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[Q] Rooting and Installing ROM on GT I9000

Hi,
I finally got a Samsung Galaxy S after finding a great a deal on it. I'm aware that there are several ways on how to root this device. However, due to that I don't know which to use.
Currently I'm running on 2.2.1 Froyo XXJPY with Kernel Version of [email protected] #1.
I'm not totally clueless about rooting as I've done it already on my HTC Wildfire.
Could someone please advise me which is the most up-to-date and safest method of rooting? Link would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I'm a bit confused about installing ROMs. I used to use CWM on my HTC Wildfire which was incredebly easy to do. Would it be the same on my Galaxy S?
I'm planning to test out MIUI, DarkysROM and such ROMs. Would these ROMs have the LAGFIX feature integrated in them as well?
I apologise if a thread like this has already been posted a thousand times but I just can't come up with a definite answer.
Thanks in advance.

I have a galaxy s Vibrant the I9000M and I rooted and unlocked mine today using SuperOneCick and then The Galaxy s unlock by helroz on the app market took a grand total of 6 minutes

Thank you! Now, that's one down.
Now just want to know about flashing ROMs e.g. MIUI, DarkyROM and such.
Do I need to root my SGS first to be able to flash custom ROMs?
I also noticed that you would also have to flash firwares and kernels. Do I need to this before flashing custom ROMs?
Thanks in advance.

In order to flash a custom rom you need to have clockworkmod (CWM) recovery.
and from that its easy
As for the newer rom's here, they are all 2.3.x, so in order to get from 2.2.1 JPY, you will need to flash a stock rom 2.3.x with bootloaders via Odin.
use this link to read about odin and flashing with it. its a great guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
to find stock rom's - they are in the general section. and custom rom's in the dev section.
read a little and after that have fun!!
And keep in mind every rom has its little guide, read those before you flash any.

Hi,
Many thanks for replying. Can I follow the video below made by a fellow XDA member direct from 2.2.1 to 2.3.4 via Odin?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lO3Y86N2p0&feature=BFa&list=FLqhM0qK4aVsLmWAA_YYhBCA&lf=mh_lolz
So I will Download stock JVQ from Samfirmware > Download Odin > Flash a stock 2.3.4 JVQ > Install chosen Kernel with CWM > Flash chosen ROM using CWM.
When would I need root then?
Is that right?
This reminds me when I had my Samsung Tocco. Pretty much same procedures.

Code Geass said:
Hi,
Many thanks for replying. Can I follow the video below made by a fellow XDA member direct from 2.2.1 to 2.3.4 via Odin?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lO3Y86N2p0&feature=BFa&list=FLqhM0qK4aVsLmWAA_YYhBCA&lf=mh_lolz
So I will Download stock JVQ from Samfirmware > Download Odin > Flash a stock 2.3.4 JVQ > Install chosen Kernel with CWM > Flash chosen ROM using CWM.
When would I need root then?
Is that right?
This reminds me when I had my Samsung Tocco. Pretty much same procedures.
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That is right... basically when you flash a kernel with CWM you get root access. it's one of the features of a custom kernel. some of them activate it on there own and in some you need to activate it your self from the recovery (very simple).
And all the custom rom's come with root access, so in following the steps you wrote, you will get the root access with the custom kernel, and again in the custom rom.

Thanks for everyone's help. I'm now running Armetris 3.6.1 with Semaphore Kernel.
Just a question though, with my phone rooted, lagfix enabled, flashed with custom ROM and such, can I just simply go back to stock ROM? e.g. JVQ/JVR using Odin without any problems?

It is suggested to disable lagfix before changing rom's and kernel's
I know some how would say it is not a must when you use odin, but i always disable it before doing changes. I like to keep it safe.

sorry for this nooob question....
new to the samsung gt i9000, do i need to create a gold card before i do anything else????
sorry to be a bit thick but im used to htc

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I'm currently running on Semaphore Kernel but I can't find any Lag Fix option on my phone? There isn't any on CWM Recovery as well.
I thought when you use EXT4 and convert it, Lag Fix would show up but I found nothing, so I just converted back to RFS.
So, I'm fine to directly go back to 2.3.4 JVQ even even I have a custom Kernel and custom ROM?
Thanks in advance!

