How To Update Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 to XXJVS Gingerbread 2.3.5 Firmware


Galaxy S LogoTime has now come to again take out all your Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 phones as an all much awaited Gingerbread 2.3.5 now arrives. So, in the due course of this article we will see on how you can easily apply this latest update from the Gingerbread 2.3.5. This update comes as a great respite for all those who were really waiting for a stable and a 2.3.5 series update after the news came in about the arrival of 2.3.6. Soon, in the coming days, the Galaxy S users will witness the Gingerbread 2.3.6 update too. Though there is no ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) on the same but we can only hope that the same will be launched as soon as possible. Even the mightiest phone, the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 phone too is awaiting an update of the 2.3.5 Gingerbread series. But soon Galaxy S2 too will witness the Gingerbread 2.3.5 release.

Please note that this Gingerbread 2.3.5 release is not the Official version which is released by the Samsung but it’s the beta version. Though there may be some bugs which will be there in this version of firmware but it will soon be fixed as soon as you comment about the same in the comments section below. Please note that you need to strictly need to follow instructions before you proceed to apply this update on your phone. This all new update of Gingerbread 2.3.5 is dubbed as the version XXJVS.

Enhancements:

  • Daily Briefing Weather Widget now is Added,
  • Improved overall Speed in Quadrant Ranks,
  • Improved Battery Life,
  • No Force Close Errors in either Dialer or Phone.apk,
  • Better Wi Fi Strength,

Screenshots of XXJVS 2.3.5:

Gingerbread 2.3.5 HomeScreenGingerbread 2.3.5 HomeScreen

Special Instructions for users on Custom ROM Firmwares:

  • If you are on any of the custom ROM firmwares like Simple Honey, Juicy Ginger, Extra Ordinary, Amestris or any other custom ROM, then you will have to first backup all the data like you did last time and then need to get into the recovery mode.
  • Once you get into the recovery mode, you will have to select options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition after which you need to reboot your device by selecting reboot system now. As soon as you do so, all the cache files and the custom ROM specific files are erased completely after which it will now become safe to proceed with the instructions to apply this Gingerbread 2.3.5 ROM.
  • Just in case if you are using the Voodoo products or apps in your phone then its utmost important to disable the same before proceeding to apply any sorts of update as Voodoo products converts the file system from the RFS to EXT4, so disabling this will allow the new firmware tool to convert the file system accordingly by default to the RFS which is the file system in the Gingerbread XXJVS 2.3.5.

Please note that in this process, you will lose all the data which is there in your phone, so ensure that you have created the backup before proceeding with the update.

Highlight: The best part of this firmware is that anyone from any part of the World can proceed with the updation of the Galaxy S GT I9000 device. The only thing you need to do is to just follow the instructions strictly which are mentioned in the due course of this article.

Rooting Information:
Please note that applying this update on your Android won’t mean that you have rooted the phone. So, applying this update in short will neither root your device nor will be losing the warranty. Thanks to Samsung Electronics which allows customization of Android devices which in turn allows one to manually apply any update from any part of the World as it doesn’t come with the Boot loader policies like Motorola, Sony Ericsson or even HTC follows.

Additionally, if you have rooted the phone before or is rooted now, then after applying with this update the rooting access will be revoked and  you will have to root your device once again to get the root access.

Disclaimer:
Please note that we should not be held liable or responsible in any manner if anything wrong happens to your device which is the most unlikely if you follow the instructions as prescribed in the due course of this article.

Video Tutorial on how to update Galaxy S GT I9000 with Gingerbread 2.3.5 XXJVS

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Comments (354)

  1. knv anjaneyulu says:

    hey wifi is not working

  2. Exciting. I have just updated the set in XXJVR 2.3.4 and Blockbustor 5.5. I will try to update it in to XXJVS 2.3.5.

  3. fallenzion says:

    I’ve downoladed the firmware package but it is for a 2.3.3 firmware version not for the 2.3.5

  4. David says:

    The package that i downloaded had 2.3.3 XXJVK in it. Where do i get the real one?

  5. kuber chib says:

    How to root this?

  6. ryanlum says:

    hey… the wrong version of this is posted online.. after i updated it.. the firmware version is 2.3.3
    build number is gingerbread.xxjvk

  7. zeny says:

    Hi Neal

    I have downloaded the zip files, it does not lokk the same as u mention above
    these are what i have
    1) CSC_OXAJVK.tar.md5
    2) PDA_XXJVK_Sbl.tar.md5
    3) PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5
    4) s1_odin_20100512.pit
    5) Odin3_v1.0.exe

    Are those Ok to proceed?

  8. salil says:

    Neal Brth… U Uploaded D Wrong File.. Itz Old Firmware XXJVK Wich Is 2.3.3.. Plz.. Post XXJVS Gingerbread 2.3.5 Firmware

  9. nisarg says:

    me first…..how to root??we can use same step as we done in XXJVR???

    • Paddy Padmanabhan says:

      Hi How to root? Without rooting We can’t use Titanium backup. the process of switching over from one rom to another is a tedious one without a backup/restore in place.

  10. salmANDROID says:

    Thats more like it :)

  11. salmANDROID says:

    after installing this FW .. can we install a CUSTOM KERNEL onto it ?

    like speedmod kernel ? and do the LAGFIX convert filesystem to ext4 ?

    can we ?

    and is it a ROOTED firmware ? or should we have to for ROOTING process ?

  12. Gaurav W. says:

    Hi,
    just know I updated my SGS on 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 and I saw this page

    is it recommended to update 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 ???

  13. ahmad says:

    did it support arabic language

  14. ajbless says:

    is there any root package for this rom now?

  15. callisto says:

    Hello Neal
    The galaxy s updates seem to be coming out very quickly lately.I thibk im going to stick with jvr blockbustet 5.0,the rom is the best i have seen/used i even updated my sisters phine with it.Do you think there will be a blockbuster 6.0?based on jvs?

