S5830XWKS9 Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace Released

Seems like Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 users almost got no complaints about new firmware updates, because it's keep on coming like day after day. Lately, another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread officially released by Samsung Kies server in Poland and The Netherlands. These new version got the build number of S5830XWKS9 a CSC files (XEO - Poland S5830XEOKP2) and (XEN - Netherlands S5830XENKS1) with a build date of October 15, 2011.

According to users who already tried it says, it does not have much any difference from previous versions, just a few improvement in usability performance, it became more smoother. The Wifi connection become much faster, some new applications are added, just find out the rest by yourself.

 Images courtesy of zagoya  from HTCmania

There are five Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Stock ROMs available for Samsung Galaxy Ace for now and will soon be added more since Asian, Arabic and other Regions doesn't have the 2.3.5 firmware update releases yet. Here's the list of the previous released including the two XWKS9.

S5830XWKS2 XEN - Netherlands
PDA: S5830XWKS2
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1

S5830XXKPO SER - Russia
PDA: S5830XXKPO
MODEM: S5830XXKPO
CSC: S5830SERKPO

S5830XWKS3 VIR - Virgin Mobile UK
PDA: S5830XWKS3
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830VIRKP1

S5830XWKS9 XEO - Poland

PDA: S5830XWKS9
Phone: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XEOKP2

GT-S5830_XEO_S5830XWKS9_S5830XWKS2_S5830XEOKP2

S5830XWKS9 XEN- Netherlands
PDA: S5830XWKS9
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1

GT-S5830_XEN_S5830XWKS9_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2
Pass: sampro.pl  Posted at XDA by Przekret 

The stock ROM can be flash as "ONE Packaged" using Odin. see the guide here
OPS File
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

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S5830DDKQ6 Official Android 2.3.4 Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace India is out on KIES

The official  Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace users in India was finally rolled out the firmware build number is S5830DDKQ6, the update from previous released S5830DDKQ5.
The build date is September 7, 2011, and with a default CSC file for India S5830ODDKQ6.

This new update find it much better than DDKQ5, it doesn't have any new look but is very stable, not to mention that for now, the ram consumption is very well optimized, it may have some difference in performance and battery backups.

Build info:

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh                                                         
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD                                                                 
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.DDKQ6                                                   
ro.build.version.incremental=DDKQ6                                                      
ro.build.version.sdk=10                                                                 
ro.build.version.codename=REL                                                           
ro.build.version.release=2.3.4                                                          
ro.build.date=Wed Sep  7 19:49:05 KST 2011                                              
ro.build.date.utc=1315392545                                                            
ro.build.type=user                                                                      
ro.build.user=root                                                                      
ro.build.host=DELL148                                                                   
ro.build.tags=release-keys                                                              
ro.product.brand=samsung                                                                
ro.product.model=GT-S5830                                                               
ro.product.name=GT-S5830                                                                
ro.product.device=GT-S5830                                                              
ro.product.board=GT-S5830                                                               
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device                                   
ro.build.product=GT-S5830                                                               
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi                                                              
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung                                                         
ro.product.locale.language=en                                                           
ro.product.locale.region=GB                                                             
ro.wifi.channels=                                                                       
ro.board.platform=msm7k                                                                 
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint                              
ro.build.description=GT-S5830-user 2.3.4 GINGERBREAD DDKQ6 release-keys                 
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-S5830/GT-S5830:2.3.4/GINGERBREAD/DDKQ6:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                           
ro.build.PDA=S5830DDKQ6                                                                 
ro.build.hidden_ver=S5830DDKQ6                                                          
ro.build.changelist=561540                                                              
ro.build.buildtag=                                                                      
# end build properties

S5830DDKQ6 Stock ROM
For anyone else having problem on updating it via Kies can manually  flash it via Odin. Just grab the original stock ROM from SamMobile.com link:  GT-S5830_INU_S5830DDKQ6_S5830ODDKQ5_S5830DDKQ6.rar 
the password is:  samsfirmware.com

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How to Install S5830XWKS2 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware Update on Samsung Galaxy Ace

Here's a brief guide on how to manually upgrade the Samsung Galaxy Ace to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware update by using Odin tool. The firmware build use in this guide is the original S5830XWKS2 stock ROM which is pulled from Samsung official release via Kies server over Netherlands, see the S5830XWKS2 firmware details here.

