How to Flash Update/Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Mini S55570 Firmware using Odin Downloader

The following step by step guides below are the procedures on how to properly use the Odin downloader tool to install or flash the (stock ROM) system firmware on Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570. This guides shows the two format of files which is sometimes having the beginners a little bit confusion, the single packaged and the multiple packaged of stock ROMs.

Multiple Packaged - This packaged contains the 4 or 5 binary files such as, OPS, BOOTLOADER, PDA, PHONE and CSC file. This is full wipe version and will delete all data stored from the device, so it' means that you ensure to back up all of important files from the device before installing it.

One Packed-  This packaged only shows a single packaged binary files .tar.md5 only. Mostly this kind of packaged are pulled from the official Samsung kies server releases. Others called it a non wipe packaged for it will not delete and clear all the existing files or data stored from the device once installed. It just like your upgrading the Galaxy Mini through Kies updates.

Important: Do the following preparations before proceeding:
* Make a back up copy of all important data stored on the device, if it still accessible.
* Ensure that the battery is fully charge.
* Close any Antivirus software on your PC, if you have KIES installed close it also.
* Remove memory card and sim card on the device.
* Ensure a good working PC USB port
* A good USB cable wire - USB to Micro-USB PC data cable for Galaxy Mini
* PC with Windows XP SP2 or later
* Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

Download the necessary stock ROMs for your Samsung Galaxy Mini see update list here.
OPS: TASS_v1.0.ops
ODIN Flasher Version: ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

Step by Step Flashing Procedures on Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 with Multiple files firmware.
 This procedure covers for the multiple files such as OPS, BOOTLOADER, PDA, PHONE and CSC file.

1) Extract the previously downloaded firmware packaged.
 You will then see the binary files for OPS, BOOTLOADER, PDA, PHONE and CSC.
2) Run ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38.exe on your Desktop.



3) Tick the OPS button then select TASS.OPS from extracted archive and load it.
On ODIN check these checkboxes options: Protect OPS and Reset Time.



4) Load all the binary files on each specific slots.
Click BOOT button then select and load the bootloader file: 
APBOOT_S5570xxxxxx_CLxxxxxx_REVxx_user_low_true.tar.md5
Click PHONE button then select and load the AMSS file:
MODEM_S5570xxxxx_CLxxxxxx_REVxx.tar.md5
Click PDA button then select and load:
CODE_S5570xxxxx_CLxxxxxx_REVxx_user_low_true.tar.md5Click CSC button then select and load:
CSC_S5570xxxxxx_CLxxxxxx_REVxx_user_low_true.tar.md5 (leave EFS and One Package empty)



5 ) Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Mini. Remove your SIM Card and SD Card, just to avoid any issues
Reboot the Samsung Galaxy Mini into Download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + OK + Power button ) together.




6)  Once you see that the device display into downloading mode, connect the phone to PC. The COM:PORT mapping will show you a yellow indication if the device is already detected.
7)  Hit the "Start" button to start flashing...
8) Avoid interrupting the device while in flashing mode..  just wait until the program will finished downloading all the binary files. It just takes around 3 to5 minutes to complete. A word "PASS" will display on the left side square if the flashing successfully completes and the Galaxy Mini will then reboot.


9) Once the reboot finishes, un-plug the phone from PC then do a full wipe or factory reset by typing this Code *2767*3855# to get a fully fresh firmware update installed. If all things successfully done, you may then confirm the newly downloaded firmware version name etc by typing *#1234# or through About Phone Settings.

Step by Step Flashing Procedures on Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 with a Single - One Packed stock ROM.
This below procedure covers only for a single packed firmware and only associated with the OPS file, and there's no files such as for BOOT, PDA, PHONE and CSC file.


1) Extract or unzip/unrar the downloaded firmware.

2) Run Odin multi-downloader v4.38 tool.




