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[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
It seems that DDKB2 is now available on samfirmware.com, I am downloading it right now.

I want to get the steps right once again :

1) Backup "User Apps" and "System Data" separately using Titanium Backup. The "System Data" is not actually to be restored. I assume that backing up "User apps" also backs up the settings inside the apps. Please correct if I am wrong.

2) Take screenshots of "system settings". Which are the most important ones, in case I miss something?

3) All the backups are to be copied to External SD card.

4) Backup the contacts (with pictures) and SMS. How do I do this? Or is it already done in "User Apps" of Titanium Backup. FYI I am using GoLauncher, GoSMS and DialerOne.

5) Flash as per procedure given in this thread.

6) Setup google account and all system settings from saved screenshots.

7) Restore "User Apps" only using Titanium Backup. Will this restore contacts with pictures and all SMS's?

8) Probably reboot.

Is anything missing? Please let me know.

Thanks everyone.

An a final question, when Samsung release GB for I9003, I understand that Kies will not update XXKB3. Will the GB firmware be available on XDA at that time? Or do I have to flash with DDKB2 (now available on SamFirmware) and then upgrade to GB using Kies? Can I restore apps after GB upgrade?

Sorry if questions are silly.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sgsI9003:
XXKB3 does offer a separate sound settings but the menu appears greek to me hence setting wont make much difference unless you know what value will effect what, I tried changing few things in the audio menu & messed it up & then had to reset the phone to factory settings.

These settings appear to be more for the service technician not for the end users unless they know what they do.

I also have in call & loudspeaker issue which I feel is related to the output frequency on which the sound is produced, in a busy market its impossible to hear the incoming caller voice. Where as music is fine through headphones specially if you use various effects via equalizer in settings.

So in nutshell sound is not going to be improved even on XXKB3. May be GB 2.2.4 will address this issue in July 2nd week.

I am not a fan of kies, but what I have done is downloaded the UK version of kies from smasung UK hence I will be able to update via kies when available, but I would prefer doing via odin if the 2.3.4 GB rom is made available.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] yoshimitsu1234:
help with I9003 india DDKB1

i was trying to update from kb1 to kb2 .after downloading I9003DDKB2_ODDKA6_DDKA5 from samfirmware this file doesnt have PDA and CSC files in it. i uploaded pit file throught odin but as these files were not there i had to abort procedure and now my phone is stuck with black screen while restarting.

plz help.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Jack_Random:
when there is only 1 file in the download, do NOT use a pit file at all, JUST the one file above as PDA.

In your case now you could simply reflash a FW that needs the PIT file (for example XXKB3) as explained in the first post and then either keep that one or re-flash your DDKB2 without PIT
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
spacebar2011 and @sgsI9003, thanks for the advices.

This is a bit disappointing, I thought I could restore all my apps with data. For example, if I restore the Angry Birds game from the backed up apk, will I lose all the levels I have finished?

I have not synced my contacts with my google account. Actually I opened a dummy google account as I did not want to use my actual account. I think it would be better to backup the contacts with Kies and then restore, I hope the pictures would be restored also. Many of my contacts are not my facebook friends.

Why so? Are these not available in XXKB3?

Seems to be a very good idea. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sgsI9003:
Yes you can do that all at once if you buy titanium backup Pro, it does it with one click but I would still advice you not to go that route unless you are ready to it again & again bcoz different fw can interfere with old settings & may cause hidden problems which will be difficult to find as to which app settings are creating problem.

There is no harm in try this if you have ample time & a backup phone with all your data on it too.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Er...i guess so its a nab ques...

Flashng and rooting is d same thing o different??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
You can restore data but it will cause conflicts on a different f/w.

Using a different Google account for your Android phone is one of the smartest things to do. It saves you from a lot of headaches and restores your contacts automatically (including pictures) when you log in to your account on a new phone (which is the same as a reflashed or upgraded and factory reset phone). Just remember to select "Save new contacts to Google" instead of "Phone". KIES is synonymous to horrendous, I don't use it to back up anything ever and I wouldn't recommend it either.

