How To Install XWJVH on your Galaxy S i9000

How To Install XWJVH on your Galaxy S i9000

The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. Do this only if you’re capable of getting your phone back right on your own. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable. You only will be responsible — you’ve been warned. Okay!

This guide is applicable only for Samsung Galaxy S international version (i9000). If yours is Vibrant/Captivate/Fascinate/Epic 4G or any other Galaxy S variant, then this ROM — and Guide — is not for you, and that’s for definite.

Like all the previously leaked ROMs, this also came in two versions: one with_bootloaders and the other without_bootloaders. Flashing with_bootloaders version is considered riskier than without_bootloaders. But you have to flash with_bootloaders because this is required by Android 2.3, unless you’ve already done that while installing earlier leaked ROMs — XWJV1, XXJVK, XWJVB. If you haven’t installed JV1, JVK, JVB with bootloaders before, then you have to install XWJVH with_bootloaders.

Installation Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuTTctDWW2g&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

The video below shows an installation of the previously leaked XWJVB ROM, but the installation process is same for both the leaked ROMs, so you can refer to this video if you experience problems with flashing.

Follow these step-by-step guide to Install XWJVH Android 2.3.3 ROM on your Galaxy S:

1. Download XWJVH with_bootloaders version. File name — GT_I9000_XWJVH_XXJVO_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe. Download Link.  [If you already have Android 2.3 bootloaders, download XWJVH without_bootloaders version. File name -- GT_I9000_XWJVH_XXJVO_NEEJV3.exe. Download Link [Link updated. Again!]. Apply the procedures below accordingly.]
2. Double click ‘GT_I9000_XWJVH_XXJVO_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe’ and select Extract to let the file extract its contents in the folder “GT_I9000_XWJVH_XXJVO_NEEJV3_Sbl” — you’ll get 3 files in this folder:
   1. CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5
   2. PDA_XWJVH_Sbl.tar.md5
   3. PHONE_XXJVO.tar.md5
3. Download Odin3 v1.7.zip from here — Mediafire Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.
4. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.
5. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
6. Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: “Volume_DOWN + Home + Power”.
7. Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box.
8. Important, uncheck the ‘Re-Partition’ button. While, keep ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ boxes checked.
9. In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):
   1. In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.2) — PDA_XWJVH_Sbl.tar.md5
   2. In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — PHONE_XXJVO.tar.md5
   3. In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.1) — CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5
   4. Leave the PIT box empty.
10. Double check everything said in step 7, 8 and 9 above.
11. Now, hit the START button to let the process begin.
12. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.
13. When your phone has restarted, you are on the XWJVH running Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread). Congrats!
14. Check your phone’s version by here: Press Options -> Settings -> Scroll down and select About Phone -> Scroll down and check your version.

If you experience any problem in installing the ROM with the steps given above, try flashing the ROM again, but with 512 PIT file this time. Download the Pit file from here. Extract the downloaded file to get the Pit File. Then, select the Pit file in Odin’s Pit box this time (step 9.4 above) and keep the ‘Re-Partition’ box (in step 8 above) checked too. All other things same as in steps given above.

Let us know in comments below how XWJVH Android 2.3.3 ROM works on your Galaxy S (i9000).

How to Install XWJVB Android 2.3.3 ROM on Galaxy S

How to Install XWJVB Android 2.3.3 ROM on Galaxy S

UPDATE 2: A new Android 2.3.3 Firmware (XWJVH) for Galaxy S i9000 has leaked. And we’ve posted installation instructions for it too. Enjoy! [link below]

How To Install XWJVH on your Galaxy S i9000

UPDATE: We will keep updating this page for other XWJVB stuff — ROMs, Mods, Hacks, Root, etc — as and when they get posted. So, keep watching this space, exciting stuff coming soon.

• How to Root XWJVB using Chainfire’s method.
• More links to be added later, when available………

Well, there is new Android 2.3.3 ROM — XWJVB — for Galaxy S on the block and we’ve already got it booting on our Galaxy S. If you want it too, here what you can do to get it.

But, warnings first, as always:

The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. Do this only if you’re capable of getting your phone back right on your own. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable. You only will be responsible — you’ve been warned. Okay!

This guide is applicable only for Samsung Galaxy S international version (i9000). If yours is Vibrant/Captivate/Fascinate/Epic 4G or any other Galaxy S variant, then this ROM — and Guide — is not for you, and that’s for definite.

You may already know that this ROM is available in two versions: one with_bootloaders and the other without_bootloaders. Flashing with_bootloaders version is considered riskier than without_bootloaders. But you have to flash with_bootloaders because this is required by Android 2.3, unless you’ve already done that while installing earlier leaked ROMs — XWJV1 or XXJVK. If you haven’t installed JV1 or JVK with bootloaders, you have to install XWJVB with_bootloaders.

