[How To]Easy steps for Install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean On Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G Using Custom ROM Avatar [Tutorial]

If you are a Samsung Galaxy S2 owner and want to experience the new Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on your device, you probably won’t have to wait for long as the company will reportedly roll out the firmware update for the Galaxy S2 in the beginning of February in Singapore with other countries expected to follow thereafter.

For those who are in a hurry, thanks to custom ROM Avatar, you can try your hands on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on your Galaxy S2 with the model number GT-I9100G even before that. According to a report from Android Jinn, one of the main features of Avatar ROM is that it combines customization of CM10 with the theme engine of MIUI.

“By installing Avatar ROM you will get all customization of CM10 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM as well and also install eye candy themes of MIUI ROM,” said the report.

Given below is a tutorial explaining how to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G using custom ROM Avatar. Users should note that the ROM is still under development and therefore users may encounter some issues and bugs. However, all the issues are expected to be resolved as development progresses.

Crucial Points To Remember

- Backup your data and apps.

- The device has at least 80 percent battery power.

- The USB driver must be installed for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G in your PC.

- The USB Debugging must be enabled.

- Backup your EFS Folder.

- The device must have ClockworkMod Recovery Installed.

- Flashing this ROM on your device will increase your binary counter.

- Don’t skip Nandroid backup as it’s very helpful if this custom ROM doesn’t work the way you wanted.

Installation Procedure

Step 1: Download Avatar ROM 4.1.2 Jelly Bean ROM For Galaxy S2 I9100G (Filename: AvatarRom.I9100G#ExperimentalBuild2.zip).

Step 2: Download Google Apps (Filename: gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip).

Step 3: Connect your Galaxy S2 to a PC using USB cable.

Step 4: Copy downloaded files to the SD card of your phone without extracting them.

Step 5: Disconnect the USB and power off your phone.

Step 6: Boot into ClockworkMod recovery in your Galaxy S2 by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Power and Home buttons together. Wait till the Samsung logo appears on screen.

Step 7: Release the buttons and hold them again. You will get ClockworkMod recovery screen soon. Now browse between options in recovery using Volume keys while using Power key to select an option.

Step 8: Perform a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM by selecting Backup and Restore, then on the next screen, selecting Backup again. Once back up is complete, go back to the main recovery menu.

Step 9: Perform the data wiping task. To do so, select the wipe data/ factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm your action. Wait for a few minutes till the data wipe is completed.

Step 10: Select install zip from the sdcard and after that select choose zip from the sdcard. Now, locate the AvatarRom.I9100G#ExperimentalBuild2.zip file and select it by pressing Power button.

Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM installation will begin.

Step 11: Once the ROM installation is done, repeat the step 10 but choose the gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip file instead of ROM zip to install the Google apps package.

Step 12: After the installation is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot system now to reboot the phone and boot up into customized Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The first boot will take time.

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[How to]Latest flash ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.5 for the Galaxy S3 [updated] 2013

One of the most attraction point of Android ecosystem is the ability to customize the look and feel as well as capability that user feel better for him/her. And, that’s why there are so many ROMs, hacks, MODs and tweaks are there to extend or customize your Android experience. To achieve all this ability one tool looks always tall is ClockworkMod recovery. CWM recovery is a custom recovery that not only allow you to install ROMs, MODs and other hack but also comes with several system oriented function that stock recovery don’t have. ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.5 is the newest update and it is finally ready for both Galaxy S3 I9300 and I9305, courtesy of XDA Developers member sharingan92.

In this article we will guide you to install ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.5 (touch or non-touch) in Galaxy S3, model number I9300 or I9305. For this, we will use a tool called ODIN that will help us to flash the ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.5 in Galaxy S3. However, in this process you may lose all your existing installed apps and personal settings. You should follow this guide carefully to properly backup your data that you can restore later.

Warning!

This tutorial is only for Galaxy S3, model number I9300 and I9305. Don’t try this guide in any other Android device. Check your device’s model number in: Settings » About phone. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. Although, 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:

Backup your data first using below mentioned instructions, so that if you lost any data you can recover it easily.

SMS & Call Log – 

Use SMS, MMS & Call Log Entries Backup & Restore App

Contacts & Settings – 

Use Android default backup options.

Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to Internal/External SD card.

APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Important!

1. Make sure your device have at least 80% battery power. 

1. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy S3 in your PC. [Download USB Driver]

1. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled. [Guide]

If you follow everything that we mentioned above, you are ready to move into next page of this guide where we summed up detail instruction on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.2.5 (touch or non-touch) for Galaxy S3 I9300 or I9305.

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Download All Type Of Android USB Drivers For Windows 7/8/vista OS

Developer as well as users of Android device require USB driver installed for their Android device for various purpose including Adb and Fastboot driver setup, accessing mobile storage in PC, transferring media from computer to mobile etc.

Good thing is, Windows OS most likely install manufacturer specific USB driver as soon as you connect the device first time. However, if it unable to do so then we are here to help you out. The list below helps you to download USB drivers either from manufacturer website or directly from a file hosted website. We use Mediafire as a file host as it allow you to download instantly and support resume for free.

From below given links you can either download the USB driver or PC Suite that comes with the driver.

Download Android USB Driver (Android Phone and Tablet) for Windows OS

Samsung: Download Samsung USB Drivers or Download Samsung KIES (comes with driver)

Sony: Download Sony USB Drivers for Android device

HTC: Download HTC USB Drivers (HTC Sync)

LG: Download LG USB Drivers

Motorola: Download Motorola USB Drivers (Motorola Device Manager)

ASUS: Download ASUS USB Drivers or Download ASUS PC Suite (comes with driver)

• Download Nexus 7 USB Drivers

Huawei: Download HiSuite (drivers included)

ZTE: Download ZTE USB Drivers

Acer: Download Acer USB Drivers

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH: Download Alcatel One Touch Drivers

Dell: Download Dell USB Drivers

Foxconn: Download Foxconn USB Drivers

Fujitso: Download Fujitso USB Drivers

Garmin-Asus: Download Garmin-Asus USB Drivers

Hisense: Download Hisense USB Drivers

Intel: Download Intel USB Drivers

KT Tech: Download KT Tech USB Drivers

Kyocera: Download Kyocera USB Drivers

Lenevo: Download Lenevo USB Drivers

Pantech: Download Pantech USB Drivers

Pegatron: Download Pegatron USB Drivers

Sharp: Download Sharp USB Drivers

SK Telesys: Download SK Telesys USB Drivers

Teleepoch: Download Teleepoch USB Drivers

Yulong Coolpad: Download Yulong Coolpad USB Drivers

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