Galaxy 3 GT-i5800: root, gps fix, lagfix, upgrading (JPM/JPD fw)

slumpolo · Sep 9, 2010

Hi everybody,
I hope that some admin will open an official section for this Android mobile phone, in the meantime I want to share some informations.

Info for 5801 users at the bottom: read it carefully before do anything

LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPD for I5800 EUROPE (February 2011) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)

LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPM for I5800 EUROPE (February 2011) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)

Seems that this firmware doesn't require lagfix and gps fix

Instructions for upgrading: see below

[size=+2]HOW TO ROOT/UNROOT (alternative method):[/size]

Method 1: Simply use z4root. z4root it's an app you install from the market or by side loading, that has a single button that will root your device.
You can find all infos about z4root here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833953 This application is available directly from the market. Search for 'z4root' or click here for .apk

Method 2: Simply use SuperOneClick. More info here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682 Direct Download CLICK HERE,

[size=+2]HOW TO ROOT (old method):[/size]

Actually it's possibile to root I5800 using "One Click Root/UnRoot I9000 (Eclair and Froyo) Mac and PC" that you can find here. I used the OSX version.

WINDOWS VERSION

1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_I9000_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "Galaxy S I9000 One-Click Root" file.
5. Based on the version of the Operating System you are running, click the "One-Click Root 2.1" button for Eclair or "One-Click Root 2.2" for Froyo Warning: Not Both!!. This will launch a command prompt follow the instructions in the CMD window.

OSX VERSION

0. Copy root.zip to your SD root and rename it as update.zip (you'll find this inside the package)
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Eject both the internal and external SD card from your computer and turn off USB storage in the notification area.
4. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do
5. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip", use volume buttons and home button to select.

Superuser app issue: Found out the issue with Superuser App crash. If you install new superuser 2.3.1 the app will crash if you click on the Info Tab. The first Time you One-Click Root you will need to run something as superuser which will add an item the superuser will track then the Info Tab will not Force Close and will display details of the tracked app requesting root access. New Superuser bug but easily ignored.

[size=+2]HOW TO UNROOT: (old method)[/size]

WINDOWS VERSION

1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. For Windows x86 and x64 systems make sure that the Samsung Drivers are installed. You can get them here.
3. Extract the contents of GalaxyS_I9000_One-Click_Root.rar to a folder.
4. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable and launch the file "Galaxy S I9000 One-Click Root" file.
5. Based on the version of the Operating System you are running, click the "One-Click Root 2.1" button for Eclair or "One-Click Root 2.2" for Froyo Warning: Not Both!!. This will launch a command prompt follow the instructions in the CMD window.

OSX VERSION

0. Copy unroot.zip to your SD root and rename it as update.zip (you'll find this inside the package)
1. Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode: (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
2. Connect the phone to your computer.
3. Eject both the internal and external SD card from your computer and turn off USB storage in the notification area.
4. Click one of the buttons depending on what you want to do
5. After the phone has rebooted into recovery select "apply sdcard:update.zip", use volume buttons and home button to select.

LeshaK at Samdroid: for the original rooted-update.zip.
Dr.Hani Akrim for the original rooted-update.zip for 2.2 Froyo.
gunnarhafdal : for creating the Mac GUI for my app.
TGA_Gunnmann: for the original version
sosotris: check here

DOWNLOAD ONE CLICK ROOT/UNROOT FOR GALAXY I9000/I5800 HERE

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[size=+2]GPS FIX (method 01)[/size]

I5800 has many trouble with gps fix. To solve this just change NTP server in gps.conf located in system/etc. The simple way to do this is using FasterFix that you can download here: http://www.bernardbekker.nl/Files/FasterFixv92.apk
Attention Root is required!
Change NTP depending on your location. For a full list of NTP server visit http://www.ntp.org/.

You can create also a gps.conf file like this:

NTP_SERVER=it.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276

and change NTP_SERVER with the one of your area.

To push gps_conf in system/etc you can also use ADB (you'll find it into root/unroot package):

From terminal wrote:

Code:

adb shell

and then type:

Code:

su
remount rw
cat /sdcard/gps.conf > /system/etc/gps.conf
reboot

Another suggestion:

octy said:
If I start gpssetup2 and close it immediately then the GPS works perfectly, retreiving up to 9 satellites in a few seconds, and provide localisation on Google Maps immediately

You can start it with the following code : *#*#1472365#*#*

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[size=+2]GPS FIX By Octy: Fully Automatic (method 02)[/size]

Octy makes an application that fix gps problems on 5800 and works great! You'll find this app for free on the market, just search for any of these keywords: octy, GPS optimisation or GPSopt

Hi,

I've try to find a solution to the GPS issue on my i5800.
To do so I've developped an application that configures the GPS
to make it work correctly (if it is not enabled it request the
activation through the settings before).

