Update the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using CyanogenMod 10.

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Samsung Galaxy Gio can now be updated with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware using the CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM. Via manual installation. The good part is that the new firmware features several enhancements and bug fixes, and for the moment no bugs have been reported by users. The new CyanogenMod (CM) 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy Gio firmware is built on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS platform and brings with some notable new features such as GPS and A-GPS functionality, 2D and 3D graphics hardware acceleration, Native sensors, Audio for speakers, headphones and microphone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, Video hardware acceleration, Google Play Store application integrated, Android Jelly Bean goodies, YouTube High Quality, Deep sleep, Native FM radio, Native Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB tethering, Backlight buttons and more. Prerequisites and Requirements:

All these instructions listed here and the files used in this guide work with Samsung Galaxy GIO S5660 only, so knowing that DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL this firmware on any other incorrect device or you can easily brick them damage. Backup all your data stored into devices internal memory, do not try to use the Samsung Kies app to get the backup as the CM 10.1 is a custom ROM firmware.

Ensure that the devices battery has more than 70% power left, or else you risk obtaining a forced power off in the middle of the flashing process and to brick or damage your device. Next, download and install in the PC the suitable USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy GIO device. Root the Samsung Galaxy GIO device, and flash a custom recovery image such as ClockworkMod recovery (CWM). Now, from the next path: Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging mode enable the USB debugging mode option. All these instructions and the file are provided only for educational and instructional purposing, so we cannot be held liable or responsible for any data lost or brick or damage device during or after the flashing process. Users are advised to use this guide on their own risk. Keep in your mind that the CyanogenMod 10.1is not an official firmware released by Samsung, it is a custom ROM, and a manually step by step method may damage the Samsung Galaxy GIO device, thats why this guide is meaning only for Advanced Android users which know to install a custom ROM in their device. For any issues, you can contact the Maclaw the original thread.

How to install the CyanogenMod 10.1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy GIO smartphone.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. First, download the flashing file from here and save it in your PC. Secondly, download the Google Apps package and save it in your PC. Do not extract the downloaded files. Now, connect the Galaxy Gio S5660 to PC using the USB cord. Next, move (copy and paste) the downloaded CM 10.1 files and the Google Apps pack to the SD card. 6. Once the downloaded files are complete copied, disconnect the smartphone from the PC. 7. Turn the smartphone off. 8. Boot it into recovery mode. (Press and keep holding the Volume UP, Home and Power buttons simultaneous till the Samsung Logo is displayed). 9. Now, from the Recovery mode get a Nandroid backup for your actual running ROM. To do this select from the Recovery Mode the backup and restore > backup option. (The saved backup ROM file is stored inside of devices SD card, this backup can be restored in case you dont like the new firmware or something unpleasant is happening during or after the flashing process. 10. Now, select wipe data/factory reset then wipe cache partition then select advanced > wipe Dalvik cache. 11. Next, return to the main Recovery Mode menu and flash the CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM. 12. Select install zip from SD card then choose zip from SD card search the firmware file and confirm installation. 13. Apply the above step once again, but select the Google Apps package. 14. Once the flashing process has been done, return in the main Recovery Mode menu.

15. From the main Recovery Mode menu select reboot system now. 16. The Galaxy Gio will reboot, now wait around 5 minutes to load the new firmware and to display the home screen. Thats all, you successfully learned how to install the CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM built on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy Gio device.

