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[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
Updated to version LA1

Update completed, approx 50mb download.

Changes I am observing so far:

1. Lock screen changed. Now its not the lock screen wallpaper that we pull away, but a lock that appears on it while we swipe. And a message: 'swipe screen to unlcok' is being shown.

2. Icon changed for 'Phone', there's grid on it now, looks better. Memo icon is also changed.

3. The YouTube app is installed/updated, which is not removable. (I don't remember if it was installed before, but it was the last in the application list after update, it was not there for sure.)

4. Music player did not freeze in my first run! (Yay! :cool:) But wait, I can not be sure before I use it for a couple of days... But I am experiencing a 'missed beat' in the music sometimes, which I remember used to happen a couple of seconds before the handset used to freeze.. Will post back.

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2 Ways I know of:

On handset: settings --> About phone --> Build number. It will be something like GINGERBREAD.XW**#, this part after the dot (.) is what you want.

2nd, after connecting to Kies, the first screen, first tab, shows you the version and build number. Also prompts if an update is available.
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
Mine is xxkl5, from the first boot, and no update for me :(

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[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
It would be easier if you have a Samsung account. Go to settings > about > software updates > check for updates.

It will warn you "3G downloading might incur additional costs " press ok. Wait for a second and you will see a pop up which has details about the update. If it's small download it on phone itself else connect to kies :)
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
I already have a Samsung account... The problem is that there isnt any update

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[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
It's normal. You have the latest version for the XEF firmware.
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
.. sorry but, what is xef?

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[Galaxy S II General] Death Himself:
hell yeah bro :D:D:D

And yeah, latest news:

I'm on superatmos kernel v3.0 and one of my fav feature there is the custom boot anim & sound...

Nothing beats the short clip of Optimus Prime's ripping a decepticon's head (forgot his name) coupled with Korn's Blind track...

Mmmmmannnnn....and i got high after that...lol
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
Alas...

the update to LA1 dint help with music player freezes.. just restarted my handset... The update mentioned that it was about improving device stability.. not sure what they have stabilized with all the colour and logo changes.. anyway.. this update dint fix the music player issue...
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
It is the firmware code for France.
[Galaxy S II General] wan9089:
im G user .. but im newbie ..

hope someone can teach me .. :-);-)
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
Cmon staff make a section for us :thumbup:

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[Galaxy S II General] wmr91:
Hi..just bought myself a s2 g version..may i know what is the current firmware for the thsi model?

Tq
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
LOL. Sound of other handsets getting ripped off :thumbup:
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
Go to Settings > About

Find build number at the bottom. The letters following GINGERBREAD is your current firmware
[Galaxy S II General] ad_ek:
im a G user

hi guys im a G user as well.

have a few issues at the beginning, but after rooting to superatmos 2.1, it been pretty good. :)

before rooting the phone was giving some issues. camera crashes,bad batt life,hangs.

rooting really changed the phone to a really great one
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
Enjoy rooting mate :)
[Galaxy S II General] jamesjay1987:
one more G user you got there!

one more G user you got there!
[Galaxy S II General] sabdroid:
Bought my Samsung Galaxy SII I9100G here in India..So one more G user in the bandwagon...Cheers Flocks!!
[Galaxy S II General] Death Himself:
Yezz Sir Plzz...

I hope the admins would look into this :D
[Galaxy S II General] Da_Mak:
Hello,

The i9100g is in France too now.
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
Reg the issues

Hey guys,

Have discussed about the issues with the samung people and also have dropped a mail on their support contact.They did get back to me pretty soon, I mean, in an hour and have mentioned that they will be taking up the case on priority. Mostly these are solely software issues and not all the handsets in G series are having these issues, is what they told.

Will post back once I get my handset back, lets see what happens...

Meanwhile, there is also a word around that the media player issue has something to do with yout network range and 3G to H+ change and all. For me, have tried to simulate the issue when the phone is in offline mode and it still froze! So by me its not related..

Let's see...

And +1 for a separate section! :)
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
how to root this fking phone without void warranty??!? can't find any method =S
[Galaxy S II General] kishen80:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406

New Device Forum Voting Thread
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
cmon guys vote!!

i have a problem on my s2g, when i use usb debug it don't work, with no triangle in status bar , so i can't root ... someone can help me?
[Galaxy S II General] dante10:
what rooting method u want to use?

