Samsung galaxy s2 got latest android 2.3.6 update , this update is named XWKK5 Gingerbread firmware . This firmware is better than previous android 2.3.5 firmware , many users have tested this firmware and there is no lag whatsoever.
It is already leaked for some European regions and if it is not available in your country then you can install it using Odin too.
as always we haven’t change log for this firmware, according to users and developer experience this firmware is very smooth and stable.
This android 2.3.6 update brings some fixes and better internet speed, enhanced phone security and faster booting.
If you want to install this firmware then you will have to use a software called Odin , installing firmware with Odin is very easy so don’t worry and follow the below guide
First Download Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread XWKK5 Update for Galaxy S2
I9100XWKK5_I9100OXXKJ3.rar | 333.3 MB
Password = samfirmware.com
Firmware Info :
- Firmware- Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
- Build no.- I9100XWKK5
- Build date- November 23, 2011
- Supported Handset- Samsung Galaxy S2
How to install Android 2.3.6 firmware on Galaxy s2
After downloading firmware , follow this firmware installing guide
How To Install / Flash Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S 2 GT i9100
Select these files in odin
PIT => u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
Boot => APBOOT_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
CSC => GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3.tar.md5
PDA => CODE_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE => MODEM_I9100XXKI4_REV_02_CL1065910.tar.md5
and leave other files as they are not required
Root this firmware
if you want to enjoy rooting benefits then you must root your phone , to root this android 2.3.6 firmware you can follow this guide = how to root galaxy s2
If you face any problem don’t hesitate to ask it via comments below , and tell us what do you like in this firmware ?
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is this the wipe or the non wipe version
it is wipe version , bro
storryteller , it is wipe version
is it really worth the time compared to XXKI4 witch i am using it in india
how can i root it?
root it with this method =
how to root samsung galaxy s2
hey kuldeep, when i downloaded the file it has arround 5-6 files within it…. which md5 file do we need to use in pda?
select file that have CODE in name
hey kuldeep, after i have installed this firmware i am seeing my phone hanging quite a lot with diff applications, also one more issue which i noticed now is automatic restart of my phone its happenin over and over after every 30-40 minz dunno why???
Kuldeep,
Where’s the Root Kernel for this new firmware?
Thanks…
here = http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=799985&d=1322652841
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Hi, can you post link for stock kernel for this firmware, i hate yellow triangle, so i want to remove it with stock kernel.
Lot of files, wich ones must use?
thanks.
PIT : u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
Boot : APBOOT_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
CSC : GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3.tar.md5
PDA : CODE_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE : MODEM_I9100XXKI4_REV_02_CL1065910.tar.md5
and these two files -
EFS_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md 5
KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
are not required
but when put cf root kernel, wil i have yellow triangle?, how can i removed it? i dont have usb jig.
yes you will get yellow triangle,
If you want to remove yellow warning triangle then
Download your firmware’s stock kernel file
When you flash your firmware’s original kernel after rooting it will remove yellow warning triangle.
Whole Method is same , just download stock kernel file and flash it like we did above
Sorry Kuldeep, but can you post link for stock kernel, dont know where to find it. Thanks again
kernel is in firmware file , it is file with KERNEL in name
which one shuld i use:
1.KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar.md5
or
2.KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
sorry if i ask to mouch questions, but want to be shure, that i dont do anything wrong.
Thanks bro, once again.
KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Or
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password is: intratech@XDA
Thanks bro!
Please post firmware download on another site , still using 2.3.3 , help a brother out
sorry bro i cant upload to another server this time
Hi, the rar contains the following files:
APBOOT_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
CODE_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
EFS_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3.tar.md5
GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3_HOME.tar.md5
KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar.md5
KERNEL_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXKI4_REV_02_CL1065910.tar.md5
u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
Please, which files are the right ones?.
