Firmware upgrade - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all. I'm new to this forum. 1 week ago I bought Galaxy s 2 from Computer City in Denmark. It runs fine now, but can not upgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5. Kia can not find 2.3.5. I have the following data:
phone:
Android 2.3.4
Current firmware: PDA: KI4 / PHONE: KI1 / CSC: KE1 (SMO)
Kia: Runs with v. 2.1.0.11112_41
Want your help on how I get on so that I can put 2.3.5.
PS: What is SMO for?

nakah1 said:
Hello all. I'm new to this forum. 1 week ago I bought Galaxy s 2 from Computer City in Denmark. It runs fine now, but can not upgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5. Kia can not find 2.3.5. I have the following data:
phone:
Android 2.3.4
Current firmware: PDA: KI4 / PHONE: KI1 / CSC: KE1 (SMO)
Kia: Runs with v. 2.1.0.11112_41
Want your help on how I get on so that I can put 2.3.5.
PS: What is SMO for?
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Intersting ... SMO = SERBIA MONTENEGO
You can check it here => http://www.samfirmware.com/samsunglettercode.htm
But the CSC is not so important.
Here you can find Official Firmwares for the SGS2 (GT-I9100) => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Please read first post - Intratech has described everything you need to know on how to flash the latest firmware to your phone.
Do not use KIES, just download and use Odin (or if you want to root your phone first you can use Chainfire's Mobile ODIN app from the market).
The latest Firmware for the SGS2 is XWKK5 => Android 2.3.6.
You will find it as Frankenstein ROM in the third post.
And you can combine it with any Modem (baseband / phone part of the firmware) and CSC (regional / carrier customizations).
Good luck !

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[Q] CSC issue after ROM upgrade

Hi,
I'm new to Android and Galaxy S2. My phone was purchased in Spain from Vodafone.
I have just upgraded my ROM as per Intratech's guide (thanks by the way for the nice gude). The upgrade went good but after upgrae Kies shows the old CSC and says it can't update. Is this expected? I thought the CSC was supposed to change to the generic one.
I used ROM XWKE7 from the guide. After upgrade I get the following:
Doing *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9100XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Doing *#272*<your IMEI>#, I get
ATL
In Kies it shows:
PDA: KE7 / PHONE: KE4 / CSC:KD1(ATL)
- Can someone please clarify?
- I'd also like to know if after this I still have to do something else to unlock the phone to use with a different provider.
- I was hoping to leave the phone as unbranded so future updates will be picked up through Kies.
Thanks in advance for your help.
nicolas2011 said:
Hi,
I'm new to Android and Galaxy S2. My phone was purchased in Spain from Vodafone.
I have just upgraded my ROM as per Intratech's guide (thanks by the way for the nice gude). The upgrade went good but after upgrae Kies shows the old CSC and says it can't update. Is this expected? I thought the CSC was supposed to change to the generic one.
Depends upon what CSC flashed their is no generic CSC .
I used ROM XWKE7 from the guide. After upgrade I get the following:
Doing *#1234#, I get:
PDA: I9100XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Doing *#272*<your IMEI>#, I get
ATL
In Kies it shows:
PDA: KE7 / PHONE: KE4 / CSC:KD1(ATL)
- Can someone please clarify?
- I'd also like to know if after this I still have to do something else to unlock the phone to use with a different provider.
Debranding is not unlocking .
- I was hoping to leave the phone as unbranded so future updates will be picked up through Kies.
Kies updates branded phones .
CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Spoof FW
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
jje
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Thanks very much for this info. At the end I did a factory reset after updating and now phone shows XEU as expected.

Odin Flash - XWKF3 to ?? (2.3.4)

Hey Guys,
I've tried all morning to find out what i should pick to flash my new phone, i've searched the forum but atm everything is kinda making me go crazy. I've understand that Different regions got different firmware, i've checked the post about all the official firmware. But now I must admit, i've given up and admit to seek help in here.
My phone:
PDA: I9100XWKF3
Phone: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XXKF1
Location: Denmark
Language: Danish
Android: 2.3.3
NEW FIRMWARE:
I wish to run 2.3.4 ofc, so im looking for a firmware that enables this.
I've found by reading allot of posts in here, that this site have allot:
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm
The problem is, that they have allot of different and seems to make no sense, wich one i should pick.
Here is a little list:
I9100XXKG1 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 July 5 MULTI - CSC - OXAKG1
I9100XXKH3 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 August 12 MULTI - CSC - OXAKH13
I9100XXKH1 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 August 1 MULTI - CSC - OXAKH1
Problem:
My phone is atm at: I9100XWKF3 and on the list there is no such thing. Only KH1-KH3-KG..
What is the risk by flashing one of them?, i mean KF and KH is not the same i guess...
Could someone please help me to find the right one for me?
Many THanks.
Well you are on KF3 firmware like me. It's an old build. Still 2.3.4 hasn't released officially yet, so only option is a leaked ROM if you wanna get 2.3.4. Just download an European firmware from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There is NO risk involved, but keep in mind that it's not the Official firmware, so Kies will stop giving you any information on future firmware updates.
Regards.
KH3 latest.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Post 3 .
Risk almost nil
jje
ithehappy said:
Well you are on KF3 firmware like me. It's an old build. Still 2.3.4 hasn't released officially yet, so only option is a leaked ROM if you wanna get 2.3.4. Just download an European firmware from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There is NO risk involved, but keep in mind that it's not the Official firmware, so Kies will stop giving you any information on future firmware updates.
Regards.
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Would there be any idea in waiting for the official release?...
If not, wich one of the firmwares from the link you gave me would fit me best?..
Mikkel D. Hansen said:
Would there be any idea in waiting for the official release?...
You wait and you wait . your choice .
If not, wich one of the firmwares from the link you gave me would fit me best?..
KH3 Multi CSC if their is no CSC for your location .
jje
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JJEgan said:
KH3 latest.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Post 3 .
Risk almost nil
jje
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XXKH3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XXKH3| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: OXAKH3.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/P92D3CE95I
XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL
Password: [email protected]
This would fit?... And whenever the official release is out, i could just flash back and kies would update?!
OBS:
What is OXAKH3.??
Mikkel D. Hansen said:
XXKH3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XXKH3| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: OXAKH3.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/P92D3CE95I
XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL
Password: [email protected]
This would fit?... And whenever the official release is out, i could just flash back and kies would update?!
OBS:
What is OXAKH3.??
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OXA is POLISH
Read post 3 .
jje
OXAKH3 is KH3 firmware of Europe region.
Official update should be coming soon, depends on damn Samnsung, when they will release it to Kies servers. If you want Kies updates, then as I said, you need to be on a Stock firmware, Kies won't show any updates if your device is on a Custom/Leaked firmware.
Regards.

