How to Root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean Firmware

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Samsung has rolled out its first official Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXCLL2 for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100 in several countries. The official firmware is now available for download via Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean firmware, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 users to root their devices easily.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean firmware. Applying these on any incorrect variant will brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 2 by navigating to Settings>> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100  (CF-Auto-Root-espresso10rf-espresso10rfxx-gtp5100.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 Running on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract downloaded CF-Auto-Root zip file and you will find a .tar.md5 file within it.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power button together until the device turns on. Then press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn yellow with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added. If Odin fails to detect the device then re-install USB driver.
Step 7: Select these files in Odin at respective buttons:

• Click the PDA Button, and select CF-Auto-Root-espresso10rf-espresso10rfxx-gtp5100.tar.md5.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once flashing completed, your tablet will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You may now install any app that requires root permission.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This root method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

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United Kingdom / Ireland owners of Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) have received a new firmware update based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with firmware build number N7000XXLT9. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: N7000XXLT9
CSC: N7000OXXLT3
MODEM: N7000XXLT3
Version: Android 4.1.2
Built date: Jun 4, 2013
Regions: United Kingdom / Ireland

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Note N7000. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note N7000
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Note N7000 with Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded already from above link using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Note to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted N7000XXLT9 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
• Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with 'modem' in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
• Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with 'csc' in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
• Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 should be now updated with official Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Note N7000 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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How to Root Galaxy Note N7000 on Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean Firmware

Are You Looking For How to Root Galaxy Note N7000 on Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean Firmware

United Kingdom / Ireland owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) has started receiving its latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number N7000XXLT9. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Note N7000. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

METHOD 1 - Root via Stock Recovery
File Required
1. PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT9-ORA-5.08.5-signed.zip

Steps to Root Galaxy Note N7000 Running on Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean using Stock Recovery
Step 1: Connect the Galaxy Note to the computer using USB cable.
Step 2: Copy the PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT9-ORA-5.08.5-signed.zip file to external SD card of your phone.
Step 3: Once the file transfer process is completed, switch off the phone and disconnect it from computer.
Step 4: Boot the device into stock recovery by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons together.
Note: In recovery mode use the Volume keys to toggle between options and Home/Power button to select the desired option.
Step 5: Select apply update from external storage then navigate to the PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT9-ORA-5.08.5-signed.zip which was earlier copied to the SD card and confirm the installation.
Step 6: Once installation process is completed, return to main recovery menu and select Reboot System Now.

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 should be now rooted successfully on Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean through stock recovery.

METHOD 2 - Root via Odin
File Required
1. PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT9-ORA-5.08.5.tar.md5
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 Running on Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean using Odin
Step 1: Extract Odin 3.07 file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.
Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT9-ORA-5.08.5.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is not selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 running on official Android 4.1.2 XXLT9 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This root method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 with Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

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Good news for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus GT-P6200 owners, Samsung has started pushing the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with build number P6200XXMC3. This XXMC3 is freshly build on March 25th, a full upgrade to Android 4.1.2 from previous 4.0.4 ICS.

This update brings some new stuff on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus such as Google Now, Smart Stay, Blocking Mode that let users block any unwanted calls, new Gallery, a redesigned Home Screen launcher, Text-to-speech capability and a new notifications settings.

Firmware details
PDA: P6200XXMC3
CSC: P6200OXAMC3
Version: Android 4.1.2
Built date: March, 2013
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus users who fail to upgrade their devices with Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean using official method for being region specific, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisite
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus on your computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications. From there navigate and tap on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging is turned on.]
3) Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4) Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 per cent.
5) Your tablet should be factory unlocked.

Steps to Update Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean on Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200
Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 to your computer. You should get a .tar file along with some other files while extracting the firmware zip file
Step 2: Download Odin 3.07 and extract the zip file
Step 3: Power off the Galaxy tablet and enter into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons together. Then press the Volume up button to continue enter into Download Mode
Step 4: Run Odin on the computer
Step 5: Plug in the USB cable to the Galaxy tablet to connect it with the computer. A message saying 'Added' will arrive under Odin's message box. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if the device is successfully connected
[Note: In case you do not see the Added message, then try another USB port. If that does not work too then reinstall USB driver.]
Step 6: Select the files, in the order mentioned below, which you have extracted from P6200XXMC3 folder

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file with Code in its name
• Click the Phone button and select file with Modem in its name
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file

