[Q] Noob Firmware Update - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I just received my Galaxy I9000, and made sure i can access the Download Mode and the Recovery Mode using the 3 button combos explained in the wiki.
I bought this phone in the united states, as an unlocked phone. Since i live in South America (Ecuador to be exact), i don't have an official version for this market and i'm using this international version I9000.
Checked the Firmware version installed and is the following:
PDA: I9000BUJP7
Phone: I9000BUJP5
CSC: I9000GVD2JP5
Build Info: 2010.10
Also checked the unlock status:
Personalization Status
Network Lock: OFF
Network Subset Lock: OFF
SP Lock: OFF
CP Lock: OFF
My phone's firmware is a provider one (Vodafone), looked in samfirmware to check for new firmwares, but i need some advice:
First, since my phone has a provider specific firmware, can i flash my phone with a "generic" samsung firmware?
If so which ones should i choose the European versions or the America/Australia firmwares??
I see in the list for europa versions this one as the last:
I9000XWJS8 ## 512.PIT Version 2.2.1
And for america this one:
I9000BVJJPD ## 512.PIT Version 2.2 2010 December
I was tempted to go for the european version but im just not shure.
Also what about the MODEM/CSC, do i need to flash those too? since those are also customized versions from the provider?
I dont mind loosing all the samsung apps, and the vodaphone ones, as they are pretty useless here.
Any advice on what is the best path to go from here is appreciated.
I bought this phone so i can learn to develop for android but im really new to this world.
Thanks

Search up goots tutorial. I think the CsC version just determines which stock apps get installed when you flash to be honest, I picked xeu because it's Europe generic but I dont think it matters
The froyo I had from goots link had multi CSC and you could pick and choose
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You can use latest European version np. Im on it now but im from Europe but was on JPG 1 week ago and its from Asia. CSC is what gives you your APN for data traffic and the keyboard languages included but u can swap that easily using the Romkitchen or u can input your provider data manualy. Modem is your wifi, data network and gps driver you can use any the one from JS8 is very good so is JPG one. With modem its possible that with JQ1 u cant acces the 850mhz band immediatly but there are allreadu solutions to fix that on this forum.
Best advice i can give u is follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=926399
If u have more questions join us on IRC:
Server: chat.freenode.net
Channel: #romkitchen
Url: irc://chat.freenode.net/romkitchen
webchat: http://webchat.freenode.net

Thanks for the help, i will go through the goots tutorial as advised also ill read the Perka's link posted.
And for sure ill join IRC, thanks for the help ill be going through this process along the day (it's morning here)

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Anyone can help me with m110s galaxy s corean version please !!

I NEED TO FLASH OR CHANGE ROM IN MY M100S GALAXY S COREAN VERSIO IS THIS POSIBLE
sorry for my poor english
mikeppl said:
I NEED TO FLASH OR CHANGE ROM IN MY M100S GALAXY S COREAN VERSIO IS THIS POSIBLE
sorry for my poor english
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hi bro, this is only an advise or suggestion.. or educated guess..
since the M100S is found in ASIA.. i guess, you can download the ASIA firmware from the website below and use the latest firmware available.
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/WEBPROTECT-samsungi9000.htm
**you must be registered to be able to download the firmwares available on the site.
Do take note that your phone does have that antenna feature and korean custom content.. if you do update your firmware to the EU/EURO version.. you might lose the application to be able to use it unless there is a special menu under Settings to configure and use it.
i got a problem with firmware version
i got a problem with firmware version
when i type *#1234#
i got this
PDA: M110S.DF30.1854
PHONE:M110S.DF29.0944.ST
H/W:REVO.8
MOVINANDF29
i really need to flash to european version and lose all corean trash
i really thanks for your help
Isn't Korean phone version slightly different having a TV tuner built in?
Better check if you can easily flash a firmware.
go: http://matpclub.com/board/index.html?id=tipn&no=3
download tools.zip (contains ODIN3 and CSC file for M110S)
follow directions found on XDA or Samdroid -
might be a good read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725407