Update Galaxy Gio S5660 to Jelly Bean 4.1 with CM 10 Custom ROM Firmware

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Even if according to Samsung, there wont be any future official updates released for the Galaxy Gio S5660 handsets, you can still improve its OS by applying a custom ROM firmware. Last time when we talked about the Gio, you were able to flash the CyanogenMod 9 software into its system, which brought the Ice Cream Sandwich OS on your smartphone. Now, I will teach you how to update the Galaxy Gio to the latest Android platform, Jelly Bean 4.1, by installing the CM 10 custom ROM on it. The procedure will be similar with the one explained for the CM9 firmware, so you have nothing to worry about. Because this is not an official update, you cant OTA receive it. You must complete a manual operation for being able to flash the same on your phone. Thats exactly what you can learn during the present step by step guide, all being explained and detailed so everybody can understand what and how to do it. Also, for being able to flash the Jelly Bean based CyanogenMod 10 ROM you will have to previously root the phone and install a custom recovery image on it. You cannot complete the below steps without performing these tasks. For rooting you must follow a suitable guide for your handset and also you should be aware as the warranty will be void. Read carefully before adventuring in changing something on your device as you can easily brick it. For the future, if you will want to regain the lost warranty, you will be able to do so, but only by downgrading to the stock ROM or by updating with an official software provided by Samsung for your Gio (not for similar Android powered smartphones). Then, the recovery image will be used for installing the CM 10 file on your phone, so getting the same isnt an option for you. As for the firmware you are about to get for your device, you should know that its still in beta stage, so there might be some bugs in the system. Dont worry though as the issues will be removed as soon as the CM team will provide the proper ROM. Now, this version of the update was developed and tested for the Galaxy Gio by those of xda-developers (we have them to thanks for the present guide) and according to them there are some problems with the camera and with the proximity feature. But for making a better view of the software here are the things that do work:

Things that work in CM 10 On the other hand, a backup must be completed before applying this tutorial. The data might get corrupted so you will no longer be able to use the same. Also, there are some pre requisites that must be performed, or else you will not be able to update your Galaxy Gio. I have summarized during the next list some backup tips along with the preparation operations, so check and complete the same.

Learn how to backup and then restore the current ROM in case you manage to damage it while trying to update your smartphone. Download SMS backup and restore tools for saving the text messages. Download Call log backup and restore apps for Android. Save the contacts by syncing with your Gmail account. Use a computer or SD card for saving other files. Remember to root and install a custom recovery image. Then, enable the USB debugging option from here: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging. Also, on both your computer and phone uninstall or deactivate the security programs like antivirus or Firewall protection.

In the end make sure that your device has enough battery life for the process (at least 70%) or else charge its battery. Now, dont perform the below steps of you own a similar device with the Samsung Galaxy Gio model number S5660 because you can brick it. Just stick to my directions, dont apply thing by yourselves and everything should be just fine. So, lets get started.

How to Update Galaxy Gio S5660 to Jelly Bean 4.1 with CM 10 Custom ROM Firmware
1. The first thing to do is to download the CM 10 file from here to your computer. 2. Then, connect the handset by using the USB cord with the mentioned PC. 3. Copy-paste the file to your smartphone. 4. Disconnect the device by removing the USB cord. 5. Then, reboot and enter in recovery for beginning the installation procedure. 6. The recovery can be reached by pressing on the Menu Button while powering on. 7. First, in recovery choose wipe data factory reset and wipe cache partition. 8. Return to the main menu by selecting +++go back+++. 9. Then, select install zip from sd card and choose zip from sd card. 10. Pick the update file. 11. Wait until the installation procedure ends. 12. In the end, select +++go back+++ and reboot system now. That was all, now your Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 handset is running the latest Android platform as you have installed the Jelly Bean based CM 10 custom ROM firmware into its system. Test the new OS and share your impressions with us and with other users. Also, stay close as we will update you with further step by step guides (the root procedure suitable for the new OS included) in the coming days.

Backup and Restore your Android device Using ClockWorkMod Recovery

Each time you decide to perform operations on your Android powered device the data saved on its storage memory or even on its SD card might be wiped out. Furthermore, if you want to do things more complicated like flashing a custom ROM, install unofficial updates, or beta firmware, you can wreck (brick) the phones system. But, there is a way in which you can avoid all these unfortunate aspects. You can make a full backup before starting the main process; and Im not referring to any backup as you should save your current ROM first. This is exactly what we will be checking during the present step by step guide: how to backup and restore your Android device before installing custom ROMs, or applying unofficial updates. And the perfect way to do it is by using the ClockWorkMod Recovery custom recovery image. With this you can backup the current ROM that is running on your phone, so in case if something goes wrong while trying to flash a new ROM into the system you will be able to revert and use the old software. This is the perfect method to use for avoiding bricking your smartphone. As you know, the warranty is void each time you want to complete one of the up mentioned operations, so backing up the software is no longer an option for you. Anyway, you need to get ClockWorkMod Recovery first. If you dont know CWM is a custom recovery designed to work on the Android platform and offer different capabilities to the users like: making backups, test custom ROMs, perform maintenance operations and so on. Now lets head to the proper guide. Make sure you read all the lines for understanding the concept and for completing a full and safe backup of your ROM. Also you will learn how to install and use CWM, so dont skip sections of the tutorial.

