Samsung is still in the process of rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OTA to its Galaxy S2 handsets worldwide, but in the meantime in the Korean electronics manufacturer and current King of the Android market has released the Galaxy S2 Android 4.1 kernel source code so that open source developers can have their fun with it.
The source code applies to the Galaxy S2 model GT-I9100 and is based on firmware I9100XXLSD which includes a new Samsung TouchWiz interface.Those who which to grab the kernel can do so at Samsung's open source website. Just enter in "GT-I9100" in the search bar, and a file labeled "GT-I9100 JB Open Source" should be easy to spot. Expect this little tidbit to allow for a new wave of customized ROMS for those interested in Android after-market modification.
As of now, only a handful of regions are receiving their Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean update worldwide. It was just yesterday that reports about the GT-I9100M up in Canada receiving Android 4.1 OTA began trickling in. Before that, users in Spain, China, and Korea all reported getting their Jelly Bean goodness on the Galaxy S2.
The Android 4.1 update for the Galaxy S2 is described by SamMobile as being the "most major update given to a smartphone yet." It gives Galaxy S2 owners access to Google Now, and improves interface fluidity and handset performance with Project Butter. Samsung has also included the latest version of its TouchWiz interface in the package, meaning the Galaxy S2 will run the same one as the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.
There is still no word from U.S. carriers on when Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be pushed out to Galaxy S2 handsets Stateside, but given the past history of U.S. carriers being notoriously slow, it could take a while.
Thanks to: SamMobile