It seems that Android would never stop releasing its newer versions of operating systems. Now, its out with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which is actually at Alpha version yet.
Now, in this post we would be sharing you the steps to install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich On Galaxy S and Galaxy S 2. Yes it is right that it has not been many days that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been out, but some of the talented hackers in the Android community have already rooted it.
Installing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich On Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy s is almost the same you have been installing the other versions of Android on your device.
Steps To Install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich On Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy S
To start with it, you need to have a rooted device in your hand. We have shared number of posts on rooting Android devices, and rooting Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy S. Just refer them to root your Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy S.
Once you have rooted your device, its time to flash ClockworkMod Recovery on it. Below are the steps:
STEP 1: First, visit the Android market on your Galaxy S 2 or Galaxy S.
STEP 2: Now in the Android market, search for ROM Manager and download it.
STEP 3: Once you download it, launch the ROM Manager and choose your phone model. Now go with the option, Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery which will actually install the recovery image.
STEP 4: Once installation is done, your device will reboot automatically.
Since you have flashed ClockworkMod Recovery on your device, you need to ensure that the battery is charged enough to last long for another 15 minutes.
It seems that we are all set to install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy S. So, lets starts with it.
- First thing that you need is installables. Download Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S 2 from HERE and for Galaxy S from HERE
- Now transfer these files to the root of your device and turn it OFF
- It is time to boot you Galaxy S 2 or Galaxy S in ClockworkMod. This can be done by holding, Volume Up + Home + Power simultaneously till the boot screen appears
- Now you need to format few directories on the phone and memory . So, scroll down and tap on the option, mounts and storage and go with the options, /system, /data and /cache to format them
- Now go back to the menu and tap on the option, wipe data / factory reset
- Then on the main menu again, tap on install zip from SD Card and then on choose zip from SD card. Now navigate and choose the zip file that we have downloaded at the start
- Now follow few instructions to complete the installation
That is it! This is how you are going to install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Galaxy S 2 and Galaxy S. Try it out, and do let us know if face any issues. And also do tell us if you like this Android 4.0 installation tutorial.