Samsung Galaxy Chat It is an interesting terminal, which includes a QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text very comfortably and, therefore, makes it very suitable for use with the social media apps and the like. Furthermore, this model is unique in that it was launched in Spain before the rest of Europe… the Korean company has a clear idea of ​​what's popular here.
From the start this terminal already included the Android version 4.0.4, known as Ice Cream Sandwich, so it was already quite up to date. The new firmware version available, which is called B5330XWALI2 / B5330XWALI4, does not take this Samsung model to Jelly Bean, but it does offer improvements in device use, which makes its installation very interesting.
Simplicity when updating
As confirmed by the company itself, the update will be sent via OTA (Over The Air), so the installation process can be performed directly from the terminal. But you can also use the tool Choose to obtain the new ROM. To do this, connect your Samsung Galaxy Chat to your computer and launch the application. Once the device is recognized, it will indicate that an update is available and you can proceed with its installation.
Estimated time: about 5 minutes for checking and preparation (downloading may take longer on slower networks). Before you start, make sure you have enough battery and connection Stable Wi-Fi.
How to check and install the OTA from Settings
In addition to Kies, you can check manually the update from your phone itself. Activate automatic downloads over Wi-Fi if you want to avoid wasting data, and follow these steps:
- Opens Settings from the home screen or app drawer.
- Scroll to Software update And enter.
- Check the option automatic download via Wi‑Fi so that the system downloads new versions when you are connected.
- Toca Download and install to force a check on Samsung's servers.
- Wait for the end check for updates.
- If a version is available, you will see the build number and the news. Click Download to start the descent.
- The download may take a while depending on your connection and the package size; you can continue using your mobile and you will receive a notification at the end. You can also choose Later if you prefer to postpone it.
- When finished, play Install Now o Schedule installation to update at any time you prefer.
Relevant improvements and changes
The great news of the update come in the section of the keyboard, which works much better, and the error correction, especially when running Ice Cream Sandwich-specific applications. Incidentally, it is also noted that phone consumption has been improved, which is reduced by almost 10%. In addition, you will notice greater stability system, minor interface tweaks, and smoother behavior in social and messaging apps.
Please note that depending on the region and operator, the model GT‑B5330L (Latin American variant) came to receive Android 4.1.2 officially, while other variants remain on 4.0.4 with optimizations. If your device is compatible, the update will appear OTA or via Kies.
Manual firmware download and model verification
If you want to download the Firmware directly and, in this way, have the possibility of installing it manually (so you may not have to wait for Samsung's notification), you can do so on the Firmware page of SamMobile. Specifically, in this link you can perform the search and, if necessary, find the instructions on how to carry out the process.
If you don't see the OTA, check free storage, restart your device, and try again. Keeping the Galaxy Chat's official firmware up to date ensures better autonomy, stability and a more solid experience with its physical keyboard, ideal for typing faster in your favorite apps.
