Samsung has just started to roll out a new software update based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with firmware build number I8160XXMF2 for the Southeast Asian owners of Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 with model number I8160.

Firmware details
PDA: I8160XXMF2
CSC: I8160OLBMF1
MODEM: I8160XXMF2
Version: Android 4.1.2
Built date: Jun 14, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand

The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES. However, those who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES can download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Ace 2 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Ace 2 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 with Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded already from above link using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the device turns on. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Ace 2 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I8160XXMF2 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
• Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with modem in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
• Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with csc in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
• Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 should be now updated with official Android 4.1.2 XXMF2 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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If you are a new user of Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 and you wanted to upgrade your phones firmware to any latest updates, all you need is a personal computer or laptop and install a software program called KIES, you can download it via Samsung official support.
You cant do it over the air or OTA like any other android smartphones by using software update option, Yes you can see a software update option in phone under settings and you need to specify your samsung account details as well.. but  as of now its doesnt work on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100.

Aside from Kies update you can also manually upgrade the device by a way of using ODIN downloader tool and an original firmware.

This method is  not recommended for beginners since it will cause some problems and sometimes mess up the phone, called bricking.

If you want to learn by this method you may visit XDA-developer, many advance users in there shares a useful tweaks and tips about Samsung Galaxy S II I900 firmware.

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BBM For Android  (Official) Apk Downloads, That is right BBM fans — the ic0nic m0bile s0cial netw0rk will begin r0lling 0ut for Android and iPhone cust0mers ar0und the w0rld fr0m September 21. S0on, y0u’ll be able t0 easily c0nnect with friends 0n different platf0rms. As y0u may kn0w BBM was previ0usly exclusive t0 BlackBerry smartphones, and it will be available as a free d0wnl0ad in Google Play and the App Store.

While s0me 0f y0u are n0 strangers t0 BBM, many will be new and might be asking: What is BBM? Below, y0u’ll find all the highlights f0r BBM for Android and iPhone.

BBM for Android and iPhone features:

• BBM Chat – Enj0y real, immediate c0nversations with friends 0n Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. N0t 0nly d0es BBM let y0u kn0w that y0ur message has been delivered and read, it als0 sh0ws y0u that y0ur friend is resp0nding t0 the message.
  
More than chat – With BBM y0u can share files 0n y0ur phone such as ph0t0s and v0ice n0tes, all in an instant.


• Keep your group in the loop – Multi-pers0n chats are a great way t0 invite c0ntacts t0 chat t0gether. BBM Gr0ups lets y0u invite up t0 30 friends t0 chat together, and g0 a step further than multi-chat by sharing ph0t0s and schedules. And, with Br0adcast Message, y0u can send a message 0ut t0 all y0ur BBM c0ntacts at 0nce.
  
• Post Updates and stay in the know – BBM lets y0u p0st a pers0nal message, pr0file picture and y0ur current status, and lets y0ur c0ntacts kn0w instantly in Updates.
  
• Your unique PIN – Every BBM user has a unique PIN that maintains y0ur privacy, s0 y0u d0 n0t have t0 give 0ut y0ur ph0ne number 0r email address t0 a new 0r casual c0ntact.

BBM gives y0u a private s0cial netw0rk f0r active, real c0nversati0ns and it has m0re than 60 milli0n cust0mers 0n BlackBerry al0ne. The 0verwhelming maj0rity use BBM an average 0f 90 minutes per day. BBM cust0mers c0llectively send and receive m0re than 10 billi0n messages each day, nearly twice as many messages per user per day as c0mpared t0 0ther m0bile messaging apps. Messages 0n BBM are typically read within sec0nds, reflecting h0w truly engaged BBM cust0mers are.

• It’s immediate. BBM is always 0n s0 y0u are always c0nnected. And because messages 0n BBM are typically delivered and read within sec0nds, it is the cl0sest thing t0 a live c0nversati0n.
  