  16. Serkan says:

    In the Gingerbread zip file, there are only XXJVK files present, please check.

  17. yakub says:

    i m not able to download
    files once i enter the password
    i get only four files in extracted folder and it show the error as password wrong for one file.

    please help

  18. salmANDROID says:

    yes fine now … Thanks neal …

  19. salmANDROID says:

    and my question is still there ..

    can we install speedmod KERNEL on this Firmware ? and then convert the filesystem to ext4 after going into the recovery mode of speedmod ?

  20. harry says:

    hey neal its great to see u guys back with new fw
    but can u pls tell me that earlier i hav rooted my device to 2.3.4 gingerbread xxjvr by installing 2.3.5 will my device be unrooted or it remains same as now and could u pls tell that to update with it is same type of 2.3.4 xxjvr coz theres no rooting package still for 2.3.5??????????

  21. hellboy says:

    once we update this and dont like the firmware that much can we downgrade it back to 2.3.4?

  22. Kartik says:

    Hi Neal,

    I am currently on 2.3.3 DDJV6, the official update that came at the end of May. Can I directly upgrade to 2.3.5 from that?

  23. Omar says:

    Hi Neal.

    I am a Sg2 user, don’t we should feel shame cause Sg updated 2.3.5 before us. And when the arabic language is going to be supported.

    Thank you.

  24. Janno says:

    Hi neal! Can i install custom firmware Amestris / EO / Block Buster ROMS for XXJVS 2.3.5 when rooted?

  25. Carolina Rosado says:

    I was able to upgrade but unable to perform the final step in recovery mode, phone will enter recovery mode but when selecting to delete and factory reset the OK button does absolutely nothing, and so far I have no network connection but phone is functional with the exception of not being able to get/make calls, send/receive texts…….any ideas Thanks!

    • NeaL Pradeep says:

      can you remove the battery and flash the same again?

    • shavey says:

      I had the same issue and have since worked out that the JVS modem does not work when using an 850mhz service, nor can you enable it through call settings. Same phone works perfectly in the metro areas but totally dead whilst at home.

      Now in the process of resorting back to JVQ…

      • Carolina Rosado says:

        Shavey,

        Thanks for the reply – yep it looked great after the update but the home button did not have the same function and I have no network connection – after that my phone went completely dead. I tried downloading the zip file and installing the packet once more but nothing happened. now my phone is COMPLETELY DEAD – won’t even turn on at all, should be receiving replacement today…..oh well thank God for insurance otherwise I’d be F*&*$ :)

  26. linuxnas says:

    Can some confirm if the gtalk in this rom (3.3.5 jvs) has audio/video chat support?
    how is battery life?

  27. Magda says:

    Can i update on network locked phone?

  28. viswa says:

    Hi,

    Where to donwload the 2.3.5 file i dont fin any link in this page..kindly help

  29. zenny says:

    Hi Neal

    Some comment has been deleted , i download last night, it was XXJVK, anyway, i haf tries XXJVS version, wifi not connected..

    Any Advice.? TQ

  30. Ronald Stokdijk says:

    Missing CODE_I9000XXJVS_CL565837_REV03_user_low_ship.tar,

    pllease correct it

  31. Tokem says:

    Neal, I have been following your advices for quite a while now. I am very impressed, but I haven’t been able to take advantage of your work because I have a GT-I9000M and I’ve read that it is not the same as the GT-I9000. Are there root instructions and roms for my particular phone on your site? Will your upgrades and lagfixes work on my I9000M? I just updated to stock GB 2.3.3 with Kies, but lost my root. Now I’m desperately trying to find a root solution so I can restore everything I had in Titanium Backup!

    Thanks for any help you can give me,

    Tokem

  32. DC says:

    Hi Neel,

    Is this applicable for I9003 also?

    • NeaL Pradeep says:

      Its not applicable to I9003

      • Tokem says:

        Do you mean that it IS applicable to GT-I9000M?

        Thanks,

        Tokem

        • NeaL Pradeep says:

          no, its not applicable for I9000M

        • Tokem says:

          Hi Neal!

          Is there anything on your site that applies to the I9000M? If not I won’t waste your time any further.

          Thanks,

          Tokem

        • Tokem says:

          Thanks Neal!

          Here are my phone’s OS specs: (I don’t really know what most of them mean)

          Bell Canada Vibrant
          Samsung Galaxy S
          GT-I9000M
          (Unlocked and running on the Rogers network)

          Firmware Version: Gingerbread 2.3.3 (Stock – from KIES)

          Baseband Version:
          I9000UGKG3

          Kernel Version
          2.6.35.7-I9000UGKG3
          sj0829.kwon@sep-08 #2

          Build number:
          Gingerbread.GKG3

          I had my phone rooted under Froyo (2.2) but lost it when I upgraded to 2.3.3 (had to Factory Reset to do it!). I need to restore Root so I can re-install my phone configuoration and apps with Titanium Backup. I would also like to try out the Voodoo lagfix (or whatever you recommend) because this stock doesn’t seem to be as stable or as fast as my 2.2 Froyo, though the battery life is a lot better. Also, I have issues because, every once in a while, get these weird black screens where the phone goes completely unresponsive. I have to remove the battery and restart. Anyway, any help you can give me is greatly appreciated!

          Thanks,

          Tokem

        • Tokem In says:

          Hi Neal,

          I do understand that this change doesn’t apply to my phone. But you asked for the current version of my phone and I gave it to you (with a whole lot of other stuff that may or may not help). Now back to my previous question, can you suggest somewhere I can go where FW and fixes for the GT-I9000M are being looked into? Thanks.

          Tokem

  33. gigidel says:

    I updated my firmware to 2.3.5 but when I see firmware in about phone wrote 2.3.3 . what is it problem

  34. omar says:

    Hi Neal.

