Pre Upgrade Instructions:
- So, before proceeding you need to backup all the data from the below mentioned tips and methods and NOT FROM KIES as if you use KIES it will backup in the .SPB format which may or may not be compatible with your phone which will be powered with the new firmware which is XXJVT 2.3.5. Also, the data which you will have to backup are SMS, Contacts, Call LOG, Images, Songs and Videos etc. Also, additionally you will also have to manually note down the APN Settings so that the same can be
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Now, after this you will have to ensure that the phone is charged to a minimum of 70% plus so as to just ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the process of firmware update.
- You should have the ADMIN privileges along with the full access of the USB Read / Write access so that all the data can be read / written from / to the phone. Before proceeding close the softwares like KIES / Antivirus Suites / Firewall tools completely so as to avoid from firmware update failure message.
- Please note that this applicable is only applicable for all the users of Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 only, this update should not be applied to any other phones apart from this even if they have similar phone model numbers like I9000B or I9000T etc.
So, let’s proceed with the instructions along with the enhancements which come along with this version of firmware update in the next page.
