Owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can now experience Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

The official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is yet to come, but owners of the phablet can already get their hands on the operating system via custom ROM. Thanks to Android developers, a firmware based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now available for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in the form of SlimBean ROM Android 4.3.1, which prepares the giant smartphone for the arrival of the Android 4.4 KitKat.

Some of the features found on SlimBean ROM Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean are OpenGL ES 3.0 and Bluetooth Smart/Low Energy support. Furthermore, the custom firmware also offers an updated Nova Launches, enhancements in display, camera and gallery apps, as well as fixed to various bug issues. There is also swipe controls available in recovery mode and a new LTE APN.

To those interested to install Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean firmware using the SlimBean ROM, take note that it is a customized and an unofficial firmware, thus, flashing it on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may be risky an it may cause damage on the device. This is why carefully following the procedures on how to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 via SlimBean ROM is very important.

You can learn the detailed installation process by visiting this post from International Business Times. Check out as well on the post the download links on the firmware necessary to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Some of the requirements necessary before installing custom ROM of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean are:

• Make sure the right USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are installed on the computer.
• Create a backup of data and settings stored on your device though the use of custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.
• Verify the model number of your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 as it should bear GT-N7100. Installing the firmware on other variants can lead to undesirable effects on your device.
• Enable USB Debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy Note 2.