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Thursday, 16 May 2013

CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4

Latest Build of CyanogenMod (CM10.1.0-RC2) Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4
It’s for sure; if you have used Google Nexus 4, then you don’t like to use any other Android Smartphone. Because, it’s one of the best Android Smartphone with awful features and running on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. I know; if you got Google Nexus 4, then you will not wait to root your device. If you have not rooted; than just think that without rooting Google Nexus 4 possessing awesome features so when rooted it becomes the beast and also after rooting you can install may Custom ROMs, tweaks, Mods, etc. So, if you have not rooted your Nexus 4 then go for it: How to Root LG Nexus 4 and Install CWM Recovery.

Now, I hope that you are knowing about the CynogenMod Custom Build based on Android OS. Recently(Yesterday), developers announced the latest build of CyanogenMod (CM10.1.0-RC2) Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for various devices. In that, Google Nexus 4 was also included. Today, in this article we will guide you on How to install CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4. Before proceeding further, you have to read the disclaimer and prerequisite.

Disclaimer: We have not developed this ROM, so if anything happens to your phone or some functionality are not working then don’t blame us! As this is the latest build so it might happen that you face some problem, try at your own risk.

Prerequisite:

1. Your mobile should have 70 – 80% battery

2. Make sure that you have enabled USB debugging (All apps > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

3. The phone must be rooted and CWM Recover is installed.

4. Ensure you have backed up your important data.

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4

Step 1: Download CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4 & Google Apps, copy both the downloaded file into an external SD card.

Step 2: Switch off your phone and boot into CWM Recovery by “pressing and holding Volume Up + Volume Down and Power buttons“. In the Recovery mode, use the Volume keys to move up/down and the Power key to select a highlighted item.

Step 3: Now, perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” and “wipe cache partition“ and then go to advanced from there select “wipe Dalvik Cache“.

Step 4: Now, go to the main menu choose “install zip from SD card” > Select CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4 (Which you have downloaded and placed in SD card) > give Yes for confirmation. The process will take 3-5 minutes to install the ROM so wait for the whole process to complete.

Step 5: Repeat the above step again and now select “Google Apps” instead of ROM zip file.

Step 6: Finally, go back to the main menu and select “reboot system” now. The phone will take 10-15 minutes to start and initialize all the services & apps because this is the first time you are starting a phone after installing CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4. Don’t be hesitate and wait for complete process.

So, these all guide is about CM10.1.0-RC2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4. If you face any problem while installing Custom Rom for Google Nexus 4 then put your query or problem via comments below and we will solve it ASAP!

Root Samsung Galaxy Note II on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 with CF-Auto-Root

Purbita D. Root Samsung Galaxy Note II ,

Here’s quick guide describing how to root Samsung Galaxy Note II on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXDME1 Firmware with CF-Auto- Root. Samsung Galaxy Note II is the most worshiped phablet from the Smartphone giant Samsung and it has rated as the top phablet of 2012-13 on Mobilers Meet, Russia. However, rooting Note II has never been easy though there are many single click tools are available. First of all, it’s a costly device and obviously , people won’t undergo though an experiment in any manner. But here’s how you canRoot Samsung Galaxy Note II on JB 4.1.2 without any fear of bricking.

Galaxy Note II was getting continuous official as well as unofficial updates and in order to make the most out from that, rooting is a must do process. Of course, you can update your Android versions on Jelly Bean or ICS eve without rooting, through official firmware updates . But the problem is that, most of those official firmwares are bulky and have at least few GB in size. So if you are a slow internet monkey and really longing to upgrade your versions on high end devices, especially like Galaxy Note II, rooting your device is a boon.

Let me tell you the difference. Recently, I owned the beast, Galaxy S 4 and interestingly, I got a link for android update to the latest version. But what I faced there was, since it was an official update, it was around 1.5 GB in size and I couldn’t afford that file anyway as I don’t have a high speed internet connection. But wait, I haven’t refused the update.

I immediately rooted my device (it was heavy though) and searched for a custom ROM which provides the latest android version (a.k.a 4.2.2) and even more functions than official firmware. I’m a CyanogenMod lover and I believe it has made their best for my device. The size was around 400 GB and I hope you did understand what I meant in terms of the benefits of rooting.

When it comes to our job, we are dealing about the rooting process of Galaxy Note II 4.1.2 XXDME1 Firmware running on Jelly Bean 4.1.2. I think you are familiar with CF-Auto-Root and if not, hear me, it’s one among the top rooting apps ever invented for high end android devices say, Note II, S III, S 4 , HTC One etc.

