how to update Galaxy Mini S5570 with Android 2.3.6 Firmware

              Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is the latest ODIN flashable firmware update for Galaxy Mini S5570. The official firmware is now available in many countries. This firmware update has been grabbed by the Users in Ireland from Samsung KIES. Here we will see how to update your Galaxy Mini S5570 Smartphone to this new XWKTZ Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware. It comes with more bug fixes, improvements and regular maintenance update. Take a look at this article to install this latest firmware update on your device using the tool ODIN. You may lose the apps you already installed and the personal settings during the installation process. So you have to backup all your data by following this guide. This firmware is not a CWM recovery flashable firmware. You can use the proper root method to root this firmware update.

Android 2.3.6 XWKTZ Firmware Details:

PDA: S5570XWKTZ

CSC: S5570EIRKT2

Version: 2.3.6

Date: 2013-01-04

Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Warning!

• This tutorial is only meant for Galaxy Mini S5570. So don’t try this guide in any other Android device.
• Go to Settings and then select About phone option to check the model number of your device.

You have to follow all the instructions mentioned here. Else we will not be liable for the damages.

Pre Requisites:

First of all, backup your data to recover the lost data easily.

Use SMS, MMS & Call Log Entries & Restore App to backup your SMS and Call Log. The use the Android default backup option to back up your contacts and settings. Then copy all the images, videos, songs and files to internal or external SD card. Back up the WhatsApp Messenger manually and then go through the path given below to backup APN and MMS settings.

“Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

Important!

1. Keep at least 80% battery on your device, else your device may turn off during the installation process.
2. To save an IMEI number and other important data, you have to backup your EFS Folder.
3. The USB driver have to install on your PC to your device.
4. Ensure that you have enabled the USB Debugging to transfer files between your device and your system.
5. This article uses ODIN utility. It is only for the Windows OS. For Linux and Mac OS use Heimdall, a cross platform tool.