Update Galaxy S GT I9000 with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware – Guide
Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 smartphone can now too be updated with the Latest Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware update. After the likes of Galaxy Note 2 and Nexus devices got the Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware, it’s time for Galaxy S GT I9000 too. This all new firmware of Jellybean 4.2.2 comes with many new features ranging from an all new camera settings, all new fresh native UI of Jellybean 4.2.2 and also comes with many bug fixes related to battery and force close issues. So, before we proceed on how to apply this update, you need to follow the list of instructions which we have mentioned below;
Pre Requisites:
- Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t use KIES or ROM Manager for backing up the data as with this you may not be able to restore the backed up data.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 40% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process. Ensure that your device is not rooted.
- Since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that the device is Rooted with the help of a root checker app. Just in case if your device is not rooted, you can root the same with the help of below mentioned steps;
Disclaimer: Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible.
So assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed procedure on how to apply this firmware update.
Procedure to update Galaxy S GT I9000 with Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware:
- Download Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware Package & Google Apps Package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the 2 downloaded zip files in your device.
- Disconnect the device and from the ROM Manager app, enter the device in the Recovery Mode. Alternatively, the device can be entered in the Recovery mode by pressing the Volume Up Key + Menu Button and then press the Power button. Just in case if the device gets turned ON in the normal mode, then you will have to retry the process of entering the device in the Recovery Mode.
- In recovery Mode, clear the cache and wipe the data by selecting the appropriate options and then select “Install Zip from SD Card’ and select the Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware Package d then the Google Apps Package which you have placed in your device to apply the update.
- Once the device is updated successfully, the device will display the message as “install from sd card completed”. Now, select “go back” and then select “reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode. It will take more than 5 – 6 minutes for rebooting the device as it’s the first time the device will be rebooted.
Note: If the device gets stuck in the Samsung logo or gets into the boot loop mode then you need to long press the power button and turn off the device. Repeat the process from the start by following the instructions.
So there you go, you have now successfully updated your device with the latest Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware. Do let us know just in case if you come across with any issues as we will make sure that the issues are addressed at the earliest.
Comments (65)
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hi,
is this firmware support arabic Language? if not how can i get it
thanks
yes it supports arabic…
Any bugs? Thanks
Hi,
I recently updated jellybean 5.2.1, Can I directly apply this update or do I have to apply Xxjw4 first and then this update ? Please advise
Thanks
Is the rooting process safe ?
Is this update really works ?
If anybody has experience please share
yes its safe if all the isntructions are followed
I’m on Jellybean 4.2.1 with XXJVT – do I need to update to XXJW4.
Thanks
Thanks a lot! Your instructions worked very well. I installed xylon_unofficial_galaxysmtd_2.1.zip and gapps_4.2.2_JDQ39.zip. Had to make the installations twice though (for some unknown reason).
Can you play any videos? No issues with youtube?
yes there are no issues, you can very well play videos
HI i copied the files to the phone and whn i try to install from sd card i get error message”e verification failed? what to do now?
you need to root the device
Perhaps I should explain exactly how I did it (or had to do it):
1. First I went into recovery mode with the ROM Manager app and installed xylon_unofficial_galaxysmtd_2.1.zip and gapps_4.2.2_JDQ39.zip in that order. It was however after that impossible to reboot the device in normal mode. I just came back every time to recovery mode (with ROM Manager).
2. I had to take out the battery to be able to go into recovery mode the “normal” way. I.e. by pressing the Volume Up Key + Menu Button and then press the Power button. Then I reinstalled xylon_unofficial_galaxysmtd_2.1.zip and rebooted the device. This time it was possible to start up in normal mode. Google apps were missing though.
3. I went into recovery mode again and reinstalled gapps_4.2.2_JDQ39.zip.
Now I have a “new” Galaxy S phone.
can this work for galaxy s2 as well?
no, its only for I9000
Thank You! Very nice. I upgraded my ICS today with Jellybean. Initially, it got aborted at first attempt and succeeded in the second try. So far it is working fine last 5 hours.
Only GPS was not working properly. It is blinking, but not able to locate exactly. Hope this will work soon.
In gallery, my videos taken in ICS, are not able to play. If I notice any issues, will update again.
Videos are not at all playable
Any solution? Is it only to me or does anyone has the same issue?
have video call feature?
4.2.1 didnt have.
yes it has it
Camera freezes up every time i take a picture.
Battery performance is by far the best I have experienced on a 4.x.x ROM. Performance is also reasonably good.
