UPDATE:Okay I think it’s worth upgrading to XXJVQ for everyone who uses the Internet browser app, as this update brings the new ‘Internet’ app from the Galaxy S II — which is smooth, fast & has some nice window animations. And btw I forgot to mention before that this Android 2.3.4 update still doesn’t include the new Google talk with A/V.
It’s here, again — the all new Android 2.3.4 firmware (XXJVQ) for Galaxy S i9000. Cheers? Noo. This leak is nothing but JVP with a new name. But still, for the nerd inside me — I’ll upgrade.
For flashing XXJVQ on your Galaxy S i9000, follow the Step-by-Step guide below:
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!
If needed, check out the video at the bottom of this post which shows flashing of an Android 2.3.3 Firmware — XXJVB — on Galaxy S. It would serve as a good guide to flash the Android 2.3.4 Firmware, XXJVQ, too, since the process is totally same. The video is just for reference. You have to follow the steps given below only.
Pre-installation thoughts:
Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.
Extract the downloaded file ‘GT_I9000_XXJVQ_XXJVQ_OXAJVQ_Sbl.exe’ to get these 3 files:
CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5
PDA_XXJVQ.tar.md5
PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5
Download Odin3 v1.7.zip from here — Mediafire Link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.
Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC. Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.
Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under the Odin’s message box.
Important! Do NOT tick the ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox, but keep the ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ checkboxes ticked.
In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):
In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.2) — ‘PDA_XXJVQ.tar.md5’
In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — ‘PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5’
In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.1) — ‘CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5’
Double check everything said in step 7 and 8 above. Your Odin’s window should look real similar to the image at the very top — which is my Odin’s screen while I flashed the XXJVQ on my Galaxy S.
Now, hit the START button to let the process begin. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.
Installation Video of Android 2.3.3 Firmware XXJVB on Galaxy S (only for reference):
Share your experience with us in the comments below.
the link is dead :( any one have an alternative link
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Anyway, install xxjvs firmware — it’s new and much better. Search for it here to get guide and download link.
Ian
Thank you this is an excellent post for a very complex operation. The video alongside the post is invaluable
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Thnx :)
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Anyway, JVQ is old now. I would suggest the latest Samsung firmware, JVR, to you — it’s pretty fast.
Andy
Forgot to mention, sound is ok when turning on the speaker or if I use headphones (wire or bluetooth)
Andy
Since ihave updated i am loosing sound in phone when maikng calls. Usually it works when I make an upgrade and then ihis happens. i trieded to flaqsh again and it worked for half a day and than the same. Any cluess or solutions?
Daniel
Hi. I’ve upgraded my I9000 from XXJPP Froyo to XXJVQ yesterday. Everything works fine to me, but i’ve noticed that colours of the display aren’t as vivid as on Froyo. I’ve tried with turning off automatic brightness adjustment, but still nothing. It looks as it was problem with gamma correction setting. Does anybody else noticed the difference after upgrade. Is it common problem and is there any way to fix that? i appreciate your help
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Oh, no idea about. I’ve been using JVQ but didn’t know that, never felt that.
Daniel
Maybe i’ll try downgrading to JVP or even to 2.3.3 tommorow and see if that helps. I don’t know how to express that, it all looks like the display was behind white, very thin fog. Of course i will probably get used to it, but after upgrading difference was noticeable at first sight. I’ll let know if downgrading helped
H_butica
Hi Kapil.I’m having problems with network conections after i upgraded to xxjvq and i think the update had disabled 3G
Kapil if you have any thoughts they would be greatly appreciated
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
That happens when the ROM doesn’t have a modem file suited to your region. Download any latest firmware (Android 2.3.3/2.3.4) that’s applicable for your region and extract it to get its modem file. Go to http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/auth/login?why=pw&try=1&wp=1&next=WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm to
get the region-wise listing of all firmwares for galaxy s till date along with the download links.
Then, while still on JVQ, go to download mdoe and flash the modem file (of the firmware that suits your region) alone — don’t use the PDA, PIT, CSC Tabs or anything else. Only use the Phone tab and select the modem file there. Keep re-partition un-ticked while Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time, both ticked.
It’s easy, you’ll soon find out. And your 3G/H will be back too.
H_butica
there was the settings from my provider and they give the solution any way thanks for your advice!
now it’s workin verry good and i’m happy. keep going you’re doing a great job
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Cool. So APN settings were what you needed actually.
the android soul
My phone is currently locked to a carrier (Crazy Johns in Australia which uses the vodafone network). Should I unlock my phone before I go through this process?
