Essential Pre Requisites:
It has been found that despite mentioning repeated times users are not following the instructions properly. WE HAVE TESTED THIS FIRMWARE AND IT’S WORKING FOR US. So, please stick to the instructions which are mentioned below.
- Backup all your data ONLY using the instructions which are mentioned below, don’t use KIES PC Suite to back up the data as since it’s a beta firmware, KIES won’t be recognizing the device after this update.
Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
SMS Messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts Stored in Phone Memory – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Videos, Images, Videos & Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- After this you need to enable the USB Debugging in your phone. “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. After this, you need to disable / close all the tools like Firewalls, Antivirus suites as these generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.
Ensure that the KIES is updated with the latest version so as to make sure that all the device drivers are installed successfully.
Special Instructions for users on Custom ROM Firmware:
- If you are on ANY of the custom ROM firmwares then you need to enter into the recovery mode. The recovery mode can be entered by pressing Volume UP on Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button.
- In recovery mode, select options Wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and also you need to select the option of “Clear Dalvik Cache” after which you need to reboot your device by selecting reboot system now after which all the cache files will get deleted.
- If you have installed any Voodoo kernels in your phone then disable the same by applying with any of the stock ROMs like XXJVT Firmware.
So, assuming that you have followed all the instructions which are mentioned above, you are now ready to proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the list of instructions to apply this all new Value Pack of Gingerbread XXJVU 2.3.6 firmware in your Galaxy S.
