A lot of events took place recently within our Android world, from ParanoidAndroid updating v3 to the Introduction of 4.2.2 builds for the Nexus series and trust us, the scene has never been more exciting. To add a little more flavor above this, Team KANG updated the AOKP 4.2 MR1 ROM to Build 3, bringing in some huge enhancements and bug fixes. Apart from that, it adds some new devices to its list:
a510 - Acer Iconia A510 i9100 - International Galaxy S2 (Exynos) i9100g - International Galaxy S2 (OMAP) hercules - T-Mobile Galaxy S2 tOlte - LTE Galaxy Note 2.
Lets have a look at what new functionality and features have come up with this release.
Changes In General User Interface
- UI mode selector – Phone / Phablet / Tablet: This will help you to change your device’s UI completely according to the need
- Transparency Settings: Lets you set transparency level for everything including Homescreen, Lockscreen, App Drawer and Apps
- Dual Pane: Enables Dual Pane mode on Settings at any set DPI
- Car Home: Ease-To-Use Android utility while driving, back on Jelly Bean
Changes In Lockscreen
- Timeout/Instant lock in Slide lock: Set timeout or Instantly lock on Slide lockscreen
- Quick Unlock: Lock Instantly in PIN/Password lock without pressing Enter
Changes In Navigation Bar
- Hide Navigation Bar: Hide NavBar and bring ON again by just sliding from bottom
- Recent Apps: Directly access Gingerbread styled Recent Apps
- Icon Tint: Apply tint to the NavBar icons
- Menu UI overflow: Overflow settings on NavBar Menu button
Changes In StatusBar
- LastApp: Toggle the last App directly via StatusBar
We hope, you would love to see this amazing outlined features on your device. So why wait? Lets just hit ourselves towards Installing the latest AOKP MR1 Build 3 update on International Galaxy S2 (Exynos/OMAP), T-Mobile Galaxy S2 & LTE Galaxy Note 2.
Before we proceed, we need you to be directed towards a few things and strictly make note of them.
Warning!
- Do not confuse the Instructions and cross over the files while performing these actions.
- We are not at all to be held responsible if you damage your device anyhow following this guide.
- Read and understand the guidelines carefully before performing any actions.
Notes
- The set of Instructions below are universal for all the 4 devices but make sure not to cross over the ROM files, be very confident about using the right file for your respective device.
- To boot T-Mobile Galaxy S2 into Recovery mode, power off the device. Press the Volume Up + Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until you see the recovery screen.
- To boot International Galaxy S2 (Exynos & OMAP) into Recovery mode, power off the device. Press the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously until you see the recovery screen.
- To boot LTE Galaxy Note 2 into Recovery mode, power off the device. Press the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously until you see the recovery screen.
Prerequisites
- USB Data cable compatible with your device
- USB Drivers Installed properly [LINK]
- Custom Recovery like CWM or TWRP Installed
- Backup the Device’s Storage, Text Messages, Contacts, Calenders and Organizers.
- Battery level above 60% to prevent any sudden shut downs
Installation Instructions
Using CWM Recovery
- Download the ROM flash-able zip package for your device (Click on the download links below)
- Download latest GApps zip package [LINK]
- Connect the device to PC in USB storage mode via data cable.
- Transfer the downloaded files in step #1 & #2 to your device’s storage root (not in any folder, for your ease).
- Disconnect the device
- Boot Into Recovery mode, refer to the method mentioned in Notes.
- While in CWM Recovery:
Tap “wipe data/factory reset” and select “Yes”.
Tap on “wipe cache partition” and select “Yes”.
Go to “mounts and storage” > “format /system” & “format /boot”.
Go to “advanced” > tap “wipe dalvik cache”.
“Install zip from sdcard“> “choose zip from sdcard”. Select the ROM zip package placed on the root of your storage and select “Yes” when prompted to initialize the flashing process. - When the ROM has flashed successfully, flash the GApps package over the ROM in the same way as you flashed the ROM.
- Select “Reboot System Now”.
Using TWRP Recovery
- Download the ROM flash-able zip package for your device (Click on the download links below)
- Download latest GApps zip package [LINK]
- Connect the device to PC in USB storage mode via data cable.
- Transfer the downloaded files in step #1 & #2 to your device’s storage root (not in any folder, for your ease).
- Disconnect the device
- Boot Into Recovery mode, refer to the method mentioned in Notes.
- While in TWRP Recovery:
Wipe > Cache
Wipe > Dalvik Cache
Wipe > Factory Reset
Wipe > System
Install > Select the ROM flash-able zip package that was earlier placed on the root of your storage. Slide the round button to initialize the flashing process. - When the ROM has flashed successfully, flash the GApps package over the ROM in the same way as you flashed the ROM.
- Tap Reboot > System
Once flashed, your device will reboot into your latest AOKP release. Enjoy the taste of perfection and features!
Visit the AOKP Website for detailed change logs, social contacts and mirror download links.
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