Samsung Galaxy S2 — List: Official- & Beta-Firmware + Root instructions for your SGS i9100

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John W.

Forum posts: 2

Feb 12, 2012, 2:31:43 PM via Website

Feb 12, 2012 2:31:43 PM via Website

Content:
Post 1 - Firmware-Overview and Firmware of Providers
Post 2 - Reasons for rooting
Post 3 - Segmented Firmware
Post 4 - Root-Kernel and pictured instructions

Dear Galaxy S i9100 friends!
When the SGS 1 was released, we all tried to figure out what Firmware is available and what Firmware is the newest. Well, we are going to play the same game with the SGS 2.
You'll find several lists in this thread, which will show you the differences of each Firmware. Furthermore you are gonna find extra informations about the Firmware.
We will differentiate between official Firmware which you can get from Kies and Beta- (unofficial) Firmware which you can currently get on www.sammobile.com. You can get the latter on your phone with the Flashtool ODIN via your computer.

ATTENTION:
Flashing with Odin isn't challenging, but unexpected side effects can appear. Experience with others have shown, that many had trouble with recovering the original Firmware. Therefore I'd suggest that you think about it carefully before you upgrade to a higher Beta-Firmware. If you want to change the looks of your interface, try stuff like Go Launcher, ADW Launcher etc.
We are not going to talk about CustomROMS since that's definitely for experienced users.

YOU can find an entire list of the latest Firmware here.

This is a list for the European Firmware, but you can find the American Firmware, the Australian one etc. on that page as well.

Firmware / .PIT / Android / Date (Day/Month/Year) / CSC

I9100XWKDD ## 02.03.2003 2011 April MULTIOXXKDC

I9100XEKDB ## 02.03.2003 2011 April MULTIOXEKD9

I9100XWKDF ## 02.03.2003 2011 April MULTIOXXKDD

I9100BUKE5 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May

I9100XEKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXEKE1

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXEUKD1 Europe

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXXKE1

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIO2UKE1 United Kingdom (O2)

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXENKD3 Netherlands

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIHTSKD2 Sweden (Tre)

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIHtdKE1

I9100XWKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIH3GKD4 United Kingdom (H3G)

I9100BUKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May I9100VODKE2 United Kingdom (Vodafone)

I9100AIKE1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May I9100TIMKE1 Italy (TIM)

I9100BOKE3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May

I9100BOKE3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May I9100TMUKE3 United Kingdom (T-Mobile)

I9100XWKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXEUKD1 Europe

I9100XEKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXEKE1

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXAKE2 Open Europe

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIFOPKD2 Spain

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXENKE1 Netherlands

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIO2UKE1 United Kingdom (O2)

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIATOKD1 Austria

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXFKD4

I9100XXKE2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXEFKE2 France (La poste mobile)

I9100XXKE4 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIOXAKE4 Open Europe

I9100XWKE7 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIXEUKD1 Europe

I9100XWKE7 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTICPWKD1 United Kingdom (Carphone Warehouse)

I9100XWKE7 ## 02.03.2003 2011 May MULTIITVKE5 Italy

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100BOGKD3 France (Bouygues)

I9100XXKF2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June MULTIOXAKF2 Open Europe

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100OJVKF1 Europe

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100KPNKF2 Netherlands (KPN)

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100O2IKF1 Ireland (O2)

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100O2UKG2 United Kingdom (O2)

I9100BGKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June I9100XECKF3 Spain (Moviestar)

I9100XWKF1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June MULTIOJVKE4 Europe

I9100XWKF3 ## 02.03.2003 2011 June KCL Kazakhstan (Kcell)

I9100XWKG1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 July I9100OJVKG1 Europe

I9100BUKG2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 July I9100CNXKE1 Romania (Vodafone)

I9100BUKG2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 July I9100VODKE2 United Kingdom (Vodafone)

I9100BUKG2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 July I9100VD2KE3 Germany (Vodafone)

