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Rooting and Installing Clockworkmod Recovery on XXJVK Android 2.3.3 ROM for Galaxy S

[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…

[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…

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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]

[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]

UPDATE: Chainfire’s Root method is much better than the previous method. So, we recommend using the latest method of Chainfire, which is here.

This is rooting guide for the leaked XXJVK Android 2.3.3 ROM for Galaxy S

Here’s what you need to do to root your XXJVK Android 2.3.3 firmware on Galaxy S:

  1. Download CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip. Download Link. Size 6.7 MB.
  2. Unzip the above file. You will get the .tar file – CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar. We will be flashing this .tar file using ODIN to gain root access and install the CWM alongside.
  3. Download Odin. File name – Odin3 v1.7. Download Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 1.7.exe. Run Odin by double clicking on it.
  4. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
  5. Boot your phone in Download Mode — Press and hold VolumeDOWN+HOME+POWER keys together.
  6. Connect your phone to PC now. You’ll notice “Added! !” message in the message box.
  7. On Odin, click the PDA tab and select the .tar file you got in step 2 — CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar
  8. Make sure “Repartition” button is NOT checked. Leave the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” buttons checked.
  9. Double check step 7 and step 8.
  10. Click the Start button on Odin to begin installing the CF Root kernel.
  11. After the CF Root is installed, phone will restart.
  12. Your phone is rooted now. Note that surperuser app is there.

ClockworkMod [CWM] Recovery:

To boot into ClockworkMod Recovery — power Off your phone completely and then, press and hold (till Galaxy S logo appears): VolumeUP+HOME+POWER. You’ll enter the CWM recovery. You can use this to:

  • Backup your ROMs
  • Restore backed up ROMs
  • Delete Backups
  • Flash update.zip files
  • Flash custom themes
  • Flash kernels (zImage, zImage in TAR, zImage in ZIP, zImage in TAR in ZIP)

PREVIOUS METHOD — DON’T USE NOW. Use the method given above instead.

Installation Steps:

  1. Download the required stuff:
    1. CF-Root-XW_OXX_JV1 kernel – Download Link: Mediafire.
    2. Odin3 v1.7 – Download link: MediaFire.
    3. Kernel_XXJVK – Download Link: Multiupload.
  2. Now, on your computer, extract the ‘CF-Root-XW_OXX_JV1-v1.3-BusyBox-1.17.1_NO-CWM’ file we downloaded in step 1.1, so that we get the ‘.tar’ file which we’ll use in step 10
  3. Double click on ‘Kernel_XXJVK’ and select ‘Extract’.
  4. Switch Off your Galaxy S. Wait for the little vibration to confirm complete switch Off.
  5. Get your Galaxy S in Download Mode — Press and hold these keys together – Volume Down + Home + Power. The device will enter the Download mode.
  6. Now, extract the file — Odin-1.7with.pit.512.803.zip — given step 1.3 above. From the extracted files, open Odin3 1.7 from double clicking on it. The other two files are useless here.
  7. Plug-in USB cable to connect your Galaxy S to PC. You should get the “Added! !” notification in the message box in Odin.
  8. In Odin, the first thing you need to do is uncheck the Re-Partition box.
  9. Keep the ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F. Reset Time’ boxes checked.
  10. Now, click the PDA tab and select the file we extracted in step 2 — ‘CF-Root-XW_OXX_JV1-v1.3-BusyBox-1.17.1.tar’.
  11. Click Start now to flash. It would take just a minute or two. And the phone will boot automatically.
  12. Your phone is now rooted. Check for Superuser app in the app drawer.
  13. Now, switch off your phone and put it into download mode again. We will flash the file we extracted in step 3 to get back to XXJVK kernel.
  14. Open Odin and click on ‘Reset’ button.
  15. Plug-in USB cable to connect your Galaxy S to PC. You should get the “Added! !” notification in the message box in Odin.
  16. Uncheck the ‘Re-Partition’ box. But keep the ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F. Reset Time’ boxes checked.
  17. Click the ‘PDA’ button and select the file we extracted in step 3 — ‘Kernel_XXJVK.tar’.
  18. Now click ‘Start’ and wait for your Galaxy S to boot.

