How to Install I9100XXLPB Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S II

 The newly build Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware version with build number I9100XXLPB. This guide will show you how to manually upgrade your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 to Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich with this beta version released. The official ICS 4 for SGS2 rumored to be released this coming march 2012. So, until we wait for the official released let,s try it out to have some twist of ICS on our devices. The I9100XXLPB ICS 4.0.3 has just been online on sammobile.com. This new build is more stable than the previous leaks like. This can be used for international version or unbranded version of Galaxy S II.

I9100XXLPB
Firmware details:
Model: GT- I9100
Android version: Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPB-CL99600
se.infra@SEI-44#3
PDA: I9100XXLP8
CSC: I9100OXXLP5
PHONE: I9100XXLP8
Build Date: January 29, 2012
Stock ROM Download: I9100XXLPB_I9100OXXLP5_OXX
Pass: samfirmware.com
leaked by sammobile



Some Changes.
* New enhance user interface that looks like 3D effects in scrolling.
* Battery life much better and less drains than previous one.
* Task, Touch, Face unlock is still the same from previous build LP6
* GPS, 3G and 2G data works.
* Camera works.
* This version still looks the same as of Gingerbread unlike the ICS ASOP based, but is more stable and faster than others.

Bug Fixes:
* Home Button not working from LP6 now fixed.

Disclaimer: Droidangel shall not be held responsible if  anything happens to your device by following this procedure, You may proceed at your own risk.

How to manually flash the I9100XXLPB stock ROM using Odin downloader tool.
1. Download the I9100XXLPB stock ROM then extract it after download.

2. Grab Odin v1.83 or v1.85.
3. Run Odin.
4. Load the binary files:
PDA button load the - I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPB_CL99600_REV02_user_low_ship. tar
Phone button load the - MODEM_I9100XXLPB_REV_02_CL1101286.tar
CSC button load the - GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXLP5_RST.tar

5. Set the SGS II in Download Mode: Volume Down+Center + Power \Lock buttons at the same time.
6. When the phone display in downloading mode, connect it to PC.
7. Hit "START" button once Odin recognize that the device is already connected.
8. Wait until the flashing successfully completes.

Do factory reset, *2767*3855# or via recovery mode (Button press Volume UP+Center+Power).Then select Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Reconfigure your APN settings if network connection failure occurred.
Change it to your prepared language in your region. 

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Odin: How to Upgrade Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Firmware I5510XWKPH

Here's the detailed guide on  how to update and upgrade your Samsung Galaxy 551 I5510 to latest Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware this year 2012. Yes! this device got a new firmware update and it's still alive!
The newest firmware build is I5510XWKPH newer than previous build I5510XWKPA, I5510POKP8 and I5510XWKPG. This firmware is was spotted on Kies to be officially released in Hungary and Czech Republic.

Note: This firmware is only  compatible and flashable with Europe and Asia version of  Galaxy 551 GT-I5510.  Other versions like Galaxy 551 GT-I5510M and GT-I5510L in North and South America cannot use this ROM for it has a different Baseband Radio build. So don't ever try attempting to install this other than GT-I5510 instead find any custom ROMs that supports for your devices for there is no Gingerbread firmware updates so far in these areas.

Disclaimer: Droidangel shall not be held responsible if anything happens to your device by following this guide.You at your own risk. Flashing firmwares is for advance users only. This is a bit risky for beginners.

How to install I5510XWKPH stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy 551 GT-I5510 and upgrade it to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.

Before you proceed always back-up all important data stored from the device. We are flashing firmware here, so it is better to be prepared better than sorry if something went wrong.
Ensure that the battery is fully charge, I fully recommend fully charge batteries, I already encountered a weak battery that shows 80% power but it suddenly shut downs, for it is already weak.  So, make sure that your battery is completely 100% working. Power failure while flashing will brick your device in no time.
Use a PC/laptop runs in windows OS, make sure that the USB port is working.

