The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the latest phones from Samsung that packs outstanding features such as longer battery life, blazing quad-core speed, outstanding media management, and much more. This phone also carries the latest version of Samsung’s TouchWiz.

If you want to turn your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710′s user interface into a Galaxy S3 look-alike, XDA senior developer scarmon25 has your back.  The said dev was able to make a de-odexed stock ROM for your phone with the latest TouchWiz on top.

Called the FF11 De-Odexed | Touched by a SGSIII v1.7 ROM,  this ROM is a stock Samsung ROM themed to look like the Galaxy S3 and with stock Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. What’s more is that it is de-odexed and you can easily customize the ROM to your liking.

Read on to learn how to flash the FF11 De-Odexed | Touched by a SGSIII v1.7 custom ROM to your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch, model number SPH-D710. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread EL29 firmware.
• • Refer to our guide on how to flash the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread EL29 firmware to your mobile phone.
• A Windows PC
• WinRAR, 7-Zip, or any archive extraction software installed on your computer
• Download and install the USB drivers (Sprint_d710_USB_Driver_v1_3_2360_0.exe, 22.8 MB) to your computer.
• Enable USB debugging on your phone.
• Download the FF11 De-Odexed | Touched by a SGSIII v1.7 custom ROM (TBASGSIIIv1.7_FE11.zip, md5sum: 1ab8409fcbe979091decfa25559132d7).
• Download the EL26 Stock ClockworkMod Recovery image (StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5, 8.0 MB).
• Download Odin3 1.85 (Odin 1.85.zip, 199 kB)
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
• Maintain a battery charge of 70% or more to make sure that you have sufficient power for the entire procedure.

Instructions

1. Copy TBASGSIIIv1.7_FE11.zip to the phone’s internal SD card.
2. Extract Odin 1.85.zip into a folder on your computer.
3. Switch off your phone.
4. Press and hold the Volume Down key and Power button until a warning message appears. Press the Volume Up key to enter Download mode.
5. Go to the extracted folder and double-click Odin3 v1.85.exe. This will launch Odin3 on your computer.
6. Connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable.  You’ll see the “Added” message under Odin’s message box on the bottom left.  If it doesn’t appear, make sure to install the proper USB drivers for your phone.
7. Click the PDA button and select the StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5 file.
8. Uncheck the Auto Reboot option.
9. Click Start button in Odin3 to flash the EL26 Stock ClockworkMod Recovery.
10. After installation is complete, a “Pass” message with a green background will appear in the upper leftmost box in Odin3.
11. Disconnect your phone from the computer.
12. Remove your battery and re-insert it but do not turn on your phone yet.
13. Boot your phone into ClockworkMod Recovery Mode. You can do that by pressing and holding the Volume Up key and Power button simultaneously until recovery boots.
14. Perform a full wipe by doing the following:
    • Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset and confirm the action on the next screen.
    • Select Wipe Cache Partition and confirm the action on the next screen.
    • Go to the main menu and select Advanced. From there, select Wipe Dalvik Cache and confirm the action on the next screen.
    • Select Mounts and Storage. From there, select Format System and confirm the action on the next screen.
15. Go back to the main menu and select Install ZIP From SD Card.
16. Select Choose ZIP From SD Card and locate the TBASGSIIIv1.7_FE11.zip. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash the ROM to your mobile phone.
17. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot System Now to reboot your phone.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the FF1 De-odexed | Touched by a SGSIII v1.7 custom ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710.

(Post updated June 16, 2012 — E.M.)

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With all the Jelly Bean madness going on and the newer and more powerful high-end phones, it’s easy to forget about the older and/or lower-end phones. Sure, we’ve heard about Jelly Bean getting ported to older and/or low-end devices, but what about official updates? Has the hope for new features abandoned ship? It certainly hasn’t. Android 2.3.6 build XXKQI for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001 is a sign that Samsung has not given up on the said phone.

The firmware is for Europe but that shouldn’t stop you from sinking your teeth into the latest updates. If you don’t want to wait for this update to hit your side of the world, you can easily flash it via Odin.

This guide teaches you how to upgrade the Galaxy S Plus I9001 to Android 2.3.6 build XXKQI.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy S Plus, model number GT-I9001. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy S Plus GT-I9001
• A Windows PC
• Handset USB drivers installed on the PC. You may install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
• Enable USB debugging on your handset.
• Disable antivirus, firewall, and other security software. Also disable Samsung Kies and other software that accesses your phone. Such software can interfere with the procedure in this guide.
• Download the following:
  • Android 2.3.6 XXKQI firmware (I9001XXKQI_I9001OXFKQ3_SEB.zip, size: 257.5 MB)
  • Odin3 v4.43 (Odin v4.43.exe, size: 447 kB)
  • Aries OPS file (AriesVE.ops, size: 132 B)
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Extract the Android 2.3.6 XXKQI firmware ZIP file to get the I9001XXKQI_I9001XXKPM_I9001OXFKQ3_HOME.tar.md5 file.
2. Turn off your Galaxy S Plus.
3. Boot it into Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons until the screen turns on and an Android icon in yellow appears.
4. On your computer, double click Odin v4.43.exe to launch Odin on your computer.
5. On the Odin window, click on the OPS button and select the AriesVE.ops file.
6. Activate the One Package option in the top left of the Odin window.
7. Click on the One Package button in the bottom left of the Odin window and select the I9001XXKQI_I9001XXKPM_I9001OXFKQ3_HOME.tar.md5 file.
8. Connect your Galaxy S Plus to your computer. You should get an “Added!!” message in Odin’s message box.
   • If you don’t get this message, make sure that the drivers were correctly installed. You can also try connecting the phone to the USB ports on the back of your computer.
9. Click Start in Odin to begin flashing the firmware.
10. Once flashing is complete, you should get a “PASS” message on the Odin window and your phone should automatically reboot.
11. Once you see the Samsung logo, you can disconnect your phone from the computer.

Troubleshooting

If Odin freezes or if you receive a “FAIL” message, do the following:

1. Disconnect the phone from the PC.
2. Close Odin.
3. Remove the phone’s battery for 4 to 5 seconds.
4. Re-insert the phone’s battery.
5. Boot your phone into Download Mode again.
6. Repeat the main procedure from step 4.

If you get stuck at the boot animation, do the following:

1. Boot into Recovery Mode. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons until recovery boots.
   • In Recovery Mode, you can use the Volume keys to navigate and the Power button to select.
2. Select Wipe data/factory reset and confirm the action on the next screen.
3. Select Wipe cache partition and confirm the action on the next screen.
4. Select Reboot system now to restart your mobile phone.

