Android 4.4 kitkat (CM11) update for Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100

introduction:

CyanFox is a free, community built distribution of Android 4.4.2 kitkat which greatly extends the capabilities of your phone and to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

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Cyan Fox is a light-weight Android 4.4.2 custom ROM, which is based on AOSP/Android (4.4.2) andCyanogenMod (11) source bases. 
Supported devices: 
- All devices which are supported on CM 11

Whats Working:

• Halo
• double tap statusbar sleep
• Theme chooser
• Calls
• Display
• Data (2g/3g/h/h+)
• SMS/MMS
• Camera
• Video
• All sensors (compass, gyro etc)
• Vibration
• Wifi
• Audio
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Dark ui
• Nav bar
• Nav bar quick launch shortcuts
• Customizations to status/nav bar
• Screen record
• Battery status style
• Show battery percent
• Quick settings
• Quick access ribbon
• Expanded desktop
• Vibration intensity
• Default music player on plug

Screenshots:

KNOW BUGS:

Not Working:

Front screen Camera record.. Pictures fine.. 

Workaround take Camera app from 2.0.1 CyanFox 


Downloads: DOWNLOAD HERE!

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Gapps:

Download: 

CYANFOX GApps

CHANGELOG
Changelog for CyanFox 2.0.2:

Screen Recorder – added ability to record audio from microphone; also – in notification: to show touches while recording and stop button.
Status Bar: double-tap status bar to put device to sleep mode.
Lock screen security settings: lock screen slide delay, lock screen dots pattern size, vibration while unlocking, menu/home key buttons unlock, etc.
Screen recorder: info-warning about device requirements.
Speed up statusbar ant notification drawer expand/collapse actions.
Halo.
Navbar: custom height/width in portrait/landscape modes; switch to enable/disable navbar.
Sound settings: show DPS manager.
Advanced low battery indicator options.
Status bar: notification count, signal icon styles, show/hide clock, brightness control by sliding status bar.
Enable software-navbar options aslo for devices with hardware nav-buttons only.
Camera shutter sound toggle.
Network metter in status bar (up and down).
RAM bar in Recent Apps window.
New battery icon style: battery percentage without icon.
Many changes to Camera, Bluetooth, etc.
Full sync with CM ..

How to Install Android 4.4 kitkat  :

1,Download KitKat compatible recovery zip from post 2,cyanfox rom, cyan gapps.
2,Reboot recovery.
3,flash the KitKat compatible recovery zip from post 2. DO NOT REBOOT PHONE!
4,For cwm users chose the advance menu, then reboot recovery. Twrp users should hit reboot tab then reboot recovery.
5,wipes,factory reset, partition cache, dalvik cache.
6,flash cyanfox rom.
7,flash cyan gapps.
8,REBOOT PHONE.
9.enjoy.

Source:

CyanFox: https://github.com/cyanfox

Device: GT-I9100 
Kernel: /CyanogenMod/ 

G+ Page: /communities/cyanfox 

Web site --> WEBSITE OF CYANFOX 

Special Thanks: 

Cyanogenmod ....MNT the rom developer and team CyanFox. 

XDA: DevDB Information
Official CyanFox ROM, a ROM for the GT-I9100 

Contributors MNT ROM dev and team CyanFox 

ROM OS Version: 4.4.2x kitkat
ROM Kernel: Linux
Version 4.4.2

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Install Paranoid on Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom

How to Flash/Install Paranoid on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM/Firmware. You can install Paranoid Android 4.1.2 JZO54K on Galaxy S2 I9100 (International) if you have a custom recovery installed and your phone is rooted. Remember, this is not an official Jelly Bean firmware. It is just a custom ROM with stock Android. This tutorial will guide you on How to Install Paranoid on Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM. I have also written some important tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding towards the tutorial.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. Proceed at your own risk.

Important Tips:

• Make sure your Galaxy S is rooted and have ClockworkMod Recovery installed -> How to Root and Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Galaxy S I9000.
• This Tutorial for flashing Tsunami X is only for Galaxy S GT-I9000, don’t try this on any other variants of Galaxy S GT-I9000.
• Charge your battery up to 70%.
• Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
• This installation will wipe your data. Make sure to backup your phone data:
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  • How to backup Whatsapp Chat Messages
• Install Galaxy S GT-I9000 USB drivers -> Download USB Drivers for Galaxy S GT-I9000.

I have written this detailed and easy to understand step-by-step instructions guide on How to Install Paranoid on Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM. If you are used to flashing custom roms on your device, then this should not be any different for you. However, for beginners, it is recommended that you read the whole tutorial before flashing this Custom Rom.

How to Install Paranoid on Galaxy S2 I9100 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM:

Required File(s):

• Download Android 4.2.2 Paranoid ROM (pa_i9100-2.21-12OCT2012-204234.zip)

Step 1 – Download the required files mentioned above  for Galaxy S to your computer.

Step 2 – Connect and mount your Galaxy S2 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 – Now copy/paste the downloaded pa_i9100-2.21-12OCT2012-204234.zip and Google Apps zip files to your SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 – Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 – Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together.

NOTE: Screenshots of the ClockworkMod Recovery may change as new versions are released.

Step 6 – Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” as shown below. Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 – Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” as you can see in the image below.

Step 8 – Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 9 – Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 10 – Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the pa_i9100-2.21-12OCT2012-204234.zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Google Apps: Repeat the above step for the Gapps zip file as well and install it on your phone.

Step 11 – After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu as show below.

Your Galaxy S2 I9100 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! You have successfully updated your Galaxy S2 to Android 4.1.2 Paranoid Jelly Bean custom ROM! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

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