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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. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    asks for password when flashing finished whats the password!!!!

  2. John Citezen Avatar
    John Citezen

    asks for password when flashing finished whats the password!!!!

  3. John Citezen Avatar
    John Citezen

    asks for password when flashing finished whats the password!!!!

  4. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hi,
     When i tried this procedure on my I9000, a few seconds after i click START from odin, the I9000 screen blacksout.. i don’t see any progress anywhere.. 

     please help. 

    Shameem 

  5. Shameemk Avatar
    Shameemk

    hi,
     When i tried this procedure on my I9000, a few seconds after i click START from odin, the I9000 screen blacksout.. i don’t see any progress anywhere.. 

     please help. 

    Shameem 

  6. Shameemk Avatar
    Shameemk

    hi,
     When i tried this procedure on my I9000, a few seconds after i click START from odin, the I9000 screen blacksout.. i don’t see any progress anywhere.. 

     please help. 

    Shameem 

  7. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Many thanks , never done a firmware upgrade before , just upgraded from FROYO , followed the instructions , no problems at all , once I had Odin installed and the firmware on my desktop whole thing took about 5 mins . Brilliant 

  8. Coxy365 Avatar
    Coxy365

    Many thanks , never done a firmware upgrade before , just upgraded from FROYO , followed the instructions , no problems at all , once I had Odin installed and the firmware on my desktop whole thing took about 5 mins . Brilliant 

  9. Coxy365 Avatar
    Coxy365

    Many thanks , never done a firmware upgrade before , just upgraded from FROYO , followed the instructions , no problems at all , once I had Odin installed and the firmware on my desktop whole thing took about 5 mins . Brilliant 

  10. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Worked perfectly!  One question, should I now do a hard reset/wipe data?  One web site says to do this…

    Thanks so much!

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      No need for that.

  11. Kimmers0315 Avatar
    Kimmers0315

    Worked perfectly!  One question, should I now do a hard reset/wipe data?  One web site says to do this…

    Thanks so much!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      No need for that.

  12. Kimmers0315 Avatar
    Kimmers0315

    Worked perfectly!  One question, should I now do a hard reset/wipe data?  One web site says to do this…

    Thanks so much!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      No need for that.

  13. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi kapil

    I am using Samsung Galary S GT-I9000 where Android version was: 2.3.2. Can i upgrade it to JVS directly from above guide?

    thnx.

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yep. Without any worries.

  14. Rabi Shrestha Avatar
    Rabi Shrestha

    Hi kapil

    I am using Samsung Galary S GT-I9000 where Android version was: 2.3.2. Can i upgrade it to JVS directly from above guide?

    thnx.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yep. Without any worries.

  15. Rabi Shrestha Avatar
    Rabi Shrestha

    Hi kapil

    I am using Samsung Galary S GT-I9000 where Android version was: 2.3.2. Can i upgrade it to JVS directly from above guide?

    thnx.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yep. Without any worries.

  16. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hi buddy! i want to install and root this android 2.3.5 version and i did downloaded all the requirements..but 1 thing i couldn’t do is to make my phone into “downloading mode”.. i’m sick of this for i’m been trying to do the procedure by pressing and holding this keys together (volume down + home + power)..huh! i’m tired and disappointed for its been 3 days that i’m trying to make it into “download mode..” i also tried to removed my simcard hoping that its gonna work but still, nothing happens..i need your help buddy!!!! i don’t know what to do next….before i’d installed kies but now that i’m going to flash 2.3.5, so i uninstalled it..please anyone..need help here..tnx alot!

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      I think download mode is disabled on your phone, then. maybe you should buy those $2-5 costing USB Jig at local ebay site, to enter your Galaxy into download mode.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      tnx for the tip! but how can i use it? is there any other way to enter my galaxy into download mode without buying or something? tnx buddy!

    3. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Search YouTube for this — it’s very easy thing, btw 😉

  17. tamanoy007 Avatar
    tamanoy007

    hi buddy! i want to install and root this android 2.3.5 version and i did downloaded all the requirements..but 1 thing i couldn’t do is to make my phone into “downloading mode”.. i’m sick of this for i’m been trying to do the procedure by pressing and holding this keys together (volume down + home + power)..huh! i’m tired and disappointed for its been 3 days that i’m trying to make it into “download mode..” i also tried to removed my simcard hoping that its gonna work but still, nothing happens..i need your help buddy!!!! i don’t know what to do next….before i’d installed kies but now that i’m going to flash 2.3.5, so i uninstalled it..please anyone..need help here..tnx alot!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      I think download mode is disabled on your phone, then. maybe you should buy those $2-5 costing USB Jig at local ebay site, to enter your Galaxy into download mode.