Disclaimer: we are not responsible if anything happens to your device by using this method. Proceed at your risk.

Read carefully the whole instruction before proceeding, for safety and avoid bricking the phone.
To begin with the process, you may first:
- back up all of your important data, contacts, messages, applications installed or stored on the phone.
the SD memory card files will not be harmed.
- use a PC that runs on windows XP or later OS. Close any programs such anti-virus etc.
- remove the SD card and SIM card to avoid issues.
- make sure that the phones battery is at least around 50% or fully charge (fully recommended)

Prepare the necessary files for flashing:

Firmware info:
Model: Samsung Galaxy S5830
Build number: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1
Version: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Build date:  September 17, 2011
Download - pass: samfirmware.com


ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38
OPS File: COOPER.OPS DOWNLOAD

You may also see the list of latest firmware updates here.

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread S5830XWKS2 stock ROM flashing procedure:

1. Extract the previously downloaded S5830XWKS2_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2.rar   firmware packaged.

2. Run ODIN 4.38 exe downloader program.
3. On ODIN select the OPS button and load the Cooper_v1.0.ops file unto it.
Ensure that the Auto-Reboot and Protect OPS are checked.
 4. Next, tick the One packaged checkbox, then at the lower part of Odin click on the One Packaged button then select and load the S5830XWKS2_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2_HOME.tar.md5

5. Turn the phone OFF then switch it to DOWNLOAD MODE by pressing Volume Down+Power+ Middle buttons together. You will then see an android robot digging with a shovel on the LCD screen display..Then connect the Samsung Galaxy Ace to PC. on ODIN window a COM Port mapping will indicate and turn to color yellow if the device is already detected.

6. Once all files is already loaded and the phone is properly connected,.. Hit the "START" button to begin flashing. Wait until the whole process completes it only takes around 5 to 6 minutes to finish. A progress bar on the left side of ODIN will show you the downloading progress.
Once completed you will then see a word "PASS" with a blue background on ODIN. Then your Samsung Galaxy Ace will then reboot.

Remove the phone from PC, then do a factory data reset to clean all data caches and have a  fresh firmware installed, you can do this by typing this code *2767*3855# or by Recovery Mode button - Home + Power Button, then toggle on using the volume button and select Wipe Data/ Factory Reset.

You can also confirm your newly downloaded firmware update by typing *#1234#.

Just then also change the default language at your own Region or locale, that's it enjoy!

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S5830XWKS2 Android 2.3.5 Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace [Stock ROM]

The Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread just recently hits on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 users over Netherlands. The firmware build number is S5830XWKS2, this has a XEN CSC file for Dutch- S5830XENKS1 and a build date of September 17, 2011. This is the first Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread build that has been released for Samsung Galaxy Ace and slowly being pushed worldwide. Some improvements and new features of Android 2.3.5 were added on this version such as flashing of touch buttons, overscroll glow effect, more convenient and faster than the previous releases and any other bug fixes and issues were too early to tell.

Firmware info:
Model: Samsung Galaxy S5830
Build number: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1
Version: Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Build date:  September 17, 2011

Languages available
- 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: may contain inaccuracy

build info:

ro.build.user=root                                                                      
ro.build.host=DELL133                                                                   
ro.build.tags=release-keys                                                              
ro.product.brand=samsung                                                                
ro.product.model=GT-S5830                                                               
ro.product.name=GT-S5830                                                                
ro.product.device=GT-S5830                                                              
ro.product.board=GT-S5830                                                               
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device                                   
ro.build.product=GT-S5830                                                               
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi                                                              
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung                                                         
ro.product.locale.language=en                                                           
ro.product.locale.region=GB                                                             
ro.wifi.channels=                                                                       
ro.board.platform=msm7k                                                                 
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint                              
ro.build.description=GT-S5830-user 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD XWKS2 release-keys                 
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-S5830/GT-S5830:2.3.5/GINGERBREAD/XWKS2:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                           
ro.build.PDA=S5830XWKS2                                                                 
ro.build.hidden_ver=S5830XWKS2                                                          
ro.build.changelist=584844                                                              
ro.build.buildtag=                                                                      
# end build properties

Download: S5830XWKS2 stock ROM 
S5830_XEN_S5830XWKS2_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2 via sammobile.com link
pass: samfirmware.com

S5830_XEN_S5830XWKS2_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2 via sampro link
pass: sampro.pl

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[ODIN Guide] How to Update/Upgrade Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread XXKPT Firmware

Here's the step by step procedure on how to manually install the firmware build S5830XWKPT to Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, which will update the phone to android 2.3.3 Gingerbread version. The S5830XWKPT build firmware has a CSC file of XEOKP2  a Polski default language which is for Poland but you can manually change it according to your desire language or in your region.

