Hi All,
Just spend a while on here looking around to try and figure it out and I think I have most of it figured out, but now i'm confused...
I've just update my phone to 2.3.4 official, running xxKI1. Now I want to root it, using stock rom.
On the list i've found that I need to download this one:
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
Now i'm confused if i need - XEU (UK) or CPW (UK)
Am I just being blind? Sorry if it's a simple answer...
Thank you all,
wrexe
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I bought a SGII off ebay and after a few hours of reading I'm totally confused about how to debrand the phone. The original owner received the phone from Vodafone Ireland and rooted it to unlock it. Below are the phone specs
Android- 2.3.3
Baseband version- I9100BUKG1
Kernel-2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 root-DELL101#2
Build- GINGERBREAD.BUKG2
I just want to get rid of all the vodafone software and other bloatware. Im not interested in rooting the phone.
From my research I should go for the latest XEU firmware (Im in Malta, Europe) which is XWKF3
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1
Is this correct? It seems older than what I have.. I dont mind, like I said I just want to debrand without ending up bricking the device. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
takamichi said:
I bought a SGII off ebay and after a few hours of reading I'm totally confused about how to debrand the phone. The original owner received the phone from Vodafone Ireland and rooted it to unlock it. Below are the phone specs
Android- 2.3.3
Baseband version- I9100BUKG1
Kernel-2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 root-DELL101#2
Build- GINGERBREAD.BUKG2
KG2 firmware
I just want to get rid of all the vodafone software and other bloatware. Im not interested in rooting the phone.
Any stock rom removes branded stuff .
From my research I should go for the latest XEU firmware (Im in Malta, Europe) which is XWKF3
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1
KG6 2.3.4
XXKG6
Android 2.3.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This package has: PDA:XXKG6| PHONE: XXKG6| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/59TL9IL3CJ
If you want XEU UK firmware .
jje
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Thanks JJEgan, and just to confirm, the only downside to using these Franenstein builds is that I cannot use Kies to upgrade the firmware?
I just installed the firmware below as advised but I'm still seeing all the Vodafone bloatware. Everything went perfectly s described in the official thread. Did I do something wrong?
Factory reset your phone .
Phone should now be
PDA:XXKG6| Baseband : XXKG6| CSC:XEUKD1
jje
Thanks, that worked perfectly!
Hey, im trying to update my galaxy s2 to 2.3.5 but confused as to what firmware to flash. the current CSC i is I9100XEUKD1, I am on o2uk, could anyone help and tell me which official firmware to flash?
There isn't a 2.3.5 XEU update. 2.3.4 is the latest for the uk.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
oh right. so the one i should download is ?
XWKDD
Firmware info
PDA:XWKDD
PHONE: XXKDH
Build date: 26/04/2011
Generic XEU:
XWKDD Stock Kernel:multiuploadcom/LH122I67IU
Password is: [email protected]
is this the right one?
Hey im on o2 uk running HyperDroid-Androidmeda rom getting amazing battery life and flawless reception and its running on 2.3.5 Been running it about 4 weeks now and can not fault it
Hi to all the members of this forum,
I have recently joined this forum..I want to update my Samsung galaxy S2 with Icecream sandwich update. I have rooted my phone recently. I have searched many forums but couldn't find relevant solution for my problem. Can u plz let me know the procedure & software update n if possible post me in this forum.
I have brought this phone from UK (Unbranded)
This is phone model details.
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
I hope im in a right place to get a perfect answer to my problem.
Thanq all.
One a search will find all ..
Kies is the official update path .
OR XDA path flashed via Odin .
Stock ICS firmware posted .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Before you strat you will need to read the instructions and guides to avoid bricking your phone .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
Thanx alot for the info.
Official ICS Update for S2 in Pakistan
Hey guys!
I have a similar problem. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Saudi Arabia Last August. I've been waiting for the official ICS update for my phone since quite a while now. I am currently in Pakistan and even here my KIES says that I have the latest firmware.