Fantastic! Your Samsung Galaxy S Plus has now been updated to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build XXKQI.

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Change your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830′s look to a Galaxy S2′s by flashing XDA Developers member SpaceCaker’s SGSII JB ROM v10.1. This ROM is based on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and has most of the Galaxy S2′s look. With this ROM, you get to enjoy Ice Cream Sandwich transitions, Galaxy S2 wallpapers, icons, startup and shutdown animations, sounds, widgets, some ported apps, and some Jelly Bean-themed apps. The ROM also comes with TouchWiz 3.9, a smooth scroll mod, a long press volume hack, CRT effect, and much more.

There was a bug in the UI of the previous version, however the UI issue has been resolved in the 10.1 update. The SGSII JB ROM is still a work in progress, so watch for more updates on XDA. If you’re ready to make that cool transition, follow the instructions below.

This guide shows you how to flash SGSII JB ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with ClockworkMod Recovery
• Download the SGSII JB ROM v10.1 (SGSII_V10_JB_RELEASE_ED_19_10.zip, 106.09 MB) to your computer.
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the SGSII_V10_JB_RELEASE_ED_19_10.zip to your phone’s SD card.
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Boot into Recovery Mode. To do this, press and hold down the Home and the Power buttons.
4. Make a NANDroid Backup. Go to Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card > Locate and select SGSII_V10_JB_RELEASE_ED_19_10.zip > Yes.
8. Select Go Back > Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! You have flashed the SGSII JB ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.

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Getting a brand-new experience on your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 isn’t as difficult as some might think. In the XDA Developers Forum, it’s as easy as downloading the right ROMs and kernels for your phone. Ports for other ROMs are also available especially for really popular ones.

One such port is the HoneyCream ROM from the Galaxy Gio forums. Thanks to XDA Developers member Toni5830, Galaxy Ace users can now enjoy awesome features that Galaxy Gio users have been enjoying.

The HoneyCream ROM is packed with awesome and comes with a battery extender kernel, 10 lockscreen styles, a 4-way boot, MegaBass Beats, CRT on/off animation, Volume Increase notification, and more. This ROM has been zipaligned and rooted and is based on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread. Enjoy the smoothness in scrolling up and down your apps and get more cool customizations from this ported ROM.

This guide shows you how to flash HoneyCream ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 running on Android 2.3 or higher with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
  • For pointers, check our guide on how to root the Samsung Galaxy Ace and install ClockworkMod Recovery on your phone.
• Download the HoneyCream ROM (HC_1.2.zip, 122.23 MB)
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the HoneyCream ROM ZIP file to your phone’s SD card.
2. Turn your phone off.
3. Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. To do this, press and hold down the Power and Home buttons until the screen turns on.
   • In Recovery, use the Volume Keys to navigate and the Home button to select an option.
4. Create a NANDroid Backup. Go to Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
8. Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card.
9. Locate and select the HoneyCream ROM file and confirm that you want to install the file.
10. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
11. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
12. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
13. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot System Now.
14. Let your phone boot and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes.
15. Reboot your phone.

Awesome! You have flashed the HoneyCream ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.

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Why settle for custom ROM ports from other devices when you can port a whole new interface to your phone? XDA Developer member SpaceCaker gives Xperia fans out there a taste of its interface. If you’re tired of your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830′s interface, then you can switch to the sleek Sony’s Timescape UI, courtesy of the XperiaTized ROM.

Based on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, this ROM comes with a load of Xperia S and Xperia U goodies. Enjoy modded backgrounds, improved dialer layouts, and more. Version 13 of the ROM has been released less than a month ago and came with bug fixes from the previous versions of the ROM. Try and flash this ROM to get that Xperia UI running on your Galaxy Ace.

This guide shows you how to flash XperiaTized ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 running on Android 2.3 or higher with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
  • For pointers, check our guide on how to root your Samsung Galaxy Ace and
    install ClockworkMod Recovery on your phone.
• Download the XperiaTized ROM (Update-XperiaTizedV13-3-9-12.zip, 108.77 MB).
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the XperiaTized ROM to your phone’s SD card.
2. Turn your phone off.
3. Boot the phone to ClockworkMod Recovery. To do this press and hold down the Power button and the Home button until the screen turns on.
   • In Recovery, use the Volume keys to navigate and the Home button to select an option.
4. Create a NANDroid Back up. Go to Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Install ZIP from SD Card > Choose ZIP from SD Card.
8. Locate and select the XperiaTized ROM file and confirm that you want to install the file.
9. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
10. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
11. Select Advanced > Fix Permissions > Yes.
12. Go back to the main menu and select Reboot System Now.

Great! You have successfully flashed the XperiaTized ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. Enjoy the Xperia interface on your Galaxy Ace.

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Give your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 a burst of adrenaline with the JellyBean by NaTHaN ROM. XDA Developers member NaTHaN_GT5830 has made this Android 2.3.6-based ROM attractive by giving it a Galaxy Nexus look — everything from the volume slider, menu popups for apps, status bar, and toggles. The apps have also been themed for Jelly Bean. It has also been rooted, deodexed, and zipaligned. Your Galaxy Ace will be running faster, thanks to Adrenaline Boost and the Adrenaline Engine. The developer has included an extended Power menu, Flash Player 11.1, new Ubuntu font, Holo Launcher 2.0, and DSP Manager.

There are three versions of this ROM. It’s up to you to pick which version suits your needs.

This guide shows you how to flash JellyBean By NaTHaN ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with ClockworkMod Recovery 5 and higher installed and with a partitioned SD card. For additional help, check our guide on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery for the Galaxy Ace S5830.
• Download the ROM that suits you:
  • JellyBean by NaTHaN with Kernel PSN NIMS 11 (JellyBean By NaTHaN [PSN NIMS].zip, 86.09 MB).
  • JellyBean by NaTHaN with Battery Extender 1.6 (JellyBean By NaTHaN [BE v1.6].zip , 86.99 MB).
  • JellyBean by NaTHaN with Battery Extender 1.2 with A2SD script (JellyBean By NaTHaN [BE v1.2][A2SD].zip, 89.48 MB)
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the JellyBean by NaTHaN ROM of your choice to your Galaxy Ace’s SD card.
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Boot the phone into Recovery Mode by holding down the Home and Power buttons. When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button but still hold down the Home button.
4. Make a NANDroid Backup. Select Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the JellyBean by NaTHaN ROM > Yes.
8. Select Go Back > Reboot System Now.

