How to Update Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 with ICS 4.0.3 RC 4.1 Firmware
For all those who were waiting for an all new update in the form of ICS Android 4.0 flavored custom ROM which is dubbed as version of 4.1. We really thank the developer Paul Forde who has made a huge contribution in rolling out this One Cosmic ICS Custom ROM. Last time we saw on how you can install the RC 2.1 ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware, RC 3.0 and RC 3.1 ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. It was rolled out few days back itself but it was later pulled up due to issues with Wi Fi and Modem. When compared with other builds, this build of 4.0 comes with several performance fixes.
Features:
- Based from the latest source code from Google themselves(Android 4.0.3)
- Full Google Apps suite
- Currently using Platypus as a kernel base(Thanks Zach!)
- Pre-rooted
- init.d Support
- Full Hardware Acceleration
- Fully working RIL(Radio Interface Link = Calls / Texts / Data)
- Fully working Audio
- Touchscreen works perfectly
- Fully working Wi-Fi
- Fully working bluetooth
- Both SD Cards (Internal & External), work fine
- Fully working Calendar sync
- Fully working Camera(Video Recording & Pictures)
- Touch to focus
- Panorama mode in camera works
- Face Unlock(quite iffy, due to the vga ffc)
- Fully Working GPS
- Bluetooth
- Wired tethering, works fine
- Fully working FM Radio(AOSP does not support FM, download Spirit FM from Android Market)
- Fully working Wireless tethering
- Fully working sensors
- Live OC Support(download NSTools from Market)
- USBOTG Support
- Voodoo Sound
- Voodoo Colour
Change Log in RC 4.0:
- Changed RIL code to CM one, cleaner code implementation
- Whole new updater script which should prevent any issues when flashing(Thanks DemonWav!)
- In browser, ‘Exit to car mode’ now says ‘Find on Page’
- Deep idle working with framework integration
- 100MHz now works
- You can now purchase applications from the Android Market
- In camera, all video effects work flawlessly
- Editing pictures in Gallery works now
- Screen flicker upon lock is now gone
- Odexed optimisation
- Battery Life eXtender
- Slightly tweaked read ahead values
- Sztupy’s USB OTG V5
- WiFi fix for those with issues with wifi not working with screen off
- Unstable voltages fixed
- Facebook sync works now
- WiFi fix manager included(fixes regional wifi issues in ICS) USB Transfer Speed fixed
- Back to AOSP Music
Caution: This update is not recommended for network locked devices.
Disclaimer: At Android Advices, we have made sure in all respects that all the information regarding the firmware update is mentioned correctly in this article. We hold no responsibility in any manner just in case if any damage happens to your Galaxy S GT I9000 which is a very unlikely event if you follow the instructions carefully.
So once you finish going through the above instructions, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up the instructions to apply the update of ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware RC 4.
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WIFI DATA still not working………….. and RC 4.1 seems to be a little slower than RC 3.1……… going back to the RC 3.1
Hi Neal,
Thanks for the new update..
Let me see, what this does…!!!and gives d feedback
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we have just fixed the download links, its perfect now!
The Download Link dosnt work!
please check now, the download link is http://hotfile.com/dl/145471315/5812bc8/ICS_4.0.3_MR1-RC4.1_I9000.zip.html
you link is crash !!!!
Hey what is the difference between this and Build 15 software???
both are developed by different developers!
Hi all…
I used your excellent instructions to upgrade from XXJVU to Build 15. Sorry for the basic question but do i need to go back to XXJVU before flashing RC 4.1 please?
Thanks
yes its a must, please stick to instructions!!
I am unable to download the file as the links are disable.
there was an issue with the developer side!
we have refreshed the links!
Hi Neela,
I am on Gingerbread 2.3.5 Stock Rom. For this RC 4.1 do i need to install MIUI rom and then update with ICS RC4.1 as we did in previous versions.
Thanks
yes you can apply this update, but please follow the instructions and disable all the lagfixes if installed any!
Thanks for the response,
but i am still not clear with your reply that whether i should install XXJVU as per your tutorial brfore applying RC4.1 or install I can go with MIUI ROM and then apply RC 4.1.
Pls clarify ..
Thanks
no, please follow the instructions! dont update via MIUI!
thank you
Hi vivek do you flashed the above ROM?
we have fixed the download links! please check now!
yes i had flash it and it is working perfectly.
I updated with this. But still WIFI issue (faced before on RC 4.0). How to fix?
this is the 4.1 release, most of the issues are fixed!
Hi neela i installed now RC 4.1. But still wifi continuously on and off. How to fix this?
you can make use of wifi fix!
