New I9100- Question please - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Everybody,
Just a quick question please.
I’ve just received a new UNLOCKED Samsung s2. I’ve checked the phone and it has the following info:
- Android ver.: 4.0.4
- I9100 XXLQ6
- Kernel: 3.0.15-I9100 XWLPT- CL941023
- Build Nr. IMM76D.XWLPT
I would like to update it to the latest JB (4.1.2 ?).
What is the best way to do it? Should I do it by using odin? And which file / ROM is the best for my Phone?
The point is that I don’t want to lose the “unlock” .
Many thanks in advance.
Madona33

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well try first through Kies
if not, go on http://www.sammobile.com/ and check for a rom for your country/region

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Many thanks wishmas7er for your reply,
Just to make sure please, I've just checked the CSC and it's I9100XEULPA.
Can I update it by using odion with one of the following Roms:?
Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
PDA: I9100XWLSD
CSC: I9100OXXLS6
MODEM: I9100XXLS8
Changelist: 889555
Build Date: 31 January 2013
Android Version: 4.1.2 – Build JZO54K
PDA: I9100XWLS8
CSC: I9100FOPLS3
MODEM: I9100XXLS8
Changelist: 816988
Build Date: 14 January 2013
Or it has to be a particular rom for my phone (I don't want to lose the "UNLOCK")
Many thanks

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the unlock isn't a problem since you are probably going to root it after that and use the simunlock app if needed
since you have stated it's a new phone (probably is under warranty) so if you want to keep it like that do a Kies update (if you have one)
or go for an Odin flash (for which you can also keep your warranty but you will need other tools like ubs jig etc...)
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for which is better, i can't really tell
depends on user experience, some people find one rom more stable than others
search for threads like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157430&highlight=lsd
but i think the LSD (31 jan) is a good choice...

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Thanks wishmas7er,
I am not worried about the warranty, as it's going to be sent to my sister abroad / in Gaza strip / Palestine (as a gift ).
I was looking for a rom which supports "arabic, english languages" and I've been told that the 2 roms in my previews post are ok for that.
Or do you suggest another one (has to be JB).
I mean, could I use one of both Roms I've mentioned before (CSC: I9100OXXLS6,MODEM: I9100XXLS8,Build Date: 31 January 2013 OR CSC: I9100FOPLS3,MODEM: I9100XXLS8,Build Date: 14 January 2013).
I am asking this because of the difference in CSC from my phone which is I9100XEULPA.
I would like to send it tomorrow to my sister.
Many thanks

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You can use the latest updated rom .. build number - XWLSN it is very good and gives best battery life in 4.1.2 so far. ...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

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Hi Noim,
Thanks for that,
Do I need to root the phone and install another kernel for the Rom ver. xwlsn 4.6.1?
Madona33

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madona33 said:
Hi Noim,
Thanks for that,
Do I need to root the phone and install another kernel for the Rom ver. xwlsn 4.6.1?
Madona33
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IMHO Stock kernel (the one that comes along with the rom) are always good for u

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Sun90 said:
IMHO Stock kernel (the one that comes along with the rom) are always good for u
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