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XXJVS Firmware- Update Galaxy S i9000 to Android 2.3.5

Yes, it’s been so long since we all flashed XXJVR (Android 2.3.4) firmware long back on August 2 and later, while the some portions of the android blogosphere…

Yes, it’s been so long since we all flashed XXJVR (Android 2.3.4) firmware long back on August 2 and later, while the some portions of the android blogosphere was already beaming with the latest Android 2.3.5…

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XXJVS Firmware- Update Galaxy S i9000 to Android 2.3.5
Kapill M Malani

Kapill M Malani A die-hard Liverpool FC fan, Kapill is a big fan of Batman, Android and street Cricket. In that order, probably. Email: [email protected]

Yes, it’s been so long since we all flashed XXJVR (Android 2.3.4) firmware long back on August 2 and later, while the some portions of the android blogosphere was already beaming with the latest Android 2.3.5 builds of Android OS. So, it was time Samsung showed their supremacy, yet again, with this tiny update too, updating their rockstar Galaxy S (international version GT-i9000) android phone to Android 2.3.5, from 2.3.4 — just an addition of 0.0.1 but says a lot about how hard Sammy’s update team is working on to push timely update. Not only is Samsung the first one to update their phone to Android 2.3.3 and 2.3.4, but now, to 2.3.5 too.

So, without much ado, let’s see XXJVS Android 2.3.5 in flesh on our lovely Galaxy S i9000 — btw, even the mighty Galaxy S II is yet to see Android 2.3.5 builds. And for your information, this Android 2.3.5 update firmware/ROM, XXJVS, is said to be an official leak of Samsung’s team, but like always there is no confirmation from Samsung about that. We’ll know only when XXJVS reaches to consumers using Kies, Samsung’s PC update software.

Before seeing the whole flashing/installation procedure, let’s see warnings and compatibility notes first:

[error]This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (GT-i9000). Check your phone’s version in Settings – About Phone. It has to be “GT-i9000” for this firmware to be compatible with your phone. If it’s not GT-i9000, simply don’t try this ROM on your android handset — don’t even think about it if you care about your android device.[/error]

[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]

Pre-Installation thoughts:

  1. 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.
  2. Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below:
  3. If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process. If you’ve installed it for sake of drivers which otherwise weren’t working, make sure you exit the Kies completely before beginning the procedure below.

How To Install XXJVS on Galaxy S i9000 (for experienced users)

Well, it’s pretty easy if you’ve already had fun flashing using Odin a decent number of times already. Download XXJVS (password: samfirmware.com) and install it using Odin3 v1.7. Put the *CODE* file in PDA tab, *Modem* file in Phone tab and *multi CSC* file in CSC tab. Put the .pit file in PIT tab and make sure Re-Partition is ticked too. Hit Start!

If you didn’t get what was said above, don’t worry one bit, a detailed guide for you is just below.

Step-By-Step Guide (for not so experienced users)

Although the guide below is very much detailed, step-by-step and sufficient for you to easily flash the XXJVS firmware on your Galaxy S, but in case if you want to watch a video of how you are going to do it, that is, flashing the XXJVS firmware is flashed using Odin, check out this video showing installation of an earlier firmware ‘XWJVB’ on Galaxy S. The procedure is same, so it would be helpful for those who are new.

 

