Galaxy Mini 2 is an impressive low end phone from Samsung aimed at the masses. It maybe small in size but it packs in quite a punch for its price. If you haven’t received the Android 2.3.6 update on your phone, follow the guide below to get it on your phone.
Firmware Details
- Android 2.3.6
- PDA: S6500XXLE1
- CSC: S6500XENLC2
- Version:
- Date: 2012-05-30
- Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Before proceeding make sure your phone is fully charged and your data is fully backed up. Note that this is an official ROM codenamed XXLE1, which means if your phone was previously rooted, it will be unrooted after you’re done installing.
Follow the steps below to install.
Step 1- Download the XXLE1 ROM and extract the files on your computer
Step 2- Download ODIN
Step 3- Turn off your phone and enter download mode. Do this by pressing volume up + home + power button
Step 4- Open ODIN on your computer and connect your phone. Make sure the USB drivers for your phone are installed
Step 5- If the connection is successful you will see the ID:COM box in ODIN turn yellow and it will display the COM port number
Step 6- Select all files you downloaded in Step 1
- Click the PDA button. Select the file which has CODE in its name
- Click the Phone button and select the file which has MODEM in its name
- Click on the CSC button and select the file which has CSC in its name
- Click the PIT button and select the .pit file
Step 7- In the ODIN window check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. Then click the Start button to start the installation process. It will take a few minutes to complete
Upon restart you will have the official Android 2.3.6 version on your phone. Confirm by going in settings>about