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How To Update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Samsung Galaxy Ace is slowly getting popular in India and finally Samsung has released Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update for Samsung Galaxy Ace. Latest update can be availed using Samsung Kies. This update improves overall performance of the handset. You can easily update your Galaxy Ace yourself at your home using Samsung Kies software.

Changes in Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

I have found some noticeable changes in the latest firmware update which are as listed below:

  • Battery bar at the top of the screen is changed to vertical and GPS icon is changed in the notification area.
  • When you press the power button, you will notice a new option that is “Data Network Mode”. This option helps you to activate and deactivate data network usage from power button only instead of going to settings.
  • Copy paste functionality is improved.
  • There is a change in music player too.
  • Icon for network services and the local spy app is changed and a new option of Downloads is added to menu.
  • Galaxy Ace will become more faster after updating to Gingerbread 2.3.4.

Update Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

Follow the listed simple steps to update your Galaxy Ace to Gingerbread.

  1. Install Samsung Kies from the CD provided with the handset. If you don’t have the CD, you can download Kies from here and install it on your system.
  2. You need a latest version of Kies otherwise you will not get the latest version of Android i.e. Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. Check Kies for any updates and update it if updates are available.
  3. When the installation is complete. open Kies and connect your phone using data cable.
  4. As soon as you connect your phone to your PC, you will get a notification that a new firmware version is available and it will ask you to upgrade. Choose Update button to update it now.
    Firmware Update Available
  5. Read all the instruction provided and click on Start upgrade.
    Firmware Update Instructions
  6. When the update process starts, it will start downloading firmware upgrade components. You also need to take a backup of your contacts and bookmarks when prompted.
    Prepare for Firmware Upgrade
  7. Now the firmware download will start and it will take around 1 hour to complete the upgrade process. Don’t disconnect your phone while upgrade is under process.
    Downloading Firmware
  8. When the update process will finish, a window will pop up saying Firmware upgrade complete.

Now you are using Android 2.3.4 on Samsung Galaxy Ace officially. If you face any problems while updating your firmware, leave your comments here.

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178 Comments

  1. James
    September 16, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Hi,

    I tried updating with Kies.
    It seems like it gets stuck on Preparing firmware upgrade components. I was on this window for more then 3 hours. I finally got fed up and ended the process from task manager.How much time does this preparation really take? I am using Win 7

    • sat
      September 22, 2011 at 9:39 am

      I agree man, I have tried updating a 100 times and I have the same problem. Not sure what to do…

      • Devendra Singh
        September 22, 2011 at 2:09 pm

        I agree with both of u……. i have the same problem….
        Please suggest us a solution..

  2. Kadir
    September 17, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Thanks for the update!!! This really helped me a lot to upgrade my thing.

  3. Konark
    September 17, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Hi!!!
    Tried this 100s of time, but stucks after dowloading the contents, tried this in win XP as well as in Win 7.
    Pls help.

  4. Anton
    September 17, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    i am having an error during my update, it says insufficient disk space… why? i am using 2GB mem card and my galaxy ace is brand new. Help please? thank you

    • Anand
      September 29, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      The insufficient diskspace could be coming from your computer hard-disk and not your phone. Pls check that.

  5. Pier
    September 17, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Please help me! MY Kies software does not show the firmware upgrade

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 21, 2011 at 11:38 pm

      It will not show you the firmware upgrade if you are using an older version of Kies. You need an updated version of Kies to upgrade your Galaxy Ace to Gingerbread 2.3.4.

  6. JK@techtrickz
    September 17, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I have tried to upgrade my Galaxy Ace to Android 2.3.4 several times, but got a message, as my handset has no update available. I think this might be because of older version of Kies. I will download and try new Kies. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Jaswant Singh
    September 19, 2011 at 6:34 pm

    I am trying to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 the firmware via Kies but as it turns out it doesn’t complete the download & gives the message ” Failed to run firmware upgrade. Unknown error occurred. ”

    Please help…..

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 21, 2011 at 11:39 pm

      If you are not able to upgrade it yourself then I suggest you to go to Samsung service center and they will do it for free.

  8. vivek shah
    September 20, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    can u tell me how much time it takes to come from step 7 to step 8 generally?

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 21, 2011 at 11:29 pm

      It usually takes around 1 hour. But it depends on internet connection speed.

  9. zandu
    September 21, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    when ever i have tried to upgrade the firmware , i face the following problem
    the kies asks if the update should be done – then i back up contacts and book marks – then the screen says that preparing ace for firmware upgrade – and suddenly the phone disconnects from kies – and again reconnects on its own – and again initiates the same cycle !!!! and in the end i am stuck with the screen depicting preparing ace for firmware up grade !!!!
    or how can i resolve this issue ??
    how else can i update my ace to android gingerbread ??
    Thanks

  10. Tim
    September 24, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Zandu, I have the same issue. It just continuously starts the update process over and over.