Thanks
post updated , see which files to select
i had just download the rar file but when i was exacting it was asking the password
Password = samfirmware.com
Seriously Thanx to Android Flip .Com
MUAH
I INSTALLED A NEW FIRMWARE ON MY PHONE <3 <3 <3 <3
i’m using galaxy gio with firmware 2.3.5 gingerbread.. can i use this firmware on my device? will this firmware will solve my video playing lack problem??
it is only for galaxy s2 gt i9100 , never try other firmware on your gio
does it fix mic echo when using back cover
Now when the phone starts it asks for a password?
kuldeep, how do i use speedmod kernel on this fw and how to reset the counter back, tried to use jig, not working
in order to use jig you have to install old boot loaders.
Is it non-English version?
can it be converted into English?
Yes you can select English from
Settings
Can it be used in Australian SGS2?
It will work on any galaxy s2 gt i9100
Male sure your phone is unlocked
Thank you Kuldeep for the quick response.
Currently I am using XXKG6.
My phone is rooted & backed up using Titanium back up.
Do you think it’s going to make a huge difference if I flash my phone with this one?
Also, is there a way to root it & restore all the applications & settings using Titanium back up?
Yes you can install it, to root it use cf root method, see comments carefully I have posted links there for rooting
Can I use it with an Indian CSC? Will I have signal problems if I don’t? How do I backup my 24 applications that I have installed?
yes you can use indian CSC, to backup your apps follow this
how to backup android apps
Unable to proceed with firmware upgrade:
I don’t know why my SGS2 with XXKG6 firmware is not being recognized by my PC or laptop!
I tried both USB debugging and USB utilities, but nothing happens.
With the debugging turned off, when I connect my phone to PC/Laptop, I can see a small usb icon (mtp connected) on the left top corner, but the PC/Laptop still can’t see it.
It was ok when I upgraded it from stock rom to XXKG6 a few months back.
Any solution will be appreciated.
cn i go from 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 .????????
yes you can
Can We Downgrade The Firmware Too ?
Like If M Unhappy With The 2.3.6
Can i Downgrade it too 2.3.3
Yes you can downgrade to any firmware you want
installed! thanks!
dude! i got this yellow triangle during the start up after rooting! what did i do wrong? and how do i get rid of the yellow triangle!?
You didn’t do anything wrong, yellow triangle is just a warning, if you still want to remove it then flash stock kernel like we flashed cf root kernel
You can find kernel in firmware folder, it is file named KERNEL, There are two files flash any
ok cool!
in which section must i load the kernel? pit, bootloader, pda, phone or csc? should i using odin3 v.1.83 or odin3 v1.85?
is this hv all of samsung apps inside?
Yes, many pre installed apps
Can You Tell Me From Where I Can Get Indian Version of 2.3.4
Bro Plz Leave me a link
I Need To Indian Versions In My s2
HELP PLZ
there is no 2.3.4 Indian version , however you can go to = http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23
and check under ASIA firmware
I Need This Version
Kuldeep Help Me Bhai
Product Code: GT-I9100LKAINU
Latest Version: Android 2.3.3
HIDSWVER: I9100XWKE8/I9100ODDKE2/I9100DDKE2/I9100XWKE8
Yes you can get this version on That site
I am still struggling PC/Laptop recognise my SGS2!
I have installed mobile odin on my device.
Is it possible to use it to upgrade to gingerbread 2.3.6 from my internal/external SD card using mobile odin by any chance.
If yes, can you please refer me to the website?
I managed to upgrade the firmware using mobile odin.
Now the phone shows:
Android version:2.3.6
Build number: Gingerbread.XWKK5
Kernal Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK5-CL754841
However, the baseband version is still: I9100XXKG6 ( I HAD XXKG6 firmware installed before current upgrade). Is that OK?
Also, the sound is quite distorted right from the bootup.
I am still unable to get connected to PC.
BTW, I did a factory reset, but my wall paper is still there.
Please help.
yes everything is normal , and after installing firmware manually , kies wont work , so dont worry
Sorry, but is the baseband normal to be like that (same as pre-update?
