartphone that is dead in the eyes of its maker.
Even though there is an abundance of new smartphones that are better than the Galaxy S2 today, some users prefer to stick with the old timer. Of course, it would be nice if the S2 can get updated to the latest OS.
Apparently, this is possible. Notorious developer, CyanogenMod, has returned and with it is the CM11, which is a custom KitKat ROM developed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100. Now, Galaxy S2 users can upgrade their device to the latest Android 4.4 KitKat without a hassle.
The plus side of updating the Galaxy S2 with CM11 is the fact that it doesn’t come with any bloatwares and bugs. Things actually get better as users get to enjoy total control with the GPU Governer.
If you are an S2 GT-I9100 user, then you might want to consider updating your device. It is as simple as going through the following instruction.
Requirements:
1. Flash this firmware to the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 only.
2. Root the smartphone then install a custom recovery such ClockworkMod recovery.
3. Install the necessary USB drivers for your Galaxy S2 on your computer.
4. Create a manual backup of all personal information, settings and data files stored on your handset.
5. Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 per cent to prevent any power interruption during the flash.
6. Enable USB debugging mode on your device. Go to “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging mode” or “Settings > Developer options > USB debugging.”
7. Download the CyanogenMod 11 for Galaxy Note N7000 and the Google Apps package to your computer.
Flashing Instructions:
1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Copy the CyanogenMod 11 and the Google Apps package to the SD card of Galaxy S2. No need extract the zip files.
3. Disconnect the phone from the computer then turn it off.
4. Reboot into Recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Home and Power keys at the same time till the Samsung logo appears.
5. Inside the Recovery mode, create an Android backup of the current ROM. Select “backup and restores > backup.” You may restore the saved ROM inside the SD card anytime.
6. Perform a full wipe on your device. Select “wipe data/factory reset” and “wipe cache partition.” Then select “advanced > wipe Dalvik cache.”
7. Go back to the main menu then install the CyanogenMod 11 by selecting “install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD > search the ROM you have copied earlier > confirm installation.” Apply the same with the Google Apps.
8. Once the installation has been completed, go back then select “reboot system now.”
9. It may take at least five minutes before the Galaxy S2 reaches the home screen after rebooting.
Once your device had rebooted you should have KitKat 4.4 installed on your handset courtesy of CyanogenMod.
