Most awaited Android 2.3.5 gingerbread update for samsung galaxy s2 is released, finally first 2.3.5 update is ready to download. This latest firmware is named as XXKI3.
Firmware version: I9100XXKI3.
XX = Europe.
K = 2011.
I = September.
3 = Version.
As always this update is leaked by samfirmware.com and we can install it via Odin updating tool. although this update is in beta but have impressive performance. we have tested it and many other galaxy s2 users also reported that it is much better firmware
This update also comes with many improvements like latest swype and some new visual effects
What’s New in Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 Galaxy S2 Update
- It is First Android 2.3.5 Update for Galaxy s2
- New visual effect (You can see blue shade on bottom while scrolling down)
- Both System power saving and Custom power saving mode available
- Swype version 3.8.86
- Still no Gtalk Video inbuilt feature
How to install Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 Update on Samsung Galaxy S2 GTi9100
- First download xxki3 update file from this link | password = samfirmware.com
- Follow this guide carefully to install this firmware
how to install firmware on samsung galaxy s2
**Notes (don’t read without reading flashing guide)
- In Odin Select Re-Partition , Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time
- In Odin select these files
For PIT select u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
For PDA select CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
For PHONE select MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5
For CSC select GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5
- Enjoy Latest 2.3.5 firmware on your android device , we are really thankful to samfirmware and XDA forum for this update.
How to root XXKI3 firmware
For rooting lovers , we have another good news – this firmware also have a rooting method . As always we are using cf root modified kernel by chainfire . you can root your phone by following this guide
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S2 on Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 Gingerbread Firmware
- Tell us how much you have enjoyed this update ? and if you have any other question about this galaxy s2 android 2.3.5 update then feel free to ask it via leaving comments below
About Kuldeep Singh
Well Bro, I tried flashing the rom using the method published here Install Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread XXKI3 Update For Samsung Galaxy S2 GT i9100 [Installing Guide] But strangely after Re-Partition , Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time & putting these files in Odin: [...]
Man this is absolutely gona b great…but i wait till you post out the root file…
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275381
here is root for 2.3.5 builtin overclock features 1.6ghz
umair..help me..i couldn’t find the source file…could you direct me?
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S2 on Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 Gingerbread Firmware
Thanks Kuldeep..good to read this..i will try this after complete downloading
I have a GT I9100 and can this ROM be installed for Asian region too?
Sure you can install it , this update is Global update can be install on any Galaxy S2 gt i9100
Hi Kuldeep,
Anything about the root for this 2.3.5?
Will post soon , take patience
thanks man… you’re the only one i trusted… more to come…
cheers!
How To Root Samsung Galaxy S2 on Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 Gingerbread Firmware
thanks Kuldeep! Cheers!!!
bro any good news on the rooting?..
Have you tried on umair suggestion?..
may need your help on the steps..
Bro still working on it
I am very close , posting in hours
Post updated !!! Rooting guide is available
here is the new Root kernal with overclock features.buitin u can overclock to 1.6 ghz 1450mv link ..new root for android 2.3.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275381
Just updated. Working fine. But no built in new android market
You can install it manually ,, http://androidflip.com/android-market-v3-1-5-update-download-and-install-android-market-3-1-5-apk/
i am going to install miui today…..is miui available for 2.3.5
http://forums.miuiandroid.com/showthread.php?7732-ROM-MIUI-for-GalaxyS2-1.9.9-DEV-bmarko82-10-09
hey umair u have written builtin overclock features 1.6 ghz…..what does this 1.6 ghz means……i mean gs2 is 1.2 ghz…….so…………….
lol. buy an iphone ?
standard clock is 1.2ghz but the root has been OVERCLOCKED (clocked higher than standard) to 1.6ghz.
you said it yourself so lols
hey just updated went flawlessly..just realised now that firmware has root permission…what does that mean…
Rooting is one of the greatest thing in android phone , root user is like admin user in windows PC
To know about rooting you can read this article
What is rooting and why we need to root our phone
thanks but i wanted to know was is this firmware stock or is it a rooted firmware…it says in your description that this firmware has root permission…does that mean i dont have a stock rom on my phone cause thats what i wanted
“it says in your description that this firmware has root permission”
in description i want to say that this firmware is rootable , dont worry it is stock firmware and released by samsung . but it is not for public , it is a beta rom launched for developers .