Firmware details:
PDA: S5830XWKPT
Phone: S5830XWKP7
CSC: S5830PLSKP2
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Update release: August 2011

Here's an available languages for this firmware:
- 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 error!
See the build info here:

The S5830XWKPT is pack in a multiple packaged file, which means you need to flash the OPS, Bootloader, PHONE, PDA and CSC together in ODIN. When it comes to flashing the 5 binary files, it will delete all your data stored on the device,. Make sure to have a back copy of all important data stored on your Galaxy Ace before proceeding.. Just find and use any back up tools you got, aside from ROM manager which is reportedly may harm your precious Galaxy Ace. So, proceed with extra precaution.

Odin Flashing procedure on Samsung Galaxy Ace with S5830XWKPT firmware.

Disclaimer: We shall not be held responsible if anything happens to your device. You may only proceed at your risk. This guide will work and proven by us and other users.

Download the firmware package, OPS file and Odin Multi downloader tool.
Download via samfimware.com link
password is samfirmware.com

OPS File: COOPER.OPS
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

1) Once the firmware already downloaded extract it.

2) Extract and then Run ODIN on your PC desktop.
3) Tick on the OPS button then select and load the COOPER.Ops file.

- Tick on the  BOOT button then select and load the bootloader file
APBOOT_S5830XWKPT_CL469288_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5

- Tick on the PDA button then load and select the code file
CODE_S5830XWKPT_CL469288_REV03_user_low_true.tar.md5

- Tick on the PHONE button then select and load the phone's modem
 MODEM_S5830XWKP7_CL407346_REV03.tar.md5

  - Tick on the CSC button then load and select the default CSC file
GT-S5830-csc-XEOKP2.tar.md5 

  On the checkboxes, leave the Auto-Reboot and Protect OPS checked only the One Package is unchecked

4) Once all the binary files are already set and loaded on ODIN.. It's now time to prepare your Galaxy Ace into download mode so that it can be detected by ODIN.
To boot  into download mode, Turn Off your Samsung Galaxy Ace,  then press and hold the Volume Down+Power+ Middle buttons together. You will then see an android robot digging with a shovel on the LCD screen display.

5) Once the phone displays in download mode, plug the USB cable to connect it to PC, on ODIN a COM Port mapping will indicate and turn to color yellow if the device is already detected. Ensure that the connection is very tough and then put your device in a safe place of your computer table to avoid any interruption.

6) After making sure that the phone is properly connected,.. Hit the "START" button to begin flashing. Wait until the whole process completes it only takes around 5 minutes to finish. A progress bar on the left side of ODIN will show you the downloading progress.
A word "PASS" on ODIN will show and indicates that the flashing is already completed. . Then your Samsung Galaxy Ace will then reboot.

If the flashing  successfully completes, the phone will then reboot... you may then unplug it from the PC.
You can confirm the newly downloaded firmware version name etc by typing **#1234#.

Do a factory reset to regain a fresh firmware installed after flashing,  a full reset is by typing this Code *2767*3855# . Just make a back up copy first for it will wipe the data this time. Factory reset may help to gain a fresh firmware installed after installing.
You may then change the default language according to your locale or region, On the Menu managed to navigate and locate the icon for Text and Locale settings and then change it to your prepared language.

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Firmware Update S5830XWKPT Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 Arrive!

Another Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update firmware hits for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. The new release with build number S5830XWKPT, which has CSC_XEOKP2 for Poland "Poľsko". The best thing about this  is that you can also update your Samsung Galaxy Ace from any part of the globe. You may only download the firmware file below from samfirmware and flash it using ODIN. 
According to some users feedbacks, that this firmware is one of the most stable release of Gingerbread versions like from previous versions S5830XWKPN and  S5830XWKPO, which commonly solved SOD issues.


