Install Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S GT-I9000 via CyanogenMod 10.1.0 RC1 Build [GUIDE]

Samsung's first generation Galaxy S smartphone, currently running the Android Gingerbread software version, can be upgraded to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using the first Release Candidate (RC1) builds of CyanogenMod 10.1.0 (CM10.1.0) by the CyanogenMod team.

The new custom release adds support to a total of 40 Android devices. The Release Candidate versions are the most stable builds and can be installed for daily use. Additionally, the RC version completely replaces the original stock firmware. It brings unique customised features for the devices. Head over to the development page to learn more about the CM10.1.0 RC1 builds.

Galaxy S users, who wish to install Android 4.2.2 on their devices using CM10.1 RC1 build, may follow our step-by-step guide.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held responsible for any mishap. Before installing the custom firmware, users are advised to verify that their handsets meet the following requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S to transfer files between the Android device and computer.

2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as ClockworkMod/TWRP already installed then backup data using the recovery.

4) The Galaxy S should have above 80 per cent of battery charge.

5) The phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery installed.

6) The CM10.1 RC1 build works only on Samsung Galaxy S I9000. As flashing this on any incorrect variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number.

7) After flashing the ROM if the device gets stuck on Booting animation or experience boot loop then perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache five more times and then reboot the device.

Steps to install CM10.1 RC1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM on Samsung Galaxy S I9000

Step-1: Download CM10.1 RC1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean ROM for Samsung Galaxy S to the computer

Step-2: Download Google Apps package

Step-3: Connect the Galaxy S to the computer using USB cable. Then copy both the downloaded zip files to the SD card of the phone

Step-4: Disconnect the phone from the computer and switch it off. Wait for about five to six seconds to complete the power down cycle

Step-5: Boot the phone into recovery mode. Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together until the screen of the phone flashes then release all three buttons. The Galaxy S will be in recovery mode soon

Note: In recovery mode, use the Volume buttons to scroll between options and the Power button to select the desired option.

Step-6: Once the device is in recovery mode, perform a Nandroid backup of the existing ROM which can be restored later in case the new ROM does not work or users wish to go back to the previous firmware. To perform Nandroid backup, select Backup and Restore then on the next screen select Backup again. When backup is completed, return to the main recovery menu

Step-7: Perform data wiping task to avoid clash between the new ROM and the previous ROM. Select wipe data/ factory reset then select Yes on the next screen to confirm the action. Wait for a few minutes until the data wiping process is completed and then go back to the CWM recovery menu. Select wipe cache partition and then select Wipe Dalvik Cache under the advance option to perform Dalvik cache wiping. Once the action is completed, return to the recovery menu

Step-8: Select install zip from sdcard and then select choose zip from sdcard. Now navigate to the CM10.1 RC1 Jelly Bean ROM zip file copied to the SD card of the phone. Select it pressing the Power button and confirm installation by selecting Yes on the next screen. The ROM installation should begin now

Step-9: After the ROM is installed, follow the same procedure (step-8) but now choose the Google apps package to install the same

Step-10: When the flashing process is completed, go back to the main recovery menu and reboot the phone by selecting reboot system now. The device will reboot now and boot up into the customised CM10.1 RC1 build. The phone will take some time to boot up for the first time, so be patient

CM10.1.0 RC1 ROM based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean should now be installed and running on Samsung Galaxy S I9000. Navigate to Settings>> About Phone to verify the software version of the device.

Note: In order to go back to the previous ROM, boot the phone into recovery, select Backup and Restore then restore the ROM by selecting it from the list.

Click here for guide to install CM10.1.0 RC5 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000.

[Source: WCCFTech]