May 26, 2013

How to Update Galaxy S2 I9100 with Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Samsung recently rolled out its latest official Jelly Bean update, Android 4.1.2 DXLSD, for Galaxy S2 I9100. The new official firmware is now available for download through Samsung KIES as well as Over-The-Air (OTA) update in Southeast Asia countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.

This update reportedly brings a fully improved UI settings for smoother and faster usability even on multitasking activity.

Firmware details
PDA: I9100DXLSD
CSC: I9100OLBLSD
MODEM: I9100DXLS8
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: April, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

The Galaxy S2 users who missed the OTA update notification and those who are residing outside the supported countries can manually download and install the same using our step-by-step guide given below.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S2 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S2 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 and installing this on any incorrect variant will brick the device.

Files Required
1. Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean Firmware (Mirror Link 1, Link 2)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)

Steps to Update Galaxy S2 I9100 with Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S2 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added. If Odin fails to detect the device then re-install USB driver.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I9100DXLSD firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:
  • Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
  • Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with 'modem' in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
  • Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with 'csc' in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
  • Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.
Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once flashing completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 should be now updated with official Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy S2 I9100 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

Click here to know How to Root Galaxy S2 I9100 running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

72 comments:

  1. I have it last night via wifi...
    now im have "authentication error occurred"
    when connecting to my year old wifi
    any suggestion what to do?

    i have tried:
    - rebooting the phone
    - forget the password and relog-in again
    - the *#0011#, the wifi doesnt show up

    i have not rooted or changed anything...
    except update it via wifi

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    1. What is your baseband version?

      Have you tried wipe data/factory reset through recovery mode? (Make a backup before try it)

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  2. Hello , i m Oscar from Malaysia.
    i download the 4.1.2 jelly bean,not yet to up date.
    I have a question to asking u pls.For the Malaysia Vision is can support Chinese ? pls reply me by E-mail.

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    1. There is an option (中文) in the list.

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  3. my screen cannot lock.. im from malaysia.. what to do?

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    1. Try to enable the lock screen by navigating to Setting >> Lock screen >> Screen lock

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    2. * # 87976633 # for lock screen error

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  4. Currently my S2 is on Android version 4.0.3. Can is upgrade to jelly bean?

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    1. Of course it can be upgraded to Jelly Bean.

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    2. how to update 4.0.3 to 4.1.2 jelly bean

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    3. Just follow our step-by-step guide above.

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  5. Just updated my trusty S2 to 4.1.2 using Honai's instructions and downloads above. This gives it another year or two of relevance, and I still luv the S2 square lines and light weight vs the roundish S3 and S4.

    THANKS, Honai!

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  6. Is't compatible with the G version?

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  7. how long does it take to update the whole thing? From downloading the files to updating it.How long does it take?

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    1. The time for downloading the files will vary. Dependent upon your computer and network connection. Whereas for the updating process normally no more than 15 minutes

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  8. my phones position at JB 4.1.2
    i9100xxls8, it has a lil' problem that wifi can't turning on, last week before i'm update my phones it has same problem wifi dead plus bluetooth can't detect other device...
    i wanna try to update it again with FW for my country ''indonesia'' but i still doubt, can u please tell me is there any solution for me?
    is it has bug too after updating...?
    thanks a lot...

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  10. It works on my s2 , thanks :)

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    1. You're welcome! Thanks for visiting our blog.

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  11. I have a galaxy s2 plus and it has 4.1.2 otb. However every now and then i am being notified that a samsung software update is available.it doesnt say what kind. Should i go for it? i feel nervous about it. Please advise

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    1. By the way, baseband ver: I9105PXXALLA

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    2. I'm not sure it will work with GT-I9105P. Where are you from?

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  12. Hi .....
    I have my galaxy s2 like this
    android version 2.3.3
    baseband version I9100DXKF1
    kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340 root@DELL106#2
    build number GINGERBREAD.XWKF1

    Can i apply this to my phone?

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    1. That's yours. It's completely supports your device.

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    2. So after if I root by following your guide, is that safe and stable?

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  13. Replies
    1. Yes, the DXLSD build is an unbranded version of firmware which means it can be installed on any Galaxy S2 I9100.

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  14. hello, im king from the philippines.
    my friend whats to upgrade his Galaxy S2 i9100 from gingerbread to jellybean.
    Is it safe to upgrade and there is no chance to brick the phone? because i will do it for him. :)

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    1. i open the Odin3 v3.07 i saw on the top Odin3 Galaxy SIII
      is that ok? my device is Galaxy SII only?

      thanks for the reply :)

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    2. Not a problem king, you can replace the title as you want through Odin3.ini file. Odin designed for Samsung Android phones.

      Please make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.

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    3. it is safe? there is no chance to brick the phone? :)

      my friend is using globe sim so i will download Android 4.1.2 DXLSD Jelly Bean Firmware:Philippines (Globe), am i right?

      What if he will use other simcard like smart is it ok?

      thankyou..

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    4. No problems so far. This method is a common method used to update manually. Make sure you have completed all the pre-requisites above.

      Is it locked or unlocked?