  1. Download XXJVS firmware first. Filename: I9000XXJVS.rar. Size: 228 MB. Download Link. (password: samfirmware.com)
  2. Extract the downloaded file ‘I9000XXJVS.rar’ to get these 5 files:
    1. CODE_I9000XXJVS_CL565837_REV03_user_low_ship.tar
    2. GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVS.tar
    3. MODEM_I9000XXJVS_REV_00_CL1059471.tar
    4. s1_odin_20100512.pit
  3. Download Odin PC Software which we will be using to flash the XXJVS Android 2.3.5 ROM on Galaxy S. Filename: Odin3 v1.7.zip. Size: 192.55 KB. Download Link.
  4. Extract Odin3 v1.7.zip to get .exe file – Odin3 v1.7.exe. Run it when asked in step 7 below.
  5. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Then Switch it Off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
  6. Now, put the Galaxy S in “Download Mode” — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power. This is required to Install XXJVS using Odin PC Software.
  7. Open Odin (from step 4) — I9003_Odin3 v1.82.exe.
  8. Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get “Added! !” message, than probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve drivers installed (links given above under heading ‘Pre-Installation thoughts’).
  9. Now, in Odin, select these files at respective tabs (for visual help, see the screenshot at step 11 below):
    1. Click the PDA Tab, and select CODE_I9000XXJVS_CL565837_REV03_user_low_ship.tar (from step 2.1)
    2. Click the Phone Tab, and select MODEM_I9000XXJVS_REV_00_CL1059471.tar (from step 2.3)
    3. Click the CSC Tab, and select GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVS.tar (from step 2.2)
    4. Click the PIT Tab, and select s1_odin_20100512.pit (from step 2.4)
  10. Make sure these 3 checkboxes are ticked: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time. [Note: Since we’re using the .pit file, it’s important that the Re-Partition checkbox ticked, too. If sometime is future, you do not use the .pit file, then that time, keep the Re-Partition button unchecked. Just keep this in mind, always.] Leave everything else on Odin untouched.
  11. Double check everything said in step 9 and 10 above. Your Odin’s screen, after selecting all the files and ticking and not-ticking the checkboxes, should look like this: XXJVS Firmware Installation Guide
  12. Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your phone will automatically reboot, upon which you can unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. If it’s in red and with FAIL written over it, the process flashing process wasn’t successful.
  13. When it restarts, your Galaxy S will be running the Android OS, v2.3.5 with Samsung’s custom UI TouchWiz 3 atop it. Not TouchWiz v4 — that you find on Galaxy S2 — for Galaxy S right now, at least officially from Samsung. Check out you’re your phone’s android version here → Settings → About Phone.
  14. (Optional, of course) If you found this guide useful, share it with your friends and others on your Facebook pages, Twitter feeds and on websites you normally visits. That would be helping us grow too!

 

ROOT XXJVS

Yep, we just posted the root guide (with download links and all that) to root XXJVS firmware. Find the XXJVS Root here.

That’s it.

BTW, as for what’s changed apart from the Android 2.3.5 build number in “About Phone” under settings, there is not much to say. The video talk feature is missing from the GTalk app. But, the Gmail app has been updated to latest version, 2.3.5, which supports individual label-wise notification system, always show images, etc. Let us know if you find any more changes — as also how is the battery life on your Galaxy S running XXJVS.

We’d be glad to hear back from you. See you all in comments below.

938 responses to “XXJVS Firmware- Update Galaxy S i9000 to Android 2.3.5”

  1. Wolverine X Avatar
    Wolverine X

    hi please if u can help me in this after i made software and every things is right it’s not working at all wat can i do in this

  2. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi , I am on Darky 10.2, which is 2.3.4. Should I wipe cash, dalvik cashe etc… Or is just the guide enough to do all.

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Guide is enough.

  3. Noone2 Avatar
    Noone2

    Hi , I am on Darky 10.2, which is 2.3.4. Should I wipe cash, dalvik cashe etc… Or is just the guide enough to do all.

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Guide is enough.

  4. Noone2 Avatar
    Noone2

    Hi , I am on Darky 10.2, which is 2.3.4. Should I wipe cash, dalvik cashe etc… Or is just the guide enough to do all.

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Guide is enough.

  5. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Incredibly detailed, and works like a charm!!!  thanks a ton Kapil

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Thnx 🙂

  6. Harish Avatar
    Harish

    Incredibly detailed, and works like a charm!!!  thanks a ton Kapil

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Thnx 🙂

  7. Harish Avatar
    Harish

    Incredibly detailed, and works like a charm!!!  thanks a ton Kapil

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Thnx 🙂

  8. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil, thank you for your answer!
    Can I just ask 2 more things please:
    1) Really irritating on my DarkyRom 10.2 is that when I open Contacts/Phone/Msgs for the first time it takes like 3 sec blackscreen at least to open them. After that they are in cash or RAM and they open instanteneously. But after some time, they are killed automatically I guess, and again when I open Contacs – 3 sec lag time, which is so irritating. Same happens with other things like manage apps or similar.
    Is stock 2.3.5 having Contacts to a non kill list or something, so when you use them you don’t have to wait everytime.