Thanks.
Hi
Please share link with latest official firmware and root to the same.
I need to install stock rom and root it but the link in above post are not working
thanks in advance
this can only be applied on rooted phonews
I installed the xylon 4.2.2, till now working fine.There are some minor bugs but astonished to see that there is no Developers Option available.
I tried to do the upgrade and bricked my phone.
Softbrick though – I can still bring up the download scree.
I was at first step, rooting it. Things were going well. All the file transfer was complete with Odin.
But it froze up.
I messed with it but finally had to disconnect. After that I had the image of a phone and computer with the exclamation mark in a triangle between.
I can still bring up the download screen.
But now Odin will not see the phone. I can’t get a connection to Odin to upgrade the firmware.
Keis also says the device has no USB driver when I try to do an emergency firmware recovery.
Anyone have a solution?
reinsert the battery, clear the cache and wipe the data to re apply the firmware
my handset shows;
model number GT-I9000
firmware version 2.2
baseband version I9000XXJJPP
kernel version 2.6.32.9
root@SE-S608#1
build number FROYO.XWJPH
how do i root it? i am not able to upgrade it?
let me know if it is upgradable?
update to Stock / Factory Jellybean version and then you can root. For more you can refer to Galaxy S I9000 section
installation is okay but there is no Google play or android market.what should i do_^ urgent help before i go back to android 4.0.3
l followed the instructions1 download the files to the device
hold the keys to recovery mode
wipe the ceche
wipe date andfactory reset
take the files from sd you are gone perfect.
my problem is that after installation cant google store/playstore /android market
go to manage apps and clear the cache of that particular app
please neela help me to figure it well.the googleplay does not show in the manage apps. all the apps are from googleplay/market.well I just needed Skypeon my phone I downloaded it directly na it says its alredy installed.pleasei need your need to finilise it
thank you in advance
install the google apps in your phone
@ Pradeep neela,
Dear Pradeep how can i install gingerbread on jb 4.2.1? as i tried flashing through odin. it gave me error md5??? I will be thankful for ur reply…
you need to first root the device and then you can apply from the recovery mode
Finally everything is perfect and amazing. Thank you guys.
thanks for your feedback, do let us know if you face any issues
Please Neela, with no Developer Option in Jelly Bean 4.2.2, how do you achieve USB Debugging?
Can’t seem to find the google apps downloading file!
All i see is the homepage when opening link ..
No GPS??
GPS is there…
Hi!, sorry my english,
i have a problem, i have a message “lamentamos , o processo de configuração foi interrompido” can i solve the problem?
thanks
hello,good day
just wanna ask how to download applications,im running in 4.2.2 now and i cant find google play.
thanks
install the google apps and you will find the play store.
Hy !
I have an question … My SGS i9000 after root and update at 2.3.6 have Baseband version I9000XXJVU … my problem its that i can make the update for 4.2.2 with that firmware or i must update again at XXJW4 Firmware ? Thank you …
Hi ! I have a problem with my SGS , i was updated it at 4.2.2 jelly bean and when i try to open camera its apper to me : Unfortunately, Gallery has stopped. What can i do to repair this ? Ty
you can refer the tutorial to manually update the phone
This is best jellybean ROM I have used so far.
Thanks for the support.
thanks prashant
it cannot ad a HOC network….for wifi..
i have galaxy sI9000 but it can not connect with a HOC network..
The firmware look exactly like ics. Not impressive as 4.1.1
My version is XWJW6 2.3.6. Please let me know how can i root the same and install JB
you can root with the article of XWJW6
There is no rooting information for the XWJW6 version and also there are no files in the HotFile for the XWJW4 information. Link says files have been removed by the owner.
thanks for this, i upgraded from an ICS mod to this with no issues, i really like this new one
My question is if this rom supports miracast. Currently using CM10.1 and this function is missing.
I updated succesfully from ICS 4.0.3 and everything went fine.The only issue i’m facing so far, is the loss of my rooting.Can i root the phone again and how?Thanks for your support.
its only for rooted devices…
My Glaxy S got stuck on the Semaphore (NOT Samsung) logo, and I had to repeat process as described. Calendar entries are gone!! There are no instructions of how to back it up. ALso there is no GPS on/off switch, but it does appear to work. Thanks
clear the cache from the recovery mode and then re apply the update
Search for and use gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
PLEASE advise how one should back up and update calendar entries!
you can sync with the Google Account!
and gapps_4.2.2_JDQ39.zip can’t be found only gapps-ics-20120429…