It was just yesterday when we saw on how you can upgrade the firmware of I9100G Galaxy S2 with Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware and in this due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can apply the same for your I9100 Galaxy S2 smartphone. Unfortunately, as of now there are no details of by when there will be an official firmware update released by Samsung based on Jellybean 4.2.2, you can very well apply this update in your device. All thanks to the Slim bean ROM Makers who have worked hard to make a stable firmware. This Slim Bean ROM which brings along with Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware comes with all the goodness of Jellybean Apps and Features.
So, before we proceed to the detailed tutorial which will help you upgrade, you need to make sure that you have followed all the list of pre requisites which are mentioned below. Also, we are aware of that once you apply this custom ROM firmware, the warranty will be void. At any point of time, you can get back the lost warranty by re applying your device with the factory firmware of whose we have mentioned the link below.
Pre Requisites:
- All the data in your Galaxy S2 GT I9100 including the Contacts, SMS etc. which are mentioned below should be backed up manually with the help of below steps ONLY. Don’t use ROM Manager or KIES to back up the data as it may won’t help you restore in custom ROM firmwares.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log –Call Log and Restore
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”
- Ensure that the minimum charge left in your phone is 40%+ or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of firmware update. Also, you need to enable the USB Debugging Mode in your phone from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
- Clear the Cache memory in your device by entering your device in the recovery mode. Recovery Mode in Galaxy S2 can be entered by pressing the Volume Up rocker key + Menu Button and holding these both, press the power button at the same time while the device is turned Off. In recovery mode, select options to clear data and to wipe the cache data after which you need to select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
- Since this is a custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that the device is rooted. With the help of Root Checker app which is there in the Google PLAY Store, you can check the same. Just in case if your phone is not rooted, you can root the same with the help of below 2 steps. (You can directly follow the procedure from the below mentioned links, no need to follow pre requisites if you have followed above)
How to Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Official ICS 4.0.4 XWLPO Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on ICS XWLPO 4.0.4 Firmware
So, assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to apply this Slim BEAN Custom ROM firmware for your Galaxy S2 smartphone.
Procedure to Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100G with Slim Bean ROM:
- Download Slim Bean ROM Firmware from here to your computer and then you need to place the same in your Galaxy S2 smartphone. Disconnect the device from computer once you place the zip file in the device.
- After placing the files in your device, download the “ROM Manager” app from the Google PLAY Store. Now, all you need to do is to disconnect the device from computer and enter your Galaxy S2 in the recovery mode. You can either enter the device in the recovery mode with the help of ROM manager app or manually with the help of below mentioned step.
- Turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the download mode. Recovery mode in Galaxy S2 GT I9100 can be entered by pressing Volume Up Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which you will get to see a green robot indicating that the device has entered in the recovery mode.
- In recovery mode, select “install zip from SD Card” and choose the firmware zip file which you have placed in your device. Once selected, you need to wait for the same to get updated in your device. It may take around 4 -5 minutes for applying the update. Once the device is updated, select the option of “Reboot System Now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
- You can check the current firmware version from the path “Settings > About Phone” where it will be mentioned as Slim Bean Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware.
Note: Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from beginning.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.