I9100XXKG1 ## 02.03.2004 2011 July MULTIOXAKG1 Open Europe

I9100XWKG1 ## 02.03.2003 2011 July I9100MOTKF1 Slovenia (Mobitel)

I9100XXKG2 ## 02.03.2004 2011 July MULTIOXAKG2 Open Europe

I9100XXKG3 ## 02.03.2004 2011 July MULTIOXAKG3 Open Europe

I9100XXKG6 ## 02.03.2004 2011 July MULTIOXAKG6 Open Europe

I9100BVKH2 ## 02.03.2003 2011 August cscAMNKH1 Spain (Orange)

I9100XXKH1 ## 02.03.2004 2011 August MULTIOXAKH1 Open Europe

I9100XXKG5 ## 02.03.2004 2011 August I9100XEUKG5 Europe

I9100XXKH3 ## 02.03.2004 2011 August MULTIOXAKH13

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXFKE1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM)

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 September I9100OXXKI2

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXXKI2

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100TENKI1 Norway (Telenor)

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100DBTKH1 Germany

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXIKH1

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXEKI1 Ukraine

I9100XXKI3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 September I9100OXAKI3 Open Europe

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100BOGKD3 France (Bouygues)

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXFKE1 Croatia (TWO)

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXFKE1 Croatia

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXFKE1 Serbia

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100OXFKE1 Serbia

I9100CEKI2 ## 02.03.2004 2011 September I9100XENKH1 Netherlands

I9100XWKJ2 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100XEFKJ1 France (La poste mobile)

I9100XWKI4 ## 02.03.2004 2011 October I9100OXIKH1 Italy (Vodafone)

I9100AIKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100TIMKH1 Italy (TIM)

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100EIRKJ1 Ireland (eMobile)

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100METKJ1 Ireland (Meteor)

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I91003IEKI2 Ireland (Three)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100ATLKI2 Spain (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VGRKI3 Greece (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VD2KI2 Germany (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100CNXKI2 Romania (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100TCLKI3 Portugal (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100SWCKI2 Switzerland (Swisscom)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VDIKI3 Ireland (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100MOBKI2 Austria (A1)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100SIMKI2 Slovenia (Si.mobil)

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100LUXKJ1 Luxembourg

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VDFKI2 Netherlands (Vodafone)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VIPKI2 Croatia (VIPNET)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VDCKI2 Czech Republic (Vodafone)

I9100XWKE7 ## 02.03.2003 2011 October I9100OXXKE4 Slovakia

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100H3GKI2 United Kingdom (H3G)

I9100BGKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100XECKJ2 Spain (Moviestar)

I9100BUKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 October I9100VODKI2 United Kingdom (Vodafone)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100IDEKJ4 Poland (Orange)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100OROKJ4 Romania (Orange)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100ORAKJ4 United Kingdom (Orange)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100AMNKJ4 Spain (Orange)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100ONEKJ5 Austria (Orange)

I9100BVKJ4 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100FTMKJ4 France (Orange)

I9100XWKK5 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100OXXKJ3

I9100XIKK1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100OXIKK1 Italy

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100CROKJ4 Croatia (T-Mobile)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100DTMKJ3 Germany (T-Mobile)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100COSKJ3 Greece (Cosmote)

I9100XWKK5 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100MOTKK1 Slovenia (Mobitel)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100TMZKJ3 Czech Republic (T-Mobile)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100TMUKJ2 United Kingdom (T-Mobile)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100MAXKJ3 Austria (T-Mobile)

I9100BOKK1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100TMUKK1 United Kingdom (T-Mobile)

I9100XWKK2 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100LUXKJ1 Luxembourg

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100OXEKI2 Russia

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100YOGKJ1 Spain (Yoigo)

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100OJVKJ3 Turkey

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100O2IKI1 Ireland (O2)

I9100XWKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100KPNKJ1 Netherlands (KPN)

I9100XWKJ3 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100XENKJ1 Netherlands

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100O2CKK1 Czech Republic (O2C)

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100O2UKJ1 United Kingdom (O2)