  11. Malluboy
    September 24, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE TROUBLE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. DO NOT PLUG IN ANY OTHER USB OTHER THAN UR GALAXY ACE’S USB. ALL OTHER PORTS SHOULD BE UNUSED.

    2.DO NOT TRY TO UPDATE BY USB MODEMS LIKE TATA PHOTON+ OR RELIANCE NETCONNECT. TRY TO UPDATE USING WIFI NETWORK OR BROADBAND.

    IT WILL TAKE AROUND 1 HR 15MINS IF IT IS A 1MBPS CONNECTION.
    CHEERS!!!

  12. Pankaj
    September 26, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Dear,
    I have tried to connect the ACE with Kies, it takes a long time to connect with. after so many attempts it connected. Samsung kies asked for the update. I updated the Kies. After update, there is no firmware update message. I have checked “notify when update is available”. So I could not update the firmware. Please suggest me what to do.

    Thanks.

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 26, 2011 at 12:05 am

      If the update is not available at this moment then you should wait for it. Or go to any Samsung service center near you and they will update it for free.

  13. anubhav
    September 26, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    hi frds,,,,,, I did it successfully…..

    Can anyone let me know what will be the improvements i will be able to see …..any user who has already upgraded ???

  14. Kavya Hari
    September 26, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Samsung Galaxy Ace is one of the most popular in India and it will be using Samsung kies software 🙂 So, i would like to say thanks for given up here 🙂

  15. Jared
    September 26, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Hello.

    I’ve upgraded my Kies to the latest version. When I sync Kies with my phone, it says

    “S/W version in your phone is not an official version. Firmware upgrade of unofficial S/W version is not supported.”

    Any help would be appreciated.

    *I reset my phone to factory settings, then I tried upgrading my firmware.

    Current firmware version : PDA:KC1 / PHONE:KC1 / CSC:KC1 (STH).

    • Jeff
      September 28, 2011 at 6:02 pm

      Hello,

      I have got the same problem. I never upgraded my phone and bought it from a Samsung shop with this firmware.

      Current firmware version : PDA:KC1 / PHONE:KC1 / CSC:KC1 (XSP).

      I updated Kies, but unfortunately I get this message:

      “S/W version in your phone is not an official version. Firmware upgrade of unofficial S/W version is not supported.”

      Any help would be appreciated.

      Cheers
      Jeff

      • Simrandeep Singh
        September 29, 2011 at 10:38 am

        If its saying that its not an official version then you must go to Samsung store and ask them to upgrade for you.

  16. Jasbir
    September 28, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    I have been tryin to update my phone from quite sometime now….But right between step 7 and 8 the screen shows connecting and my phone shows downloading on its screen…..What can I do to take care of this….I am using airtel broadband with 2mbps speed…….

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 29, 2011 at 10:32 am

      You are not supposed to touch the screen of your handset while the upgrade is under process. You should try to keep it on flight mode when you start upgrading your device.

  17. mrs dania
    September 28, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    im still can’t upgrade my samsung ace android 2.2 to 2.3…why??

    • Simrandeep Singh
      September 29, 2011 at 10:29 am

      Are you following all the mentioned steps correctly ?

  18. Dejan
    September 29, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    First 7 steps took 20mins but I’m stuck now for hour and a half now with the message:
    ‘GT-S5830’ firmware upgrade in progress….
    Please do not disconnect the cable connected to PC.

    Bar is at 0% all the time. What shall I do?

  19. Dejan
    September 29, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Phone screen:
    Downloading….

    written with tiny green/yellow letters

    Please help!

  20. Tushar
    October 1, 2011 at 1:11 am

    Will this update remove my messages, memos, images, videos and the other software installed in phone memory and on sd card…??

    Please tell,

    • Simrandeep Singh
      October 1, 2011 at 10:26 am

      It will not remove anything from your SD card but it may remove the data from phone memory. It is advised to take backup of everything before updating your firmware. FYI this update didn’t remove anything from my phone.

  21. DK
    October 1, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    IMPORTANT…!!!….All of you…..While upgrading your Samsung Galaxy Ace to official Gingerbread 2.3.4 through Kies software….Please assure that your Kies has a latest version…if not…..please upgrade it first……then try to upgrade your Ace…..Upgrade your phone only if you are using hi-speed internet through Wi-Fi…..it takes around 1 to 2 hrs (Please keep patience or wait while upgrade)….Do not use any USB broadband internet device as it’s speed is very low for updating your phone through Kies…..if you still getting any message on Kies while updating or it stops…..try again and again till you get the update to your phone….it’s normal…….All the Best…!!!