The first boot should take about 6 minutes or more, so please be patient. Once your phone has settled, you can enjoy the JellyBean by NaTHaN ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. Which version did you flash? Do you feel like your Galaxy Ace is faster and more beautiful now?

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Just because your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 is an older device doesn’t mean that it can’t get a taste of Jelly Bean. We don’t mean literally, unfortunately, but a lot of developers out there want to freshen up your Galaxy Ace experience with Jelly Bean’s gorgeous aesthetic. XDA Developers member KranTi has imbued the REVOLUTiON Light ROM with a full Jelly Bean theme. From your status bar, to your Home preview, even to your animations, you can enjoy a new look.

The REVOLUTiON Light ROM is based on stock Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and based on the Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean theme. You can enjoy new ringtones here, more transparency, a Note-styled lockscreen, and Xperia Fonts. The REVOLUTiON Light ROM isn’t all about looks, however; KranTi has also included hacked hosts, a swipe-to-clear notification mod, additional build.prop tweaks, memory tweaks, OOM priorities for higher multitasking, enhancement tweaks, and a lot more for a much smoother experience. The only way to know what else KranTi has tucked into the REVOLUTiON Light ROM is to try it out on your Galaxy Ace.

This guide shows you how to flash REVOLUTiON Light ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed. For additional help, check our guide on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery for the Galaxy Ace S5830.
• Download the REVOLUTiON Light ROM (JB-REVOLUTiON.Light.V3.zip, 97.75 MB)
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the REVOLUTiON Light ROM to the Galaxy Ace’s SD card.
2. Turn off the Galaxy Ace.
3. Boot into Recovery Mode by holding down the Home and Power buttons. When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button but still hold down the Home button.
4. Make a NANDroid Backup by selecting Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
7. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
8. Select Mounts and Storage > Format SD-EXT.
9. Select Mounts and Storage > Format /system.
10. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the REVOLUTiON Light ROM file > Yes.
11. Select Go Back > Reboot System Now.

Great job! You’ve flashed the REVOLUTiON Light ROM to your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.

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Just because a device is old doesn’t mean that it should be left in the dust. The Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 still receives a lot of love from its users, and even more love from the creative folks on the XDA Developers forum. XDA Developers member SnowPluralism has developed the S’Periance ROM for the Galaxy Ace from Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread XWKTS and has zipaligned, deodexed, and rooted it for your enjoyment.

Flashing the S’Periance ROM will definitely breathe life back into your Galaxy Ace. The ROM comes with a custom bootanimation, touches of the Galaxy S3′s Nature UX, settings modded to look like the Galaxy S3′s, Jelly Bean toggles, a modified Volume slider, a themed Holo Launcher, a Galaxy S2 keyboard, a modded MIUI music player that looks like the Galaxy S3′s music player and a whole lot more.

Aesthetic tweaks aren’t the only things you’ll be getting; SnowPluralism has also thrown in new Adreno libs and tweaked 3D graphics for a better gaming experience, RAM optimization, hacked hosts file for no ads, DSP Manager and MegaBassBeats Audio libs, and Adrenaline Engine. If you want your Galaxy Ace to be even better, the S’Periance ROM won’t let you down.

This guide shows you how to flash S’Periance ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed. For additional help, check our guide on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery for the Galaxy Ace S5830.
• Download the S’Periance ROM of your choice:
  • S’Periance with Battery Extended Kernel 1.6 (S’PERIANCE FINAL BE6.zip, 113.8 MB)
  • S’Periance with Memory Hacked Nims11 Kernel by PSN with SwapAll 3.0 (S’PERIANCE FINAL MHNK.zip, 113.67 MB)
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the S’Periance ROM to your Galaxy Ace’s SD card.
2. Turn off your Galaxy Ace.
3. Boot the phone into Recovery Mode by holding down the Home and Power buttons. When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button but still hold down the Home button.
4. Make a NANDroid Backup by selecting Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
6. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the S’Periance ROM > Yes.
7. Select Go Back > Reboot System Now.

Great job! You now have the S’Periance ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. How do you find the ROM? Is it the experience you were looking for? Let us know by leaving a comment.

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Jelly Bean might be on everyone’s mind, but there are people out there who still want to sink their teeth into Ice Cream Sandwich. Though the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 will never see Ice Cream Sandwich officially from Samsung, XDA Developers member Ahmed hamouda wants to give your phone the ICS looks.

The IMaGinary ICS ROM is based on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and supports 55 languages. It’s also been pre-rooted, pre-deodexed, and has overscroll glow and CRT off effects enabled. You can also get the most out of your battery life, thanks to the Battery Extender kernel and a script to manage RAM Adrenaline Boost 3.0. A 14-toggle mod is also included, as well as an A2SD GUI script, a smooth scroll mod, and a hacked hosts file.

This guide shows you how to flash IMaGinary ICS ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number GT-S5830. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 running on any stock Gingerbread ROM and with ClockworkMod Recovery installed. For additional help, check our guide on how to flash ClockworkMod Recovery for the Galaxy Ace S5830.
• Download the IMaGinary ICS ROM (ImaGinaryICS_Final.zip, 105 MB) to your computer.
• OPTIONAL: Download patches you’d like to flash:
  • Beats XLoud (Beats_Xloud.zip, 608.22 kB).
  • Swype Arabic (arabic_swype.zip, 6.53 MB).
  • Swype Europe (Europe_swype.zip, 12.48 MB).
  • Live Wallpapers (Live Wallpapers.zip, 149.04 kB).
  • Samsung Keyboard Arabic (arabic_SamsungKeyboard.zip, 13.14 MB).
  • Samsung Keyboard Europe (Europe_SamsungKeyboard.zip, 4.11 MB).
• Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Copy the IMaGinary ICS ROM to the Galaxy Ace’s SD card.
2. Turn off the Galaxy Ace.
3. Boot the phone into Recovery Mode by holding down the Home and Power buttons. When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button but still hold down the Home button.
4. Make a NANDroid Backup by selecting Backup and Restore > Backup.
5. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
6. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
7. Select Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats > Yes.
8. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
9. Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the IMaGinary ICS ROM file > Yes.
10. Select Wipe Cache Partition > Yes.
11. Select Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes.
12. Select Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats > Yes.
13. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes.
14. OPTIONAL: If you’d like to flash any of the patches, do the following:
    • Select Mounts and Storage > Mount /system.
    • Select Install ZIP from SD card > Choose ZIP from SD card > select the patch of your choice > Yes.
15. Select Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 is now running on IMaGinary ICS ROM.

