Install Android 2.3.5 I9100XXKI3 on Galaxy S2 (SII) Guide, Review & changelog

Here is another release on how to install Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100. Lets first have a look on the new features on I9100XXKI3. 

Main features of I9100XXKI3 Firmware

Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread version
Amazing battery life
• Market 3.1.5 (Just leave the Market open for 5 min it will update automatically)
New visual effect (You can see blue shade on bottom while scrolling down)
Both System power saving and Custom power saving mode available
Swype version 3.8.86 

How to install I9100XXKI3 on Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100

Pre-requirements

• Samsung USB Drivers , Download Link
• I9100XXKI3.rar Password - samfirmware.com | Download link 282 MB
• Charge your phone battery up to a good level

Now follow these steps carefully

Phase 1- setting up PC and backup

• Install the Samsung USB drivers
• Unzip the main firmware file and you will see these 5 files

          1.CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5,

          2. GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5,

          3.MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5,

          4. Odin3 v1.83.exe,

          5.u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit,

• Take Backup of your contacts messages and other data from your phone. Please note that this procedure doesn`t format your internal memory, only messages, contacts and apps will be erased.
• Shut down Samsung Kies completely
• Run Odin3 v1.85.exe file which you have already installed
• Power off your Galaxy S2 and wait till one vibrate comes to ensure complete switch off

Phase 2 - Upgrading the firmware

• Hold Volume down key+ Home button key and press power on, now you will see this screen, accept it
• Connect your phone with USB cable
• You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left.
• Check only Re partition, Auto reboot & F. Reset time in option
• Put the files like this in Odin:

           PIT=u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit,

           PDA =CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5,

           PHONE= MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5,

           CSC = GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5

• Hit the start button and process will begin
• Wait until your phone gets restart and then unplug the cable

You will have I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 on your device :)

If you want to refer Video on how to install firmware on Galaxy S2 i9100 please visit Dialandroid YouTube Channel -- Youtube Video

I9100XXKI3 Rooting Guide - Published

*Installing custom firmware is a risky procedure please do it at your own risk. Do it only if Model number exactly matched to i9100*