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Newest Gingerbread version for Samsung GS 2

Hi, I am currently running V.2.3.4 on my Samsung GS 2. The phone is unlocked purchased on Internet and I am with AT&T in US.
My question is how can I get 2.3.5 or higher if it's official released by Google says for UK but not for US. I don't even know Google did release it in US or not.
If not, can I still do it and where can I get it?
Any reponses would be appreciated.

Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

TheSniperFan said:
Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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Thanks for replying. My carrier is AT&T but I bought the phone unlocked online so it is the international version ( no AT&T name on it ) Is 2.3.6 official release or simply a beta?
Thanks

Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?

TheSniperFan said:
Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?
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Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.

Samkee007 said:
Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.
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2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.

Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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Doesn't have to be....
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Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.

What is your current CSC code?
Type *#1234#

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Doesn't have to be....
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In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Samkee007 said:
I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.
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Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.

Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
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That's right, but if he tells me what CSC he has, he might has luck. There is a 2.3.6 firmware with multicsc and if his is amongst them, he can safely flash it, because it's english anyway.
If he has no luck, he still has options:
Wait for an update or go with MIUI or CyanogenMod and therefore 2.3.7.

Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.
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Interchange? Meaning I can still use the 2.3.6 that is suppose for other GS 2 right?

GT-I9100 is GT-I9100 so the firmware will work on your device. But depending on your CSC, you might get problems with mobile data and such.
CSC is a problem in stock-roms only. Custom-roms just work, so those are an alternative too. You can always flash back later.
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thesniperfan said:
what is your current csc code?
Type *#1234#
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i9100xeukh2

TheSniperFan,
So which firmware that I should get I mean the stable one of course. Can you post me the link for download if you happened to know.
Thanks
P.S. I've done the upgrade on my wife's Samsung Galaxy 3 I5800 one time ( from 2.1 to 2.2 ) The phone was not for US market as a result I could not get updates but I found the firmware & instructions online and finally got it done.

I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?

Samkee007 said:
I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?
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Let me check this. I can't tell now, because I've never used 2.3.6. I used 2.3.7 right away and now my ROM is based on 4.0.1. If the battery is a problem, I'll find you a 2.3.5. one.
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EDIT:
Indeed many people on the internet complain about that battery-life got worse. Here on xda and various different sites. I think you should go with 2.3.5 then. It's still an upgrade and people like it.
The latest one for you should be this one:
XWKJ3
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ
XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD
Password: [email protected]
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Step-by-Step instructions are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=1
Hope this helps.

Appreciation
TheSniperFan,
Thanks for all the help. I think I better go for 2.3.5 just to be safe.
Thanks thanks again!

Firmware upgrade FAILED! HELP!
I was upgrading my GS 2 from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 by following the links provided here some how the upgrade failed. In the mean time my GS2 STILL SHOW DOWNLOADING and said DO NOT UNPLUG THE CABLE so I waited, waited I think it was more than 12 to 15 min finally I unplugged it, the phone was still in downloading mode and didn't respond to all buttons so I removed the battery, tried back the downloading mode again then it pops up the message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again "
But Kies said " Device not responding. To resolve the issue reboot the device " which I've tried a numerous time and nothing happen. Can some one help please!!!
Thanks
UPDATE:
I just got it fixed. While I was waiting I decided to go ahead to do whatever it takes what I did was re-do the process by opened up the Odin on PC suprisingly the downloading bar on phone & Odin both appearing while the " Firmware upgrade encountered a issue Please use KIES for recovery mode " message still there and Odin said it passed, the phone rebooted and I checked the version which is 2.3.5 I also checked all my files nothing is lost. How & why I have no idea may be some Android experts in this forum can tell me. Now everything is all good. I learned my lesson I should kept waiting before unplug or remove the cable/battery whether the process is succeded or not.

Request for 6210XXLB2 ROOTED ROM

Hello dev,
For those with Canadian version of 6210, can someone upload a rooted 6201XXLB2 rom? I I notice the 6210 version in the dev does not contain the XXLB2 rom.
Thanks.
Cheers everyone especially to the amazing dev

If anyone can help with this it would be really appreciated. Guess who upgraded to the ICS Rom, found out that my wifi was unworkable, and now had to load the "regular North American Retail Rom with the Peel app etc that I cant use
ben_2g0 said:
Hello dev,
For those with Canadian version of 6210, can someone upload a rooted 6201XXLB2 rom? I I notice the 6210 version in the dev does not contain the XXLB2 rom.
Thanks.
Cheers everyone especially to the amazing dev
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I don't think the XXLB2 is anywhere to be found around here. You might just have to stick with the XXLPL release until the XXLB2 is uploaded by someone or is released. I honestly don't know if its even released. I just looked for it and couldn't find it anywhere.

