Official ROMs / firmwares availability - Galaxy S I9000 General

Can somebody suggest where I can get the official ROMs especially european ROM since I see lots of asian firmwares being upgraded to European firmwares in many threads in this forum.
Also I want to how I can change the firmware to these european FW without rooting. Somebody please suggest step by step directions please.
I am having a singtel fw and need to remove the singtel animation at startup and my ver number is JE9 as I see most of the people are using JF versions which seem to be more recent than what I have.
And after changing it I should still be able to upgrade to froyo officially when it releases.
thanks
Sany

sany said:
Can somebody suggest where I can get the official ROMs especially european ROM since I see lots of asian firmwares being upgraded to European firmwares in many threads in this forum.
Also I want to how I can change the firmware to these european FW without rooting. Somebody please suggest step by step directions please.
I am having a singtel fw and need to remove the singtel animation at startup and my ver number is JE9 as I see most of the people are using JF versions which seem to be more recent than what I have.
And after changing it I should still be able to upgrade to froyo officially when it releases.
thanks
Sany
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Sany,
Please use the search button before you post!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 read FAQ where to find ROMS and firmware!

BackfireNL said:
Sany,
Please use the search button before you post!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 read FAQ where to find ROMS and firmware!
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There are no OFFICIAL EU updates out yet so how is he supposed to get one?!

dakine said:
There are no OFFICIAL EU updates out yet so how is he supposed to get one?!
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then what are these that are posted here, are they not official?
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/

sany said:
then what are these that are posted here, are they not official?
http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/
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Not really.
This is written on the home page:
Welcome on our Samsung Mobile Fanpage.
We are currently one of the biggest fan sites of Samsung Mobile!
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appelflap said:
Not really.
This is written on the home page:
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The site is not an official Samsung's sponsor site, but the ROMs are official. Though, from what I have learned, not all the official ROM can be found there.

The only official EU rom at this time is JF3 and they just posted that today. Official means released by samsung. No one has clarified who/what samsung-firmwares.com really is but those newer roms are definitely not official. This doesn't mean they aren't great especially since now we can flash back to the stock firmware if we need it for warranty purposes.

lenrek said:
The site is not an official Samsung's sponsor site, but the ROMs are official. Though, from what I have learned, not all the official ROM can be found there.
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They are not officially available to the public so there's nothing official about them. If I assume that they are the same files used when flashing the phones that are distributed around the world I guess they could be called "shipping" ROMs, but that doesn't make them more official than the updates.

mickeko said:
They are not officially available to the public so there's nothing official about them. If I assume that they are the same files used when flashing the phones that are distributed around the world I guess they could be called "shipping" ROMs, but that doesn't make them more official than the updates.
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It is "official" enough for me. When used the ROM found at their site, I manage to restore SGS to default and initial state. It even comes with all the customisations that are specially designed for the local operator I subscribed to. I don't really want to know nor do I care how the owner of the site manage to access these ROM files.

They just posted this on twitter:
Our firmwares are official but samsung drops only some online in kies.
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we don't know when samsungvplans new fw on kies.
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Looks like they read the forum

dakine said:
They just posted this on twitter:
Looks like they read the forum
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Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you

appelflap said:
Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you
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+ 100 for that lol

appelflap said:
Well that's great. Maybe we can do some requests. Please upload Android 2.2 . Thank you
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We need wait from Samsung though...
At least this clear out some misinformation regarding the ROM files at their site.

I am getting more confused now:
What are 'stock ROMs' then and what are those that are called 'official ROMs' if samsung has not released them or posted them and where are these sourced from.
My fw is JE9 asian, although I can see that it looks old when I see JF4 already being talked about, dont know how this supercedes my JE9 when samsung has not released an update? And I dont want to risk flashing those different so called official ROMs if samsung tomorrow devices some way of tracking that these are ROM that did not ship with the device and not allow me to upgrade to froyo - so i think i will rather wait.
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UPDATED: If you manually upgraded to 2.2. YOU WILL GET OTA : GOOGLE EMPLOYEE CONFIRMS

