[Q] How to get Android 2.2.1 update on Galaxy S - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I recently upgraded my Galaxy S to Android 2.2 via Kies... Now the Baseband Version is DDJP2... Is there anyway through which I can update it to 2.2.1 using KIES ?
I have not rooted my phone till now (and no idea on how to do that)... and no idea on Flashing the ROM as well...
Should I root my Phone and Flash the ROM? In that case, what will happen to existing data in the phone and apps ?
Also, need step by step guide to Root and Flash the ROM....
Which one is the most stable ROM for 2.2.1 ?
Any suggestions and thoughts?
P.S: I have been Symbian user for years... This is my first android phone... These questions may be basic...Pardon my ignorance...
Thanks,
Guru

Is there anyway through which I can update it to 2.2.1 using KIES ?
Only if your network has it .
I have not rooted my phone till now (and no idea on how to do that)... and no idea on Flashing the ROM as well...
Should I root my Phone and Flash the ROM? In that case, what will happen to existing data in the phone and apps ?
Also, need step by step guide to Root and Flash the ROM....
REad the stickies and faqs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
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firmware not updating after root

hello i rooted three days ago and all was workinf fine till today i got an alert that i can upgrade to android 2,,3,6 and i dowmloaded it but when i got to install it said phone will reboog then it says media files copying stops in middle and starts phone with message that upgrade failed and that i should use kies or go to a service centerplease advice
if i'm not mistaken if you rooted your phone, you wont be able to update the firmware using kies.
happened to me while i'm on Galaxy tab 10.1 update from HC 3.1 to HC 3.2.
Just use custom rom instead.
thehackersz said:
if i'm not mistaken if you rooted your phone, you wont be able to update the firmware using kies.
happened to me while i'm on Galaxy tab 10.1 update from HC 3.1 to HC 3.2.
Just use custom rom instead.
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Yep no update when on root. Flash the original firmware then you can upgrade
Do i have to flash a rom or just unroot will be enough?
if i have to flash how can i get an original rom
To get an original ROM, check the first post on Android Development Section on Galaxy Note by dr. ketan. It has all the stock roms, also info on unrooting.
thank you
as much as dr ketan is aiming for simple solutions to root and unroot his manual is not simple at all.
i Unrooted using his steps and it was succeesful but the update is not installing also..
do i have to root then burn a stock rom then unroot ? or it is engouh to root again burn custom rom and do the firmware update
please tell me a 1 2 3 steps