Code Geass said:
Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I'm currently running on Semaphore Kernel but I can't find any Lag Fix option on my phone? There isn't any on CWM Recovery as well.
I thought when you use EXT4 and convert it, Lag Fix would show up but I found nothing, so I just converted back to RFS.
So, I'm fine to directly go back to 2.3.4 JVQ even even I have a custom Kernel and custom ROM?
Thanks in advance!
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If you used the EXT4 app and converted to RFS then you have disabled the lagfix.
The lagfix changes the filesystem from RFS to EXT4. so when you converted to RFS yoh disabled it.
So,yes you are good to go.
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pat da punk said:
sorry for this nooob question....
new to the samsung gt i9000, do i need to create a gold card before i do anything else????
sorry to be a bit thick but im used to htc
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Gold card?? what??

Also, If I were to flash a JVS Based ROM do I need to be on stock JVS and a JVS Kernel to flash it?
Once on I'm on JVS custom ROM can I just go back again to JVQ stock (Older firmware) without problems?
Really appreciate all your help Bork84!

Basically using odin you can change to JVS and JVQ no problem.
As far as custom rom, from what I know it does not matter on which 2.3.x you are, thay all have the same bootloders. so technically you dont need to be on stock JVS to flash a JVS custom rom.
but I am not an expert on that.
from my experience, i flashed to a JVR (2.3.4) custom rom via CWM from a 2.3.3 stock rom, and didn't had any problems.
So i cant give you a 100% answer

root captivate with 2.3

Hey guys how can i root my captivate with officila 2.3 can i just use superoneclick root or do i have to odin back to froyo.

What official 2.3 ?? Rogers ?? Is so, then there's already a lot of thread info on this. If not see below...
Use the FuguRoot Kernel swap method.
See thread here.

cal4877 said:
Hey guys how can i root my captivate with officila 2.3 can i just use superoneclick root or do i have to odin back to froyo.
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I saw this thread in developement as well and was confused by it for a minute. But yes, as the guy above me said there has been no official 2.3 release for the USA so the only option to root is the fugu method with a kernel swap.
If this is a Rogers network captivate then the answer is different. But first, we need you to tell us more about the situation. If you indeed have a captivate running on ATT with the 2.3 official gingerbread then please take a picture of the About Phone screen so we call all see it as this would indicate a probable soon release of the 2.3 for all captivate users.

is a att phone but the phone already had 2.3 idk how but anyways ill be trying fugu method

cal4877 said:
is a att phone but the phone already had 2.3 idk how but anyways ill be trying fugu method
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Wow. Please take a picture or screenshot of the about phone screen as this would be to my knowledge the first time we here at XDA have seen an ATT captivate with the official 2.3 release. It really would be some big news so help us out here.

After rooting would the kernel give me cwm too?

cal4877 said:
After rooting would the kernel give me cwm too?
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Honestly, every bit of information on here could potentially brick your phone since nobody on here has messed with an "official" 2.3 release. I have no idea if that kernel will give you CWM but I do know what your stepping into could be potentially hazardous due to the lack of knowledge on any official att 2.3 release.

No the FuguRoot Kernel doesn't give you CWM Recovery, you'll have to flash the Boog KH3 kernel to get it.

how about if i odin back to froyo and also will the fugoo kernel work on att and where can i get it?

cal4877 said:
how about if i odin back to froyo and also will the fugoo kernel work on att and where can i get it?
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See my post #2 above for the link to the FuguRoot Mod kernel thread --- this kernel is just used to gain Root. And then you swap back to the stock kernel or better yet since you are using Odin, you could just flash to the matching boog kernel to gain CWM Recovery. boog has put together kernels for kh3, ki1 and ki2, so just be sure to choose the correct one. Choose a .tar one first and that will get you CWM. Then you can choose the .zip latest kernel for the base (kh3, ki1, ki2) that you are on. And be sure to thank boog for his contribution to this community.
I believe the kh3 kernel will work on the official gingerbread that Rogers released, as stated by Nick0703 in post 8. May want to do a quick scan of the posts in boog's thread to verify that, if that is the kernel that you are needing. And there should be posts in that thread by those on Rogers reporting how the kernel is working.

