Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Gets Android 4.4.4 KitKat via Liquid Smooth ROM – International Business Times UK

Galaxy Note N7100 2 can now be updated to the latest firmware via the KitKat Android 4.4.4 Liquid Smooth ROM, Which brings the AOSP features in a lightweight and extremely stable release.

A few of the noteworthy features ported to the new Android 4.4.4 release of Liquid Smooth ROM are Listed Below:

• Linaro GCC 4.9 Toolchain

 

• O3 Strict-Aliasing & amp; ISO C ++ 11 Fashion

 

• ARM Optimized String Handling Routines

 

• Linaro and Code Aurora Optimaztions

 

• Slims DPI on the fly

 

• Custom animation controls

 

• TRDs 3.0 (Liquid Blackout in settings)

 

• Active Screen

 

• Slims Quick Settings

 

• Halo (renamed to bubble in settings)

 

• Frame Bar

 

• T-Mobile Theme Engine

 

• Privacy Guard

 

• Built in Super User

 

• Working wifi Tethering

 

• Cell Broadcasts

 

• Slims Configurable Power Menu

 

• Slims Configurable Nav Bar

 

• Custom Animation Controls (ListView)

 

• Lockscreen Notifications

 

Interested users can go ahead and install the latest Android 4.4.4 based Liquid Smooth ROM on Their Galaxy Note 2 using the step-by-step guide posted below.

IBTimes UK That reminds its readers it will not be held liable for any Device Damage During or after the firmware installation. Users are advised to Proceed at Their Own Risk.

Pre-requisites

• The Android 4.4.4 Liquid Smooth ROM and the instructions given in this guide are Meant for the Galaxy Note N7100 2 model only. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings & gt; About Phone.

 
• Back up data and settings using a recommended custom recovery tool, like ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP, As It Creates a complete image of the Existing smartphone setup. In recovery, choose Backup and Restore and tap Backup.

 
• Verify correct USB drivers for the phone are installed on the computer (download Galaxy Note 2 USB drivers).

 
• Ensure USB debugging mode is enabled on the phone, by navigating to Settings & gt; Developer Options ( NOTE: Tap the phone’s Build Number Seven times to unlock or reveal the hidden Developer Options under Settings.) Then select the checkbox to enable USB debugging mode in Settings & gt ; Developer Options.

 
• Make sure the phone has the at least 80% battery charge to preventable unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing the ROM.

 
• Ensure the device is unlocked (not locked to a specific carrier) and rooted with latest ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery (v6.0.4.5) installed. Alternatively, install CyanogenMod Nightly 10.2 Which includes CWM Recovery v6.0.4.5 . If you are installing the CWM recovery for the first time, check out the video tutorial below, courtesy of The Android Soul:

 

• If the device is Stuck at boot-up or experiencing boot loop issues , performances Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before Rebooting.

 

• Allow Newly installed ROM to stabilized for five minutes before you start working on it.

 

Downloads Required

Android 4.4.4 Liquid Smooth ROM

Google Apps

Steps to Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat on Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with Liquid Smooth ROM

Step 1: Download Android 4.4.4 KitKat Liquid Smooth ROM for Galaxy Note N7100 2 to computer

Step 2: Download the Google Apps package

Step 3: Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to computer via USB cable. Without extracting, copy the downloaded firmware zip and Google Apps zip files to the root folder of the phone’s SD card.

Step 4: Power off the phone and wait for 5 to 10 seconds Until The device shuts down completely.

Step 5: Press and hold the Volume Up Home and Power buttons together, Until The Galaxy Note 2 Logo Appears On Screen.

Step 6: Release all three buttons at the same time to boot into recovery fashion. NOTE: In recovery mode, use the Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the Desired option.

Step 7: Perform Wipe data / Factory reset (this will delete all the apps and Their settings and game progress) and choose Yes on next screen to confirm the action.

Step 8: Return to CWM recovery main menu and select Mounts and Storage & gt; format system and click Yes on next screen to confirm. Then perform Wipe Cache Partition . From the main menu of CWM recovery, go to Advanced and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache . Then hit Yes on next screen to confirm.

NOTE: Flash CyanogenMod Nightly 10.2 before you Proceed (Use step 9). Once CM 10.2 nightly ice flashed, you will definatley access to CWM Recovery v6.0.4.5 and then you can install / flash Liquid Smooth ROM (Repeat step 9).

Step 9: Select Install zip from sdcard and then click the Choose zip from sdcard . Browse to the location of the firmware file Liquid Smooth That You Copied EARLIER to the phone’s SD card. Select Yes on next screen to confirm the firmware installation.

Step 10: Repeat the previous step to install Google Apps ( gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip ) as well.

Step 11: Once Google Apps is overpriced installed, select “+++++ Go Back +++++” and reboot the phone by tapping reboot system now from the recovery menu. Your Galaxy Note 2 will restart and it May take about 5 minutes for first boot. So, do not interrupt the process.

Your Galaxy Note N7100 2 is now running on Android 4.4.4 KitKat via Liquid Smooth ROM. Go to Settings & gt; About Phone to Verify the firmware installed.

[ Source: XDA]