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  15. Hi, i already updated my phone with this firmware and rooted it by using Siyah Kernel. Past few days i think i bricked my phone after uninstalling some of system apps for freeing up space..but i alredy done backups using titanium backup..now my apps cant be installed again..can i use this firmware to repair my phone?..should i unroot it first?..sorry for my english..

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    1. Yes! No need unroot, just flash it using the step-by-step guide above.

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    2. Hi..why my computer doesn't recognise my phone?..i've already using Samsung usb driver but still the problem persists..samsung kies also didn't recognize my phone..what should i do?..

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  16. Hi, I got a GT-I9100 from Qatar and using in Sri Lanka, when I update my firmware using OTA it upgraded to ICS...but when I try to check again for any update it says unable to connect to server blah blah...if I try via PC Kies it says you devicde current firmware not supprted to update firmware via kies
    Can you suggest me, whats the problem and what should I do?

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  17. I am from Sri Lanka Currently my s2 shows as below
    Android Version 4.0.3
    Baseband ver - I9100XXLPX
    Kernel Ver - 3.0.15=I9100JPLPF-CL644992
    dpi@DELL178#3
    Build number - IML74K.JPLPF

    for this, what type of rom do I have to select from your list?

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    1. Here is Android 4.1.2 XWLST Jelly Bean firmware update based on your country. Just follow our step-by-step guide above

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  19. hello.. im stenk from malaysia.. i've done follow your step.. and my galaxy chat now upgrade to jellybean.. but why the phone can't vibrate ? please help me..

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  20. Hi there sir. Is there a torrent version of the firmware for Philippines? I'm planning on downloading the Globe version. After installing it on my phone, will it affect it if i change network provider?

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  21. Hi, any idea if I can update my s2 using my mac? Odin doesn't seem available for download for mac :(
    Kindly advise, thanks.

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    1. Have you tried Heimdall? It is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware.

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  22. my samsung galaxy s2 android version is 2.3.5. can i upgrade it to jellybean 4.1 or 4.2?

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    1. Yep! Should work on any international version of Galaxy S2 with model number GT-I9100. Try it and let us know.

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  23. men.. any from the Philippines (file required) are good for any sims right? even if I just download the smart?

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  24. yes successss....
    but i want to ask about my samsung GT-I9100, how to use the application in usb storage...???
    in my usb storage have a clockworkmod 480MB...
    TQ

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  25. i want to ask about re-partition ? where the pit file i can get from to put in odin while im install the firmware , coz i wanna clean the phone like it just come coz after install new firmware i find previous folder stll in the phone no thing changed thats why i wanna make re-partition to install clean firmware

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  26. Hello; may i ask,;-),
    In odin the part of phone, csc, pit, whether it should be filled or how, sorry i'm newbie

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  27. hellow i have bought new samsung galaxy s2 2.3.5and i want to update my mobile into 4.1.1.when i sart it to update it shows that no updates found. so should i wait for a message to update?

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  28. Is't compatible with the G version?

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  29. sir can i ask?what about if the sgS2 is made from vietnam but bought in dubai then,bring it here in the philippines?what firmware should i use?

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  30. File analysis..
    SetupConnection..
    Initialzation..
    Get PIT for mapping..
    Firmware update start..
    boot.bin

    and nothing happens ;/ any solutions pls?

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  31. can you tell me the stock firmware wich supports maldives?

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  32. Baseband version I9100DXKH1
    Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKL3-CL814816root@DELL137#2
    Build number GINGERBREAD.DXKL3

    can I upgread it with Indonesia's firmware?

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  33. Im choosing File No 2. The odin 3.07.. I got errors in downloading odin 3.07 for philippines SUN,. so is it okay to download File # 2? its it okay? im using smart/ sun sometimes.. thanks;

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  34. sir can i ask?what about if the sgS2 is made from vietnam but bought in SINGAPORE then,bring it here in the INDIA? what firmware should i use?...plz.....help me..

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  35. Hi :)

    Im from South Africa, and im also a lover of gadgets but ignorant to this whole process. My main question is, which file should i use and also is this 100% risk free, or should i just pay 200 Bucks to get it done at the Samsung store?

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  36. This really works for my Samsung S2! Thanks so much for this post!! ^_^ I'm from Philippines and this really great!

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  37. Hello. i have a rooted S2 2.3.3. my question is.. can i upgrade my S2 to jelly bean 4.1 without unroot it first?

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  38. Hi author, this is a nice page. I got a question. I'm from The Phillipines, however, If I'm gonna use one firmware from the links above, will my phone be locked to the particular network provider of my chosen firmware or will it stay unlocked as it is now?

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  39. Hi, recently i bought samsung galaxy s2 gt-i9100 from dubai and the firmware running on it is gingerbread so can i follow the above steps to upgrade my phone.i am from india

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    1. Yep! Should work on any Galaxy S2 with model number GT-I9100. You can also update with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean based on your region (United Arab Emirates).

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    2. Here is the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update based on your country (India).

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  40. Hi im from Sg. I have the samsung galaxy S2 . does it need to be rooted before i use this update ?

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  41. People are getting furious that their NOTE 2 did not get the kitkat update and I’m still waiting for the official kitkat update for my Note 3.Galaxy s5 update

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