Update Galaxy S2 I9100 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Avatar ROM [How to Install]

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March 29, 2013 8:38 AM GMT

The Galaxy S2 I9100 received the first iteration of Avatar ROM
based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware in January. Much like its
previous instalment, the latest version of Avatar ROM brings CyanogenMod
10.1 (CM10.1) ROM based Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) features onboard.

The new Avatar custom ROM is reportedly more stable than the previous
builds of CM10.1 nightly ROM, and offers full-customisation
capabilities of CM10.1 along with the ability to install striking custom
themes from third-party developers.

Update Galaxy S2 I9100 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Avatar ROM

Key Points to Note

• Avatar ROM and the instructions given in this guide are meant for the international variant Galaxy S2 I9100 model only and will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.


• Verify that the correct USB drivers are installed for the phone on computer (download Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 USB drivers).


• Back up important data and settings on phone using
  one of the recommended custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM)
  or TWRP, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup.


• Ensure that USB Debugging mode is enabled on the
  phone navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if the device is
  running on Android 4.0 or later) or Settings > Applications >
  Development (if the phone is running on Android 2.3 or earlier).
  Otherwise, if the device is running Android 4.2, then perform the
  following steps:
  
  
  
  • Go to Settings > About Phone
  
  
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  
  
  • Tap the phone's Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings. Then select the checkbox to enable USB Debugging mode under Settings > Developer Options.
  
  
  
  


• Make sure that the phone has at least 80 per cent battery charge to
  prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during
  firmware installation, as this may inadvertently brick or damage the
  device.


• Double check to see that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with CWM recovery installed on it.


• Do a Dalvik Cache Wipe before continuing from the Recovery Mode.


• The phone will not be recognised by Samsung KIES after installing the ROM, as it is a custom release.

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 with Avatar ROM

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1.    Download Android 4.2.2 Avatar ROM and Google Apps for Galaxy S2 on the computer.

2.    Connect and mount the Galaxy S2 USB mass storage on computer with the USB cable.

3.    Copy the downloaded Avatar ROM and Google Apps zip files to the root folder on the phone's SD card.

4.    Then switch off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from computer.

5.    Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.

6.    After the device enters CWM recovery, do a full data wipe by choosing Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Note: Use volume keys to navigate between options and Power button to select an option in recovery.

7.    Then perform Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache to
prevent boot loop issues and other firmware initialisation errors. In
CWM recovery, click advanced option and then choose Wipe Dalvik Cache.

8.   Return to the main recovery screen and hit Install Zip from SD card.

9.   Click Choose Zip from SD card. Use volume keys to and Power
button to select the Avatar ROM zip file that you copied earlier to the
SD card in Step 1. Confirm the ROM installation on next screen and the
installation process will begin.

10.  Repeat the Step 9 for installing Google Apps as well.

11.  Once the ROM installation is done, hit "+++++Go Back+++++" and
tap Reboot System Now in the Recovery menu. The phone will reboot now
and the first boot may take about five minutes to complete. So, leave it
alone.

Galaxy S2 I9100 is now successfully updated to Android 4.2.2 Avatar
Jelly Bean ROM. Go to Settings > About Phone to verify the firmware
version installed.

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Galaxy Note N7000 Gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Vanilla RootBox ROM [How to Install]

Vanilla RootBox ROM brings a highly-stable, pure Android experience to Galaxy Note 2 N7000

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April 26, 2013 1:17 PM GMT

Galaxy Note N7000 Gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Vanilla RootBox ROM

Galaxy Note N7000 is among the lucky few Android devices to enjoy the
new Vanilla RootBox ROM based on latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
firmware. The RootBox ROM brings an exciting blend of AOKP features that
comprises a colourful set of navigation bars among other interesting
customisation options under its hood.

