Install Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile Variant; Carbon ROM Available For The SGH-T989 Units
Owners of Samsung Galaxy S2 can now install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update using a custom ROM.
A new custom firmware based on Google's penultimate mobile operating system can now be installed on Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 models or the T-Mobile variant. Particularly, Samsuang Galaxy S2 users with the T-Mobile variant can use the Carbon ROM based on Android 4.4.3 KitKat to update their handset device.
According to the list of specs reported on GSM Arena, the latest official update made available for the Samsung Galaxy S2 is the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. But thanks to custom developers, a new firmware based on Android 4.4.3 KitKat update is now ready for the 2011 flagship smartphone of the South Korean tech company.
According to the International Business Times post, the Beanstalk ROM is "brings in F-Droid 'Alt PlayStore', AdAway, Sony Walkman, AciD Sound Mod." Also, those who will install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile using Carbon ROM can expect to find more performance tweaks and numerous customization options.
Access the complete list of features and the detailed instructions on how to install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989, visit this IB Times link.
But before installing the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 using the Carbon ROM, there are some requirements and condition to meet first and some of them are posted below:
The Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 should have 80 percent battery level or more before installing the Carbon ROM based on Android 4.4.3 KitKat update from Google.
Enable USB Debugging Mode by going to Settings > Developer Options.
Install the appropriate USB drivers of the Samsung Galaxy S2 T-Mobile on the computer so the Android device will easily connect with the PC during the installation process.
Create a backup of the data and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH T989 using ClockWorkMod or TWRP.