They are but older versions than currently available on Market. These do not generally cause conflicts and hence you can restore to avoid updating on market again. Save some mobile data and(or) time.. Its not that important though, was just a suggestion.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
You mean "noob" question? :p

Hehe, no worries mate, we were all noobs at some point in time. Hell, I still kind of am!!! :)

No, they are completely different things. Rooting is basically bypassing your system's restrictions and granting you Admin rights to modify anything and (almost) everything on your phone.

If you do not know what you're doing, never get into your /system folder. When you try to do a mod, ask about everything before you attempt it and follow instructions to the line when you do it. You do not want a shiny brick with a glass top, do you? :p

Flashing is replacing your phone's operating memory with a new/different/modded software version(ROM). Again, be very cautious when you try to do this too. Make sure you have the right ROM for your device (never assume it'd work for your device unless its specifically mentioned!) and follow instructions to the word.

And no, I9000 ROMs won't work on the I9003, just in case you wanted to know..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] domoking:
can you make a video on this guide.i'm sure everyone will appreciate it
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sgsI9003:
Here you go with the video for flashing with ODIN

Galaxy S Flashing Firmware Parts1 using odin works for i9003

Part 1&2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWcM44On88

Part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzFE8-jWku0

"How To - Root Your Android Phone (SuperOneClick Method)" there are many more video if you need I can link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuaXu8kusvA

I hope you understand what rooting does & its benefit, if not then dont root till you read about it here in the forums. Hope this helps all wanting to flash & root their i9003

Happy rooting :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
hey guyz first post is updated
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
Hello everyone. I finally flashed my phone from DDKB2 to XXKB3.

Here is how I did it.

1) Took screenshots of various settings that I had changed and thought to be important

2) Backed up contacts using GoContacts

3) Backed up SMS with GoSMS, Life Saver and also SMS Backup and Restore

4) Backed up Apps with Astro file manager and ES File Manager

5) Using MyBackup Pro (free), backed up Apps/Media with data

6) Using MyBackup Pro (free), backed up all data like call logs, SMS etc

7) Using Titanium Backup Root (free), backed up system data. Then renamed the folder on internal SD card, refreshed TiB and backed up user apps.

8) Connected to PC and backed up contacts with Kies in spb format

9) Connected in mass storage mode and copied all the backup folders to PC

10) Flashed XXKB3 firmware as per procedure in this thread. Worked without any problem

11) Once I rebooted with the new firmware, I rooted my phone with Super1Click

12) I copied TiB apk from PC (downloaded and saved earlier)

13) Backed up the system in this state with TiB and copied to PC

14) Setup my WiFi and "dummy" google account (same as in DDKB2). Some apps showed in My Apps once net was connected. Updated TiB

15) Again backed up the system data with TiB and copied folder to PC. Now I have 2 backups of fresh system, one without google a/c and one with google a/c

16) Restored contacts from Kies and got all contact pictures too

17) Now I copied my DDKB2 "User Apps" backed up data from PC to TiB folder in internal SD card and restored only MyBackup Pro (free). With this I tried to restore user apps (I unchecked some which I did not want to restore). Seemed to work initially but actually did not. I think in free version we have to restore one at a time only. So I left this option

18) Did batch restore of user apps in TiB (free), checked only the apps which I wanted to restore. I had to give install permission for each app and also after it was done but I had to select the apps only once so it was ok. I restored 77 apps and rebooted. It worked, I got back everything (user apps) with data. Even got back all the folders created in "Folder Organiser"

19) Just had to do few settings and it was all in order

20) Restored SMS with "SMS Backup and Restore"

21) Restored call logs and some other data with "MyBackup Pro"

22) Restore Maps, Voice and Talk with TiB as these were newer than in XXKB3 stock

All is okay, the phone is working and all apps are working. Now I have to backup the new system with TiB.