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100OXXKJ1 Slovakia

I9100XWKI8 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100VIAKI1 Germany (O2)

I9100XWKK2 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100KPNKJ1 Netherlands (KPN)

I9100XWKK2 ## 02.03.2006 2011 November I9100XENKJ1 Netherlands

I9100XWKJ1 ## 02.03.2005 2011 November I9100EPLKJ1 Germany (E-Plus)

I9100XXKP4 ## 4.0.1 2011 December I9100OXAKP4 Open Europe

I9100XXKP8 ## 4.0.3 2011 December I9100OXAKP8 Open Europe

I9100XXKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 December I9100OXAKL1 Open Europe

I9100BVKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 December I9100AMNKL1 Spain (Orange)

I9100BVKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 December I9100ONEKL1 Austria (Orange)

I9100BVKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 December I9100IDEKL1 Poland (Orange)

I9100BVKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2011 December I9100OROKL1 Romania (Orange)

I9100XXKPA ## 4.0.3 2012 January I9100OXAKPA Open Europe

I9100XXLP1 ## 4.0.3 2012 January I9100OXALP1 Open Europe

I9100XXLP2 ## 4.0.3 2012 January I9100OXALP2 Open Europe

I9100BVKL1 ## 02.03.2006 2012 January I9100FTMKL1 France (Orange)

I9100XILA2 ## 02.03.2006 2012 January I9100OXIKK1 Italy

I9100XXLP6 ## 4.0.3 2012 January I9100OXXLP3

I9100XXLPB ## 4.0.3 2012 January I9100OXXLP5

I9100XWLA4 ## 02.03.2006 2012 January I9100MOTLA1 Slovenia (Mobitel)

I9100XWLA4 ## 2012 February I9100DBTKH1 Germany

The newest published Firmware (via KIES) can be found here:

Where can I acquire Firmware?

Usually the Firmware is offered via Kies. Devices without provider will get 1-3 Updates more than devices with provider(I suppose that Providers are just too lazy to keep updating their System to the latest standards). If you plan on downloading/trying out new Firmware, don't be afraid to sign up on www.sammobile.com. You will usually download Beta-Firmware on that site(just a heads-up!).

You'll need to sign up once but you won't get any Spam Mails, so don't worry about that.

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One-piece or three-piece Firmware:

You can flash three-pieced Firmware with PIT File and Repartition. It's known to be the best installation because it will format your entire memory. It will lead to the loss of your data however. You can compare one-pieced Firmware with an update because you don't need PIT File or Repartition AND you will keep all of your files (including the ones you don't need).

It really depends on whether you want to delete everything anyway or if you want to keep your stuff.

Flashing with ODIN:

-You'll need something like ODIN 1.85

-If you download a Firmware consisting of 3 parts, click on ODIN RE-Partion!

-If only one file exists, just ignore RE-Partion!

How do I get the stats to my current Firmware?

-Dial *#1234#

There is also an Online-Tool by samfirmware, it's called SamFit (Surprise surprise!). Just find the PDA Version, just type in the PDA Version into the tool and you will get various informations (Language version, release date, whether it's branded or not.). Here's the link to the almighty tool(FYI, the tool doesn't work right now, they still have to fix it.)

Helpful Stuff

-Samsung GT-i9100 User Manual English

-Link to Kies

Thanks guys, I hope you will enjoy this thread!

Yours Truly,

John

PS: Thread will be continued!

— modified on Feb 12, 2012, 3:47:04 PM

John W.

Forum posts: 2

Feb 12, 2012, 2:37:28 PM via Website

Feb 12, 2012 2:37:28 PM via Website

Why should you root your device?
That's a good question, we've all probably asked us that question at least once.

It's funny though because the answer is quite simple: COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES!
You can create a backup of your entire system (Nandroid-Image), install Ad-Block, remove
system applications, install themes for even more eye-candy and a lot more!

Quickstart Root-Instructions shown with the Firmware KI4 2.3.4 Version:
(For all you guys whose pants are already on fire!)