  22. Tushar
    October 2, 2011 at 1:40 am

    Thanks a lot!!
    Jus updated my phone. Successfully got it updated..
    Looks nice for now. Will update it again after using it for a lit time.

  23. imran
    October 2, 2011 at 11:22 am

    in my pc it is showing that firmware is already update but its not showing the updates please please please help me……………………….

  24. YASH
    October 2, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    finally….after 7 unsuccessful tries………………….phone upgraded:)

  25. Apurv
    October 3, 2011 at 10:31 am

    when 7th step is completed it doesn’t pop up any window by suddenly an downloading window appers in my mobile……..
    what does it mean…….as it doesn’t result in anything….

  26. Ayush Chand
    October 3, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Shit! Gingerbread for Galaxy SL is not available yet! What is wrong with Samsung?

  27. Siddharth
    October 4, 2011 at 12:50 am

    I upgraded my samsung galaxy ace. But after the update when I connect it to my laptop it doesn’t show up either in Kies or the sd card mode. Someone help. It just starts charging only. If you want to connect it to ur pc you have to go in settings development and still doesnt connect but the usb mode screen shows up

    • Ayush Chand
      October 5, 2011 at 7:31 am

      If you are on USB debugging mode, then disable it. Choose ask on connection and select samsung Kies.

    • DK
      October 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      When you connect your phone to your pc thru usb cable, one notification will appear in your phone’s notification bar, tab on it, then your phone will ask you to connect, then tab the connect, then you can open the folders from your pc…cheers.

  28. Kavya Hari
    October 4, 2011 at 11:13 am

    From here, they are some simple tips to update some Galaxy ace to Ginger bread information on here. And, its really working very well on here 🙂 And, I would like to say thanks for Simrandeep for given worthy post on here

  29. chee
    October 6, 2011 at 11:33 am

    my kies showing the version of this device cannot be updated. how to solve this ?

  30. henit
    October 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    it is showing PREPARE FOR FIRMWARE UPDATE….AND IT is also showing preparing firmware upgrade components…it took around 4 hours but still nthng happening …plzzz help..:(

  31. yash
    October 6, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Thanx for your guidance. Loaded new 2.3.4 in 45mins easily witout any disruption..and it works really well.

    • Anurag
      October 7, 2011 at 9:51 am

      @Yash………..with what speed of your broadband?????

  32. Divanshu
    October 6, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    its performing well now …………….if u hv prob ….to update this …then go to service center…………..good option they will take 45 min only…………………….and enjoy new version.:)

  33. Andriucha
    October 6, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I have Samsung Galaxy ace and I’m runing now on Android 2.3.3 and kies says that this version is newest. How to find 2.3.4 ? 🙁

  34. Andriucha
    October 6, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    P.S. Here’s the version:

  35. chung uei chan
    October 8, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    i using brooband. isit use brooband cannot downloading the file?? keep preparing frimware download ther. wait vy long time sitll same.. any???

  36. prateek
    October 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    unable to upgrade….. i get an error “unable to upgrade, unknown error occurred”. Anyone knows how to fix this?

  37. Amit Pandey
    October 9, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Help me Please!! I bought galaxy ace 4 days before. I installed kies downloaded from samsung’s site. when i connect phone to kies via usb cable a message comes showing an update “PDA:KQ5/PHONE:KQ5/CSC:KQ5(INU)”, I go forward it and it starts download components but when it starts preparing to upgrade my phone it show connection lost to galaxy ace.. however other work like photo, music transfer goes well. I tried many time but same thing happens

  38. Bala
    October 11, 2011 at 11:30 am

    after finished 75% showing some error****like contact to ur near samsung customer care can any 1 help me

  39. Bhishek
    October 12, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I have updated sucessfully but the fonts and screen clearity is not as good. And the message skin is also not having options to change.
    Pl suggest.

  40. Emma
    October 12, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Andriucha October 6, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    I have Samsung Galaxy ace and I’m runing now on Android 2.3.3 and kies says that this version is newest. How to find 2.3.4 ? 🙁

    I am having the same problem can anybody help?!!?? Although I am currently running version 2.2.1

  41. Jessica
    October 12, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    Help me, because my samsung firmware stated that “this version of device cannot be updated”. previous version: PDA:KA9/PHONE:KA9/CSC:KA9(XSP)

    • Anubhav
      October 22, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      i got the same problem…have u gt the solution??