I'm in the same situation I search for the LB rom for P6210 but for LA3 just uninstall PEEL soft with titanium backup

MacZzang said:
I don't think the XXLB2 is anywhere to be found around here. You might just have to stick with the XXLPL release until the XXLB2 is uploaded by someone or is released. I honestly don't know if its even released. I just looked for it and couldn't find it anywhere.
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Thank you very much anyway, The Canadian version P6210 has the XXLB2. which means it has been released. Will I have no problem with the XXLPL? I am satisfied with this rom but needs to change some few things. I am just being cautious if something happens.

I did a nandroid backup of the original unmodified LB2 in clockworkmod, before I started changing settings and installing apps.
You need to have garyd9's "CWM-based Recovery v5.x.x.x" installed in order to restore this nandroid backup:
garyd9's "CWM-based Recovery v5.x.x.x" post
I notice someone posted a newer version of CWM v6 - from what I understand, the newer CWM version is not compatible with the v5 backups.
If anyone finds this useful please reply and let me know. I also need recommendation on upload sites which are easy to use (ie. no registration etc.) and won't kill the upload quickly.

Slim_thumb,
Sorry, I was out for quite some time. Thank you for posting the link. It helped me a lot. I presummed that you have tried some ICS, what could be the best ICS replacement to our XXLB2 for the moment while waiting for our upgrade turn?

slim_thumb
Could you post you're backup for LB2 version!?

ben_2g0 said:
Thank you very much anyway, The Canadian version P6210 has the XXLB2. which means it has been released. Will I have no problem with the XXLPL? I am satisfied with this rom but needs to change some few things. I am just being cautious if something happens.
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What is the big difference between XXLPL and XXLB2? I have XXLPN is it better to flash to XXLB2?
Verstuurd van mijn GT-P6210 met Tapatalk

@ben_2g0
No I have not tried ICS (official or custom).
@scagnetwork
Check your PM (I don't want the upload link to be killed too soon by posting it open)
@terrandroid
LB2 is the HC firmware specific to the GT7+ sold in Canada. It is not ICS. We have not received the OTA ICS update yet.

XXXLB2 firmware
If anyone has the XXLB2 firmware, could you please post it up. I would like to go back to stock for when ICS is released. Thank you in advance.

biathlonc7 said:
If anyone has the XXLB2 firmware, could you please post it up. I would like to go back to stock for when ICS is released. Thank you in advance.
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Check your PM

Does anyone else with the Canadian LB2 P6210 get the message in KIES that this model's firmware cannot be updated through KIES?

Gazorninplat said:
Does anyone else with the Canadian LB2 P6210 get the message in KIES that this model's firmware cannot be updated through KIES?
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Yep
But a quick flash of the latest ICS from SamFirmware.com via Odin soon fixed that problem.

CromDubh said:
Yep
But a quick flash of the latest ICS from SamFirmware.com via Odin soon fixed that problem.
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Oh wait, but I thought the current ICS firmwares don't work for the LB2 Canadian version because of the wifi?
Did you backup your current HC firmware before flashing or did you just risk it?

Gazorninplat said:
Oh wait, but I thought the current ICS firmwares don't work for the LB2 Canadian version because of the wifi?
Did you backup your current HC firmware before flashing or did you just risk it?
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The previous firmwares were problematic for me, but the US version that was released yesterday works perfectly....24hrs and counting >
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=5965
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Gazorninplat said:
Oh wait, but I thought the current ICS firmwares don't work for the LB2 Canadian version because of the wifi?
Did you backup your current HC firmware before flashing or did you just risk it?
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and yep, I have a nandroid backup.....just in case... fingers crossed I don't need it....

CromDubh,
I followed the other thread of SrumerJohn in Adnroid Development and installed that ICS firmware. I am not happy about the performance of that firmware.
I am glad you find the latest US firmware satisfactory. Did you use the temporary CWM method to root this US firmware, followed by installing permanent CWM?

