How to Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Ace to Gingerbread 2.3.3 [Video Tutorial]
Gingerbread 2.3.3 for Samsung Galaxy Ace was leaked yesterday by Tsar3000.com. If you own an Ace and want to upgrade to this version, then you can easily upgrade within few minutes.
At the present moment Samsung has not officially released Gingerbread for Ace but it will be available soon. So if you are not in any hurry or mood to take risk then you can wait for the official update via Kies. But if you cannot wait to upgrade then follow these simple steps to upgrade.
Things Needed to Install Gingerbread on Ace
To flash your Ace with new firmware on windows you will require Odin. Then you can search and download the new firmware named S5830XXKP8 from tsar3000.com. If you are facing problem downloading the file you can also download it from here.
Update: Official 2.3.4 Gingerbread ROMS are available: Check Here, Download the latest ROM and flash with ODIN.
Setting Up Odin
Once these files are downloaded extract the files. Odin is a portable application hence can be brought up with a single click. Remember to take care of files that you are going to put in Odin. Open the firmware folder which you just extracted. You will find 5 files namely:
APBOOT_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar.md5
CODE_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar
Cooper_v1.0.ops
CSC_S5830SERKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar.md5
MODEM_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03.tar.md5
Open odin and point OPS, BOOT, Phone, PDA and CSC files from the firmware folder as follows.
OPS- Cooper_v1.0.ops
BOOT- APBOOT_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar.md5
Phone- MODEM_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03.tar.md5
PDA- CODE_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar
CSC- CSC_S5830SERKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar.md5
Pointing these files in Odin completes the configuration part. There is no need to change any other settings. Before proceeding to the next step make sure that Samsung Kies is not running, if so close it.
Preparing Galaxy Ace for Flash
Remove the SIM card and SD card from the phone. now what you have to do is start the phone in download mode. To do this, while you are switched off press and hold the following buttons in sequence.
Middle Menu Button+ Power Button+ Down Volume Buttom. Make sure you do not disturb the sequence. Else other modes may come up. Once the phone boots in download mode the phone setup is ready.
Flashing Galaxy Ace with Gingerbread
Now connect the phone to your computer using data cable. You will find some drivers installing and Odin will automatically identify connection com port. Ensure that the data cable is fixed properly so that connection is not lost in between the process.
When all the above things are done, Click on the start button. Wait till the process gets over. You can see process status at left hand corner of Odin. The phone will be restarted automatically and will take bit time to finally start with Gingerbread.
The default language of this Firmware is not English, if you want to change it to English, go to settings and select the fifth last option. There you can select the language of your choice.
Ace Gingerbread cannot be rooted using previous applications like the Super One Click which rooted previous versions easily. I will update it as soon as I get a way to root it.Taking screenshots i.e holding Back key + Menu button works without being rooted.
There are no problems in the firmware and every thing is working properly. If you have noticed lag in contact menu in Froyo, this may solve your problem as i did not find any such lags. There are many other small performance improvements.
Still Confused about upgrading? Well, you can watch this video tutorial to go through the flashing process and also have a glimpse of Gingerbread.
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Hi, Can we use Samsung Galaxy fit as a modem??? I have tried kies but there is no option,, plz suggest
@Gopal: Well i am also new to Android, just a week with ace… Go in the Wireless and network settings then go to “Tethering and portable hotspot”… Here you have various methods to share your phones internet connection with computer through usb cable or you can also create a hotspot..
Does this fw supports native xvid/divx video support?
thaks Sourojit i installed gingerbread sucessfully thanks for your contribution.
hey, i was able to install my galaxy ace to gingerbread, but it reboot afew times a day… what happen, pls advise.
Nice job..thanks a lot bro..need root samsung galaxy Ass
2.3.3 gingerbread
yes can u help me facing problem connect your phone
Thanks. Is this update worth it? Does it fix the wireless issues?
i used all ur guides, but the driver seem fails to detect my phone. Its this works on windows XP?
We tried it on Windows 7 where it went fine without any issue.
What about battery life?
works great! thanks a lot. i noticed that my galaxy ace improved in speed.
cannot open the usb serial port. code: 5 ?????????
same here i am unable to upgrade my galaxy ace
If you download Samsung Kies, from the samsung website, You can update through that.