How to Root Installation Video Guide

The video below was made for rooting the new leaked ROM, XWJVB. It’s also based on the chainfire’s method but uses the root file applicable for XWJVB. But this video is helpful for those who want to root XXJVK too, because only one file changes while the method remains completely same. So, you can use this video to watch the method for rooting your XXJVK Galaxy S.

[coming soon (uploading….)]

Thanks to XDA member ChainFire for his awesome work and Ramad for instructions.

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151 responses to “Rooting and Installing Clockworkmod Recovery on XXJVK Android 2.3.3 ROM for Galaxy S”

  1. Guest Avatar

    I think there is an error linking to the files. The 1 is linking to Kernel XXJVK and no.3 is linking to a Speedmod Kernel.

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      I’ve fixed the link now. Thanks!

  2. Guest Avatar

    I have bricked the phone with this PDA. Odin returned fail and then the black screen of death appeared.

    Any ideas ? Will I get into download mode with the resisor hack ?

  3. geek in white Avatar

    I think there is an error linking to the files. The 1 is linking to Kernel XXJVK and no.3 is linking to a Speedmod Kernel.

    1. Shivam Avatar

      I’ve fixed the link now. Thanks!

  4. Dragos Avatar

    I have bricked the phone with this PDA. Odin returned fail and then the black screen of death appeared.

    Any ideas ? Will I get into download mode with the resisor hack ?

  5. Guest Avatar

    Hi I have a GT-I9000B galaxys Brazil digital tv. Version: I9000XXJVE, Kerne l: 2.6.32.9 not mind losing if everything is going digital tv optimum. thanks

  6. Guest Avatar

    sorry..but do i have to root galaxy first or flash with rom then root???

  7. Guest Avatar

    sorry..but do i have to root galaxy first,then flash with the rom….or flash with the rom,then root the galaxy ????

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      Flash the ROM first, and then root it.

  8. @SGSFER Avatar
    @SGSFER

    Hi I have a GT-I9000B galaxys Brazil digital tv. Version: I9000XXJVE, Kerne l: 2.6.32.9 not mind losing if everything is going digital tv optimum. thanks

  9. msmorsy Avatar
    msmorsy

    sorry..but do i have to root galaxy first or flash with rom then root???

  10. msm Avatar

    sorry..but do i have to root galaxy first,then flash with the rom….or flash with the rom,then root the galaxy ????

    1. Shivam Avatar

      Flash the ROM first, and then root it.

  11. Guest Avatar

    help!my phone is stucked at ‘galaxy s’ boot up after installation.what should i do?

  12. Guest Avatar

    Latest news. The resistor hack worked and started my phone into download mode. The second rooting attempt also worked.

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      Nice to hear that you got your SGS working again 🙂

  13. Guest Avatar

    When I extract the CF-Root-XW_OXX_JV1 kernel I only get another rar file. When I extract that, I get a z1 file. Is this correct??

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      No, that is not correct. Check out the video for help.

  14. Guest Avatar

    Ok thanks. Should it work with Winrar or should I get 7-Zip as you use?

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      Winrar shouldn’t be any problem, but anyway use 7-Zip 😉

  15. Zed Ibrhm Avatar
    Zed Ibrhm

    help!my phone is stucked at ‘galaxy s’ boot up after installation.what should i do?

  16. Guest Avatar

    Got it all done fine now thanks.
    Finding it much quicker and smoother than Froyo. Thank you very much for supplying the links and guides.

    Tojj

  17. Guest Avatar

    Thank you for this guide!

    I use kernel 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJV1-CL31216 version 2.3.2 build GINGERBREAD.XWJV1
    can I root using this procedure directly from 2.3.2 ?

