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Get the 4.3 Jelly Bean experience on any Android phone without root (video)

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Oct 07, 2013, 3:45 AM

Android

Now here's a nice compilation of steps you can do to get the closest possible experience to the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean without having to root your phone, install custom ROMs and other assorted geekery you can't be bothered with.

Of course, this is not going to bring the speed and performance improvements under the hood, but the Apex launcher is plenty fast already, and you will at least get acquainted with the latest Android version while waiting for the official update from your carrier or manufacturer.

Use the download links below, and follow the easy video guide that the folks from VidxHD have created to illustrate them, if you are interested in pimping your Android the 4.3 way.

Download links:
Apex Launcher - http://goo.gl/okrY9W
Jelly Bean Apex / Nova Theme - http://goo.gl/DozAfF
Google Keyboard - http://goo.gl/9WkFQD
Holo Locker - http://goo.gl/mQ1veL
Stock Android Messaging - http://goo.gl/yHV49P
Calculator (CyanogenMod) - http://goo.gl/48u8jB
Google apps - http://goo.gl/CTCj2C
Camera & Gallery JB Official - http://goo.gl/BbB7lT
Clock JB - http://goo.gl/TpnC2S
Latest Google Play Store (4.3.11) - http://goo.gl/oRsuYW

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.