UPDATE: Okay I think it’s worth upgrading to XXJVQ for everyone who uses the Internet browser app, as this update brings the new ‘Internet’ app from the Galaxy S II — which is smooth, fast & has some nice window animations. And btw I forgot to mention before that this Android 2.3.4 update still doesn’t include the new Google talk with A/V.
It’s here, again — the all new Android 2.3.4 firmware (XXJVQ) for Galaxy S i9000. Cheers? Noo. This leak is nothing but JVP with a new name. But still, for the nerd inside me — I’ll upgrade.
For flashing XXJVQ on your Galaxy S i9000, follow the Step-by-Step guide below:
[info]This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (i9000). If yours is Vibrant/Captivate/Fascinate/Epic 4G or any other Galaxy S variant, then this ROM — and Guide — is not for you, and that’s for definite.[/info]
[warning]The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt 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. Okay![/warning]
If needed, check out the video at the bottom of this post which shows flashing of an Android 2.3.3 Firmware — XXJVB — on Galaxy S. It would serve as a good guide to flash the Android 2.3.4 Firmware, XXJVQ, too, since the process is totally same. The video is just for reference. You have to follow the steps given below only.
Pre-installation thoughts:
- Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.
- Disable Lagfix, if you’re using one. Use this Guide to disable/enable lagfix, if you need help!
- Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below:
How to Install Android 2.3.4 Firmware XXJVQ on Galaxy S i9000 (international version):
- Download the Android 2.3.4 Firmware – XXJVQ. Filename: ‘GT_I9000_XXJVQ_XXJVQ_OXAJVQ_Sbl.exe’. Size: 147.1 MB. Download Link.
- Extract the downloaded file ‘GT_I9000_XXJVQ_XXJVQ_OXAJVQ_Sbl.exe’ to get these 3 files:
- CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5
- PDA_XXJVQ.tar.md5
- PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5
- Download Odin3 v1.7.zip from here — Mediafire Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.
- Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.
- Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box.
- Important! Do NOT tick the ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox, but keep the ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ checkboxes ticked.
- In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):
- In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.2) — ‘PDA_XXJVQ.tar.md5’
- In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — ‘PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5’
- In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.1) — ‘CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5’
- Double check everything said in step 7 and 8 above. Your Odin’s window should look real similar to the image at the very top — which is my Odin’s screen while I flashed the XXJVQ on my Galaxy S.
- Now, hit the START button to let the process begin. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.
Installation Video of Android 2.3.3 Firmware XXJVB on Galaxy S (only for reference):
Share your experience with us in the comments below.
153 responses to “XXJVQ — New Android 2.3.4 firmware for Galaxy S i9000!! [Installation Guide]”
hi!I want to install in my galaxy s I9000 chinese language, Are you could help me the instruction how i install chinese language in my cell phone?If you give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
thanks !
hi!I want to install in my galaxy s I9000 chinese language, Are you could help me the instruction how i install chinese language in my cell phone?If you give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
hi!I want to install in my galaxy s I9000 chinese language, Are you could help me the instruction how i install chinese language in my cell phone?If you give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
thanks !
thanks !
My phone is currently locked to a carrier (Crazy Johns in Australia which uses the vodafone network). Should I unlock my phone before I go through this process?
Sorry I was meant to type in fan after that. I am in no way associated with this website. Sorry
No, I think you can flash it directly. you should be able to boot into download mode. If that’s locked by carrier, you’ll need to unlock the phone first and hopefully that’ll unlock the download mode too. But I think download mode isn’t locked anywhere.
My phone is currently locked to a carrier (Crazy Johns in Australia which uses the vodafone network). Should I unlock my phone before I go through this process?
Sorry I was meant to type in fan after that. I am in no way associated with this website. Sorry
No, I think you can flash it directly. you should be able to boot into download mode. If that’s locked by carrier, you’ll need to unlock the phone first and hopefully that’ll unlock the download mode too. But I think download mode isn’t locked anywhere.
My phone is currently locked to a carrier (Crazy Johns in Australia which uses the vodafone network). Should I unlock my phone before I go through this process?