    I’ve noticed that for both files you load using the PDA option in Odin,
    I thought the kernel suppose to be loaded using the PHONE option???

    Thanks

    1. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      I’m confused if you already know this or not, but this guide is for rooting XXJVK Android 2.3.3 build, which is newer and BETTER than the one you’re using [XWJV1].

      So first flash the latest ROM using the guide in the following link: https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-install-xxjvk-android-2-3-3-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s-instructions/

      After flashing — follow the instructions given above to root your new ROM — which is XXJVK Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread build.

      And NO, “Kernel” goes to the PDA option and “Modem or Phone” files goes to the Phone option. Don’t worry you should be good if you follow the instructions carefully. Okay!

  18. Dragos Avatar

    Latest news. The resistor hack worked and started my phone into download mode. The second rooting attempt also worked.

    1. Shivam Avatar

      Nice to hear that you got your SGS working again 🙂

  19. tojjer Avatar

    When I extract the CF-Root-XW_OXX_JV1 kernel I only get another rar file. When I extract that, I get a z1 file. Is this correct??

    1. Shivam Avatar

      No, that is not correct. Check out the video for help.

  20. tojjer Avatar

    Ok thanks. Should it work with Winrar or should I get 7-Zip as you use?

    1. Shivam Avatar

      Winrar shouldn’t be any problem, but anyway use 7-Zip 😉

  21. tojjer Avatar

    Got it all done fine now thanks.
    Finding it much quicker and smoother than Froyo. Thank you very much for supplying the links and guides.

    Tojj

  22. Neo H Avatar

    Thank you for this guide!

    I use kernel 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJV1-CL31216 version 2.3.2 build GINGERBREAD.XWJV1
    can I root using this procedure directly from 2.3.2 ?

    I’ve noticed that for both files you load using the PDA option in Odin,
    I thought the kernel suppose to be loaded using the PHONE option???

    Thanks

    1. Shivam Avatar

      I’m confused if you already know this or not, but this guide is for rooting XXJVK Android 2.3.3 build, which is newer and BETTER than the one you’re using [XWJV1].

      So first flash the latest ROM using the guide in the following link: https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-install-xxjvk-android-2-3-3-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s-instructions/

      After flashing — follow the instructions given above to root your new ROM — which is XXJVK Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread build.

      And NO, “Kernel” goes to the PDA option and “Modem or Phone” files goes to the Phone option. Don’t worry you should be good if you follow the instructions carefully. Okay!

  23. Guest Avatar

    i just upgrade mine to 2.3.3 but it’s not rooted so can i just start from step 7 – 10? will it work?

  24. Dan Avatar

    i just upgrade mine to 2.3.3 but it’s not rooted so can i just start from step 7 – 10? will it work?

  25. Guest Avatar

    I have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.3 and also rooted my phone with above process. Thanks for providing very simple procedure.

    But I am not able to find any lagfix for Gingerbread 2.3.3, can u please tell me where do I find that?

    1. Guest Avatar

      Well, JVK (android 2.3.3) has no lagfix installed. If you’re looking to go back to Froyo, wait for a couple of hours, we’ll have the guide for that soon. We’ll be using EZRom for that. EZRom will install the stock Samsung Froyo ROM (JVE) on your phone that will be already rooted and with superuser, titanium backup and CWM already installed. Okay!

  26. Mahesh Avatar
    Mahesh

    I have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.3 and also rooted my phone with above process. Thanks for providing very simple procedure.

    But I am not able to find any lagfix for Gingerbread 2.3.3, can u please tell me where do I find that?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Well, JVK (android 2.3.3) has no lagfix installed. If you’re looking to go back to Froyo, wait for a couple of hours, we’ll have the guide for that soon. We’ll be using EZRom for that. EZRom will install the stock Samsung Froyo ROM (JVE) on your phone that will be already rooted and with superuser, titanium backup and CWM already installed. Okay!

  27. Guest Avatar

    My phone cant connect to the Net and so i cant verify my account… HELP!!

