Install Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Galaxy Note 2 N7100 [Custom ROM]

Benghazi ROM is the newest among other custom firmwares out there. It is based on latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and can be installed on Galaxy Note 2 N7100. This particular device won’t be getting Android 5.1.1 Lollipop officially so the only way to get the latest OS on it is by installing this custom ROM. This ROM includes great features like LED Light customisation, HeadsUp Notification and Apps to SD support as well. If interested in Android 5.1.1 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section.

You can update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by Samsung, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod in order to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone. Your Galaxy Note 2 should be rooted and have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod recovery / TWRP recovery) installed.

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As you continue reading below, in this tutorial we will guide you through the entire process of how to install Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Galaxy Note 2 N7100 with complete steps. Don’t forget to read all the tips below that you have to keep in mind before proceeding. Please make sure you backup all your data as given below because this tutorial will wipe your data. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get to the tutorial now.

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Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM Details:

This amazing Benghazi custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. A quick list of the main features in Benghazi is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Galaxy Note 2 N7100:

• Heads up notifications
• App circle sidebar
• Apps to SD
• Custom Notification LED Lights
• Recent Panel Settings
• Privacy Options
• 4Way Reboot
• Lockscreen Shortcuts
• Power Saving Mode
• Double Tap to Lock The Screen
• Gestures
• Added New Screen Recorder
• Adjust CPU Min and Max
• Performance Settings
• NetworkSpeed Indicator (when wifi or data is off it will hide)
• More Efficient Memory on Managing Apps
• Sound Effects to Enhance Music Playback
• Increased Background Capacity
• Optimized Mobile Network (for a faster response)
• Optimized GPS Positioning (for a faster response)
• Improved Standby Power Consumption
• Improved Touch Accuracy
• Improved Sound Quality
• Added Beats Audio
• Added ViPER4Android
• Removed Nav Bar
• Support Disable Background Apps
• User Dictionary’- Added Multi-User
• Guest User
• Predictive Text
• HD True Color Without Any Missed Colors
• Weather at Notification Panel

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Google Apps (Gapps): Latest Google Apps for this ROM!
• Material Design : Google Wallet and Google Docs With Material Design (Download APK)
• [HOT]: Download Galaxy S6 Apps for all Android Devices - APK Files

Like this Benghazi ROM based on the latest Android 5.1.1? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

• Download Samsung Galaxy Note 2 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Done with USB Driver? Good. Now here we go for some work that you must do before installing this firmware. Please follow the important points that you need to take care of, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung user can also backup data by using Official Sumsang Kies. If you backup data manually, you will get more options for what to choose from. You can also move your data to other Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S5 backup data to Google Nexus 10. If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android devices. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your device is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the device model or carrier name.

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All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop custom firmware.

How to Install Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop custom firmware on Galaxy Note 2 N7100. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Galaxy Note 2 N7100, then this should not be any different for you.

However, for beginners, you need to root your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for installing Benghazi Android 5.1.1 ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100. Please do not try on any other Galaxy Note II variants.
• Your phone should be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery installed from before.
• This tutorial will wipe out all your data. Proceed at your own risk.
• Perform a Dalvik Cache wipe before proceeding from the recovery mode.
• Samsung KIES will NOT detect your phone after installing this ROM because it is a custom firmware.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Entire Step-By-Step procedure:

Step 1 - Download Benghazi Android 5.1.1 ROM Custom firmware and Google Apps for Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to your computer.

Step 2 - Connect and mount your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 5.1.1 ROM zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 4 - Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 - Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. You will get an exclamation mark now. Again, hold your Volume Up + Power buttons. You should now be in your Recovery Mode.

Step 6 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset”  Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 7 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” 

Step 8 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 9 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 10 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate the Benghazi Android 5.1.1 ROM Zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 11 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now”

Note: Repeat the same step of installation as in step 10 with Google Apps after installing Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Custom ROM.

Your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 should now have Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

Need Help?

If you run into any problems during UPDATING Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Benghazi Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Custom ROM,  feel free to drop us a comment below and we will reply you back ASAP with the fix or the solution to your problem.