      1. tamanoy007 Avatar
        tamanoy007

        tnx for the tip! but how can i use it? is there any other way to enter my galaxy into download mode without buying or something? tnx buddy!

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Search YouTube for this — it’s very easy thing, btw 😉

  18. tamanoy007 Avatar
    tamanoy007

    hi buddy! i want to install and root this android 2.3.5 version and i did downloaded all the requirements..but 1 thing i couldn’t do is to make my phone into “downloading mode”.. i’m sick of this for i’m been trying to do the procedure by pressing and holding this keys together (volume down + home + power)..huh! i’m tired and disappointed for its been 3 days that i’m trying to make it into “download mode..” i also tried to removed my simcard hoping that its gonna work but still, nothing happens..i need your help buddy!!!! i don’t know what to do next….before i’d installed kies but now that i’m going to flash 2.3.5, so i uninstalled it..please anyone..need help here..tnx alot!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      I think download mode is disabled on your phone, then. maybe you should buy those $2-5 costing USB Jig at local ebay site, to enter your Galaxy into download mode.

      1. tamanoy007 Avatar
        tamanoy007

        tnx for the tip! but how can i use it? is there any other way to enter my galaxy into download mode without buying or something? tnx buddy!

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Search YouTube for this — it’s very easy thing, btw 😉

  19. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi kapil

    My sgs has android version 2.3.3 baseband version ddjv5. can i upgrade it to ics 4.0.1 directly ? kindly help.

    thank u.
     
     

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      If you have cwm installed on your firmware (ddjv5), you’re good to go.

  20. saran Avatar
    saran

    Hi kapil

    My sgs has android version 2.3.3 baseband version ddjv5. can i upgrade it to ics 4.0.1 directly ? kindly help.

    thank u.
     
     

    1. Kapil Avatar

      If you have cwm installed on your firmware (ddjv5), you’re good to go.

  21. saran Avatar
    saran

    Hi kapil

    My sgs has android version 2.3.3 baseband version ddjv5. can i upgrade it to ics 4.0.1 directly ? kindly help.

    thank u.
     
     

    1. Kapil Avatar

      If you have cwm installed on your firmware (ddjv5), you’re good to go.

  22. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil,

    I followed your instruction and I upgraded my SGS to XXJVS firmware. After that I root my phone and I installed CM7 as per your guides. Everything went well. Thanks for your well written guides.

    My question is: Can I use the same procedure for installing XXJVS firmware from CM7 using Odin? 

    Thanks.

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes, Of course. You can install xxjvs from any version of android or from any rom, using that very guide.

  23. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi 
    what do support language farsi?

  24. Igorkit Avatar
    Igorkit

    Hi Kapil,

    I followed your instruction and I upgraded my SGS to XXJVS firmware. After that I root my phone and I installed CM7 as per your guides. Everything went well. Thanks for your well written guides.

    My question is: Can I use the same procedure for installing XXJVS firmware from CM7 using Odin? 

    Thanks.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, Of course. You can install xxjvs from any version of android or from any rom, using that very guide.

  25. Igorkit Avatar
    Igorkit

    Hi Kapil,

    I followed your instruction and I upgraded my SGS to XXJVS firmware. After that I root my phone and I installed CM7 as per your guides. Everything went well. Thanks for your well written guides.

    My question is: Can I use the same procedure for installing XXJVS firmware from CM7 using Odin? 

    Thanks.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, Of course. You can install xxjvs from any version of android or from any rom, using that very guide.

  26. Ah_elmbaz Avatar
    Ah_elmbaz

    Hi 
    what do support language farsi?

  27. Ah_elmbaz Avatar
    Ah_elmbaz

    Hi 
    what do support language farsi?

  28. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hey, Kapil

    I followd your instuctions but it dosent seem to be working so i dont know what iv done, odin is stuck on Set Partition. iv tried redoing it again but it always gets stuck on Set Partition and in the message box it says DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!! at one time i left it for lik an hour an nothing happend.