Also, how to fix sound distortion?
Yes all is fine
Hi!!Can you upload the file in megaupload or fileserve?Hotfile is REALLY slow. Thanks
Sorry bro I can’t
Its a rar file i don’t know how to unlock this and it doesn’t actually work!!!!!!!
Hi Kuldeep,
I am having problem connecting to WIFI with security 802.1x EAP and whenever I change Phase 2 authentication to MSCHAPV2, it goes back again to NONE. I checked with the IT here in our company and the inputs were correct. Before updating ti 2.3.6 I can connect normally. It might be from the update itself.
Please help,
Chard
Hello guys, I just updated the firmware following the instructions correctly and rooted it with CFroot, (I was running XWKJ3 2.3.5), after updating the firmware I’ve been having hspa+ connectivity issues, when I run speed test it constantly fails saying that there is a network connectivity problem, any thoughts? Can I go back to XWKJ3 with odin (since this fw flashed a different bootloader)? Tried to install different modems too, same situation…
Hi I’m having exactly the same problem, could U plz tell me how U solved this issue
Does this have English?
upgrading to this firmware killed my packet data!! HELP! i can no longer connect to internet via my wireless provider! ONLY wifi!!!!!
i figured out the problem. the CSC file included had different APNs. i am in the US and found the following information for AT&Ts packet data:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank Port: leave blank
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80 MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
hope this helps someone else!
you can also go to = http://tweakker.com/wizard/step1
its easiest way to configure APN settings
Hi Kuldeep……I’ve deleted my APN settings and contacted my service provider to send the settings again but this did not help my 3g connection problem……..plz help me solve this problem.
Those who want to update their s2 to android 2.3.4 please comment to the following post.
http://www.indiaconsumerforum.org/grievance-regarding-samsung-galaxy-s2-android-os-update/14815/
It asks me a password, can you tell me what it is?
Guys i need your help. They ask me a password, do you know which one is it? once i have rooted the phone! i’m scared!
how to change language?
Its not in english!
at the very first screen, where you touch the android. the bottom-right button is language..
Excuse me, but why is it not possible to video chat with Google talk in this firmware? Any solution?
Thanks!
after update Kies does not recognise software. So i cant update via the official route anymore.
any ideas on this?
yes after install leaked firmware using odin kies will not work , if you want kies working install official firmware using Odin
Dude… You didn’t reply to my last post. Not sure if You had read it or not. Anyways here it is again:
I had asked how should get rid the yellow triangle and you suggested loading any kernel from the firmware pack. I wanted to ask… in which section must i load the kernel? pit, bootloader, pda, phone or csc? should i using odin3 v.1.83 or odin3 v1.85?
in PDA , same as we loaded cf root kernel , (file that contains “KERNEL” in name is stock kernel , load it in PDA tab of odin and flash it to get rid of yellow triangle)
works! thanks!
Also… I wanted to alert you about something. I think this firmware has some serious bugs. Reason why:
1. Sometimes when I open my browser and want to type something, the keypad does not appear. So I have to restart my browser.
2. Sometimes the phone hangs and re-starts on its own. How do I know this? When I start the phone, I am prompted to input my sim lock code and that only appears when I start the phone.
Any fixes or updates?
Hi. Does this update fix the previous problem of the settings for wifi tethering getting reset? [email protected]
doesn t work for me. I will find some better update.Thanx for nothing but waste of time.
i already mentioned above dude , it is beta firmware with bugs , so please don’t blame me bro
can s2 gti9100g update this 2.3.6 xwkk5?
theoretically it can but i am not sure as i haven’t tested it
hey kuldeep how is 2.3.6 better den 2.3.5? cause rite now im using 2.3.5 and waiting for ics 4.0 working version which can b used for daily purposes… so shuld i go for 2.3.6 in meanwhile? is it worth the pain?
