How to Install Google Apps on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
If you have flashed a custom ROM on your Android device that is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, you may need to install the Google Apps (GApps) package separately to get access to the Google services and apps. The GApps package includes the Google Play Store, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Now, Google Photosphere and more.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the official GApps package for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using a flashable zip file. This zip file contains the latest version of the Google Apps as of March 2013 and it is compatible with most of the Android devices running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Requirements
- A rooted Android device running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom ROM.
- A custom recovery installed on your device, such as ClockworkMod or TWRP.
- A USB cable to connect your device to your computer.
- The official GApps package for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean flashable zip file. You can download it from here[^1^] or here[^2^]. The file name is gapps-jb-4.2 .2-20130301-signed.zip and it is about 90 MB in size.
Steps to Install GApps on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Download the GApps zip file from the link given above and save it on your computer.
- Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable and copy the GApps zip file to the root folder of your device's internal or external storage.
- Disconnect your device from your computer and turn it off.
- Boot your device into recovery mode by pressing and holding the appropriate key combination for your device. For example, for Samsung devices, you can press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together.
- In the recovery mode, use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select. First, make a backup of your current ROM by selecting Backup and Restore > Backup.
- Next, perform a wipe by selecting Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
- Then, select Install Zip from SD Card > Choose Zip from SD Card and locate the GApps zip file that you copied earlier. Select it and confirm by selecting Yes.
- Wait for the installation to complete and then go back to the main menu of the recovery mode.
- Select Reboot System Now to restart your device.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed the Google Apps on your Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean device. You can now enjoy the Google services and apps on your device. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to leave a comment below.
Features of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is not just a bug fix update, but also adds some new features and enhancements to the Android platform. Here are some of the notable ones:
- Quick Settings: You can now access a new Quick Settings menu from the notification shade by swiping down with two fingers or tapping the icon on the top right corner. The Quick Settings menu lets you toggle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Brightness, and other settings with a single tap.
- Lock Screen Widgets: You can now customize your lock screen with widgets that show you information such as calendar events, email messages, music controls, and more. To add a widget, swipe to the left on the lock screen and tap the plus icon. To remove a widget, swipe it to the right until it disappears.
- Gesture Typing: The stock Android keyboard now supports gesture typing, which lets you slide your finger over the letters to form words without lifting your finger. The keyboard also shows word predictions and corrections as you type.
- Photo Sphere: The camera app now has a new mode called Photo Sphere, which lets you capture 360-degree panoramic photos that you can view and share on Google+ or Google Maps. To take a Photo Sphere, you need to move your camera around and align it with dots on the screen until you cover the entire scene.
- Daydream: Daydream is a new feature that lets you display useful or entertaining information on your screen when your device is idle or docked. You can choose from various types of daydreams, such as clock, colors, Google Currents, photo frame, photo table, and more. You can also enable or disable daydream for specific situations, such as when charging or when docked.
These are just some of the new features in Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. There are also other improvements and fixes for performance, stability, security, accessibility, and more. If you have a compatible device, you should update to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean as soon as possible to enjoy these benefits.