Precautions and Disclaimer

The disclaimer part is really boring, yet I say, rooting voids warranty and even may brick the device. So we are not responsible for any damage that are likely to be sustained from your side. Also , never miss your files so make sure you have taken sufficient backups before proceeding. Make backups on Contacts, Messages, Calenders and everything else you seems important.

Enabling Android Debugging is a must to catch the sync between your PC and Device, so move on to Settings> Development> Android Debugging and check the box. Charge your battery to avoid power failure but it’s optional, 40 % backup is enough unless you have got a dumb battery. All are set. Shall we move on ?

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note II on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 with CF-Auto-Root

Download and install sufficient drivers for your Note II. Failure to this may result into great hesitation (Kidding). You can either install Samsung Kies or get the files from 3rd party websites. Kies is preferred (You can get from your driver CD itself)
Download the Root Package from HERE
Download and install Odin Tool from HERE
Now you need to enter your device into Download Mode. For this, press and hold Volume Down, Power and Home buttons simultaneously.
You will see a scary logo then, don’t be feared. Connect your Phablet to the PC.
In Odin tool, the ID:COM section will either turn into yellow or blue after successful device detection. If not, try re-installing the drivers. Never ever go ahead without the detection.
From Odin now select “PDA” and load the root file you have just downloaded before in 2nd step.
Hold on and click “Start“ button. Wait until it transfers the whole file and have a cup of coffee. It takes time.
Once it’s finished, the Odin tool will display a pass message, indicates you’re awesome. Done.

Now unplug Note II and wait for the reboot. Haven’t you got the screen? Yeah, it’s been over. You have successfully rooted your Galaxy Note II and it’s time for fun. Check if Super SU app has added to your menu . Alternatively, you can install Root Checker App to confirm root.

In case you struck at the boot screen for a long time, press and hold Power, Volume Up and Home buttons together and enter into Recovery Mode . Then wipe all cache and reboot ( ie., wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition). Also in case of Odin error, just restart the whole process and re-install the phablet drivers. It will be alright.

This was the process to Root Samsung Galaxy Note II.

Say thanks and shower your love. Please don’t hesitate to ask any doubts or queries here. Also drop your feedback as well.

How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500

Purbita D. Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500 ,

Recently, Samsung released its most awaited Smartphone, i.e. Samsung Galaxy S4 (the beast). Very few people had bought it because it’s unavailable in most of the countries. But I know you own it that’s why you are here to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500. This is the official firmware you can also download from Samsung Kies or here we have put the detailed instruction on How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500.

Before going through the actual process of How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500, firstly you have read Prerequisite and disclaimer so that you are free from error.

Disclaimer: We have not released this official update, so if anything happens to your phone or some functionality is not working then don’t blame us!

Prerequisite:

1. Your mobile should have 70 – 80% battery

2. Make sure that you have enabled USB debugging (All apps > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

3. The phone must be rooted and CWM Recover is installed.

4. Ensure you have backed up your important data.

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500

Step 1: Download Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S4 and Odin to your computer and extract it on the desktop.

Step 2: Now, switch off your phone to boot it into Odin/Download mode by pressing and holding Volume down + Home + Power Key (long Press), till you see the Android Logo on screen. And then press the Volume Up key to enter download mode.

Step 3: Open the “Odin.exe” and then connect your phone to computer via USB cable. As soon as you connect, ID:COM box in Odin turns light green/yellow.

Step 4: Now select the files as per below instruction to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500. Files are found to be from the extracted folder.

Click on “PDA” and select file with “CODE” in its name.
Click on “Phone” and select file with “MODEM” in its name. (Note: Ignore this step if you don’t able to find such file)
Click on “CSC” and select file with “CSC” in its name. (Note: Ignore this step if you don’t able to find such file)
Click on “PIT” and select “.pit” file. (Note: Ignore this step if you don’t able to find such file)

Step 5: Make sure that only F. Reset Time and Auto Reboot boxes are checked on Odin. Don’t check any other boxes.

Step 6: Click on Start button on Odin to start installation process. It will take upto 5 – 8 minutes, so please wait for the installation finish.

Step 7: Finally, you will get PASS! Notification on the ID: COM box and then your device will reboot automatically and now you can unplug your phone from computer.

