First of all, I'm from India and I have a GT-I9300 international version, running siyah kernel (v.1.8.9+) with stock 4.1.2 (baseband I9300XXELKC) as primary rom & paranoid android(v.2.54) as 2nd rom.
The 4.1.2 update started rolling out in India 4-5 days back(baseband I9300DDELK1).
Now I want to update/change firmware to this version.
So my question is should I get the full version available from sammobile.com (842 MB) and update through odin OR is the version which Kies downloads is fine to upgrade with (just around 50-80MB estimating it on the time it took for it to dowmload the update).
My understanding is that I should download the full version from sammobile and upgrade through odin.
But need someone to tell if the Kies version is fine to upgrade with, since it will save me a lot of bandwitdh and a lot of time.
Another question is if I update through odin then what will happen to the 2nd rom will it be accessible if I flash Siyah kernel again.
Kies may not give you an update on non standard Samsung firmware .
jje
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Hello,
I purchased my Galaxy S2 back in May and right now, I am running the following:
I9100XXKDH
I am from the UK and was wondering if a official upgraded firmware versions has been released for UK phones after I9100XXKDH? I can't seem to download the latest version from Kies as my phone is having trouble connecting to it. I have tried everything. Is there another way to install the official latest update?
Thanks.
Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 for the firmware you require. Then flash with Odin.
If you don't know what Odin is try searching the forum
KF2 probably latest general UK release but not all networks .
Odin does not install the official update that you get from the phone provider it installs stock Samsung rom .
Stock rom topic in dev section .
jje
i cant seem to upgrade from kies, it stuck at 0% after 100% download.
im on KC1 baseband.
can i just flash any firmware from here
or do i have to get the KC1 only?
i want to upgrade to gingerbread and KC1 is only there for 2.2 froyo.
The firmware's baseband indicates the region and android version it was released for. So, the same baseband has the same android version.
You can flash any firmware you like with Odin as long as it's compatible with your phone. Its recommended to try and Flash a firmware with an updated android version.
Just go to Samfirmware (or Sammobile, don't remember) and locate your region an phone model. You can also use checkfus downloader.
Sent from the other side... of the screen
try upgrade via odin
more easily than via kies
Hi Driodians,
I am using Galaxy SII(GT-I9100) in India, I purchased this phone as a second user in Jan-12 with Android 2.3.6 version, till date I never faced any issues...
Now I want to update to ICS-4. I don't know exactly whether current version is Stock ROM or Custom ROM..
Please help me the suitable ROM to update for below config of my phone
Note: My phone is not rooted
Android 2.3.6
PDA: I9100XWKK2
PHONE:I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XSAKK1
As per CSC, this Android GB 2.3.6 firmware belongs to Australia(XSA) region....still it works great here(in India) without network(any) issues..
1.Now help me which official ICS firmware to install and how to install, so I can run SII without any issues in India...
2. Also, I want to backup my installed Apps? Is it possible to restore them after upgrading to ICS
Let me know if you require more information .....
Help me Please ....!
Droidier- Krishna
krishnavihar_9 said:
Hi Driodians,
I am using Galaxy SII(GT-I9100) in India, I purchased this phone as a second user in Jan-12 with Android 2.3.6 version, till date I never faced any issues...
Now I want to update to ICS-4. I don't know exactly whether current version is Stock ROM or Custom ROM..
Please help me the suitable ROM to update for below config of my phone
Note: My phone is not rooted
Android 2.3.6
PDA: I9100XWKK2
PHONE:I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XSAKK1
As per CSC, this Android GB 2.3.6 firmware belongs to Australia(XSA) region....still it works great here(in India) without network(any) issues..
1.Now help me which official ICS firmware to install and how to install, so I can run SII without any issues in India...
2. Also, I want to backup my installed Apps? Is it possible to restore them after upgrading to ICS
Let me know if you require more information .....
Help me Please ....!
Droidier- Krishna
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Use titanium backup to backup your apps.
Dl a firmware from www.sammobile.com and flash through odin. There's lots of guides on sammobile.com
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krishnavihar_9 said:
Hi Driodians,
I am using Galaxy SII(GT-I9100) in India, I purchased this phone as a second user in Jan-12 with Android 2.3.6 version, till date I never faced any issues...
Now I want to update to ICS-4. I don't know exactly whether current version is Stock ROM or Custom ROM..
Please help me the suitable ROM to update for below config of my phone
Note: My phone is not rooted
Android 2.3.6
PDA: I9100XWKK2
PHONE:I9100XXKI4
CSC: I9100XSAKK1
As per CSC, this Android GB 2.3.6 firmware belongs to Australia(XSA) region....still it works great here(in India) without network(any) issues..
1.Now help me which official ICS firmware to install and how to install, so I can run SII without any issues in India...
2. Also, I want to backup my installed Apps? Is it possible to restore them after upgrading to ICS
Let me know if you require more information .....
Help me Please ....!
Droidier- Krishna
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Well, you could try and flash with Odin the right stock ROM. By saying right i am reffering to this : go to settings, about phone and check ur build number. That's the unique code of the stock ROMS, or signatures or w/e you should call them. Those need to match in order to work in India, because you said that its XSA. In my point of view you should flash the Indian Stock ROM just to make sure your out of problems.
If you don't know with Odin browse youtube, or i think you could try with Samsung Kies because the ICS Stock ROM has already been released =D
About backup up apps, well, i used titanium backup and it failed me every time. Use other apps such as Nandroid, Backup Master, Mobile Backup II etc. You said you are not rooted so the titanium works only with rooted phones.