I did try the original UK ICS firmware but unfortunately not very extensively..(no wifi being a bit of a deal breaker for me)....but I'm pretty happy with North American version.
As for rooting, I used the same rooting method as was used for the older ICS without a problem. I didnt install permanent CWM, just the the temp, but I'm sure I'll end up with the permanent one when its time to start playing with JB

CromDubh said:
I did try the original UK ICS firmware but unfortunately not very extensively..(no wifi being a bit of a deal breaker for me)....but I'm pretty happy with North American version.
As for rooting, I used the same rooting method as was used for the older ICS without a problem. I didnt install permanent CWM, just the the temp, but I'm sure I'll end up with the permanent one when its time to start playing with JB
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The ICS version is slightly faster and more fluid than HC in terms of screen transition and opening apps, but my biggest problem is the Flash video performance. Interestingly, I had no wifi problem with the UK ICS version (this problem must be router-related).
I have problem with Flash video playing in the browser in both firmware versions. Not all video sites are affected equally - eg. Youtube 1080p does not play smoothly (used to play smoothly in original HC); Vimeo HD completely stutters (used to play smoothly in original HC).
Adobe apparently stopped supporting Flash and it disappears from Google Play store. I tried several older versions of Flash 11 (and even 10) posted as .apk (eg. at apktop), but none of them work smoothly (some of them even force close the browser) - and yes I did get the correct ICS version of Flash player.
I use Dolphin browser, and I tried the Flash video with the stock browser but the result is the same. Therefore it has nothing to do with the browser.
I have since gone back to my original HC through nandroid backup.
P.S. I followed StrumerJohn's guide to flash permanent CWM onto the US ICS version, and it works. However, at your own risk always.

[Q] 3.2 to ICS via Kies on galaxy 7.7 tab

Hi...checked out the answers and they don't seem to answer my question, so here goes....i have a 7.7 galaxy tab purchased in UK but now in Saudi Arabia...it's running Android 3.2...i've been told, if i was still in the UK it would have upgraded by now to ICS but as i'm not i have to upgrade via Kies...i downloaded Kies to my laptop and awaited for the ICS install package but couldn't find it. I tried looking for updates but it says i have the latest....is there anything else i can do to get ICS.....i guess when i return to the UK it may upgrade...i don't know but there must be a way now....thanks for all your help...from a newbie...Mike

the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.

dream5695 said:
Hi...checked out the answers and they don't seem to answer my question, so here goes....i have a 7.7 galaxy tab purchased in UK but now in Saudi Arabia...it's running Android 3.2...i've been told, if i was still in the UK it would have upgraded by now to ICS but as i'm not i have to upgrade via Kies...i downloaded Kies to my laptop and awaited for the ICS install package but couldn't find it. I tried looking for updates but it says i have the latest....is there anything else i can do to get ICS.....i guess when i return to the UK it may upgrade...i don't know but there must be a way now....thanks for all your help...from a newbie...Mike
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Never been a real fan of Kies. Mobil ODIN is the way I have found to be almost "idiot-proof". Actually it almost won't let you do bad things like re-partition! Has Everroot so you can flash and inject root saving re-rooting.
Actually you need not wait from region-specific firmware. I flashed the Austrian ICS firmware and it runs beautifully!

edan1979 said:
the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.
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Thanks Eden....much appreciate it...Mike

skeeterpro said:
Never been a real fan of Kies. Mobil ODIN is the way I have found to be almost "idiot-proof". Actually it almost won't let you do bad things like re-partition! Has Everroot so you can flash and inject root saving re-rooting.
Actually you need not wait from region-specific firmware. I flashed the Austrian ICS firmware and it runs beautifully!
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Thanks i will try and find it and see what i can do.....although most of this stuff is double dutch to me! Mike

Odin
dream5695 said:
Thanks i will try and find it and see what i can do.....although most of this stuff is double dutch to me! Mike
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What is this Odin...will it mess with my o/s...i like my tab the way it is....what does Odin do? Can someone explain please...thanks..Mike

Mike..Odin is a program that you use to 'flash' your software (HC, ICS) up-grades yourself, instead of waiting for the OTA (over the air) or via Kies.
There's PC Odin which is a windows based PC program and there's Mobile Odin which installs to your phone via Google Play Store.
You say that you are happy with your tab just the way it is...??..??
If so... then dont worry about up-dating your tabs software.
good luck...