[Q] How To for the Galaxy Note GT-N7000

Hello,
I am new to the XDAdevelopers forum and don't have much knowledge of rooting or installing customs roms to Android phones.
I currently own the Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and just looking around some videos I would love to have some customs rom installed on my phone, such as the new Jelly Bean roms that are out now.
I would love to know on how to root my Galaxy Note if there is a Noob Tutorial for rooting the galaxy note and maybe a Noob Tutorial on how to install Jelly Bean rom that is currently out (any suggestion on which rom would be great)
As I said I am a noob and don't have much knowledge on how to mod your android phones and any help would be greatly appreciated
FYI: Looked around the forums for the while, I couldn't find anything simple enough, I bet there is somewhere in the forum, not sure if I was looking correctly >.<

Here is a guide to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
After you root your phone,flash a safe kernel like hydracore or speedmod kernel and then flash any jb rom
Jellycore and paranoid android are two jb roms that i feel the best

rajsekhar.300 said:
Here is a guide to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
After you root your phone,flash a safe kernel like hydracore or speedmod kernel and then flash any jb rom
Jellycore and paranoid android are two jb roms that i feel the best
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Thanks for replying do you have any links to the Kernals and JB roms ? and if there is any tutorial for them too
Thanks again for your time.

Hydracore
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
Jellycore rom
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1872921

rajsekhar.300 said:
Hydracore
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
Jellycore rom
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1872921
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Does my version of Android Matter for these upgrades ?
I have
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband Version: N7000XXLPT

Georific said:
Does my version of Android Matter for these upgrades ?
I have
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband Version: N7000XXLPT
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No problem with your version, they works for all 4.0.X roms. here is complete guide for flashing.

jeetu1981 said:
No problem with your version, they works for all 4.0.X roms. here is complete guide for flashing.
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Thank you so god damn much for the HELP! this is exactly what I needed one problem though it says I need MobileOdenPro :/ I really can't purchase apps of the market is that a problem ? for the Kernel

No.After you flash the kernel,you can install jb rom through cwm

Georific said:
Thank you so god damn much for the HELP! this is exactly what I needed one problem though it says I need MobileOdenPro :/ I really can't purchase apps of the market is that a problem ? for the Kernel
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There is a free version for people who cannot buy from market, look here or you can also use k-tools for flashing kernel its free on market, extract the kernel to zimage and put on root of internal SD and then flash it using k-tools.

jeetu1981 said:
There is a free version for people who cannot buy from market, look here or you can also use k-tools for flashing kernel its free on market, extract the kernel to zimage and put on root of internal SD and then flash it using k-tools.
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Do I need any add any other roms to my phone before I put a Jelly Bean rom onto my phone ?

Georific said:
Do I need any add any other roms to my phone before I put a Jelly Bean rom onto my phone ?
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As long as you are on any safe kernel you can flash any JB rom, no matter if you are on any TW ICS, GB or CM9/10 roms. I am on CM10 right now and flashed it directly on stock LRQ ICS with Speedmod kernel.

jeetu1981 said:
There is a free version for people who cannot buy from market, look here or you can also use k-tools for flashing kernel its free on market, extract the kernel to zimage and put on root of internal SD and then flash it using k-tools.
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Mobile ODIN Lite says It requires an addon and takes me to the link you posted :/ ?

Georific said:
Mobile ODIN Lite says It requires an addon and takes me to the link you posted :/ ?
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yes, it needs some files to be downloaded manually, mobile odin pro downloads them automatically. Why don't you use K-tools, its free and very easy to use. i flashed Speedmod last time using k-tools only.