But we are providing it here for public too , if you can wait very long then dont update
thanks for the quick reply…i would love to root and install custom roms especially miui for the themes but i dont feel confident enough to do it…scared that i might brick the phone…great site by the way..will bookmark it for future.thanks again
updating guide and rooting guide posted here are tested , if you follow each step carefully you will never brick your phone .
and if something happened wrong , i will help as much possible
and MIUI is an official rom you can go to miuiandroid.com and install this fantastic rom without any problem.
I also recommend you to read this article ( on our best friend site) about miui
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-miui-rom-for-android-miui-port-complete-guide/
usually i reply asap but if i am busy you can contact me using contact form , using facebook
fb.me/androidflipcom
just rooted and got rid of the triangle…just reading through guide made feel happy…lol how do install miui on the s2 what is superuser and the clockworkmod app
Super use app controls which app to give root permissions and which to not
When you will run app that requires root permissions then super user app will ask you to allow or not . Basically it is most important
and clockworkmod recovery is a great thing developed by an Indian developer , to know everything about this you can follow
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-clockworkmod-recovery-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
******about miui , 2.3.5 is latest firmware so please wait some time to get this tested by developers , this rom also comes with some new bootloader so i dont recommend you to install MIUI or any other rom without a tested guide
I will post miui installing guide very soon ,,, please take patience
will wait for your guide thanks…
Post updated !!! rooting guide also ready to rock and roll
Hi there im in Asia , Malaysia .
Is this update suitable with my Malaysia firmware ?
or just for Europe countries ?
For all over the world ,
Kuldeep
Any specific custom rom to match this new firmware that you can suggest?
Its very new bro , just released two days ago . So cant recommend any one this time
u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5
GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OLCKH1.tar.md5
bcoz i am staying in malaysia ..
coz i change tat CSC -MULTI-OXAKI3 into individual CSC as MULTI-CSC-OLCKH1…
can i update like tat??
Yes you can use this
Hi Kuldeep, I just updated to 2.3.5 using your method but im having one small problem… I cant seem to transfer files to the phone over wifi using either klies air or a websharing app I bought on the market, they both worked fine with 2.3.3. Klies shows the files being sent but always fails.. any idea how I can fix this?
Bro leaked/beta roms always lacks kies support
Hey thanks for getting back to me, that’s a relief, I thought I’d messed up somewhere
I also forgot to ask about the marketplace… Is the new marketplace just a little buggy? It works for some apps but for others I get the rotating circle/load screen when I try to install them and it just seems to stay that way
/*rm so if i install this version . am i able to degradade the firmware ? i mean am i able to install back to my local version ?
Yes you can
Another successful rollout thanks to you Kuldeep… Rooted-removed annoying triangle) for 2.3.5 Rom Upgrade…
how?
It’s also within these threads where you can find the instructions, from Kuldeep
This version has language PT/PT ?
hey guys i just wanna ask does it support arabic (reading only)…if no!, then how can i do that
best regards
No it does’t support, i think thath Kuldeep will now that, if it’s possiblle in this moment
Hi is awesome, his posts been very hellpful to me.
Kuldeep, what is hapening whith post for overclocking guide for sgs2?
Beast, regards to all!
Bro i tested overclocking on 2.3.5 , but still no luck
you have to wait more …. and do not play with overclocking
No, no i do nothing, i wait that you post guide(but it’s not so important to me, just want to try it), i told you from now i trust no one but you, here in Serbia in the forum’s about sgs2 i write evryone to visit this site and look for your post’s, you are the great!
Thank’s, beast regards!
I recently bought myself Tegrak Overclocking Tool (does not require overclocking kernel), to test Samsung S2 overclocking at this new 2.3.5 Rom, and turns out to be stable at 1.6ghz@1375mv (Quadrant score 4700).
Purpose of this tool for me is actually underclock and
undervolt @ min 200mhz and max 800mhz instead of full throttle @ 1.2Ghz.
Extended battery life for about 15-20% more without noticeable performance degrade, as i use apps more than games.
I did not notice any real life difference on 1.6ghz, just made the phone hotter at extended usage.
Most probably that the apps made can run full throttle at lesser processor speed.
But on gingerbread 2.3.5 you have settings for power saving energy, system power saving, when you turn this option procesor will run betwen 200-800 mhz automaticly.
I descowered that option acdently, not shure that lot of users now about it because no one is mention it on forum so far.