    I hope that you can help me!!!

    Thanks

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Restart PC and phone both. Then try again. Also try another usb port on PC.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

       
      yeh i jst done all that a stil no change also after awile my phone screen blacks out while still in download mode, could this be the problem? i also noticed that in your instructions it says to add s1_odin_20100512.pit to the PIT tab and to make sure Re-partition is ticked but in the screen shot u have provided Re- Partition is not ticked and PIT tab is empty?

      sorry if i just being a dumb ass lol i havent done this before 🙂

    3. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Ohh… use the pit file. And then, select the re-partition checkbox.

    4. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      thanks for your fast replys 🙂
      i already done that aswell and just tryd it again still no change and then  my phone doesent start. i also tryd not  ticking re- patition even tho i no u hav to, and i get a pass and my phone starts normaly but no update. so at least my phns not stuffd, but id relly like this to work so i can get ICS after. so i dont know what else i can do 🙁
       

    5. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      What’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

    6. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      i Just tried it one more time and it says in the message box Can’t open the serial(Com) port. while still stuck on set-partition. i hope this means some thing to you :0

      Thanks for your help so far:) 

    7. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      It’s booting up, right? If yes, check and tell me what’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

    8. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      it only boots up if i pull the battery out and then start again but leave the re- parition un ticked then it starts up normaly but no update. my firmware version 2.3.3

    9. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      sorry i think this is my build number GINGERBREAD.XWJVH

    10. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      What’s the build number, pls?

    11. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      See, install root and cwm from here on xwjvh — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-root-xwjvh-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s-i9000/
      When you get cwm, you can continue to CM7 and then ICS. No need for xxjvs.
      I still don’t know why Odin is not working for you 🙁

    12. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      See, install root and cwm from here on xwjvh — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-root-xwjvh-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s-i9000/
      When you get cwm, you can continue to CM7 and then ICS. No need for xxjvs.
      I still don’t know why Odin is not working for you 🙁

    13. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      il give that a go. thanks alot for all of your help:)

    14. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Hey, sorry but 1 more question wher abouts can i find CM7? cus the only 1 i found on this site said it is only compatible with Sprint’s Galaxy S2 — pic 4G Touch. so i dont no if its the right 1. sorry man:)

    15. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      It’s linked in the ICS post. Please follow the ICS post since it has all the links.

      ICS – https://nerdschalk.com/android-4-0-update-for-galaxy-s-i9000-custom-rom/
      CM7 – https://nerdschalk.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/

    16. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      It’s linked in the ICS post. Please follow the ICS post since it has all the links.

      ICS – https://nerdschalk.com/android-4-0-update-for-galaxy-s-i9000-custom-rom/
      CM7 – https://nerdschalk.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/

  29. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I need the confirm password from the xxjvs firmware

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      samfirmware.com

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      thx 

  30. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
    JesseSkipper8

    Hey, Kapil

    I followd your instuctions but it dosent seem to be working so i dont know what iv done, odin is stuck on Set Partition. iv tried redoing it again but it always gets stuck on Set Partition and in the message box it says DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!! at one time i left it for lik an hour an nothing happend.

    I hope that you can help me!!!

    Thanks

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Restart PC and phone both. Then try again. Also try another usb port on PC.

      1. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
        JesseSkipper8

         
        yeh i jst done all that a stil no change also after awile my phone screen blacks out while still in download mode, could this be the problem? i also noticed that in your instructions it says to add s1_odin_20100512.pit to the PIT tab and to make sure Re-partition is ticked but in the screen shot u have provided Re- Partition is not ticked and PIT tab is empty?

        sorry if i just being a dumb ass lol i havent done this before 🙂

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Ohh… use the pit file. And then, select the re-partition checkbox.

          1. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            thanks for your fast replys 🙂
            i already done that aswell and just tryd it again still no change and then  my phone doesent start. i also tryd not  ticking re- patition even tho i no u hav to, and i get a pass and my phone starts normaly but no update. so at least my phns not stuffd, but id relly like this to work so i can get ICS after. so i dont know what else i can do 🙁
             

          2. Kapil Avatar

            What’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

          3. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            it only boots up if i pull the battery out and then start again but leave the re- parition un ticked then it starts up normaly but no update. my firmware version 2.3.3

          4. Kapil Avatar

            What’s the build number, pls?

