Another great news for those who haven’t upgrade their firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 non-G version. Finally Samsung has officially released the Android 2.3.6 in the Samsung Kies after it unofficially release for I9100 has been spotted back in the Oct and I9100G get its first official update from Samsung Kies a month ago. We believe that Samsung has just officially release the update to all the I9100 non-G version today – 28 Dec, as during we update the firmware just now the firmware released date was indicated the same as today date.
Please refer to the screenshot of my phone before and after update as below:
| Before Update | After Update | |
|---|---|---|
| Android Version: | 2.3.3 | 2.3.6 |
| Baseband Version: | I9100DXKI1 | I9100DXKL1 |
| Kernel Version: | 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKI2-CL564948 | 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKL3-CL814816 |
| Build Number: | Gingerbread.DXKI2 | Gingerbread.DXKL2 |
What are the Improvement/ Advantages of Gingerbread 2.3.6 Version?
So far from what we have found out, Gingerbread 2.3.6 version will fix some of the bugs and added few new features to your Samsung Galaxy S II. Check out the summary which we have compiled below:
Bug Fixed with 2.3.6
- The update addresses the issues surrounding the locked screen hang bug.
- Fixed a voice search bug.
Improvement with 2.3.6
- Enhance boots up speed of the phone.
- Increases the phone’s HSPA connection speed.
- Changes the camera Interface.
- Enhanced the phone’s security and boosts the phone’s performance.
So should you update your I9100 to the latest Android 2.3.6? We think that since Samsung has already officially put the update through the Samsung Kies, it should be quite safe for you to update it. Else if you scare you might brick it, you could consider to send it to the Samsung Service Center and ask them to upgrade it for you at FOC.
Let us know if you facing any difficulties during the update and keep us posted with the performance of your I9100 after the update. Happy New Year 2012 -:)
i connected my gt-i9100 to kies but it says “This is latest firmware”.but i know my phone shows android version 2.3.5 .
Hi malik,
Did you update your Samsung Kies to its latest version and did the computer prompt you for an update?
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have I 9100 G which I updated OTA to 2.3.6 after which phone is not connecting to Kies. Pls advise. I am from India
Hi Gagan,
So far I have heard users that having problem to connect Kies through OTA. Could you please connect it using the USB cable to the PC that has Kies installed?
Regards,
Mike
hi I have updated to 2.3.5 I used to kies to update to this, however as Malik my kies wont say there is an update to 2.3.6
How do i begin this process..
Hi Kunal,
As we noted Samsung release the 2.3.6 update according to the region you belong to. So far Samsung has made the update available to the Asia Pacific region but not to other part of the world through Kies.
But we doubt that Samsung will go ahead with the release as they will launch the ICS for Galaxy S2 pretty soon. (either this month or next)
Regards,
Mike
my gs2 often reboots itself after i update it to 2.3.6 ! help me! what should i do?
Hi ridzuan,
Could we know whether your SG2 is I9100 or I9100G. So far with I9100 non-G + Android 2.3.6 = work perfectly fine at our side.
If the problem persist we suggest you to take your unit the Samsung Center, probably the firmware get corrupted. And they can fix it for you right away.
Thanks for your visit and Happy New Year 2012-:)
Regards,
Mike
thanks mike. well, problem solved. turns out that my memory card have some problems. my gs2 is now working perfectly on 2.3.6
Hi ridzwan,
You r most welcome. Glad you get it resolved.-:)
Regards,
Mike
No update here aswell, using 2.3.5 newest version of kies
Hi bent,
We are not sure whether the update take place according to region. So far at Malaysia, the Samsung Kies somehow just prompted for update into Android 2.3.6 when we plugged in our unit.
But our initial firmware prior to the update is Android 2.3.3.
Thanks for drop by and Happy New Year 2012-:)
Regards,
Mike
Aftrek The updaten to 2.3.6 I have a problem in e-mail. When using backspace, the rest of the word is shown twice. E.g. Exam_pleple
Hi Ronald,
Hmm… that is some weird symptom. So far we never experiencing any particular issue with Android 2.3.6.
We not sure whether that is the 2.3.6 issue or upgrading problem. We suggest you to get your unit back to Samsung Center and request them to check it out.
Thanks for your visit and Happy New Year 2012-:)
Regards,
Mike
Yesterday updates from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 using Kies.
Now i have problems. My Galaxy SII (i9100) turns off and on frequently and when creating e-mail text, the characters i delete, pop up again at the right side of the cursor.
Hi Ronald,
Hmm… that sound to be the upgrading issue particularly the “turn on and off”. As what we suggest in our previous reply, we suggest you to send your unit to Samsung Center and ask them to have a look.
Regards,
Mike
Repairing the phone by the repair center will take 5 – 15 days. There should be an easier way to downgrade or to solve problems from upgrading.
Hi Ronald,
You can try to upgrade the firmware again but this time manually through Odin.
You may follow the complete guide on how to upgrade your firmware from AndroidForums here.
Regards,
Mike
I live in USA but have just bought a samsung galaxy s2 From UK.
It is on 2.3.4 and I want to update it to the latest firmware but not sure how. Help
Hi Claire,
We are not sure whether the I9100 that your purchase in UK does subject to the firmware upgrade limitation by the operator. But you can soon find out whether it is upgradable through the Samsung Kies by going through the following upgrade step:
1. Go to Samsung Kies website here and download the latest Kies software. (We are pointing you to the Samsung UK site since your unit is from UK but there shouldn’t be any different with Kies from other country’s Samsung site)
2. After that plug your I9100 in your computer and the Kies software will be able to detect if there is any latest firmware that you can upgrade. The software will prompt for an upgrade if there is any newer version.
Let us know if you having any problem during the process OR it is claiming that it has the latest version. We will guide you through the upgrade process with IDIN ~ manual way.
Thanks for your visit and Happy New Year 2012 -:)
Regards,
Mike
as i connect my samsung gs2 I9100 via kies its shows the 2.3.6 update but when i start the upgrade it downloads the components n after that an error shows up ” Firmware upgrade has stop working” plzz help
Hi chetan,
Could you retry the upgrade process by connecting your phone in the Kies again? Cause sometime when there is any interruption during the upgrade process the firmware upgrade process will be halted.
Regards,
Mike
hey Mike happy new year..
I have just upgraded my samsung galaxy gs2 to 2.3.6 and it works very smoothly , I had a question though is there any setting that can enable the default simple lock sreen to show theservice provider name? thanx in advance buddy.
Hi alok tripathi,
Happy New Year to you too. Glad to heard that you manage to get the Android 2.3.6 to work perfectly. It seem that it is not possible for Android 2.3.6.
Maybe in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich you will be able to do so.
Anyway, wishing you have a wonderful year ahead-:)
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Mike
Hi alok tripathi,
In our previous reply we claimed that it is not possible to display the mobile carrier on the lock screen. We just found out that it is possible to display the service provider name by enable the pattern lock from the setting option.
Regards,
Mike
hey mike
also the american version shows carrier name so I thought there might be some setting.. cheers
I knew that that is why I mentioned default simple lock screen .. because in pattern lock screen we cant have the pleasure of enjoying our screen saver.. its not a big problem though..
Hi alok tripathi,
Icic, it seem that the Asian version’s firmware is different from the US version.
Regards,
Mike
Hi there,
I am using Galaxy S2 i9100 G version. You said in your post that the firmware update to Android 2.3.6 came out months ago for the G version.
I have bought my device 2 days ago. Installed the latest version of Kies “2.1.1.11124_17″ but when i pulgin the device for firmware update it says this is the latest firmware.
Currently I am running Android 2.3.4 and bought the device from Pakistan
Hi Wahaab JB,
Hmm… Yes currently the latest batch of all the I9100G were installed with the updated version of Android 2.3.6 in fact few of my friends just bought it last few days and it does come with Android 2.3.6 firmware.
We’r not sure whether Samsung control the firmware update based on the region. Currently all/ most of the I9100G in Malaysia does come the latest Android 2.3.6.
We suggest you to wait until Samsung finally enable the latest Android firmware in the Samsung Kies to get your unit upgraded except your current Android 2.3.4 is buggy and need to be upgraded immediately. Then we only recommended you using the Odin (manual update) to get it updated.
Happy New Year & Wishing you have a wonderful year ahead-:)
Regards,
Mike
Thanks for the answer, I am new to Android so is there any guide for updating to 2.3.6 manually? . Also by manually updating, would it be like the official update? meaning it will have no bugs or anything?
Also if future updates are available from Kies, will I be able to upgrade from their(Lets say Ice Cream Sandwich comes).
If not, does manually updating deliver the same experience which you get by official update?
Hi Wahaab JB,
You may follow the manual update to 2.3.6 through this YouTube link. Yes it should be working like an official update. In term of bug during the update we think if should be safe to get it updated manually although we still suggest you to wait for Samsung official’s release in Kies to be available.
Yes you will be able to get it updated t ICS even if you upgraded through the manual mode.
In term of performance of the manual and auto update, we think it should be the same as both the firmware are officially release from Samsung but updated through different way.
Regards,
Mike
HI guys and Happy Nwe Year .
I have a SGS2, with Android 2.3.4..I tried to update it to 2.3.6 and through Kies I don’t find anything,..It must be rooted the phone first to have access to this update?
Best regards,
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
Happy New Year. Nope, so far we have managed to update our unit that was not rooted. But our initial firmware prior to the update is Android 2.3.3 so we are not sure whether that could be reason OR the update is justified according to the region base.
Thanks for your visit and have a great year ahead.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Bhaiya,
My phone status as follows:
Android Version:2.3.3
Baseband Version:I9100DDKE2
Kernal Version:2.6.357-I9100XWKF3-CL276555root@Dell101 #2
Build Number:Gingerbread.XWKF3
My phone software is not recognised by kies.Plz tell me what to do so that it is recognised by kies and also I get update to 2.3.6
Hi Nilesh Gupta,
Does you phone previously working fine and can be detected by your PC? In this case it might be cable faulty, have you tried to connect with a different cable? Have you try with other PC?
Regards,
Mike
I have just purchased a S2 I9100 Android 2.3.5.
some of my s2 keys are not working properly,
eg:-
call, delete buttons of keypad/phone
0, . , +/- of calculator
Accept, cancel keys while dwnloading android apps.
etc…………..
would you please help me in this regard.
Hi Safeer,
You mean all the button work fine when you not downloading any of the Android Apps?
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
No, the above mentioned keys are not working regardless of downloading apps.
Also ACCEPT and CANCEL keys are not working while downloading apps.
Is it possible to resolve this by upgrading the existing version 2.3.5 ?
Thanks and regards
Safeer
Would you please advise me what do?
Hi Safeer,
We not sure whether your firmware is corrupted. Yes try to update your firmware and see whether that help.
Else you could always get your unit to the Samsung Center and ask them to resolve it for you.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have SGS2 I9100G. Is the official upgrade to 2.3.6 available for this model in India?
Will updating to this version fix the issue with my phone camera hang issue while taking pics?