So, these all guide on How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500. If you face any problem while installing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500 then put your query or problem via comments below and we will solve it ASAP!

How to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD

Purbita D. CWM Recovery ,

After the success of Micromax Canvas A110, the company launched another Android Smartphone in Canvas Series - Micromax A116 Canvas HD. It’s an awesome phone with great features like it supports modern gaming, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1 GB RAM, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 and running on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean).

In order to upgrade your device, first you have install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD and then you have to root your device. So today, in this article we will guide you on How to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD and in the next post will be guide you on how to root Micromax A116 Canvas HD. Before proceeding further, you have to read the disclaimer and prerequisite.

Disclaimer: Rooting will void your phone Warranty. This article is purely for Micromax A116 Canvas HD, applying these steps on another device may produce troubles. Don’t miss any of the steps, firstly read and understand the whole tutorial then go for the actual process.

Prerequisite:

1. Your mobile should have 70 – 80% battery

2. Make sure that you have enabled USB debugging (All apps > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

3. Ensure you have backed up your important data.

4. Install USB drivers on your PC from here.

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD

Step 1: Download SP Flash Tool and extract it on desktop.

Step 2: Download MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt and ClockWorkMod Recovery.

Step 3: Open “Flash_Tool.exe” from the extracted folder.

Step 4: Now, you have to select the file to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD as per below:

Click on “Scatter-loading” button and choose “MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt“

Step 5: As you will select the above file, many entries will be loaded. Make sure you untick all the entries except “recovery“.

Step 6: Now, click on “recovery” and choose “clockworkmod recovery.img”

Step 7: Take out the battery from phone and Click on “Download” button on SP tools, ignore warning(s) and hit “yes“.

Step 8: Immediately, connect your phone to computer via USB and it will install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD. You can also check the progress in the progress bar.

Step 9: When you see the big green ring, it means you have successfully installed CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD and you can disconnect your device.

So, this is the easiest method to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD. if you face any problem while installing CWM Recovery then put your query or problem via comments below and we will solve it ASAP!

Android 5.0 Code Name Revealed : Asus Confirmed it as "Jelly Bean"

Purbita D. Android 5.0 Code Name Revealed ,

How many of you know the code name for Android 4.0 ? Yeah it’s Ice Cream Sandwich. Now Asus confirms the latest version of Android’s code name as Jelly Bean. Among the many Android manufacturer’s out there, ASUS has a good reputation for offering quick software updates for its devices, with the recent Transformer Prime being one of the first to get the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

** Must Read Android ICS Update Available For Samsung Galaxy S II

According to ASUS’ Corporate Vice President Benson Lin, this is due to the good relationship between his company and Google. But while he was boasting about his relationship with Google, Lin also let go of a tiny bit of information regarding the next version of Android, which as the rumors often told us, will be named Jelly Bean. Speaking to TechRadar, Lin said: ”Asus is very close to Google, so once they have Android 5.0 I think there will be a high possibility that we will be the wave to offer the Jelly Bean update.”

**Must Read How To : Easily Upgrade to Android ICS 4.0.4 on Galaxy Nexus

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This, along with the bowl of jelly beans at Google’s booth at MWC makes it clear that the next version of Android will in fact be called Jelly Bean.

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Update Samsung Galaxy S III i9300 to Official Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Purbita D. Samsung Galaxy S III ,

Official Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S III has arrived and now you can update it to the latest Android 4.2 version without any fear of device bricking. This Jelly Bean update has been provided by popular 3rd party Samsung software distributor SamMobile. Hence we can’t 100 % say that it’s an official jelly bean update for galaxy S III from the manufacture, yet it’s official.

Samsung Galaxy S III needs no explanation as it’s the top sold (still selling) high end smartphone which is currently competing with iPhone’s and HTC’s latest versions. One of my client recently contacted me via this blog and asked whether any official update for S III is available on Android 4.2 . Sorry mate, unfortunately, I couldn’t get the update file then and hence I started searching on various forums like XDA, Phandroid etc and finally found it in SAMmobile.

Let me tell you one thing, this official jelly bean update file is somewhat large in size say, about 1 GB and do make sure that you completely download the file without any interruption. Even a single file missing can cause serious aftereffects unless you root your S III. On the other hand, in case you fail on the update, you can easily get back to the stock version via CWM. Hence, it’s always better to root your Galaxy S III before proceeding.

