Sunday 20 October 2013

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2


How to Flash Stock Firmware in the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160

Please read first before you do anything.

Disclaimer:
- Flashing firmware can brick your phone if done incorrectly.
- I strongly advise you to wait for the kies update instead, as it is safe and advised.
- I will decline any responsibility If things go wrong for you.
- And I can only speak from experience.
- If you are not comfortable or you don't understand the instructions.
- Than please do a research and ask about in forums first before you do anything.
- Remember that is better to be safe than to be sorry.

First thing you need to do is:

Kies

Visit the Official Samsung.com website.
Or your National official Samsung website.
And download the latest version of "KIES" on to your pc.
• Install and run KIES on your computer.
• Connect your phone to your PC with the USB cable.
• Let Kies install the Samsung drivers for your phone on your PC first.
• Than take the chance and backup your phone with Kies.
* Remember to make sure to switch off Kies completely before you use Odin.


 Odin

Download a copy of Odin on to your computer.
Follow this link to download a copy of Odin
http://androidlegend.com/odin-multi-downloader/



Firmware

Follow any of the links below to download the desired official firmware:
Just remember to search for the correct firmware for your device... GT-I8160

• Sammobile


Flash Firmware

Instructions:

1- Turn "on" the USB debugging mode option in phone settings.
2- Boot phone into download mode.
(Home Button + volume down + Power button)
And connect your phone to your PC.
4- Open Odin in your PC and insert the "PDA file".
(Remember to "unzip" the zip folder before you use the file with Odin)
And flash your phone.
5- Boot your phone and test if all is working...
;) And job done.


624mb Ram

If for some reason after updating your phone and you have less ram than 624mb ram.
Follow this instructions to obtain the ideal Jelly Bean with 624mb Ram.

Instructions:

Flash MB2/MB4 with the "PIT" file to obtain the 624mb ram.


• Download "PIT" file here
*unzip before you use it.

(The PIT file plays a important role on the process as to create the correct partitions)

1- Turn "on" the USB debugging mode option in phone settings.
2- Boot your phone into download mode.
(Home Button + volume down + Power button)
And connect your phone to your PC.
3- Open Odin and insert the "PIT file, PDA file and CSC file".
(Remember to "unzip" the zip folder before you use the files with Odin)
And flash your phone.
4- Boot your phone and test if all is working...
5- Now you can flash the latest JB firmware you desire.

*To flash the latest JB firmware, is only One package that you insert in "PDA".
(No partition/No pit file) and the dll file in the folder is not needed on Odin.
6- Boot your phone and test if all is working...
;) And job done.



• If you are updating your phone from "some early Jelly Bean firmware" to some new "Jelly Bean firmware".
All you need to do is flash the new firmware straight on top of the old firmware.
 


IMPORTANT NOTE:

AFTER YOU UPDATED YOUR PHONE YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW:

From:
SAMSUNG Customer Support Center
Old systems settings can be left on the phone after an update occurs, which is why Samsung usually recommend a full factory reset after updating.
If this isn’t done your device may begin to give false readings from system resources, or experience technical problems.
Samsung would advise on doing the following, which is designed to reset the settings on your device. Please back up your device using Samsung KIES before you do this.
1) Remove the battery for at least 40 minutes, put the battery back in and allow it to fully discharge. Afterwards, perform a full battery charge with the device turned off. Do not interrupt the charging process.
2) After the battery is fully charged, we would like you to perform a full factory reset, which can be done Settings > Backup > Reset.
This process will reset your device, remove old system files that are no longer needed and enable your device to operate normally again.
Need to contact the Samsung Customer Support Center?
http://www.samsung.com
(Ps. But don't tell them you flashing firmware with Odin.)

And after doing that your phone will be running smooth like is supposed to... Well all the JB installation will be completed.



ADDITIONAL INFO:

Remember that too many apps installed on your phone, will use 2much ram.
Logically it will slow your phone and might freeze it at some point...

Solutions:

 • You can delete or freeze the apps you don't use in order to improve it.
• (Root users) You can also download "Greenify" from the play store, to help you stop apps from working when they shouldn't.



TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR DEVICE:

If by any reason you encounter any problem with your phone at any time, including boot loop.

• Boot your device into Recovery Mode.
You need to press:
(Volume Up + Power Button + Home Button)
* The home button is the middle button on the bottom of the screen.
Than You choose "Clean Partition" and finally "Factory Reset".
And hopefully that will be enough to fix your device.
If not fixed?!
Than the best thing you can do is to flash your firmware again.

 I hope this instructions are clear enough, and easy to understand.

It's easy to point defects than to find solutions!
I'm motivated by working on finding solutions.

Happy Flashing!!!

Here Is a good link for all the Folks that miss Ginger Bread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37816395



NEED ROOT ?

Here is the easy way to Root the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Jelly Bean.

• This Root was successfully tested on Jelly bean 4 1 2 in the devices below:

• GT-I8160    Jelly Bean 4.1.2
• GT-I8160P  Jelly Bean 4.1.2
• GT-I8160L  Jelly Bean 4.1.2

No need to use Odin.
No kernel changing required.
Does not increase flash counter.

Instructions:

1. Download the zip file and place it in your external sd card.
2. Reboot your phone in to recovery mode. (Volume Up + Power + Home Button)
3. Select install update from external storage.
4. Select the root.zip file.
5. Job done.
Your phone should be rooted by now.
(The SuperSu app has an option to unroot the phone if you need to do so).


Temporary CWM

(You install this in the same way you install the root file).


Instructions:

1. Download the zip file and place it in your external sd card.
2. Reboot your phone in to recovery mode. (Volume Up + Power + Home Button)
3. Select install update from external storage.
4. Select the CWM.zip file.
5. Job done.




EXTRA INFORMATION

• If you want your device modified and personalised ?
Remember you dont need to flash custom rooms for that!!!
Take a look at this thread, learn and have fun:

 Disclaimer:

 • Rooting your phone can brick your phone.
• You will void your Warranty.
• Unless you know how to fix that... Just flash your firmware again and it will fix it.
• Do it at your own risk and responsibility.
• If something goes wrong with your phone, just flash your firmware again and it will fix it.
• But I decline any responsibility for any malfunction anyway.
If you have any questions?
Just ask or do a research before you do anything.
If you are not confident or comfortable about what you are doing ?!
I STRONGLY ADVISE YOU NOT TO DO IT !!!
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