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[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] furious_gamer:
PDA : DDKB2

phone : DDKA5

CSC : DDKA6

. So which one i take into consideration if i want to upgrade to latest FW?

Sorry if it's a n00b question...:o
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] shree.cse:
I am new to this Section, don't know much about this device. Just bought the device for my Bro. Want to upgrade it to GB. Can some one reply me when will it available in India. Which firmware version runs fast and robust? Don't want to run a Custom rom on my device.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
Samsung India has said that GB will be available in india by 2nd week of July.

Currently,the best firmware available is xxkb3.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] furious_gamer:
Can anyone answer for this? :(
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ furious _gamer

dude try xkbb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] needachange:
Has anyone upgraded from JPKB1 to XXKB3?

If no, can someone advise whether it would b safe to do it or not?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Qulzam:
I have JPKB1, can I upgrade it to XXKB3 fw?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] shilksweb:
I downloaded both I9003DDKB2 and I9003XXKB3. But files in both look completely different. XXKB3 as mentioned by kkrraazzyy has 3 files but DDKB2 has 6 files (bin & rfs files).

would the procedure for flashing back to DDKB2 be different than XXKB3 ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Yes it would be different first of all DDKB2 has only one file not six, you have to just extract the downloaded file once...and while flashing do not select re-partition and the pit file...directly click on PDA and select the downloaded file...put your phone to download mode and then flash wait till u get pass!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] furious_gamer:
Will try man. Will updating firmware brick the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
Hmm nope i have flashed my phones several times
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ needachange and qulzam

both of you can update your phone f.w with xxkb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ritvik93:
Hey i was wondering does flashing through odin erase the phone's imei number?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ ritvik

nope
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] shilksweb:
you mean one rar file ? because when I downloded the rar file and extracted it, the folder had 6 files e.g. system, cache, some bin files.

So if I got it right, I need not extract the rar file and use that rar file as PDA ??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Actually the file you downloaded is a rar package(172mb) once you extract you would find another archive which is a .tar(330mb)and not a .rar
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Qulzam:
@kkrraazzyy: Installed XXKB3 firmware and it works like a charm... thanks to ur guide :)

one more thing, now when I launch KIES, it says "This version of the device cannot be updated" and shows current firmware version as "PDA:KB3/Phone:KB3/CSC:KB3 (SER)"

Is this fine?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
its fine and its a european f.w so it wont show any updates
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
ddkb2 indian official firmware is listed on samfirmware...please check everybody...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
everyone knows ddkb2 is an indian f.w :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sauvick:
i have ddkb2. shud i switch to xxkb3? is it better f.w than ddkb2?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
yeah itz better than ddkb2
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
@ kkkrrazy

sorry bro i just thought to share my information...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ vishal

no problem yaar
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sauvick:
hey man flashed my phone n got pass on the program too bt still my phone isnt starting. its rebooting again n again. wat to do???
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
hi friends

i downloaded I9003ZCKC1 firmware and going to flash this weekend ,just iwana know guys guys is this a latest firmware for sl ???
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
arabic f.w is the latest one
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] marselcj:
Hi guys! I'm from Romania and I've just bought a new i9003. The phone is from Spain, branded by MOVISTAR and it has a lot of apps with this provider.

I want to flash my device with a new firmware wich matches with my region. My operator is Orange.

So please help me choose the right firmware!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
dude try xxkb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] marselcj:
Thanks! I've just dowloaded the folder.

Please tell me how can I get the"PIT" file. On samfirmware.com the file has 0MB, and I can't dowload it.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
dude see this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] marselcj:
I followed the steps that you explain in yous first post. It's blocket for about one hour and a half. What shoul I do??:(:confused: I've tried to put here a screenshot but I'm to new here to post pictures.

Here is where is blocket:

"<ID:0/020> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9003XXKB3-REV08-PDA-low-CL925667.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> MODEM_I9003XXKB3_REV_00_CL928844.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> GT-I9003-CSC-SERKB3.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/020> Odin v.3 engine (ID:20)..

<ID:0/020> File analysis..

<ID:0/020> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/020> Initialzation..

<ID:0/020> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/020> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/020> normalboot.img

<ID:0/020> recovery.img

<ID:0/020> boot.bin

<ID:0/020> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/020> param.lfs

<ID:0/020> system.rfs"

PLEASE HELP!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Qulzam:
@Krazzy: Data Network Mode doesn't work anymore, when I turn on PACKET DATA in Mobile Networks, it doesn't show any icon on the top of the screen... and it doesn't work.