We’ve tried this ROM with_bootloaders version and would recommend the same to you. If you’re confused, simply download and install the with_bootloaders version.

XWJVB Installation Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuTTctDWW2g&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Follow these step-by-step guide to Install XWJVB Android 2.3.3 ROM on your Galaxy S:

1. Download XWJVB with_bootloaders version. File name — GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe. Download Link. Size: 155.64 MB.  [If you already have Android 2.3 bootloaders, download XWJVB without_bootloaders version. File name -- GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3.exe. Download Link. Size: 155.41 MB. Apply the procedures below accordingly.]
2. Double click ‘GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3_Sbl.exe’ and select Extract to let the file extract its contents in the folder “GT_I9000_XWJVB_XXJVK_NEEJV3_Sbl” — you’ll get 3 files in this folder:
   1. CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5,
   2. PDA_XWJVB_Sbl.tar.md5 and
   3. PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5.
3. Download Odin3 v1.7.zip from here — Mediafire Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.
4. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.
5. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
6. Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.
7. Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box.
8. Important, uncheck the ‘Re-Partition’ button. While, keep ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ boxes checked.
9. In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):
   1. In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.2) — PDA_XWJVB_Sbl.tar.md5
   2. In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5
   3. In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.1) — CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5
   4. Leave the PIT box empty.
10. Double check everything said in step 7, 8 and 9 above.
11. Now, hit the START button to let the process begin.
12. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.
13. When your phone has restarted, you are on the XWJVB running Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread). Congrats!
14. Check your phone’s version by here: Press Options -> Settings -> Scroll down and select About Phone -> Scroll down and check your version.

Benchmarks, for what it’s worth.

XWJVB ROM Highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i9HrJ_zlNE&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Want to get root access on XWJVB? Well, just wait a little bit till we come up with a guide (using chainfire’s root method) for that too.

If you experience any problem in installing the ROM with the steps given above, try flashing the ROM again, but with 512 PIT file this time. Download the Pit file from here. Extract the downloaded file to get the Pit File. Then, select the Pit file in Odin’s Pit box this time (step 9.4 above) and keep the ‘Re-Partition’ box (in step 8 above) checked too. All other things same as in steps given above.

Let us know in comments below how XWJVB Android 2.3.3 ROM works on your Galaxy S (i9000).

How to Root XWJVB and Install Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery

How to root XWJVB and Install Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery

Update: Chainfire has come up with a separate solution for JVB root and thus, this post has been updated accordingly.

Samsung’s final Gingerbread release has arrived. It’s XWJVB, available through Kies in some parts of Europe but those of you who want it earlier than when Samsung launches it in your area, download and install the XWJVB fro here.

Of course, without root, it won’t be that great — we know it and understand it. Thanks to one fav developer of us, Chainfire, the root method is available on XWJVB too. This method was actually developed for earlier Gingerbread version, XXJVK but works equally good for both XXJVK and latest version, XWJVB. So, you can root both XXJVK and XWJVB firmwares using this method.

Apart from rooting your phone and installing superuser app, Chainfire also got success in installing Clockwork Mod Recovery – you should thank him for that.

This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (i9000). If yours is Vibrant/Captivate/Fascinate/Epic 4G or any other Galaxy S variant, then this ROM — and Guide — is not for you, and that’s for definite.

The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable. You only will be responsible — you’ve been warned. Okay!

Here’s what you need to do to root your XWJVB Android 2.3.3 Firmware for Galaxy S:

1. Download CF-Root kernel. File name – CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS.zip. Download Link. Size 6.7 MB.
2. Unzip the above file. You will get the .tar file – CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar. We will be flashing this .tar file using ODIN to gain root access and install the CWM alongside.
3. Download Odin. File name – Odin3 v1.7. Download Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 1.7.exe. Run Odin by double clicking on it.
4. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
5. Boot your phone in Download Mode — Press and hold VolumeDOWN+HOME+POWER keys together.
6. Connect your phone to PC now. You’ll notice “Added! !” message in the message box.
7. On Odin, click the PDA tab and select the .tar file you got in step 2 — CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS.tar
8. Make sure “Repartition” button is NOT checked. Leave the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” buttons checked.
9. Double check step 7 and step 8.
10. Click the Start button on Odin to begin installing the CF Root kernel.
11. After the CF Root is installed, phone will restart.
12. Your phone is rooted now. Note that surperuser app is there.

