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For those of you who are like me - too impatient to wait for Samsung Singapore to release ICS update for i9100 Galaxy S2, can follow the following steps to flash to ICS (and in addition, flash to CM9). Ice Cream Sandwich  Android I9100XWLP7 4.0.3 (United Kingdom / Ireland) 1. Download ICS firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/153177481/9861a3a/I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP5_XEU.zip.html 2. Boot into Download Mode Turn off phone. Vol Down + Home + Power 3. Odin Flash Guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 ICS is cool, but... the official ROM is still laggy. So I decided to take further steps to mod it to CyanogenMod. So if you are like me, want a smooth UX, follow the following optional steps :) Root 3. CF-root by Chainfire . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 4. Remove Yellow Triangle during startup, using TriangleAway from Chainfire . htt...

New (Dec 2011) official firmware (South East Asia) for Samsung Galaxy S2. PDA: i9100DXKL3 PHONE: I9100DXKL1 CSC: I9100OLCKL2 Build Info: Thu Dec 15 18:59:02 KST 2011 Firmware Download : GT-I9100_XSP_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.zip FAQ: Q: How to check the  current  firmware version of  my phone? There are several ways: 1. Key in  *#1234#  in the dialer. You'll get the PDA, Phone, and CSC version of your firmware, or 2. Download  Z-Device Test  from Android Market.

Android 2.3 Dropdown Notification Screen  Important Note: The following guide is for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Please remember that flashing your mobile phone is fully on your own risk.  If the process is interupted (power failure, disconnected cable, software failure) your phone might be very dificult to revive. Don't confuse this guide for Samsung Galaxy S II. This is for the old old Samsung Galaxy S I. Pre-steps Make sure you disabled any "lag fix" that you've applied to your phone. Step 1 Download the firmware and Odin (flashing program) Firmware + Odin. (May 15, 2011 - I9000DXJV9  Mirror 1 | Mirror 2 ) Step 2 Prepare the flashing program. Extract the above file. Run Odin3 v1.82.exe Click on PDA, select the file  JV9_JV9_JV9.tar Make sure only "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" is selected. Step 3 Prepare you phone in "Download Mode" Turn off your phone. Press "Volum...

Yup, despite Sammy’s apparent inability to roll out Froyo updates on time, download links have popped up all over the internet this week, which provide access to a leaked official Gingerbread update to the I9000 model of its Galaxy S family. This may not be the first Gingerbread update to have been leaked for the device but the release is great news for developers and owners of the device alike, as it means that Android 2.3.3 has been tailored by Samsung specifically for its phones and that the update should roll out to all devices shortly... more Although the thread is now closed, but the ROMs already leaked far into many ROM chefs' hand. So, I would still expect custom Gingerbread ROM for Galaxy S to be out in a month time. Excited :)

Grab it here!  http://bit.ly/gmeAQu

For Samsung Galaxy S owner (like me) out there, this is a post that guide you step by step to turn on Mobile Tracker on your phone. Mobile Tracker allows you to Receive notification when the SIM card in the phone is changed Remotely lock your phone Remotely wipe your phone Receive the location of your phone (not available in Singapore) To turn on the service. Go Settings -> Location and Security -> Mobile Tracker . You will be prompted to key in new password. Register (or login) a Samsung Account by selecting "Join Now" button at the bottom. Set the recipients to who you will want to be notified new SIM is inserted. Set the recipients to who you will want to be notified new SIM is inserted. Login at  http://www.samsungdive.com  to control your phone. :) References: http://www.samsung.com/sg/support/howtoguide/supportHowToGuidePopupPrint.do?howto_guide_seq=6182&howto_guide_step_no=1&prd_ia_cd=01010000&map_seq=35963

This is the list for Samsung i8000 Singapore Official firmware. Note: For newbies, read this post to understand the code for firmware version. 2010-09-26 | Reference  | Download PDA: I8000NXXJE4 CSC: I8000XSOJC3 Phone: I8000DXJE1 2010-05-28 | Reference  | Download PDA: I8000NXXJC4 CSC: I8000XSOJC3 PHONE: I8000DXJC1 2010-03-30 PDA: I8000NXXJA5 CSC: I8000XSOJA2 PHONE: I8000DXJA1 2010-02-10 PDA: I8000NXXIF4 CSC: I8000FAMIF4 PHONE: I8000XXIF4 2009-11-12 PDA: I8000NXXIJ9 CSC: I8000XSOIJ2 PHONE: I8000DXIJ1 2009-11-09 PDA: I8000NXXIH5 CSC: I8000XSOIH1 PHONE: I8000DXIH2 Firmware Downloader : Samsung Mobile Firmware Downloader Samsung Kies Samsung NPS (New PC Studio) References : http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/samsung_i8000_omnia_2_forum/98997-samsung_omnia_2_offizielle_firmware_rom_downloads.html http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/318897/official-firmware/ http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i8000.htm http...

For newbies, read this post  to understand how to read firmware version. OFFICIAL ROM Last Update: 28 June, 2010 Singapore PDA: I8000NXXJE4 CSC: I8000XSOJC3 Phone: I8000DXJE1 Previous firmwares . CUSTOM ROM Last updated: 24 Nov 2010 WM EN 6.5 / 6.5.3 | 21916/21682 | Sense 2.5 2018 / Titanium / Cookie 2.0 by NRGZ28 Original Thread:  here . Review: here . WM EN 6.5/6.5.3 | I8000NXXJE4 (Latest Singapore) | [Lite ROM] by Lancez http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/313590/i8000nxxje4-lastest-singapore-lite-rom/ WM EN 6.1 / 6.5.5 / 6.5(21908 RC3) / 6.5.3 (23127 JF5 Beta) | Sense 2.5.2016 by shadowangel http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/311366/rom-13-07-2010-sense-2-5-2016-multilang/ WM 6.5.x | 21914 | darksense and GTX special by Sonblack http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/305461/08-07-2010-rom-i8000-custom-wm6-5-x-rom-from-pdaviet-by-sonblack/ 0...