How to Backup and Restore your Android device Using ClockWorkMod Recovery
1. First, you should root your device as you cannot install ClockWorkMod Recovery on an un-rooted handset. Check our previous posts as you can find a how to root guide suitable for your device.

2. Then you should know that not all the smartphones are being able to support the tool. So, before starting to do something, check here and see if your phone is on the list. 3. Then, after checking the compatibility and rooting the handset you must go on Google Play and search for the ROM Manager app. 4. Install the same. 5. Then open the tool. 6. Select the flash ClockWorkMod Recovery option. 7. Then, just select Backup Current ROM and follow the prompts. 8. The backup will be completed once you reboot the smartphone. 9. Now, if you decide to install a custom ROM into the system and something wrong happens just restore the backed up firmware by opening the app again and choosing Manage and Restore Backup and then Restore. 10. You will have the old OS as soon as you reboot the device. So, there you have it; thats how you can backup the current ROM before flashing a custom ROM, or update your Android device with an unofficial firmware, and this by using the ClockWorkMod Recovery tool. If you want to backup the rest of the files from your handset too, you can use other apps, or methods. In this way you can save your personal info whether it is about messages, contacts, calendar saves, Market apps and who knows what else. Just follow the links from below and you should be able to perform a full and safe backup of your Android powered phone:

Download SMS backup and restore for Android. Download Call log and restore apps for Android. Sync contacts with your Google Gmail account.

How to Update Your Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS

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By Ryan Inoyori | September 16, 2013 8:48 AM EST

Source: Samsung Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Gio can now finally update their smartphones to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS via manual installation. The firmware features several improvements and no bugs have been reported. CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Galaxy Gio CyanogenMod 10.1 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and now compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Gio. Here are some working features included in the firmware: 2D and 3D graphics hardware acceleration GPS and A-GPS functionality Compass Audio for speakers, headphones and microphone Native sensors Video hardware acceleration Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity Google Play Store YouTube High Quality All Android Jelly Bean goodies Native FM radio Deep sleep feature Native Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB tethering Backlight buttons

Requirements: Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660. Do not flash this firmware on other devices or suffer unforeseen consequences.

Create a backup of all personal information, settings and data files on your smartphone. Do not use the Samsung Kies to create backup as this is a custom firmware. Make sure that the battery level is at least 50 percent before flashing the ROM. Download and install the necessary USB drivers for Galaxy Gio on your computer. Root the device and install a ClockworkMod recovery. Enable USB debugging mode. Go to "Settings > Application > Development > USB debugging mode."

Download the CyanogenMod 10.1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware and the Google Apps package to your computer. Warning: CyanogenMod 10.1 is a custom firmware and manually flashing it on your smartphone may damage it. Read, understand and follow the instructions to avoid damaging your device. Do this at your own risk. Flashing Instructions: 1. Connect the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 to your computer using a USB cable.

2. Copy the CM 10.1 custom firmware and the Google Apps package you downloaded earlier and then paste them to the SD card. Do not extract any of them. 3. Disconnect the smartphone from the computer then turn it off.

4. Reboot into recovery mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up, Home and Power keys at the same time till the Samsung logo appears. 5. Inside the recovery mode, create a Nandroid backup of the current ROM. Select "backup and restore > backup." The saved ROM is stored inside the SD card which you can restore the ROM anytime. 6. Perform a full wipe on your smartphone. Select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then select "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache." 7. Go back to the main menu and install the CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM by selecting "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card > search the firmware > confirm installation." Apple the same with the Google Apps package. 8. 9. Once the installation has been completed, go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now." The smartphone will reboot and may take up to 5 minutes to reach the home screen.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Gio is now running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean thanks to CyanogenMod 10.1 custom ROM. For any issues or bugs, send your feedback to Maclaw original thread. To contact the editor, e-mail: editor@ibtimes.com