Hi guys,
i'm new to android and this is my first post here, so please help me with that.
i just bought a SGS2 from Dubai few days ago , now i'm back to my home country ( Iran ) , and i connect it to the KIES in my office here , where it shows that there is the new version on firmware :
here is the old version as it shows :
PDA: KG2 / Phone: KF1 / CSC: KG1(XSG)
and the new version is :
PDA: KH1 / Phone: KG5 / CSC KH1(XSG)
my androind version was 2.3.3 before , and after the update its the same
would you please guide me what is these numbers and XXXXX means ? how can i understand which version it is ? which one is the firmwre code ? did i do the right thing to upgrade my phone ?
also i want to get the 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 if available , is it available by KIES ?
please guide me through this ,
thanks.
firstly use the search button with the query you have then you will find loads of the same questions that you have..but anyway go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
and then read here as well if you are going to root and want help on how to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
follow the instructions and guides in the both of the threads and it will give you a better idea regarding the questions you want answers for
Hi,
Some providers hold back on updating their Android releases (they need time to add their bloatware)... a good was around this is by flashing either a custom rom or a base Samsung one. Flashing is a pretty simple task. I might suggest starting off by reading this thread .... Enjoy
thanks guys for your help.
its a new world and is a bit confusing for me as a new member but i understand some parts and are trying to get more and more.
but what i cant understand is why there are different version of firmware for the same region ? for example : mine is JPKH1 which is arabic and KH1 version and 2.3.3 ! whats the different between JPKH1 and JPKH2 and JPKG5 which all of them are arabic version and 2.3.3 ? and all are official !
please help me with that.
and i'm trying my first changing the firmware and rooting the device hope dont need to buy a new phone after that
thanks again.
amirleo said:
thanks guys for your help.
its a new world and is a bit confusing for me as a new member but i understand some parts and are trying to get more and more.
but what i cant understand is why there are different version of firmware for the same region ? for example : mine is JPKH1 which is arabic and KH1 version and 2.3.3 ! whats the different between JPKH1 and JPKH2 and JPKG5 which all of them are arabic version and 2.3.3 ? and all are official !
please help me with that.
and i'm trying my first changing the firmware and rooting the device hope dont need to buy a new phone after that
thanks again.
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if your going to root first dont change your firmware..get a kernel that matches your firmware then fireaway..follow the guide in chainfires thread and once your rooted give me a message to take you to the next step
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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Hi all..
Actually im a newbie in this kind of upgrading stuff. Anyboby know how to upgrade samsung s2 version 2.3.3 to latest one? I have a problem with the battery. Can only be used for 4 hour and after that need to charge it back for 3 hour. I heard from my friend that upgrade to 2.3.5 can improve the battery performance..
Currently my detail is:
android version : 2.3.3
baseband version : I9100DXKF1
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340 [email protected]#2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.XWKF1
Hope someone can help me regarding this issue.. Really need to upgrade it since im tired of keep charging the battery...
Is you handset a branded one ie network brand?
Any way all you need to know is laid out here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
PS 2.3.6 is the daddie now
nevermind
10char
how i want to know it? either branded or not.. can u guide me? im really newbie in this field..
seriously im not familiar with those post.. very hard to understand.. arent there any simple one? BTW, thanks for the link..
UPDATE PATH
Via Kies that came with your phone official network/Samsung path .
Via XDA branded roms post flash at your own risk .
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Samsung Stock roms no branding .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
BRANDED means it has a network operators branding and network operators own apps .
No branding usually = stock rom .
ROM selection match country and or network required .
jje
Hi Frnds,
I am newbie in SGS2 Family i bought Samsung Galaxy S 2 and update my first firmware update with official update 2.3.4.
So my Latest firmware is : PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KH1(DBT)
Now i want to update it with 2.3.6 or 2.3.7 as official firmware is taking to give update on my country and right now i m in india.
I don't know about which Rom m i have and what kernel i m using.
So kindly please please let any friend help me which kernel or rom should i upgrade with so ill be having latest firmware update on my SGS2 mobile.
Please pls help me.
If you updated via KIES, you have the stock Samsung ROM. You can see the kernel in settings -> about.