3)   Load the OPS and the Single Packed stock ROM
- Click on the OPS button then select and load the TASS.OPS file.
  - Check the ONE PACKAGE checkbox. Ensure that the Auto Reboot and Protect OPS are also
checked.
- Click on the One Packaged button then select and load the firmware packaged.
S5570xxxxx_S5570xxxxxx_S5570xxxxxx_HOME.tar.md5

4) Re-boot the Samsung Galaxy Mini into Download Mode: Turn it Off  then Press and hold the ( Volume Down + OK + Power )



5)  Connect the phone to PC, after you see that the device is already set in downloading mode.
    The COM:PORT mapping will show you a yellow indication if the device is already detected. 
- then hit the "START" button to begin flashing the firmware.


6) Wait for a while and do not touch anything until the program will finish the downloading process. It just takes around a 2-5 minutes to complete depending on your computer speed. A word "PASS" will display on the left side square if the flashing successfully completes.

In most cases some firmware after updating, you can get another language from other region on your device, this may happen if the firmware package comes with different CSC file and did not match to your region. But don't panic about it, because you can manually change it according to your prepared language. You may just need to navigate the icon of Locale and text menu settings, then change it.

Also probably happen that the APN Settings will be cleared and an access to data services / MMS / Internet, will be lost, if this things happen you will need to re-configure the APN settings of you phone or ask it from your Service provider.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Update I9100XXKI3 Stock ROMs

The official release of Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 is finally rolled out by Samsung. The firmware build number is I9100XXKI3 same as the  leaked version. The first public released was pushed out already over Poland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Other region all over Europe and the rest of Asia will get the said official update sooner and this report has been confirmed by samfirmware kies update.
The firmware build date was still the same from the leaked version which is September 15, 2011.

The below files are the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread I9100XXKI3 update that has been pulled and filed by Intratech over XDA-Developer. These files were the original, official and unmodified version since Intratech is one of  most knowledgeable about Galaxy S2 firmwares.

I9100XXKI3
Firmware info
PDA: XXKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
CSC: XEOKI3
Version: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Buld Date: 15/09/2011

XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/XTRG43JVEG

XXKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/6XT83N1LLN
Password: intratech@XDA

I9100ZSKI3
Hong Kong I9100ZSKI3/I9100OZSKI3
Taiwan I9100ZSKI3/I9100OZSKI3

Firmware info
PDA:ZSKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
CSC: TGYKI3
Version: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Build Date: 23/09/2011

TGY (Hong Kong): http://www.multiupload.com/LAWZ135UF3

ZSKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/RH5K6JPH44
Password: intratech@XDA

Languages: The XXKI3 default is Polski for this firmware was officially released in Poland and other European languages are as follows:
- Čeština
- Dansk
- Deutsch (Deutschland)
- Deutsch (Österreich)
- Deutsch (Schweiz)
- English (Australia)
- English (Ireland)
- English (New Zeland)
- English (Sout Africa)
- English (United Kingdom)
- English (United States)
- Español (España)
- Español (Estados Unidos)
- Français (France)
- Hrvatski
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italiano
- Kazakh
- Latviešu
- Lietuvių
- Macedonian
- Magyar
- Nederlands (België)
- Norwegian
- Polski
- Português
- Română
- Slovenčina
- Slovenščina
- Suomi
- Svrnska
- Türkçe
- Ελληνικά
- Български
- Русский
- српски
- YKPAÏHCBK
- 한국어
Note: this may contain errors.

 The ZSKI3 default language is Chinese since this was also an official released in Hongkong and Taiwan and other languages from Asian countries were also included. You can use and flash the said stock ROM to any Global version of Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 by  using Odin multi-downloader tool.

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Arabic Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread S5570JPKQ8 Stock ROM for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

The Arabic stock ROM Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 is now available and released by samfirmware.com. It's been a while ago since the two Arabic 2.2.1 Froyo versions like S5570JPKA3 and S5570JPKC1 until this update stock ROM is finally revealed.  The firmware build number is S5570JPKQ8 with a default  multi-CSC file of S5570OJPKQ7 for all Arabic Regions and with dated build of  September 16, 2011.