Credits to bratboo . Example PDA version. Region codes : BD Cyprus, Greece CP Finland DB Vietnam DC Thailand DD India DT Australia DX Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam DZ Malaysia, Singapore JA South Africa JC Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia JP Arabic JR Arabic JV Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey MT Switzerland XA Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom XB Denmark, Norway, Sweden XC Portugal, Spain XD Croatia, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia XE Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine XF Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania XX Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom ZC China, Hong Kong ZH Hong Kong ZT Taiwan Release years : D = 2004 E = 2005 F = 2006 G = 2007 H = 2008 I = 2009 J = 2010 Release months : A = January B = February C = March D = April...

I find that different Samsung sites update at different rate (For example:  samsungmobile.com.sg  always gives older Kies version than  samsung.com/sg/ .),  so I've decided to record the list of Samsung Kies that I've found here. Latest : [Feb 2011] - 2.0.0.11014.49  (Official Download) Older versions (Get the download mirror from the SamFirmware link below) : [01 Dec 2010] - Kies_1.5.3.10103_102  (Official Download) [15 Oct 2010] - Kies_1.5.3.10103_100_2 (Official Download) Kies_1.5.3.10093_31_1 Kies_1.5.3.10092_14 Kies_1.5.3.10092_2_1 Kies_1.5.1.10074_45 Kies_1.5.1.10074_2 Kies_1.5.1.10071_32 Kies_1.5.1.10062_42_2 Kies_1.5.1.10062_42_2 Kies_1.5.1.10054_79 Kies_1.5.0.10052 How to check your Kies version : References/Download Mirror(s) : http://www.samfirmware.com/samsungkies.htm

Can't wait for Samsung Singapore to release 2.2 Froyo with lag fix, so decided to give this One Click Lag Fix for Galaxy 2.1 Eclair a try. Prerequisites : Rooted Samsung i9000. (Follow this post , if you haven't root your phone). Instructions : Download OCLF2 .apk from xda-developers . Copy the .apk to your device, and install the application. Note: Make sure you have " Unknown sources " applications checked in " Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources ". Install the application (by clicking on it in " My Files "). Run the application. "Install EXT2 Tools". "OneClickLagFix V2.2+". Done, wait for the phone to reboot :) References : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784691

Been looking around for ways to (un)root my Singtel Samsung i9000. Instructions: Plug in your phone, make sure it is in debugging mode. Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging Download the latest version of SuperOneClick (desktop) application from xda-developers . Extract the zip file. Right click " SuperOneClick.exe ", and select " Run as Administrator ". Click "Root". You will see the following log. Wait for the "Installing Superuser.apk" to finish. Killing ADB Server... OK Starting ADB Server... * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 * * daemon started successfully * OK Waiting for device... OK Pushing rageagainstthecage... 585 KB/s (5392 bytes in 0.009s) OK chmod rageagainstthecage... OK Running rageagainstthecage... ROOTED Getting mount path... /dev/block/mtdblock2 OK Remounting system with read-write access... OK Pushing su... 625 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.041s) OK chmod su... OK Re...

Was looking around for Froyo update for Samsung Galaxy S and stumbled upon this guide to remove Singtel startup animation at xda-developers , by changing the Sales Code of your CSC (Customer Specific Customization) version of your phone. Update : Thanks to Peng Sian for emailing me regarding the changes for changing CSC. For Android 2.2 Froyo : Make sure you've your data (files, sms, contacts, etc.) properly backed up. Open dialer and press  *#06# . Record down the 15 digit IMEI number. Open dialer and press *#272*XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX# (XXXX is your IMEI). Select XSP and click on the "Install" button. Your phone will reboot & do a wipe on itself. Enjoy your Galaxy S without SingTel's customizations. For Android 2.1 Eclair . Make sure you've your data (files, sms, contacts, etc.) properly backed up. Open dialer and press *#272*HHMM# (HHMM refers to the time on your device in 24hrs format when you entered this code). Select XSP and click on the ...

Sweden: (Currently upgrades to I9000XWJM2/I9000XEEJM1/I9000XWJM1) ProductCode: XEE HIDSWVER: I9000XXJF3/I9000SWC/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3 Test Mode: OFF TMN Region (portugal? spain? Something ): (Currently upgrades to XWJM8) ProductCode: GT-I9000HKDTMN HIDSWVER: I9000XWJM2/I9000TMNJM1/I9000XXJM1/I9000XWJM2 Test Mode: OFF Unknown region: (currently unverified, will test when I have an opportunity) ProductCode=GT-I9000HKDXSG HIDSWVER=I9000JPJG8/I9000OJPJG9/I9000JXJG2/I9000JPJG8 Test Mode: Probably not necessary References: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7239696&postcount=4 Firmware Product Code 1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=823635 http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm

Been wondering where are the additional RAM as advertised in WM devices. The following blog explains in details why you getting only 139.15MB although its advertised that the phone has 250MB RAM. (Example used here is Samsung i8000) http://blogs.msdn.com/b/windowsmobile/archive/2005/11/17/494177.aspx