Firmware details:
PDA: S5830XWKPT
Phone: S5830XWKP7
CSC: S5830PLSKP2
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Update release: August 2011
Download via samfimware.com link
password is samfirmware.com


Build info:

# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.XWKPT
ro.build.version.incremental=XWKPT
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=2.3.3
ro.build.date=Wed Aug 10 19:42:17 KST 2011
ro.build.date.utc=1312972937
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=root
ro.build.host=DELL148
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=GT-S5830
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=GT-S5830
ro.product.device=GT-S5830
ro.product.board=GT-S5830
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=msm7k
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=GT-S5830
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=GT-S5830-user 2.3.3 GINGERBREAD XWKPT release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-S5830/GT-S5830:2.3.3/GINGERBREAD/XWKPT:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties
ro.build.PDA=S5830XWKPT
ro.build.hidden_ver=S5830XWKPT
ro.build.changelist=469288
ro.build.buildtag=
# end build properties

There are also other two 2.3.3 firmware added for Poland service providers which has different CSC file as a Provider Official Firmware.
PDA: S5830XWKPT
Phone: S5830XWKP7
CSC: S5830PLSKP2
Download

PDA: S5830XWKPU
Phone: S5830XWKP7
CSC: S5830TPLKP2
Download:

 The S5830XWKPT comes in a multiple packaged file, which means you need to flash  the OPS, PHONE, Bootloader, PDA and CSC together in ODIN. See the Odin manual installation and flashing procedure here on Samsung Galaxy Ace. 

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Things Needs to Avoid in Handling Samsung Galaxy Ace

These are just a few things you always avoid in handling with your precious Galaxy Ace to keep away into trouble and serious issues or end up your device in to fatal state like bricking it in no time. Many users have already learned about this stuff but this serve as warn to others to keep their Galaxy Ace stay as good as it is.

Do not install ROM Manager for Galaxy Ace

A ROM Manager is a manager for Clockworkmod Recovery ,  It Download and manage your ROMs, make and restore backups and make SD partitions. It's a very useful application which saves time because you don't have to reboot to recovery.
However , it doesn't support Galaxy Ace yet. It perfectly works on other Android Platforms but not on Ace. If you tried to install the ROM manger to your Ace , as a result it will not turn ON again and you already ended up a bricked phone. The only thing to fix it, is by sending it back to the service center nearest you. And then obcourse you will be charge for the fix.

So, Instead of using a ROM Manager, we recommend you to use a CWM Manager. Use Clockworkmod Recovery  for Backups, Flashing .zip, Restoring and whatever the Recovery can manage to do.

Issues with Samsung Kies on Galaxy Ace to update the Firmware
Samsung Kies is an Official software application released by Samsung and use to update the firmware, sync your application and other stuff with the Samsung devices. According to some reports in forums that they used to bricked their Galaxy Ace while using Kies in updating the firmware. The problem is that it will just stuck and suddenly stops responding because of RAM issues. RAM or read only memory on Galaxy Ace does not meet for Kies requirements.

Those are just a brief details of some users report about how they messed up their Samsung Galaxy Ace. So, just let your Galaxy Ace untouched so that you can make use a lot of time with it.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Firmwares S5830XWKPO/CSC_S5830XENKP2 and S5830XWKPN/ CSC_S5830XEUKP1 Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Stock ROMs Online

Another two Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread firmwares for Europe versions of Samsung Galaxy Ace 5830 are now available on stock via samfirmware. These two firmwares was recently officially released from Samsung Kies servers in two Europe regions with Samsung Galaxy Ace users.

The first firmware official released is the S5830XWKPO with CSC file S5830XENKP2 that signifies a Dutch language for Netherlands. We already confirmed, a friend from Netherlands and via samfirmware kies update tweets that this was truly officially released a days ago. There is also another S5830XWKPO previously released and it has a CSC file S5830LUXKP1 which is for Luxemburg.

The other firmware is with a build number S5830XWKPN and CSC file S5830XEUKP1 which is for Germany. Jut don't be confused about the previous S5830XWKPN version it was with the S5830XWKP7 CSC file. The avialable languages for this are details below that we get from Samfit tool.