    I am a SG2 GT-I9100 user, don’t we should feel shame cause SG GT-I9000 updated 2.3.5 before us. And when the Arabic language is going to be supported.

    Thank you.

  35. Frissi says:

    Can I upgrade T959UVKB5 2.2 Froyo.UVKB5 kenrnel version 2.6.32.9 to XXJVS Gingerbread 2.3.5

  36. gigidel says:

    I updated my firmware to 2.3.5 but about phone say it 2.3.3

  37. Princezapps says:

    I have the XXJVP 2.3.4

    Can I update?

  38. Freefaller says:

    If you want to root your Galaxy S on v2.3.5 then goto:

    where you will find the Chain Fire kernel. It is near the bottom of the page; you will be looking for CF-Root-XX-OXA_JVS-4.1

  39. gigidel says:

    I did but Say firmware is 2.3.3

  40. Tom says:

    I started the process as mentioned here, but it doesn’t go any further from:
    boot.bin
    ID:COM is still yellow

    But it doesn’t move from there. What can I do? Obviously I’m afraid of disconnecting the phone as I fear bricking it.

    What do you recommend?

    Oh, and the phone itself is stuck.

    Thanks ahead.

  41. Kartik Iyer says:

    Any idea when custom ROM for XXJVS 2.3.5 would be released? When can we expect this?

  42. Hi Neal,
    I tried yesterday to update it. But it reversed in to the 2.3.3 from XXJVR 2.3.4. It was so sad moment for me.

    But Now I Successfully updated it in XXJVS 2.3.5. Please do not mind, I am in confusion in rooting as I am not advanced user, advise me, can I use the Root package of XXJVR 2.3.4 or is there any way. Please help me.

    I have one question, why Samsung does not give priority of Hindi or Devnagari script in its phone, I could not see the script among more than 2 dozens of local languages. From 2.1 to 2.3.5 demand is high of the DEVNAGARI Script. It covers Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali and so many other Indian Language. Please, Please include this Script in Samsung.
    Thank you.
    Ghamaraj Luitel
    Kathmandu, Nepal

  43. Narmada Luitel says:

    Hi Neal,
    I tried yesterday to update it. But it reversed in to the 2.3.3 from XXJVR 2.3.4. It was so sad moment for me.

    But Now I Successfully updated it in XXJVS 2.3.5. Please do not mind, I am in confusion in rooting as I am not advanced user, advise me, can I use the Root package of XXJVR 2.3.4 or is there any way. Please help me.

    I have one question, why Samsung does not give priority of Hindi or Devnagari script in its phone, I could not see the script among more than 2 dozens of local languages. From 2.1 to 2.3.5 demand is high of the DEVNAGARI Script. It covers Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali and so many other Indian Language. Please, Please include this Script in Samsung.
    Thank you.
    Ghamaraj Luitel
    Kathmandu, Nepal

  44. Narmada Luitel says:

    Hi Neal,
    I tried yesterday to update it. But it reversed in to the 2.3.3 from XXJVR 2.3.4. It was so sad moment for me.

    But Now I Successfully updated it in XXJVS 2.3.5. Please do not mind, I am in confusion in rooting as I am not advanced user, advise me, can I use the Root package of XXJVR 2.3.4 or is there any way. Please help me.

    I have one question, why Samsung does not give priority of Devnagari script in its phone, I could not see the script among more than 2 dozens of local languages. From 2.1 to 2.3.5 demand is high of the DEVNAGARI Script. It covers Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali and so many other Indian Language. Please, Please include this Script in Samsung.
    Thank you.
    Narmada
    Kathmandu, Nepal

  45. magda says:

    many people say there is porblem with wi-fi in this version, is it thrue or how to fix that! TY!

  46. magda says:

    many people say there is problem with wi-fi in this version, is it thrue or how to fix that! TY!

  47. adicrst says:

    What’s the feedback on the battery compared with 2.3.3 XXJVO ?

  48. khldooon says:

    hi
    please can i upgrade from I9000XXJPY 2.2.1 to I9000XWJVS 2.3.5 ?
    will i have some problemes with wifi or batterie or something like this?

    please help me

  49. Dario says:

    hi there
    first of all thnx for your tutorial… very intuitive…

    this can be used for:

    PDA:i9000xwjs3
    PHONE:i9000xxjpy
    CSC:i9000xxjs3
    ???

    if so, what is the best moment to disconect the usb cable? before entering the Recovery mode??

    Thanks

  50. imad says:

    can it change signal to better reception it little weak now

  51. Nagarajan KS says:

    Hi Neal,

    In the message Box I am getting boot.bin and after that nothing happens.
    Now the phone the phone is off and i am worried of disconnecting. Please advice me what need to be done?

  52. dejan says:

    I just updated ….. Thank You Neal …

  53. Kartik Iyer says:

    Is Rooting procedure for XXJVS same as that of XXJVR?

  54. Sriram says:

    My basebad version is I9100MUGKG2. Can i update the firmware to 2.3.5. Wat difference does different version will make in upgrading ?

  55. Meru says:

    Neal i see the comment in some forums that its has wifi bug..??
    is it right ??
    do u use this update ??

  56. Mrs Hill says:

    I am following your instructions to the letter.
    When I get to the point when I have put my phone into download mode, I then attach to the PC via USG, but the Odin software does not recognise that it is attached, i.e. the ID:COM does not turn yellow.

    I know I can connect the phone to the PC because I have done so previously using the same USB cable and connected to KIES. In fact when I connect the phone while it is not in download mode, and select KIES to connect then the Odin software does infact acknowledge the phone is connect and ID:COM does turn yellow. I do not go any further since I know I can only upgrade in download mode.

    So why does Odin not recognise my phone in download mode? Any ideas?

    Mary

  57. Dario says:

    using…

    nice one!

    thanks

  58. Kevn says:

    hi, neal,
    can i root this update with CF-Root kernel?

