Firmware Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100gsmh

Hi, my samsung galaxy s2 hasn't got the Software Update option in the About Phone bit so I can't update it from 4.0.4 to the new jelly bean 4.1.2 and ive tried using kies on the computer but it says i already have the latest firmware. To Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Software you need to install a newer firmware version on it. You can update your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 without a computer by going to Settings > About Device > Software Update.

The started rolling out on February 08 and currently it is available for the users of this phone in France. This is the latest version of Android OS from Samsung and it brings a host of new features an improvements to the phone. Among the introduced with this update to the Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G include new user interface, TouchWiz Nature UX, improved camera function, new Lock screen, Direct Call, Smart Stay, Pop-up Play, new Widgets, Blocking Mode, new Notification Panel with editable shortcuts, and Google Now. If you have updated your Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware recently and now wish to root it, we are here with a very nice method that will let you achieve root permission on your device. Thanks to XDA member, Ryuinferno, who has come up with a very easy method allowing users to root their devices by flashing the zip files directly via stock 3 recovery. The key feature of this release is that the root package can be used for rooting both Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean running Galaxy S2 I9100G. Where as the common method of rooting the phone increases the flash counter of your device, resulting in loss of warranty, this method does not increase the binary counter.

Here are the features of the and contents of the rooting package for your phone: • SuperSU v0.99 by Chainfire • Busybox v1.20.2 by Stericson • No yellow triangle • No increase in binary counter Having rooted your Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G, you will be able to install useful apps that require root access. Besides rooting your phone, the tutorial will also guide you to install the ClockworkMod Recovery that will let you install mods, themes and custom ROMs. Though the procedure described below is safe and tested, it is our duty to warn you that is will void your phone’ s warranty.

Preparations: • If you would like to root your phone only, download the rooting package and copy it to the external SD card of your Galaxy S2. • In case you wish to install a custom ROM after rooting your device, download one of the insecure Blazing Kernel files that also contains the ClockworkMod/Twrp Recovery inside it. To install the CWM/TWRP recovery via Android Stock Recovery, download the preferred version from below and copy it to the externa SD card: • To install the CWM recovery using Odin, download the preferred version from below. You can choose from the three versions of the CWM recovery: • Download and install if you have installed it already. If you’ve installed Kies on your PC, you need not install the drivers separately.

(for Odin method only) • Put your phone on charging mode till it is charged to the level of 70% at least. • Enable USB Debugging Mode on your phone: Settings> Developer Options. • Rooting usually does not affect any data of you device but it is a good practice to backup all important data on your phone. Backup your contacts, call-logs, messages, APNs, bookmarks, calendar, apps & games. Root Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G: Make sure you have taken care of all preparatory steps described above and then follow the steps given below. • Turn off your phone and boot it into recovery mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up+Home buttons together and then press and hold the Power key till the Samsung logo blinks for two times. Release the Power button now but keep the other two keys pressed till you see a black background with blue text.

• Using the Volume buttons scroll to “apply update from external storage”, select it by pressing the Power button, navigate to the “SU-BB-Installer.zip” and select it. • Wait for the installation to finish and when it is done, scroll to “ reboot system now”.

Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G running on Android 4.1.2 XXLSR Jelly Bean official firmware is now rooted successfully. To ensure that the root was successful, you can install the Root Checker app to verify if it was successful.

Steps to Install CWM on Galaxy S2 I9100G via Recovery: • Turn off your phone and boot it into recovery mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up+Home buttons together and then press and hold the Power key till the Samsung logo blinks for two times. Release the Power button now but keep the other two keys pressed till you see a black background with blue text.

Download hyperspin mame wheel pack files. • Using the Volume buttons scroll to “apply update from external storage”,select it by pressing the Power button, navigate to the “ “ and select it. • Wait for the installation to finish and when it is done, scroll to “ reboot system now”. When your phone boots up, it should have ClockworkMod Recovery installed on it.