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”
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
works a treat on my S2. Although I am on the Three network my phone was a replacement sent by the insurance company after the last one was stolen and that was running Portuguese firmware?!?! I didn’t even have to reinstall any apps or data – it was all still there after I rebooted. One strange thing is that KIES now says that my hardware can’t be upgraded via KIES anymore. Is that normal? I did get a request for permission on the phone to allow OTA updates. Will that replace having to use KIES to get updates?
Kies is a mess, forget it. If there is a new firmware, we’ll be covering it anyway and you can install it manually well before Kies gets you one. Yes, OTA updates might get you software updates directly on phone.
works a treat on my S2. Although I am on the Three network my phone was a replacement sent by the insurance company after the last one was stolen and that was running Portuguese firmware?!?! I didn’t even have to reinstall any apps or data – it was all still there after I rebooted. One strange thing is that KIES now says that my hardware can’t be upgraded via KIES anymore. Is that normal? I did get a request for permission on the phone to allow OTA updates. Will that replace having to use KIES to get updates?
Kies is a mess, forget it. If there is a new firmware, we’ll be covering it anyway and you can install it manually well before Kies gets you one. Yes, OTA updates might get you software updates directly on phone.
works a treat on my S2. Although I am on the Three network my phone was a replacement sent by the insurance company after the last one was stolen and that was running Portuguese firmware?!?! I didn’t even have to reinstall any apps or data – it was all still there after I rebooted. One strange thing is that KIES now says that my hardware can’t be upgraded via KIES anymore. Is that normal? I did get a request for permission on the phone to allow OTA updates. Will that replace having to use KIES to get updates?
Kies is a mess, forget it. If there is a new firmware, we’ll be covering it anyway and you can install it manually well before Kies gets you one. Yes, OTA updates might get you software updates directly on phone.
How do I manage to do a screen shot now i’ve updated to this firmware? It won’t work if I do as previously.
Hold Volume Down and Power keys together to take a screenshot.
How do I manage to do a screen shot now i’ve updated to this firmware? It won’t work if I do as previously.
Hold Volume Down and Power keys together to take a screenshot.
How do I manage to do a screen shot now i’ve updated to this firmware? It won’t work if I do as previously.
Hold Volume Down and Power keys together to take a screenshot.
is this the official version now? not the beta?
It’s official. But if you want a open firmware, not the one from carrier, I suggest you install official xxlpq from here — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
It’s official. But if you want a open firmware, not the one from carrier, I suggest you install official xxlpq from here — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
is this the official version now? not the beta?
It’s official. But if you want a open firmware, not the one from carrier, I suggest you install official xxlpq from here — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
is this the official version now? not the beta?
It’s official. But if you want a open firmware, not the one from carrier, I suggest you install official xxlpq from here — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Hi there, I’ve been using the new firmware for a few weeks and it’s fantastic. The only issue I have is that the sky go app does not work any more. It says it is not compatible with the device but it worked fine on the previous version. Is there anything I can do about this, thanks.
Hi there, I’ve been using the new firmware for a few weeks and it’s fantastic. The only issue I have is that the sky go app does not work any more. It says it is not compatible with the device but it worked fine on the previous version. Is there anything I can do about this, thanks.
Hi there, I’ve been using the new firmware for a few weeks and it’s fantastic. The only issue I have is that the sky go app does not work any more. It says it is not compatible with the device but it worked fine on the previous version. Is there anything I can do about this, thanks.
Hi kapil, I m having galaxy s2, i bought it from India..I read the procedure and All….
but i read the other people comment too…I read this too..
https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
but i see that people are not really happy wid this….
so my questn is…Is this Ok if i install this one in my phn instead of XXLPJ….Is there any issue..?
what the difference make btw two…?
Not too much difference, but I would say you go with XXLPQ. Try it out, it’s pretty cool. It’s the Android 4.0, man…. the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Okay Thanx… BTW do you have any idea…when it vil officially launch in India….?
Nope, no idea man. But it should within less than a month.
i Google it..i found this..
