Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100

If you own a Galaxy S2 I9100 smartphone and are looking to upgrade your device’s firmware to the latest version, this guide is for you. The latest firmware version for the Galaxy S2 I9100 With 2023-01-01 (January 1, 2023) Security Patch Level, and in this article, we will show you how to install it on your device.

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Benefits of Updating Firmware

There are various reasons to flash “Stock Firmware on Galaxy S2 I9100“. For instance, if your phone gets stuck on the logo and you need to remove the FRP lock from it.

  • Fix boot loop issue
  • Update and Downgrade
  • Unroot or Fix Bugs
  • To solve the lag or stutter
  • Fix software issues.
  • Return to stock for warranty coverage.

Preparation:

How To Install Galaxy S2 I9100 Stock Firmware:

Download the Odin and USB Drivers on your PC. Follow the below link to install the firmware using the Odin Flash tool.

1: Download and Install Samsung USB Driver on your computer. If Samsung USB Driver is already installed on your computer, then Skip this Step.

2: Download and extract the  Galaxy S2 I9100 Firmware  files on your computer.

3: Now, Switch off your Smartphone.

4: Boot into Download Mode.

Press and hold Volume Down, Home, and Power button at the same time for 5-8 seconds until download mode is active.

5: In the Download mode, you will see a Warning Yellow Triangle Sign. In this situation, you must press the Volume Up key to continue.

6: Now, Download and open Odin. Then connect your Smartphone to the computer.

7: Odin will detect the device and show the “Added message in the lower-left panel.”.

8: Click the PDA button, and choose the Firmware.tar file.

9: Click the Start button in Odin to begin the Flashing.

10: Flashing usually takes 30-50 seconds to complete the process on your Phone.

Once you see the Pass message in Odin, you can disconnect your device from the pc.

When your Galaxy S2 I9100 finally boots up, you should be running your desired firmware.

To verify the installed firmware, go to Settings –> About Phone –> Software Information. Check the firmware number under “Baseband version.”

Disclaimer:

  • Read and understand the Full Guide before flashing.”Galaxy S2 I9100 Firmware.
  • Use these instructions at your own risk. We will not be responsible for everything that happens to your device, resulting from the use of the information in this guide.
  • Phone must have a 70–80% charge.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any problems during the firmware update process, here are a few things you can try:

  1. Restart your device and retry the installation process.
  2. Ensure your device has sufficient battery.
  3. If you continue to encounter problems, you may need to perform a factory reset on your device.

Conclusion

Installing the latest firmware on your Galaxy S2 I9100 can bring several improvements to your device, including bug fixes and new features. By following the steps in this guide, you can update your device to the latest firmware successfully.