Upgrading the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket I727 to Jelly Bean via Slim Bean ROM

Sometimes, we just want a device that can be as fast, simple, and reliable as possible. The Slim Bean ROM, known for its lightweight file size and overall performance, has been recently released for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727.
Released by XDA Developers member gmillz, this particular ROM has the extra clutter of apps removed and its essential apps modded to make it run smoother and lighter. This ROM’s overall optimized and simple approach to everything is a beast when coupled with the speed enhancements and larger displays added into the Galaxy S2′s AT&T variant, the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket.
Slim Bean has been known to be a reliable ROM for people who just want the essential things that an Android device is supposed to do and deliver the characteristically smooth and fast performance that we’ve come to expect from an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean based ROM.
This guide shows steps for upgrading the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket I727 to Jelly Bean via Slim Bean ROM.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, model number SGH-I727. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727 with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery
  • For pointers, checkout our guide on how to flash ClockworkMod Touch Recovery on your AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727.
• Download the following files to your computer:
  • Slim Bean ROM for the AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (Slim-2.6.0-i727.zip, 72.46 MB)
  • Slim GApps (Google Apps) pacakge (slim_gapps.zip, 19.73 MB)
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the Slim Bean ROM and the Slim GApps package to your phone’s internal SD card.
2. Turn off the phone.
3. Boot into ClockworkMod Touch Recovery. To do so, press and hold down the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons until the screen turns on.
4. Create a NANDroid backup of your existing ROM. To do so, select Backup and Restore. On the next screen, select Backup again.
5. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.
6. Select Wipe data/factory reset and confirm on next screen to confirm.
7. Go to Mounts and Storage and select Format /system.
8. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card. Select the Slim Bean ROM ZIP file and confirm that you want to install it.
   • NOTE: If the installation process ends too quickly, repeat flashing the ROM to your mobile phone.
9. Repeat step 8 and install the Slim GApps package in the same manner.
10. Select Reboot system now to restart your phone into the new ROM.

Congratulations! You’ve just installed Slim Bean ROM on your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727.

 

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