• Y0u trust it. BBM always tells y0u that messages are delivered and read. BBM c0nversati0ns c0me alive 0n a private netw0rk y0u can c0unt 0n.
  
• Y0u c0ntr0l it. BBM all0ws y0u t0 ch0ose y0ur contacts and h0w y0u share y0ur inf0rmati0n. BBM uses a PIN s0 y0u d0 n0t have t0 give any0ne y0ur ph0ne number or email address.
  

In a recent press release, Andrew B0cking, Executive Vice President f0r BBM at BlackBerry said:

“BBM is a very engaging messaging service that is simple t0 use, easy t0 pers0nalize and has an immediacy that is necessary f0r mobile communications. With m0re than a billion Android, iOS, and BlackBerry smartph0nes in the market, and n0 d0minant mobile instant messaging platf0rm, this is abs0lutely the right time t0 bring BBM t0 Android and iPhone cust0mers.”

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Availability

BBM will be available as a free download for Android smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean (Android 4.x) beginning at 7AM EDT on September 21. BBM for iPhones running iOS 6 and iOS 7 will bec0me available f0r each market 0n the App Store schedule of 12:01 AM l0cal time 0n September 22. F0r m0re inf0rmation, 0r t0 Download BBM for Android or iPhone, visit www.BBM.com.

BBM will c0ntinue t0 ev0lve quickly. Later this year, BBM Channels will pr0vide a f0rum f0r active, real c0nversations between y0u and the people, brands, celebrities, artists, service providers, c0mmunities and m0re, that matter t0 y0u. By creating a Channel, individuals and brands can engage their friends and communities in conversations sparked by their thoughts, ideas and passions. Subscribing t0 a Channel will let y0u j0in c0nversations with pe0ple wh0 share y0ur interests. In additi0n, BBM Video calling and BBM Voice calling are planned f0r availability f0r Android and iPhone in a future version.

Excited ab0ut getting BBM on your Android or iPhone? Let us kn0w in the c0mments and spread the w0rd t0 y0ur friends.

Download BBM For Android (Official)

Download apk Here

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Samsung has rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update with firmware build number I9500XXUEMJ9 for the Exynos 5 octa-core variant of Galaxy S4 with model number GT-I9500. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: I9500XXUEMJ9
CSC: I9500ODDEMJ5
MODEM: I9500DDUEMJ9
Version: Android 4.3
Build date: Oct 25, 2013
Regions: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.3 XXUEMJ9 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S4 with model number GT-I9500. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.3 XXUEMJ9 Jelly Bean Firmware (Alternative Link) for Galaxy S4 I9500
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy S4 I9500 with Android 4.3 XXUEMJ9 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy S4.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted I9500XXUEMJ9 firmware folder:

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
• Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect it from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 should be now updated with official Android 4.3 XXUEMJ9 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy S4 I9500 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE version with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor has received a new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXUEMK8. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505OXAEMK8
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
Version: Android 4.3
Build date: Nov 19, 2013
Regions: Germany

Samsung Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, and those who are residing outside Germany can now download and install the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.3 XXUEMK8 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with the LTE version of Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.3 XXUEMK8 Jelly Bean Firmware (Alternative Link) for Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy S4 I9505 with Android 4.3 XXUEMK8 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy S4.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted I9505XXUEMK8 firmware folder:

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
• Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 should be now updated with official Android 4.3 XXUEMK8 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy S4 I9505 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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Samsung has just started to push a new software update for the LTE version of Galaxy S4 with model number GT-I9505. The new software update is still based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and now available for download in UK as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: I9505XXUDMH8
CSC: I9505OXXDMHA
MODEM: I9505XXUDMH8
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Aug 21, 2013
Regions: United Kingdom

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505. Applying these to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean Firmware (Mirror Link) for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy S4 I9505 with Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy S4.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I9505XXUDMH8 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
• Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with modem in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
• Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with csc in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
• Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the Start button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy S4 I9505 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

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