Hi Manny,
Yes, so far I have tested my friend’s I9100G with the latest 2.3.6 seem that no hang/ freeze issue with the camera while taking photos. Seem that the reported issue has been resolved with the Android 2.3.6. We are not sure whether the upgrade is available in India’s Samsung Kies maybe you could hook your unit up the PC and check out if the Kies software prompt for any upgrade message. So far Android 2.3.6 has been reloaded to all the I9100G unit retailed in Malaysia since Nov 2011 so we think that India should get it in no time.
In the mean while you may also follow the step below which claim could resolve the camera hang issue:
1. Clear all the data in your camera by go to Settings > Applications > Manage applications > All > Camera and clear data.
2. Turn off anti-freeze. It is believe that the camera will freeze when it was set at 8 MB resolution with anti-shake turned it on.
3. Factory reset the phone. If you not sure how to do it, please follow the instruction here.
Notes: This will wipe your phone and return it to its out-of-the-box state.
Hope that answer your question.
Thanks for your visit and wish you have a great year ahead-:)
Regards,
Mike
Mike,
Thanks for the suggestion!
Will clear data option delete my pics taken using the camera? When I select it, I get a message saying ‘all of this application’s data will be deleted, including all files, settings, accounts, databases etc’.
In your opinion, is it worth going for 2.3.6 version upgrade, coz in near future, we might get ICS 4.0 upgrade for SGS2?
Hi Manny,
Hmm… in our opinion if you not using the camera as often and not really experiencing the hang issue then we not really recommend you to clear all your data in the phone.
And as you have mentioned, ICS – Android 4.0 will be out real soon so is it really worth your time of trying to reconfigure all your data again?
Hope that answer your question.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 purchased from Saudi Arabia. I have upgraded my phone to 2.3.5 in Sep’2011, firmware version is as follows
PDA:KJ2
PHONE:KI4
CSC:KJ1 (KSA)
When I connect to KIES I do not get any upgrade option for 2.3.6. When will this upgrade be available in Saudi Arabia?
Hi Manuj Karanwal,
We think that Saudi Arabia should be getting the firmware around this month as the Saudi Arabia was getting its first Galaxy S2 around the same time as Malaysia ~ June 2011. You might want to hook up your unit to Samsung Kies often to check if the update is available.
Anyway we will keep you posted if we get to know the update is available.
Thanks for your visit and have a wonderful year ahead in 2012-:)
Regards,
Mike
, I am new to Android so is there any guide for updating to 2.3.6 manually? . Also by manually updating, would it be like the official update? meaning it will have no bugs or anything?
Also if future updates are available from Kies, will I be able to upgrade from their(Lets say Ice Cream Sandwich comes).
If not, does manually updating deliver the same experience which you get by official update?
Thanks a lot for the reply.
Regards,
Tristan
Hi Tristan,
You are most welcome-:)
Regards,
Mike
Also, can you tell me if processor issue in i9100G was solved in Android 2.3.6 ?
i.e no longer capped to 1.08 GHZ ?
Hi Wahaab JB,
So far user reported that it is running at 1.2GHz. But from what we understand about processor it will clocked itself down to reserve the battery usage in a non-processor critical apps.
Regards,
Mike
I upgraded to 2.3.6 on 27th December on my S2 through kies. There is vast improvement like extended battery life, but there are two bugs that i have found. One is the camera, the picture quality isn’t good as compared to my previous version 2.3.3. On the phone it might look decent, but when I transfer it to my PC the quality is pathetic. I experimented with exposure, ISO, etc. but got similar results. The other bug I found was in the application menu icons. If I manually edit and rearrange my icons in my seven menu screens, it happens with no problems, but after a few hours or so, the icons go back to their previous locations. And I have to repeat the whole process again and again. Am I the only person with this issue or are there others as well, and is there a solution for this one.
Hi Shaiju Bhaskar,
Thanks for the info. We will try that out and reporting back if we observe the same thing as you.
Again thanks for the feedback and have a wonderful 2012 ahead-:)
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
The problem i had with the application icons has been revolved when I updated my downloaded apps from android market. But the camera problem still persists .
Hi Shaiju Bhaskar,
We did observe that the file size of the photos taken by Android 2.3.6 indeed became smaller compare to the one taken by the Android version 2.3.3 and that might explain the reason of the lower image quality. But so far that is not a big issue for us as we always trying to slim down the photo size in order to accommodate for the faster transfer.
We not sure whether there will be another Android 2.3.7 that will fix the bug or Samsung might just resort to the latest Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich.
We will keep you posted if we found anything.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
This isn’t just smaller picture size, the pictures clicked.The pictures clicked are grainyre grainy, specially in low light conditions. I guess the problem is with exposure and shutter timing.
Dear Mike,
When can we get the 2.3.6 upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S2 in Saudi Arabia?
Hi Manuj Karanwal,
As previously replied, we estimate that it will be sometime around this month.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike I have a Galaxy s 2 with CSC XEH,precisely Hungery.
When can we get the upgrade 2.3.6???
Could you answer me even in private to this email
roberto_gallo@alice.it
Thank you very much.
Hi Roberto,
In our guess Samsung might either release the latest 2.3.6 to the Hungary’s Kies or they might just hold it as currently they are in the process of developing the Android 4.0 ICS to the SG2. FYI, Sammy has already released the beta version Android 4.0.3 to the SG2 and they might just go ahead to enable the ICS upgrade in Kies instead of the latest Gingerbread.
Regards,
Mike
I just did it over Kies a while ago
Hi wilbert,
Thanks for the info.
Regards,
Mike
Hi,
I just want to ask if Poland’s 2.3.6 is available now from KIES. thanks in advancr guys
Hi dexy,
You could plug in your device to the latest updated version of Samsung Kies in your PC and check if the program prompt for any firmware upgrade?
And you could directly upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S2 if it prompt for update.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Mike
hi,
since i am techie guy and i tried to update the latest firmware 2.3.6 for sg2 thru kies. initally i was not able to update has it used to say firmware stopped but today i was able to update it.
best thing is that my data was as it is. there is some difference i saw that is.
the homescreen has 7 panes and after 7 panes you swipe further it will automatically to pane 1.
in the lock screen, when you charging the phone you will see the charge status just below the date and time.
at the end of the list for example in contacts at the end of the last contact if you try to scroll down you will see a blue colour at the end a big one, the same goes at the top of the page. i found it cool actually
camera has little bit change
little faster in swyping
the swype is changed a bit, a thicker line and the word prompt is also changed.
these are the few things i have found out now and will update you more once i found them…
Hi ankur,
Thanks for the info.
Keep us posted if you found anything.
Thanks again for the great intel.
Regards,
Mike
can the update 2.3.6 made in India
Hi Levi,
So far as we understand. Samsung yet to release the Android 2.3.6 update for Samsung Kies in India but you can manually update it through Odin.
You may follow the complete guide on how to upgrade your firmware using Odin here from AndroidAdvices.
Regards,
Mike
Also with this version , more options in power
saving settings which are really effective now
and better stock keyboard
Hi kunal
Thanks for the info.
Regards,
Mike
Hi, i have the latest version og Samsung Kies, and my samsung galaxy s2 is running android 2.3.4, and it says that i have the latest version
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mine is bought in Denmark
Hi Andrias,
It seem that Samsung has yet to release the Android 2.3.6 in the Kies for the Denmark version’s Galaxy S2.
We suggest you to wait for the official release to be available in the the Samsung Kies OR you can update it manually through the Odin.
Let us know if you need any help through the manual way.
Thanks for the visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike
i have GS2 when i connect via kies the firmware information pop up this ” Your device does not support software upgrading via kies” can you help me regarding this matter.i bought my s2 in saudi arabia and downloaded also the latest version of kies.thanks in advance
Hi ed,
So far from what we found out the problem could be resolved by re-configuring the CSC code of the country. You may follow the steps below on how to change the CSC code of your phone:
1st Method – Changing CSC Code
1. Check your IMEI with this code on the dialer, *#06#, and save it as you’ll need. (15 digits code)
2. Then, type on the dialer, *#272*???????????????# (??????????????? it’s your IMEI, it must have 15 digits), after you can choose your region CSC, then it’ll reboot (it may take some time, you’ll see bootloader applying the changes), you’ll have to do the initial configuration and it’s done!
Note: BEWARE! after you install new CSC it will factory data automatically, but after that you can update your phone via Kies.
2nd Method – Changing CSC Code
1. Goto Android Market and download & install the app SGS CSC Selector.
2. Select the CSC according to your region.
CSC code according to region:
OPS – Australia (YES OPTUS)
VAU – Australia (Vodafone) BRANDED
XSA – Australia (Telstra, YES OPTUS, Vodafone AU, Virgin Mobile, 3, Crazy Johns)
HUT – Australia (3) BRANDED
ATO – Austria
SEB – Baltic (LMT GSM, LV TELE2, LV BITE, LT Omnitel, LT Bite, LT TELE2, EE EMT, EE ELISA, EE TELE2)
ETR – Bangladesh
TML – Bangladesh (TML and ETR seem equal, same version, same network operators)
PRO – Belgium
VVT – Bulgaria (vivacom)
MTL – Bulgaria (MTEL)
BMC – Canada (Bell)
BWA – Canada (SaskTel)
BMF – Canada (Fido) UNBRANDED [provided by Idan73, not checked by me]
XEZ – Czech Republic
VIP – Croatia (HR VIP)
SFR – France (F SFR, SFR RU) BRANDED
XEF – France
DBT – Germany
CYO – Greece (MTN, CYTAVODA)
EUR – Greece (WIND GR, vodafone GR, COSMOTE)
TGY – Hong Kong [provided by rickylcp, not checked by me]
INS – India (CSCEdition > ED006)
INU – India (CSCEdition > ED009 | I think INU is an updated version of INS, as they seem to have the same network operators)
XSE – Indonesia
MET – Ireland (Meteor)
ITV – Italy [UPDATED 02/11]
XME – Malaysia
NPL – Nepal
XEE – Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)
XTC – Philippines
XEO – Poland (Plus, Era, Heyah, Orange, Play)
ERA – Poland (ERA) BRANDED
TPH – Portugal
CNX – Romania (Vodafone RO)
COA – Romania (Cosmote)
ORO – Romania (RO Orange)
HAT – Romania (RO Orange, Vodafone RO, Cosmote)
SER – Russia (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, TELE2)
TOP – Serbia
XSP – Singapore
XSP – Singapore UNBRANDED
XSO – Singapore (Singtel)
MOT – Slovenia (Mobitel)
SIM – Slovenia (Si.mobil)
XEC – Spain (Movistar) BRANDED
FOP – Spain (Movistar, Vodafone ES, Orange, Yoigo, Mobil R, EUSKALTEL, TeleCable, Blau, Simyo)
SLK – Sri Lanka
AUT – Switzerland (Sunrise, Swisscom, Orange CH)
MOZ – Switzerland (Sunrise, Swisscom, Orange CH)
SWC – Switzerland (Swisscom) BRANDED
CPW – United Kingdom & Ireland
XEU – United Kingdom & Ireland
Let us know if you manage to resolve it through the above step.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike
thanks for your help but until now i did not change my CSC code because i want to ask you first or confirm if the 2.3.6 firmware already available here in saudi arabia and also you did not mentioned the CSC code in saudi arabia…my S2 firmware is 2.3.5..
