How to upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware with Samsung Kies?

hello there, i try to follow all the instruction, but my samsung galaxy s2 wont reboot into download mode after downloading the firmware. it just disconnected then reconnected into usual usb connected mode. any suggestion? please help me….

Hi Jayce,
Tried to update via Kies. Firmware file downloaded successfuly but after thet got a message: Cannot access the model information server. Try later”

Is this normal or have I not done something which is needed to be done?
Thanks for any advise.

Hi Jayce,
Thanks for the speedy reply. Will try out later. I too believe server is busy, considering every S2 owner wanting to upgrade their S2.

Cheers!

Hi, I have rooted my S2 with KG5.Can i Upgrade it through KIES?

Hi Jayce,
Tried again today to apply the update. I got up to completely downloading the firmware, phone switched to Download Mode and the process just stayed there for more than 30 minutes, wth progress bar still stuck at 0%. Again I sense the firmware is not flashed into my S2. I pull off the USB cable, got a warning from KIES. Remove battery from S2 and reboot. Back to sqaure 1. Firmware still in XWKF1.
What do you think is blocking the upgrading. I have my PC AVG guard deactivated. Perhaps I should uninstall AVG completely?

Do it take so long to prepare firmwaare upgrade components..
it won’t go to download mode..
this is stock gs2, just buy it a few week ago..

I hv prolem on updating the firmware.
When it is about to start to update afterthe third screen, the”Battery Low, pls recharge” always prompt out. and it stop the updating.

In deed that my phone already been 100% charge with full bar battery sign.
Pls advise how can i update the firmware?

by upgrading, do i loss my all contacts and other apps / games ?

My kies says tht i have the latest firmware.

Latest Firmware version : PDA:KF3 / PHONE:KE4 / CSC:KF3 (INU)

Is the latest one? If not how do i update the firmware?

Successful.thanx

Hi, On another quick note, I have the option to upgrade the firmaware, but Samsung Kies is taking waaay too long and seems to freeze when using the PC app (Kies).
Currently i cannot back up, import/export as kies doesnt seen to be responding?
Tried to export my pics to pc and kies never completes the task.
Anyone have any suggestions?? Please help.
Thanks
Steve

Hi Jayce, Thanks for the speedy reply. Its not just my back up that isnt working, its exporting too. In fact nothing works! I have a SGS2 phone and running XP SP3. I was advised on another forum to untick the “Debugging” function in settings, but this has still not helped. It takes up 100% of my pc’s capability! I am in the process of contacting Samsung support now.
Thanks again

Hi Jayce,
I am using Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000. Whenever i try to connect Kies, it does not connect. But when i reboot the Phone, it connects. And then when i try to upgrade, i am able to cross till the page wherin it downlaods Firmware upgrade setting and then it does not reboot and hence the whole process hangs. i have tried the same many a times using different systems but the same result. How do i upgrade and what would be the issue? Pleas Help

Sathish

hi jayce,
i am using samsung galaxy SII… can u tell me what is the latest firmware provided by samsung kies in India.. thnx, it will be a great help…

Hi Jayce, I have the same issue. its still stuck in “Preparing download Components” do you have any resolution for this issue?

Hi Jayce,

I’m upgrading my S2 firmware via Kies, but it seems to have frozen at 35%. It’s been at this point for over half an hour with no sign of progress. What can I do? Is it safe to pull the battery at this point?

hi Jayce,
out of curiosity, any idea why my colour resolution on my camera is blue/green when visiting chat sites?
ive noticed other s2 users have same strange colour resolution

Hi Jayce,

I tried to update the firmware through Kies like above but once firmware upgrade components are downloaded an error would appear saying ‘Failed to run firmware update. Unknown error occured.’

I noticed that while downloading the components, the Kies main window (still showing in the background) prompts to connect a device, as if the phone is not connected anymore.

What can I do please ?

Thanks & Regards.

i have upgraded my galaxy s 2 using kies
my BASEBAND VERSION -I9100DXKH2 after update

The question is, can i update my galaxy s 2 with other KERNEL/BASEBAND to make my android become android 2.3.5 version..

SIR….

you know where to download the PDA:KI2/PHONE:KI1/CSC:KH1(XTC) manually? I always get operation time out T_T

Hi Jayce,

I am noobie here…do i have to remove the SIM card and microSD card before the upgading the phone?

Your site full of info…thanks a million 🙂

Hi this may be out of topic but i hope you can help me..
When i use a silicone case on my galaxy s2 and i call someone, the person i called hears an echo. but when i remove the case during the call the echo disappears. do you experience this on your galaxy s2? Any suggestion on what to do? Im not sure if its a hardware problem because if im not using a case everything is ok. It would be difficult to explain and ask for a replacement unit. Thanks in advance.

pls. help my s2 only shows start up then it hangs, what should i do

i flah it, what should i do? i can access the download mode but i cannot go to recovery mode

Hi Jayce:

I am in India. I have a rooted galaxy s2. I tried custom ROMs like Cyanogen and MIUI. But many of my phone’s beautiful features could not be used in those ROMs. I have CWM in which i had made backup of stock ROM. So i restored it and happy with samsung UI. But I want to at least update my phone whenevr samsung releases new firmwares and updates. I cant update from mobile, because I have ClockWorkMod recovery and update demands for default samsung recovery. My phone’s current status:

Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband version I9100XXKG6

Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-01045-g551a073- dirtycodeworkx@cyanogenmod #4

Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWKDD

I want to know how i can update my phone and also suggestion regarding new update whether its feasible or not. because, ryt now i am happy with EVERYTHING except battery life. I even have enabled video chatting on Gtalk on 2.3 only. So only if there is drastic change in battery life or any new feature added to new firmware, I am updating. Or else no.. so please help me in this matter.

Thanks in Advance

Hi Jayce, i got a problem here, when my phone is in download mode and i plug my usb cable my laptop shown that devise is not recognised. May i know how to solve this?

i see.. i will try to reinstall it later.. beside, how if i wan to reflash my firmware back to original? Currently :
Baseband -I9100XXKDJ
Kernel – 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606root@DELL101#2

Normal mode detect to Kies (yes)
Normal mode detect to Odin (yes)
Download mode detect to Odin (no)

Hi,

I was wondering if upgrading via Kies deletes any data e.g. apps, contact, photos etc.

Thanks

@Wences: The buttons combination is correct. Then I really have no idea already. Sorry…

Hi, i would like to ask that my galaxy s2 is unable to do the upgrade from Kies. Why like this?? i never root phone. and It written that my version unable to do the updated?

Baseband version : I9100XXKE4
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKF1-CL225635 jdk6@jtj-desktop #6
Build number GINGERBREAD.ZSKF1

PDA:KF1/PHONE:KE4 CSC: KE7 (XME)

my phone not original???

The shop told me my is original from samsung malaysia. and got warranty one year.

You think that mine is AP??? how to check on this?

Then i my phone can be ugrade anymore?? i need to root my phone or how?

Hi Jayce,

Isn’t it the upgrading will take long time? I wait for 30 minutes the progress just run for 14%…

hey jayceooi, what is the best firmware for samsung galaxy s2 and what is the latest official firmware available in asia region? thnks

Hi Jayce,
AlFlo back with good news. I had previously reported that I was not able to upgrade with KIES.
MY problem was with the file downloaded, the flashing into S2 was not progressing. Just stayed at 0% for more than 40 minutes. Although KIES indicated not to remove cable, seeing zero progress, I had removed the cable, reboot the S2 by removing the battery and restarting. Tried this many times over the week but no joy.

