how to update samsung galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) to android 4.3 jelly bean

Requirements:

1. Flash the firmware only to the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 only.

2. Root the smartphone and Install a ClockworkMod recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.
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3. Install the necessary USB drivers for your Galaxy S2 smartphone on your computer.

4. Create a backup of all personal information, settings and data files on your smartphone.

5. Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 per cent to avoid power interruption.

6. Enable USB debugging mode on your device. Go to "Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging mode" or "Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging."

7. Download the SlimBean Android 4.3 ROM for the Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 and theSlim All-in-One Google Apps or Minimal Google Apps package. Click here for other Galaxy S2 firmware variants designed on your model.

Flashing Instructions:

1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 smartphone to your computer using a USB cable.

2. Copy the SlimBean ROM and the Google Apps package of your choice to the SD card of the smartphone. Do not extract any of them.

3. Disconnect the smartphone from the computer then turn it off.

4. Reboot into Recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Home and Power keys at the same time till the Samsung logo appears.

5. Inside the Recovery mode, create a Nandroid backup of the current ROM. Select "backup and restores > backup." The ROM is saved inside the internal storage which you can restore anytime.

6. Perform a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

7. Go back to the main menu then install the SlimBean Android 4.3 ROM. Select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD > Slim Bean Android 4.3 ROM > confirm installation." Apply the same with the Google Apps All-in-One or minimal Google Apps package.

8. Once the installation has been completed, go back then select "reboot system now."

9. Your Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphone will reboot and may take up to five minutes before reaching the home screen.

Congratulations! The Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 is now running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, thanks to SlimBean custom ROM

How To Update Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos (I9082) To Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Requirements
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082 or I9082L. Never apply this ROM to any other device or suffer unforeseen consequences.
Create a backup of all your personal information, settings and data files on your Galaxy Grand Duos.
Make sure that the battery level is at least 70 per cent to avoid power interruption.
Root and Install ClockworkMod Recovery on your Galaxy Grand Duos to flash CM10.1.
Disable temporarily all antivirus and security software on your computer.
Uninstall all antivirus apps on your phone.
Enable USB debugging mode on your Galaxy Grand Duos. Go to "Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging."
Download and install all USB drivers necessary for your handset. Samsung Kies PC Suite provides USB drivers.
Download the CyanogenMod 10.1 and Google Apps package on your computer.

Flashing Instructions


1. Connect your Galaxy Grand Duos to your computer then copy the CyanogenMod custom ROM and the Google Apps package you've downloaded to the phone's SD card. Do not extract any of them.

2. Disconnect your phone from the computer and reboot it into Recovery mode. You can use the ClockworkMod recovery app or turn off the device then press & hold Volume Up + Home + Power keys to reboot into Recovery mode.

3. In the Recovery mode, make a nAndroid backup of your current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup." The saved ROM is located in the SD card and you can restore it at anytime.

4. Now perform a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." After that, select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

5. Go back to the main menu and select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card" then choose the CM10.1 you have copied earlier on the SD card. Apply the same with the Google Apps package.

6. Once the installation is complete, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."

7. The device will reboot itself and may take up to 5 minutes to reach the home screen.

Well done! Your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082/I9082L is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000) to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Requirements:

- Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000. Do not flash this firmware to any other smartphone or suffer unforeseen consequences.

- Root the Samsung Galaxy S and install a ClockworkMod custom recovery on the device.

- Create a backup of all your personal information, settings and data files on your device. Do not use the Samsung Kies software as this is a custom firmware. Manually back up your handset.

- Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 per cent to avoid power interruption during the installation.

- Enable USB debugging mode. Go to "Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging mode."

- Install the necessary USB drivers for your smartphone on the computer.

- Download the CyanogenMod 10.2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and the Google Apps package.

Flashing Instructions:

1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 to your computer using a USB cable and mount the SD card.

2. Copy both the CyanogenMod 10.2 firmware and the Google Apps package you have downloaded earlier then paste the files on the SD card of the Galaxy S. Do not extract any of them.

3. Disconnect your smartphone from the computer and switch it off.

4. Reboot into recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power keys altogether till the Samsung logo appears.

5. Inside the recovery mode, create a Nandroid backup of the current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup." The saved ROM is stored on the SD which can be restored anytime.

6. Now perform a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then go to "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

7. After the full wipe, install the CyanogenMod 10.2 custom ROM by selecting "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card > search the CM 10.2 firmware > confirm installation." Apply the same with Google Apps package.

8. Once the installation has been completed, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."

9. The smartphone will reboot and may take up to five minutes to reach the home screen.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 is now running the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean thanks to CyanogenMod 10.2 firmware.

how to Update Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini to Android 4.4 KitKat

Follow these instructions for the upgrade:

Important note: This update is possible with the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190

1. Do a backup of all important information including files and settings of the smartphone.

2. Ensure the handset is charged at least 50%.

3. Root the Galaxy S3 Mini then install ClockworkMod custom recovery.

4. Allow the USB debugging mode. To do this, Open 'Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.'

5. Download and install required USB drivers for a Windows computer and Galaxy S3 Mini.

6. Download the CyanogenMod 11 and Google Apps on the computer.

Warning: CyanogenMod 11 needs to be manually installed. It can damage the handset depending on the situation. Providers of the update cannot be held liable for what happens following the download and installation. Users can install at their own risk. It is best to understand the instructions thoroughly before doing anything.

Instructions for flashing:

1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini to the computer. Use a USB cable.

