A new Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mr.Luong Custom ROM has been made available to the Samsung's 2012 flagship phablet- Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100.
The new custom firmware is based on v4.4.4 Android KitKat OS and is de-odexed, Zipaligned and rooted. It features the usual performance enhancing tweaks and tons of new improvements and personalization options to enhance user-experience.
Pre-requisites (things to remember before installing Custom ROM in to the device):
- Though installing custom ROM will improve the device's performance and UI experiences, it makes the company warranty void and they will no longer be liable to provide updates in future [users can restore warranty by flashing the device with stock-ROM].
- Make sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation [Read more: Root Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N1700 with Android v4.4.2 KitKat via CF-Auto-Root]
- This Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mr.Luong Custom ROM has to be installed on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 (international 3G model) only; if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number].
- Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back up all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP in the smartphone.
- Users make sure they have installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100) smartphone will not be recognized by the computer.
- Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is chance of smartphone getting temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted in the mid-way.
[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. International Business Times, India Edition cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.]
Step-by-step installation procedure of Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mr.Luong Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100:
Step 1: Download Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mr.Luong Custom ROM (here) in to your PC.
Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 to PC via USB cord.
[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, make sure that you have installed USB driver software, if not, click here to download the firmware].
Step 3: Then, place Android 4.4.2 KitKat zip file and Google .zip file into the phone's SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in SD card root, not in any other folder.]
[Note: Before installing the custom software, be sure that the device must have been rooted and has installed ClockworkMod Recovery tool.]
Step 4: Now, turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.
Step 5: Then perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'volume (up)', 'home' and 'power' buttons.
Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by choosing 'wipe data/factory reset' option.
[Note: Use Volume keys to navigate and power button to select options, while operating under Recovery Mode].
Step 7: Now, clear the cache memory by selecting 'wipe cache partition.'
Step 8: Then go back to the ClockworkMod recovery, and select 'advanced' and tap 'wipe dalvik cache' [Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure so that users will not face boot loops or any other errors in the middle of custom ROM installation].
Step 9: Again come back to main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'
Step 10: Then tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android 4.4.2 ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. [Note: Use Volume keys to navigate and power button to select options].
Step 11: Once done with the installation process, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and re-start the device by opting 'reboot system now' seen in the recovery menu.
Now, your device (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100) will take at a few minutes to complete the booting process.
Users then head to Settings >> select About phone to confirm the installation of Android 4.4.2 KitKat Mr.Luong Custom ROM.
[Credits: Team Android]
