Galaxy S2 Update Question - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a GS2 on T-Mobile and cannot seem to update. I deleted the original Kies that was on the phone as I thought I did not need it and installed Kies Air but cannot seem to do any updates now. Tried OTA updates and it just says Connection failed.
Anyone got any ideas.
Phone currently reads;
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100BOGKG1
BUILD: GINGERBREAD.BOKG2

update manually...easy

Is there anyway of finding out if my firmware is the latest for tmobile?

A ask TMobile
B search for CheckFus on xda .
or post full codes for phone here .
jje

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[Q] Updating S2 via Kies "this device cannot be updated"

Hello all,
I have used the following guide to debrand my S2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894 (I followed it to the letter including step 8) I assumed this would debrand the phone and allow me to use Kies to update the phone as normal without having to wait for my carrier to release updates. Note: this is the only reason I performed the debranding, I had no intention of ‘rooting’ the phone.
So you can imagine my horror when I connected the phone to Kies and was presented with the message:
“This version of the device cannot be updated”
Have I done something wrong? And is this fixable/reversible? I am now starting to wish I hadn’t been so impatient and tinkered with my new toy instead of leaving it to Vodafone…
If anyone knows how an idiots guide on how to fix this I would be very grateful for your advice. Below is some information off of the phone itself and Kies.
Kies says:
Current firmware version : PDA:KDD / PHONE:KDH / CSC:KD1 (VOD)
But if I press *#272*IMEI# The phone says: Sales code XEU
Note: Kies says VOD and the phone states XEU (is this where the problem lies?)
Also in settings>about phone, the following is displayed:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100XXKDH
Kernel Version: [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKDD
Vod = Vodafone
XEU = UK
KDD very old firmware
CSC KD1 is VOD Vodafone CSC
Phone details all KDD
Kies never use it as i have never had an update after changing firmware and i have no intention of waiting six months for firmware .
Kies just does not like some changes made but works with others .
You can always put a Voda firmware on from provider roms thread .
or flash stock rom from stock rom thread .
jje
Thanks for your reply JJE, i thought i had flashed a stock rom? what have i flashed?
I would prefer to get the updates working over Kies if possible as if i had bought an unbranded phone. I thought that completing step 8 of the guide would change the CSC to a generic one, what is the reason for Kies seeing 'VOD'?
Thanks for sparing some of your time!
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Never mind, i have solved the problem. Incase anyone else has the same issues the solution can be found below.
Update the phone by going to settings>about phone>software update then register for a samsung account. The phone then downloaded the update over the air and installed.
After this when i connect to Kies i get the message "This is the latest Firmware"
What version is the phone now after doing the update?
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Rare to get OTA updates you are one of the few.
jje
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bimmerboii said:
What version is the phone now after doing the update?
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I now have the following version:-
In settings>about phone, the following is displayed:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100XXKE7
Kernel Version: [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
*#1234# Gives:
PDA : I9100XWKF3
PHONE : I9100XXKE7
CSC : I9100XEUKD1
Kies says:
Current firmware version : PDA:KF3 / PHONE:KE7 CSC:KD1 (XEU)
KF3 firmware about as up todate via official channels as it gets .
jje
I cant update via kies too. When i try ota update, cant connect to the server!
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Another way to go is to use SpoofFw if you are rooted. It will spoof another branding and will let you update to that branding using kies. Root and busybox is needed.
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When i come home, i will try it.
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Kind of related to this thread... I had gotten the same message with stock firmware unrooted with KG2 firmware. Once I rooted it and flashed back the stock firmware, the message changed to "No updates currently available" instead of "This device cannot be updated". Strange.
Samsung understands when you root your phone the ROM or kernel you have put will not be recognized by them and hence the message...However, if you put in the stock firmware back then the updates by Samsung for your firmware version(if any) will be available for you.
gaurav.kabra said:
Samsung understands when you root your phone the ROM or kernel you have put will not be recognized by them and hence the message...However, if you put in the stock firmware back then the updates by Samsung for your firmware version(if any) will be available for you.
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It's actually backwards. When my device was completely stock, it said "This device cannot be updated". But now that it's rooted, it says "No updates currently available".
I tried everything and still indicate that the phone can be updated!!! this is sooo bored ... have someone idea what to do next? if next exist!
Markoleti said:
I tried everything and still indicate that the phone can be updated!!! this is sooo bored ... have someone idea what to do next? if next exist!
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lol. huh?....