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voted!! hope our sgs2 G will get our own thread
[Galaxy S II General] raff28:
ya...we need our own room for our g version...:)

affraid new comer bricking their device if downloading wrong files for their device...

Sent from my GT-I9100G
[Galaxy S II General] Death Himself:
Voted!!! Thx for sharing kishen :D
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
1 issue resolved!

Hey guys,

Well, I have found the solution to one of the issues I was facing, SD card.

Noting it down, just in case it helps someone..

This SD card worked fine in my old phone, which was a S60v3FPII device. The OS has an in-built function of remote locking the phone, when enabled the phone can be locked by sending a SMS with the secret word. The feature, by default, uses the same password to lock the memory card. In short, the memory card was password protected and Galaxy S2 could not read it. But then, why did it not ask for a password when the card was inserted, :confused:, whatever... But after removing the password, the card was detected fine in my friend's S2.
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
Password thing is not universal and hence not applicable from one OS to another so it never asked nor it will for any password. Enjoy your device now :)
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
I wish..

I wish.. My device is still with the service center for the rest of the issues.. :( They were able to simulate them in service center and are working on it, most likely a replacement.. Waiting.. Lets see..

Thanks for the tip about the passwords.. But I thought it was a basic thing to do, afterall its 'Secure Digital' (SD) Card, whats 'secure' if it doesnt take a password! he he.. :) Anyway.. Thanks for the tip!
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
i have just finish to upgrade mine s2 xef to LB1 by ota, and now my pc and kies do not see the phone when plugged .... there is no way , i tried to reinstall kies but not work... windows tell me there isnt any driver for the new device -.-

help :(
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
LB1? What is the complete build no.? LA1 is the latest afaik
[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
They call it secure digital and the card can't carry the password. That's the irony :p
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
Gingerbread.xxlb1

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[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
help!!

searching i found xxlb1 is a galaxy note firmware!!

i don't know why my s2 found this update..

now the phone work normally, but there is no way for plug it to any pc...no driver found...

what can i do??? =(
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
i found this:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100G&r=1#regiona

lb1 is the new firmware for i9100g from france....

so is only a bug of the firm...
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
I have LB1 and Kies work fine.
[Galaxy S II General] sunnylovesalman:
Joined this group......Now how to Root and Port MIUI ?

Is MIUI available for the G version , or can we just root our devices?
[Galaxy S II General] microsd16:
hello people i m also a G user

i have attached a screenshot can some one plz help me with rooting my phone with these specification :confused:
[Galaxy S II General] rascal123:
another g user here..
[Galaxy S II General] Persialover:
Hi Every body !

I'm a new member of G Users.

I have root my GT-I9100G by Superatoms v3.0 and haven't any problems.

I'm really wait for ICS 4.
[Galaxy S II General] AlanDS:
G user

Hi friends,

I am also having G version of SGS2 since last one week. I have even faced the freezing issue in my SGS2 while playing music in earphones using stock player and Winamp. Before the freeze, missing beats is seen. I tried Indian & German stock firmwares. Same issue is there. Now I am testing the France firmware. Will come to know by tomorrow...

Another thing, where can I report these bugs? I think many people using stock ROM are having this problem. If we all report it to samsung, they might release the update for solving this issue.
[Galaxy S II General] Odraci:
Rooting options

Hi,

I have the same specs. Rooted using Odin and superoneclick (Odin to flash an insecure kernel - I used superatmos. Superoneclick to give superuser permission and install CWM). Please note that rooting will void your warranty.

Alternatively, you can use Doomlord's easy rooting toolkit (Did not work for me) which is relatively safer.

Happy rooting :)
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
Has anyone tried LC1?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23646913
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
Music freeze problem solved with latest firmware.Got updated at samsung service center.

Build:GingerBread XWLC2
[Galaxy S II General] muralicoolsam:
last update was xwla1 rite? xwlc2??
[Galaxy S II General] tariq2kn:
Where is the ICS for G model:mad:

Sent from my GT-I9100G
[Galaxy S II General] zync_strave:
Hi All,

G User here. My Build Number is GINGERBREAD.

