Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXUBMG8 for the NFC variant of Galaxy S2 Plus bearing model number GT-I9105P.
Guide Step-By-Step CWM & Root Galaxy S II Plus i9105 Running 4.2.2 Official Odin v.3.07: http://techbeasts.com/2013/08/08/download-odin-pc-latest-version-v. Guide to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P/I9105 with unofficial CM11. Mathcad version history. Click here for our guide to root and install CWM recovery. Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Tastes Android 4.4.2. It's been tested on i9105p with stock 4.2.2 Do NOT flash from 4.1.2 or 4.1.2 based ROMs because it will (low)BRICK your device if you want to get back stock recovery i attached it at the end of the post.
Firmware detailsPDA: I9105PXXUBMG8
CSC: I9105POXABMG8
MODEM: I9105PXXUBMG8
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jul 24, 2013
Regions: Germany (unbranded)
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S2 Plus is packed with the following features:
- Lock screen widgets
- Daydream screensaver
- Dedicated toggles
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- Updated TouchWiz UI- New lock screen mode
- New home screen
- Galaxy S4 apps and features
- System improvements
- Enhanced performance
The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES. However, those who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, and those who are residing outside Germany can now download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S2 Plus should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S2 Plus by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean Firmware - Mirror for Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P
2. Odin 3.07
Steps to Update Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P with Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding
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Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press theStep 5
Guide Step-By-Step CWM & Root Galaxy S II Plus i9105 Running 4.2.2 Official Odin v.3.07: http://techbeasts.com/2013/08/08/download-odin-pc-latest-version-v. Guide to install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P/I9105 with unofficial CM11. Mathcad version history. Click here for our guide to root and install CWM recovery. Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 Tastes Android 4.4.2. It's been tested on i9105p with stock 4.2.2 Do NOT flash from 4.1.2 or 4.1.2 based ROMs because it will (low)BRICK your device if you want to get back stock recovery i attached it at the end of the post.
Firmware detailsPDA: I9105PXXUBMG8
CSC: I9105POXABMG8
MODEM: I9105PXXUBMG8
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jul 24, 2013
Regions: Germany (unbranded)
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S2 Plus is packed with the following features:
- Lock screen widgets
- Daydream screensaver
- Dedicated toggles
Root Gt I9105p 4.2 2.2
- Updated TouchWiz UI- New lock screen mode
- New home screen
- Galaxy S4 apps and features
- System improvements
- Enhanced performance
The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES. However, those who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, and those who are residing outside Germany can now download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S2 Plus should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S2 Plus by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean Firmware - Mirror for Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P
2. Odin 3.07
Steps to Update Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P with Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding
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Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S2 Plus to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
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Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I9105PXXUBMG8 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:
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- Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
- Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with 'modem' in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
- Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with 'csc' in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
- Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.
Note: If Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.
Click here to know How to Root Galaxy S2 Plus I9105P running on Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG8 Jelly Bean firmware.