How to Update Micromax Canvas 2 to 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Manually

Micromax canvas 2 runs on android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system . Micromax recently released an OS update for canvas 2 i.e jelly bean for canvas 2 . Now the problem which is arising is – The update is not available via OTA (over the air) so Users need to take their phone to the service center for OS upgrade. We received many queries related to this OS update , people wanted to know how can they update canvas 2 OS from 4.0.4 to 4.1.1 manually . Below we have listed two methods through which you can get jelly bean 4.1.1 on your device .

Though it isn’t the latest jelly Bean update i.e 4.2.1 but still Official Jelly bean is now available for C2 . One thing iwant to mention here is that soon 4.3 jelly bean will be available for few canvas smartphones like canvas HD ,Canvas 4 , etc .

Also Check : How To Upgrade Canvas HD from v4.1.2 to v4.2.1 Manually

How to Update Micromax Canvas 2 from Stock ICS to Jellybean  (without going to service center)

Before you move ahead read some FAQs related to this OS upgrade :

• Do You need a rooted device ?

Depends on the method you follow

• Will I lose my data?

Yes You will Lose all your data.
Also Check : How to Root Micromax A110 Canvas 2

As written above you will lose all your data , so it is advised to take backup of all of your personal data through backup apps like ‘SMSContactBackup’ , ‘Titanium Backup’ ,etc .

Method 1 : Flashing recovery through Mobile Uncle MTK Tools

• Download the Mobile Uncle MTK tools to your phone and install (link above)

• Download clockwork MOD recovery from this link  . Rename the file to recovery.img and then put it in the root of your SD card.

• Select the option recovery update  from here

• Now Choose The file “recovery.img” from the list and press OK when this pop up comes

• After it , hit on ok and the phone will reboot into recovery mode.

Now You have clockwork recovery mod in your device. Do take a backup of your existing ROM for safety (Backup and restore>Backup into storage) controls with volume button and power key!

Here’s a shot:

• FLASHING Jelly BEAN through Clockwork recovery

1. Download the Jellybean CWM Zip from this link .
2. Put into root of sdcard
3. Boot into recovery (Pull battery>Power off your device and press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power button simultaneously till the screen glows up again. Then, press Volume Up to go to recovery.)
4. Wipe Data/Factory reset , wipe Cache
5. AdvanceWipe Dalvick and Wipe Battery Stats
6. Mounts and storage>Wipe System
7. Install zip from Sdcard> choose the ZIP file downloaded
8. Done,reboot

Now You have Jellybean (Pre rooted).

Flashing through STOCK Recovery

• 1. Download the official Jellybean file through this link and put it in the root of your SDcard.
• Now reboot to recovery (Power off your device and press Volume Up + Volume Down + Power button simultaneously till the screen glows up again. Then, press Volume Up to go to recovery.)

• Choose “Apply update from sdcard” option and select the rom that you’d have transferred to your sd card .
• REBOOT!

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