While Samsung would take ages — if they intend to bring the update in first place, which itself is debatable — to release the latest Android 4.0 update to Galaxy S officially via Kies, our beloved developers have already started burning their midnight oil to get you Ice Cream Sandwich love on your very dear very venerable phone in android blogosphere, the Galaxy S.
And their hard work is showing up now in the form of a custom ROM — we’re talking about the first ICS (Android 4.0) port for Galaxy S, made by pretty famous now on Galaxy S development scene, Galnet.
Developers: Galnet was first one to boot ICS on Galaxy S but since then, he and his team has been quite on this. The development came to life only after Onecosmic started working on it and he is the one who took further, making it a bit usable and fixing the touchscreen and doing all the crazy part. After Onecosmic got busy with other stuff, work was resumed by PaulForde, who is responsible for current stage of rom, among with other devs who are working continuously on it right now.
Developers and Donation Link
Here is list to all devs who are currently active on this rom. And we hope you donate them to show your gratitude to them for work they have, while also encouraging them for working more on this development.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) ROM Status
Update (As of February 12, 2012): RC 4.2 is out — it’s simply one incredible rom, by certain awesome teams of devs.
Big Update: RC1 is out. Features working from this release: Video recording and playback, Hardware Acceleration, Calendar Sync, etc. You may want to celebrate this!! People avoiding the ICS — somehow, I mean — should try this version. Kudos to PaulForde (we’re really thankful to him for this) and Onecosmic.
Almost everything is working — though, of course, there are bugs!
COMPATIBILITY
[error]This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version — GT-i9000 and GT-i9000B. Check your phone’s version in Settings – About Phone. It has to be “GT-i9000” or “GT-i9000B” for this Android 4.0 port ROM to be compatible with your phone. Otherwise, simply don’t try this ROM on your android handset — don’t even think about it if you care about your android device.[/error]
WANRING!
[warning]The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable — you only will be responsible, you’ve been warned!!![/warning]
Installing the Android 4.0 ICS custom ROM isn’t that hard if you’ve already done flashing stuff a couple of times. But even if you’re new to flashing and custom ROMs, don’t worry one bit, we’ve got you covered. Just watch the video below, read the instructions and you are good to do it yourself.
Pre-Installation thoughts:
- Installing/Flashing this ROM will erase your apps and data. So, it’s a very important you back them up, before proceeding further. To backup your apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. Restore APN settings if Internet isn’t working for you. This Android backup guide would help you. And if you’ve rooted your Galaxy S, you can save application’s data too, using Titanium backup (free app on android market) to backup apps with data. And use this this app only again to restore those apps with data.
- Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below:
- If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, be sure to exit it before using flashing this ROM, or anything with odin software.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S
Update: The installation process is much different now that what was for the initial release. But you can still watch the video — especially if you’re new to this — to get the idea of flashing and stuff. And the guide below has been duly updated to take care of installation needs of the latest release. So, go ahead!
So, the video below is not to be followed, but if you want to learn about rebooting into recovery, using CWM recovery, and other things, watching the video for once is recommended.
Here’s the video showing the installation of Android 4.0 custom ROM (AOSP port, version alpha4):
Note: There is a brief overview (from 6:58) of Android 4.0 running on Galaxy S in the above video.
How to Install Ice Cream Sandwich on Galaxy S [step-by-step guide]:
- Flash XXJVU Android 2.3.6 based firmware first.
- Install CWM and Root on the XXJVU.
- Download the latest version of “Android 4.0 ROM” from here — let’s call it rom file — and then continue the steps below to flash it without any worries. be careful while downloading since that page has downloads for all version of Galaxy S for which this rom is available. Download one meant for your phone, i9000.
- Transfer the rom file to your phone’s sdcard (don’t use external sdcard, btw). Remember the location where you transfer this files.
- Power Off your Galaxy S. Wait for 5-6 seconds until you feel the vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Boot into Recovery mode. Then, press and hold these 3 buttons together: VolumeUP+Home+Power till the Galaxy S logo shows up on screen. You’ll boot into CWM recovery soon enough. (In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down and power key to select an option. Use back key to go back.)