Although the official Jelly Bean firmware updates for the device are
far and few, Note N7000 users can find solace in the limitless
customisation capabilities thrown into this popular ROM. Here is the
complete list of special features supported on the Vanilla RootBox ROM:

•  Built from RootBoxSources


•  Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) Features


•  CyanogenMod (CM) Profiles


•  Per App DPI


•  Per App Tablet UI


•  Per App Language


•  OTA Updates - Goo Manager


•  Navigation Bar Colour Customisation


•  Camera: Save to external memory


•  Phone: Advance Phone Settings (Vibrate onAnswer, Every 45 Seconds, On Hangup and OnCall Waiting)


•  Phone: Noise Suppression


•  MMS: Message rate alerts (Modify SMS message limit for alert)


•  MMS: Fully Customisable MMS Theme


•  MMS: Soft Keyboard Type (Emoji, Enter to Send, Enter for a New Line)


•  Home button callanswer(Accessibility Option)


•  Variable sizepatternlockscreen


•  RootBox Settings


•  Pie (based on Paranoid Android)


•  LCD Density Changer


•  Low Battery Warning (Pop-up & Sound, Pop-up only, Sound only, Off)


•  Option to control cursor in text fields using volume keys


•  Disable Fullscreen Keyboard (Landscape mode)


•  Expanded Desktop


•  Hold Back to Kill


•  CRT Animation (Screen On/Screen Off)


•  Lockscreen Shortcuts (Paranoid)


•  Lockscreen Targets (CM)


•  ScreenSecurityFeatures (Unlock options: Quick Unlock, Delay Screen Lock, Menu Unlock, Home Unlock)


•  cLock (Chronus)


•  Option to disable sound when adjusting volume


•  Launch Music app on Headset connection


•  Hardware Keys Remapping


•  Lockscreen Hardware Keys Remapping

Key Points to Note

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•  Vanilla RootBox ROM and the instructions given in this guide are limited for the Galaxy Note N7000 model only. It will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.


•  Ensure correct USB drivers are installed for the phone on computer (download Galaxy Note N7000 USB drivers)


•  Enable USB Debugging mode on the phone navigating
  to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or
  later) or go to Settings > Applications > Development (if phone is
  running Android 2.3 or earlier). Otherwise if device is running Android
  4.2, then do the following steps:
  
  
  
  •  Go to Settings > About Phone
  
  
  •  Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  
  
  •  Tap the Build Number seven times to unlock or
    reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings. Now, select the
    checkbox to enable USB Debugging mode under Settings > Developer
    Options.
  
  
  
  


•  Back up important data and settings on the phone
  including the EFS folder, which contains key security information like
  the device's IMEI number. It is recommended that you use one of the
  custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP for data
  backup, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup.


•  Ensure that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with
  CWM recovery installed on it. Download and install Root Checker app
  from Google Play Store to verify if the device is actually rooted or
  not.


•  Your phone will not be recognised by Samsung KIES after installing the ROM, as it is a custom release.


•  Make sure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during firmware installation.


•  If the device is stuck at booting or experiencing boot loop issues, then perform Wipe Cache Partition and WipeDalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.


•  Allow the newly installed ROM to stabilise for at least five minutes before working on it.


•  The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds
  its readers that it will not be held liable if the device is damaged
  during or after ROM installation. Users are advised to proceed at their
  own risk.

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Note N7000 via Vanilla RootBox ROM

Step 1 - Download Android 4.2.2 Vanilla RootBox ROM for Galaxy Note on the computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with USB cable.

Step 3 - Now, copy the downloaded Vanilla RootBox ROM zip file to the root folder on the phone's SD card.

Step 4 - Power off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from computer.

Step 5 - Now boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.

Step 6 - Once the phone enters into CWM Recovery, perform a full data wipe task by clicking Wipe Data/Factory Reset. Use the Volume keys to navigate between options and Power button to select an option in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 - Then, perform Wipe Cache Partition and wait until the process completes.

Step 8 - Now perform Wipe Dalvik Cache as well. To do this, go to 'advanced' option and then click Wipe Dalvik Cache. This will help in preventing boot loop issues or any boot ROM related errors during firmware installation.

Step 9 - Then return to the main recovery menu and choose Install Zip from SD card.

Step 10 - Now click Choose Zip from SD card.
Use volume keys to navigate to the RootBox ROM zip file that you copied
earlier to your phone's SD card and choose it by tapping the Power button. Confirm the ROM installation on next screen and the installation process will begin.