regards,
edz
Hi ed,
So far we from our finding it seem that Samsung has yet to release the official version of Android 2.3.6 in the Kies to the Saudi Arabia region. For the CSC code of Saudi Arabia. You may refer to the full list here:
Country CSC Code
Algeria ALG, ALR
Argentina ANC, ARO, CTI, PSN, UFN
Aruba ARU
Australia HUT, OPP, OPS, TEL, VAU, XSA
Austria AOM, ATO, DRE, MAX, MOB, MOK, ONE, TRG
Baltick SEB
Belarus MTB, VEL
Belgium BAE, BSE, PRO, XEB
Bosnia and Herzegovina BHO, BHT, TEB
Brazil BTA, BTM, TMR, ZTA, ZTM, ZTO, ZVV
Bulgaria CMF, GBL, MTE, MTL, OMX, PLX, VVT
Cambodia RCG
Canada BMC, RGS, TLS
Chile CHB, CHE, CHL, CHT
China CHN, CMC, CUH, INT, M00, TEC, TIY
Colombia CGU, COB, COL, COM
Costa Rica ICE
Croatia CRO, TRA, TWO, VIP
Cyprus CYV
Czech ETL, KBN, O2C, OSK, TMZ, VDC, XCS, XEZ
Denmark DTL
Dominican Republic CDR, TDR
Dominica CST, DCN, DOR
Ecuador BBE
Egypt EGY
El Salvador DGC, TBS
Finland ELS, SAU
France AUC, BOG, COR, DIX, FTM, NRJ, OFR, ORC, ORF, SFR, UNI, VGF, XEF
Germany DBT, DTM, DUT, EPL, MAN, MBC, VD2, VIA, XEG
Ghana SPN
Greece AOC, COS, CYO, EUR, GER, TGR, VGR
Guatemala PCS
Hong Kong TGY
Hungary PAN, TMH, TMO, VDH, WST, XEH
India HFC, HYA, IMS, INA, IND, INS, INU, REL, TAT
Indonesia AXI, SAR, XSE
Iran THR
Ireland 3IE, VDI
Israel CEL, PCL, PTR
Italy FWB, GOM, HUI, ITV, OMN, TIM, VOM, WIN, XET
Ivory Coast IRS, SIE
Jamaica JBS, JCN, JCW
Japan DCM, SBM, VFK
Jordan LEV
Kazakhstan EST, KCL, KMB, KZK, SKZ
Kenya KEL, KEN
Korea SKT
Libyan Arab MMC
Lithuania TLT
Luxemburg LUX
Macao VTN
Macedonia MBM, TMC
Malaysia CCM, FME, FMG, MXS, XME
Mexico SEM, TCE, TMM, UNE
Mongolia MPC
Morocco FWD, MAT, MED, MWD, SNI, WAN
Netherlands BEN, KPN, MMO, ONL, QIC, TFT, TNL, VDF, VDP, XEN
New Zealand VNZ
Nigeria ECT, GCR, MML
Norway TEN
Pakistan PAK, WDC
Panama BPC, PBS, PCW
Peru PEB, PET, SAM
Philippines FAM, GLB, SMA, XTC, XTE
Poland ERA, IDE, PLS, PRT, XEO
Portugal OPT, TCL, TMN, TPH, XEP
Puerto Rico CEN, PCI, TPR
Romania CNX, COA, HAT, ORO
Russia AZC, BLN, EMT, ERS, GEO, MTV, SER, SNT
Saudi Arabia JED
Serbia and Montenegro MSR, PMN, SMO, TOP, TSR
Singapore BGD, XSO, XSP
Slovenia MOT, SIM
Slovakia GTL, IRD, ORS, TMS
South Africa XFA, XFC, XFE, XFM, XFV
South West Asia SWA
Spain AMN, ATL, EUS, FOP, XEC
Sweden BAU, BCN, BME, BSG, BTH, COV, HTS, SEN, TET, TLA, TNO, VDS, XEE
Switzerland AUT, MOZ, ORG, SUN, SWC
Taiwan BRI, CWT, TCC, TCI, TWM
Thailand CAT, THE, THL, THO, THS
Tanzania SOL
Tunesia ABS, RNG
Turkey BAS, KVK, TLP, TRC, TUR
Ukraine KVR, SEK, UMC
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Mike
Hi mike,
actually i change already my CSC code yesterday i just followed your instructions and it works i think i can now update my firmware through kies because it appears now in my kies that ” This is the latest firmware” and not the same as before..as you said that the 2.3.6 firmware not officially released here in saudi arabia so i just wait the official release and i hope just keep us updated..thanks
regards,
edz
Hi ed,
Glad you manage to get it resolved-:)
Regards,
Mike
it’s set on odk
Hi Mike,
when i dail *#1234# it’s showing CSC code as: I9100ODDKF3,
I’m from india and can you please confirm above mentioned CSC code is correct for my region?
hi mike. i’m using galaxy s2 here in the philippines. i followed your instructions but i don’t see philippines on the list. most of the countries listed are in europe. still can’t use kies. all of my apps were wiped out. so pissed off by now.
Hi onim,
Yes frankly Samsung yet to release the ICS to most country in the Asia region except South Korea itself.
All your apps were wiped out? You mean you have hard reset the phone?
Regards,
Mike
Hey Mike ,
Im trying to update to 2.3.6 using kies .
But i could not connect to kies . it stated plz change to PC studio mode .
How can i do that ? Plz help
I;m using s2 2.3.3 now . Thanks
Hi match,
We are looking into the issue. Get back to you as soon as we found the solution.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Miike
Hey Match,
I had a similar problem the first time but when you disable USB debugging, it seems to work…
Did you try it?
Hi Krenth,
Yes, sometime it work and sometime no. We also suspect that the cable’s pin might have gone defective where the protrude’s pins have gone flat.
Regards,
Mike
Hey Mike,
I am having problems at updating… Mine is 2.3.3 right now but id says “This is the latest firmware”.
HELP PLEASE!!!
Krenth (KH)
Hi Krenth,
Yes, it appear that Samsung no fully release the 2.3.6 across the world and some part of the region get it while some no.
Anyway if you thinking of getting the latest firmware, we suggest you to wait until Samsung officially get the Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich available officially in Kies. Since it is a better upgrade version compare to Android 2.3.6.
Regards,
Mike
hey i live in india n my galaxy s2 has 2.3.3 n its not updating?????????????????
hey shud i use usb debugging mode??
Hi rahul puri,
Nope. Just plug in your phone, click a few mouse buttons and the Samsung Kies will take up the rest of the work.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike,
emergency for help! i have tried to update the firmware but failed and now my phone stucked with the image of phone connection error problem with my pc, and it totally no function at all, i couldnt switch on my phone as usual even i have restart the phone and remove the battery as well.. however, i also have tried to connect again with kies but it shows no respond to my phone and only shows “connecting” with no respond too… there is also a message appear “firmware emergency recovery failed” wht should i do and how to resolve this problem…
appreciate for your advice and looking forward your immediate respond.
thankssss alot!!!
regards,
arthur
Hi author,
Seem that the phone firmware might get corrupted during the upgrade process. There are 2 method which you could try:
1. Send the unit back the Samsung Center and ask them to resolve it for you.
2. Manually upgrade the firmware through Odin. You might follow the instruction from the XDA Forum here on how to perform it.
We hope that help.
Regards,
Mike
Yesterday Kies told me there was a new firmware upgrade to install. I accepted doing it, so it backed-up some of my data and started the installation. The progress bar remained at 0% for more than 40 minutes and I became suspicious that it was not working. I tried interrupting with the cancel button and that didn’t work, so the only way was to remove the cable (yes there were warnings not to do it… still I assumed that this scenario would have been foreseen). Kies woke up with the interruption and asked if I wanted to do an emergency firmware recovery, I said yes and proceeded with it. It gave me some instructions to switch off the phone, replace battery, and remove the cable. I switched the phone off and on again and there appeared a symbol representing the loss of connection to the PC, so I re-connected. The recovery started fine, but half way through it, it failed due to a problem on the phone. Since then the phone is dead. It won’t start anymore… tried replacing battery and it’s still dead… anyway out of this?? What can I do??
Hi phoebe,
It seem that the firmware not completely flashed and only partially of it is loaded to the phone’s flash memory. You could either send your phone to Samsung Center and ask them to get make your unit alive without charge OR you may try the following step from XDA Developer:
1)Uninstall and Re-Install Kies and Samsung Mobile Device Driver
2)Left your phone connected on flash screen of death through the process and on loading ODIN it connected perfectly right away
3)Set PDA to ROM and flashed.
4)Reflashed as per normal routine again due to boot loop this time in download mode.
5)Factory Reset via Recovery Mode to force CSC update to match ROM
6)*When it arrives use USB jig to re-set flash counter to 0*
via XDA Developer
We hope that help.
Regards,
Mike
Hi i am from malaysia. But i dont get any update to 2.3.6. mine is 2.3.4. And for those who has pc studio problem go to setting , application the development. turn off usb debugging.
Hi Hairulhaziq,
Could I know whether your phone is I9100 or I9100G? But so far in Malaysia, both of the model I9100 and I9100G have received the update for Android 2.3.6 firmware.
I9100G – received update on Oct 2011
I9100 – received update on Dec 2011
So your Samsung Kies does not prompt for the update? Hmm… Another easier way will be to walk in Samsung Center and them to upgrade it for you.
Thanks for the tip on the PC Studio. And let us know if you manage to get through.
Regards,
Mike
Hi mike,
My phone is the l9100 version. I will go to the samsung centre right away. Tq
Hi Hairulhaziq,
You are most welcome-:)
Regards,
Mike
When will update 2.3.6 come to malaysia. I live at kuala lumpur by the way
Hi Nameless,
The Android 2.3.6 update indeed has been available in Malaysia:
I9100G – received update on Oct 2011
I9100 – received update on Dec 2011
You can just plugin your Galaxy S2 to your computer which has been installed with Samsung Kies and follow the update instruction. Let us know if you having problem to initialize it.
And since you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, another simple way would be to walk in the Samsung Center and ask them to get it updated FOC.
Thanks for the visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
Mike, seems like you are pro here, i am from malaysia too, I have a friend and cousin who use i9100G 2.3.6
My cousin one with following info. (not sure my friend one)
Kernel 2.3.35.7
Baseband I9100GDZKJ2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.DZKJ2
They are facing the same problem, where by sometimes taking photo the phone will freeze, and sometimes the phone will shutdown itself or restart itself, and sometimes when started, they can’t see any apps or homescreen running, is just a blank screen or wall paper, they tried to restart it but failed, at last they need to remove battery to make it back to normal,
Just wish to ask, is this a known issue? is there any fix for now?
thanks
Hi Anson,
Thanks for the compliment but I am not regarding myself as pro but just a Samsung Galaxy S2 fanboy like the rest of SG2 lover.