Is this something wrong wid my mobile network or firmware itself? but I remeber it worked flawlessly on the previous f.w. and I was able to browse internet n android market without an issue, now it just doesn't work...!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Check your apn...you would've lost it after flash...settings>wireless networks>mobile networks>access point names...if so contact ur service provider and get the settings
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
thanks kkrraazzyy for ur quick reply,,,i am from india so is arabic firmware is safe to put in??? also one question ,,this phone lags a lot ,can i put the lag fix in it.wil this work????
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Use XXKB3 according to everyone thats the best...there is no need of a lag fix accordin to me
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] awazil:
hi

i flash the XXKB3 , it is faster than the older rom.

but now i dont have normal ARABIC OR HEBREW :(

arabic with separated letters , and hebrew with non-recognised sentences .

any idea please , thnX.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rrkoli:
Flashing my i9003

I am from India

my Firmware version is DDKB2

Phone : DDKA5

CSC: DDKA6

what should i do?

what version of firmware will be suitable for me?

Is there any problems with language I face if i flash Europe(XX) Version?

Please Help me...

Thanx a lot...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
There's one thing I'd say, if Samsung stopped sucking at building software to match their top-notch hardware, they'd pretty much own the smartphone market.

I can't believe a manufacturer of their size can't get a team of ace developers (and UI designers as their TW attempt is all but pathetic and looks like a cheap iOS UI knock-off!) together and develop good software! I mean, they're probably the worst in pushing out Android updates, even LG kicks Samsung's butt at update delivery despite being relatively new to the Android scene. I think the only manufacturer that's behind Samsung in update delivery is Sony Ericsson (they suck so bad that I feel sorry for SE users!)..

While they're quick on developing and announcing amazing devices, their software dept. just sleeps and then makes tardy attempts at everything they do. Such a shame!

Its almost been 4 months since the 2.3.3 update and we're yet to see it on one of its higher-end devices (I9003)!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
XXKB3

u can flash xxkb3 without any apprehensions,i too am from india and dont face any problems:D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
thanks ranhoveer,,, can any one here give me resumeable link for XXKB3 firmware,that hotfile site sucks and also my network.....
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
well.....there is no resumable link,but u can also download it from www.samfirmware.com
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
Xxkb3 is not present on samfirmware
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jamsori:
Hey,

I'm running XWKB4 i believe - is this new in comparison to XXKB3? I'm new to Android, so i appreciate the assistance. :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
i think its new
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
Thanks but that site also shares file s on hotfile.......

Guys i flashed today with I9003ZCKC1 rom its fast enough more free ram and extra appli tions like media hub but problem is most aaps are in chinese and android market is also not working .what to doto fix it?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rrkoli:
@sakindia123

my firmware version is 2.2.1

if I flash my i9003 with xxkb3 what are the major improvements?

i hope there are o language problems...

sorry for talking so naive... :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sgsI9003:
This post is all about xxkb3 improvements

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1029351
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
guys i am trying to put kb3 rom but there is no PIT or OPS file in package ,and when i flashed without this file phone gets struck at boot up screen ,,help me out friends pls
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
have you seen this Guide : HOW TO FLASH I9003
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] chittyserv:
I came from a KB2 SEA firmware and upgraded to XXKB3. Mass improvement noticed.

- Texting is faster, doesnt seem to jerk eventhough u type much faster

- More free RAM

- Overall performance, eg opening apps, controlling widgets are all faster

With KB2 i thought this phone will be complete with custom rom but i guess KB3 nailed it and now just waiting for gingerbread :). Great specs for such a low price. Internal 2gb rom rocks, no need APP2SD etc
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
aaah just seen i am flashing before using samfirmware guide ,now worked perfectly thanks
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mazran01:
i took a snapshot of benchmarktest of my old firmware KB2 and kb3

kb2

and new kb3

perfomance is hugely improved its now next to galaxy s and batter then se x10i huppy
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] robzumbie01:
now im using XXKB3,and root using superoneclick...

after that my cell standby 45% and my idle is 43%...

what is the problem...?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] robzumbie01:
now im using XXKB3,and root using superoneclick...

after that my cell standby 45% and my idle is 43%...

what is the problem...?

and went charging my phone...

my phone started to hot...

somebody help me plz...:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
I9003XEKB1 added to the first post but it is an old f.w which is released in february
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] smaaz:
i have galaxy S australian vodafone version, 19000hvjp4 i belong to pakistan and i have unlocked the phone using the method below, my question if i update the latest official rom will my phone be unlocked again or ill get it working plus i dont want to brick it also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swe5O5pChyo&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_191584
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] yucelakpinar:
Hi, I bought a i9003 from Dubai. I want to install latest rom but i don't know which one is the latest. In the first post there is a list but which one is the latest for me.