The post How to flash IMaGinary ICS ROM for the Galaxy Ace S5830 appeared first on Android Authority.

The Sprint Epic 4G Touch is not the only U.S. Galaxy S2 version that has finally received its Jelly Bean update, as the Alltel Galaxy S2 can also be upgraded to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Interestingly, Alltel is skipping Ice Ceram Sandwhich altogether, which means Alltel Galaxy S2 owners will move directly from Android 2.3.6 to Android 4.1.2, in what will feel like a significant upgrade:

This software update will update your device operating system from Android 2.3.6 to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Because we are skipping Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and going straight to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the file will be too large to update over the air and will need to be downloaded to a computer.

As you can see, the upgrade is not available directly over-the-air (OTA,) and Alltel Galaxy S2 owners will have to download the necessary files to their computer first via the “Simple Upgrade Tool” and then update the handset following the available instructions.

Let’s hear it from you, Alltel subscribers, did you upgrade your Galaxy S2 to Jelly Bean yet?

The post Alltel Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean update available, phone skips Ice Cream Sandwhich appeared first on Android Authority.

For those of you who want to keep up-to-date on your firmware by hook or by crook, or in this case, whether it’s official or leaked, we’ve got good news. Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500 users, say hello to the new, leaked Android 2.3.6 firmware build FC27.

Firmware FC27 is the latest leaked update for Gingerbread for the Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500, which may or may not be a suitable compromise for potentially never seeing an official Ice Cream Sandwich on our older Android devices.

Because the this is leaked firmware, there may be some bugs present but the firmware itself is in working condition. Just to err on the side of caution, always make backups of your important files.

Users have reported that this firmware is for the Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500 on C Spire Wireless.  Some users of the Verizon variant who tried flashing this on their phones have experienced some issues with 3G connectivity.  Otherwise, users seem to be enjoying the faster modem and the different lockscreen.

Caution

• This firmware upgrade is compatible only with the Samsung Fascinate, model number SCH-I500. You may check your device’s model number through Settings > About Phone. If your device does not match the Samsung Fascinate, model number SCH-I500, then we highly discourage you from attempting to flash this upgrade as it may lead to bricking.
• Use these instructions at your own risk and do not hold us responsible if you damage your phone.

Requirements

• Samsung Fascinate SCH-I500
• A Windows PC with WinRAR installed
• Flashing this upgrade may delete important data on your Fascinate. Make sure to create a backup. You can read our guides on how to locally backup your data and on how to backup your data to the cloud.
• Make sure to fully charge your Fascinate’s battery to prevent it from shutting off in the middle of the upgrading process.
• Make sure that you have the appropriate Samsung USB drivers installed on your computer: 32-bit (x86) Windows |   64-bit (x64) Windows
• If you have KIES installed on your computer, uninstall it as it may interrupt the flashing process.
• Disable any antivirus program you have on your computer as it may interrupt the flashing process.
• Odin3  (Odin3 v1.83.exe, 415.5 kB) downloaded to your computer.
• FC27 firmware (SCH-I500_SCH-I500USFC27_US_XAR.rar, 184.5 MB).

Instructions

1. Download the FC27 firmware to your computer.
2. Extract the FC27 firmware package using WinRAR. You should get two files:
   • CI500_CS_FC27_GB_REL_KIES.tar
   • SS_DL.dll
3. Power off your Fascinate.
4. Plug the USB cable into the computer, but do not connect it to your Fascinate yet.
5. On your computer, double-click on Odin3 v1.83.exe to launch it.
6. Boot the phone into Download Mode. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Down button on your Fascinate as you plug the USB cable into your phone.
7. If Odin3 successfully recognizes your phone, you’ll see the message “Added!” in the lower left corner of the Odin window.  If you do not get this message, there may be a problem with the drivers. Disconnect your phone and re-install them.
8. Click on the PDA button, and select CI500_CS_FC27_GB_REL_KIES.tar file.
9. Do not touch any of the other options in Odin3.
10. Click START to begin the flashing process.
11. If flashing is successful, you’ll see the upper leftmost box in Odin3 light up in green with a PASS message and your Fascinate will reboot.
12. If Odin gets stuck or doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or if you see the upper leftmost box in Odin light up in red with a FAIL message, do the following:
    1. Disconnect your Fascinate from the computer.
    2. Close Odin3.
    3. Remove your Fascinate’s battery and re-insert it.
    4. Start over from step 4.
13. Once you see the Samsung logo on your Fascinate’s screen, you can safely disconnect the phone.

If you encounter a boot loop, remove your Fascinate’s battery for a few seconds before re-inserting it. Boot into Recovery Mode and perform a Factory Reset. From there, reboot the phone and try flashing the firmware upgrade from Odin3 again.

Congratulations! You now have firmware FC27 for Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread running on your Samsung Fascinate.

The Android community sure knows how to make things exciting. Rather than just finding a rooting method for a single device, XDA Developers forum member StoneBoy Tony has figured out a way to root over twenty devices. You read that right.

Samsung devices running Android 2.3.3 to 2.3.7 that couldn’t be rooted using the SuperOneClick tool can finally gain root access. StoneBoy Tony originally created the rooting method for the Samsung Galaxy Mini running Gingerbread, but it turns out that the rooting method is also compatible with other Samsung devices.

Packing Superuser 3.0.7, su 3.0.3.2, and BusyBox 1.19.4, this rooting tool is a must-have if you’ve been dying to gain root access on your phone. Don’t worry because though the rooting method sounds intimidating, it’s very easy to apply.

This rooting method has been designed to work only on stock ROMs, so you’ll have to go back to stock firmware if you want to finally get root for your Samsung device. But, for those of you who’ve been holding back and stayed on stock ROMs because you couldn’t find a rooting method that was easy for you, it’s time to give in to root.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the following Android devices with model numbers:
  • SAMSUNG GALAXY GT-S5570
  • GT-S5570B
  • GT-S5570I
  • GT-S5570L
  • GT-S5660
  • GT-S5660M
  • GT-S5660L
  • GT-S5660V
  • SHW-M290K (Korean GIO)
  • GT-S5670
  • GT-S5670B
  • GT-S5670L
  • GT-S5830
  • GT-S5830B
  • GT-S5830C
  • GT-S5830D
  • GT-S5830i
  • GT-S5830L
  • GT-S5830M
  • GT-B7510
  • GT-B7510B
  • GT-B7510L
  • GT-B7800
  • GT-B7800L
  • GT-B5510
  • GT-B5510B
  • GT-B5510L
  • GT-B5512
  • GT-B5512B
  • GT-S6102
  • GT-S5360
  • GT-S5360L
  • GT-S5360T
  • GT-S5363
  • GT-S5369
  • GT-S5690
  • GT-S5690L
  • GT-I8150
  • GT-I8150B
  • GT-I5510
  • GT-I5510B
  • GT-I5510L
  • GT-I5510M
  • GT-I5510T
• Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only.  There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk.  We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.

