Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100: Flashing X-TremE AOKP custom ROM based on AOKP Build 38

AOKP ROMs based on the Ice Cream Sandwich update are quite popular among many users and the Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of the lucky devices out there that always gets a brand new update, either officially or unofficially. If you’ve been looking for something to spice up your device, Galaxy S2 users have another custom ROM to look forward to. XDA Developers member KNTXTremE brings another AOKP ROM to the table known as the X-TremE ROM.

Here are some of the features that the X–TremE ROM brings:

Based on AOKP Build 38 Android 4.0.4 IMM76I
Galaxy SII Setting
ThunderBolt Tweak
Fluxi Kernel
Google Apps
UpdateMe
build.prop Tweak
Nova Launcher
Touchwiz Ux Launcher
Solid Explorer Beta
SuperSU
xxTweaker
Beautiful Background in Setting, Phone, etc.
Semi-Transparant & Glow Popup
Flying Effect
X Lockscreen
Very Fast & Stable

With a list of features like that, the X-TremE AOKP ROM looks promising with tons of added goodies that will make this ROM one of a kind. If you own a Galaxy S2 and you are tired of the stock Ice Cream Sandwich ROM that your phone has to offer, then this is your chance to make a change. Continue reading this guide as we teach you how to install the X-TremE AOKP ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S2.

Warning

The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy S2, model number GT-I9100. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions

Requirements

Rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed and running XXLPQ firmware. Check these guides if you need help:
- How to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 to Android 4.0.3 ICS firmware version XXLPQ
- Root and ClockworkMod Recovery for the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 on XXLPQ firmware
Fully charged battery or at least 70% battery left.
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data .

Instructions

Download the X-TremE AOKP ROM (X-TremE AOKP 1.3.zip, 180 MB) and save it to your PC.
Copy the downloaded ROM package to your phone’s internal SD cad.
Switch off your phone.
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. You can do this by holding down the Volume Up, Home, and Power button simultaneously until the screen turns on. Use the Volume rocker keys to navigate between the options and the Power button to confirm an option in recovery.
Once inside ClockworkMod Recovery, make a NANdroid backup of your current ROM. If anything should happen or does not work with this ROM you can always revert back to the previous state. To create a backup, select Backup and Restore and on the next screen select Backup again. Head back to the main recovery after backup is complete.
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset, then select Yes on the screen that follows to confirm factory reset.
Select Install ZIP From SD Card. Select Choose ZIP From SD Card and browse for the downloaded zip file and select it. Confirm the installation by selecting Yes on the next screen to begin installing the ROM. It may take 5 – 10 minutes for the installation process to finish.
After the ROM finishes installing, select Go Back to head back to the main recovery menu.
Complete the installation by selecting Reboot System Now to reboot your phone.