How to Update the Samsung Galaxy Ace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to the Samsung Kies website at http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/.

   At this time, the Samsung Galaxy Ace can only be updated using Samsung Kies
   2.6, which is only compatible with Windows-based computers.,,,,, Samsung Kies will launch, and is now ready to update your Samsung Galaxy Ace., Samsung Kies will take a moment to recognize your device. ,, This will back up and save all personal data on your device to Samsung Kies; updating your firmware may result in data loss.
   
   Alternately, you can choose to save your personal data to Google’s servers, your computer, or to another cloud storage service to prevent data loss. ,, Your phone’s firmware will now be updated., In some cases, faulty hardware can prevent your device being from recognized. , Replace the battery, power on your device, and connect the phone to your computer using a USB cable.
   
   Launch Samsung Kies, click on “Tools,” then select “Firmware Upgrade and Initialization.” Type “SGH-S5830” using all caps into the field labeled “Model name.” This is the model number of the Samsung Galaxy Ace.
   
   Click on “OK,” then enter the serial number for your Galaxy Ace.
   
   Click on “OK,” then click on “Start Upgrade.” Samsung Kies will now update your device. , In some cases, a corrupt installation of Samsung Kies can prevent you from being able to successfully update your device. , A mounted SD card can sometimes interfere with the installation of new updates.Tap on Menu and select “Settings” on your Samsung Galaxy Ace.
   
   Tap on “SD card and phone storage,” then tap on “Unmount SD card.” Tap on “OK” to confirm you want to unmount your SD card. , A hard reset can help restore your device back to the original factory settings and resolve any software problems.
   
   Power off your Samsung Galaxy Ace.
   
   Press and hold the Home, Volume Up, and Power buttons at the same time until the phone boots up and displays the Recovery Menu.
   
   Use the volume keys to select “Wipe data / factory reset,” then press the Power button to make your selection.
   
   Select “Yes” to confirm you want you want to reset your device.
   
   Your device will restart when the reset is complete.
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   Step 2: Select the option to download Samsung Kies 2.6 for your Windows-based computer.

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   Step 3: Select the option to save Samsung Kies to your desktop

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   Step 4: then double-click on the installer file to launch the Samsung Kies installation wizard.

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   Step 5: Select your language and location from the options provided

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   Step 6: then click “Next.”

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   Step 7: Review the Samsung Kies license agreement

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   Step 8: and conditions.

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   Step 9: Place a checkmark next to “I accept

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    Step 10: ” then click on “Next.” Samsung Kies will begin the installation process

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    Step 11: which may take up to several minutes to complete.

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    Step 12: Place a checkmark next to “Run Samsung Kies

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    Step 13: ” then click on “Finish” when installation is complete.

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    Step 14: Connect the Samsung Galaxy Ace to your computer using a USB cable.

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    Step 15: Click on the “Sync” tab

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    Step 16: then place checkmarks next to the options that allow you to sync your contacts

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    Step 17: calendar

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    Step 18: and multimedia files to Samsung Kies.

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    Step 19: Click on the “Sync” button at the top of the Samsung Kies window.

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    Step 20: Click on the “Basic Information” tab

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    Step 21: then click on “Firmware upgrade.” Samsung Kies will begin updating your firmware

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    Step 22: which may take up to several minutes to complete.

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    Step 23: Wait for Samsung Kies to display a message saying your firmware has been updated

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    Step 24: then disconnect your Samsung Galaxy Ace from your computer.

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    Step 25: Try using a different USB port or USB cable if Samsung Kies or your computer fail to recognize your Samsung Galaxy Ace.

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    Step 26: Supply Samsung Kies with the serial number of your Samsung Galaxy Ace if you receive an error during the update that says

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    Step 27: “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.” In some cases

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    Step 28: Samsung Kies may require your serial number to properly detect and update your device.Remove the battery from your Samsung Galaxy Ace and write down the serial number printed on a label inside your phone underneath the battery.

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    Step 29: Try uninstalling and reinstalling Samsung Kies if the program closes automatically or fails to recognize and update your device.

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    Step 30: Try unmounting your SD card from the Samsung Galaxy Ace if Samsung Kies downloads the latest firmware update

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    Step 31: then abruptly closes.

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    Step 32: Try resetting your Samsung Galaxy Ace if your device fails to function properly following a Samsung Kies update.

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