DZKL3

is this the latest ?

can u please explain those Build Number that i put underline. Thx All
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
What's your PDA/Phone/CSC?
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
pda :i9100gxwlc2

phone :i9100gddkl1

csc :i9100gddkl1
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
And what's your product code?

EDIT:

I think you meant i9100goddkl1 for the CSC, not i9100gddkl1, right?
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
Its DDKL1 and there is a LC2

I got my SII updated from Samsung center today too.. The firmware is now XWLC2. They told me its the latest, they did not even have it downloaded already.. Not sure if the music player problem is solved, will know in a couple of days and will post back.. But after this update, Kies says it cant update my phone.. Earlier it either used to say that current version is latest or that there is an update! Although sammobile doesnt yet have an entry for this one.. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100G&r=2#regiona

And yes, mine too is showing I9100GDDKL1. (not i9100goddkl1)
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
Guys i got call from samsung that they will replace my i9100g with i9100.

Wat say???:confused:
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
What's your product code? I9100LKGINU?

Why do they want to do that?
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
Dunno.I complained abt the music prblm long back and that is fixed now.

Today i got a call from samsung and they asked to bring my phone and get it replaced with i9100.
[Galaxy S II General] muralicoolsam:
dude pm me if u get your phone replaced plz :)
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
I'm confused whether to replace or not bcoz of the overheating n battery problms of i9100:(
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
If it's fixed why do they want to replace it?
[Galaxy S II General] suman_i9100g:
I dunno.I'm surprised too.:)
[Galaxy S II General] muralicoolsam:
i have read some where saying that battery drain and overheating is fixed in 2.3.5 firmware and even when u play games i9100g gets heated up for me the camera part gets heated up !i would say go for it !:)

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oh will go to service center and ask for the update ..thanks :)
[Galaxy S II General] manishsingh4u:
Another SGS2 G

My girl friend gifted me an SGS2 (G) / 2.3.6 last month. I really love this phone. No heating up problem, good battery life, Amazing display, videos play great at 1080p, lightweight and surprisingly strong (dropped it 2 times from 3 feet on the floor without a single spot or scratch).

Two problems which I have seen so far:-

Camera has hung on me 3 times so far. Could kill it using task manager but, had to reboot it to get the camera back.

Phone freezes while playing mp3 when I try to do other stuff on it in parallel. Only option is to press the power button for 10 seconds and let the phone reboot. Sometimes, battery needs to be removed when it doesn't reboot this way which is very rare. I have installed PowerAmp to see if it helps. The frequency of freezes is less with PowerAmp but, it certainly isn’t the player which causes the problem as far as I have understood.

Battery life is the most important factor for me and I have seen people charging their non-G versions almost 2 times a day. This one goes for more than 24 hours at good use. (3-4 hours calls, Gmail and my office exchange email sync on, some SMS and a little bit of facebook and browsing). Haven't rooted yet but, I think I should be able to get more if I could remove some unwanted apps/services. I don't play games on phone so; I am not sure how they work on this.

Manish :)
[Galaxy S II General] superhuanxxx:
did you guys vote 4 our 'G' ? I want a forum of 'G'
[Galaxy S II General] muralicoolsam:
yup i gave :)
[Galaxy S II General] raff28:
Its ok mate...enjoy with our little g...any news for updating ur rom?:)

Sent from my GT-I9100G
[Galaxy S II General] jeder:
Another G user here. Amazon now only has G models in germany. Stock Sammy firmware:

Baseband I9100GXXKL4

Kernel 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL165 #2

Buildnumber GINGERBREAD.XXLA1

Also getting _all_ of the mentioned problems:

- Camer hangs with stock Camera app and with e.g. Vignette

- Music skips very often when listening via headset (only tried with ubermusic app)

- almost daily hangs when listening to music

- Not charging with cable inserted (that is very very annoying)

