How To Update Samsung Galaxy SL GT I9003 with Stable Gingerbread based Nexus S Custom ROM Firmware


Enhancements in Nexus S ROM for Samsung Galaxy SL I9003:

  • Lot of Visual tweaks including the ones with the Juwes ROM and the Acid tweaks,
  • Gingerbread Launcher from Nexus S,
  • Cyanogen Mod theme along with 5 different options in the Lock Screen,
  • Bloatware is removed from the Firmware,
  • Supports EXT 4 File system than the laggy RFS File system,
  • Improved quadrant scores of 2500+ and also comes with an all new version of Android Market Place,
  • Zip Aligned ROM with the MIUI Music tools,
  • Over scroll glow as well as the CRT Effect,
  • Nexus S Boot Screen

Screenshots of Nexus S ROM :
Nexus S ROM 1 Nexus S ROM 2 Nexus S ROM 3 Nexus S ROM 4  Nexus S ROM 6 Nexus S ROM 7 Nexus S ROM 8

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Comments (162)

  1. Asim says:
    October 4, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I just wanted to know if I can go for this update. I have XXKPE on my Galaxy SL.
    In case of any issue, can I revert back to XXKPE?
    What are the enhancements and is it stable (just curious as XXKPE is very stable)?
    How is it different than JPKP5 2.3.4?

    Regards,
    Asim.

    Reply
  2. Shunmuganathan says:
    October 4, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Mr. Neal, the download link “DOWNLOAD NEXUS S ROM” is not working! Please do update. Shunmuganathan

    Reply
  3. Eric says:
    October 4, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Can’t download. Link dead.

    Reply
  4. Ayush Chand says:
    October 4, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    wHERE iss the post??

    Reply
  5. Shanavas says:
    October 5, 2011 at 10:44 am

    pls tell me wht is the advantage of custom ROM

    Reply
  6. fooarts says:
    October 5, 2011 at 11:52 am

    after i install the custom rom, i cant connet to wifi. it says error

    Reply
  7. Ankit says:
    October 5, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    I have installed jpkp5. Do I need to flash xxkpe or shud I directly proceed for xxkpe root version?

    Reply
  8. Ketan says:
    October 5, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Ok… So am trying this update… Hope it doesn’t disappoint me…

    Reply
  9. Ketan says:
    October 5, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    It says Signature Verification Failed

    Reply
    • NeaL Pradeep says:
      October 7, 2011 at 9:36 am

      kindly root the phone, phone is not rooted!

      Reply
      • Ketan says:
        October 7, 2011 at 12:45 pm

        thanks Neal… can you help me out with how to root… i downloaded the update.zip and did the necessary steps to get into recovery mode… but it still gives the same error i.e. E:Signature verification failed… any thing else i need to do?

        Reply
  10. Jacob says:
    October 5, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Hi Sir Neal, i’m using this custom ROM but my wifi can’t turn on..

    Reply
  11. Jacob says:
    October 5, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    reflashed it again, wifi is ok in the stock i9003 gingerbread, and root, but when i applied the nexus files, my wifi is not working anymore.. is this issue normal?

    btw, nice site you got here.. :)

    Reply
  12. Imroz says:
    October 5, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    hey plz help me out!! while applying update from sd card its e: signatire not verified!1 installation aborted!! what to do

    Reply
  13. Andrew Chin says:
    October 5, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Mr Neal Pradeep,

    First of all, thank you for all the work you’ve put into writing up useful FAQs and instruction guides for the newbies of Android phones. :) I have been following all your guides for upgrading my previously sluggish and vampire-like SGSL i9003. All the steps you’ve written out were followed 100% and using the files provided on the site

    I first used your guide in the first link to upgrade my phone from stock Froyo 2.1, and lousy Asian firmware.

    http://androidadvices.com/making-galaxy-sl-i9003-xxkpe-update/

    Then I followed your next guide to rooting it under the new firmware.

    http://androidadvices.com/root-samsung-galaxy-sl-i9003-gingerbread-xxkpe-234-firmware/

    Finally, I decided to flash it with this custom ROM. Everything was looking good, the functions all were working like usual. Call function, camera, music player, etc. All but one didn’t work in the end, and that was the WiFi. I couldn’t connect to my home WiFi as my device would give me “Error” when I tried. Please help me :’( Everything is so gorgeous already in this phone and I put in a great deal of research to make sure I made a right jump to Gingerbread and flashing a custom ROM. I suspect it’s a kernel problem, my friends tell me it’s something to do with the radio. Please respond as soon as possible. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • NeaL Pradeep says:
      October 6, 2011 at 9:38 am

      hey andrew, we are just hoping that this issue is sorted, we are in constant touch with the developer and will soon come up with the fix! We really apologize for the issues!