 The two new Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 S5830XWKPO and S5830XWKPN firmwares are now can be grab over samfirmware.com download area. The stock ROMs is useful if you prefer using Odin downloader tool in-case having trouble updating your device via Kies server. You may just need to register there for free if you are not yet a member.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Asia Firmware S5830DXKPB , S5830DDKQ5 Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Stock ROM

Finally! Samfirmware managed to released the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Stock ROM for Samsung Galaxy Ace over Asian Regions. The said firmware with a build number S5830DXKPB CSC-S5830OLBKPB and build date of August 2011 is now available via samfirmware Samsung Galaxy Firmware download area.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-s5830.htm

As you'll notice this is the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread stock ROM available, since mostly all previous versions were 2.2.1 froyo. But we also spotted an Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread for India Galaxy Ace users with a build number of S5830DDKQ5. This has been reportedly an official KIES update via Samsung server and serve as the first 2.3.4 Gingerbread released over India users of Galaxy Ace.

Firmware details S5830DXKPB via Samfit tools:
Available languages will be mostly from Asian Countries like:
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, English Philippines, this must also have Chinese and Korean.


Here's a screenshots after installing the S5830DXKPB on our Galaxy Ace Asia version.. 



Since this firmware is new, we cannot tell any further details of what's new features, enhancements, bug fixes or any issues with this firmware. If you are not familiar with firmware flashing we highly advice to do some careful research first before flashing this ROM on your Galaxy Ace. For advance users who always give a risk.. like us, can grab a copy from the download links below.
Stock ROM - S5830DXKPB password: samfirmware.com (direct link from samfirmware.com)

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GingerReal Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

 Here's a custom ROM created for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 Android phone. This custom ROM is develop and released by redmaner an XDA-Developer from Netherlands. He named the ROM as GingerReal which is based on Android 2.3. Gingerbread ROM that has been improved to give a better stability and speed, and also to enhance battery life experience while using this ROM on Samsung Galaxy Ace.

Hereby, I present you GingerReal. The fastest and most stable Gingerbread ROM around.
The development of this ROM, is 100% aimed on stability and speed, which we have proven. Current install base over 100.000 smartphones around the globe!

The latest version which is GingerReal-ACE-V1.1.0 - "The little one just got bigger" build based from two Gingerbread Stock ROM the S5830XXKPN Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread and S5830XXKPH Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread which features the following below:
-Based on KPH (KPN is in the works)
-Jupa Engine R1.0.0 >> All information on how to use it here
-CF-Root B80
-CWM4 recovery
-Big APN list
-Hacked host file (no ads)
-Apps2sd
-Animation tweak
-Some build.prop tweaks
-GingerReal stuff (launcher + boot)
-Did some stability tweaking
-100% stock theme (some work from seilent can be found on sourceforge)
-Ext4 partitions by default
-A lot more

Some of GingerReal-ACE-V1.1.0 screenshots.






Latest Changelog info:
Stable V1.1.0
-Merged with official KPN firmware
-Deleted apps2sd (sdcard needs to be partitioned)
-Testing out a new tweak configuration (Good batterylife, speed and stability)
-Deleted GingerReal launcher we are now using QQ-Launcher pro (beta) update it in market to let it work
-Using meizu theme from seilent

If you want to try it out and install on your Samsung Galaxy Ace, you can follow the easy step by step procedure from redmaner., You may also ask some questions and get detailed information from the developer himself.  Just visit this thread at XDA-developer - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=122843

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[Stock ROM] Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 S5830XWKPO and S5830BOKP5 Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread

Two stock ROMs for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 Android phones are now available on samfirmware.com, the S5830XWKPO and S5830BOKP5. Both version are Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread with build date of July 2011. We aren't get any detailed info of which and what specific regions these firmwares allegedly came from, so we check it out over samfirmware SAMFIT tool and here's what information we got.

S5830XWKPO - A Europe version with CSC file LUXKP1 for Rogers- Canada but this one is confirmed for Luxemburg.

S5830BOKP5 - A Europe version with CSC file TNL for T-Mobile - Germany. 

These two ROMs are now available online just grab it over samfirmware.com download area.