    2) I remember when I was on stock 2.1 even, I have Facebook sync, and when I open Contacts and tab Activities – I can see my Facebook contact, or just some Facebook activities happening. Is this working with 2.3.5?

    P.S. I have a friend with 2.2.1 original stock, and she hasn’t done any customizations to her phone, and doesn’t have a lot of programs installed -> and her phone runs way much smoother than mine 2.3.4 customer rom……. ;(
    Hope all will be ok when I flash custom 2.3.5 next week.

  9. Noone2 Avatar
    Noone2

    Hi Kapil, thank you for your answer!
    Can I just ask 2 more things please:
    1) Really irritating on my DarkyRom 10.2 is that when I open Contacts/Phone/Msgs for the first time it takes like 3 sec blackscreen at least to open them. After that they are in cash or RAM and they open instanteneously. But after some time, they are killed automatically I guess, and again when I open Contacs – 3 sec lag time, which is so irritating. Same happens with other things like manage apps or similar.
    Is stock 2.3.5 having Contacts to a non kill list or something, so when you use them you don’t have to wait everytime.

    2) I remember when I was on stock 2.1 even, I have Facebook sync, and when I open Contacts and tab Activities – I can see my Facebook contact, or just some Facebook activities happening. Is this working with 2.3.5?

    P.S. I have a friend with 2.2.1 original stock, and she hasn’t done any customizations to her phone, and doesn’t have a lot of programs installed -> and her phone runs way much smoother than mine 2.3.4 customer rom……. ;(
    Hope all will be ok when I flash custom 2.3.5 next week.

  10. Noone2 Avatar
    Noone2

    Hi Kapil, thank you for your answer!
    Can I just ask 2 more things please:
    1) Really irritating on my DarkyRom 10.2 is that when I open Contacts/Phone/Msgs for the first time it takes like 3 sec blackscreen at least to open them. After that they are in cash or RAM and they open instanteneously. But after some time, they are killed automatically I guess, and again when I open Contacs – 3 sec lag time, which is so irritating. Same happens with other things like manage apps or similar.
    Is stock 2.3.5 having Contacts to a non kill list or something, so when you use them you don’t have to wait everytime.

    2) I remember when I was on stock 2.1 even, I have Facebook sync, and when I open Contacts and tab Activities – I can see my Facebook contact, or just some Facebook activities happening. Is this working with 2.3.5?

    P.S. I have a friend with 2.2.1 original stock, and she hasn’t done any customizations to her phone, and doesn’t have a lot of programs installed -> and her phone runs way much smoother than mine 2.3.4 customer rom……. ;(
    Hope all will be ok when I flash custom 2.3.5 next week.

  11. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    odin wasnt working with me when i started it with administrator, but when i opened it normally it worked. (if someone have same problem) 🙂

  12. Jarkko Suominen94 Avatar
    Jarkko Suominen94

    odin wasnt working with me when i started it with administrator, but when i opened it normally it worked. (if someone have same problem) 🙂

  13. Jarkko Suominen94 Avatar
    Jarkko Suominen94

    odin wasnt working with me when i started it with administrator, but when i opened it normally it worked. (if someone have same problem) 🙂

  14. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Ik heb alle stappen netjes gevolgd, alleen hij blijft naar mijn idee wel erg stil..Er staat nu al een kwartier links in het vak Message: SetupConnection..Kan iemand mij vertellen of dit hoort, of dat er iets verkeerd is.

  15. Steffen Avatar
    Steffen

    Ik heb alle stappen netjes gevolgd, alleen hij blijft naar mijn idee wel erg stil..Er staat nu al een kwartier links in het vak Message: SetupConnection..Kan iemand mij vertellen of dit hoort, of dat er iets verkeerd is.

  16. Steffen Avatar
    Steffen

    Ik heb alle stappen netjes gevolgd, alleen hij blijft naar mijn idee wel erg stil..Er staat nu al een kwartier links in het vak Message: SetupConnection..Kan iemand mij vertellen of dit hoort, of dat er iets verkeerd is.