almost same , i don’t recommend you to install this firmware
it is my duty to post latest firmware though , ICS will come out soon so wait for it
I updated l this firmware but then in the first go, it hung. Possibly due to the usb port of the pc. So i had switch it off. Then I unbricked the phone using the technique which you mentioned in a post few weeks. Big big big thanks to you mate for that. I updated then usig my laptop and it was done within three minutes but I am wondering about the space which the earlier failed update might have been using or might not have been using. So, I wanted to ask if clearing the cache memory by putting the phone either in recovery or download mode(i dont know which one is it so tell me that too how to do it) would help or not..
please help.. because i have been seeing some unused space and was wondering where is that goimg..
so.. help!!!!
can i upgrade/install(directly) XXKP1 Android 4.0 Firmware software on my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100G Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread.DZK11..??
DOES THIS UPDATE FIXES WIFI CONECTION STABILITY
just stuck at setup connection only
I tried uprading my Samsung S2 from 2.3.6 to 4.0.3. but Odin process Failed & now i am able to get my phone in Download mode. Its crashed & the only thing i see then it turns on is a phone & computer icons with an ‘!’ mark (caution) between their connectivity. Any thing i can do to make it my phone alive??
Hi. My SGS2 is locked to Bell Mobility in Canada. Is it safe to install 2.3.6 on it? I read somewhere that this update should only be installed on unlocked devices.
odin is not showing added sign wen i cnnect my phone i hav tried this 3-4 times?????????????
Worked like a charm… Thanks a LOT…
Do not flash the .pit file and uncheck re-partition before you proceed
I cannot connect to the 3G from the carrier. Any suggestions?
Wipe cache and factory reset your phone
Wipe cache and factory reset your phone
this 3.3.6 noy support hindi fonts wat i willl do help me i have galaxy s2
hello sir i am using galaxy s2 and now i updated os 2.3.6 this os is.not support hindi fonts what i will do plz…. help me
very thing is in french. jhow to change to english
go to settings >> language and input >> choose english
whats the meaning of wipe and non-wipe version?
you will lost all your data if you installed wipe version , in other hand non wipe version will delete nothing.
this is my custom rom before but when i change to XXKL1 1st day is ok but on the next day. . alot of application keeps on crashing and my wifi doesnt work. . so i decided to return in this rom and decided not to root it because im just a regular phone user not the same with others. .
I didn’t see until I saw these comments that this was a wipe version, so now my phone is fully wiped….. Thanks a lot :S
Normally all firmware we install via Odin are wipe version , we post special note for non wipe ones
I have flashed my SGS2 with this, a couple of months, now i get message from KIES; Your device does not support software upgrading via kies.
Any help…
You can’t use your phone with Samsung KIES after installing leaked beta firmware. If you want to install firmware update that is released through kies ,Google it and download firmware file then install as we normally do using odin
Thanks a lot… I thought this one is, but anyway…
And another thing, with this one will i be able to use OTA, since ICS is coming in Europe in some countries Tomorrow and the next week…
You can use OTA there is no problem , but without using kies how you can install OTA update
For this there is two methods -
1. directly download latest OTA firmware file and flash it with Odin 2. First install any stock firmware on your phone using odin , i recommend you to install latest stock firmware. Then using kies update it
camera not working properly after installing this version…it lags …..doesnt start immediately and if i go to gallery from camera and try to come out of it it takes at least 10 seconds with a blank screen….samsung galaxy s2
HI.
I have the unblocked galaxy s2 i9100 from Romania.
baseband version I9100XXKI4
KERNEL 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKF3-CL303619root@DELL101 #2
BUILD GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2
I want to update 2.3.5 to 2.3.6 and unrooting the current firmware. Will this work?
KULDEEP， did you got a asian language pack of gingerbread 3.2.6?? , the I9100XWKK5 can’t write chinese on SMS , when i try send a chinese letter SMS ( message may be corrupted on recipient device. change input mode to automatic )
hello i have s2 pl6 this is same framewear ??
can i find root for 3.0.15-i9100XXKPA-CL51925se.infra@SEI-44 3