Step 11 - Once the ROM installation completes, go to "+++++Go Back+++++" and select Reboot System Now in the Recovery menu.

The phone will now reboot and the first boot may take about five minutes to complete. So, please be patient.

Congratulations! Your Galaxy Note N7000 is now running the latest
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Vanilla RootBox ROM. Go to Settings >
About phone to verify the firmware version installed.

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HTC One S Gets Updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with PAC-Man ROM [How to Install]

PAC-Man is an all-in-one hybrid ROM that blends custom features of Paranoid, AOKP and CyanogenMod in a cool package

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April 24, 2013 11:32 AM GMT

HTC One S Gets Updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with PAC-Man ROM

HTC One S users can now relish the all-in-one PAC-Man ROM, which is a
combination of Paranoid Android, Android Open Kang Project (AOKP) and
CynogenMod (CM). The hybrid ROM takes the best custom features of
Paranoid and blends it with the smoothness of AOKP and CM to deliver the
ultimate Android experience to the user.

PAC-Man ROM Features

Here is the complete list of features supported by Android 4.2.2 PAC-Man ROM:

• Hybrid Framework


• CM10.1


• AOKP MR1


• AOSPA 3.00


• Per App DPI


• Per App Color


• Pie Controls


• Open Source Camera HAL


• cLock


• Hardware Key Control


• Any Widget on lockscreen


• CM Profiles


• Lock Screen Shortcuts


• Lock Screen ringtarget


• Fresh compiled CM10.1 kernel


• Init.d Support

For more feature details, head over to the Developer Source Page.

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Key Points to Note

• PAC-Man ROM and the instructions given in this guide are applicable to the HTC One S model only. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.


• Ensure the phone's battery has at least 80 percent charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during firmware installation.


• Back up important data, apps and settings on the phone to avoid data loss while installing the ROM.


• Enable USB Debugging mode on the phone by
  navigating to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running
  Android 4.0 or later) or go to Settings > Applications >
  Development (if phone is running Android 2.3 or earlier). Otherwise if
  device is running Android 4.2, then do the following steps:
  
  
  
  • Go to Settings > About Phone
  
  
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  
  
  • Tap the Build Number seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden
    Developer Options under Settings. Now, select the checkbox to enable USB
    Debugging mode under Settings > Developer Options.
  
  
  
  


• Ensure that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with
  CWM recovery installed on it. Download and install Root Checker app
  from Google Play Store to verify if the device is actually rooted or
  not.


• If the device is stuck at booting or experiencing boot loop issues, then perform Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.


• Allow the newly installed ROM to stabilise for at least five minutes before working on it.


• The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds
  its readers that it will not be held liable if the device is damaged
  during or after ROM installation. Users are advised to proceed at their
  own risk.

Downloads

• PAC-Man ROM for HTC One S


• Google Apps

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update on HTC One S via PAC-Man ROM

HTC One S Gets Updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with PAC-Man ROM

1.    Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with USB cable.

2.    Without extracting, copy the downloaded ROM and Google Apps zip files to the root folder on the phone's SD card.

3.    Once the file transfer completes, just disconnect the USB cable from computer and then Power off the phone.

4.    Boot the device into ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together. Choose Yes to confirm entry into CWM recovery and then proceed to next step.

5.    After the device enters main CWM Recovery mode screen, choose Backup and Restore and then hit Backup to confirm. Once the Backup is complete proceed to next step.

6.    Choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset from main recovery menu and click Yes to confirm. Wait until the date wipe process completes.

7.    Then Select Install Zip from SD card and click Choose Zip from SD card.

8.    Now, browse and select the PAC-Man ROM zip file
that you copied earlier to the phone's SD card in Step 2. The ROM
installation begins. Click Yes on next screen to confirm the
installation.

9.    Once the ROM installation completes, repeat step 8 to install Google Apps as well.

10.  Wait until Google Apps is also installed and then return to the main Recovery screen. Now, hit Reboot System Now to reboot the phone automatically into the newly installed ROM. The first boot may take some time. So, leave it alone.