If you want something that isn't available from KIES, you have to flash a custom ROM, pick one from this list. I think the only one that is 2.3.7 is CM7 (and maybe MIUI), those are AOSP ROMs, a tad different from Samsung ROMs, so I wouldn't advise them for a newbie.
Other than this, please read around the forums, most of the questions were already answered, and no one likes lazy and stupid people asking lazy and stupid questions.
ftrack said:
Hi Frnds,
I am newbie in SGS2 Family i bought Samsung Galaxy S 2 and update my first firmware update with official update 2.3.4.
So my Latest firmware is : PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KH1(DBT)
Now i want to update it with 2.3.6 or 2.3.7 as official firmware is taking to give update on my country and right now i m in india.
I don't know about which Rom m i have and what kernel i m using.
So kindly please please let any friend help me which kernel or rom should i upgrade with so ill be having latest firmware update on my SGS2 mobile.
Please pls help me.
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please read around the forums and then ask questions.We are always there to help in case you face problems.
Till that time enjoy this video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
Thanks frnd,
You can say people can be lazy but you guyz are so technically sound i can't understand that... that is reason i joint here to findout about what all this things are.. really...
Following detail i get when i say on my mobile settting->about.
Baseband : I9100XXKI1
Kernel version : [email protected] 143 #2
Build Number : gINGERBREAD XWKI4
Ok ill not go for 2.3.7 but can u pls pls help me from where i can download 2.3.6 kernel which is compatible with my phone as i have (DBT) version German.
Actually there are so many thread i just have confused what to download pls show me one way rest ill findout promise ....
Sorry if i broken any of forum rules.
thanks
At the moment for India there is no official 2.3.6/7 available and if you look at the firmware your phone has you will see that it has a german csc(DBT).The only way to get to what you want is to flash something like KK5 and then a custon ROM with a built-in multi-csc package that contains the csc for your region or one that would at least do the same job.XDA have INU as indias csc although a neighbouring countries csc will quite often do the same job.Seeing as your phone is on a german firmware(DBT) Kies will search for the latest german update unless you want to flash it.
ftrack said:
Thanks frnd,
You can say people can be lazy but you guyz are so technically sound i can't understand that... that is reason i joint here to findout about what all this things are.. really...
Following detail i get when i say on my mobile settting->about.
Baseband : I9100XXKI1
Kernel version : [email protected] 143 #2
Build Number : gINGERBREAD XWKI4
Ok ill not go for 2.3.7 but can u pls pls help me from where i can download 2.3.6 kernel which is compatible with my phone as i have (DBT) version German.
Actually there are so many thread i just have confused what to download pls show me one way rest ill findout promise ....
Sorry if i broken any of forum rules.
thanks
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Look in the development section. There you will find the things you want to know. Flashing roms involves risks, so you should start learning what everything means. It will save you a lot of problems.
Give me alteast on way or that thread link only
Lennyz1988 said:
Look in the development section. There you will find the things you want to know. Flashing roms involves risks, so you should start learning what everything means. It will save you a lot of problems.
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Thank you so much for your help
I just request you to please give me that thread link which help me to upgrade to 2.3.6 version i went through all that thread some is saying flash with odin3 and some saying not to flash with odin3 so i m bit confused with way should i go with
So little fever... pls pls just give me way inform of link ill do the rest...
Thanks.
Why do you want to update when you have just got a new phone ? You will hardly notice much, if anything, by updating. Use your phone as it is for a couple of weeks, find out what you like and what you don't like. In the mean time read about all these threads here regarding rooting, flashing methods, various ROM/themes etc.
Is it really that hard to find?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Everything you need is in that thread. Read read read.
cooza said:
At the moment for India there is no official 2.3.6/7 available and if you look at the firmware your phone has you will see that it has a german csc(DBT).The only way to get to what you want is to flash something like KK5 and then a custon ROM with a built-in multi-csc package that contains the csc for your region or one that would at least do the same job.XDA have INU as indias csc although a neighbouring countries csc will quite often do the same job.Seeing as your phone is on a german firmware(DBT) Kies will search for the latest german update unless you want to flash it.
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Thank you so so much... i really like your suggestion this what i am looking for as why i am asking so much becoz i am in india and my phone is DBT..
