Instructions for installing the official single-file firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I910x).

Drivers and programs

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Installation instructions

Unpack the downloaded archive into a folder with Odin PC for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be left, but the "SS_DL.dll" can be deleted.

Reset your device.
To do this, go to the settings tab " Accounts" to the section " Archive and reset", select the item " Reset device" and press the button " Delete everything" The phone will reboot.

Run Odin PC as administrator.

Put your device into download mode ( Download Mode).
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Down key, the Home button and the Power button. Then wait until the phone reboots and agree to the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.

In this state, connect the smartphone to the computer. In Odin the message “ COM».

Click on the button " AP» and select the TAR firmware archive.

Items " Auto Reboot" And " F.Reset Time" must be activated, A " Re-Partition"if active - must be disabled.

Click on the button " Start" The firmware installation process will begin.

about the end of the operation, if everything was successful, the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)". The phone must be restarted manually by holding down the power button until the screen turns off. It may take up to 5 minutes for your device to boot up initially.
ATTENTION!
If the device does not boot for a long time or the data has not been reset, it must be performed from recovery.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button. After downloading, select " Wipe data/Factory reset", and then - " Reboot system now" If after these steps the device also freezes when loading, you need to reflash it again.

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Samsung Galaxy S I9000 is unlikely to ever receive official updates to , but you can update your smartphone operating system to the latest version using custom firmware CM 11 Nightlies. Below you will find information on how to do this.

CM 11 Nightly based on Android 4.4 KitKat and includes a number of unique features. Note also the fact that this is not yet a stable version of the firmware: it has some shortcomings and bugs, but it is quite suitable for everyday use. More details about CM 11 you can read it.

To install successfully CM 11 Nightlies on Samsung Galaxy S I9000, you need to carry out the preparatory stage:

• Please note that this manual is only suitable for Samsung Galaxy S with model number I9000. The installation files indicated in the post are intended exclusively for this smartphone. They are not suitable for other devices and can cause irreparable damage to them;
• on Samsung Galaxy S I9000 necessary unlock bootloader, get root rights and install the latest version custom recovery image(TWRP/CWM);
• During the installation process you will need to do a factory reset. To avoid losing important data, you need to create a backup for all settings, applications, text messages, call lists and other useful information. The contact list must be synchronized with your Gmail account;
• don't forget about Nandroid backup. This will allow you to return to the current firmware at any time;
• activate the USB debugging option;
• charge your smartphone battery;
• remember that all responsibility for the operation rests solely with you.

1. Download the latest version CyanogenMod 11 Nightly zip .

3. Move both files to the smartphone. To do this, you must use a USB connection; We move the files unpacked.

4. Now that both archives are on your Samsung Galaxy S I9000, disconnect the device from the PC and turn off the smartphone.

5. Load the device into recovery mode. To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons and hold them until the Recovery Mode symbol appears on the screen.

6. Create Nandroidbackup(option backup and restore).

7. Let's do it wipe (wipe data/factory reset).

8. Install CM 11. To do this you need to select the option install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from sdcard and find CM 11 Nightly zip.

9. After installation CM 11, we carry out the same actions for Gapps zip.

10. After both files have been successfully installed, return to the main menu recovery and restart the smartphone.

The first boot can last from 5 to 10 minutes. If Samsung Galaxy S I9000 frozen, then the smartphone battery must be removed for a while, then put it back and repeat the entire guide from the very beginning.

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CyanogenMod- this is firmware that expands the capabilities of your device.

It is the most common firmware within the . Today, the basis SM10.0 lies Android 4.1.2_r1 Jelly Bean (JZO54K), V CM10.1 - Android 4.2.2_r1.2 Jelly Bean (JDQ39e). AOSP means that firmware for a specific device is assembled from Android source codes with minimal use of proprietary modules, but with collective modifications from the SM team. Because of this, all the existing differences from the stock Samsung firmware.