Today, suspecting the culprit to be my desktop PC, I had managed to update successfully, using my notebook, freshly formatted, running Win 7 and updated KIES. Nothing in this notebook to interfere with the updating and I was right.
Just for those trying to update using KIES, please bear in mind that the file download will take anything from 40 minutes to 1 hour. When it is downloaded, the flashing into S2 takes only 12 minutes (in my case).

Best of luck to all who had not updated yet.

oh yeah~~ i can use Chinese interface now~~ happy~~

Hi ! jayce ,juz check kies it say tat a new firmware upgrade:PDA:k12 /PHONE:ki1/CSC:KH1(XSP) and my phone is root. firsttimer. 1)wat version is tis firmware 2)phone root can i stil upgrade frm kies 3)do i need to backup data & apps

My old stock firmware:baseband version(i9100DXKF1)-Build num( Gingerbread XWKF1)

When i connect my samsung galaxy s2 to update it shows a massage ”THE CURRENT VERSION IS NOT AN OFFICIAL RELEASE. FIRMWARE UPGRADE SEVICE FOR UNOFFICIAL VESIONS IS NOT SUPPORTED”

plz reply…. thx

my ph has been locked by patten lock,what`d I do ?

The new firmware for my galaxy s2 is detected and on clicking update, the firmware is downloaded but when it starts the update, the update process fails and the kies window is displayed with a message that a new firmware is available. i have tried restarting my system, phone etc but everytime the firmware upgrade process alone fails….windows 7 64 bit

Any ideas?

i’ve been trying to update with keis…..the download starts normally but then when it reaches 20% or so the phone gets disconnected and the whole process has to be done again….pls help…..spent all night doing it but in vain

Hello!! i ‘ve tried to update the firmware by Kies… during the instalation and when it was to 70% an error occurred! i had to try with emergency recovery but nothing happened as ewell, now I can’t open my galaxy s2 cause when i do it the only thing i see is a classic icon that shows that a connection between pc and phone is not possible… i plug it to Kies again but it does not recognize it… any ideas?

hi Jay,
My sgs2 is with PDA:KF3/PHONE:KE4/CSC:KF3(INU), may i go with gingerbread 2.3.5_XXKI3_AAD using odin?
thank you

Jayce my suggestion is to put warnings and possibe issues encountered on your post to readers who plan on using your guide to flash…

I emailed a Samsung representative about flashing procedure… and the responce is:

Upgrading KIES will wipe out information on your phone (unless you back up using KIES) but in most cases, upgrading firmware USUALLY wipes out your installed Apps. You need to find and reinstall those back; KIES backup can’t save your Apps.

From my experience:

1. Best to flash after restarting the computer (and close any automatic running programs after a fresh boot).

2. If USB error not detecting phone. Remove USB cable – reInstall drivers from KIES, after reinstall, close KIES, terminate all running KIES process using Task Manager, then replugin your device connected USB. Once drivers fully loaded, reboot computer and attempt flashing.

3. Disable Antivirus (particularly those with firewall functions) and other kinds of Firewall before attempting to flash… reboot computer after disabling AV/Firewall is recommended. After you’re done flashing, you can re-enable them back. (with ODIN this is particularly important because I encountered rooting process stop halfway because firewall stopped the process somehow, after I disabled the firewall – re-rooting was fast and painless. I suspect flashing with firewall/AV on, will do more damage and may likely brick the phone even if the instructions were followed correctly.)

Regards,

Hi Jayce,

I’m having problems with upgrading my phone through kies. It’s telling me that this version of device cannot be updated but I know it can because there have been new releases already and mine is stock. Everything is stock and not rooted.

This is the necessary information for you to help me, I believe.

Pda: I9100ZSKF1
phone: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OZSKE7
kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100ZSKF1-CL225635 jdk@jtj-desktop #6

What might be thee problem as I just brought this home from the store and didn’t do anything to it yet. Unless thee people at the store did something and I didn’t know about

hye friend. im a malaysian and i would like to ask if you now when the 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 official firmware update through kies is available in malaysia.

Hi wanna ask. I just updated my firmware then i got this problem whereby my phone dc from the pc connection when i try to access the file like usb pendrive way. It just disconnected then reconnected back. Help pls.

Android ver. : 2.3.3
Baseband ver: I9100DXKI1
Kernel ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKI2-CL564948root@DELL129 #2

oh btw i just saw there is the MTP application runing there…i plug in n sync the music then it device shows disconnected on pc then reconnected back but on the phone the mtp still there

jayce..this is the real official step to update the version of android?
Im samsung galaxy s2 version i9100DXKF1 2.3.3..i want to update but dont know which is real to update..i saw alot is root using odin..i want official update 1..i dont know void warranty yet..and should i update for my current version? Please guide ^^

ya i know that is up to me but i worry that after update is not good? because some things no update is better than updated..u get what i mean?

Baseband Version – I9100DDKE2, Kernerl version – 2.6.35.7 – I9100XWKE8 – CL214845 root@DELL101#2, Build Number – GINGERBREAD.XWKE8

I tried software updates, connecting to server and later connection failed. Is the above the latest or how can i upgrade

Hey Jayce,

i just tried to upgrade my sgs to 2.3.4… and i thought i succeeded until i noticed it didnt go into download mode the entire time..

Yes, i have seen one of the first comments with the same issue but i dont want to risk putting it in download mode manual in afraid ill brick the phone some how..

now there is this other thing.. just today im experiencing connection problems and yes i know i should probably contact the samsung support, but then again all of a sudden i also dont see the newest update anymore? which i did after my first attempt of updating failed. its probably a problem of samsung kies

but now i would like some advice, i would like to upgrade it through Odin yet no experience but i did alot of research just to be safe not to brick my phone (last option since im greedy for the firmware upgrade haha). Then again i dont find the official 2.3.4 gingerbread firmware upgrades only leaks and beta versions any recommendations where i could get the official one so i can start with odin without having the troublesome from kies??

Hi Jayce,

In fact, I’ve completed until the step you mentioned
“Samsung Galaxy S2 should boot into download mode during this stage. As usual, don’t disconnect the USB cable.” Yes my Galaxy S2 are in downloading mode for an hour freeze there. Iz it a normal progress? I upgrade through samsung kies once the Galaxy S2 has turn to download mode my device are auto disconnected from samsung kies application. any idea? please reply ASAP
Thanks

This is so frustrating.
the steps seems so simple in your description. while downloading the 300MB file, the phone did not went to “download mode”, its still the same usual screen.

after finish download, the notification ask to reconnect the phone again. remove and reconnect and nothing happens after half an hour. CPU usage remains idle and low. i dont think kies is upgrading the firmware.

redo the process again, and it starts to download the 300MB file AGAIN?! WTH?
fine, let it download and wait again, same issue.

stupid firmware, sumore i have no idea whats the new deal with the firmware. i’m just hoping for the better battery life.

this KIES sucks till the max.
just look at the comments in this post, i think more people fail than they actually succeed.
dont think its worth the trouble anymore.

gave up on the stupid firmware upgrade. and unstalled KIES.
(stupid and buggy crap piece of junk ware!)

sorry for the rant
thanks for the info though, i do enjoy reading your blog.

Hi Jayce, AlFlo back again with a question. I noticed you are using XWKI8 EU ROM. I have also updated same. Besides the new blue over scroll glow, which I like, I experienced some lag in some of the application startup. It happened intermittently. Sometime lag, sometime not.
Did you experience same? I do not experience any real gain in battery but I cannot tell really, as I am still tinkering around with the phone alot and that takes lots of juice from the bat, I guessed. Your experience on the XWKI8?
I also personally believe that when one gets settled on the usage of the phone, (ie not so much tinkering around and changing this and that), battery will logical last longer.
Anyway I enjoyed visiting your forum for updated info and advise.