That seem to be some issue with the unit. Does it showing the symptom after the firmware upgrade or it just behave like this when they bought it?
And for photo taking, you mean continuously taking photos? It hang after taking approximately how many photos?
Some of the users did report that they are facing the issue as what you has been observed on your friends and cousin unit. But so far I have personally tested my friend’s I9100G seem that everything just work perfectly.
I would suggest to get the unit back to Samsung Center and ask them to repair it or get a new replacement unit.
Regards,
Mike
Im from malaysia. When will the 2.3.6 update arrive at here
Hi Hairul,
Pls refer to the previous answer.
Thanks
Regards,
Mike
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 ..
Hi im from malaysia. When will i get the 2.3.6 firmwate update
hey im usin samsung galaxy s gt-i9000 im from india and is this update available in india?? please reply back im tryin to update my phone but i cant it says “no updates available” on my phone….
Hi Mihir,
So far as we understand Samsung has yet to enable the Android 2.3.6 to be available in Samsung Kies India.
We will keep you posted if we learned that it is available.
Thanks for the visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
I have a I9003 and i got my upgrade to 2.3.6 via Kies.
I’m having problems with my POP email, because now it doesn’t make push, and i can’t found where is the setting menu to set a time to verify the new mails.
Somebody having the same problem?
Thanks,
PrimoCL
Hi PrimoCL,
So far we not really familiar with I9003, you may refer to XDA forum to get some input.
OR
Send the phone back to Samsung Center and ask them to repair it.
Regards,
Mike
hey mike please help..
Hi Gautam,
Sorry for the late reply. could you try the following step from XDA Developer:
1)Uninstall and Re-Install Kies and Samsung Mobile Device Driver
2)Left your phone connected on flash screen of death through the process and on loading ODIN it connected perfectly right away
3)Set PDA to ROM and flashed.
4)Reflashed as per normal routine again due to boot loop this time in download mode.
5)Factory Reset via Recovery Mode to force CSC update to match ROM
6)*When it arrives use USB jig to re-set flash counter to 0*
via XDA Developer
*Notes: Try to perform each step once and see whether it work.
We hope that help.
Regards,
Mike
I’m still stuck on 2.3.3.
When I try to update my software by going in settings>about phone>software update, it says connection failed. I’m using Wi-Fi.
Country: India.
Hi Rajasi Desai,
How about with the phone connected to the PC using the USB? Can it be updated?
Normally we not recommend the WiFi or OTA way of upgrade as you won’t know if there any interruption during the whole upgrade process and it might just cause your phone to brick.
Regards,
Mike
Why still no update for Ukraine trough KIES??, i am still in 2.3.4
(
Hi Hakan,
We think currently Samsung is on the way to get the update available across all the region. Just keep your finger cross.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
thanks for your solutions and i had solved this problem with the help of Samsung center, they help to reformat my s2 and updated it to 2.3.6..
how ever, i noticed that there is error when searching apps in android market, there is a msg ” Authentication is required, please sign in to your google account” after i loaded 500th apps. the issue is i have already signed in my gmail account but why this msg appears everytime i search until 500th free apps??
kindly assist to check on this matter as i feel little bit disappointed about this even i have upgraded…=.=
Thanks~
Hi phoebe,
Glad you manage to get it resolve. Ok regarding the current issue that you currently facing, here is some quick fix that we found:
1. Create a new Gmail account.
2. Go to Settings > Accounts & Sync > Add Account > Google.
3. Added the new account by putting in the new e-mail address and the password.
4. Go to Android Market and accept all the Term and Condition.
5. You could either use the 2nd account which you have created or go to “Accounts & Sync” and deleted the second account
*Notes: You don’t have to perform factory reset to resolve the issue.
Hope that help.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
the problem still exist. can you get me another better solution pls?
TQ
Hi phoebe,
Let us check out if there is other solution for this. Will get back to you.
Regards,
Mike
Hi, Mike
I’m from Nepal
Recenty i update my samsung galaxy s gt i9003 successfully froyo to gingerbread with kies on 11.01.2012, after that the whenever mobile is not in use for one or 2 hour (generally at night time) it starts to reboot then i have to do soft reboot or remove battery , it erase all my backup contact, message and short cut at screen and make bettary empty.
I have to follow the procedure just like the factory reset time.
So i went to authorized samsung service centre, they flash and re update on 13.01.2012 to current firmware version i9003ddkp2/i9003oddkpg/i9003ddkp3/i9003ddkp2(npl)and assure it will be all ok.
But still the problem is same and having the troble again again.
Now when i connect to kies it notify “your device does not support software upgrading via kies.”
Any suggestion, what to do to solve that problem?
Rgds,
Binod
Hi.
I would like to know if upgrade to 2.3.6 is available in Slovenia(Simobil) for Samsung Galaxy S2 (gt-i9100)?
Hi Jure,
You could probably try to connect your I9100 to the PC which has been installed with Samsung Kies then check if the software prompt for any firmware update.
So far as we understand, Samsung has only released the Android 2.3.6 for I9100 non-G to few countries. You might want to try up the step above.
Thanks for your visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
Mike,
I have followed exactly whatever u told Pheobe to solve her market problem. But all in vain. Any other solution? thanks lot.
Hi Mike,
The solution u provided to Phoebe for the Android Market, I have followed exactly but all in vain, Do u have any other solution? TQ.
Hi Xavier,
Let us check out if there is other solution for this. Will get back to you.
Regards,
Mike
Someone can tell me, after i changing csc and updating my software, can i put it on my original csc, i mean on my region, or i get phone broken?
Hi Michail,
So far as what we understand you could change the CSC code forth and forward but every time when you change it your phone will be factory reset and you need to back it up before you proceed.
Regards,
Mike
hi, one day after i upgrade to 2.3.6, the battery can last longer compare to my 2.3.3. but after that turn to worst than pervious one. any advice?
Hi huifung,
We suspect it might be due to the WiFi setting. Could you try up the quick fix below and let us know if it help:
1. Settings
2. Wireless and Network
3. Wifi Settings
4. Click Menu Button (next to Home Button) and Select Advanced
5. Select Wi-Fi sleep policy
6. Change it from “Never” to either “Never when plugged in” or “When Screen turns off”.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
Went through each of ur detailed solns to everyones probs! Great job.
Mine is the same as quite a few above. My sg2 is on 2.3.3. Kies keeps telling me to upgrade it to 2.3.6. However been trying to do it (believe it or not) for past two weeks…each day about 4-5 times. Gives a host of errors ranging from cell not detected to firmware upgrade failed to Operation timed out. Have already tried thrice today..n got the most success.. reached 33%. First n foremost.. noticed a RIDICULOUS thng abt samsung. If the upgrade requires no interuption throughout the process.. then it should automatically block all incoming calls/msgs..however it doesnt do so! I recd a call..which i didnt accept…bt still the upgrade failed n i hd to restart all over again!
As I type this msg.. I have reached 38%. So hoping for the best. However after reading through the above complaints/responses.. I am not sure I am doing the right thng by upgrading my firmware to 2.3.6 or not.. cos I was pretty happy with 2.3.3. Dont want my phone to behave erratic as is being experienced by many other users (esp the camera quality n frequent auto rebooting)
Hi Shamit,
Don’t worry about the upgrade as you could always downgrade it if you feel that Android 2.3.3 is better.
So you could probably tried out the latest version and if you don’t like it then revert it back using the Odin through manual update.
Just keep your finger cross-:)
Regards,
Mike
Mike,
Thanks for your concern. I have try to do a research among the Samsung galaxy S and S2 users.
Hypothesis: As long samsung users with Gingerbread >2.3.5 upgraded to your hp to latest firmware and the latest android market (ver. 3.4.4), you will having the same problem
This is my result:
S users: after they upgrade to gingerbread 2.3.6 , they got the same problem.
S2 users: Non G version have this pro after upgraded from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6. G version user started to have this problem with the version of 2.3.5.
This are the result for my research. I not sure other region having the similar problem?
Mike do you have this pro?
Hi Xavier,
Sorry for the late reply been away for Chinese New Year holiday.
Thanks for the input. Maybe you are right so far I haven’t updated the phone to the latest revision of the Android Market yet. It might be the Android ver 2.3.6 and Android Market ver 3.4.4 that causing the issue.
Hmm… I try check if it is possible to downgrade the Android Market OR another way might be to downgrade the firmware revision to a lower version of 2.3.3.
Thanks for the input again.
Regards,
Mike
how i want to update my firmware to 2.3.6? mine is 2.3.5…
Hi huh22,
You mean manual or auto update. If auto update you could just plug in your unit to the PC which has the Samsung Kies installed and then it will prompt you for the update if the update is available.
Let us know if you looking for the manual way through Odin.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards.
Mike
Hi Mike
My S2 is currently having gingerbread version 2.3.5. I’m trying to upgrade it to 2.3.6 but the kies keeps on telling that my device does not support software upgrade via kies.. my CSC indicate a code for Korea but i bought it here in the Philippines. When I come and ask Samsung Service Centers, they keep on telling me that their latest update is still gingerbread 2.3.3 Please help.. thanks.. and another question, is android 4.0 already available for S2? thanks again
rubi
Hi rubi,
Sorry for the late reply, am away for the Chinese New Year holiday.
Ok back to the question, our wild guess is that probably the firmware 2.3.6 has yet to be available in the Korea version of I9100. If you really desperate for the update we suggest you to just do it manually through Odin instead of changing the CSC code as it will wipe off all your data in the phone.
About the Android 4.0 ICS, so far Samsung already release some of the beta version to the world but due to the stability of the early beta version we STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TO WAIT for the official release from Samsung.
PS: Let us know if you need the manual instruction on how to upgrade the firmware through Odin.
Thanks for your visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have gone to almost all of your comments . Still my problem is similar to majority of the people. PLEASE HELP ME
My phone was working perfectly fine on 2.3.3 . But after i upgraded it to 2.3.5 . Whenever I press the HOME key,
-First icons and widgets don’t appear on the home screen
-they appear one by one slowly and it took about 2 minutes to load completely
-Contact list has become extremely slow and often hangs sometime
-the sequence of icons in the APPLICATIONS MENU is always RANDOMIZED after every reboot. I have to customize it every time . I am sick of arranging them again and again.
-I have done quite a lot of apps . May be device has become slow due to this(a silly though)
-yesterday, device get restarted again and again. for about half an hours. I manged to solve this by converting to Go launcher and uninstalling a lot of apps. and then restarted. It is still giving all those upper problems , but rebooting again and again has been
2.3.6 has not been available of upgrade in my country Pakistan.
I am very confused what to do. I really don’t want to restore factory settings as it will wipe all my data.
please suggest me something better to do.
Regards,
Abdul Rehman Zafar.
Hi Abdul Rehman,
Sorry for the late reply been away for Chinese New Year holiday.
