Galaxy S2 Jelly bean update?

[aca95pks]

I did a search but couldn't find anything.

It's reported Samsung will release this in Nov. Any idea when we'll get it on O2 S2 phones?

Cheers,

Paul.

[MI5]

Post #174 here http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/Jelly-Bean-for-Galaxy-S2-Roll-out-star... explains the Odin process. You'd just need to download the Official O2 ROM for the I9100 from sammobile.

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Yeah I seen that in the message above, I suppose I'm apprehensive to root my phone (I don't use NFC anyway). I'm fairly tech-savy but knowing my luck I'd botch the whole job! lol

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As already mentioned rooting isn't necessary (only if you wanted to use a 'custom made' ROM).  To update using a standard ROM from Samsung really is straight forward and only if you were really clumsy would you have a nightmare.  I make good backups using MyPhoneExplorer first (as a just in case), make sure my S2 is fully charged, and use a laptop with a full/good charge also (so even a power-cut can't get me).

I'm now running 4.1.2 (XWLSN) and it's added those nice, extra touches to an already great phone and OS.

Jonty.

[Anonymous]

Awesome! That's it then, I'll be doing that this evening!

[Anonymous]

Well can you tell me so I'm absolutely certain, which firmware it is? I'm on 19100P model and I'm not sure which one to choose from the drop-down menu on Sammobile...

[MI5]

Click the firmware tab then in the search box type i9100o2u - It's the top one in the shortlist. "I9100XWLSD March 2013 Version 4.1.2"

[Anonymous]

I thought the official JB update was due to be released this week, why is Kies telling me I have the latest firmware still?

I am now beyond hacked off stage with O2, this is a joke....what's going on?

[MI5]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I thought the official JB update was due to be released this week, why is Kies telling me I have the latest firmware still?

I am now beyond hacked off stage with O2, this is a joke....what's going on?

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Read this post http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/Guide-to-Samsung-S2-amp-Jelly-Bean-Updates/td-p/448668 then come back if it's not clear to you.

[Anonymous]

Transcript of a chat I'm having with the manager on their chat feature:

Liam: I'm really surprised at the amount of time it's taken - understanding too you have to wait on Samsung, but there's a clear mix of information I've been receiving about the Jelly Bean updated for S2

Jamy: I do understand that there has been a delay for Jelly Bean to be compatible with your phone, however we are equally eager to get a go ahead from Android.

Jamy: We are continuously in touch with Samsung for the update.

Jamy: Would request you to kindly bear with us for some more time.

Jamy: You have been patient with us so far, really appreciate that.

Jamy: However I would not be able to promise any time frame to you as I don't want to make any false promises.

Jamy: We are still uncertain about the dates.

If it helps.

I think I'm going to go with MI5 and JontySoper's route.

[Anonymous]

aaahhh, mines a "P" model ffs, so I gotta wait even longer then?
I'll give O2 until the start of next week, if they aint got it sorted by then, I'll cancel my contract and go elsewhere

[Anonymous]

I'm on the P model as well. Though good luck cancelling. Just pay it out right?!