Regards

Jayce,

is it mandatory to fully charge cell before upgrade from kies??

as i can see, when i connect it to my laptop usb, battery starts charging automatically.

I am Upgrading my samsung firmware Through Kies after 50% of firmware upgrade Progress it is taking More than One Hour…What is the Maximum Time it will take to complete Upgrading??

Hi there I am trying to upgrade my firmware on my S2, but for some reason when I try to back my device up it just stays at 0% and the bar keeps moving. Been over one hour now and will not back up even 1%. Just says ‘preparing …. 0%’

any ideas?

thanks

Whats the crack with firmware? I live in the UK and have jsut recieved my SGS2 and I’m wandering if there are any updates. According to Kies, I’m on:

PDA: KG2
PHONE: KG1
CSC: KF1

(TMU) < I think it means T-Mobile UK

and that is apparently the latest. I also read somewhere that certain networks don't dish out firmware upgrades to devices, I had a Samsung Galaxy Portal before this and was forced to root because T-Mobile didn't hand out the eclair update. Any insight?

Just wondering as i’m new to this. Is the process call rooting?

Hi Jayce,

I have Samsung Galaxy SII and i have got the new firmware upgrade. So i decided to do the upgrade. First i backed up all the datas and the i started the upgrade process.

The download process is smooth (since i have a 4mbps connection)
Phone restarted and initiated the download process and completed
Once completed, Kies notified me to unplug the data cable and restart
Then my phone automatically restarted and then i checked the version, it still shows the 2.3.3 version instead of 2.3.5.

Please assist me on this issue.

Prathap

jayce..u said 3 firmware released but still 2.3.3?what is difference? how to know it is been upgraded?

im very noob at it..i dont even have samsung kies. how to install? >.<
i using my samsung galaxy s2
version 2.3.3
baseband version: I9100DXKF1
Build number: Gingerbread.XWKF1

i not dare to root..i know root is very good..alot advanatges than original version..
I wan for my phone is heat issue + Battery last more long more good + Games can play all

@Prathap: Same place you download official firmware at XDA.

hye jayce..i’, from malaysian..i juz follow the step u gave above, when it start download a firmware, it freeze when it reach 55%…i wait 1 hour and nothing change…so i disconnect my phone from computer..i thought that i fail to upgrade it, but when i check baseband and kernel it show GINGERBREAD. DXKI2…any comment from u?

hai jayce,if i install Europe firmware like XXKI3,can i upgrade firmware via kies in the future?????

Hi, im having one issue with KIES that really pisses me off. People say “dont use odin when you have official kies” but damn thing is broken and I have no idea where to download KI4 firmware to update it via Odin anyway….
So my problem is that when I connect my phone to PC it works ok, I can browse it as removable device, its detected as GT-I9100 by Windows 7 (32 bit).
Kies detect it ok, backup is working but firmware update doesnt.
It say that there is new fw for my phone, I answer that I do want it but when it download firmware update components, kies drops connection with phone, components reach 100% download, kies then reconnect to phone, again asks about upgrade and that goes on and on… Rebooted everything, switched to TW, disabled lock screen and what not.
So any info is much appreciated, or instruction where to download official firmware kies is offering me and flash it with Odin instead…
Kies is offering me this as newest:
PDA:KI4, PHONE: KI1, CSC: KE1
Current one is
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
Baseband version I9100XXKE7

Thanks in advance

Hi there…to start off..great website!

I am also having issues with Kies and firmware upgrade. My phone does not go into the download mode mode as you suggest. In the main KIES window in the background, i can see that the KIES is attempting to reconnect but does not connect. KIES can only connect to my ph after I dc the cable and attach it again. I am using Windows 7 with KIES installed from the Samsung website. I have never rooted my ph. Is odin the only way out?

hi please help
Samsung GALAXY S II
Eroor update firmware with Samsung Kies

memory 32Gb empty
http://8200.6.img98.net/out.php/i112580_dd1.png

pic Eroor
http://8200.6.img98.net/out.php/i112302_ddd.png

it takes 48 yrs to upgrade. tried it several times progress till 38% then it will disconnect or error by itself. what’s the problem with that?

I have tried numerous times. IT DISCONNECTS AT 2%. I’m connecting through the network at the office. We have a 512 connection. Could this be the problem?

Ok, thanks

I actually purchased my new Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 last week and last night I have successfully upgraded my firmware to PDA:KI2/PHONE:KI1/CSC:KH1(XTC).

Hi , Jayce ,
Need your advise , i try update my s2 , but when plug thru kies , the info GT-19100 DOES NOT SUPPORT FIRMWARE UPDATE . WHAT SHOULD I DO ? THANKS awaiting for your advise .

Hi i am using 2.3.3. baseband version i9100dxkf1

kies version 1.0.2.11112_3_1.

sorry not familiar with android yet , just switch from iPhone , android really help in work .
thanks awaiting for your kind advise .

FIRMWARE info as below :
PDA : KF4 PHONE :KF1/CSC: KF1 ( THL)

MANY THANKS .

Kies tells me when trying to connect. “Cannot start service on the device. Please disconnect then reconnect the device.”
Yesterday I got this message, after trying to upgrade my device software, it still persists. I will try to un-install kies and re-installing.
I will keep you updated, as to my progress.

Yes, it does all that.

I restarted both, pc & phone! then Reinstalled Kies on the pc and now it is busy upgrading, hallelujah!
After a hour it is at 24% already.
I cant wait.

thanks that is a handy tip, I however do not have a connection at home so I am forced to do it here at the office.

26% down it lost connection, now I will have to start again.

jayce: i see alot of ppl update fail through kies..if i directly go to samsung centre it will be easier and better?

Hi Jayce,

I was trying to download the latest firmware via KIES but it always failed at the “Firmware Upgrade Process” at 0%, I saw on one of your posts about updating usine the, power off, press volumes down + home + power.

I pressed the volume up when prompted, my screen now has the Android man, Odin Mode in red, Product name: GT-i9100, Custome Binary Download: No, Current Binary: Samsung Official.

below the android man it says Downloading… then under that do not turn off target.

It has been like this for 30 mins, how long will this take? I am not connected to my PC, should I be?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Regards,

Dom

Thanks Guys,

I guess I will just keep trying trough KIES until it works LOL,

Appreciated on the advice.

Regards,

Dom

I have the downloading screen on on my phone for over 2 hours now please how long does this stage of the update take

Hey there, I’m having a problem. It’s all good, except i dont have space available on my PC, and i mean on my C: . It says it needs 3gb of free space which i do have on my D:. So my question is this: Can i download that update on my D:? Cuz i really want this new update. Thanks

help anyone ? ok so i tried to do the odin beta way… and it said FAIL! on my PC on the last step … so i removed the bettery , my phone was soft bricked, i gave it to samsung and they fixed it… now i say the version at ” about phone ” 2.3.5 and i cant do any of the things this vid did… and i also tried to press on ” Software Update” it says ” connecting to server ” then ” connection failed ” ! 🙁 i really need hel :S

Hi jayce,

i am from India and i have updated my s2 to i9100xxk13, android 2.3.5 through rooting my phone with odin software. now when i try to connect with kies it is saying that your device does not support software upgrading via kies. what can i do to solve this problem??
Details:

version: 2.3.5
baseband version: I9100XXK13

Hi, I have a problem using Kies software. When ever i tried connecting my Galaxy S2 using usb to my pc, the Kies will showed the status ‘ connecting…..’ but it will remain the same for hours without anything happens. I tried re-install Kies a few times but the same things just happens. Kindly advise. Thanks!