If you aren’t technically sound or don’t know how to root, don’t worry. Chill. Just download this big file with IDM and place it in a safe place for later use. It’s always recommended to backup your precious data like contacts, calender, and all other files in the device. If you attached your Google account in your phone, it will be automatically saved (If auto sync is enabled).

Update Samsung Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean Android 4.2

Before all, make sure you have installed the phone drivers in your PC and it’s very important. For this, you can either install Samsung Kies Suit (given in the driver disc) or PDANet software.
Enable USB Debugging via Settings>Development (Must )
Download the official jelly bean update for S III from here. Ectract it.
Download Odin from here
Now enter your phone into Download Mode by pressing Vol Down+ Home + Power buttons simultaneously.
Confirm it by pressing Vol Up key and you have successfully entered to Download Mode, which is ready to receive the files.
Now open Odin and attach your phone. You will see a light (green/blue/yellow) blink there. It means your phone has detected via Odin. Never ever proceed further if you don’t see the lights.
Make sure Re-Partition option is enabled in the Odin tool. Now click on PDA Button and locate the file ending with tar.md5
Click start and wait it until it transfer the file to your mobile and let it reboot after complete transaction.

It was the procedure. Now swim through the latest version and make the most from it.

jelly bean android 4.2 on galaxy S III

Troubleshooting

If the phone doesn’t reboot as usual after 5-10 minutes, try the following. Boot into recover mode by pressing Vol Up+ Home+ power and do factory reset.

Micromax canvas A115 3D launched at $186

Purbita D. Micromax canvas A115 3D ,

so here we are with another budget smartphone by Micromax, this Indian company has just changed the way the smartphone market used to be. yes age the grand release of the canvas has lately this company has been in talks around the globe. the huge demand of the renowned canvas hd has hit that hard that even after 3 months after launch the company is not able to meet the demands. moreover this smartphone is not available at all the online mega stores and marts like flipkart and snapdeal. the company has benchmarked a good name in the android market Too which will further be added by this awesome 3d smartphone coming next month at a very legible price tag of less than 200$.
The Micromax canvas 3D a115

yes the Micromax canvas 3d will launch by the next month’s 1st week. the reamers many a time quoted that the online advance booking of this much awaited smartphone had started and has hit the online market much
harder than the Micromax canvas hd a116 3D.
previously many smartphones with the 3d tag have been released but none of them have gathered eye balls and non have got business too. as LG Optimus 3D is a big example for this he phone d launched with a dual camera and 3D display with inbuilt games that support 3d. contrary to the awesome features thud phone didn’t show well in the market. so we can say Micromax had set itself to Risk either get another 3D attempt to flip or to make history with it. since the are no extra with dying for features in the phone so we consider this phone to only be bought fire the 3D features or promises.

Secifications
coming on to the features of the so called canvas 3D we have a nice and responsive 5 inch display with a 480×800 pixel screen which is quite enough for a 3D smartphone to feature. the brightness level of this smartphone is considered to be higher than the standard we get in other Android operated smartphones. Talking about the processor of the Micromax canvas 3d it has a 1Ghz dual core processor with a minimal of 1GB RAM which we consider is not enough to make multitasking easily embeded with other normal apps and also is not enough to handle high end android games.

the camera specs are also not considered upto the mark as it p possesses only a 5MP Camera accompanied by a vga front facing camera which we would have expected to be a combo of 8MP rear camera & 2MP front facing camera. the Micromax canvas 3D comes with all other essential connectivities like wi-fi, bluetooth 4.0, 3g,edge, etc. gid phone also had an internal memory of 4GB which can be further increased, to 32GB, which is enough to handle things in a smartphone.

For the sake of easiness the developers at Micromax have made a special “Micromax 3D space ” which will allow users to get invisible games, videos, images, wallpapers, etc that supports 3D features.

VERDICT AND PRICE

THE Micromax canvas 3D a115 expected to release at a very low price of less than $200. which will be good enough for a person with high desires to watch 3D on his android be overall we consider the benchmark is not up to the mark while taking aspects like camera and processor in consideration but coming with the latest andros version that is jelly bean has added for a buyer to wait a week and buy this phone.

we will be very glad to know that how did you find this phone. is it worth it’s price or a waste of money. do let us know in the comment section. also don’t miss any updates and story covered by us just by subscribing us!!

3 Awesome Live Wallpaper For Your Android Smartphone

Purbita D. Android Smartphone ,

Many people spend lots of money to personalize their Android Smartphone to huge extent. Android Users install lots of launcher to personalize their phone and the simplest way to make your Android Smartphone look better is by installing the simple live wallpaper in your phone which will make your phone look good and also will not consume lots of battery.

