The Samsung Galaxy S2 was recently updated to Ice Cream Sandwich officially in some parts of Europe with the XXLPQ firmware, and now, UK’s carrier Three has released the update for their Galaxy S2 models, version I9100H3GLP2. Of course, it comes with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI on top, with Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 running underneath. It is now officially available through Kies, but for those wishing to flash it manually on their Three branded Galaxy S2 can do so by following the step by step procedure given below.
Keep in mind that the main firmware version is still XXLPQ, but this is the Three UK variant of the firmware, I91000H3GLP2. So read on to find out how you can flash the I9100H3GLP2 ICS firmware on Three UK’s Galaxy S2.
Compatibility
This firmware and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Three UK Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device, including US variants of S2, the Epic 4G Touch, T-mobile Galaxy S2 and AT&T Galaxy S2 along with Skyrocket. Check your device’s model number in Settings » About phone.
Warning!
The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to your device, we won’t be held liable.
Pre-Installation Requirements/Tips
- This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.
- If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process.
- Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below.
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How to Install XXLPQ on Three’s Galaxy S2 i9100
- Download the XXLPQ firmware.
Download Link | Filename: I9100XXLPQ_I9100H3GLP2_H3G.zip | Size: 399 MB - Now, extract the downloaded file I9100XXLPQ_I9100H3GLP2_H3G.zip (from step 1) to any folder, you’ll get these 2 files:
- I9100XXLPQ_I9100H3GLP2_I9100NELP2_HOME.tar.md5
- SS_DL.dll (simply ignore this one)
- Now, download the Odin software which you’ll need to flash the XXLPQ on your Galaxy S2 i9100.
Download Link | Filename: Odin3 v1.83.exe - Power off your phone and also disconnect it from PC if it’s connected, and don’t forget to keep phone’s battery above 50%, just to be safe. After the screen goes off, wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Boot Galaxy S2 into Download Mode in order to flash the XXLPQ firmware using Odin. For this, press and hold these keys together: Volume Down + Home + Power, you’ll get a Warning! screen.. press Volume up to continue to enter download mode.
- Open Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.83.exe.
- Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.
- Now, in the PDA tab in Odin, select the file you got in step 2.1 – I9100XXLPQ_I9100H3GLP2_I9100NELP2_HOME.tar.md5.
- Important! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required file as given in step 8.
- Now, hit the START button to start flashing XXLPQ firmware. When the flashing procedure is finished, your phone will automatically reboot — and when you see the Samsung logo, you can safely unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of Odin.IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck at some stage and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, do this — disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 6. Same if you get FAIL in Odin.
- In case you encounter any roadblocks flashing XXLPQ, let us know in the comments below and we’ll try to help you out.
You’re successfully updated your Three branded Galaxy S2 to the official Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 with XXLPQ firmware. Let us know what you think of it, in the comments below.
270 responses to “Galaxy S2 Ice Cream Sandwich Update: I9100H3GLP2 Firmware at Carrier 3”
good for people on three but for unbranded phones we still aint got the update
Simples:Flash your phone with these settings,insert sim card and add / change the APN settings
good for people on three but for unbranded phones we still aint got the update
good for people on three but for unbranded phones we still aint got the update
Simples:Flash your phone with these settings,insert sim card and add / change the APN settings
Simples:Flash your phone with these settings,insert sim card and add / change the APN settings
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
But btw, i would recommend you to install xxlpq. Search xxlpq firmware here in this site to get links and guide.
For unbranded phones use:
I9100XXLPQ
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Change List: 223505
Kernel Version: 3.0.15
http://hotfile.com/dl/149514867/aea2f22/I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_XEO.zip.html
I’m on Three network, but my phone isn’t branded in anyway, so I’m not sure I can go for this. I certainly don’t get the option to update via Kies2. My model number is GT-I9100, baseband I9100XXKI1. Is this different to what’s suggested above? Don’t wanna wreck my new phone. Cheers.
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
Hi Kapil, my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
But btw, i would recommend you to install xxlpq. Search xxlpq firmware here in this site to get links and guide.
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
But btw, i would recommend you to install xxlpq. Search xxlpq firmware here in this site to get links and guide.
For unbranded phones use:
I9100XXLPQ
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Change List: 223505
Kernel Version: 3.0.15
http://hotfile.com/dl/149514867/aea2f22/I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_XEO.zip.html
For unbranded phones use:
I9100XXLPQ
Base Firmware: I9100XXLPQ (4.0.3)
Region Poland (XEO)
Build Date: 9th March 2012
Modem: XXLPQ
CSC: OXALPQ
Change List: 223505
Kernel Version: 3.0.15
http://hotfile.com/dl/149514867/aea2f22/I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_XEO.zip.html
I’m on Three network, but my phone isn’t branded in anyway, so I’m not sure I can go for this. I certainly don’t get the option to update via Kies2. My model number is GT-I9100, baseband I9100XXKI1. Is this different to what’s suggested above? Don’t wanna wreck my new phone. Cheers.
