How to flash the Slim Bean 2.2 ROM for the Nexus 7

The Asus Nexus 7 also comes in two variants of differing storage capacities: one having 8 GB and the other having 16 GB. But, users cannot fully use the entire storage capacity of an Android device. Some of the space is used to accommodate the ROM running on your Android device. For some, if not all, an 8 GB device may have about 6 GB of user storage available, or about 13 GB usable storage for 16 GB devices. This is where Slim Bean ROM comes in.

The Slim Bean ROM minimizes the size of the ROM so you will have more usable storage on your Android device. Users may also opt to manually flash additional features of a ROM so they can install the features that they like, thus minimizing the size of a ROM. You will also find no bloatware
ion this ROM. The Nexus 7 can also benefit from more usable storage with the Slim Bean ROM on the tablet.

This guide shows you how to flash the Slim Bean 2.2 ROM for the Nexus 7.

Warning

The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Google Nexus 7. 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

Google Nexus 7 with an unlocked bootloader and ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
- Check out this toolkit that will easily root, unlock the bootloader, and flash custom recovery to your Nexus 7.
Download the following files to your computer:
- grouper.zip (57.0 MB)
- Common_2.1.zip (31.6 MB)
- srec_voicedialer_addon_googlenow.zip (38.0 MB)
- face_unlock.zip (22.2 MB)
Backup all personal data on your tablet 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

Copy the grouper.zip and common_2.1.zip files to the root of your tablet's SD card.
Switch off your Nexus 7.
Reboot your tablet into ClockworkMod Recovery Mode. To do that, connect the tablet to a power source via USB cable. Hold down Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power until you see an Android robot lying on its back. Using Volume Down, highlight Recovery mode and select it by pressing Power. After a while, the icon of Android with a red triangle appears. Hold down Power, then press Volume Up to enter Recovery Mode
Create a NANDroid backup of your current ROM. Select Backup and Restore and select Backup on the next screen.
Select Wipe data/factory reset and confirm the action on the next screen.
Go to Mounts and Storage and select Format /system.
Go back to the main menu and select Install ZIP From SD card.
Select Choose ZIP From SD card and locate the grouper.zip file. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash the ROM to your phone.
- NOTE: If the installation process finishes quickly (e.g., about 5 seconds), repeat steps 7 and 8.
In the same manner as in steps 7 and 8, flash Common_2.1.zip to your tablet.
Once done, go back to main menu and select Reboot system now to restart your tablet.

Flashing the add-on packages

After flashing the Slim Bean ROM, you can flash the additional packages to enjoy Google Now and Face Unlock.

Copy the srec_voicedialer_addon_googlenow.zip and face_unlock.zip file to your tablet's SD card.
Turn off your tablet and reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery Mode.
Select Install ZIP from SD card.
Select Choose ZIP from SD card and locate the srec_voicedialer_addon_googlenow.zip file. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash it to your tablet.
In the same manner as in step 4, flash the face_unlock.zip file to your tablet.
Go back to the main menu and select Reboot system now to restart your tablet.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Slim Bean ROM on your Google Nexus 7.

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Will Stewart

Galaxy S2 – it really showed what Samsung & Android were capable of and it’s still a great phone even today.
- http://www.facebook.com/kate.perry.545849 Kate Perry
  
  Also consider the new Novo 8 Discovery, an 8″ mini iPad size Android tablet that surpasses most features of the new Acer Iconia A1 and runs only $155 and is one of the first tablets to work with the new low priced $35 Miracast HD wireless adapter – which lets you stream movies and video and play video games on to an HD TV — similar to Apple’s AirPlay system, but costs a lot less
  - disk Latvia
    
    Looks good on paper but generally these things are bug ridden and prone to break down
  - Will Stewart
    
    The problem is nobody have heard of them before. I’ve brought goods directly from China before and going through Chinese sites you get a feeling its fake, even though it might be real.
MasterMuffin

Galaxy Nexus with it’s huge screen at the time and wasn’t it the first HD smartphone? Only drawback was the camera, but otherwise I’ll put it as #1 because it’s the device I’ll always remember
- http://twitter.com/L33tMeister That’s me!
  
  Actually, Galaxy Note was released one month before Galaxy Nexus and it had, for its time. a huge HD screen.
  - MasterMuffin
    
    Yes, Note in October 2012 and GN in November, but Note was a phablet
    - disk Latvia
      
      2012? I think you mean 2011
      - MasterMuffin
        
        That’s what it says ;) Edited the typo out :D
    - districtjack
      
      LG Optimus LTE was the first HD screen on a phone back in 2011. In the U.S. it is called the LG Nitro HD. The most awesome phone I have ever owned. Came with gingerbread and was updated to ice cream sandwich.
http://www.thinkingbrian.com/ ThinkingBrian

I wish I could say that its my Galaxy Nexus that take everywhere, but I can’t. The battery not charging past 89% and draining fast is driving me nuts. But even if it was working right, I would actually have to say its my Nexus 7 over my MK808B. I use my Nexus 7 everyday for web, email, apps, games and more with the exception of watching movies or tv shows. It doesn’t work for tv shows and movies right…too white. Good devices.
osc707

GNote 2, best Android out, until GNote 3
- Guest
  
  Oh by the way — I got my Novo 8 Discovery through T a b l e t S p r i n t — which also adds in $25 in Bonus Apps — including Shadowgun and an MS Office Suite program
- Guest
  
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http://twitter.com/cheidt76 Christopher Heidt

Right now, it’s a toss between my Nexus 7 and my LG Optimus Vu (which is an awesome quad core, 5″ phone, once you get used to the 4:3 ratio!), but I’d have to say the N7 is my absolute favorite. Now if I could just get my hands on a Note 2, that might change…
Arthur Vincent Simon

Once you start using(and loving) the Note 2, you can never go back to smaller screens.
- http://www.facebook.com/johnphillip.saayman John-Phillip Saayman
  
  I actually think that’s what happens. Once you go big you never go back.
http://twitter.com/durn_antonio Antonio Durán

Hi! Hmmm very hard, I love all Android devices, but I’m fanatic to Samsung, in fact, I have a SGS3 GT I9300 and my next device going to be a SGS4 but, with Snapdragon processor, I don’t want to know about Exynos, because: Exynos bug, sudden died and does not support 4G network. Best regards and great article! ;)
http://www.facebook.com/chirabrata.bhattarjee Chirabrata Bhattarjee

Sony XperiaZ
http://www.facebook.com/mark.long.370177 Mark Long

Galaxy S4, and here in about 5 months, probably the Note3. Love everything about the S4. Never tried either Notes, I think they may be to big. I typically upgrade every year to the new Galaxy S series phone and haven’t been disappointed yet.
http://TabletAndroidBR.com/ Humberto R.

Galaxy Note 10.1

The display could be better, but it is fast as hell, light, battery life is outstanding( 11+ hours) and that s pen is fantastic (I’m a hard user of lecture notes). That multi window feature is also very very useful. This tablet has all features I think a tablet should have.
Mr Mop

HTC Status <3

/s

Anyway, to seriously answer the question, the Nexus 7 would be my pick because of the awesome screen, latest Android updates, great performance, comfortable to hold, and it's cheap (in price).

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