NOTE: A reader wrote in with news that this JB build may not be completely stable. I followed up on the message and found that this is unfortunately indeed the case. There is some buggy behavior happening with some users who are installing this build. Keep in mind this is the first public release, so this isn’t exactly unexpected. If you still wish to give it a go, please make sure to make a NAND ROM backup with Titanium backup before you update in case you need/want to switch back. This is ROM is released by Amoi. However, REMEMBER that you update at your own risk.
In my previous post I gave news of the Amoi Big V N821 release with IPS and Android Jelly Bean 4.1. While current Amoi Big V N820 users obviously can’t upgrade their LCD to IPS, they can download and install the Jelly Bean ROM.
Remember you will lose everything when you update, so make sure to backup your contacts and any apps you want to save the data from. A couple of programs you can do this with are Go Backup Pro, Backup Wonder Machine or Titanium Backup.
It appears that some Big V N821 weren’t released with Jelly Bean. If that’s the case , you can skip download #1 and commence with #2 to get to Jelly Bean goodness.
For Big V N820, you must first install the latest v6.0 Big V build before upgrading to Android Jelly Bean 4.1
Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1!https://www.gizbeat.com/1099/amoi-big-v-n820-update-to-android-jelly-bean-4-1/https://www.gizbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amoi-big-v-n820-n821-MTK6577-myk6588-mtk6589-450x487.jpghttps://www.gizbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amoi-big-v-n820-n821-MTK6577-myk6588-mtk6589-150x150.jpgDamian ParsonsAmoiBrands
NOTE: A reader wrote in with news that this JB build may not be completely stable. I followed up on the message and found that this is unfortunately indeed the case. There is some buggy behavior happening with some users who are installing this build. Keep in mind this...
<a title="Amoi Big V / N821 Released With Android 4.1 Jelly Bean!" href="http://gizbeat.com/1092/amoi-big-v-n821-released-with-android-4-1-jelly-bean/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100" title="amoi-big-v-n820-n821-MTK6577-myk6588-mtk6589" src="http://gizbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amoi-big-v-n820-n821-MTK6577-myk6588-mtk6589.jpg" alt="" width="489" height="530" /></a>
NOTE: A reader wrote in with news that this JB build may not be completely stable. I followed up on the message and found that this is unfortunately indeed the case. There is some buggy behavior happening with some users who are installing this build. Keep in mind this is the first public release, so this isn't exactly unexpected. If you still wish to give it a go, please make sure to make a NAND ROM backup with Titanium backup before you update in case you need/want to switch back. This is ROM is released by Amoi. However, REMEMBER that you update at your own risk.
<a title="Amoi Big V / N821 Released With Android 4.1 Jelly Bean!" href="http://gizbeat.com/1092/amoi-big-v-n821-released-with-android-4-1-jelly-bean/">In my previous post</a> I gave news of the Amoi Big V N821 release with IPS and Android Jelly Bean 4.1. While current Amoi Big V N820 users obviously can't upgrade their LCD to IPS, <span id="more-1099"></span>they can download and install the Jelly Bean ROM.
Remember you will lose everything when you update, so make sure to backup your contacts and any apps you want to save the data from. A couple of programs you can do this with are Go Backup Pro, Backup Wonder Machine or Titanium Backup.
It appears that some Big V N821 weren't released with Jelly Bean. If that's the case , you can skip download #1 and commence with #2 to get to Jelly Bean goodness.
For Big V N820, you must first install the latest v6.0 Big V build before upgrading to Android Jelly Bean 4.1
<a title="How to get a China 360 Drive Account! (aka Amoi Big V Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Upgrade)" href="http://gizbeat.com/1135/how-to-get-a-china-360-drive-account-aka-amoi-big-v-android-jelly-bean-4-1-upgrade/"><em>360 CN Drive Sign-up and Upgrade Tutorial</em></a>
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michel -November 5th, 2012 at 2:07 pmnone
Comment author #550 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
I’ve tried to go to the site to download, but it’s all in chinese.
Can you send me the Jelly to my mail ? or show me how to download it ?
Thanks
michelPublic CommentUserI've tried to go to the site to download, but it's all in chinese.