Usually people have a negative thought for live wallpaper due to its high battery consumption, but it is not the truth. Lots of new Live wallpaper are so well optimized that they consume just nominal battery and give your smartphone a cool smashing effect of the live wallpaper.

Here are the 3 awesome live wallpaper that are installed by lots of user and which are simply awesome for your smartphone:

1. Paperland Live Wallpaper

Paperland is the best live wallpaper which have 5 themes in the free version such as Rainy Day, Winter Drive, Silent Night, Desert Migration and Beach. The sun and the sky are sync with the time so you get the feel that it is an accurate image of your surrounding. The Pro version for is also available which consist of lots of more themes

2. Blue Skies Live Wallpaper

Blue Skies Live Wallpaper give you home screen a look like you are in the sky. Everything looks white over there from clouds to the sun. The clouds move slowly and gently and give you a pleasant feel. The size of this live wallpaper is just 2.2 Mb. This Live wallpaper give the 3D effect on your home screen.

3. Koi Free Live Wallpaper

Koi Live Wallpaper give you the real feel of the colorful fish moving in the pond which have an awesome background. You can also feed the fish by tapping on it. It is simulated in 3D. The size of this live wallpaper is 3.2 Mb

Samsung announced Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8

Purbita D. Galaxy Mega 5.8 by Samsung , newly launched Galaxy Mega 6.3

So here we are with the specs and review of the newly launched Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8 by Samsung . Just read on for the specs they promised to be with these Smart Phones.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

The Galaxy Mega 5.8 is a smaller Mega phablet which is quite moderate in the market right now and with these more modest specifications this Galaxy Mega 5.8 Phbalet is expected to boom the Smartphone industry soon . As by the rumors the Launch of this Mega Phablet will be a threat to all other competitive brands.

The LCD screen resolution is just 5.8 inch LCD Display with 540×960 pixels resolution and the CPU clock speed has been reduced to 1.4GHz. The high-speed connectivity (LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac) is also gone as well as the NFC and an IR emitter.

8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera have also added to this with a lot focusing on the 2MP cameras clarity which will be fairly nice as The only front camera in Google Nexus 7 launched this year. adding on the 1.4 GHz Dual Core Cortex A15 Processor will be more than enough to support the hardware easily. Coming with pre installed Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which is the latest android version available with 1.5 GB RAM and 8GB internal storage memory supports up 64 GB which is enough compared to other products in market. But I find the 2600mah battery a bit less to support this phone I hope battery backup will be a big draw back to this .

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 has a 6.3 inch LCD of 720p resolution which is quite bigger than the smartphone we talked above and can be one of the biggest phablet available in market and is powered by an Exynos 5250 chipset with a dual-core Cortex-A15 CPU clocked at 1.7GHz and 1.5GB of RAM. It has Android 4.2 which is again the best and the latest android version available with Sasmung’s Touch Wiz modifications like Multi-window (split-screen multitasking, featured in Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos) and Air View (detecting your finger an inch from the screen, using heat sensors which though uses lot of battery in the end). And we even miss the S pen.

Head to Head – Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8

	Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8	Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
Display:	5.8 inch LCD Display with 540×960 pixels resolution	6.3 inch LCD display with 720 pixels resolution.
Camera:	8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera	8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera
Processor:	1.4 GHz Dual Core Cortex A15 Processor	1.7 GHz Dual Core Cortex A15 Processor
Operating System:	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Memory:	1.5 GB RAM and 8GB internal storage memory supports up 64 GB	1.5 GB RAM and 8GB/16GB internal storage memory supports upto 64 GB
Battery:	2600 mAH	3200 mAH
Pros:	Fair battery backup.	Nice battery Backup.Large screen size.
Cons:	Camera would have been more decent.	Camera would have been more decent.

Verdict -

We consider these Smartphones gonna rock the Smartphone market but we know there is a great competition in the market with tough competitors fro Samsung like Apple and htc while Nokia also takes the lead at some points so we cannot sy that do they gonna gross good market . Make your choice between these two we are not atoll aware of the p[rices yet as they were not revealed. So we cannot suspect upon it but we consider fair enough to place these Phones between $500-$750.

