Southeast Asia Samsung Galaxy S II XWKF1 firmware gets new firmware upgrade finally. XWKF1 firmware should be Europe Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware because it has multiple languages but most of them are not in Southeast Asia. Must be a rush for Samsung to sell Samsung Galaxy S2 in Southeast Asia region and missed that. However, the latest firmware for Southeast Asia ~ DXKH2 fixes this issue. If you are using stock XWKF1 firmware, just plug in your SGS2 to Samsung Kies. You should be able to upgrade to the latest DXKH2 firmware if your firmware are based in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines…
What are the new features in Samsung Galaxy S2 DXKH2 firmware? No Android 2.3.4 yet. It is still Android 2.3.3. But it added Southeast Asia native languages like Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia… Therefore, your Samsung Galaxy S2 can be in your native language now. Furthermore, it added DioPen Chinese IME for Chinese input and handwriting. And updated Swype with Southeast Asia native languages support too. By the way, Voice Commands app also got updated.
So what are you waiting for? Get yours Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware upgraded now.
Hello Jayce,
I wanted to root my SGS2 but cancel due to the upgrade.
With the new firmware upgrade, which CF-root I need to download?
Good question. You can wait for new CF-Root for DXKH2 or try other version now. Personally, I did not test them because I stay with my custom firmware. 😉
hi jayce. which custom firmware are you using now? what are the advantages & disadvantages of it? just wonderding.
LeoMar75 v2.6 (XXKH3). https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/12/download-leomar75-revolution-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-cwm/
Clean and light. Like the look of it. No Samsung apps. Most of all, too lazy to try out other custom firmware now. 😛
Download LeoMar75 Revolution v2.5 CWM ROM here. -> it says the path doesn’t exist.
ROM chef removed it. Please get the latest one from XDA.
How did u save n restore yr APN setting safely when u installed yr custom firmware 🙂
I’m using 3g n very afraid lose it after installation.
Use Titanium Backup to backup the APN settings. Or copy down yourself manually. 😉
thanks for the heads up. downloading update right now.
did i unroot 1st then upgrade new firmware???
Not sure about that. You can try to upgrade without unroot see.
hi, could u please help me to put my galaxy s2 to factory firmware…my phone won’t open again…only thing i get is a black screen with white text and then it get stuck!! i think i did something when upgrading clockworkmod! please help…thanks in advance!
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
iam using samsung galaxy s2. want to use a pen devise which can be used like normal handwriting pen on the screen for memos, tasks etc etc. Do we have to use Spen which samsung recently announces or any stylus pen will do the job
Any soft conductive stylus will do.
Bro Jayce
I enjoy all your tips regarding SGS2.
I just change my SGS2 to XXKH3. And now I lost my Indonesia language for swype/samsung keyboard.
Do you have tips/trick how to put back Indonesia language support in xxkh3?
Thx
Kiminx
No idea for the moment…
hi Jayce,
I like your website very much. I thought this new firmware will solve the overheating issue. Unfortunately it is not. So sad. Will version 2.3.4 solve this problem? When will S2 getting the 2.3.4? Estimated when? Thanks. 🙂
I don’t think Android version is causing the overheating issue. Anyway, you can try to install other region firmware which is Android 2.3.4 see. No idea on when Southeast Asia will get Android 2.3.4…
By the way, what is causing your phone overheating? 3D games?
normal videos, games and even taking pictures also will overheat. I heard it’s the firmware issue. Most of my friends also encountering the same problem and after they rooted their S2, the problem is gone. But right now i want to wait for the official 2.3.4 release for S2 in Malaysia. 🙂
Nope, I don’t have overheating issue on my stock firmware XWKF1. Except playing extreme 3D games only.
Hi Jayce, I just checked Kies but there wasn’t any new firmware upgrade. Still having KF1 as the firmware. I am in Singapore anyway using Singtel. Thanks.
Hmm… What is your CSC in Samsung Kies?
CSC is KE5
The value in ()? Like mine == KE5 (XME).
Oh… Mine is CSC:KE5(SIN)
Correct for Singapore. Maybe you can try to ask Samsung Support about your issue.
Hi,
I’m also facing the same issue….. Also from Singapore,
CSC: OLBKE5 (STH) …. also no new update in Kies…
I asked the CSO in Samsung CS centre, but they are clueless about it …. Time for an email..
Hi Jayce, I am using samsung galaxy s2. I would like farsi language keyboard for samsung s2. Could you please help me .
You can try these from Android Market – https://market.android.com/search?q=farsi&so=1&c=apps
Jayce, you might just be my saviour, cause i updated my sgs2 wich i bought in southeast asia, phillipines to be exact, and i recently updated to the latest firmware trough kies and now i only got southeastern languages excluding the english, i really need youre help cause my previous firmware allowed me to have almost all european languages, so please guide me out of this hell XD thank you very very much anyways
You can try Europe firmware like XXKG5.
Hi…
is it ok to upgrade my samsung galaxy s2 XWKF1 INTO THIS KF1? however why is it still the version is 2.3.3?(talking about the picture above).
Sure, why not? As for the Android 2.3.3, you need to ask Samsung WHY…
hi jayce, where could i get good custom firmwares for my samsung galaxy s2. 🙂 thanks.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/13/top-android-2-3-4-gingerbread-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/
I m from India and I have upgraded my SII via kies and currently got the following upgrades :-
Baseband Version:- I9100DDKE4
Kernel Version:- 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 root@DELL101 #2
Build Number:- GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Would like to know if the above upgrade is the latest one. Further post upgrade my camera is showing pink spot which was not there earlier and the same has also affected clarity of pictures. please help.