2. Transfer the CyanogenMod 11 and Google Apps package downloaded to the microSD card. Do not extract any of the packages yet.

3. Disconnect the handset and turn it off.

4. Reboot the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. Do this by pressing and holding the "volume up + home + power" keys simultaneously. Wait until the Samsung logo appears.

5. When in recovery mode, do the Android backup. Select "backup and restore > backup." This will allow the users to restore their ROM anytime they want.

6. Do a factory reset. This will wipe all data and cache. Specifically, choose "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then go to "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

7. Install the CyanogenMod 11. Do this by choosing "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card > look for the firmware > confirm installation." Do the same for the Google Apps package.

8. Follow installation finishes, return to the main menu and choose "reboot system now."

It may take a couple of minutes

How to Update Samsung Galaxy Gio (S5660) to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Requirements:9

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- Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660. Do not flash this firmware on other devices or suffer unforeseen consequences.

- Create a backup of all personal information, settings and data files on your smartphone. Do not use the Samsung Kies to create backup as this is a custom firmware.

- Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 percent before flashing the ROM.

- Download and install the necessary USB drivers for Galaxy Gio on your computer.

- Root the device and install a ClockworkMod recovery.

- Enable USB debugging mode. Go to "Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging mode."

- Download the CyanogenMod 10.1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware and the Google Appspackage to your computer.

Warning: CyanogenMod 10.1 is a custom firmware and manually flashing it on your smartphone may damage it. Read, understand and follow the instructions to avoid damaging your device. Do this at your own risk.

Flashing Instructions:

1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to your computer using a USB cable.

2. Copy the CM 10.1 custom firmware and the Google Apps package you downloaded earlier and then paste them to the SD card. Do not extract any of them.

3. Disconnect the smartphone from the computer then turn it off.

4. Reboot into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Home and Power keys at the same time till the Samsung logo appears.

5. Inside the recovery mode, create a Nandroid backup of the current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup." The saved ROM is stored inside the SD card which you can restore the ROM anytime.

6. Perform a full wipe on your smartphone. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

7. Go back to the main menu and install the CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM by selecting "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card > search the firmware > confirm installation." Apple the same with the Google Apps package.

8. Once the installation has been completed, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."

9. The smartphone will reboot and may take up to 5 minutes to reach the home screen.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Gio is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean thanks to CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM.

how to update android Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) to 4.4.2 KitKat

Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS

Requirements

1. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160.

2. Create a manual backup of all data stored in the smartphone.

3. Battery level must be at least 50 percent.

4. Root the Galaxy Ace 2 and install a ClockworkMod custom recovery.

5. Enable USB debugging mode. Go to 'Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.'

6. Download and install the necessary USB drivers for your smartphone in the computer.

7. Download the CyanogenMod 11 and Google Apps package to your computer.

Warning: CyanogenMod 11 is a custom-made firmware that requires manual installation. IBTimes and CyanogenMod developers are not liable for any damages or errors which may occur in your smartphone. Read, understand and follow the instructions carefully to prevent damages to happen. Do this at your own risk.

Flashing Instructions

1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 to the computer using a USB cable.

2. Copy the CyanogenMod 11 and Google Apps zip files you've downloaded to the microSD card of your Galaxy Ace 2. Do not extract any of the zip files.

3. Disconnect the smartphone then turn it off.

4. Reboot into recovery mode by pressing and holding the "volume up + home + power" keys at the same time till the Samsung logo appears.

5. Inside the recovery mode, create nAndroid backup by selecting "backup and restore > backup." The saved ROM is located inside the SD card which you can restore anytime.

6. Perform a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

7. Install the CyanogenMod 11 by selecting "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card > look for the firmware > confirm installation." Apply the same with Google Apps zip file.

8. Once the installation has been completed, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now."

9. It may up to five minutes before your smartphone reaches the home screen after the reboot.

Well done! Your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is now running Android 4.4.2 KitKat version based from CyanogenMod 11 custom ROM.

how to update android Samsung Galaxy Y (S5360) to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Warning: JellyNoid is a custom ROM. Flashing a custom ROM on your phone may damage it. Developers and sources are not liable for any damages which may occur. Please read and follow the instructions carefully. Do this at your own risk.

Requirements:

1. Apply this update to Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 only. Do not try this on other devices.

2. Root your Samsung Galaxy Y and install a ClockworkMod recovery.

3. Enable USB debugging mode. Go to "Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging."

4. Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 per cent.

5. Create a backup of all your personal settings and data files before installing the firmware.

6. Download the JellyNoid firmware to your computer.

Flashing Instructions:

- Connect your Samsung Galaxy Y to your computer using a USB cable.

- Copy the JellyNoid ROM you have downloaded earlier and paste it in the handset's memory card. Do not extract the ROM.

- Disconnect your phone from the computer and turn it off.

- Reboot into Recovery mode. Press and hold the Volume up + Home + Power keys together.

- Inside the Recovery mode, create a nAndroid backup of your current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup." You can restore the saved ROM anytime.

- After the backup, perform a full wipe on your device. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition."

- Now install the custom ROM. Select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card" then choose the JellyNoid ROM you have copied earlier and confirm installation.

- Once the installation is complete, go back to the main menu and select "Reboot system now."

- Your device will reboot automatically and usually takes 5 minutes on the first time.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Y is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean thanks to JellyNoid ROM. To check the firmware version, go to "Settings > About Phone."