Quick Pre Firmware Update Pre Requisites:
- First up you will need to back up all the data which is there in your phone so that just in case if any data is lost or corrupted then you can easily restore the same. You can make use of below mentioned tips to backup and restore the data which is there in your phone memory. Don’t use KIES to create the backup of the same as KIES may / may not support your device after you apply this firmware update.
Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
SMS Messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts Stored in Phone Memory – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Videos, Images, Videos & Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Now, ensure that the phone is left with the minimum of 60% of battery charge so as to ensure that the device doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update. Ensure that the USB Debugging is enabled in the phone, it can be enabled from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging” as shown in the below screen capture. You should have the admin rights enabled in your computer so that full read / write access is there.
Special Instructions to users on Custom ROMs:
If you are on any of the custom ROMs then you will have to now turn off the phone so as to enter into the recovery mode. The recovery mode can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. You can refer below video to know on how to enter recovery mode in Galaxy mini S5570.
In the recovery mode select Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now option.
Let’s proceed to next page for detailed instructions on how to apply this all new firmware.
