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[Q] Flashing the phone with '3 buttons combo' locked

Hello!
I tried to find an exact answer, but with no result.
My SGS has 3 button combination to get to recovery/download modes locked, but I still want to be able to flash new firmware - I9000XWJM7, which is the latest and most stable 2.1 release at the moment.
There's a nice script made by BackfireNL to reboot the working phone to recovery mode, but I don't understand if I will be able to use it when I flash the phone with Odin3.
I understand there's a risk of 'bricking' my phone without a chance of recovery, but I still want to try it. All I want to know is: it it's possible, what is the exact procedure?
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: Sorry, wrong forum, please move to - Galaxy S I9000 Android Development http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=665

you can even reboot the phone with the App from Market to "quick reboot"
you don't need any batch script file which uses ADB and requires to install windows drivers
it's much faster that way via quick reboot, then use odin3
but if you can access KIES, then use KIES to upgrade to whatever firmware you want with the registry hack

AllGamer said:
you can even reboot the phone with the App from Market to "quick reboot"
but if you can access KIES, then use KIES to upgrade to whatever firmware you want with the registry hack
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I tried, my phone comes from Germany and has the DBT sales code, I changed the ProductCode in registry many times with different variants (also changed the values in DEVCONINFO and HIDSWVER), but was offered no option for firmware update in Kies (with test mode both on and off).

[TUT] T-Mobile UK Upgrading/root/lag fix and De-branding.

I take no credit for any of this work. I have added it all to one post to help make life a little easier for those who are wanting help in getting rid of any need of waiting for T-Mobile to release any firmware again. Credits will be added to all post at the bottom of the respective page. This TUT will also work with other networks.
If you have 3 Button Download mode you can jump to page 2.
Post 1: 3 Button Download Mode.
Post 2: Upgrade to Froyo.
Post 3: Rooting and lag fix.
Post 4: De-Branding.
3 Button Download.
I have run out of time to add this today i will finish off tomorrow. For now follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821698

Upgrade to Froyo.
PRELIMINARY NOTE:
[WARNING!] Do Not flash Any ROM (firmware) until you can get the 3 buttons DOWNLOAD MODE working, even with this Kies trick.
If you want to test the 3 buttons download mode then notice that you can switch back to normal mode by pulling the battery out and then back in. At the next boot the phone will be back in normal mode.
LAGFIX USERS:
[WARNING!] Remember to disable lagfix before to update.
This will avoid filesystem errors that may occurs at the boot of the new flashed firmware.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Download latest Kies Registry Patcher, tool is attachment. Note: It require Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later version.
2) Update Kies to 1.5.3.10103.102.
3) Launch Kies Registry Patcher; If you patched the dll in the past with an older version of the patcher then be sure to launch new release as administrator since it have to revert the dll to the original version as the patch isn't needed anymore (Right click on application > Run as Administrator).
4) Launch Kies and connect your phone; Wait for Kies to recognize it properly.
5) You have 2 possibilities now:
5a) Drop down the combo-box "Spoof Product Code as" and select the wanted one. It should automatically fill the "Spoof Software Revision as" textbox with the needed data necessary to find your update.
This feature was added in order to give all the opportunity to use the needed product code. (Special thanks to MCOGW that shared with me his database of product codes/sw revisions).
The label above will be completed with the country related to the chosen product code.
5b) From patcher select:
File > Load Backup
Open the backup that you want to use (e.g. kies-backup-XEU.xml if you want to spoof your phone as XEU, or if your phone is XEU yet and you want to flash it again).
6) From patcher answer "YES" in order to apply the registry update.
7) From Kies you can now update as normal.
Remeber that this patch will remain ACTIVE until you set "Enable Spoof" field to False!
It's not a problem but ater you update the phone it's suggested to put that value to false so the patch become inactive.
Full Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
Credits:
Nodial

Root/Lag fix.
Download the attached files, place them on your memory card and install them on your handset by navigating to them in My Files app and click on them to install.
Once installed run z4root first, then run OCLF.2.3.0 and except Superuser permissions.
Inside OCLF2.0 application click on the following:
1st: Install EXT2 Tools (follow instructions)
2nd OneClickLagFix V2.2+ (follow instructions)
Congrats you now are rooted and have applied a lag fix.
Full Post z4root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953&highlight=Z4root
Full Post OCLF: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953&highlight=oclf
Credits:
RyanZA
z4ziggy
Sebastian Krahmer's rageagainstthecage