Thank you very much for these details, these means a lot for me.
Is there any process where i can backup my apps because i have some game played all most to the end and i don’t want to loose it.

@Abhishek: Settings – About phone – Status – IMEI.

@Abhishek: Install India firmware…

Is it normal that after downloading the firmware in my PC which is connected to my phone, a prompt in my CP’s screen “Downloading…Do not turn off target!!? I mean is this part of the downloading process or my phone is hanging and needs to be restarted? TY

Dear Jayce.
I’ve tried to update my galaxy sII for quite a while now. It worked the last time (few months ago) but now, when the updates har been downloaded to Kies, it tells me that i have to accept something about user account control. If i don’t accept, it can’t continue. The only problem is, the prompt/popup-window never shows. Then ten seconds later i get a message that kies did not recieve an acceptance, and therefore has to close… Do you have any idea what this is?

hay bro Jayce, i from indonesia. my SGS2 still on 2.3.3. please give me info about available firmware update for High version. i using Ubuntu, i cannot using kies in ubuntu. i contacting samsung with no respon.

BASEBAND VERSION = I9100DXKG1

BUILD NUMBER = GINGERBREAD.DXKG3

thanks.. sorry if english not good.

Hi jayce,

If i root my phone then will it be a problem for my phone warranty?? What is the procedure to unroot the phone ??

Hi Jayce,
I returned to the original ROM by Odin (2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3-CL647431root@DELL155#2), and when I plugged in Kies, connected, and tells me “your device does not support upgrading firmware”
Which could be the cause ?

hey jayce when i connect my gs2 with kies…it say no update found for ur phone

Hi, Im from malaysia. I have updated my firmware using KIES to the latest one, but the andriod version is still 2.3.3.
curent firmware for my phone: PDA:KI2/PHONE:KI1/CSC:KH1(XME)
it’s normal for this?

jayce..my gs2 is original firmware..i never updated it..
my version is as below..is it the 1st version?
BASEBAND VERSION -I9100DXKF1
KERNEL VERSION – 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340 root@DELL106#2
BUILD NUMBER – GINGERBREAD.XWKF1

i would like to update..but manually update i see alot ppl facing problem..so is it update will be better or worst? is ‘MAY’ mention the version latest?
what is latest version detail?
BASEBAND VERSION =
KERNEL VERSION =
BUILD NUMBER =

thx..but after update n before update what is the differents or changelog? battery life improve?

jayce: non-G version is DXKI2
how about G version?

like that means sux lo =.= the battery life..cant wait to be root ^^

hi,,,i purchased new samsung galaxy s2. i opend the box when i reached home. to my surprise i found that screen stuck on samsung galaxy s2. soon i went to showroom. there he routed me to warranty claimer, there they kept the piece for 3 days and later called me. they told me that it has some hardware defect and cannot be rectified. also told that it doesnt cover under their warranty rules(as warranty is only for software) can u guide me how to follow up now,,i believe may be software upgradation may help out, thanks.

hi. i have a galaxy s2 with stock version
– Base band version : I9100DDKE2
– kernel version : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE8-CL214845
– build number : GINGERBREAD.XWKE8

i connected through kes and it told me i have a firmware update available..it downloaded the firmware but as soon as my phone starts to update, it gets disconnected and kies crashes.. (i have the latest version of kies – 2.1.0.11112_41)
plz help

I have upgrade the firmware on my Samsung Galaxy S2 from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 with Kies and that was all, it didn’t upgrade to 2.3.5 Kies it says i have the latest firmware. Based version is: XWKI4. I have upgrade Kies. My phone is unlocked.

How should I know from witch region my phone belongs. I live in Europe, and my friend he has upgrade his already on 2.3.5.

Firmware updates would been easier if they just put it in the android market….with a click newbies could download and automatic install….

sad….i am upgrading my firmware for my samsung galaxy wonder….unfortunately, it prompted me to firmware emergency recovery…..waiting…waiting and waiting…….connection failed…redo again….

in my phone, “firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again”

now, i not even can on my phone….sad and frustrated,…should not upgrade firmwave in the first place…

can you recommend what should i do now? thanks

Hi Jayce, trying to upgrade my firmware for the Galaxy S. I get as far as the Firmware upgrade screen, where it tells me that it’s Downloading file for firmware upgrade. That’s got to 100%, but now just hangs for over an hour, with the phone not rebooting or anything. Any suggestions please?

HI
MY updation failed due to some unknown error…plz help
Description:
Stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: gt-s5570.exe
Problem Signature 02: 11.7.6.1
Problem Signature 03: 4e13ef03
Problem Signature 04: FirmwareUpdateAgent.Common
Problem Signature 05: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 06: 4e13ef03
Problem Signature 07: 1fd
Problem Signature 08: 0
Problem Signature 09: System.IndexOutOfRangeException
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 16393

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Hi, I seem to have a similar issue as do many others with the unreliable Kies software, I have tried (without success) to make a full backup of my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-19100. Every time i attempt to run a full backup connection apparently fails and the backup terminates, this is not just on one PC but have tried it on my new 3Ghz win 7 PC and my laptop and still always get the same error, If I attempt to add the “Miscellaneous content files” to the backup selection, the backup sequence repeatedly fails to complete. I can however run a backup if I only select the other options, but leave media and Miscellaneous content files unselected.

I am not worried about backing up media files but I am concerned about what content I might lose because I cannot backup ‘Miscellaneous content files’.

Q: Do you know why I cannot backup Miscellaneous content files?
Q: Will I lose files and/or applications if I perform a firmware update?

Any help on this matter would be really appreciated?
I like my phone and certainly do not want to brick it because of Kies crap software.

Thanks for your reply, however the advice to check out Samsung support has come and gone with no real help at all, Kies will not back up the ‘miscellaneous content files’ regardless of system or settings, the phone was new out of the box, in a two year guarantee so I cannot and will not Root it yet. If you can answer this one question, I’d be more happy to continue with doing the recommended firmware update, Q: At what point would the update cause corruption to the existing firmware if it failed to successfully complete, and is any step of it reversible if the update fails. ie probability of actually bricking the phone?

Hi Jayce,

I have updated my Galaxy S2 using Odin with Android 2.3.5, as you described on your article https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/25/download-official-android-2-3-5-gingerbread-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-odin/, and I used the files linked on your page.
After the update, when I connect the phone with Samsung Kies, it tells me that “Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies”. Do you have any idea why? I would like to have the phone update-able via Kies, since I’ve heard that Android 2.3.6 will be officially released by Samsung via Kies, and additionally I also heard that even Android 4.0 might be released for Galaxy S2, officially.

Thanks.

Well I decided to go ahead with the firmware update…
The download took no more than 10 minutes
Transfer to phone took just two minutes
Installer started successfully
Handset rebooted, and restarted successfully
MTP application requested a restart and completed successfully
Tested phone and all installed applications and software 100% OK

The newly updated firmware Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread BOKK1) works just fine, and there seems at first glance to be some pretty cool updates, let’s hope the battery consumption issues have been addresses too.

I’m now a happy bunny, and thank you for assistance, keep up the good work.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!

PS, NEWSFLASH

After updating my firmware, I am now able to backup all features on my handset and all the previous frustrations and grief as a result of this was down to firmware issues. Not Samsung Kies software. Now I could not be happier, I have full backup capability and my much loved Samsung Galaxy S2 works better than ever!