Download:

1) ODIN 1.85
2) The file CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.zip
3)The file XWKI4 Stock Kernel

Here we go!

1)Run ODIN and drag the unzipped "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.tar " in the PDA column
2)Start your SGS2 in download mode
3)ODIN should recognize your device now…simply click on start in ODIN now
3a)Your Root Kernel will be flashed now
4)Once the process is finished, the device will reboot. Your device will show a yellow exclamation mark when you start it. We have to fix that now.
5)Turn off your device
6)Stock Kernel download will be shown as *.exe file. If you start it, it wants to extract itself. You have to type in intratrech@XDA once it asks you for a password.
7)Now extract the unzipped KL4 Stock Kernel to the PDA column
8)Start your device in download mode again. Connect it with your PC and click on start again. As soon as the original Kernel was transferred, the SGS will restart and our little yellow buddy disappears despite the fact, that we keep our root. Pretty cool, aye?

That's about it.

That entire procedure works with other Firmware too. You just need the right CF-Root-Kernel and the right Stock Kernel.

Stock Kernels can be downloaded here!

Erik J.

Forum posts: 2

Feb 12, 2012, 2:48:22 PM via Website

Feb 12, 2012 2:48:22 PM via Website

Segmented Firmware

This is an excerpt of the following thread.

All credits go to Intratech

XWKDD

Firmware info

PDA:XWKDD
PHONE: XXKDH
Build date: 26/04/2011

Generic XEU: http://hotfile.com/dl/116887059/f45e...EUKD1.zip.html

XWKDD Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LH122I67IU

Password is: intratech@XDA

XWKE1

Firmware info
PDA:XWKE1
PHONE: XXKDJ

Build date: 03/05/2011

Generic XEU: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NTOY006J

Mirror for Generic XEU: http://galaxy.androidgamer.org/Firmw...9100XEUKD1.zip

XWKE1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/KG7LFXO13W

Password is: intratech@XDA

XWKE2

Firmware info
PDA:XWKE2
PHONE: XXKDJ

Build date: 06/05/2011

Generic XEU (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/1EFM4RBMGZ

Generic NEE (Nordic): http://www.multiupload.com/BNW7UQP9OG

Generic DBT (German): http://galaxy.androidgamer.org/Firmw...9100OXXKE2.zip

Generic ITV (Italia): http://www.multiupload.com/LEVN0J26CP

Generic FOP (Spain): http://www.multiupload.com/WK8HW4OC56

Generic OXXKE2 (MultiCSC): http://www.multiupload.com/W3ZHSKGW0P

Generic XEN (Belgium): http://www.multiupload.com/B38SP5RHLH

Generic XEF (France): http://www.multiupload.com/13FTEID6JL

Cosmote OXF : http://www.multiupload.com/9DPBY9S8V9

ATO Austria: http://www.multiupload.com/IVB0K9KFOS

ARB Bahrain: http://www.multiupload.com/Y519ND866O

LUX: http://www.multiupload.com/AH1H625NP2

XWKE2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/4C47PNWFOH

Password is: intratech@XDA

Notice: There seems to be an issue with users on Orange's UK network and this firmware, XWKE2, version causing Android process to Force Close on boot. Please use XWKE1 until there is a fix/update