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-ICS-CRS
here country release of ICS for s2 is given..and it show.. “ICS is Not Available for this region, yet!” 🙁
Hi kapil, I m having galaxy s2, i bought it from India..I read the procedure and All….
but i read the other people comment too…I read this too..
https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
but i see that people are not really happy wid this….
so my questn is…Is this Ok if i install this one in my phn instead other….Is there any issue..?
what the difference make btw two…? i see both are XXLPQ..
pls Rply ASAP
Not too much difference, but I would say you go with XXLPQ. Try it out, it’s pretty cool. It’s the Android 4.0, man…. the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Okay Thanx… BTW do you have any idea…when it vil officially launch in India….?
Nope, no idea man. But it should within less than a month.
i Google it..i found this..
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-ICS-CRS
here country release of ICS for s2 is given..and it show.. “ICS is Not Available for this region, yet!” 🙁
Hi kapil, I m having galaxy s2, i bought it from India..I read the procedure and All….
but i read the other people comment too…I read this too..
https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
but i see that people are not really happy wid this….
so my questn is…Is this Ok if i install this one in my phn instead of XXLPJ….Is there any issue..?
what the difference make btw two…?
Not too much difference, but I would say you go with XXLPQ. Try it out, it’s pretty cool. It’s the Android 4.0, man…. the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Okay Thanx… BTW do you have any idea…when it vil officially launch in India….?
Nope, no idea man. But it should within less than a month.
i Google it..i found this..
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-ICS-CRS
here country release of ICS for s2 is given..and it show.. “ICS is Not Available for this region, yet!” 🙁
Hi kapil, I m having galaxy s2, i bought it from India..I read the procedure and All….
but i read the other people comment too…I read this too..
https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
but i see that people are not really happy wid this….
so my questn is…Is this Ok if i install this one in my phn instead other….Is there any issue..?
what the difference make btw two…? i see both are XXLPQ..
pls Rply ASAP
Not too much difference, but I would say you go with XXLPQ. Try it out, it’s pretty cool. It’s the Android 4.0, man…. the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Okay Thanx… BTW do you have any idea…when it vil officially launch in India….?
Nope, no idea man. But it should within less than a month.
i Google it..i found this..
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-ICS-CRS
here country release of ICS for s2 is given..and it show.. “ICS is Not Available for this region, yet!” 🙁
I have a samsung galaxy note. Can any one tell me how i can download the official ics for samsung galaxy not….. if so , please please let me know…..
I have a samsung galaxy note. Can any one tell me how i can download the official ics for samsung galaxy not….. if so , please please let me know…..
I have a samsung galaxy note. Can any one tell me how i can download the official ics for samsung galaxy not….. if so , please please let me know…..
my phone stated but only S is blinking again ad agin.. help me guys
It’s not available yet.. you can expect it happening pretty soon, like this month only. So hold on, and don’t try anything not-so-good on your Note yet. 🙂
Try XXLPQ on your Galaxy S2 model number i9100 — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This should shurely work, otherwise your device is not i9100 Galaxy S2.
my phone stated but only S is blinking again ad agin.. help me guys
It’s not available yet.. you can expect it happening pretty soon, like this month only. So hold on, and don’t try anything not-so-good on your Note yet. 🙂
Try XXLPQ on your Galaxy S2 model number i9100 — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This should shurely work, otherwise your device is not i9100 Galaxy S2.
my phone stated but only S is blinking again ad agin.. help me guys
It’s not available yet.. you can expect it happening pretty soon, like this month only. So hold on, and don’t try anything not-so-good on your Note yet. 🙂
Try XXLPQ on your Galaxy S2 model number i9100 — nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This should shurely work, otherwise your device is not i9100 Galaxy S2.
i am having some problems with my phone since using this update. The phone seems to randomly loose all network connection (showing the circle with dash symbol) and the only way to recover is to reboot the device. any ideas what that could be?
What’s your country/region?
