Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 users in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and India finally. Lot of Samsung Galaxy S2 users in Southeast Asia and India had been complaining about lack of new Android version update since initial launch. And they can enjoy new official Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread DXKL3 and XWKL1 firmware for their own region now.
If you are still on official DXKI2 and XWKE8 firmware, it’s time for you to upgrade current firmware to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread DXKL3 and XWKL1 firmware. This should fix the famous poor battery life issue just like Europe firmware did. Enjoy latest and greatest Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 firmware. And Happy New Year…
Follow this guide if you don’t know how to upgrade firmware – How to upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware with Samsung Kies?
hmmm..2.3.6? so it only available for stock firmware? i tries to open my kies but it does not allow me to upgrade.am from Philippines
am still using custom rom checkrom 2.3.5
in your own opinion which do you prefer?
pls advice. thanks
You need to have official stock firmware in order to get update from Samsung Kies.
Personally, I stick with custom ROM. 🙂
then i’ll stick with custom ROM 😀
you’re using checkrom?
Yup… 😉
thanks again and have a nice day
What’s the change log?
This is the non wipe update right?
As usual, no change log is giving by Samsung.
Yes, all official firmware from Samsung Kies is non wipe version.
Oh ya, forgot to ask one thing.
i am using stock firmware, but rooted.
after upgrade the new firmware via kies, will it remain rooted?
No, root access will be removed.
nooo……
not sure if its a good idea to upgrade then.
hate to go through the root process again
Finally arrived to Malaysia. Thank you for your information 🙂 .
I am really appreciate.
Hi Jayce
If I already install the Netherlands XWKK2 by Odin can I using the same way to install this Malaysia firmware?
Yes, you can use Odin to install it.
thanks for fast reply… I will try to install the I9100DXKL3 (PDA) – I9100OLCKL2 (CSC) see what difference.
I’m same to Leslie …already installed Netherlands version.
Why I can’t use Samsung Kies to install ?
Where to download the firmware in order to use Odin to install it ?
Thank you
You can’t upgrade Netherlands firmware with Southeast Asia firmware.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
OK thanks…Jacye
Questions here :
1) If I hard reset my S2, will it be back to original version 2.3.3 or still 2.3.6 with Netherland version ?
2) If item 1 is OK, mean I can upgrade again with Samsung Kies with Malaysia version 2.3.6 ?
3) If item 1 is not OK, mean still 2.3.6 with Netherlands firmware. In future can I upgrade to ICS firmware thru Samsung Kies ?
Thank you very much
1. No. Still Netherland version.
3. Yes when ICS firmware releases for Netherlands.
Hello,
If i install stock DXKL3 into my phone, will it be unrooted back?so to root it back which CF Root should use?
Yes, it will remove root access. XW_OXA_KK5 is the nearest match.
Hi Jayce,
Am currently on XXKI4 – and just updated the DXKL3 firmware via Odin.
Since the CSC on XXKI4 is “LCKL2” – will it have negative impact on this firmware?
I don’t want to wipe the data off my phone – but if its neccessary I’ll do just that…..
So far… things seems normal to me… however the DXKL3 firmware does have the “LCKL2” CSC….. not sure if there’ll be compatibility issues
Thanks
I am using Europe CSC in Malaysia for quite sometime. No issue so far.
Hi Jayce,
Thanks for the reply…. maybe I’ve mistaken.. I always have this impression that the firmware and CSC comes as a set.. ie go hand in hand.
But if you’re using the Europe CSC on an Asia firmware for a while now…. think it should be just fine..
Cheers!
hi Jayce ,
well ive been talking to my friend … well he said tat if we run a custom rom we r actually giving information about us to the developer of tat rom .. is tat true ?? also do samsung service centres accept phones with custom roms … well the reason im asking this is the service centre accepted my phone while it was running checkrom !!!
cheers !!! 🙂
Yes, might be if the developer wish to do so.
Hello Jayce,
Thanks for this information. I also upgraded to XXKI4 when it came out. So am wondering other than easier with warranty issues at samsung service centre.. is there any other reason to use our own region firmware (more stable, etc?)
There are Southeast Asia languages like Chinese, Malay, Indo, Thai. Local CSC settings.
I see. So if i flash via odin to DXKL3, will it do i need to wipe cache and data (factory reset?? ) or it doesnt matter usually?
Thanks again.
No need to wipe cache and data unless you face boot loop and apps force closed issues.
Thank you again Jayce for your fast response.
hello Jayce,
i am presently running stock firmware 2.3.3. and wanted to upgrade to this 2.3.6 XWKL1…is it possible to flash this with odin insted of using kies? Also after the upgrade , to root it back which CF Root should i use?
Yes, you can use Odin. Use the nearest build like XW_OXA_KK5.
Yeah, thanks for the info. I already updated mine to 2.3.6 just now after desperately checking for it everyday. I’m from Philippines btw and I was expecting that there will be a rotation animation for this one…but I’m not disappointed since it has improvements in battery life and some additional UI effects. This is a good christmas and new year gift from samsung. Cheers!
Thankzzz a lot Jayce………
would you recommend this if im already on
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2??
please advise. Thanks!
Depend on you. Do you need to use Southeast Asia languages?
no.. is having southeast asian languages the only difference between the two? thanks
No idea but that is the main one. Might have some other differences.
Hi all,
Some observation on DXKL3
Was from XXKI4 and then upgraded to DXKL3.
I would say, battery life took a slight hit – other than that I don’t see any visible change.
I’m not saying that battery is bad – especially if you’re coming from 2.3.3 – you’ll immediately notice the improved battery performance.
I don’t need the Asia language – therefore went back to XXK14….. am waiting for ICS to be release.
Hey SG Guy,
I reverted back to DXKL3 from XXKI4 just this morning and initial looks of it, it looks true.. battery seems to drain slightly faster (3 – 4 %) more than XXKI4 and battery seems ‘hotter’ during normal use – i am using a battery widget as a gauge (29 degrees when screen is on for the first time, and 32 vs 36 (XXKI4 vs DXKL3).
Well its just the first day for me and had to do some reconfiguration of settings since i did a factory reset as well to solve other issues so maybe that contributed to the battery drain.. Will see how this goes and make another comparison soon.
Hi Clement, thanks for the feedback. please keep me posted on your observation.
The battery drain may be temporary- may want to go back to DXKL3
Hi SG Guy.