Grab these files you'll need for flashing
Odin 4.42: Mirror1  Mirror2 (this version flash smoothly for it has an enhance mode support)
CALLISTO_v1.0.ops : Mirror1  Mirror2 (This is the default OPS file for Galaxy I5510 that tells Odin you are going to flash the right device.
Driver :  Mirror1   Mirror2 (only needed if you haven't installed Kies on your PC)

Stock ROMs ( I used the Czech firmware in this guide)
Hungary 
firmware info:
I5510XWKPH - VDH
PDA: I5510XWKPH
CSC: I5510VDHKP3
Phone: I5510XWKP1
Stock ROM Download:GT-I5510_VDH_I5510XWKPH_I5510VDHKP3
Mirror: http://www.hotfile.com/../I5510XWKPH_I5510VDHKP3_VDH.zip.html

Czech Republic
firmware info:
I5510XWKPH - XEZ
PDA: I5510XWKPH
CSC: I5510XEZKP2
Phone: I5510XWKP1
Stock ROM Download: GT-I5510_XEZ_I5510XWKPH_I5510XEZKP2
Mirror: http://www.hotfile.com/../I5510XWKPH_I5510XEZKP2_XEZ.zip.html
links via sammobile.com pulled from Samsung Kies server.
Password - samfirmware.com

1. Extract the file after download.
2. Run Odin
3. Click on the OPS button then select and load the CALLISTO_v1.0.ops

4. Tick on 'One Package' checkbox, then tick on the 'One Package' button on the bottom of Odin.
Now find the extracted I5510XWKPH_I5510XEZKP2_I5510XWKP1_HOME.tar.md5 and load it.
Wait a couple of seconds for it will checking out the md5 checksum for possible errors or incorrect.

5. Set the Galaxy 551 into "Download Mode" turn it OFF, then Press and hold the 'Q key and Power key" simultaneously. You will then  see a downloading screen.
6. Connect the phone to PC, the ID:COM in Odin will turn to yellow if the device is already detected.
see the picture below. If Odin then recognize the phone, hit the "START"  button to begin flashing.
DO NOT  TOUCH or INTERRUPT the phone while the flashing is in progress. Wait until it completely finishes.

8. You will then see a word 'PASS" once its successfully finishes installing the firmware. The device will then reboot. Then unplug it from PC/laptop.

Do full factory reset, this is useful if you'll experience bootloops after flashing. Master reset by code *2767*3855# or via recovery mode pressing the "T key and Power key" will get you in recovery mode just scroll down to Wipe Data/Factory reset.

How to change to another CSC settings. This guide is originally created by skilledchaos, you can also visit his blog at http://galaxy551.wordpress.com/ to learn more on how to tweak your Galaxy 551 like rooting installing CWM and other stuff.

1. Flash the file GT-I5510_CSC-xxxxxx.tar.md5 via Odin 4.xx
2. You may want to control the result of your flash by calling *#1234# and looking at line 3
3. Call *#06# to find out your device's IMEI and note it
4. Call *#272*IMEI# (instead of IMEI type the result of step 3)
5. Select your favourite language / area, e.g.:

CPW => English ~ UK (CPW) => QWERTY (with GBP pressing Alt+F)
DBT => German ~ Germany => QWERTZ (with EUR pressing Alt+F)
ITV => Italian ~ Italy => QWERTY (with GBP pressing Alt+F)
XEF => French ~ France => AZERTY (with EUR pressing Alt+F)
XEO => Polish ~ Poland => QWERTY (with GBP pressing Alt+F)
XEU => Engish ~ UK (Open) => QWERTY (with GBP pressing Alt+F)

NOTE: If you change the CSC settings, your device will be resetted! Therefore backup your personal data! Your microSD card's content will not be harmed.

6. Don't forget to control the language settings for Swype
7. You may delete all folders of languages you aren't interested in from the system partition (go to /system/csc) to free up valuable space
8. You may also delete T9 support for all languages you aren't interested in from the system partition (go to /system/T9DB) to free up valuable space

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How to Flash and Install stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy W (Wonder) I8150 using Odin

This is a step by step guide on how to flash the Samsung Galaxy W GT-I8150 stock ROMs. This method is by way using Odin downloader tool instead of Kies which is useful in downgrading, upgrading and reverting your device back to original stock or official firmware. We included some pictures for some very important steps just for newbies to see of what this process is all about.