Rooting A Stock UK Note - Risks, Removal of Apps and ICS Update Questions

I have a UK Galaxy Note and have a couple of questions:
a) Is 'rooting' as simple as running Easy Rooting Toolkit v1.0? (I have come from flashing a HTC HD2 which took a lot more work than simply clicking on one .exe)
b) Are the risks of 'rooting' as big as 'flashing' a new ROM in that the phone could become bricked (memory corrupted)?
c) For now, I only want to root my phone to remove the pre-installed apps. Would uninstalling any of the apps cause any problems with any part of the stock ROM?
d) Will a rooted phone with uninstalled apps prevent an official ICS update?
Hi there,
Before flashing a new rom get to know a few things first... Go through the thread of the developer who has uploaded the rom, you should know about installation procedure (which is very important) so that you don't end up with a costly paper weight and the features which are available/not working on the new rom. Then you may proceed with flashing a new rom. In your case, I suggest you go through this thread.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025....Here you will find a collection of stock roms with root so that you won't lose the original look of the rom, after which you can remove preinstalled apps with root unistaller etc etc(But be sure you don't touch the system apps which may crash the rom)... In case you want to revert back to the stock rom then you may find this thread handy....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025.....After you flash a rom with root your phone can't get any firmware upgrades and the only option is to revert back to stock rom....Hope you got answers to your questions....
Could someone else please answer my questions specifically?
EViS said:
I have a UK Galaxy Note and have a couple of questions:
a) Is 'rooting' as simple as running Easy Rooting Toolkit v1.0? (I have come from flashing a HTC HD2 which took a lot more work than simply clicking on one .exe)
b) Are the risks of 'rooting' as big as 'flashing' a new ROM in that the phone could become bricked (memory corrupted)?
c) For now, I only want to root my phone to remove the pre-installed apps. Would uninstalling any of the apps cause any problems with any part of the stock ROM?
d) Will a rooted phone with uninstalled apps prevent an official ICS update?
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A)Yeah.Rooting is simple.Just flash a pre-rooted rom(Development section) and flash cf-root kernel via mobile odin.But remember donot use pc-odin to flash any rom other than stockrom and the pre-rooted stock rom.
B)Yeah rooting is as risky as flashing because of involvement of kernel which need to be flashed.
C)Yeah Some apps might .A soft brick at the extreme.So do a nandroid backup and start experimenting with the apps.If it causes problem restore nandroid and you will return to the working state.
D)Nope.Removing system apps doesnot prevent ICS update.But it is not recommended to update whn rooted thru OTA or kies.Its safer to flash stock ICS through PC ODIN.
Finally confirm if your phone is N-7000 because I have not seen a uk-note till now...
A few questions
Hi Guys
I have a few questions to add if that's OK.
I just got my new note.. Sim free and in Ireland I had a Galaxy Nexus before and only had it two weeks, It was already rooted and flashed with another rom when I got it..
I'm not pushed on flashing a rom as i want to get used to the phone first.
I do want to root it to allow me to install apps I have downloaded on a nas drive that I have that I can access from anywhere.
My Model Number is GT-N7000
Android 2.3.6
Baseband N7000XXLA4
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
I'm new to android so if anyone can point me to the easiest way to root and the full benefits that would be great..
Should I Root before I install apps? Or will a root not remove things I have installed? Apps? Pics? Messages ect..
Can I use Easy Rooting Toolkit v1.0?
Thanks In Advance
vijai2011 said:
A)Yeah.Rooting is simple.Just flash a pre-rooted rom(Development section) and flash cf-root kernel via mobile odin.But remember donot use pc-odin to flash any rom other than stockrom and the pre-rooted stock rom.
B)Yeah rooting is as risky as flashing because of involvement of kernel which need to be flashed.
C)Yeah Some apps might .A soft brick at the extreme.So do a nandroid backup and start experimenting with the apps.If it causes problem restore nandroid and you will return to the working state.
D)Nope.Removing system apps doesnot prevent ICS update.But it is not recommended to update whn rooted thru OTA or kies.Its safer to flash stock ICS through PC ODIN.
Finally confirm if your phone is N-7000 because I have not seen a uk-note till now...
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Thanks for this . Would you think that an official OTA (or kies) ICS update would get ride of some of the pre-installed samsung apps and offer a cleaner stock android? If so, I might hold out for this.
EViS said:
Thanks for this . Would you think that an official OTA (or kies) ICS update would get ride of some of the pre-installed samsung apps and offer a cleaner stock android? If so, I might hold out for this.
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Not sure of using ota or kies because Both are just crap and have never used for ages!!!!ODIN the best way to flash any stock rom.So through odin,Your old samsung apps are replaced with new ones but not user apps as far as this new ICS goes.But it is all good to do a factory reset after flashing any rom to avoid any problems later.But by doing this,you lose all your user apps