Set for Firmware

USB cable for connecting to PC, PC, Phone

How to upgrade from firmware 2.2; 2.3 on 4.X or just flash it

ATTENTION!!! You perform all operations at your own peril and risk. If you're not sure, don't flash it!

In addition, flashing the firmware will delete all your data, so don’t forget to make a backup.

1. To do this you will need a stock with root rights and cwm. They can be taken for the current firmware. How to flash root and cwm - in the same topic.

2. Copy the archive with the firmware or kernel to the internal ROM memory card without unpacking it. ( Important: Take rum for your phone!)

3. Reboot into cwm recovery (Vol Up+ Home+ Power button, when the kernel logo loads, release Power)

4. Select install zip from sd card

- select the firmware file and flash it.

If you need to update the firmware kernel, first update it - there are files

5. We wait while the kernel and rom are installed.

6. The phone reboots and squares begin to fly. We look at them for 2-3 minutes, then pull out the battery.

7. Go to cwm recovery (Vol Up+ Home+ Power button, when the kernel logo loads, release Power)

8. Let's do it Wipe Cache And Wipe Data/Factory reset.

9. Reboot, look at the splash screen for a couple of minutes, after which the body should boot.

Our article will tell you why to install new firmware and how to flash Samsung GT-i9000 Galaxy S. For this purpose, detailed instructions have been written at the bottom of the article.

Why update the firmware on your Android smartphone?

Everyone's motives are different, but mostly to eradicate some problems with the phone.

• There are problems with the front selfie camera; let’s say it takes pictures that are far from the quality indicated on the lens.
• There is a problem with the display response, or more specifically, with the response speed.
• I would like to understand what the new Android is.
• Tired of the old version of Android, I want to expand the functionality.
• The phone doesn't turn on.
• The phone stopped charging.

1. First you need to download the firmware by selecting one of the options below. Along with it in the archive is the necessary set of programs (TWRP and others).
2. Then extract the file “instructions_rootgadget.txt” from the archive. Using the archiver program...
3. The firmware file contained in the zip archive must be downloaded to a memory card or smartphone memory.
4. For other information and sequence of actions, see the text instructions.

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Choose what you like, but it is best to download the most modern versions, they have more optimized energy consumption and other joys of life.

• Android Pie 9.0 is a flagship OS, one might say, but still a little unfinished. URL: upfileget.info/android9pie
• 8.0 Oreo is an excellent option, with a minimum of bugs and rich functionality, but version 9 is certainly better. URL: upfileget.info/android8oreo
• 7.0 Nougat is a stable version in all respects, it works even on low-power hardware. URL: upfileget.info/android7nougat
• 6.0 Marshmallow - versions 5 and 6 are already really old, although they were once the pinnacle of progress. But if you switch to them from versions 3 or 4, then of course the difference is very noticeable. URL: upfileget.info/android6
• 5.0 Lollipop URL: upfileget.info/android9pie

Root rights

If you want to get root access, you can use a universal program Rookthp Pro 2.4, Website address: rootkhp.pro. Instructions for using the program can be found. We can also recommend universal ones ZYKUroot version 2.2. You can find out information about him at zykuroot.info
We won’t even talk about more popular programs; Kingo and Framaroot are always popular, although they are losing ground a little

The Samsung Galaxy S may look like an old Android smartphone to you, but there are still plenty of owners who still love it.

Therefore, today we bring you an easy step-by-step guide that will show you how to install a custom ROM based on McKay's Android 4.4 KitKat.

As you probably know, Samsung no longer releases updates for Samsung Galaxy devices, it is believed that the device has a hardware limitation and for this reason the Galaxy S will not receive an official KitKat update.

In this step-by-step guide, we will install a custom ROM that is based on the official Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS on a Samsung Galaxy S I9000 device. The new custom firmware is based on CyanogenMod 11.

