

- #MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 HOW TO#
- #MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 INSTALL#
- #MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 ZIP FILE#
- #MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 DRIVERS#
- #MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 UPDATE#

So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging. This will make your device recognizable by your PC in ADB mode. Next time, enable USB Debugging on your Samsung Galaxy S2.First and foremost, create a complete device backup.Tested only on Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100).
#MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 INSTALL#

#MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 HOW TO#
#MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 ZIP FILE#
Once it's done, extract the ZIP file on your computer. The file might take a while to download as it's over 300MB of data. This particular file is based on Android 4.0.3, which is the very latest version. Now for the important bit - the ICS firmware itself. Go to Settings > Applications > Development, and tick the box that says 'Enable USB Debugging'. Point your browser here to obtain that.Īnother vital thing to remember is that you'll need to enable USB debugging from within your phone's settings. You'll also need Odin, which is the sneaky piece of software that allows you to flash the firmware to your phone.
#MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 DRIVERS#
This contains all of the relevant USB drivers that allow your Galaxy S2 to communicate properly with your computer.
#MONITOR MODE GALAXY S2 UPDATE#
Installing this update will invalidate your manufacturer warranty, and CNET UK, its employees, their immediate families and even their pets take absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for any damage you may inflict on your phone as a result of following this guide.Īssuming you still have the stomach for the job, let's get cracking.īefore you do anything, make sure you've downloaded and installed the official Kies application from Samsung's site. Our strong advice is to wait until the update is made available through your mobile phone operator officially. This handy guide will show you how to install Ice Cream Sandwich on your beloved blower, allowing you to reap the benefits of enhanced speed and functionality, before it is made available through the auto-update section on your phone.Īs is always the case when flashing firmware and mucking around with your phone's operating system, it's best to exercise some caution, lest your expensive mobile becomes an equally expensive - but rather less functional - brick. For those of you who simply cannot wait, salvation is at hand. Samsung has announced that the Galaxy S2 will get Ice Cream Sandwich starting from next week, although it is down to the phone networks to decide exactly when that will happen. The problem is, this latest flavour of Android is currently exclusive to Google's Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S phones. Google's mobile operating system has undergone some radical changes during its relatively short lifespan, and the most recent iteration, 4.0 for those of you that like numbers, Ice Cream Sandwich for those who prefer daft codenames, is the most polished yet. Like a relentless technological bulldozer, Android continues to steamroll all before it.