Firmware details:
S5570JPKQ8 - for Arabic region
Version: Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
BOOT: APBOOT_S5570JPKQ8_CL583440_REV02_user_low_true.tar.md5
PDA: CODE_S5570JPKQ8_CL583440_REV02_user_low_true.tar.md5  
PHONE: MODEM_S5570XWKQ5_CL552983_REV02.tar.md5 
CSC: GT-S5570-MULTI-CSC-OJPKQ7.tar.md5
OPS: TASS_v1.0.ops

To install this ROM you may need to load and then flash all the specific binary files like OPS, BOOT, PDA, PHONE and CSC file on Odin downlowder program. The stock ROM file packaged above comes into multiple files since it's now with a new bootloader of Android 2.3.4 upgrade, the bootloader will replace the old bootloader of your device if it runs from 2.2.1 Froyo versions like S5570JPKA3 and S5570JPKC1.

Note: If you want to upgrade or update your Samsung Galaxy Mini  you may need to back-up all of important data stored on the phone for this stock firmware is a full version  and will wipe and clear all data stored on it.

Android 2.3. 4 Gingerbread S5570JPKQ8 - for Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 Arabic region via samfirmware link and the password is samfirmware.com

ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38



Quick step on how to install and upgrade Samsung Galaxy Mini to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread by using firmware S5570JPKQ8 via ODIN.

 Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk. We are not liable if anything happens to your device by using this method.


1) Download and extract the S5570JPKQ8 file.
2) Run Odin v4.38 on PC's desktop
3) Load the necessary binary files to their specific slots in Odin.
  a. in OPS button load the TASS_v1.0.ops.
  b. in BOOT button load the APBOOT_S5570JPKQ8_CL583440_REV02_user_low_true.tar.md5
  c. in PHONE button load the MODEM_S5570XWKQ5_CL552983_REV02.tar.md5
  d. in PDA button load the CODE_S5570JPKQ8_CL583440_REV02_user_low_true.tar.md5  
  e. in CSC load the GT-S5570-MULTI-CSC-OJPKQ7.tar.md5 

Once all the necessary files already  loaded see that the Auto-reboot and Protect OPS were checked, only the One packaged checkbox remain unchecked.

4) Set the Samsung Galaxy Mini into Download Mode, by turning it off or removing the battery for a while.
 Then press and hold the Volume Down + OK + Power button together. 
 Then connect it to the PC when the download mode screen appears, so that Odin will detect it and it's COM:PORT box will turn to colour yellow and says that the device was  "Added".

5) Then hit the "START" Button  to begin flashing. Just wait around 2-5 minutes until it successfully completes. You will then see a word "PASS" on Odin and the Galaxy Mini will reboot automatically.

6) Once the reboot finishes, un-plug the phone from PC then do a full wipe or factory reset by typing this Code *2767*3855# to get a fully fresh firmware update installed.

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How to flash/install I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S2 via Odin

Here's the step by step guide on how to update or upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with the firmware build version I9100XXKH3 and multi-CSC OXAKI3. This guide is a manual flashing by way of using Odin multi-downloader tool.

Some changes on the I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread gathered from most users who already flashed it via XDA forum.

- the vibration notification icon is always shown when vibration is enabled. it's smart also, because the user can see than vibration on !
- instead of the apple patented overscrolling, there's now that ugly blue overscrol effect 

- the homescreen cycles now, if you're at your last homescreen you will jump to the first one and vice versa (looks a bit awkward due to the background "reset")
it's NEW blue overscrol effect ! and I love it ! it's much sexy OVERSCROL than we got before
- It's super smooth and responsive, font smoothing is also improved.
- Definitely better than previous releases.

