Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Gingerbread Firmware Upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Ace

Samsung  officially released Gingrebread OS upgrade for Samsung Galaxy Ace users. The up gradation of firmware increases phones performances such as battery life and overall performance of the mobile improves.

Steps to be followed to upgrade Samsung Galaxy Ace firmware to Gingerbread:

  • Download the latest version of  Samsung Kies(Ver. 2.1.0.11095_121_6) from Samsung Downloads
  • Install the Kies to your PC
  • Back up all your data such as contacts, messages and media files to be in safer side.
  • Ensure that battery is fully charged
  • Connect the mobile to PC through USB(Even though wireless sync in supported in Latest version of  Kies, connecting through USB is recommended for Firmware upgrade)
  • Samsung Kies automatically pops up which says there is a Firmware upgrade.
  • Click on Update to download and install the updates
  • Ensure while downloading and installation is in process, do not use the phone or disconnect the phone from PC.
  • Depending on the Internet speed the download time will vary. However it take approximately 20-30 mins with average speed.
  • Once installation is completed,device will restart. Disconnect the cable and reconnect. The phone firmware is automatically upgraded to Gingerbread OS.
  • Enjoy the new Android Gingerbread in your Samsung Galaxy Ace phone.
Note
  • Upgrading firmware will not void warranty as it is a official upgrade from Samsung.
  • Memory used after up gradation is almost equal to earlier. Only slight increase in memory usage.
  • While connecting the phone, if Kies do not show pop up on Firmware upgrade, then open Kies and click on your model. On the right side, you will get a option to download the update.

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