Georific said:
Mobile ODIN Lite says It requires an addon and takes me to the link you posted :/ ?
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You can find those additional files in the same link
Scroll down few posts and you can find it

jeetu1981 said:
yes, it needs some files to be downloaded manually, mobile odin pro downloads them automatically. Why don't you use K-tools, its free and very easy to use. i flashed Speedmod last time using k-tools only.
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I got it to work for Odin I added the Kernal Hydra do I just press Flash Firmware ? Please REply ASAP

rajsekhar.300 said:
You can find those additional files in the same link
Scroll down few posts and you can find it
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I managed to get Odin working I added the kernel Hydra do i just go to the bottom and click Flash Firmware ?

Georific said:
I managed to get Odin working I added the kernel Hydra do i just go to the bottom and click Flash Firmware ?
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Yes, select kernel (.tar or zimage format) in kernel field and then hit flash firmware. make sure to check if the kernel is flashed after restart before doing any wipes and all

bad or good...
jeetu1981 said:
Yes, select kernel (.tar or zimage format) in kernel field and then hit flash firmware. make sure to check if the kernel is flashed after restart before doing any wipes and all
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I followed every step on the link you gave me on how to get jellybeanitwas sucessful when installed it bootup but its been in the boot upscreen for a while it just says cyanogen mod. Like 20 min boot up or more is this bad.... help!!!!

Georific said:
I followed every step on the link you gave me on how to get jellybeanitwas sucessful when installed it bootup but its been in the boot upscreen for a while it just says cyanogen mod. Like 20 min boot up or more is this bad.... help!!!!
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boot in cwm recovery and do a full wipe, this should solve the problem or else reflash the JB rom.

its works
jeetu1981 said:
boot in cwm recovery and do a full wipe, this should solve the problem or else reflash the JB rom.
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The full wipe worked thanks so much man appreciate it for everything

[Q] Which rom to choose now i am on Philz Safe Kernal ?

O K so i have just flashed Philz Safe Rom XXLRK-XEU from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191 to my note and everything seems as it should but i am a little confused as to what roms i can apply. Firstly apologies if this is in the wrong place my head is a bit all over the place after reading a lot this morning deciding if it is safe to start rooting/flashing my note, my only previous experience of this was through odin for my sgs2 so i am new to the note scene.
Ideally i would love to put paranoid android on from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662802 but i am cautious that the install logs states not to install this rom from a stock kernal which is pretty much was philz kernal is isnt it ???
if anyone can help a newbie to the note scene out i would be greatly appreciated as i am getting confused going through all the searches i have done this morning
Hope you can helpo - cheers
KV3

when you flashed Philz Safe Rom XXLRK-XEU.. your note is already rooted now.
This kernel is safe and you can flash the PA rom with no issues. Just follow the procedure in the PA thread.

nokiamodeln91 said:
when you flashed Philz Safe Rom XXLRK-XEU.. your note is already rooted now.
This kernel is safe and you can flash the PA rom with no issues. Just follow the procedure in the PA thread.
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Thank you - i will check it out and report back
Is this the case with all roms or just the PA rom, am i to presume that the "safe" kernal is just that and i can go and try out a few roms just as i did with my sgs2 ?
Thanks
KV3

Yes.. but when you flash a new rom, the kernel will change to whats included in the rom. In between if you choose to flash stock ICS again, need to take caution to move to safe kernel again

thanks again for the quick responses - is it best practise to always reflash a safe kernal after the rom has been installed, so in the case of me flashing PA rom i can then reflash Philz safe kernal - i am sure i will get to grips with it all there just seems to be more risks involved with the note / ICS than when i was working with my sgs2
Cheers

No. All custom roms will have a safe kernel in built. Philz won't work with custom roms as it's a stock kernel. Best is hydracore but that does not work with the JB leaks of Samsung TW

all up and running and everything seems great with the PA rom - no complaints here yet but i havent had much chance to play with things with work and all that other stuff so thanks again nokiamodeln91 i have clicked your thanks button for all your help

kill3rvill3 said:
all up and running and everything seems great with the PA rom - no complaints here yet but i havent had much chance to play with things with work and all that other stuff so thanks again nokiamodeln91 i have clicked your thanks button for all your help
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Edit your thread title and add [SOLVED] or [RESOLVED] so people don't read about the issue that is fixed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32005429&postcount=1