The android soul fan
Sorry I was meant to type in fan after that. I am in no way associated with this website. Sorry
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
No, I think you can flash it directly. you should be able to boot into download mode. If that’s locked by carrier, you’ll need to unlock the phone first and hopefully that’ll unlock the download mode too. But I think download mode isn’t locked anywhere.
ke fan
thanks !
ke fan
hi!I want to install in my galaxy s I9000 chinese language, Are you could help me the instruction how i install chinese language in my cell phone?If you give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
Alex
Why you don’t use the pit file?Why don’t tick re-partition too?I installed the xxjvp firmware but now I want to install the latest firmware xxjvq!What’s the difference to put pit file or not?Thanks!!
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Hi,
.pit file re-partitions the phone memory which you don’t need if you used
the same .pit file earlier or haven’t changed it ever. There is no hardcore
reason for not using it. As I said in the post too, if the flashing goes
wrong you can try again using the .pit file then.
It’s up to you, you can decide to use it, nothing wrong with that. But I
just don’t prefer re-partitioning my phone’s memory again and again. So,
unless the process FAILS, I don’t use .pit file which I use upon next
flashing.
So, it’s okay if you want to use it. No solid reason for not using it in the
first flashing. And fyi, I haven’t got any trouble thus far in without-.pit
file flashing.
Alex
Thanks for your prompt response! Congratulations for the work you are doing!
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
thnx !
muhammad mehdi
hi!
i want to install in my galaxy s 19000 an extra language like Arabic so could u help me the instruction how i install another language in my cell phone?If u give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
muhammad mehdi
hi!
i want to install in my galaxy s 19000 an extra language like Arabic so could u help me the instruction how i install another language in my cell phone?If u give me some video instruction step by step i do like that!
Anonymous
Hi Kapil,
I’m having problems putting my galaxy on download mode. Each time I do it (like the way it’s been stated here) it keeps just turning the phone on.
Please help.
Thank You.
Zartlas
Hi Kapil !
I’d like to know why i read in other JVQ upgrade tutorials that a wipe/re-partition-format is recommanded before flashing (most of the time to avoid instability) and your tutorial does the opposite (asking not to check the re-partition checkbox).
My SGS is a SGS 2.3.3 JVB with SFR operator ROM and has been rooted/CWM using your JVB tutorial. I’d like to flash to JVQ with root/CWM. Is CF-root/CWM included in your tutorial or is it only the 2.3.4 flash without special access ?
Thanks.
piggy
can i install this rom if i have 2.1?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Yes you can. But make sure your phone is gt-i9000 only.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Yes you can. But make sure your phone is gt-i9000 only.
Kumar
Hi Kapil. I upgraded to XXJVP and now there is call drop (within 20 seconds) everytime I select 3g mode. But there is no call drop when I select GSM only. I am on Airtel. Please help.
do we need to do backup or the phone will automatically do backup..?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
You need to backup manually using titanium backup free app.
Ash
It would be great if you made a video that shows the full steps for this specific release rather than post a video of XWJVB.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
It would take 3-4 hrs while tye procedure is all same…. lemme know if you
had any problems.
Mike_maniack
hi!
my galaxy s internet not working after instaling rom.please help.works only in wifi mode but in data mode doesnt work.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
APN settings are responsible for that. Restore them, if you have a backup, otherwise get these internet settings from your carrier.
Royce De Guzman
Please someone help me, I’m having problem in updating my galaxy s i9003.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
It’s not for i9003 and that was warned above.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
It’s not for i9003 and that was warned above.
Anonymous
Before flashing, out for curiosity, I extracted the files in CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5, PDA_XXJVQ.tar.md5 and PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5.
I did the same thing with the ROM downloaded from samfirmware.com.
By comparing the extracted files I noticed that the samfirmware’s one contains 2 extra files:
- dbdata.rfs in CSC compressed file (75.3 MB – 79,003,648 bytes, MD5: “81ab6b4bbfa8d1b8c3151c431ca63d74″)
- cache.rfs in PDA compressed file (1.19 MB – 1,245,184 bytes, MD5: “b9ab3d5f5002547d041d48e773547c12″)
Does anyone know why these extra files are in samfirmware’s ROM?
BTW, I hope they are useless. XD
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Yea…. useless to compare one with another. Use any one set and be sure to
NOT MIX one with another …. better delete them all and extract one single
set for use.
Vishi
I currently have Official XXJVO (2.3.3), rooted with CF-Root 3.2. Can I install XXJVQ? What are the improvements over XXJVO?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ Kapil
Yes, you can install xxjvq.
Limonadatecuci
Thanks a lot! This is really useful for us noobs :)