UHKE2

Firmware info

PDA:UHKE2
PHONE:UHKE2
Build date: 11/05/2011

Generic CHO (Chile): http://www.multiupload.com/J3L6OOPXC7

VNO (Venezuela): http://www.multiupload.com/UZQPCUPNSZ

TTT (Trinidad and Tobago): http://www.multiupload.com/VWRM74FAUY

TPA (Costa Rica I think): http://www.multiupload.com/37IJM5EXCN

UHKE2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/18GRITPN4M

Password: intratech@XDA

XXKE4

Firmware info
PDA:XXKE4
PHONE: XXKE4

Build date: 25/05/2011

XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/RJBLA8UKPX

MD5: D47D4D77C0104A12E42F772B06B22727

XXKE4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7DR2HMRW0L

MD5: 0A4C63B0A0279D57C93017B6977B7A17

Password: intratech@XDA

UHKE4

Firmware info
PDA:UHKE4
PHONE: UHKE2

Build date: 19/05/2011

ZTO (Brazilian): http://www.multiupload.com/WVI8WHL6BE

UHKE4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/3P5AEHVIA6

Password: intratech@XDA

UHKE5

Firmware info
PDA:UHKE5
PHONE: UHKE3

Build date: 24/05/2011

SAM (Peru): http://www.multiupload.com/5NQS60SS8B

UHKE5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LN8CZ0A9GZ

Password: intratech@XDA

XWKE7

Firmware info
PDA:XWKE7
PHONE: XXKE4

Build date: 18/05/2011

Generic XEU: http://www.multiupload.com/IBRBHDUDXI

MD5: F388DB98FC83861C2F22E607AE940DBB

Generic ITV (Italia): http://www.multiupload.com/7ZCG5A2LEI

MD5: F859E5FF47AC60931FC55A6E9F362D1C

CPW UK: http://www.multiupload.com/U1WNFZ88L0

MD5: A5A59AE6374C7FC814E8901B40F7C8AA

Hong Kong (zske7): http://www.multiupload.com/R2AZVTPGYF

XWKE7 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HMN4GUKBPS

md5: 3BC006663F23432D2219DFA45D7AAD13

Password is: intratech@XDA

Newer kernel from ZSKE7: http://www.multiupload.com/0MITBG285W

Password: intratech@XDA

I have flashed it on XEU KE7 and it works fine.

XWKE8

Firmware info
PDA:XWKE8
PHONE: DDKE2

Build date: 18/05/2011

Generic India (ODD): http://www.multiupload.com/6OZ2KOHB07

XWKE8 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/ZTRYIQ5S35

XWKE8 Kernel mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?dxxgl0s2lpzlg

Password: intratech@XDA

ZSKF1

Firmware info
PDA:ZSKF1
PHONE: XXKE4

Date: 04/06/2011

OZS (BRI, CWT, KOR, TGY, TWM):http://www.multiupload.com/Z91TGAO2EK

ZSKF1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/T35WJSZ81I

Password: intratech@XDA

XWKF1

Firmware info
PDA:XWKF1
PHONE: DXKF1

Date: 04/06/2011

OLB (GLB, MM1, STH, SMA, SIN, XME, XSP, XTC, XTE): http://www.multiupload.com/U95BI5QVDL

XWKF1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/3H6NHN3PRO

Password: intratech@XDA

XXKF2

Firmware info
PDA:XXKF2
PHONE: XXKF2

Build date: 11/06/2011

Generic OXA (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/P2AHY9IJPW

XXKF2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HIKNP08JZA

Password: intratech@XDA

JPKF3

Firmware info
PDA:JPKF3
PHONE: XXKF1

Date: 20/06/2011

XSG (ABS, AFG, BTC, EGY, JED, KSA, LEV, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, OTU, PAK, THR):http://www.multiupload.com/LSQS529KVB

JPKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/45ZKAXVY13

Password: intratech@XDA

XWKF3

Firmware info
PDA:XWKF3
PHONE: XXKE7

Build date: 09/06/2011

Generic KCL (Kazakhstan???): http://www.multiupload.com/G7267PQYP4

MultiCSC(AUT, COS, CYO, DBT, DCM, DNF, EUR, FWB, KOR, LUX, NEE, OMN, ORG, ORS, PAN, PLS, SEB, SUN, SWC, TMS, TPH, VDH, VIA, VOM, XEE, XEH, XEO, XEZ, XSK): http://www.multiupload.com/8QERBJT6P7