De-branding.
To truly de-brand you need to get rid of the branded product code and have the correct CSC. Follow the steps below.
[WARNING] Make a full backup of your \efs folder just in case you go wrong or any errors occur.
You will need to be rooted and have the root explorer app installed from the market.
Copy your \efs folder to your pc and open nv_data.bin with note pad, Search for TMU and replace with XEU. If you can not find TMU try KOR. Save the file and and copy it back to your \efs folder on your handset. Delete the nv-data.md5 file off the handset and reboot. repeat steps with the nv_data.bak file.
Once completed change your CSC to XEU by typing *#272*(yourimei)# and click on XEU.
Now when Samsung release a new update you will get it straight away.
Sorry if I have missed any people in the credits. Please post with name and post number if poeple need to be added.

Hey I want to get Froyo, tired of waiting for T-mobile but i dont have the 3 button combo on my phone so is there any safe way of doing this or fixing 3 button....?

hey n1kon nice idear b4 barry shuts down the forum on T,M
have you used the root/lag fix ??

Great post, tired of waiting for t-mobile to release 2.2
Thanks.

n1kon said:
Upgrade to Froyo.
5a) Drop down the combo-box "Spoof Product Code as" and select the wanted one. It should automatically fill the "Spoof Software Revision as" textbox with the needed data necessary to find your update.
This feature was added in order to give all the opportunity to use the needed product code. (Special thanks to MCOGW that shared with me his database of product codes/sw revisions).
The label above will be completed with the country related to the chosen product code.
6) From patcher answer "YES" in order to apply the registry update.
7) From Kies you can now update as normal.
Credits:
Nodial
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I'm rather new to all this and before I attempt to update my T-Mobile Galaxy S using the described 5(a) option, I would appreciate some advice, please.
I understand the instructions right up to the end of para 5(a) but at this point there is no "yes" button to click. However, there is a "Read Registry" button. Presumably I click this and will then be asked the click a "Yes" button to proceed with the update.
What then happens? What should I expect to see on the PC and on my phone?
Some step-by-step instructions would be much appreciated to boost my confidence!
P.S. I've already checked that I have the three-button system restore active on my phone.

Ain't done no root because I wil be ****ed if it bricks and I don't know no way of rooting without restore mode.
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I've been running 2.2 on my T-Mobile UK Galaxy S for some time, but have never used or even installed Kies. I just installed the relevant USB drivers, then flashed a ROM I've downloaded from mirrors linked here with Odin3 (I've always had download mode working properly). Currently I'm using JPO with SpeedMod Kernel K10H, which provides root.

Hi i upgraded via the kies registry way all works well apart from i cant find where to switch between 2g and 3g. It was in mobile networks on 2.1 but its not there now also having issues using myplayer and beebplayer once again they worked in 2.1 but not on froyo atm. other then that alss good

I used this guide to fix the 3 button combo issues - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201

It still is in there 2g is gsm
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blazevxi said:
I used this guide to fix the 3 button combo issues - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785201
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Im looking into the safest one to use but am at work right now
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I use both root and lag fix
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Surely the easiest way to debrand is to just flash a new ROM via ODIN?

Is that way safe, dont want to brick my phone?

-Elvin- said:
Is that way safe, dont want to brick my phone?
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I've done a branded Orange and Vodafone by flashing XXJPO via ODIN.
It's very hard to totally brick your phone with ODIN, but there can be complications.
Before you do anything, make sure you have working 3br and download mode. If you don't have it, I don't recommened using Kies or ODIN.

