Procedure to upgrade Galaxy S2 Firmware to XXKG5:
- So, once you download the Galaxy S2 XXKG5 Gingerbread 2.3.4 Package, you will now have to proceed to unzip the same to your desktop. In the process of unzipping please note that you will be asked to enter the password, enter the password as androidadvices.com.
- Once you unzip the zip file you will see that in all there will be 3 files which are the Odin 1.85 version, CSC File and PIT file which we will be using them in the due course of this article. After unzipping the files you will see all the files as shown in the below screen shot. Just in case if any file is missing then you will have to download the same again.
- Now, up next you will have to keep the Odin software tool as opened in your computer and then after this you will have to put your phone into download mode. Now, switch off the phone and ensure that you take out any SD Card as well as SIM card if any and keep your phone in the switch off mode. Download mode in Galaxy S II can be entered by pressing down on Volume Down button + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. You can also refer the below picture if you are unable to enter into the download mode for reference on how to turn ON the download mode.
- Now, after you see the above screen on your phone, you will have to connect your phone to the computer in which Odin is open with the help of USB cable. As soon as you connect the phone, you will see that first ID:COM box as shown below will turn yellow and in the message box you will see that it will show ADDED as shown in the below snapshot.