      Reply
  14. jacob says:
    October 5, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I done it but wi-fi is not working. it’s showing error

    Reply
  15. tshepo says:
    October 5, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    wifi is reporting an error after the update… i followed all the steps and had to repeat the update twice, but the problem still persists

    any suggestions?

    Reply
  16. Salim says:
    October 6, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I have updated my Samsung Galaxy SL GT I9003 with Stable Gingerbread based Nexus S Custom ROM Firmware.

    The only problem I have is when I click on the Wi-Fi button I get an error displayed. The Wi-Fi is not working.

    Regards

    Salim

    Reply
  17. farid says:
    October 6, 2011 at 3:28 am

    I have XXPKH on my Galaxy SL I9003. Can I apply this update on my phone? This update is more stable than XXPKH right? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  18. azizi says:
    October 6, 2011 at 9:22 am

    Already try to update yesterday.
    Overall very good.quadrant test can go until 2000.
    But the problem is my gps not funtioning
    .gps test cannot detect any sattellite.
    Now i am reverting back to my old stable xxkpe

    Reply
    • NeaL Pradeep says:
      October 6, 2011 at 9:24 am

      try checking the GPS outside!

      Reply
      • azizi says:
        October 6, 2011 at 7:53 pm

        already tried inside and outside. gps not functioning.
        when update to XXKPE, GPS very good since inside also can detect the satellite.
        hopefully this issue will be fix also as Nexus S Custom ROM Firmware is very good to left behind.
        now i revert back to my old XXKPE until all the issue has been fixed.
        now my GPS back to normal again inside and outside.

        Reply
      • azizi says:
        October 6, 2011 at 7:58 pm

        Already tried inside and outside but gps not funtioning.
        Hope developer will look this issue also as this update really awsome.
        Now i am reverting back to my old XXKPe and my back to normal. Can detect the satellite as per previous.

        Reply
  19. johnson says:
    October 6, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Recently I had updated my I9003 to Firmware JPKP5 2.3.4. What is the proceedure for me to have Nexus S Custom ROM Firmware in my i9003. Do I need to downgrade to XXKPE and proceed?

    Which is the official rooted firmware for i9003 from samsung for i9003?

    Thanks and regards

    Reply
    • NeaL Pradeep says:
      October 6, 2011 at 10:13 am

      you can apply the update XKKPH!

      Reply
    • johnson says:
      October 7, 2011 at 9:29 am

      As suggested by you, I have rooted and applied the update XXKPH and it is working just fine. The one issue I just want to highlight is the use of memory out 486.61 MB memory, it eating upto 400 MB! Due to this the performance of the battery has come down if I compare with that of JPKP5. Is there any remedy for this, let me know. Thanks for your support.

      Reply
  20. gohar shah says:
    October 6, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    i updated my i9003 first in xxkp7 but there is problem in camera and also in video calling in all video call app. and now i update my phone to xxkp9 and now the camera is working but video calling in all vido call app. still problem..plz help me and tell me what is the best verion for video calling in skype,oovoo,tango.

    Reply
  21. Kritik says:
    October 6, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Hi
    I have Updated with my I9003 to Firmware JPKP5 2.3.4
    It is working fine thanks for your efforts.
    I want to upgrade to Nexus S rom , Should I Just put the Nexus Zip in SD card after rooting the device and proceed or should I Upgrade XXKPE & the root the device & apply Nexus zip update as mentioned.
    Please clearify the steps.

    Thanks for the help

    Reply
  22. gno says:
    October 7, 2011 at 11:19 am

    upgrade ? or downgrade with faulty applications .. @%&?

    Reply
  23. Kod says:
    October 7, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    hey neal!

    thanks for all the awesome updates and advices on android. helped me a lot!
    so the for wifi issue on this update is still not fixed?

    Reply
  24. pramod rimla says:
    October 8, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    there is problem to update this nexus rom firmware. signature error
    i do all thing but when i want to update this there signature error. pz tell me how i fix it

    Reply
    • Imroz Rafique says:
      October 9, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      hey brother your phone is not rooted!! root it with Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 Gingerbread XXKPE 2.3.4 Firmware and then try again!!!!