  59. ebcedic says:

    This firmware is also having Force Close problem. I just flashed it and now it is showing 2.3.5. I just connected it to Bluetooth handsfree and made couple of calls and bhoom! It’s saying com.android.phone has stopped working, Force close.

  60. ebcedic says:

    And I made sure I done the last step of Wipe data/Factory reset and wipe cache partition. The problem is when it gets force closed I have to restart it to make the phone work properly with bluetooth handsfree.

  61. fabian says:

    neal in the video guide re partition is off don’t it have to be ticked when using 3 file flashing ? or is off okay for this ?

  62. Robrecht Anrijs says:

    Is it possible to upgrade without reïnstalling all the application that I’ve installed on my phone? By example is it possible to execute a backup (without rooting), installing the update, and do a restore? If so, how do I start?

    And where can I found all the changes that are applied in this update?

  63. Chetan says:

    Hi neal,

    i have update my handset with this version..The wifii s getting disconnected now and then…Is there a bug in this version??

  64. Matevz says:

    Hello! I’m having a problem with updating.

    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
    File analysis..

    It does that and then it stops. I restarted my PC, didn’t help. I also re-connected my phone sometimes to the PC too(restarting odin aswell with that).
    Any suggestions? Thanks!

  65. Evert says:

    Just updated my Galaxy S GT I9000 with Gingerbread 2.3.5 XXJVS. But: after the update exactly following the procedure it asks for a password after first reboot? Why? What is this password? (max 16 characters). Also when entering recoverymode same question for password?

    Please help.

    Cheers,
    Evert

  66. Noman T. Ahmed says:

    Hi, I am getting the same issue with Wifi, shows connected but nothing works.. gives connection error. When do you think the fix will be released?

  67. Vimal says:

    Guys Who Are Having Wi-Fi Problems,I Have A Fix For Them.With The New Update Permissions Have Changed.So Use Kernels Based On XXJVS ONLY!!
    Problems Will Be Solved Automatically.

  68. sam says:

    Hey Neal,

    Again ‘Forced Closed’ error :( ….. at-least 3 times a day ….

  69. kev says:

    Hi,
    I have done upgrades from 2.1 -> 2.2 -> 2.3.3 but I cannot get this update to work. My Odin 1.7 shows the following status- seems never to download the firmware to the phone … any ideas?

    Initialzation..
    Get PIT for mapping..
    Firmware update start..
    Completed..
    All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
    Removed!!
    Added!!
    Removed!!
    Added!!
    Removed!!
    Added!!

  70. Tan says:

    Is there any way to backup apps that are already installed in the SGS GT-I9000? How to backup them?

  71. Ben Giliana says:

    hi there ..

    i started updating , but it froze at this stage :

    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
    File analysis..
    Get PIT for mapping..
    Firmware update start..
    boot.bin

    its been like this for like 15 mins, wat should i do ?

    thanks

  72. Freaky says:

    Is Samsung going to release this firmware officially?

    Whilst I like the hardware I think my next one is going to be a HTC because of the much faster firmware releases. Samsung really does seem to suck on that point. 2.3.3 has some security flaws in which it sends credentials over HTTP instead of HTTPS, which IMHO means Samsung MUST update.

    Yet they don’t seem to care about security at all :( .

  73. Janno says:

    Hi neal! Can you please update us if the 2.3.5 version is now working and stable including the wifi problem.

    im excited to update my i9000 again!

    thanks for reply neal!!

  74. sandY says:

    how to convert RFS to EXT4?

  75. raaz says:

    hey friends can u help me..i have downloaded xxjvs 2.3.5..but i havn a problem..wen am taking a call soon as the calling screen get disabled..hav u got any ideat to fix this..???

  76. HBW says:

    Hi Neal
    i have just upgraded my samsung i9000 to 2.3.5 XXJVS, The Battery life decreased dramatically, What to do

    Can i upgarde my galaxy s to Galaxy S2 safely with same 2.3.5 FW.
    What precautions i have to follow, Is S2 FW it better then 2.3.5 XXJVS FW.

    Thanx. in Adv.

  77. Ben Giliana says:

    hi Neal …

    ive successfully updated to 2.3.5 but the WIFI is not workin ?! , any clue !

  78. Tan says:

    I started updated and it stuck at the stage:

    Firmware update start
    boot.bin

    I had remove the battery and retry it 2 times but it still stuck there…. Any other way to solve this problem?

    Thank You.

  79. Hakimuddin IND says:

    Hi Neal,

    I have purchased the new I9000 and by ur guided instructions i upgraded it to 2.3.5 FW which have to many force error & decreased battery life.

    But i want something better /good on my SGS, What about BlockBuster 5.5 or any other rom / FW like, SG2 FW, also it should have good pre -installed app,widgets, eye candy UI, and should have very good battery life.

    Can i upgrade blockbuster 5.5 directly on SGS FW 2.3.5 or i have to go back to 2.3.4 first, I have already rooted my SGS by ur instructions successfully.

    Thanx in Adv.

    HAKIM

  80. Pavan Reddy says:

    Hi Neal , everything is Perfect , thanks for 2.3.5 Update ,your work is very much appreciated :-)

  81. Wez says:

    Hi sorry but I have posted this to the wrong section before and am reposting it here in the hope that someone can help me resolve my problem.

    Having tried to update to this firmware and after several failed attempts I now have a phone which is bricked. I have taken the battery out of it to stop it but every time i reconnect the battery all I get is a phone symbol with an orange triangle with a ! in the middle of it between a symbol representing a PC.

    I cannot get out of this and feel that my phone is bricked. I would not advise anyone to try this unless they are prepared to have a phone that is useless, sorry but I do not think it is worth the chance that your phone will end up like mine, useless as it is. Can someone please help me to try and recover my phone, thanks to anyone would can and will help.