[Q] Root galaxy s I9000

Hey
Need to root my galaxy s but dont know how!
I was trying to download superoneclick but everytime i download it the download never finishes or is corrupt
Model Number:GT-I9000
Firmware Version:2.1-update1
Baseband Version:I9000XXJM1
Kernel Version:[email protected] #2
Build Number:ECLAIR.I9000XXJM1
Is there any tutorial out there for rooting the galaxy s?
Cheers

Hey,
Rooting can seem like a hard thing, and don't worry, the first time I had trouble as well :L
Have you tried z4root? Its a neat little apk that supposedly roots any phone on 2.1. Thing is though I don't know whether it works for XXJM1 or not.
Alternatively what you can do is upgrade to Gingerbread and root. And I think that'd be the best thing to do.
1.) Upgrade to XXJW4 (2.3.6) by means of Odin. If you don't know what I mean, feel free to ask.
2.) Search around these forums for a thread about CF-Root. Read Chainfire's instructions carefully and select the right file- if you don't know which one I'll find it for you. The file should have JW4 in it though, so that hopefully is easy enough to find...
3.) Unzip the file. In it you'll find a .tar file. Using Odin again flash this .tar file in. Again, if you need help, feel free to ask
And there you go! Rooted, on 2.3.6.
I'm not quite sure how to root the I9000 on Eclair, so that's the only advice I can give....
Hope I helped though
Sent from my GT-I9000

I want to root my samsung I900 but what is the best choice, there are so many versions
The only thing i know for sure that it has to be 4.1 or higher
GT-I900
2.3.6
baseband versie: I9000XXJW4
Build nr. GINGERBREAD.XWJW5

the power said:
I want to root my samsung I900 but what is the best choice, there are so many versions
The only thing i know for sure that it has to be 4.1 or higher
GT-I900
2.3.6
baseband versie: I9000XXJW4
Build nr. GINGERBREAD.XWJW5
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Hey,
Are you talking about which 4.1+ rom you should use?
Quite obviously there's CM10 and CM10.1. Take your pick of 4.1.2 vs. 4.2.1.
Well many people recommend Slim Bean http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780071 because its very small (only 60MB or something like that), very fast and stable.
Apparently Mackay Rom is really good as well.
If you want the feel of Touchwiz and the SIII, C-Rom Bean and C-Rom Bean Mix are available in 4.1.2 and 4.2.1 for each. Again, your pick. A lot of people report this to be very stable as well.
There's tons more roms for the lovely I9000 so you'll have to do some searching around for one that you'll like. But those seem to be the top Jelly Bean roms around...
Sent from my GT-I9000

Ok, many thanx for the info
Going to do the C-RoM Mix 4.2.1 v2.zip 186808KB that came out today
Found the installation guide on androidauthority.com, guess that guide will be here on this forum somewhere but i just googled and came out there

How long does it takes for flashing is ready, used C-RoM Mix 4.2.1 V2, screen is showing for 20 minutes logo "Semaphore" , is that normal ...
edit: my pc reconizes the phone as Android ....
edit 2: did flash c-rom mix again and BINGO, works

got no imei anymore, messed around with different ways to get it back, it's all gone, no back up nothing, just a working phone but cant call
what to do ....

:victory: :laugh: yessss, rooted back to 2.3.6 and its all working again -> thanks for [HowTo] Officiele XWJW5 (2.3.6) via Odin (NL/BE) from GirlKillu from androidworld
now I wil flash it to latest slim bean version, this time I will make it 100% sure to back up efs folder

How To Root Galaxy S
Jammie25 said:
Hey
Need to root my galaxy s but dont know how!
I was trying to download superoneclick but everytime i download it the download never finishes or is corrupt
Model Number:GT-I9000
Firmware Version:2.1-update1
Baseband Version:I9000XXJM1
Kernel Version:[email protected] #2
Build Number:ECLAIR.I9000XXJM1
Is there any tutorial out there for rooting the galaxy s?
Cheers
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Hey so in order to root your phone you will need to things Odin and CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.zip. .. follow the steps at this site
links are below