How To Root Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 On Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 Firmware
All those who updated their Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 phones to Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 firmware version can now root their phones easily in few seconds. But, before proceeding for the rooting process, there are few points to consider. The first and most important point about rooting is, as soon as you root the phone then the warranty will get void so please proceed further only if you are not a warranty lover.
Next thing to consider here is your phone should run on Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 firmware, only then you can root your phone. So, please make sure that your phone has the JPKP5 2.3.4 version and if not then update it to enjoy the rooting. In order to find the firmware version OS version of your phone, just go to “Settings-About phone-Firmware version” and check the Android OS version and it has to show JPKP5 2.3.4.
Most of the users have a doubt about the rooting process and also about its advantages. In fact, in the process of rooting, some applications will make changes to the system files in order to give some extra features for the users. Rooting has many advantages and only demerit with this is warranty will void.
Merits of Rooting:
- After rooting the phone, users can use the tools like Voodoo and CWM.
- You can convert file system from laggy RFS to faster EXT4.
- The major advantage of rooting is you can install custom firmware on the phone.
- Rooting gives access to remove the system applications.
Reclaim warranty:
Just in case if you rooted the phone on JPKP5 2.3.4 firmware version and wants to unroot the phone, then just apply the firmware update procedure of JPKP5 2.3.4 Firmware. But, in case you applied the Voodoo lag fixes then you need to disable it by entering into recovery mode.
Disclaimer:
Androidadvices.com will take no responsibility for your device damage. So, we request you to follow the instructions and procedures carefully in order to avoid any such situations.
For the convenience of the users we have divided this whole article into few pages so that everyone can understand the process easily. In the further pages, you will find the pre-requisites and then the procedure for rooting.
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what about Samsung galaxy s i9000 ?
XXJVT IS COME GUYS ..
where The Article ?
here it is,
http://androidadvices.com/samsung-galaxy-gt-i9000-steps-install-gingerbread-235-xxjvt-firmware/
did u mean “How To Root Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 ON Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 Firmware”?
yes!
thanks..it works great
why does it require to reset to factory setting and formatting all data after updating?
In the process of rooting some cache files will generate to damage some applications on the phone. In order to avoid such damage you need to do this and Of course! its an optional.
why i cant read the proceduce?
This article is divided into few pages..you can find the procedure in the 3rd page..But before proceeding for procedure, read the pre-requisites in the 2nd page.:)
First of all thank you,
i was following your steps perfectly until this step “press volume UP key and OK button along with the Power button simultaneously”, i did as such but my phone turned on without going into recovery mode, i tried it again but it still did not work.
Did the rooting work properly? i have the super user, tweaks and CWM applications. (what do they do btw)?
yes you have rooted the phone!
Thank You!
I did this tho be able to bypass my university proxy using proxydroid application.
Unfortunately superuser and proxydroid application asked me to update them, after i did so i couldnt bypass my university proxy anymore. Why is that? is it from the superuser update or the proxydroid update?
In case in superuser update how can i get back to the previous version? Do i unroot the root it again with the file you gave us?
Will i be able to disable the google ads?? and will there be any changes in the interface???
Will i be able to disable the Google ads and will there be any changes in the interface??? What is this Cyanogen mod? Is it available for dis fone??
Will i be able to disable the Google ads and will there be any changes in the interface? What is this Cyanogen mod? Is it available for dis fone?
FROM ANDROID MARKET SETTINGS CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE PREFERENCES! CYANOGEN MOD IS THE TYPE OF CUSTOM ROM!!!
Will i be able to disable the Google ads and will there be any changes in the interface?? What is this Cyanogen mod?? Is it available for dis fone???
FROM ANDROID MARKET SETTINGS CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE PREFERENCES! CYANOGEN MOD IS THE TYPE OF CUSTOM ROM!
same problem as the gentleman above……i love the stability and speed of gingerbread 2.3.4jpkp5….but i cant go into recovery mode no matter what i do..!!!! kindly help….i am facing force close errors……
how to update samsung galaxy GT-I9003?
Any one pls help.
YOU CAN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, ARE YOU FACING ANY ERROR?
No update to 2.3.5?
NOT AS OF NOW!
Is Cyanogen supported for dis fone??? Are there any changes in the interface, i mean the appearance and all?? can v customize the status bar appearance and stuff?
We will soon come up with if it supports!!
i can’t connect to kies any more… any help?
since its a beta release you will not be able to update!
I’ve updated my Galaxy SL to latest Gingerbread version JPKP5 . But noticed that whenever screen is in stand by or off the GPRS data services do not work. But as soon as screen is unlocked the data services resme working fine. Please check if this is a bug or if only I am facing this issue!
it will be sorted out in the next version!
