Samsung proved just how competitive they are in the mobile market, when the Galaxy S2 became one of the initial smartphones to embody a large 5 inch display screen and the efficient dual core processors.Hitting the market in February 2011, the Galaxy S2 was the first real success for Samsung in terms of sales. Though it featured one of Samsung's most iconic designs, the steady evolution of technology resulted in it being surpassed in the mobile industry.However, with the Galaxy S2 officially turning 5 years this month, good news to those who are still rocking the device as the CyanogenMod community brings a nice Marshmallow treat.CyanogenMod13 nightlies are currently available for download to users of the international version of Samsung Galaxy S2 model number i9100, offering them an option to take advantage of the Marshmallow firmware on their device.Thankfully, the handset packs a RAM of 1 GB and dual-core processor, making capable of running the Marshmallow OS. But considering its an older device, the smooth experience usually seen on current devices shouldn't be expected. As it is with nightlies, the update may contain a few bugs, so be aware that adding a Marshmallow-based CM13 to your Galaxy S2 could lead to some issues.Along with a stock-like user experience, CyanogenMod 13 brings a ton of new customization features as well as added features. 

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What's my model number?

There are several ways to locate your model number:

Option 1
On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
Option 2
Often times you can view the model number inside the device, by removing the battery
Option 3
Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool

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