Troubleshooting

NOTE: If the phone fails the first boot even after ten minutes following the ROM installation, then do the following steps:

• Power off the device completely and remove its battery.


• Reinsert the battery after five seconds and
  then repeat the entire tutorial from step 4. The ROM should install
  just fine on the second attempt.

HTC One S is now successfully updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via
PAC-Man ROM. Go to Settings > About Phone to verify the firmware
version installed.

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Update HTC One to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM [How to Install]

CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM brings a fast and stable Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience to HTC One

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April 27, 2013 11:29 AM GMT

Update HTC One to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM

HTC One users can now relish the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
features on their device, thanks to the release of CyanogenMod 10.1
(CM10.1) ROM. The CM10.1 ROM is based on the popular Android Open Source
Project (AOSP) release which offers a complete stock Android experience
for the user.

The ROM reportedly offers the best customisation options and allows
the user to personalise the phone according to his/her needs. In
addition, it bundles several handy tweaks to simplify your task such as
Apollo music player, T9 dialer, file manager app and more.


Key Points to Note

• CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM and the instructions given in this guide are limited to the HTC One model only. It will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.


• Ensure the correct USB drivers are installed for the phone on computer (download HTC One USB drivers).


• Enable USB Debugging mode on the phone navigating
  to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or
  later) or go to Settings > Applications > Development (if phone is
  running Android 2.3 or earlier). Otherwise if device is running Android
  4.2, then do the following steps:
  
  
  
  • Go to Settings > About Phone
  
  
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  
  
  • Tap the Build Number seven times to unlock or
    reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings. Now, select the
    checkbox to enable USB Debugging mode under Settings > Developer
    Options.
  
  
  
  


• Back up important data and settings on the phone
  including the EFS folder, which contains key security information like
  the device's IMEI number. It is recommended that you use one of the
  custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP for data
  backup, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup.


• Make sure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during firmware installation.


• Ensure that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with
  CWM recovery installed on it. Download and install Root Checker app
  from Google Play Store to verify if the device is actually rooted or
  not.


• If the device is stuck at booting or experiencing boot loop issues, then perform Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.


• Allow the newly installed ROM to stabilise for at least five minutes before working on it.


• The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds
  its readers that it will not be held liable if the device is damaged or
  bricked during firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at
  their own risk.

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update on HTC One via CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM

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1.    Power off your HTC device and boot it into Recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together. Now, create a Nandroid Backup
of the existing ROM on the phone, so that it can be restored back if
the new ROM fails to work or if you want to return to the previous ROM.
To do a backup, choose Backup and Restore and then click Backup again on next screen (if using TWRP recovery, then hit Backup and slide the blue button to confirm the action).


2.    Download CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM and Google Apps for HTC One on computer.


3.    Without extracting, copy both the downloaded zip files to the root folder of your phone's SD card.


4.    Download Fastboot Package for HTC One on computer.


5.    Unzip the downloaded fastboot.zip file to C drive (C:) to get fastboot folder containing four files.


6.    Unzip the ROM zip file (downloaded in step 2) to get boot.img file and then copy the .img file to the fastboot folder, which should give you five files in total.


7.    Switch off the phone and reboot it into fastboot mode. To do so, reboot the phone by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together.


8.    Once the device enters fastboot mode, connect the phone to computer with USB cable.


9.    Open the fastboot folder and run flash-boot-windows.bat file to install boot.img file.


10.  After the installation completes, disconnect the phone from computer. Then choose HBOOT option on the phone and click Recovery option to boot the device into Recovery mode (CWM).


11.  In CWM Recovery, perform Wipe Data/Factory Reset, confirm the action and wait until the process completes. Then choose Wipe Cache Partition and confirm on next screen. Once the process completes, go to advanced option and hit Wipe Dalvik Cache. Confirm the action on next screen.


12.  Return to the main Recovery menu by choosing Go Back.


13.  Choose Install Zip from SD card and then click Choose Zip from SD card. Browse and select the ROM zip file copied earlier to the phone in Step 3. Confirm the ROM installation and the installation process will begin.


