Is 4.0.3 the latest official android version for galaxy S2?
maybe,maybe not. It differs from country to country. But in most cases, yes.
There's a site where you can look it up, the status of official updates..but I'm not sure about xda's rules regarding links to other sites. So I'll let you try that out yourself
4.0.4 is latest and soon we will get 4.1.1.
Im on 4.0.3 and KIES says i have the latest version?
Because Kies checkes latest firmware for your CSC.
Visit http://sammobile.com/firmware and choose FW for your own.
Like I said, its probably the latest version for your country (or carrier). 4.0.4 is the latest official firmware, but its not released worldwide and for every operator, in the case of operator branded phones.
Im currently in Germany, it seems that there is no official 4.0.4 update here yet...
Depending how quick the Jelly Bean update arrives, I expect some countries may skip to this instead of having 4.04
Im not in the hurry i bought this phone 4 days ago and i dont want to mess something up, i rather w8 for official updates...
I hear 4.0.4 is pretty buggy. I was looking forward to this update and now I'm thinking, even if it comes to Canada, I may not apply it. Instead wait for 4.1. But I'm reeeeaaally thinking about rooting it now and end this waiting!
fgoyti said:
I hear 4.0.4 is pretty buggy. I was looking forward to this update and now I'm thinking, even if it comes to Canada, I may not apply it. Instead wait for 4.1. But I'm reeeeaaally thinking about rooting it now and end this waiting!
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4.0.4 kernel may have brick bug on its kernel but it's no way buggy.
In fact, 4.0.4 is the most stable and smoothest Stock ICS version to date
4.0.4 is alot Smoother...
Anyways You can install any another Country's Rom but if you are not aware of what you are Doing. And not aware of Superbrick Bug..
Then i Recommend you to not to Try that..
But if You Still Want to Install Then do a lil research about Superbrick bug 4.0.4 before flashing..
Thanks
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fgoyti said:
I hear 4.0.4 is pretty buggy. I was looking forward to this update and now I'm thinking, even if it comes to Canada, I may not apply it. Instead wait for 4.1. But I'm reeeeaaally thinking about rooting it now and end this waiting!
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If you Really Wanna root this then try this..
Just Download This File
If you don't have CWM then Save it in external SD Card
Reboot to Recovery using Power + Vol Up + Home..
For Stock Recovery
Select install update from external storage.
Select the file and Click on Yes.
You Can also Download CWM Recovery from ClockworkMod.com
Voilllaa You have Successfully Rooted your Device..
If You follow my Steps Your phone Won't Get bricked..
And i am not Responsible for any Damage. Use it at your own Risk.
Happy Flashing..
Note:For ICS onlu
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Well, i've seen in sammfirmware that there is 4.0.3 updates for s2, but the isnt an update for my baseband type, my baseband is i9100xxki4, and i would like to put 4.0.3 on my phone. What could happen if i update my phone with a 4.0.3 version that isnt for my baseband? Or what can i do to get 4.0.3 on my S2?
Thanks in advance.
If you're asking these kinds of questions, you shouldn't for a moment consider putting it on your phone. Wait for an official update (it's not official nor stable, yet).
No official release, you will need Flash either a stock leak, or a custom version based on the stock leak.
For stock version you will need to flash via Odin.
Check out the general section for those or android development section for user modified versions.
I suggest you do some reading as I don't think you fully understand the basics.
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i know i would have to flash via odin, but the official release of 4.0.3 for s2 has been dated for march and i dont want to have to wait so long
pilililo2 said:
i know i would have to flash via odin, but the official release of 4.0.3 for s2 has been dated for march and i dont want to have to wait so long
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Just wait or try out a leaked build. We are all in the same situation nothing we can do but wait until a near official build is leaked or until Samsung push an upgrade via kies.
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Instead of jumping straight to beta roms, i suggest reading and start off with some customised stock roms. Once your abit more comfortable then proceed with caution. Some of the ICS builds are unstable.
Ricey
I already have a custom rooted kernel. But i was asking if flashing a 4.0.3 that is not for my PDA( I9100BGKJ3), can do any damage to my phone.
pilililo2 said:
I already have a custom rooted kernel. But i was asking if flashing a 4.0.3 that is not for my PDA( I9100BGKJ3), can do any damage to my phone.
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No it won't do any damage, you can flash any i9100 firmware on an i9100 device. But i do recommend you do some reading as I don't think you fully understand the process.
There are chances something can go wrong so ensure you have a full nandroid and backup your efs.
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ok so if i update mi i9100 with any i9100 firmware, no damage can be done? then why is there like a thousand i9100 versions of each version of a firmware? like for 2.3.5 android, there are 20 versions for i9100. I dont really understand why there are so many versions then
pilililo2 said:
ok so if i update mi i9100 with any i9100 firmware, no damage can be done? then why is there like a thousand i9100 versions of each version of a firmware? like for 2.3.5 android, there are 20 versions for i9100. I dont really understand why there are so many versions then
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They're updated android versions, the most latest being 2.3.6, before that was 2.3.5, before that 2.3.4 etc.