So, you don’t need tegrak overclock tool.
Best regard’s
i have adjusted the miliVolt setting for all processor steps for 200/500/800/1000/1200 on minimum setting which is still stable. So far so good, no crashes, no hang and it’s been 4 days since i set it to the ff:
L0: 1200MHZ 1125mV, 1100mV
L1: 1000MHZ 1075mV, 1100mV
L2: 800MHZ 1050mV, 1100mV
L3: 500Mhz 925mV, 1000mV
L4: 200Mhz 825mV, 1000mV
anyway, it’s just a matter of preference, i just like it when i tweak my system and learn something new =)
hey Kuldeep Singh how r u ? your work is amazing, what about the arabic language, is there anyway to be able to Read Arabic writing, and dont want to write only read !
thanks in advance
I don’t know how you can say it’s a good firmware, I installed it and I have many issues! Funambol doesn’t work anymore, uninstalled it, now can’t reinstall it, Market is not working properly, everything is much slower (homescreen)… uninstalling right away
hi Tierix, on my case, i found this ROM stable enough, with a noticeable battery consumption improvements. Did you clear all the CACHE? before installing this rom (e.g. boot into recovery mode, then wipe cache, reset factory setting stuff),
yes I did since my phone was rooted and with a custom ROM before. Maybe I should do it again… If it works for everybody else, it must be on my phone…
for my case, i prefer not to install custom ROM and would prefer the stock beta ROM like this XXKI3.
so far so good and i installed so many apps already, and did not find any major issues as compared to the factor 2.3.3 installation.
good luck on your re-installation and hopefully all is well.
I said its better than all previous releases , we cant expect 100% stability as it is a beta ROM
This version has language PT/PT ?
i cannot sign in to my google account/market…what should i do ?
Check internet settings if not works reset Google account OR factory reset your phone
it worked thanks man…but i still have 1 issue…i can see arabic letters but they are seperated…waht can i do to make it work ? i just want to read arabic…i do not want to write arabic
best regards …
Will post solution soon
help me. im using Galaxy S II GT-9100G. can i flash using this file? or i need to wait for specific file to flash?
I am not sure about 9100G , contact XDA developers they can help
hey Kuldeep Singh i like your work but i am having a problem here, i cannot sign in to a google account/market..it says that there is a data connection error, but i can access internet on my browser, but when i connect it to another wifi it works fine ,i install 2 apps from the market then it stops working…i need ur advice to give me a stable update because i dont want to face these problems anymore…thank you for your time mate
best regards.
this new market requires fast internet connection
,
hope this will help How to get old android market
Gtalk Video is in Simobil G2, but works only from pc-phone or phone-pc, phone-phone does not work.
Are both phones galaxy s2 ?
hi……
is it possible to upgrade galaxy s2 in honeycomb os
No bro honeycomb is for tablets , we cant install it on GS2.
Hi, Kuldeep
I want to ask you, can i flash vilian rom, miui rom or some other rom on this firmware on my sgs2 , i have alsow rooted my fon, following your post, everything is great so far, Can you post some instruction guide for that? And can you give me some instruction for using programs such as are: titanium back up, rom manager, cwm. Sorry if it’s to much trouble for you, i am prety new in this. Thank’s
Beast regard’s
Ok bro tell me which custom ROM you want to use ? then i will post a step by step guide for that
Titanium Backup using guide = http://androidflip.com/how-to-make-full-android-backup-via-titanium-backup-and-how-to-restore/
and on your request I will post ROM manager and CWM guides very soon
Thank’s bro, i sow that post for titanium back up, after i ask you to post, sorry, but thank’s anyway, i want to flash vilianrom 3.0, i read somewere on the net, that this rom is for android 2.3.5, and alsow can i do the back up with titanium, and than restor to this rom which i got now? when i want to change vilian? i want to now how to do that.
Kuldeep, you are wery hellpful, for many of us, great work, thank’s again.
Beast regard’s
Titanium backup is not best choice while you have CWM installed , you can make complete system back here and it is very easy to restore
In MIUI flashing guide we also made a complete system backup using CWM , see point [2]
http://androidflip.com/how-to-install-miui-rom-android-2-3-4-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-step-by-step-guide/
if you want to know more benefits of CWM , you read advantages in this post http://androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockwork-mod-recovery-cwm-on-samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830/
But i have 2.3.5, is it the same procedure like on 2.3.4, and can i flash vilian with this procedure, and how will i restore this current custom xxki3, when i want to? Thank’s again.