ICS for Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and using it in India.
edan1979 said:
the ICS update for UK is not release... yet... so if you are waiting for the official UK firmware... you need to wait more... currently there is Austria,HK,India,China and Asia release.
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Hi,
I had purchased a Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and I have been using it in India ever since. I have been hearing that the official ICS is out and is available through KIES, but I have tried several times and it still shows Gingerbread as the latest firmware available. Also contacted Samsung support but they are unable to help . Please suggest what do I do ?
Cheers
Newbie Kaustav.

mailppl said:
Hi,
I had purchased a Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Singapore and I have been using it in India ever since. I have been hearing that the official ICS is out and is available through KIES, but I have tried several times and it still shows Gingerbread as the latest firmware available. Also contacted Samsung support but they are unable to help . Please suggest what do I do ?
Cheers
Newbie Kaustav.
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Check samfirmware.com The available ICS ROMs are there.
HTH

[Q] Going into Stock 4.0.4 or 4.1.1 on P3110

Hi, I have my P3110 with CM 10.1
I want to go to stock ROM 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 or 4.1.1
My PDA code is P3110XXALD4
What ROM can I use to go to stock ROM??? I see in samfirmware , but I don´t know what region is my tab
I buy this tab in Lima, Peru
I have another TAB P3110 with stock 4.0.3, How can I extract the ROM for this one , and flash in the other with CM10

no problem...
You can revert back to stock quite easily....
All you need to do is download the official ROM which you can find online or on this forum quite easily...
Once you have the official ROM downloaded you will just use Odin to flash the official ROM back to your tablet. Since you have CyanogenMod 10.1 installed I am going to guess you know to do all of that. Here is a good link for your exact model tablet which provides links to the official ROM that you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007876
There you go hope it helps...
You know you are going to loose your rooted status, but you can always root your tablet again. If you run into problems let me know and I will gladly help you out.

droidshadow said:
You can revert back to stock quite easily....
All you need to do is download the official ROM which you can find online or on this forum quite easily...
Once you have the official ROM downloaded you will just use Odin to flash the official ROM back to your tablet. Since you have CyanogenMod 10.1 installed I am going to guess you know to do all of that. Here is a good link for your exact model tablet which provides links to the official ROM that you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007876
There you go hope it helps...
You know you are going to loose your rooted status, but you can always root your tablet again. If you run into problems let me know and I will gladly help you out.
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Thanks for answer, the problem is that I cant find the official ROM for my tab
In Kies says PDA : LD4 CSC: LD1 (PEO) (this is 4.0.3)
and when I connect another tab to kies, appear the update to 4.0.4 and say
Recent firmware to update : PDA: LH2 CSC: LH1 (PEO)
Where I can find some of two roms?? I look in samfirmware and cannot find, I don't know if I can use another ROM without problems

[Q] UK user. still no jelly bean update for my ICS note

hi. today i bought galaxy note 10.1 at O2 store in Norwich (UK) and wanted it to update to the latest android version jelly bean but when i try to run software update (both in kies and in android soft. update) it fails saying that firmare is up to date . can you tell how can i fix this problem? I thought that all UK got this update a long time ago.
my spec:
android 4.0.4 ICS
version: IMM76D.N8010XWALI4
hope to hear from you soon

marszalinio said:
hi. today i bought galaxy note 10.1 at O2 store in Norwich (UK) and wanted it to update to the latest android version jelly bean but when i try to run software update (both in kies and in android soft. update) it fails saying that firmare is up to date . can you tell how can i fix this problem? I thought that all UK got this update a long time ago.
my spec:
android 4.0.4 ICS
version: IMM76D.N8010XWALI4
hope to hear from you soon
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Yeah I thought uk got JB back in January, those specs are from the settings/about device aren't they? Did kies update, I just noticed that when I updated kits had to update first maybe there's something else stopping it? Don't maybe some one else might have a better idea.

You have no update then ask the seller when they will update.
Or join XDA users and flash latest stock JB rom via Odin.
jje
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda premium

JJEgan said:
You have no update then ask the seller when they will update.
Or join XDA users and flash latest stock JB rom via Odin.
jje
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda premium
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will flashing stock jb void my warranty?

marszalinio said:
will flashing stock jb void my warranty?
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No any stock rom is still under Samsung warranty .
jje

Bought a Galaxy Note N8010 in UK last week & first thing it did was OTA update.
Is now on JB 4.1.2 JZ054K.N8010XXUCMA5

if you still have no update in i suggesyou take it to 02 and ask them to do it for you or root and flash a rom

huzi7868 said:
if you still have no update in i suggesyou take it to 02 and ask them to do it for you or root and flash a rom
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No need to root to flash a rom. Just download the rom and flash with Odin