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
Hi Kapil, my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
I’m on Three network, but my phone isn’t branded in anyway, so I’m not sure I can go for this. I certainly don’t get the option to update via Kies2. My model number is GT-I9100, baseband I9100XXKI1. Is this different to what’s suggested above? Don’t wanna wreck my new phone. Cheers.
Your phone is its eligible for the above. You can surely try this.
Hi Kapil, my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
It should be fine but, if you root your phone and take a Nandroid backup before you flash the new firmware, you can roll back to your current firmware if anything goes wrong.
I’ve installed it and it worked fine 🙂
It should be fine but, if you root your phone and take a Nandroid backup before you flash the new firmware, you can roll back to your current firmware if anything goes wrong.
It should be fine but, if you root your phone and take a Nandroid backup before you flash the new firmware, you can roll back to your current firmware if anything goes wrong.
I’ve installed it and it worked fine 🙂
I’ve installed it and it worked fine 🙂
Hi, Im having getting back into doenload mode. After clicking start on odin after a min or so i got fail in red in the upper left box of odin. Disconnected the phone took the battery out and then got the phone yellow triangle with an exclaimation mark and computer on the screen. Dont know that to do. As i cant seen to get the phone to go back into download mode or start up the screen only shows the phone yellow triangle and computer on the screen. HELP ME
The update is great, I’ve noticed 1 major issue with it though. You can’t now set proxy information for a wi-fi connection. Previously you went to advanced settings in wireless to input the proxy info but that feature is no longer there. Big step backwards in my opinion.
whn you turn wifi onn …goto make new connection the box can bescrolled down to … check the show advanced options nw you can set any ip and proxy settings and diffrent for every new connection …. its actually a step forward …….
I just tried what you said and your spot on. You can now set proxy information for each individual wi-fi connection which is fantastic.
Hi, Im having getting back into doenload mode. After clicking start on odin after a min or so i got fail in red in the upper left box of odin. Disconnected the phone took the battery out and then got the phone yellow triangle with an exclaimation mark and computer on the screen. Dont know that to do. As i cant seen to get the phone to go back into download mode or start up the screen only shows the phone yellow triangle and computer on the screen. HELP ME
Hi, Im having getting back into doenload mode. After clicking start on odin after a min or so i got fail in red in the upper left box of odin. Disconnected the phone took the battery out and then got the phone yellow triangle with an exclaimation mark and computer on the screen. Dont know that to do. As i cant seen to get the phone to go back into download mode or start up the screen only shows the phone yellow triangle and computer on the screen. HELP ME
The update is great, I’ve noticed 1 major issue with it though. You can’t now set proxy information for a wi-fi connection. Previously you went to advanced settings in wireless to input the proxy info but that feature is no longer there. Big step backwards in my opinion.
whn you turn wifi onn …goto make new connection the box can bescrolled down to … check the show advanced options nw you can set any ip and proxy settings and diffrent for every new connection …. its actually a step forward …….
I just tried what you said and your spot on. You can now set proxy information for each individual wi-fi connection which is fantastic.
The update is great, I’ve noticed 1 major issue with it though. You can’t now set proxy information for a wi-fi connection. Previously you went to advanced settings in wireless to input the proxy info but that feature is no longer there. Big step backwards in my opinion.
whn you turn wifi onn …goto make new connection the box can bescrolled down to … check the show advanced options nw you can set any ip and proxy settings and diffrent for every new connection …. its actually a step forward …….
I just tried what you said and your spot on. You can now set proxy information for each individual wi-fi connection which is fantastic.
Hello Guys,
I’m based in Doha, Qatar and using Samsung Galaxy s2
Question: Can i use this update in my unit? thanks…
I am not sure whether you will get local languages support with this update or not. If that’s okay with you, you can try XWLP3, which is latest one – https://nerdschalk.com/o2-uk-galaxy-s2-i9100-gets-official-ice-cream-sandwich-xwlp3/
You can also try this one — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/. But I don’t think you will get support of local languages in these firmwares.
I am not sure whether you will get local languages support with this update or not. If that’s okay with you, you can try XWLP3, which is latest one – https://nerdschalk.com/o2-uk-galaxy-s2-i9100-gets-official-ice-cream-sandwich-xwlp3/
You can also try this one — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/. But I don’t think you will get support of local languages in these firmwares.