- Do Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Do Wipe Cache Partition
- Go to advanced and do Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Now, flash the rom file. Select install zip from sdcard » choose zip from sdcard » browse through sdcard and select the rom file you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above. Select “Yes – Install ______” on the next screen.
- After flashing necessary stuff, phone will boot up into recovery again. You will notice it’s a different recovery, colored blue now, and this is what was flashed in step 10 above to make the phone ready for installation.
- Now, flash the rom file again. Select install zip from sdcard » choose zip from sdcard » browse through sdcard and select the rom file you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above. Select “Yes – Install ______” on the next screen.
- Go back and select ‘reboot system now’ to restart the phone. Be patient while phone boots up, it may take between 5 to 15 mins for first boot.
- IF IT FAILS TO BOOT in 15 mins, then, well we got problem here. Do this:
- When the phone is restarting (still booting up) open the back cover and REMOVE the battery. Yes you read it right. Reinsert it after 3-4 seconds and then boot into recovery again.
- In recovery, do a Wipe Data/ Factory Reset. And then, select reboot system now to restart the phone. it should boot up properly now. If it doesn’t, then perhaps you did not follow something correctly.
- Also, if you are not happy with the performance of this rom — maybe because it lacks some apps/features you cared too much for, or reboots itself — I would suggest you to install the Android 4.0 AOKP Rom for Galaxy S, it’s simply damn good.
- [Optional] Support the development and appreciate the hard work put in by the team by donating them. Find donation link given above.
- Also, it’s already rooted. You don’t need to root it.
- Just for your info, Android 4.0 custom ROM is available Galaxy S2 too — find our Installation Guide for Android 4.0 on Galaxy S2 i9100 here.
GOING BACK TO ANDROID 2.3 (Gingerbread) [IMPORTANT!!!]
Btw, if you want to revert back to Android 2.3 Gingerbread firmware from this Android 4.0 custom rom, get (install) the XXJVU firmware, linked in at step 1 above. And if wanted by you, root it as given in step 2.
Overview — Android 4.0 AOSP ROM (version Alpha 4) on Galaxy S
Screenshots:
3,840 responses to “Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Update for Galaxy S i9000 [Custom ROM]”
I was just wondering if its possible to get the power control in the notification bar.
nice rom!
thx!
however there are two things i cant really get to work properly..
syncronising is auto switching off after about 5 minutes (like for google, whatsapp)
and the idea behind the new contact layout.. google contacts and phone contacts in seperate apps?
i dont find a “show only contacts with number” option..
any ideas?
merry xmas and thx!
nice rom!
thx!
however there are two things i cant really get to work properly..
syncronising is auto switching off after about 5 minutes (like for google, whatsapp)
and the idea behind the new contact layout.. google contacts and phone contacts in seperate apps?
i dont find a “show only contacts with number” option..
any ideas?
merry xmas and thx!
I was just wondering if its possible to get the power control in the notification bar.
I was just wondering if its possible to get the power control in the notification bar.
Any plans to work on compatibility for I9000M (Vibrant) in a near future??
hi
I can’t seem to find the link for the kernel file. in step 3 it doesent give a link for the kernel file it just says ‘(see step and of you want root, download the file for that too, form that page’ What page?
The page from where you downloaded rom, it has links to kernel and root files too.
hi nI can’t seem to find the link for the kernel file. in step 3 it doesent give a link for the kernel file it just says ‘(see step and of you want root, download the file for that too, form that page’ What page?
The page from where you downloaded rom, it has links to kernel and root files too.
Any plans to work on compatibility for I9000M (Vibrant) in a near future??
Any plans to work on compatibility for I9000M (Vibrant) in a near future??
hi nI can’t seem to find the link for the kernel file. in step 3 it doesent give a link for the kernel file it just says ‘(see step and of you want root, download the file for that too, form that page’ What page?
The page from where you downloaded rom, it has links to kernel and root files too.
hi
I can’t seem to find the link for the kernel file. in step 3 it doesent give a link for the kernel file it just says ‘(see step and of you want root, download the file for that too, form that page’ What page?
The page from where you downloaded rom, it has links to kernel and root files too.
still having problems with my wifi after installing fix
Everything is working really good …however 2G does not seem to work on my phone … so I am getting poor reception by only having 3G enable. It will not switch not even in auto mode or even if I tick it … it will not remember the selection.