Rawat said:
Surely the easiest way to debrand is to just flash a new ROM via ODIN?
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Flashing with odin will not allow u to update with kies when the next release is issued as your product will stay the same and your software versions will be wrong so you will need to use odin again. Plus if odin is used wrong it can brick you phone
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n1kon said:
Flashing with odin will not allow u to update with kies when the next release is issued as your product will stay the same and your software versions will be wrong so you will need to use odin again. Plus if odin is used wrong it can brick you phone
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Nope, if you flash a full ROM via ODIN, including the CSC, it'll work fine. It'll even work on kies (although i don't know why anyone would want to do that )
Kies can also brick your phone >_>;

I5801ddjp2

Everyone knows that the official Froyo for India is Out.
If You Are Thinking to upgrade your Firmware to I5801DDJP2 and you think Kies is not the reliable source.
Flash The rom with ODIN .
Rom Link :http://hotfile.com/dl/114560665/a896f1d/I5801DDJP2.rar.html
Odin link :http://www.multiupload.com/LFJRACWNQ2
Ops link :http://www.multiupload.com/SOMN2EWF0J
Enjoy official Firmware.
Password For the Rom is samfirmware.com

how to flash ? downloaded these things but dont know the procedure to upgrade

indiacha said:
how to flash ? downloaded these things but dont know the procedure to upgrade
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hi
go to the devlopment section and read their is enough info on how to flash via odin look in the roll up thread it is a sticky and has all links u need to
here go to this link and read carefully : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645

yeah just saw on samfirmware,so did anyone try it??

1. Download The froyo 2.2 Firmware Password is samfirmware.com
2 ODIN downloader
3 OPS files
4 A windows PC + samsung data cable.
5. You must install the latest kies version so that you have required drivers for samsung i5801 / i5800
6. Backup your contacts , data and apps as the process will wipe everything from your internal memory.
7. Take a note of your Firmware version by typing *#1234# incase your need to revert back later.
8. You don’t need to root your device to get this working
9. IMP: HARD RESET YOUR PHONE . MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL YOUR DATA BACKED UP. THIS WILL MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES WHILE UPGRADE.
STEP 1
Download all the above files listed above .
Extract all the files in the separate folder , you will get the TAR files
STEP 2
Fire up ODIN Downloader.
SELECT Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file that we have already downloaded
Select the tar package that we have downloaded
NOW EXIT ODIN.
STEP 3.
Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and Press the following buttons together
Home + Volume Down + Power
Step 4. (crucial step)
Connect your phone with data cable and wait for windows to install the drivers.
you will get prompt – “the device is ready to use” (if you tried this before and drivers are already installed you may not get the prompt)
open and click start in ODIN DOWNLOADER again (Double check if the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port. Also make sure all files required are selected
STEP 5 This the final step
Now Click start in the ODIN and wait for the flash. Do not interrupt the connection at this stage, As your phone is flashing.
After flashing your galaxy 3 i5801 / i500 is complete , your device will reboot.
Please note it may take some some time for the first time boot. Be patient and don’t Panic.
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Thanks a lot shreyasharusia...just started doing it

I upgraded using kies and all of the data, contacts and apps are restored automatically. so, i think there is no need to back up.

hey anyone rooted succesfully.......I tried superoneclick but i could'nt use titanium backup....

vijacdblz said:
hey anyone rooted succesfully.......I tried superoneclick but i could'nt use titanium backup....
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Use super one click 1.7...
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Hey How's the battery life of this rom(i5801DDJP2) . Is it better than the JPM.

i have a doubt.
suppose i download the official firmware from samfirmware and flash with odin
and later i take it to a samsung service centre, can they find out i did NOT update with kies?

maverickgenius said:
i have a doubt.
suppose i download the official firmware from samfirmware and flash with odin
and later i take it to a samsung service centre, can they find out i did NOT update with kies?
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No..They cant...That is how they flash
I had JPM on my phone and they couldnt figure which ROM I am using and flashed DDJP2

