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Install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Samsung Galaxy S 2 II

The guys at sammobile have released an Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM (alpha) for the Samsung Galaxy S 2 II I9100.

You can download it using these links:

Download Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM I9100XXKP8

To install Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich on your Samsung Galaxy S 2, you will need:

- Samsung USB Drivers (Samsung Kies)
- ODIN Client
- Stock Android 2.3.5 ROM

How to Install Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich I9100XXKP8 on Samsung Galaxy S 2 II

Install Samsung Kies from the official website – Samsung Kies

Make sure the USB drivers have been installed properly with Kies. Now close Kies and make sure Kies isn’t running in the Task Manager.

Download Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM I9100XXKP8 (via XDA)

Extract all the files (ROM + Odin client) from the file (password: samfirmware.com)

Start ODIN client as administrator, and select these files:

PIT – u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
PDA – I9100_CODE_I9100XXKP*_CL42141_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE – MODEM_I9100XXKP*_REV_02_CL1092599.tar.md5
CSC – GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXAKP*.tar.md5

Also select these check boxes:

Re-Partition
Auto Reboot
F.Reset Time

On your Galaxy S 2, go to Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Enable it.

Now switch off your phone and enter download mode.

To enter download mode, hold the Volume Down + Menu Key and press the Power button.

After you see the yellow Download mode screen, just connect it to your PC via USB.

You should now see the ID:COM section turn Yellow and the message box display ADDED. If you don’t, repeat the whole process.

Click on the Start button to begin the flashing process.

In 5 minutes, your Samsung Galaxy S 2 should reboot with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich installed.

Note: It’s not risky, but still proceed with caution. I’m not responsible if you brick your phone.

For more details, visit XDA

How to Install Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S 2 II

How to Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S 2 II to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread

The guys at samfirmware recently released a leaked Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 2. There are two versions available – the stock 2.3.5 ROM and the Darky 2.3.5 ROM.

Today, I flashed the Stock Android 2.3.5 ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S 2. The battery life has improved considerably, and so has the sound. It’s fucking awesome.

To install Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on your Samsung Galaxy S 2, you will need:

- Samsung USB Drivers (Samsung Kies)
- ODIN Client
- Stock Android 2.3.5 ROM

How to Install Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S 2

Install Samsung Kies from the official website – Samsung Kies

Make sure the USB drivers have been installed properly with Kies. Now close Kies and make sure Kies isn’t running in the Task Manager.

Download the Android 2.3.5 stock ROM from samfirmware.com

Download Android 2.3.5 Stock ROM

Extract all the files (ROM + Odin client) from the file (password: samfirmware.com)

Start ODIN client as administrator, and select these files:

PIT – u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
PDA – CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE – MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5
CSC – GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5

Also select these check boxes:

Re-Partition
Auto Reboot
F.Reset Time

On your Galaxy S 2, go to Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Enable it.

Now switch off your phone and enter download mode.

To enter download mode, hold the Volume Down + Menu Key and press the Power button.

After you see the yellow Download mode screen, just connect it to your PC via USB.

You should now see the ID:COM section turn Yellow and the message box display ADDED. If you don’t, repeat the whole process.

Click on the Start button to begin the flashing process.

In 5 minutes, your Samsung Galaxy S 2 should reboot with Android 2.3.5 installed.

Note: It’s not risky, but still proceed with caution. I’m not responsible if you brick your phone.

Complete Guide: How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S 2

Update: The Gingerbreak tool won’t work with the Samsung Galaxy S 2. Try this tutorial to root your Samsung Galaxy S 2.

Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S 2 – XDA

The Samsung Galaxy S 2 is definitely the best smartphone yet. If you are planning to buy a Samsung Galaxy S 2 soon, you might want to root it too, and also try custom ROMs once you are bored of the bundled one.

Gingerbreak was a one-click rooting tool which could be used to root many Android devices running Gingerbread. Apparently, it seems to work with the Galaxy S 2 as well.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S 2

Download the Gingerbreak APK

Download Gingerbreak APK

Open your phone’s settings and enable USB Debugging mode (Settings > Applications > Development > Enable USB Debugging).

Copy the Gingerbreak APK to the SD card of your Galaxy S 2 and install it on your phone using Astro File Manager or Apps Installer.

Run the Gingerbreak app and follow the instructions.

Your Samsung Galaxy S 2 should now be rooted.

Note: This method is a bit risky, and very premature. Wait for some time, for a better alternative. I will update this post soon.

Install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy Ace

The Samsung Galaxy Ace has been waiting to get the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update ever since Samsung announced it for the Galaxy S.

Today, a leaked Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread ROM has surfaced for the Galaxy Ace. It has been confirmed to be genuine.

How to Install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy Ace

Just flash the leaked Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace to install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on it.

You can download it here:

Download Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy Ace

via BlogsDNA

How to Install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S – Complete Guide

How to Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update for the Galaxy S. If you don’t have the official update available for your Galaxy S yet, you can install the leaked update which has been available on SamFirmware.

To install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread XXJVK on the Samsung Galaxy S, you need

1. GT_I9000_XXJVK Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread ROM for Samsung Galaxy S
2. Odin
3. Rooted Galaxy S (If you don’t have a rooted one, root it first)

Download Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread ROM for Samsung Galaxy S

Download Odin 1.7 with PIT 512/803

Extract both the files on your desktop.

How to Install Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S

1. Switch off your Galaxy S. Press Home + Volume Down buttons and press the Power On button to enter Download mode.

2. Open the ODIN client. Select these files in the boxes -

PIT – Blank
PDA – PDA_XXJVK.tar.md5
PHONE – PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5
CSC – CSC_OXAJVK.tar.md5

Uncheck the Re-partition box as you haven’t selected any PIT file.

(If you do select 512.pit in the PIT section, check the Re-partition box)

Check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes.

Connect your Galaxy S to your PC. ODIN will detect your Galaxy S.

Press Start to start the upgrade process. Your phone will restart and you should now be running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread on your Galaxy S.

Note: This is only for the Samsung Galaxy S I9000, not for the AT&T Captivate or T Mobile Vibrant.

Instructions via XDA