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Firmware - newbie help

Hi all,
I am wondering if someone can guide me to the correct direction.
This is my phone (samsung Galaxy I9000)
Model GT-I9000
Firmware: 2.1-Update 1
Base Version: I9000 DTJG3
Kernel 2.6.29 [email protected]#2
Build Number: ECLAIR. DTJG4
It is unlocked - orginally from Optus.
this phone feels very slow and not very responsive at the moment.
I am thinking of upgrading the firmware hoping that it will improve the persformance
Can someone please tell me which firmware will be best for me? I'm not going to root the phone and I am just after most effecient firmware (good wifi, GPS and signal)
I am not sure which one is most stable for my phone.
Thank you

you could flash a stock gingerbread rom.the ones with bootloaders.jvh is pretty stable.2.3.4 ones will have phone fc bug..you'll hv to root ur phone to get rid of that bug..stock roms u can dwnld from ramads thread..for gps/wifi/signal u will have to flash the appropriate modem.there was a thread comparing modems somewhere here on the forum.try searching it.if u really want near zero lags it would be best to do ext4 lagfix..but again rooting will be reqd.gb roms are fast without these but lagfix still brings noticeable change.

Thank you for the reply.
It seems that I am gonna need to do root on it.
If that is the case, It will be much appreciated if I can be pointed to the correct link (tutorial - step by step) to get this process.
After reading some of the psosts I get really confused with all the type of firmware and kernel etc...
any suggestions and links I can follow will be much a great help much appreciated
Thank you again

The below links helped me out.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvp-android-2-3-4-firmware-galaxy-s-install-and-download/
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-xxjvp-firmware/
Read the tutorials carefully, then read them again and again until you are sure and confident. do not use if you dont feel confident.

Make sure you have the 3 button combo (recovery and download).

You should be able to update to gingerbread via Kies JVN 2.3.3 -optus

Drift spunk said:
You should be able to update to gingerbread via Kies JVN 2.3.3 -optus
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Thank you - updating now

You got proper internet connection?If yes then kies will diffinetly show either This is the latest firmware or there is an update available.
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ardabelati said:
Thank you - updating now
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Nice I'm on 2.3.4 jvr with jvn csc and jv1 modem and its the best combo and I have flashed every rom, samsung and miui
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Hello, you can try JPY on 2.2.1, it's a stable firmware without the bugs of the gingerbread, if you doesn't want to root your phone.

Thanks for all the replies guys,
I just upgraded to GingerBread 2.3.3 XWjVN.
My next question is:
If I want to get rid of all those Optus rubish - Can you please tell me which firmware do I need to install?
There are so many types and I really get confused which one is going to work for me.
I have seen my friend's SI9000 very fast and snapy - is the firmware upgrade the way to do it?
Thanks again guys

Flash any custom roms from here CUSTOM ROMS

Root my Galaxy S I9000. Help Needed.

Hi, I recently updated my SGS I9000 via kies to latest version. I want steps to root my device. I read previous topics but i didnt understand much because m a newbie in this field. Please provide me the step by step procedure with much details. It would be highly appreciated.
Details:-
Baseband : i9000DDJV5
Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9000DDJV9-CL312456 [email protected] #2
Firmware Version : 2.3.3
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.DDJV9
Regards.

Well, you'll need to download odin, and flash a rooted kernel, you'll find many thread explaining how to do that
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Or you can just use Superoneclick , it really can't be any easier than that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

austin777 said:
Or you can just use Superoneclick , it really can't be any easier than that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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That method isnt working now.

I rooted mu SGS with stock froyo fw yesterday. Judging from the official SOC thread, it should work with gingerbread as well.
Baseband : i9000XXJPY
Kernel : 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Firmware Version : 2.2.1
Build Number : FROYO.XFJS4

[Q] How to Root my Galaxy S?

Can anyone help me with my Galaxy S GT-I9000?
Firmware version: 2.3.3
BaseBand version: I9000ZSJV6
Build number : GINGERBREAD.ZSJV6

Dear rookie
First of all - read the stickies here. And, use SEARCH button. Typically... I would write here something absolutely sarcastic, harsh and with specific to me sense of humor, but.. it is your first step here, so... be welcomed here and use this tutorial
Welcome

I used odin to root my galaxy s. Search Google for the stock 2.3.5 firmware. Flash that via odin. There will be a tutorial floating about. Then download the gingerbread rooting package using same method. After your done you'll be rooted and on the latest official firmware. From there you can flash custom roms or whatever. I hope this is some help.
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thanks guys =)
Cheers!

Thanks all done =) rooted my SGS.

Rooting a branded phone

Hey everyone. I am very interested in rooting, and hopefully flashing once i have done the basic root first. Please can you answer each question I have an Orange branded SGS GT-i9000. Here are the specs:
FW Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I9000BVJV3
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9000BVJVC-CL679241 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.BVJVC
Question 1: do i need to know the whole of the kernel or just part of it?
Question 2: I always see rooting guides saying 'How to root (FW version) JV(something). Where does the JV come from, as i have 2 types of JV, JV3 and JVC. So what does rooting depend on other than firmware version?
Question 3: I have noticed the Orange firmware is a different JV. So how do i know the root will work with my version as the root guides are always on stock roms?
Thanks in advance : )

Hello Tarnwilliamson, I think I am in the same boat as you, I also am on Orange with the same spec phone as you wanting to root. I was just wondering have you found out anything about rooting this phone? I have searched dev and q & a section but there seems to be no posts on this topic. I dont want to start a new thread so I though I would ask you first. Thank u in advance.

hello
You may try with Super one click root or try to flash your rom with odin to STOCK ROM (i have I9000xxjvu for example) and use CFROOT for your rom with PDA in odin. That gives u the root accsess, superuser and busybox ( CFroot IS A KERNEL) it is many subject on XDA.

Hello Marcinrek21, Thank you for your reply. As my Build number ends with jvc isnt there a specific file I need to flash with if using Odin? Or am I mistaken and I can flash with any cf root file as long as it is for a gt19000? As for super one click is that still compatibable with 2.3.5 as I remember reading somewhere the bootloader may be locked with gingerbread? Thank you in advance.

How to install Cyanogen Mod on stock Galaxy S

Hey guys,
This is my first post on these forums. I have a stock Vodafone NZ Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and am wanting to root it and install CM9 on it but have no experience whatsoever with this sort of thing so a bit of help would be greatly appreciated.
I found this post on rooting a Galaxy S but had trouble trying to understand exactly what I was supposed to do and which file to download.
I'm hoping someone here wouldn't mind directing me to the right files and explain what exactly I'm supposed to do to root my phone and then install the new ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
Model Number: GT-i9000
Firmware Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9000SRJV1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWJVH
Let me know if you need any more details.
Thanks for all the help

DanielMckay said:
what exactly I'm supposed to do to root my phone and then install the new ROM?
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Visit My Android Collections link below and download the Ezbase Recovery kit with semaphore kernel and flash it to upgrade your phone to GB 2.3.6 and have CWM, than visit the developer page of CM ROM you have decided top flash and follow the instructions given therein to upgrade