14.  Repeat the previous step (Step 13) for installing Google Apps as well.


15. Once both the ROM and Google Apps are installed, just choose Go Back and tap Reboot System Now. The phone will now reboot and the first boot may take about five minutes to complete. So, please be patient.


Your HTC One is now running the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based
CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM. Go to Settings > About Phone to verify the
firmware version installed.

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Sony Xperia Z Updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with PACman ROM [How to Install]

April 27, 2013 10:10 AM GMT

Sony's new flagship smartphone Xperia Z currently
running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean can be updated to the latest Android
4.2.2 using the custom release by PAC Team called PACman ROM. The key
difference between the unique PACman ROM and other custom firmwares is
the PAC ROM integrates the best features from CyanogenMod 10.1, AOKP and
Paranoid Android.  

PAC v22.1.0 Jelly Bean ROM is available for Sony Xperia Z.

Senior XDA developer jeroenqui has shared the PACman ROM
v22.1.0 allowing users to experience the features of the latest Jelly
Bean software. The developer, however, has noted that the ROM is a
stable firmware but users may come across minor bug issues since it is
in WIP stage.

Some of the devices are said to have encountered "Baseband unknown"
issue after installing the custom build. However, there is a fix for
this. Head over to the development page to learn about it.

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Xperia Z users who wish to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using PACman ROM, may follow our step-by-step guide.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be
held liable for any damage to the device. Users are advised to ensure
that their devices meet the following requirements before proceeding.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Driver for Sony Xperia Z on the computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect it with the
computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>>
Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on
Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone,
create a backup. If the device is having custom recovery such as
ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed then users are advised to back up
data using the same.

4) The bootloader of Xperia Z should be unlocked.

5) The phone should have a custom recovery such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed. Follow the guide here to install CWM recovery on Xperia Z.

6) Ensure that the battery of Xperia Z should have more than 80 per cent charge.

7) The PACman Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM works only on Sony Xperia
Z. Installing this on any other variant might brick the device.

8) Before proceeding, users are advised to create a Nandroid backup
of the existing ROM in case the new ROM does not work. Turn off the
Xperia Z and boot the device into recovery mode by holding the Volume Up
and Power buttons together. In the recovery mode, select Backup and Restore then select Backup again.

Steps to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Z with PACman ROM

1) Download the PACman Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM for Sony Xperia Z to the computer [Alternative link]

2) Connect the Xperia Z to the computer using USB cable. Then copy
the downloaded ROM zip file to the internal storage of the phone

3) Download the Fastboot package to the computer. Unzip the downloaded fastboot.zip file into the C drive c:. It will generate fastboot folder containing four files

4) Unzip the downloaded Jelly Bean ROM zip to get the boot.img file. Copy the boot.img file to fastboot folder

5) Switch off the Xperia Z

6) Boot the phone into fastboot mode by holding Volume Down and Power buttons together

7) Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while the device is in the fastboot mode

8) Open the command prompt on the computer. Go to Start menu>> All Programmes>> Accessories

9) Enter the following command on the command prompt. Doing so will take to the fastboot folder

cd c:Fastboot  

10) Enter the following command prompt to install boot.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

A message saying waiting for device should appear. Now enter another command to install kernel

fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img

When the boot.img is installed on the phone, a message saying finished/OKAY will appear

11) Once the installation process is completed, unplug the USB cable from the phone and place it into recovery mode

12) In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting Wipe data/factory reset and confirm the action on the next screen. Then select wipe cache and confirm the action on the next screen. Now select advanced then select wipe cache dalvik and confirm the action

13) Once the wiping process is completed, return to the main recovery

14) Select install zip from sdcard then select choose zip from sdcard. Then navigate to the ROM zip. Select it and confirm installation

15) Once the installation process is completed, return to the main recovery menu and select reboot system now to reboot the phone

When the Sony Xperia Z boots up successfully, it should be updated
with PACman Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM. Head over to Settings>>
About phone to verify the software version of the device.