Requirements

• A Samsung device running stock Android 2.3.3 to 2.3.7 Gingerbread
• Make sure to create a backup of all the important data on your phone. You can read our guides on how to backup your data locally and how to backup your data to the cloud.
• Enable Unknown Sources on your phone. You can do this through Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources.
• Enable USB Debugging. You can do this through Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging.
• Universal Gingerbread Root tool (universal_gb_root_v17.zip, size: 1.07 MB)

Instructions

1. Download the Universal Gingerbread Root tool to your computer.
2. Copy the Universal Gingerbread Root tool to the root of your phone’s SD card.
3. Boot into Android Recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up, Power, and Home buttons simultaneously until the recovery menu appears.
4. Select Apply Update from SD Card and select the Universal Gingerbread Root tool ZIP file.
5. Once installation has been completed, tap Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! You’ve now rooted your Samsung device. You can now enjoy the benefits of root, such as improving your device’s performance, altering system files, and installing applications to your SD Card.

The Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 / Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0 just got a whole lot better, thanks to a new custom Gingerbread ROM known as WT ROM. This ROM is based on the official Gingerbread XXKPH stock ROM for the Galaxy Player 5.0 but with some added features added by the developer himself.

WT ROM is based on the AROMA installer that sports a graphical UI and touch enabled interface for installing custom ROM’s. The ROM has lots of improvements in terms of performance upgrades over stock firmware.

Here are the following features found in WT ROM (as of version 0.2.2 of the ROM):

• Derived from XXKPH 2.3.6 EU ROM
• AROMA Installer
• Deodexed, Rooted & Busybox
• No kernel (so that it works for both US & Intl)
• Advanced power menu (added Reboot, Recovery & Download)
• Lidroid Quick Panel (aka 13 status bar toggle buttons with long press)
• Device ID hack (Similar to Meticulus’ hack but a different implementation. See more info below)
• Change ro.product.model to GT-I9000 for better market compatibility
• Three choices of boot animation
• TW Launcher 4.5, GO Launcher EX
• Whatsapp (good for testing device ID hack)

Check out the guide below for more details on installing WT 0.2.2 custom ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 / Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with either the U.S. or international variant of the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 or Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0, model number YP-G70. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 YP-G70 / Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0 YP-G70
• • If you have a U.S. variant of the Galaxy Player 5.0, you need to flash Entropy512’s custom kernel.
  • If you have the international variant of the Galaxy Player 5.0, you need to flash rj’s custom kernel.
• Enable USB Debugging on your phone. You can do this by heading to Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging. Make sure that there is a check mark beside that option.
• Fully charged battery or at least 70% battery left.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
• • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Download the latest WT ROM (GB.XXKPH.WT-0.2.2.zip, md5sum: b519a5b603c5dc3e0bb7879d543b348c) from here.
2. Copy the WT ROM package to the root of your phone’s internal SD card.
3. Switch off your Galaxy Player 5.0.
4. Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. You can do this by pressing and holding down the Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons until the screen turns on, then let go of the buttons. Use the Volume keys to navigate and Power key to confirm a selection.
5. Inside ClockworkMod Recovery, perform a wipe:
   • Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset, then select Yes on the screen that follows to confirm data wipe.
   • Select Advanced, then select Wipe Dalvik Cache. Confirm by selecting Yes on the screen that follows.
   • Head back to the main recovery menu by selecting Go Back.
6. Select Install ZIP from SD Card.
7. Select Choose ZIP from SD Card. Browse for the downloaded WT ROM file and select it. Confirm the installation of the ROM by selecting Yes on the screen that follows.
8. Wait for a couple of minutes.  The AROMA installer should pop-out. Follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Select Finish at the end of the AROMA installer to head back to ClockworkMod Recovery.
10. Head back to the main recovery menu by selecting Go Back.
11. Reboot your Galaxy Player 5.0 by selecting Reboot System Now.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WT 0.2.2 ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 YP-G70 / Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0 YP-G70.

Owners of AT&T’s Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997 can definitely infuse their day with something great. A pre-rooted UCLB3 firmware is now available for the said phone. For those of you not in the know, this is the latest Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for your phone and it comes bundled  not just with root access but also with ClockworkMod Recovery. You get both in just one flash.

A pre-rooted Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware is not really as exciting if you are going to compare it to Ice Cream Sandwich, but still it’s a good start if you want to install custom kernels and ROMs on your device. The latest Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware, UCLB3, can now be installed, pre-rooted, with ClockworkMod Recovery thanks to the effort of XDA Developers member jscott30. As far as bugs and issues are concerned, there weren’t any reported so this should work just fine on your AT&T Infuse 4G.

Disclaimer

• The instructions in this guide are intended for the AT&T Samsung Infuse 4G, model number SGH-I997. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997
• A Windows PC
• WinRAR
• Enable USB debugging on your phone.  You can do this from Settings > Applications > Development.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
• • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
• Make sure that your battery has at least 50% charge to avoid interruption due to power loss.
• Uninstall Samsung KIES and any firewall or antivirus program if you have them installed on your computer as they may interrupt the flashing process.
• Install the proper drivers for your mobile device on your computer. 32-bit (x86) Windows | 64-bit (x64) Windows
• Download Odin3 1.7 (Odin3 v1.7.zip, 193 kB) to your computer.
• Download one of the following pre-rooted UCLB3 firmware packages:
  • I997UCLB3-root.rar (173 MB) –If you only want rooted stock kernel and stock recovery
  • I997UCLB3-root-deodex.rar (174 MB) — If you want rooted stock kernel, stock recovery, deodex, zipalign, and BusyBox
  • I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex.rar (174 MB) — If you want rooted stock kernel, ClockworkMod Recovery, deodex, zipalign, and BusyBox
  • I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar (168 MB) — This is the recommended package. Get this if you want a pre-rooted custom kernel (Entropy’s Daily Driver), Red ClockworkMod Recovery, deodex, zipalign, BusyBox, no bloatware, and a few extra goodies (e.g., fix for scrolling wallpaper, CRT off animation, 8 lock screens, extended power menu, and accurate battery mod).