Hmm just a quick Day one observation post for DXKL3
2015 charged to full 100%
2359 light surfing, playing a quick 20 min game dropped to 91%
Next day
0700 checked and it had dropped to 85% (usually in the night it usually drops only 2 %)
1200 light surfing, IM , checking and replying emails 67%
1700 light surfing, IM , checking and replying emails 52%
2000 light surfing, IM , 42%
2230 25%
Since it is not possible to do exactly the same thing everyday.. Will test out for another week and see how it goes. Overall i think battery life is definitely better than 2.3.4/2.3.5. However comparing to XXKI4 it seems to drain slightly faster, typically it should be 10-15% more than what it should be. But perhaps on those days i was doing less stuff.
Hope this gives you and others a rough guide 🙂
Hello SG Guy,
After close to a week of using DXKL3, i feel is that the battery life is comparable with XXKI4, overall i feel it drains slightly faster (typically 4 – 6 % more depending on repeated usage) but to me i feel it is acceptable. 🙂
hey Jayce.
I am using 2.3.6 Europ XWKK2 in India in S2.
Is it any differancees between these two versions 2.3.6 Europ XWKK2 and Indian 2.3.6 version for S2 ??
Any problem using 2.3.6 Europ XWKK2 in India S2
ThanQ,
No idea. No change log given by Samsung.
Nope, as long as your SGS2 model is I9100.
sorry i forget to ask you,
my phone battery is running for 24-30 hrs for modrate usage…
is it normal or should i check ma phone with samsung service centre???…
battery is 1650mAh….
By the way ur Europ Firmware working very cool in ma n frendz phones…
Look normal to me.
bro 2day i update my firmmware XWKL1 via odin..after dat when i coonet my s2 via pc dn saying—your device does not suuport software via kies y ny idea???
CSC might not correct.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
bro my csc iz inu …
hey bro itz work …last que ….if i use factory rest dn agn i have 2 change csc?
Sorry, don’t understand. Please don’t use too much short form ~ rest dn agn. 😉
DXKL3 IZ INDIAN????? WHICH 1 IZ LATEST DXKL3 OR XWKL1
No. Released around the same time.
hi Jayce~,izit possible update my S2 to the latest firmware that is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread DXKL3 and XWKL1 via samsung kies?because now im still using firmware android 2.3.3 ,I9100ZSKF4.It has been a long time i could not update my phone.the notice there shown “your device does not support software upgrading via kies”.and i have checked my CSC..it is in XME (malaysia)..can u gv me some idea to solve it? thx anyway
ZSKF4 is Hong Kong firmware. Therefore you cannot get firmware upgrade from Samsung Kies with XME CSC. Both firmware and CSC do not match.
Just install DXKL3 firmware with Odin directly.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
there is no other way install thru kies?because install via odin consider as rooted =.=?
Change CSC to match Hong Kong CSC. No, install official firmware via Odin is not considered rooting.
thx Jayce~..anyway ,which link should i download for the latest firmware 2.3.6 update thru odin3? current kernel version I9100ZSKF4 ^^
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
hi jayce….i got an inquiry….i’m already upgrade my firmware from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 using samsung kies….but then i have noticed that my phone began to restart by its own in many times….i’m very confused n worried bout that maybe the firmware probs till i feel that iwant to revert back to the old version firmware…plz help me….
Try to factory reset it first. If still cannot solve, consult Samsung Support.
Downgrade with Odin – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
hey bro need ur hlp … i m new in android so asking sum stupid question … my gt-i9100 firmware version is -2.3 ginger region india nd itz offcial ..now i want 2 update my phn in latest firmware via odin .. so plz tell me iz der ny new latest offcial firmware for india?version?? if der iz ny latest offcial india firmware dn plz give me d link ..n wat iz kernal? how to update kernal? how to root?? wat iz d benfit of rooting device ??
Please use the search function. All your questions have answered already.
hai jayce, where can I download these updates? my current version is 2.3.5 XXKI3. Which version is suite for me? Should I factory reset for the new update? In built version is 2.3.3 XWKF3. Also I want a detailed description about these new versions from you. Thank You.
Download from XDA. Any I9100 firmware that you like. Nope, unless you face issue. I did not test out these new firmware yet. No comment.
please told me the kernel installation comes with the XDA update
Sorry, don’t understand you…
I mentioned this pack- Kernel_I9100XWKL1.7z
Install it with Odin.
I saw in video, GT-I9100_INU_I9100XWKL1_I9100ODDKL1_I9100DDKL1.7z – select in PDA column and where is Kernel_I9100XWKL1.7z select?
Which video?
2.3.4 updating video.
Err… Still don’t get it. Link to the video will help.
sorry for confusing you, just told me the installation of Kernel_I9100XWKL1.7z Kernel installation not in the video.
hello jayce..pls help me.i already upgraded to 2.3.6 which is netherland version unfortunately there is still a bit bugs that i dislike.Now i want to downgrade it to malaysia version official stock rom DXKG3.i follow all ur steps then after ive done it the phone reboot but still android 2.3.6 netherland version.did i do something wrng?help me to downgrade to original rom pls~tnx!
r u there jayce?
n btw i cant find malaysia rom DZKJ could u pls post me a link pls tnx!
No idea about DZKJ firmware. I9100G firmware?
my i9100G had that DZKJ2 i already downloaded it http://www.multiupload.com/76EOEV1MD5 and it say for i9100G.what would hppen if i use it on i9100?u think it works?
do u happen to know the latest official update 2.3.6 for i9100 malaysia?i heard it was released yesterday or 2 days ago..but cant find it..
Did you wipe data and cache before downgrade?
yes i did.n then i follow ur guide.but then the process is so fast and it reboot my phone and still the same =_=” 2.3.6 (netherland)
I have no idea then. Mine is working properly as you can see from the video.
i see.sry to burden u =_=”
do u happen to know this?
[ROM] I9100DXKL3 [15.12.2011][Android 2.3.6]
is it for asia and compatible with i1900?which 1 would u think better?this or netherland’s?
Come on. Did you read my article?
yeah sry..tnx btw 😀
last thing i wanna ask,DZKJ2 is for i9100G.does it work on i9100?tell me pls really important tnx 🙂 i want to flash my i9100 with DZKJ2 possible?
NO, it will BRICK your I9100.
phew.gladd i didnt do it.tnx alot..but,shall i receive the ic sandwich update later on with my netherland firmware?
Yes, when Samsung releases it for Netherlands officially.
sorry for confusing you, just told me the installation of Kernel_I9100XWKL1.7z Kernel installation not in the video. Is it done with clock work mod?
Seems like you cannot root this new version.
Hi Jaycee,
just updated the firmware through Kies. Can I root it again? what version do you suggest?
Yes. Select the correct CF-Root that matches your kernel.