Cannot turn WIFI on it alway loops on-off
yes there are some known issues with this, it will be addressed in the coming versions!
the download link is not working..
we have fixed the download link!
please check now!
Hi..the download is ok..i ‘ve flashed the RC3.0..someone have just flashed this ROM?? is notice any problem?
hi neal
thank for this update working perfectly on my i9000.
thank once again
thanks vivek for your trust and appreciation!
i m using the amestris custom rom right nw….. so let me knw that is it better then that r amestris is good enough….. where as i m having no issues with it……
update with GAMERZ ROM! ITS AN ALL NEW CUSTOM ROM1
Hi Neela,
Updated with this one. There are not much visible changes in the looks or performances other than what we have from the build15. The external card contents are available in the ‘emmc’ folder. The Application ‘newshunt’ cannot be opened in this version also same as before.
Thanks,
Mahmud K
yes there are few known issues!
Is there an update coming soon for teamhacksungs ics 4.0.3. If so,when will you post the update? Cyanogenmod 9 ics 4.0.3 seems to have better options than rc3.1,so how does teamhacksungs build15 compare to rc4.1?
as of now update with the gamerz ROM! its the best!
Wifi tethering still has issues. Connects ok but still cannot connect to the Internet
yes it will be fixed in the coming versions!
Is it possible to flash it via odin? If yes can you post a tutorial, i think with odin it is much more chances to flash rom succefully.
no, as of now its not possible to root via odin!
Hi neel,
Wch is better n more stable build 15 or RC 4.1……
go with GAMERZ ROM AS OF NOW!
wi-fi is not working. if we turn on it continuously turn on & off. I reboot but still itcontinuously turn on & off.
what to do?
Yes it will be solved in the coming days with the new versions!
Video recording still at 15fps? Also, no video call?
Still compass in Google map does not work.
I installed RC4.1 on teamhacksung build 14.
Hi Neela,
I did it in first attempt…. Thanks buddy
Issues facing
WiFi not working showing wifi turning on by unable to turn on
Data usage > mobile data is enabled by default and unable to disable showing message (activity setting is not responding)
cache cleared
please advice
you need to disable by touching on the data tab!
The firmware works great, cant seem to find a way to change the amount of homescreens though? Has this been disabled on this version or am i going crazy.
The firmware works great, but for some reason i cant change the amount of homescreens i have.
Am i going crazy or is this option missing?
yes its missing in this build! it may be added in the coming versions!
Dear Neela,
Can I direct update it with XXJVU Rooted.
Or need to update on MIUI.
Plz suggest me, i m in confusion.
Thanks,
yes you can but please stick to the instructions!
wifi not working on this. auto brightness is too dull. when are you going to come out with a decent working version?
IT IS IN THE MAKING, WE ARE HOPEFUL OF GETTING IT SOON FROM DEVELOPERS!
Hi upgrade went extremly smoothly …….all done in about 5 mins…….Onlt problem is that when I connect USB cable to laptop, its unable to recognise the devise and USB is not showing up on the phone
try connecting in the mass storage mode!
Hi upgrade went smoothly no issues apart from the fact that now USB doesnt work and I cant connect to my Laptop
have you tested after installing with USB drivers? it worked for us!
USB not working after the update Device not recognised from laptop
connect in usb mass storage mode!
Hey..i am on Onecosmics ICS RC3.0…can i directly apply this sheet wrong my data, cache nd dalvic cache??
yes you can directly apply the zip file!
Hi Neela,
I just wanted to ask if i have done something wrong. I have installed the XXJVU update and then rooted it as per instructions. I also cleared caches etc… I have noticed that the entire rom is quite sluggish. Its very, very slow to rotate sreen and pretty much appears to be a lag on everything. I have cleared the cache and have done the entire process of updating from scratch twice.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thank you
yes there are some issues which are reported! it will be solved in the coming builds!
Hi, Neela,
Updated sucessfull!!
WI FI IS NOT FIXING. WIFI HAS NOT WORKING. ANY SOLUTION!!!
ITS FIXED IN THE NEW BUILD!
Cannot turn WIFI on, it loop on – off – on – off —- How to fix it?
UPDATE WITH A NEW VERSION, it has arrived just few days back!
Hi All,
I have applied this (ICS RC4.1) update on the stock ROM of Gingerbread 2.3.5, I just root that with CF root and rooted to recovery mode and form there installed from this downloaded zip file.