Can you send me the Jelly to my mail ? or show me how to download it ?
Thanks
Damian Parsons -November 5th, 2012 at 7:55 pmnone
Comment author #556 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
Hello Michel, I created a tutorial for upgrading the Big V, please see this link
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHello Michel, I created a tutorial for upgrading the Big V, <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1135/how-to-get-a-china-360-drive-account-aka-amoi-big-v-android-jelly-bean-4-1-upgrade/" title="How to get a China 360 Drive Account! (aka Amoi Big V Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Upgrade)" rel="nofollow">please see this link</a>
Markoff -November 15th, 2012 at 9:54 amnone
Comment author #676 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
I did successful update (and didn’t lose any data from Native memory card btw.) for my Amoi N820 to Jelly bean 4.1.1 but this firmware is not rooted, do you know how to root this 4.1.1. firmware?
MarkoffPublic CommentUserI did successful update (and didn't lose any data from Native memory card btw.) for my Amoi N820 to Jelly bean 4.1.1 but this firmware is not rooted, do you know how to root this 4.1.1. firmware?
Damian Parsons -November 15th, 2012 at 6:55 pmnone
Comment author #678 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
Hey Markoff, I’m working on it for you. Will let you know. In the meantime, please report back any instabilities/issues you come across with the new ROM so other users can know what to expect. Thanks much.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHey Markoff, I'm working on it for you. Will let you know. In the meantime, please report back any instabilities/issues you come across with the new ROM so other users can know what to expect. Thanks much.
Markoff -November 16th, 2012 at 5:00 pmnone
Comment author #692 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
oh and btw. except not rooted FW it doesn’t launch Google Play Store, it is launched but after half second it’s switched off, I checked BBS Amoi forum and there is already different Jelly bean firmware which should be rooted with Google play store (GMS), but it’s merging partitions so I am little bit afraid to flash it, I would prefer somehow find how to root this N820_JB_V2.0_USER_2012-10-31.zip firmware and also how to launch succesfuly play store or at least how to launch play store, I can survive without root :-)
didn’t noticed any instability so far since yesterday morning, but been quite busy other stuff than play with phone, just installed and checked few games and tested wifi and checked all settings
MarkoffPublic CommentUseroh and btw. except not rooted FW it doesn't launch Google Play Store, it is launched but after half second it's switched off, I checked BBS Amoi forum and there is already different Jelly bean firmware which should be rooted with Google play store (GMS), but it's merging partitions so I am little bit afraid to flash it, I would prefer somehow find how to root this N820_JB_V2.0_USER_2012-10-31.zip firmware and also how to launch succesfuly play store or at least how to launch play store, I can survive without root :-)
didn't noticed any instability so far since yesterday morning, but been quite busy other stuff than play with phone, just installed and checked few games and tested wifi and checked all settings
Damian Parsons -November 16th, 2012 at 9:22 pmnone
Comment author #701 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
Excellent news. Thanks for the report back. Yes, I saw that new ROM as well. That’s actually what I had in mind for you. I’m working on a root post now. Not sure if it will help with Amoi or not, but it should work for most phones.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorExcellent news. Thanks for the report back. Yes, I saw that new ROM as well. That's actually what I had in mind for you. I'm working on a root post now. Not sure if it will help with Amoi or not, but it should work for most phones.
Damian Parsons -November 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 amnone
Comment author #773 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
Thanks for the report Tester, please check out a couple of my recent posts regarding possibly rooting Amoi N821 so you can apply a Google Play fix. If you can’t find the ADB drivers, then try the PDAnet generic ADB drivers. Then regarding root, try this method. Please report back with your success or lack of. Thanks much.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorThanks for the report Tester, please check out a couple of my recent posts regarding possibly rooting Amoi N821 so you can apply a Google Play fix. If you can't find the ADB drivers, then try the <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1273/pdanet-adb-auto-driver-for-windows/" title="PDAnet ADB Auto-Driver For Windows!" rel="nofollow">PDAnet generic ADB drivers</a>. Then regarding root, <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1243/how-to-root-almost-any-ics-or-jb-phone/" title="How To Root Almost Any ICS or JB Phone!" rel="nofollow">try this method</a>. Please report back with your success or lack of. Thanks much.