With each upgrade brings new roms, countries get different releases, like LA2 from Italy, is the newest 2.3.6 rom. Before that was KL1 also based on 2.3.6.
Do you understand?
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well... not very much actually xD, if you could explain a little bit more i would apreciate it
Google release incremental updates to the aosp base. For example Apple releases iOS5 and later fix something and pack this into iOS 5.0.1.
Similar to android gingerbread started of as 2.3, they added things etc and now we are upto 2.3.7.
Manufacturers customise the Android versions with their own user interface. With samsung using touchwiz. The most latest version is 2.3.6 from Samsung.
Now Samsung publish updates to different regions. LA2 is the latest 2.3.6 version from Samsung which was Italian phones. Now we can all use this firmware as its for the same device.
Each new build that is released Samsung will change something or it'll be the same version just repackaged for another region, Samsung don't release changelogs so we don't know what's changed until users notice something different.
Before 2.3.6 it was 2.3.5, etc.
Honestly just read the stickies and forums you'll figure it out.
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pilililo2 said:
Well, i've seen in sammfirmware that there is 4.0.3 updates for s2, but the isnt an update for my baseband type, my baseband is i9100xxki4, and i would like to put 4.0.3 on my phone. What could happen if i update my phone with a 4.0.3 version that isnt for my baseband? Or what can i do to get 4.0.3 on my S2?
Thanks in advance.
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I agree to all others warning you about flashing a new firmware (especially a beta version) as long as you are not absolutely sure about what you are doing. However I can try to answer your question by the experience I made.
I flashed the I9100XXLP2 (having baseband LP1 if I am not mistaken). I then had big difficulties getting a stable and reliable data connection. I was able to solve this problem by flashing just the baseband back to version I9100XWKI1 which I knew was working.
So from my point of view and from what I experienced I could answer you question like this: if the baseband does not work, use the last one you know was working.
Which is the baseband? Csc. Pda. Or phone? Ive already flashed 4.0.3 by the way. Only a few issues with the radio. Gps.... Etc but for the rest its fine.
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The baseband would be the modem which can be flashed to whatever you want so you get a stable data connection
I will have to agree with the rest seems like you have no idea on how roms/kernels/modems work so if i were you i'd wait for an official release or you can start reading on how flashing works and related stuff
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RorixRebel said:
The baseband would be the modem which can be flashed to whatever you want so you get a stable data connection
I will have to agree with the rest seems like you have no idea on how roms/kernels/modems work so if i were you i'd wait for an official release or you can start reading on how flashing works and related stuff
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Ive already flashed LP6 4.0.3
i do know about flashing but i didnt know what the baseband was. I already gps fixed it by the way. Rooted it with chainfires kernel and recovered my titanium backup is there any fix for the radio?
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pilililo2 said:
Ive already flashed LP6 4.0.3
i do know about flashing but i didnt know what the baseband was. I already gps fixed it by the way. Rooted it with chainfires kernel and recovered my titanium backup is there any fix for the radio?
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the radio is a known issue for LP6 so nope, either go back to GB or deal with it
cheers
Hi,
I am from Pakistan (Specifically From Islamabad) , i flashed 2.3.5 on my SGSII (Stock Rom from sammobile.com) and checked for software update , it updated to 4.0.3 and now i am stuck on it , when i check for update , no new update is found and i think 4.1.2 is coming in December where as i have not yet received 4.0.4 i dont want to flash with ODIN as i know i can do that , just need a OTA update , anyone else has updated SGSII or no ?
For what i know, 4.1.2 hasnt came out yet. Only leaked version.
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Mr.KiLLeR said:
Hi,
I am from Pakistan (Specifically From Islamabad) , i flashed 2.3.5 on my SGSII (Stock Rom from sammobile.com) and checked for software update , it updated to 4.0.3 and now i am stuck on it , when i check for update , no new update is found and i think 4.1.2 is coming in December where as i have not yet received 4.0.4 i dont want to flash with ODIN as i know i can do that , just need a OTA update , anyone else has updated SGSII or no ?
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Did you flash correct ROM for Pakistan using sammobile? Go to sammobile and I check what's the latest for Pakistan 4.0.4 or 4.0.3. As far as I know India got 4.0.4 about a month and half back, so there should have been an update for Pak.
4.1.2 update hasn't been decided and even after it starts rolling, we guys will be one of the last to get updates.
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atulalvenkar said:
Did you flash correct ROM for Pakistan using sammobile? Go to sammobile and I check what's the latest for Pakistan 4.0.4 or 4.0.3. As far as I know India got 4.0.4 about a month and half back, so there should have been an update for Pak.