The only solution we could think of if you not opting to reset the phone is to re-flash the firmware manually through Odin and see if the problems do go away.
Else we suspect that it might be caused by overflow of app running at the background. Could you check what is the memory status of your phone but again we think it is the firmware since per your input it was running smoothly previously on 2.3.3.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks a lot for the reply. I have removed some battery saving apps and most apps that run in background . Now it is working perfectly fine. Sometimes, it holds for about 1 second or less , but it is bearable. I think the problem was due to the bulk of apps.
I am waiting to upgrade it to 2.3.6 as I have heard the lock screen bug has been removed in it.
Thanks.
Hi Abdul Rehman,
Glad you manage to resolve it. Yes, you could probably try to connect your unit to the PC with Samsung Kies installed to check whether the update is available now.
Regards,
Mike
hai im from Brunei, When will i get the 2.3.6 firmwate update for my S2? i already connected my s2 via pc using samsung kies but still 2.3.5 is the latest firmware…
Hi Ash,
Sorry for the late reply. It seem that Samsung yet to release the firmware to the Kies in the Brunei region.
We projected that it will be out by this or next month. Anyway Samsung is currently on the way to release the Android 4.0 ICS to the SG2.
So you might be thinking of getting the ICS instead of the 2.3.6.
Regards,
Mike
how 2 update my samsung galaxy 551 through kies
please reply
Hi indrajit,
You could just connect your Galaxy 551 to the PC that has been installed with the Samsung Kies and it will automatically prompt for an update if the new release is available through the Kies.
Hope that answer your question.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
My brand new samsung gs2 cant connect to kios, its doing my head in! what can i do for this problem to be fixed, ive tried jsut about everything!
Thanks.
Hi Jesse,
What you mean by cannot connect to Kies. Could you provide us with a more specific detail on this? What is the error message prompted during the process?
Regards,
Mike
Dear mike,
Could u plz help me i’m stuked in version 2.3.5for a long time l’m from egypt and have gs2(not G) i tried to connect to kies many times trying to update to newer version with no luck.
Could u plzz help me.
Thanks in advance.
Ragy
Dear mike,
I forgot to say that i’m using the latest version of kies also with no luck.
Thanks in advance,
ragy
Dear Mike,
i had post with no reply until now please help me.
Thankssss a lot
ragy
Hi ragy,
We have just reply your previous question. Sorry for the delay as am away for Chinese New Year holiday.
Let us know if you have other questions.
Regards,
Mike
Hi ragy,
From your statement it seem that Samsung has yet to officially release the update to Egypt’s Kies. You might have to wait until Samsung finally make it available OR another simple way would be to do it through manual way – Odin. Btw Samsung is on the move to release the Android 4.0 ICS to the SG2 – (currently still in beta mode), so be expected the see the ICS powered’s SG2 real soon.
Regards,
Mike
Mike, I have the latest samsung kies, but I have android 2.3.4 and kies says that this is the latest version, why?
P.S.: I am in Romania.
Hi Adinaky,
Samsung make the release according to the region the phone in. So that mean Samsung has not yet officially make available the 2.3.6 to the Romanian’s Kies.
If you really looking for the update probably you could resort to use the manual way through Odin.
Regards,
Mike
Hello mike,
I actually have android 2.3.6 in mi Galaxy s2
Baseband: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411root@DELL88#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
and I still have the issue with the calls hanging up so frequently with no reason.. should i make this update? or what should be the problem or solution?
Regards.
Hi Israel,
Does you facing the hang issue with an earlier version of firmware?
We suggest you to go ahead with the upgrade if it is available otherwise you could try to get the phone back to Samsung Center and ask them to fix it.
OR
You could try to flash in the firmware manually through Odin and see if the problem go away.
Regards,
Mike
Hi mike,
I just bought the phone with this version so I haven’t tried an earlier version..
do you know if this update you mention in newer than the one I got?
because trough kies it says that there is no newer version..
I also found this version do you know if it is convenient to upgrade to this one?(http://androidadvices.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-ics-android-40-xxkp1-firmware/)
if not, coul you send me a link to try the manual upgrade please.
Thank You
Regards.
Hi Israel,
So your current I9100 revision is 2.3.6? Then it should be the latest one. Hmm… on the upgrade to Android 4.0 we think it will be good to wait until Samsung’s official release before you flash it in the phone.
But if you really would like to go with it, the latest revision would be XXLP6 (4.0.3). You could follow the full instruction from XDA Developer here.
Base Firmware: I9100XXLP6 (4.0.3)
Build Date: 17th January 2012
Modem: XXLP6
CSC: OXXLP3
Change List: 72050
Kernel Version: 3.0.15
Chainfire’s CF-Root XXLP6
Regards,
Mike
Dear mike,
i am from saudi arabia and i ve GT I 9100 G MODEL GLAXY S2. THE FIRMWARE VERSION IS 2.3.5. I TRIED THROUGH KIES TO UPDATE, IT IS TELLING “LATEST FIRMWARE INSTALLED”.
I TRIED TO CHECK WHETHER ANY SOFTWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE THROUGH ABOUT PHONE- SOFTWARE UPDATE, I RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE:
“CONNECTION FAILED.:.
OTHER THINGS ARE WORKING FINE IN MY PHONE , NEED UR EXPERT ADVICE TO UPDATE MY PHONE FIRMWARE TO 2.3.6.
REGARDS,
FEROZ
Hi Feroz,
It seem that from the message shown, Samsung has yet to make available the Android 2.3.6 to the Saudi Arabia’s unit. If you really want to get the update prior to the Samsung official release in Kies, we recommend you to do it manually through Odin.
But so far as we could observe there is minor changes in 2.3.6 compare to 2.3.3 for I9100. If your phone really causing you the headaches of hanging or problem then you should consider to flash in the new revision otherwise we always prefer to wait until Samsung officially release it.
Btw thanks for the visit and let us know if you need help to do it over the Odin.
Regards,
Mike
Hi I just got a S2 I9100 it come with 2.3.5 when i put phone in kies it tells me ive got the latest update its the none G one i live in the UK do you think its because its a three branded one that its not finding no updates. id quite like to take advantage of the improved battery and HSDPA bonuses on 2.3.6 thanks for any reply’s
Ash
Hi ash,
Could we know whether what network does your I9100 attached with? And so far as what we could find out the 2.3.6 update may very much depend upon your carrier and probably you could try to ask 3 about that. These are the firmware upgrade info that we have gathered so far:
If you are really desperate looking for an update, you may try to get it done manually through Odin.
Thanks for the visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
my galaxy s2 has the version 2.3.5 but when i connect it to kies it doesnt give any update for firmware
plz help
Hi Ahmad mir,
The only thing we could think of is that Samsung has yet to release the latest Kies to the I9100 SG2 in your country. Another way you could get it updated is through Odin – manual flashing.
Regards,
Mike
hey mike i am still not able to update my s2 ..
i cant understand your last suggestion ..
and i want to update it via kies not via odin..
can you help
Hi, after download the latest 2.3.6 version to my Galaxy S2. Now i have faced with phone on & off problem, it an happen several times a day.
I have checked my memory card and is ok, phone do not have these problem with older version software.
Please help.
Hello Mike
I bought a S2 from Switzerland ( MY CSC Code is AUT) . Was wondering if the 2.3.6 update is near. I really want to go with the official update as I dont want to void my warranty.
Best Regards
Nikunj
Hi Nikunj,
We think that Samsung might either release the latest 2.3.6 to the Switzerland’s Kies or they might just hold it as currently they are in the process of releasing the Android 4.0 ICS to the SG2. FYI, Sammy has already released the beta version Android 4.0.3 to the SG2 and they might just go ahead to release the ICS upgrade in Kies instead of the latest Gingerbread.
So we think that the 2.3.6 will come before the end of Q1 or they might just opt for the ICS release by then.
Regards,
Mike
Hello Mike
Also forgot to mention that my phone is not network locked and I bought an unlocked version from Digitec here.
KR
Nikunj
Hey mate I updated from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 on galaxy s2 and since i’ve had battery life last 4 hours phone turns on and off by its self the phone freezes when I press the lock button and its been very buggy pleeeeeaaaaaassssseeeee help
me cheers
Hi fabre,
We have never facing the issue as per what you have mentioned. Did you try to switch off all the apps that are running at the background?
If the problem persist you suggest you to get the phone back to Samsung as it might be due to the firmware get corrupted when you upgraded the firmware.
Regards,
Mike
Hey mike
Thanks for the reply and yeah I did switch off all the apps and reset everything but it still doing it. Thanks heaps ill take it in to the shop cheers.
Hai i got galaxy s2 g version with gingerbread 2.3.4………….when i connect with kies it says your device does not support upgrading through kies…………..what should i do……… im from malaysia…………..
Hi Selvan,
So far from what we found out the problem could be resolved by re-configuring the CSC code of the country. You may follow the steps below on how to change the CSC code of your phone:
1st Method – Changing CSC Code
1. Check your IMEI with this code on the dialer, *#06#, and save it as you’ll need. (15 digits code)
2. Then, type on the dialer, *#272*???????????????# (??????????????? it’s your IMEI, it must have 15 digits), after you can choose your region CSC, then it’ll reboot (it may take some time, you’ll see bootloader applying the changes), you’ll have to do the initial configuration and it’s done!
Note: BEWARE! after you install new CSC it will factory data automatically, but after that you can update your phone via Kies.
2nd Method – Changing CSC Code
1. Goto Android Market and download & install the app SGS CSC Selector.
2. Select the CSC according to your region.
CSC code according to region:
OPS – Australia (YES OPTUS)
VAU – Australia (Vodafone) BRANDED
XSA – Australia (Telstra, YES OPTUS, Vodafone AU, Virgin Mobile, 3, Crazy Johns)
HUT – Australia (3) BRANDED
ATO – Austria
SEB – Baltic (LMT GSM, LV TELE2, LV BITE, LT Omnitel, LT Bite, LT TELE2, EE EMT, EE ELISA, EE TELE2)
ETR – Bangladesh
TML – Bangladesh (TML and ETR seem equal, same version, same network operators)
PRO – Belgium
VVT – Bulgaria (vivacom)
MTL – Bulgaria (MTEL)
BMC – Canada (Bell)
BWA – Canada (SaskTel)
BMF – Canada (Fido) UNBRANDED [provided by Idan73, not checked by me]
XEZ – Czech Republic
VIP – Croatia (HR VIP)
SFR – France (F SFR, SFR RU) BRANDED
XEF – France
DBT – Germany
CYO – Greece (MTN, CYTAVODA)
EUR – Greece (WIND GR, vodafone GR, COSMOTE)
TGY – Hong Kong [provided by rickylcp, not checked by me]
INS – India (CSCEdition > ED006)
INU – India (CSCEdition > ED009 | I think INU is an updated version of INS, as they seem to have the same network operators)
XSE – Indonesia
MET – Ireland (Meteor)
ITV – Italy [UPDATED 02/11]
XME – Malaysia
NPL – Nepal
XEE – Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden)
XTC – Philippines
XEO – Poland (Plus, Era, Heyah, Orange, Play)
ERA – Poland (ERA) BRANDED
TPH – Portugal
CNX – Romania (Vodafone RO)
COA – Romania (Cosmote)
ORO – Romania (RO Orange)
HAT – Romania (RO Orange, Vodafone RO, Cosmote)
SER – Russia (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, TELE2)
TOP – Serbia
XSP – Singapore
XSP – Singapore UNBRANDED
XSO – Singapore (Singtel)
MOT – Slovenia (Mobitel)
SIM – Slovenia (Si.mobil)
XEC – Spain (Movistar) BRANDED
FOP – Spain (Movistar, Vodafone ES, Orange, Yoigo, Mobil R, EUSKALTEL, TeleCable, Blau, Simyo)
SLK – Sri Lanka
AUT – Switzerland (Sunrise, Swisscom, Orange CH)
MOZ – Switzerland (Sunrise, Swisscom, Orange CH)
SWC – Switzerland (Swisscom) BRANDED
CPW – United Kingdom & Ireland
XEU – United Kingdom & Ireland
Another easier way if you don’t want to mess up with the steps above will be just send you unit back to Samsung Center and think they could resolve it for you in no time.
