How to Download and Install Android 4.2 for Allwinner A10 Devices
If you have an Android device powered by an Allwinner A10 processor, you might be interested in updating it to the latest Android version, 4.2 Jelly Bean. Android 4.2 brings many new features and improvements, such as Google Now, Photo Sphere, Gesture Typing, Multi-User Support, and more. However, not all Allwinner A10 devices have official support for Android 4.2 from their manufacturers or carriers. In this case, you can try to install a custom ROM based on Android 4.2, such as CyanogenMod 10.1.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install Android 4.2 for Allwinner A10 devices using CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM. This ROM is developed by alexander.roe, a member of the AndroidFileHost.com community[^1^]. It is compatible with most Allwinner A10 devices, such as tablets, TV boxes, and mini PCs. However, before proceeding, please note that this is an unofficial ROM and may have some bugs or issues. Also, installing a custom ROM will void your warranty and may erase your data. Therefore, please backup your data and follow the instructions carefully at your own risk.
Requirements
- An Allwinner A10 device with at least 50% battery charge.
- A microSD card with at least 2 GB of free space.
- A computer with a card reader and an internet connection.
- A USB cable to connect your device to your computer.
- The CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM file for Allwinner A10 devices. You can download it from here[^1^]. The file name is A10-cm-10.1-20130301.zip and its size is 135.3 MB.
- The Google Apps package for Android 4.2. You can download it from here[^2^]. The file name is gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip and its size is 90.1 MB.
Steps
- Copy the ROM file and the Google Apps package to the root directory of your microSD card.
- Turn off your device and insert the microSD card into it.
- Boot your device into recovery mode by pressing and holding the power button and the volume up button simultaneously until you see a menu on the screen.
- Use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select in the recovery menu.
- Select “wipe data/factory reset” and confirm by selecting “Yes”. This will erase all your data on your device.
- Select “wipe cache partition” and confirm by selecting “Yes”. This will clear the cache on your device.
- Select “install zip from sdcard” and then “choose zip from sdcard”. Locate the ROM file on your microSD card and select it. Confirm by selecting “Yes”. This will install the ROM on your device.
- Repeat step 7 for the Google Apps package.
- Select “reboot system now”. This will restart your device with Android 4.2 installed.
Congratulations!
You have successfully installed Android 4.2 for Allwinner A10 devices using CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM. Enjoy the new features and performance of Jelly Bean on your device. If you have any questions or problems, please visit the original thread of the ROM[^1^] or leave a comment below.