Installation guide: Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S2. Download firmware, and Gapps package from download section, and put them to SD card of the device. Remember the name, and location of the files. Turn off the phone and wait for 5-7 seconds at least.
Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 users can now taste their device with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS which comes with the added benefits and bug fixes. While there is no official release of Kitkat for the device from the company, you can make use of this custom ROM firmware dubbed as Omni ROM which comes with the trust of thousands of users. So after checking out the list of detailed list of quick pre requisites mentioned below, we will head over to the next step where we have summed up the detailed guide on how to update the device.
Quick Pre Requisites:
- Backup all the data in your Samsung Galaxy S2 with the help of below mentioned manual steps and not with the help of KIES since this update is still not yet pushed out globally.
SMS – Use 'SMS Backup & Restore app',
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log –Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path 'Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names'
- In your Galaxy S2, enable USB Debugging from the path 'Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging'. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 50% to make sure that your Note 2 doesn't get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
- Since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that you have rooted your Galaxy S2 Android smartphone. You can check on whether your phone is rooted or not with the help of Root Checker app. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you can root the same with the help of below 2 links;
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Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device. Also, make sure that this firmware is not applied to the Network Locked Devices.
Let's proceed to next step where we have detailed the instructions which will help you update the device.
Procedure to Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS:
- Download KitKat 4.4.2 Android Firmware package and Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the two zip files in your device.
- Press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons to enter the device in the Recovery Mode. If your Galaxy S2 I9100 enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Recovery Mode. You can also enter the device in the recovery mode with the help of ROM Manager app.
- In recovery mode, you need to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like 'Clear Data' and 'Wipe Cache' options.
- Select 'install zip from sd card' and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.
- Once done, select 'go back' and choose the option of 'reboot in normal mode' for rebooting the device normally. Please note that it may sometime take more than 4 -5 minutes for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
- To check on whether the firmware is update or not, you need to head over to the path 'Settings > About Phone' where the current firmware will be mentioned as Kitkat 4.4.2 firmware.
Note: If at all your Galaxy S2 I9100 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update. You have now successfully updated the latest version of Jellybean 4.3 Android firmware in your Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 Android smartphone.
Update Galaxy S2 I9100G to Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware. Samsung already released the Android 4.1.2 based Jelly bean firmware for the international Galaxy S2 I9100 smartphone. Users of its Galaxy S2 variant GT-I9100G were eagerly waiting for the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. So in March 2013, Samsung rolled out an official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware for Galaxy S2 I9100G smartphone. This firmware update was rolled out through Samsung Kies and OTA (Over The Air) but only in selected regions.
Today in our step by step guide we'll be discussing on how to install the Indian version (INU) Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy S2 I9100G. Even though this is an Indian firmware you can still manually flash it only if your device model number is GT-I9100G. In this build, you'll experience a wide number of improvements performance wise. Some of the additional feature includes enhanced Touchwiz, improved stability and smooth user interface, new home screen modes, added direct call, new camera mode features and much more. Interested users can move further to our actual tutorial on how to install official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean stock firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G smartphone.
Firmware Info:
Model: GT-I9100G
Model name: GALAXY S2
Country: India
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: Thursday, 14 March 2013
Product Code: INU
PDA: I9100GDDLS3
CSC: I9100GODDLS3
PHONE: I9100GDDLS2
Disclaimer:
Remember that flashing this official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware is risky. Hence it is recommended to follow and implement every single step carefully without implementing anything on your own. If by chance your phone gets damaged or bricked by following these steps then only you will be responsible for that. So we request you to perform everything correctly as it is mentioned below.
Note that this official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware must be flashed only on Samsung Galaxy S2 with the model number GT-I9100G. Don't even think of installing this firmware update on any other device or variant (GT-I9100/P/M/T) as it may result in unwanted outcomes or bricked devices.
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Pre-Requisites:
- Lack of battery power can increase the chances of interruption during the flashing process. Hence make sure that your Galaxy S2 I9100G is charged at least up to 60%.
- You should take a complete backup of your important phone data and settings including your contacts, apps, messages, call logs, memos and APN settings etc. before moving further. This is a must as everything gets wiped out in the last step of this procedure.
- Ensure that you have installed mobile specific drivers on your computer to detect the device when you connect it to your computer. You can install them from the Samsung Kies CD which you've got at the time of purchase or just manually install them from the link given below.
- (Optional) Disable all the security tools as well as antivirus that are installed on your computer temporarily. They may increase the risk of interruption during the firmware installation process.
Procedure to install Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy S2 I9100G
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Procedure:
Step 1: Download and extract both the above files to a convenient location on your PC. After extracting the firmware package (.zip file), you'll see these two files in it:
Step 2: Firstly switch off your Galaxy S2 until it vibrates.
Step 3: Now boot your phone into downloading mode. For that, press and hold the ‘Home button + Power button + Volume down key' simultaneously until you see a warning message. Leave all the keys as you see the warning message.
Step 4: Keep your phone as it is and connect it to your PC using the micro USB cable. Now just press the Volume up button of your phone to continue. This will directly land your Galaxy S2 into downloading mode.
Step 5: Navigate to the downloaded folder on your PC and launch the downloaded ‘Odin Multi Downloader3-v3.12.7′ software which you've just received after extraction. As soon as you launch it, the ID: COM section located at the top left corner will turn light blue. Also, an Added message will appear in the message box window. This will confirm that your Galaxy S2 I9100G has been successfully connected to your computer.
Note: If such a thing doesn't happen then it's more likely to be a problem with the mobile specific drivers. So just confirm whether you've properly installed the mobile specific drivers on your PC or not. You can install them via Samsung Kies or manually install them from the links given in the Pre-Requisites section. If the problem persists try changing the USB cable or the USB port.
Step 6: Now select the Options tab present on the Odin window and tick the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options. Tick only these two options and leave all the other options as they are.
Note: Do not tick the Re-partition option as it may increase the risk of bricking your device.
Step 7: Now, click on the AP button present on the Odin window and browse to the firmware package file which you've downloaded (I9100GDDLS3_I9100GODDLS3_I9100GDDLS2_HOME.tar.md5) and select it.
Step 8: Press the Start button located on the Odin window to actually initiate the firmware flashing process.
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Note: Your phone will automatically boot itself while the process goes on. Do not disconnect the micro USB cable as it will interrupt the firmware flashing process.
Step 9: Wait for few minutes until the process gets completed successfully. When the flashing process completes, the ID: COM section on the Odin window will turn green with the message ‘Pass' on it. Also, your Galaxy S2 will restart itself automatically. This will confirm that the official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware has been successfully flashed on your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G. Now you can remove the micro USB cable to safely disconnect your phone from PC.
Note: If this process fails or if Odin gets stuck or in case your phone gets stuck into the boot loop, then close the Odin window, again go into downloading mode and implement the same procedure as given above.
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ConclusionBravo! The latest official Android 4.1.2 DDLS3 Jelly Bean firmware has been successfully installed on your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G smartphone. To confirm the same go to Menu->Settings->About Phone. Enjoy the updated Android Jelly Bean firmware on your device. Do share your views and experience after using it. Feel free to contact me if you come across any kind of difficulty while going through the process.
