Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread XXJVR update for Samsung Galaxy S i9000

Leading android phone Samsung Galaxy S is getting better and better updates in compare to other phones , this time this phone got a latest update of gingerbread firmware XXJVR

This firmware also Got a Rooting solution too, so we can update our phone to XXJVR without any doubt..

Improvements

Battery life improved

Wi-fi and 3g internet issues fixed

Gallery application fixed and IPhone like photo view

Before going to install XXJVR firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S you must know that

This firmware and guide is only for Samsung galaxy s international version I9000

Phone locked with network are not supported

This update is not official update over KIES , we have to install it manually via PC. Dont get panic installing via PC will not void your warranty

Make complete backup of phone memory before proceeding to updating method. Updating will delete your all phone data like contacts , message , emails and settings. You can follow this Guide on how to backup data before upgrading phone/firmware

Remove sim card and SD card before upgrading

Charge your phone at least 50%

Uninstall Samsung KIES, Disable firewall and antivirus on your PC

Requirements

Download drivers for pc , it is necessary to connect your phone pc 32 bit (x86) Windows | 64-bit (x64) Windows

Download firmware pack from here (password: samfirmware.com)

Download ODIN from here

Instructions

Extract the downloaded file ‘I9000XXJVR.rar’ using (password = samfirmware.com) you will got 5 files save them on safe place like Desktop

Run I9003_Odin3 v1.82.exe

Switch off your phone and Put it in download mode by Pressing and holding volume down and middle keys and while holding both press power on key ,and dont release until it boots in download mode

Now you can connect your phone to pc

When you connect your phone to pc first box from left turns yellow and added message appears in odin message box

Now its time to select files in odin

Click the PDA Tab, and select CODE_I9000XXJVR_CL425308_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

Click the Phone Tab, and select MODEM_I9000XXJVR_REV_00_CL1044379.tar.md5

Click the CSC Tab, and select CSC.tar

Click the PIT Tab, and select s1_odin_20100512.pit

Make sure Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Timeboxes are checked

Hit start button

During this process dont disconnect OR stop odin otherwise your phone will bricked

when process completes ODIN will show green pass box and your phone will reboot automatically

Now you can disconnect it from pc

Congratulations you have successfully installed android 2.3.4 Gingerbread XXJVR on Samsung Galaxy S