          5. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            sorry i think this is my build number GINGERBREAD.XWJVH

          6. Kapil Avatar

            See, install root and cwm from here on xwjvh — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-root-xwjvh-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s-i9000/
            When you get cwm, you can continue to CM7 and then ICS. No need for xxjvs.
            I still don’t know why Odin is not working for you 🙁

          7. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            il give that a go. thanks alot for all of your help:)

          8. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            Hey, sorry but 1 more question wher abouts can i find CM7? cus the only 1 i found on this site said it is only compatible with Sprint’s Galaxy S2 — pic 4G Touch. so i dont no if its the right 1. sorry man:)

          9. Kapil Avatar

            It’s linked in the ICS post. Please follow the ICS post since it has all the links.

            ICS – https://nerdschalk.com/android-4-0-update-for-galaxy-s-i9000-custom-rom/
            CM7 – https://nerdschalk.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/

          10. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            i Just tried it one more time and it says in the message box Can’t open the serial(Com) port. while still stuck on set-partition. i hope this means some thing to you :0

            Thanks for your help so far:) 

          11. Kapil Avatar

            It’s booting up, right? If yes, check and tell me what’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

  31. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
    JesseSkipper8

    Hey, Kapil

    I followd your instuctions but it dosent seem to be working so i dont know what iv done, odin is stuck on Set Partition. iv tried redoing it again but it always gets stuck on Set Partition and in the message box it says DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!! at one time i left it for lik an hour an nothing happend.

    I hope that you can help me!!!

    Thanks

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Restart PC and phone both. Then try again. Also try another usb port on PC.

      1. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
        JesseSkipper8

         
        yeh i jst done all that a stil no change also after awile my phone screen blacks out while still in download mode, could this be the problem? i also noticed that in your instructions it says to add s1_odin_20100512.pit to the PIT tab and to make sure Re-partition is ticked but in the screen shot u have provided Re- Partition is not ticked and PIT tab is empty?

        sorry if i just being a dumb ass lol i havent done this before 🙂

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Ohh… use the pit file. And then, select the re-partition checkbox.

          1. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            thanks for your fast replys 🙂
            i already done that aswell and just tryd it again still no change and then  my phone doesent start. i also tryd not  ticking re- patition even tho i no u hav to, and i get a pass and my phone starts normaly but no update. so at least my phns not stuffd, but id relly like this to work so i can get ICS after. so i dont know what else i can do 🙁
             

          2. Kapil Avatar

            What’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

          3. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            it only boots up if i pull the battery out and then start again but leave the re- parition un ticked then it starts up normaly but no update. my firmware version 2.3.3

          4. Kapil Avatar

            What’s the build number, pls?

          5. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            sorry i think this is my build number GINGERBREAD.XWJVH

          6. Kapil Avatar

            See, install root and cwm from here on xwjvh — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-root-xwjvh-android-2-3-3-rom-for-galaxy-s-i9000/
            When you get cwm, you can continue to CM7 and then ICS. No need for xxjvs.
            I still don’t know why Odin is not working for you 🙁

          7. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            il give that a go. thanks alot for all of your help:)

          8. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            Hey, sorry but 1 more question wher abouts can i find CM7? cus the only 1 i found on this site said it is only compatible with Sprint’s Galaxy S2 — pic 4G Touch. so i dont no if its the right 1. sorry man:)

          9. Kapil Avatar

            It’s linked in the ICS post. Please follow the ICS post since it has all the links.

            ICS – https://nerdschalk.com/android-4-0-update-for-galaxy-s-i9000-custom-rom/
            CM7 – https://nerdschalk.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/

          10. JesseSkipper8 Avatar
            JesseSkipper8

            i Just tried it one more time and it says in the message box Can’t open the serial(Com) port. while still stuck on set-partition. i hope this means some thing to you :0

            Thanks for your help so far:) 

          11. Kapil Avatar

            It’s booting up, right? If yes, check and tell me what’s your current firmware’s build number? Check in settings – about phone.

