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Update Galaxy Ace 2 to official Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware. After the much popularity of Galaxy Ace, Samsung launched the second version Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 in February 2012. The main idea behind this launch was to bring those major specs and features to the mid-end Galaxy Ace series. This way many android users got the opportunity to enjoy and experience those amazing and breathtaking specs that were usually seen only on high-end smartphones.

Hey guys I have bought a phone in 2013 'Samgsung Galaxy ACE Duos GT-S6802' it has the android version 2.3.6 i.e gingerbread, I wanna upgrade it to ICS.
This is a good phone anywhere, but after updated to 4.1.2 jb.feel very disappointed about this official firmware, because it cause lag, and take long time to respond, and clicking not good,.
Android fans, prepare for a treat: Google's Android 4.1 operating system - a.k.a. Jelly Bean - is officially unwrapped and rolling out to the world. Android 4.1 builds upon the interface.

As compared to its predecessor, Galaxy Ace 2 features some noticeable improvements in looks, performance as well as specifications. It comes with 3.8 inches bigger screen with 480 x 800 pixels of resolution, 4 GB of internal memory with 768 MB of RAM, 5 megapixel of primary camera with connectivity functions including Wi-Fi 802.11, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0, and much more. Powered by an 800 MHz dual-core processor it comes with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system.

Due to such great specs, this smartphone became famous within a few days of its launch which further made Samsung release the updated version i.e. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for this phone. Today in our tutorial guide we’ll discuss some easy steps on how to manually flash Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 smartphone. Note that this is an official stock OTA update rolled out by Samsung and is not any kind of third party Custom ROM. Let’s move further to our actual article on how to install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean XXNA1 stock firmware on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 smartphone.

Firmware Info:

Model: GT-I8160
Model name: GALAXY Ace 2
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.1.2
Build date: Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I8160XXNA1
CSC: I8160BTUNA1
PHONE: I8160XXNA1

Download the update file on your computer; the download link is here. Then, connect your phone with the computer via USB cord. Copy the downloaded file from the computer to your phone’s SD card.

Disclaimer:

Follow and implement every step for flashing the official Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware at your own risk. If you implement anything on your own then it might brick or damage your device completely. We at droidthunder.com will not be held responsible in case if you brick your Galaxy Ace 2 by following these steps. Although there are least chances that your phone will get bricked or damaged. Also, note that this official Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware update must be flashed only on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with the model number GT-I8160. Don’t even think of installing this firmware update on any other device or variant as it may result in unwanted outcomes or bricked devices. Verify your device model number from Homescreen–> Menu–>Settings –> About Phone before going ahead.

Screenshots:

Pre-Requisites:

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Lack of battery power can increase the chances of interruption during the flashing process. Hence make sure that your Galaxy Ace 2 is charged at least up to 60%.

Take a complete backup of all your important phone data and settings including your contacts, apps, messages, call logs, memos and APN settings etc. before moving ahead. This is essential as everything gets wiped in the last step of this procedure.

Ensure that you have installed mobile specific drivers on your computer to detect the device when you connect it to your computer. You can install them from the Samsung Kies CD which you’ve got at the time of purchase or just manually install them from the link given below.

(Optional) Disable all the security tools as well as antivirus that are installed on your computer temporarily. They may increase the risk of interruption during the firmware installation process.

Procedure to install Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160

Downloads

Procedure:

Step 1: Download and extract both the above files to a convenient location on your computer. After extracting the firmware package (.zip file), you’ll see these two files in it:

Step 2: Firstly power off your Galaxy Ace 2. Then you need to boot your phone into downloading mode.

Step 3: For booting into download mode, press and hold the ‘Home button + Power button + Volume down key’ simultaneously until you see a warning message. Leave both the keys now.

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Step 4: Keeping your phone as it is, connect it to your computer using the micro USB cable. Now just press the Volume up button to continue. This will directly land your Galaxy Ace 2 into downloading mode.

Step 5: On your PC, open the downloaded ‘Odin Multi Downloader3-v3.12.7′ software which you’ve just received after extraction. As soon as you launch it, the ID: COM section located at the top left corner will turn light blue. Also, an Added message will appear in the message box window. This will confirm that your Galaxy Ace 2 has been successfully connected to your computer.

Note: If such a thing doesn’t happen then it’s more likely to be a problem with the mobile specific drivers. So just confirm whether you’ve properly installed the mobile specific drivers on your computer or not. You can install them via Samsung Kies or manually install them from the links given in the Pre-Requisites section. If the problem persists try changing the USB cable or the USB port.

Step 6: Then select the Options tab present on the Odin window and tick the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options. Tick only these two options and leave all the other options as they are.

Note: Do not tick the Re-partition option as it may increase the risk of bricking your device.

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Step 7: Now, click on the AP button present on the Odin window and browse to the firmware package file which you’ve downloaded (HOME_I8160XXNA1_I8160BTUNA1_I8160XXNA1_1106830_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5) and select it.

Step 8: Now you need to initiate the firmware flashing process. For doing so, just press the Start button present on the Odin window.

Note: Your phone will automatically boot itself while the process goes on. Do not disconnect the micro USB cable as it will interrupt the firmware flashing process.

Step 9: It will take hardly a few minutes for the process to get complete so wait and be patient. When the flashing process completes successfully, the ID: COM section on the Odin window will turn green with the message ‘Pass’ on it. Also, your Galaxy Ace 2 will automatically restart itself. This will confirm that the Official Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware has been successfully flashed on your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160. Now you can remove the micro USB cable to safely disconnect your phone from PC.

