Popular custom developers, Dirty Unicorns have released a new Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware to the 2012 flagship smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100.
According to Team Android, the new custom firmware is based on the v4.4.4 KitKat OS and brings in lots of customization options such as-
- Custom animation options for System, ListView and Toast
- OmniSwitch (multi-task tool)
- SlimROMs privacy guard option
- Active display option (like seen in Moto X)
- Battery bar
- Build.prop mods
- Init.d tweaks
- Halo
- NavBar options
- SuperSU (developed by Chainfire)
- Ad-blocker
- Ability to block FC notifications
- Immersive mode
- Hot-reboot option in power menu
- Customization options for Power menu, quick settings and lock screen
- Performance tweaks and many more improvements to enhance user-experience
Prerequisites (things to remember before the installation of custom ROM in the smartphone):
- 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].
- This Android v4.4.4 KitKat Dirty Unicorns custom ROM has to be installed only on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 [To check your model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number]
- Make sure the device is rooted before installing the custom ROM.
- Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of the memory in the device, so make sure to back all the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP.
- Users make sure you have installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your device (Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100) will not be recognized by the computer.
- Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is chance of the device 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) of Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or may even lead to the device 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 smartphones get bricked. Hence users are advised to proceed with caution.]
Step-by-step installation procedure of Android 4.4.4 KitKat Dirty Unicorns Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100:
Step 1: Download Android 4.4.4 KitKat Dirty Unicorns custom ROM (here) and Google Apps (here) in to your PC.
Step 2: Connect Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 to PC via USB cord.
[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, be sure that you have installed USB driver software, if not, click here to download the firmware]
Step 3: Then, place Android 4.4.4 KitKat zip file and Google apps .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, make sure that the device 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 4.4.4 ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure to install the Google Apps [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 S2 I9100) will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.
Users then head to Settings >> select About phone to confirm the installation of Android 4.4.4 KitKat Dirty Unicorns custom ROM.
[Credits: Team Android]
