Root Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000 on Android 2.3.4 XXJVR Firmware

Just few days back we saw on how you can update your Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000with the latest firmware of XXJVR 2.3.4 version and for all those who are waiting to know on how to root the same, we have managed to bring the instructions which are mentioned in the due course of this article. So, considering the fact that you have been a regular reader of the articles at AndroidAdvices.com we always wanted a feedback from your side on exactly what is the content you are looking for and so does we cover all the latest version of updates for your Android smart phones. So, coming back to the rooting part, you will have to ensure that first up you are on a XXJVR 2.3.4 version. If you are not sure of whether the version you are On is XXJVR or not then you need to head to the path from your phone which is Settings > About Phone > Firmware Versionwhere you will find the version of Android OS where it will show XXJVR 2.3.4. If it shows any other version apart from this, then do let us know in the comments section so that we will find a corresponding rooting article for your version of firmware

Rooting ensures that you can enjoy the benefit of the custom ROMs and also other things which you can do with the rooting of a device. If you are a developer then nothing can be better than rooting the device as this opens up your device to a whole new gateway of services and applications as some of the hardcore applications which needs the system files level access requires the rooting access and rooting the device is actually what it needs to satisfy this.

Note: Please note that you will have to reconfigure the APN settings after updating the firmware to access the data services and the Internet services as all the Internet APN settings will be reset. You will have to contact your Service provider to get more info on the APN Settings or alternatively you too can make a note of it. Not to forget also configure the MMS Settings or take down the MMS Settings as this too will need to be re configured after the rooting process.Also, we take no responsibility if you download the files and apply the below procedure to root your phone.

Pre Root Instructions:

• Warranty will get void once you root Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000, though warranty can be claimed once you un root your device.
• In an unlikely event you may lose all the data which is present in your Galaxy S, so it’s recommended to create a backup of all the data like call log, messages, applications, music, videos and other data which is present in the phone, so that you can restore the same once the rooting process is completed.
• Ensure that you have the installed the latest framework in your computer or also you can install the latest version of KIES which is dubbed as KIES 2 so as to ensure that all the required drivers are installed successfully.
• It’s very important to maintain a minimum battery power of 50% so as to facilitate the smoother rooting process or else there is a high possibility that your device may end up turning completely off in the process of rooting.
• Since the process of rooting will be taking place, all the APN settings with which you access the Internet will be wiped off completely, so ensure that you have noted all the required settings for accessing the internet so that you can configure them again back once the device gets rooted.
• Don’t proceed to the rooting process if you have not updated your phone’s firmware to XXJVR as this may create un necessary force close errors in the phone which would require you to completely wipe the device which is bit of a tedious and unwanted process.
• Last but not the least follow the below mentioned instructions carefully so as to save your phone from being turned into an expensive paper weight.

Procedure to Root Galaxy S GT I9000 powered by Gingerbread XXJVR 2.3.4:

• First of all you will have to ensure that you have updated your Galaxy S with the latest version of Gingerbread 2.3.4 XXJVR after which you will have to proceed and download the XXJVR Complete Rooting Package (To get file, leave Comments) which contains the Odin flash tool along with the tar file which we will see in the due course of this article on how you can use the same. Please note that there is a same file for granting the root access for XXJVR too which we used it for XXJVQ firmware version as till date there is no separate CF Root file present to root the Galaxy S GT I9000 on XXJVR 2.3.4 firmware.

• After downloading the complete rooting package, you will have to unzip the same, please note that as soon as you proceed to unzip the same, you will have to unzip the same to the desktop so that you can easily find all of them. In the process of unzipping if you are prompted to enter the password then enter the password as “androidadvices.com” only after which the files will be extracted. You will get two files as shown in the below screen shot.

• After extracting the files, you will see that there are two files which are present, which are the tar file and also the Odin 3 v1.7. Now just open the Odin exe file after which you just need to turn your Galaxy S Off so that you can enter tour phone in the download mode. The download mode can be entered by holding the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button), while holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your deviceafter which you will see the below video as shown below,