Updating Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660 to Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4

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Simple Guidelines for Updating Samsung Galaxy Gio to Gingerbread 2.3.4

The Galaxy Gio is a great smart phone which is affordable and great looking. Now you can update this phone with Gingerbread 2.3.4 version Firmware. Follow the bellow instructions very carefully while doing that.

Preparing procedures

• Make sure that your phone is Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660. The update is for this phone only. Keep your phone’s USB cable ready.
• Now download the Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version from Android Market Place and save it in your computer.
• Before updating, you must backup your Galaxy Gio because the update resets your phone. Backup all your music, video and image files by saving them in your computer. Use the
• Samsung PC Suit to backup all your contacts and SMSs.
• Now you need to save the settings of your phone. Note down all your mobile settings and keep it safely before updating. Noting down the internet setting is must.
• Disable the antivirus and firewall programs of your computer. Install KIES in your computer. It helps to install the drivers that are needed for the update.

What the Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version offers?

• The new Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version offers more stability with your phone’s apps and enhances battery performance. The touch screen performance and Wi-Fi has been improved too.
• The picture quality and zooming has been improved for the camera. You can find new camera tools with this update also.
• You can get extra free RAM for your Galaxy Gio which offers a faster user interface and touch reaction. Apps work better with extra RAM too.
• With this update you will get the latest flash player version for your phone. You will also have the latest Google Map version with 3D view.
• Many users previously complained that they are getting errors in Android Market Place which is resolved with Gingerbread 2.3.4 version.
• The older version created some problems with app updates. With the new Firmware update, all your download issues have been solved effectively.

The updating procedure

• Unzip the Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version in your computer.
• After unzipping make sure that you have 3 files or not. You should see 2 data files and one executable file.
• The executable file name will be Odin v 4.42. Double click to run that file. It will open a new window.
• Turn off your Galaxy Gio now and then, while holding the volume down button and the home button together turn on your phone again. Your phone will start in download mode.
• Now connect your phone to the computer with the USB. Make sure that Odin v 4.42 is still open. Select the GIO_v1.0.ops file from Odin OPS selector.
• Now click Start button from Odin and in few minutes the Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version will be updated in your phone. If it takes long time then restart the computer and start updating again.
• When it’s done, your phone will ask for language selection and Gmail account settings. Enter the details carefully.

Now your Galaxy Gio is completely updated with Firmware Gingerbread 2.3.4 version.