shreyasharusia said:
1. Download The froyo 2.2 Firmware Password is samfirmware.com
2 ODIN downloader
3 OPS files
4 A windows PC + samsung data cable.
5. You must install the latest kies version so that you have required drivers for samsung i5801 / i5800
6. Backup your contacts , data and apps as the process will wipe everything from your internal memory.
7. Take a note of your Firmware version by typing *#1234# incase your need to revert back later.
8. You don’t need to root your device to get this working
9. IMP: HARD RESET YOUR PHONE . MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL YOUR DATA BACKED UP. THIS WILL MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES WHILE UPGRADE.
STEP 1
Download all the above files listed above .
Extract all the files in the separate folder , you will get the TAR files
STEP 2
Fire up ODIN Downloader.
SELECT Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file that we have already downloaded
Select the tar package that we have downloaded
NOW EXIT ODIN.
STEP 3.
Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and Press the following buttons together
Home + Volume Down + Power
Step 4. (crucial step)
Connect your phone with data cable and wait for windows to install the drivers.
you will get prompt – “the device is ready to use” (if you tried this before and drivers are already installed you may not get the prompt)
open and click start in ODIN DOWNLOADER again (Double check if the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port. Also make sure all files required are selected
STEP 5 This the final step
Now Click start in the ODIN and wait for the flash. Do not interrupt the connection at this stage, As your phone is flashing.
After flashing your galaxy 3 i5801 / i500 is complete , your device will reboot.
Please note it may take some some time for the first time boot. Be patient and don’t Panic.
Please Click Thanks On My Post .I want to increase my thanks Meter.
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Thanks for your time out will surely help those who don't know how to
flash

jaskiratsingh said:
No..They cant...That is how they flash
I had JPM on my phone and they couldnt figure which ROM I am using and flashed DDJP2
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you took it to a service centre or flashed with kies?
cuz i saw around here that without official eclair kies did not detect the update for the phone

maverickgenius said:
you took it to a service centre or flashed with kies?
cuz i saw around here that without official eclair kies did not detect the update for the phone
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With JPM, Kies wouldnt update to JP2.... So i took it to service center with JPM inside, asked them to flash JP2 and they did it....

Kies flashing failed
I was trying to upgrade using kies and the flashing stuck mid way and my phone wont boot now. I tried multiple times to flash using the firmware emergency recovery built in kies but it gets stuck at the same point always (39%).
Any one faced this problem? I am downloading odin files and will try. Let me know if I shouldnt try with odin and rather take the phone to the service center.

flashing with Idiot Kies is very problematic specially if you have win 7 on your pc....I just flashed with Odin...its the better way...
Thanks to all Friends who helped me

Any comparison JPM vs JP2?

2happy2beu said:
Any comparison JPM vs JP2?
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And a quadrant benchmark!
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Héhéhé
Thx
Very helpful post...
Cu (gotta explore froyo ;-)

Updating to 2.3.4 firmware - if you don't want to root

HI
This is Just for People who want to flash 2.3.4 firmware or any other firmware but don't want to root their phones like me.
Again All Posts are within XDA and Due Thanks to the OP's and DEVS
I'll Try to be as informative and clear as possible ( Its more for the newbies )
First off all it has been stated this 2.3.4 is leaked and not official
So lets Begin
1. Install latest Kies of samsung > connect your phone and make sure all drivers are Installed and your phones is recognised in Kies > Backup if you wanna
2. Close Kies ( make sure its not running in the system tray) > Install ODIN
Get Odin v1.85 from here: http://www.multiupload.com/1RTGSE061G
Just extract Odin folder and keep the odin3.ini file in it.
How to USE ODIN in SECOND POST
3. Download your 2.3.4 Firmware ( or any other firmware you wish to flash)
a) Download Link Stock XXKG1 : http://www.multiupload.com/2EMBQMYF4V (via ficeto) or If you can find other links
and Extract It > you should have four files:
b) CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship (goes into PDA section)
GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1 (Goes into CSC section)
MODEM_I9100XXKG1_REV_02_CL1034110 (Goes into Phone section)
u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit (not required)
4. Open ODIN and put the files in the respective TABS > Do not change (tick or untick any other boxes) read the second post by intratech
5. Put phone in Download Mode
a) DOWNLOAD MODE - Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button
b) Volume Up to get into Download Mode
c) Connect phone and wait till First Box in ODIN turns Green
d) Click Start and wait till phone flashes and Reboots automatically ( can take up to 15 mins)
e) Once phone reboots you are Done you can close ODIN
ORIGINAL POSTS, OFFICIAL FIRMWARES and CARRIER FIRMWARES HERE
Thanks to - INTRATECH,TANMAY,FICETO and the DEVS CONCERNED
PS : If I have missed out anything let me Know and I will update