If Samsung Kies show no more update, then it is the latest one for your region. As for camera pink spot issue, you need to refer to Samsung Support. Mine still have it no matter which firmware that I tried.
Thanks Jayce for your prompt reply. Is there any way that i can get my old firmware back…??
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Follow this guide to install your original firmware.
The mentioned link talk about Stock Firmware… where from i download the same. Moreover i dont even remember my earlier firmware details.. Please help…
Sorry, can’t help much if you don’t remember your own original firmware because mine is Malaysia unit. It is not same as yours.
As I mentioned earlier, consult Samsung Support on camera pink spot issue.
I just remember only one thing about my earlier firmware, it was Baseband Version:- I9100DDKE2…will this help in any way getting back old stock firmware….
XWKE8 firmware has baseband = DDKE2. You can try it if you want…
can anyone help me with the update?
i tried to update my s2 on kies as it says there an update, but when i try to do it. it doesnt continue it only stays on the part where it say’s FIRMWARE UPGRADE and its just reading. nothing happend.
PDA:KF1/ PHONE:KF1/ CSC:KE5 (XTC)
PDA:KI2/ PHONE:KI1/ CSC:KH1 (XTC)
can anyone guide me thru this? thanks. ill appreciate it.
Please refer to this guide – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/04/how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware-with-samsung-kies/
Consult Samsung Support if still cannot.
I did everything you said, followed the guide. but it still doesnt get through. im get stuck on the Preparing firmware upgrade.
this is very frustrating… 🙁
Any reply from Samsung Support?
this is what they sent to me.
Dear Toffee,
Thank you for contacting Samsung Philippines.
We do apologize for the inconvenience. Please try to update your Samsung Kies first. After update is
completed, restart your pc and try to update your phone firmware again.
Thank you for supporting Samsung Products. Should you have further
inquiries, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-10-7267864. We will
be glad to be at your service!
Please do not reply back to this email message as this email address is
used for outbound messages only.
Sincerely
Samsung Philippines
So any luck after you updated Samsung Kies?
nope! whats ur kies version? is it the latest?
coz im feel mine is different or something is wrong with it. im not sure.
I seldom use Samsung Kies. Still using the old version – 2.0.2.11071_128.
Consult Samsung Support again. Tell them still cannot. See the response from them…
i see. maybe that one reason. i dont even see my APP Store on the left side bottom of my Samsung Kies.
Is it really true that when you bought SGS2 from other country you can’t upgrade it when you’re in a different location?? Mine was bought in Qatar and I’m currently in Philippines
No idea. Did not try to upgrade at other country. Try to consult Samsung Support.
hazen.. Could you please tell me what was your initial kernel version if you know it.. Im facing echo problems on my phone and i have to return it for warranty. But since i have flashed a custom kernel i dont think i can use my warranty. I bought my phone in qatar too and i dont remember the kernel version.
jayce. Any ideas?
thankyou.
Nilin, please use reply under Hazen. Else Hazen won’t receive your message.
Sorry, I have no idea.
Jayce DXKH2 really can upgrade to 2.3.6?
Yes, why not?
Can I upgrade SGs2 i9100 (NON ‘G’ Version) to the newly updated Android OS?
Yes, Tenton.
updating sgs2 with Icecream sandwich.. is it advicable through other sources than the samsung updates.. can u gimme a link for the same… and can u tell me what are the advantages with this update? I am having problems with my sgs2 battery draining.. i gotta charge my set twice a day…
What do you want, Niju?
my sgs2 is draining battery.. so i need a solution for that…
You can check this out – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/22/how-to-improve-samsung-galaxy-s2-battery-life/
Jayce: Q?
what is the best or much stable firmware for SGS2? Please let me know. any links?
what are these people talking about siyah and kernels… combinations and such. im so having trouble reading. im not even understanding them. hahaha. please help. thanks
Most of the official firmwares are stable. Do you have issue with your current firmware?
Yes! im actually using XILA2? the one from Italy. It drains my battery.
which rom has stability when it comes to battery and wifi and 3g?
do u know about this kernels and siyah???
You can try custom ROM like CheckROM RevoHD v4 (I am using this one now). Get latest build from XDA website.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/10/21/download-checkrom-revolutionhd-xxki4-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-cwm/
im a malaysian and i hav a s2
model no. : GT-I9100
Android version :2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100DXKF1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340root@DELL106#2
Build no. : GINGERBREAD.XWKF1
i’ve been trying to upgrade to via Kies for whole day long. bt stil failed to do so.
any1 can guide me to update my s2 ? (im nt gud in tech stuff)
THX alot !! really appreciate if any1 can hlp.
Hi John, please refer to this guide.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/09/04/how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-firmware-with-samsung-kies/
Ok working fine bt the firmware upgrade component stuck at 99%. Even afte hours still remain at 99%. Any ideas? Thx
Disable antivirus and firewall. Then try again.
Hi,
I have samsung galaxy note (GT- I9228) and I bought it from my Asian mate. now it has few things in chinees and also I can’t see all the functionality. I was wondering if you can tell me how can remove everything and install all NZ based firware and everything, please help. really need it to work..thanks
Sorry jain, I have no idea too.
“firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recover mode in kies and try again” — hello jayce, my s2 can’t access in kies emergency firmware recovery and its screen is stuck with that text. do you have any solution for that? thanks bro!
Hi louie, just follow the instructions from Samsung Kies. If still cannot, you need to consult Samsung Support for further help.