Kapil..Thank you thank you… i got my ice cream sandwich on my phone now! i used the new one from O2 and smoothly and perfectly installed and work well.. again thank you… i love SG2 more hehehe
hi alrae, how u upgrade to ice cream sandwich? im also based in Qatar and still didnt received any update.pls reply. thanks
Well, it’s easy. Just follow the guide above to upgrade your Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Wait till Alrae confirms to you and then do it. 🙂
Hello Guys,
I’m based in Doha, Qatar and using Samsung Galaxy s2
Question: Can i use this update in my unit? thanks…
I am not sure whether you will get local languages support with this update or not. If that’s okay with you, you can try XWLP3, which is latest one – https://nerdschalk.com/o2-uk-galaxy-s2-i9100-gets-official-ice-cream-sandwich-xwlp3/
You can also try this one — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/. But I don’t think you will get support of local languages in these firmwares.
Kapil..Thank you thank you… i got my ice cream sandwich on my phone now! i used the new one from O2 and smoothly and perfectly installed and work well.. again thank you… i love SG2 more hehehe
hi alrae, how u upgrade to ice cream sandwich? im also based in Qatar and still didnt received any update.pls reply. thanks
Well, it’s easy. Just follow the guide above to upgrade your Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Wait till Alrae confirms to you and then do it. 🙂
Hello Guys,
I’m based in Doha, Qatar and using Samsung Galaxy s2
Question: Can i use this update in my unit? thanks…
I am not sure whether you will get local languages support with this update or not. If that’s okay with you, you can try XWLP3, which is latest one – https://nerdschalk.com/o2-uk-galaxy-s2-i9100-gets-official-ice-cream-sandwich-xwlp3/
You can also try this one — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/. But I don’t think you will get support of local languages in these firmwares.
Kapil..Thank you thank you… i got my ice cream sandwich on my phone now! i used the new one from O2 and smoothly and perfectly installed and work well.. again thank you… i love SG2 more hehehe
hi alrae, how u upgrade to ice cream sandwich? im also based in Qatar and still didnt received any update.pls reply. thanks
Well, it’s easy. Just follow the guide above to upgrade your Galaxy S2 to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Wait till Alrae confirms to you and then do it. 🙂
I am in Jamaica and updated my phone with the I9100XXLPQ firmware and everything was working fine until lately I have been seeing messages saying application has stopped working plus phone freezes sometimes what can I do to address this?
Do ‘Factory Reset’ from settings.
I am in Jamaica and updated my phone with the I9100XXLPQ firmware and everything was working fine until lately I have been seeing messages saying application has stopped working plus phone freezes sometimes what can I do to address this?
Do ‘Factory Reset’ from settings.
I am in Jamaica and updated my phone with the I9100XXLPQ firmware and everything was working fine until lately I have been seeing messages saying application has stopped working plus phone freezes sometimes what can I do to address this?
Do ‘Factory Reset’ from settings.
what if
Model number: GT-I9100T
Baseband version: I9100TDCKL1
can i still install use this method???
what if
Model number: GT-I9100T
Baseband version: I9100TDCKL1
can i still install use this method???
what if
Model number: GT-I9100T
Baseband version: I9100TDCKL1
can i still install use this method???
can i use this update with GT-I9100T?
can i use this update with GT-I9100T?
can i use this update with GT-I9100T?
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Hi, Please discard my earlier post, it was a mistake (blush)….my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
Yes, the above would work for you. Your phone is surely compatible. But I would recommend this one to you (because it’s not carrier specific) — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Yes, the above would work for you. Your phone is surely compatible. But I would recommend this one to you (because it’s not carrier specific) — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Hi, my model is GT-I9100, bought in Singapore, would it be ok to follow this process?
Hi, Please discard my earlier post, it was a mistake (blush)….my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
Yes, the above would work for you. Your phone is surely compatible. But I would recommend this one to you (because it’s not carrier specific) — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Hi, Please discard my earlier post, it was a mistake (blush)….my model is GT-I9100, bought in India, would it be ok to follow this process?
Yes, the above would work for you. Your phone is surely compatible. But I would recommend this one to you (because it’s not carrier specific) — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
i also updated to ice cream sandwich …. still everything is going great !!! 🙂 thanx to you…. am really happy!!! 🙂 thanx again
i also updated to ice cream sandwich …. still everything is going great !!! 🙂 thanx to you…. am really happy!!! 🙂 thanx again
i also updated to ice cream sandwich …. still everything is going great !!! 🙂 thanx to you…. am really happy!!! 🙂 thanx again
hi, i just install this firmware and its was success. but i found some error on screenshot capture, its say “couldn’t capture screen shot” on notification bar. how to fix it? Thanks
hi, i just install this firmware and its was success. but i found some error on screenshot capture, its say “couldn’t capture screen shot” on notification bar. how to fix it? Thanks