The application is still experimental but works very well on
my i5800. The GPS work very well after.

I put it on android market for free. You can search it with one
of the following keywords: octy, GPS optimisation or GPSopt.

If you want you can test it on your i5800/i5801.
I'm interested by your feedbacks.

If the application make GPS work better for a significant
number of people, I will upgrade it to a better one with a
more intuitive and beautiful interface.

I personally tested it and IT WORKS! GpsFix in few seconds

Great octy

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[size=+2]FasterFix: Fully Automatic (method 03)[/size]

Download from Android Market for free: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.Double.FasterFix

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[size=+2]UPGRADING:[/size]
Actually many firmware are available for each area (Europe, Asia and America). Last firmware version are:

Europe: I5800XWJH2
Asia: I5801DDJG6
America: I5800LVIJG8

All roms use OPS 531 and they can be flashed using ODIN for 5800.

Flashing with ODIN it's very simple (sorry for picture):

1) Select "One Package"
2) Select OPS file for I5800
3) In one package select the firmware that you want to flash.
4) Start

In about two minutes your mobile will be upgrade.

DOWNLOAD ODIN AND OPS FOR I5800 HERE --> All necessary files!
DOWNLOAD I5800/5801 Flashing Tutorial (English) HERE --> Courtesy of Samfirmware.com

LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPM for I5800 EUROPE (February 2011) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)

OLD FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPF for I5800 EUROPE (December 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
I5800XXJPB for I5800 EUROPE (December 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
I5800XXJPA for I5800 EUROPE (November 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
I5800XXJP9 for I5800 EUROPE (November 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
I5800XXJP8 for I5800 EUROPE (November 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO
I5800XXJK1 for I5800 EUROPE (November 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = ssamfirmware.com) - Still Android 2.1
I5800XWJH2 for I5800 EUROPE (August 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
I5800XXJI2 for I5800 EUROPE (September 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)
I5800XWJI4 for I5800 EUROPE (September 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)
I5801DDJG6 for I5800 ASIA (July 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
I5800LVIJG8 for I5800 AMERICA (July 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
I5800BOJH1 for I5801 (August 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)

CUSTOM FIRMWARE:
Fixed I5800XXJI2 Firmware (no memory problems) - Mirror 01 - Mirror 02

* To enable copy protected apps for the new september firmware in market please read this topic
* For I5800 latest firmware (September 2010) read this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8263762&postcount=166

[size=+2]LAGFIX:[/size]
Simply read this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892512

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[size=+2]I5801 OWNER[/size]
I read that all procedures (root/gps fix/upgrading) was "successfully" tested also on I5801 (orange branded):
- Some people flashed their I5801 with I5800 with success.
- Some people flashed their I5801 with I5800 with success but lost their IMEI
- Some people flashed their I5801 with I5800 with success but mac-address change at reboot
- Please don't PM me about I5801 rooting and upgranding, read the forum. Thanks

- For rooting I5801 use this file: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8226981&postcount=128

UPDATE GUIDE FOR I5801: Read this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8686787&postcount=543

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[size=+2]INTERESTING POST INSIDE THIS DICUSSION[/size]
Octy GPS Fix: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8175885&postcount=70
Live Wallpapers on i5800: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8211216&postcount=103
Alternative method for root/unroot: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8215848&postcount=112
Lagfix: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=892512

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Nkrl · Sep 9, 2010

#
LATEST FIRMWARE:
#
I5800XWJH2 for I5800 EUROPE (August 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
#
I5800XXJI2 for I5800 EUROPE (September 2010)* - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)
#
I5800XWJI4 for I5800 EUROPE (September 2010)* - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)
#
I5801DDJG6 for I5800 ASIA (July 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
#
I5800LVIJG8 for I5800 AMERICA (July 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samsung-firmwares.com)
#
I5800BOJH1 for I5801 (August 2010) - CLICK HERE - (password = samfirmware.com)
#

#

#
CUSTOM FIRMWARE:
#
Fixed I5800XXJI2 Firmware (no memory problems) - Mirror 01 - Mirror 02
#

#
* To enable copy protected apps for the new september firmware in market please read this topic
#
* For I5800 latest firmware (September 2010) read this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8263762&postcount=166

Margino · Sep 9, 2010

Do you know if this will work with the GT-i5801? Is there any real difference between the i5800 and i5801 apart from the Orange branding?

tgunator · Sep 10, 2010

Hi all.