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How to manually flash and upgrade Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread with Firmware Version S5830XWKPN

Here's a step by step procedure for those who is asking questions about updating their Samsung Galaxy Ace to the latest firmware version S5830XWKPN android 2.3.4 Gingerbread that has been available quite sometimes now and reportedly fixed some bugs issues from earlier versions like,SOD (Sleep of Death) problem.

I'm an owner of Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 with Gingerbread S5830SERKPE version and liked to update to the S5830XWKPN version. But I have a problem, how can updated?

The problem starts, when according to the guide, you need to input boot, phone,csc, and pda files in the odin multi downloader 4.38, but they have given absolutely nothing indication as to where those files are meant to be downloaded from. I had the extracted the firmware, hoping that it would contain those files, but wtf they only contain these files: "amss; arm11boot; boot; csc.rfs; mibib; oemsbl; qcsbl; recovery; system.rfs". There are no files like "CODE; CSC; MODEM and APBOOT" files to associate the fields defined in odin multi downloader 4.38. Can anyone help?

Quoted from samfirmware forum..

The S5830XKPKPN comes in a single packaged file, I mean the PHONE, PDA and CSC were packed together,  so you will only need to tick and select the "One Packaged" option in Odin. One thing good about a single pack or ONE package is that it will not delete all the files stored on your device, so it will cost less time unlike using with the three files, PDA, PHONE and CSC that you will need to back-up all the important files before flashing.

Flashing Procedures:
Download the firmware via samfirmware.com link and the password is samfirmware.com:

S5830XWKPN

OPS File: COOPER.OPS
CSC File: CSC - S5830XXKP7
Android Version: 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Build Date: 2011 July 13
DOWNLOAD 

The Ops file:
OPS File: COOPER.OPS DOWNLOAD

and ODIN multi-downloader tool:
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

Once the firmware already downloaded extract it using winrar or winzip.
Then, here's how it works by using Odin multidowloader tool.

1) Run ODIN on your desktop. 
2) Click on the OPS button then load and select the COOPER.Ops file.
3) Tick on the One Packaged checkbox, the Auto-Reboot and Protect OPS were also remain checked.  Then select the One Packaged button at the bottom of ODIN and then select and load the GT-S5830_FOP_S5830XWKPN_S5830XWKP6_S5830OXXKP7.HOME.tar file.

4) Once all the necessary files are already set and loaded on ODIN.. Turn Off your Samsung Galaxy Ace, then boot it into download mode by pressing -pressing Volume Down+Power+ Middle buttons together. You will then see an android robot digging with a shovel on the LCD screen display.

5) Connect the Samsung Galaxy Ace to PC, on ODIN a COM Port mapping will indicate and turn to color yellow if the device is already detected.

6) If the phone is properly connected,.. Hit the "START" button to begin flashing. Wait until the whole process completes it only takes around 5 minutes to finish. A progress bar on the left side of ODIN will show you the downloading progress.
A word "PASS" on ODIN will show and indicates that the flashing is already completed. . Then your Samsung Galaxy Ace will then reboot.

Do a factory reset to regain a fresh firmware installed after flashing. 
You may then change the default language according to your locale or region.

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Guide to How Update Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L (2.3.4 GingerBread ) S5830LUBKP7 Unbranded & S5830LUBKP8 Entel,Claro,Movistar)

Here' a step by step guide on how to manually upgrade to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread for unbranded and branded version of Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L like in Chile ENTEL,CLARO and MOVISTAR. This guide may works if the device is currently running Android 2.1 or 2.2 Froyo.

Download the specific firmware for your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L.

2.3.4 Stock ROM Unbranded
2.3.4 Stock ROM Entel
2.3.4 Stock ROM Movistar
2.3.4 Stock ROM movistar

OPS File
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

How to Flash Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830L Firmware using Odin.
Ensure to back up of all important files in the device.
Charge your phone before flashing.