  32. Gova64 Avatar
    Gova64

    I need the confirm password from the xxjvs firmware

    1. Kapil Avatar

      samfirmware.com

      1. Gova64 Avatar
        Gova64

        thx 

  33. Gova64 Avatar
    Gova64

    I need the confirm password from the xxjvs firmware

    1. Kapil Avatar

      samfirmware.com

      1. Gova64 Avatar
        Gova64

        thx 

  34. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil this will be my first update so i have a few questionsn1. If i do this update will my internal memory be wiped? n2. Can i do this update from 2.1 stock without the need of any update? n3. Can i do this update with root installed and a lagfix? nHope to hear from u soon.

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Hi. I’m an lfc fan too ;)nn1. You’ll loose your apps and data. But won’t loose anything on sdcard. n2. You can update from Android 2.1/2.2.nn3. Yes. No need to remove root or lagfix. These will get removed automatically.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Thanks for the quivk reply much appreciated 😉

    3. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Hi again lol but i have a problem i cannot get my phone into download mode using the 3 button combo is there any other way to do it

    4. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Use USB Jig — search for it on local eBay or try buying it from any local store. It costs around $2-5. Search YouTube for how to use it.

    5. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Thanks for that but my mate just told me another way that is to use android sdk can i use that or will i have to buy a jig

    6. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Whichever method works, follow that. 😉

    7. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      hey kapil if i update via kies do i have to remove root and lagfix???

    8. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes.

    9. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      wow that was a quick answern

    10. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      🙂

    11. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

    12. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kiesnn

    13. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Kies will not recognize your device. Simple. It won’t update. You can try it yourself.

    14. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      i meant sorry

    15. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      it did recognize it

    16. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Oh. Better not try it. I’ve never done it. Better disable lagfix from recovery.

    17. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      how do i do that??? i have ryanza’s oneclicklag fix and it says i dnt have it installed because the memory things dont match so i cant unistalll and i cant install because i only have 4mb of memory left

    18. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Then you don’t have it installed. So, don’t bother.nnTo clean everything, simply install the xxjvs from above. Forget everything else and restore your phone to Android 2.3.5 with above.

    19. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      k tar

    20. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      i updated via kies worked fine :)n

    21. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Cool !!

    22. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      hikapil sincemyupdateviakies whenitrytoinstall somethingonmyfromfromthemarket itrestarts

    23. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Never mind its fixed

  35. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi Kapil this will be my first update so i have a few questions
    1. If i do this update will my internal memory be wiped?
    2. Can i do this update from 2.1 stock without the need of any update?
    3. Can i do this update with root installed and a lagfix?
    Hope to hear from u soon.

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Hi. I’m an lfc fan too 😉

      1. You’ll loose your apps and data. But won’t loose anything on sdcard.
      2. You can update from Android 2.1/2.2.

      3. Yes. No need to remove root or lagfix. These will get removed automatically.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Thanks for the quivk reply much appreciated 😉

    3. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Hi again lol but i have a problem i cannot get my phone into download mode using the 3 button combo is there any other way to do it

    4. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Use USB Jig — search for it on local eBay or try buying it from any local store. It costs around $2-5. Search YouTube for how to use it.

    5. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Thanks for that but my mate just told me another way that is to use android sdk can i use that or will i have to buy a jig

    6. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Whichever method works, follow that. 😉

    7. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      hey kapil if i update via kies do i have to remove root and lagfix???

    8. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes.

    9. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      wow that was a quick answer

    10. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      🙂

    11. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

    12. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

    13. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Kies will not recognize your device. Simple. It won’t update. You can try it yourself.

    14. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      i meant sorry

    15. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      it did recognize it

    16. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Oh. Better not try it. I’ve never done it. Better disable lagfix from recovery.

    17. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      how do i do that??? i have ryanza’s oneclicklag fix and it says i dnt have it installed because the memory things dont match so i cant unistalll and i cant install because i only have 4mb of memory left

    18. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Then you don’t have it installed. So, don’t bother.

      To clean everything, simply install the xxjvs from above. Forget everything else and restore your phone to Android 2.3.5 with above.

    19. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      k tar

    20. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      i updated via kies worked fine 🙂

    21. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Cool !!

