Procedure to Update Galaxy Ace S5830 with Gingerbread S5830:
- Before you proceed, you will have to first download the XWKPO 2.3.3 firmware update Zip file in your computer after which you will then have to unzip the same to the desktop so that you can locate the same.
- Do note that you will have to ensure that in the process of unzipping you will be asked to enter the password wherein you need to enter the password as “androidfirmwares.com” without the inverted comas. Once it’s done, you will see the files which are as shown in the below image wherein there will be 5 files in all including the Odin file plus 4 files which are the firmware related files.
- Now, you need to turn Off the Phone so that you can then enter your phone in the download mode. You can enter the download mode by pressing down on Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. You can also refer the below mentioned short reference video if you are unable to enter into the download mode for reference on how to turn ON the download mode. Please note that you only need to use the Odin which is there in the Zip file which you have downloaded. 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.
- Now, keeping the Odin opened in your computer along with the download mode screen on your phone you will have to connect the phone with the help of the USB Cable to the computer while the Odin is opened in the computer after which you will see that the ID : COM block will turn Yellow as shown in the below screen shot. Once it is done then it means that all the necessary drivers have been successfully installed and also you will have to ensure that his time that you have turned Off all the antivirus solutions as well as KIES.
- Now, once the Odin is opened as you can see above, you then need to connect the phone as mentioned above. After this you need to make sure that in Odin you will have to un tick the option of “One Package” after which you will see that all the options in the Odin will be activated so that you can then select the files in Odin. Please note that you also need to download the OPS file from here which you will be requiring in the next step.
- Now, next up is you will have to add the files in the exact manner which is mentioned in the below list. You can add the files by selecting the corresponding options which are mentioned on the left hand side below,
OPS – GalaxyAce.ops
Boot – APBOOT_S5830XWKPO_CL400247_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
Phone – MODEM_S5830XWKP7_CL407346_REV03.tar.md5
PDA – CODE_S5830XWKPO_CL400247_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5
CSC – GT-S5830-csc-LUXKP1.tar.md5
- Please note that upon entering the files as it is as mentioned above, you need to check the same and then you need to proceed by clicking on the “Start” on the Odin after which the process of the firmware update will commence. Please note that it will take a maximum of 10-15 minutes, as soon as the updation process is completed, you will see the 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.
- Now, once the device is turned ON, you will have to turn Off the device so that you can enter into the recovery mode and clear all the cache and other system data which slows down your phone. 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 nowafter which your Galaxy Ace will be rebooting and again you will have to set up your Google accounts etc. Doing this will not only optimize the battery but will also remove all the data flux from your phone. Please note that the image shown below is just for the reference purpose, the actual image may vary. You can refer the below video and check on how you can enter into the recovery mode.
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.
That’s it you have now successfully updated your Galaxy Ace with the latest version of firmware which is dubbed as XWKPO 2.3.3. Do let us know if you face any issues while updating with this version of firmware in the comments section as we will try our level best to reply all your queries.
