topic Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread in Android

galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

peterfc — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:23:49 GMT

Hi my galaxy ace 2 was "upgraded" to jelly bean when I returned it to O2 for repair. Result so.ooo slooo.w

Can any one please advise how to reinstall gingerbread on an O2 locked phone or do I need to return to O2.

Many thanks Peter C

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:42:50 GMT

I don't believe you can downgrade it without rooting it which would void the warranty
Maybe @MI5 could assist

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 18:19:51 GMT

I believe this trips the Knox flag and voids manufacturers warranty.

If you perform a a google Search and look at YouTube etc you will find the avenues to go down.

We cannot discuss rooting here as per forum rules.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:06:17 GMT

No need to root and no Knox on your device.
I'll get you the link to my Odin guide in a min and you need to get your firmware off www.sammobile.com

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:09:50 GMT

Odin guide
http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/HOW-TO-A-Guide-to-using-Odin/m-p/463464/highlight/true#M18334

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:36:27 GMT

When did they start adding the Knox rich?

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:37:52 GMT

Are their any pit falls risks or possible issues caused by downgrading @MI5 ?

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:39:27 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
When did they start adding the Knox rich?

Currently only S3 and above but it's not enabled on S3 however you do have the Knox kernel.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:40:29 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Are their any pit falls risks or possible issues caused by downgrading @MI5 ?

None other than not been on latest firmware.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:48:43 GMT

Thanks

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

peterfc — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 06:10:49 GMT

Thanks guys. I will try later today.

Many thanks

Peterfc

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 06:27:54 GMT

Would you let us know how this goes please ?

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:58:25 GMT

Let me know if you need any help.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

peterfc — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:51:10 GMT

Hi,

Finally got kies to work and backed up phone.

Tried to download Odin 3.07 but not the offical site and much adware.

Then downloaded Odin 3.09 from offical site and the gingerbread firmware for the phone.

Followed the instructions for Odin 3.09 and all seemed to go well until during firmware transfer to the phone and error message came up advising missing driver. I accepted this and let it run.

Then on top left corner of odin was message reset1 and finally a pass. After disonnecting phone the phone only display Samsung galaxy ace 2. I can power it off momentatrily but the same screen appears. Is this terminal?

Thanks,

Peter C.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

Cleoriff — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:23:17 GMT

Hopefully @MI5 will be on shortly to assist you @peterfc

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 16:20:09 GMT

Try booting to recovery mode and doing a factory reset if that fails refresh firmware again.

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

peterfc — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:46:40 GMT

Hi unable to boot into recovery mode. I have also tried to refresh firmware.

. any suggestions would be ost welcome.

thanks peterfc

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 20:24:40 GMT

Why can't you boot into recovery?
How are you trying and what happens?

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

peterfc — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 05:44:24 GMT

Hi,

I have tried the following by first removing battery for 10 seconds, then reinstalling and pressing volume up hold and power buttons together It switches on with just the Samsung front screen. If I continue to hold it powers off and then back on again to the same screen. I have also tried connecting via Odin 3.09 but there is no connection.

Thanks for your help Peterfc

Re: galaxy ace 2 downgrade to gingerbread

MI5 — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:56:57 GMT

Press in order and hold them all as you go.
Vol up, then home, then power.