Procedure to update Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to XXKPH 2.3.3:
- First up you will have to download the XXKPH Gingerbread 2.3.4 Zip Package which contains all the essential firmware flashing tools. Please note that after downloading the zip file, you will have to place the zip file on desktop and then need to extract the same. Please note that in the process of extraction, you will see that it will prompt you for the password, you will have to enter the password as androidadvices.com.
- As soon as you download the same, you will have to extract the same in which you will find the files which are having the keywords in the files which are Boot, Code, PDA, CSC, Modem and also the Odin along with the Cooper OPS file. Please note that even if single file is missing then it means that the download hasn’t been successful and you will have to download the same again because while uploading from our end it has been made sure that all the mentioned files are there in the download package which is linked here.
- As soon as you unzip the firmware update package successfully, you will have to now open the Odin Multi downloader v 4.38 file from the extracted files after which you will see that a new window will be popping up as shown below which is nothing but the flashing tool with which the firmware will be updated.
- Now, at this point of time you will have to ensure that the KIES is completely closed and also preferably close all other programs in your computer too so as to ensure that the software update process is not hampered or interrupted in any manner.
- After this you will have to make sure that your phone is turned ON in the download mode, the download mode can be turned ON by pressing Middle Key(OK Key) + Power key and Volume Down Key simultaneously before connecting to PC after which the phone will enter in the download mode. Please note that if you proceed before entering the download mode then try again so that you enter into the download mode. Please note that it is not recommended to flash with the firmware or to proceed to the next step if you are unable to enter your phone in the download mode. It’s very important to enter into the download mode as it acts just like the safe mode. You can also refer to the video for entering your phone into the download mode.
- So, after double checking that the phone has entered in the download mode and the yellow ID : COM block as shown in the above screen shot. Now, next up without changing any other parameters you will have to select the files as they are mentioned below, this is very important step, if any of the file is wrongly entered then you will end up bricking the phone for which we can’t be held responsible in any manner what so ever.
OPS – Cooper_v1.0.ops
BOOT – APBOOT_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
Phone – MODEM_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03.tar.md5
PDA – CODE_S5830XXKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
CSC – CSC_S5830SERKPH_CL260130_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
- After checking the entries as mentioned above, click on the “Start” tab which is just located above the “Select OPS” option. Please note that as soon as you click on the Start tab it will take 5 – 10 minutes to complete the firmware update process and its highly requested on not to interrupt the process as this may brick your phone permanently.
- You will see that after 5 – 10 minutes of time as mentioned above, the updation process is completed and you will have to wait till you see home screen in your phone and also you will have to watch out for Odin as you will see that a Blue colored box will be glowing up as shown in the below screen shot,
- Now, as soon as the firmware update is finished you will now have to get your device in the recovery mode. The recovery mode can be entered successfully by either long pressing the volume up key, press Menu as holding both the buttons press the power button to start or also you can refer the below mentioned video on how to enter in the same. You can see that after device gets switched ON, you will find options like clear cache data. You can clear that by selecting options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition after which you need to reboot your device by selecting reboot system now after which your Galaxy S will be rebooting and again you will have to set up your Google accounts etc.
Note : Please note that after clearing the cache you will have to reconfigure the APN settings after updating the firmware to access the data services and the Internet services as all the Internet APN settings will be reset. You will have to contact your Service provider to get more info on the APN Settings. Not to forget also configure the MMS Settings.
Do, let us know if you come across any issues while upgrading the phone as we will see to it that all problems are solved in the comments section below. For checking on which firmware you are currently on, you will have to go to the Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version where you will find the version of Android OS where it will show XXKPH 2.3.4.