The version is : PDA:KJ2 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KJ1 (JED)
I'm dying to use ICS on my phone and any help from the senior members will be much appreciated.
Cheers!
Your best bet will be to follow the links above, and search for custom roms. Is your phone currently rooted?
haseebahm said:
Hey guys!
I have a similar problem. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Saudi Arabia Last August. I've been waiting for the official ICS update for my phone since quite a while now. I am currently in Pakistan and even here my KIES says that I have the latest firmware.
The version is : PDA:KJ2 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KJ1 (JED)
I'm dying to use ICS on my phone and any help from the senior members will be much appreciated.
Cheers!
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If kies is not showing any updates for your phone, the best bet is to use ODIN and flash the official ICS firmware of your choice.. Use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
No I haven't rooted it yet.
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I quickly went through the guide for now. I'll go through it in detail tomorrow. Just a little help...
I checked my phone firmware details:
Android Version is: 2.3.5
Basband Version is : I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version is: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKJ2-CL655700 [email protected]#2
Build Number is: GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2
Based on the info I got to the conclusion that the applicable firmware for my phone is:
JPKJ2
Firmware info
PDA:JPKJ2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 13/10/2011
Android 2.3.5
OJP (ABS, AFG, BTC, EGY, JED, KSA, LEV, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, OTU, PAK, THR): Download
XSG (UAE):
JPKJ2 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
Is that right?
haseebahm said:
Hey guys!
I have a similar problem. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Saudi Arabia Last August. I've been waiting for the official ICS update for my phone since quite a while now. I am currently in Pakistan and even here my KIES says that I have the latest firmware.
The version is : PDA:KJ2 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KJ1 (JED)
I'm dying to use ICS on my phone and any help from the senior members will be much appreciated.
Cheers!
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You can get a stock firmware from www.sammobile.com and flash through Odin. There's a flash guide on the site too.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
Hi guys
I've been looking to update my galaxy s2 to ICS for a while now but it doesn't seem to respond to ANYTHING i've read on forums so far.
It was broken (screen) so has been away for repair.
Now if i try to update OTA it seems fine until reboot then stops at 14% and comes up failed. Kies also says my device cannot be updated using kies?
I'm still on gingerbread 2.3.3!
Kies also wont backup my data telling me there's not enough free space on the PC when there is plenty.
I have read ALOT on this but am now completely out of ideas, any help what to do from here would be fantastic!
Here's some info from about phone phone:
Baseband: I1900XXKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I1900XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
Here's info from *#1234#
PDA: I1900XWKE1
PHONE: I1900XXKE4
CSC: I1900XEUKD1
Any help would be really appreaciated as it seems from searching no-one else actually has the same info on their phone as me which i find strange.
contacts are already backuped in your google account or you can try this software http://www.moborobo.com/
For Firmware Go To samfirmware.com Download the firmware from there and flash with odin search the forum how to flash with odin..
ianac1 said:
Hi guys
I've been looking to update my galaxy s2 to ICS for a while now but it doesn't seem to respond to ANYTHING i've read on forums so far.
It was broken (screen) so has been away for repair.
Now if i try to update OTA it seems fine until reboot then stops at 14% and comes up failed. Kies also says my device cannot be updated using kies?
I'm still on gingerbread 2.3.3!
Kies also wont backup my data telling me there's not enough free space on the PC when there is plenty.
I have read ALOT on this but am now completely out of ideas, any help what to do from here would be fantastic!
Here's some info from about phone phone:
Baseband: I1900XXKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I1900XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
Here's info from *#1234#
PDA: I1900XWKE1
PHONE: I1900XXKE4
CSC: I1900XEUKD1
Any help would be really appreaciated as it seems from searching no-one else actually has the same info on their phone as me which i find strange.
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Thanks very much nitinvaid, i'll try that.
I already have odin just wasn't sure which fw to flash to it, definitely dont want to brick it as it's still under warranty.
I'm not wanting spoonfed or anything but should it be obvious which firmware i should be using? is it official samsung fw?