    22. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      hikapil sincemyupdateviakies whenitrytoinstall somethingonmyfromfromthemarket itrestarts

    23. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Never mind its fixed

  36. Omar Avatar
    Omar

    Hi Kapil this will be my first update so i have a few questionsn1. If i do this update will my internal memory be wiped? n2. Can i do this update from 2.1 stock without the need of any update? n3. Can i do this update with root installed and a lagfix? nHope to hear from u soon.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Hi. I’m an lfc fan too ;)nn1. You’ll loose your apps and data. But won’t loose anything on sdcard. n2. You can update from Android 2.1/2.2.nn3. Yes. No need to remove root or lagfix. These will get removed automatically.

      1. Omar Avatar
        Omar

        Thanks for the quivk reply much appreciated 😉

      2. Omar Avatar
        Omar

        Hi again lol but i have a problem i cannot get my phone into download mode using the 3 button combo is there any other way to do it

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Use USB Jig — search for it on local eBay or try buying it from any local store. It costs around $2-5. Search YouTube for how to use it.

          1. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            Thanks for that but my mate just told me another way that is to use android sdk can i use that or will i have to buy a jig

          2. Kapil Avatar

            Whichever method works, follow that. 😉

          3. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            hey kapil if i update via kies do i have to remove root and lagfix???

          4. Kapil Avatar

            Yes.

          5. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            wow that was a quick answern

          6. Kapil Avatar

            🙂

          7. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kiesnn

          8. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            i meant sorry

          9. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            i updated via kies worked fine :)n

          10. Kapil Avatar

            Cool !!

          11. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            hikapil sincemyupdateviakies whenitrytoinstall somethingonmyfromfromthemarket itrestarts

          12. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            Never mind its fixed

          13. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

          14. Kapil Avatar

            Kies will not recognize your device. Simple. It won’t update. You can try it yourself.

          15. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            it did recognize it

          16. Kapil Avatar

            Oh. Better not try it. I’ve never done it. Better disable lagfix from recovery.

          17. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            how do i do that??? i have ryanza’s oneclicklag fix and it says i dnt have it installed because the memory things dont match so i cant unistalll and i cant install because i only have 4mb of memory left

          18. Kapil Avatar

            Then you don’t have it installed. So, don’t bother.nnTo clean everything, simply install the xxjvs from above. Forget everything else and restore your phone to Android 2.3.5 with above.

          19. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            k tar

  37. Omar Avatar
    Omar

    Hi Kapil this will be my first update so i have a few questions
    1. If i do this update will my internal memory be wiped?
    2. Can i do this update from 2.1 stock without the need of any update?
    3. Can i do this update with root installed and a lagfix?
    Hope to hear from u soon.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Hi. I’m an lfc fan too 😉

      1. You’ll loose your apps and data. But won’t loose anything on sdcard.
      2. You can update from Android 2.1/2.2.

      3. Yes. No need to remove root or lagfix. These will get removed automatically.

      1. Omar Avatar
        Omar

        Thanks for the quivk reply much appreciated 😉

      2. Omar Avatar
        Omar

        Hi again lol but i have a problem i cannot get my phone into download mode using the 3 button combo is there any other way to do it

        1. Kapil Avatar

          Use USB Jig — search for it on local eBay or try buying it from any local store. It costs around $2-5. Search YouTube for how to use it.

          1. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            Thanks for that but my mate just told me another way that is to use android sdk can i use that or will i have to buy a jig

          2. Kapil Avatar

            Whichever method works, follow that. 😉

          3. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            hey kapil if i update via kies do i have to remove root and lagfix???

          4. Kapil Avatar

            Yes.

          5. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            wow that was a quick answer

          6. Kapil Avatar

            🙂

          7. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

          8. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            i meant sorry

          9. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            i updated via kies worked fine 🙂

          10. Kapil Avatar

            Cool !!

          11. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            hikapil sincemyupdateviakies whenitrytoinstall somethingonmyfromfromthemarket itrestarts

          12. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            Never mind its fixed

          13. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            so if im being annoying but i want to make sure everything goes right what will happen if i do have a lagfix installed and update via kies

          14. Kapil Avatar

            Kies will not recognize your device. Simple. It won’t update. You can try it yourself.

          15. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            it did recognize it

          16. Kapil Avatar

            Oh. Better not try it. I’ve never done it. Better disable lagfix from recovery.

          17. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            how do i do that??? i have ryanza’s oneclicklag fix and it says i dnt have it installed because the memory things dont match so i cant unistalll and i cant install because i only have 4mb of memory left

          18. Kapil Avatar

            Then you don’t have it installed. So, don’t bother.