    Best wishes Wez

  82. Simon says:

    First time I’ve done this update firmware thing, so thank you, worked a treat, very good instructions. But, 2 questions if i may?
    First should i have taken the sim card out before updating?
    Second, i assumed google talk now had the video chat option with 2.3.5, but checking the phone now it looks the same as before, and i have checked the firmware update, still shows 2.3.5 so update worked. Is that correct? no video with google talk on this update? If so, do you know when it will be available?

    Thanks for your help

  83. Hendriik says:

    Neal Did you load a new version of 2.3.5 on here, I did download it last night, but all the files are the same (The Dates 0f files) as the one that I have downloaded over the weekend.

  84. Bafana says:

    Hi guys!!! I’m in South Africa, I have been struggling to update my phone (Galaxy S GT i9000) firmware. I downloaded Ordin, when I press start after all selection it just deactivate all as if is starting a process but it takes for ever. When I compare phones with one I have, mine don’t have a software update in settings. It is a demo phone or what, can I be able to update it to gingerbread if it is a demo?

  85. Wez says:

    Hi again Neal, I am still stuck with my phone. I can get the phone back into download mode, but cannot get it to go into recovery mode, have tried loads of stuff even took the battery out for around 45 minutes. If I try to boot normally I get the orange triangle with the ! in it and nothing happens. I have tried with Oden3 loads of time and that is not doing anything either. I have had a look in my device manager and found that the phone is called SAMSUNG Mobile USB CDC Composite Device in the USB controllers. What I would like to be able to do is just get out of download mode and hopefully back into my installed firmware, as nothing has been installed the original firmware has got to be there somewhere in the phone.

    Best wishes Wez

    • NeaL Pradeep says:

      i believe you haven’t flashed GALAXY S GT I9000 Phone? what is your device’s model number?

      • Wez says:

        Hi Neal many thanks for your very fast reply. My phone is a galaxy s 2 which was locked to the 3 network in Ireland. I know that I have not flashed the phone as Odin never did put the green upload bar on the Odin installer like it does in any video I have seen of it. I am not sure what the original FW was now or if the phone was in USB debug mode either. If I try to boot normally I get the orange triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle of it between an icon representing the phone and one for the laptop. I cannot put the phone in recovery mode, I can get it back to download mode though, but from what I have learned from watching some videos on you tube it might not really be in download mode but just saying that it is and it needs to be USB jigged to get it right again, I have just bought a ISB Jig from ebay and now must wait for it’s arrival, which will take up to 10 days, it is coming from HK.

        Many thanks again Neal and keep up the good work my friend, very best wishes Wez

        • Wez says:

          Hi I have resolved the problem with my SGS2, in the end I used Odin3 and only uploaded the Modem.tar file to the phone, I did not use any of the other tar files or the pit file and my phone went back to normal again. I am so happy that I have it back to normal again and it still has the 3 Ireland software on it also.

          Thank you for your help and for all the good work you do on here, I think that I will await the update from Sammy as it can’t be that long away now till they release it to us.

          Very best wishes Wez

  86. Bafana says:

    Hi guys!!! I’m in South Africa, I have been struggling to update my phone (Galaxy S GT i9000) firmware. I downloaded Ordin, when I press start after all selection it just deactivate all as if is starting a process but it takes for ever. When I compare phones with one I have, mine don’t have a software update in settings. It is a demo phone or what, can I be able to update it to gingerbread if it is a demo?

    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
    File analysis..
    Enter CS for MD5..
    Leave CS..
    Enter CS for MD5..
    Leave CS..
    Enter CS for MD5..
    Leave CS..
    It just end there

    • NeaL Pradeep says:

      Very sorry to hear that you are facing issues, have you checked with any other PC? What version of firmware your phone is on? Try clearing the cache as well as clearing the data from the recovery mode and then re try the process! Let us know if it doesn’t get solved!

  87. Ananth1985 says:

    without checking Re-Partition my phone is not getting updated. please help.

  88. julio says:

    Is it normal that the process gets stuck at boot.bin for more than 30 minutes. I restarted the process twice already

  89. Anwer says:

    hi neal

    i want to know you said before ginger bread 2.3.4 is a very stable version here..

    is 2.3.5 a stable version like 2.3.4 …is it recommended to update to 2.3.5.

    please reply

  90. Dansih says:

    hey neal i update 3 galaxy s with the same procedure and have no problem but yesterday i try to update the anycall M110S Galaxy S and it stucks at boot.bin and now its not entering in downloading mode it just opens a blue screen which displays “UPDATE” and some Korean language what to do now?

  91. RASHID says:

    NEAL.. IM TRYING TO UPDATE USING ODIN V3 1.0 & V3 1.7 AND OTHERS BUT KEEPS SHOWING “FAILED”
    reads as follows..
    “ODIN V.3 ENGINE (ID 10)..
    FILE ANAYLYSIS
    CANNOT OPEN THE SPECIFIED FILE”

    ### PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – SOMEONE HELP… WHAT AM I DOING WRONG ###

    HOW IS ODIN USED ???? WHICH VERSION CORRECT TO UPDATE XXJVS GINGERBREAD

  92. Aaron L says:

    Upgraded my i9000t with 2.3.4 XXJVR and then proceeded to install EO 3.5. Was much better than when I was on 3.0, and data connectivity was much better. (practically absent in 3.0). I want to upgrade to XXJVS but the issues mentioned above have me a bit skeptical; Anyone with an i9000t tried this rom as yet? If so kindly let me know of any issues so i can decide if to proceed with an update.

  93. Tao says:

    GPS not working after i upgraded to 2.3.5 XXJVS… any solutions??

  94. Tan says:

    Hey Neal, There is still ”forced close” errors in my dialer even though i had updated my samsung galaxy s with this 2.3.5. Is there any solutions to that??????

