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How to Update Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 to Android 2.3.3 XWKE7 Firmware

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100, you might be interested in updating your device to the latest official firmware released by Samsung. The firmware version is XWKE7 and it is based on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. This firmware brings some improvements and bug fixes compared to the previous versions, such as updated camera and Samsung apps, more free RAM after reset, and better battery life[^4^].

In this article, we will show you how to download and install the XWKE7 firmware on your Galaxy S II GT-I9100 using Samsung Kies software. This method is safe and easy, but you should backup your data before proceeding. Also, make sure your device has at least 50% battery charge and you have installed the latest Samsung USB drivers on your computer.

Steps to Update Galaxy S II GT-I9100 to XWKE7 Firmware

Download the firmware file gt-i9100 xwke7 xxke4 oxxke2.zip from this link [^2^] and extract it on your computer. You should get a file named I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100OXXKE2_HOME.tar.md5.

Download and install Samsung Kies software from this link if you don't have it already.

Launch Samsung Kies and connect your Galaxy S II GT-I9100 to your computer using a USB cable.

Wait for Samsung Kies to recognize your device and display its model number and firmware version.

Click on Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization.

Type your device model number (GT-I9100) and click OK.

Type your device serial number (you can find it under the battery or on the box) and click OK.

Read the warning message and click OK.

Select I have read all of the above information and click Start upgrade.

Select Save my device data (recommended) and click Continue.

Browse to the folder where you extracted the firmware file gt-i9100 xwke7 xxke4 oxxke2.zip and select the file I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100OXXKE2_HOME.tar.md5. Click Open.

Wait for Samsung Kies to prepare the firmware update and download any necessary files.

Do not disconnect your device or turn off your computer during the update process.

When the update is complete, your device will reboot automatically.

Disconnect your device from your computer and enjoy the new firmware.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any problems during or after the update process, such as boot loops, force closes, or network issues, you can try the following solutions:

Perform a factory reset by going to Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset. This will erase all your data, so make sure you have a backup before doing this.

Reinstall the firmware using Odin software instead of Samsung Kies. You can find a detailed guide on how to use Odin here.

Contact Samsung customer support or visit a service center for further assistance.