CyanogenMod 9 is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android firmware. Yup, I revisit CyanogenMod custom ROM after signed petition to Samsung Mobile. CM7 ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II was not that good during my testing last year. How about the latest nightly CM9 Android 4.0.3 ICS ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2? Let’s find out while waiting for the official ICS firmware from Samsung…
CM9 Android 4.0 ICS ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 definitely looks better than before. It is fast, smooth and looks great. However, it still has several bugs / missing features on the nightly ROM that I tested. I can’t play video at all. Non-functional MHL TV-Out yet. By the way, Google Applications like Android Market does not come along with CM9 ROM. You need to install them yourself with CWM manually. Try it out, you might love it.
Installation guide ~ How to install firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 with ClockworkMod Recovery?
Download Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich CM9 ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 here.
Download Google Apps for ICS here.
hello again,
im addicted with this phone, now i want ICS, i searched the net and found this version what do you think about it? XXLPB Firmware
thank you
No idea as I did not test it. I will wait for official ICS firmware which will be released in this month. 😉
Hello,
Now i am confused which one to download STABLE or NIGHTLY? Whats the difference between them?
And which of Gingerbread are good on SGS2? 2.3.6 or 2.3.5?
Thank you,
Nightly is the latest build but might contain bugs.
Both are the same to me.
hey in india ics is launched so can u suggst me d besh operatng system
hey i hve galaxy note frm wher i colud download d ics rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1349
Huh? What operating system?
try remix ics rom or andyx rom 😉 for non g
Jayce Will It Work In India ?
Should work on any place.
this is the official one ?
Yes, from CyanogenMod team.
hey jaycee,
i wanted to install custom rom on samsung galaxy s2 which is some OLLEH carrier, i dont know where it is from.
anyway, i downloaded the ke7, ke2 and ke4 versions, but everytime i try installing a cm7,cm9 rom from clockworkmod it gives me status 7 issue and aborts it.
am i missing something? kindly reply me asap.
Sorry, no idea about it. Try to ask other at XDA website see.
I can recommend WanamLite ICS Rom V.9. It’s bug free fast and very battery friendly.
http://wanamlite.com/2012/02/27/wanamlite-ics-v9-0-final-lph-android-4-0-3-blue-ics-themed/
In all honesty I did have some troubles with keyboard lockup in V8.9. It was fixed by using a market keyboard. Don’t know if that bug is in 9.0 but if so it’s a minor issue imo.
Looking forward to try stable CM9
hi jayce .. is this is good as checkrom hd revolution?,, thanks
don
Not perfect yet.
hi jayce i m running cm7 on sgs2 and not happy with it how can i go back to stock without losing root.
thanks
Stock firmware does not have root access by default. You need to root it manually after installed it.
Thanks a lot jaycee one more thing if you canlink me to the guide to install stock after cm7 i have firmware files for 2.3.6 xwkl1 indian version.
thanks again for all your help.
Hi salim, https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Hi all, I tried updating my Galaxy s2 to ICS 4.0. Followed all instructions, using ODIN. Then I got FAILED results. When I tried my phone it only starts with a phone and a broken link between a PC. Any one knows how I can recover it back?
Which SGS2 model are you using?
Its Gti9100 indian
Hi Jayce !
There are bugs un this version?
Thanks!
Yes, Hector.
what kind of bugs?
Thanks
For example, I can’t play video at all. Non-functional MHL TV-Out yet.
I have already installed CM9…
but google maps does not appear…
and also IO FIles…
How can i do to get it or inatll it?
Sorry for my english!
Thanks
Install Google Apps for ICS.
Hey Jayce Where Is The File Manager ??
Install it yourself from Google Play Store if can’t find. 🙂
I need you help…
galaxy s2…i root and got for DXLP7…
and everythig goes fine…since i pick official firmware..
then i go for flashing…cm9 which i download from Rom Manager…
before this…i already made back up with CWM and Rom Manger…
but after i flash…everything gone…and it seem an error with that rom…
so i use odin to go back with DXLP7….
and now my phone cant open..finish download n everything..but when i start…
i keep pending on loading…which show “S” galaxy s2…
so..i there anything i did wrong..n any idea how to fix?? T.T
Hi husny, did you wipe data and cache in CWM?
yes..i did..
Weird… You should be able to load into Android OS after wiping all. Try to wipe and install firmware again.
that the problem…i cant go into OS..it keep loading ><
i can only go into odin mode (power+home+volume down)
how to wipe out if i cant go into OS??
Load into recovery mode ( power + home + volume UP ) . Not Odin.
aahhhh..i dont try that..lol..
my bad..worst case scenario..i already send back my phone to home town T.T
i will came back to you later with go0d news..i hope so =)
thank you~~ problem solved..even my mom know how to do it..
heh..so nervous even i forget about recovery mode ^^
you are my saviour..
OHey, I was thinking of rooting my phone with Cm9, but the video bug
, does it affect youtube aswell? And got any idea when it’s gonna be fixed
Thanks,
Jasper
Ps: i have some kind of problem,
it looks like there is a small part out of my glass
But isn’t gorilla glass really though? 2 months old phone
Pss: sorry if this is messy, on my gs2 right now 🙂
for my case…cm9 nightly (29/04/2012)
i can play some video…the only thing i concern is mobile data…
cant do nothing about it..even cant create & save new APN.
still no idea admin…need help..huhu
Try to consult CM9 developers.
problem solved after reboot..APN setting for celcom was there…only prob it show no services at notification even tho my phone line work just fine.. ^^
Hi
I’m problem pls tell. cm9 zip install is not working . E:signature verification failed ?
if i not mistaken…you need to flash clockmod recovery 1st (at ROM Manager)
select your phone model..then proceed…
Which CWM version are you using?
