How to Update Galaxy S2 GT I9100 with Official ICS XWLPX 4.0.4 Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 users can now install their phones with the latest stock firmware which is dubbed as XWLPX firmware which is the ICS firmware. Very soon in the coming days, the latest Jellybean 4.1 update will be coming up but this XWLPX version comes with add on stabilities in the Camera and also battery life has been considerably increased from all other previous builds. The best part is that it also comes with the best modems which doesn’t come with issues like device getting heated up etc. This update ropes in the latest ICS Android 4.0.4 firmware version.
So before we proceed with the detailed guide on how you can install this firmware update, make sure that you follow the below mentioned pre requisites and then we will check out the tutorial in the next page. As of now this XWLPX firmware version is only available in select countries and also applying this update doesn’t root the device in any manner which means that warranty is intact even though this firmware is applied.
Data in your Galaxy S2 might get corrupted or erased. So, ensure that with the help of below mentioned steps, you are backing up all the data present so that, the data can be easily restored. Don’t backup the data using the KIES.
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”
Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 50% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update.
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Hi,
Can this be applied to a phone that it’s stock with GingerBread 2.3.5?build number : gingerbread.xwki8?
Thanks in advance.
yes it can be applied on Gingerbread 2.3.5 update
Thanks
I am running CM9, can I use this update?
yes you can very well apply the update
Thanks
after doing the update my phone hangs on samsung logo.
clear the cache from the recovery mode
my phone hangs usually my phone is galaxy i9001
this was not meant for your phone
Does this update fixes the wi-fi?
What all is not working in this update? Kindly help
thanks for this use full information
Pls give the root details also…
we will come up with the same v soon
I guess the first paragraph of the procedure that says “turn off the computer so that it can be then entered in the download mode.” should have meant “turn off the phone….”
we have fixed the same, thanks for spotting the same
I did the upgrade, in the first look seems as it works well.
But, once again in the screen I get a big black frame mentioning
HW: REV
PDA : I9100XWLPX
Phone : I9100XXlQ6
etc, etc until
UniqueNumber : N
Who can help to put out this not nice screen?
Thanks from Portuga
there will be no issues, its perfect
I agree, works perfectly but isn’t nice. Will look for something else, not official because I don’t like the frame. Do you want make an recommendation?
Rgds from Portugal
Hi sorry to come back, I guess that is perfect but, by visual reasons I don’t like have the message in the home screen. There are the possibility to delete it?
I’m having the same issue. Did you get rid of it ? Please reply so i can remove it. Thanks in advance.
Updated, now for the root!
we will come up with the same
When will be the root available for the LPX ??
Thx
Hello is this version better than the XWLPO?
What are the changes?
i get a’ ”’ I9100XWLPX_I9100XXLQ6_I9100NEELP5_HOME.tar.md5””’ which is about 650 mb …… can i continue with it
Can it be applied to Omega 15 ICS running rooted phone too?
I am presently on Official XWLPO version which i have rooted. If i update to this version i have following queries.
1) Will my root access will be revoked. I use Titanium back up pro to restore my application ans system data.
2) If root revoked, then can i just wipe my cache and do not do a factory reset to keep the data.
Help appreciated.
Regards
Piyush Ranjan
Ive only had my S2 for about a month and have never done any updating or rooting to previous androids that ive owned. Is it easy enough for a beginner to do something like this? I have no idea what to expect. Are there any references to more detail on this update? Thanks!!
Sorry about the stupid question but my phone is rooted and has remix resurrection 3.0.6 ..van I install it on do I have to put the original room and unroot it? Thanks
so this is like an ota/kies update? will i continue receiving future updates normally (jellybean) Help me cause i’m new to rooting/flashing. Tks
I’m currently (and probably will be for a while longer) in Kenya, one of those countries that have NEVER had Samsung bother themselves preparing an update for (I’m now starting to think Nokia Lumia, even with its poorer Windows marketplace, at least with Nokia you get the updates. My 701 running the Belle FP1 can attest to that).