Just wanted to share my experience so it can be useful for someone.

My initial experience though is that its not much different from DDKB2. Battery life seems better, though I feel the battery is taking too long to charge. I have read somewhere that battery needs calibration after flashing. Is this true? What is the procedure?

GPS locked faster when I tried outdoors but indoors it is still the same, no locking.

But I am happy that I could successfully complete the procedure and restore my data too.

Happy flashing!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
Wow, you did a LOT of backups! Why did you have to back up almost everything twice with a dozen different apps? Just Titanium and Life Saver2 would have done the job and saved you plenty time.. :p

For GPS, use GPS Aids v2 in the "Forced" mode. Before that get into lbstest [*#*#3214789650#*#*] and change Operation mode to "Standalone" and Accuracy to 100 under Application settings. The other settings (SUPL/CP Settings) are already optimised on XXKB3. You should get a GPS lock in under 10 secs with 8 to 10 satellites in view under open sky. Indoors, it should not take more than 25 secs and there should be at lease 4 to 5 satellites in view as long as there's a window nearby..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
I wanted to be sure that this would work hence I did multiple backups. So when MyBackup Pro failed to restore my apps, I used Titanium.

I tried GPS Aids V2 in forced mode with settings given by you. I get a lock in few seconds outside but nothing inside, though I am only about 10 feet away from a window. If I go outside and lock the satellites, as soon as I step into the building, the locking is lost. Also, if the satellites are locked with GPS aids and then I go to home screen and open apps-->maps, it again searches and locks the satellites, why is this?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
My Backup Pro Trial version does not restore apps if you change devices. Its stupid and useless in that regard.

Anyway, you got the job done, so that's good for now.

GPS issues - Okay, first off, I'm guessing you've allowed GPS Aids root access. Check that its "

persistent on boot

" under "Preferences".

Don't worry if its not locking indoors (who needs a GPS fix inside a building anyway? :p ) As long as you're getting a good fix outside, you're fine.

The lock is never permanent, the first lock (cold start) after you boot your device takes longer than subsequent locks (hot starts). Everytime an app releases the GPS, it has to get a lock again the next time an app (e.g. Maps or Compass) uses it. Its normal, or else your battery would last as much as a stop at the traffic lights. ;)

There's a lot more explanation that could be done but that's not necessary.

Your GPS is working fine. Go on a drive out town :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
Yes, root access is given. The "persistent on reboot" option is greyed out and I am unable to change it.

However, as per your explanation, it may be actually working. Will try outdoors when traveling and check the result. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
If its grayed out, it means that root access has not been granted. Have you rooted your device? If yes, do you see GPS Aids in the allowed list within SuperUser? Also, get Stericson's Busybox from Market and install V 1.18.4. Do not install any other version.

Now reboot your device and try launching GPS Aids and see if the Superuser "Allow" prompt comes up. After that, you should be able to set the 'Persistent on boot' option.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rk7987:
I9003 Download Mode Problem

I have Samsung I9003 with DDKB2 Stock firmware, whenever I try to join a Wifi network the mobile can't find find any wifi hotspots.

Then I have saw some post at XDA developer site from other user that fixed this problem by using XXKB3 firmware.

So, I Rooted my phone with ONE CLICK ROOT and the rooting was Successful

Then I tried to Enter into DOWNLOAD MODE by pressing VOLUME DOWN+OK Button(Home buttom)+and Power Button ............ but my phone does not enter into DOWNLOAD MODE.

I tried several times, but I couldn't get my phone in Download Mode.

PLEASE HELP ME TO SWITCH MY PHONE TO DOWNLOAD MODE..............
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jcbalunsat:
I just need to clear this out, which one is the firmware here? is it the .pit file?

I also do not get this one. "IF there is only a file of the f.w i.e. pda file then do NOT use a pit file for flashing just select the pda and flash it"
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] C_hem_a:
Hard reset??