  17. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    i have a big problem with my i9000 i have format it and now i can’t turn it on
    can i bring him to life with that one?

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Install the XXJVS again by booting into download mode and follow each step correctly. Don’t worry, it will be okay.
      On Oct 15, 2011 10:16 AM, “Disqus”

  18.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    i have a big problem with my i9000 i have format it and now i can’t turn it on
    can i bring him to life with that one?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Install the XXJVS again by booting into download mode and follow each step correctly. Don’t worry, it will be okay.
      On Oct 15, 2011 10:16 AM, “Disqus”

  19. cypher81 Avatar
    cypher81

    i have a big problem with my i9000 i have format it and now i can’t turn it on
    can i bring him to life with that one?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Install the XXJVS again by booting into download mode and follow each step correctly. Don’t worry, it will be okay.
      On Oct 15, 2011 10:16 AM, “Disqus”

  20. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil,

    I’m using i9000 and with Froyo and upgraded to 2.3.4 through Kies.
    I have few thing to clarify

    1) My current F/W is I9000XXJVQ. Kies says its the latest version. Will 2.3.5 (I9000XXJVS) compatible  with my phone ?

    2). If I flash my phone through Odin will I able to use Kies for future updates ?

    3). Is the 2.3.5 still has the lagging problem that i have with my 2.3.4 ?

    Thanks you

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      1. It’s compatible.

      2. I think to be compatible with Kies updates, your phone should run the latest firmware available for your region. Since your region has xxjvq available as latest firmware officially, flashing back to jvq should make Kies happy. But, if you flash jvq with different csc file, there might be problem, so I can’t say it would work perfectly.

      3. If you install lots of apps, the phone will slow down and will lag too. Only Galaxy S2 is the phone currently available which would not lag.

      Note: I’ve found xxjvs to be the best firmware for Galaxy S1 — and I use that only on mine. Xxjvt is also out but I don’t like the blue overscroll it got almost everywhere quite wrong.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Wow! Thanks for your Quick reply!

      1). Thanks
      2). If someday XXJVS available with Kies will I able to continue with Kies update again ?
      3). What is the best Lag fixing software you recommend for I9000 ?

      sorry for lots of questions

    3. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Don’t worry to much, man. Install JVS and live a happy life. When you need Kies compatibility, flash xxjvq back. I think lagfixes and custom ROMs do not help much. JVS is wonderful and faster than any lagfix I have tried, and that includes almost every lagfix out there.

      Hope it solves your probs 😀

    4. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      ..so true..xxjvs alone is the best than the other custom roms..thats my opinion…:)..

    5. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Thanks Kapil!

      I’ll do it and give you the feedback!

      Thanks again!

    6. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Dear Kapil

      I flashed my phone and everything is working fine!
      Thank you very much !

    7. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      😀 You’re always welcome here.

    8. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Small Problem Kapil
      The Swipe Keyboard is not giving right words
      for example
      when i type “how are you”
      It comes as Hoe are tast”
      for “Where is my car” as “Wekere is nu var”

      Why this happens ?

    9. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Change language — swipe across space bar.

  21. Ruki Avatar

    Hi Kapil,

    I’m using i9000 and with Froyo and upgraded to 2.3.4 through Kies.
    I have few thing to clarify

    1) My current F/W is I9000XXJVQ. Kies says its the latest version. Will 2.3.5 (I9000XXJVS) compatible  with my phone ?

    2). If I flash my phone through Odin will I able to use Kies for future updates ?

    3). Is the 2.3.5 still has the lagging problem that i have with my 2.3.4 ?

    Thanks you

    1. Kapil Avatar

      1. It’s compatible.

      2. I think to be compatible with Kies updates, your phone should run the latest firmware available for your region. Since your region has xxjvq available as latest firmware officially, flashing back to jvq should make Kies happy. But, if you flash jvq with different csc file, there might be problem, so I can’t say it would work perfectly.

      3. If you install lots of apps, the phone will slow down and will lag too. Only Galaxy S2 is the phone currently available which would not lag.