DISCLAIMER: Dlltoday team take no responsibility for anything that may happen to your device by following this guide. This method shall not be taken slightly for it will harm your device, if something went wrong. So, proceed at your own risk.

Downgrading and Upgrading  Process
This method is just like updating your device via Kies that is installed on your computer, the only best thing with this is that you can also use other region firmware to upgrade your device in advance without waiting any firmware updates released on Kies. This includes leaks, and other unofficial or custom ROM develops by developers.

Reverting back to Official Stock
This process will return your Samsung Galaxy W I8150 to original factory default firmware or official firmware released by Samsung via Kies or OTA (over the air) updates. This is very useful if you want to 'Undo" modding of your device before selling it and or returning it back to your service provider for warranty purposes.

Fix soft bricked
If you your device suffered soft-bricked during firmware updates on Kies and your device just stuck on welcome screen and can't get into normal booting. So before you want to send it to your service center you first give it a shot and fix it by yourself.

Things you should do before flashing (for safety purposes)
Flashing the phones software is not safe, even if you use Kies, if anything went wrong like power failure or any interruption might result into serious issues and harms your device. So proceed with extra precaution before proceeding.

- Back up all important datas and files stored on your device.
  Contacts, messages, medias etc. (use Google sync) for it will be all wipe out during this process.
  You can use any back up application you have on your phone then keep it in a safe place in your computer.
- Ensure that the battery is fully charge ( this will save you from any bricks might occurred if the power lose)
- Odin only works on Windows OS, any other OS like Mac and Linux will not work.
- Make sure you computer/laptop USB ports is still  up and working perfectly.

Grab the files needed for flashing
So, if you are way up go and ready to have some tweaks of your device,  grab the following necessary  tools for this procedure.

* Odin Multi Downloader v4.43_with_smd0425 download. (the best one is v4.44_with_smd0425 but not available for now)
* Stock ROMs for Samsung Galaxy W GT-I8150 (choose the right firmware that match with your device product code or via CSC file)
*  Samsung driver download ( you need the phone driver if you don't have Kies previously installed on your PC.
*  OPS file - Ancora.ops download ( this is the default OPS  file of the Galaxy W, which always needed to let Odin figure out that your going to flash the Galaxy W I8150 phone.
 - Extract the stock ROM, Odin and OPS after downloading (use updated winrar or 7zip)


Odin Flashing procedure on how to install Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy W (Wonder) GT-I8150

1. Run Odin Multi Downloader v4.43_with_smd0425  on your desktop.

2. Load the OPS file - click on Ops button then select and load the Ancora.ops.
  Always mark these option: Protect OPS, Auto-Reboot and F-Reset time.

 3. Load md5 files on its designated space.

 One Package - This comes with a single packed tar file with the SS_DL.dll on it. (the dll is not to be use)
It already contains the PDA, Phone Modem and CSC in a single file only. 
 Just click on the 'One Package checkbox' then click on the 'One package button' then load and select your single packed stock ROM.  Like for this one flashing with a Europe stock ROM.  

One Packaged: I8150XXKK1_I8150OXXKJ6_I8150XXKK1_HOME.tar.md5

Multiple Package - This comes with individual files Bootloader, PDA, Phone modem and CSC file.
This packaged is good for fixing soft brick and returning your device into original stock for it has a full and complete firmware files.
So after loading the ops file, you need to load the specific md5 files on each designated spaces. Browse to where you extracted your ROM select it. If you cant find it you didn't extract it. Like this one below using an ASIA stock ROM.

OPS– Ancora.ops.

Boot – APBOOT_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.tar.md5.

Phone– SMD_MODEM_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.smd.md5.

PDA – SMD_PDA_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMMC.smd.md5.

CSC– SMD_CSC_GT-I8150-MULTI-CSC-OZSKI3_EMMC.smd.md5

4. Set the the Galaxy W I8150 into "Download Mode" -  Before connecting the device to PC USB you need to put it into download mode state, so that Odin will recognize it. To set the device into download mode, turn the 'POWER OFF' then gently press and hold the ( Volume Down, Home and Power Button ) at the same time.
Then there's confirmation message appears like the picture below,  then just press "Volume Up to continue".