Ok2 thanks bro and happy new year! 🙂
Dear Jayce,
If I upgrade to DXKI2, will I lose USB host support? If yes, which version of 2.3.6 should I flash to maintain USB host support? I am currently using GT-I9100 with DXKH1.
It is still working from my testing last time (if not mistaken). I did not test DXKL3 Android 2.3.6 firmware, no idea. But it is still working on XWKK5 Android 2.3.6 firmware which I am using now.
Where can I download XWKK5 android 2.3.6 firmware?
Here — https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
Hello Jayce,
Will the usb OTG support which is present in 2.3.3 stock firmwire, be present in this upgrade to 2.3.6 XWKL1 ?
I did not test XWKL1 firmware. But it is still working on XWKK5 Android 2.3.6 firmware which I am using now.
hi jayce………….I have official bvkg3 on my sgs2 , 2.3.5 from orange Uk and it’s official now……………..how can I update it to 2.3.6 because kies does not show any update available as yet ?
sorry …………it’s baseband version BVKJ4………..2.3.5
You need to wait until there is official Android 2.3.6 for your current firmware. Samsung Kies will prompt you then.
Hi Jayce, I own a galaxy S2 and from India with an android version of 2.3.4,
Baseband version: I9100XXKG6
When i connect through KIES it tells me that “Your device does not support Software Upgrading through Kies”. However i understand there is a official version release (2.3.6)
How can i upgrade the official firmware in my phone??
Install official India firmware back.
Hi Jayce,
I am using Galaxy S2 stock in India. 4 days ago it could not detect the service provider. I put in the flight mode. After that its stuck in flight mode. Have tried switching off. Removed the battery for few hours. Have even tried doing a factory reset. No luck.
Surprisingly it is not showing even IMEI details. Please help
Did you backup EFS previously?
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/11/19/how-to-backup-restore-samsung-galaxy-s2-efs/
Thanks for the response..
No, I did not. I have taken a copy of all the folders shown when connected to PC before factory reset.
Will one of those have the EFS file?
Any other option?
The folder is named EFS. And there is IMEI folder inside EFS folder.
Not able to get the EFS file.
Will a factory reset followed by upgrade to latest firmware help?
I don’t think so.
Hi Jayce,
Any other suggestion? the phone is as good as a media player now.
Send back to Samsung for service.
Jayce,
I dont have broadband in home, hence i wanna upgrade firmware in Office laptop in office. But seems somewhere its port or server is blocked. Even kies doesn’t show up latest version update.
Any knowledge, what link or port kies uses to connect to samsung server?? Any way to sort it out??
Please do share…that will be helpful, i am eager to upgrade my firmware in s2.
Regards
Sorry, I have no technical detail of Samsung Kies. You need to get that from Samsung Support.
Try to upgrade ur kies if it doesn’t just download it from Samsung support and reinstall this will upgrade ur kies. unless u
Update it u will not get the firmware update. Try it.
jaycee,
currently my SGS 2 have audio problem. when im using the handsfree, the voice i heard from the earpiece are too low. very hard to hear when calling someone eventhough im using original handsfree provided in the box. but i can hear loudly when playing music.
also, when i make normal call (wihout hndsfree), my friends complaining my voice are too low and i need to repeat and talk loudly to make them hear me.
did android already have firmware update that can solve this problem?
hope you can show me how to solve this problem.
regards
Look like hardware issue to me. Please consult Samsung Support on your issue.
tq jaycee.
Updated to this new firmware for 9100G. But it got hang problem eg receive SMS, typing SMS, run the camera etc intermittently. Need to take out the battery to reset.
Does anyone else have this problem?
This firmware is not intended for I-9100G.
Hey guys! Just wondering…I’m from the Philippines and I just connected my S2 to Kies for the first time to hopefully update my firmware to 2.3.6., because I heard that the update is already available here. How come Kies tells me that I have the current version? XXKI1 or XWKI4 and I’m on 2.3.4. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! 🙂
I tried to upgrade my Samsung S2 GT9100 to android 2.3.6 but when I open my Kies it say up-to-date which is 2.3.4. How can I upgrade to the latest version?
Look like your region does not have Android 2.3.6 firmware yet. You can install other region firmware with Odin manually if you want.
Hi Jayce,
I have a SG S2 with firmware version of 2.3.4, and would like to update it with the latest firmware version of 2.3.6
If i update the official firmware using Odin will Kies detect any firware upgrades in future.
Thanks in advance
Yes Rony.
Jayce, so do I have to roll back to the 2.3.3 version for Kies to detect and update the firmware to 2.3.6.
Or
can I have it manually update using Odin to get the official firmware 2.3.6
what would u recommend??
Thanks
Rony
Use Odin.
Hai jayce, Hi upgraded to 2.3.6, but I am not like the over all UI, the fonts are little bit blurred. I reverted to 2.3.5 XXKI3, which is great I think. I suggest all users to install 2.3.5 XXKI3. Can you tell me when will be the android 4.0 for the galaxy s2 launch?
Q1 2012.
The Samsung ppll told me it will be out at the end of Feb 2012. In india
Hi Jayce,
I upgraded my s2 firmware to 2.3.6 through my mobile itself.
After that whenever i connect to my PC , the usb is not getting detected.
I tried installin again both kies as well as samsung latest usb drivers.
Can you help me on this.
hi just found this on Google an am sharing this.
This helped me to connect to my PC
Resolution
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. On the cell phone, dial the following number: *#7284# Once the last # is hit, the PhoneUtil application is launched. Choose USB -> Modem and then USB -> PDA mode. The good mode should be PDA. Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.
3. Plug the USB cable.
please, i wanted to gingerbread 2.3.6 for galaxy s2 (GT-I9100G). Now, my phone can’t use. Display show is phone logo and computer logo. I wanted to link.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100G&r=2#regiona
XXKP8 released?, Sammobile reviewd it, and option for download is given. Do you noticed? Is it official?
Yes, just another leaked version.
Hi Jayce, i tried to update my GT-9100G with the latest firmware 2.3.6 (as the kies detected), but each time will ended with error. So i decided to download the firmware from sammobile and flash manually. Myquestion is: after i downloaded and decompressed the file, only 1 .md5.tar file, so mind teach me how to flash using odin? Thank you
Please follow this guide – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
Thanks!!!
now i’m wondering how to root my SGS2 (kerner version 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEI-43 #2)….