      Note: I’ve found xxjvs to be the best firmware for Galaxy S1 — and I use that only on mine. Xxjvt is also out but I don’t like the blue overscroll it got almost everywhere quite wrong.

      1. Ruki Avatar

        Wow! Thanks for your Quick reply!

        1). Thanks
        2). If someday XXJVS available with Kies will I able to continue with Kies update again ?
        3). What is the best Lag fixing software you recommend for I9000 ?

        sorry for lots of questions

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Don’t worry to much, man. Install JVS and live a happy life. When you need Kies compatibility, flash xxjvq back. I think lagfixes and custom ROMs do not help much. JVS is wonderful and faster than any lagfix I have tried, and that includes almost every lagfix out there.

          Hope it solves your probs 😀

          1. Jareilo Avatar
            Jareilo

            ..so true..xxjvs alone is the best than the other custom roms..thats my opinion…:)..

          2. Ruki Avatar

            Thanks Kapil!

            I’ll do it and give you the feedback!

            Thanks again!

          3. Ruki Avatar

            Dear Kapil

            I flashed my phone and everything is working fine!
            Thank you very much !

          4. Kapil Avatar

            😀 You’re always welcome here.

          5. Ruki Avatar

            Small Problem Kapil
            The Swipe Keyboard is not giving right words
            for example
            when i type “how are you”
            It comes as Hoe are tast”
            for “Where is my car” as “Wekere is nu var”

            Why this happens ?

          6. Kapil Avatar

            Change language — swipe across space bar.

  22. Ruki Avatar

    Hi Kapil,

    I’m using i9000 and with Froyo and upgraded to 2.3.4 through Kies.
    I have few thing to clarify

    1) My current F/W is I9000XXJVQ. Kies says its the latest version. Will 2.3.5 (I9000XXJVS) compatible  with my phone ?

    2). If I flash my phone through Odin will I able to use Kies for future updates ?

    3). Is the 2.3.5 still has the lagging problem that i have with my 2.3.4 ?

    Thanks you

    1. Kapil Avatar

      1. It’s compatible.

      2. I think to be compatible with Kies updates, your phone should run the latest firmware available for your region. Since your region has xxjvq available as latest firmware officially, flashing back to jvq should make Kies happy. But, if you flash jvq with different csc file, there might be problem, so I can’t say it would work perfectly.

      3. If you install lots of apps, the phone will slow down and will lag too. Only Galaxy S2 is the phone currently available which would not lag.

      Note: I’ve found xxjvs to be the best firmware for Galaxy S1 — and I use that only on mine. Xxjvt is also out but I don’t like the blue overscroll it got almost everywhere quite wrong.

      1. Ruki Avatar

        Wow! Thanks for your Quick reply!

        1). Thanks
        2). If someday XXJVS available with Kies will I able to continue with Kies update again ?
        3). What is the best Lag fixing software you recommend for I9000 ?

        sorry for lots of questions

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Don’t worry to much, man. Install JVS and live a happy life. When you need Kies compatibility, flash xxjvq back. I think lagfixes and custom ROMs do not help much. JVS is wonderful and faster than any lagfix I have tried, and that includes almost every lagfix out there.

          Hope it solves your probs 😀

          1. Jareilo Avatar
            Jareilo

            ..so true..xxjvs alone is the best than the other custom roms..thats my opinion…:)..

          2. Ruki Avatar

            Thanks Kapil!

            I’ll do it and give you the feedback!

            Thanks again!

          3. Ruki Avatar

            Dear Kapil

            I flashed my phone and everything is working fine!
            Thank you very much !

          4. Kapil Avatar

            😀 You’re always welcome here.

          5. Ruki Avatar

            Small Problem Kapil
            The Swipe Keyboard is not giving right words
            for example
            when i type “how are you”
            It comes as Hoe are tast”
            for “Where is my car” as “Wekere is nu var”

            Why this happens ?

          6. Kapil Avatar

            Change language — swipe across space bar.

  23. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi can I flash from ZWJV4 to this on my i9000?