Instructions

1. Using WinRAR or similar software, extract the RAR package that you downloaded.  Extract the archive into a folder on your computer, preferably the Desktop, where you can easily find the extracted file.  You should be getting one file with a *.tar.md5 extension.
2. Extract Odin3 v1.7.zip into a folder on your computer.
3. Turn off your phone and make sure that it is not connected to your computer.
4. Boot your Infuse 4G into recovery by holding down the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons at the same time.  When you see the Samsung logo, release the Power button. In recovery, use the Volume buttons to navigate and the Power button to select options.
5. Select the Wipe All User Data option. This won’t affect any files on your SD card. Confirm data wipe by selecting Yes on the next screen.
6. Select Wipe All Cache Data.
7. Select Reboot system now and allow your phone to reboot normally.
8. After the phone has completely booted, turn it off completely again.
9. On your computer, run Odin3 by double clicking on Odin3 v1.7.exe.
10. Click the PDA tab in Odin3 and select the *.tar.md5 file that you extracted from the RAR package.
11. Connect the USB cable to the computer.
12. While holding down the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on your phone, plug the other end of the USB cable into your phone.  This will place the phone in Download Mode.  In Odin3,  you will see an “Added!” message, indicating that the device is recognized.  If you do not see this message, reinstall the device drivers or check that you enabled USB debugging.
13. Click START in Odin3 to start flashing the kernel. Wait for it to finish.
14. Once the flashing is done, your device will automatically reboot. You should get a “PASS” message on the Odin3 window, indicating that the flashing was successful.
15. However, if you get a “FAIL” message on the Odin3 window, disconnect the phone from the computer, close Odin3, remove your phone’s battery, re-insert the battery, start over from step 3.

Great! Your AT&T Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997 is now running on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware UCLB3 with root access. What’s even better is that you can now install custom kernels and ROMs on your AT&T Infuse 4G. Enjoy!

You want it, you’ve got it! One of our avid readers has requested a rooting guide for the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G and we do not want to leave special requests unanswered. So, here is a rooting guide for your mobile phone. Take note this guide is intended for Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G running Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and not with the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. Also be reminded that once you root your device, you will void your phone’s warranty.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy S2, model number GT-I9100G. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G
• A Windows PC
• USB Drivers installed on your computer. You can get the drivers by installing Samsung KIES on your computer and connect it with your phone. Make sure to close Samsung KIES before proceeding below.
• Close system tools such as anti-virus software, firewall programs, and Samsung KIES to avoid interruptions while you root your phone.
• To ensure your phone has sufficient power throughout the procedure, charge your phone’s battery to 70% or more.
• Enable USB debugging on your phone.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

You have two methods for rooting your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G.  The first one involves flashing a pre-rooted custom kernel using Odin3.  The second one uses DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit.  Choose either of the two, and if one doesn’t work, try the other.

Root Via Custom Kernel

1. Download the Superatmos kernel v3.2 (superatmos_I9100G_kernel_v3.2.tar, 7.2 MB) to your computer.
2. Download Odin3 v1.85 (Odin3-v1.85.zip, 199 kB) and extract it into a folder on your computer.
3. Switch off your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G.
4. Reboot your phone into Download Mode. To do that, press and hold the Volume Down key, Home button (middle key), and Power button simultaneously. A warning message will appear on the next screen. Press the Volume Up key to continue.
5. On your computer, go to the folder where you extracted the Odin3 files and double-click Odin3 v1.85.exe to launch Odin3 on your computer.
6. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G to the computer via USB cable. The word “Added” will be displayed in Odin3. If it doesn’t appear, make sure you have successfully installed the USB drivers for your phone.
7. Click the PDA button in Odin3 and select the superatmos_I9100G_kernel_v3.2.tar file.
8. Make sure “Re-partition” is not checked under Option.
9. Click the Start button to begin flashing the kernel to your mobile phone. Your phone will automatically reboot. By this time, your phone will now already be rooted with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
10. [Optional] With ClockworkMod now installed, you can flash the latest Superatmos kernel v3.3 kernel by doing the following steps:
    1. Download the Superatmos v3.3 kernel (cwm_superatmos_kernel_v3.3.zip, 8.12 MB) and copy it to the root of your SD card.
    2. Switch off your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G.
    3. Reboot your phone into ClockworkMod Recovery Mode. You can do that by pressing the Volume Up key, Home button (middle key), and Power button simultaneously until Recovery Mode boots.
    4. Select Install ZIP From SD Card. Select Choose ZIP From SD Card and select the cwm_superatmos_kernel_v3.3.zip.
    5. Reboot your mobile phone.

Root Via DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit

XDA Developers member DooMLoRD managed to create a rooting toolkit for Xperia devices. But, users report that his toolkit also works on other devices such as the Galaxy S2. So, if you have a brave heart, you can try out this tool to root your Android device. XDA Developers member creezalird also modified the script from DooMLoRD’s toolkit to root your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G.

1. Download DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip, 1.8 MB) to your computer.
2. Extract DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip into a folder on your computer.
3. Download creezalird’s edited runme.bat (runme.bat, 3.11 kB).  Replace the default runme.bat inside the DooMLoRD folder with creezalird’s edited version.
4. On your mobile phone, go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB Debugging.
5. Go to Settings > Applications and enable “Unknown Sources.”
6. Connect your mobile phone to the computer via USB cable.
7. Double-click runme.bat. Follow the on-screen instructions to root your mobile phone.

Memory Crash Method

In case the script fails, do the following:

1. Reboot your mobile phone.
2. Reconnect your phone to the computer by using your USB cable.
3. Open any applications on your phone and close it using the Home button. Do not use the Back button.
4. Open Task Manager on your phone. Your RAM usage should be 500 MB and above.
5. Run the runme.bat on your computer.

Voila! You have rooted your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G. You can now enjoy rooting privileges on your mobile phone.

Most Android users already had a taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on their device. Through the help of hacks, leaked ROMs, and custom ROMs, our Android phones have received the latest treats. Unfortunately, some of these ROMs are not yet complete and sometimes contain bugs that can hinder you from completely using your phone. That’s why recognized XDA developer sfhub has managed to flash the stock Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread EL29 firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710. If you want to revert to this Gingerbread firmware, read on to learn how to flash Android 2.3 Gingerbread EL29 firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710. 