Sorry I was meant to type in fan after that. I am in no way associated with this website. Sorry
No, I think you can flash it directly. you should be able to boot into download mode. If that’s locked by carrier, you’ll need to unlock the phone first and hopefully that’ll unlock the download mode too. But I think download mode isn’t locked anywhere.
Hi Kapil.I’m having problems with network conections after i upgraded to xxjvq and i think the update had disabled 3G
Kapil if you have any thoughts they would be greatly appreciated
That happens when the ROM doesn’t have a modem file suited to your region. Download any latest firmware (Android 2.3.3/2.3.4) that’s applicable for your region and extract it to get its modem file. Go to http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/auth/login?why=pw&try=1&wp=1&next=WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm to
get the region-wise listing of all firmwares for galaxy s till date along with the download links.
Then, while still on JVQ, go to download mdoe and flash the modem file (of the firmware that suits your region) alone — don’t use the PDA, PIT, CSC Tabs or anything else. Only use the Phone tab and select the modem file there. Keep re-partition un-ticked while Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time, both ticked.
It’s easy, you’ll soon find out. And your 3G/H will be back too.
there was the settings from my provider and they give the solution any way thanks for your advice!
now it’s workin verry good and i’m happy. keep going you’re doing a great job
Cool. So APN settings were what you needed actually.
Hi Kapil.I’m having problems with network conections after i upgraded to xxjvq and i think the update had disabled 3G
Kapil if you have any thoughts they would be greatly appreciated
That happens when the ROM doesn’t have a modem file suited to your region. Download any latest firmware (Android 2.3.3/2.3.4) that’s applicable for your region and extract it to get its modem file. Go to http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/auth/login?why=pw&try=1&wp=1&next=WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm to
get the region-wise listing of all firmwares for galaxy s till date along with the download links.
Then, while still on JVQ, go to download mdoe and flash the modem file (of the firmware that suits your region) alone — don’t use the PDA, PIT, CSC Tabs or anything else. Only use the Phone tab and select the modem file there. Keep re-partition un-ticked while Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time, both ticked.
It’s easy, you’ll soon find out. And your 3G/H will be back too.
there was the settings from my provider and they give the solution any way thanks for your advice!
now it’s workin verry good and i’m happy. keep going you’re doing a great job
Cool. So APN settings were what you needed actually.
Hi Kapil.I’m having problems with network conections after i upgraded to xxjvq and i think the update had disabled 3G
Kapil if you have any thoughts they would be greatly appreciated
That happens when the ROM doesn’t have a modem file suited to your region. Download any latest firmware (Android 2.3.3/2.3.4) that’s applicable for your region and extract it to get its modem file. Go to http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/auth/login?why=pw&try=1&wp=1&next=WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm to
get the region-wise listing of all firmwares for galaxy s till date along with the download links.
Then, while still on JVQ, go to download mdoe and flash the modem file (of the firmware that suits your region) alone — don’t use the PDA, PIT, CSC Tabs or anything else. Only use the Phone tab and select the modem file there. Keep re-partition un-ticked while Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time, both ticked.
It’s easy, you’ll soon find out. And your 3G/H will be back too.
there was the settings from my provider and they give the solution any way thanks for your advice!
now it’s workin verry good and i’m happy. keep going you’re doing a great job
Cool. So APN settings were what you needed actually.
Hi. I’ve upgraded my I9000 from XXJPP Froyo to XXJVQ yesterday. Everything works fine to me, but i’ve noticed that colours of the display aren’t as vivid as on Froyo. I’ve tried with turning off automatic brightness adjustment, but still nothing. It looks as it was problem with gamma correction setting. Does anybody else noticed the difference after upgrade. Is it common problem and is there any way to fix that? i appreciate your help
Oh, no idea about. I’ve been using JVQ but didn’t know that, never felt that.