Try this guide – http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2068824
Tried the adb push method but not working 🙁
It was working when I’m in 2.3.5 firmware…
So, If i want to flash a custom root kernel, which one is suitable?
this is my current firmware: I9100GDZKL3_I9100GOLCKL3_XME
I don’t have I9100G. Didn’t test it so not sure this kernel work or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369977
Thanks, I’ll post my question there
Got my sgs2 firmware upgrade through kies took me 2 hours due to poor internet speed. So wats new in 2.3.6 actually it solved one of the most discussed problems of sgs2 that is over heating and battery drain.
didn’t find any mirror crackling updates just a few minor tweaks
1. Extra poversaving Option
2. Home screen can run on continuous loop
3. Wifi option improved
4. Minor changes to notification bar
5. Swype key pads upgraded
6. New options added in accessibility
7. ofcourse how can one forget the blue line which appears at the end of scroll
Does USB OTG still work?
YES IT IS STILL WORKING. no problems at all.
one more new thing when we connect it to kies on pc we can use the phone explore it or even use gallery since befor we had to keep the phone away while using kies with pc. no moreannoying screen saying do not exit this screen. so all in all except making call while connected to kies we can do pretty much everything
Hey jaycee
Is it possible to install HTC ui on Samsung Android phone is it possible if we root the device
HTC UI alike only with the help of widgets, launcher. No actual HTC Sense.
Hi Jayce,
See you really the man here. thanks for having sucha a cool forum. i have a coupla questions here so please bear with me,
1. i have only been updating my phone via kies havent done any rooting stuff (to be honest dont really understand it all) if i use odin will if change my root thingy?
2. i noticed to new leaked ICS does kies have it yet or do i have to use odin and more importantly is it worth installing right now? thanks dude.
1. Odin does not change your root access unless you install kernel that provide root access.
2. No ICS from Kies yet. You can install leaked beta version with Odin. But not for daily use as not everything is working now.
Jayce,
my Samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 has 2.3.5 version and i would like to update firmware to 2.3.6 official firmware using Kies but it keeps telling that i have the latest firmware installed. i dialled *#1234# . The result:
PDA:I9100 JPKJ2
PHONE: I9100 XXKI4
CSC: I9100 JPKJ1
BUILD INFO: THU OCT 13….
please let me know whether i can update my firmware.. Thank you
Your region firmware is still on Android 2.3.5 then. Wait for it.
Dear Jayce,
i have done the upgrading and i try to detect by kies but was given error msg of “Your device could not support software update from KIES”. why was it so? could KIES in future able to detect when they release new software? I was waiting for ICS under KIES but was worry tat it might not be able to detect in future..
Pls advise
Rgds,,
Andrew
PS: Singapore user.
Hi Andrew83, please upgrade Samsung Kies to the latest version.
Hihi,
the upgrading of kies suppose to be auto detect and recently i had done once. now cant detect any upgrading of KIE
rgds..
Andrew83
Hihi.
Forgot to mention that i had download the dxkl3 version and flash wif the kernel.
Rgds..
Andrew83
What is your current firmware and kernel now?
Hi Jayce
Build Number: GingerBread.DXKL3
Kernel Ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100XKL3
BaseBand Ver: I9100DXKL1
Rgds..
Andrew83
Your kernel is DXKL3, right? If yes, all of them look normal to me.
Dear Jayce
Below are the information shown in KIES. Sorry for the trouble.
I9100DXKL3 / I9100OLCKL2 / I9100DXKL3 (XEU)
Rgds..
Andrew83
OLCKL2 does not match with DXKL3 firmware. So Samsung Kies does not support it. Change back to original kernel if you want to use Samsung Kies.
Hi jayce. so where can i download the original kernel? which version is the one i shld download???
rgds.
Andrew83
Get DXKL3 stock kernel – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
Hi jayce, thanks for the advice. will try tonight as i remember i did install kernel after installing whole thing. will update u again. but what if it doesnt change to the new kernel??
Change to the new kernel? What do you mean?
Hi Jayce,
I try to go the web site and check for DXKL3 kernel and try to download but the file was “Kernel_I9100DXKL3.7z” and i couldn’t zip it out. Pls advise.
Rgds..
Andrew83
Pls ignore previous msg.. Thanks
Rgds..
Andrew83
Dear Jayce,
Done what have you told and is a success. Thanks for the detailed information.. Kudos to you.. Last Qns, This is wat i got in my KIES
“I9100DXKL3 / I9100OLCKL2 / I9100DXKL1 / I9100DXKL3 (XEU)
Is it correct?
Rgds.
Andrew83
Dear Jayce,
i got this in return after i change CSC to XSP
PDA:KL3 / PHONE:KL1 / CSC:KL2 (XSP)
rGDS..
aNDREW83
I am not sure as I seldom use Samsung Kies. Is these the same as the first time you install DXKL3 firmware?
hi, Jayce sifu… i having a problem with my SII GT-i9100 sometimes it will auto reboot what happen for it?
my kernel ver. is
Build Number: GingerBread.DXKL3
Kernel Ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKL3
BaseBand Ver: I9100DXKL1
Might be caused by applications that you installed. Or firmware itself.
ic i think i have to try to recovery my fone anyway thx alot Jayce sifu 🙂
hi jayce,last 2 day ago i got galaxy s2 from my bro who stay in UK.Now i m using Singtel provider and stay in Singapore.i installed Kies software(last update version)in my laptop.And then connected with my ph,show connecting sign and then ERROR msg>>Cannot start service on the drive.Please disconnect then reconnect this device<<.I try trouble shoot error procedure also. .In ph MPT connected and also detect USB storage device in my laptop.I never use android ph before and don't know about it.i So help me to guide how to do and tell what happen.my ph is PDA: I9100XXKI3 PHONE: I9100XXKI3 CSC: I9100OXAKI1 BUILD INFO THU SEP 15 13:53 KST 2011
MODEL NUMBER GT-I9100 ANDROID VER:2.3.5 BASEBAND VER:I9100XXKI3 KERNEL VERSION:
2.6.35.7-RAGEmod-U1-v1.1b ravenger@RAVENGEr-virtualbox) build number CHECKROM V5.
also Cannot use KIES via WiFi in ph.Please help me to reply.Thanks
You are using custom ROM. Samsung Kies only support official firmware.
HI jayce,thanks for reply me.please tell me how to change official firmware.if need to change ,other things like csc ,build no ,kernel etc… thanks again for your kindly reply.
Hi zin, please follow this guide – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Thank you so much,Jayce.So i need to download and install stock firmware is XXKI3 android 2.3.5 and XXKI3 stock kernel,right? i am not clear that’s why ask u again.pls understanding me.
Best RGDS,
Zin
Just install firmware will do.