OK fixed my 2G bug …. installed XXJVT modem file and sorted it out
still having problems with my wifi after installing fix
still having problems with my wifi after installing fix
ICS installed successfully, thanks to AndroidSoul! 🙂
Hey Kapil,
If I updated a custom ROM, then I didn’t like.
Can I downgrade to a firmware stock ROM?Please Reply and Thanks in advance
Install xxjvs.
Hey Kapil,nIf I updated a custom ROM, then I didnu2019t like.nCan I downgrade to a firmware stock ROM?Please Reply and Thanks in advance
Install xxjvs.
Everything is working really good …however 2G does not seem to work on my phone … so I am getting poor reception by only having 3G enable. It will not switch not even in auto mode or even if I tick it … it will not remember the selection.
OK fixed my 2G bug …. installed XXJVT modem file and sorted it out
Everything is working really good …however 2G does not seem to work on my phone … so I am getting poor reception by only having 3G enable. It will not switch not even in auto mode or even if I tick it … it will not remember the selection.
OK fixed my 2G bug …. installed XXJVT modem file and sorted it out
Kapil,
i cant seem to get latitide to work.. failed to login?
i allready tried gapps 5.1 but that doesnt help. I had to flash the complete rom again. Can you help me to activate latitude?
Marcel
Nope. It’s the bug.
Kapil,nni cant seem to get latitide to work.. failed to login?ni allready tried gapps 5.1 but that doesnt help. I had to flash the complete rom again. Can you help me to activate latitude?nnMarcel
Nope. It’s the bug.
ICS installed successfully, thanks to AndroidSoul! 🙂
ICS installed successfully, thanks to AndroidSoul! 🙂
Hey Kapil,nIf I updated a custom ROM, then I didnu2019t like.nCan I downgrade to a firmware stock ROM?Please Reply and Thanks in advance
Install xxjvs.
Hey Kapil,
If I updated a custom ROM, then I didn’t like.
Can I downgrade to a firmware stock ROM?Please Reply and Thanks in advance
Install xxjvs.
Kapil,nni cant seem to get latitide to work.. failed to login?ni allready tried gapps 5.1 but that doesnt help. I had to flash the complete rom again. Can you help me to activate latitude?nnMarcel
Nope. It’s the bug.
Kapil,
i cant seem to get latitide to work.. failed to login?
i allready tried gapps 5.1 but that doesnt help. I had to flash the complete rom again. Can you help me to activate latitude?
Marcel
Nope. It’s the bug.
hey man, i’m getting problem on everySingle step.
problem now is that ima having problems with wifi so i went to recovery mode again… the problem is that i cant get to recovery (it yust wont work) and i cant turn my phone on i’m looking at that cat right now
pls help thx
Do factory reset and wipe cache partition from recovery. And then select reboot system now. If it doesn’t boot, do the above again, and then flash ics rom, and then reboot.
maybe it’s not my time to talk, but try the 3 button combo?
Volume up + home button + power on at the same time till the phone boots up?!
you guys dont get it i cant even get it… after few hours i puted my phone backto 2.3.5 and i’m trying to do something now
Ohh man…. this rom is buggy and many people had installing it. Anyway, wait till stable Android 4.0 build comes out. Hope it would be dead easy to flash/install. I will personally let you know when it arrives. See ya!
thank you for your time i did it somehow….
merry xmas u rly helped me it works now i did it all over again
Cool.
Merry Christmas !!!!
kapil,
even my gps works now!!!
on the following link look for know issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593
the is a gps does not work(fix)
click on the fix, flash with cwm en the gps works!!