      Reply
  25. pramod rmal says:
    October 8, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    i did it but wifi not working there is error. pz tell me how to slove

    Reply
  26. Imroz says:
    October 9, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    hello neal !!! first of all thankz and hats off to you and your team for making such efforts!!! i have have updated with the custom nexus s rom!! i am having the wifi problem so plz kindly help me to get it fixed it as soon as possible!!!! thank you

    Reply
  27. Imroz says:
    October 9, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    give us the estimated time time!! so that if its gonna take time we would roll back to our Gingerbread JPKP5 2.3.4 Firmware or wait for the other version in mean time!!!!

    Reply
  28. Eric says:
    October 10, 2011 at 10:04 am

    wonder the Wi-Fi issue cleared?

    Reply
  29. Hamza says:
    October 12, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Hey
    Great work dude actually im a noob
    My gingerbread version is jpkp5 can u gove.me a guide.to.upgrade it to XXKPE so that I can proceede
    Im.new here so.plz.help.me sir

    Reply
  30. Kritik says:
    October 12, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Dear Neal,

    Everythinng went on well upto Rooting the Device
    Unable to install Nexus Zip from SD card or external SD
    error ; unable to mount Sd card
    tried mounting using the recovery menu same repeats…

    To restart from first , is there a way to unroot the device first
    please explain detail steps.
    Now Enjoying KXPE rooted version quite happy with it, everything works perfectly..

    Please Help on two issues
    1.How to Unroot the device ?
    2. Solution to this Unable to Mount Sd card Error

    Thanks
    Keep up the good work

    Reply
    • johnson says:
      October 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm

      Krithik,

      I had the same problem. But i fixed it.
      You need to format the sd card within the phone itself. Before doing that, backup the data in your sd card to pc.

      Reply
  31. Sayed says:
    October 13, 2011 at 12:24 am

    I’ve updated my galaxy sl-i9003 with nexus s custom rom but my
    camera stopped working after updating. So please help me.

    Reply
  32. pramod rimal says:
    October 13, 2011 at 12:48 am

    i want to remove this gingerbread based nexus custom rom what can i do. here is wifi issue so i want my previous version. please tell me what should i do

    Reply
  33. Shams says:
    October 13, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Hi Neal, I have XXKPE on my GT-i9003, the problem i am facing. Camera doesnt work on Skype video call and Paltalk, but when i take the snap or video record. its works fine. (on net video call its freeze then only geeen or black screen).
    how can i change back this firmware to 2.3.3 ? please give me if you hav better firmware update link..
    or can i go back to original factory firmware 2.2.1 ? so that i can expect update from Kies.
    thanks

    Reply
  34. Jarvis says:
    October 14, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    hey, did the new version release?? please post a link…

    Reply
  35. EKO says:
    October 25, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    i upgraded my samsung GT I9003 TO XXKPE ,,AND FOLLW INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY,,I CLEAR THE CACHE AND USER DATA ,ON THE FIRST DAY WORKS FINE, BUT NOW,,WHEN I SWEEP TO UNLOCK,,NOT WORKING,,AND I PUSH THE POWER BOTTON AND AND ITS WORKING TO SWEEP JUST LIKE THAT ALWAYS TO OPEN MY CP,,,,,,BUT NOW MY BACK KEY AND OPION KEY NOT WORKING PLS,,,,HELP,,,,PLSSSSSS,,,

    Reply
  36. christopher says:
    October 26, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    HELP!

    My back key and option key is not working but it’s ligthing up. the home key is ok i am using sgs i9003. i tried looking for the firmware and updating it but it failed. my os is gingerbread xxkph version 2.3.4 kernel version 2.6.35.7-cl467143 i don’t know what to do i also removed the protective film and clean the surface already but nothing happened

    Reply
  37. sayed says:
    October 26, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Dear Sir (Neal),
    I want to use CM7 on my galaxy gt-i9003.
    Now i’m using gingerbread based custom rom Nexus S which i’ve updated from androidadvices.com. It’s working great only problem with wifi & usb tethering for data pacage.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  38. Prince says:
    October 30, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Hi Neal,
    the update works great….. The only problem is with wifi and usb tethering…… Fix the problem asap and release the next update……
    Thanx for the release…..

    Reply
  39. jyoti ghosh says:
    November 1, 2011 at 8:22 am

    hi neal………….plz post some clue to update GT I9003 with (1) ice cream sandwich update/firmware and (2) touchwiz 4.0 interface in androidadvices.com. can the GT I9000 procedures be followed for GT I9003 ? i am using nexus s custom ROM firmware. can u suggest a better one and send d link plzzz ?