Thanks for your visit.
Regards,
Mike
Hey mike
my battery is only lasting 4 hours cause when its locked the screen goes blank than like 2 minutes later it comes on by its self and stays on constantly would you be able to help me with one of my problems please
Hi Fabre,
It seem that from your input you start having the problem after the firmware upgrade to 2.3.6. We would advise you to reflash it back to the old firmware manually OR send the unit back to Samsung so that they could fix it.
It look more like a firmware upgrade issue to us.
Regards,
Mike
Hi, i have problem on safely disconnect the usb drive from pc to my phone which i recenly updated to 2.3.6. how to safely eject the usb drive on 2.3.6? because when i was using 2.3.3 the phone screen will give clear direction on how to eject the usb..like pressing the home button.
Hi iko,
Let us check that on our unit. Currently the Kies in our PC has gone corrupted, we will try to simulate it once we fix it.
Regards,
Mike
Greece is still with 2.3.4 any info when we gonna get the latest release?Also any info if 2.3.6 is gonna fix the bluetooth quality with some headsets?
Hi Akis,
We projected that it might be before end of Q1 (Mar) or Samsung might just hold back the release as currently they are working on to integrate the SG2 into ICS. So you could expect the Sammy to release the Ice Cream Sandwich into the Kies.
We are not too sure about the bluetooth quality for the headset as currently we have yet to test any.
Regards,
Mike
Thank you very much for your answer Mike.
Hi Akis,
You are most welcome-:)
Regards,
Mike
Hello,
I have the 2.3.3, latest version of Kies and for an unknown reason. Kies still states that my firmware is up to date. i have the gt-i1900M, bell network from canada.
Hi Petro,
As we understand for the SG2 unit that is attached to the Telco, you might still have to wait before Samsung release it for the network provider.
Currently most of the available 2.3.6 firmware is for the SG2 international model.
Thanks for your visit btw.
Regards,
Mike
my sgs2(I9100M) is still on 2.3.3. I’m in canada. When I connect to kies, it says latest firmware installed. Any ideas? Also, in the past week, the phone has automatically shut off and will not reboot until I remove and reinsert the battery.
Hi Cheryl,
We understand that the 2.3.6 update is currently only available to the international version of Galaxy S2 meaning i9100 and i9100G. So you might have to wait until Samsung officially release it to the Bell Mobility. And currently the 2.3.6 firmware is only being distributed in most of the country in the Asian region.
Automatically shut off? How often does that occur? Is it regular or just one time only? It it heavily running the background apps when that occurred?
Thanks for the visit.
Regards,
Mike
Where and how to upgrade my android version?
Hi Nalo,
What your current Android version? Have you connected your I9100 to the PC that was installed with the Samsung Kies?
Regards,
Mike
I just updated the rom to version 2.3.6 through Kies, and now the internal storage is damaged. Fortunately I had all my personal data on my SD card, but the ‘USB Storage’ is damaged
Hi Mike,
I am from Dubai(U.A.E). I dont get any update to 2.3.6. I’m still stuck on 2.3.3.
I have the latest version of Samsung Kies, and my samsung galaxy s2 is running android 2.3.3, and it says that i have the latest version (
mine is bought in Dubai.
Model Number: GT-I9100
Product Code: GT-I9100LKAARB
Firmware Versions
PDA: I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100 XWKEI
CSC: I9100 OJVKE1
Kernel Version :2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606
root@DELL101 #2
Hi Murali,
It seem that Samsung has yet to release the 2.3.6 to the Dubai version’s firmware. And as we understand Samsung will either release it by the end of next month or they might on hold the release to give way for the Android 4.0.3 update.
So either your Kies will prompt for the 2.3.6 update or it might just get updated into Android 4.0.3 ICS – Ice Cream Sandwich.
Regards,
Mike
Hi,
I got my samsung galaxy S2 (2.3.4) on december 2011. got a problem not frequently, like my camera gets freezes after taking pictures not always but on some occassions cannot reproduce the issues regularly.. After i reboot the camera works fine.. Any help would be really help full.. In some functions i am stuck in taking quick photos… so bad
Hi Vijay,
Could we know what is your phone model? Is it I9100G? Then it might be due to the firmware that causing the hang issue. If that is the case, we suggest you to look for Jayasimha Reddy’s finding in the post here.
Regards,
Mike
I updated my samsung kies but it says that it has the latest version?…..
Model: GT-I9100
android version: 2.3.4
baseband version: I9100UHKG4
What can I do to get the update? I really would like the improvements that 2.3.6 bring on my Samsung Galaxy S2
Hi jose,
Sorry for my late reply, been busy with a new project lately.
The only option we could think of if the update is not available in the Kies is through manual way with Odin.
You could refer to our previous reply on how to get the update done manually.
Regards,
Mike
Hello mike,
I have a problem with my samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 with firmware version 2.3.3.
I am getting a black screen while keeping the phone idle for some time and the only way to get rid off this is to take out my battery.This happens once or twice a day….Please help…
Hi Nithin,
Sorry for my late reply, been busy with a new project lately.
What you mean by the black screen? Is the the unit power off by itself? How often does that occur?
Perhaps you could try to swap a battery with your friend and see if the problem go away. Else if it is something related to hardware issue, the more faster solution will be to get the unit back to Samsung and I guarantee that they should be able to fix it right away.
Regards,
Mike
why my s2 cannot turn on after reboot need to wait until bateri finish.
then i can open during charging bateri.any idea
Hi puvan,
It seem to be a big for me, the hardware might have gone defect. I strongly suggest you to return the unit back to Samsung Center for repair ASAP.
Regards,
Mike
ermmm if i accidentally upgrade to version 4.0 how do i change it bak to 2.3.6
Hi alvin,
Just flash it back manually through Odin. That should restore back to the default Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike my frien.can u tell me what is the HSDPA speed of 2.3.6 .i am using i9100g.
best regards
Hi Mike,
When I plug in my S2 to my pc and I open Kies,
it says I have the latest firmware.
When I check in my settings, the phone says 2.3.5.
I just updates Kies before plugging in my phone,
but I still don’t see the 2.3.6 update for the phone.
Could you help me?
Never mind, I got my answer from previous posts.
Thanks.
hii mike..
i am using samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 but my phone shows android version as 2.3.3 baseband version I9100DDKE4 and when i try to update it via kies it says latest software is installed…please help me how to update my phone to latest version…
Hi tamheed,
It seem that Samsung has yet to released the Android 2.3.6 to your country region. You could opt to have the firmware installed manually through Odin.
Or we suggest you to wait for the Samsung’s official release for ICS – Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3) which schedule to be released on next month (Mar).
We pretty sure that currently Samsung is putting all its efforts into the release so you might expect the 2.3.6 to be delayed or not release at all to the country that yet to get the update.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
My SGS2 worked flawlessly on stock 2.3.3 version. After updating via Kies from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 phone became very laggy when exiting messages and its very, very annoying.
Im from Serbia and phone is bouht in Germany. Its simfree.
Is there any cure for that or should I wait next official update from Kies which I hope will be ICS?
Thanx in advance.
Hi Stagller,
You could try to update it to the latest available version of 2.3.6 or revert back to your original version of 2.3.3 using Odin, but that need to be done manually.
In additional, just to inform that the ICS should be available around next month so if the lag really annoying, you could always opt for the manual update suggestion as above OR you could wait for the newer ICS to get your problem resolve.
PS: If you could wait another month then we think that ICS would always be a better option especially if you don’t want to mess with the manual update stuff.
Hope that help.
Regards,
Mike
Thank you, Mike. It was helpful indeed.
Hi Stagller,
You are most welcome-:)
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
Am from Nigeria, csc code on my galaxy s2 is XEN, I tried to change the code to Nigeria code using the 2 methods you mentioned but there is no other csc code option except XEN and (must be three chars) message shown if I click on installation. How can I solve this problem to change my code to Nigeria csc code? I will be grateful if you can send reply to israelbaba@yahoo.com or boye5003@gmail.com. Thanks.
Heyi… I updated to 2.3.6 … Everything is working perfectly but it is not running games it just say sorry .. “com.gta3…….. unexpectedly stop ” … In bia showing no graphics only ishapes……. Can u please help me with this ??…. Is this sum kind of software problem or some other problem ??? …
Hi jatin dhiman,
I will try to install the GTA3 in my unit and let you know if I could duplicate the problem as reported.
Regards,
Mike
I just upgdated two of my samsung phones… the sg wifi 5.0 and sg ace to 2.3.6
6 via samsung kies… it works perfecty but i sti-l dunno what is the difference between my old software..
Hi jheqjheq,
For your information, here are the lists of advantages that Android 2.3.6 offered:
Bug Fixed with 2.3.6
Improvement with 2.3.6
Hope that answer your question.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
Hey Mike i am wondering when the official update of galaxy s2 to android 4.0 (ICS) , i live in Dubai , so please can you tell me when it will be published
Regards
Waseem
Hi waseem,
So far our intel acknowledge that the ICS will be released for Galaxy S2 on either this or next month.
We will keep you posted on the update.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
I sent this message to you before but no response from you.
Am from Nigeria, csc code on my galaxy s2 is XEN, I tried to change the code to Nigeria code using the 2 methods you mentioned but there is no other csc code option except XEN and (must be three chars) message shown if I click on installation. How can I solve this problem to change my code to Nigeria csc code?
Hi Israel,
We are still looking for solution for the problem you reported. Sorry for not miss out your previous comment.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
Kies said my SG2 got the lastest firmware but mine is 2.3.5. My SG2 is from France region I believe (XEF). Do you know if Samsung released firmware 2.3.6 for this region? Thanks.
Hi JJ,
Think Samsung just abandon the plan to release the Android 2.3.6, as today they just make available ICS Android 4.0 in Europe region and Korea.