If struggling into download mode, this is a little bit tricky sometime. Try to remove the battery for a while then put it back again, then try the button combination again. (If your device was bricked and can't get into download mode by button, buy or build a download mode Jig)

5. Connect the Phone to PC or laptop - Once the device already displays "Downloading... Do Not Turn Off  Target", it's now time to connect it to PC. In Odin the COM: Mapping box will turn to color yellow and it says "added! or detected!!" in the log box when the device is properly connected and Odin recognized the phone.

(If  still struggling for the connection set up, do this: re-install driver, check and try using another good USB cable wire and PC.)

6. Click the "START" button - Once all of the above was set and went smoothly begin flashing.
Wait until the firmware installation finishes. You will be notified with a word "PASS!" in Odin if the Flashing process successfully completes. Let the phone reboot for a while, then it's time to unplug it from PC.

If the flashing fails don't panic. Switch to a different port of your PC and then repeat the process again.

7. Do full reset to get a clean and fresh firmware installed and wipe all unnecessary files.
Confirming the newly installed firmware *#1234#.  Full reset *2767*3855# or via recovery mode below:

Samsung Galaxy W I8150 Recovery Mode:
Press and Hold Volume Up, Power and Home button together. Then toggle on 'Wipe Data/Factory Reset' and then 'Reboot system now'.

Bonus Tips
The recovery mode is also useful for  softbricked phone if you previously update on Kies and gets a connection failed error that shows a Phone, a triangle with an exclamation mark inside and a computer.
To fix that, remove the battery for a while then do recovery button combination. Then select 'reboot system now'. Then update or install the firmware again..

So, that's it for now, Enjoy!

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Odin: How to Flash/Install I9100XILA2 Android 2.3.6 Stock ROM on Samsung Galaxy S II/2

The firmware update build I9100XILA2 is an upgrade to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S II. This is the newest official firmware update by Samsung releases this year with a build or modified date of  January 13, 2012 . This firmware was officially rolled out in Italy. One thing new on this firmware is that it features a new lockscreen that looks like an Android Ice Cream Sandwich with touchwiz. There is an improvement in battery life usage, battery drains too slow which is a bit impressive. Some several features were added, more faster and much better than previous build I9100XXKL1.

Sneak peek of the new lockscreen.


Firmware details:
PDA: I9100XILA2
CSC: I9100XWKI1
PHONE: I9100OXIK1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-191000XILA@-CL889496
             root@DELLBUILDER01 #2
Version: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Build: January 13, 2012

credits to turborider for the screenshots

Some few other details of changes.
- Various bugs were fixed from previous version
- Android 4.0 styled Lockscreen Android 4.0 styled lockscreen lockscreen  with similarity from Galaxy Note
- Wi-Fi chip bug has been fixed

Flashing the Stock ROM I9100XILA2 with Odin Downloader tool. 
This method if you are having issues updating with KIES or if you wanted to install it if you came from other region outside Italy.

This guide uses the original stock I9100XILA2 with Italy default CSC file ITV.
Grab the stock ROM via Sammobile:
GT-I9100_I9100XILA2_I9100OXIKK1_ITV
Extract it after download, the password is: samfirmware.com

If you want to upgrade but came from other region , you can use the Frankenstein version which is by flashing desired CSC file that is built for your country. You can grab it here at Intratech's Frankenstein Firmware file. 

Before proceeding, do things as follows to avoid any future problem issues.
- Make a back-up copy of all important data stored from the device.
- Make sure that the battery is at-least 80%  charge.
- Use a good condition USB cable wire a PC with a working USB serial ports.

Disclaimer: Use this guide at your own risk. We shall not held any responsibility for any damage might cause to your smartphone.

1. Run Odin v1.85
2. Load the extracted file on the PDA field.
Click on the PDA button then select the I9100XILA2_I9100XWKI1_I9100OXIKK1_HOME.tar.md5
DO NOT check the 'RE-PARTITION" checkbox.
3. Then set the phone in Download Mode: Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power button.
4. Once in Download mode, connect to PC,.
5. When Odin recognize it and the phone is properly connected,  hit the "START" button.