Thanks Jayce have a good life…
Hello Jayce, i currently use android version 2.3.6 I9100XWKK2/I9100XENKJ1/I9100XXKI4/I9100XWKK2 (XEU) with odin program..and after that my samsung kies does’t support via upgrading firmware with my phone samsung galaxy s2..the samsung kies always appear “Your device does not support software via kies”..
can u resolve this problem..?..tq
Is this official firmware or custom one?
Tq for replying..
I think this firmware is official because act i download from your web site https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/11/30/download-install-official-android-2-3-6-gingerbread-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/..and i follow the guide step by step..but the end of the upgrade, i connect to the samsung kies..unfortunately samsung kies does not support via upgrade..TQ
Yup, that’s official firmware. You might need to change CSC to match its region then.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Hi Jayce,im trying to update via kies but when i opened kies,it says”Your device does not support software upgrading via kies” btw.i flashed an insecure kernals and re-flashed an original kernals but with root access.
current firmware version: I9100ZSKF4/I9100OZSKF4/I9100XXKE4/I9100ZSKF4 (LUX)
i wants to check for updates but kies just wont let me.im sick of using kies.i prefer odin.im frm malaysia.hope you have a solution for my issue..thanks in advance
Suspect your CSC does not match to your current firmware. Change it to make Samsung Kies workable again.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Hai jayce
Got a bit of a problem here, i updated my i9100 to 2.3.6 via odin and my current kernel is I9100XXkL1, VIA ODIN. When i open kies,it says”Your device does not support software upgrading via kies”. I checked out my CSC and it is set to KOR whereas i’m in india and unfortunately i dint find ODD (hope ODD stands for india) on the list of CSCs (i tried “*#272*Device IMEI#”) . I dont know if my kernel is stock……… what shud i do to get kies update my gs2…… pls help
You need to install whole India firmware (not just kernel) and make sure CSC is ODD.
How do i do that?? :p, where can i download it from?
Here you are – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
How can I make sure that csc odd before I update? Moreover I got two files from xda website in*.7z format, can’t extract them 🙁
CSC comes along with firmware. Use 7-Zip to extract.
Hi, I updated to 2.3.6 and my S2 reboot like 3-4 times a day.. been googling, some said its could be some background apps that is causing the problem… does anyone else have this issue??
Mine phone is NOT rooted btw..
Hi Lawrence, factory reset it.
what about checkrom revolution HD 4.0? did you try that? waiting for your opinion. Can Checkroms install via odin? or via clockwork mode? Is there any root required for this rom? Please answer these questions.
Yes, using it now. Install with CWM will do.
thank you, is there any
ROOT required for Chechrom HD 4?
The ROM is pre-rooted.
Rom for best camera (without pinkspot)?
All the ROM that I tried still have camera pink spot issue. 🙁
Can you please tell me where to download original firmware for S2 … I brought it in Germany and uploaded to ICS, hated it with all the bugs and i want to go back to old original firmware
Hi Sanjay, you can download it here.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
Could you make a review of checkrom revo hd with bench mark please.
I mean checkrom revo 4.0.
Performance is about the same as v1.
Thank you, where can i find the screenshots?
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/10/21/download-checkrom-revolutionhd-xxki4-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-cwm/
I tried, on cm it shows android system recover wiping cache.partition etc.
No other option for installing the copied checkrom file. what should be the problem?
Do you have CWM?
Hi Jayceooi,
First of all i would like to thanks you, Your blog is supab, I am rally appreciate you efforts behind this.
Now, I have SGS 2 (GT-I9100)
Android Version : 2.3.3
Baseband Version : I9100XXKG5
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKH1-CL453266 root@DELL140#2
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.JPKH1
Now how can i get your said version on my SGS 2
I am in UAE but i wan to use Indian version because, my SGS 2 doesn’t shows me Indian languages.
I checked in Language and keyboard but there is no HINDI language listed.
Please help me.
Thanks.
You can install India firmware manually with Odin.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-odin-video/
I dont know. how to set up the cwm?
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Hi, I’ve used ODIN to sucessfully put on various Kernels on the Samsung GT-I9100, root phone etc.. but when I came to downgrade my 02 XWKJ1 ROM to generic XWKE1 or XWKE2 ROMS, the firmware is applied but when the phone reboots, I’m prompted for a passowrd (have tried intratech@XDA just in case but no joy)
Is that your SIM card lock? Firmware does not have password on startup usually by default.
Hi Jayce, no (there’s no SIM in the phone at the moment), this is a password to load Android (comes up just after th einitial Samsung splash screen)
Hi Jayce,
I found the answer on xda forums – it’s to do with security applications on the phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290266&highlight=password+at+boot)
Btw the password thing- it happens when you had previously installed security apps. Like any antivirus or any password protection app. Like -‘ app. Protector pro.’ And these passwords are not actually harmful as they are just for security measures and when you input incorrect password 4-5 times they will say that going through will format your SD card but they actually don’t do anything when you go through.
hey Jayce,
I’ve just updated my GS2 to DXKL3 and now I can’t send SMS and go on the internet through the browser. Receiving SMS and using the internet via application like facebook, whatsapp works just fine. Have no idea what went wrong.
Please help!! Thanks!
Sorry Zac, no idea what is going wrong here too. You can try to factory reset it if you want.
will you recommend me to switch it back to the previous firmware using odin? or is there another way to downgrade? sorry, I’m really new in this android thing.
You can downgrade with Odin if factory reset does not solve it.
Hello Jayce,
How do I install the new firmware update? From Kies on my pc or I can just search for the update on my phone by using the Software update option in the setting? Also I would like to ask if charging from my Mac/PC better than charging from the AC supply or vice versa. I’ve been using my Mac/PC to charge my phone and I’ve had the poor battery issue since. What do you suggest? Thanks.
Install new firmware with Samsung Kies.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/04/how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware-with-samsung-kies/
Charging using PC USB port and AC adapter is the same to me.
hi, here my version
pda :19100gdzkj2
cdc :19100golckj2
adroid v 2.3.6
just wna ask, should i update firmware or its this enough? because i see many forum say that to solve the problem of overheating, i need to update my firmware. i have this overheating hp. how?
Your SGS2 is I9100G. Above firmwares are for I9100 only.
jayce the battery life was better on the xwki4 than the latest xwklp 2.3.6. 🙁
i just wanna know which rom are you using or simply prefer as the best one to use ??
Using CheckROM RevoHD v4 at the moment.
jayce can you tell me how should i install this one ??
Use CWM to install custom ROM.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/11/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-clockworkmod-recovery-video/
is the battery life good ??
So far so good. 😉
is it better than xxki4 ??
and also this one is xwkk5_checkromrevoHD_V4 ??
About the same.