CSC: OXXKF1

INU (India): http://www.multiupload.com/4QE1L97ZGF

ATO (Austria): http://www.multiupload.com/ER5DJVAMLT

FOP (Spain): http://www.multiupload.com/I3DLCUQBXK

XEN (Belgium): http://www.multiupload.com/6Y37MAMVEQ

XEU (Generic UK+Europe) : http://www.multiupload.com/ZZYM5ZAFA0

CPW (Carphone Warehouse UK): http://www.multiupload.com/00RKZQ4ZM3

XSA Australia: http://www.multiupload.com/NCTA5RZEMB

OXF Romania: http://www.multiupload.com/Z1XL6GY3B1

OJV (AFR, ARB, DAM, ECT, FWD, HAJ, KEN, KOR, PLC, TMC, TUR) : http://www.multiupload.com/6TOXS6ZXYG

LUX: http://www.multiupload.com/UAYXQZPVY1

XWKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/27Q9LQEB94

Password: intratech@XDA

DCKF4

Firmware info
PDA: DCFK4
PHONE: DCKF1

Date: 21/06/2011

This firmware is for GT-I9100T device

THL (Thailand):http://www.multiupload.com/G3INZYBEG6

DCKF4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/NKF7FOXW60

Password: intratech@XDA

ZSKF4

Firmware info
PDA:ZSKF4
PHONE: XXKE4

Date: 10/06/2011

OZS Hong Kong (BRI, CWT, KOR, TGY, TWM):http://www.multiupload.com/CLDOJ8RO6B

ZSKF4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/R7U0DQ33I0

Password: intratech@XDA

XWKG1

Firmware info
PDA:XWKG1
PHONE: XXKG1

Date: 05/07/2011

Android 2.3.3

XEF (France): http://www.multiupload.com/73DDCKKU76

TUR (Turkey): http://www.multiupload.com/2K27N5MQDE

ITV (Italy): http://www.multiupload.com/LKF20HFE6F

XWKG1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/DGXEZ0AYGQ

Password: intratech@XDA

JPKG2

Firmware info
PDA:JPKG2
PHONE: XXKF1

Date: 04/07/2011

XSG (ABS, AFG, BTC, EGY, JED, KSA, LEV, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, OTU, PAK, THR):http://www.multiupload.com/N2A3457E2X

JPKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/URG0UEWX6M

Password: intratech@XDA

ZSKG2

Firmware info
PDA:ZSKG2
PHONE: XXKG1

Date: 08/07/2011

OZS Hong Kong (BRI, CWT, KOR, TGY, TWM):http://www.multiupload.com/RLEHXYE5UG

ZSKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/UB74X7OYG3

Password: intratech@XDA

XXKG2

Firmware info
PDA:XXKG2
PHONE: XXKG2

Date: 12/07/2011

OXA Poland: http://www.multiupload.com/9SY9CKXAWB

XXKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/0OOHFI08Y5

Password: intratech@XDA

DXKG3

Firmware info
PDA: DXKG3
PHONE: DXKG1

Date: 12/07/2011

Android 2.3.3

This firmware will wipe your device!

OLC (GLB, MM1, SIN): http://www.multiupload.com/KQ342GX056

DXKG3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/A4BLD4MMYL

Password: intratech@XDA

DXKG4

Firmware info
PDA: DXKG4
PHONE: DXKG1

Date: 29/07/2011

Android 2.3.3

This firmware will wipe your device!

OLC (GLB, MM1, SIN): http://www.multiupload.com/DSVA0MZKOL

DXKG4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/MYNFG66RY1

Password: intratech@XDA

XXKG5

Firmware info
PDA:XXKG5
PHONE: XXKG5

Date: 27/07/2011

Android 2.3.4

OXA Poland: http://www.multiupload.com/W5EX7FO1YY

XXKG5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/VB3V2ZZ4GW

Password: intratech@XDA

JPKG5

Firmware info
PDA:JPKG5
PHONE: XXKG1

Date: 28/07/2011

Android 2.3.3

XSG (ABS, AFG, BTC, EGY, JED, KSA, LEV, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, OTU, PAK, THR): http://www.multiupload.com/1EFRWOMN80