INTRATECHS GUIDE TO FLASHING WITH ODIN - Scroll Down to see the screen shots in HIS POST
Flashing Firmware with Odin
1. Just download the firmware version you want from above and extract the .tar file in the archive and save it somewhere
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar file that you extracted in step 1
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Anyone ask about .pit file is a moron
Should look like this screenshot
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5705/odinm.jpg
If the package has 3 files it should look like this:
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8290/odinxm.jpg
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
It will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended

Will I loose all my data and programs?

let me be the first to thank you
i am coming from iphone4 so all these terms and apps are new to me, and while i can use the search function a lot of times it takes several pages of read-thru to piece together what you have put in 1 concise post
btw i love the SG2 and android platform, steve jobs can toss my salad

If you flash any 2.3.3 you don't seem to loose any data... but yeah updating to 2.3.4 you do loose data and programs.
I didn't have many programs, but market restored most of them from me, and good to backup first.
Also kies gives me that I can't update firmware maybe cause its the latest one and it don't recognise the firmware.
Please be aware this is a leaked version, so if you want you could wait for the official one, I so far had no problems whatsoever

Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?

Sp1tfire said:
Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?
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Sorry I have no clue about that But I guess you could always flash the carrier branded firmware from INTRATECH's posts.. links in my first post as well.
I guess it only applies if you root your phone (I could be wrong).
Here is a link if its any good to you
[HOWTO] reset custom binary counter in download mode

obionenairobi said:
Will I loose all my data and programs?
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With low packages you will so yes.
Good work tfn.

Intratech said:
With low packages you will so yes.
Good work tfn.
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All thanks to you Mate , It mostly all leeched off your posts

Sp1tfire said:
Just one noob question, SII being my first android phone, i assume that in order not to lose warranty you still have to use USB jig to reset rom counter if something bad happens, right ?
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If you are using stock kernel there is no counting in custom binary,so no problem with your warranty.You can check your counter if you go to download mode.By the way usb jig is always usefull.
Regards
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afilopou said:
If you are using stock kernel there is no counting in custom binary,so no problem with your warranty.You can check your counter if you go to download mode.By the way usb jig is always usefull.
Regards
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Thanks for the info

Is it possible to use another CSC from older stock releases together with this? ie, flashing this, and then after that flashing the multi CSC "MultiCSC OXXKF1" for instance? The reason im asking is that ppl have reported this rom to not include the nordic keyboard's for swype etc, and thats sort of a gamebreaker for me.

rulleeeee said:
Is it possible to use another CSC from older stock releases together with this? ie, flashing this, and then after that flashing the multi CSC "MultiCSC OXXKF1" for instance? The reason im asking is that ppl have reported this rom to not include the nordic keyboard's for swype etc, and thats sort of a gamebreaker for me.
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I dont see any reason why not.
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tried it, and it worked to install that CSC, but i thought the keyboard layouts were included in that but i was misstaken, guess ill go back to the KF3 nordic release, meh

password request
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please

xboxfan said:
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please
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I believe it must be your samsung account password.. or unless you had a security lock password.. Try one of those

xboxfan said:
after i install it asks me to confirm password.i dont know anyone help me please
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Whatever the pin unlock code that you use to unlock the device in the password that you need.

tfn said:
If you flash any 2.3.3 you don't seem to loose any data... but yeah updating to 2.3.4 you do loose data and programs.
I didn't have many programs, but market restored most of them from me, and good to backup first.
Also kies gives me that I can't update firmware maybe cause its the latest one and it don't recognise the firmware.
Please be aware this is a leaked version, so if you want you could wait for the official one, I so far had no problems whatsoever
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tanx so much!!!..i`m downloading...keep it up bro

There is one thing I don't understand how to do. Before I flash my firmware with the new 2.3.4 version, I would like to take a copy of my existing firmware from my phone first and save it to my PC. So that I have the option of putting my phone back to how it was if for some reason I want to revert my phone. I understand that I would need to buy a jig to reset the update counter.
So is it possible to save my existing firmware to my PC first?
I did try looking at the download page but there were so many different countries and carrier versions that I found it confusing. I am stock KF3 uk unbranded O2 still running 2.3.3
Thanks

Thank you tfn. Great instructions, I am loving the new update.

