If you are a part of the group that is still hanging onto the Samsung Galaxy S2, then you know that many of those that have it hard using it to experience with new ROM’s as they become available online. The Samsung Galaxy S2 was released many years ago, but today it can still operate the latest software from Google, which is more than many of the smartphones on the market today. Of course, you have to take the custom software and install it yourself, which is something for the pros anyway.
According to one online source, the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop software is ready to download for your Samsung Galaxy S2. This is only going to work with model GT-I9100. The new ROM is based on the Android Open Source Project and it brings plenty of customization along with it that will help to boost performance. It will also bring a brand new visual user interface, more options for you to try and a shortcut for access to your favorite apps.
Just a quick list of features it will add to your phone include a quick unlock feature a quick unlock feature, Toast animations, Statusbar clock, Listview animations, Navigation bar, new music and audio FX app, Network animations and performance tweaks. These all seem like really great features, but remember that the software does have to be installed by you and it is only recommended that you do it if you are familiar with side loading software.
If you have decided that you want Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on your Samsung Galaxy S2, then installing it is the next step. Installing this new software will void any manufacturer warranty. This update is only good on the Samsung Galaxy S2 model number listed above and if tried on another device, it will be bricked automatically. The memory will be cleared on your phone, so make sure you backed up everything that you needed. In order for the software to be accepted on the phone, it should be rooted first.
Make sure that you have USB drivers installed on your PC so that your smartphone is noticed by your computer once you plug it in. You will also need to have more than 80 percent of your battery life to ensure the entire process goes without errors. Download software, plug smartphone into computer, put downloaded file onto smartphone SD card’s root folder. Turn on your device and unplug it from your computer. Clear the smartphone memory, cache and head back to the home screen to choose “install zip from SD card”. Once that is done and you have re-installed Google Apps, you can reboot the device.