[Q] Root XXLA6 question

Hi all.
Finally got a Note and love it, but while I wait for official ICS here in the UK, I'd like to keep stock 2.3.6 GB but safely root it.
There's so much info here, it makes me a bit nervous in-case I pick the wrong method.
I have this:
https://www.box.com/s/1dfacc6107713602d2e8
and would like to know what method I should use to root.
Thanks
forcedv said:
Hi all.
Finally got a Note and love it, but while I wait for official ICS here in the UK, I'd like to keep stock 2.3.6 GB but safely root it.
There's so much info here, it makes me a bit nervous in-case I pick the wrong method.
I have this:
https://www.box.com/s/1dfacc6107713602d2e8
and would like to know what method I should use to root.
Thanks
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Use Dr. Ketan's method!
Go here and follow the instruction for your Rom.
Edit: Just saw your picture, you have LA4 not LA6 on your device, that means that you can flash a Direct Rootable Rom!
Thanks for the reply but I'm a bit confused, my Note shows Build: GINGERBREAD XXLA6 as does the Kernel, so are you saying that it's the Baseband version : N7000XXLA4 that I should be paying attention to?
Also according to Kies it's PDA:LA6 / PHONE LA4 / CSC LA1 (XEU)
yes la4 is the rom version you are using, you will need to downgrade to be able to root
which rom do you suggest I downgrade to and still allow update via Kies?
Will the downgrade via Odin up my flash counter and give me the triangle?
forcedv said:
which rom do you suggest I downgrade to and still allow update via Kies?
Will the downgrade via Odin up my flash counter and give me the triangle?
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go look at the root thread, there is a link for kj1, which is non wipe rom so all your settings will stay in tact
no it wont give you the triangle because it is a stock rom
Richy99 said:
go look at the root thread, there is a link for kj1, which is non wipe rom so all your settings will stay in tact
no it wont give you the triangle because it is a stock rom
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I bought the Galaxy Note N7000 yesterday and I have exactly the same android-, baseband-, kernel version and build number. The only difference is I'm from the Netherlands and using Vodafone.
Now I've been looking for a way to root it, but I also wondered which XXLA# I should use for it.. I saw the reply of the downgrade (ofcourse) but I am wondering: those r for Poland and Germany... Or doesn't that matter and I can root it anyway w/o bricking the phone?
Post november roms are difficult to root, best optuon is to go to pre december 2011 rom
Or go to ICS and use cwm. Zip and superuser. Zip method
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
Well yeah, I get that point, but the thing is: I'm kinda noob with this. To be honest: my roommates rooted my galaxy s for me, but they did it so fast that I didn't get half of what they did..
My eventual goal is to learn how to root a smartphone and upgrade mine to android ics. My current android version is an unrooted stock 2.3.6 and I wanna go for a rooted ICS, but I already start to wonder now if I can upgrade my phone to rooted ICS immediately from the 2.3.6... Could u guide me a little in this?
By the way: sorry if I ask some pretty obvious questions that might have already been answered elsewhere on the forum, but I have been looking all over the forum and just don't know which info I should use from which posts anymore..
If you want ics then it is very easy.
First flash ics and then root it., ics is directly rootable.
I recommend first hard reset on gb rom for clean installation.
All informatikn regarding ics update n root, u can find on first link on my signature.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
dr.ketan said:
If you want ics then it is very easy.
First flash ics and then root it., ics is directly rootable.
I recommend first hard reset on gb rom for clean installation.
All informatikn regarding ics update n root, u can find on first link on my signature.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Well, I thought the safest way to get me ICS on the phone was through updating with Samsung Kies. After this I was planning to put CWM in the folder sdcard/external_sd and Busybox on the internal sd, but...
I got it updated now, but I lost the folder external_sd.. I can't create a new folder with this name either.. I don't actually have an external SD card, but if I remember it well, I didn't need it either. I have seen the folder external_sd for sure in there..
Edit: Bought an external sd card and did the root like u said, but without flashing back to GB. It worked! Thanks alot for the clear walkthrough! Hail dr. Ketan!

[Q] Updating rooted 2.2 to Jellybean?

I've been reading through the forums, but I can't find how to update my rooted Captivate with 2.2 to jellybean. I haven't use kies because I'm afraid of bricking because it is rooted.
Is there a link to upgrade to jellybean and then root it? Or a step by step on what to do from here to ??
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for a noob question
MunchNBeaver said:
I've been reading through the forums, but I can't find how to update my rooted Captivate with 2.2 to jellybean. I haven't use kies because I'm afraid of bricking because it is rooted.
Is there a link to upgrade to jellybean and then root it? Or a step by step on what to do from here to ??
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for a noob question
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You could progress from that by installing ROM Manager, installing CWM, then installing what ever ROM you like. Odining back to stock isn't required, but you can do it if you want. Personally:
Odin back to a GB rom with Bootloader from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Grab Corn Kernel or something for that version with CWM, Odin that.
Boot into CWM, flash whatever ROM you like.