Hey people, I have one doubt about doing the flash. Is about de last point, Why we have to do hard reset? What happens if we don't do hard reset?? :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] falex007:
There can be some old settings different for new fw. And the new fw can be unstable because of them.

Sent from my GT-I9003
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] C_hem_a:
Community, have you seen what's cooking here??? -----> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1043708

Simply awesome, it's the beginning of an enormous development :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] falex007:
We are waiting this mod from April :) rex4u was hospitalized and can't develop this mod, but he will return to it soon
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] manu1991:
I just bought this phone today and am looking to flash XXKB3, since this is the first time i am flashing a f/w, I had a few doubts:

1) Do I need to install KIES/USB drivers before doing this?

2) The firmware file i downloaded doesn't have a .pit file. So should i skip step 1 to 7 or use the attached .pit.

3) I am unclear on what to do in step 11, after i have selected the PDA,PHONE and CSC files, do i have to remove the battery and then reinsert it and enter the phone into download mode WHILE the phone is connected to the PC or disconnect it, replug battery goto download mode and then plugin?

I would be very grateful if someone could answer my queries

Regards,
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
1) Do I need to install KIES/USB drivers before doing this?

Yes you have to install kies...it doesn't take very long.

2) The firmware file i downloaded doesn't have a .pit file. So should i skip step 1 to 7 or use the attached .pit.

Use the pit file in the attachments...follow all the steps dont skip any.

3) I am unclear on what to do in step 11, after i have selected the PDA,PHONE and CSC files, do i have to remove the battery and then reinsert it and enter the phone into download mode WHILE the phone is connected to the PC or disconnect it, replug battery goto download mode and then plugin?

After flashing the pit file wait till pass...then select pda phone and csc...unplug from usb port remove battery and reinsert it...put to download mode an flash. Wait till u get pass and after it loads to the homescreen perform reset by dialling *2767*3855#
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rk7987:
CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO FLASH THE DDKB2 FIRMWARE WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THIS FORUM, Because It DOES NOT contains any .MD5 files like PDA, MODEM, or CSC ....... PLEASE HELP
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
see the first post and read full
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
WOOOOHOOOOO. FLASHED XXXKB3.

Thanks a ton man
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Flashed xxxkb3.

Market looks lik 19th Century....

Any1 got a diffrnt market o same as it ws b4???
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
market will automatically updated and if not then tell me i will provide you the new market
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
K i'll wait and watch...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Didnt get updated stl. Evn kept market open idly for an hour...

Provide me pls.

Anytn needed xcpt root acces and xxxkb3?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
just download the attached file and use root explorer and place this in system/apps
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Thnks man.

Its black. And sleek.

U modded it?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
yeah its from my red ginger theme
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Wow. Turned normal green nw.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
hmm lol i dont think so it will turned green
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
I dnt hv color blindness man.

It jus did. Nw its green only
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
dont no whats the problem
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Np. Color Doesnt matter anyways.

Thnks for the updated Market man
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
no prob dude
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Hey dude could you please provide a non themed vending.apk
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
okk will upload it
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Try d the themed one...mine got "unthemed" automatically....
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Paul Sensay:
Need some Help!!!

Am trying to Flash my i9003 with xxkb3 and when i set my phone to download mode the drivers don't get installed. it says "samsung usb composite device failed".

I have Tried Reinstalling Kies at least 5 times and tried Debugging mode as well but in vain. When i set my phone in normal mode the drivers get installed and the phone gets detected on my PC. Am running Vista x64. Please help!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
U mean device doesnt get detectd while in download mode but gets detectd normally?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] manrock111:
Thanks mate u help me knce again ;p

Sent from my GT-I9003
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Paul Sensay:
Yeah thats what happened.. But used a win7 computer to do the work even then it said MTP usb drive not found when connected in download mode.. Then finally googled a solution...

EnBle usb debugging when connecting it normally, then it wil give an error stating that drivers are not installed.. Then unplug and disable debugging and then put the phone in download mode and connect it. Voila.. The device gets recognized and the driver installs perfectly...

