[Q] Kies wont update Galaxy SII to ICS

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Hi this is my first post so im hoping its in the correct place

SO basically I want to update my Galaxy S2 to Ice Cream Sandwich using Kies but when it searches for an update it says there is none available and that "This is the latest firmware" whereas with my dads Galaxy S2 it has updated to Ice Cream Sandwich as well as my sisters S2, I figured it may be because mine is rooted, so I took necessary steps to unroot it and flash back a secure kernel using Odin, But still no luck, I just wonder whether restoring my phone to factory would solve the case of Kies not picking up any update?

I'm inexperienced with the stuff

Any suggestions?

Thanks

First welcome to XDA
here at XDA we don't really rely on the updates coming from manufacturers. You can try to update your phone manually by using Odin which might not be a good option since it might change your bootloader and potentially brick your phone. There are more options available but I can't give you much details as I don't own a gsii. head over to their forums for more details and all questions related to gsii should be posted in their q&a sub forum


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Originally Posted by Jord4n94

Hi this is my first post so im hoping its in the correct place

SO basically I want to update my Galaxy S2 to Ice Cream Sandwich using Kies but when it searches for an update it says there is none available and that "This is the latest firmware" whereas with my dads Galaxy S2 it has updated to Ice Cream Sandwich as well as my sisters S2, I figured it may be because mine is rooted, so I took necessary steps to unroot it and flash back a secure kernel using Odin, But still no luck, I just wonder whether restoring my phone to factory would solve the case of Kies not picking up any update?

I'm inexperienced with the stuff

Any suggestions?

Thanks

It will be because you've flashed a new kernel on there to root it (I assume that's how you rooted it, because of your current issue).

Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my sig and find the official firmware for your device and flash that. A factory reset will just erase all the data, but not reset your firmware. Be aware also that if it's a branded release that you're expecting then you'll need the branded firmware (also in the bookmarks).

You Should download rom and install via Odin

Just as everyone else says, it might be better to flash using Odin, or CWM. If your phone is like mine, it might be a while untill you get your update. I bought mine through my carrier, Telenor, and the only update I still have as an option is GB 2.3.4.

Good thing about flashing is you can always revert to the stock ROM you had using Nandroid backup, and even flash official stock ROM which you can find in I9100 forums here on XDA.

Just follow the search... .

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