Can someone explain what that DELL means in the kernel?
[Galaxy S II General] girishr:
Where do I do that?
[Galaxy S II General] superhuanxxx:
here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
[Galaxy S II General] thegroff:
It seems all SGS2 that samsung has been producing since late 2011 are G models. There's no stock for the GT-i9100 at least in europe.
[Galaxy S II General] _AnAkIn_:
No. There is still no sign of the I9100G in UK and a few other European countries. They still sell I9100 here.
[Galaxy S II General] AlanDS:
I suggest you to try out latest stock firmware of France released on 5/03/2012. I have not encountered the problems specified by you after installing this firmware(I am on third day now). Earlier I had tried both Indian & German firmwares and my phone was hanging while playing music via headset...
[Galaxy S II General] nitinvaid:
Ok i have just bought this device now how to root it so that i can create themes for it

and how many mods and roms are avaliable for us
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
In lb1 camera bug is alive, i also have a bug that PC does not recognize the phone, but haven't make an hard reset because I don't wanna restart from zero..for now I'm using kies air.. I'm waiting ics for do it

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[Galaxy S II General] Arjun-I9100G:
New update Problem

Hi Guys,

I am another I9100G user new to this forum.

Today I updated my SGS2 to firmware XWLA1 using wifi as Kies was not updating the same. Since that moment the fone is not getting detected through USB. When trying to connect the fone as a mass storage device a Windows message is flashed that drivers are not properly installed. My Kies is also up to date .USB Tethering is also disabled. In download mode odin detects the fone but when fone starts MTP is connected on fone but not detected. Dont know now what to do now.
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
Same bug for me, read the post before yours. I think we can resolve with an hard reset, but I don't wanna do it for now.. I waiting for ics and then i will reset the phone before and after the update

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[Galaxy S II General] ashzoomerintrack:
@teo and @ arjun

Dial the following

number: *#7284# Once the last #

is hit, the PhoneUtil application is

launched.

Choose USB -> Modem

Hit back. Again enter above code.

and then USB -> PDA mode.

This should solve your problem guys :)
[Galaxy S II General] Arjun-I9100G:
New update Problem

Thanks a ton ashzoomerintrack, the trick worked. now fone getting detected through USB.
[Galaxy S II General] Alu de Card:
Hi,

i got my sgsII I 9100G last week, which is my first smartphone so a am new to stuff conserning smartphones. I intensely read a lot things about rooting and firmware and so on, but it is a little bit confusing and i dont get the information or matching kernel/firmware im looking for.

So im looking or a root tut and an ICS-ROM for following:

GT-I9100G

android-version: 2.3.6

kernel: 2.6.35.7 root@dell128 #2

buildnumber: gingerbread.xxkl5

baseband: i9100gxxkl4

Best Regards

Alu
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
I love you o.o

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[Galaxy S II General] anaweb:
This version because users need support on the rise
[Galaxy S II General] ciutanu82:
Joined

Joined with samsung galaxy s 2 gt 9100G
[Galaxy S II General] silent_freak:
Exactly same problem for me as I'm not able to connect it to my lappy n even my usb otg cable ain't working!! :-\
[Galaxy S II General] teo22391:
Read up :)

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[Galaxy S II General] silent_freak:
Yaa just did!!

Works like a charm...thanxx bro!! :-D
[Galaxy S II General] superhuanxxx:
maybe we'll get the ics at the end of april @@
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
Your chance for a G device forum vote .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406

jje
[Galaxy S II General] superhuanxxx:
update: we will get ics at the end of april https://twitter.com/#!/SamsungMobileME/status/181987432919609344
[Galaxy S II General] Rupeshgw:
Root Procedure

I am using GT-9100G since last 1 month now. As soon as i bought the phone i upgraded the firmware to XWLA1 through upgrade option in the phone. Currently i am unable to find any procedure or steps to root this version of firmware. Can some one help me pls. :confused:

PDA : I9100GXWLA1

PHONE : I9100GDDKL1

CSC : I9100GODDKL1
[Galaxy S II General] ayumi22:
hey guys...i gt gt9100 g last week n when i play gamesfor about 5min it is getting overheated near the cam area n just suddenly crashes out...n i have to remove battery ..n its starts normally...it happens several times...shuld i report a complain regarding it...
[Galaxy S II General] silent_freak:
Guys I'm rocking latest f/w update..n it seems like camera failure problen is gone but music player freezing is still there n it is very irritating!! :-\

I'm a music freak n it sucks tht I have to listen fm radio while commuting on my way to college n in my freetime!! So please any suggestions??
[Galaxy S II General] Rjev07:
Just install superatmos kernel XWALA1 from this thread through odin to root your phone , then install the latest custom rom supeRrom V3 .