I’m in the UK on the 3network. I originally had a gs2 from 3 but it got stolen and the insurance replaced it with a model with a Portuguese rom on it.
Well, even though you are using a Portuguese S2 on 3 carrier in UK, with the firmware meant for 3, it should be okay. I suggest you install the H3GLP2 firmware again using the guide above.
If it doesn’t work fine, download one Portuguese firmware, BULPC, from here — http://www.hotfile.com/dl/153501580/a5d3126/I9100BULPC_I9100TCLLP6_TCL.zip.html– and install it using the guide above. Select English language and see if
this works fine. Let me know.
i am having some problems with my phone since using this update. The phone seems to randomly loose all network connection (showing the circle with dash symbol) and the only way to recover is to reboot the device. any ideas what that could be?
What’s your country/region?
I’m in the UK on the 3network. I originally had a gs2 from 3 but it got stolen and the insurance replaced it with a model with a Portuguese rom on it.
Well, even though you are using a Portuguese S2 on 3 carrier in UK, with the firmware meant for 3, it should be okay. I suggest you install the H3GLP2 firmware again using the guide above.
If it doesn’t work fine, download one Portuguese firmware, BULPC, from here — http://www.hotfile.com/dl/153501580/a5d3126/I9100BULPC_I9100TCLLP6_TCL.zip.html– and install it using the guide above. Select English language and see if
this works fine. Let me know.
i am having some problems with my phone since using this update. The phone seems to randomly loose all network connection (showing the circle with dash symbol) and the only way to recover is to reboot the device. any ideas what that could be?
What’s your country/region?
I’m in the UK on the 3network. I originally had a gs2 from 3 but it got stolen and the insurance replaced it with a model with a Portuguese rom on it.
Well, even though you are using a Portuguese S2 on 3 carrier in UK, with the firmware meant for 3, it should be okay. I suggest you install the H3GLP2 firmware again using the guide above.
If it doesn’t work fine, download one Portuguese firmware, BULPC, from here — http://www.hotfile.com/dl/153501580/a5d3126/I9100BULPC_I9100TCLLP6_TCL.zip.html– and install it using the guide above. Select English language and see if
this works fine. Let me know.
Hi Guys,
I am in South Africa.
Will this work for me?
Thanks
Yes it would. But you better download and install the XXLPQ firmware, from here – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
XXLPQ will be better for you.
thanks!!!!! will do
Hi Guys,
I am in South Africa.
Will this work for me?
Thanks
Yes it would. But you better download and install the XXLPQ firmware, from here – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
XXLPQ will be better for you.
thanks!!!!! will do
Hi Guys,
I am in South Africa.
Will this work for me?
Thanks
Yes it would. But you better download and install the XXLPQ firmware, from here – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
XXLPQ will be better for you.
thanks!!!!! will do
Hi Dear Kapil i am In India
My Hand Set Is S2 I9100G, New Purchase Last 1Month Back,
Plz Advice New Update Software is ICS How Will possible,
plz Details. [email protected]
Thanks
Himanshu
Sadly, ICS firmware is not available for i9100G yet. That’s very poor of Samsung, really!
Hi Dear Kapil i am In India
My Hand Set Is S2 I9100G, New Purchase Last 1Month Back,
Plz Advice New Update Software is ICS How Will possible,
plz Details. [email protected]
Thanks
Himanshu
Sadly, ICS firmware is not available for i9100G yet. That’s very poor of Samsung, really!
Hi Dear Kapil i am In India
My Hand Set Is S2 I9100G, New Purchase Last 1Month Back,
Plz Advice New Update Software is ICS How Will possible,
plz Details. [email protected]
Thanks
Himanshu
Sadly, ICS firmware is not available for i9100G yet. That’s very poor of Samsung, really!
hi bro……ive got galaxy s2 GT-I9100G with android 2.3.6….can i upgrade it with ICS4 m in INDIA…please let know…[email protected]….thanx
Nope, it’s not for i9100G.
s you can
hi bro……ive got galaxy s2 GT-I9100G with android 2.3.6….can i upgrade it with ICS4 m in INDIA…please let know…[email protected]….thanx
Nope, it’s not for i9100G.
s you can
hi bro……ive got galaxy s2 GT-I9100G with android 2.3.6….can i upgrade it with ICS4 m in INDIA…please let know…[email protected]….thanx
Nope, it’s not for i9100G.
s you can
i get this all the time: Acore stopped all the time..
i get this all the time: Acore stopped all the time..
i get this all the time: Acore stopped all the time..
