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Upgrade Galaxy S Plus to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean via DoomNEXUS ROM

The Samsung Galaxy S Plus (Galaxy S 2011 Edition) has received a Jelly Bean build as a custom ROM named DoomNEXUS, it’s Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean based custom ROM that is built from the CyanogenMod but has some extra tweaks, thanks to senior XDA developer member Doomsday94.

However the DoomNEXUS ROM is still being updated, some features aren’t working currently such as the camera app, hopefully developer will bring the camera soon in near future as well as will fix other bugs.

How to install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on Galaxy S Plus

If you want to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001 to a newer version of Android via a custom ROM or just want of install any other custom ROM or MOD to add some more tweaks on it, a custom recovery must be installed on your phone such as the ClockworkMod recovery. The ClockworkMod recovery doesn’t only allow you to install custom ROMs and MODs but also allow you to take the backup of your device even you wipe your device data if you need.

Install Jelly Bean CyanogenMod 10 ROM on Galaxy S Plus I9001

Owners of Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001 can now taste the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the most popular Android CyanogenMod 10 custom ROM has been released for the Galaxy S Plus, thanks to the senior XDA developer member Doomsday94. The CyanogenMod 10 (CM10) ROM is based on latest Google’s Android version Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, the Jelly Bean brings a lot of new features and apps on your Galaxy S Plus such as the smarter keyboard, expandable notification bar, advanced camera app, advanced search feature Google Now and much more.

CM10 is AOSP (Android Open Source Project) ROM, so it will give you fully stock Android Jelly Bean experience. However the CM10 custom ROM is still under development and contains some bugs currently like the camera and headset aren’t working currently, the developer will iron out them soon in near future.

Install TWRP 2.1 Recovery on Galaxy S Plus I91001

TeamWin’s TWRP custom recovery has arrived for Samsung Galaxy S Plus, it’s easy to use and very fast recovery, the recovery is packed with customizable features, you can easily take the backup of ROM, install zip files of custom ROMs, Mods, tweaks, etc, wipe the device with one-click and more. No, you no need to use physical keys in recovery mode, it’s touch-based custom recovery, it features touchscreen interface with a with a drag-to-scroll option, a pretty useful feature.

You should use try something new, continue reading to install TWRP recovery on Galaxy S Plus. Before you follow guide first make sure that you’re using Windows PC and USB drivers are installed on your PC, you can download drivers from here and make a backup of your device data such as SMS, internet setting, contacts music files etc because the below procedure may wipe data, however chances are bit low, but I strongly recommend, you can sync your contacts with Gmail account and for messages use SMS apps, lastly use file expert app to backup apps.

Root/Unroot Your Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001

Rooting expand the functionality of every Android device, it enables you to install all non-market application. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001, here’s rooting guide for you, but since rooting void the limitations of manufacture on device, it also void the warranty of device, but you no need to worry about it, here, you can root and unroot too your Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001.

Before you begin , first charge the device battery and make a backup of your device data such as SMS, internet setting, contacts music files etc because the below procedure may wipe data, you can sync your contacts with Gmail account and for messages use SMS apps, lastly use file expert app to backup apps.

Install Android 4.0.4 ICS-based CyanogenMod 9 ROM on Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001

Finally the CyanogenMod 9 ROM has arrived for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, the ROM is based on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich build IMM76I. It’s an unofficial CyanogenMod 9 ROM by XDA developer “arco68”. The ROM brings a smooth and clean experience on your Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001.

The ROM is still in beta stage and has some bugs like Camera, FM radio and USB tethering are not working currently, but developer will fix these bugs soon as possible. Read on how to install CyanogenMod 9 ROM on Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001.