  24. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Forgive me if thats a silly question, im still trying to get my head around everything. If I wanted to flash to Miui or CM7 what would I need to do?

  25. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Hi can I flash from ZWJV4 to this on my i9000?

  26. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Hi can I flash from ZWJV4 to this on my i9000?

  27. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Forgive me if thats a silly question, im still trying to get my head around everything. If I wanted to flash to Miui or CM7 what would I need to do?

  28. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Forgive me if thats a silly question, im still trying to get my head around everything. If I wanted to flash to Miui or CM7 what would I need to do?

  29. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? 

    a reply will be a big thanx man!

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes, you can update to xxjvs and root the xxjvs. I’ve done this many many times and it hasn’t hurt my phone.

      When you’ll install, xxjvs your apps and their data will get lost.

      Regards,

      Kapil Malani
      [nerdschalk.com]

  30. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? a reply will be a big thanx man!Like
    Reply

  31. Daryllcutee_29 Avatar
    Daryllcutee_29

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? 

    a reply will be a big thanx man!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, you can update to xxjvs and root the xxjvs. I’ve done this many many times and it hasn’t hurt my phone.

      When you’ll install, xxjvs your apps and their data will get lost.

      Regards,

      Kapil Malani
      [nerdschalk.com]

  32. Daryllcutee_29 Avatar
    Daryllcutee_29

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? 

    a reply will be a big thanx man!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, you can update to xxjvs and root the xxjvs. I’ve done this many many times and it hasn’t hurt my phone.

      When you’ll install, xxjvs your apps and their data will get lost.

      Regards,

      Kapil Malani
      [nerdschalk.com]

  33. Daryllcute_29 Avatar
    Daryllcute_29

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? a reply will be a big thanx man!Like
    Reply

  34. Daryllcute_29 Avatar
    Daryllcute_29

    hi kapil, i bought this sgs gt-i9000 from dubai country im now on the philippines, how can i root my sgs 2.3.3, i9000JXJV6, kernel v 2.6.35.7-i9000JPJV6-CL233266 mobilus MEA-03 #4 that i just updated to my kies? and can i update it to XXJVS? can it harm my phone? a reply will be a big thanx man!Like
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  35. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil, can I update to XXJVS from ZWJV4 without harm?

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes.

  36. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Dear Kapil

    This is regarding the Swipe issue.
    I checked the language settings. It was all languages selected.
    I deselect all and select only UK English.

    But still the problem is same…

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      Well, I still think the problem its with language only. Happened to me too.

    2. Shivam Avatar
      Shivam

      Well, I still think the problem its with language only. Happened to me too.

    3. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Dear Shivam, Thanks for your reply
      I found the problem.

      Directly swipe language change didnt work but,
      Settings > Applications > Running Services >Swipe >settings > Select Locale
      Change the language here..

      It fixed the problem !

    4. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Cool! Btw, I think you went to settings only, by another route. Anyway, if it ever occurs to other users and the 1st solution doesn’t work, I’ll be quick to hand out your solution to them. 😀

    5. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Dear Kapil

      What is the quick route to Swipe settings ?

    6. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Is there any other way to get the chinese input working please?

  37. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Hi Kapil, can I update to XXJVS from ZWJV4 without harm?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes.

  38. Sean Curran Avatar
    Sean Curran

    Hi Kapil, can I update to XXJVS from ZWJV4 without harm?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes.

  39. Ruki Avatar

    Dear Kapil

    This is regarding the Swipe issue.
    I checked the language settings. It was all languages selected.
    I deselect all and select only UK English.

    But still the problem is same…

    1. Shivam Avatar

      Well, I still think the problem its with language only. Happened to me too.

      1. Ruki Avatar

        Dear Shivam, Thanks for your reply
        I found the problem.

        Directly swipe language change didnt work but,
        Settings > Applications > Running Services >Swipe >settings > Select Locale
        Change the language here..

        It fixed the problem !

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Cool! Btw, I think you went to settings only, by another route. Anyway, if it ever occurs to other users and the 1st solution doesn’t work, I’ll be quick to hand out your solution to them. 😀

          1. Ruki Avatar

            Dear Kapil

            What is the quick route to Swipe settings ?