    1. Guest Avatar

      Is it after applying the root on XXJVK? Was it connecting before? Some problems have been reported with JVK — one among them being with the 3G. I guess, you can use WiFi network to connect to internet. Lemme know how does it work out?

  28. Guest Avatar

    Hi!
    I just installed this rom and i’m wondering, because all gingerbread anims are missing..why? ( eg. crt screen off) any solution?

  29. Bill Avatar

    My phone cant connect to the Net and so i cant verify my account… HELP!!

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Is it after applying the root on XXJVK? Was it connecting before? Some problems have been reported with JVK — one among them being with the 3G. I guess, you can use WiFi network to connect to internet. Lemme know how does it work out?

  30. Imre Avatar

    Hi!
    I just installed this rom and i’m wondering, because all gingerbread anims are missing..why? ( eg. crt screen off) any solution?

  31. Guest Avatar

    Hi guys
    I wonder if you could help me.After I rooted my phone, the phone screen won’t auto rotate and kernel version still showing is JV1.As far I am aware is the all point of step 2 to get my kernel name back to JVK?So guys could you help me on this matter, let me know where I went wrong or everyone are experiencing the same problem like me.

  32. Froyo Avatar

    Hi guys
    I wonder if you could help me.After I rooted my phone, the phone screen won’t auto rotate and kernel version still showing is JV1.As far I am aware is the all point of step 2 to get my kernel name back to JVK?So guys could you help me on this matter, let me know where I went wrong or everyone are experiencing the same problem like me.

  33. Guest Avatar

    Flash the ROM first, and then root it.!!!!

  34. Guest Avatar

    I have flashed my rom. Initially screen rotation was working but after rooting the rom auto screen rotation stop working. Aslo I have checked kernel and it show is JV1.Tell if I am wrong, I thought after flashing a phone to kernel JVK as said on procedure no 13 above now phone kernel should show as JVK intead of JV1.

  35. Gentil Avatar
    Gentil

    Flash the ROM first, and then root it.!!!!

  36. FROYO Avatar

    I have flashed my rom. Initially screen rotation was working but after rooting the rom auto screen rotation stop working. Aslo I have checked kernel and it show is JV1.Tell if I am wrong, I thought after flashing a phone to kernel JVK as said on procedure no 13 above now phone kernel should show as JVK intead of JV1.

  37. Guest Avatar

    Will this Kernel XXJVK work on a Bell i9000UGJG9, build number ECLAIR.UGJG9?

  38. Ramon Avatar

    Will this Kernel XXJVK work on a Bell i9000UGJG9, build number ECLAIR.UGJG9?

  39. Guest Avatar

    Hi,
    I have a little question. I installed the ROM XXJVK last week and I was wondering : will I loose my datas if I want to root it ?

    And do I have to do the steps after the step 12 ? Because if I re-install the kernel, won’t I loose my datas ?

    Thanks for the reply.

  40. Narungo Avatar
    Narungo

    Hi,
    I have a little question. I installed the ROM XXJVK last week and I was wondering : will I loose my datas if I want to root it ?

    And do I have to do the steps after the step 12 ? Because if I re-install the kernel, won’t I loose my datas ?

    Thanks for the reply.

  41. Guest Avatar

    After the upgrade to 2.3.3 I am very fast running battery will not last me even a day with minimal use of the phone. does anyone know how to fix it? THX

  42. Consolero Avatar
    Consolero

    After the upgrade to 2.3.3 I am very fast running battery will not last me even a day with minimal use of the phone. does anyone know how to fix it? THX

  43. Guest Avatar

    Hi,

    When I tried to flash with kernel.tar i.e. last step with files that you have given it FAILED..! however the cf root was done.

    Any reason why.? Is the file that you provided is right..?

  44. Adi Avatar

    Hi,

    When I tried to flash with kernel.tar i.e. last step with files that you have given it FAILED..! however the cf root was done.

    Any reason why.? Is the file that you provided is right..?

