Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 4.0.3 I9100XXKPL6 Review (FAQ)
The latest leaked of Android 4.0 ICS ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 is available for Download. This ROM not is official released by Samsung, but it is now getting more stable and almost all basic function can work properly. Below is some response and summary after running Android 4.0.3 9100 XXKPL6 for Samsung Galaxy S2
How to Flash Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6 on Samsung Galaxy s2 I9100
The tutorial to flash Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6 on Samsung Galaxy s2 I9100 is here. The step is easy and process update to 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6 on Samsung Galaxy s2 I9100 only take 5 minutes.
What is the major different between Galaxy S2 ROM with Android 4.0.3 compare to Android 2.3.6?
Face unlock (fully work)
Task Manager (same as Android 3.0)
Web browser- More setting: Adjust different color , display brithes and display mode.
Some of setting UI different. ( Home screen and menu screen almost same as android 2.3.6.)
What function no work on Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6?
OTG connection.
HDMI connection.
GPS signal (Solution: how to fix).
Screen capture by press “ Home” + “Power” button ( Android 2.3.6 support screen capture by press “ Home” + “Power” button )
Battery life ( Android 2.3.6 is better)
Clear installed Application Cache and Data. ( Android 2.3.6 Manage Application allow you to uninstall , Force Close, Clear Cache and Data)
Unable switch between 3G to 2G.
Can I Flash Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6 to Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100G?
We has tried it. Don’t try on I9100G because the progress will crash your I9100G firmware.The flash progress will stuck at “setup connection” and your I9100 cant boot into normal Android OS once you start to flash this Android 4.0.3 firmware.
What different between Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100 and I9100G
Samsung galaxy s2 I9100
1.2Ghz dual core Exynox 4210.
Overheat easily.
Poor battery life. (Fixed with Android 2.3.5)
Fully run at 1.2 GHz CPU.
So far no apps/ games compatibility issue reported.
Better 3D performance.
Lot of custom firmware, kernel, modification, tweaks.
Normal text font in PAPAGO.
Perform better and less lag while browsing the Internet and score better when opening apps/multi tasking.
Samsung galaxy s2 I9100G
1.2Ghz dual core TI OMAP4430.
Doesn’t overheat easily.
Better battery life.
CPU capped at 1008 MHz.
Might have more apps/ games compatibility issue.Some games developed for GT-I9100 like Asphalt 6 can’t be launch on it.
Poorer 3D performance.
Not much custom firmware / modification.
Very small fonts size in PAPAGO
Might feel lag when opening up too many app compare to GT-I9100 model.
How to root Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6?
Here is tutorial on how to root Galaxy S2 Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6.
Can I manually switch back from I9100XXLP6 to 2.3.6.
Yes, you can switch back from I9100XXLP6 to 2.3.6 by download Android 2.3.6 ROM and manually flash via Odin. Or You can refer XDA forum at here to get more info.
Before Flash Android 4.0.3 9100XXKPL6, how to backup all data and application?
We recommend use titanium backup pro to backup the data to the External SD Card . To set one click backup all data to SD card- Open titanium backup pro >> press menu button >> Batch>> and select the relate function.
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