6. Wait until the flashing completely finish.

That's it! if you experience bootloops after flashing. Do full factory reset or wipe data cache.
If you want to get root, look for chainfire's CF-ROOT kernel released at XDA.

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How to Flash/Install I9001XXKPU Samsung Galaxy S Plus Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Firmware Upgrade

Here's step by step detailed guide on how to manually upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-19001 to the most latest Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware build I9001XXKPU. This ROM is a European build, released in Austria, Germany and Poland. This is now the most stable Gingerbread for Galaxy S Plus among all the rest firmware updates previously.

Disclaimer: Use this procedure at your own risk. We shall not held responsible anything happens to your device for following this guide.

Odin flashing procedure: Installing stock ROM I9001XXKPU on Samsung Galaxy S Plus I9001
Grab the following files:
Downloader: Odin v4.43
Ops File: AriesVE.ops
Driver: You should have Kies installed on your PC or download the driver. (this driver support almost all Samsung phones).

Stock ROMs: I9001XXKPU from Sammobile.com
There are two stock ROMS available for now, it's the same build, the only differences is the default CSC file for each region.
For Germany (Debitel): I9001XXKPU_I9001DBTKP1_DBT
For Poland: I9001XXKPU_I9001OXAKP1_XEO
Password: Samfirmware.com

- Back up all important data stored from the device.
- Make sure that the battery is fully charge.
- Use the supplied PC USB cable for SGS Plus.

1. Extract the downloaded file, to get the single tar file. I used the I9001XXKPU_XEO Stock ROM on this guide for it is also applicable for all unbranded version of  Galaxy Plus in Europe. (Just needed to change the default language after flashing.

2. Run Odin Multi Downloader v4.43
3. Load the OPS file, tick on 'OPS' button then load the AriesVE.ops
4. Click on the 'One Package' checkbox, then tick on 'One Package' button and then load the
I9001XXKPU_I9001XXKPH_I9001OXAKP1_HOME.tar.md5 or the
I9001XXKPU_I9001DBTKP1_I9001DBTKP1_HOME.tar.md5
Odin will check the MD5 Checksum for a while.

5. Set the Galaxy S Plus in Download Mode: Press and Hold Vol Down + Home + Power button.

6. Connect the phone to PC when it display in Download Mode.  Odin will automatically  the phone if its properly connected.
7. Hit the the "START" button to begin flashing. (Once  the flashing already started, DO NOT TOUCH the phone or Interrupt the process.

8. Wait until it's successfully completes, it takes around 5 or more minutes (depends the speed of your computer). A word 'PASS!' will be shown once it successfully finishes.

9. Reconfigure: 
Check and confirm the newly firmware installed *#1234#
Do full factory reset or wipe data cache. *2767*3855# 
Change to your desired text/language ( after flashing the default language is set in German).
Reset the default APN setting in your region (if having wifi and network problem issues).

That's it!

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How to Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to Android 2.3.6 Gingebread S5660DXKT4 with Odin

Here's the step step by step instruction on how to manually upgrade your Galaxy Gio S5660 to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread using S5660DXKT4 original stock ROMs which is officially released by Samsung Kies server. This method is by using Odin downloader tool that needs to be installed on your PC. This is useful  just in-case you are having some issues updating via Kies. The Android 2.3.6 for Gio has been released already last December on some selected countries only, for other countries there is, no sign of updates yet.
We will add it up here if there is any update that is sooner to be available.

Here's the following Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware released so far.
Firmware: S5660DXKT4 - S5660OLBKT4
For South East Asia Regions - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.
This is an upgrade from Android 2.3.5 S5660DXKP6. So check out your current firmware version by typing *#1234#.

How to manually install S5660DXKT4 on Galaxy Gio

Grab the following file:
Downloader- Odin v4.42
Ops File - Gio.Ops
Driver - Install Kies on your PC or grab the Samsung Driver  SAMSUNG_Mobile_Phones_USB_Driver.rar
Mirror: http://www.multiupload.com/GWAFFQFSEL
- Back up all important files stored from the device.
- Make sure that the battery is fully charge

1. Extract the downloaded file, so that you'll get the tar file. The SS_DL.dll file is not to be use but don't delete it.