[Q] No 2.3.4 available on kies for me

Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
Current firmware:
Gingerbread 2.3.3
PDA:KG2
PHONE:KG1
CSC:KE2 (VOD)
Thanks
jumped said:
Why can't I update firmware through Kies. Everytime I check it says "This is the latest firmware". It seems everyone else has had the option to update with kies
Garbage some have updated some phone providers have not updated and probably will skip 2.3.4 as 2.3.5 is rolling out .
for a while now, so why not me? Im on vodafone uk.
You need to ask Vodafone or take phone to Vodafone service centre see if they have an update .Vodaphone update the firmware and push it to Kies server .
jje
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I have this question also, seems that lots are getting the update.
My details are.
PDA IS I9100BOKG2
PHONE I9100BOKG1
CSC I9I00TMUKF1
ANDROID VERSION 2.3.3
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BOKG1
KERNEL VERSIO [email protected]#2
PDA:KG2/PHONE:KG1/CSC:KF1 (TMU).
Same answer if its provider firmware .
jje
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
crazydiamond1970 said:
i was afraid of that answer, so am i right in thinking its unbranded sg2`s that are getting this upgrade??
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Mostly but not always it all depends upon the phone supplier .
Thats why most XDA members go down the unofficial route and many are running KI3/8 2.3.5 .
jje
Thanks JJEgan for your help.
As I got a vodafone branded sgs2 (locked with vodafone) would flashing XWKI8 or XXKI3 from Intratech's rom page be ok?
I read somewhere you should only flash unlocked phones.
I currently have my phone rooted with unsecure BUKG2 stock kernel, other than that its untouched from purchase.

[Q] No update available

Hi guys,
I have a question, maybe is stupid, but I have searched on the net and I could not find anything to clarify my question.
My Android version is I9100XWKI4 / I9100XXKI1 / I9100DBTKH1. So a ROM (2.3.4) from Germany.
When I try to update the ROM to 2.3.6 via Kies I get always the message "No update available".
Do you have any ideea why Kies doesn't find the newest version for my phone?
thanks
Try Check Fus. Google it for info.
asvlad said:
Hi guys,
Do you have any ideea why Kies doesn't find the newest version for my phone?
thanks
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You have the newest version for your phone note your phone or the codes on the phone do not match any on KIES server due to flashing .
Its your phone provider that updates the firmware to KIES as and if they want and some are well behind the later releases and unlikely to update further until soon expected release of ICS ..
jje

[Q] Can't get ICS

I have a stock rooted galaxy SII GT-I9100. I live in Italy and samsung has pushed the ICS update to all of Europe but every time I ask the phone for the update it says that none are available. Kies also tells me I have the most current version. Anyone know what's going on here? Here's the info on my phone.
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100CEKI12-CL586309 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.UHKI2
ICS update
Try here there's a Italy update
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
One the ICS update is not fully rolled out .
Two you can try CHECKFUS and see if the firmware for your phone is on the KIES server download it and flash via ODIN .
Or join XDA Developers forum and flash a stock Samsung ICS .
jje
dail *#1234#
check what is your CSC
for exampe, your CSC is : I9100OXXLP7 the bold text is your CSC,(OXX)
if your CSC is not one of these CSCs for which Samsung has rolled out ICS, you will have to wait for KIES update otherwise do as JJE advised, or flash eligible ROM with CSC already rolled out...
eligible CSC :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25419397&postcount=3

[Q] device's firmware version not supported to update firmware via kies

Hi,
I have updated my android firmware to 4.1.2 but not officially using Kies.
So now when i connect my phone to Kies it says "your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies."
Could anyone please tell me how i can reset my android firmware to the default version and then update it through Kies.
tahafakhruddin said:
Hi,
I have updated my android firmware to 4.1.2 but not officially using Kies.
So now when i connect my phone to Kies it says "your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies."
Could anyone please tell me how i can reset my android firmware to the default version and then update it through Kies.
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What you mean "not officially"? You mean via Odin/Mobile Odin?
Re-install Kies.
No custom kernel right?
gastonw said:
What you mean "not officially"? You mean via Odin/Mobile Odin?
Re-install Kies.
No custom kernel right?
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Hi,
yes i updated my firmware using Odin.
now when i open kies it doesnt let me update my phone.
gives me that message.
And did you re-install kies?
Sent from the little guy
Hi friends I own Galaxy s 2 i9100....I got it from UK 3 mobile.. After coming to India I have flashed it with a ROM which is unlocked version as its is locked to 3 network...after the flashing I connected it to kies for backup and found the same message as others in this thread mentioned...so I tried reflashing it with a ROM that is compatible with Indian version and got the issue solved ...I am providing the details of the rom now I am using
PDA: I9100XWLQ2
phnoe: I9100DDLPC
CSC: I9100ODDLPD
BUILD info: Fri oct 26 16:04:15 KST 2012
But recently KIES software in my laptop got updated and when I connected my S2 it stated that my phone is not compatible to update from KIES. But, the same day when I connected wifi in my phone I got a message that an update is available and its done successfully.
Now can any body help me to get that issue sorted out when connected to KIES as it accepted before and now why it is not accepting ??
Thanks in Advance
This is all about csc codes and roms/firmwares from specific regions. csc changer from play store will fix most of the problems for you although root access is required in jelly bean. change the csc to your country and if all the planets are aligned in the third 1/4 of Aries your up and running..
However why the bloody hell you would want to use kies for anything other than backing your stuff up is completely beyond thinking about its the worst bloody piece of bloat you can install on your pc. Use odin you can flash any rom from any country you like its makes little difference as to weather your phone works in your country or not. HAPPY FLASHING.
@#1 If you really want too and jelly bean is available in your country install that via odin and that should also fix your problem.
Current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies
Hi,
I bought a Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100) about 2 months ago and I want to update it to gellybean. I tried to update via kies but it says "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies". then how do I update my phone. Please help...! Thanks in advance.
Details about phone,
Model no: GT -I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPQ-CL975203
Build no: IMM76D.XWLPU

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