Install Galaxy S2 Skyrocket I727 Android 4.4.2 AOSB KitKat Custom ROM
AOSB means Android Open Source Bam. Its based on Latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat offered by Google. This ROM comes with OTA Updates support and a lot of customization options as well. It includes HALO MODS and some brilliant features like screen recording. As far as the stability is concerned, its pretty stable and running smooth and fast. If interested in Android 4.4.2 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. You can update AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 to AOSB Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip andGoogle Apps zip files on your phone.
In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install AOSB Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM on AT&TGalaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 with complete steps using CWM recovery. We also have several tips on how to backup your phone data and also some more tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. You will have to wipe your previous personal data and apps as usual when installing custom ROMs. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s begin with the tutorial below.
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AOSB Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM Details:
This amazing AOSB custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. A quick list of the main features in AOSB is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727:
- OTA Support
- MultiWindow
- HALO
- HALO MODS
- HALO: make windows move able and scale able
- Custom Navigation Ring
- Custom Navigation Bar
- Custom CRT Animation
- Mobile Network Battery Saver Mode
- Configurable up to user (LTE or 4G)
- Advanced Battery Bar
- Support Facebook Sync
- App sidebar
- Navigation bar with custom dimensions
- Screen video recording
- Configurable init.d
- Build PropModder
- Incoming calls dialog
- RAM bar with custom colors
- Builtin Xposed Framework
- Xposed : Per-App Layout
- Network usage stats
- Audio : Stereo widening
- Audio : Center frequency for Bass Boost
- Active display (s-view alternative)
- AD: Display Time out
- AD: Turn Off Display
- AD: Threshold to proximity
- AD: Sort notifications by newest to oldest
- AD: HUGE Fixes
- mms: ios features
- mms: Emoji and Smiley support
- advanced low battery indicator options
- LockScreen Notifications by AOSPAL
- Lockscreen Blur
There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on Team Android for the Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:
- Android 4.2.2 Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 custom ROMs, click here!
Like this AOSB ROM based on the latest Android 4.4.2? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.
Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket USB Drivers
You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Backup and Other Important Tips
Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:
- Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket backup data to HTC One X.If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.
A few more optional tips that you should remember:
1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmwareupdate or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