  95. Sakthi says:

    Hi
    my galaxy model number is Gt I9000t. I got this mob frm singapore without bill.The firmware version is 2.2.1 . The build version shows as Froyo.UBJP9. Shall i upgrade to 2.3.5 through samsung kies. Pls suggest me the procedures to upgrade. I am new to this area. Shall i do it of my own… Or should i visit samsung showroom to upgrade… Pls advice…

  96. karty says:

    what about official version of 2.3.5 ?
    when can i get it neil ?

  97. jose says:

    hi the update was good but i dint have any network… what should i do?

  98. JFK says:

    Thumbs up men. The Sim Tool Kit is finally back on this Rom. Continue the good work.

  99. Lakshan Thenuwara says:

    Will this update work for my Galaxy S (Model Number – GT-I9000) (Firmware 2.3.3)

    Gingerbread Basebandd I9000DDJV5

    Build number GINGERBREAD.DDJV9

    Please advice :) ..thanks

  100. SOLA says:

    Hello Neal, ur doing a great job. I updated my galaxy s to 2.3.4 XXJVR and now 2.3.5 XXJVS all from this website. My problem is after I upgraded to XXJVS, MY PHONE WORKED PERFECTLY WELL, BUT IT SEEMED TO SLOW DOWN AFTER I SYNCED MY FACEBOOK CONTACT TO MY CONTACS. I THEN SWITCHED OFF MY GALAXY S AND SINCE THEN IT JUST GETS TO THE GALAXY S SCREEN THAT TURNS PURPLE AND STAYS THERE. SHOULD I FLASH AGAIN?

  101. Sadiq says:

    hey Pradeep,

    Can i use heimdall instead of ODIN to flash in MAC. Am really in need to update.. but running out of options.. please let me know… thanks in advance..

  102. Andy says:

    I just tried download the file twice, at two different locations on my computer, however i don’t see the files that odin will need to install for CSC, Modem and Phone, i only see pit file.

    While there are 3 zippd folders for CSC, Phone and Modem, the contents of those folders do not contain any supportive or recognized file for Odin

    Am i missing any thing,

    Please advise,

    Thanks,

    Andy

  103. Invicta says:

    I cant see de download files …
    where is ?

  104. John says:

    I already updated my samsung galaxy s to gingerbread 2.3.5. and also root it.The wifi fix also had been done. But I have some problem here with my call. I can’t receive calls from others (the screen become black and suddenly the coverage is gone). I can make a calls but after one minute it was broken off due to no network coverage. The coverage was excellent here but my phone cant get it. Why is that?

  105. K M Subramaniam says:

    Hi
    i upgraded my GT i9000 from eclair to froyo in kies application. Now i upgraded to gingerbread 2.3.3 using the files from android advices (thanks to that) later i upgraded to 2.3.5 (XXJVS). Also i rooted the phone & used the patch for the wifi fix from your website. It was working fine for 3 days or so. now i am encountering crashing of applications & also the call log opening and contacts opening.
    Also while assigning speed dialling, it is not dialling the phone no. instead it is dialling the key pad no. (2-9) and says un known no.
    first we have to dial the no. example no assigned to numeric pad 2 the assigned phone no. is displayed then we have to touch the displayed no & make the call.
    Can u plz help me out for these complaints?

  106. K M Subramaniam says:

    Thx Pradeep for the reply.
    All the updates was done word by word as instructed in the website.
    I used only Odin for the gingerbread updates. both (2.3.3 & 2.3.5)

  107. Gautam Meher says:

    Hi Neal,

    Please let me know how to remove or disable voodoo?

    Regards.
    Gautam Meher

  108. Dan says:

    Download links seem to be down at the moment..

  109. MiC says:

    Mmm just read all about upgrading my Galaxy and set this day to do my first update…. download link down ;-) Rrrrr
    Is there a list where you can see the actual versions? I missed that on the site.
    Keep up the good work :)

  110. lee jeffery says:

    HI Neal, upgraded my SGS to 2.3.5 and its been good but I have a couple of niggling problems neither of which where there on my previous version. Firstly occasionally it has a force close error, and doesnt seem particular to any one app. It did it when exiting messaging today, the other day exiting email. It also had connection errors the other day in emails as well. When it forces the close of an app it appears to cause a problem with the Bluetooth, as even though it appears nothing has changed, i will make a call and find the phone operating audio through the phone and not through my bluetooth headset as it was doing minutes before. It has done this in several locations where I have not previously had problems. The icon still says the headset is connected but it is clearly not. Attempts to pair the headset again have been unsuccesful and I have to turn off the headset and the bluetooth on the phone and reinitialise everything again.
    The phone has also developed a nasty tendency to drop its 3G signal and the signal bars are replaced by an O with a line through it. Again these are problems I have not experienced in the nine months ive had the phone so i can only assume it is the new firmware.
    Any ideas??

  111. Bappan says:

    Hi Neal,

    Great work you have done on this site…
    I have updated my i9000 to 234 last month, successfully, now its time to update 235…
    it seems the links are not working for past 3 days…
    Please provide an alternate link or update this link…

    Thanks in advance..
    Bappan

  112. Dan says:

    Managed to update from 2.2.1 to 2.3.5 ok, but now I have no internet access whatsoever…

    • Dan says:

      Actually got that sorted. I forgot to make sure my battery when fully charged when I updated, battery life was awful. If I charge it and re-update will that work?

  113. Janno says:

    Hi Neal!!

    NERF 2.3.5 LETS JUMP IN TO 2.3.6 FIRMWARE!!! WE’RE ALL WAITING!

    PLEASE RELEASE IT AND MAKE IT STABLEEE ASAP!!!!!

    THANKS NEAL! WE HAVE OUR FAITH ON YOU!! FOR I9000ers!!!!!!!

  114. Regmi says:

    Hi Neal
    XXJVT 2.3.5 is already out

  115. Manoj says:

    Hi Neal
    XXJVT is already out
    1

  116. Regmi says:

    why you enabled moderation? you haven’t published my comment why?? I gave you a link nothing wrong I found In XDA

  117. RON says:

    hey neal i’ve downloaded the file but it gives me rar files instead of md5…can i still use this for the update??? tnx man..

