A new software has been rolled out for the international version of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, this update is Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean released by OTA. The new build firmware is number I8160XXMF1 and is an unbranded version of firmware and has been released for the Galaxy Ace 2 users from Germany.
In case you didn’t receive this new firmware and you want to install the same on your Galaxy Ace 2 device you learn how manually install the same using ODIN flashing tool from below:
On the technical details part this new firmware has been released for Model number GT-I816, it has PDA: I8160XXMF1, CSC: I8160OXXMF1 Modem: I8160XXMF1, it is built in 3 June, 2013 for Germany Ace 2 users from Europe Region.
So, before to follow our step-by-step tutorial where we will tech you how to flash official Android 4.1.2 Android Jelly Bean firmware, you need to follow some prerequisites which are required to be applied firstly:
- Remember that: we, Android Source Team provide all these instructions and information only for educational and instructional purposing, in case you want to apply the same for your device does not blame us, held responsible or liable in case you’ll lose any data or you brick/damage your device. Apply this tutorial only on your own risk.
- Download and install the suitable USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 for assuring the connection between Android device and PC.
- From the following path : Menu>> Settings>> Applications navigate and tap on Development option and then Enable USB Debugging Mode checking the USB Debugging Mode option.
- This step by step guide might wipe all data of the internal memory of the smartphone, and for this reason you have to create a full backup.
- Just in case the Ace 2 device is running any custom recoveries images such as CWM and TWRP, then you can perform a full backup for your existing ROM using the Nandroid method.
- Make sure that the Galaxy Ace 2 battery have more than 80% of power left
- The phone should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
- The device will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Additionally, it will lose custom recovery such as ClockworkMod/TWRP which will be replaced by stock recovery.
- In case the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 smartphone is a rooted device, applying an official device it will no longer belong to use the root rights without re-root the same.
- All the instructions listed here and this new I8160XXMF1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware work only with Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160. So, knowing that do not apply the same for any incorrect version or other device might brick or damage the device.
- For verifying the model version number of the Samsung Galaxy you need to navigate to the next path: Settings>> About phone>> Model number.
So, I think these where all instructions and prerequisites which you need to follow before to move to the next section where we will teach you how to flash the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 firmware on Ace 2 device.
How to update Android 4.1.2 I8160XXMF1 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy Ace 2
- Download the official Android 4.1.2 I8160XXMF1 Jelly Bean and save it to the PC.
- Now, extract the downloaded pack zip file on your desktop PC and get a file with
- Extract the downloaded firmware zip file to get a file tar.md5 extension and some other additional files.
- Next, download Odin3 v1.85. With Odin, you’ll flash the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean file.
- Now, extract the Odin zip archive and get Odin3 v1.85.exe file and some additional files.
- Power off the Samsung Galaxy Ace2 device completely.
- Now, boot it into Download Mode. To do that press and keep holding Home + Volume Down and Power buttons in the same time and when a warning message will be displayed press Volume UP button for entering into Download Mode Menu.
- Open Odin3 v1.85.exe file, run it as an Administrator from the folder where it has been extracted.
- Connect the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 device to the PC with the help of USB cord while the device is booted on Download Mode.
- Now, wait Odin detects the Ace 2 smartphone.
- When ODIN will display an Added message, that’s mean the device is recognized by ODIN. Also, on ODIN interface the ID: COM box will turn yellow color together with the COM port number, that thing shows you the connection is successfully done.
- Just in case of the Odin app doesn’t show you the ADDED message then you need to change the USB port from PC and to reinstall the USB driver once again.
- Now, from the extracted I8160XXMF1 folder select the flashing files for flash them into smartphone such as below:a)From ODIN app click PDA button and browse and select the .tar.md5 file
b)Click Phone button and browse and then select the file that contains Modem word in its name.
c) Click the CSC button and browse and then select file that contains CSC word in its name
d) Click the PIT button and browse and pick up the file with the .pit extension.
- Note: In case on the steps b, c and d isn’t any file like in above descriptions, ignore them individually. Important: Make sure in Odin, the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected and uncheck the Re-Partition option; select the Re-Partition option only when a .pit file is being used.
- Now, when all steps are successfully such as we guide you above, click the START button in ODIN app
- The flashing operation should start immediately, and it would take a few minutes to be done.
- When the flashing action is completely done, the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 smartphone will get a restart automatically.
- When the installation is completed a PASS message together with a green background will be displayed in the very top of Odin interface. This thing will indicate the installation process is successfully done.
- Now, disconnect safely the USB cord from the computer.
- That’s all fox, you successfully learned how to update the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with official Android 4.1.2 I8160XXMF1 Jelly Bean firmware.
- The last step is to verify if the new firmware is running on the device, to do that navigate to: Settings> About phone>Firmware info.
Note:In case you want change the default language with your language navigate to Settings>>Language and Text input. Also, is indicating to re-configure the APN Settings.