Thanks again
ianac1 said:
Thanks very much nitinvaid, i'll try that.
I already have odin just wasn't sure which fw to flash to it, definitely dont want to brick it as it's still under warranty.
I'm not wanting spoonfed or anything but should it be obvious which firmware i should be using? is it official samsung fw?
Thanks again
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Pretty simple actually! Just got to sammobile.com, make an id and log in. In the "Firmwares" section, you will be able to download your country's/carrier's latest official firmware. Download the file, unzip and flash via Odin.
And do not worry about the warranty, the firmwares on Sammobile are official firmware. Flashing them will not void your warranty, unless you root..!
Best of luck...!
Sorry but one more question, might sound easy to you guys but all these letters and numbers mean nothing to me
Can i go straight to this fw from 2.3.3 using odin?
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100XEULPA
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-07-31
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Thanks
ianac1 said:
Sorry but one more question, might sound easy to you guys but all these letters and numbers mean nothing to me
Can i go straight to this fw from 2.3.3 using odin?
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100XEULPA
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-07-31
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Thanks
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Yes, you can. Just get a "How to update to ICS via odin" tutorial on the internet (it's everywhere) and follow it properly, there's no mistake
Don't forget to close Kies and the KiesTrayAgent (with task manager) before flashing with odin.
ianac1 said:
Sorry but one more question, might sound easy to you guys but all these letters and numbers mean nothing to me
Can i go straight to this fw from 2.3.3 using odin?
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100XEULPA
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-07-31
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Thanks
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If you are going to flash the XWLPT firmware be careful as it contains the dreaded "hard brick bug" I would suggest flashing a custom Kernel straight away ie Siyah Kernel. As this will remove the bug
ianac1 said:
Sorry but one more question, might sound easy to you guys but all these letters and numbers mean nothing to me
Can i go straight to this fw from 2.3.3 using odin?
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100XEULPA
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-07-31
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Thanks
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Install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!! Root your phone first. Backup your stock rom with CWM in case something happens. I would do this before using any of the solutions that previous comments have given you. Some times even if you are following the right instructions you will get a soft brick. Its best to have everything backed up before attempting any updates of Roms. There is so many tutorials out there to do this. This would be the easiest solution and also the best solution to your problem. Everybody too have seemed to have moved to Jelly Bean 4.1 not ICS 4.0.3/4.0.4. My opinion i prefer Jelly Bean than ICS. Look into rooting, installing custom Roms and Kernels.
Phone specs:
Model: GT-I9100
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXLPR
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP3-CL287862
[email protected]#3
Build Number: IML74K.XWLP3
Operator: O2 (UK)
I have the above model and since upgrading to ICS, the phone has an issue where the battery seems to drain within a couple of hours. I have done a factory reset, run with no additional apps, and even bought a new battery. Nothing has helped. Upon my google travels, I saw a number of users with similar issues who were blaming ICS. So I would like to roll back to Gingerbread.
I found this guide: http://www.galaxys2forums.com/17-sa.../3405-how-roll-back-gingerbread-gt-i9100.html which tells me to download the O2 UK firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
I think I need this one: XWLP3: Download - Firmware info: PDA: XWLP3| Phone: XXLPR CSC: eek:2ULP4
But the link seems to be dead. Is there anywhere else to get the firmware? And am I looking at the right thing in the first place?
Sorry if this is a very basic query, but I have no experience with flashing phone firmware and would really appreciate guidance on this as my phone is almost useless to me right now.
Thank you!
Sammobile......and you dont know the difference between gb and ics obviously
theunderling said:
Sammobile......and you dont know the difference between gb and ics obviously
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Thank you for that link. I am now downloading the firmware.
"United Kingdom (O2) 2011 November 2.3.5 I9100XWKJ1 I9100O2UKJ1"
Apologies for my ignorance..The tutorial I linked to then linked to that thread which made me think that all the links there were for GB firmwares. I don't know how to read the shorthand for the different Android versions.
Its ok.Just google firmwares next time to see which version it is.
I run rooted kg5 on this thing.