Thnx for sharing it 😀
hey man, i’m getting problem on everySingle step.nproblem now is that ima having problems with wifi so i went to recovery mode again… the problem is that i cant get to recovery (it yust wont work) and i cant turn my phone on i’m looking at that cat right nownpls help thx
Do factory reset and wipe cache partition from recovery. And then select reboot system now. If it doesn’t boot, do the above again, and then flash ics rom, and then reboot.
maybe it’s not my time to talk, but try the 3 button combo?nVolume up + home button + power on at the same time till the phone boots up?!
you guys dont get it i cant even get it… after few hours i puted my phone backto 2.3.5 and i’m trying to do something nown
Ohh man…. this rom is buggy and many people had installing it. Anyway, wait till stable Android 4.0 build comes out. Hope it would be dead easy to flash/install. I will personally let you know when it arrives. See ya!
thank you for your time i did it somehow….nmerry xmas u rly helped me it works now i did it all over again
Cool.nnMerry Christmas !!!!
kapil,nneven my gps works now!!!nnon the following link look for know issues:nhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593nnthe is a gps does not work(fix)nclick on the fix, flash with cwm en the gps works!!
Thnx for sharing it 😀
help,kapil,no radio,no google +,wifi still not working after several flashes with kernel ROM.help
perfect
hey man, i’m getting problem on everySingle step.nproblem now is that ima having problems with wifi so i went to recovery mode again… the problem is that i cant get to recovery (it yust wont work) and i cant turn my phone on i’m looking at that cat right nownpls help thx
Do factory reset and wipe cache partition from recovery. And then select reboot system now. If it doesn’t boot, do the above again, and then flash ics rom, and then reboot.
you guys dont get it i cant even get it… after few hours i puted my phone backto 2.3.5 and i’m trying to do something nown
Ohh man…. this rom is buggy and many people had installing it. Anyway, wait till stable Android 4.0 build comes out. Hope it would be dead easy to flash/install. I will personally let you know when it arrives. See ya!
thank you for your time i did it somehow….nmerry xmas u rly helped me it works now i did it all over again
Cool.nnMerry Christmas !!!!
kapil,nneven my gps works now!!!nnon the following link look for know issues:nhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593nnthe is a gps does not work(fix)nclick on the fix, flash with cwm en the gps works!!
Thnx for sharing it 😀
maybe it’s not my time to talk, but try the 3 button combo?nVolume up + home button + power on at the same time till the phone boots up?!
hey man, i’m getting problem on everySingle step.
problem now is that ima having problems with wifi so i went to recovery mode again… the problem is that i cant get to recovery (it yust wont work) and i cant turn my phone on i’m looking at that cat right now
pls help thx
Do factory reset and wipe cache partition from recovery. And then select reboot system now. If it doesn’t boot, do the above again, and then flash ics rom, and then reboot.
you guys dont get it i cant even get it… after few hours i puted my phone backto 2.3.5 and i’m trying to do something now
Ohh man…. this rom is buggy and many people had installing it. Anyway, wait till stable Android 4.0 build comes out. Hope it would be dead easy to flash/install. I will personally let you know when it arrives. See ya!
thank you for your time i did it somehow….
merry xmas u rly helped me it works now i did it all over again
Cool.
Merry Christmas !!!!
kapil,
even my gps works now!!!
on the following link look for know issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363593
the is a gps does not work(fix)
click on the fix, flash with cwm en the gps works!!
Thnx for sharing it 😀
maybe it’s not my time to talk, but try the 3 button combo?
Volume up + home button + power on at the same time till the phone boots up?!
help,kapil,no radio,no google +,wifi still not working after several flashes with kernel ROM.help
help,kapil,no radio,no google +,wifi still not working after several flashes with kernel ROM.help
Hello everyone,
I decide to follow Sam guide (using XXJVT or any stable android 2.3.6) instead of XXJVS and it works fine for me. XXJVS caused a lot of ‘force close’ and i can’t connect to my HM100 blue tooth headset. With XXJVT (or equivalent), it become a lot stable and hardly my program crash up. 3G or HSDPA signal is receiving is so much better with ICS.
If your previous installation failed, flash your phone with a fresh XXJVT and before you flash CM7 ROM, please format your internal sd card (usb storage) to wipe out any left over folder from the failed installation. Please be remind that even you flash the fresh 2.3.6 ROM using Odin which automatically set re-partition when u select a pit file, it will not remove the previous installation folder which might caused conflict to the system.
