[Galaxy S II General] Harsha Raj:
Does anyone know if there is any update as of yet for Indian owners of the GS2?

Nope. It seems like Samsung India is a record breaker in not providing updates to already released phone.

As I picked it up only recently, I don't want to void my warranty by flashing it with an unofficial ROM. But at the rate at which updates are coming out (none! to be precise), I'm tempted to go down that route.

Rooting will void your warranty.. But upgrading your version using other stock ROM does not.. (I guess so, others confirm this?) However as far as Indian customer service is concerned, they don't even know that you can root an mobile.. Thy would say roots are only for trees: p Still if you are concerned about warranty, you can use a JIG which will reset the custom ROm counter and the yellow exclamatio mark. Jig is a device which u attach it to your USB port of device. Its just plug in and take it out and it will do the work (if I'm not wrong)

Also, I'm planning on purchasing a USB jig from the States shortly.

Best offer: ordered one already: www.ebay.in/itm/270842734448?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 I can confirm that its a quality one after it gets delivered though :)

I'm a noob at all this, so if I understand correctly - I could use this jig to flash the phone to a newer Android version and it will still not void my warranty - is that right?

Yes that's right from what I understand.

And this must be a foolish question, but do I need to have the USB jig connected throughout while I'm running the new version on my phone? :confused:

No you need not. Its only to get you into download mode and clear the counter and the yellow exclamation mark.

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One last thing >> does anyone know of a site (for noobs like me) where I could read up about the different terms used - I'm trying to get into all this and am a bit overwhelmed sometimes by the different terms (i.e. flashing, kernel, rooting, baseband, USB jig, kitchen, One click-root, ODIN, etc.).

XDA is your friend. I learned all about roofing at stuffs and other advanced things from here: www.xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1246131

If I understand correctly, I need to root to get admin access.

Correct. Its like u are the God of your mobile. :p

And flashing is just updating my ROM to a newer version (which I would need root access to do) :confused: :confused: :confused:

No just to update your version from 2.3.3 to say 2.3.5 you need not root. Just using Oidn and the stock ROMs from the infratech thread. link: www.xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

There seems to be a lot of FAQs and sites out there that explains this in parts but was wondering if anyone could suggest the best site that explains this as clearly and comprehensively possible.

Well I have not referred any other site for rooting and other stuff related things other than XDA for now :)

Note: Word of advice. Spend some time with your GS2 as it is. And once you are comfortable then try rooting, upgrading and stuff. This is because you need to know what changes u have made and that's the fun. Also do take it step by step and please read all the instructions properly if you are trying anything.