So you should be able to get the ICS update today or tomorrow.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
Region – India
When I connect my sii GT-I9100 to Kies it comes with a pop up for a newer firmware update.
My query is that after I follow the procedure and back up data will my phone after a reboot, regain all the previous applications, pictures, contacts, messages and other settings or not?
I have loads of data on my sd card too. Will the update affect data on my sd card? I have moved lot of applications to my sd card so I’m kind of worried of what shall happen to them!! What shall happen to my GPRS settings and MMS settings?
I’ll be glad if you can help me with my query. I’m fine with my older firmware though.. Just that if a newer firmware is available then might as well check it out.
Hi PSM,
Yes that should be the case as we understand the Kies will try to backup everything prior to the update so that it could restore back in case anything unwanted happen during the upgrade process.
All the GPRS and MMS setting will be backed up as well. But if you are afraid you might down with a difficulties then try to backup everything first with the backup app from the Android Market (now Google Play) prior to that.
Anyway fyi, the ICS will be around the corner in the Asia region pretty soon. So maybe you would like to wait for the update to be available in India.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for your reply. I thinks it is safe enough to download & upgrade to new firmware update as kies will backup everything.
But as you suggest, I would surely like to wait for the ICS update. As such I have no such critical problem using the current version though.
Thanks a lot for your help. May be I’ll get in touch with you as soon as the ICS update is posted.
Regards
PSM
Hi PSM,
You are most welcome.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I’m from M’sia and would like to upgrade from my stock android 2.3.3 to the 2.3.6 since it does improve the overall performance of my sg2 according to reviews that I had read.
I tried to update the software through FOTA but apparently it seems that there is no update available. Thus, I’m now trying to download kies 2.0 and update through it.
I would like to know is it the safest approach to update the software through kies since I do not wish to root my phone. Is there any side effects after updating the software? And what should I do before performing the update such as backup of apps, contacts, etc?
Really looking forward to your wise advice. Thanks.
Hi W.Y,
Yes update firmware through Kies is one of the safe method to get your phone updated else you could always opt for a more straight forward way by requesting Samsung Center to do it for you FOC.
So far we have not facing any issue of updating the firmware through the Kies, Kies will automatically prompt for backup during the whole process but if your are afraid that you might be running with any issue while update then you could always try to get a backup with the app like Titanium Backup.
But probably you would like to wait for ICS which scheduled to release in the Asia region (including Malaysia) this end of month or early next month.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I have successfully downloaded the latest kies 2.0 and update the kies firmware’s management as prompted too. Soon after, I connected my sg2 and proceeded with the update of the firmware to 2.3.6.
Initially, the first phase of download to prepare the upgrade of firmware was successful. However, the second phase of download to upgrade the firmware runs very slowly and got stuck at 2%. Not long after, there is a notification prompting with the message ‘The operation has timed out’ and the whole process was cancelled.
I repeated the whole procedure for a couple of times and the faced the same outcome at each attempt.
So Mike, perhaps you have any idea into this matter? Thanks a lot!
Hello Mike,
I am in Asia and I am using Galaxy SII and I have version of 2.3.4, i have upgraded it from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 but now when i am trying to connect it with Kies it says invalid version and update option is disable but I want to upgrade my phone into 2.3.6.
Please advise how to upgrade this, or give me that website address from where i can download the files bcoz i know the procedure to upgrade it.
Please confirm.
Thank you and best regards,
Rizwan
Hello Admin,
Thank you for your email, I received email asking to to click on confirm follow and i have did it and when that page is open this message is coming, “404! We couldn’t find the page!” Please advise what to do?
Thank you and best regards,
Rizwan
Hi Mike
I tried the methods of changing the CSC code but when I get to the screen, it doesn’t have any choice to pick. Is there anything I can do to change my phone’s CSC?
hey guys can anyone help, when go check for update on my GS2 it says there is no UPDATE!!. But i know there is 2.3.4 , 2.3.5 , 2.3.6. Can anyone help me please….. At the moment i have 2.3.3
Hi Ashneel Chand,
For your information currently Samsung only release the 2.3.4 or 2.3.6 to a few region in the world and now they stop releasing it after they officially announced the ICS availability.
So probably you would like to wait for the ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) upgrade to be made available in the Samsung Kies instead of updating to the other version of Gingerbread.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike. I’m from Philippines. Would like to ask.. If I’m going to update my SGs2 from GB to ICS via ” Samsung KIES”, does it voids the warranty? Thanks a lot and based from the earlier post i’ve read, you’re really doing a great job on helping others. Keep it up and you’ll be blessed more.
Hi tenton,
Nope upgrading the SG2 firmware through Samsung Kies won’t void your warranty but manually by Odin would if you not resetting the counter when you return the unit back to Samsung for repair.
Thanks a lot for the compliment btw.
Thanks for the visit.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike..
i am from india. using a galaxy s2 which i got from middle east. i had upgraded the android from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 using odin sofware manually and not using samsung kies. and now when i connect my phone to the kies it says that YOUR DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT SOFTWARE UPGRADING USING KIES.
Hi Mohamed Aslam,
Perhaps it might be due to the fact that the phone was not upgraded with Kies that causing the error and Samsung yet to release the 2.3.6 to the country your SG2 belong to.
If you would like to get enable the Kies update then we would suggest you to restore the firmware back to the original version – 2.3.3 OR
You could always stick with the 2.3.6 version then get all your firmware upgraded (including ICS) done manually through Odin.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike..
i am from india. using a galaxy s2 which i got from middle east. i had upgraded the android from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 using ODIN sofware manually and not using samsung kies. now when i put my phone in downloading mode it says ODIN MODE. and when i connect my phone to the kies it says that YOUR DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT SOFTWARE UPGRADING USING KIES. so what should i do now?? how can i upgrade to ICS? and is it possible to remove the ODIN mode.?? pls help me.
Hi Mohamed Aslam,
Currently as we understand the ICS has yet to be released to India yet so you might want to wait a little while until Samsung finally release it to the Kies before restore back the firmware.
But you could always upgrade to ICS through the Odin if you not thinking of waiting for the Kies’s official release.
Regards,
Mike
thanx for the reply.. but the samsung has officilay released ICS in india. now i just want to remove the ODIN MODE that comes when i put the phone in download mode, what shd i do??
Hi Mohamed Aslam,
Is it possible for you to restore back the firmware that originally come with your unit prior to the Odin upgrade?
Regards,
Mike
i am not sure i can do it myself.. i think i will need some help here.. so could u pls help me out.. from where can i get the orginal firmware??
Hi Mohamed Aslam,
Could we know where is the origin of your unit?
Regards,
Mike
i got it from saudi arabia.
Hi Mohamed,
You may follow the instruction here from Android Forums.
Regards,
Mike
the phone’s origin is from saudi but i am currently using it in india.. so can i got with it or is there a different version for india?
the phone’s origin is from saudi but i am currently using it in india.. so can i got with it or is there a different version for india?
now i just want to remove the ODIN MODE that comes when i put the phone in download mode, what shd i do?? i want to get the orignal version of any andriod now. so that i dont get the ODIN mode when i put it in download mode.. pls help me..
Hi Mike,
i had bought SGS2 GT-I9100 here in india 5 months ago. recently i have upgraded it to 2.3.6 from 2.3.3.. issue is while playing video it plays in portrait mode with streached video in full screen. earlier with 2.3.3 it was playing perfectly with the small video in portrait mode.
also it shows that my cpu mem is 800MHz which is supposed to be 1.2Ghz. how to check that my phone is genune as all claimed spec from samsung? pl help me..
Hi Sachin Desai,
Hmm that sound weird have you tried it with a different version of video player like MX Video Player or DICE Player? My unit is working fine so far after the 2.3.6 upgrade.
You mean the CPU processor? You could download the free app AnTaTu Benchmark from the Google Play to perform the benchmark on your unit.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike
I tried the methods of changing the CSC code but when I get to the screen, it doesn’t have any choice to pick. Is there anything I can do to change my phone’s CSC?
Hi JJ,
Let see what we could come out with…
Regards,
Mike
Hey Mike,
Just updated the latest version which kies had to offer 2.3.6 but now i am facing a new problem, my screen keeps turning on and off on its own when locked.
Please advice
thanks
P.S. using a samsung galaxy s2
Hi Vikas,
That sound weird. We suspect that some portions of your firmware did somehow get corrupted during the upgrade process.
The problem persist even after you reset the phone? Then we suggest you to get your unit back to Samsung for further verification.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike ,
I have purchased my S2 from HongKong
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband Version : I9100XXKI3
Right now I am in India ,I tried to update my S2 via Kies.
But I got the message on Kies saying “Your Device doesnt support software upgrading via Kies”
Any thing I need to do ???
hey mike,
i got a update on my phone. earlier it was 2.3.6. i think it was firmware update i updated it..and it has undergone through installation since then my phone is not starting it stuck on blach screen with s2 logo…i am usin gt-i9100g…bro plz help me what to do now…m worried
Hi shivam,
It seem like the firmware was only partially loaded into your SG2 but don’t worry about it. You will be able to restore it back to the working mode once you loaded in the firmware.
So an easy way to do this would be to get your unit back to Samsung Center and they should be able to fix the problem in no time.
Regards,
Mike
Dear Mike,
i am still using the official release 2.3.3 for middle east when i connect my galaxy S2 to kies i shows that (your device does not support software upgrade via kies)
baseband version I9100XXKF2
KERNAL VERSION 2.6.35.7-i9100JPKF3-CL3036619
root@DELL101 #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.JPKF3
it shows that csc code is xsg
I tried to change the code but there is no other csc code option except xsg and (must be three chars) message shown if I click on installation
Hi there,
I got a little problem with my options button and the back button.
Sometimes,I need to pies it little hard, or at some exact position or sometimes twice.
What might be the problem,I have updated it to 2.3.6.
Now I am getting used to the way I do it although it is annoying.
Please help.
Hi Megha,
That sound weird. Have you tried to restart your unit and how was the outcome? Is it still same?
If in that case, you might want to consider taking your unit back to Samsung for verification.
Regards,
Mike
Hi there,
I got a little problem with my options button and the back button.
Sometimes,I need to press it little hard, or at some exact position or sometimes twice.
What might be the problem,I have updated it to 2.3.6.
Now I am getting used to the way I do it although it is annoying.
Please help.
Hi Mike
I have a samsung galaxy s2 GT- I900 wit firmware 2.3.6 bt i have heard the ICS is out throigh Kies correct me if m wrong. Bt i dont gt ny upgrade notification of ICS wen i plug in my phone to Kies. Can you please tel m how can i upgrade to ICS witout breakin my warranty.
Thanks
Hi Karthik,
Could we understand which region you currently located? For your information, most country in Asia still yet to get the ICS update including Malaysia and India as Samsung still yet to make it officially available through Kies.
You might still have to wait before Samsung finally make it officially available.
Anyway, just keep your finger cross.
Regards,
Mike
hey my samsung kies is askin me to update it..i updated it like 5 times and stil whenever i reconnect my phone it tells me update again..I have tried uninstallin n reinstallin it also..but it has been of no use. plzz help me.
