Simplistic ROM on Galaxy S2

Galaxy S2 I9100 is still one the of the most favorite Android phone of mine. Technology gets advance as our mobile phones. Everybody loved Ripple effect from Galaxy S3 and definitely want it on S2. Not only ripple effect there are so many tweaks available for S2 like camera mod, Toggles, Battery bar & CPU Tweaks. What if all this packed in a very Simple ROM, yes that’s called Simplistic ROM IV for Galaxy S2.

Many Thanks to MarounD95, Mirko ddd and full Disaster Team for making this beautiful ROM and also all those who helped him for this.
Main Features of Simplistic ROM IV
  • Regular Simplistic Tweaks
  • GPS tweak
  • Updated Google Apps, including latest Google maps.
  • Latest Modem and Siyah kernel
  • Jelly Bean Font, Animations, and some ported elements into the status bar.
  • 15 toggles, controllable from Simplistic Control.
  • The Brand new Simplistic boot animation
  • Call Recording enabled
  • SIP Calling enabled.
  • S3 Ripple Lock screen
  • Camera: Enabled catching photos using volume keys, use at any battery level
  • Language translations for the S3 Lock screen. Lock screen Music Controls working on Circle Unlock only for now (Disable ripple to obtain)
  • S3 Brightness Bar
  • S3 Task Manager
  • Power Menu: choose what you want in there, using Simplistic Control, ported S3 Power Menu Sound Controls too.
  • Expanded Volume Controls, just like s3
  • Note Gallery
How to Install Simplistic ROM IV for Galaxy S2 I9100
  • You need to have latest CWM installed on your phone
  • Download the SimplisticIV-XWLPU.zip from the XDA thread
  • Place it on internal SD card
  • Reboot into ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM)
  • Do complete Wipe
  • Choose Install Zip from sdcard.
  • Then, Choose zip from internal sdcard. Navigate to SimplisticIV-XWLPU.zip , and select it.
  • click on “YES” and confirm, then wait till it finishes
  • Reboot and you’re DONE!

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