JPKG5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/KV4NKMZFLC

Password: intratech@XDA

UHKG7

Firmware info
PDA:UHKG7
PHONE:UHKG4

Build date: 27/07/2011

Android 2.3.4

VNO, TDR, TTT: http://www.multiupload.com/PBGWY6EN58

TPA (Costa Rica I think): http://www.multiupload.com/V1OJ9W6PXS

ARO (Argentina): http://www.multiupload.com/QJWY98UNRQ

UHKG7 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/NU4TIWYETE

Password: intratech@XDA

JPKH1

Firmware info
PDA:JPKH1
PHONE: XXKG5

Date: 05/08/2011

Android 2.3.3

XSG (ABS, AFG, BTC, EGY, JED, KSA, LEV, MAT, MED, MID, MMC, MWD, OTU, PAK, THR):http://www.multiupload.com/DA4AJFJZOO

JPKH1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/SBJ2X15C20

Password: intratech@XDA

DCKH2

Firmware info
PDA: DCKH2
PHONE: DCKF1

Date: 08/08/2011

Android 2.3.3

Model: GT-I9100T

THL (Thailand): http://www.multiupload.com/M4ANYKKHUA

DCKH2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/K03I6J79KX

Password: intratech@XDA

DXKH2

Firmware info
PDA: DXKH2
PHONE: DXKH1

Date: 13/08/2011

Android 2.3.3

OLC (GLB, MM1, STH, SIN, SMA, THL, XTC, XTE, XME, XSP, XXV, XEV, XSE):http://www.multiupload.com/WSKKHBCS85

DXKH2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/2T2RBE5EG6

Password: intratech@XDA

DXKI2

Firmware info
PDAsmile.gifXKI2
PHONE: DXKI1

Date: 08/09/2011

Android 2.3.3

This packages has the bootloader modified so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. happy.gif

If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD

OLC MultiCSC (MM1, GLB, SMA, XTE, XME, SIN, STH,THL, XSP, XXV, XEV, XSE, XTC):http://www.multiupload.com/J6QN87JW4S

DXKI2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/5PD9N57B0K

Password: intratech@XDA

CEKI2

Firmware info

PDA:CEKI2

PHONE: XXKI1

Date: 19/09/2011

Android 2.3.4

This package has the old bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. happy.gif

If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD

XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/R0ID09OA4J

CEKI2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/1ZZCYLT5M7

Password: intratech@XDA

XWKI4

Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1

Date: 14/09/2011

Android 2.3.4

These packages have the bootloader removed so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. happy.gif

If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD

OXX MultiCSC(AUT, COS, CYO, DNF, EUR, NEE, ODK, ORG, ORS, PAN, SEB, SUN, TDC, TMS, TPH, TRG, VDH, VOM, XEE, XEH, XEO, XEZ, XSK):http://www.multiupload.com/BICMMUFFWF

ATO (Austria): http://www.multiupload.com/6R69F500FQ

DBT: http://www.multiupload.com/YS0ZU2PAEV

XWKI4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/ORHRRNA60I

Password: intratech@XDA

Erik J.

Forum posts: 2

Feb 12, 2012, 3:11:44 PM via Website

Feb 12, 2012 3:11:44 PM via Website

Root Kernels

Root Kernel for version KE2 here
Root Kernel for version KE7 here
Root Kernel for version KE8 here

Root Kernel for version KF1 here
Root Kernel for version KF2 here
Root Kernel for version KF3 here
Root Kernel for version KF4 here

Root Kernel for version KG1 version 2.3.3 here
Root Kernel for version KG1 version 2.3.4 here
Root Kernel for version KG2 here and here and here
Root Kernel for version KG3 here
Root Kernel for version KG5 here
Root Kernel for version KG6 here
Root Kernel for version KG7 here

Root Kernel for version KH1 here
Root Kernel for version KH3 here
Root Kernel for version KH4 here

Root Kernel for version KI2 *insecure here
Root Kernel for version KI3 here
Root Kernel for version KI3 *insecure here
Root Kernel for version KI4 here
Root Kernel for version KI4 *insecure here
Root Kernel for version KI8 here

Root Kernel for version KJ1 here
Root Kernel for version KJ2 here
Root Kernel for version KJ3 here

Root Kernel for version KK2 here
Root Kernel for version KK5 here

All links were taken from the XDA Developers' thread HERE

Oh my gosh, what do I need?