Need Help Urgent soft brick

My friend gave me his mob. because he flash some wrong recovery and its dosent boot only Black Screen After i flashed one stock firmware through odin now its only shows Samsung logo.
Here is my mob. back image model no. etc ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_kAagr4OhiqSzRaYmMwOVAtdkk/view?usp=sharing )
Whats Working :
Download Mode (img. link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_kAagr4OhiqMWZISndPVFMzUVE/view?usp=sharing)
Charging
Whats not working :
Recovery Not opening (Mid Button + Power Botton Tried not working )
Mob. not opening only Samsung Logo ( i think its Boot Loop)
Well i tried 3 Different Stock Rom
1. S5570DXKT6_S5570OLBKT3_S5570DXKT4_HOME.tar.md5
2. S5570XWKTZ_S5570XWKT9_S5570OXFKT5_RST_HOME.tar.md5
3. S5570DDKQ7_S5570ODDKQ6_S5570DDKQ7_HOME.tar.md5
Result are that is same boot loop no recovery
P.S : when i flash these roms all roms flashed successfully with Blue Pass LOGO
Is there anything i missing ??? Help
Visit this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226030
Please any body answer...how to install cwm or upgrade my froyo gts5570 without computer...i have odin mobile lite also installed
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
mnomanstory said:
Please any body answer...how to install cwm or upgrade my froyo gts5570 without computer...i have odin mobile lite also installed
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
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Your phone is not officially supported by Mobile Odin. That is a risk.
If you want to continue, go to this link and download CWM-FROYO.Tar. at the bottom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342190
Once you downloaded the .Tar file, follow the instructions at this link.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Mobile-Odin-on-Android
This took me less than 10 minutes to find the information. If you have done what I said and Google it yourself, you would not need to waste your time spamming random threads throughout XDA and opening up old threads from years ago. If you can't bother to read through the links I have provided and continue to spam random threads, I will report your for spamming. If you managed to do this successfully, reply to this thread instead of opening new threads or spamming more threads. I will help you to the best I can.
Thanx alot for your interest and help..
The problem is my mobile odin lite is not paid and these are the screen shoots of my odin mobile lite...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
But somebody has said me that i can upgrade to ginger bread my froyo gts5570 using Kies in the computer...
When i do so then do i also need odin or without odin simply i connect my device kies install required drivers and the compatible gingerbread rom for my phone...is it so...please answer...thankyou in advance...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
Well,
Odin is a program that Samsung engineers use to directly flash the software onto a user's phone.
Example, when you go to a service center for your handphone repair, Samsung will flash your handphone's software using Odin.
Kies is a consumer based suite where you can do a lot of different things like updating software and backup.
You can either use Kies or Odin to upgrade your phone software BUT! You can only use Odin to install CWM (custom recovery).
Use Kies if you want to upgrade only, use Odin if you want to upgrade AND install custom recovery.
You need a computer for both programs. If you want to install using Odin, computer based Odin and not mobile odin, do tell me so I can help you. Using Odin can break your device if you don't do it properly.
I hope this gives you a better understanding of how Android works.
Wow it was really worthful information for me...
But bro i would like to first update using kies if it really supports my device..because i have the following aims
First update to new version to experience my new featured phone..
Second to install CWM using odin as u have said...
Third partition the sd card to increase internal memory there with i can move the application data to sdcard( using CWM )...
And again thankyou for your guidline...it also increasing my knowledge and let me experience the android software..and with which i can overcome the disadvantages of my phone...its interesting...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
mnomanstory said:
Wow it was really worthful information for me...
But bro i would like to first update using kies if it really supports my device..because i have the following aims
First update to new version to experience my new featured phone..
Second to install CWM using odin as u have said...
Third partition the sd card to increase internal memory there with i can move the application data to sdcard( using CWM )...
And again thankyou for your guidline...it also increasing my knowledge and let me experience the android software..and with which i can overcome the disadvantages of my phone...its interesting...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
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Sure you can update using Kies. Those who are much more comfortable with Android would directly update to the latest software version using Odin and then flashing CWM as it's much more direct.
