Samsung has released
a new Android Jelly Bean software upgrade for Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 devices. The
firmware is named as I8160XXMF2. This update is released for countries like Indonesia,
Singapore and Vietnam. But it can be still installed on any Galaxy Ace 2 model
which is factory unlocked.
You can update via OTA and through Samsung KIES. Those who have
not received the updates or who are residing in other countries can install the
same firmware, with the help of our guide
I8160XXMF2 Firmware Details:
PDA: I8160XXMF2
CSC: I8160OLBMF1
Version: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Built date: Jun 14, 2013
Pre-requisites:
· 1.Download Galaxy Ace 2 USB drivers and install it on your computer
·
I8160XXMF2
OTA firmware is only
compatible with Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 model.
· 2.Backup data’s and
settings on your phone.
· 3.Your phone must be
factory unlocked.
· 4.Make sure the phone
have enough power left on it. Your device must indicate good battery
percentage.
· 5.Enable
USB Debugging mode on the device (go to
Settings >Applications>Development)
· 6.ODIN works in Windows only.
Other users should use other utilities to run ODIN tool on the computer.
d
dHow to Install Official Android 4.1.2
I8160XXMF2 Jelly Bean Firmware on Galaxy Ace 2-Step-by-step instruction:
Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 I8160XXMF2 firmware for Galaxy Ace 2 and Odin v3.07 tool on your computer.
Step 2: Extract zip file to the desktop.
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and run odin.exe.
Step 4: Switch off the device
and then boot the device in Download Mode by
holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons at the same time.
Step 5: Run Odin.exe that
you extracted earlier and is recommended to run as Administrator for smooth
processes.
Step 6: Connect the device to computer via USB
cable, when the phone is in Download mode. When
the device gets connected a message- "Added!" appears
in ODIN and the ID: COM box will have a color
change..
Step 7: Tick PDA checkbox
and select the '.tar.md5' file from the extracted I8160XXMF2 folder.
Step 8: Select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options in Odin. Make sure the Re-Partition checkbox must be only selected if a .pit file was chosen earlier from the
extracted I8160XXMF2 folder.
Step 9: After the firmware installation process is
completed the phone will reboot automatically and soon Odin displays a PASS message.
Congratulations your
Galaxy Ace 2 is now running on the latest Android 4.1.2 I8160XXMF2 Jelly
Bean Firmware.
Troubleshooting:
If the phone get stuck
at the boot animation then go to recovery mode and
perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition and then reboot system now option.