As per your suggestion i would like to take try update with below detail
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download:
XWKK5 Stock Kernel:
Shall i go ahead with this.. hehehe again asking ur valuable suggestion.
thanks
mrabcx said:
Why do you want to update when you have just got a new phone ? You will hardly notice much, if anything, by updating. Use your phone as it is for a couple of weeks, find out what you like and what you don't like. In the mean time read about all these threads here regarding rooting, flashing methods, various ROM/themes etc.
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Actually bro i have lost my warranty card while traveling and it has local warranty.. so any way i didn't get any facility on such.
i heard in 2.3.6 battery life is much better and i have 2.3.4 which is relatively good but not enough if i play, browse battery not only stay a day..
So i thought to upgrade it...! Thanks
ftrack said:
Actually bro i have lost my warranty card while traveling and it has local warranty.. so any way i didn't get any facility on such.
i heard in 2.3.6 battery life is much better and i have 2.3.4 which is relatively good but not enough if i play, browse battery not only stay a day..
So i thought to upgrade it...! Thanks
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If you dont want to flash a custom ROM you could go to the link below and flash from the "Frankinstein" section at the bottom the KK5 firmware then factory reset your phone,boot to download again and flash the India ODD KF3 CSC from the csc section given at the bottom and then when its done you need to do another factory reset again.This will give you KK5 with your local csc.Thats what I did on KH3 here in Spain to get my csc(FOP).Take into mind that these are not without risks if you dont follow the rules of flashing.A nearby countries csc will also do the job just as well so flashing KK5 and then a custom ROM with a multi csc package is always a go but its your choice.KK5 with the csc flash will be more close to stock looking and custom ROMs bring more mods and themes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
My SGS2 current Firmware version is 2.3.5 and I would like to upgrade it to 2.3.7 or higher version.
PDA : I9100XWKI8
PHONE : I9100XXKI4
CSC : I9100OXXKI2
I have attached screen shot. Can ANYONE please help me.
Choices .
One update via KIES official firmware ..
Two join a forum like XDA read the faqs and guides update to Samsung stock rom .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
ravi_21 said:
My SGS2 current Firmware version is 2.3.5 and I would like to upgrade it to 2.3.7 or higher version.
PDA : I9100XWKI8
PHONE : I9100XXKI4
CSC : I9100OXXKI2
I have attached screen shot. Can ANYONE please help me.
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U can Update upto 2.3.6 Officially
There is no 2.3.7 for ur XXKI4
search in this it may be useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
All 2.3.7 offers over 2.3.6 is support for Google Wallet for the Galaxy Nexus. So nothing worth noting for the Galaxy S2.
So go to 2.3.6.
Dear All (JJEgan, chinnupepsi4all, ctomgee)
Thnaks for reply. But the process is not clear to me. Last time I went through few post "How to root" and upgraded my SGS2 to 2.3.3 to 2.3.5, now could you please tell me how exacetly I can upgrade it and no matter whether its 2.3.6 or anything.
I think if you cant read and understand the threads already posted on riiting, upgrading, dont bother rooting or upgrading. Connect your phone to kies, if that offers one, that's what you do.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I know what I,m doing and what I'm writing not RITING Mr. mattyh77.
So think before you write not rite.
ravi_21 said:
My SGS2 current Firmware version is 2.3.5 and I would like to upgrade it to 2.3.7 or higher version.
PDA : I9100XWKI8
PHONE : I9100XXKI4
CSC : I9100OXXKI2
I have attached screen shot. Can ANYONE please help me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
everything is self explanatory here......no need to read any further docs......its as easy as piece of cake......
I'm sorry Mr Ravi. I wasnt even trying to say writing, but rooting. The O and I are really close togethor my fingers. What I was trying to say anyway is that there are plenty of threads on rooting. Don't ask people to spoon feed you. You have to take some responsibility and read. It is hard to stuff up on this phone, just play around and flash away.
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Hi , i recently registered in Xda-developers cuz i found out some updates for my Galaxy S II.
So , my question is how do i know what firmware i have to update , there are a lot of firmwares and i don't know which to flash...
Another question , firmware update means that my android version will change to a newer one?
