Hi there,
Am on a Nexus S, but just got my son an S2 thats got Ginger Bread. The base band of the phone is I9100XXKI4. Can some one please tell me:
a) if an official update to ICS is available?
b) if yes, how do I get it?
c) if no, which is the easiest and safest way to root the phone to have an ICS ROM? Have read a little and the thing is that some write ups makes me fear the odin. Is there some other way? Is the odin route safe? Is the root retained?
Thanks
Yes Odin is safe
Yes official ics is out, but it's not like what you have it's like what he already has.
You have to flash cm9 to get pure ics look and feel.
Read how to use Odin, cwm and cfroot. those three things will get you there.
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odin is your only way to root your mobile without proplems , just read the instructions carfully and all will be fine
these are the official updates, but they dont have Arabic
Samsung ICS Official Rom's
How to flash.
- Open ODIN.
- Select CODE / MODEM / CSC.
- Put phone in download mode. (HOME - VOLUMN DOWN - LOCK)
- Connect phone with cable. Push start (Wait till phone reboot on Android start screen!)
for a custom rom i insist you use (include full arabic) d4-rom or hydrog3n
if you want to use a custom you must first get cwm
to do this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
this is where you can download it plus the guide to install it
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
EDIT: for more roms to choose from click here
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We are living now in official world....
ZACQ8 said:
Old unofficial leaked ROMS
LOL
We are living now in official world....
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what old roms, he posted correct, that thread has all official roms from old to latest
atifsh said:
what old roms, he posted correct, that thread has all official roms from old to latest
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upon my PM he changed dude....
he admit that it was a mistake....
atifsh said:
what old roms, he posted correct, that thread has all official roms from old to latest
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no he's right, but i just corrected the link, after i read his comment
ok. got it
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all those replies Will read how to use Odin, cwm and cfroot.
Am based in Kuwait, but will not be needing Arabic, so I guess I get more options I guess
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Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
Thanks everyone.
1. You need stock firmware, CF-Root only gives kernel.
3. As previously answered, CF-Root goes side by side with stock ROM, if there's no stock ROM available for latest CF-Root, get a lower version.
4. You should flash first stock, then CF-Root. You will loose root & CWM.
5. The thanks button is just below this answer, near the Quote button.
pancomido said:
Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
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Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
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I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
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CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
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Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
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Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
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Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
At first follow the instructions in this thread and flash kk2 or kk5 as you want the newest ;p : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then when you flashed a full new firmware from that guide you can proceed to the instructions of CF-root with the matching kernel (kk2 or kk5 just the same version as you chosen in the previous step) from that topic to flash and gain root and CWM.
CF-root is only a kernel that is modified, so it is only a small part of a firmware but with nice extra features added.
pancomido said:
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
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Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
digi_fort said:
Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
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digi_fort said:
Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
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Super informative
pancomido said:
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
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Most of the stock roms provided directly are wipe means they reset the system SD card when flashed. Intratech removes the script from the ROM specifically from the Frankenstein. About CF's Mobile Odin there are other ways to get it PM ChainFire himself for it and just give him a beer offline. Any flash of a different region via Odin will not allow you to update via KIES for that you need to flash the stock ROM of your specific region and then update it to the new ROM for your region it will as it is be provided by intratech in his thread eliminating the use of KIES entirely.
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
pancomido said:
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
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Sorry weekend pretty busy
Nope no reason why you should'nt ........ Frankenstein is pretty much stock only a bit tweaked .... personally i never flash CSC for my region ...... yea they are supposed to provide APN settings and all but for you guys there in china there have been certain issues .... i would recommend you flash the CSC after you flash the ROM your region's CSC would be available in the frankenstien section as well .... just ensure after flashing the ROM everything is in order.
Thanks digi. I almost forgot about this thread. I ended up flashing Frankenstein KK5 and then Siyah Kernel to give it a try. I didn't flash CSC, but I haven't had any problem. It seems APN settings are grabbed from the network or the SIM or something. I have no idea. What are the issues you referred to in China?
I am trying to find my way into a Chinese forum, but my limited Mandarin is making things difficult. After reading a lot, I arrived to the conclusion that most problems (battery, connectivity, gps lock...) are carrier/location related (I mean, if you flash correctly and everything seems to be running fine). So I thought I should try getting some local information. Hope I can achieve something, because I am getting really poor battery when wifi is on...
Is there any place where one can compare modem/kernel/rom/battery performance in relation to location/carrier. I think that would be sooo useful. Maybe I should give MIUI a try, since it is Chinese...