[Note: You may ignore the last three steps in case such files are not found.] 
Step 7: In Odin window, ensure Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected. In case you are using a .pit file, then make sure Re-Partition checkbox is also elected
Step 8: Click the Start button in Odin to begin the installation
Step 9: After the installation process is completed, you should see a 'Pass' message with green background in the extreme left box at the top of Odin. The tablet will then automatically reboot and soon you should see the Samsung logo. You may safely unplug the USB cable from the tablet to disconnect it from the computer
[Note: If the Galaxy Tab gets stuck at booting animation (after step-9) then head over to recovery mode and perform data wiping task by selecting Wipe Data/factory Reset and then select Reboot System now.]

Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 official Jelly Bean firmware is now installed and running on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200. Head over to Settings >> About Tablet to verify the software version on your device.

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How to Root Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 on Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean Firmware

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Samsung recently released its official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXMC3, for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus GT-P6200 in several countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and United Kingdom. The official firmware is now available for download via Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean firmware, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus users to root their devices easily.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-Requisites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus on your computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications. From there navigate and tap on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging is turned on.]
3) Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4) Ensure the battery of the tablet is charged more than 80 per cent.
5) The Recovery file and the Superuser files used for rooting are compatible only with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200 running on Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean.

Steps to Install CWM Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200
Step 1: Download Recovery.tar.rar file for Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus to the computer and extract using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool
Step 2: Download Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip file and copy to SD card of tablet
Step 3: Download Odin 3.07 and extract the zip file
Step 4: Switch off the tablet and place it into Download Mode. To do so press and hold Volume Down and Power buttons together. A warning screen will arrive, then press Volume Up button to enter into Download Mode
Step 5: Run Odin on your computer
Step 6: Connect the tablet to the computer using the USB cable while the device is in the Download Mode. A message saying Added will arrive under Odin's message box in the bottom left. You will also get to see COM port with a number in Yellow when the tablet is connected to the computer successfully
Step 7: In Odin, click the PDA and select the recovery.tar.md5 file
Step 8: Ensure the Re-Partition option in Odin is not selected
Step 9: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin
Step 10: Once installation is completed, the tablet will reboot automatically. After the home screen appears, unplug USB cable from the tablet to disconnect it from the computer

Steps to root Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus by Installing SuperSU via CWM Recovery
Step 11: Reboot tablet into Recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step 12: Once device is in Recovery mode, use Volume to scroll to Apply Update Zip from internal storage
Step 13: Now select install zip from sdcard, select choose zip from sdcard and then navigate to the Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip. Select and confirm installation by selecting Yes
Step 14: Once installation process is completed, return to main recovery menu and select reboot system now to reboot tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus P6200, running official Android 4.1.2 XXMC3 Jelly Bean, is now rooted successfully. Open the app drawer of the Galaxy tablet and look for an app called superuser.

Thank's to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This root method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110 with Leaked Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

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Official firmware based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has been leaked for the Wi-Fi variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 bearing model number GT-N5110.

Firmware details
PDA: N5110XXCMG2
CSC: N5110OXACMG2
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jul 5, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110 users can now update their devices with leaked Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware by following the tutorial below.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note 8.0 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 8.0 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110 with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware rar file that you downloaded already from above link using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Grand Duos to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted N5110XXCMG2 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Click the PDA checkbox, and choose CODE_N5110XXCMG2_1031850_REV01_user_low_ship.tar.
• Click the CSC checkbox, and choose CSC_OXA_N5110OXACMG2_1031850_REV01_user_mid_noship.tar.
• Click the PIT checkbox, and choose kona_wifi.pit.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Android 4.2.2 XXCMG2 Jelly Bean

Note: If Galaxy Note 8.0 (Wi-Fi) N5110 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

Source: SamMobile

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How to Update Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 with Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

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Samsung has just started to roll out a new software update based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with firmware build number I8160XXMF2 for the Southeast Asian owners of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with model number I8160.

Firmware details
PDA: I8160XXMF2
CSC: I8160OLBMF1
MODEM: I8160XXMF2
Version: Android 4.1.2
Built date: Jun 14, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand

The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES. However, those who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES can download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Ace 2 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Ace 2 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 with Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded already from above link using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Ace 2 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I8160XXMF2 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
• Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with 'modem' in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
• Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with 'csc' in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
• Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 should be now updated with official Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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