I have root my Samsung Galaxy 3 i5800 with this method without problems, all ok.

I would like to update with the last firmware available (Europe: I5800XWJH2, in my case).

Could you please tell me how to update the firmware?
I have ODIN program but i don't know how to use it.

I have tried to update firmware with Kies but give me an error "This model can't be upgraded".

Thanks in advance.

slumpolo · Sep 10, 2010

I'll update the first post with all infos asap.
Ciao

tgunator · Sep 10, 2010

Thank you for all men, all OK.
I have update to the last firmware.

Thanks

Szaby59 · Sep 10, 2010

I flashed my i5801 to i5800 and I lost my IMEI.
For Spica there is a sollution to restore it, but I think woth i5800/01 don't work.

mekjim · Sep 10, 2010

im a noob at thisand cant do it. The rar has root 2.2 inside not 2.1 and where is root sd can you help

slumpolo · Sep 10, 2010

mekjim said:
im a noob at thisand cant do it. The rar has root 2.2 inside not 2.1 and where is root sd can you help

Sorry, I made a mistake. Correct name it's root.zip.
Rename root.zip to update.zip and then copy it to SD in /
Ciao

jibeesh619 · Sep 10, 2010

Szaby59 said:
I flashed my i5801 to i5800 and I lost my IMEI.
For Spica there is a sollution to restore it, but I think woth i5800/01 don't work.

Hi
I have a GT-i5801 bought from india. I want to root it but i can't afford to lose my IMEI.
So, is it worth rooting now and risk losing IMEI or shall i wait ?

I'm a noob.... Can anyone tell me what all i'll get through rooting ?
Is there a chance of bricking if i used the method of i5800 on my i5801 ?

nibcakes · Sep 10, 2010

Hi!
I've just gotten my GT-i5801 recently, and I was wondering whether the root would work for my phone. I tried multiple times but it gave me a "operation aborted" and I had no choice but to do a system reboot instead of installing the update. Could anyone advise on this? Thanks!

Margino · Sep 10, 2010

Szaby59 said:
I flashed my i5801 to i5800 and I lost my IMEI.
For Spica there is a sollution to restore it, but I think woth i5800/01 don't work.

Any luck restoring your IMEI? How has having an IMEI full of zeros affected your phone?

Szaby59 · Sep 10, 2010

Working, but the Wifi mac is changing after I reboot the phone.
I don't know how can I restore it, because I tried to copy full /efs folder from another G3, but the phone restored the corrupted files.

girishmadas · Sep 11, 2010

pc setup

i m unable to open galaxy i9000 one click root i m getting error message the application failed to initialize properly(0xc000007b).click on ok to terminate the application.i installed dot net framwork 4 n installed all drivers but i m having problem .....plz help me

slumpolo · Sep 11, 2010

girishmadas said:
i m unable to open galaxy i9000 one click root i m getting error message the application failed to initialize properly(0xc000007b).click on ok to terminate the application.i installed dot net framwork 4 n installed all drivers but i m having problem .....plz help me

Simply use rootme.bat instead the .exe
.exe file just call the . bat file

Ciao

Szaby59 · Sep 11, 2010

Or put update.zip to sdcard and start the phone in recovery mode.

tgunator · Sep 11, 2010

One question about battery life....

My i5800 runs out of battery in 24h

, even with APN off.

With a 1500 battery I think this isn't normal, no?

octy · Sep 11, 2010

Hi,

thanks for the tutorial.
But unfortunately, it doesn't work on my i5800

Like girishmadas I've got some troubles to start the application, so I directly use the rootme script. It works fine (all files are copied in phone and symlinks are created ...).

BUT under a shell (though adb shell command), the su command is rejected :

adb shell
$ su
Permission denied

I check, that su application has suid : yes
So there's still something wrong with i5800 and this root kit.

Szaby59 · Sep 11, 2010

Do you have Superuser app in menu?

girishmadas · Sep 11, 2010

error in system recovery

tanx brotther ur quick reply ...i clicked to rootme n everythig went nice.in recovery mode i clicked left volume button as given instruction by rootme.batch but nothing happened.then i tried put tab on sd/update.zip n pressed home botton then i got error message that error in update.zip in sd card.i know u can solve this problem .....but how??i greatly thankful if you give us screen shots......plz help taaanx

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