But I digress. Can this be applied to GT-I9100 with Gingerbread 2.3.3 (stock) Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKF3? And does it have performance issues that I’ve read about online when people upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS? Issues like malfunctioning apps, etc.
Your help will be very much appreciated
God bless you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m having trouble downloading the firmware package? It stops after 2%-3%. Any recommendations?
Still waiting for the root!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello sir,
When will you provide the root information for this firmware.
Waiting for it since long time.
Thanks for the good work.
Please what is the difference between this update and XXLPO.
XXLPO if fine but my gameloft games are shutting down my phone.
What are the changes. Thank you.
This version is for which country? When is 4.0.4 releasing for India?
This version is for which country? And when is it coming for India?
hi pradeep…..
i tried it out the ID:COM section did turn yellow….and i have ticked usb debugging mode already before going in to the downloading mode
selected the pda file as u said…
but still it FAILS.
HELP ME please.
can i apply this update on top of jelly bean , my phone is rooted !
can i apply this update on my jellybean rooted phone ?
Can i update this rom to my s2 build number iml74k.xwlp7 and baseband version i9100xxlps?
hi . i have galaxy i9100 16gb .I have a problem i lost my phone usb storage memory from 11 gb to 4.11 gb.My phone shows 4.11 gb storage plz tell me whts problem. how to back my lost memory?
Can this be installed on I9100 XXLPQ?
yes you can install this update
have a galaxy gti9100..currently running Android 4.0.3 XXLPQ
i have the usb drivers on my laptop but when i connect to Odin it turns “Blue”
i ran it anyway and this is what i got.
Please Help.!
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I9100XWLPX_I9100XXLQ6_I9100NEELP5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Can’t open the serial(COM) port.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
I think you were not in Download Mode,
If you were, try the whole procedure again.
Gud Luck
Which baseband is better? ICS 4.0.4 XXLQ5 or this one??
When is this update coming to India? This firmware is of which country?
I have already posted this twice in the comment section 4 days ago but my comment is still awaiting moderation!! This is the third time!!
Will anyone please tell me this version is for which country?
This is better than LQ5. Much more faster & battery lasts longer.
Kudos to all…
Does it really take this long for a root.
DOing it now – ID turned blue but kies is enabled and drivers installed, is this ok?
hi,
my id com is not turned yellow it turn lite blue so what can i do but odin show Added!
but when i will star the process then error show failed
Do I have to root my phone before update with this firmware?
no, it can be applied even on non rooted phones
have a galaxy gti9100..currently running Android 4.0.3 XXLPQ
i have the usb drivers on my laptop but when i connect to Odin it turns “Blue”
i ran it anyway and this is what i got.
Please Help.!
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I9100XWLPX_I9100XXLQ6_I9100NEELP5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Can’t open the serial(COM) port.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
Haven’t installed it yet because I’m very eagerly waiting for rooting instruction for this update.
Great work guys.
I upgraded but there is no “Airplane mode” ???? please help me is that normal ??
Hi Neela, I have upgrade to several of your official update successfully. thanks. but is the following portion always necessary? the upgraded phone functions normally even If i don not do the following:
In recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” for clearing out all the cache data present in your device. Once it’s done, select “reboot system now”.
Let me know whether skipping the above mentioned step would harm the performance in any sense.
what is the difference beetween XWLPX and xxlq5
Does this method ROOT my phone……….???????
I am having S2 with the ICS 4.0.3 and the firmware version is XWLP7 when I connect it with the ODIN it doesnot turn yellow instead it is blue… Please suggest me a solution, I have done the other two methods as suggested by you but it din’t work … Help me with a solution….
What can i do if i brick my phone?
Can i update this firmware on
PDA : I9100XWLP7
PHONE : I9100XXLPS
CSC I9100XXLPH
I need procedure how to root Official ICS XWLPX 4.0.4 Firmware.. Waiting for same..