  118. Dilip says:

    Great ! Great! GReat ! You are providing us new look for our smartphone .. I used to visit it alws looking for new new versions and custom Rom. Is there available any custom Roms for android version 2.3.5.?? Thanks so much for your contribution Mr Neal

  119. Marcelo Bruckmann says:

    I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 with gingerbread 2.3.4.
    If I update the firmware, do I lost all my info and applications on the phone?
    How do I backup them??

    THanks!!

  120. Serdg says:

    Hi Neal,

    I upgrade my SGH-T959V from 2.2.1 to 2.3.3 and I am wondering if you can give me step by step instructions to downgrade back to the 2.2.1.

    TY,

  121. kamal mittal says:

    PLS HELP….MY UPDATE WAS INTRUPTED DUE TO ACCIDENTAL UNPLUGGING OF WIRE DURING FLASHING……NOW THE PHONE IS NOT STARTING…..IT CAN ONLY ENTER IN THE DOWNLOADING MODE….I AGAIN TRY TO FLASH THE PHONE …BUT AFTER PRESSING THE START BUTTON THESE COMES—-

    Added!!
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
    File analysis..
    Get PIT for mapping..
    Firmware update start..
    boot.bin

    AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING….I HAVE WAITED FOR 30MINS…..PLS HELP GUYS…HOW CAN I FIX THE PHONE….PLSSSSSSS………

  122. Dylan Fambeck says:

    how do i download odin and the other files ??

  123. Gourab says:

    Neal,

    Everything is being discussed but where is the ODIN file? I really dont see the procedure to install the 2.3.5 ?

  124. amaechi ilo says:

    hey. thanks a lot for this man. downloaded tje zipped file a while back but just got around to instakking it today. unfortunately “androidadvices.com” does not open tje zipped file for me. has dat been changed? when i try without the inverteds, i get a direct error. but with the inverteds, it starts and returns d same error after a while. pls what do i need to do?

  125. Rimi says:

    Hi Neal,

    I really want to flash the EO 4.1 SGSII JVS/JVT ROM 2.3.5 by miki. I have the file, plus SGSII tools file as well as an update

    file, but since this is an odin version I would really appreciate a tutorial from you as I don’t want to end up bricking my

    phone. I’m currently on XXJVQ and EO rom v 3.3 which I love.

    Thanks, rimi

  126. Mauric says:

    Just installed it, so far so good, thx!

    probably gonna install cm 7.1 tomorrow.

  127. numan says:

    please help me while updating odin got stuck not even doing any update

  128. carlos says:

    Does Kies still work after upgrade to 2.3.5 ? my phone is Galaxy S GTI9000 2.3.3 XWJVN can I use the normal upgrade or do I need special upgrade tool ?

  129. Cavan says:

    Hi Neal ,

    Can I direct upgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.3.5? Have any issue after upgrade? Thanks :-)

  130. joel nthwesane says:

    when download game it ask me wi fi

  131. Manish says:

    Dude, that zip file has nothing in there.. plus its broken i guess…
    and update is wrt XXJVT or XXJVS 2.3.5? broken zip file mention it as XXJVS, whilst your site says XXJVT?
    have been trying from couple of days now, could you please update site with new file asap?

    thanks for passion shown to update this site… m a regular visitor.. ;-)

  132. Sabba says:

    Hi Experts,

    Need advice.

    I have brought a new SG2 contract phone 3 weeks back and updated the firmware as below from Kies.

    Version: 2.4.5
    PDA: XWKI4
    PHONE: XXKI1
    CSC: XEUKH2

    Just planning to upgrade my firmware to 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 because of batter performance. Before i processed, i have questions on my mind.

    1. Can i upgrade to 2.3.5 with my current version?
    2. If i upgrade firmware without rooting my warrenty still valid?
    3. If i’m not rooting my phone. what kind of issues i will face in future upgrades or with market place?
    4. If i upgrade my firmware to 2.3.5 and rooted. Can i pull back my pervious version (2.3.4)?

    Appreciate on your advice.

    Cheers.
    Sabba.

    • NeaL Pradeep says:

      you can apply the update
      warranty may get void, contact operator for T&C
      Yes, once you root unless and unless you revoke the root access the firmware won’t be recognized by KIES
      yes you can roll back to any version of your choice, even back to official fw!

  133. The King. says:

    Hi,

    I just upgraded to Gingerbreak 2.3.5 via Kies – all very straightfoward. I now have….
    Android version – 2.3.5
    Baseband version – I9100XXKI4
    Build Number – Gingerbread.XWKI8

    All seems to be ok and phone is working (so far).

    Only issue I have now is that on very top-right of screen (beside clock, battery power symbol, network reception) I have a symbol that looks like the old ‘silence’ symbol. (i.e. outline of phone with squiggly lines either side of it.) I’m nearly sure is the ‘vibrate’ symbol – but it was never there before and even if I turn off vibrate – it still doesn’t go away?? Why has this suddenly appeared after the update and how can I get rid of it?

    Thanks.

  134. Shahid Shafqat says:

    i have successfully upgraded to 2.3.5 but there is only one problem, the sms application carshes so often. Please advise how to fix it. thanks

  135. asmawi says:

    Hye,

    Recently i had upgrde from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5. And ow i have a problem with unable toconnect kies via usb and somemore my devices only can play media with car audio player but unable to use handfree car audio player via bluetooth.

  136. afra says:

    i heard rumor that this version support persian language in sms and phone languagfe … do u know anything about it ?

    and if not .. do u know the one version that support persian language , so i can recomend to my friends ?
    i also asked about this on icecream sandwich page for galaxy S .

    if answer is same just answer in one page ….

    appreciate your awesome, rapidly support

  137. bilal pratab says:

    neal lat question android 2.3.5 XXJVT IS BETTER OR ?ANDROID 2.3.5 XXJVS PLEASE BE FAST I AM WAITING

  138. Mike Malanchak says:

    Hi

    I have a Galaxy S GT I9000T. I have following installed.

