How to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy SPICA i5700 mobile phone to Android 2.1 operating system

Required:

Computer with the Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7), internet access and available USB port. Minimum system requirements are 1 GHz Pentium CPU, 512 MB RAM, 500 MB free hard drive space, and 1024x768 video resolution. USB data cable

Before starting:

Fully charge the phone battery. On the phone, select Settings > SD card & phone storage and deselect Mass storage only (if necessary, click the selection box to remove green check mark). Back up all data you want to retain to the PC using Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center software.

WARNING

Updating the phones operating system will reset the phone to the factory default settings and erase all data and applications saved to the phone. Files protected by digital rights management (DRM) may be deleted unless your ownership rights have been backed up. Samsung Electronics Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for the loss of data or applications resulting from this upgrade.

Upgrade procedure:

1. Download the Samsung Kies mini software package version Kiesmini_1.0.0.10075_1.exe from Web site www.samsung.ca and save it to the computer. 2. Double-click the file to start the software installation process. NOTE: The setup file checks for a previous version of Kies/Kies mini on the computer and, if found, removes the older version. If this occurs, restart the installation process by doubleclicking the file again.

i5700 Upgrade Procedure

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3. Select Country > Canada, Language > English and click Next.
4. View the license agreement and click the check box to accept the terms of the agreement. If necessary, change the default location to save the program files (click Browse and navigate to the required location). Click Next. The Installation Wizard installs and configures the software on your computer.

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5. Select Launch Kies mini and click Finish to complete the installation and start the program (you can also double-click the Samsung Kies mini desktop icon or select Samsung Kies mini from the Start menu to start the program at any time).
6. When the instruction Please connect your mobile appears, turn on your phone and connect it to the PC using the supplied USB connection cable.

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7. When the upgrade screen appears, click Mobile Phone Upgrade.
8. When the upgrade confirmation screen appears, carefully read the warning information, click the check box to confirm that you understand the requirements, then click Upgrade to start the upgrade process.

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The Kies software downloads the appropriate upgrade for your phone from the Internet.
The upgrade software is automatically installed on your phone.

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An upgrade typically takes 10 to 30 minutes, but may take longer depending on the speed of your network connection and whether other software is running on the PC at the same time.
Do not disconnect the USB cable, switch off the phone, place a call or answer an incoming call, or press buttons and access menus while the upgrade procedure is being performed or your phone may cease to work correctly. If the upgrade is disrupted or an error occurs during the procedure, click the link [There is a record of Mobile Phone Upgrade failure] that appears at the bottom of the screen and follow the instructions provided to switch the phone to recovery mode. If the emergency recovery procedure fails to recover your phone, please visit an authorized Samsung Electronics service centre for assistance. 9. When the upgrade confirmation screen appears, your phone has been successfully upgraded. Click OK to close the program.

10. To confirm the success of this update, on the phones idle screen select Phone and enter *#1234# on the keypad. The version screen should indicate the following: PDA : i5700UXJF5 PHONE : i5700UXJF5 CSC : i5700UXJF3

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Troubleshooting:
If there is a problem with the upgrade, the following screen will appear.
To troubleshoot the problem: 1. Disconnect the phone from the computer. 2. Remove the battery from the phone for a few seconds, reinsert the battery and power on the phone. 3. If the phone starts OK, repeat the upgrade procedure starting at step 6. If the phone does not start, click Emergency Recovery on the message screen and follow the onscreen instructions for restoring phone operation.

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24 February 2010
By: Ionut Arghire, Mobile Editor
Leaked Android 2.1 for Samsung Galaxy Spica Emerges
Brings Google Maps 4.0, live wallpapers and more
South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung already committed to release a software upgrade for one of its popular Android-based handsets, the Samsung Galaxy Spica i5700, bringing the latest flavor of the OS on the device, but hasn't made any specific move in the area until now. However, the Android 2.1 update for Galaxy Spica has leaked into the wild, it seems, and some lucky ones already grabbed it and installed it one their phones, just as to see how it works.
Android 2.1 for Samsung Galaxy Spica greaky
Unlike the original Samsung Galaxy (i7500), which will receive an update only to the Android 1.6 version of Google's mobile operating system, Galaxy Spica will enjoy the newest flavor of the platform, and might do so in the second quarter of the year, if previous rumors on the matter pan out. Moreover, another Android-based device from the company, the Samsung Moment, currently available for purchase via Sprint in the US, is known to receive the software solution in early Q2, which means that Spica might taste it at about the same time too.
The newly leaked Android 2.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy Spica is said to come around with a nice range of new features for the handset's owners, including Google Maps 4.0 or live wallpapers. Additional enhancements will also be there, and a quick look at the screenshots below will show you more on that. Moreover, those interested in learning additional details on the Android 2.1 software solution for the Galaxy Spica can do so via this blog post, which provides all the necessary info on how to install the update too.
For what it's worth, even if the Android 2.1 software solution for Samsung Galaxy Spica seems to be more than appealing, one might reconsider going for the leaked variant, since it involves a series of risks which won't be present with the official release, especially for those who are not familiar with the process. Since Samsung might deliver the official update in roughly one month from now, or even sooner than that, one should consider waiting for it a little longer.
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