Hi,
my friend already updated his s2 to ics. But when i went to check,my phone detected no new updates. Anyone knows why?
Hi aibicon, not all region receives ICS firmware upgrade yet. For example, my country Malaysia is still not getting it too.
Hi, Jayce
I want to install custom ROM ICS on my S2, after rooted my phone via Odin, my Baseband version is:I9100XXKI4 Kernal is: 2.6.35.7-01045-g551a073-dirtycodeworkx@cyanogenmod#4 and Build Number is :GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2 and yellow exclamation mark appeared on startup.
what should I do for installing the said custom ROM.
Hi Ahmed, you need to use CWM to install it.
Hi, Jayce
I have installed CWM and now my phone status is Baseband: I9100XXKI4, Kernal Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XXKI4-CL611039se.infra@SEP-62#2, Build Number:GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2. phone has been rooted I am bit confused in given detail, what is Kernal and what is CF-Root file and what exactaly I need to download to get rid of yellow exclamtion mark without USB Jig. waiting for your reply.
Hi Ahmed, please refer to this guide.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/10/how-to-remove-yellow-triangle-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-without-usb-jig-video/
Hi, Jayce,
My CWM manager version is v2.0 and under this written, Current Kernal: CF-Root 4.4.
Please your explanation required.
Regards,
Ahmed
Hi,Jayce
PDA: I9100JPKJ2
Phone:I9100XXKI4
CSC:I9100JPKJ1
My phone detail , hope you will get some better idea.
Ahmed.
Dear Jayce,
Thanks for your guideline. Finally I have rooted my SGS2 phone, yellow exclamation mark has gone, Superuser and CWM icon is there. I am a bit worried about installing ICS 4.0.4, or is there any latest ROM available for me. could you plz guide me which version is suitable for my device and from where to download it. my phone detail is below. phone bought from UAE-Dubai
PDA: I9100JPKJ2
Phone:I9100XXKI4
CSC:I9100JPKJ1
Regards,
Ahmed
Hi Ahmed, you can try any I9100 ICS firmware that you like.
Thanks you So much Jayce.
Can I try I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 will it work.
Should be…
Dear Jayce,
After rooting my Galaxy S2, I am unable to install the apps from play.google.com website. my device is not appeared on google apps store and one more thing ” Google Services Framwork”not running from Running Services. accidentaly I stopped this service. plz help me.
PDA: I9100JPKJ2
Phone:I9100XXKI4
CSC:I9100JPKJ1
Regards,
Ahmed Farooq
Try to reboot your phone see if that help.
I have rebooted so many times but not working. I can install apps from my device via Play Store apps software.
Try factory reset it see.
hi boss Jayce, how can i install this CyanogenMod 9 in my galaxy s2?
i have just root las night..
Hi Jomuel, you need CWM. Refer to the installation guide.
sir i have already super SU and CWM..
SIR PLEASE HELPO ME I DON’t KNOW why my s2 keeps on popping up this mesgeunfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE rep asap pls
Factory reset it at CWM.
sir how can i use the CWM if i can’t open my phone?.because when i opened it ,it keeps on popping up the process com.android.phone has stopeed :((
is there a way that i can do to restore it by connecting it to computer?
please reply? sir please
Boot into CWM. Not the CWM Manager in Android OS.
Hey jayce, that video playing bug doesnt play recorded videos and videos in the sd card or we cant stream videos from youtube or any other site?
Hi Rahul, please consult ROM chef on this issue. Thanks.
hi, cant able to connect MTP and kies to restore my backps….highly apriciated if you could solve this issue
Hi Cyrus, are you using official firmware?
im using gs2 with 4.0.3 official.. after i installed cm9 i cant able to connect my pc and memory card
CM9 does not support Samsung Kies. But memory card should be working. Please consult CM9 ROM developer for help.
ill explain… its GT-I9100, BASEBND I9100NELP4, KERNAL 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913
i rooted it recnlty
ok…do you know any toher way to back up and restore phone data scince the phone dosnt conect with computer
Restore back to official Samsung firmware.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
sir i want to update my dell xcd35 mobile. help me
Hi manish, please consult Dell Support. I don’t have this model.
Hi Jayce,
There is no chinese (简体) input on the cm9, it just doesnt appear on the list, i was wondering if you know how to add in the chinese input language for the keyboard.
Hi Esmond, just install Google Pinyin IME.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin
Thanks for the quick reply jayce!
I am fairly new to android and of coz flashing. Another question i have is how do i access files on my internal sd card. On the stock OS, there was this app called “my files” but on CM9 i cant find the equivalent.
Take your time to wonder around Google Play Store then. Lot of useful applications there. Just use the search function. You will find most of the stuffs you need. 😉
Dear Jayce,
its been a long time I am taking a help to you, please help me out, I have rooted Galaxy s2 over ICS official ROM, took the backup via CWM, while installing jelly bean4.1.1, after Aroma installer it got for a long time and truned off the screen automaticaly now it’s not turning On at all and not charging, tried Hard reset and soft reset both but nothing happning. help me to out. what should I spose to do. Model: GT-I9100 base band: XXLPX Kernal:JPLPF
Regards,
Ahmed Farooq
Hi Ahmed, can you still load CWM or Odin Download mode?
No way, its not even start, not detecting completely Dead.
Sorry Ahmed, I have no idea then. Please consult Samsung Support.
Dear Ahmed,
It is probably too late now. But if your phone is still “dead”, then you may want to try a so called JIG plug. In many cases it can make your phone boot into download mode:
– remove the battery of yor phone,
– plug in the JIG,
– waiting 30 seconds
– put the battery back in
and then your phone hopefully boots into download mode, where you can use Odin as usual.
There are many places, where you can buy such a plug.
Good luck
Francesco