Damian Parsons -November 27th, 2012 at 10:31 pmnone
Comment author #823 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
excellent. thanks for the update regarding root success with the Amoi n821. next step is to sideload (allow installs from unknown sources in “Settings -> Applications”, then install the downloaded Google Play APK through the file manager on your Amoi). Here’s one of, if not the most recent versions of Google Play Store –> click to download Google Play Store. Please report back with your success or lack of. Cheers.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorexcellent. thanks for the update regarding root success with the Amoi n821. next step is to sideload (allow installs from unknown sources in "Settings -> Applications", then install the downloaded Google Play APK through the file manager on your Amoi). Here's one of, if not the most recent versions of Google Play Store --> <a href="http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390188424645836836" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click to download Google Play Store</a>. Please report back with your success or lack of. Cheers.
Markoff -November 30th, 2012 at 1:24 pmnone
Comment author #844 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
what version of Android did you root? i tried 4.1.1 and din’t succeed, tried few recent versions of Play Store be it close itself on launch with unrooted 4.1.1 N820
MarkoffPublic CommentUserwhat version of Android did you root? i tried 4.1.1 and din't succeed, tried few recent versions of Play Store be it close itself on launch with unrooted 4.1.1 N820
Damian Parsons -December 1st, 2012 at 5:42 pmnone
Comment author #856 on Amoi Big V N820 Update To Android Jelly Bean 4.1! by GizBeat
Hello Markoff… I recommend you use the Amoi N821 / N820 pre-rooted Jelly Bean ROM in the more recent post. Please let us know how it works out.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHello Markoff... I recommend you use the <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1325/new-amoi-n821-and-amoi-n820-android-4-1-jelly-bean-rom-with-root/" rel="nofollow">Amoi N821 / N820 pre-rooted Jelly Bean ROM</a> in the more recent post. Please let us know how it works out.
I’ve tried to go to the site to download, but it’s all in chinese.
michelPublic CommentUserI've tried to go to the site to download, but it's all in chinese. Can you send me the Jelly to my mail ? or show me how to download it ? ThanksCan you send me the Jelly to my mail ? or show me how to download it ?
Thanks
Hello Michel, I created a tutorial for upgrading the Big V, please see this link
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHello Michel, I created a tutorial for upgrading the Big V, <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1135/how-to-get-a-china-360-drive-account-aka-amoi-big-v-android-jelly-bean-4-1-upgrade/" title="How to get a China 360 Drive Account! (aka Amoi Big V Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Upgrade)" rel="nofollow">please see this link</a>I did successful update (and didn’t lose any data from Native memory card btw.) for my Amoi N820 to Jelly bean 4.1.1 but this firmware is not rooted, do you know how to root this 4.1.1. firmware?
MarkoffPublic CommentUserI did successful update (and didn't lose any data from Native memory card btw.) for my Amoi N820 to Jelly bean 4.1.1 but this firmware is not rooted, do you know how to root this 4.1.1. firmware?Hey Markoff, I’m working on it for you. Will let you know. In the meantime, please report back any instabilities/issues you come across with the new ROM so other users can know what to expect. Thanks much.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHey Markoff, I'm working on it for you. Will let you know. In the meantime, please report back any instabilities/issues you come across with the new ROM so other users can know what to expect. Thanks much.oh and btw. except not rooted FW it doesn’t launch Google Play Store, it is launched but after half second it’s switched off, I checked BBS Amoi forum and there is already different Jelly bean firmware which should be rooted with Google play store (GMS), but it’s merging partitions so I am little bit afraid to flash it, I would prefer somehow find how to root this N820_JB_V2.0_USER_2012-10-31.zip firmware and also how to launch succesfuly play store or at least how to launch play store, I can survive without root :-)
didn’t noticed any instability so far since yesterday morning, but been quite busy other stuff than play with phone, just installed and checked few games and tested wifi and checked all settings
MarkoffPublic CommentUseroh and btw. except not rooted FW it doesn't launch Google Play Store, it is launched but after half second it's switched off, I checked BBS Amoi forum and there is already different Jelly bean firmware which should be rooted with Google play store (GMS), but it's merging partitions so I am little bit afraid to flash it, I would prefer somehow find how to root this N820_JB_V2.0_USER_2012-10-31.zip firmware and also how to launch succesfuly play store or at least how to launch play store, I can survive without root :-) didn't noticed any instability so far since yesterday morning, but been quite busy other stuff than play with phone, just installed and checked few games and tested wifi and checked all settingsExcellent news. Thanks for the report back. Yes, I saw that new ROM as well. That’s actually what I had in mind for you. I’m working on a root post now. Not sure if it will help with Amoi or not, but it should work for most phones.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorExcellent news. Thanks for the report back. Yes, I saw that new ROM as well. That's actually what I had in mind for you. I'm working on a root post now. Not sure if it will help with Amoi or not, but it should work for most phones.I just got the Amoi N821 but it come with Android 4.0.4, v5. Google play NOT working.
