Download XXJVP for Galaxy S GT i9000 – Android 2.3.4 ROM with latest version of Gingerbread

Samsung’s software team continues to impress us. First, they brought the Gingerbread update pretty soon and now they look set to update their Galaxy S phone with the latest version of Android for phone, Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) they have up to 2.3.6,  in this post we only going to show you how to upgrade to 2.3.4. This feels so special because we Galaxy S owners has really hard time (read: very long time) getting the Android 2.2 Froyo update on our SGS which had launched with Android 2.1 Éclair.

But that’s past.

Now, we have the latest version of Android available to us. And even if it’s not launched by Samsung to your area, you can download the Android 2.3.4 ROM from link below and install it following the instructions set given below. Thanks Ficeto, who brought the news to us!

Important: Make sure Samsung Kies is installed on your computer for USB drivers.

This guide is applicable only for Samsung’s Galaxy S international version (i9000). 

WARNING: The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable. You only will be responsible — you’ve been warned. Okay! 

Pre-installation thoughts:

Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. 

How to Install Android 2.3.4 Firmware on Galaxy S GT i9000 (international version):

1. Download the Android 2.3.4 Firmware – XXJVP. Filename: XXJVP-234.ZIP. Size: 247.03 MB. Click here to download

2. Extract the downloaded file XXJVP-234.ZIP to get these 4 files:

1.     CODE_I9000XXJVP_CL264642_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

2.     GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVP.tar.md5

3.     MODEM_I9000XXJVP_REV_00_CL1019177.tar.md5

4.     s1_odin_20100512.pit

3. Download Odin3 v1.7.zip click here Download link. Extract the zip file to get Odin3 v1.7.exe.

4. Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.

5. Now, put it in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume_DOWN+Home+Power.

6. Open Odin (from step 3). Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! ” under the Odin’s message box.

7. Important, tick the ‘Re-Partition’ checkbox while also keeping ‘Auto Reboot’ & ‘F. Reset Time’ checkboxes ticked. All the 3 checkboxes will be ticked.

8. In Odin, place these files (check out the screenshot given at the top for help):

1.     In the PDA box, select this file (from step 2.1) CODE_I9000XXJVP_CL264642_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5

2.     In the Phone box, select this file (from step 2.3) — MODEM_I9000XXJVP_REV_00_CL1019177.tar.md5

3.     In the CSC box, select this file (from step 2.2) — GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVP.tar.md5

4.     In the PIT box, select this file (from step 2.4) — s1_odin_20100512.pit

9. Double check everything said in step 7 and 8 above. Your Odin’s window should look real similar to the image at the very top — which is my Odin’s screen while I flashed the XXJVP on my super Galaxy S.

10. Now, hit the START button to let the process begin. When process at Odin finishes your phone will automatically reboot. You can unplug the cable now.

When your phone has restarted, you are on the XXJVP Android 2.3.4 Firmware on your phone. Congrats!

Check your phone’s version here: Press Options -> Settings -> Scroll down and select About Phone Scroll down and check your version.

Source: Theandroidsoul