For me personally, one of the first thing I would do when I get a new phone would be to get root, install/flash CWM and then install/flash the latest Android version using CWM. It's much more faster and convenient because I would only need to use the computer once, and that's to install CWM on my phone and I can use CWM to install a newer Android version or custom rom.
One thing to remember is that, if you have root and you choose Kies to update your phone to the latest version, you will lose your root access on your phone. So remember to install root again after you update your phone.
Second thing to remember is that, once you have updated your phone's software, PLEASE BE AWARE OF WHICH VERSION OF CWM YOU ARE FLASHING. If it's meant for Froyo, don't install it on Gingerbread and vice versa. If you don't, the installation might not be successful or YOU MIGHT EVEN BRICK YOUR DEVICE!
Thirdly, when you're using Odin to flash CWM or updating the software, please READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! Odin has some options that you can select but most of the time you don't have to change anything. If you are unsure if it's the correct options, close Odin and rerun it. Doing that will reset the options to it's default. THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT! If you try to install CWM or update your software and you selected the wrong options, you can permanently brick your device!
That's all. It's very long, I know, but since this is your first time I think it would be good to let you know of the dangers that you might face if you do things wrongly or do not follow the instructions. Glad that I can help. If you're still unsure you can just ask here again.
Yes offcourse we should know the both +ve and -ve aspects of what we are doing...but i would say, by questioning i have many more learnt than to read the other farms and also better than googled...
Also i feel confidence what i will do..
But kies should update my phone to the latest version...but is gingerbread the latest one?
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
Yeap, it would update your phone to the latest. Officially it is Gingerbread, but you can also flash up to jellybean on unofficial ones too.
Also using kies can i update to jellybean or with CWM...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
mnomanstory said:
Also using kies can i update to jellybean or with CWM...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
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You can upgrade your device to jellybean with cwm only. Before that you need to be on gingerbread, not froyo.
Sent from my 2014818 using XDA Free mobile app
^^^^^^^
What he said. Samsung only provided Android upgrade up to Gingerbread for your device. You can check out his thread and follow his instructions there and install Jellybean. Once you have CWM installed, it'll take about a few minutes or so to upgrade to Jellybean via recovery. At least most of the time lol. And like he said, it'll save a lot of headaches in the future.
Bro i would like to begin with kies...no problem which one...but once i will jump to gingerbread,flash cwm and then partition as i have said you before...
Also will i overcome the problem of incompatible applications...e.g firefox and many more...if not...
Then will it be possible to jump from gingerbread to jellybean or so..can you please clear...
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mnomanstory said:
Bro i would like to begin with kies...no problem which one...but once i will jump to gingerbread,flash cwm and then partition as i have said you before...
Also will i overcome the problem of incompatible applications...e.g firefox and many more...if not...
Then will it be possible to jump from gingerbread to jellybean or so..can you please clear...
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
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Yeah. Flash CWM using Odin. Don't partition your phone using Odin though.
Flashing a jellybean custon rom should solve the problem of incompatible applications as it's a much newer version of Android than Gingerbread.
But, some custom roms requires you to flash some stuffs first if you're upgrading from Gingerbread to Jellybean.
You can always check with @Venkatesh what to flash as he's a rom developer for one of the Jellybean rons for your phone.
Ok thanks alot for helping and giving the information...
The problem is, my computer dont works...next year in january i must purchase one...then i would like to upgrade first to gingerbread...
And i have a question after i upgrade...then can i without computer flash cwm...can you please tell me...if yes then how?
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
mnomanstory said:
Ok thanks alot for helping and giving the information...
The problem is, my computer dont works...next year in january i must purchase one...then i would like to upgrade first to gingerbread...
And i have a question after i upgrade...then can i without computer flash cwm...can you please tell me...if yes then how?
send from my GT s5570 froyo..
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No. You need to use Odin on your computer to flash CWM. But once you have root and CWM, you can upgrade your software directly using the .zip file from your phone in recovery mode.
Hmm ok brother thanks alot for helping...after i will done, i will tell you...and after or during when i need help i will contact you...thankyou and talk with you later...bye
send from my GT s5570 froyo..

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