May 19, 2024 | Updated: 11:35 AM EDT
Nov 15, 2013 05:51 PM EST
Samsung recently rolled out an official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Ace 2 (model GT-I8160). While the build is available through Samsung KIES, it can also be flashed manually for users dealing with region restrictions or other issues. This guide will walk you through the installation process.
As always, DroidReport assumes no liability for the firmware installation. Proceed with caution.
Before Getting Started
Before you get started, make sure that your Galaxy Ace 2 is the GT-I8160 model. Your handset should be unlocked.
As always, you want to backup your device and charge it to at least 80 percent. Finally, enable USB Debugging mode by navigating to Settings -> Developer Options.
Updating Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
1) Download and extract the Android 4.1.2 firmware, which can be found here.
2) Download and extract Odin.
3) Right-click Odin and launch the application as an administrator.
4) Boot your Galaxy Ace 2 into Download mode by pressing the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons together until a prompt appears onscreen.
5) Using your USB cable, connect your Ace 2 to your computer. Odin should display an “Added” message.
6) Using Odin, install the following files from the firmware archive unzipped earlier:
A) Press PDA and choose the file with “tar.md5” in the filepath.
B) Press Phone and choose the file with the word “MODEM” in the filepath.
C) Press CSC and choose the file with “CSC” in the filepath.
D) Press PIT and choose the file ending in .pit.
7) Navigate to the Option submenu in Odin and check Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time. Uncheck Re-Partition.
8) Click Start and the installation will begin.
9) When the firmware has finished flashing to your Galaxy Ace 2, your phone will reboot and you can unplug the cable once the home screen loads.
10) After your phone restarts, you will officially be running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Kudos.
