Mozilla Mobile Test Drivers program lent me a Samsung Galaxy SII mobile phone to test the nightly builds of Firefox Mobile. This Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) phone runs off a powerful dual core A9 1.2 GHz processor with a good responsive capacitive touch screen. The device is impressive and attracts a lot of attention everywhere.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0 (ICS) Update
On March 10, 2012 Samsung will release an firmware update for Android 4.0 code named Ice Cream Sandwich. You will find the upgrade information here on Samsung website.
Android 4.0 promises to offer better accessibility and internationalisation support. You can navigate the android phone built-in screen reader using touch gestures. There is much better rendering support for Asian languages and additional Unicode fonts are bundled with the release.
Cyanogenmod Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100G)
The Cyanogenmod has been boon for mobile phone technophiles. The project provides customised firmware for wide variety of phones. Unfortunately Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100G) is not well support by Cyanogenmod project. Why? Samsung had changed the hardware specification of this model and none of Cyanogenmod developers have this phone model to work on.
Last week, Yang and I spent an afternoon looking for compatible firmwares to root Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100G) . After few failed attempts we found that MyGKernelV1.1.1_CWM5.tar version managed to give us root access to the phone.
Installing Boot2Gecko on Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100G)
You have heard of Mozilla Boot2Gecko. The Mozilla entry into smart phone market was unveiled at Mobile World Congress last week. Build with HTML5, CSS and Javascript, it allows web developers an open phone stack for their applications.
The Mobile World Congress Boot2Gecko videos shows a Samsung Galaxy S2 running Boot2Gecko. You should take note that this Samsung Galaxy S II model is GT-I9100. The Boot2Gecko developers use Samsung Galaxy S2 as their development platform.
Since Cyanogenmod scripts are used for Boot2gecko installation. You won't be able to install it on Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100G) without lot of hacking. Recently there has been a lot of talk about people dying to install Book2Gecko on Samsung Galaxy S2. Caveat Emptor.
why is some apps does not compatible with Samsung GT-I9100G
ReplyDelete@Balqis Riza
ReplyDeleteWhat apps? Can you give me some more details...
Like Google Chrome and many other applications
DeleteIron Wars and Friendcaster Pro is not compatible. Weird thing is... it used to be no problem as i even bought the Friendcaster just untill recently there is a huge update that i realize my phone is not compatible.
ReplyDeleteIron Wars works on Samsung galaxy S2 phone running gingerbread.
ReplyDeletemy samsung galaxy s2 gt-i9100g just show mobile n pc n erreo,this happen update 4.0.help me plz
ReplyDeletewill GT-I9100G update to ice-cream sandwich soon?
ReplyDeleteWe need to wait and watch if Samsung will releases an Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for GT-19100G device.
ReplyDeleteSo far the development of Unofficial ports are mired with technical problems.
Is it true...?
ReplyDeleteI heard that GT-19100G won't get a ics upgrade...
This is fraud man... I didn't know there were two versions of s2
Well, It sure seems that way. :)
ReplyDeletePpl there is an ics leak from china for our model(i9100g). So don worry guys, the official update ll b released soon.
ReplyDeleteLink for ics:
kuai.xunlei.com/d/SUMXEFBJUATA
(source: xda forum)
Thanks for the heads-up Rcade2005. Based on what I read on that xda forum, they couldn't confirm if the ROM actually works.
Delete@arky
ReplyDeleteDon worry dude. This s just the start. Soon we'll get the update.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ice-cream-sandwich-update-for-galaxy-s2-i9100g-now-available/ is the link true? let say if ics sgs2 gt1900G is already official. maybe we could use boot2geck for SGS 2 version G right?
ReplyDeleteThe Boot2Gecko team in working on building support for SGS 2 version G.
DeleteThe Android Soul news about ICS update for Galaxy S2 I9100G is not confirmed.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G model. I am running Gingerbread 2.3.6 on XWLC2 firmware and want to root the phone. I would really appreciate if you can give me a step by step instruction on how to do it..
XDA Developers forum has lot of step by step instructions.
Deletehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583091
my galaxy s2 19100g has 2.3.6 gingerbread.xxlb1 how old is this firmware version? which one is the latest in 2.3.6?
ReplyDeleteStock Kernel for Galaxy S2 19100G are at version 2.3.6. We have to wait until Samsung releases new upgrades.