Yes.
hi jayce. iv installed checkromrevohd v4 now but am unable to use social hub. iv installed the package from the kitchen pro app as well but still it doesnt seem to work.. any idea how i can resolve it ??
also how do i remove the yellow triangle now. can you send me the link of the kernel required ??
thanks.
Sorry, I have no idea as I do not use Social Hub at all.
As for yellow triangle, please use USB jig to remove it.
its not possible without the jig ??
jayce one more thing.. when i download any theme from the kitchen pro app i just cant find it on my phone.. like anything that i download cannot be found.. where am i supposed to look for it or am i just doing something wrong ??
hi jayce, still waiting for your reply to the above.
and also just wanted to ask you if theres anything that should be done if i wanna switch from checkromrevohd v4 to xwkl1 ??
please reply at the earliest 🙂 thanks
Hi Jayce…. please kindly if you could help, i have this prob with my frone bought from malaysia
the android version is 2.3.6
model: GT-I9100G
Base version- I9100G DZKJ2
kernel version- 2.6.35.7 se.infra@sei-30#2
but my phone will always freeze and i have to take the battery out and put it back again.
it’s really annoying me, and i just bought it new
how could i fix this prob?? please help
Upgrade to latest firmware using Samsung Kies. If still cannot solve, try to factory reset it.
i did try to upgrade with the samsung Kies, and factory reset it. before i upgrade it. it seems still have the same prob.
when ever i left my phone and sleep but when i wake up the screen just freeze or turn off.
I’m sure i’ve charged fully.
what should i do change another kernel
and if i charged my phone when it’s off it comes out this yellow triangle warning thing.
feel like selling my phone and change iphone now.. 😛
Consult Samsung Support at Samsung Service Center in this case. If can, ask for I9100 model as replacement. 😉
@ku123: I did not try to use stock kernel to remove yellow triangle on custom ROM. Use USB jig usually.
As for theme, did you apply install after downloaded?
Hello Bro,
I’m new in SGS2 need your help, can i have the original firmware for 19100GDKJ2 ( Kernel version 2.6.35.7 Android-2.3.5@MyGKernel # 5 ) as before I root I forget to save it
Thanks in advance bro !!
You can get it at SamMobile.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100G&r=2#regiona
Tq so much bro
Sorry another question is ther any problem if I installed the 19100GDZKL3 firmware to my SGS2 insted of 19100GDKJ2.
No idea as I don’t have I9100G to test.
Hi jayce, sorry to bother you man, but i have a problem, my phone started acting up so i had it taken to repairs, i got it back, and my software has been downgraded from 2.3.5 to 2.3.3 and now Samsung Kies says my device is cannot be upgrade with keys. the phone is not rooted. what do i do? i want to upgrade it back, and also Samsung is releasing ICS 4.0.3 on the 1st of march, i cant miss that. any tips on how to fix this?
oh ps i am using a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100
Since you just got your phone back from Samsung. Please consult Samsung Support then. They should know better which firmware are you using now. And why cannot upgrade with Samsung Kies.
@ku123: I replied on new tread as the one old can’t reply on top anymore.
I need Traditional Chinese hence I want to flash my S2 (current DXKL3) to Hong Kong rom. Please advise where to get the latest 2.3.6 HK rom.
Hi KK, https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
Hi ,
I need help… I have installed the ICS version on my S2 and there is no signal… I just want to go back to original firmware first to use phone….
Please help….
Hi dhava, please refer to this guide – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Hi,
Thanks for your spot reply, but the megaupload links are not available.
Can do anything else … phone is totoally stoped cant make calls and home button is also not working…
Try SamMobile then – http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=2#models
yes .. I tried this everything working fantastic ..expect call and network… application and wi fi and maps everything like brand new smooth … but it showing on title bar network but signa strength but emergancy service when i make call.. showing my mobile number but no network providers details in about phone ….. please help … or is now locked with network…..
Suspect your IMEI data is gone. Do you have EFS backup? If still cannot, please consult Samsung Support.
how can I take EFS backup… and one more thing .. I have installed the 2.3.4 version of android and when i am connecting to kies or trying to update with server .. It says .. your android version is not authorised … what can I do to get original update… many thanks in advance……
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/11/19/how-to-backup-restore-samsung-galaxy-s2-efs/
Install back official firmware.
thanks very much… i got my IMEI data now and phone is working .. but how can i install official from very i can get that… many thanks….
I gave you the link already.
Hello Jayce,
Im from mauritius and want to upgrade my sg2 (from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6) with odin. But i don’t know which version of firmware i should install. on http://forum.xda-developers.com i saw firmware for other countries and not for mauritius. Help me plzz!!! Thanks
Wait for official firmware for your region from Samsung Kies. Else you can install region firmware with Odin if you want.
Samsung kies sucks great… i only got version 2.3.4 from it. since that i never gets any update from kies. i don’t know why
Hi Jayce
I’ve updated my firmware to 2.3.6 for my Galaxy SII. Later I discovered that my ‘allshare’ DLNA sharing app no longer opens video files other than .mp4 formats stored in my NAS. I used to be able to watch more formats when phone was on 2.3.4.
Have you encountered a similar case or whats your take?
Should I downgrade to 2.3.4?
Please advise! Thanks.
I don’t have NAS to test. No idea. Sorry…
Hi jayce,
I have installed official firmware from sammobile but problem is samsung kies says your firmware is not authorised to upgrade .. and i want upgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 .. i am in UK and
one more question if i flash insure kernal to my this existing firmware for rooting my phone do i lose my EFS data .. at the time of flashing insure kernal …. and when i am trying to backup my EFS data it says I need to root .. I have rooted my phone but after installing 2.3.4 from sammobile it gone… please help…
Wrong region CSC on official firmware might causing it too. Else that is not official firmware at all.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Not sure about that insecure kernel. I use CF-Root to root it all the time. CF-Root won’t touch EFS data.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-cf-root-video/
Hi jay,
I have tried to change me csc setting but still kies say its not authorized firmware , from where i can find correct firmware for uk and xda magaupload links are broken .. they are not available now…. i will cf rooting to get back of my efs data…. thanks for reply…….
I know XDA and SamMobile websites only.
I have Samsung Galaxy S2 with android version as 2.3.6 with baseband version as I9100GDDKI1 which I bought on 25th Dec’11 in India. I selected Software update and found a firmware update approx 49.86 MB, but it doesn’t mention the firmware version. Please let me know if its good to go ahead and download that firmware update or visit Samsung Service Center for upgrade.
Hi Ashwani, I don’t have I9100G model. No idea about it.
Hi Jaycee,
I have install the ICS as per ur site. Bt now I want to install via KIES for SIngapore ICS.