Thanks Jay for your help on this matter…

Regards
Puniksem

Hi,
when I connected my Galaxy S2, Kies shown that a new firmware is available.
I decided to update and followed the on screen instruction. The PC started to download.
After more than 3 hours, the firmware upgrade progress is 1%. I think something is going wrong.
Can somebody tell me what to do ?
Shall I disconnect the Galaxy S2 from the PC ?

Now, Galaxy S2 screen displays ….. “Downloading …. do not turn off target”

Just upgraded mines, it was really easy even though im kinda new to this. Thanks 🙂

Hi,
Kies show me too about firmware update.. Then I did it.. But not it shown as version 2.3.4.. It still show 2.3.3.. So what to do now ??

Thank you.

Hello, I have a big “problem”, i bought one Samsung Galaxy S II, I-19100G from China (Sam’s Club-Wall Mart) and unfortunately i did not know that has no Android Store and the logo on the phone is China Unicom (when you turn off). I live in China so i need the Chinese language for the bank messages and other stuff but i want to install the Hong Kong version, can anybody help me with this situation ?
My Galaxy information’s are:
Samsung Galaxy S II, I-19100G
Model Number: GT-I9100G
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Vesrion: I9100GZNKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7
Se.infra@SEP-67 #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.ZNKI1

PDA:K11/PHONE:K11/CSC:K11 (CHN) and now the Kies asked me to upgrade to PDA:K12/PHONE:K12/CSC:K12 (CHN) but i did not do this.

I was a Nokia user since 1996 (until 2 days ago) and now i bought the Android, i made a very good decision.

Thank you all for your support.

Heyy i updated successful my phone via kies to 2.3.4 from 2.3.3 but i want to back up it to 2.3.3 can i do it ? and if i can how ?

using kies, with the handset connected, select from the top menu BACKUP/RESTORE and choose backup, tick all options to be backed up then click backup, if you have a lot of files in mass storage it might take quite a while to complete.

hey i was unable to update my samsung galaxy s2…
wen i check for the updates it shows connecting to server and then connection failed.. can u help me how can i update my galaxy s2 currently i had android 2.3.3

Not necessary to use kies if from stock rom. just update firmware over the air from your phone.

HELP!! When I start the firmware upgrade process, the phone gets disconnected automatically and the firmware upgrade was failed because connection to the phone was lost. But afterward, the phone automatically reconnects. How can solve this problem??

hi sir,
i bought s2 3 days before,am facing a problem that, it gets hot in the back (on cam) while using internet,gaming,gps etc. my firmware is 2.3.3 . sir pls help me.

web address

After the download is complete, in dialog box its like Preparing firmware upgrade components as its shown in the abo image, but that doesnt even end, i mean it doesnt show how much % is completed. Its never ends ! please help ! Thanks 🙂

Oh its okay. Thanks 🙂

Hi Jayce,

How can I update my SGS2 firmware from I9100XXKG1(KOR) to DXKL3? I’m from Philippines, my KIES says “there’s no available updates on your firmware”. I have already downloaded the latest updates of KIES but still I can’t update my firmware. Help me please.. Thanks in advance..

Hi, sorry if I repeat some earlier entries, but so far I went thru, I didn’t find solution. I have problem with upgrading my galaxy s2 firmware. In samsung kies I have option to upgrade phones firmware but when I press update and agree to terms, start upgrade, download process completes in less than minute!!. It’s bit odd i think. After that some window brings up for second, I’m not being able to reed whats on it because of short appearance, and keis shows that phone is disconnected and than automatically reconnect and offer me the same update again. It’s so annoying… The same again, download till 100% in less than minute. My internet connection is not that fast. I think that actually there is no download.. Please if anyone know how to fix this I be glad to hear solution. Thanx

my galaxy s2 is not being recognised by kies, It displays connecting and nothing happens.
i am using latest version of kies
i want to upgrade my firmware, can i update it officialy without using kies?

im in the U.S and my WiFi is very strong, can i upgrade just using my S2 WiFi without a PC?

the sign downloading on the phone remains too much

jayce your not very helpfull all you say is go to samsung support team, cheers for that!

i wait about 2 hours to do what Pls wait the upgrade for firmware at GT-I9100 will starts soon is a lie

I am trying to update my samsung galaxy s2 through Kies but i get the message that there is no update to this device. I installed Kies both on mac and windows 7 and i got same message. Any one could detect what might be the problem?

hi jaycee,

i already updated my sgs2 from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 via samsung Kies. But, new update make vibration indicator appear at status bar near battery indicator. very messy when lot of notification such msg,,fb notification came in. because in last 2.3.3, the vibration indicator did not appear even i’ve set the vibration in ‘always’ mode. how to remove it even vibration set to always??

hi

i cant able to update s2 firmware through samsung Kies. i have connected through Kies its showing u have new firmware version is available and then i press the button to update, and then check I have read all of the above information. Finally, click Start to upgrade. download complete 100% the second window preparing download after that my windows 7 has stop working to update firmware to close process. i have rooted my mobile. how do update the latest official firmware update through Kies. pls anyone help.

Hi Jayce!

I’m from the Philippines and I just recently bought an SGS2 that’s on version 2.3.4 and I wanted to upgrade it to 2.3.6. I have the latest version of Kies and it keeps on saying that there are no updates available. Also the same when I try it OTA, no updates available. I am using stock firmware and I haven’t rooted it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🙂

hye jayce!

i tried to install latest firmware 2.3.6 for SGS2 I9100G from KJ2 to KL3 via KIES, but in the middle of upgrading process somehow there was an error “failed to convert to upgrade mode” appeared on the KIES. at the same time, the phone screen showed “downloading, do not turn off target”. i’ve 2 questions:-

1) when this android security warning appear on screen, what are the proper procedures need to be taken? is it ok if, i just disconnect the usb cable; take off the battery and put it back then turn on the phone?
2) can i use oden to upgrade the firmware for I9100G?

thankyou 🙂

Kies tells me there is an update. I connect my phone. I go through the process of agreeing etc. Kies downloads the new firmware and prepares the phone for installation. The phone disconnects, reconnects and then original “there is an update available” message reappears. I’ve been through this cycle a few times now.

Help.

hi,

i have samasung galaxy s2 i9100G, g-model.
could you pls tell me….can i update my firmware through kies for the G-version????
and is G-version not good wrt normal i9100 version?????

I am facing problem while updating my s2 via kies ..
when i connect my phone it shows that firmware update for your phone is available
i started updating my phone
kies downloaded all the necessary files for my phone and start installing ..
but at about 70% it stops and a message appears..

PC failed to recognise the mobile phone.
Please follow the guide below to try again.
1. Disconnect the mobile phone from cable, remove the battery and reattach the battery.
2. Press the power button.
3. Make sure the mobile phone has been turned on completely.
4. Reconnect the mobile phone to the cable and start the upgrage.

i tried many times but same thing happens ..
please help me what should i do ..

i am upgrading my firmware via samsung kies samsung galaxy mini.but the firmware upgrade progress keep 0% and i never press any button.is it the firmware thing hang or the internet too slow?

Hi Jayce,

Heard that Ice cream sandwich (Android 4.x) had been released for SGSII on Dec last week of 2011. Did you got the update? What are the new features in it?

Also, I have updated my SGSII to 2.3.6, but I don’t think there’s any significant improvement on Performance and other stuff. What do you think of the update?

Thanks for your answers… And appreciate your effort for keeping up this web page.