Hello all,
Please be patient with me. I have some experience with the Galaxy tab and various custom firmwares on it - but I have not flashed new firmware yet on my brand new S2.
Now, since the official EU ICS is out, I would like to flash my S2.
Several people have done it, but the instructions are somewhat cryptic.
Could please someone post step by step instructions about how to do this?
Including: what files to use, what modem to use and also how to get this rooted?
Thank you in advance for the kindness of someone who has done this!
What's ROM you want have on your phone, stock or custom?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
you read this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
it was pretty easy
Faryaab said:
Instructions For Flashing ICS:
Extract the firmware
Open the included Odin
Put your device into Download MODE (Home + Volume Down + Power)
Click PDA and select *.tar.md5
Then finally click START!
Instructions For Rooting ICS :
Extract the Rooted Kernel
Open the included Odin
Put your device into Download MODE
Click PDA and select CF-Root-SGS2_*-v5.3-CWM5.tar
Then finally click START!
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Thank you. I have done these steps, and it looks good.
But some widgets look a bit off (for example the widget where i can switch wifi etc. on/off). Is that how it should be?
My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
I need you wise peoples help (again)
Thanks In Advance
bjarnebk said:
My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
That means as of yet their is no Upgrade on Kies for your phone or product codes etc match nothing on the server as its mixed up firmware .
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
Strangely ICS stock roms are plastered all over the XDA development forum General section .
jje
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So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
bjarnebk said:
So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
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Do not use PIT .
Flash your original saved firmware .
jje
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
david_Zboy said:
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
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??
Many of my buddies have already got their ICS on their SGS2. It's just me that have ****ed my phone up ;-)
bjarnebk said:
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
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ICS single file stock roms are posted in general .
jje
..and all the files i download refuse to run under heimdall because of "malformed tar" and fail under odin for "cant write file" and both soft bricks my phone.
I've found one (1) working older file on an external drive; so for now I'm stuck with 2.3.4 and baseband XXKI4, kernel XXKH3 and build XXKH3 :-/
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
read read read
jusuk said:
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
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Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
victorator said:
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
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Hi, i was told that one eats up battery plus i tried that thread and i cant seem to download anything except this silly ilivid software
Mittaa said:
Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
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Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
jusuk said:
Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
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Here is one way to obtain what you want:
- First get root (search XDA to find out how)
- Second buy Odin Mobile from Google Play Google Play Odin Mobile
- Next register and download Samsung official firmware from http://www.sammobile.com.
- Unzip and copy file with extension MD5 to your mobiles internal SDcard.
- Use Odin Mobile to flash keeping default settings (if you don't want to keep root, un-check EverRoot option).
If you use this method (and stay rooted) you can keep flashing new Samsung stock firmwares from within your mobile when ever you want. Read this thread about Odin Mobile
Personally I'ill never use KIES anymore...
Thats it
Start at the beginning .
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
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Bought the phone rooted & i tried to unroot it myself so the software update can go through & i accidentally deleted the systemui.apk . the background wallpaper stopped working as well as the notification bar . whats the easiest way to fix this & unroot my phone ?
Frodriguez93 said:
Bought the phone rooted & i tried to unroot it myself so the software update can go through & i accidentally deleted the systemui.apk . the background wallpaper stopped working as well as the notification bar . whats the easiest way to fix this & unroot my phone ?
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Instead of going through the hassle of the official software update, you can download your official ROM using Check Fus Downloader and flash it via Odin.
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Megaritis said:
Instead of going through the hassle of the official software update, you can download your official ROM using Check Fus Downloader and flash it via Odin.
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i dnt mean to sound like a newbee but how exactly do i do that ?
Frodriguez93 said:
i dnt mean to sound like a newbee but how exactly do i do that ?
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Go to sammobile, create an acount there. Find the firmware that you want, preferably 4.0.3. Once its done, unzip it and it should come in either a .tar or .md5 format. Put it in the PDA ssction of odin and flash.
Sent from my potato running potatomod.
Frodriguez93 said:
i dnt mean to sound like a newbee but how exactly do i do that ?
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You gotta download an official ROM first.
I suggested using checkfusfownloader in my previous post. It allows you to download the latest official version of a carrier.
You just have to select the country and carrier of the ROM you want and then it downloads the ROM for you.
Which country/provider are you on?
Afrer downloading the ROM then download Odin from http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=581913&d=1304094576. Connect your S2 to your PC and use the PDA button to flash the ROM you just downloaded.
There are also tons of flashing yutorials in XDA in case you have difficulties flashing.
Sent from my GT-I9100
How many of these threads do you need??
Thread closed and read the rules about posting only ONCE