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02-07-2012, 11:47 AM #1
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Upgraded my Samsung Galaxy SII GT-i9100 to ICS - I9100XXLPB - it works well!
Hello:
I installed I9100XXLPB from samfirmware and it seems to work perfectly. Samfirmware says that this version is suitable for everyday use; I think that they are right!
I had to add APN's as they were no longer there after the upgrade - found the settings on the web.Rob. (A complete android newbie!)
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02-08-2012, 10:39 AM #2
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That's exciting! Keep us posted on your progress and issues. :-)
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02-13-2012, 08:07 AM #3
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Original PosterIt has been about a week now and the only criticism I have is that the battery does not last quite as long as it did with I9100XXKI4 but it does last more than enough for daily use. I am not using any battery extender applications; maybe I should.
Aside from that, I9100XXLPB is a real delight. It seems to have more settings in under 'settings' and appears to operate more smoothly and more quickly.
Being the newbie that I am, I am probably not the best person to offer a critique of any firmware.
Rob. (A complete android newbie!)
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03-26-2012, 12:26 PM #4
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Robert now that you have used ICS on your Galaxy SII for a couple of months, what have you encountered that you like and don't like? And what are the procedures to follow for the least painful path to upgrade? :-) Thanks!
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03-26-2012, 08:45 PM #5
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Original PosterHi Ricky_writer:
I cannot honestly answer your first question because I change my firmware (flash my phone) every couple of weeks. I am presently using i9100XXLPJ, which ICS and it works just is fine.
I always follow the tutorial for the firmware that I am installing - if there isn't a tutorial, I don't install it.
Remember, I am an absolute newbie to this 'flashing' and 'rooting' stuff. I have never made a 'backup' of my phone because I never keep anything on it. I use google for my email and contacts so there is no need to back that stuff up. I mostly use free android apps so I just download them again from GooglePlay. If I take pictures with my phone, I transfer them to my PC immediately - the good ones, I put into Google Picasa which is sync'ed with my phone.
Frankly, I find all of this android/smartphone stuff very confusing and that is why I follow tutorials. I even find that confusing because sometimes a tutorial says to 'wipe data/factory reset' & 'wipe cache partition' while other tutorials never mention this step. There's the rub - tutorials tell you what to do but seldom do they explain 'why'.
So, the answer to your second question is: Find a tutorial (or two) for the firmware & phone model that you wish to mess with and read them thoroughly. Pick one and follow it to the letter. They all seem to have the following things in common:
- Before you start, make sure your phone is charged.
- Before you start, make certain that Kies is installed on your computer because this ensures that the proper drives are installed.
- Before you start, most tutorials tell you to use the windows task manager (Alt+Ctrl+Delete) to 'end' both Kies processes that are usually running - I don't know why this is recommended but I do this anyway.
- Before you start, make a backup - I don't bother.
- Before you start, download & install Odin3 on your PC. Odin is the software that actually places your new firmware on your phone which, before doing so, is living only on your PC. (sometimes a copy of Odin is included in the firmware zip or rar archieve)
- Before you start, enable USB Debugging on your phone.
If you need help in finding a appropriate tutorial for you phone model/firmware combination, let me know and I will google around to find a few to get you started.
As an example, here is a link to a tutorial to install a new firmware version: http://androidadvices.com/update-gal...-403-firmware/
Rob.
1 members found this post helpful.Last edited by Robert.Thompson; 03-29-2012 at 12:19 PM.
Rob. (A complete android newbie!)
Samsung Galaxy S II GT-i9100 ICS I9100XWLP3
My Blog: www.googlevoiceforcanadians.com