Procedure to update Galaxy POP with Gingerbread 2.3.4:
- So, before we proceed to the instructions you need to ensure that you download the Galaxy POP Gingerbread Update Package which contains all the important tools like Odin, the firmware file and also it contains the OPS file which we will see in the due course of this article. Ensure that you are placing this file on the desktop so that it will be easier for you to locate the same.
- Please note that in the process of unzipping you will be asked to enter the password wherein you need to enter the password as “androidadvices.com” without the inverted comas. Once the file is extracted to a folder in the desktop, you will see the files as shown in the below screen shot.
- So, once all the files matches at your end as per the image above it will mean that all the 3 files have been successfully downloaded and you are ready to proceed for the software updation process.
- So, once you are done with the above step, next up you will have 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 above 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.
- After this, 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.
- 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.
- Now, as shown in the above screen shot you will have to add the files as mentioned below, you can add files by clicking on the respective tabs in the Odin flash tool.
OPS – TASS_v1.0.ops,
One Package – S5570XXKPK_S5570XXKPK_S5570SERKPK_HOME
- 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 now after 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.
So, that’s it you have now successfully updated your Galaxy POP S5570 to the latest version of Gingerbread 2.3.4 XXKPK. Do let us know in the comments section if in case you come across with any issues as we will try our level best to solve the same.