2) Run ODIN v4.42 on your computer's desktop.

3) Click the OPS button then select and load the GIO_v1.0.ops file.
Tick on One Packaged checkbox, then click the One Packaged button and then load:
&S5660DXKT4_S5660OLBKT4_S5660DXKT4_HOME.tar.md5

4) Then reboot the Samsung Galaxy Mini  it into Download mode,. Turn it OFF then by pressing ( Volume Down + OK + Power button) you will then see the phone in downloading screen.

5) Connect  the phone to PC when the phone displays the downloading icon.,  The ID:COM mapping will turn to yellow color when the device is properly connected and detected.

6) Then fire up the "START" button to begin flashing.  Don't touch anything until the whole process successfully completes. It takes just around 2-5 minutes just depends to your computer speed.

Keep an eye of the word "PASS" will display on Odin once it finishes.
If the flashing  successfully completes, the phone will then reboot... you may then unplug it from your  computer.You can confirm the newly downloaded firmware version name etc by typing *#1234#.
Then do a full reset by typing this Code *2767*3855# to get a fully fresh firmware update installed. Then change the prepared language settings of your region.

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I9100XXKPA Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware Upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S II

A firmware build I9100XXKPA packed in Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich has just been leak for Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100. This is the third ICS 4 build for Galaxy S II that freshly came out this year from Sammmobile since the last two ICS build I9100XXKP4 and I9100XXKP8 last December.

Again, this is a beta released and not yet officially released by Samsung over Kies server. If you ever installed the XXKP4 or XXKP8, there isn't much special on this ROM, but one good thing about this ROM  is that it is more stabler than the last two builds and this time the camera, USB and SD is working now. Although, some bugs are still present since this is only a beta but hopefully we have an info from one of our trusted source that the Devs are are still working much harder this days to have a better and more stable ICS 4 for SGSII. So, let's hope that it will done as soon as possible for many of us can't wait much longer to have a more stable ICS 4.

Changes.
Camera working
USB and SD working
Battery feels better.
Phones looks faster.
Touch response is better.
Overall: Firmware more stable but still with some bugs.


Firmware: I9100XXKPA
PDA: I9100XXKPA
PHONE: I9100XXKPA
CSC: I9100OXAKPA
Version: Android 4.0.3 Ice cream Sandwich
Build date: January 5 2012
Stock ROM: I9100XXKPA_I9100OXAKPA_OXA
password: samfirmware.com

File details:(Extracted after download)
I9100_CODE_I9100XXKPA_CL51925_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXKPA_REV_02_CL1094591.tar.md5
GT_I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXAKPA.tar.md5
I9100_KERNEL_I9100XXKP9_CL45181_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5
I9100_EFS_I9100XXKP9_CL45181_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
Odin3 v1.83

How to install manually using Odin - for Advance users Only

- Back Up all important data stored in the device.
- Ensure that the battery is fully charge
- Do Ful Factory Reset (clean memory cache) for smooth flashing *2767*3855#

1. Safe Flash (No PIT file) - For devices runs original stock firmware.
Run Odin. Load the PDA,PHONE and CSC files on its designated button slots. DO NOT check 'Re-Partition' .
PDA button: I9100_CODE_I9100XXKPA_CL51925_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE Button: MODEM_I9100XXKPA_REV_02_CL1094591.tar.md5
CSC button: GT_I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXAKPA.tar.md5 

2. Full Flash - For devices runs with unofficial ROMs.
Just Include the Pit then the PDA,Phone and CSC.
PIT button: u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit

3. Set the phone in Downloade Mode : Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power button at the time then connect to PC once odin recognize it. Then Hit " START" Button.

4. Wait until the flashing successfully completes, a word "PASS" displays and the phone completely reboots.
 Disconnect from PC and that's it.