How do i go about. I just did for Odin & firmware. No idea on the kernel/how to reset back.
Thank you
Nic
Hi Nicole, please follow this guide to restore stock firmware.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
hi jayce..
do u have stock kernel DXKI2??i just need kernel,
i need it because i want to unroot my phone 🙂
thanks..
regards
phoenix
Hi phoenix, https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
thx,but megaupload link has been dead 🙁
but i found here :
http://hotfile.com/list/1967350/4304d29
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
-Current Firmware Version : I9100ZSKF4/I9100OZSKF4/I9100XXKE4/I9100ZSKF4 (KOR)
Your firmware is Hong Kong region. CSC does not match. Need to change to Hong Kong CSC.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
if change the csc will cause any disadvantages?
It will wipe your phone. All data will be gone.
all memory in phone will gone?
hmm…thats all?
after change the csc… then ics available on my phone?
btw im at malaysia…change to hong kong csc?
Yes.
Yes.
When you select Hong Kong CSC, you should be able to get ICS upgrade from Samsung Kies.
Did you buy from Samsung Malaysia (SME)? Or AP set?
I dont know that much D:
cause my dad bought it for me…sorry 🙁
so in order to get ics…all i have to do is change the csc?
Yes. Or you can try Europe ICS firmware.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2012/03/13/download-install-official-android-4-0-ics-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/
whats the difference between europe firmware and changing hk csc?
btw…sorry for disturbing you to clear m curiosity 🙂
Don’t have the difference details. But Hong Kong version should have Chinese input. Europe version does not have it.
must root phone for europe firmware?
is odin a software for rooted phone?
@tay: No, you don’t need root access to install firmware with Odin.
so once i download the europe firmware…
reboot my phone and all data will gone….
then plug in to computer and update to ics via kies?
if i download the europe firmware, doesnt need to change the csc anymore?
No, official firmware is non wipe version.
This is ICS firmware already. No need to update with Kies again.
Nope as it will install Europe CSC for you.
So i downloaded europe firmware,
the data wont gone?
and when i power on the screen and ics available on my phone…
right?
Yes, if nothing went wrong.
so the europe firmware is official one?
and it wont bring any disadvantages to my phone?
if theres a update in future,
can i just update it without download any firmware?
Yes.
ICS still have some bugs.
Yes.
what the hk sales code?
theres only TWM, TGY, KOR, CWT and BRI only
Should be TGY.
Ok thanks 😀
this world is wonderful with professional like you 😀
hey jayce…
i change to sales code to TGY…
and i update via kies…
but my android version just 2.3.5
not 4.0.3 🙁
what to do?
Look like ICS firmware is not available in Hong Kong officially yet.
must download the europe version for the ics?
You can try it if you want.
it wont does any problems right? 🙂
i dont get it…
“extract firmware .tar file that you downloaded to Firmware folder.”??
where is it??
is this the website?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
but i cant find my ZSKI3
@Tay:
Big problem == no. But ICS is still not 100% perfect. Still have issues / bugs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
What problems??
Example, can’t set wallpaper with Gallery, certain apps are not working in ICS…
Like what apps? @@
and got other problems?
Try it out yourself to find out. You might not use the apps that I am using. 🙂
as u said…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
to download the 7zip file isnt it?
i dunno where is it and what to download 🙁
Take your time to study them.
read it all?
and do what it says?
Study and understand them. Do only what you feel is right. Don’t follow blindly.
so the firmware and stock kernel download whatever u like?
so can i download the uk one? (xwki8)
What big problem?!
I did not say it has big problem.
@tay: Yes. Try any I9100 firmware that you like.
hmm….which one u recommend?
and it does not bring harm to my phone?
I don’t use official but custom ROM ~ CheckROM RevoHD v4 based on XWKK5.
Harm from official firmware? Should be no.
whats custom rom and checkrom???
Like this one – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/10/21/download-checkrom-revolutionhd-xxki4-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-cwm/
so if i want the uk official firmware then i download it and follow your video?
can u show me the step to get the uk official firmware on phone? please….i cant understand it
Take you time to study my guides at https://www.jayceooi.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-s-ii/
to get the uk official firmware…
all i need to download is the firmware, odin and the 7zip?
JAYCE : WHCH 1 FIRMWARE HAVE A ROSMARY FONT @ 2.3.6 VERSION?
No idea sham. Sorry…
ok… but my friend have a sgs2 2.3.6 use dxkl3 basband… his sgs2 have that font….
Hi Jayce,
my unit is samsung galaxy s2. Can i change from gingerbread to ice cream? Will it void my warranty? I’m from Philippines.
Thanks in advance.
Hi jeff, yes you can. There should be official ICS firmware for Philippines now. Install official firmware with Samsung Kies won’t void warranty.
Hi Jayce,
my S2 battery always shows 100% and when I reboot it shows an error msg with the battery and a attention icon with the temperature bar type (not sure what it is). I am able to switch it on again only if I connect to the usb or charger. How can I get this fixed.
Thanks in advance
Hi Logu, I never face this issue before, no idea. But suspect your battery has issue. Please consult Samsung Support for further help.
I got it fixed, the problem was with the charging socket in the phone, I took it to the service centre and they fixed it in 15 mins
Have another question when will India get ICS
India got ICS firmware for SGS2 already.
hey
i upgraded my s2 to ics using odin and now i can’t use kies for firmware update
can i downgrade to my original firmware ?
if yes >>the problem is that i don’t know what is my original firmware
how can i find out?
and if i downgrade to original firmware ,, can i use kies to update firmware in the future
thank u
Yes.
Ask your seller.
Yes.
thank u for the fast reply
do i have to downgrade to the original firmware to update using kies?
or is there certain firmwares that match my region or something like that?
PDA : I9100 XXLPQ
PHONE : I9100 XXLPQ
CSC : I9100 OXXLPD
MODEL NUMBER GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION 4.0.3
BASEBAND VERSION I9100XXLPQ
KERNAL VERSION 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505
BUILD NUMBER IML74K.XXLPQ
AND I LIVE IN LIBYA (NORTH AFRICA)
I WANT TO UPDATE USING KIES
AND I UNDERSTOOD THAT I HAVE TO DOWNGRADE MY FIRMWARE FIRST
please tell me if there is any certain firmware that if i downgrade to it
i would be able to update using kies in the future
Any official firmware will do. And make sure that you correct CSC too.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/03/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s2/
thank u very much
i live in libya ( north africa )
can u give me a link for an official firmware for my region
and witch csc should i choose with it
Hi knight, https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/04/download-official-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware/
I am also facing the same problems. I also have the same firmware. If I change to the correct CSC, will I be able to update through Kies again? What is the correct CSC for XXLPQ? Also to help others facing similar problems, why is XXLPQ not updating through Kies?
