A new Android 5.1 Lollipop custom firmware HAS BEEN profile available To The Galaxy Note 2 (3G) GT-N7100 model.
A Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone-cum-tablet IS DISPLAYED During The First Day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 8, 2013. Reuters
Though there are Numerous speculations of the Samsung planning to release The New Lollipop 5.0 OS update to the 2012 flagship phablet Galaxy Note 2, we believe this might not turn constructed as the Galaxy Note 2 is more than two years old, well past the 18-month OS Update Service Contract, Which makes the company no more obligated to release the update to the phone.
The Impatient Galaxy Note 2 owners can experience the candy-flavored Google Mobile OS v5.0 by Installing New CyanogenMod software on your device.
This new custom firmware is based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project) v5.1 Lollipop and is said to bring Customisation options to boost device performance, new visual interface, shortcut for easy access to key apps and loads of personalization options Such as:
- OpenGL (CPU rendering)
- MALI blobs (GPU rendering)
- HWComposer and MALI R3P2 drivers
- rotation
- Camera
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- NFC (Android Beam)
- Sensors (ALL!)
- Internal / External SD Card
- Vibrating
- Home Button wake
- Simlock
- RIL
- GPS
- Signal Icon
- Soft Keyboard on firstboot
- Mouse Pointer
- H / W Video playback
- Performance Tweaks and many more Improvements to Enhance user-experience
This new custom ROM CyanogenMod ice CM12 series is developed by a senior XDA Developer forum member going by the moniker, Ivan_Meler. But we like to remind thatthis CM12.1 version is experimental software, so some issues are yet to be fixed. We advise our readers go through the whole tutorial article first before going ahead with the custom ROM installation
Prerequisites (things to remember before Installing Custom ROM)
- This new CyanogenMod Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 Custom ROM HAS to Be Installed On The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 (Exynos chipset) 3G model only; if tried on other devices, It Might Get bricked [To Check Your Device Model: Go to Settings & gt; & gt; About phone & gt; & gt; model number]
- Make sure the device is rooted before Going Forward For Custom ROM installation.
- The installation of custom ROMs requires the clearing of memory in the smartphone, so make sure to back all of the data by Installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery / TWRP in the smartphone.
- Users makesure You Have Installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100) wont be-recognized by the computer.
- Make sure your device HAS morethan 80% battery, or else there is chance of smartphone gettin temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted in the mid-way.
- Though Installing Custom ROM Improves the device’s performance and UI experiences, it makes the company warranty void And they Will no longer be liable to Provide Updates in futures [users can restore warranty by flashing the device with stock ROM].
[ 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 setup process is not Followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. International Business Times, India Edition can not 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.]
Tutorial- Step-by-Step Installation Guide of CyanogenMod Android v5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7100 2 :
Step 1: Download CyanogenMod [Unofficial] Android v5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 Custom ROM ( HERE / HERE ) and Google Apps ( HERE ) up to your PC.
Step 2: Connect the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to PC via USB cord.
[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, ask surethat You Have Installed USB driver software, if not, click HERE to download the firmware]
Step 3: Then, place the Android 5.1 Lollipop Custom ROM zip file and Google Apps .zip file into the phone’s SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in the SD card root note in any other folder.]
[Note: Before users' Begin Installing the Custom Software, pray surethat the device musthave rooted and ClockworkMod Recovery HAS Installed / TWRP tool.]
Step 4: Now, turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.
Step 5: Then underperform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by the press holding ‘Volume (up)’, ‘Home’ and ‘Power’ buttons.
Step 6: After entering the recovery mode, clear the phone memory, village Choosing ‘wipe data / factory reset’
[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and the 'Power' button to select options, while operating under the Recovery Fashion]
Step 7: Now, clear the cache memory by selecting ‘wipe cache partition’
Step 8: Then to go back to ClockworkMod recovery, and select ‘advanced’ and Tap ‘wipe Dalvik cache’ [Note: This step is optional, but many recommend this procedure So THAT user will not face the boot loops or any other errors in the middle of Custom ROM Setup]
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 5.1 Lollipop ROM .zip file in the SD card and enter the setup process. Repeat the same procedure again to Install the Google Apps. [Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and the 'Power' button to select options]
Step 11: Once done with the setup process, navigate to ‘++++ + Go Back +++++ ‘and re-boot the device by opting’ reboot system now ‘Seen in the recovery menu.
Now, your device (Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100) Will take a few minutes to complete The booting process.
Users then head to the Settings & gt; & gt; select About phone to confirm the installation of CyanogenMod Android 5.1 Lollipop CM12.1 Custom ROM.
[Credits: XDA Developers Forum MEMBER_STATE Ivan_Meler]
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