-Vipin

what version is PDA:KK1/PHONE:Kj1/CSC:KJ4?
ty

How good is XWKL1 update compared to basic one ( KE2 ) available on Kies ??

Jayce: im using s2 original version
2.3.3 i9100DXKF1
should i update? update will get better or worst?

hi jayce,my sgs2 upgrade latest ics firmware I9100XXLP2_OXA ,my problem android market can’t be connect,server error come out.but I9100XXKPA_OXA,this firmware no problem like that.plz help me……

how long is the download mode will be taken?on the KIES,it’s still “connecting” while on the sII screen is writtern “Downloading.do not turn off the target!!”.is that normal?this is my first android and my first firmware upgrade,so im still kinda confused.thanks

hi again jayce, yes i cant update via kies even if kies offers me new update, is my kies update going to download via samsung philippines server? samsung support philippines also said that i check update via fota if there are available update here in the philippines but by now ther is no available update yet. thanks for the advice. one more question is there any other way to update so that i would not depend on the philippine server?

Hi,
I think it is probably late already to ask this.
Does upgrading the firmware actually affect any data on the phone???
Will applications be as they are?? will app data stay the same or will it be wiped off??
and media like videos, pictures, screenshots, voice recordings,
and personal data like contacts, SMSes, chat records like whatsapp, yahoo, etc.
Will any of it be affected after the upgrade???

The problem is, right now as i speak my Galaxy S II is being upgraded and i haven’t taken any media or app data backup. i have however backed up my contacts. I am extremely worried that my data will be wiped off forever and wont be recoverable.
Please let me know at the earliest if my data would be affected. Perhaps within these few minutes so i can cancel the update if needed!!
If it does wipe off most of the data, it would be a good idea to cancel this update right away.
Awaiting your reply.
-Wilshire

Hi jayce: I got my S2 i9100G version..i try to update my firmware through kies but after clicked update it hangs..please guide

I just downloaded kies 2 and connected with the device and its upgrade section, it says my device does not support software upgrade. i am from uk. any ideas @? i didnt root before. my device is galaxy s2 gt i9100 and current version is 3.2.3. why cant i upgrade to 3.2.5?

hello there,I have read all what you said..and I have one question,after i start kies should i connect my phone via usb in download mode or how…plz reply me,because I really want to upgrade my phone

hi jayce, i have the latest kies intalled. My S2 is 2.3.3, i wanna update to 2.3.6. The problem i have is, my kies wont show up a “firmware upgrade” button as what you attach above. Advice please. Thank you in advance.

I am trying to update the firmware on my Wifi 10.1 Galaxy Tab. I dowloaded ver 2 Kies and connect. Goes through first few steps but I get a pop up that says to disconnect all other devices from PC except the Tablet. Nothing else is connected except network printers. It says press OK to continue. Press OK and the same message pops up again.

Do I really need to disconnect network printers in order to update my Tablet? Seems unrelated…

Guys I have just updated my gs2 like Jayce told us,from 2.3.3 I’ve jumped to 2.3.5 Its awesome,I have just followed the procedure…and try to make the update in the midnight or in the morning because the wifi connection is more strong

Hi Jayce,

I need to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2. Im from India. I have downloaded Kies but how to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2.

Regards,
Yadavagiri

hi jayce. just wanna ask, im still using 2.3.3 version, never updated b4. But the battery life doesnt seem good on my samsung. some said after updated using kies to 2.3.5 the battery life last longer but some said battery life becomes shorter. i was wondering is there any battery imrprovement at all and by how much? ty jayce.

Hi Jayce,

My Samsung Galaxy S2 showing Build number GINGERBREAD.DZKJ2 and Kernel vesion 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEI-30 #2. Is this the correct version?

I am having problem with Kies 2 USB PC Sync.

Please help! Thanks!

hi jayce , After installing samsung kies it encounters a problem and is closed … please help ! thanx !

i disconnected my usb cable during upgrade and the mobile is not switching on,what should do to recover it back to its previous state?

hi Jayce,

i try to update my samsung galaxy s2 firmware, but it failed, there have and error message always come out when i try to update ” Failed to run firmware upgrade unknown error occurred.

can you help me on this?? thank you

well, maybe this is a dumb question.. but consider me as a newbie here >.<

I rooted my device
current os is 2.3.4

I have nexus one with 2.3.6

so, I think I could upgrade my sgs2 (2.3.4) to 2.3.6 too ?
and actually I havent tried your tutorial up there,
and the question is :
– is there any crash/something bad would happen if I upgrade my rooted device ?
if yes, before it happens, should I unrooted the device, then upgrade the version, then rooted it back ?

how much time it will take …… i hav tata photan+ net connection

hello~ what’s the latest version of kies and how can i download it? my version of kies is 14_18
it connects to my mobile which is gamsung galaxy s gtI9000 but it can’t read the firmware version..i dunno why 🙁 i dunno what to do// i wanna update to gingerbread coz im using froyo 2.2 which is sooo laggy:((
pls help me thanks..><

i did download that and it says that’s the latest version? btw, do you know what’s the easiest way to fix lag? thanks>.<

hey, do the apps on the internal sd get deleted after the update???if yes then how to back up those apps???

I have a Galaxy s2 and cannot connect to Kies as it says must use PC studio so downloaded and installed to pc but doesnt recognise my moblie.
When connecting to Pc studio it says to touch pc studio on the phone but to connect but that function does not show up on the phone.
Im using win 7.
Any ideas?

Am from India and own a samsung galaxy i9003 with Froyo2.2.1. Tried upgrading it with kies connected to my windows 7 PC. When the kies software prepares for firmware upgrade, it returns a message that “firmware upgrade has stopped working” and the kies software hangs. Pls advice what to do…

Hi, I was wondering, can I download the firmware update first through Kies,.and perform the update later? With 200 mb to download, kinda scary if the updating disconnected halfway.. Thanks!

hi! i’m using samsung galaxy s2 in albania and when i conect the phone with the comp via kies it says “your device does not support software upgrading via kies” what can i do to recive the official update for ics 4.0? i’m using 2.3.6 stock version. pls help!

Jayce, my Samsung Kies shows that ” Your device does not support software update via Kies”. Previously, I updated andriod 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 using the phone software update itself without using the Kies. Now since the ICS is out and when I plug my phone in it shows that msg. What should I do?

when can i find Samsung support center because i only found the us version and its useless for me? ca you give me a link about it? thanks

Hi Jayce,
I wanna ask that I plug-in my phone to the computer using USB cable to check whether there is a update for my GT-I9100 or not because my phone’s Android Version is 2.3.3
Im trying to update to ICS…
but when i opened samsung kies on computer it says that “Your device does not support software upgrade via Kies”
So what im gonna do? i want ics so badly D:
and i didn’t rooted my phone…

About phone :
-Android Version : 2.3.3
-Baseband Version : I9100XXKE4
-Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKF4-CL280225root@avad-server #22
-Build Number : GINGERBREAD.ZSKF4

Ok so I downloaded the firmware upgrade file(btw, the screenshots which display the back up didn’t appear on my phone). Then ‘downloading…don’t turn off target’ msg comes on my phone display. And after a while i get the message, ‘pc failed to recognize mobile phone.’ Then it suggests i take out the battery and try again but that didnt help either!
What’s the problem here?? Please help me out!! I have tried 7 times now!!!

Hi Jayce,

I have a Galaxy s2 bought here in the philippines, already rooted the phone, and using differnt kernel, Kies wont detect any new firmware and says that i already have the latest one, can you help me on this please?

can you give me link of the thread from XDA for the Officail ICS Rom?