      • Justin
        October 25, 2011 at 4:54 am

        Same problem here still no solution?

  42. Subhashini
    October 13, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Thanks…It worked after couple of retries..finally was able to upgrade

  43. Qais
    October 15, 2011 at 12:53 am

    As soon as it says preparing for upgrade, my phone disconnects and the reconnects to KIES.

    • arun
      October 26, 2011 at 11:07 pm

      im also getting the sam prob anyone please help me

  44. ming
    October 15, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    should i remove my sd card and simcard??or just let it be normal?

  45. ming
    October 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    when i downloading the file, it is no problem..but when it finish downloading, my phone will auto disconnected and the upgrade process ended, how to solve it?

  46. Kumar
    October 15, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    Hi.
    while upgrading by the above said method, it showed an error after 70% as error in downloading file. When i tired next time it is not installing. What else can i do to upgrade

  47. israel
    October 17, 2011 at 11:42 am

    is there a way to back up all the text messages too?

  48. dr.shalini
    October 17, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    if during the firmware update of ace to android 2.3 it shows operation/session time out it means that the page has been left inactive for a long time and to prevent hacking the operation times out so kindly open ur browser and browse certain web pages
    for e.g open ur mail and refresh that page every few min
    hope this suggestion helps someone

  49. AJAY THAKUR
    October 17, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    after the download for firmware upgrade was complete, I got an error message and asked me to use some “Emergency Recovery Code”????
    please help me understand this…

  50. rambab
    October 17, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    I tried to update android 2.34, but I had a problem in updating as it says insufficient disk space, needs 3000 mb. How to solve it, pls help

  51. saravanan
    October 18, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Hi,

    help me i am using samsung galaxy ace mobile, my mobile has android 2.2 foryo version which comes as kit. Hope samsung has released newer version gingerbread software. I coukdnt find newer version in my kies software. my current version is PDA:KC1

  52. saravanan
    October 18, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Hi,

    help me i am using samsung galaxy ace mobile, my mobile has android 2.2 foryo version which comes as kit. Hope samsung has released newer version gingerbread software. I coukdnt find newer version in my kies software. my current version is PDA:KC1 / PHONE:KC1 / CSC:KC1 (INU), and no option for updated version.

    Reply

  53. rajesh
    October 19, 2011 at 11:01 am

    problem in updating my firmware through kies evenafter updating kies software it shows error in updating windows find a solution-

    Description:
    Stopped working

    Problem signature:
    Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
    Problem Signature 01: gt-s5830.exe
    Problem Signature 02: 11.7.6.1
    Problem Signature 03: 4e13ef03
    Problem Signature 04: FirmwareUpdateAgent.Common
    Problem Signature 05: 1.0.0.0
    Problem Signature 06: 4e13ef03
    Problem Signature 07: 1fd
    Problem Signature 08: 0
    Problem Signature 09: System.IndexOutOfRangeException
    OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
    Locale ID: 1033

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    C:Windowssystem32en-USerofflps.txt

  54. Maya
    October 19, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Hi, I would like to update my phone’s samsung galaxy ace os/firmware to gingerbread 2.3.4 but and when connected to the computer, Kies states that “this version of the device cannot be updated”. Why is this so? My phone is running on android version 2.2.1; baseband version S5830DXKA9 and build number FROYO.DXKA9. Is is because the latest version of android os for galaxy ace is not available in my country (Singapore) yet? Please help, God bless x

    • john
      October 21, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      i got the same problem…have u found the solution yet?

  55. vivek pandey
    October 21, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Hi i m using galaxy ace 2.2 froyo version.
    Is it upgradable in India to 2.3 gingerbread?

  56. DK
    October 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    Want to upgrade your Samsung Ace to gingerbread 2.3.4 (DDKQ6)….Don’t look for any other method….JUST Go to the nearest Samsung Mobile Service Centre……they will upgrade your Ace in 1hr for free…..it is the safest way to upgrade your Ace……Don’t upgrade ur phone on Kies…..it is risky as your phone can get stuck……can hang or can brick…..so better to go to service centre….and enjoy the buttersmooth ACE…

  57. pk1
    October 22, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Got an Ace running on FROYO 2.2.1. After installing Kies and connecting on the phone upgrade from KA7 to KC1 was recommended. When trying to upgrade the phone freezes after about 20min with the word “Downloading…..” on screen. Phone cannot switch on or off, just the battery removal unfreezes it.
    Is there any special mode to enter before upgrade commences? Should the phone be running in normal mode before doing the upgrade?