    Reply
  40. jyoti ghosh says:
    November 1, 2011 at 11:12 am

    hi Neal……..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 ?

    Reply
  41. Hemant says:
    November 5, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Can I install nexus custom rom on my XXKPH phone?

    I have Samsung GT I9003 updated to gingerbread XXKPH. I have rooted the phone too.

    Is wifi issue fixed now (I read some posts above)?

    Thanks for your help.

    Reply
  42. xRevan116x says:
    November 6, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Hey Neal,
    I’ve been patiently waiting for the new, updated version of this custom ROM.
    Can you give an estimate if when the new version will come out.
    I really love this damn ROM. However, this WiFi error is killing me. I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT INTERNET!
    Please give us a heads up, because everyday when I need internet, I just don’t have it.
    Many thanks,
    Revan

    Reply
  43. Shahul says:
    November 10, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Hi, I’m on XXKPM 2.3.5. What should I do to flash this rom.

    Reply
  44. Shahul says:
    November 10, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    I Mean, am I need to downgrade to XXKPE or can flash over XXKPM.

    Reply
  45. Nabz says:
    November 14, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Getting problems.. Installation starts and then aborts. Re-checked to confirm that Phone is rooted.

    Any help?

    Reply
  46. Jarvis says:
    November 14, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    Is the wifi fixed yet?

    Reply
  47. Qais shaikh says:
    November 15, 2011 at 9:08 am

    I stay in india as u know this phone is launched in india as samsung galaxy s gt-i9003
    It is the same phone as sl but just the internal memory is 4 gb and my phon shows 2.2.1 version in my about phone option what procedure should I follow to get nuxes In my phn

    Reply
  48. Girish G says:
    November 15, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    My camera doesn’t work after the update..

    Kindly help me out on this.

    Reply
  49. Diego says:
    November 17, 2011 at 12:23 am

    The same problem here with the Wifi. When is the new update coming out?

    Reply
  50. Diego says:
    November 17, 2011 at 1:09 am

    I just updated now, and i have troubles both with the Wifi and the camera. When are you releasing the update?

    Thanks

    Reply
  51. raj says:
    November 17, 2011 at 3:08 am

    hiee neal, i’ve installed XXKJE in my gt-i900, And my phone is not getting sarted, or even in download and in recovery mode..now what should i do?…please help me.

    Reply
  52. raj says:
    November 17, 2011 at 3:11 am

    sorry, not XXKJE, it’s XXKPE, which is firmware of gt-i9003

    Reply
  53. xRevan116x says:
    November 18, 2011 at 9:29 am

    I just read a couple of comments and I wanted to ask. To fix the wifi problem do I have to update to a different version of the firmware?

    Reply
  54. Manian says:
    December 3, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I have Gingerbread.XWKPG.
    Is this okay.
    If no, how can I upgrade to XXKPG? Kindly let me know.

    Reply
  55. Jarvis says:
    December 17, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    I have Gingerbread XXKPQ (2.3.6) Can I update with this ROM??? Will it be stable…the wifi and camera and all???

    Reply
  56. Jarvis says:
    December 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    So the WIFI bug is still there?

    Reply
  57. Aditya says:
    December 21, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Hey Neal when will the new version be out ? could u plz give me an exact date?

    Reply
  58. Divakar says:
    January 4, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Can I install this rom on my rooted DDKP2?

    Reply
  59. Janak Ramchandani says:
    January 12, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Link dead.

    P.S. right click on the link –> copy link address –> open new tab on browser –> paste link –> press enter. NOT WORKING.

    PLEASE FIX.

    Thanks and Regards.

    Reply
  60. Anil Kala says:
    January 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    I have GT I9003 Froyo 2.2
    Is the problem of wi fi resolved? I have downloaded DDKPI2.3.6.rar Just making sure everything works OK?
    Should I wait for some more time until wifi issue is resolved?

    Reply
  61. Anand says:
    January 18, 2012 at 3:30 am

    hi,

    i have a GT-I9003, Android 2.2.1, Based version I9003DDKCI, Build Number: FOORYO.DDKF1.
    I want to know how do i upgrade to Android 2.3 the gingerbread version kindly guide me.

    Installing the new updated Kies of release date 2′jan 2012 well do it ?. Pls guide.