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch, model number SPH-D710. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• A Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710 (Sprint)
• Download and install the USB drivers (Sprint_d710_USB_Driver_v1_3_2360_0.exe, 22.8 MB) to your computer.
• Download one of the following files:
  • For clean and safer flashing (but will wipe user data) — EL29 Full Restore One-Click (SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx.exe, md5sum: a3ee9a958d8606470636a05b90551e75)
    • Mirror 1
    • Mirror 2
    • Mirror 3
    • Mirror 4
    • Torrent
  • To preserve user data — EL29 No Data Restore One-Click (SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe, md5sum: 98c1ebd3b703c94ee87d1f065f5e72c9)
    • Mirror 1
    • Mirror 2
    • Mirror 3
    • Mirror 4
    • Torrent
• A Windows computer
• Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings > Applications > Development).
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
• Charge your phone’s battery to 70% or more.

Instructions

1. Download the EL29 One-Click self-extracting package from the links above.
2. Double click the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx.exe or SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe to extract it into a folder on your computer.
3. Go to the extracted folder and double click the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-OneClick.exe or SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-OneClick.exe. This will launch Odin3 on your computer.
4. Switch off your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch.
5. Reboot your phone into Download Mode. You can do that by holding the Volume Down key and Power button simultaneously until a warning message appears. Press the Volume Up key to continue.
6. Connect your phone to the computer via USB cable. Odin3 will show a yellow COM port number on the second column. If it doesn’t appear, make sure you have properly installed the USB drivers for your phone. You can also try running Odin3 as Administrator or replug the USB cable after launching Odin
7. Once connected, press Start to begin flashing the EL29 stock pre-rooted ROM on your mobile phone.
8. After flashing the ROM, the message “Pass” will appear in Odin3. Your phone will automatically reboot.

Troubleshooting

If you’re using the No Data Restore version, you’re likely to face one or all of errors below.  Perform the suggested action for each type of error.

• If you experience random force closes, perform Wipe cache and Wipe Dalvik cache in Recovery Mode.
• If you encounter errors in the Google Play Store app, clear the app’s data by going to Menu > Applications > Manage Applications > All > Google Play Store and tap Clear Data.
• If your phone doesn’t boot, perform a factory reset from Recovery Mode.

Congratulations! You have successfully flashed the stock Android 2.3 Gingerbread EL29 firmware to your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710.

While everybody is so busy trying to make the perfect Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROM for various devices, some of the guys from the Android community just recently released an enhanced Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread custom ROM for the Motorola Droid Razr.

The firmware offers some enhancements to the LTE radio of the device, updates the Moto Car Finder app, and  even includes some enhancements for the Moto Blur UI. This update is a case of taking matters into our own hands, since Motorola is not really doing very well in sending new updates.

The Droid Razr is such an amazing Android smartphone. With a thin form factor, Kevlar back cover, powerful hardware–you name it, the Droid Razr has it. But then again, no matter how good the device is, there’s always room for improvement, right? This update that we just recently got hold of is a timely one. The enhancements might not be that many but with those mentioned, this custom ROM will definitely be worth a try.

If you currently own a Motorola Droid Razr and would like to take advantage of those aforementioned enhancements, just continue reading for the step-by-step guide for installing the enhanced Gingerbread firmware into your device.

And, in case you were wondering–the process does not require you to root the device.

Caution

• This update is not an official one from Motorola. There might be some components of this custom ROM that will not be compatible with future Motorola official updates.
• Read all the steps first before doing anything with the device. This will give you a heads up on what will happen next.

Requirements

• A windows PC with access to the Internet
• USB data cable for the device
• Backup all your data.
• The device has to be fully charged.

Steps

1. Enable USB Debugging on the device. You can do this by going tostyle=”font-style: italic;”>Settings > Applications > Development.
2. Download the enhanced Gingerbread 2.3.6 custom ROM from here.
3. Connect the phone to the PC.
4. Copy the downloaded file into the root directory of the device’s SD card.
5. Disconnect the device from the PC.
6. Turn off the device.
7. Boot the device into recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons together with the Power button.
8. Choose “Install Zip from SD card” from the menu and then go to “Choose zip from SD card”.
9. Select the Zip file that you copied to the SD card earlier. This will start the installation process which will take around 10 minutes.
10. Go back to the main menu and then choose “Reboot system now”.
11. Disable USB Debugging on your phone.

You now have an updated Motorola Droid Razr with the enhanced Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware. The device can already take advantage of all the enhancements that come with the custom ROM.

Yet again, Samsung Galaxy S owners are getting an upgraded firmware for their handsets.  Known as firmware XWJW1, the upgrade is an update for Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread on the Galaxy S GT-I9000.  It reportedly provides great performance, especially in battery life.

This firmware is only applicable to Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 models that are not network-locked. Do not apply this firmware on any other device than the model number mentioned, as this firmware may cause irreversible damage or harm to your device.  If you’re not sure of your device’s model number, you can verify by heading to “Settings > About phone” or you can confirm by dialing *#1234# in your device.

Applying this firmware will revoke root access on your phone (that is, if you’ve previously rooted your phone).

To flash Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware build XWJW1 on your Galaxy S GT-I9000, follow the instructions below.  Use the guide at your own risk and hold no one liable for damage to your phone because of your use of this guide.

Instructions

1. Download the Gingerbread 2.3.6 XWJW1 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 to your PC.
2. Extract the contents of the package using RAR extraction software (e.g., WinRAR). After the extraction is complete, you should have two files namely:
   • CODE_I9000XWJW1_CL788890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
   • Odin3_v1.0
3. Launch the Odin3 application by double-clicking “Odin3_v1.0.exe” on your computer.
4. Turn off your phone and reboot it into Download mode. You can enter download mode by simultaneously pressing and holding down the Volume Down key and Home button, then pressing the Power button.
5. Once you entered Download mode, connect your phone to your PC via USB cable while keeping Odin3 opened.
6. As soon as your device is connected to your PC, Odin3 will then try detecting your phone. If detected successfully, Odin3 will flash a yellow ID:COM in the Odin3 window. Don’t proceed to the next step if ID:COM doesn’t turn yellow. In that case, you can install the Samsung USB Drivers or update your device drivers through KIES.
7. In Odin3, click the PDA button and browse for the CODE_I900XWJW1_CL78890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file.
8. Under “Option” in Odin3, make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked.  The other options should not be checked.
9. Select the “Start” button in Odin3 to begin installing the firmware update. It may take 3 to 4 minutes for the installation process to complete.
10. After the installation, your device should automatically reboot itself. To check whether the firmware has been successfully installed, navigate to “Applications > Settings > About Phone” where you ought to find the firmware version of XWJW1 2.3.6 Gingerbread.