4. Flash the Kernel - Only needed if experiencing auto reboots, bootloops or sudden restart after flashing.
On the PDA button load the I9100_KERNEL_I9100XXKP9_CL45181_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5
  Again set the device into download mode, then hit "Start".

Do factory reset again, *2767*3855#.
Then confirm the newly installed firmware *#1234#.

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N7000XXLA1 Android 2.3.6 Samsung Galaxy Note Gingebread Upgrade

The freshest Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build for Samsung Galaxy note GT-N7000 for this year 2011 is now available.  The firmware build number is N7000XXLA1 with a modified or build date of January 05, 2012 . This Firmware build is an update from previous release N7000XXKL8. This is for International version or Europe unbranded Galaxy Note. This for greater stability of Android Gingerbread such as more smoother, faster and added battery life performance. We thought that its already Android Ice Cream Sandwich is on its way but still we got the 2.3.6 so far. Well don't hurry that much, we already smell on the breeze that its coming this few weeks.

So, just check it out over  Kies if its already available in your region. For advance users, you can now upgrade your devices by using Odin. The N7000XXLA1 with Multi CSC N7000OXALA1 is now available for grab via Sammobile.

Firmware info:
PDA: CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar 
PHONE: MODEM_N7000XXLA1_REV_05_CL1093393.tar
CSC: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA1.tar
KERNEL: KERNEL_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar
UMS: UMS_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship_16GB.tar
EFS: EFS_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
Version: Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Build: January 05, 2012
Download: via sammobile.com
GT-N7000__OXA_N7000XXLA1_N7000OXALA1
Password: samfirmware.com

How to install N7000XXLA1 ( Check out the full detailed flash guide here)
- Grab Odin3 v1.85
- Needed pit file for those does not run official stockQ1_20110914_16GB
- Back up all important files stored on the Notepad
- Make sure the battery is fully charge
- Supplied USB cable for galaxy Note
- PC or laptop with windows OS with good and working USB port
- Galaxy Note GT- N7000

 Disclaimer: We shall not held responsible if something happens to your device by following this guide. Proceed at your own risk!

1. Extract the downloaded file
2. Run Odin
3. Load the binary files on its designated slots in Odin

PDA button:    CODE_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_user_low_ship.tar 
PHONE button: MODEM_N7000XXLA1_REV_05_CL1093393.tar
CSC button: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-OXALA1.tar.
DO NOT check 'Re-Partition' for there is no Pit file is loaded.

For full flashing those who runs any unofficial ROMs having trouble reverting back to stock, just load and add the Q1_20110914_16GB.Pit file to it. Then check the Re-Partition checkbox.

4. Set the device in Download Mode - Press and hold the Power, Volume Down, and Home button simultaneously. Continue in Volume Up to get into the downloading screen, then connect to PC.

5. Once Odin detect the device. Hit the "START" Button to begin flashing. Wait until it successfully completes. Once it finishes and the device reboots, tick the RESET button in Odin. Now flash the Kernel.
Click on the PDA button and then load the
KERNEL_N7000XXLA1_CL868264_REV02_eng_mid_noship.tar

6. Set the device into download mode again. Volume Down+ Home+Power button.
7. Then hit "Start" to flash the Kernel.
8. Wait until the device reboots again then unplug it from PC.
Do Full Reset: *2767*3855#

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How to Install/Flash Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Stock ROM Firmware using Odin

This is the step by step procedure on how to flash a stock ROM or firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Android smartphone by using Odin. This instructions might help you on how to manually upgrade, downgrade revert back your device to original stock if you are currently running any custom ROMs.

Disclaimer: We shall not held liable if any problems occur to your device by following this procedures. Proceed at your own risk!  This is not advisable to to typical users or beginners who doesn't have any knowledge about firmware, this is for advance users only.