Note: If this process fails or if Odin gets stuck or in case your phone gets stuck into the boot loop, then close the Odin window, again go into downloading mode and implement the same procedure as given above.

Conclusion

Finally! The latest official Android 4.1.2 XXNA1 Jelly Bean firmware has successfully installed on your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 smartphone. To verify the same go-to Menu->Settings->About Phone. Enjoy and experience the Android Jelly Bean features on your Ace 2. Also, do share your view after using it. Finally, if you have any issues, suggestions, or problems while going through this guide, then do let me know through the comments section given below.

Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. Either we're talking about a stash of confiscated food items from a Weight Watchers group picnic, or we're about to spend some time discussing Android operating system (OS) upgrades. Thank goodness it's the latter of the two.

Whereas Apple computer OSes get named for man-eating felines (Mountain Lion, Snow Leopard) and Microsoft chooses a seemingly incoherent assortment of letters, numbers and words (XP, 7, Vista), Google's Android line goes for a subtler, tastier approach. But don't let the friendly naming distract you; the company's schedule of releases is as aggressive as it gets. Those eight versions were released between 2009 and 2012.

That speed causes a common problem for tablet users who are prone to comments like this: 'My hardware is running on Honeycomb (version 3.0). Can I upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich (version 4.0), or can I leapfrog right to Jelly Bean (version 4.1)? Can my tablet even handle it?'

Those are all great, common questions. But before we even talk about upgrading anything, take a few minutes to back up your entire tablet using Android's built-in tools. It's easy enough. Just go to Settings, then Privacy and check the boxes for 'Back Up My Data' and 'Automatic Restore.' This way, if the upgrade goes badly and you have to reset your OS, at least everything from photos to apps and settings will be saved off your tablet.

Now that we have that formality out of the way, we're ready to talk about upgrading your Android software.

Before we get into upgrades, it's important to know that some manufacturers are in the habit of adding different 'skins,' or user interfaces, to whichever stock version of Android they've selected for a device. As a result, Ice Cream Sandwich, say, isn't going to look or act the same across the assorted technologies you and your friends are packing. A manufacturer may tweak the operating system to work with a tablet's cameras or interface with a cellular digital service. That's what you get with an open source system. (But let it be said that there's spirited debate among the Android community about whether all this customization is necessary or just plain ridiculous.)

In short, when Google releases a new version of Android, it's a very basic platform. By the time it gets installed on your new tablet, it becomes an extremely proprietary operating system.

If you want to see which operating system you're running, go to the settings menu and tap on 'About Tablet.' It should display the current version of Android on your tablet.

You'll discover three common ways to update your Android OS:

From the settings menu: Tap on the 'update' option. Your tablet will check in with its manufacturer to see if there are any newer OS versions available and then run the appropriate installation.
Visit the manufacturer's site: Every reputable tablet manufacturer (there are some no-name brands on the market) will have a technical support site that offers the latest updates and drivers for your particular model. Visit that site from your device's Web browser, and you'll be able to update other drivers as well.
Connect to your computer: Most manufacturers sell their tablets with a way of allowing them to interface with other computers. Connect your tablet to your computer, launch its proprietary software and grab your owners manual. You can probably reload your entire OS from scratch in a few minutes.

Using manufacturer-approved OS upgrades will also help you keep your warranty intact. This is the smart, safe way to go. Now, let's look at some of the other options for upgrading your tablet.

The downside to manufacturer-approved OS updates is that they're often more conservative than some advanced users would prefer. The manufacturer will not release a new version until it has been thoroughly tested and approved. And sometimes they won't advance to a newer version (like going from Ice Cream Sandwich to Jelly Bean) if the tablet's hardware isn't up to the task. That's when many users start to take matters into their own hands.

You may have heard of 'jailbreaking' for iPhones and iPads. The same thing is called 'rooting' by the Android crowd. This is where users unlock the manufacturer-supplied firmware to install their own updates, customized OSes and apps that factory-supplied operating systems won't accept. There are plenty of tutorials online to walk users through this process.

Before rooting, do some homework to make sure that the tablet and the intended version of Android will play nicely. Processing power and available memory are important issues here. Google provides the minimum requirements for each release, and hopefully so will any modified version of Android. Also, ask around the user forums to see if anyone has already successfully attempted a similar installation with the same type of tablet.

Of course, the downside to rooting is the inherent risk. If done improperly, a tablet can be rendered inoperable, the warranty can voided and the machine can develop security weaknesses [source: TechAdvisory]. And again, before installing a new OS, make sure that your tablet's technical specs are up to par for the new Android platform; having a deficient tablet trying to run a pumped-up operating system could leave the computer running worse than it did before. 'Running worse' can range anywhere from excruciatingly slow performance to getting 'bricked.'

In short, rooting should be left up to advanced users, and even that's no guarantee that everything will go smoothly.

As a regular user of Mac products, working on this piece got me very interested in the Android operating system. Sure, the iPad's strength lies in its uniformity, but there's something to be said for Android, the chameleon of OSes. Or perhaps 'sherbet swirl' is a better description in keeping with their naming conventions.

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Scott, Derek. 'Rooting for Dummies.' AndroidAuthority.com. March 22, 2011. (Sept. 30, 2012) http://www.androidauthority.com/rooting-for-dummies-a-beginners-guide-to-root-your-android-phone-or-tablet-10915/
TechAdvisory.org. 'Rooting Your Android Tablet: Pros/Cons.' April 24, 2012. (Sept. 29, 2012) http://www.techadvisory.org/2012/04/rooting-your-android-tablet-proscons/
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