Samsung has rolled out another Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number I9105XXUBML1 for the Non-NFC version of Galaxy S2 Plus with model number GT-I9105. The new official update is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.
- PDA: I9105XXUBML1
- CSC: I9105OXEBML1
- MODEM: I9105XXUBMK1
- Version: Android 4.2.2
- Built date: Dec 17, 2013
- Regions: Russia
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, and those who are residing outside Russia can now download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.
Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S2 Plus should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUBML1 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S2 Plus by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
Files Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUBML1 Jelly Bean Firmware (Mirror Link) for Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)
Steps to Update Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 with Android 4.2.2 XXUBML1 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy S2 Plus.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Homeand Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S2 Plus to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.
Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted I9105XXUBML1 firmware folder:
Step 10: Once the installation process completes, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XXUBML1 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.
Note: If Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.
- Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
- Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
- Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
- Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.
Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Startbutton to begin the installation process.Step 10: Once the installation process completes, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.
Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XXUBML1 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.
Note: If Galaxy S2 Plus I9105 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.