[Q] Advice to unlock/Root GT-i9000 please

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Hi all I've not done this before but not noob to the unlocking scene just first time for Android.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000
Firmware Version 2.3.5
Baseband Version I9000BVJV3
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9000BVJVC-CL679241 root@dell138 #2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.BVJVC


What I'm looking to do is unlock it to allow me to use any network (currently orange).
after that I would then like to look at changing the rom or upgrading to the latest Rom's where able for SIII & S4. :victory:

I've spend a while reading other post so clearer than others but none that can help me as I'm having trouble finding the correct Kernel. :confused:

Please any and all help would be most appreciated.:cyclops:
 
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Update on advice

Hi thanks for posting advice.

I've managed to unlock the phone by using a combination of

Rooting it with Unlock Root via pc
That gave me Superuser (upgraded to pro for £2)
BusyBox Free, Titanium backup Free needed also
Then I was able to use Galaxy S Unlock to save files to sdcard and unlock to any network.:victory:

Now does this mean I'm rooted and don't have to follow all the steps that the link above advices :confused:
 
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updating or changing ROM was easy method but deadly also, wrong move will come to brick fone. if u really hav thought it well, juz follow any instruction on xda regarding i9000 after confirming ur device version, backed up baseband, build number n etc involve.

n now u ll need cwm for flashing. find cwm to gain access to recovery n thats where u gonna flash ur custom ROM, but read a lot before doing it as here in Q & A section, many success, also failure posted here, so be sure to read first mate :)

Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
 
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CcX85 said:
Thanks for comments, can I ask now its rooted do I need to install anything else to allow me to change the Rom's such as newer official ones or once others are raving about.

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Congratulations on accomplishing your unlock. Now you might be helped with a good, rich toolbox and clear guides :)

I'm referring you to some wonderful threads I've come across during similar quests of my own.

(It's all there; but asking the right questions and not seeing the wood for the trees will always remain tricky :) )

So here are my top three suggestions for your toolbox, in order of importance and relevance. You might find some overlap among them.

1.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1796807

2.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1841250

3.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2149455


As to what ROM to choose, I seriously like to push my own (eventual) ROM of choice, Mackay ROM :) (Unless gaming on the phone is your thing, which might bring up desires and demands that other ROMs serve even better.)

Good luck!

(And if this post was helpful, please hit THANKS. Thanks ;) )

- Tapatalked from Platform I9000, JB 4.2.2, on Mackay Rom & kernel, baseband I9000XXJVT, powered by PolarCell at 1800 mAh
 
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u forgot to say, "see first n second post of da provided link" mr DozerD :) as da link will redirect to last post, so here a thanks from me :)

n also when encouraging someone to flash, please say this word also ..

FLASH AT UR OWN RISK! :beer:

Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
 
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@compacity: you're entirely right! And I thank you too :D

- Tapatalked from Platform I9000, JB 4.2.2, on Mackay Rom & kernel, baseband I9000XXJVT, powered by PolarCell at 1800 mAh
 
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    DozerD
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    CcX85 said:
    Thanks for comments, can I ask now its rooted do I need to install anything else to allow me to change the Rom's such as newer official ones or once others are raving about.

    Thanks.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Congratulations on accomplishing your unlock. Now you might be helped with a good, rich toolbox and clear guides :)

    I'm referring you to some wonderful threads I've come across during similar quests of my own.

    (It's all there; but asking the right questions and not seeing the wood for the trees will always remain tricky :) )

    So here are my top three suggestions for your toolbox, in order of importance and relevance. You might find some overlap among them.

    1.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1796807

    2.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1841250

    3.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2149455


    As to what ROM to choose, I seriously like to push my own (eventual) ROM of choice, Mackay ROM :) (Unless gaming on the phone is your thing, which might bring up desires and demands that other ROMs serve even better.)

    Good luck!

    (And if this post was helpful, please hit THANKS. Thanks ;) )

    - Tapatalked from Platform I9000, JB 4.2.2, on Mackay Rom & kernel, baseband I9000XXJVT, powered by PolarCell at 1800 mAh
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    compacity
    compacity
    u forgot to say, "see first n second post of da provided link" mr DozerD :) as da link will redirect to last post, so here a thanks from me :)

    n also when encouraging someone to flash, please say this word also ..

    FLASH AT UR OWN RISK! :beer:

    Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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    pryerlee
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    plenty of unlock apps in the market
    http://bit.ly/K0HktJ
    then follow this tutorial to root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1637966
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    compacity
    compacity
    no need if already got busybox installed

    Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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    compacity
    compacity
    updating or changing ROM was easy method but deadly also, wrong move will come to brick fone. if u really hav thought it well, juz follow any instruction on xda regarding i9000 after confirming ur device version, backed up baseband, build number n etc involve.

    n now u ll need cwm for flashing. find cwm to gain access to recovery n thats where u gonna flash ur custom ROM, but read a lot before doing it as here in Q & A section, many success, also failure posted here, so be sure to read first mate :)

    Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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