This leaked version is an original (unmodified) Wipe Package from Samsung has:
Download the  I9100XXKI3 stock ROM or via Intratech's packages here:

ODIN Downloader software:
-Odin3 version


A USB data cable for Samsung Galaxy S II

 Procedures in flashing the I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread on Samsung Galaxy S II:

Disclaimer: We shall not held responsible if something happens to your device, Proceed at your own risk.
Note: This is a full wipe version, you may need to back-up all your important data srored on the device for it will all cleared or deleted. This is a leaked version and not a final official firmware version, Anyone who does not prepared flashing with odin can wait for the official Samsung Kies server update which we don't know when to be push out by Samsung.

1) Extract the downloaded file you will the eventually see the files as follows:

CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.ta r.md5

2) Run ODin multidownloder tool on you PC's desktop.
3) On Odin window,  DO NOT CLICK the REPARTITION Checkbox. Only the AUTO REBOOT and RESET TIME remain to be checked.

- Tick on the PDA button then browse to the CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5file that you extracted and load it.
- Tick on the Phone button then select and load this file
MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.ta r.md5
- Tick on the CSC button then select and load this file
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5

4. Turn OFF the Samsung Galaxy S II, then switch into DOWNLOAD MODE.
 by Pressing and Holding the VolumeDown+OK+Power together. You will then see on the screen that indicates in downloading mode.

5. Connect the phone to PCB USB cable and wait for the ID:COM box turn yellow to know that the handset is connected to the PC properly. If you still do not get any results, try another USB port on your computer.

6. One all set above, Click "START" button to begin flashing. Do not touch the phone or interrupt while flashing,. Just wait until the flashing process successfully completes, it may takes around 3-5 minutes depends upon the speed of your PC. You will see a word "PASS" once it finishes and the phone will then reboot.

Remove the phone from USB then do a full factory reset to get  a fresh firmware update. You can check the firmware update version of your phone via about phone info.

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I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II / S2

The ROM leaks for Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 has been leaked and released by samfirmware. The said ROM update with a build number of I9100XXKI3 with CSC file I9100OXAKI3 and the build date of September 15 2011. This is the first Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread that leaks for Samsung Galaxy S2, and been reportedly released by samfirmware and darky's team.

So, any advance user can now flash the I9100XXKI3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread stock ROM and upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S II system firmware by using ODIN downloader tool. We will update this report for any enhancement and improvements, bug fixes etc. regarding this leaked I9100XXKI3 android 2.3.5 update firmware

Firmware Details:
Phone: I9100XXKI3
CSC: I9100OXAKI3
Build version: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Model: Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100
Builddate: 15.09.2011


info:

1. # begin build properties
2. # autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
3. ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
4. ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.XXKI3
5. ro.build.version.incremental=XXKI3
6. ro.build.version.sdk=10
7. ro.build.version.codename=REL
8. ro.build.version.release=2.3.5
9. ro.build.date=Thu Sep 15 13:53:07 KST 2011
10. ro.build.date.utc=1316062387
11. ro.build.type=user
12. ro.build.user=se.infra
13. ro.build.host=SEP-55
14. ro.build.tags=release-keys
15. ro.product.model=GT-I9100
16. ro.product.brand=samsung
17. ro.product.name=GT-I9100
18. ro.product.device=GT-I9100
19. ro.product.board=GT-I9100
20. ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
21. # Samsung Specific Properties
22. ro.build.PDA=I9100XXKI3
23. ro.build.hidden_ver=I9100XXKI3
24. ro.build.changelist=577579
25. ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
26. ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
27. ro.product.locale.language=en
28. ro.product.locale.region=GB
29. ro.wifi.channels=
30. ro.board.platform=s5pc210
31. # ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
32. ro.build.product=GT-I9100
33. # Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
34. ro.build.description=GT-I9100-user 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD XXKI3 release-keys
35. ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-I9100/GT-I9100:2.3.5/GINGERBREAD/XXKI3:user/release-keys
36. # Samsung Specific Properties
37. ro.build.PDA=I9100XXKI3
38. ro.build.hidden_ver=I9100XXKI3
39. ro.build.changelist=577579
40. ro.tether.denied=false
41. ro.flash.resolution=1080
42. # end build properties
43. #
44. # system.prop for asop5000
45. #
46.  
47. rild.libpath=/system/lib/libsec-ril.so
48. rild.libargs=-d /dev/ttyS0
49. ro.sf.lcd_density=240
50. dalvik.vm.heapsize=64m
51.  
52. # Samsung USB default mode
53. persist.service.usb.setting=0
54. dev.powersave_fps=0
55.  
56. #
57. # ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
58. #
59. ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.html
60. ro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.html
61. ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1
62. ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
63. ro.com.google.gmsversion=2.3_r6
64. media.stagefright.enable-player=false
65. media.stagefright.enable-meta=false
66. media.stagefright.enable-scan=false
67. media.stagefright.enable-http=true
68. media.stagefright.enable-rtsp=false
69. dev.sfbootcomplete=0
70. ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-samsung
71. ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.html
72. ro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.html
73. ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1
74. keyguard.no_require_sim=true
75. ro.config.ringtone=S_Over_the_horizon.ogg
76. ro.config.notification_sound=01_Sherbet.ogg
77. ro.config.alarm_alert=Good_Morning.ogg
78. ro.config.media_sound=Media_preview_Touch_the_light.ogg
79. ro.opengles.version=131072
80. ro.secdevenc=true
81. ro.wtldatapassword=true
82. net.bt.name=Android
83. dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt

Download:
http://hotfile.com/dl/130600047/b708...XXKI3.rar.html
Stock KI3 Kernel:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/876pgg...ki3_kernel.tar


via samfirmware.com

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AT&T (USA) I997UCKI4 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread ROM leaks for Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997

The Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread ROM for Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997  AT&T US carrier is now available on stock ROM. This firmware build number is I997UCKI4 with default ATT CSC file and a build date of September 2011. This is the first Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread update that is finally hits only for AT&T Infuse. The ROM was first release by samfirmware along side-by-side with T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v which also got the first 2.3.5 T959VUVKI1 update.

You can grab the stock rom here: I997UCKI4 via samfirmware.com links.
Model = Samsung Infuse 4G SGH-I997
Provider = AT&T USA
K = 2011
I = September
4 = Version

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Odin Guide: Install T959VUVKI1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for T- Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G

Here's a  step by step guide on how to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S 4G to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread T959VUVKI1 firmware update. This guide covers for manual flashing by way of using ODIN since this firmware is a stock ROM, a leaked and not a final Gingerbread version so far. Anyone does not any knowledge about firmware flashing can wait for the T-Mobile official push out via OTA/KIES update.

Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk, we are not responsible if any problems may happen to your device.

What you'll need:
- Desktop/Laptop Computer Running 32bit Versions Of Either Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP
- Anti-Virus Programs Should Be Disabled- Administrative Privileges Required To Download & Install Software Including Drivers
- An Available USB Port On The PC S That Support 2.0 USB
- Fully Charged Battery
- USB Data Cable

- Back up all important files, SMS,Contacts etc. Use a back up tool like Titanium back up.

Samsung Galaxy S 4G ODIN flashing procedure:
1) Download the Galaxy S 4G T959VUVKI1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Stock ROM and extract it.

2) Run ODIN v1.7 or v1.85 on your desktop.

3) On ODIN click on the PDA button and then select and load the: 
T959VUVKI1-REV00-home-low-CL579207.tar.md5 file in the PDA field.

Ensure that the RE-partition is not checked, Only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked on each checkboxes.
DO NOT USE a pit file and CSC file on it. Leave it empty.

4) Turn your Galaxy S 4G off. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN and POWER Button
- then plug the USB to your PC. This will reboot the phone into Download Mode. You should see a BIG yellow triangle on the phone said Download mode, and the ID:COM box on ODIN will indicate that the phone is already connected or detected.

5) Once all set, hit the "Start" to begin the firmware flashing.


Wait.... until the firmware flashing process finishes. You will then see a word "PASS" when it completes and then the phone will then reboot. It only takes around 2-5 minutes max depends on your PC speed. Once finish, unplug your device from PC. That's it!

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