Root : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1369977

Rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1374135
[Galaxy S II General] thednase:
XWLC2 Fixes music issue

Alright, guys, after 10 days of testing I would finally like to confirm that the latest update "XWLC2" (in india) installed on my 9100G by the samsung service center people fixes the music player issue. Also during this time, I have used the camera quite extensively and have not faced the camera failed issue too. Also the charging issue has not occured, but that did not occur even on LA1 on this new device of mine.

So yes, XWLC2 fixes the music player freeze issue.

But there is a catch, Kies can not update my phone anymore, it just says that this phone can not be updated using Kies. About this, I will be contacting the Samsung service center people (there are solutions suggested by people elsewhere if you search!) will update once I get any resolution!

So go get your update, Enjoy! :)
[Galaxy S II General] garanzia86:
both

I have both version. tried to vote for the poll but not allowed (or maybe closed already). Hope to get a sub-section for the G models.
[Galaxy S II General] Sivabalan:
Please vote here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
[Galaxy S II General] dante10:
here a guide for u for rooting..made by creezalird...its actually made base on dzkl3/dzkj2..but all the same...for this firmware i think u should use the dzkl3 method
[Galaxy S II General] rascal123:
+1 G memeber here...:D
[Galaxy S II General] kenovi:
G variant user here too. Been having camera fail issue which is the biggest woes.
[Galaxy S II General] kenovi:
Yup, freezing and skipping beats are observed while playing mp3 as well. Firmware version is kl3
[Galaxy S II General] dUdE@home:
I own an I9100G with the DZKL3 build. Would the Creexzalid Full Guide work for my version? My phone specs are below:

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G

Android 2.3.6

Baseband: I9100GDZKL3

Kernel: 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEI-43 #2

Build: GINGERBREAD.DZKL3
[Galaxy S II General] silent_freak:
Yess....any suggestions to fix music freezing problem??

I'm uploading screenshot for f/w details!

Please help me it is so irritating!
[Galaxy S II General] jimmz58:
Im a G user too, hope that devs will cook more roms n kernels for G variant. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] dUdE@home:
I'm using an I9100g with build DZKL3. I haven't come across any method to safely root my phone. Can anyone verify for sure a method that worked? DZKL3 was released in Dec 2011. (I'm Malaysian). My phone specs below:

Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G

Model number: GT-I9100G

Android version: 2.3.6

Baseband: I9100GDZKL3

Kernel: 2.6.35.7 se.infra@SEI-43 #2

Build: GINGERBREAD.DZKL3
[Galaxy S II General] rascal123:
yes the methods works..do visit G fb group for more information...link in first page of this thread
[Galaxy S II General] sibiro12:
hey guys...i gt gt9100 g last week...

specs...vers. 2.3.6...XXKL4....kernel..2.6.35.7dpi@DELL165#2 ...build XXLA1
[Galaxy S II General] dante10:
see my previous post...im on dzkl3 also and have successfully root using that method
[Galaxy S II General] dUdE@home:
Ok thanks a bunch for your reply. I assume u r referring to the method of flashing a rooted kernel in the Full Guide.pdf, becoz the Doomlord method didn't work. Very nervous tho.
[Galaxy S II General] Sivabalan:
Please vote here For GT-I9100G...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
[Galaxy S II General] yogisays09:
SII Root Issue

I had rooted my SII 9100G with Superatmos root kernel XXLA1. Used comfortably for last 3-4 days , but today had loads of boot loop issue, the phone refused to start and used to hang and restart again and again. Then flashed it with the DZKI1 original kernel and the issue is resolved. Connected the phone to Kies and got OTA upgrade to XWLC2, seems better than before.
[Galaxy S II General] vaporise8t:
I'm using a G version too.. Have installed superrom with lucifr kernel..

Camera failed problem us solved now, music player skipping too..
[Galaxy S II General] mdfex:
you flashed super ROM v3? I tried it and had huge lags all over the OS and apps.I'm back to stock ROM again.I feel like the music skipping is fine with lb1 too though.