DIY : How to Install Froyo 2.2 on Galaxy 3 i5800 / i5801
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UPDATE : don’t use this method and get the official update here.
Today we are going to show you how to Install FROYO 2.2 on your SAMSUNG GALAXY 3 mobile PHONE.
Just Like the Galaxy 5 2.2 upgrade : HERE.
What you will NEED!
1. A Samsung Galaxy 3 (DUH!).
2. The 2.2 Firmware ( click here to download password = samfirmware.com).
3. ODIN downloader (click here to download).
4. OPS files (click here to download).
5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.
Important NOTES:
First check your firmware *#1234# and note it down in case you need to restore later.
SOME PHONES BECOME BUGGY after the update AND DONT LET THE SIM CARD WORK WITH THE DEVICE. (constant error).
UPDATE : To fix phone not working, initiate restore phone to factory settings command from Settings –> Privacy.
TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG – use the OLD FIRMWARES: (passwords next to link)
- I5800XXJP9 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – 2.2 (samfirmware.com)
- I5800XXJP8 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – 2.2 (samfirmware.com)
- I5800XXJK1 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – (samfirmware.com)
- I5800XWJH2 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – (samsung-firmwares.com)
- I5800XXJI2 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – (samfirmware.com)
- I5800XWJI4 for I5800 EUROPE CLICK HERE – (samfirmware.com)
- I5801DDJG6 for I5800 ASIA CLICK HERE – ( samsung-firmwares.com)
- I5800LVIJG8 for I5800 AMERICA CLICK HERE – ( samsung-firmwares.com)
- I5800BOJH1 for I5801 CLICK HERE – ( samfirmware.com)
- I5800BOJH1 for I5801 CLICK HERE – ( samfirmware.com)
Make sure your device is fully charged!
BE sure to backup all your data!
You are doing this at your own risk, Although, This will NOT void your warranty!
Your phone does not need to be rooted to get this working.
UPDATE : AFTER BACKUP – FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE BY ENTERING THE FOLLOWING CODE
*#*#7780#*#*
TO AVOID PROBLEMS
STEP 1
- Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.
STEP 2
- Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.
STEP 3
- Open ODIN Downloader.
- MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
- Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).
- And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR earlier.
NOW CLOSE ODIN.
STEP 4
- Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)
- Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and remove the Battery
- Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together
- Home + Menu + Volume + Power
(it could be volume up / volume down / volume up+down , So, try all three)
- Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen should look like pic below (different phone)
Step 5
- Now Connect your Phone with your PC using the ORIGINAL DATA cable and wait for windows to finish installing the hardware
- Once you get a prompt – “the device is ready to use”
- Fire up ODIN DOWNLOADER (make sure the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port
STEP 6 (Final Step)
- CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.2 running on it.
- Enjoy!
Few features that are in the 2.2 update -
- A very colorful menu interface
- The ability to Install apps to the SD CARD
- And the ability to play FLASH content Natively (websites, online videos etc.)
- Apart from general Performance boost in processor, better battery and ram management.
Please leave your questions and feedback below.
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