The phone is now working brilliantly every thing is working perfectly. But as faced some problem with MIC voice only when receiving calls, in this RC4.1 firmware this problem has been addressed to some extent because this issue is not coming for every call – only sometimes for some calls it may appear but fixes automatically after few seconds.
May be developers try to fix this issue separately….i needs this glicth fix else it is an awesome firmware.
Thanks to the entire team.
yes, in the coming versions, it will be further improved!
Hi Neela,
When is the new version coming waiting eagearly.
Thanks
this is the new version as of now!
I am on Gingerbread 2.3.6 I9000XXJVT. Can i install this firmware directly?
please stick to instructions, we have summed everything in the article!
I am currently on Build 14,so can i install this by going to the recovery mode and install it or should i have to go back all the way to the Original firmware and install it?
since both are different builds, you need to follow the instructions to apply this update!
please ad the ICS Music player, the stock is so boring and it is not comfortable! If it is not possible please ad stock gingerbread music player please!!!
you need to install this music app separately!
It allways reboots i did exactly as you said!!! installed xxjvu then rooted it then in recovery mode i wiped cache and factory and installed the rom and nothing!!! it allways reboots i did it three times what is wrong with it?
there will be some issues! it will be addressed in the coming versions!
@DK1947IN – Same issue. Those who call us can’t hear our voice properly. Waiting for new update
its upto the developer to fix the issues, as in when the new release comes we will cover the same!
Then, your advice is to wait the RC5?
you can try this!
How it behave during update.
Because google and samsung sing along with installing is coming agian and again fore moer than 20 mins
yes it takes longer than expected sometimes!
Hey, Just followed all instructions, right now at the part where you said:
Select “install zip from sd card” > “choose zip from sd card” after which you will see that it will take around 15 – 20 minutes for applying this update. After this, you need to select “++++ Go Back ++++” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone.
Did this, its currently applying the zip file, but it loops from a Google startup screen to the GT-i9000 startup screen, to the recovery mode. Is this supposed to happen? Or did something go wrong.
What to do now? Wait, or what?
apply the firmware again by following the instructions!
I’ve installed version 4.0.3 RC3.1. Can I install this new version RC4.1 without a factory reset?
its not recommended!
Hi,
I’ve trying to install this update and I keep haveing the installation aborted after getting the message ‘E:signature verification failed’… not sure why this is happening or what to do?
Regards
you need to first root the device, only after which you need to follow this procedure!
hi i have put the mail up once before and did not seam to get a respond ,i have the xfjva build 2.3.5 firmware kernel 2.6.35.7-i9000XFJVA-CL621561root@dell124#
can i just use this firmware or do i need to do something else
ps i have super user will i loose my root privileges
no, you just need to follow this procedure to get it updated!
Pradeep,
updated to valuepack of gingerbread 2.3.6, then rooted on value pack of the same. then updated to ics 4.0.3 Android RC 4.1. all working fine including the apps.
but unable to retrieve the contact back up and the contacts icon was removed inadvertently . how to restore it ?
thanks, but please let me know, which is a better version gingerbread 2.3.6 xxjvu or ics 4.0.3 android rc4.1 ?
XXJVU is better, if you want custom rom which is the best then you need to update with GAMERZ ROM!
I have a problem, when i select the zip file it says: ” E.signature verification failed”
Now i have on my phone the following config. Firmware 2.3.6 and the Baseband I9000XXJVT
Help pls.
you need to root the phone again, install clock work mod recovery!
I have a problem, when i select the zip file it gives me an error “E:signature verification failed’
Now I have the following config. Firmware 2.3.6 and the Baseband I9000XXJVT
Help pls.
root before you follow this procedure as it needs the rooting access!
Hi,
in there firmware TV out put?
i have on MIUI-SCOTLAND ICS STABLE 2.11.26 so can i direct install this?
Thanks in advance…..
no, please stick to instructions for safer firmware update!
Hi
Is there TV out function in this firmware.
I am on miui so can I direct upade or….
Thanks in advance
please stick to instructions.
hey i was using rc 3.1 and i juat updated with rc 4.1 but im not getting signal !!! im not able to connect to the service provider… it says NO SERVICE !!!!
wat is wrong rc 3.1 was wrking fine for me !!
plzz help !
follow the article again, it will be solved!
Yeah I had faced a similar issue with Cyanogen Mod 7.1.0 for Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 (SGS). The issue was sometimes when receiving a call (note not always) the other person, that is the caller in this case either could not hear my voice or hear my voice with echo or modulation, basically voice was unclear.
One solution I had when I used to press/toggle the mute/un-mute button and then everything would be ok.
You can try that. It might work.