4.1.2 update hasn't been decided and even after it starts rolling, we guys will be one of the last to get updates.
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i am sure that i m using a correct ROM for pakistan from sammobile.com , latest version on sammobile is 4.0.4 but when i flashed 2.3.5 from there and did OTA update i got 4.0.3 i dont know why.. and yes 4.1.2 will take some time as we will be getting it last i dont know why we are way too behind of others :crying:
BTW i am on CM9 now it gives me best battery life
One more question , can i use SiyahKernel v5.0.1 with CM9.1.0 Stable?
Hello, I got my Galaxy Samsung SII repaired by Samsung, it came back with 4.0.4 (but went to them with 4.0.3). The info when I got it back were:
Model number
GT-I9100P
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Android version
4.0.4
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Baseband version
I9100PBVLPB
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Kernel version
3.0.15-I900PBVLPC-CL1020445
[email protected] 153 #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Aug 13 13:55:36 KST 2012
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Build number
IML76D.BVLPC
I rooted the kernel and then used used a CWM Recovery of my phone (rooted kernel only 4.0.3) to recover SMS/Call log/Apps etc. I've reflashed the latest stock 4.0.3 ROM (I9100PBVLPA_I9100PORALP9_ORA.tar), but Kies still isn't giving me a 4.0.4 version to upgrade to.
sammobile.com/firmware/
GT-I9100P United Kingdom (Orange) 2012 August Android 4.0.3 I9100PBVLPC I9100PORALPB
droidevelopers.com/f364/11662-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100p-firmware-list.html
I9100PBVLPA 2012 June I9100PORALP9 United Kingdom (Orange) I used this ROM
androidromupdate.com/2012/07/04/i9100pbvlp8_ora-uk-orange-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100p-nfc-stock-ics-4-0-3-firmware/
I cannot find any reference to an Orange UK 4.0.4 ROM to upgrade to. Has one been released into the wild or are there reports of other Orange UK users getting them OTA or Kies?
As far as I'm aware orange ppl have yet to receive ics and are officially still on gb
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jr866gooner said:
As far as I'm aware orange ppl have yet to receive ics and are officially still on gb
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Entirely untrue. Orange released ICS along with all the other networks.
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sammobile.com/firmware/
GT-I9100P United Kingdom (Orange) 2012 August Android 4.0.3 I9100PBVLPC I9100PORALPB
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Ignore that this says 4.0.3. Its BVLPC and was released in August. Same as the 4.0.4 ROM you had on your phone when you got it back. I would say that this is the 4.0.4 ROM. Dont know why Kies isnt giving you the option to upgrade to it, but use Odin to flash it. It'll work just like a normal upgrade and keep all your settings/apps.
Ignore that this says 4.0.3. Its BVLPC and was released in August. Same as the 4.0.4 ROM you had on your phone when you got it back. I would say that this is the 4.0.4 ROM. Dont know why Kies isnt giving you the option to upgrade to it, but use Odin to flash it. It'll work just like a normal upgrade and keep all your settings/apps.
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Aha! That does sound excellent. It is wierd that Kies didn't do anything, especially as tonight it did a minor Kies update when I fired it up this afternoon and only installed Kies two days ago. I used a spare Win XP machine at work to connect to my phone, but usually use my mac at home. I'll try the Mac tomorrow night. If that doesn't work, I'll try CWM Recovery to flash it from the microSD card with the August ROM.
Thanks for the reply :laugh:
giac0m0 said:
. I'll try the Mac tomorrow night. If that doesn't work, I'll try CWM Recovery to flash it from the microSD card with the August ROM.
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Haven't had the time to check this with Kies before now, but tonight when i connected my mac to the S2, Kies spotted that I could update to the BVLPC.
Wait, if it came back with 4.0.4, and this is the version you wanted, why on earth did you go back to 4.0.3 just to go back to 4.0.4?
You had no reason to flash 4.0.3 to root your device, All you needed to do was to flash kernel.
TheATHEiST said:
Wait, if it came back with 4.0.4, and this is the version you wanted, why on earth did you go back to 4.0.3 just to go back to 4.0.4?
You had no reason to flash 4.0.3 to root your device, All you needed to do was to flash kernel.
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I didn't realise the CWM backup would restore the entire partition (in kernel) beyond two stock ROM generations. That was a mistake! The goal here was to flash it with a 4.0.3 and then use Kies to take me to 4.0.4.
Hi
I'm using rooted android version 4.0.3 I9100XXLPW and thinking to update the 4.0.4 via software update option in the phones settings. Recommend that i should update? I'm asking this because when the leaked version was out, there were some rumors that 4.0.4 bricks the phones and messes up the recovery systems.Any of those things true?
There is a brick bug but i dont know the full technical stuff! Maybe someone can elaborate further?
