How To Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 to XWKH4 Gingerbread 2.3.4 Firmware
So, after the Galaxy S which recently got a fresh new update of Gingerbread 2.3.5 you too might have expected a 2.3.5 Gingerbread release for your Samsung Galaxy S2 but you will need to wait further more. But before that an all new firmware update in the form of XWKH4 has arrived which is basically a Gingerbread 2.3.4 leak. Though we don’t have an exact change log on what’s changed and what’s not, we can only guide you on how you can update the same on your Galaxy S2 Phone. So, in the due course of this update we will check out the same.
Please note that anyone with their Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 can proceed with this article to update their phones with this Gingerbread XWKH4 release as it’s a global beta release. It’s not recommended to update this firmware on the network locked phones as this may unlock or do damage to the phones which may or may not be a reversible process.
Note: Strictly all the mentioned instructions needs to be followed which are mentioned in the due course of this article or else you may end up bricking up the phone.
Of late it has been found that users select different options like the “Re – partition” etc. which should not be done until and unless mentioned in the article. Many users brick their phones by not following the instructions.
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The article above doesn’t look cool.
Hi Neal. Am waiting for ur suggestion.
hey Omar, what do you mean by it doesn’t look cool? Let us know on what you think on this article as we will try to improve the same if any required!
Hi Pradeep,
Can this update work without the rest of the files for the PIT, PHONE and CSC?
yes, simply follow the instructions, ti will surely work!
Is this a version above the XXKJ6 update?
Can you also confirm that Google Video and voice chat got re-enabled? I lost it on the XXKJ6 update.
Mean’t XXKG6 sorry
and this is 2.3.5 and not 2.3.4 Sorry for the Noob post above. Please delete
hey rohit, you need to check the same by installing it!
hi Neal
can u pls give a link to change back SGS 2 to the regular kies version…..
PLS its urgent…
as of now kies version of fw is not released!
thank u for the reply
i meant the latest official firmware that Samsung given through kies or any older one but it must be official
which is given through kies (so i can up date the same through kies to a newer one)
you will be having a link for that…..
sorry i forgot to mention i need firmware for regular kies Indian version….
Thank you …
Hi Neal.
is this version of firmware is better than the lite’ning ROM v6.1 xxkh3 or No?
plz don’t answer me by saying “Yes u can update this one”, i know that i can update to anything.
plz if ur answer is yes for this version of firmware if it is better than the lite’ning ROM v6.1 xxkh3 , just tell me y is it better
thank you.
can’t compare both ROMs as one is custom rom and one is the Stock ROM! You can try with the same as individual choices are different!
thank you
Hi Neal,
Thanks, Can you direct me towards reinstalling the stock ROM that came with the phone?
I did use a software ‘Odin recovery’ I think that copied my entire flash and backed it up. is that the only way?
you are from which place and what was your default firmware version?
I’m in India. Had the version that came with the phone. Then flashed to xxkg6. wanted to kjow if its possible to switch back to the stock version.
yes its very much possible to switch to any version!
Hi neal
ive got a uk o2 branded phone payg sgs2 which has been unlocked ( code from o2 )
i am trying to debrand it so was wodering if i could apply this fw
my phone stats are
pda: I9100XWKE2
phone: I9100XXKDJ
csc: I9100O2UKE1
sorry in advance as im a noob and have never flashed fw before
thanks in advance for any help
yes steve you can apply this firmware update!
Hi neal i applied the fw everything went good except now my stats are
Pda: i9100xwkh4
Phone: i9100xxkh3
Csc: unknown
If i flashed this stock rom I9100XWKE2_I9100XXKDJ_I9100XEUKD1.zip (306.14 MB) would it be ok
yes steve its perfectly alright!
Thanks for your help
May I use this firmware update in my sgs2
,xwkf3?
yes you can update your S2
Thanks Neal, for your information
Hey Neal,
When to you expect the 2.3.5 update for S2 to be available ?
it should be there within a month!
How can i root samsung galaxy s2 with this android 2.3.4 XWKH4 ??
WE WILL SOON COME OUT WITH THE ROOT!
Simple, after updating to this you can flash the rooted kernel of KH3 to get root and later flash the KH4 stock version available in XDA…
can I apply liitening rom after this and if yes what will be the procedure?
YES YOU CAN apply the procedure by following the above procedure!
hi after i update this can i update it to lightning fast rom?
yes praden you can easily update the same!
Cannot open 2nd and 3rd page. Am I the only one who have this problem?
what is the error message you are getting?
Which one should I choose:
XXKH3 or XWKH4 …?
Which one is newer, more stable…?
XWKH4…
Hi Neal,
Can you please give me a link for any latest kies release or any kies release firmware for SGS2.
you can download from the Samsung’s official website!
