Update Galaxy S2 I9100 to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Resurrection Remix Custom ROM

Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix Lollipop Custom ROM is now available to install on Galaxy S2 I9100 that comes with a great combination of customization and performance having Android 5.0.2 Lollipop features. It has been released for many Android flagships and the developers are trying their best to bring this latest custom ROM based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop to most of the devices having a lot of awesome features to improve your Android experience. Mostly all of the Android users wish to get the latest Android OS version on even an old device like Galaxy S2.

Resurrection Remix Custom ROM is developed by the third-party developers which is based on the latest AOSP release and is an interesting mixture of SlimROM, CyanogenMod and Omni ROM including a lot of tweaks and performance optimizations. You’ll be required a custom recovery like ClockworkMod recovery already installed on your device to install this ROM. So if you are interested to get this custom firmware on your S2 then here we’ve a detailed guide on how to update Galaxy S2 I9100 to Resurrection Remix based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop custom ROM.

Android 5.0.2 Resurrection ROM Features:

• Dark Material Theme
• Quick-Smart Pulldown
• Buttons
• Battery mods
• Heads up
• Lockscreen Shortcuts
• ClockColor options
• Statusbar clock customization + second + fonts
• Network traffic monitor
• Toast animations
• Add changelog
• Listview animations
• Navigation bar dimensions
• Add Weather display to status bar header
• Quick unlock
• Overall Speed up system
• Amazing Battery Life
• Brand new music and audio fx app from cyanogen
• Included all cm 12 features

Note:

The Resurrection Remix Custom ROM in this guide is only working with Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 (international variant). Do not try to flash this custom ROM on any other variant, as a result it might brick your device. Check the device’s model number by going to Settings > About Phone.

Warning:

AndroidXDA.net will not be held responsible for any damage or lose happened to your Galaxy S2 during or after the installation of Android 5.0.2 based Resurrection Remix Custom ROM. Proceed at your own risk.

Before Getting Started:

• Take a proper backup of your important data and setting on the phone via custom recovery such as ClockworkMod / TWRP. In case anything goes wrong then you’ll be able to restore the data.
• Make sure that you’ve correctly installed the Galaxy S2 USB Drivers on your PC.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode by navigating to Settings > Developer Options.
• Your Galaxy S2 should be rooted with CWM recovery installed.
• The bootloader of your device must be unlocked.
• Verify the battery level of your Galaxy S2, it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation instructions.

Required Files:

• Download Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix Lollipop Custom ROM
• Download Google Apps

Steps to Install Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix Lollipop custom ROM on Galaxy S2 GT-I9100:

Follow the given instructions to flash the latest CyanogenMod 12 based Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix Lollipop custom firmware on your Galaxy S2.

Step No 1:- First, plug your Galaxy S2 I9100 to the PC via USB data cable and mount the USB Mass Storage of the device.

Step No 2:- Transfer Resurrection Remix ROM (cm-Resurrection_Remix_LP_v5.3.0-20150119-i9100.zip) file to the root folder of your SD Card on the Galaxy S2.

Step No 3:- Disconnect the phone from computer and turn it Off in order to boot into Recovery Mode.

Step No 4:- Now turn the device On while pressing and holding Volume up + Home + Power keys at the same time on the phone.

Step No 5:- While your Galaxy S2 is now in CWM Recovery, perform Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache Partition and Wipe Dalvik Cache by going to Advanced option and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache.

Note: Wipe Dalvik Cache will help you to prevent boot loop issues and other errors related to or any boot ROM while installing firmware.

Step No 6:- Return to main menu of Recovery and select Install Zip from SD card and then Choose Zip from SD card.

Step No 7:- Find the Resurrection Remix ROM .zip file which you have already transferred to the root folder of your SD Card of the phone in Step No 2. Select it by tapping the Power button and confirm the installation process to start.

Step No 8:- Next, install Google Apps package by repeating the above given two steps.

Step No 9:- After installing the ROM and Gapps on your S2, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and from the Recovery Menu select Reboot System Now.

Your device will be rebooted and it may take about 4 to 5 minutes to boots up for the first time after installation.

Done! You’ve successfully installed the latest Android 5.0.2 Resurrection Remix Lollipop custom ROM on your Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.

Let us know in the comments section below if you have any problem or question while installing Resurrection Remix custom firmware on your Galaxy S2.

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