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Galaxy S i9003 how to root, install recovery mode CWM, Install ICS and stable Android 2.3.6 (Complete guide and updated)

Hello again Android lovers, today on this complete guide we're going to learn step by step how to , root, install latest CWM touch recovery mode and then install the latest Andoid 4.0.3 ICS or 2.3.6 OS custom improved fast ROM, so this tutorial can be the best one for beginner to start with their new Samsung Galaxy S i9003 smartphone and unlock all potentials, BTW after some searches, I cant find out a real working tutorial for this smartphone, meanwhile I've decided to make this article the best and easy i9003 how to tutorial on the web.

First lets start with an easy and safe way to root the Galaxy i9003, this was tested on Android 2.3.3 and it worked fine.

Important Notice: we are not responsible for any damage or problem caused by the root, Kernel flash or ROM installation, GuruHT is not the owner of any software or file on these process, so please do this only if you know what you are doing and know what you may get.


To root your Galaxy S i9003 (SL) download the root file and instruction from this page.

Update2:

How to install latest CyanogenMod 11:

First download the Galaxy S i9003 CyanogenMod 11 ROM Android 4.4, and Google Apps, then follow the instructions bellow:

Stock ROM
1. Flash CWM Compatible Kernel (CF ROOT)
2. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
4. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
5. Go to Advanced -> Reboot Recovery.
6. Mounts and Storage -> Format db-data
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot

Any other AOSP ROM (exp:CM7/MIUI/CM9)
1. Reboot to Recovery.
3. Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
4. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
5. Go to Advanced -> Reboot Recovery.
6. Mounts and Storage -> Format db-data
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot

Upgrading from previous versions of CM10
1. Reboot to Recovery.
2. Select the ROM zip from your SD Card and flash.
3. Flash Google Apps.
4. Reboot

Disclaimer : I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

If you have any problem let me know on the comments bellow and I will try my best to help you guys!

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Galaxy S i9003 how to root, install recovery mode CWM, Install ICS and stable Android 2.3.6 (Complete guide and updated) Galaxy S i9003 how to root, install recovery mode CWM, Install ICS and stable Android 2.3.6 (Complete guide and updated) Reviewed by Mhr on 00:26 Rating: 5

13 comments

  1. LOOOL14:15

    Thanksss man ! good guide, I advise you guys to move to ICS even it have some bugs.

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  2. Yesus0421:17

    Sorry but wich .tar file should I install with Mobile Odin? Im unable to find it.
    Thanx and great post :)

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  3. Maher00:01

    For the i9003 galaxy, here is the flash kernel :
    http://dl.xda-developers.com/attachdl/10f7859514ebfe5af8d6f9b952b43de0/50550835/7/9/8/1/7/9/MobileODIN_FlashKernel_I9003-v1.0.zip
    you are welcome

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  4. Bladen22:39

    Hy, there isnt a MobileODIN_FlashKernel_I9003-v1.0.tar, if i download the MobileODIN_FlashKernel_I9003-v1.0.zip if get an apk file.

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  5. Maher11:02

    sorry, try to use the .zip file instead

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  6. harinadh12:47

    hi can i add soft keys permanantly, bcoz my hardware softkeys are not working, for replacing cost more than 6k, please help me

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  7. Maher16:27

    Hello harinadh, sorry for late reply, here is a simple application tutorial that do the job:

    http://www.guruht.com/2012/11/fix-broken-android-soft-keys-by-add.html


    "Share it if you love it"

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  8. harinadh09:14

    Thank you, and i have Dell streak5, i want install ICS is it possible ?

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  9. Maher09:37

    There is no official ICS ROM now, but you can install a ported custom ROM, I advise you to do not do it because of bugs, check here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859955
    Not work:
    Camera
    Data (for some users)
    Bluetooth
    Native Wifi Tethering (replace by Barnacle wifi tether)

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  10. harinadh09:57

    thank you so much for your quick rom, but which is best ROM for Dell streak5 ur suggested.

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  11. Maher14:55

    these two ROMs are the most popular:
    Longhorn: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355878
    DSC v2.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314898

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  12. Jhay Baldonado13:26

    mister, i opened the app, but can't find the zip file.. otherwise the tar files are detected, what will i do to find the zip file using the app? do i have to extract it? or convert the zip file to tar file??
    help please

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  13. Maher16:47

    check the new tutorial

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