  58. Anubhav
    October 22, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    plzz help ive downloaded the latest version of kies and it shows “This version of the device cannot be updated.”
    Current firmware version : PDA:KA9 / PHONE:KA9 / CSC:KA9 (STH)

    plzz help

  59. Guru
    October 22, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Thank u.. i installed it successfully…

  60. Sushant
    October 23, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    Hey thanks a lot for this info. It helped me in upgrading my phone to Gingerbread without any issues!! 🙂

    My net speed was 256kbps and it took me around one and half hours for the whole procedure!! But without any hitch!! 🙂

    The best change that Gingerbread brought is now my phone can play AVI files!! (with help of MOBO player) Isn’t that incredible!! Also, my phone used to record videos in QVGA(420×320) but now it does in VGA(640×480) WOW!! Couldn’t ask for more!! 🙂

    Go for it guys!! Its very easy!! )

    • Sushant
      October 23, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      Slight mistake in previous post.. For QVGA the resolution is 320×240.. 🙂

  61. Kavya Hari
    October 24, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    This is one of the new version and has an lot of advantages in it. Thanks a lot 🙂

  62. mayank chawla
    October 24, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    i hav a samsung galaxy ace and when i try to upgrade it , the upgrade stops aftr download d firmware components……….want help

  63. Ankit Sharma
    October 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    I was updating My Ace…..while updating, it downloads the “Firmware Update Components” and after that a screen appears showing ……..(” Preparation for GT-S5830 firmware upgrade will Proceed”… “Preparing Firmware Upgrade Components”) …….. and it remains as it is, without any progress….. even after 2:30 hours………. please tell me what to do……..
    Please Reply must………

  64. sunil
    October 26, 2011 at 7:53 am

    can i upgrade my ace from 2.2 to gingerbread staying in nepal…

  65. Nelda McLemore
    October 28, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Hi,
    Can I use these steps for Galaxy Fit? I want to update it to Gingerbread, but I don’t know where to start.

    • Simrandeep Singh
      November 18, 2011 at 1:06 am

      I checked it with Galaxy Ace only. Try connecting your device with Galaxy Fit, if the update is available for your device too then these steps will work for you as well.

      • deepanshu
        November 25, 2011 at 11:47 am

        after is start the update process after download its shows the error that the update manager has stopped working

  66. erik
    October 28, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    very very undestanding

  67. Emmanuel Perez
    November 1, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    im currently updating my phone and its now in step 7. its been more than 20 minutes in step seven and the progress % its still 0%. Is it downloading it or not?. my phone display says “downloading” with a yellow color! is it suppose to just be like that, like not show any percent progress!

    • ashish
      January 15, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      even i am facing same problem .. any one can guide wats the problem and solution…??

  68. rajesh
    November 10, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    hi dear i m facing problem in update progress. the part it gets stuck over there and there is a statement shown that update stopped working windows cant find a solution.
    download is over but installation is problematic plz help me……………

    in short.
    as shown in the above figures image 6th is over but in the 7th image it shown the error.
    donow what to do

    • Simrandeep Singh
      November 18, 2011 at 1:04 am

      It shouldn’t show any error in 7th step if you are following all the steps correctly. Moreover the error “Windows can’t find a solution” doesn’t make any sense as it is not finding any solution, it’s just downloading the firmware update in 7th step. I think you are doing something wrong at your part.

  69. Machak
    November 15, 2011 at 1:17 am

    Im having trouble updating galaxy ACE from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4. Kies isnt offering any update. Any ideas please? I rooted my phone. Or is there just some other safe alterative way. You can write on my email too.
    Thanks

    • Simrandeep Singh
      November 18, 2011 at 1:05 am

      Kies don’t provide any update for rooted Android phones.

  70. prasanth
    November 15, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    its shows connect the device after firmware upgrade..plz help

  71. prasanth
    November 15, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    when i downloading the file, it is no problem..but when it finish downloading, my phone will auto disconnected and the upgrade process ended, how to solve it?

  72. rajesh
    November 17, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    is there anyone who reply at least for the questions……?

  73. prateekj aiswal
    November 21, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Try to download and install couple of times, it will update automatically.
    Because i also faced trhe same issue but after couple of times I am able to do so.

  74. Saran
    November 21, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    i m facing problem in update progress. the part it gets stuck over there and there is a statement shown that update stopped working windows cant find a solution.
    download is over but installation is problematic plz help me

  75. Jeyaganapathi
    November 25, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Hi dude.. My phone is in warranty period.. If i upgrade to this new version, wont my warranty period cancelled…?

  76. Amith
    December 1, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    My phone has 2.3.3.. but Kies is not showin 2.3.4… is it possible to update to 2.3.4?