    Android version – 2.1 update1
    Baseband version – I9000TDOJL1
    Build Number – ECLAIR.DOKA1

    What version of Gingerbread can I update to?

    Thanks
    Mike

  139. udi koren says:

    how do i install hebrew after updating the firmware?!

    thanks

  140. Bac says:

    Samsunggalaxys gt i9000

  141. yakup says:

    hi! neal i want an latest arabic firmware for my galaxy s i9000

  142. Alice Lee says:

    Hi Neal i have used 2.3.4 a while and now i check this new firmware.
    I was try to upgrade but Odin couldn’t read my mobie when i put my usb to computer.
    Actually computer can recognize it not odin.
    I have no idea to fix it
    Help me!!

    When i put my usb it said \There is new hardware to install \
    and odin had no response
    Should i have to reset my mobile or something??

  143. cody says:

    I did everything accordingly but the ID:COM simply doesn’t want to turn yellow. I tried on two different computers, I have all the files required and yes, I have a SGS GT-I9000. Can anyone help me out here?

  144. Ibrahim says:

    Hi Neal,

    I have recently purchased a used Samsung Galaxy S and the specs are as foolows:
    GT-I9000 with frimware as 2.2
    Baseband I9000XXJPP
    Kernel Version 2.6.32.9ROOT@SEP-35#1
    Build no FROYO.XXJPO

    Is there any way I can find out that this phone was rooted or no?
    Can I upgrade it to 2.3.5?

    Thanks & regards.

  145. Ibrahim says:

    Hi Neal,

    I have a Galaxy S I9000 and the specs are as follows:

    Firmware: 2.2
    Base band: I9000XXJPP
    Kernel: 2.6.32.9root@sep-35#1
    Build no: FROYO.XXJPO

    Can I upgrade this to 2.3.5 Gingerbread?

  146. dharm says:

    hello sir.please help to install 2.3.5xxjvs and send me link to instal this

  147. prakash says:

    hi all,
    i upgraded my samsung galaxy Si9000 to 2.3.5 xxjvs with the specs are as follows:

    Firmware: 2.3.5
    Base band: I9000XXJVS
    Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVS-CL565837 SE.INFRA@SEP-73#2
    Build no: GENGERBREAD.XXJVS

    no my problem is every time i’m getting force close for phone.apk and dialler.apk .

    please help me to solve this problem

  148. kiang says:

    Hi Neal,

    Its my first time to all of these rooting and stuffs.
    My I9000 is with the following firmware: 2.3.3, baseband version I9000ZSJV6. I want to upgrade my firmware to the latest.
    While reading your tutorial, can you help to help me if I can upgrade my current version to 2.3.5, and if so, is my following understanding correct:
    1. Upgrade to 2.3.5JVS http://androidadvices.com/update-samsung-galaxy-gt-i9000-xxjvs-gingerbread-235-firmware/
    2. Upgrade to 2.3.5 JVT http://androidadvices.com/samsung-galaxy-gt-i9000-steps-install-gingerbread-235-xxjvt-firmware/
    3. Fix for 2.3.5.JVT http://androidadvices.com/force-close-performance-fix-samsung-galaxy-gt-i9000-xxjvt-gingerbread-235-firmware/
    4. Upgrade to 2.3.5 JVU http://androidadvices.com/samsung-galaxy-gt-i9000-steps-install-gingerbread-235-xwjvu-firmware/

    Thanks.

  149. jaffar says:

    hi, i want to ask that i have samsung galaxy gio s5660 … i installed a custom rom on it using odin… it was fine last night, but today i turned off my phone and now its not turning on. please help me …plzzzz..i tried everything .. download mode, recovery mod but its not turning on … also two touch lights are not coming.. please reply right now i will be waiting …

  150. Jimmy says:

    1) please.. can u provide the link to download zip file?
    2) will i loose any data while upgrading?

  151. Ibrahim says:

    Hi Neal,

    I wish to upgrade my Galaxy (GTI900XXJVS) to 2.3.6 or 2.3.5XXJVT. Which one do you think is better?

    I also have Samsung Wave operating on OS BADA but I want to change it to Android. Can you please help me with that.

    regards,
    Ibrahim

  152. Ibrahim says:

    Its Wave S8500

  153. amit mangukiya says:

    i can not activate download mod in my samsung galaxy s i9000.
    plz guid me

  154. haider says:

    once we update gingerbread 2.3.5 and also rooted this and dont like the firmware can we downgrade it back to froyo 2.2.1

  155. haider says:

    please let me know which is the best version for galaxy s i9000 can i use it in middle east… arabic urdu support

  156. Marem says:

    what I have is her green image then takes a long time I have USB and computer detached from Moblie now I have nothing in my Moblie can you help me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  157. kumar says:

    Hello,

    I have recently purchased Samsung Galaxy S Plus , will this upgrade also applicable to Galaxy S Plus ( its now 2.3.4 ) ?

  158. Sam says:

    link cant download ! pls solve it, thx .

  159. scarlet says:

    i have problem to turn my phone into download mode.i try for many times but couldnt work.why?how?

  160. Aaron says:

    Thanks for the info. Works well. Looking forward to next upgrade already.

    ;-)

    BTW kies is rubbish.

  161. affonso says:

    where is the link of download?????????????

  162. Anand says:

    Hi Pradeep,

    The following my SGS version

    Model: GT-I9000
    Firmware: 2.2
    Baseband version: I9000JXJPD
    Kernel version: 2.6.32.9 root@SE-S606 #73
    Build: FROYO.JVJPF

    Which is the best update i should use to make my gingerbread. Thanks

  163. ALI says:

    CAN ANY ONE TELL ME THE PASSWORD OF ZIP FILES…PLZZZ

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