Deletemy samsung galaxy s2 Gt I9100G has version 2.3.6 ..build numbr gingerbread.JPKK1.. i updated this software through settings> about phone> software update.. it got updated and firmware installation always give error in the middle of installation.. When i connect my phone through usb.. it gets on charging but dont show up in laptop or computer.. please tell me how to get rid of this problem.
ReplyDeleteMan, I have the same problem, even with Kies I can't connect with the USB.... Did you find out what to do?
Deletehow to ROOt samsung S2 after Update ICS..??
ReplyDeletetheres an update now no gt-19100g connect your phone to kies then start you upgrade i just finished mine..
ReplyDeletecan we use triangle away on sgs2 i9100g
ReplyDeleteIf you use a custom firmware on your phone you will see a yellow triangle at boot-up.
DeleteYou can use the Triangle Away app to get rid of this or reflash your phone with stock kernel
How To Reset Flash Counter And Remove Yellow Triangle Without A USB Jig
upgraded to icecream sandwich now bluetooth wont work in car , my husband also upgraded same day and his works with car ,, its not the stereo in car as both phones worked fine before upgrade ,, i can bluetooth to his phone and vise versa but it refuses to connect to parrot stereo and we have removed all settings in car incase it was that and reset stereo and nothing it still wont but my husbands does ,,wierd ,, also google maps keeps crashing since upgrade , uninstalled and reinstalled several times and still crashing worked perfect before
ReplyDeleteIf you are using Cyanogenmod then Cyanogenmod forum would right place to get these problem resolved.
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ReplyDeletesamsung gt-19100g
Hey Arky has there been a release for ICS for the GT 19100G? I live in australia but bought my phone overseas.
ReplyDeleteThe build is Gingerbread JPKH8.
Thanks for the info. :)
I am a user of S2 Gt-i9100 it have the heat problem and the most is the sensor.Because I bought for 2 weeks later it always open never lock.When my hand is cross over it was opened when I do a work it was open when i go to university at the lecture time it was also open.So the battery is also can use 4 hours the longest is only 6 hours
ReplyDeleteYou might face this problem if you keep your Wifi, GPS turned on all the time. In my experience, playing streaming video would tend make these devices very hot.
DeleteRegarding battery life,consider buying a battery pack to extend your battery life. See Samsung Galaxy S2 Power Pack
i would like you to help me with details to upgrade MY samsung galaxy s2 GT-1900G with andriod version 2.3.4 kernel version 2.6.35.7 root@Dell151 #2 build number gingerbread.dxkh6. if i try to use kies to upgrade it, a message appears your device doesn't support software upgrading via kies.
ReplyDeleteI really like this enthusiastic job you are doing folks.
ReplyDeleterooting android tablet
Now It is more convenient with Samsung Galaxy S2 Confirms the Official Android Jelly Bean 4.1 upgraded OS by this November.
ReplyDeleteI miss my iphone for the camera and fluid internet scrolling. But the Galaxy S-Voice is HORRIBLE! She sounds so tired I feel bad for her. I miss siri, but the iphone 5 is cheaply built. GS3 is fun as hell , doesn't work the best with keyboard and camera. But its fun and works.
ReplyDeleteSomebody plz make the kernel for GT-I9100G xxlpz
ReplyDeleteThere is already one for GT-I9100G. Check out my post about Samsung GT-I9100G
DeleteThanks for such nice & complete information..
ReplyDeleteUsers may also see:
http://www.androidnectar.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100g-dzkl13/
Hi, it's nice to see a lot of comments here. I've never owned a Samsung phone. I've all ways ether had LG or Motorola. So the GS3 is my ffrist ever Samsung phone. And all i can say about the phone and the brand is that it's awesome. Never go back to the LG or Motorla phones. Thanks~ Augusta :)
ReplyDeleteatlast found a compiled tutorial on Galaxy s2 i9100.. excellent work.. thanks..
ReplyDeleteGlad you found this useful. Will publish more posts aboutCM 10.1.x Android 4.2.2 updates this week
Deletehi my i9100g is running CM10 and am having problem charging it. when u first plug the charger it will charge well till it reach 50% and above and it will start disconnecting and connecting at the same time.when it starts that the battery percentage will not go up again.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for review, it was excellent and very informative.
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