How to make it official? I installed 2.3.5 by reading this post. But i got to know it is released officially. So how to do it through kies now? Plz help me.
I updated to 2.3.5. But now i came to know that official version of this is released. So how to do that through kies? Please help…
I updated to 2.3.5. But now i came to know that official version of this is released. So how to do that through kies? Please help…
How to get official one??
It is an official version but not for public , it is beta testing official firmware and can have some minor bugs
To get 2.3.5 official public version use KIES update
help me stuck at data.img .. DATAFS in ODIN 1.85 .. HELP
wait some time , if not works then start again from beginning
But i have 2.3.5, is it the same procedure like on 2.3.4, and can i flash vilian with this procedure, and how will i restore this current custom xxki3, when i want to? Thank’s again.
hey Kuldeep Singh i am on 2.3.5 , but i am having some problems , i heard that the official version for public users is released…can i just updated from KIES ? while i am already the 2.3.5 version that you gave to us
best regards
2.3.5 officially launched in few countries , where are you from ?
i am sure it didin’t work for my country
… because i live in LEBANON…its in the midle east in case u don’t know it 
Then install it using above method
Hi, i just installed this firmware, and i have a problem with the market applications it keeps crashing all the time, is there a solution for that?
Also tried to connect to Kies if i can update from there to solve the market issue, but now i can’t connect to Kies
, it sticks in connecting…
after installing unofficial firmwares KIES wont works
this is latest android market and requires fast internet connection . you can install old android market by following guide
get back old android market
Kuldeep,
I am getting few of the instructione in some language that i dont understand. I guess this is dutch.
To give you a backgroung i have updated the firmware to Android 2.3.5 XXKI3 and have also rooted the device
In case i decide to update the current stock firmware, could you also provide the link.
You want to install firmware that came with the phone , right ?
The last last update that i downloaded using samsung keis was 2.3.4. Want this one to be updated. I am sure there is a way to do it?
Thanks in advance
Bro can you kindly provide me with a mirror link for the update file. hotfile is slow for me thx
Thx for the download bro. its worked fine today and i was able to update my phone without any fuss. thx u so much for sharing it.
Your welcome , keep visiting
HI BRO I SAW UR POST UR GOOD IN THIS FIELD BUT I ALSO NOW STRUCK AM NOT ABLE 2 UPDATE MY PHONE AS I AM FROM INDIA I FOLLOW UR INSTRUCTION I CLEAR MY CATCH AND DID FACTORY RESET AFTER THAT I STARTED ODINI BUT DIDN’T UPDATED NY PHONE AS ITS STOPS MIT FOLLOWIN MESSAGE
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Set PIT file..
DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.bin
I WAITED FOR 15 MINT NOTHING HAPPENING HELP ME PL Z
# In Odin Select Re-Partition , Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time
# In Odin select these files
For PIT select u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
NEVER NEVER NEVER do the above
hi, kuldeep…why does the download stops at 99% and shows download interrupted?
is there any problem with mms setting when i upgrde my phone to 2.3.5 because when i already setting my mms but it say ‘currently unable to download’
Check your mobile network option. did you uncheck or disable your use data packet. sometime i need to enable it to receive mms.
is it avaiable/suitable update in Malaysia?
Kuldeep,
I was going through the XDA forum and there was a warning mention of the following points,
1. Not to select re-rartition on odin
2. Not to change the PIt option.
Basis your recommendation in this forum, i have done both and i am not satisfied with the changes and want to revert to the stock firmware (including change the pit file).
Need your help…..
followed all the instructions as specifed atalast turned up with a failure.
Now i am not able to wokr with it
“Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies and try again”
when i connect to the PC my mobile was not bbeing detected……
Any help is greatly appreciated
Hi Kuldip,
Thanks alot till date. I updated my firmware from 2.3.4 XXKG6 to this one. I have found that my contact are not working. I can see all the listing updated via gmail and facebook. But when I click on any one the these contacts to check the contact information, it gives an error “The Process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.”
My log entries are working fine, so is Dialpad.
Please help.
Problem solved
I had installed Google+ 2.0.
After uninstalling this… Things are back to normal.
Thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298353
can i update directly from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5? whats your advice?