            To clean everything, simply install the xxjvs from above. Forget everything else and restore your phone to Android 2.3.5 with above.

          19. Omar Avatar
            Omar

            k tar

  38. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hey man i got a problem. My samsung galaxy s yust stops with update
    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
    File analysis..
    SetupConnection..
    Initialzation..
    Set PIT file..
    DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
    and nothing happends
    pls help thx

    1. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      lol nvm i was going throw other comments and found same problem yust I yust retarted my phone and pc and used another usb port 😀
      Thx 😀

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      restarted*

  39. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    hey man i got a problem. My samsung galaxy s yust stops with updaten Added!!n Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..n File analysis..n SetupConnection..n Initialzation..n Set PIT file..n DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!nand nothing happendsnpls help thx

    1. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      lol nvm i was going throw other comments and found same problem yust I yust retarted my phone and pc and used another usb port :DnThx 😀

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      restarted*

  40. Borna707 Avatar
    Borna707

    hey man i got a problem. My samsung galaxy s yust stops with updaten Added!!n Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..n File analysis..n SetupConnection..n Initialzation..n Set PIT file..n DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!nand nothing happendsnpls help thx

    1. Borna707 Avatar
      Borna707

      lol nvm i was going throw other comments and found same problem yust I yust retarted my phone and pc and used another usb port :DnThx 😀

      1. Borna707 Avatar
        Borna707

        restarted*

  41. Borna707 Avatar
    Borna707

    hey man i got a problem. My samsung galaxy s yust stops with update
    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
    File analysis..
    SetupConnection..
    Initialzation..
    Set PIT file..
    DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
    and nothing happends
    pls help thx

    1. Borna707 Avatar
      Borna707

      lol nvm i was going throw other comments and found same problem yust I yust retarted my phone and pc and used another usb port 😀
      Thx 😀

      1. Borna707 Avatar
        Borna707

        restarted*

  42. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I install this rom. My galaxy s ask password when I turn on it

    1. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      Had the same problem, entered my SIM code and it worked

  43. NooM_GAGA Avatar
    NooM_GAGA

    I install this rom. My galaxy s ask password when I turn on it

    1. Altarf Avatar
      Altarf

      Had the same problem, entered my SIM code and it worked

  44. NooM_GAGA Avatar
    NooM_GAGA

    I install this rom. My galaxy s ask password when I turn on it

    1. Altarf Avatar
      Altarf

      Had the same problem, entered my SIM code and it worked

  45. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    u son of a bitch it’s a 2.3.4 not 2.3.5 u gay wad!!screw u!!be a man

  46. S-i-p2010 Avatar
    S-i-p2010

    u son of a bitch it’s a 2.3.4 not 2.3.5 u gay wad!!screw u!!be a man

  47. S-i-p2010 Avatar
    S-i-p2010

    u son of a bitch it’s a 2.3.4 not 2.3.5 u gay wad!!screw u!!be a man

  48. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hi, im new to flashing and rooting stuff… id like to ask u guys… is it ok, when i update my phone from version 2.3.4 XXJVQ (not XXJVS just like in the tutorial up there) to 2.3.5 XXJVS

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Yes, it’s okay.

    2. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      It’s okay. Update without worries. Just for info, latest update with couple of new features is xxjvu — we’ve guide and download links covered, so just search for it here in case you wanna try it.

  49. nab Avatar
    nab

    Hi, im new to flashing and rooting stuff… id like to ask u guys… is it ok, when i update my phone from version 2.3.4 XXJVQ (not XXJVS just like in the tutorial up there) to 2.3.5 XXJVS

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, it’s okay.

    2. Kapil Avatar

      It’s okay. Update without worries. Just for info, latest update with couple of new features is xxjvu — we’ve guide and download links covered, so just search for it here in case you wanna try it.

  50. nab Avatar
    nab

    Hi, im new to flashing and rooting stuff… id like to ask u guys… is it ok, when i update my phone from version 2.3.4 XXJVQ (not XXJVS just like in the tutorial up there) to 2.3.5 XXJVS

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Yes, it’s okay.

    2. Kapil Avatar

      It’s okay. Update without worries. Just for info, latest update with couple of new features is xxjvu — we’ve guide and download links covered, so just search for it here in case you wanna try it.