Now my phone current status:
-Android version : 2.3.5
-Baseband version : I9100XXKI3
-Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKI13-CL603802 se.infra@SEP-78 #2
-Build number : GINGERBREAD.ZSKI3
-Current firmware version : PDA:KI3 / PHONE:KI3 / CSC:KI3 (TGY)

so is this the hk csc?
is there any malaysia csc? D:

Hi. how do i know if my samsung galaxy s 2 is rooted or not? i changed korean standart into European.oes it mean rooted?

Hello,

I am using galaxy s II which was locked to virgin mobile canada. I unlocked it today but I still cannot update my firmware (2.3.3) to 2.3.6. I thought that unlocked galaxy s II can be updated via kies but got no luck. It’s still saying that I have the latest firmware (which is not true!). What should I do?

Thanks in advance

Is it even safe to do this ’cause I read all the comments here and almost all of them have problems

i have a problem, cant seem to find the Android 4.0 update . my phone dont find any updates., this is on a phone in norway : telenor network

Hello Jayce,

1) I have Samsung Galaxy S2 with Gingerbread 2.3.5.
2) I have opened Kies and it offered me firmware update to the PLE or something similar.
3) Kies downloaded the upgrade file and Samsung rebooted to the download mode.
It says “Downloading…Do not turn off the target..

I thought it should be for a while like 20 minutes or an hour. What can I do?
The phone is still connected to the PC and Kies is opened, but it can’t connect to the device and it maybe logical – it’s in the boot state.

Please guide me what to do, it’s urgent.

I have the samsung galaxy S2 LTE(skyrocket) its stuck on android version 2.3.5 and i can’t update it. why ??

Hi,

I have samsung s2. While following the above steps, it successfully downloads all the required files but gives an error while updating that need 3GB free space. I have removed all the apps I had downloaded and there is more than 6GB space in USB and 1.85 GB free Device storage. I guess it requires 3GB device storage but how to do that?

Hi,

I followed the exact steps as mentioned as above and my phone restarted after the upgrade to ICS. However, it was stuck on the Samsung logo for a very long time so I restarted the phone manually and it booted up correctly this time but I was still on Gingerbread.

When I connect my phone to Kies now, it now says that I am on the latest firmware.

What can I do to retry the update?

Hi Jayce,

Is it possible to switch from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich on my Samsung Galaxy S2? if yes, can you pls. tell me the steps in detail? Also, will it possibly void the warranty of my phone?

Thanks in advance.

Regards.

hi jayce
i tried many times but it get stuck after the Sith step
Showing- preparing to upgrade firmware content
and doesn’t go further.

please tell me what to do….?

Hi Jayce,

I Have a Samsung Galaxy S2, i already do the step at above, but mine do not have backup data that step, after agree direct to prepared firmware upgrade, after prepared firmware upgrade, i stuck at Progress firmware upgrade, loading n loading…Can you tell me what the problem and what i should to do…stay for waiting or my version problem… Thank you for your, i will waiting for your email.

Alrite, i will try 1 more time~ Thanks very much^^

Hi Jayce

Could u pls help to enlighten me here?

I tried to do the ics firmware update via Kies on Windows Vista PC, but the download keeps failing to complete. Have tried updating Windows and everything but no luck. It jus says something is causing the problem to have stopped the download prcesss to complete when it runs to 100%, any idea what that might be since I see no Windows diagnosis to the problem.

I have already the latest Kies installed. And PC recognizes my GS2 when cable is connected.
Location: HK

thx

My samsung kies keeps askin me to update the kies. I have updated it like 5 times and stil it shows the same that is to update kies. I have tried uninstallin n installin it again but its of no use..

hi jayce,

will this upgrade work in the philippines?

Hey jayce….

i have a samsung galaxy s2 . My current info of the device is

PDA : I9100DXKF4
PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC : I9100OLCKF1

(THL)

I AM FROM INDIA. BUT I HAD BOUGHT THIS PHONE FROM THAILAND.
MY SAMSUNG KIES TELLS ME THAT THIS DEVICE IS NOT UPGRADABLE VIA KIES.

PLEASE HELP.

I WANT TO HAVE ICS.

THANX.. 🙂

Hi Jayce.

I am from Mongolia. I have Samsung Galaxy s 2 GT-I9100 with kernel version XXKI3 Android version2.3.5. but when i connect it via KIES. KIES TELLS ME THAT THIS DEVICE IS NOT UPGRADABLE. means that it is not possible to upgrade in Mongolia because it is not included in the region, however my ss 2 is international version.

when will it be possible?
Thanks,

How do I find out which country my phone comes from using the CSC number.

I am having a problem trying to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S II to the latest firmware. When I click on “Tools” > “Firmware Upgrade and Initialization” it says “GT-I9100M does not support initialization”
Will this affect further attempts to upgrade my device? Is anyone else having this problem?

Thank you

My phone is not from NZ and I have been told if I try to download the new firmware it will wreck my phone as it is specifically for NZ phones.

I have been told that if I take it to Parallel Imports they can install it for a fee of $50.

I thought that if I could find out where my phone was released I could go on-line and download the firmware for that country, but have been told that I do that at my peril.

Has anyone else struck this problem?

The set-backs of buying a phone off Trademe. The guy I bought it off told me that I would not be disadvantaged in any way, as I specifically asked him about that.

Hi Jayce

Mine is a GT-19100 S II, the information I got when I entered the numbers Samsung gave me where: PDA: 19100 XWK14, Phone: 19100 XXKI1, CSC: 19100 CPWKH1, Build Info.: Wed Sept 14 20:34:11, KST2011. Does any of that makes sense to you? Apparently the CSC should tell me where the phone was released, I was thinking with the letter K, maybe Korea, which they said was probably Chinese and I wouldn’t be able to download their firmware because China has all that stuff locked down.

It was Samsung that told me if I downloaded from any site I could wreck my phone. When I tried to download the NZ up-date, as soon as it started to bring the information into my computer I would lose the connection through Kies.

What would Parallel Imports be able to do that I couldn’t do?

Regards
Russal

Hi, I’m trying to follow these steps to upgrade my Galaxy S2 to Ice Cream Sandwich. I get to the Firmware upgrade window where it is downloading the file for firmware upgrade, and then I get a pop up message that says “error in the downloaded file” at 60% completion. This has happened three times now! Any suggestions, please?

Trying to upgrade to the latest FW for my GS2 (Bell Canada). I was prompted to update Kies to the latest version before doing so, no problem, worked fine. After that, I got the pop-up that a new firmware upgrade was avaialble for my phone. I clicked update but nothing happened, it just went back to the default Kies screen. So, I clicked on the orange Firmware Upgrade button and nothing happens when I do that either.

I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled Kies, rebooted phone, etc. Any help?

hello
i try to update my samsung galaxy s2 with kies but it problem i read information
your device does not support software upgrading via kies
plz help me?
how can i update my ics in my samsung galaxy s2

hye

pleas help me… my phone cannot upgrade firmware… show ” ur device cannot support to use via kies ” 🙁 i try follow you tube.. but i cannot understand..u can explain to me properly ?
please

I can’t even figure out how to search for possible firmware updates. I open Kies Air on my Galaxy S2 but all I see are ways to transfer Music, Photos, Contacts, Videos, Ringtones, Bookmarks, Messages, Call Log and File Explorer for my SD card… So confuuuuuuuuused.

