How to Root Samsung Galaxy S II on Android 4.0.3 XWLP3

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S II on Android 4.0.3 XWLP3. Please read every line carefully.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Samsung Galaxy S II on Android 4.0.3 XWLP3. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the phone.
• Your phone should have atleast 60-70% battery when you try out this tutorial.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download CF-Root-SGS2_XW_O2U_LP3-v5.4-CWM5.zip to your computer.

Step 2 - Extract the file you just downloaded and you should have two files in the folder.

Step 3 - Switch off your phone. Now go to Download Mode on your phone. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. This is the Download Mode.

Step 4 - Make sure you have your SGS II USB drivers installed on your computer. And also make sure your phone is set to connect on Samsung KIES mode through USB. How? Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > USB settings and check “Samsung KIES” option.

Step 5 - Open ODIN on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.

Step 6 - If your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time.

Step 7 - Click ‘PDA’ and select the .tar.md5 file.

Step 8 - Now click on the Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start and would take a moment to complete.

Step 9 - After the installation is completed, your phone will restart. After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.

That’s it. Your Samsung Galaxy S II is now rooted on Android 4.0.3 XWLP3 ICS software update.

How to Update Galaxy S2 Android 4.0.3 With XWLP3

Update Galaxy S2 I9100 with 4.0.3 XWLP3 ICS Software Update

Android 4.0.3 build XWLP3 has got leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S2 and is now available for download. It is a leaked update from Samsung KIES where it was released for some selected countries around the world. We always have a tutorial if you can’t wait to get it as an official update and prefer installing updates manually.

Remember, installing Android 4.0.3 build XWLP3 means that you will be losing root access and will have to wait till a proper method is available.

Disclaimer: We are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 

Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy S2 to connect it with the computer. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page  and try out the tasty Ice Cream Sandwich on your phone.

Next Page:How to Update

How to Update Galaxy S2 I9100 with Android 4.0.3 XWLP3 ICS

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to update Samsung Galaxy S II with Android 4.0.3 XWLP3 ICS. Please read every line carefully.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Samsung Galaxy S II. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the phone.
• Your phone should have atleast 60-70% battery when you try out this tutorial.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.0.3 XWLP3 files to your computer and extract the zip file.

Step 2 - Download ODIN v1.85 (if needed) which will help you to install Android 4.0.3 on Samsung Galaxy S II.

Step 3 - Switch off your phone. Now go to Download Mode on your phone. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. This is the Download Mode.

Step 4 - Make sure you have your SGS II USB drivers installed on your computer. And also make sure your phone is set to connect on Samsung KIES mode through USB. How? Go to Settings > Wireless & networks > USB settings and check “Samsung KIES” option.

Step 5 - Open ODIN on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.

Step 6 - If your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time.

Step 7 - Click on ‘PDA’ and select “I9100XWLP3_I9100O2ULP4_I9100XXLPR_HOME.tar.md5”.

Step 8 - In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.

Step 9 - Now click on the Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start and would take a few minutes to complete.

Step 10 - After the installation is completed, your phone will restart. After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.

That’s it. Your Samsung Galaxy S II has now been updated to Android 4.0.3 XWLP3 software update.

Want to root your Samsung Galaxy S II on Android 4.0.3 build XWLP3? Check out the detailed tutorial on the next page.
Next Page: How to Root Galaxy S2 Android 4.0.3 XWLP3

Install Batista70 FOXHOUND ICS Android 4.0 on Galaxy S2 I9100

Samsung Galaxy S2 is actually the most sold and most popular Android phone at the moment, and with that sales figures comes more developers interest. There are tons and tons of custom ROMs available for the Samsung Galaxy S2.
Official Galaxy S2 Android 4.0.3 ICS ROMs are already available for download, but some custom ROMs are way better that official updates. Previously, we have seen tutorials on official Android 4.0.3 build XWLP3, XXLPS, XWLC2 and XXLPJ – and CyanogenMod 9, HyDrOG3N-ICS – for Galaxy S2.
Disclaimer: We are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial
Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers of the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 to connect it with the computer. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page to get that tasty Ice Cream Sandwich on your phone.\
Next Page:How To Install Batista70 on Galaxy S2

Ten Most popular smartphone in 2012

10. Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini

With 2Gb internal and 32GB external memory of microSD card Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini stands at 10th position in top 10 best mobile phones to buy in 2012. The stand by time of this phone is more than 300 hours. It is available in black and white color. Other than that, dark pink and blue color is also available.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera Photo leaked

Samsung Galaxy S3 will be releasing by the end of this month or the next and like always, Samsung has been very lip tied about their upcoming flagship Android phone. And not to mention, Samsung Galaxy S3 is also one of the most anticipated phone of the year 2012.
We have already seen Galaxy S3 leaked photo and release date, but no one is sure if that is actually true or that even exists yet or not.

Huawei Smartphones are becoming popular in Pakistan

Huawei just recently launched its Huawei Honor, a.k.a. Ufone Horizon in Pakistan.
Huawei has announced that it will launch at least two series of smartphones in Pakistan by year end.

Huawei, in an official release, said that it plans to launch its latest and world slimmest smart phone Huawei Ascend P1/P1 S and the world fastest smart phone Huawei Ascend D quad / D1 in Pakistan within the current year.
It is unclear so far if upcoming Huawei smartphones will be launched by partnering with any cellular operator (most likely to be Ufone) or they will surface unlocked in the open market.

Huawei Ascend P1 and P1S were announced earlier in January 2012 at CES. Both phones are almost identical twins with 1.5 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 processors, 1 GB  RAM and 8 MP camera. They are best known for their sleek design at 7.7 mm thinness for Ascend P and 6.7 mm for Ascend P1.