1. Odin 1.85
2. The correct Kernel for your device**
3. TIME! At least 30 minutes for your first try.
4. A windows PC with a USB Port and Windows XP or higher (Ridiculous I know, but we just want to be sure.)
5. A Galaxy S2 with a fully charged battery*
6. A comaptible USB Cable
7. Internet (Oh snap)

*It is important for the safety of your Galaxy S2 to have a fully charged battery. If your batteries are drained during the process, your smartphone might not work anymore.

**Stuck at number 2? Go to settings -> Info and look for your Kernel Version. There will be a KG4 or a KH3 or something else. That's the Kernel you need.

OHHH HOW TO I ROOT?

Just in case, if you didn't connnect your Galaxy to your PC yet, download KIES and install it. KIES will install all the necessary USB drivers for your GALAXY and we will need that, if you want ODIN to communicate with your smartphone.

-Unzip your downloaded file
-Start Odin 1.85
-ATTENTION: Your Galaxy needs to be disconnected first and be sure that you turned off KIES
-In Odin, click on PDA and choose your downloaded Kernel (the .tar file)

Now you gotta start your Galaxy in download mode and yea, that's right, you need to turn it off first
Once you've done that, push "Volume down" and your home button (don't move your fingers away just yet!) and push the Power button.
If you've done it correctly, you will get this:

Confirm with "Volume up" and be amazed (Yay, our little green Android friend!):

Your Galaxy S2 is in the desired download mode now!

NOW connect your smartphone with your PC (Yes, you can plug that USB cable in your USB Port now.) and wait until Odin shows you a little "Added" at the left bottom corner of your window AND a COM Port at the left top corner!

We are almost done! Just click START and wait.
Patience is important now. During the entire flashing process DO NOT DISCONNECT your Smartphone! One cannot simply recover your Galaxy if you disconnect it during flashing!

After a while, your Galaxy should reboot itself and has a few new apps up his sleeve:

CWM
Superuser

AND OF COURSE ROOT!

You will always get a yellow warning sign now, if you start your Galaxy. This doesn't really matter though, it's just a gentle reminder that you have changed the original Kernel and that you have lost your warrant.

You can get rid of that annoying little yellow fella. You just need to flash the original Kernal with CF Root (You are gonna keep your Root though.)

Eric McBride

Forum posts: 1,790

Feb 13, 2012, 2:22:13 PM via Website

Feb 13, 2012 2:22:13 PM via Website

NICE. I have a video that pretty much matches what your saying here:

https://www.nextpit.com/en/android/blog/401764/rooting-galaxy-s2

For the Samsung Galaxy S2. There is also a video for unrooting and optimizing it as well.

Kiwi Keng

Forum posts: 1

May 16, 2012, 12:48:45 PM via Website

May 16, 2012 12:48:45 PM via Website

HELP NEEDED LIKE NOW !!!!! So So So sorry...

I did the ODIN root...followed the exact instruction...I loaded the following Kernel "GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4.tar". ODIN ran...it showed the following:

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:1/008> Added!!
<ID:2/007> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:1/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:2/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:1/008> File analysis..
<ID:2/007> File analysis..
<ID:2/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:1/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> zImage
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Completed..
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
<ID:1/008> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<ID:2/007> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 2)

my Galaxy S2 is "frozen" at that yellow triangle sign for the last 45mins already. What should I do now?

Please help...

Eric McBride

Forum posts: 1,790

May 25, 2012, 4:02:12 PM via Website

May 25, 2012 4:02:12 PM via Website

Pull the battery off your phone, and then power it back on again into fastboot. If you can do that, try the Odin flash again. You're sure your using the right secure/insecure kernels right?