And finally , reading a lot of post about updating galaxy s II with Kies or Odin , i found that a lot of people had problems flashing the phone and that sincerely scares me.. I'm afraid of bricking my phone.
Anyways , there are my Galaxy S II information :
Version of android : 2.3.3
Bandbase : I9100XWKG1
Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKG1
Clalabeltest_I9100XWKG1
Compilation : Gingerbread.XWKG1
Note: It's unbranded. Also i noticed that in the kies update at the enf of the new firmware information it says (ITV)
Can someone help me pls? :/
Check if it says i9100 under battery, not i9100G.
Learn how to use Odin to flash.
Than come back if you want help
Sent from my GT-I9100
And don't bump your thread an hour after you started it :-/ Anyone who bumps a thread within 6 hrs of making it obviously thinks this place is their personal on-call tech support line.
Guess what ? It isn't. Show some manners/patience.
Sorry about that , i would like to apologize...
Good morning,
Recently i purchased a samsung galaxy s2 (Gt-I9100G)
it made in china by Samsung "written in french"
I'm a new user for Samsung phones and Android system
its data is:
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PDA : I9100GJPKH8
PHONE : I9100GDZKH5
CSC : I9100GOJPKG7
Build Info : Mon Aug 29 14:04:52 KST 2011
Android Version : 2.3.4 Ginger bread
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Is there is an official update for this phone supporting Arabic language ??
How and where can I find these official update?
How can I choose my appropriate update to my phone?
How can I install update in my phone?
How can I know is my phone rooted or not?
Is that necessary to root my device?
What is KERNEL ?
What is the meaning of "Dead phone", and how can I avoid this?
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When i connect my phone to computer with Kies program this message shown up
" Your device doesn't support software upgrading via kies "
"Current firmware version : PDA:KH8 / PHONE:KH5 / CSC:KG7 (XEF)"
Why this message appear and why i can't update through kies?
what are the alternative programs can I use it?
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Very sorry for Elongation
I hope a complete answer to my questions
Thanks again
hello there i will try to answer your questions tell me what you do not understand and i try and help.
1.yes there is look here:http://www.mod2xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=11661
2.refer to 1
3.i do not know how to explain this one because i use odin for flashing.
4.open wifi then go to about phone then click software update if there is a latest version available then download and install.
5.to know if you are rooted there should be an app superuser home screen.
6.no its your choice but with rooting you can get cool features here is advantages and disadventages of rooting link:http://droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/
7.not sure if this will help but refer here:http://www.androidcentral.com/android-z-what-kernel
8.dead phone means you cant turn it on again and it wont do anything,the only way to repair it is send it to the company.to avoid it dont install firmware from other models before flashing make sure its for i9100G and dont use apps like rom manager.
9.never used kies before so i cant help on this.
10.the alternate program for flashing is odin.just put your ophone on download mode then open odin select pda browse for your firmware then start.
hope i answered your question.
I have all the answers for you at : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677819
If you want to thank me ,pls press the thanks button !!
thanks a lot,
But is all versions or any update (united states,United Kingdom, United Arab emirates) supporting Arabic (read & write) or must be an Arabic version " i need English interface and all thing is in English but reading and writing Arabic".
what is the difference between firmware update( KSA, KSA (JED), Egypt, and UAE).
Is product Code important for update firmware?
and if it is that's meaning that i can't download any firmware expect France firmware
What is Stock ROM for my phone and how can i know it and where can i download it?
Is that important to install kernel beside firmware update and what is its benefit? how can i choose a appropriate one to my phone?
is there problem to install this room in my phone
Egypt EGY – I9100GJPLC1/I9100GOJPLC1/I9100GXXKL4/I9100GJPLC1
----------------------------------------------------- WHAT THES CODES REFER TO?????
Version: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
or any on of other firmware without looking at my current firmware (france as i mentioned up)
up please
up please
please any one answer my questions??????
yo it doesnt matter what version you will get or flash but all gingerbreads rom provide the same features but with different languages.To get stock rom refer to my post answer to 1.but if you want the latest version then update your phone to ics update.
Good god use the search. You spent an hour typing this up... could've taken 10 minutes using the search function here on just googling ANY of this.
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