Hope it helps, have fun
Thanks....But as per current 2.3.6 kernel version(KK2) I didn't find matching Indian firmware...only one matched was Australian region ICS kernal(LP8).
I got same firware update thrgh kies...got confused whether to go via kies or ODIN.
Forgot to mention earlier, my GB2.3.6 is Australian Generic(unbranded)
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krishnavihar_9 said:
Thanks....But as per current 2.3.6 kernel version(KK2) I didn't find matching Indian firmware...only one matched was Australian region ICS kernal(LP8).
I got same firware update thrgh kies...got confused whether to go via kies or ODIN.
Forgot to mention earlier, my GB2.3.6 is Australian Generic(unbranded)
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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if u connect ur phone to KIES and if its showing an ICS update is available then u can give it a try
If you can manage to install your applications again, it's better to wipe before and after the update.
Also personally I don't like backup apps to go from GB to ics.
you can use the following to backup your apps & sms
Titanium Backup for backing up your apps
SMS backup & restore for backing up your sms
You can merge your contacts with google.. or you can export all your contacts to the external card (if you have any)..
You can flash the indian ICS version directly through ODIN. It's very simple, easy & clean.. KIES take a hell lot of time to update.. (that's y i HATE it)
or if you dont want to do that.. you can find an Indian GB firmware 2.3.6 Flash it.. through ODIN & than flash Indian ICS.. using ODIN..
You can download the same from many sites one most popular being www.sammobile.com or www.theandroidsoul.com
If you want to know how to flash using ODIN... you can visit - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/i9100...-update-for-i9100g-galaxy-s2-finally-arrives/
NOTE: The above link is just for your reference if you want to flash your ROM through ODIN.. The direct download link for ICS provided on that page is for "I9100G".. SO I AM NOT SURE WHETHER IT WILL WORK ON OUR INDIAN I9100 model.. You can download the I9100 Indian ICS Firmware from sammobile.com & use the above link to see the steps on how to flash it using ODIN.
Hurray ...! I upgraded to ICS 4.0.3 through OTA Yesterday
No Issues ...No Conflicts , downloaded Installer Package in 30 mins and Installation took 10 mins.
Installer optimized my apps ... All apps are working fine ...... NO need to wipe the data(factory Reset)
If u got ICS update via OTA for your Galaxy SII, then it is the best & simplest way to update your device...
A friend of mine has a samsung galaxy s2 with basebandversion I9100XXKE4 and when i looked which version of android it was running i was surprised to see version 2.3.3 was installed. Because i had version 2.3.5 before i used another baseband version update to go to ICS ... Looking arround on the web i could not find a more recent version of Android for her phone. (btw also still no official ICS version for the i9100XXKI3) So I had on my phone a baseband version I9100XXKI3 and i updated using Odin with an ICS package which had I9100XXLPR baseband No problems until now. Now running CM9.
You guys think i can also use this (xxLPR)package to update her I9100XXKE4 ?
We both live in HK. Only difference is she is on PCCW and i am on Smartone
tia
Richard
XX ROM series had plenty of official updates after 2.3.3, among them three ICS ROMs. Latest is LPW.
Just follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
and pick up whatever ROM you feel like (you may also follow your product code).
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Yes, you can. Only thing is if you flash stock firmware for another region you may have problems getting OTA updates for your region in the future. Which isn't a huge problem as you can also simply flash these via Odin when they're released if you do have difficulties.
I've had a look at Checkfus (PC version) & it tells me most recent update for I9100/Hong Kong was ZSLPG on 06/04/2012. So I guess you could go with LPR like you did, or you could get Checkfus & use this ICS build, which might mean no problems with OTA updates in the future (but no guarantees).
Ok I went to update my phone through kies and forgot that i have a different kernal than before. Kies told me i cant update through it. I assume thats cause im using a different kernal.
Here is the details from my phone.
Model - GT-I9100
Android Version - 4.0.4
Baseband Version - I9100XXLQ6
Kernal Version - 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
Build Number - IMM76D.XWLPT
I am locked on O2 UK i think.
I have noticed since flashing this kernal last july that my phone performance has been poor in terms of it switching off by itself and so on.
What I want to know is how can i get the original firmware back on my phone so i can update via kies. And I also want to know how to install Jelly Bean on this phone and how I go about it?
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Aaron.
Hey,
i have found out that the latest rom O2 UK has released is android 4.0.4
you can download the firmware from here
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/159884527/f4d3bd8/I9100XWLPD_I9100O2ULP7_O2U.zip.html
You will have to flash that with Odin, just unzip the file and put it in the pda section on Odin.
After that kies should be able to recognize your phone,
if you want to update to 4.0.4 from kies you will have to pick an earlier firmware from
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9100&pcode=O2U#firmware
same precedure as above for flashing it, i have not used kies since i bought my gs1 2 years ago but i believe it will work
Good luck friend!
Thanks for that dude, much appreciated
Is this a Jelly Bean ROM or just original stock ROM for O2??????????
no, just Ice Cream Sandwich, but it is stock Touchwiz. (Samsung Rom)
but the Jelly Bean update must be around the corner i guess.
if not you could allways flash a stock Samsung JellyBean rom that is open for europe,
the main difference may be a different modem and that there is no O2 apps prebaked into the Rom.
i think the one for nordic counties should work well since you are in the uk,
you can find it at
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9100&pcode=0#firmware
Thanks again man, you have been very very helpful.
Thanks
no problem mate, glad i could help you out,
and please let me know if it works with kies afterwards
What will the difference in modems do? Will there be any affect on what I can do with my phone?
What is the modem for? Internet connection i take it?
Kies doesn't let you update with the nordic counties rom at all. But it works sweet on my S2 so I'm happy.