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CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082/9082L

Purbita D. CyanogenMod 10.1 , Grand Duos i9082/9082L

CyanogenMod 10.1 is ready for Samsung Galaxy Grand i9082/i9082L variants. CM 10.1 for galaxy grand has been released a week ago but I couldn’t post it after the launch because I was in hell work with CyanogenMod team. As a developer, I was often asked this question ” When will CM release for xxxx” . Though it’s irritating sometimes, I still love that. Because, when I got my first android phone 1 year ago, I used to ask the same question to my seniors. Funny, isn’t it?

As you know, CyanogenMod (a.k.a CM) is a superior android development community which provides custom ROMs for demanding Android smartphones. The best part is that, by installing CyanogenMod, you can taste super cool extra features in your phone that wouldn’t be available in the stock builds. Hence, its popularity. By the way, I had recently published an article on how to root Samsung Galaxy Grand and there, I got many requests for CM ROM for their devices.

When I searched on Google, I couldn’t find any link that pointing to the thread apart from the official XDA post. Sometimes it’s better to depend on other blogs rather than the dev thread. You might have experienced it many times before the difficulty in finding and understanding the languages that are being used in those geeky discussions.

My ultimate aim is to educate newbies to get benefits from basic rooting and ROM tutorials. Hence, as per my reader’s wish, I’m here to provide you the CyanogenMod ROM for your Samsung Galaxy Grand which supports i9082 and i9082L variants. According to me, CM is the best ROM for this device as it provides awesome features like better battery backup, snappy user interface, boot screen logo ect.

It’s time to install CyanogenMod 10.1 in your awesome Grand Duos. Shall we start?

STEP 1 : Root and Install CWM (ClockWorkMod) in Grand Duos i9082/9082L [Skip it if your phone has already rooted and installed CWM]

Download ADB drivers for your device. Get it HERE
Download CWM latest recovery from HERE
Download Odin Tool from HERE
Now switch off your phone and enter into Download Mode by pressing Vol down + power + home button simultaneously and leave the keys when you see the logo.
Now press Volume Up to confirm.
Make sure you have successfully connected to your PC. Then select the PDA option from the Odin and choose the downloaded CWM file. Chwck at below screenshot to get a rough idea how Odin screen looks like.

odin tutorial

You have successfully installed CWM on your Grand Duos.

Common Troubleshooting : If any one is getting md5 hash value failed while flashing rename “CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar.md5 to “”CWM-touch_i9082_chotu.tar” (remove the .md5) and then flash it !

Rooting Galaxy Grand Duos after Installing CWM

Download Recover file (flash-able) from HERE
Download SuperSu file (flash-able) from Here
Copy both files to your SD-Card.
Power off your device and press vol up + power + home button. It will be entered into recovery mode. Now Select install zip from SD-Card and select the recovery file and flash.
Now repeat the above step by flashing downloaded SuperSu (UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.xx.zip) and restart your phone.

C’mon man, you are done. You have successfully rooted your phone with ClockWorkMod installation. Now we can install CyanogenMod 10.1 in your Samsung Galaxy Grand.

Installing CyanogenMod 10.1 in Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos [Rooted users can directly enter to this step]

Take Nandroid backup possibly (Recommended if you are a newbie)
Download CM 10.1 from here and Google Apps from Here
Now flash the files as mentioned in the above step respectively ( first CM then Gapps)
Done. Have a blast.
Wipe data and cache if you are coming from any other ROMs (ie, stock)

Known Bugs in this Build

Only the primary SIM slot works
Landscape does not display properly (workaround: Disable HW overlays in Developer Options)
FM Radio does not work
Strange behavior when SIM PIN lock is used

Credits : xda

Enjoy the power of CyanogenMod in your beloved Samsung Galaxy Grand and please do let me know if you got any trouble, it’s okay. I’m here.

. Don’t forget to share and share your experience with us via comments.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install Custom ROM for Google Nexus 4

Precautions and Disclaimer

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note II on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 with CF-Auto-Root

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 I9500

Prerequisite:

Step by Step Guide on:

How to install CWM Recovery on Micromax A116 Canvas HD

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

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Update Samsung Galaxy S III to Jelly Bean Android 4.2

Troubleshooting

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

Head to Head – Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3

Verdict -

STEP 1 : Root and Install CWM (ClockWorkMod) in Grand Duos i9082/9082L [Skip it if your phone has already rooted and installed CWM]

Rooting Galaxy Grand Duos after Installing CWM

Installing CyanogenMod 10.1 in Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos [Rooted users can directly enter to this step]

Known Bugs in this Build

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