And to kapil, refer to my previous queries which u answer as follows:
“1. Isn’t it the external_sd folder in your normal sdcard folder? Look for that.2. I didn’t get your ques. Btw, every file manager has a copy paste option. Just long press on file. Either it’s directly visible or is under the edit option. I hope that’s what you’re asking for. ”
Well, here is my findings:
1) External sd card = I tried to explore CM7 before installing ICS. The system from CM7 had changed the external sd card string from ‘ext_sd’ inside the sd_card main folder to ’emmc’ in the ‘root’ folder. Try and browse with astro or any file manager and u will find it. But still, I can’t change the default memory location from internal (usb) to the external sd.
2) I was referring to the typing cursor. Previously, when u type, u can select an option to ‘copy/cut/paste’ whenever u click the typing cursor. It seems that the option didn’t working/appear in the CM7 and ICS ROM version.
On top of that, I find that I can’t make a video call through my phone network? Is it still not functioning? Or do i need to install the Face Detection attachment? Front camera works fine during photo taking and so video call should be ok. I even tried engage a video call from my wife handphone, the results I can answer the call but can’t see my wife face. 🙁
Anyway, thank you for taking your time to read my comment and my shared experience. 🙂
Glad to know that my steps helped you.
The UI of ICS is great and 100%, but the usability is not :(. So I am going to rollback. I found some problems specific to me, probably.
1) I missed the good old alarm clock
2) The WIFI tethering is not working
3) Some quick shortcuts are not there (viz., disable data connection from power menu)
4) Built-in file browser
5) Built-in swype keyboard is missing (I eagerly need this)
6) Radio is missing
7) Visualizations for the music player is missing (wallpaper visualization is still there, but with bugs)
8) The screen auto brightness has only 2 steps
Sure, I will come back to ICS once a good stable release is available.
You can download and install Swype beta for your rooted ics.
Search ‘Swype beta’
Just as you have to if you want it on cm7.
It takes 2 mins.
Hello everyone,nnnI decide to follow Sam guide (using XXJVT or any stable android 2.3.6) instead of XXJVS and it works fine for me. XXJVS caused a lot of ‘force close’ and i can’t connect to my HM100 blue tooth headset. With XXJVT (or equivalent), it become a lot stable and hardly my program crash up. 3G or HSDPA signal is receiving is so much better with ICS.nnIf your previous installation failed, flash your phone with a fresh XXJVT and before you flash CM7 ROM, please format your internal sd card (usb storage) to wipe out any left over folder from the failed installation. Please be remind that even you flash the fresh 2.3.6 ROM using Odin which automatically set re-partition when u select a pit file, it will not remove the previous installation folder which might caused conflict to the system.nnAnd to kapil, refer to my previous queries which u answer as follows:nn”1. Isn’t it the external_sd folder in your normal sdcard folder? Look for that.2. I didn’t get your ques. Btw, every file manager has a copy paste option. Just long press on file. Either it’s directly visible or is under the edit option. I hope that’s what you’re asking for.u00a0″nnWell, here is my findings:n1) External sd card = I tried to explore CM7 before installing ICS. The system from CM7 had changed the external sd card string from ‘ext_sd’ inside the sd_card main folder to ’emmc’ in the ‘root’ folder. Try and browse with astro or any file manager and u will find it. But still, I can’t change the default memory location from internal (usb) to the external sd.nn2) I wasu00a0referringu00a0to the typing cursor. Previously, when u type, u can select an option to ‘copy/cut/paste’ whenever u click the typing cursor. It seems that the option didn’t working/appear in the CM7 and ICS ROM version.nnOn top of that, I find that I can’t make a video call through my phone network? Is it still not functioning? Or do i need to install the Face Detection attachment? Front camera works fine during photo taking and so video call should be ok. I even tried engage a video call from my wife handphone, the results I can answer the call but can’t see my wife face. :(nnAnyway, thank you for taking your time to read my comment and my shared experience. 🙂
Glad to know that my steps helped you. nThe UI of ICS is great and 100%, but the usability is not :(. So I am going to rollback. I found some problems specific to me, probably. nn1) I missed the good old alarm clockn2) The WIFI tethering is not workingn3) Some quick shortcuts are not there (viz., disable data connection from power menu)n4) Built-in file browsern5) Built-in swype keyboard is missing (I eagerly need this)n6) Radio is missingn7) Visualizations for the music player is missing (wallpaper visualization is still there, but with bugs)n8) The screen auto brightness has only 2 stepsnnSure, I will come back to ICS once a good stable release is available.