1) Turn off your phone
2) Remove the SIM Card and SD Card
3) Unzip the. Zip file you downloaded(which is the flashing. Tar is inside, not decompress the. TAR).
4) Open ODIN 4.38
5) Select the file. TAR under the heading of "one package" and the. OPS OPS in the section, and leave all other sections blank.Then select the option of "one package."
6) Connect your phone to your PC via USB
7) When the screen turns on at the same time press and hold buttons VOLUME DOWN + ON + center button and wait for your phone into Download mode (an android with a shovel and yellow triangle).
8) If ODIN detects and recognizes your phone should turn on a light in the first square on the left side of the program.
9) Press the "Start" button and wait 'till the process completes. It only take about 5-10 minutes maximum.
10) If all goes well your phone will restart after it finishes.
11) If you see the"PASS" word means that the process has been successful and that you have the firmware installed.
12) Disconnect your phone from your PC
13) Turn off your phone
14) Turn it in recovery mode (POWER + VOLUME UP + center button) and do a wipe (Factory Reset).
15) Insert SIM card and memory ttu MicroSD.
16) Turn on your phone.

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Trick: How to Take Screenshot (Screen Capture) on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

This guide are for Samsung Galaxy Ace users that doesn't know yet how to take or capture screen image from the phone. When I got my Ace S5830 I have the same scenario too, then tweaking  up and tried to press several button combination. And fortunately I figured it out after trying several attempts pressing the HOME button with the  BACK button (touch sensitive buttons - on the left and right of HOME button). Bingo! that's how we can take and save screenshots on our Galaxy Ace.

An example of a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Ace


Method :
Navigate to the screen you want to take screenshot ( homescreens, menu's, or game screens, etc ) press and hold the back button in the right corner while holding it, press menu key once and a notification will say the screenshot is taken. The images will then automatically save in the image file folder called "Screencapture"
That's it all!

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How to Free up Internal Memory on Samsung Galaxy Ace

 Here's a simple tips on Samsung Galaxy Ace that help how to free up internal memory with just one click. All you need to have is a rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace and install and used this application called "Gemini App Manager" its Free and already proven works and tried myself.



This "Gemini App Manager"can move application such as facebook, twitter etc.  This also move maps but
my experience I say don't move Maps as its system application and needs to acess gps,wifi and many other system rescources so leave it on internal memory bcoz if u forecfully moved map, it will become unfuntional of no use, so leave it as it is

Features of this application:
Show app information (including risk info, e.g. show which app can call outgoing, or can send out SMS, or can use Camera, or can find your location (GPS), etc),
Autorun management (enable/disable conditions for autorun),
Kill process (one key RAM optimize, kill all, or kill by selection),
Move/batch move apps from phone to SD card(Android 2.2 or later),
Move/batch move apps from SD card to phone(Android 2.2 or later),
Uninstall/batch uninstall apps,
View application details
Clear app cache,
View app on market,
Sort apps by multi ways,
Filter apps by multi ways,

Grab the application here:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gemini-app-manager/com.seasmind.android.gmappmgr

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Official (Kies Update) Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread S5830XWKPF/S5830XXKPE for Samsung Galaxy Ace released!

As of today, Samsung officially releases the Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 users via KIES. The first official updates hits over Russia and Poland users, and will be coming soon next across other Regions.

To those who want to try it out and can't wait over KIES, you can manually flash it by using ODIN, you can grab a copy of OTA update stock.

KIES: Update your Samsung S5830 to S5830XWKPF. (TPL) (Android 2.3.3)
KIES: Update your Samsung S5830 to S5830XXKPE. (SER) (Android 2.3.3)

Head-over to Samfirmware.com they managed to packed the said KIES update for ODIN stock. Enjoy!

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How to Set a Music /Ringtone Message Notification on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

Here's a simple guide on how to set a favorite songs, tones  to your message alerts on your Samsung Galaxy Ace. All you have to do is connect your Samsung Galaxy Ace to your computer or laptop via USB cable and then select "connection type" and get access to storage memory card.

Here's how to connect Galaxy Ace into Mass Storage Mode Option:

- On Main Home Screen tap Menu > Settings > Application
- Enable USB Debugging
- Return to Home Screen
- Then plug the USB cable into your Galaxy S2
- Pull down status bar
- Press ' Connect USB Storage' button

Aternative way without USB Debugging
- Go to Settings > Wireless & Network
- USB utilities and click the button >
- then  plug in USB cable

Now after you have successfully connected your Galaxy Ace, browse to your mass storage
then find the folder "Notifications", if its not on there, create a new folder and simply renamed it "Notifications".


>SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS

Then grab a copy music files you wanted from your computer and paste into that folder "Notifications". Once finishes, disconnect your Galaxy Ace from the computer. Then you can set that music files as your message tone.

- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Ace screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the file that you've copied as your message ringtone

If you already have a music files stored on your Samsung Galaxy Ace, do this steps below:
- Go to  "My Files"  then copy that mp3 music file you like to use as your messages ringtone.
   ( Just tap and hold that music file then you can choose either to copy or move that music file)
- Next, paste that music file in your media folder > SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
- Go to Message/Inbox icon located at the bottom of your Samsung Galaxy Ace screen

- In the Message/Inbox Settings simply choose the music file that you've copied as your message ringtone
If you have a problem about the volume loudness, this sometimes happens that your custom ringtone volume is too low compared to the preset ringtone on your Galaxy Ace which as much louder.
You can try using this program, MP3GAIN, to boost up maximized the volume of your mp3's decibels.
http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/download.php

Or this app from Android Market..Volume+ (Sound Boost)
currently using this app for my boosted up mp3s using MP3GAIN.
But works only on Gingerbread..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&feature=search_result

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How to Delete/Remove Applications on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

If you ever wanted to remove some pre-installed applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace which you found it like some kinda weird and rubbish or doesn't suites your likings, you can remove it with just a simple steps below. The pre-installed applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace cannot be simply  removed because it's already in there and already launched by default firmware when you purchased it.

This tricks below will help you solved out of this problem. This will not just removed any applications you dislikes but unlocked your phone to a wide variety of applications what ever you wanted from android market. This process is called rooting, you may need to root your Galaxy Ace first before you can get access to your phone and then delete that applications you do not want anymore.

Follow the procedure over at XDA on how to Root your Samsung Galaxy ACE, It's been easy and quite simple. But take Note Rooting your Galaxy Ace will void the warranty of your phone.  So proceed with precautions.

Once your Samsung Galaxy Ace already rooted do the steps below:
> On  the Home screen,
> Select  Menu key
> Then click Next to continue, or click the highlighted area on the phone.
> Tap Settings
> Applications
> Manage applications.
> Select the desired applications you want to remove
> Uninstall
> OK  wait the uninstalling process finish
> Then OK.
Just repeat this process if you wanted to remove another applications on your Samsung Galaxy Ace.

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How to set and assigns a ringtone to a contact on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

Here's simple tricks on how you can set a ringtone to a contact on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. You can assign an specific ringtone of your choice to your chosen contact that have been save in your Galaxy Ace phone book.

I've do this settings in order for me to quickly know who's calling me out from the specific ringtone I've assigned to it. You can apply it too by simply following the steps below. You can select and assigned each as you want.

Here's how to set and assigns a notification ringtone on Samsung Galaxy Ace:

> On the Main Home Screen Press the contacts icon.
> select your desired contact where you to set and assign a desired ringtone.
> Tap and hold the required contact until a pop-up menu is displayed.
> Tap Edit.
> Tap Ringtone.
> Tap Default ringtone, Sound or Phone ringtone.
> Tap OK.
> Tap Save.
> Then tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

Then try to call that specific contact or number on your Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 using another phone and see it works.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread S5830BVJKP2 (VIVO Brazil) is online

An Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread version for Samsung Galaxy Ace for South America is out now!

This is a branded  FW from Vivo (Brazil Carrier). Some Devs suggested  that this ROM may also work on other carriers but just need to leave the CSC field blank.. and then you get an unbranded version by flashing it using ODIN.. The available languages of this Stock ROM FW are Brazilian, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Korean.

 Other than that you will be having difficulty on rooting your Samsung Galaxy Ace, but others find the methods of combining the  European version 2.3.4 gingerbread  S5830XXKP in order to ROOT the phone
after flashing. The good thing about this method will also fix the GPS problem  from american countries who upgraded and used the 2.3.4 XXKPH european firmware. see yoyigo07 thread here.

BOOT: KPH
MODEM: S5830BVJKP2
PDA: KPH
CSC: KPH

Anyway, if you want to try it out..  just grab a copy of the below links:
Samsung Galaxy Ace Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread S5830BVJKP2 (VIVO Brazil) 

credits goes to: ltertok @Samdroid.net

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