ClockworkMod [CWM] Recovery:

To boot into ClockworkMod Recovery — power Off your phone completely and then, press and hold (till Galaxy S logo appears): VolumeUP+HOME+POWER. You’ll enter the CWM recovery. You can use this to:

• Backup your ROMs
• Restore backed up ROMs
• Delete Backups
• Flash update.zip files
• Flash custom themes
• Flash kernels (zImage, zImage in TAR, zImage in ZIP, zImage in TAR in ZIP)

CF-Root Installation Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWS34zCpsig&feature=player_embedded#t=0s

Hope you like it. Do share it with your friends

Update your Android-New Android 2.3.6 Firmware leaked for Galaxy S i9000, XWJW1

Here we’re again with yet another leaked Android 2.3.6 firmware for the Galaxy S i9000, XWJW1. It’s actually the fourth leak in line of Android 2.3.6 firmwares for Galaxy S, so (you know) it isn’t a breakthrough update or must install sorts. But if you just want on your phone, then here’s a handy step by step guide for you.

Warnings and compatibility notes first:

Compatibility!
This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (GT-i9000). Check your phone’s version in Settings – About Phone. It has to be “GT-i9000” for this firmware to be compatible with your phone. If it’s not GT-i9000, simply don’t try this ROM on your android handset — don’t even think about it if you care about your android device .

Warning!
The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable — you only will be responsible, you’ve been warned!!!

Pre-Installation tips:

1. Installing/Flashing this ROM will erase your apps and data. So, it’s very important you back them up, before proceeding further. To backup your apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. Restore APN settings if Internet isn’t working for you. This Android backup guide would help you. And if you’ve rooted your Galaxy S, you can save application’s data too, using Titanium backup (free app on android market) to backup apps with data. And use this this app only  again to restore those apps with data.
2. Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below:
   • 32 bit (x86) Windows |   64-bit (x64) Windows
3. If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process. If you’ve installed it for sake of drivers which otherwise weren’t working, make sure you exit the Kies completely before beginning the procedure below.

How To Install XWJW1 on Galaxy S i9000 (for experienced users)

Well, it’s pretty easy if you’ve already had fun flashing using Odin a decent number of times already. Download XWJW1 (password: samfirmware.com) and install it using Odin3 v1.7. Put the *CODE* file in PDA tab, *Modem* file in Phone tab and *multi CSC* file in CSC tab. Put the .pit file in PIT tab and make sure Re-Partition is ticked too. Hit Start!

If you didn’t get what was said above, don’t worry one bit, a detailed guide for you is just below.

Step-By-Step Guide (for not so experienced users)

Although the guide below is very much detailed, step-by-step and sufficient for you to easily flash the XWJW1 firmware on your Galaxy S i9000, but in case if you want to watch a video of how you are going to do it, that is, flashing the XWJW1 firmware using Odin, check out this video showing installation of an earlier firmware ‘XWJVB’ on Galaxy S. The procedure is same, so it would be helpful for those who are new.

1. Download XWJW1 firmware first. Filename: I9000XWJW1.rar. Size: 157 MB. Download Link. (password: samfirmware.com)
2. Extract the downloaded file ‘I9000XWJW1.rar’ to get these 3 files:
   1. APBOOT_I9000XWJW1_CL788890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 [Ignore this]
   2. CODE_I9000XWJW1_CL788890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
   3. KERNEL_I9000XWJW1_CL788890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 [Ignore this too]
3. Download Odin PC Software which we will be using to flash the XWJW1 Android 2.3.5 ROM on Galaxy S. Filename: Odin3 v1.7.zip. Size: 192.55 KB. Download Link.
4. Extract Odin3 v1.7.zip to get .exe file – Odin3 v1.7.exe. Run it when asked in step 7 below.
5. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Then Switch it Off. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
6. Now, put the Galaxy S in “Download Mode” — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power. This is required to Install XWJW1 using Odin PC Software.
7. Open Odin (from step 4) — I9003_Odin3 v1.7.exe.
8. Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get “Added! !” message, than probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve drivers installed (links given above under heading ‘Pre-Installation tips’).
9. Now, in Odin, select these files at respective tabs:
   1. Click the PDA Tab, and select CODE_I9000XWJW1_CL788890_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 (from step 2.2)
10. Make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are ticked, and the Re-Partition checkbox is un-ticked. Leave everything else on Odin untouched.
11. Double check everything said in step 9 and 10 above.
12. Now, hit the START button to begin the flashing process. When it finishes, your phone will automatically reboot, upon which you can unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. If it’s in red and with FAIL written over it, the process flashing process wasn’t successful.
13. When it restarts, your Galaxy S will be running the Android OS, v2.3.5 with Samsung’s custom UI TouchWiz 3 atop it. Check out you’re your phone’s android version here → Settings → About Phone.
14. (Optional, of course) If you found this guide useful, share it with your friends and others on your Facebook pages, Twitter feeds and on websites you normally visits. That would be helping us grow too!

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