You can download and install Swype beta for your rooted ics.nSearch ‘Swype beta’nnJust as you have to if you want it on cm7.nIt takes 2 mins.
perfect
perfect
Hi Kapil,Teams or Everyone,
I’m new to Android and I’m using Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 which is still on 2.3.3. I read the latest news that Samsung has announced that Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not be upgraded to Android 4. It says that Samsung’s TouchWiz interface on Galaxy S and Tab takes up too much space. So, will this ICS update be running smoothly together with TouchWiz? Sorry if this question is too basic for all of you 🙂 but I definitely will take my risk to update it to ICS. Thanks for you all and have a great holiday season. Moh
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!
But if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
If you want to roll back to Android 2.3.x, simply install xxjvs.
Hi Kapil,Teams or Everyone, nnI’m new to Android and I’m using Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 which is still on 2.3.3. I read the latest news that Samsung has announced that Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not be upgraded to Android 4. It says that Samsung’s TouchWiz interface on Galaxy S and Tab takes up too much space. So, will this ICS update be running smoothly together with TouchWiz? Sorry if this question is too basic for all of you 🙂 but I definitely will take my risk to update it to ICS. Thanks for you all and have a great holiday season. Moh
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!nBut if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
If you want to roll back to Android 2.3.x, simply install xxjvs.
Hello everyone,nnnI decide to follow Sam guide (using XXJVT or any stable android 2.3.6) instead of XXJVS and it works fine for me. XXJVS caused a lot of ‘force close’ and i can’t connect to my HM100 blue tooth headset. With XXJVT (or equivalent), it become a lot stable and hardly my program crash up. 3G or HSDPA signal is receiving is so much better with ICS.nnIf your previous installation failed, flash your phone with a fresh XXJVT and before you flash CM7 ROM, please format your internal sd card (usb storage) to wipe out any left over folder from the failed installation. Please be remind that even you flash the fresh 2.3.6 ROM using Odin which automatically set re-partition when u select a pit file, it will not remove the previous installation folder which might caused conflict to the system.nnAnd to kapil, refer to my previous queries which u answer as follows:nn”1. Isn’t it the external_sd folder in your normal sdcard folder? Look for that.2. I didn’t get your ques. Btw, every file manager has a copy paste option. Just long press on file. Either it’s directly visible or is under the edit option. I hope that’s what you’re asking for.u00a0″nnWell, here is my findings:n1) External sd card = I tried to explore CM7 before installing ICS. The system from CM7 had changed the external sd card string from ‘ext_sd’ inside the sd_card main folder to ’emmc’ in the ‘root’ folder. Try and browse with astro or any file manager and u will find it. But still, I can’t change the default memory location from internal (usb) to the external sd.nn2) I wasu00a0referringu00a0to the typing cursor. Previously, when u type, u can select an option to ‘copy/cut/paste’ whenever u click the typing cursor. It seems that the option didn’t working/appear in the CM7 and ICS ROM version.nnOn top of that, I find that I can’t make a video call through my phone network? Is it still not functioning? Or do i need to install the Face Detection attachment? Front camera works fine during photo taking and so video call should be ok. I even tried engage a video call from my wife handphone, the results I can answer the call but can’t see my wife face. :(nnAnyway, thank you for taking your time to read my comment and my shared experience. 🙂
Glad to know that my steps helped you. nThe UI of ICS is great and 100%, but the usability is not :(. So I am going to rollback. I found some problems specific to me, probably. nn1) I missed the good old alarm clockn2) The WIFI tethering is not workingn3) Some quick shortcuts are not there (viz., disable data connection from power menu)n4) Built-in file browsern5) Built-in swype keyboard is missing (I eagerly need this)n6) Radio is missingn7) Visualizations for the music player is missing (wallpaper visualization is still there, but with bugs)n8) The screen auto brightness has only 2 stepsnnSure, I will come back to ICS once a good stable release is available.