My phone crashes after upgrade, about 1 time a day, seems to be baseband that is causing the crash.
will this work if im staying in singapore?
I like but there is a problem on video chat for Yahoo messenger front camera not working… any solution for that…
i have followed the guide step by step but when it gets stuck.. my odin3 is still showing “set partition”. message box: Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Set PIT file..
DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.bin
its already take more than 20mins
I upgraded to v2.3.5 but United Arab Emirates version (For Arabic support) and only needed the firmware file md5, re-partition is not selected. Why this version upgrade requires all files to be added in Odin?
it is for advance users to select single files / other file , this guide is for total noobs
you can flash any firmware file in Odin dont worry follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
man thank u for the wonderful links and step by step tutorial !! installed gingerbread 2.3.5 !! was desperate for this one as the official update wasn’t available from samsung for indian customers !! the UI has become snappier and the phone seems to be faster than before !!
It is also official though , but not for public , actually it is beta release for testing
2.3.5 cannot chinese input??? cannot use pinyin???
Yeah there is no Chinese this update contains only European languages
hello every one help me to sort out my problem iam not able to update my samsung s2 phone has u discribed above i followed ur procedure but i can able to sort out
when update software
i had found problem “operation failed” in code end
code
Please wait..
CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.bin
Sbl.bin
param.lfs
zImage
factoryfs.img
data.img
hidden.img
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
plz help me
Hi,
I just upgraded to Gingerbreak 2.3.5 via Kies – all very straightfoward. I now have….
Android version – 2.3.5
Baseband version – I9100XXKI4
Build Number – Gingerbread.XWKI8
All seems to be ok and phone is working (so far).
Only issue I have now is that on very top-right of screen (beside clock, battery power symbol, network reception) I have a symbol that looks like the old ‘silence’ symbol. (i.e. outline of phone with squiggly lines either side of it.) I’m nearly sure is the ‘vibrate’ symbol – but it was never there before and even if I turn off vibrate – it still doesn’t go away?? Why has this suddenly appeared after the update and how can I get rid of it?
Thanks.
I upgraded the firmware but after that my phone restarts everytime i turn on the Bluetooth. It reboots for 3-4 times and then it comes back to normal.
cant use wifi. ip address and mac address unavailable? anyone? help
Hi,
My phone shows t-mobile logo at the time of start up, but works fine on other carriers as well.. my *#simlock# status shows as follows..
Network lock = OFF
Network Subset Lock = OFF
SP Lock = OFF
CP Lock = OFF
Can I upgrade my phone to XXKI3, as per your procedure.. via Odin ?
Viki
In theory we can , but I never done this before
Kuldeep,
We can do it practically as well, I have update my galaxy s2 with official KI3 UK firmware, and it is working fine..
Vikii
Thanks for posting comment, this will help people
sorry for my stupid question : does this firmware support chinese language ?? thx for any reply provided.
No ,
and question are questions , there is no stupid questions
am not able to update my phone buddy. help me i followed your procedure as u said but it stays on partition and nothing happen till 15 mints help me plz plz plz
first wait , if still not works than try again from beginning
i bought my samsung galaxy s2 from bell had a contract, when i flash this the screen color changed…into a more whiter color
bro i already warned this update is not for under contract phone
so whats the solution?? cause i got the same problem.
you will brick your phone if installed
guys the password: “samfirmware.com” isnt working, any help pls
thanks
be looking forward to this update when it comes to my network http://outofitsuperjashir9.creativesolutionsmall.com/
I have purchased a new s2
I am new to android
So does rooting void warranty of the handset and and i trying to fund the file ok gddki1
Can you install miui rom with this firmware because when i try to install it doenst boot! Is there any solution?
Did gingerbread 2.3.3. have pre-text mgs. for declining calls? I see 2.3.5. has it and I am not sure the downgrading from ICS 4.0.4 to gingerbread 2.3.5 went according to plan. The look of the menus and clicking on the “settings” is very close to ICS 4.04.
Also the version on the phone is XXI4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-19100XWKI8-CL616395
I handed the phone in for downgrading because I was not happy with the ICS 4.0.4 update. Does gingerbread 2.3.5. look alot like ICS 4.0.4? Online I read that new to ICS 4.0.4, among other things, was the already entered text messages for declining calls, (I can’t remember if 2.3.3 had these messages) and now I see 2.3.5. has them, so perhaps the reviewer was wrong?