SIR I UPGRADED BUT BATTERY DIES VERY FAST PLEASE CAN YOU GIVE ME LINK FOR 2.2 i want to downgrade please
go to the android market you have free same aplicacions to batery saver…
I USE DR BACTERY.
I USE A FULL CHARGE UP TP 3 A 4 DAYS. USING GPS WIFI BLUETUTH
I RECOMEND THIS WEB SITE.
MY ACE I UPDATE SINCE 2.2 FROYO TO 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD.
TANK´S SAM..
REGRAT´S FROM PORTUGAL…..
it keeps getting stuck at ‘com map porting’ any solution will be great.. i have tried the following.. ‘restart my pc,pull out the batery,changing usb ports,giving the phone arround 3 minits to sync with the com before i press start on odin’
btw odin says my phone is detected.. and it doesnt seem to have the word above ‘Odin Multi Downloader (GT-S5830)’it just remain the same as ‘Odin Multi Downloader (Android)’
and yea my phone is in download mode
thanks in advance!
Was looking for this helpful post,thanks for sharing!
is it 2.3.3 wthout chinese?i nid chinese in locale setting..hw to fix it??
kindly reply~~
Change Language to English.Watch the Video, it is given at the end.
Hi I can’t extract the files because CODE_S5830XXKP8_CL143019_REV03_user_mid_false.tar is in a rar filed and it’s locked with a password:S!
Plz try to download the latest versions now. The latest version is XXKPH, or you can also try the XXKPN.
I can’t find any links plz send one:S
Okay guys I found the password while searching around and it was samfirmware.com
Dear Sir
I recently upgraded my Galaxy Ace to GB 2.3.4. Can I revert back to 2.3.3. Will there be any problem? I purchased the Ace on 23rd, May, 2011 only. And what is *2767*3855# which is called a hard reset. How to use it. Should I root my device to install 2.3.3?
sir i have upgraded my galaxy ace but i lost my data connection need help thx
You need to add new APN of your Service provider manually
Hi! Is there Finnish (Suomi) language on 2.3.3?
Does it remove all data from phone memory? And I have games on sd card, so must I have redownload all them?
Will the Andriod 2.3 harm my phone?
THANKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
hi…the file that i downloaded was password protected…how can i open it please?
the password if: samfirmware.com
thank you..it was successful…
Just to say TNX man, I did it in a few minutes, no problems (so far). Tnx from Bosnia…
Can i use this to upgrade my Acer liquid mini to 2.3 or can u help me to find any other source?
It works but it takes a lot of time in AMSS
It takes a lot of time arrived at 10:50 Is this normal?
hi there!! its working!
Guys just completed the upgradation..just follow the steps mentioned here. it works 100%.. from Froyo to GB in hardly 10min or less.
Thanks
my ace’s csc is S5830ODDKC1… can i upgrade to android 2.3.4 ? bcoz in this http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-s5830.htm mine doesn’t have 2.3.4 firmware
wat are the best 2.3 or 2.4 gb??
dude do you need internet connection for upgrading ace to gingerbread?
i bought an Galaxy Ace for my Brother.
It has no Warranty, But its battery runs out very quick 1-2 days.
Plz tell me what ROM should i install for him, i bought him Galaxy Ace last week.
Detailed Notes/Questions:
1- I have already closed all the Widgets in phone to make it run fast.
2- on phone is says Android 2.3.5 GingerBread s5830XXKO
3- most use of phone is SMSing, Facebook, Call Recording, Radio, Video , Songs, Video Making, Picture Taking.
4- I want it to Runs Longer & with Faster battery day 3 days atleast
5- Brother has hearing issue (Deafness) , Songs & Radios are for me for time pass.
6- may run some games.
7- Plz Suggest some Apps which allow Auto Forward SMSes from a Specific Number to another Mobile Number.
8- I don’t want phone to be buggy ( i heard most custom roms are buggy)
9- I read on your Site that Stock Roms Custmized ROms are better & stable than Cynogen Mod (CM 7).
-Waiting for your reply thanks in advance.
-shukria
thanks a lot bro..
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if you can tell me if this upgrade process wipe the phone? For example, SMS messages and notes get removed? Since my phone is currently to use my Gmail account, do I need to set up all over again?
Cheers.