Yes. Should be XEO. XXLPQ is official firmware for Poland. It may have other CSC but is not supported officially by Samsung Kies. So can’t get update from it.
Thanks for the response. I will try to change the CSC to XEO to match with the polish update and see if I will be able to update through KIES again. BTW the Polish version is a battery hog.
i just saw this
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
is it good 4 me?
ignore my last comment
i was looking for an answer 4 my problem b4
and i found the page that u gave to me
the problem is that i get lost and can’t find out witch firmware to choose
and witch csc
can u give me a download link for a official firmware that would solve my problem
thank u jayce
Official firmwares are from XDA website. But I only found South Africa firmware, no North Africa firmware.
thank u for looking
i tried too and only found the countries around
my friend have an s2
and he didn’t upgrade
i can take the info ( pda,csc ) from him
can u give me a download link for them if i get them?
and what info do i need?
Build number. As usual, download firmware at XDA website.
am going to upgrade to XWLP7
am downloading the kernel and the firmware
is it going to solve my problem? ( can i update using kies in the future? )
Should be but I did not try it personally. Consult others at XDA website to confirm.
hey man
i upgraded to the official XWLP7 firmware
but it still says (your device does not support software upgrading via kies )
but it works fine and every thing is good so far
ty
and i just wanted to tell u that this firmware work fine in libya (witch is north africa , the only problem that u need to download an arabic keyboard from the market)
than u jayce and good luck with the wedding
ty very much for ur help
Hi Mr Jayce, I wanted to downgrade from ICS to this firmware cause I didn’t really liked it. So I wiped data and cache and I installed via odin but at the first try, it says, “Fail!” So I tried flashing it again and now it’s stuck at the setupconnection. May I know what’s the problem? TKs!:)
Hi Bryan, I am also not so sure. By right, downgrade won’t bring any issue. I tried it myself too. No issue at all.
jayce : what problem when this appear ” insert sim card to access network services”… just have this this morning…
Not sure. Is your SIM card still able to be detected and working?
yap… when i used it in another phone detected & working,,, but when in sg2 insert sim appear..
Then your SGS2 might has issue. Try other SIM card on your SGS2 see.
already do like u says… may b my sgs2 problem…. so u don’t have any ways to dissolve this issue? hehehehhe
You can try factory reset it.
still have a same problem.. huhuhu
No choice but send back to Samsung for service.
Hi! How do I change my Gingerbread firmware to Ice cream sandwich firmware?
Install it with Odin manually or wait for update on Samsung Kies.
hi,
i have buy samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 from pakistan. details are mentioned below of my fone.
Andriod version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
root@DELL143#2
Build number” GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
PDA: I9100XWKI4
Phone: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Build Info: WED SEP 14 20:34:11 KST 2011
my problem is that i cannot upgrade my fone to 2.3.6 or to 4.0 ice cream sandwich.
i have tried with kies and with my fone through wifi too. what is the matter and what is rooted fone. what i have to do? i m currently using my fone in Lahore, Pakistan please help?????????
Hi khurram, please consult Samsung Support since you can’t upgrade to ICS with Samsung Kies.
hi Jayce,
on April 20, after my comments, i pluggin my galaxy sII and i receive an update through Kies details are mentioned below:
Android Version: 4.0.3
BaseBand Version: I9100XXLPS
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913
dpi@DELL134#3
PDA: I9100XWLP7
Phone: I9100XXLPS
CSC? I9100XEULP5
BUILD Info: Tue April 319:44:49 KST 2012
i want to ask that
1- Is this ice cream sandwich official release
2- Is this a beta Version
3- From which country i have received update.
4- is my fone is up to date now
thanx for your previous help. w8ng of ur reply
tc
1. Firmware from Samsung Kies is official.
2. No.
3. XWLP7 looks like Europe firmware.
4. Yes.
Thanku so much jaycee. i will contact u again if i face any further problems
I BUY MY SAMSUNG S2 FROM THAILAN BUT WHEN I UPGRADE IT .. IT ONLY GOES FROM 2.3.3 TO 2.3.6.. BUT I WANT ICS 4.0.1 ANDROID.. TELL ME HOW I GET IT
Wait for official ICS firmware from Samsung Kies. Else install ICS firmware with Odin manually.
Jayce.. im using europe android.. i would like to revert back to my old version .. if not mistaken my old version is dxkl1 for i9100 malaysian user.. advise? ty~
hi jayce.. i need a link for dxki1 to restore back my old baseband version as i am using xxki3. i went to xda website n check its stock kernel.. any suggestions?
DXKI2 is the firmware.
erm any link to download dxki2 firmware? coz xda seems to deleted the file ..
Or you can try DXKL3 firmware. Download it with Check Fus Downloader.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2012/03/19/check-fus-downloader-download-decrypt-latest-samsung-firmware/
err coz if i revert back to dxki2 i can use samsung kies to update. is dxkl3 newest firmware for malaysian user?
Yes, DXKL3 is the latest firmware for Malaysia now.
errr.. if i use fus downloader to download DXKL3 i use odin to install the firmware directly into my s2? no nid care about the currect firmware? (xxki3)
Yup, something like this guide.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
oo so i refer to ur guide given? lot of thx ^^.. a\
Yes, wipe caches and factory reset it (Note – this delete everything on your phone). Then install new firmware that you want.
oo so i refer to ur guide given? lot of thx ^^.. so i no nid to refer to the guide that shows how to use odin?
Which guide?
err the guide u show how to install firmware using odin..
erm if i dont have an USB jig i stil can restore back to stock firmware (DXKL3) rite ? which step i nid to stop follow?
Yes, USB Jig is not a must. Until step 18 will do.
http://www.general-files.com/download/gs46b89fabh21i0/GT-I9100_SIN_I9100DXKI2_I9100OLCKH1_I9100DXKI1.zip.html
may i know this site trustable?
I did not try it. No idea.
Jayce i downloaded the DXKL3 alrdy.. i just browse the file to odin ‘PDA’ ? or nid other steps?
Btw, i download the firmware @ check fus downloader .
Jayce.. the baseband version is DXKL1 is the newest? coz i upload DXKL3 from fus downloader
Yup, for Malaysia.
Please refer to the guide that I sent you.
okay done =).. thx jayce~
is ics available in dubai?
Hi Firoz, please check it yourself.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2012/03/19/check-fus-downloader-download-decrypt-latest-samsung-firmware/