  45. Guest Avatar

    How to unroot back on default system ??? THX

  46. Guest Avatar

    Hi,
    I just made the upgrade : I am root and all my datas are OK !
    Thank you for the tuto ^^

    1. Guest Avatar

      We’re glad!

  47. Guest Avatar

    go will back unroot ?

    1. Guest Avatar

      Flash the ROM again. By default, it’s unrooted.

    2. Guest Avatar

      OK thanks 😉

  48. X Avatar

    How to unroot back on default system ??? THX

  49. Narungo Avatar
    Narungo

    Hi,
    I just made the upgrade : I am root and all my datas are OK !
    Thank you for the tuto ^^

    1. Kapil Avatar

      We’re glad!

  50. Consolero Avatar
    Consolero

    go will back unroot ?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Flash the ROM again. By default, it’s unrooted.

      1. Consolero Avatar
        Consolero

        OK thanks 😉

  51. Guest Avatar

    Help! after flashing the ROM my phone get started and then the screen shows ‘garbage’ of multi color lines. What should I do now?

    1. Guest Avatar

      Try the with_bootloaders version of XXJVK, that would take care of screen glitches.

  52. Guest Avatar

    Hi,

    Is it necessary to flash with kernel after rooting the phone..?
    If true why is it so..?

    Regards,
    Aditya

    1. Guest Avatar

      Hello Aditya, I’ll get you another root method (developed by Chainfire) by evening. So, worry not, and bte, your phone is still okay.

  53. Guest Avatar

    Cool,

    Thanks a lot..

    Its been running on 2.3.3 now n really good..

    However facing problem flashing with kernel, root was ok..

    1. Guest Avatar

      If its running okay, then no probs at all, you can continue using it. But in case there is a problem, flash the ROM again and apply the new root that I’ll post today, or tomo.

  54. lizixu Avatar

    Help! after flashing the ROM my phone get started and then the screen shows ‘garbage’ of multi color lines. What should I do now?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Try the with_bootloaders version of XXJVK, that would take care of screen glitches.

  55. Adi Avatar

    Hi,

    Is it necessary to flash with kernel after rooting the phone..?
    If true why is it so..?

    Regards,
    Aditya

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Hello Aditya, I’ll get you another root method (developed by Chainfire) by evening. So, worry not, and bte, your phone is still okay.

  56. Adi Avatar

    Cool,

    Thanks a lot..

    Its been running on 2.3.3 now n really good..

    However facing problem flashing with kernel, root was ok..

    1. Kapil Avatar

      If its running okay, then no probs at all, you can continue using it. But in case there is a problem, flash the ROM again and apply the new root that I’ll post today, or tomo.

  57. Guest Avatar

    I have rooted my phone using the above method.. but after rooting rotation sensor and magnetic sensors are not working. Tried to recalibrate but still nothing. I had to flash the rom again. I did not root again. Do you know why the sensors were not working?

    Thanks

    1. Guest Avatar

      I’m on CM7 right now (have posted a guide for you guys too) — will have to go back to JVK to answer your ques. I will clarify the problem with sensor in some days, once I’m on JVK back.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      m facing the same problem bro…have tried rooting several times….no luck so far…have u found any solution???

  58. Guest Avatar

    Help! I am / was running Froyo 2.2 and followed the instructions through to point 11 and my phone (after 10 min) will not boot up normally – it stays on the Galaxy S GT-I9000 Screen!

    The On/Off button does nothing – I tried removing the battery and to see if will rest and still it will not boot up!

    Please help.

    1. Guest Avatar

      Did you retry it? If it doesn’t work, it’s safe t o revert back to Froyo using the EZRom.

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      this is a root for 2.3.3 ofcorse it wont work for 2.2…. all you need to do is download a stock firmware and install it through odin.

      samfirmware.com is your best bet

  59. MrFe Avatar

    I have rooted my phone using the above method.. but after rooting rotation sensor and magnetic sensors are not working. Tried to recalibrate but still nothing. I had to flash the rom again. I did not root again. Do you know why the sensors were not working?