Hi samiksha,
It seem that your Kies might have gone corrupted. Think there is some file in the windows directory you need to remove before reinstall it again.
We are checking for a more detail instruction on how to do it.
Regards,
Mike
I pressed upgrade firmware and then it download upto 100% and then it says that “FIRMWARE UPGRADE” has stopped working …. and when i press Close This Program , it stays on the same way for a long while .. nothing happens …. :/
Hi Joel,
Have you tried to use a new/ different cable cause sometime the internal pins might have gone defective.
Any opportunity for you to use with other PC for the upgrade process?
If the problem persist then you might want to consider getting it to Samsung Center and ask them to get it done for you.
Regards,
Mike
Hi,
Kies has notification for a software upgrade for lp7but I always end up with operation timed out. When I check my phone for software updates it always says none. How come and how can I solve this…
Thanks.
Hi Mac,
Have you tried to use a different cable cause sometime the internal pins might have gone defective.
And have you tried using with other PC for the upgrade? Although the chances of software go corrupted is very rare you might want to try that out also.
Regards,
Mike
Hi
do you have any ideas on an update for Galaxy S I9000. I have android 2.3.3, but 2.3.5 is released. When i connect to kies it says that i already have the latest version.
Could you please help me?
Thanks.
Hi IZI,
We suspect that it might be due to the region control in Kies software that only release the firmware 2.3.5 to certain part of the world while the country you reside yet to get the update.
It is the same case for Galaxy S2 (I9100) for the ICS update where most countries in Asia region still yet to receive the official update in Samsung Kies.
So you might have to wait to get the update or you could always manually get it updated through Odin.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike
I m from india. i just buy samsung galaxy s plus GT- I9001 20 days back. from starting i m facing a problem of restart. my android version is 2.3.4 . there is no upgrade in kies for 2.3.6 . can you tell me whether the version 2.3.6 is available in india or not. if not then can i upgrade it manually. Is it solve the restart problem?. Please help me. I am just regretting of buying this cell phone.
Regards
Viren
Hi Viren,
The phone restart by it self? Hmm… we don’t think that it is the Android ver 2.3.4 issue, suspected that might be the hardware inside it that might have gone defective.
Since it is a brand new unit, we recommend that you return the phone to Samsung Center for repair and they will be able to get it fix.
Don’t worry too much, it will get resolve and worst come to worst you could always ask Samsung for a replacement unit or get your money refunded.
Regards,
Mike
Thanks Buddy.
You are most welcome Viren -:)
hi mike
i bought a samsung galaxy s2 I9100 from china. it does not support google or market and i have tried many ways but not working. can i upgrade to ics with a pc by kies? will i get google and market? please advise me how i can get google on my phone. thanks
regards
Hi SHABS,
ICS through Kies? That would very much depend on Samsung whether they have officially get it release in Kies but as far as we understand most countries in Asia region still yet to get the update.
To access the Google Play? Maybe you could try out this step here – How to Access Google Play Store from Restricted Country Like China? ~ How-to but we are not sure whether it will work in China or not.
Regards,
Mike
ps
i live in kenya…………………………….
thankss
hey all,
i wonder if anyone can help me with this,
does updating the software to 2.3.6 causes me losing all the installed apps and any other data on my phone?
Hi aref S,
Previously we have updated the SG2 through Samsung Kies and nope everything stay intact including all the apps and data.
Regards,
Mike
hi mike,
hi mike,
i live in the uk and have my s2 firmware upgraded to 2.3.5. when i try and connect my phone via usb it says it cannot connect due to the mtp driver failing to install. any ideas?
cheers,
steve
Hi Steve,
Hmm… have you tried to uninstall the Kies and re-install it again? or plugged it in another PC that with Kies installed?
Regards,
Mike
hi mike!
my SGS2 firmware is 2.3.6.when ICS 4.0.3 update available? im from singapore.
Hi user,
Think we still have to wait further. Previously we mentioned that most likely it going to happen during the end of this month but now as the date is approaching think it hold less hope for the Apr. Our wild guess will be on May and fyi most of the countries in Asia/ Asia Pacific region still yet to get the ICS update.
Guess Samsung still have a lot to learn from Apple in terms of the end-user-experience.
Hopefully Samsung really look into this and get it up to Kies ASAP.
Regards,
Mike
Hi mike…
I using Galaxy S2(Gt-i9100G)note that G version.
I m completly unsatisfied with G version.big issue is camera hanging.
Always phone gets hang any time.i factory resetted my phone 5times.
I also complaint in samsung care last week.my phone stay at service centre for one day.
But nothing to solve.there is no option for hanging issue.i always remove battery in 5-6 times in one day.and most important thing is that i using android pho.ne from last 3 year.
I bought my Galaxy S2 in 27th feb.2012.I m tired with my S2.i want Xperia S.can i solve my problem or go for Xperia S.give some suggetion plz.
Second que. Is that when Galaxy S2 G version gets ics update?special date for it?
Hi salman,
So far the best we could suggest you is to return the phone back to Samsung and ask for replacement – prefer I9100 non G version or get Samsung to refund you as it will be a waste of $$$ if you buy Xperia without asking for money back.
OR
You could wait for ICS to be released but we but we not 100% sure it will resolve the hanging issue that you claimed and when Samsung going to get it release throughout the world.
Hope that answered your question.
Regards,
Mike
Hi mike,
I have an updated kies software for mac. Initially when kies detected my phone it said “Your device does not support software upgrading through Kies Software” Then i followed one your messages where it said to change the CSC code which i did. I am from India hence put INU. It installed everything my phone restarted. But after doing all this Kies still gives me the same message. I am not able to update my software. I have Samsung Galaxy S GT I9003
Yogesh
Hi yogesh,
Hmm… are you able to change to other country code like XEU (uk), XEO (polish), DBT (german) or DEU?
Cause we heard that it may get the firmware update with certain CSC code but not the others.
Guess Samsung still have a lot to learn from Apple in terms of the end-user-experience.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I live in South Africa, and through Kies my phone (Baseband XXKI1) only pgraded to 2.3.4. Cant we get at least 2.3.5? I had 2.3.5 on my HTC Chacha
Regards
Pierre
Hi Pierre,
Samsung is quite slow in term of applying the changes across the Samsung Kies worldwide.
The firmware update still very much dependent on the region (country) you bought the phone.
So you might need to wait further or wait for the ICS Android 4.0 to be available in your country ELSE
you could always get it upgraded manually through Odin.
Regards,
Mike
After updating my Samsung S2 G, I cannot connect it to my PC. I am using windows 7. please help me…
Hi Jason,
Have your tried to uninstall the Kies and re-install it back again? It happen something after the update.
Regards,
Mike
Hi Mike,
I’ve just bought a galaxy S2 in Bangkok yesterday, and I’d like to upgrade it to ICS but as I can see it’s still not available in Asia…
Do you think I can do it with the “non official” way (odin)…I’m not sure if it’s safe or not and I’d feel really bad if I can’t use my phone anymore after that
Hi Mike,
I have the Galaxy Note from China Mobile ( my office in China gave it to me as a gift” and can not get it to work on Vodafofone , all other carriers are fine . It is the GT i9228 model “unlocked” running version 2.3.6, could it be the firm ware ? when i update, it will only let me up the chine version , can i get the aussie version to replace it.
Regards
Mark
Hi Mike,
I have the Galaxy Note from China Mobile ( my office in China gave it to me as a gift” and can not get it to work on Vodafofone , all other carriers are fine . It is the GT i9228 model “unlocked” running version 2.3.6, could it be the firm ware ? when i update, it will only let me up the chine version , can i get the aussie version to replace it.
Regards
Mark
Hi Mike,
I have a S2 GT-I9100 with Android 2.3.5 Samsung stock model XWKJ2 which I bought in Germany. I have read that ICS is available now in Germany (16APR) but when I connect to Kies via USB it says I’m running the latest firmware. Do you know if Kies has been enabled for ICS update in Germany?
I am from India, and I had upgraded the android version to 2.3.6 through the official release using Kies.
Ever since, my phone does not connect to Kies again.
When I connect the USB cable, it says “USB device not recongized”.
Browsed through a number of forums for this.. tried out everything like uninstalling Samsung Drivers and Kies, and resintalling…reinstalling with USB debugging mode ON, and then connecting after turning it off…etc.
I do not mind formatting the phone if there is a way to backup my contacts and messages.
Can you suggest what to do?
Hi Mike,
I am facing a serious problem with my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I 9100 G. 2 weeks ago, i was sitting in office and my S2 was connected to WiFi in office which have a very good signal strength.
My phone asked about a system update, so I pressed accept. I dont know what update it was, but after 15 to 20 min when the update was done, it asked for reboot, i accepted and rebooted. Then after few minutes, there was another similar update request popped up, to which i responded as accept, it took around 10 to 15 min and asked for reboot.
when i pressed OK for reboot, the phone tried to reboot but since then it only displayes the modern name on the display. It is not starting.
FYI, my phone have loads of pictures and contacts which i dont want to loose. But yes, there was little space left in the phone memory of about 800 to 900 MB i suppose when these updates were accepted by me. I dont use memory card in the phone.
Now, please tell me, how can i start my phone in such a way that no data is lost.
Can i transfer the data to a memory card? By addiding a memory card of some 4 GB in the phone and transfer the data from phones memory to memroy card using the Vol UP + OK key + Power key; which popps the Android menu for the phone.
Please advise, i am unable to use the phone for the past 2 weeks. I am from India.
Your support in this matter will be highly appreciable.
Kind Regards,
Vivek.
Fantastic site. Lots of helpful info here. I’m sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thanks on your effort!
Hi I have a SGS2 GT-I9100 currently running on 2.3.4. I have never been given notification of an upgrade. I have checked OTA as well as KIES on a mac which tells me that my current version is the latest i.e 2.3.4. My service provider is Telstra in Australia but the phone was an unlocked import and the CSC :I9100TPAK12 suggests it is a Pakistani model.
Any suggestions as to how to get an upgrade to 2.3.6 or ICS
Hi Chrisso,
It seem that Samsung release the ICS by batch. Meaning that some of the countries will still have to wait until they officially release it in the Kies.
Anyway you could opt to upgrade it manually with Odin else you still have to wait.
FYI most country in the Asia region still yet to receive the official update for ICS.
Regards,
Mike
Thanks Mike
One question I have never received notification for any upgrades from 2.3.4. I would have thought there would have at least been notification for upgrade to 2.3.5 or 2.3.6
Cheers
Hi Mike. I got Samsung Galaxy S2 from Saudi Arabia. I live in India. Whenever i try to update my phone to 2.3.6 from the present 2.3.5, It shows me that 2.3.5 IS the latest Android version for my phone. How do I update it to 2.3.6??
Hi Alishan,
It seem that Samsung has yet to officially release the version to your current region.
You could either opt to upgrade it manually through Odin or wait for Samsung to officially release it. (But we doubt that as currently ICS Android 4.0 has been released to few countries)
Regards,
Mike