[Q] Missing language SGS I9000

Hey guys!
I am pretty new to this forum, but have been hanging arround for a while.
And i gotta say that it has helped me with pretty much!
But now I have a problem with my phone, and i cannot find anything in the forums about it..
Any help would be appreciated.
So.. Yesterday my phone was giving me a hard time to boot.. For some reason CWM did not show the backups on my rom and so i couldnt restore it.
I downloaded the official I9000XXJPY 2.2.1 EU and flashed with odin, and my phone could now boot again..
However, today I noticed that there are languages missing in the phone, say for example input languages for samsyng keypad.
I have gone nuts searching the net about this..
Is there any way i can get these languages back without rooting and going backways. Is there any firmware that have the languages?
I would love it if someone has a solution to my problem.
I still want it to be a clean rom and so, so that I can update later on with KIES.
Speaking about KIES. When I connected the phone it says
"This wersion of the device cannot be updated" [1]
Why is that?
Also, not that in the picture it says (KOR) [2]
Why?
I would be greatful for any kind of help!
Thanks in advance!
NOTE: Image is attached because of first post, i must have at lease 8 post to have an url.
It reads KOR because I believe you have a Korean csc flashed. In addition, it is saying your phone can't be upgraded because it is not detecting the stock firmware for your region. Therefore if you want to use kies you need tobuse one of the spoofing methods found on XDA or find the right firmware for your region.
As for language, that comes from framework which makes me even more convinced you have the wrong firmware flashed. Later if you install a custom, deodexed rom flashed you can add languages just by flashing a theme that includes the language you want.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
Speaking about KIES. When I connected the phone it says
"This wersion of the device cannot be updated" [1]
Why is that?
Two reasons One the obvious no update ie 2.3 is not on the servers .
the other reason is Kies cannot read the firmware product code and hardware ID and match to an update.
EG original firmware O2 UK product code xxxxx hardware id fffff firmware 2.1
Finds a match and downloads 2.2
Flashed stock rom its not the one supplied with the phone so .
product code ddddd hardware id ffff firmware 2.1
no match product code different firmware not from the network branded phone .
Stock is not original its Samsung firmware before the network supplier customises/brands it .
Thats why you keep a copy of your original firmware safe .
jje
Thank you for your reply..
That is odd because I downloaded the firmware from SamFirmware under the Europe category.
Do you know where i can get the right firmware for JPY, if I live in sweden?
Thanks
JJEgan said:
Two reasons One the obvious no update ie 2.3 is not on the servers .
jje
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When that is the case kies lists both your firmware and the current firmware (which match) and says that you have the latest firmware available.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
The1st said:
Thank you for your reply..
That is odd because I downloaded the firmware from SamFirmware under the Europe category.
Do you know where i can get the right firmware for JPY, if I live in sweden?
Thanks
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I would check any android sites in Swedish. Sites will often have the firmware for the carriers in their country.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App
Thanks guys.. I'll dig a little after swedish sites and post the outcome here..
Ok.. So I found the scandinavian version and flashed it, and it is working flawlessly.
Regarding the phone being debranded, can this affect me in a bad way or is it just something minor?
Thanks guys, for helping me out!
The1st said:
Regarding the phone being debranded, can this affect me in a bad way or is it just something minor?
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Samsung warranty yes Sellers warranty no its not their firmware .
Technically no warranty but in practice stock firmware as opposed to original does not seem to be a problem for repair .
jje

[Q] Upgrading to Gingerbread without messing up Kies

Hi all,
I would love to upgrade my P1000 to Gingerbread.
At the moment the infos about my device are:
PDA: P1000XWJMI
PHONE: P1000XXJMA
CSC: P1000CPWJM2
This is what I see pressing *#1234#
Now the About Device menu says:
Model: GT-P1000
FW: 2.2
Baseband: P1000XXJMA
Kernel: 2.6.32.9
Build: FROYO.XWJMI
As stated above I would like to upgrade to a stock gingerbread release so that Kies does not say unable to update your phone. I guess I need proper files to do that. Can anyone address me to the right links and of course the steps to do it via Odin (what to check/unchek etc)?
Thanks in advance,
Fed.
Read the development section. There are PLENTY of posts on how to do it.
Sorry, but the forum is full of posts and i can't find specific threads for my issue. Informations are here and there and as you know understanding one little bit badly could make me brick my P1000. I would need to know what software to use so that the phone regional settings do not mess with Kies. If possible a link to a post (or more posts) and links to softwares are welcome.
Oh, knowing how to make a dump of my actual ROM would not be bad if anyone can help.
Your present firmware XWJMI is European(Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom).....
Unfortunately there is still no official upgrade for your region from Samsung so whatever ROM you flash whether from this forum or elsewhere, Kies will always see it as "cannot be updated".
Unless you want to try the Asian firmware-like I have.......