Dear all please i need some help i bought my phone 1 month ago and its gingerbread.jpkj2 , android version 2.3.5 baseband version I9100xxKI4 , when i tried to upgrade from the phone it self it said no update available.
when i tried KIES
it said this is the latest firmware
Current Firmware Version: PDA:KJ2 / PHON:KI4 / CSC:KJ1 ( KSA )
Latest Firmware Version: PDA:KJ2 / PHON:KI4 / CSC:KJ1 ( KSA )

I live in Egypt but i got the phone from KSA. how can i upgrade to ICS now ? i need help with that please. thanks.

I have tried to update my s2 using kies it downloaded all compoentes and it tool long time… and after that it said faied to connect device and told me to enable usb developemtn mode and after that it is again downloading all files… please help

how to back up my settings and my apps like Go Launcher and it’s apps !!

thankssss

Hey Jayce

i buy ma s2 from Saudi Arebia but when i connct it kies still not notificate updates i dont’t no why is it problem my phone or still not relese ICS update to middle east need help

it is stuck at preparing firmware upgrade components for hours. what to do

not helpful still same problem

I use gaxy,y tab gt p7500 with baseband 3.2 android version. Can it be upgrade td android 4?

While i am trying to update my galaxy note firmware, after updating 100% its showing that unknown error occurred…what is the issue..please help me….

thanx jayce…..

am finding it really difficult to upgrade tp ICS with my S2 via kies,any other alternative am presently in Nigeria…thanks

using kies for s2
the upgrade got stuck at prepare for firmware upgrade
its been hours
before it a tab comes firmware upgrade is not working “check online or close the program”
tried redownload the kies and all but still fails to get past it

Hi. I installed ICS 4.0.3 on my SGS 2 . But it says “not registered network” when i dial numbers
. please help me what shoud i do?

I’m from Middle East , I have S2 GT-I9100G … can i update my phone from Android version 2.3.6 to ICS4 using Kies.

thank you

I just cant believe that you all continue to try and get this device upgraded, I purchased the phone 6 months ago and everything had a problem with it. Trying to update it was an issue, installing apps, it had an issue, phone freazing, so on and so on, it seems that Samsung are trying to copy iPhone with Kies but dont have the faintest idea on how to get it working without any issues. I tried upgrading to the latest software using Kies and wasted more than 20 hours at home, work and on the phone to Samsung support, they didnt have a clue and did’nt care.

In the end, I took it back to the place of purchase, threw it on the counter, explained the issue and the sales person swapped it for the latest HTC. I haven’t had a problem since then with anything.

Thats what you get when you buy phones made from an air conditioning manufacture.

I even purchased the Galaxy Tab 12 months ago, so many problems with the unit that the retail store gave me a full refund on the unit. They were sick of customers coming back with the tab that they stopped questioning the customers and just refunding their money or exchanging it with a real tablet that works.

Samsung scores 1/10 in my books for phones and tablets.

I have been trying to get my Galaxy s3 firmware updated via kies for about six times but each time it reaches about %50 to%60 of firmware download then this damned message show up,,connection timedout” if the one tries over, it starts from scratch then reaches at the same point till stops , delivering’TIME OUT:

what the hell SAMSUNG is doing , they don’t even allow to continue downloading at where it stopped What the stupid kies and server is that when it comes into unavailability of any other option .

can anyone advise me on other ways i may get this shit updated ‘of course other than kies???

Kies is crappppppppppppp

I wouldn’t pay 700 USD ,I would have gone for for anything but Samsung shit

I upgrade successfully but why my ram become smaller.. from 1gb to 687 mb?
any idea? Thanks

im using my laptop thru kies to update my hp.. can my partner use same laptop n same kies to update hers s2 hp.. sound silly q… thanks..

What is the reason the “firmware upgrade progress” window is freeze at 0% for more than an hour? my S2 display the andriod logo and message “Downloading – Do not turn of target!!”.

my S2 has not been rooted. and I am using the latest kies (reinstalled on my desktop) .
and I am LAN connection indicate a 36Mbps.

Hi! Im from the Philippines. I am using SGS2. When tyring to upgrade my firmware, it hanged up at “Downloading firmware upgrade components… 99%” What is the problem?

Thank you and more power!

i have updated the samsung kies and it recognizes my s2 but it doesnt throw a firmware-upgrade popup. How do i update my s2 GT-I9100 to ics??its running stock 2.3.5 without root.

Hi Nadeem, KOR is Korea CSC. Did you install other region firmware?

In connecting my sgs2 to computer does not get any pop up about firmware update & option “firmware update” dose not give. my android version is 2.3.6 what should i do for upgrade to ics

jayce,
I uninstall samsung kies & install another kies version then it shows “Your divice’s current firmware version is not not supporetd to update firmware via kies” what should i do?

hi Jayce, i was upgrading the samsung s1, and after KIES downloaded the firmware upgrade to 100% , i waited and after some minutes it prompted that
‘ PC is unable to identify your device, please follow the steps;
1. unplugg battery and plug it again.
2. restart your phone.
3. after restarting , reupgrade it…::”””

what should i do now, need help…

bos i got the problem..i flash my galaxy s2 with official xme 4.04 rom using odin..but pattern security not function walau dah enable.one more when i push on off button,terus off.no option like off,restart,silent mode..how to solve this

yes, always..by the way where do u live?
dont mind if u help me installl it

jaycee why my s2 got shadow on screen..they got refresh favourite and search button on back screen.how to clear that..i dah factory reset,change firmware also not hilang

Ye that’s what is not working for me. I get a funny message with chineese (whatever) symbols, I should confirm, but after that the firmware update procedure starts from the beginning again…

screenshot:
http://postimage.org/image/ns5vgbq0v/

Can somebody translate this message? (The button title: “megerősítés” = confirm in Hungarian.)

Dear bro,
i have samsung galaxy s2 brand new that i try to update with kies. i got new firmware update from kies but new version number is not showing on the kies only showing current version. i try to update that after firmware downloading at the time of installation its shown fail. please try to help me out.

thanks

I am trying to upgrade firmware via kies , but after it transfers installtion components to my device it gives me a mesg that this process is rejected by gti900 administrator please log off and log in with a administrator account, ??????????/
any clueee?????? although i am logged in to my windows via admin account..

Hallo, ich hab ein Samsung Galaxy S2…ich möchte eine Softwareaktualisierung machen, zur zeit hat das telefon noch 2.3.5…es funktioniert aber weder übers telefon, noch über kies…ich werde nur darüber informiert, dass es eine Aktualisierun gibt…ich verzweifle bald…kann mir jemand helfen…und sorry..ich kann kein englisch,deshalb in deutsch

Hi Jayce, I start the upgrade, the at&t jellybean, then it will download, then just go back to the kies home screen saying please connect a device. Please Help me

I tried to do the update via KIES and when it showed that it is downloading over th e phone… Kies threw an error message that it cannot find the phine and nothing happened for almost an hour… i had to reboot my phone after that. Please help!!!!

hi jayce I have problem when downloading file for firmware upgrade, the download stick on 0% for more than 1 hour what I should do ? I repeated this steps many time but same problem. how to fix it ?

hi jayce,

i try the way u teach to ahmad zakwan,bt i dnt knw wat to do after tat.pls guide me,
tq

Hi,i upgrade my galaxy S2 (Sgh i777) by using kies.When i strart
upgrading firmware first it compeleted its download till 100% then it
prepare for install at that movement an error occure that it need 3000 MB free
but i have enough space in my drive.SO, tell me the suloation how can i remove
this error????

Hi, I have installed kies ,but it can not show my s2smart phone.How I can solve this problem
Thank you