    Thanks

    1. Kapil Avatar

      I’m on CM7 right now (have posted a guide for you guys too) — will have to go back to JVK to answer your ques. I will clarify the problem with sensor in some days, once I’m on JVK back.

    2. Abhishek A Raut Avatar

      m facing the same problem bro…have tried rooting several times….no luck so far…have u found any solution???

  60. Neo Avatar

    Help! I am / was running Froyo 2.2 and followed the instructions through to point 11 and my phone (after 10 min) will not boot up normally – it stays on the Galaxy S GT-I9000 Screen!

    The On/Off button does nothing – I tried removing the battery and to see if will rest and still it will not boot up!

    Please help.

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Did you retry it? If it doesn’t work, it’s safe t o revert back to Froyo using the EZRom.

    2. dylan Avatar
      dylan

      this is a root for 2.3.3 ofcorse it wont work for 2.2…. all you need to do is download a stock firmware and install it through odin.

      samfirmware.com is your best bet

  61. Guest Avatar

    Thanks, wasn’t sure what to do and proceeded with the 2.3.3 ROM and it works fine – great guides / instructions – Thank you.

  62. Neo Avatar

    Thanks, wasn’t sure what to do and proceeded with the 2.3.3 ROM and it works fine – great guides / instructions – Thank you.

  63. Guest Avatar

    Awesome guide, works like a charm… Got confused with those .tar files… Do I need to lagfix now?

    1. Guest Avatar

      No need to apply lagfix… btw, even newer version is available, it’s XWJVB — it’s official too. In fact, XXJVK was leaked beta Android 2.3.3 ROM from Samsung while XWJVB is the final release. Do try it. XWJVB Link here — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-install-xwjvb-gingerbread-rom-gaalxy-s/

  64. Bojan Avatar

    Awesome guide, works like a charm… Got confused with those .tar files… Do I need to lagfix now?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      No need to apply lagfix… btw, even newer version is available, it’s XWJVB — it’s official too. In fact, XXJVK was leaked beta Android 2.3.3 ROM from Samsung while XWJVB is the final release. Do try it. XWJVB Link here — https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-install-xwjvb-gingerbread-rom-gaalxy-s/

  65. Guest Avatar

    Hiya,

    I flashed CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip through ODIN but now I am stuck at Galaxy logo. What should I do, plzzzzz..

    Pls note I am able to boot into recovery but only 2e is present. I want to flash Juwe rom but there is no option to select zip from sdcard or boot into JVB ROM which I flashed.

    1. Guest Avatar

      do factory reset and it will work

    2. Guest Avatar
      Guest

      if factory reset dosnt work download a stock firmware from samfirmware.com

  66. Cash Avatar

    Hiya,

    I flashed CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip through ODIN but now I am stuck at Galaxy logo. What should I do, plzzzzz..

    Pls note I am able to boot into recovery but only 2e is present. I want to flash Juwe rom but there is no option to select zip from sdcard or boot into JVB ROM which I flashed.

    1. Bushidoo Avatar
      Bushidoo

      do factory reset and it will work

    2. dylan Avatar
      dylan

      if factory reset dosnt work download a stock firmware from samfirmware.com

  67. Guest Avatar

    hey guys,

    I’m running gingerbread 2.3.3 xxjvk right now..I downloaded all the files in the thread but when I extract the CF-root file its not a .tar file, mine is zImage. I havent tried flashing with the zImage because tutorial has not mentioned it and I dont wanna brick my phone.

    Why can’t I extract it as a .tar? I do have and use 7-zip, but still no luck…plz help!

    Thanks!

  68. Sharp_shooter24 Avatar
    Sharp_shooter24

    hey guys,

    I’m running gingerbread 2.3.3 xxjvk right now..I downloaded all the files in the thread but when I extract the CF-root file its not a .tar file, mine is zImage. I havent tried flashing with the zImage because tutorial has not mentioned it and I dont wanna brick my phone.