[Q] International P-1000

Hello,
I picked up a GT-P1000 from a friend who got this in China (GSM version) and I'm a bit confused when I read here on these forums as to which version of this tab I really have. It seems like I have the the "latin" version but this model was bought in China and when factory reset, all text is in Chinese font. I'm in the US btw, California
Back of the phone/tab model reads:
MODELO: GT-P1000N SSN: -P1000NGSMH
FCC ID: A3LGTP1000L
HECHO EN COREA POR SAMSUNG
The About Phone reads:
Model Number
GT-P1000
Firmware
2.2
Baseband Version
T959UVKA5 (Vibrant Modem???)
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Build number
FROYO.ZHKA1
Sooo...I'm familiar with rooting, flashing, odining vibrants as I've done this for a few years now. This tab's version just has me baffled and I'm trying to avoid bricking. I've achieved root and it's Stock Froyo right now. Kies doesn't support this device when connected so there's no way I can upgrade to stock GB with that method.
My bootloaders are signed and the only .apk that works (thanks chainfire&rotohammer) is:
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00.apk <-----------this one works
Bootloaders- Signed
Signed: PBL, SBL_Backup, Kernel
Not signed: SBL
Assessment Can only flash SIGNED firmwares
Ready to patch bootloaders...
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00-P1000_L_N_LATIN.apk <-------Doesn't work
(Your Device [GT-P1000] is not supported)
Sorry this is a lot to read, but I'm trying to be thorough and show my steps. After I patch this, should I use go through Overcome's guide by:
ODINing
"gt-p1000_mr.pit"
"GB_Stock_Safe_v5.tar"
"modem file according to your region" which one do I use? JPZ OR JK3? I still want to be able to make calls on Tmo/Att network
DO I HAVE EURO OR LATIN??? Anyone with a little insight that can point me in the right direction would be very helpful. Thank you again!!!
suchavibrantthang said:
Hello,
I picked up a GT-P1000 from a friend who got this in China (GSM version) and I'm a bit confused when I read here on these forums as to which version of this tab I really have. It seems like I have the the "latin" version but this model was bought in China and when factory reset, all text is in Chinese font. I'm in the US btw, California
Back of the phone/tab model reads:
MODELO: GT-P1000N SSN: -P1000NGSMH
FCC ID: A3LGTP1000L
HECHO EN COREA POR SAMSUNG
The About Phone reads:
Model Number
GT-P1000
Firmware
2.2
Baseband Version
T959UVKA5 (Vibrant Modem???)
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #1
Build number
FROYO.ZHKA1
Sooo...I'm familiar with rooting, flashing, odining vibrants as I've done this for a few years now. This tab's version just has me baffled and I'm trying to avoid bricking. I've achieved root and it's Stock Froyo right now. Kies doesn't support this device when connected so there's no way I can upgrade to stock GB with that method.
My bootloaders are signed and the only .apk that works (thanks chainfire&rotohammer) is:
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00.apk <-----------this one works
Bootloaders- Signed
Signed: PBL, SBL_Backup, Kernel
Not signed: SBL
Assessment Can only flash SIGNED firmwares
Ready to patch bootloaders...
SGT-Bootloader-Patch-v1.00-P1000_L_N_LATIN.apk <-------Doesn't work
(Your Device [GT-P1000] is not supported)
Sorry this is a lot to read, but I'm trying to be thorough and show my steps. After I patch this, should I use go through Overcome's guide by:
ODINing
"gt-p1000_mr.pit"
"GB_Stock_Safe_v5.tar"
"modem file according to your region" which one do I use? JPZ OR JK3? I still want to be able to make calls on Tmo/Att network
DO I HAVE EURO OR LATIN??? Anyone with a little insight that can point me in the right direction would be very helpful. Thank you again!!!
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Hi,
Take a look at this http://welectronics.com/gsm/Samsung/SAMSUNG-P1000N-GALAXY-TABLET-US-3G.HTML
Cheers
Thanks for the specs!
Does this mean I have a Latin Version with US 3G support?
Is it safe to say I don't have to Euro/Asia/International version, even though it's default font is Chinese?
How did the T959 Vibrant modem get in there?
suchavibrantthang said:
Thanks for the specs!
Does this mean I have a Latin Version with US 3G support?
Is it safe to say I don't have to Euro/Asia/International version, even though it's default font is Chinese?
How did the T959 Vibrant modem get in there?
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I really dont know, mexico uses the p1000L and brasil something else, it seems to be a US AT&T one but i am not sure, it also seems if you have a kernel for your version je can flash p1000 euro version ones, take alook at the dev threads maybe you can find a thread especially for your version. a quick look i found one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=974408
Cheers

Need official firmware

Hey everyone,
finally i managed to make an account here, cause i need your help. I´m looking for firmware that could have official updates via kies in Estonia (CSC: SEB). Can someone send me link of firmware that i could flash. At the moment i got error via kies: " your device does not support firmware upgrading via kies".
I flashed JVS firmware, but that has only few CSC in list, but i need SEB.
I think your best bet would be to go to Sammobile.com and look in their firmware section, they have a big range of stock firmwares. If you just want a newer Android though I'd recommend looking under the i9000 development section though, it's full of really good ROMs. Hope that helps.
thanks for that link, but i'm afraid there aren't any firmware for baltic countries. I need firmware that supports CSC: SEB.

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