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burning_afd said:
Hi
I'm using rooted android version 4.0.3 I9100XXLPW and thinking to update the 4.0.4 via software update option in the phones settings. Recommend that i should update? I'm asking this because when the leaked version was out, there were some rumors that 4.0.4 bricks the phones and messes up the recovery systems.Any of those things true?
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YES brick bug is there in 4.0.4 stock kernel. if you really want to go to 4.0.4 then flash it via odin. after update install siyah first. dont wipe anything or dont restore any backup data before flashing kernel.
thanks a lot guys.since there's a risk in that kernel i think it is better to wait a little more for the jellybean and update to that.
thats what i will suggest...
Hi, I have given my wife my old white S2 after deciding to get a black one for myself (from Amazon UK). I had managed to root it and put on an aokp 4.2.2 rom (aokp_i9100_jb-mr1_build6 )which works great although I can't remember which site I used for the instructions. So I get my new black one and start thinking about doing the same...
I thought it would be a good idea to update it to latest stock version to start with but OTA update says my phone is up to date.
KIES finds new firmware but it hangs at 100% complete and goes nowhere.
Here are some numbers:-
Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version i900 BULP8
Build No. IMM76D.BULPG
This BULP8 version looks a bit odd.
I would appreciate some advice on how to proceed...is this a "funny" version?
Here's hoping, alfie
alfienoakes63 said:
Hi, I have given my wife my old white S2 after deciding to get a black one for myself (from Amazon UK). I had managed to root it and put on an aokp 4.2.2 rom (aokp_i9100_jb-mr1_build6 )which works great although I can't remember which site I used for the instructions. So I get my new black one and start thinking about doing the same...
I thought it would be a good idea to update it to latest stock version to start with but OTA update says my phone is up to date.
KIES finds new firmware but it hangs at 100% complete and goes nowhere.
Here are some numbers:-
Version 4.0.4
Baseband Version i900 BULP8
Build No. IMM76D.BULPG
This BULP8 version looks a bit odd.
I would appreciate some advice on how to proceed...is this a "funny" version?
Here's hoping, alfie
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What do you want to do ?
Sorry, perhaps I wasn't clear.
I want to root it and install aokp 4.2.2 rom.
alfienoakes63 said:
Sorry, perhaps I wasn't clear.
I want to root it and install aokp 4.2.2 rom.
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To Root you device, flash one of these Custom Kernels: CF-Root (the best) - PhilZ - SpeedMod
To install AOKP 4.2.2 ROM: Flash Omega v12 or Android Open Kang Project or JellyBAM
To install AOSP 4.2.2 ROM: Flash CyanogenMod 10.1
And don't forget to hit the thanks button ​
Also....while you're running 4.0.4, DO NOT wipe data, cache or dalvik....
Search "emmc brickbug" for why....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
Yeah, you csn run gotbrick bug from playstore to check your chip. If it's sane you're good, if it's not I advice you to flash a safe kernel (siyah v5).
And then you'll be good to go for flashing CM and s#!t.
Also, stick to xda, not other sites.
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thanks everyone I'll check it all out later today and report back. (My chip is "sane")
alfienoakes63 said:
thanks everyone I'll check it all out later today and report back. (My chip is "sane")
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At times even the so called 'Sane' becomes 'Insane', so flash a brick bug free kernel like 'Siyah v5.0.1" from 'ODIN' to ensure safety on recovery wipes
I'm feeling a bit confused and dim...I've read so many threads...
I found these Philz files
PhilZ-cwm6-BULPG-ATL-3.99-signed.zip
PhilZ-cwm6-BULPG-ATL-3.99.tar.md5
The BULPG seems to match my phone - but which one do I use?
Or, if I going to use siyah I need more detailed instructions... argrrh..please help
First is for recovery second for odin
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alfienoakes63 said:
I'm feeling a bit confused and dim...I've read so many threads...
I found these Philz files
PhilZ-cwm6-BULPG-ATL-3.99-signed.zip
PhilZ-cwm6-BULPG-ATL-3.99.tar.md5
The BULPG seems to match my phone - but which one do I use?
Or, if I going to use siyah I need more detailed instructions... argrrh..please help
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May be its time for u to do some Reading in the first place ( since ur confused for now to choose a kernel properly to flash )
Head to the link below and start reading the same for now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Good luck !
hmm reading I've done, it's understanding that is the problem.
I thought I'd managed it, I had it rooted with the Philz file and tried installing the aokp 4.2.2 rom but now it won't boot at all... I fear I've done something terrible.
I can boot to the "Philz Touch 3" recovery screen.
EDIT : Update Re-installed the ROM and now I'm up and running thanks everyone, alfie
alfienoakes63 said:
EDIT : Update Re-installed the ROM and now I'm up and running thanks everyone, alfie
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Good for u!
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post then.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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