Maybe i’ll try downgrading to JVP or even to 2.3.3 tommorow and see if that helps. I don’t know how to express that, it all looks like the display was behind white, very thin fog. Of course i will probably get used to it, but after upgrading difference was noticeable at first sight. I’ll let know if downgrading helped
Hi. I’ve upgraded my I9000 from XXJPP Froyo to XXJVQ yesterday. Everything works fine to me, but i’ve noticed that colours of the display aren’t as vivid as on Froyo. I’ve tried with turning off automatic brightness adjustment, but still nothing. It looks as it was problem with gamma correction setting. Does anybody else noticed the difference after upgrade. Is it common problem and is there any way to fix that? i appreciate your help
Oh, no idea about. I’ve been using JVQ but didn’t know that, never felt that.
Maybe i’ll try downgrading to JVP or even to 2.3.3 tommorow and see if that helps. I don’t know how to express that, it all looks like the display was behind white, very thin fog. Of course i will probably get used to it, but after upgrading difference was noticeable at first sight. I’ll let know if downgrading helped
Hi. I’ve upgraded my I9000 from XXJPP Froyo to XXJVQ yesterday. Everything works fine to me, but i’ve noticed that colours of the display aren’t as vivid as on Froyo. I’ve tried with turning off automatic brightness adjustment, but still nothing. It looks as it was problem with gamma correction setting. Does anybody else noticed the difference after upgrade. Is it common problem and is there any way to fix that? i appreciate your help
Oh, no idea about. I’ve been using JVQ but didn’t know that, never felt that.
Maybe i’ll try downgrading to JVP or even to 2.3.3 tommorow and see if that helps. I don’t know how to express that, it all looks like the display was behind white, very thin fog. Of course i will probably get used to it, but after upgrading difference was noticeable at first sight. I’ll let know if downgrading helped
Since ihave updated i am loosing sound in phone when maikng calls. Usually it works when I make an upgrade and then ihis happens. i trieded to flaqsh again and it worked for half a day and than the same. Any cluess or solutions?
Forgot to mention, sound is ok when turning on the speaker or if I use headphones (wire or bluetooth)
Since ihave updated i am loosing sound in phone when maikng calls. Usually it works when I make an upgrade and then ihis happens. i trieded to flaqsh again and it worked for half a day and than the same. Any cluess or solutions?
Since ihave updated i am loosing sound in phone when maikng calls. Usually it works when I make an upgrade and then ihis happens. i trieded to flaqsh again and it worked for half a day and than the same. Any cluess or solutions?
Forgot to mention, sound is ok when turning on the speaker or if I use headphones (wire or bluetooth)
Forgot to mention, sound is ok when turning on the speaker or if I use headphones (wire or bluetooth)
Hi there,
The Download link (http://www.multiupload.com/RTT74XVG7E) is not working anymore. :((
Anyway, JVQ is old now. I would suggest the latest Samsung firmware, JVR, to you — it’s pretty fast.
Hi there,
The Download link (http://www.multiupload.com/RTT74XVG7E) is not working anymore. :((
Hi there,
The Download link (http://www.multiupload.com/RTT74XVG7E) is not working anymore. :((
Anyway, JVQ is old now. I would suggest the latest Samsung firmware, JVR, to you — it’s pretty fast.
Anyway, JVQ is old now. I would suggest the latest Samsung firmware, JVR, to you — it’s pretty fast.
Anyway, JVQ is old now. I would suggest the latest Samsung firmware, JVR, to you — it’s pretty fast.
Thank you this is an excellent post for a very complex operation. The video alongside the post is invaluable
Thnx 🙂
Thank you this is an excellent post for a very complex operation. The video alongside the post is invaluable
Thnx 🙂
Thank you this is an excellent post for a very complex operation. The video alongside the post is invaluable
Thnx 🙂
the link is dead 🙁 any one have an alternative link
Anyway, install xxjvs firmware — it’s new and much better. Search for it here to get guide and download link.
the link is dead 🙁 any one have an alternative link
Anyway, install xxjvs firmware — it’s new and much better. Search for it here to get guide and download link.
the link is dead 🙁 any one have an alternative link
Anyway, install xxjvs firmware — it’s new and much better. Search for it here to get guide and download link.