You can download and install Swype beta for your rooted ics.nSearch ‘Swype beta’nnJust as you have to if you want it on cm7.nIt takes 2 mins.
Hello everyone,
I decide to follow Sam guide (using XXJVT or any stable android 2.3.6) instead of XXJVS and it works fine for me. XXJVS caused a lot of ‘force close’ and i can’t connect to my HM100 blue tooth headset. With XXJVT (or equivalent), it become a lot stable and hardly my program crash up. 3G or HSDPA signal is receiving is so much better with ICS.
If your previous installation failed, flash your phone with a fresh XXJVT and before you flash CM7 ROM, please format your internal sd card (usb storage) to wipe out any left over folder from the failed installation. Please be remind that even you flash the fresh 2.3.6 ROM using Odin which automatically set re-partition when u select a pit file, it will not remove the previous installation folder which might caused conflict to the system.
And to kapil, refer to my previous queries which u answer as follows:
“1. Isn’t it the external_sd folder in your normal sdcard folder? Look for that.2. I didn’t get your ques. Btw, every file manager has a copy paste option. Just long press on file. Either it’s directly visible or is under the edit option. I hope that’s what you’re asking for. ”
Well, here is my findings:
1) External sd card = I tried to explore CM7 before installing ICS. The system from CM7 had changed the external sd card string from ‘ext_sd’ inside the sd_card main folder to ’emmc’ in the ‘root’ folder. Try and browse with astro or any file manager and u will find it. But still, I can’t change the default memory location from internal (usb) to the external sd.
2) I was referring to the typing cursor. Previously, when u type, u can select an option to ‘copy/cut/paste’ whenever u click the typing cursor. It seems that the option didn’t working/appear in the CM7 and ICS ROM version.
On top of that, I find that I can’t make a video call through my phone network? Is it still not functioning? Or do i need to install the Face Detection attachment? Front camera works fine during photo taking and so video call should be ok. I even tried engage a video call from my wife handphone, the results I can answer the call but can’t see my wife face. 🙁
Anyway, thank you for taking your time to read my comment and my shared experience. 🙂
Glad to know that my steps helped you.
The UI of ICS is great and 100%, but the usability is not :(. So I am going to rollback. I found some problems specific to me, probably.
1) I missed the good old alarm clock
2) The WIFI tethering is not working
3) Some quick shortcuts are not there (viz., disable data connection from power menu)
4) Built-in file browser
5) Built-in swype keyboard is missing (I eagerly need this)
6) Radio is missing
7) Visualizations for the music player is missing (wallpaper visualization is still there, but with bugs)
8) The screen auto brightness has only 2 steps
Sure, I will come back to ICS once a good stable release is available.
You can download and install Swype beta for your rooted ics.
Search ‘Swype beta’
Just as you have to if you want it on cm7.
It takes 2 mins.
Hi Kapil,Teams or Everyone, nnI’m new to Android and I’m using Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 which is still on 2.3.3. I read the latest news that Samsung has announced that Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not be upgraded to Android 4. It says that Samsung’s TouchWiz interface on Galaxy S and Tab takes up too much space. So, will this ICS update be running smoothly together with TouchWiz? Sorry if this question is too basic for all of you 🙂 but I definitely will take my risk to update it to ICS. Thanks for you all and have a great holiday season. Moh
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!nBut if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
If you want to roll back to Android 2.3.x, simply install xxjvs.
Hi Kapil,Teams or Everyone,
I’m new to Android and I’m using Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 which is still on 2.3.3. I read the latest news that Samsung has announced that Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab will not be upgraded to Android 4. It says that Samsung’s TouchWiz interface on Galaxy S and Tab takes up too much space. So, will this ICS update be running smoothly together with TouchWiz? Sorry if this question is too basic for all of you 🙂 but I definitely will take my risk to update it to ICS. Thanks for you all and have a great holiday season. Moh
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!
But if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
If you want to roll back to Android 2.3.x, simply install xxjvs.
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!
But if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
Same with me, I have Galaxy S GT-I9000, wanna upgrade to ICS!nnBut if it doesn’t work out can I roll back to my current OS? And how?
i just put ics on my gt i9000 and it works perfectly thanks all who this this guide and the developers this cfw is crazy