In this Guide, You will learn how to update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 manually by using the Odin3 flasher and Samsung Stock Firmware files.

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Update Check List:

1- The Software Update process will wipe all your data, So backup all the wanted data (Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos,… Etc).

2- Make sure that you know all the emails and passwords you use on this device.

3- Ensure your Samsung Galaxy device has enough charge level (50% at least).

4- Download Odin flasher and extract it to a known location on your computer.

5- Download the suitable Samsung Firmware package for your Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.

6- Extract the Downloaded Samsung Firmware package to a known location on your computer.

7- Download and Install Samsung USB Driver for Mobile phones.

Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Software (Step by Step):

1- Run Odin3.exe program as Administrator.

2- Make sure these options are checked: Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

3- If you want to flash PIT file then check Re-Partition option, Otherwise let it unchecked.

4- Click on PIT button and select: u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit (Only if Re-Partition option is checked).

5- Click on PDA button and select: CODE_I9100xxxxx_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5

6- Click on PHONE button and select: MODEM_I9100xxxxx_REV_02_CL995882.tar.md5

7- Click on CSC button and select: GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-Oxxxxx.tar.md5

8- Turn Off your Galaxy S2 and put it into Download Mode ( Press Volume Down + Home then Power button).

9- Use the USB cable to connect it to the computer.

10- Wait until the computer detects the newly connected device completely and installs the needed drivers for it.

11- You should see the COM port number of your device at Odin3 window (0:[COMxx]).

12- Click on the Start button to let Odin3 flasher install the new firmware files on your Galaxy S2.

13- The installing process will take several minutes, And when it is done, The Odin3 flasher will reboot your Galaxy device.

14- Look at Odin3 window, If you see PASS! Word at Odin3 program’s window, That means the update was done successfully.

15- Disconnect the USB cable.

16- When your Galaxy S2 is fully on select your preferred device language and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the initial setup.

17- Done, You have updated the software version of your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.

Notice: In case you extracted the Samsung Firmware Package and you got one big file only, Then select it as PDA file.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Factory Reset Checklist:

1- This process restores the Android platform to its original state and wipe all your data, So backup all the wanted data (Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos,… Etc).

2- Make sure that you know the Google account name and password.

3- Any other Email accounts info.

4- Samsung accounts info.

5- Any other log-in info and settings you used on your Samsung Galaxy S2.

6- Ensure your Samsung Galaxy device has enough charge level.

Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from Recovery Menu:

1- Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy S2 is Off, If not, Then turn it off (Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Power off). And remove the Memory card from it.

2- Take out its battery for 10 seconds, Then put it in again.

3- Press and hold Volume Up key + Home key then press Power key.

4- Keep pressing the above keys until Samsung logo appears for the second time, Then release all keys.

5- You will be into Factory reset menu.

6- Use Volume Down key to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

7- Use Power key to confirm the operation.

8- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select “Yes delete all user data“

9- Use Power key to confirm.

10- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using Power key.

11- Now your Galaxy S2 will reboot, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it. Select your preferred device language, And follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.

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