TesterPublic CommentUserI just got the Amoi N821 but it come with Android 4.0.4, v5. Google play NOT working. Anyone know how to root this phone?Anyone know how to root this phone?
Thanks for the report Tester, please check out a couple of my recent posts regarding possibly rooting Amoi N821 so you can apply a Google Play fix. If you can’t find the ADB drivers, then try the PDAnet generic ADB drivers. Then regarding root, try this method. Please report back with your success or lack of. Thanks much.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorThanks for the report Tester, please check out a couple of my recent posts regarding possibly rooting Amoi N821 so you can apply a Google Play fix. If you can't find the ADB drivers, then try the <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1273/pdanet-adb-auto-driver-for-windows/" title="PDAnet ADB Auto-Driver For Windows!" rel="nofollow">PDAnet generic ADB drivers</a>. Then regarding root, <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1243/how-to-root-almost-any-ics-or-jb-phone/" title="How To Root Almost Any ICS or JB Phone!" rel="nofollow">try this method</a>. Please report back with your success or lack of. Thanks much.I succesfully rooted amoi n821 with this method. thx!
Still I can not use play store. How to fix this?
MarkPublic CommentUserI succesfully rooted amoi n821 with this method. thx! Still I can not use play store. How to fix this?excellent. thanks for the update regarding root success with the Amoi n821. next step is to sideload (allow installs from unknown sources in “Settings -> Applications”, then install the downloaded Google Play APK through the file manager on your Amoi). Here’s one of, if not the most recent versions of Google Play Store –> click to download Google Play Store. Please report back with your success or lack of. Cheers.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorexcellent. thanks for the update regarding root success with the Amoi n821. next step is to sideload (allow installs from unknown sources in "Settings -> Applications", then install the downloaded Google Play APK through the file manager on your Amoi). Here's one of, if not the most recent versions of Google Play Store --> <a href="http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390188424645836836" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">click to download Google Play Store</a>. Please report back with your success or lack of. Cheers.what version of Android did you root? i tried 4.1.1 and din’t succeed, tried few recent versions of Play Store be it close itself on launch with unrooted 4.1.1 N820
MarkoffPublic CommentUserwhat version of Android did you root? i tried 4.1.1 and din't succeed, tried few recent versions of Play Store be it close itself on launch with unrooted 4.1.1 N820Hello Markoff… I recommend you use the Amoi N821 / N820 pre-rooted Jelly Bean ROM in the more recent post. Please let us know how it works out.
Damian ParsonsMember of GizBeatAdministratorHello Markoff... I recommend you use the <a href="http://gizbeat.com/1325/new-amoi-n821-and-amoi-n820-android-4-1-jelly-bean-rom-with-root/" rel="nofollow">Amoi N821 / N820 pre-rooted Jelly Bean ROM</a> in the more recent post. Please let us know how it works out.Can I use this ROM on Star B94M. B94M isn’t rooted and I don’t know a way how to do it.
ahorntalerPublic CommentUserCan I use this ROM on Star B94M. B94M isn't rooted and I don't know a way how to do it.This didn’t work. Play Store opens, then it’s closed.
MarkPublic CommentUserThis didn't work. Play Store opens, then it's closed.