Hi
I tried updating it to XXKPM but the problem remain same! Also I have not installed any data saving third party app.
regards
Rahul
install with XXKPH!
Pls chk it might happen bcos u installed some third party app which saves ur battery life….
please tell me does this gingerbread firmware is applicable to samsung galaxy GT I9003 model ??
Hello,
can i flash my phone directly from froyo 2.2.1 to Jpkp5 ? by following the same steps you mention in the tutorial or do i have to flash to someother version before i upgrade to jpkp5?
i am using galaxy sl i9003 south asia Pakistan..
Thanks
yes syed you can apply this update!
thanx I got updated my phone to 2.3.4 jpkp5 still now no bugs
hello guys.
After rooting my samsung galaxy gt I9003 as shown above i loose function of my wifi. What can i do to have my android rooted without this problem?
more details about the phone
firmware version 2.3.4
baseband version i9003jxkp3
kernel version 2.6.35.7-cl482273 root@Dell149#1
build number gingerbread jp
In order to root your phone it should be on Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 version
Will I be able to clock my phone??
yes you can!
Sorry i meant overclock***
Thanks Ramesh but the problem is still on after updating to Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4. My wifi just freezes up and says error. Other functions works fine except Wifi. What should i do next?
wait till the next update arrives as we will soon bring it on!
Hi, i am using ubuntu so is it ok to do this while installing kies in windows virtual machine because i have heard that it may damage the phone
KIES doesnt work in ubuntu!
hi, i’m running ubuntu linux. Is it safe to do this procedure from windows virtualmachine in ubuntu?
you need to have Windows as Odin doesnt work in Linux!
Can I9003 be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich
No update is available as of now…we will come with it asap..Stay tuned..
I will definitely stay tuned.
i am not able to go to download mode once i press all three buttons simultaneously but it only starts the mobile samsung GT I9003 please help with this
you need to try to get into download mode as almost all phones get into download mode! what is the version you are on?
FROYO 2.2.1 andriod GT i9003
i update my samsung galaxy s GT i9003 with above gingerbread firmware but i am not able to start my phone .Please help if i can reverse back to old froyo 2.2.1 firmware
my phone start with display samsung galaxy s GT i9003 display and freezes .Please let me know if it can reverse to FROYO 2.2.1?
yes it can be reversed to froyo!
Dear Neal
how please let me know how do it ?
Please let me if there is official gingerbread 2.3.5 firmware for samsung galaxy GT I9003 model.
Hello, I have the same issue how can i reverse it back to froyo ? .. Thanks for help..
Hi Neal,
I have recently updated my I9003 to 2.3.4/XXKPE. To which latest version i can upgrade again??
I want to update my samsung galaxy GT i9003 froyo 2.2.1 which is best GB update available to root ?
yes u can update to jpkp5 2.3.4 Gingerbread firmware…
I did try to update with this firmware but my phone didt start after successful update.So let me know is it safe try again?
hi Ramesh. thanks for this tutorial, i’ve successfully updated my phone to GB jpkp5 with no bugs. only problem is that kies cannot detect my device, maybe because it’s a custom update. can you please give some idea on how i could revert to the stock firmware w/c is froyo, in case samsung decides to rollout the official gb update. your help is much appreciated.
thank you in advance
hi……..thnx a lot……my GT I9003 in working well under the nexus custom ROM. when can we expect some special in d form of Icecream sandwich for our models from you ?
there is no exact timeline for the same but expect the same very soon! Thanks for your trust in us!
how to root samsung galaxsy sl android 2.3.5
help me please…..
we will come out with the procedure very soon!
can this work for galaxy samsung sl i9003 2.3.5 version
yes but it has to be on JPKP5 Firmware!
so i can update with 2.3.4 from were
What about root package of GT-I9003
Firmware: 2.3.6
Baseband I9003JXKP3
Kernel 2.6.35.7-CL811961 root@dell132#1
Gingerbread.JPKPE
as of now rooting is not possible!
hi all!! i have tried this rooting procedure on my jpkp5 gingerbread v 2.3.4 gt-i9003 it was very succesfull the nightmare is that i have this wifi error now i have revert my jpkp5 gt-i9003 my phone is not rooted but i have my wifi back… i will try this again when they got the solution on wifi issues..
any way thak you to rameshh hope you can find solution on wifi issues
It keeps giving me this error… even after exiting the antivirus and turning off firewall
Can’t open the serial(COM) port.
get admin rights and enable the usb ports!