(I want to install europe rom because i live in Turkey)

I read lots of forums and then found samfirmware.com, there is a list of roms and the latest version is I9003XWKB1. But in this topics first post there isn't a rom with this code. Am I looking wrong thinks. I am confused. Someone can help me?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
dude try xxkb3 it is a european f.w and it is the best stock f.w till date
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
dude the latest version is xxkb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rk7987:
Please can Anyone Point out the Latest Firmware for GALAXY SL I9003 ??

I want to flash it to the latest firmware because i am having a major problem with my wifi, my phone cannot detect any wifi connections, while other nokia phone can......... ado anyone have solution for this ???
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
sorry this is off topic request...but can anyone provide me working full version titanium backup...i tried alot cracked version but not a single version working on my phone...my phone is rooted...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Bharga1:
Hey the dxkb2 rare file

Is asking me for a password.

Tnx

Bharga1
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Password is samfirmware.com
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] robzumbie01:
now im using XXKB3,and root using superoneclick...

after that my cell standby 45% and my idle is 43%...

what is the problem...?

and went charging my phone...

my phone started to hot...

somebody help me plz...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
this is

NORMAL

:D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] go4saket:
I just downloaded the I9003DDKB2 Firmware... While extracting, it asks for a password... Can you please tell me the password for the same?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ryouza:
i've flashed my phone using kb3.. my phone was kb1 with itv csc, now it seems better, battery life has improved, but kies now show a statemet: impossible to update firmware.. maybe kb3 is a firmware from development branch.. and it's impossible to update.. gingerbread will come in this month according to rumors.. i expect that someone can upload ginger with multi-csc as soon as it gets online via kies.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
password is samfirmware.com
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
yes u r right
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] robzumbie01:
but my batteries run out quickly ...

in just 2 hours idle it uses 50% of my battery ... and

no other application has been activated during the idle ....:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
that surely isnt normal.........try to flash xxkb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
I've got crash after flashing XXKB3, Just showing that some android.process has been stopped unexpectly. So I have to flash back my Hong Kong Firmware.

Could anyone suggest some firmware which is close to XXKB3 which less buggy?

Thank you~
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
did you do the hard reset after flash that is dial *2767*3855#
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
I cannot even pass the setup pages for languages and other setting.

It says some android process has stopped, then reboot into Samsung Logo.

Again and again into the setup pages for language, which is looping.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Reflash...but get into recovery and wipe data an cache
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
Could you give me info about the hot key for wipping data in cache?

Thank you!!~
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
I have been successfully get into the Recovery mode and wipping all date including format the internal sd card, and now I am reflashing the XXKB3, hope it works.

Thank you for answering me.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
Oh the same happens, looping again and again.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
are you first flashing the .PIT file by checking re-partion and then flashing the three files PDA,PHONE and CSC by unchecking repartion....if so and still not able to succeed then try flashin with another firmware
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
hey guys i am also working on a rom based on XXKB3 from last 10 days with a new theme and some more tweaks like 3g tweak ,stage fright tweak and more
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
waiting eagerly mate..:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
^same here dude...try addin the power menu mod and 5 lock screens as well...if you can...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ ronhoover

dude several times i have tried but i failed and every time i had to flash my phone with the f/w then again root and deodexed
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Even i failed twice actually the dark lestat from the g3 forum is ready to help port and do mods but he says he would do it only if he had the hardware in front of him..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
Yeah I do that accordingly and get the same crash here.

I have been flashed back to HKKB4 afterward.

Hope to solve it later.:mad:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] -joker-:
kkrraazzyy,i'm malaysian.so wat is the lastest firmware suitable for me ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
even i am indian,but xxkb3 works without any hassles

:D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] donytsang:
Could anyone suggest why my device cannot suit XXKB3?

Help !~
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] -joker-:
thx.and 2 more quest nid ask u.

1:kkrraazzyy got post 15 firmware link,n the best is xxkb3 ?

2:the xxkb3 i finish dl oledi,open the rar,inside those file nid daemontool open it? or can u teach me how to upgrade my phone from dxkb2 to xxkb3 ?

pls,i really nid ur help cos some game cant run well,but i got see some person can run these game smooth :(
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ joker

dude see this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1004622
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
One thing to remember about one file:

Remove boot.bin and sbl.bin using total commander or 7zip. It will remove the chances of hard bricking.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Its totally different from flashin a g3!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] -joker-:
dude,i got read tat link,but got 2 steps nop so understand.

tat is 11 and 14.

