Hi,
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus GT-I9105 (JB 4.2.2) with CWM and now i'm planning to install a ROM compatible with my phone which has Android version 4.4 or 5.0.
I stumbled upon the following articles here on XDA:
[ROM][4.4.2][UNOFFICIAL]Cyanogenmod 11 - Pg. 178 | Samsung Galaxy S II Plus | XDA Forums
[ROM][4.4.4][UNOFFICIAL][M12]Cyanogenmod 11.… | Samsung Galaxy S II Plus | XDA Forums
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 12.0 [20150207… | Samsung Galaxy S II Plus | XDA Forums
Can somebody tell me:
How is it's interface? Is it Stock Android interface or some other?
The installation method on the pages mentioned above say "Optionally install the Google Apps Addon". What is this Google Apps Addon?
If I install CM, which version would you prefer? CM11 with Android 4.4.2? CM11 with Android 4.4.4? CM12 with Android 5.0.2?
If I don't get the Stock Android interface, how do I get it on the ROMs provided on the above mentioned links? (if I install one of them)
Can I get back to the Stock ROM through Odin?
Are there any risks?
Please give me any information about this because I am new to rooting.
Once I have enough information, I will install CM and I will reply the results here.
Hey ahmedbatty !
Basically CyanogenMod is built upon the source code of the open source release of Google’s Android,
which is also known as Android Open Source Project or AOSP. CyanogenMod provide users with better or extra features, which are not found in the original or stock versions of Android.
CyanogenMod comes with numerous built-in features which are not found in Google’s version of Android or in stock versions created by various mobile phone manufacturers and carriers.
Specially its clean from unnecessary bloatware you are stuck with in stock versions.
You can Customize everything in CyanogenMod as Per Your Choice......
[ROM][4.4.2][UNOFFICIAL]Cyanogenmod 11 is Based on Android Kitkat 4.4.2(Older Version).
[ROM][4.4.4][UNOFFICIAL]Cyanogenmod 11[M12] is Based on Android KITKAT 4.4.4 (Newer than Kitkat 4.4.2) based on Dalvik Run-time.
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 12.0 is Based On Current Android OS Called Android Lollipop 5.0(based on ART Run-time).
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 12.0 is Stable & best Android Lollipop ROM for Samsung Galaxy S-II Plus GT-I9105/I9105P.
Your Queries :
How is it's interface? Is it Stock Android interface or some other?
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If you look & Read Carefully Than POST # 2 of that Thread tell the Story & See below Attachments For CM12 Interface .
The installation method on the pages mentioned above say "Optionally install the Google Apps Addon". What is this Google Apps Addon?
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It means Google Stock Apps like "Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Earth, Google Drive, Google Keep, Google Keyboard,Google Maps, Google Play Services or vice Versa.
If you don't want All Google Apps than by Choice You Can Install Google-Apps Addon.
Here is Link to OFFICIAL Up-to-Date PA-GOOGLE APPS /Addons
If I install CM, which version would you prefer? CM11 with Android 4.4.2? CM11 with Android 4.4.4? CM12 with Android 5.0.2?
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I'll Prefer [ROM][UNOFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 12.0 .
If I don't get the Stock Android interface, how do I get it on the ROMs provided on the above mentioned links? (if I install one of them)
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It's Nearly Stock Interface but if you are not Satisfied than You Can Easily Install Themes VIA CynogenMod 12.0 Theme Engine Included in that ROM.Search Out Play Store You Can Also Retain the Original & Current Galaxy Touchwiz Interface without compromising the Performance by Theme like TouchWiz Style CM12 Theme:victory:
Can I get back to the Stock ROM through Odin?
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:good:Yes If you Do Backup of Previous ROM or Sammobile have Official Samsung's Firmwares.
Are there any risks?
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Sorry I don't get it...
I hope it'll solve your problem,Goodluck
Hello, I have a G900f with lollipop 5.0 installed and I've been looking for a nice Rom to install.
I've found a nice rom (BobCatRom) but it's built based on the 4.4.2 Kitkat version.
Can I install the rom on my phone without any problems despite the fact that it's build for an earlier version of android?
If not, does anyone have suggestions for other goodlooking Roms out there ?
Can anyone make this ROM ....a port or some thing have every thing like Samsung ROM based on android 5.1 or 6.0 not based on 4.2 like s5 ROM or s6 rom
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So I have the Galaxy S5 SM G900F, running Android 5.0 , no more software update for this device, well at least in my country.
It has become very laggy, many apps crashes such as Spotify and Snapshat and it just sucks overall. I'm planning on installing the 6.0 marshmallow ROM following the steps from this thread hoping it'll fix the problem. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-official-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-t3319376
1- Does it matter which country I should download the firmware on sammobile? Because in Lebanon, there's only the 4.4.2 version, even thought I have the 5.0
2-In the thread, the OP said " flash stock Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware first before upgrading to Android 6.x.x Marshmallow firmware to avoid any issues." What does he mean? To do a backup of my existing firmware? If so how should I do that?
3- Would my data such as pictures, contacts, apps be affected?
Bump
Anyone?
Hello guys,
I really miss android 5 and 6. Currently I am using latest official sammy rom for the 920F.
Any way to install via TWRP a lollipop or mm rom and use it? I remember i'v tried one and the device got stuck and only odin saved it.
Thanks!