    Why can’t I extract it as a .tar? I do have and use 7-zip, but still no luck…plz help!

    Thanks!

  69. Sharp_shooter24 Avatar
    Sharp_shooter24

    hey guys,

    I’m running gingerbread 2.3.3 xxjvk right now..I downloaded all the files in the thread but when I extract the CF-root file its not a .tar file, mine is zImage. I havent tried flashing with the zImage because tutorial has not mentioned it and I dont wanna brick my phone.

    Why can’t I extract it as a .tar? I do have and use 7-zip, but still no luck…plz help!

    Thanks!

  70. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    I have a zfile no .tar aswell could somebody post another download link? Thanks

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Use 7-zip software to extract file. It does have a .tar file.

    2. Guest Avatar

      sorry to keep posting but just to be sure so i unzip the. zip file using 7 -zip is it now the next file thats named as a .tar that i use or the next one along  when i click on it it opens as a .rar and inside their is a zimage? long story short do i use the file that has the zimage inside it thanks i really appreciate it i just realy dont want to brick my phone.

    3. Androiding Staff Avatar
      Androiding Staff

      You’ve to use the ‘.tar’ file in Odin. Okay 🙂

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      Shivam

      You’ve to use the ‘.tar’ file in Odin. Okay 🙂

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  71. Alex715 Avatar
    Alex715

    I have a zfile no .tar aswell could somebody post another download link? Thanks

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Use 7-zip software to extract file. It does have a .tar file.

      1. Alex715 Avatar
        Alex715

        sorry to keep posting but just to be sure so i unzip the. zip file using 7 -zip is it now the next file thats named as a .tar that i use or the next one along  when i click on it it opens as a .rar and inside their is a zimage? long story short do i use the file that has the zimage inside it thanks i really appreciate it i just realy dont want to brick my phone.

        1. Shivam Avatar

          You’ve to use the ‘.tar’ file in Odin. Okay 🙂

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  72. Alex715 Avatar
    Alex715

    I have a zfile no .tar aswell could somebody post another download link? Thanks

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Use 7-zip software to extract file. It does have a .tar file.

      1. Alex715 Avatar
        Alex715

        sorry to keep posting but just to be sure so i unzip the. zip file using 7 -zip is it now the next file thats named as a .tar that i use or the next one along  when i click on it it opens as a .rar and inside their is a zimage? long story short do i use the file that has the zimage inside it thanks i really appreciate it i just realy dont want to brick my phone.

        1. Shivam Avatar

          You’ve to use the ‘.tar’ file in Odin. Okay 🙂

  73. Guest Avatar

    Since installing the CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar I’m stuck with a boot loop. Any suggestions what to do about this?

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      JVK was a trial Android 2.3 build from Samsung. I would recommend you to
      download and install the latest and best Android 2.3.4 build — xxjvp.
      Search for this here on this website and download and install it. Root guide
      is also there and works quite well too.

      Good luck. I hope it helps!

    2. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      JVK was a trial Android 2.3 build from Samsung. I would recommend you to
      download and install the latest and best Android 2.3.4 build — xxjvp.
      Search for this here on this website and download and install it. Root guide
      is also there and works quite well too.

      Good luck. I hope it helps!

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  74. Don Bernardo Avatar

    Since installing the CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar I’m stuck with a boot loop. Any suggestions what to do about this?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      JVK was a trial Android 2.3 build from Samsung. I would recommend you to
      download and install the latest and best Android 2.3.4 build — xxjvp.
      Search for this here on this website and download and install it. Root guide
      is also there and works quite well too.

      Good luck. I hope it helps!

    2. Kapil Avatar

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      there social networking attempt — a mind-blowing one, mind you — the
      Google+ (by Google, of course). It’s new, and it’s rad — you’ll soon find
      out.

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      list, :)) chance to try the Google+ social wave that has literally taken the
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      So, see you soon in Google+ Keep in touch. Ta Ta!