The battery is brilliant on this official ROM,But the weirdest thing is happening,my battery level has gone up when I don’t use the phone from 20% to 24% which is really weird.One thing I must also add is please stop the very annoying android guide pop up,which is very annoying after a few times of continua sly closing it down
Some information about root? Still nothing?
yes you can very well root the device
LPX root?
wifi wont work
But how? still no ROOT file on net..could you upload some ROOT file? Thnx
Could you give some instructions for rooting? where to download… This will help a lot off people waiting for.
Thanks a lot for reply
yes you can root with the help of cf root
i already instaled on my galaxy s2 Pure Look S3:
http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-2-pure-s3-custom-rom-firmware/#.UG9McVFKSV1
and my question is…can I update with Official ICS XWLPX 4.0.4 Firmware with no problem no consequences to brick, damage phone??
please post a root method on this
i have rooted with this firmaware but my phone is not going ahead of the same sung big “s ” logo
it has stuck there
i was using miui rom ealier and have installed it over it
please update what to do
thanks
I’ve read there are serious problems with rooting LQ5/6.It seems when wipe/cache is done in CWM the phone may be permantly bricked,something to do with `Emmc bug`?
Hi,
I have a Sansung S2 with an “ancient” 4.0.4 version (I9100XWLPM_I9100OXELP8_I9100XXLQ6) and a rom to have root permission (CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-v5.5-CWM5) but I have a problem with my Camera app and Video Player. Could I load XWLPX Firmware on my S2 without problems ?
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Giuliano
Pradeep still no rooting information.
Could you atleast give some time frame in which you be able to give rooting information for this firmware.
yes rooting is now available
yes rooting is now available!!!
Where? I cant find any article or link to rooting instruction for this firmware.
When will you add root on web?
can you reply to my post, not delete it :/ pls…
I instaled already on my galaxy s2 “pure look s3″:
http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-2-pure-s3-custom-rom-firmware/#.UGt6J1FKSV0
can I update that Official ICS XWLPX 4.0.4 Firmware with no damage,brick the phone?
disregard only that post pls
reply post above…thx
yes you can apply the update
When will you release root for this firmware…… eagerly waiting for it
Hi Pradeep Neela. Could you post me root file for that firmware? Please
I have tried a couple of times and still the light in ODIN stays blue. It doesn’t turn yellow. I have installed previous updates and it all went well… Can somebody tell me how can I fix this?!?
Thanks
hi, my samsaung galaxy s2 is GT-I9100 . my baseband ver I9100DXKL1. ANDROID VER 2.3.6 BUILD NUM GIngerbread.dxkl3.. is this model allowed for this update?
Hi
I9100G can also upgrade to official 4.0.4?
Have installed & works very well but hav one prob. Eventhough I switch off the mobile it restarts automatically… can u help pls!!!!!
hey manoj, ur device is on which firmware?
You keep writing ” If ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow…” but in the current version of Odin it turns only Blue! Even I have seen it as Blue in a video you presented for an earlier update. Guess you need to correct please.
Please send the link to download the root access file…i searched it but i didnt get the link…please reply
Hi Pradeep, you have replied above that there is root available , if yes then can you provide the link please, I follow your site regularly but until you have not replied in spite of me asking the same questions multiple time.
If there is root available for ICS XWLPX 4.0.4 Firmware please provide us with the link and instructions.
I’m having a problem where i can’t put a lock screen? Can some one help me ? :/
does thi
s work for my galaxy s2 GT I9100 XXKF1 running gingerbread 2.3.3 please replay!!
Hi,
I would like to ask. I’ve applied this update to my phone but I have a bit of problem. There are images that I’ve taken prior to updating to ICS that are now showing as corrupted. I can see the thumbnails when opening the folders but when I tried opening the images themselves, it becomes just a box with a white icon and thunderbolt. I also can’t transfer them to other folders.
Kindly advise. Thanks.
can i update s2 which has jpkj2
yes you can apply this update
hey…can i revert back to gingerbread 2.3.6….if i not siuted to dis ics firmware.md is der root for this???
YES YOU CAN REVERT BACK TO THE ICS FIRMWARE
Hey dude can i install this on Resurrection Remix 4.1.2 Jelly Bean? In india?
yes you can very well install this update