Hopefully they solve this issue the in latter releases.
yes these issues will be addressed in the coming versions!
Hi
I am also facing the exact same issue in previous RCs this issue was with all call i receive in RC4.1 it is not for all calls but the issue still exits. I found the same solution just after picking the phone call you must toggle mute/unmute button i used to do that in 1 sec and WoW…!!! every thing works perfectly…
Thanks
So far we are getting ICS for I9000 as an update for XXJVU. When can we get a odin flashable standalone version for I9000?
as of now there are no details as of now!
Is this official release?
no its not an official release!
Can I use this for my 9001 ?
no, its for 9000 only!
Can I use this in my Galaxy S Plus i 9001 ?
THIS IS JUST FOR I9000
it is the best 4.0 ROM but there is still little work to do… Anyway thanks to entire team i’ve already using it…
thanks for your trust and appreciation!
Great thanks, im so needing and update ,
ill let you know how it turned out.
It was really scary at first start but i got to figure it out..
Android 4.0 RC 4.1 on Samsung Gt-i9000, just simplify only one word.. \AWESOME\.
Thanks Guys for bringing all this up.. Continue your excellent work.
Good Luck and God Bless!
Ronald, Philippines
thanks ronald!
i already got XXJVU if i flash to RC 4.1 ,how can i root RC 4.1 firmware ,and will it hav CWM
its a pre rooted firmware!
i m on xxjvu if i flash to rc 4.1 do i hav to root this firmware and will there be CWM
yes cwm will be automatically there!
when i choose the .zip file in recovery mode it says:
signature verification failed
installation aborted
what should i do????
check with the rooting, update with XXJVU and root the same!
hi i had tried to do this update after all the other firmwares updates that was in the instruction s ,
now my phone is stuck in reboot and will not start up it try s to reboot then i get the galaxy sign then a small google sign pops up , then goes right back to recovery mode but wont start up i can go to download but it will not connect to the computer if i want to do the firmware updates 2.3.6 value pack nothing PLEASE HELP ME I NEED THE PHONE
PLEASE
Thank you
l
re insert the battery and follow the article to update with XXJVU Firmware!
thanks, great ROM, update went smoothly. i see 3 issues:
1) color slightly distorted, i am not sure is it due to brightness.
2) phone start up time is too long.
3) phone is slightly heated up
thanx bro this wax a really great update everything works perfectly
Hi thanks for the reply ,i just cant seam to get the odin to light up in yellow, wat to do im trying to update it with firmware 2.3.6 xxjvu as you advised, if i can do that then maybe it will work i hope
hello, am on xxjvt and flashed rc4.1 and its working but some slight lagging. do u recommend i go back and flash xxjvu for smoother performance? what do u think
yes you can revert back the firmware
hy
thanx bro for the update but i wax wondering if i could convert the file system from rfs to ext4 if so than how plz help me
you can install by the rom manager
Hi so at last im back with my fully updated and rooted gs so god dam happy ,
the next thing is i want to do the sd card update, the only thing is last time i went that way the phone was stuck in the recovery mode loop i have solved that now but still im a bit dubious about trying it again what to do mmmmmmm
Thank you for any help and tips
I Updated my Samsung Galaxy S with ICS 4.0.3 RC 4.1 Firmware and it’s Perfect ( thank you all. keep up the good work)
there is only one problem. I can’t login to my gmail account. what should i do ??
thanks for your appreciation!
m in trouble!! after the update my phone rebooted into recovery mode and always does so!! help me
update with XXJVU to restore your phone back!
its fixed!! i flashed it again on recovery mode and now its perfect!! Thanx man gr8 but will thr be a bttr version coming up later??
Hi could you put up a video to show me & others ,how to do the this update to the above update mentioned ics via computer to sd card
,i tried it once and that caused my phone to act up on me please please prity please ha ha
would relay appreciated it thanks
.lee
hey lee, you can apply the GAMERZ ROM!
Hi,
Can you please tell what is the problem in my handset (Gti-9000), whenever i capture someone photo it always comes blur, but the picture dimension is 2560*1920.
Phone os version froyo 2.2.
Regards,
Meddy
update it to the latest with the help of kies, it will be solved!
Hi!
I’ve installed the update yesterday. It works great!
it has a little bit of lag now and then but nothing hard.
thanx! I’m loving it!
hey i update and its awesome but there is one issue i see
the auto brightness is very dim u need to fix zat and the music player is lame txs
when i select the “Samsung_GalaxyS_IceCream_SandwichCANDY_Amestris_V5.1_2.3.5″ on update it aborting with the message “E:Short write of /tmp/sideload/package.zip (np space left on device)” I have check the space and there is enough og free space on th internal SD 8gbs. What should i do to install ICS??
unable to configure mail ID
Error Msg:- “unable to safely connect to server(java.security.cert.certpathvalidatorexception: Trust anchor for certification path not found)”
Please help me…
check with your IT TEAM!