In Case of Force Close Errors

Follow these steps if you get force close errors after you’ve flashed firmware XWJW1 as instructed above:

1. Turn off your device and enter recovery mode.
2. Once inside recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” then select “Wipe Cache partition” to clear all previous cache files associated with the old firmware.
3. Select “Reboot System Now” to restart your device.

Congratulations! You have successfully updated your Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9100 to the latest firmware version XWJW1 of Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.

It’s raining Samsung firmware leaks and this time, even the Samsung Infuse 4G gets an upgrade. Thanks to our friends on the XDA Developers Forum, Samsung Infuse 4G users now have a new firmware based on the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build UCLB1. The firmware can be flashed through Odin3, but users who have never tried this before have no need to worry. The process is very fast and simple.

Unfortunately, this firmware leak is only compatible with Samsung Infuse 4G model number I997 and should not be attempted on other phone models as it may lead to bricking. You may check your device’s model number through “Settings > About Phone.”

Requirements

You’ll need a few things before you can apply the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread UCLB1 firmware to your Samsung Infuse 4G:

• Make sure you’ve backed up all important information on your phone in case data is lost or corrupted during the flashing process.
• If you have Samsung’s computer software KIES installed, uninstall it first as it may interrupt the flashing process.
• Make sure that you’ve got the appropriate device drivers installed on your computer. 32 bit (x86) Windows | 64-bit (x64) Windows
• UCLB1 firmware for Samsung Infuse 4G
• Odin3 1.7
• Make sure your device has a charge of at least 70% to prevent it from shutting down in the middle of the flashing process.

Flashing Instructions

Here are the steps for upgrading your Samsung Infuse 4G to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware UCLB1:

1. Download the UCLB1 firmware RAR file to your computer.  (See link in Requirements section.)
2. Extract the contents of the RAR file using 7zip, WinRAR, or other RAR archive extraction program. You should get these two files:
   • I997UCLB1-Homebinary.tar.md5
   • SS_DL.dll (will not be used)
3. Run Odin3 on your computer.
4. Turn off your phone.
5. If your phone is connected to the computer, disconnect it.
6. Boot the phone into Download Mode. You can do this by connecting the device to the PC via the USB cable while holding the Volume Up and Volume Down keys.
7. If you have updated your device drivers, a text box on the bottom left of the Odin3 program should say “Added!”.
   • If you do not get this message, disconnect your phone and install your phone’s drivers.
8. In Odin3, click PDA, navigate to where you extracted the contents of the UCLB1 firmware archive and select the “I997UCLB1-Homebinary.tar.md5″ file.
9. Make sure to select both the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” check boxes.
10. Click on the START button in Odin3 to begin the flashing procedure.
11. Once it has finished flashing, your phone should automatically reboot. In Odin3, the upper left most box should give you a PASS message on a green background.
12. You may disconnect your phone when you see the Samsung logo after the phone has rebooted.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Infuse 4G is now running on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build UCLB1 firmware.

While everyone might be going nuts over Ice Cream Sandwich, there’s nothing quite as comforting for Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 users like Gingerbread. Users can get their new dose of Gingerbread from the new official Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware build XXLA6. Though the firmware hasn’t been officially launched yet internationally, Android users in Europe have reported the firmware update to be stable. The said update reportedly carries fixes for some camera issues and some issues with S Note.

Applying this update is fast and easy. Even the most novice of Android users can do it.  Applying this update will not root your device in any manner, thus it will not revoke your warranty. If you have already rooted their Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 though, the update will cause you to lose your root access and your warranty will be restored.

Requirements

If you’re getting excited to apply this update, you’ll need to quell your excitement because you’ll need a few things before you can proceed to the update process:

• Make sure to create a backup of the data on your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000. Applying this update may corrupt or erase important information.
• Make sure that your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000′s battery is fully charged. This will prevent the device from shutting off in the middle of the update process.
• Check if USB Debugging has been enabled on your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000. You can do this through “Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging.”
• Make sure that all the appropriate Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 drivers have been updated and installed on your computer. This is very important.
• Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware XXLA6. (The package also includes Odin3 v1.81.)

Instructions

Here’s how to update your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 to Android 2.3.6 firmware XXLA6:

1. Download the XXLA6 firmware package from the link provided above.  Save the file to your computer.
2. Extract the contents of the package into a folder on your computer. Make sure that you see “N7000XXLA6_N7000OXXLA1_N7000XXLA4_HOME.tar.md5″ among the extracted files.
3. Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000.
4. On your computer, double click and launch Odin3. It’s inside the folder where you extracted the ZIP package to.
5. Boot your Samsung GT-N7000 into download mode. You can do this by pressing the Volume Down and the OK buttons while pressing the Power button.
6. Once the device is in Download Mode, connect your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 to your computer.
7. If all the appropriate device drivers had been installed earlier, the ID:COM section of Odin3 should light up in bright yellow.
   • If the ID:COM section does not light up, disconnect the phone and go through “Settings > Wireless and Networks > USB Settings > Samsung KIES option”. Try connecting the phone again to your computer.
8. Click on the PDA button in Odin3.  In the browse dialog, select the “N7000XXLA6_N7000OXXLA1_N7000XXLA4_HOME.tar.md5″ file.
9. In the Option section in Odin3, make sure only “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” are checked.  Leave the other options not checked.
10. Click Start in the Odin3 window.
11. Your firmware will start installing and in a few minutes, it should have successfully finished.  The device will also automatically reboot.  Disconnect the Galaxy Note from the computer when the homescreen loads after rebooting.
12. Turn off your Galaxy Note again.
13. Reboot the Galaxy Note to recovery mode by holding down the Volume Up and OK buttons as you press the Power button.
14. From the recovery menu, select “Wipe data/factory reset” and confirm the operation on the next screen.
15. Select “Wipe cache partition” from the options and confirm the operation on the next screen.
16. Return to the recovery’s main menu.
17. Select “Reboot system now.”

Your Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 should reboot automatically and once you see the homescreen again, you’ll now be running on Android 2.3.6 firmware build XXLA6. Congratulations and enjoy!