The new firmware is packed with new features and comes with great apps that may not be available in the default version of Android KitKat; it is specially designed to improve the presentation of your Android device.

In addition, after installing McKay's Android 4.4.4 KitKat, custom ROM on your Samsung Galaxy S device will gain speed, improve battery life, and give you the ability to customize the appearance of the device.

Once the new firmware runs on your Samsung Galaxy S device, it will run faster and smoother than before and you will have the latest version of KifKat OS, Android 4.4.

CyanogenMod 11 ships as stable firmware and there are no reports of any errors, lags or other problems. The firmware will run without errors or warnings, and you will be able to use the new Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS every day.

All these improvements have already been confirmed by users who have run the new McKay firmware on Galaxy S I9000 devices.

As you probably know, you will need root access on your device to begin installing the firmware. So, before going any further, you need to root it otherwise you will not be able to install the new custom Android 4.4.4.

Moreover, after root access is obtained, you must fulfill one more important condition, this concerns the installation of modified programs to save the recovery image. We recommend using the latest version of ClockworkMod recovery (CWM) or TeamWin (TWRP). So, do not miss this point in your steps because modified firmware can only be installed using modified applications (stock applications have limited capabilities, so you will not be able to install an unofficial update using them).

As you can see, these are unofficial operations and will void your device's warranty. In addition, when installing a modified firmware, you should know that it is distributed free of charge on the secondary market, from where you will receive Android 4.4.4 KitKat updates, and is not an official release from Samsung or Google.

During the process of flashing, using modified programs, there will be a need for an uninstallation process. When you perform the wipe, all data stored in the internal memory of your Samsung Galaxy S device will be destroyed.

For the same reasons, it is recommended that you perform a full backup of your data before doing anything else. Basically, you should start by saving contacts, SMS messages, call logs, EFS partition (one of the important system partitions containing: IMEI, S/N, GPSID, WIFIMAC, BTMAC, etc.), installed applications, all your images, videos, personal data, Internet settings and everything else you see fit.

In addition, for backup purposes, Nandroid is the best option to keep your current firmware.

During the flashing process we will need a computer. On PC, you will have to download some required files and establish a connection between PC and Samsung Galaxy I9000 device.

On your Galaxy S device, you should enable the USB debugging option by following the following path: “Menu - Settings - Applications - Development”.

It is very important that the device's battery has more than 85% capacity so that the phone does not turn off during the flashing process.

Moreover, all the instructions listed below and files can only be applied for Samsung Galaxy S model number I9000. The new СyanogenMod 11 (McKay) based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat modified firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy S!

How to Install Android 4.4.4 KitKat Custom ROM on Galaxy S I9000

1. The first necessary action is to download the KitKat Android 4.4.4 firmware.

2. Now download Google apps package (gapps) and save them on your computer.

3. Save all these files somewhere in a folder on your computer, but do not extract them.

4. Connect your Samsung Galaxy S device to your computer using a USB cable.

5. Copy and paste the downloaded files from your computer to your smartphone's SD card.

6. Now, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

7. Turn off the device by pressing the power button.

8. Boot the device into recovery mode (pressing the volume up button + Home button + Power button at the same time for a few seconds).

9. In the recovery mode menu, select “wipe data factory reset” - clear all partitions, and then “wipe cache partition” - clear the cache.

10. Go back and select “advanced” - additionally, and then “wipe dalvick cache” - clearing Dalvik Cache (if you don’t know what this is, don’t bother).

12. Now select the firmware file and install it.

13. Repeat the steps above to install the Google Apps package (gapps).

14. When you are done, return to the main menu and select “Reboot system Now” - reboot the system now.

15. If the device gets stuck in the boot loop, you need to go back to recovery and select “wipe data factory reset” - clearing all partitions, and then “wipe cache partition” - clearing the cache.

Great, that's all you had to do to install Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS on your Samsung Galaxy S. Test CyanogenMod 11, which is based on the modified firmware, and check what's new.