Updating Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to Gingerbread 2.3.3 XXKPA Firmware

The Samsung Galaxy series is a big hit because of the features that it comes with. The Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660 is one of the bests of that series. People who own this phone will be happy to know that it can be now updated to the latest Gingerbread XXKPA 2.3.3 Firmware. Let me tell you how to do that.Things to do before the updating

• Before going for the update you must make sure that all data from your Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660 is backed up. Copy the files and move it to the SD memory card. Remove the memory card along with the SIM of the phone. Copy your contacts and messages using the appropriate apps. Write down all the internet settings of your phone too.
• The battery of the phone should be fully charged so that the phone doesn’t turn off in middle of the process. Keep the USB cable of the phone for connectivity.
• Download the zip file for Gingerbread XXKPA 2.3.3 Firmware in your PC. This is the update that will be installed in your phone.
• The PC you are using should have the latest Windows and the USB drivers should be updated. All the firewall programs and antivirus software programs should be turned off too.
• The instructions are for updating the Android OS of Galaxy Gio S 5660 only. Make sure you are using the exact phone otherwise your phone may get ruined.

The procedure for the updating

• Unzip the updating file. It’s always better to unzip the files in your desktop as that way it will be easier to locate the files. You should see 6 files after unzipping. Otherwise, download it again from some other source.
• Among the extracted files there should be one named Odin v 4.42. This is the file that completes the process of updating the phone to Gingerbread XXKPA 2.3.3 Firmware. Run it and you will see a new window in front of you.
• Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660. Hold the Home button and the Volume Down button of your phone together and then turn the phone on. This will start your phone in download mode.
• Connect the USB cable to the phone and then connect the phone to your PC where you have downloaded the files. As soon as you connect to the PC, the Odin window will indicate that the Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660 is connected to the computer.
• You will have to add the update files in the Odin window now. Click on the uploading buttons and then brows and select from the downloaded files. Once done, click the Start button and the updating process will start.
• The updating to Gingerbread XXKPA 2.3.3 Firmware will be completed within 10 minutes. The app will indicate that the process is completed.
• The phone will be restarted after this. You will have to insert the Google account information and preferred language of the phone.
• Clear cache of the previous Android OS and your Samsung Galaxy Gio S 5660 will be updated with Gingerbread XXKPA 2.3.3 Firmware.