[Q] GT-I9100 does not support firmware upgrade.

Hello!
I just bought the S2 White, and it's on 2.3.3.
I tried to update the software from phone, but it says, "No new updates".
I connected the phone to KIES (Windows 7 Home Premium x64),
& it says, "GT-I9100 does not support firmware upgrade."
PDA: KE7
PHONE: KE4
CSC: KD1(H3G)
Can someone help me please to update it ???
(I don't understand why KIES says that my phone does not support firmware upgrade :S)
Maybe it has been flashed an unsupported version firmware.
Anyway you can upgrade to any firmware you want throught odin.
Look in the forum for a guide how to flash with odin
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
mustafa.millwala said:
"GT-I9100 does not support firmware upgrade."
PDA: KE7
PHONE: KE4
CSC: KD1(H3G)
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It says it cannot be updated because your firmware is mixed for some reason, latest H3G is:-
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100NEKI1
CSC: I9100H3GKI1
faill debrand!!flash again!
Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk
I had a similar problem. Then updated Kies and it said that it's not possible to update my firmware!
I went to the thread with the stock firmwares. Chose the current UK 2.3.4 firmware and flashed via Odin. Totally painless and very straightforward. Then checked on my phone for software updates, non available and checked via Kies and says my firmware is up to date.
This seems to have corrected the problem.
People still use Kies?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Odia said:
It says it cannot be updated because your firmware is mixed for some reason, latest H3G is:-
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100NEKI1
CSC: I9100H3GKI1
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Just looked through the guides for doing this and I can only seem to see stuff for Vodafone, 3, O2 etc. I've got an unlocked S2 that I think is running out of date software and thought I would try updating manually as Kies is telling me my phone does not support updates lol. Mine is running:
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
So is my software out of date and if so how can I update it please?
chanandler;18142028
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
So is my software out of date and if so how can I update it please?[/QUOTE said:
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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OK so I have found the custom ROM for my S2 but what is the point of putting the same one back on there that is already running? The question I had was 'what is the latest version and how do I install that?'
The reason for all this by the way is that I am sick of the poor battery life of the phone and have been told that the latest version of the software improves it but unfortunately Kies seems to think that my phone is not able to be upgraded!
Are you on OS X by any chance?
chanandler said:
Just looked through the guides for doing this and I can only seem to see stuff for Vodafone, 3, O2 etc. I've got an unlocked S2 that I think is running out of date software and thought I would try updating manually as Kies is telling me my phone does not support updates lol. Mine is running:
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
So is my software out of date and if so how can I update it please?
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Your versions are valid XWKF3 XEU, and it should update to:-
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
If Kies says it cannot be updated your product code is probably wrong.
Hello,
Kies give me the same message "GT-I9100 does not support firmware upgrade."
and shows these versions on my S2,
PDA: KF3
PHONE: KE4
CSC: KF3(INU)
It shows the same as the latest firmware versions just below.
Does anyone know when these above versions were released ?
lol I know its possible to update, but whats wrong with kies
scottishlad80 said:
People still use Kies?
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I always use Odin to flash firmwares, but on one occasion I used Kies
but that takes too long
Won't be doing that again in a rush!

Newbie in Ace: Help!

My Phone (Arabic Firmware)
PDA: S5830JPKA7
PHONE: S5830JXKA3
CSC: S5830OJPKA7
I want to upgrade my Galaxy Ace to Gingerbread (2.3.3) but the problem is i dont see Gingerbread (2.3) version for this Model of my Phone (See Above).
Please tell me what is the best firmware this.
Thanks!
You can get all the firmwares here..
samfirmware.com
Go there this latest arabic firmware...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455879
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
Hi and thanks for the response.
I already visit the web but i was confused about the firmware.
May i know if the other firmware is compatible to my Ace?
EXAMPLE: (is this compatible to my firmware?) because only this arabic have 2.3
S5830JPKP9
PDA: S5830JPKP9
Phone: S5830XWKP7
CSC: S5830OJPKP3
Version: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Build Date:2011 August 23

[Q] ICS update for Samsung Galaxy s2

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.
---------- Post added at 02:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:17 AM ----------
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

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