11.Remove the battery, then enter Device into Download Mode again.

that means after click pda phone csc,and no nid do anything or wat just remove battery?

14.Do full reset by this Code: *2767*3855#.

13is till PASS on window,mean is finish flash or wat ? Then wat about is fullreset ? tat is last step nid to do or something like unroot or wat ?

i feel sry so disturb n hope u guys dun angry,cos i 1st time have android phone(gt i9003SL),so i no understand many thing.In the past,i got try super one click and success root my phone to dxkb2.now i wanna upgrade the lastest version xxkb3.but see these steps fell dizzy.:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
Figured that. I flashed DD version today on top of DD version and got stuck in bootloop. Had to go to recovery and wipe data and cache.

I noticed that but i am sure all ROMS behave in same way. Boot.bin and sbl.bin will cause the device to hard brick. Correct me if i am wrong :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ jaskirat

you are correct
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] nickdyl:
Hi, i am a rookie. I am confused and frustrating when i noticed my "setting">"about" stated my phone is root. Lets take a look on my print screen. It is getting weird because i did not root my phone before. so guys what is going on ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
My bad coz i have only flashed XXKB3 it comes with 3 files without the boot file i guess...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
Hi KKRRAAZZYY,

The 13th link for the firmware version DDKB2 says DDKA1 in the link. Is this the correct one? Also, the rar file is password protected. What is the password? However thanks for the steps, helped a lot as my phone started crashing. This is the forst time that I flashed the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
Same issue with me. I'm trying to get back to DDKB2 now. Unable to fix it as the rar file provided in the first page is password protected.

@kkrraazzyy :- Can you plz provide the password. Also, the actual link says DDKA1, so is this the correct link?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
@ ai2dude

password : samfirmware.com

and 13 link is for ddkb2 f/w
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
Thanks you very much for the quick response. :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
Hi kkrrazzyy, once again. :) I downloaded the DDKB2 FW and unzipped it using winrar. However, the unzipped file is a .tar file, and does not have the 3 files mentioned in the steps in page1. It was there however for XXKB3. How do I go about installing the FW for DDKB2? Sorry if i'm being a noob. Haven't done this earlier. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Skip the step where you have to choose the pit file and directly select the downloaded file in pda...do not check re partition!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
Thanks for the reply. However, where should I be selecting the file under?Is it for Pit, PDA, Phone or CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
oops, sorry. My bad. Guess I didn't read the message properly. trying it now.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ai2dude:
I flashed the DDKB2 firmware onto my phone using ODIN, but I'm facing a few issues here.

1. The internal and external SD cards and getting scanned during boot up. Only the phone's internal memory is getting scanned. No access the the SD cards. When I go to Settings > SD card and phone storage, the internal SD card shows the format option where all options for the external storage are disabled. Even when I go to the music Player app, it says "Your phone does not have an SD card inserted". Tried rebooting, but no go.

2. When I try to access the camera, I get a message "Turn off USB storage before using camera" and the screen goes back to the home page.

3. When I try to connect to Kies using the USB cable, the pone keeps saying "Initializing" and never connects completely.

Any solution for this problem, or is this a known issue?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] alanzed:
Hi,

I bricked my I9003 and now I'm trying to use Odin to flash a new firmware.

I'm pretty sure I have seen on my phone XWKB6 after typing *#1234# but actually I cannot find any KB6 firmware.

Which firmware version shall I use then?

thanks a lot

ale
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
try xxkb3 buddy hope it helps you it is the best stock rom till now
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] alanzed:
Great guys!

it worked (on a Mac, using Windows7 thru Parallels)!!!

I have choosen this one I9003XXKB3

it started with a russian screen, but then I switched to English and it's working great now.

I didn't do "14. Just do a factory reset after flashing using recovery" this step as it automatically restarted. is that fine?

But where can I find a description for all thos FW present here

I had the XWKB6? is that much different from the one I have now? It now shows a Route6 application that I didn't have before.

ale
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
yeah it is fine
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] vishal24387:
Is here anybody who has successfully installed ddkb2 version firmware...??? Here most of the people have installed kb3 version successfully...but no one has reported about successful installation of ddkb2 firmware....!!! Please reply friends...!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sgsI9003:
Why would you want DDKB2 when every ones has given better feedback for XXKB3?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
I have heard that XXKB3 is better than DDKB2 but am unable to find the changes between the two. Can some one share whats the difference between the two?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kkrraazzyy:
there is less bugs in xxkb3 as compared to ddkb2 and xxkb3 is little fast than ddkb2
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ronhoover88:
Even i find no difference between the two
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] trip007in:
What kind of difference are you guys looking for? The major difference is good GPS driver and stability.