  77. murali
    December 5, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Hi,

    Its really helped me to upgrade my samsung ace..

    Thanks alot…. Simrandeep Singh

  78. chidambaram
    December 11, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    kies is asking 3000 mb free for upgrading. so how many gb memory card is needed to upgrade

    • Rajesh U
      December 24, 2011 at 6:17 pm

      Hi,

      I am also getting the same issue. Can you share me the idea if you resolved this one.

      TIA.
      Rajesh U

  79. prakash
    December 12, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    after prepearing firmware….
    my process stops ….
    plzz tel me y is this hppns….???

  80. Gowtham raj
    December 13, 2011 at 10:08 am

    I’ve upgraded my galaxy ACE to 2.3.4 using samsung kies
    but i have problem with wi-fi
    i got “obtaining ip address” and then pooof “disconnected”

  81. Fred
    December 15, 2011 at 10:33 am

    after installing kies and connecting my phone it say my device does not support firmware upgrade

  82. Fred
    December 15, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Can you help me with does that mean.

  83. Dijin KK
    December 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    After updating my phone it seems everything is perfectly all-right !
    following are the benefits ……
    1) Time to load photos decreased
    2) Processing speed increased.
    3) smoother performance .
    and all that above features ….

  84. chetan
    December 16, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Please help me out…i am using galaxy ace and trying to update my android 2.2 to 2.3.4…..it is showing error like “Connection to galaxy lost”….
    Please help me…
    🙁

  85. bidit
    December 19, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    i can just complete few steps. after that a have waite 3 hours. but still the same problem.
    it is showing “preparing firmware upgrade components…” for at least 3 hour. and thi is happening again and again. plz anyone help me

    • Simrandeep Singh
      December 20, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Don’t touch your phone in between. Just keep it aside and then update the firmware.

    • Jimit
      December 30, 2011 at 11:51 am

      Use fast internet connection . I have same problem before ! After using fast internet that is done

  86. aslam
    December 22, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Its now more than half an hour my phone is in downloading mod. How much take time it ti upgrade ? please reply immediatley

  87. leryn
    December 25, 2011 at 8:53 am

    HELP!!! why it will disconnect automatically when I press ‘start upgrading’ and only reconnects after ‘preparing firmware upgrade component’???

  88. Prashant
    December 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    It says that your firmware is not supporting your device.:(((Guys pls help me

  89. Mihail
    December 29, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    My kies is the lastest but when I connect the phone it does not shows the update.kies doesn t offers it plsss help me

  90. Jimit
    December 30, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Agar aap india me rehte hain to fast inter net ka istamal kare ! nahin to ” preparing for firmware update se aage nahi badhega ” ….I have upgraded it to gingerbird .It is awesome! Thank u

  91. geoff
    December 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    hi i just brought a gaxaly ace itns runin 2.3.3 and kies is the lastest but i can,t update my firmware to 2.3.4 please help

  92. Nilesh
    January 18, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Nice artical,
    I am going to upgrade my Galaxy Ace with 2.3.6 Singapore (Singtel). Is it work in India

    Thanks in advance

  93. Sheikh Zubair
    January 18, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Yes I have got gingerbread update for my ace and it has good responce aswell…but earlier to this i have heard that after updating to gingerbread 2.3.4..We could also save downloaded apps to sd card..but its not like that WHY….

  94. mark
    January 20, 2012 at 3:29 am

    Hi,
    I got my phone unlocked, samsung galaxy ace to android version 2.3.4 and now gps or maps wont work unless i have a wifi connection??!?!?…….the build number is gingerbread.dtlki4 any help solving this issue would be greatly appreciated.

    Mark

  95. Saurabh
    January 21, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I had some problem with my Samsung Galaxy ACe Device.while i was updating Gingerbread on my device After complete all process which u mentioned above my device is not started Again Ca any body please give any solution of this?

    • Simrandeep Singh
      January 21, 2012 at 10:50 pm

      @Saurabh

      If you followed the steps correctly then your device can’t stop functioning as its official update. It will not harm your device. If you are not able to start your phone then I advice you to get it to service center.

  96. gon
    January 23, 2012 at 1:39 am

    My galaxy ace is updating for 30 mins, and status is still 0%. Should I wait? sorry for my bad english

  97. Raaj Baral
    January 23, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I have updated my Kies SW but still it doesn’t shows any firmware updation for my Ace.

    What to do??????

  98. rahul
    January 23, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    i get some problem in updating,,,after finishing about 60 to 70 % it shows ‘connection timeout’.
    why? what should i do?