YAY MY STORY WAS POSTED TO ANDROID GUYS!!!
UPDATED: So I had to rush home after class and give everyone that definate answer that they long. This was in my email as I finally got a STRAIGHT answer from Google to the question
"Will the people that did the manual update to Froyo still receive the OTA, and did it void the warrenty? Can I get a straight Answer?"
Hi,
The answer is yes and no, respectively. When 2.2 (Froyo) is sent via OTA, everybody will get it, including those who have already manually updated to Froyo. No, your warranty is not voided by manually updating to Froyo. But we do recommend waiting for the OTA if you're still on 2.1 / Eclair.
Cheers,
Ben
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Origonal Post:
I found some evidence that supports, all manual user will get the OTA, even if you updated manually.
Hi all,
Thanks for the responses!
Just wanted to give a heads up that the build floating around is not the official Froyo release. You will get an automatic notification when we OTA the build, no need to manually download it. You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat...but I'd highly recommend waiting for our official release
@Bhushan4181: You will get the OTA update as long as you are connected to the internet and can communicate with Google servers.
We are striving hard to OTA the build to you ASAP, thanks for your patience!
Gaurav.
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From what I am TOLD as long as your manual update came from GOOGLE than it is still a LEGIT and offical update, just not the final, therefor you HAVE NOT voided your warrenty, and will most likely get the OTA so don't panic​
P.S Those who did the manual update(me included) I would not worry about trying to roll back to 2.1. They sent out a test build via ota to testers, and when the final build comes i'm sure EVERYONE will get the OTA as it will have a different signature and what-not. How else would they get the final build to the testers?
Beautiful. Only thing missing now is a release date :|
Good find, I think its a no brainer but confirmation is good for some folks that were worried.
yeah good to know....
krabman said:
Good find, I think its a no brainer but confirmation is good for some folks that were worried.
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Ya even I was a little tweaked. Not saying we wouldn't be able to just flash it anyhow even if you are NON root. But there was alot of mixed answers not only here but all over the net, and some people were freaking out
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Beautiful. Only thing missing now is a release date :|
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It appears, according to the quote ' We are striving hard to OTA the build to you ASAP, thanks for your patience!' that the build is complete and it may only be the OTA to be sorted.
I hope so anyway
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Let's take a look at that again:
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Just wanted to point that out
There is no question that there must be a newer version of froyo thats coming out. I say that because every forum I visit on this site (and other sites) have people complaining that this and that doesn't work (anymore).
Paul22000 said:
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Let's take a look at that again:
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Just wanted to point that out
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I knew there would be at least one person that would point something out to try to kill the post cause they didn't find it first. Obviously it will be newer. The file that was MANUALLY downloaded was available to the media and what not, so what, they are never gonna get the final OTA. Its common sense. And like I siad even if by what slim chance you don't get the OTA, you will be able to push it manually.
Way to try to kill a post
BTW...
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Paul22000 said:
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Let's take a look at that again:
"You will still get the automatic notification if the official release is a newer version than the one you have, so don't sweat"
Just wanted to point that out
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lol nice one ...
I dont find any good reason to give/update the press or the "preview phones" some unfinished or still bugged version of 2.2
For what ? so that they review it (Froyo) and write down all the bad or not working things ... it makes no sense , at least for me ...
pvillasuso said:
lol nice one ...
I dont find any good reason to give/update the press or the "preview phones" some unfinished or still bugged version of 2.2
For what ? so that they review it (Froyo) and write down all the bad or not working things ... it makes no sense , at least for me ...
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BINGO..and what when they find the mistakes...NOT FIX IT...haha, that exactly what I was saying
what about those who installed the OTA manually and then installed the custom recovery image? will they still be able to get the new OTA?
pvillasuso said:
lol nice one ...
I dont find any good reason to give/update the press or the "preview phones" some unfinished or still bugged version of 2.2
For what ? so that they review it (Froyo) and write down all the bad or not working things ... it makes no sense , at least for me ...
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I don't claim to know what happened, but I'm damn sure there is more to all of this.
I cannot believe the degree to which Google has fumbled this Froyo release. They let us all think we might get it at I/O and look where we are now.....another week later...all anyone has gotten is a broken version.
I said it before and I'll say it again: Mickey Mouse time in Mountain View
nice find!
did anyone read this?
maybe we don't have the offical release... yet...
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=13a3e39bb5ce4e13&hl=en
Since I'm still semi new to Android, you miss out on OTA updates if you're rooted right? Does that also mean you miss out if your bootloader is unlocked?
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what about those who installed the OTA manually and then installed the custom recovery image? will they still be able to get the new OTA?
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I am not sure. I didn't think you could install custom recovery image without root
darkjedi said:
Since I'm still semi new to Android, you miss out on OTA updates if you're rooted right? Does that also mean you miss out if your bootloader is unlocked?
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That would prolly be answered if you do a search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5723511
Mod Edit: No need to flame the user.
ChillRays said:
There is no question that there must be a newer version of froyo thats coming out. I say that because every forum I visit on this site (and other sites) have people complaining that this and that doesn't work (anymore).
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And how many of those things are 3rd party apps that still need to be updated for 2.2 compatibility?
Dude hes got a point. You posted something that had Nothing to do with the topic at hand. We all already knew the info you posted. Thats what the whole thread was about.