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      in the link I’ve attached — Google+ Project’s official announcement from
      googleblog itself!”

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  75. Don Bernardo Avatar

    Since installing the CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar I’m stuck with a boot loop. Any suggestions what to do about this?

    1. Kapil Avatar

      JVK was a trial Android 2.3 build from Samsung. I would recommend you to
      download and install the latest and best Android 2.3.4 build — xxjvp.
      Search for this here on this website and download and install it. Root guide
      is also there and works quite well too.

      Good luck. I hope it helps!

  76. Guest Avatar

    Just rooted my samsung galaxy s gt-i9000.

    Thanks a lot, great work!

  77. Nacho Avatar

    Just rooted my samsung galaxy s gt-i9000.

    Thanks a lot, great work!

  78. Nacho Avatar

    Just rooted my samsung galaxy s gt-i9000.

    Thanks a lot, great work!

  79. Guest Avatar

    Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy GT I9000.  It seemed to work just fine, it passed.  However, instead of showing the “S” at the start up screen, it now says “cellular one”.  That is not our carrier?  The phone does not seem any different, in fact, is now locking up.  Help

  80. Kimmers0315 Avatar
    Kimmers0315

    Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy GT I9000.  It seemed to work just fine, it passed.  However, instead of showing the “S” at the start up screen, it now says “cellular one”.  That is not our carrier?  The phone does not seem any different, in fact, is now locking up.  Help

  81. Kimmers0315 Avatar
    Kimmers0315

    Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy GT I9000.  It seemed to work just fine, it passed.  However, instead of showing the “S” at the start up screen, it now says “cellular one”.  That is not our carrier?  The phone does not seem any different, in fact, is now locking up.  Help

  82. Guest Avatar
    Guest

    Hello,

    I was using CM7.2 with XXXJVK.
    To root the phone I downloaded CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip

    Did the ODIN process properly as explained above. But when phone started it has stuck on the Samsung logo and i cant do anything. Even recovery does not give me access to the sdcard.

    Please help as im not a developer. Im just an android enthusiast !

    1. Krishna Avatar
      Krishna

      Don’t know why that happened, but would recommend you to install the latest firmware, XXJW4, to get phone working back.

      Link to install XXJW4 – nerdschalk.com/galaxy-s-gets-official-value-pack-firmware-xxjw4-includes-touchwiz-4/ If you want to root your Galaxy S on XXJW4, follow link at the step 14 of the above guide.

  83. Galaxybuzzin Avatar
    Galaxybuzzin

    Hello,

    I was using CM7.2 with XXXJVK.
    To root the phone I downloaded CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip

    Did the ODIN process properly as explained above. But when phone started it has stuck on the Samsung logo and i cant do anything. Even recovery does not give me access to the sdcard.

    Please help as im not a developer. Im just an android enthusiast !

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Don’t know why that happened, but would recommend you to install the latest firmware, XXJW4, to get phone working back.

      Link to install XXJW4 – nerdschalk.com/galaxy-s-gets-official-value-pack-firmware-xxjw4-includes-touchwiz-4/ If you want to root your Galaxy S on XXJW4, follow link at the step 14 of the above guide.

  84. Galaxybuzzin Avatar
    Galaxybuzzin

    Hello,

    I was using CM7.2 with XXXJVK.
    To root the phone I downloaded CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip

    Did the ODIN process properly as explained above. But when phone started it has stuck on the Samsung logo and i cant do anything. Even recovery does not give me access to the sdcard.

    Please help as im not a developer. Im just an android enthusiast !

    1. Kapil Avatar

      Don’t know why that happened, but would recommend you to install the latest firmware, XXJW4, to get phone working back.

      Link to install XXJW4 – nerdschalk.com/galaxy-s-gets-official-value-pack-firmware-xxjw4-includes-touchwiz-4/ If you want to root your Galaxy S on XXJW4, follow link at the step 14 of the above guide.