  99. reddyprasad
    January 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I upgraded my Ace to 2.3.4. Now I am not able to move apps to SD Card using Gemini App Manger.?? Do you have any solution to make it happen earlier version??

  100. Retail Panda
    January 31, 2012 at 2:33 am

    I got my phone HTC wildfire unlocked to android version 2.3.4 and now gps or maps wont work unless i have a wifi connection? Any idea hw to make it function!

    • Simrandeep Singh
      January 31, 2012 at 9:55 am

      @Retail Panda
      Hi

      What do you mean by unlocked ? This tutorial upgrades the firmware not unlock the phone.

      BTW Android uses Google Maps and it do not work without internet. You can find some other maps application on Android Market that works without internet.

  101. Rishi
    February 1, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Simardeep!
    A dialogue box with msg “preparing firmware upgrade components…” is running continuously.How much time I need to wait? I am using Tata Photon Plus.I have a samsung galaxy ace.2.2.1. Please advise.

    • Simrandeep Singh
      February 1, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      What speed are you getting for download ?

  102. Rishi
    February 1, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    I dont think speed is a problem.The moment it starts from ” Prepare for firmware upgrade”, the phone disconnects from kies.And then within 1 or 2 minutes, The “prepare for firmware” completes.After that “preparing firmware upgrade components…” screen comes and never goes. I think because of phone getting disconnected automatically is a problem here.I tried installing drivers from kies itself but that also didnt help.Please guide..

    • Simrandeep Singh
      February 4, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      It happens due to slow internet speed most of the times. I followed all these steps and I listed them exactly how I upgraded my phone’s firmware. There is one more firmware upgrade available with Kies now. I’ll upgrade my phone soon and I’ll inform you if I get the solution.

      • Anand Goel
        March 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm

        Dear sir,
        I had also face the same problem and now after step 6 comes “preparing firmware upgrade components” with no downloading %age . Pls. help is this due to slow internet connection.
        thanks in advance.

  103. anshhh
    February 6, 2012 at 7:17 am

    It is taking too long to upgrade.. Y so??

    • Simrandeep Singh
      February 6, 2012 at 10:31 am

      Your internet speed may be slow for this. What speed you getting for your internet ?

  104. Rahu Pai
    February 11, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Hi. i also have an ace wid 2.2.1 versn ardroid n was thnkng abt ugradng it. just wanted to ask whethr upgrading via the above process will void my warrnty in any way or not?

  105. rahul pai
    February 11, 2012 at 1:50 am

    till step 6 everythng went perfectly althogh windows is checkng solutin windw did appear as most of them had mentnd in their cmmnts. i closed the windw since dat for 30 mins “preparing firmware upgrade components” is dere. wat is the prblm? net speed related or smthng else?

    • Simrandeep Singh
      February 11, 2012 at 2:24 am

      The problem is most likely to be related to internet speed.

      • rahul pai
        February 11, 2012 at 8:22 pm

        dude i dnt thnk intrnt speed is the main issue. for the last 2hrs the same msg is on the screen “preparing firmware upgrade components”, i m receivng 960.09kbps hw mich more shd b dere n u xpct to update the firmware!!?? 1 dnt thnk 1 needs to have a 3g cnnctn to update dere android versn. pls suggst sm other alternatve coz i m following each n every step corrctly frm the startng. have dwnlded the latest kies, fone is fully chargd.

  106. Raviteja
    February 11, 2012 at 11:38 am

    thanx a lot for the info! successfully upgraded to gingerbread 2.3.4

  107. Mukesh
    February 13, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    firmware update in process for 30 mins, and status is still 0%. Should I wait?

  108. Iniyavan
    February 13, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Hi Simrandeep,

    Is Kies a free software? Why I ask this question is, the site you have mentioned asks credit card information for membership? Is is necessary to give the credit card details to use Kies?

    • Simrandeep Singh
      February 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Yes, Kies is a free software. It don’t ask for Credit Card. I checked the link again and I am able to download from there without any CC. Just click on Download Kies and that’s it.

  109. Gabriel
    February 16, 2012 at 2:12 am

    Hellouuu… im stuck on the “firmware upgrade in progress” … my phone says “Downloading…” and that was ONE HOUR ago,,, should i still wait??? does it take SO long??… what happens if I just disconnect???

  110. Gabriel
    February 16, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I just Tried to download something else and my speed was at 12kbps 😛 … so.. maybe is internet speed

  111. Fun
    February 18, 2012 at 11:25 am

    I have Samsung Galaxy Ace installed with Android version 2.2.1. I installed the latest version of Kies but upon connection, the firmware information shows this “Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies.”. So how else can I upgrade to 2.3.4?