No Froyo 2.2 for Galaxy S is fake?

What do you think about this?
www . cellpassion.com/2010/06/16/first-impressions-samsung-galaxy-s
And hello to forum, cant post url.
oxylos said:
What do you think about this?
www . cellpassion.com/2010/06/16/first-impressions-samsung-galaxy-s
And hello to forum, cant post url.
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This contradicts your statement.
http://twitter.com/SamsungFirmware/status/16233377707
The cellpassion page has been updated. SG will get froyo!
There is an update on the site:
UPDATE 2: Samsung will update the Galaxy S to 2.2 from their manufacturing facility. No word on the timing but those new devices will run on Android 2.2. They are still working on how to upgrade current units that are running on Android 2.1.
SGSI said:
There is an update on the site:
UPDATE 2: Samsung will update the Galaxy S to 2.2 from their manufacturing facility. No word on the timing but those new devices will run on Android 2.2. They are still working on how to upgrade current units that are running on Android 2.1.
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So there's a chance we, whom do not live in the 110 countries getting it today, get a froyo version? That's almost worth the wait then!
http://twitter.com/SamsungFirmware/status/16322835266
They are flashing 2.2 as we speak
DAKIDD236 said:
http://twitter.com/SamsungFirmware/status/16322835266
They are flashing 2.2 as we speak
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Are they officially related to Samsung or just ROM cookers like here?
They are not affiliated with Samsung
darksnarfer said:
Are they officially related to Samsung or just ROM cookers like here?
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just rom cookers
Its all online HOWTO flash my Samsung Galaxy S!!! WORLD FIRST
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http://twitter.com/SamsungFirmware/status/16331272799
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http://twitter.com/SamsungFirmware/status/16331272799
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But it is not clear if it is flashing 2.2 or just the regular stock firmware
EDIT: it is NOT 2.2.
Seems only stock official samsung firmwares for now...
EDIT:
http://twitter.com/cellpassion/status/16312444557
Samsung Galaxy S froyo update: current devices will run 2.1, new stocks at a later date will come with Android 2.2.
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http://twitter.com/cellpassion/status/16312519013
Samsung is currently working on a way to update Galaxy S running 2.1. The update happens at the manufacturing facility, according to samsung
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Samsung doesn't know how to do an OTA? NO WAY!
This is really crap.. From what i found on hardwarezone:
Guys.....relax lah..this is just simple fearmongering.
Samsung not that stupid...this isn't their first Android phone. Spica had the ability just fine. Hack.....almost all their phones from the past 2 years can update firmware. They're not retarded to make the GS so special.
You guys trust a Marketing manager in India? or you prefer to wait for more concrete news? Don't go crazy over such rumors until it holds more water.
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Exactly my thoughts!

JQ1 (gingerbread?) rolling out in Italy

Two different Italian users reported on Androidiani.com forum that an updated firmware is rolling out via Kies.
It is reported as JQ1, android 2.3.3.
I am currently checking if this information is true.
Expect updates...
Interesting...
Siyn me up!
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A third user confirmed.
Here you are the system information:
Versione firmware : 2.3.3
Versione banda base : P1000XXJPZ
Versione Kernel : 2.6.35.7 - [email protected] #2
Numero build : GINGERBREAD.XXJQ1
The thread : http://translate.google.com/transla...ab-7/46224-aggiornamento-fw-jq1-itv-kies.html
sounds very interesting!
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/7008430-android-2-3-3-for-the-galaxy-tab-
after contacting samfirmware via twitter, they have immediately contacted their "insider" and will make JQ1 available for download until tomorrow!
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/7008430-android-2-3-3-for-the-galaxy-tab-
or for german users
http://kojoe86.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/update-auf-gingerbread-erhaltlich/
Looks like Samfirmware confirms the release.
More precisely Samfirmware confirms what I posted here.
So far, it is all cross-references... :-(
Still I can confirm that three different users reported the update.
Since I am running a custom rom (a mix of Overcome, Rotohammer and MoDaCo), Kies does not recognize my device nor inform about updates.
guildamx said:
More precisely Samfirmware confirms what I posted here.
So far, it is all cross-references... :-(
Still I can confirm that three different users reported the update.
Since I am running a custom rom (a mix of Overcome, Rotohammer and MoDaCo), Kies does not recognize my device nor inform about updates.
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Can you ask one of these users to do a dump or backup of their firmware?
Of course!
mkhattab said:
Can you ask one of these users to do a dump or backup of their firmware?
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Given that we have a stock rom and most probably no recovery installed, would you suggest a dump using Rotohammer's backup method?
Im installing Kies to see if I get any new update.
(Portugal here)
guildamx said:
Given that we have a stock rom and most probably no recovery installed, would you suggest a dump using Rotohammer's backup method?
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Yes I think that would be the best way
I am excited
| Don't Revive Me Bro! |
UrbanRider said:
Im installing Kies to see if I get any new update.
(Portugal here)
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For now no new updates available
I hope that battery drain present in Gingerbread for Galaxy S was fixed in this release..
It's exciting and sad at the same time. Exciting gingerbread is finally coming. Sad that this is the end of the tabs major updates. I do hope they bring gtalk video and voice in a future update though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854