Hi guys lm in Iraq will this work for me thanks
Try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Hi guys lm in Iraq will this work for me thanks
Try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Hi guys lm in Iraq will this work for me thanks
Try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
I had a samsung galaxy ginger bread os , I offically updated the ice cream sandwich , after that i can’t access any internet browser on the device. Hand i had purchased in australia but I’m using in india.
Could please give any advice , how can i fix the troubleshooting.
You are talking about Galaxy S2 i9100 on Android 2.3 gingerbread, right? If you installed Android 4.0 from above, you still have Internet browser, you just need to spot it from app drawer.
Or simply try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This doesn’t have all the bloatware the above firmware has.
I had a samsung galaxy ginger bread os , I offically updated the ice cream sandwich , after that i can’t access any internet browser on the device. Hand i had purchased in australia but I’m using in india.
Could please give any advice , how can i fix the troubleshooting.
You are talking about Galaxy S2 i9100 on Android 2.3 gingerbread, right? If you installed Android 4.0 from above, you still have Internet browser, you just need to spot it from app drawer.
Or simply try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This doesn’t have all the bloatware the above firmware has.
I had a samsung galaxy ginger bread os , I offically updated the ice cream sandwich , after that i can’t access any internet browser on the device. Hand i had purchased in australia but I’m using in india.
Could please give any advice , how can i fix the troubleshooting.
You are talking about Galaxy S2 i9100 on Android 2.3 gingerbread, right? If you installed Android 4.0 from above, you still have Internet browser, you just need to spot it from app drawer.
Or simply try this one – nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/ This doesn’t have all the bloatware the above firmware has.
Hello
I hv already installed manually d official one,
Coz m from india and samsung wont relese update here..
But after upgrade i cant install some apps and games.
Bro if u suggest me d improved one, m really thankful to u..
Install this firmware, which is specifically for India — download link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4552
Only files have changed, use the above guide only to flash it using Odin.
Bro after registers on above Site, download link not working
Here is the link – http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157126994/d32eaa5/I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_INU.zip.html
Bro aftet flash it, data connection drop rendomly.
Such a huge lack of batteery drain
Hello
I hv already installed manually d official one,
Coz m from india and samsung wont relese update here..
But after upgrade i cant install some apps and games.
Bro if u suggest me d improved one, m really thankful to u..
Install this firmware, which is specifically for India — download link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4552
Only files have changed, use the above guide only to flash it using Odin.
Bro after registers on above Site, download link not working
Here is the link – http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157126994/d32eaa5/I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_INU.zip.html
Bro aftet flash it, data connection drop rendomly.
Such a huge lack of batteery drain
Hello
I hv already installed manually d official one,
Coz m from india and samsung wont relese update here..
But after upgrade i cant install some apps and games.
Bro if u suggest me d improved one, m really thankful to u..
Install this firmware, which is specifically for India — download link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4552
Only files have changed, use the above guide only to flash it using Odin.
Bro after registers on above Site, download link not working
Here is the link – http://www.hotfile.com/dl/157126994/d32eaa5/I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_INU.zip.html
Bro aftet flash it, data connection drop rendomly.
Such a huge lack of batteery drain
hey! guys i’m in Puerto Rico!! this will work with my galaxy s2??
Install this one — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
Install this one — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
hey! guys i’m in Puerto Rico!! this will work with my galaxy s2??
Install this one — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/
hey! guys i’m in Puerto Rico!! this will work with my galaxy s2??
Install this one — https://nerdschalk.com/xxlpq/