Finally flashed my mobile...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
K Cool!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] anziclone:
I have the firmware download file from hotfile as given by kkrazy... it contains the csc, pda and modem files nd some "CMT" , "RR".... so do I need to reformat with latona pit file or just use only the pda file? Please help...

Also I've heard that the CSC contains settings for network access points nd other such stuff... so after flashing with european firmware, will my phone get automatically for indian providers or I'll have to do manually?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ anziclone

it will work
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] anziclone:
Didn't get you, I asked 2 questions.... do I need to reformat? And will the csc work for indian providers or we'll have to manually configure AP settings?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] trip007in:
If you are first time flashing xxkb3, it is better to use latona. Back up your internal sd data on to pc.

csc will work automatically for some service providers like airtel. But if you are using docomo, you will have to manually enter the APN values. This is only for using data services, phone will work by default.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
Guys,

A question about OCLF. I applied oclf and it asked me to enter space amount. I chose 1.2GB and now that space is displayed as used in task manager. I understand that OCLF creates an ext2 partition over RFS one. My questions are:

1. Do i now have 1.2 GB of space for applications instead of 1.8GB or just 600MB? 2. Since SGSL kernel supports ext2, is it possible to convert /system,/cache and /data to ext2 cause ext2 is faster than RFS. If yes, how?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
I have installed XXBK3 and after that i have lost network connection. If i open Network Settings, i get message "Insert SIM Card..." which is already inserted.

No other SIM Card, working on other phones, work on this one now.

Please assist
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Wat?

The sim wic u tryn is working on other phones o.nt??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
Yes..the sim is working on other phones. I have lost IMEI number and thats the reason why no network is there and unfortunately i dont have the backup of EFS folder too :(

Looks like its service center for me
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] drkarasheed:
Password ??

I have downloaded the file 'I9003DDKB2_ODDKA6_DDKA5', but when I tried to extract it is asking for a password ????. I have all other required files Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
password is samfirmware.com
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] drkarasheed:
Thanks a lot for the guidelines, and step by step procedures. I have already downloaded all the required files and extracted them. But while trying to extract the file 'I9003DDKB2_ODDKA6_DDKA5', it is asking for a password. Please help

Dr. K. A. Rasheed
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Read the prv post
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] riteshgpt60:
Successfully Flashed I9003 with post#1 method.:)

Thanks you,

regard,
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] badamast:
Till last week, my GT-I9003 was running fine since last 3 months.

I had updated to DDKB2 thru Kies successfully.

But suddenly everything started to go on a wrong way.

Problems:

---------

-1st I noticed the "process.com.android.settings has stopped unexpectedly" error msg when tried to uninstall some application.

-When I installed new applications, those got vanished if I restart my phone.

-Few application settings got to default mode(reset) after I restart the phone.

-The keyboard/typing tutorial to 3G/Wifi network selection etc options which comes to front generally in a new phone, started to pop up every time I restart my phone.

And few more problems too...

Steps I taken:

--------------

Taken away the SIM & external SD card from phone.

-I flashed it with DDKB2 by Odin. Flashing finished without any problem.

-Did a factory resent after flashing with the keycode *2767*3855#

But surprisingly those old installed applications are still there and the very same problems I faced again as before.

Then I flashed it successfully by XXKB3 & Odin. Again flashing went fine. But ...

Same prob again???

Everytime i start my phone I hv to select the language to english, then the 3G/wifi, typing tutorials etc etc.

No new applications it keeps in it neither I can uninstall any old application.

I always factory reset after a flash. Then whr from the hell it brings my old apps, gmail id and other old data?

I am really tired now searching for the solution.

Pls friends, give me a way.

Pls let me know how can I get out of this prob.

If any more info required, pls write me.

I am waiting for ur response.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] raj.amalw:
Hav anyone flashed your samsung galaxy sl I 9003 with gingerbread rom of galaxy s I 9003
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Hard reset?