[Q] Stupid question regarding Stock Firmware

I want to revert totally to stock and am confused by all of the releases. I have a US based Iconia. Which firmware is stock and where do I get it?
Thanks for the patience with my stupid question
gunnyman said:
I want to revert totally to stock and am confused by all of the releases. I have a US based Iconia. Which firmware is stock and where do I get it?
Thanks for the patience with my stupid question
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176632
That's the latest us version of 3.1 ;
kjy2010 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176632
That's the latest us version of 3.1 ;
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I'm not 100% sure that's true - latest OTA I've recieved in US is .11 - I think (unless my OTA broke after .11) that the .3x, .4x versions are foriegn versions.
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I'm not 100% sure that's true - latest OTA I've recieved in US is .11 - I think (unless my OTA broke after .11) that the .3x, .4x versions are foriegn versions.[/TE]
Gen1 is what my tablet came with, and that's a Gen1 release. Just because they haven't hit you yet doesn't mean others haven't received it yet. The GPS.conf file says north America, so that pretty much confirms it!
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I want to revert totally to stock ...
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Welcome back to the fold gunnyman.
It's dark, and a little cold, but it's stable and functional (;

[Q]Where to get stock firmware for GP Edition GS4?

Google has said they will not host the stock firmware for the Google Play Edition GS4. I just read on Sammobile that they don't plan on hosting it either. Where else can you possibly get a stock ROM for this device? I'm not looking for the leak or a system dump but the stock firmware like you can download from Sammobile for the carrier branded phones. Has any site anywhere ever said they were going to host this software? Are there any other sources we can look to for this software?
Paten said:
Google has said they will not host the stock firmware for the Google Play Edition GS4. I just read on Sammobile that they don't plan on hosting it either. Where else can you possibly get a stock ROM for this device? I'm not looking for the leak or a system dump but the stock firmware like you can download from Sammobile for the carrier branded phones. Has any site anywhere ever said they were going to host this software? Are there any other sources we can look to for this software?
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The official GE rom hasn`t been released yet, there are only leaks atm. But they are quite good so check them out.
gee2012 said:
The official GE rom hasn`t been released yet, there are only leaks atm. But they are quite good so check them out.
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I understand that only the OTA has come out so far. I'm just wondering where the official rom will be hosted if both Google and Sammobile say they aren't going to host it.
Paten said:
I understand that only the OTA has come out so far. I'm just wondering where the official rom will be hosted if both Google and Sammobile say they aren't going to host it.
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It may not be available from either source.
Instead, if you look in the i9505G section of the S4 forum here on XDA, you'll find some users who have created restore packages for the i9505G already.
xyzulu said:
It may not be available from either source.
Instead, if you look in the i9505G section of the S4 forum here on XDA, you'll find some users who have created restore packages for the i9505G already.
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I am aware of the work being done here on XDA. As I said in my post above I am looking for where an "official" rom might be posted. I guess no one knows.
There may well not be an official stock rom released by Google or Samsung. Still, as I said, you can find a full ODIN stock restore file here on XDA in the i9505G forum. If I had a i9505G, this would be sufficient for me, why is this not good enough for your needs? What is the difference to you between a system dump and a stock rom? There are essentially the same, aren't they?
xyzulu said:
There may well not be an official stock rom released by Google or Samsung. Still, as I said, you can find a full ODIN stock restore file here on XDA in the i9505G forum. If I had a i9505G, this would be sufficient for me, why is this not good enough for your needs? What is the difference to you between a system dump and a stock rom? There are essentially the same, aren't they?
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Because I have an SGH-M919 with T-mobile and I'm looking to repartition to recover storage space.
Ok, now that makes sense.
Still.. there are a number of other threads in this forum addressing that question. They are a few pages back in the Q&A section.
xyzulu said:
Ok, now that makes sense.
Still.. there are a number of other threads in this forum addressing that question. They are a few pages back in the Q&A section.
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Not the question in my OP. Where can we find an official rom if Google or Sammobile aren't hosting them. I know there isn't one yet but if there is ever one, who has a site that would host it if the sites we would normally look to won't do it?

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