          2. Patrick Avatar
            Patrick

            Is there any other way to get the chinese input working please?

  40. Ruki Avatar

    Dear Kapil

    This is regarding the Swipe issue.
    I checked the language settings. It was all languages selected.
    I deselect all and select only UK English.

    But still the problem is same…

    1. Shivam Avatar

      Well, I still think the problem its with language only. Happened to me too.

      1. Ruki Avatar

        Dear Shivam, Thanks for your reply
        I found the problem.

        Directly swipe language change didnt work but,
        Settings > Applications > Running Services >Swipe >settings > Select Locale
        Change the language here..

        It fixed the problem !

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Cool! Btw, I think you went to settings only, by another route. Anyway, if it ever occurs to other users and the 1st solution doesn’t work, I’ll be quick to hand out your solution to them. 😀

          1. Ruki Avatar

            Dear Kapil

            What is the quick route to Swipe settings ?

          2. Patrick Avatar
            Patrick

            Is there any other way to get the chinese input working please?

  41. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I need some help. After I did the rom flashing my phone couldn’t be started. Any solution please?

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Try again.

      I’m you assuming you are trying it on the right phone — Samsung Galaxy S gt-i9000.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      I did the wrong thing before that, now is working fine. Hehee but the only problem is the Chinese input is gone. Anyways to get it back please?

  42. Sotblurboy Avatar
    Sotblurboy

    I need some help. After I did the rom flashing my phone couldn’t be started. Any solution please?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Try again.

      I’m you assuming you are trying it on the right phone — Samsung Galaxy S gt-i9000.

      1. Sotblurboy Avatar
        Sotblurboy

        I did the wrong thing before that, now is working fine. Hehee but the only problem is the Chinese input is gone. Anyways to get it back please?

  43. Sotblurboy Avatar
    Sotblurboy

    I need some help. After I did the rom flashing my phone couldn’t be started. Any solution please?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Try again.

      I’m you assuming you are trying it on the right phone — Samsung Galaxy S gt-i9000.

      1. Sotblurboy Avatar
        Sotblurboy

        I did the wrong thing before that, now is working fine. Hehee but the only problem is the Chinese input is gone. Anyways to get it back please?

  44. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil. When will you lead us down the path toward XXJVT and beyond?

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      XXJVT is little bit ugly, so we didn’t share it. Is there any other new firmware?

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Not that I have heard.  It would be wonderful if we could move directly to ICS!!

    3. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Making an ICS firmware is Samsung’s job man. We just write a guide in how to install a firmware when it leaked on the internet.

  45. Harish Br Avatar
    Harish Br

    Hi Kapil. When will you lead us down the path toward XXJVT and beyond?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      XXJVT is little bit ugly, so we didn’t share it. Is there any other new firmware?

      1. Harish Br Avatar
        Harish Br

        Not that I have heard.  It would be wonderful if we could move directly to ICS!!

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Making an ICS firmware is Samsung’s job man. We just write a guide in how to install a firmware when it leaked on the internet.

  46. Harish Br Avatar
    Harish Br

    Hi Kapil. When will you lead us down the path toward XXJVT and beyond?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      XXJVT is little bit ugly, so we didn’t share it. Is there any other new firmware?

      1. Harish Br Avatar
        Harish Br

        Not that I have heard.  It would be wonderful if we could move directly to ICS!!

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Making an ICS firmware is Samsung’s job man. We just write a guide in how to install a firmware when it leaked on the internet.

  47. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    is it ok to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5???
    thanks =]

    galaxy s GT i9000

  48. rhythm07 Avatar
    rhythm07

    is it ok to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5???
    thanks =]

    galaxy s GT i9000

  49. rhythm07 Avatar
    rhythm07

    is it ok to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5???
    thanks =]

    galaxy s GT i9000

  50. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    and from 2.2.1 to 2.3.5. when i installed 2.2.1 i checked re-partition (512 pit). do i have again to check re-partition and do i have to turn on usb debuggini

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Do as said in the guide above. Don’t do anything else. When you select 512 pit file, you have to keep re-partition checked.