Hi Admin.
Thank you for the instructions, I update my mother’s Galaxy S i9000 gt to ICS.
But I’m unable to receive Video Calls.
Is there is a work around about the issue?
I’ve no other issues so far!
But there are apparent freezes on an initial launch of an application.
I’m new to android! A wm6.5 user here!
Sincere apologies for bashing into foreign territory
Hey Bro…
I’m waiting for your reply!
Can I roll back to some other rom say Gingerbread 2.3.5 without any complications?
Do I need to follow any other instructions!
Do Reply PLEASE!
yes you can roll back to any versions of your choice!
I downloaded this firmware and installed it on my SGS… It works great.. but after two days my phones sound not working (i installed Spirit FM Fee) is it because of the fm software or any problem in the Firmware… Pls help
Dear Pradeep
I have updated with ICS 4.03. I faced following issues-
Not able to watch films with video player.
Not able to send applications via bluettoth.
Swype is not working.
Quadrant score has been reduced to 1326
Pls chk, all others are perfect.
Thanks
which format of videos you are unable to watch?
@Pradeep Neela,
avi format(complete films)
And also pls revert to my other queries.
Think free office is also not there.
pls help
we are having terrible number of pending comments, we are working to clear the same at the earliest!
Thank you very much! It works great! No problems so far. Good job, congrats!
avi format(complete films)
And also pls revert to my other queries.
Think free office is also not there.
pls help
you need to install the same from market!
HI,
Can u please tell me wat happens if i install custom rom for ics on my sgs 2, whether it voids warrenty? wat if i again go back to stock kernel thn custom counter ll stop?? please give clarity on this. and which is most stable ics rom available.
waiting for your valuable feed bacj.
Thanking you
Adarsh
yes it will void warranty! if you go back to stock kernel, the warranty can be reclaimed!
Hey, every time i try to install something off of this mode and not Odin, it starts downloading and then tells me E:signature verification failed. Why is this happening? I cannot seem to install anything this way. Can you help?
I am in the ics 4.0.3 rc 1 can I directly upgrade or install the latest ics 4.0.3 rc 4 version or should I go to the xxjvu and then install the new ice??
Thank you
Hello Neal can you please tell me I am in the ics 4.0.3 rc 1 can i directly update to this new ics 4.0.3 rc 4.2 even though I updated my sgs with ics 4.0.3 rc 1 via miui rom.
Good luck.
Thanks
I just updated my Samsung I9000m to ICS4 and everything seems to work except that I donot get any service. When I try to find networks on my phone, I donot see any. This is my onlu phone and I am stuck. I need help. Also, this was my first experience with android os and it backfired.
THIS IS FOR I9000 AND NOT FOR I9000M MODEL! SORRY WE CANT HELP YOU!
I Have a Samsung Galaxy s GT i9000. I moved from 2.2 to 2.35 after which my wifi and my bluetooth stopped working. I then managed to upgrade to 4.0.3, thinking it would fix the wifi and bluetooth problem. But still it didn’t help. Im still currently on the ICS 4.0.3. My wifi shows me “turning on” but it never turns on. My bluetooth does the same.. I heard about a “bcm_supp.conf” file that needs to be in the folder data/wifi but i don’t have it. i searched to download it but couldn’t find it. so i downloaded and installed the wpa_supplicant file and placed it there, and that didn’t work either. Please guys. I NEED A BIG BIG BIG HELP from you. I have hitting my head in the walls since 3 months to get my wifi and bluetooth fixed. please help me do something and fix it. If possible anyone can send me a download link of the bcm_supp.conf file would be great. However i still need explanation and methods to get WIFI working on my SGS GT i9000. HELPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU CAN UPDATE TO THE XXJVU FIRMWARE AS ITS A STABLE FIRMWARE AS OF NOW!
external sd card is not found after update
Hello and thanx
after update external sd is shown in file manager (Astro) but shows directories empty.
where is video player ?
Fm radio missing and message forwarding to group option is not available
did anyone try USB OTG?????
hi i just updated my fone to 4.0.3 and downloaded whatsapp and viber through internet but i cant access after opening them it says unable to connect to internet if problem continues reboot..pls assist
configure the apn settings, it will be solved