Samsung Galaxy Note firmware comes from different versions or build for specific Country, Region and Carrier providers. You must always check your current firmware version by typing *#1234# and then remember it. You can grab any available firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note at Sammobile and also check out if your current firmware is also in there so that you can have it for back up use in-case you need to revert back again.
Europe, Asia and Middle East

Tools needed:
- Odin downloader: Odin3_v1.85
- Pit file: Q1-20110914_16GB.pit (Only needed for full flashing)
- Driver: You must have Kies installed on your PC to have the necessary driver for Galaxy Note installed as well.
- Supplied USB cable wire for Galaxy Note (ensure that it is in 100% working)
- A good PC USB serial port to avoid setup connection errors
- Then your Galaxy Note GT-N7000 not GT-I9220 for it comes with other firmware build

Before you proceed prepare the necessary things to do as follows:
- Create a sync to backup all your personal data, like: Contacts, Messages, Applications, Pictures and Videos, because you will lose after the update.
- Make sure that the phone's battery is at its peak level to ensure stability and avoid power failure issues.
-Close all softwares, such as KIES suite, Antivirus, firewalls, to prevent the possible conflicts.
-Prepare a personal computer or laptop with Windows XP, Vista, 7 or later OS, and of course you must to deactivate the antivirus from your computer and you must have an administrator access, to be able to download and install the drivers.
- Do a hard reset, (Full Reset: *2767*3855#)  this will clean the memory cache of your device and get rid of flashing failures.

Odin Flashing Procedure for Galaxy Note GT-N7000
1)Extract the downloaded firmware or stock ROM

2) Run Odin Downloader v1.85 program.

3) Load the binary files to its designated slots.
A. Single file only - This firmware comes in a single packed  mostly on recent updates that is fulled from official Samsung Kies firmware server. The PDA,MODEM and CSC file are in one single packaged.
Once you extracted this file, you''ll find a .tar.md5 file extension to it.
ex. N7000XXKJ4_N7000OXXKJ4_N7000XXKJ4_HOME.tar.md5

Just load the file on the PDA slot. Just click on the PDA button then select and load it.

DO NOT check 'Repartition' because there is no PIT file is loaded. This is safe for upgrade and downgrade only when the device is currently running the official firmware.
Check these: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes.

 B. Multiple files without Pit- These goes with individual PDA, MODEM and CSC files
 *Click on the PDA button then select and load a file with:
   CODE_N7000xxxxx_CLxxxxxxx_REVxx_user_low_ship.tar.md5
 * Click on the PHONE button then select and load a file with:
   MODEM_N7000xxxxxx_REV_00_CLxxxxxx.tar.md5
* Click on the CSC button then select and load a file with: 
   GT-N7000-CSC-MULTI-xxxxxx.tar.md5

DO NOT check 'Repartition' because there is also no PIT file is loaded to it.
Check these: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes.

C) Multiple files with Pit included - This is a full flashing method, this is only advisable and useful for reverting back to original firmware when previously installed unofficial ROM or to fix softbricked devices like unable to boot normally. (I am using this method in my shop to fix bricked devices. Be aware that hard bricked or such already dead boot jammed devices cannot be recovered by Odin, I'm using a JTAG force flashing with another tool) So, don't ever messed your device for its hard to recover it)

The same as the multiple file step above but this time you need to load the pit file.
Click the Pit button and load the Q1-20110914_16GB.pit then the PDA, MODEM and CSC files. If the bootloader file is also included load it on the BOOTLOADER button.

This time you need to check the Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes.

4) Prepare the Device Into Download Mode: Turn-Off the phone first or remove the battery for a couple of seconds then put it back again. Now Press and hold the Volume Down, HOME and Power ON button at the same time). You will then presented into a "Warning Message" screen, just press the Volume Up to continue. Once the Android robot  and a "Downloading" message appears.

5. Connect USB data cable to Phone. The ID:COM box will will be highlighted and turn to color yellow when the phone is properly connected and already detected with Odin.
6.Tick the 'START' button when all is set and ready to begin flashing.

7. DO NOT Interrupt, touch nor do anything when the phone is already in flashing progress mode. You'll messed up the phone if you accidentally interfere the installation. Wait until a word "PASS" appears on the left side of the Odin screen, it is an indication that the installation successfully completes. (If you get failed errors, check the USB connection condition, repeat the whole process)

8.Wait until the phone completely reboots, then unplug it from PC.
Do Full Reset: *2767*3855# to have a fresh firmware installation.

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