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Galaxy S2 I9100 Gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Omega ROM [How to Install]

Omega ROM brings the best custom features of AOKP and CM sources in a highly-stable release

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April 27, 2013 9:16 AM GMT

Galaxy S2 I9100 Gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Omega ROM

Galaxy S2 I9100 has been receiving constant developer attention with a
flurry of custom ROM Jelly Bean updates released for the device in
recent times. Just a little while earlier, the popular handset tasted a
highly-stable release of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware via X-Treme 7 ROM.

Now the Galaxy S3 predecessor gets yet another Android 4.2.2 Jelly
Bean custom firmware via Omega ROM. The new ROM brings the best custom
features hand-picked from the popular Android Open Kang Project (AOKP)
and CyanogenMod sources for a unique Android experience.


Key Points to Note

• Omega ROM and the instructions given in this guide are limited to the international variant Galaxy S2 I9100 model only. It will not work on any other device. Verify the device's model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.


• Ensure correct USB drivers are installed for the phone on computer (download Galaxy S2 I9100 USB drivers)


• Enable USB Debugging mode on the phone navigating
  to Settings > Developer Options (if device is running Android 4.0 or
  later) or go to Settings > Applications > Development (if phone is
  running Android 2.3 or earlier). Otherwise if device is running Android
  4.2, then do the following steps:
  
  
  
  • Go to Settings > About Phone
  
  
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Build Number
  
  
  • Tap the Build Number seven times to unlock or
    reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings. Now, select the
    checkbox to enable USB Debugging mode under Settings > Developer
    Options.
  
  
  
  


• Back up important data and settings on the phone
  including the EFS folder, which contains key security information like
  the device's IMEI number. It is recommended that you use one of the
  custom recovery tools such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP for data
  backup, as it creates a complete image of the existing phone setup.


• Make sure the phone has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) during firmware installation.


• Ensure that the device is factory unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with
  CWM recovery installed on it. Download and install Root Checker app
  from Google Play Store to verify if the device is actually rooted or
  not.


• Your phone will not be recognised by Samsung KIES after installing the ROM, as it is a custom release.


• If the device is stuck at booting or experiencing boot loop issues, then perform Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.


• Allow the newly installed ROM to stabilise for at least five minutes before working on it.


• The instructions provided in this guide are meant for reference purpose only. IBTimes UK reminds
  its readers that it will not be held liable if the device is damaged or
  bricked during firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at
  their own risk.

How to Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Update on Galaxy S2 I9100 via Omega ROM

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Galaxy S2 I9100 Gets Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean via Omega ROM [How to Install]

Step 1 - Download Android 4.2.2 Omega ROM for Galaxy S2 I9100 on the computer.


Step 2 - Connect and mount the phone's USB mass storage on computer with the USB cable.


Step 3 - Without extracting, copy the downloaded Omega ROM zip file to the root folder on your phone's SD card.


Step 4 - Power off the phone and disconnect its USB cable from computer.


Step 5 - Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.


Step 6 - Once the device enters CWM Recovery, perform a full data wipe task by choosing Wipe Data/Factory Reset. NOTE: Use Volume keys to navigate and Power button to select an option in the Recovery Mode.


Step 7 - Perform Wipe Cache Partition and wait until the process completes.


Step 8 - Once the process completes, perform Wipe Dalvik Cache as well. This will prevent intermittent boot loop issues and other ROM related errors. To do this, go to "advanced" option and then select Wipe Dalvik Cache in CWM recovery.


Step 9 - Return to the main recovery menu and choose Install Zip from SD card.


Step 10 - Click Choose Zip from SD card. Use volume
keys to navigate to Omega ROM zip file that you copied earlier to your
phone's SD card and choose it by tapping the Power button. Confirm the
ROM installation on next screen and the installation process will begin.


Step 11 - Once the ROM is installed, go to "+++++Go
Back+++++" and hit Reboot System Now in the recovery menu. The phone
will now reboot and the first boot might take about five minutes to
complete. So, leave it alone.


Your Galaxy S2 I9100 is now running the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly
Bean based Omega custom ROM. Go to Settings > About phone to verify
the firmware version installed.

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Galaxy S4 I9500 Gets Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDA Jelly Bean via Omega ROM How to Install

Omega ROM v1.0 based on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDA Jelly Bean, released for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500.