    Regards,

    Anand

    Reply
  62. Deepak says:
    January 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Hi Pradeep

    I got my i9003 updated with nexus custom rom. it is working fine, but i have few questions and issues, please reply back

    1 ) When i try to lower the voume of of the ringer it shows it is low but when i get a call it still rings on full volume ?
    2) The GPS sign dosent shows when i turn my map on, dose GPS work on this custom Rom ?
    3) I don use WIFI so i don have much issues if it works, what are the advantages of getting a custom rom on your device?
    4) are there any other custom roms for i9003
    Plz reply back to my questions

    Reply
  63. Deepak says:
    January 18, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    TEST POST

    Reply
  64. ap_awesome says:
    January 18, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    For all those ppl here who are waiting for a stable update of of this Nexus ROM..

    Reply
  65. Jeet says:
    January 23, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Successfully updated to XXKPQ . Applied Nexus ROM. Camera, Video Player, WiFi… everything OK.. Thanx..

    Reply
  66. obaid says:
    January 23, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    sir i flashed nexsus s rom but the wifi was not working and i again flashed gingerbread 2.3.6 XXKPQ.now my cell load bootanimation again and again what do i do now plz tell me.

    Reply
  67. Moshiur says:
    January 31, 2012 at 3:57 am

    i update but my phone is not working…just on the monitor its shows galaxy s…but phone is not working.. what can i do now

    Reply
  68. yazan says:
    February 3, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Does it support arabic language..
    Please advice

    Reply
  69. Loay says:
    February 3, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    I upgraded my mobile Galaxy GT-I9003 to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and it appear problem; restart continuosly it self and when i sent mail to samsung they told me i need to new software, so how can i get the new software or old one and install from my side without visit service center because they asked me a fee not free of charge.
    When the mobile restart, it remove sms, APN and others and go back to the default setting.

    Reply
  70. Nazih says:
    February 5, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    i lovveeee it except if it supports arabic language :D
    good job

    Reply
  71. sughanthan says:
    February 25, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    galaxy gt i9003 not working root.. so anybody how to do….

    Reply
  72. Yashmin Vadher says:
    March 18, 2012 at 11:04 am

    any one can guide about battery uses. If i connect wi-fy my battery work 4 hours maximum. If i connect GPRS through AIRTEL – my battery hardly work 8 hours. if both service i disable then phone work 36 hours.

    reply me

    Reply
  73. faridpenang says:
    March 30, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    wifi error. how to fix it

    Reply
    • Jasmeen says:
      May 30, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      to make wifi work in this rom u need file explorer
      1. after installing this rom install file explorer
      2.extract the given wifi.zip file
      open system/etc
      Mount r/w
      3.delete wifi folder there
      4.copy the wifi folder from the given zip file to system/etc
      5. then mount r/o
      6.Reboot and enjoy ur wifi

      Zip file link
      http://www.mediafire.com/?lwp6syd4g2aday7

      Reply
  74. Anupam Shrivastava says:
    April 3, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Pradeep,

    I have downgraded my phone from 2.3.6 to 2.3.4 as instructed above now I have I9003XXKPE installed but when I’m going to recovery mode and installing Nexus S Rom it is coming up with an error like signature does not match and stop right there. Please tell me how to overcome this situation. I really wanna see pure android skin on my Galaxy S Gt I9003.

    Thank you.

    Reply
  75. hazrat says:
    April 7, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    i hv istall this rom but i keep get this msg ‘kernal panic upload mode’
    i hv restore factory and all but still get this msg..what should i do

    Reply
  76. asad says:
    May 1, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Hi how are you?

    Reply
  77. SHAZLY says:
    May 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I UPDATES MY SAMSUNG GALAXY I9003 SL TO GINGERBREAD 2.3.6 I WANT TO RESTORE IT TO 2.3.4 .. PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME HOT TO DO IT .

    Reply
  78. Dennis says:
    May 28, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    can i use xxkpq instead of xxkpe

    Reply
  79. Jasmeen says:
    May 30, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    to make wifi work in this rom u need file explorer
    1. after installing this rom install file explorer
    2.extract the given wifi.zip file
    open system/etc
    Mount r/w
    3.delete wifi folder there
    4.copy the wifi folder from the given zip file to system/etc
    5. then mount r/o
    6.Reboot and enjoy ur wifi

    Zip file link
    http://www.mediafire.com/?lwp6syd4g2aday7

    Reply
  80. Prabir Mittra says:
    September 3, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I9003DXKP9 I9003OLBKP7

    Would apprecite to know whether the local features such as languages would be lost if installing Nexus S Custom ROM Firmware.

    Malaysia

    Reply

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