Problem when trying to root phone

Hi, I was following this guide http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide found on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298691.
I got as far as the Installing the ClockworkMod Recovery, when I got to step 8 'Click Start on the Heimdall Frontend. A blue transfer bar will appear on the phone showing the kernel being transferred. The device will reboot automatically.' BUT when the phone tried to reboot it gets stuck on the first Galaxy S screen. I could get in to download mode and recovery mode but nothing else. Does this mean my mobile is bricked? What do I do know?
Thanks in advance

You have flashed a rom, not only root your device. And cyanogenmod is not based on samsung firmware.
Think you shold read some more.
But, how long do you wait on the s logo? It thakes some time to boot up first time when catche is wiped.
If you only want to root you shold search for cf root for your stock rom. If you want to go back, you have to download a stock rom. Found att samfirmware.com
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No not bricked (nowhere near)............ Reflash...
I have read many times that re-flashing will do the trick. If you have download mode, you can flash any rom onto it, i would use odin as it may be the safest whilst you being in limbo. Then if you want to follow a link for CM 7.1 that is both v.entertaining (my opinion) and clear i suggest you click on the link in my sig...

Robert - Sorry I did mean flash as well as root. I waited around 15-20 minutes, isnt that long enough?
Talon - I have tried to re-flash using the guide method I was originally using but get the same problem. To be honest from looking at Odin information on this forum, it has confused me quite a bit (lot of different advice), not sure if I am doing the right thing.
I did make the mistake of jumping into trying to flash & root my phone. Any help of what to do to get my phone to a working state, would be very much appreciated.

@OP: as long as you can put phone in Download mode - it is not bricked.
ALWAYS, you can restore everything by flashing stock ROM with repartition.
If you will not be able to go to download mode - well... then you have something to worry about

spamtrash said:
@OP: as long as you can put phone in Download mode - it is not bricked.
ALWAYS, you can restore everything by flashing stock ROM with repartition.
If you will not be able to go to download mode - well... then you have something to worry about
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I'm a bit confused, what would be the best way to do that?

Well find stock FW from below, then flash it using the guides..
Generally now days you get 2 files, Pit either 512 513 or 813 (or something similar). And you get a .tar file or other zip type extension and put that in pda. Then flash
you may get 3 files and a pit file in which case you put it in the appropriate places....
Ive written this guide and telling you it is a GUIDE. Wherever you get your files from there should be instructions as to what to do.
For example you may need to do a factory reset before (unlikely but still) More likely is that you will have to disable lagfix, but you shoudnt have to worry about that. Main thing read the guide and follow the guide from where you get the files. The thread you get it from...read the first and last 5 pages, more if you want to be safe.
Now files, i have links to stock FW below, guide are usually present within them. If not read the thread, but also read the thread and search th thread for answers or the section or the SGS forum.

IF before you were on 2.2.x - try some Froyo from sammfirmware. If you were on Ginger - try Click
Of course, you can search for EAzyBase... but it is more advanced, start from the basics...

OMG, there are tons of tutorials and how to's in here about flashing and rooting phones... who uses heimdall? get Odin for flashing:
1. Install KIES for drivers (you might already have done this).
2. Get a rom from samfirmware/sammobile, I recommend JVP because it has gingerbread bootloaders: http://www.sammobile.com/threads/17-Samsung-I9000-Galaxy-S-Firmwares
3. Get Odin (sorry I coudn't find a link)
4. Get your phone in download mode (VolDown, Home, Power).
5. Connect your phone to PC with USB cable.
6. Set the PDA, CSC and MODEM files in Odin from the firmware you downloaded from step2.
7. Make sure you have "re-partition" enabled and set the .PIT file to use the *512.pit also included in the firmware from step 2.
8. click start.
9. Start your phone and set up the startup wizard.
9. For rooting, get the CF-root for your firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
10. Get your phone into download again.
11. DON'T check repartition in odin, only select the CF-Root file as PDA (you have to use the CF-Root-***.TAR, important to use .TAR and not .ZIP.
12. Flash again, now you are rooted!!