By Sarmistha Acharya: Subscribe to Sarmistha's RSS feed

April 26, 2013 1:52 PM GMT

Samsung's fourth generation Galaxy S series
smartphone, announced last month, is expected to hit the stores in the
UK from 27 April. Much before Samsung's flagship smartphone could go on
sale, the developers have achieved root access on the device. Followed
by this, custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod and TWRP have released
for the device. 

Omega ROM featuring Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is available for Samsung Galaxy S4.

Now thanks to Omega team from XDA developer, the Galaxy S4
received its first custom firmware. Recognised developer, indie, has
shared the Omega ROM for the Exynos 5 Octa-core variant of Samsung
Galaxy S4 with model number I9500. The Omega v1.0 is based on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDA Jelly Bean firmware and integrates several customised features.     

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Features of Omega v1.0


Based on test firmware XXUAMDA Android 4.2.2


Kernel stock XXUAMDA


CSC: I9500OXAAMDA multi set to DBT


Efs backup


Busybox v1.20.2


Init.d support without the need of a kernel that supports init.d


Aroma installer- installation is fully customised by user and there is option to install everything or remove all Bloatware


User can flash apps and bloat apps any time without the need to flash again the whole ROM


Full wipe option


Wipe cache partition automatic before ROMs installation


Wipe Dalvik Cache automatic during installation


Wipe preload partition automatic before ROM installation


Omega addon applications


Es file explorer (with great Root explorer)


Hide it Pro


ZArchiver


Addfree


Flash player support


Mods


Disabled advertisements- can be enabled again from Addfree app (include in Omega)


Faster GPS lock


Tweaks


build.prop tweaks


Removed (can be added from Omega files at any time)


Google Music


Magazines


Match3VS


Boot sound


Charger connection sound


Stock theme changes


Omega theme for aroma installer


ROM is Deodexed + Zipaligned


ROM is not rooted


Head over to the development page to learn more about the Omega Jelly Bean ROM.


Galaxy S4 users, who wish to install the Omega Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, may follow our step-by-step guide.


IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be
held liable for any mishap. Users are advised to verify that their
devices meet the following requirements.


Pre-requisites


1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 to transfer files between the Android device to the computer.


2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect it with the
computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>>
Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on
Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.] 


3) The tutorial is likely to wipe all data of the phone, therefore,
create backup for the same before proceeding. If the device is having
custom recovery such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed then users
are recommended to back up data using the same.


4) The Galaxy S4 should have above 80 per cent of battery charge.


5) The phone should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.


6) The Galaxy S4 should be rooted and should have ClockworkMod recovery installed.


6) The Omega Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean works only on Samsung Galaxy S4
I9500. Applying this on any incorrect variant might brick the device.
Therefore, verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to
Settings>> About phone.


Steps to install Omega ROM, featuring Android 4.2.2 XXUAMDA Jelly Bean, on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500


1) Download Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Omega ROM for Samsung Galaxy S4 to the computer. Do not extract the downloaded zip [Alternative link]


2) Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable. Then copy the ROM zip file to the SD card of the device


3) Disconnect the phone from the computer and then switch it off


4) Now boot the Galaxy S4 into recovery mode. Press and hold Home +
Volume Up buttons together and then press the Power button for about
five seconds. The recovery mode will appear soon


5) In the recovery mode, perform a Nandroid backup of the current ROM. To do so select Backup and Restore and then select Backup again


6) Once backup is completed, perform data wiping task by selecting Wipe data/factory reset. Wait for some time until data gets wiped completely. Then click Advance and perform wipe of Dalvik cache


7) Using the Volume keys navigate to install zip from sdcard, then press the Power button to select it. Now using the Power button select choose zip from sdcard.
Now browse to the Omega Jelly Bean ROM which is saved on the SD card of
the device. Select it by pressing the Power button and confirm
installation by selecting Yes on the next screen. Wait for some time
until the ROM is installed


8) When the ROM is installed, return to main recovery menu and reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now. The device will take some time to boot up


When Samsung Galaxy S4 boots up successfully, it should be running on
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Omega ROM.  Head over to Settings>>
About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.  

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