How to Officially Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Latest Android XXLP2 ICS v4.0 Firmware

Now Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 users can juice up their device with latest Android ICS v4.0 dubbed as XXLP2. This is official update launch by Samsung itself. So, you don’t have to root your device to update it.. But in case if you already rooted your device then after updating your device, rooting access will be revoked. This update will only work on Samsung S2 GT I9100 smartphones not on GT I9100G. Below is the list of all the Pre-Requisites and the important information that you must agree before applying changes.

Pre-Requisites

• Download ICS XXLP2 Android v4.0 Update Package in your computer from here.
• It is recommended to backup your important data before applying changes. Use Astro File Manager for backing up your data.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-Virus apps installed on your phone.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shut down.
• Rooting access will be revoked after applying the changes.
• Enable USB Debugging mode on your device through SettingsàApplicationàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.

Disclaimer:-Neither we nor the developers are responsible for any mis-happen to your Android phone. Try it at your risk.

How to Officially Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Latest Android XXLP2 ICS v4.0 Firmware

• Extract the downloaded package and a password will be prompted. In the password window, type “android” without quotes.

• Now Turn Off your phone and enter in Download Mode by Pressing the Volume Down Key+Centre button and holding both buttons simultaneously press Power button. If all has done correctly then Green Robot will display on the screen.

Note: If something goes wrong then in spite of moving further try to get it. Don’t proceed to next step till your device isn’t in Download Mode.

• Once you have entered in Download Mode, open Odin.exe file in your computer. Keeping this file opened connect your device with computer.
• After loading all the drivers, ID: COM field will turn yellow, indicating you can proceed to next step now.
• In Odin window, click on the below mention buttons and browse corresponding files.

PIT – u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pitPDA –  I9100_CODE_I9100XXLP2_CL57619_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5,Phone – MODEM_I9100XXLP1_REV_02_CL1095381.tar.md5CSC – GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALP2.tar.md5 

• Once all done, click on Start button to start updating the process. When it finished, your phone will restarted.
• After restarting your device, turn it off and enter into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding both volume keys and Power button simultaneously.
• In Recovery Mode, select Wipe Data/Factory ResetàWipe Cache Partition and then Reboot System Now.

That’s it! Now you have successfully updated your device with Android XXLP2 ICS v4.0 Firmware. To check it, go to SettingsàAbout PhoneàFirmware Version. If it is XXLP2 Android 4.0.3 Firmware then its OK otherwise you have done mistake.

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