  112. arun ravi
    February 18, 2012 at 11:37 am

    first am saying thank you for this nice article about the upgradation process…..am using a samsung ace phone…..now am upgrading my phone to android 2.3.4……my phone get slow down while am running more than 2apps at a time…..wat shuid i do?to improve the sped of my device…..please help me….

  113. arun ravi
    February 18, 2012 at 11:45 am

    thnk u ….am upgrtd my phone,….thnks for dis nic info.

  114. Sujay
    February 18, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Should I keep my MNC card out of the phone before upgrading the handset? It’s just to protect my data in MNC card.

  115. Jayraj
    February 19, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    “preparing firmware upgrade compnents…” is running since 30mins, how much more time it will take to finish ??? does it depends on internet speed ?? USB should be connected in which mode ??

  116. Rahul
    February 19, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    same problem here… stuck at the window “Firmware upgrade progress” at 0% and phone shows “downloading…” for last 45 minutes…. what to do ?? please help ASAP

  117. yousuf
    February 22, 2012 at 5:05 am

    i cant find any further upgrades after upgrading my galaxy ace to 2.3.3
    please help!

  118. gwapo
    February 23, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    is my galaxy ace have automatic brightness? anybody know how to install it?

  119. ishan
    February 23, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    This is good but i think samsung Galaxy Ace Plus should be better.

  120. suraj
    February 23, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    ur device does not support upgrading

  121. Prajwal Arkasali
    February 23, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Yes , I followed all the steps provided here, and it worked . I am now using Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830 powered by Android Gingerbread 2.3.4. thank you Simrandeep Singh

  122. Navdeep
    February 28, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    🙁 my device does not support upgrading via kies 🙁 help me

  123. gaurav khajuria
    February 29, 2012 at 1:48 am

    after updating the kies……..i am not getng any type op notification regarding to frimware………even the firmare updation option is also not available……….plz help me out

  124. marius s
    March 7, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I can’t update my ace with kies. i have a pict, but i can;t attach. Can u help me? Thx

  125. Elaine
    March 10, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I have the latest version of kies but I didn’t have any notification. Also, the firmware upgrade and initialisation option is not available. How is this?

  126. raveen
    March 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    while updating i was warned that i needed 3000mb space and it stopped can u people help me

    • Gauri
      March 25, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      chck ur c drive….n den try installing kies …

  127. Nitin
    March 13, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Awsome thnx buddy

  128. fir
    March 13, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Is there alternative way other than using Kies because I cannot upgrade using Kies…Need advice….

  129. Anand Goel
    March 13, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    Hi, i have a samsung galaxy ace and while upgrading in step after downloading update is stuck on window of ” Prepare for firmware upgrade” . Pls help since in the update process mention by you above there is no step as preparation of firmware upgrade.

  130. darshan
    March 23, 2012 at 8:02 am

    when i up grade i have warning that kiet have stop working.
    can any one help me????

  131. Neelesh
    March 30, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    Hi..Simrandeep
    Tried to update my samsung ace to Gingerbread as per the instructions.
    The screen ‘Preparing for firmfare upgrade’ is the last screen that appears.
    Nothing happens after that. Continued the process for more than 2 hours but no result.
    Please advice.

  132. ahmed
    March 31, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    it says an error while downloading, which is:
    the underlying connection was closed: a connection should be keot alive was closed by server.
    PLEASE Reply ASAP.

  133. nneka
    April 13, 2012 at 7:23 am

    after updating I didn’t like the features of this version . How can I turn it back to the version it was before?

  134. panayiotis
    April 14, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    i download the kies when i pressed the button here.. and it took me t the samsung apps website..but when i connect my mobile nothing appears for new upgrade.. :/

    • panayiotis
      April 14, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      i need t download the kies 2.3.4..someone who has the kies.. pls send me the link..pls

  135. Dheeraj
    April 17, 2012 at 10:52 am

    This worked perfect..!! thanks for the information..
    It hardly takes 20mins to upgrade the software..
    Enjoying v 2.3.6 now..:)

  136. Manav
    April 30, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I have the latest version of kies. However the upgrade process does not start on connecting my galaxy ace. please advise.

  137. Pushpdeep
    May 13, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I followed the same procedure.. i had good uninterupted internet connection too.. but it failed in between, and i have no oter option than to take it to a service center.. even recovery failed..

  138. abhishek
    August 21, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    m using galaxy ace.n i instal 2.3.7 every thing is fine but live wallpaper is not coming so now i want to instal 2.3.4 Gingerbread what Shel i do.

  139. Soum
    March 6, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Hey Buddy,
    Just finished the upgrade..
    thanks a lot.

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