I am facing one problem with my galaxy s2. It getting off by automatically and after it is not getting on after pushing the on buttton also. And the battery empty signal is showing even if it is charged. Any body can advise me what to do?
which version you are on currently?
I do’nt know if this problem is unique to my phone or is general,once or twice a day when a calls comes the “accept”icon does not respond however “the reject” icon remains fully responsive.I thought the “liitening” rom is producing problem so I updated it with this update and even now the problem is same.Any help.I am from India and now my version is-
baseband-I9100XXKH3
KERNL-2.6.35.7-I9100XWKH4-CL487028root@DELL136#2
BUILD GIGERBREAD.XWKH4
have you tried installing he fw again?
No,I did not try anything
I faced this issue once. But it was a temporary issue caused by some problem at network’s end.
I switched my phone to 2g network for the next few days and the problem was gone.
Change log would be great
after root to 2.3.4, baseband cis unknown. cannot use sim card. how to solve it? need to change board? please help me…
tq
was your phone a network locked handset?
i’m not sure. service person told me should change the board. how to get back baseband and imei number? any idea?
how can you lose the IMEI Number?
HI Neal
Do you think that the 2.3.5, is gonna have cool looking firmware or the same ugly design that we have now?
and is there any major changers (additional apps, improve the market apps, support the Arabic language ) or only minor changes?
it will be launched very soon!
Hi ,
I bought a samsung galaxy s2 from china yesterday.
My firmware is
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version I9100ZNKG5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100ZNKG5-CL330765
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZNKG5
I am finding it very difficult to use this phone in chinese. I wanted to change this to english version.
Please suggest what i am supposed to do?
Please help.
How could I get my previous baseband
xxkf3. Now it’s xxkh3.
to get you need to follow the corresponding article at androidadvices.com, WE WILL SOON COME OUT WITH THE SAME!
I have upgraded successful.
Thanks
You have not replied to my post about “change log”
and secondly, get a better hosting, website doesnt open most of the time. I could help here, I have VPS myself.
Let me know if you need any help.
Cheers
Since its a beta firmware, exact change log is not mentioned!
exact change log can’t be updated as its a beta release!
regarding the update as i’m new to all of this i have Android verion 2.3.3, Build .xwkF4 CAN I USE THIS UPDATE?
yes apollos, you can proceed for updating with this version!
i meant the latest official firmware that Samsung given through kies or any older one but it must be official
which is given through kies (so i can up date the same through kies to a newer one)
you will be having a link for that
m from india. will it root the phone?also it is a beta release that means it is not fully stable. its not official in india yet. whats the diff b/w 2.3.3 & 2.3.4.
yes it is stable you can update with the same!
Hi..
i am from india, i have 2.3.3 in my phone (SGS2) when will the official 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 be available over the kies?
It is not available with the KIES as of now but it will be very shortly on ANdroidAdvices, stay tuned!
i have firmware version 2.2.1 it sucks i am new to this can u please help it says back everything up how do i do that thanks in advance
also should i get the 2.3.5 version
yes we have covered the articles on androidadvices.com, check out with the same here!
http://androidadvices.com/update-samsung-galaxy-s2-gti9100-gingerbread-235-firmware/
clear the cache and wipe the data from recovery?
clear the cache and wipe the data from recovery?!!!
i open odin and the put my s2 into download mode, no drivers are loaded but i get an option on phone saying ” if u want to download a custom rom then press vol up key or press vol down key to restart the phone.. what do i do?
PLZZZZ PPL … just question about this stock ROM .. not any other thing like “give me a link to lastest kies” and …///
there isnt just one forum to answer fro neal ..there are many of pages like this in this site . he has a life ..HAVE SOME RESPECT AND just question about this ISSUE GUYS!!!!!!
Hey afra, its alright our team is dedicatedly working on all your queries!
You can ask all your Android queries! We are passionate about Android!
Hi Neal Pradeep!
I hope you could possibly give me some advice. I have put the info on the forum here:
http://androidadvices.com/forums/f375/samsung-galaxy-sii-i9100-bought-china-137/
I appreciate it if you could assist me. Thanks!
you can apply this update in your phone!
Hello NeaL,
PDA:I9100BVKH1
2.3.3
ORANGE UK
Please tell me which Firmware file i need to update to 2.3.4.
If the file you name is updated via odin, will Kies show me future updates
Many Thanks,
its not recommended for the n/w locked devices!
i check my galaxy 2 ,there is no IMEI Number ,no network also how to fix this problem please help me
PDA : I9100JPKG2
PHONE : UNKNOWN
CSC : I9100OJPKG1
yes you can apply with this update!
the same no network , PHONE : UNKNOWN
what was your earlier version?
I am trying to root my sprint samsung galaxy s2 running 2.3.4 i just bought it how do I root it
WHICH VERSION ITS ON?