Guide to Root T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 via Odin

The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 is now can be rooted. One of our trusted android developer slayher over rootzwiki has finally done an awesome job and recently posted a how to root guide of the T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S2 T989. The rooting process is just a bit too easy, by way of -  flashing a CWR tar file(ClockWorkMod Recovery) via odin and manually installing an SU zip file (Super User) via the phone's SD card.

Download the ClockworkMod Recovery and Superuser zip files and follow the whole rooting instruction from slayher here.

Here's some screen shots on how to Root the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 device. 
1) On Odin put the ClockworkMod Recovery tar file for T-Mobile Galaxy S2 .

 2) After setting the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 into download mode by pressing Volume Up and Volume Down, connect the phone to PC USB cable. Once Odin detected the phone, hit the "START" button to begin flashing the CWR.
3) When ODIN completes the flashing process and once rebooted this time we need to install the SU zip file on the SD card. Copy the SuperUser zip to the SD card.

4) This time we boot the T-Mobile Galaxy S2 into recovery mode by holding both Vol up and Vol down and by hitting the Power button. Once in Recovery mode make a Nandroid backup on the display option.
Then select Install zip from sdcard, choose the superuser zip use the Volume up and Down key and select the SuperUzer.zip to install.

Once the Super user already installed, reboot the phone again. That's it! you now have a rooted T-mobile branded version of Samsung Galaxy S2 .

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I9000XWJVT , I9000XWJVN Official Android 2.3 Gingerbread Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy S released in Hungary

The official Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread with build number I9000XWJVT for Samsung Galaxy S I9000 had just been released in Hungary and arrived at Telenor and T-Mobile branded versions of Samsung Galaxy S phones. Both Telenor and T-Mobile has the Android 2.3.4 XXJVR baseband, the XWJVT is only the code of the localized build, (that is actually the name of the firmware / version).

Telenor Hungary (PAN) - I9000XWJVT/I9000PANJV2 (Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread)

Product Code: GT-I9000HKDPAN
Latest firmware: I9000XWJVT/I9000PANJV2/I9000XXJVR/I9000XWJVT
Modified: 2011.09.23. 23:51:53

T-Mobile Hungary (TMH) - I9000XWJVT/I9000TMHJV2 (Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread)

Product Code: GT-I9000HKDTMH
Latest firmware: I9000XWJVT/I9000TMHJV2/I9000XXJVR/I9000XWJVT
Modified: 2011.09.24. 10:28:20

Vodafone and Unbranded version of Samsung Galaxy S phones get's also the I9000XWJVN Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.

Vodafone Hungary (VDH) - I9000XWJVN/I9000OXXJV9 (Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread)

Product Code: GT-I9000HKDVDH
Latest firmware: I9000XWJVN/I9000OXXJV9/I9000XXJVQ/I9000XWJVN
Modified: 2011.08.10. 20:45:13

Hungary (XEH) - I9000XWJVN/I9000OXXJV9 (Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread)

Product Code: GT-I9000HKDXEH
Latest firmware: I9000XWJVN/I9000OXXJV9/I9000XXJVQ/I9000XWJVN
Modified: 2011.08.10. 20:45:13

A new look, a fully functional gingerbread, a Hungarian swype, more faster, much better and stable Gingerbread version are just a few features and enhancements added on this version.
The Stock ROM's for Telenor and T-Mobile  I9000XWJVT  and Vodafone I9000XWJVN are available in here.
The Gingerbread 2.3.4 Kernel v1.1 - XXJVR and Gingerbread 2.3.3 Kernel v1.1 - XWJVN kernels are here.
Source

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T-Mobile (USA) Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959VUVKJ1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware Update Packaged Download

Another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware update for T-Mobile (USA) Samsung Galaxy S 4G is now available via a Stock ROM that had just been leaked. The firmware build version is T959VUVKJ1 with a build date of October 5,  2011. This firmware can be used by advance users who knows  how to flash a stock ROM and wanted to give it a try out first. It's just been a while when the T959VUVKI1 just came out and another build had just been escaped from Samsung. We don't know much about this new ROM, since it's still fresh but we do hope that this might have been packed for some bug fixes from previous releases.

Stock ROM -  List of firmware available for Samsung Galaxy S 4G T-Mobile (USA) from previous released up to this new 2.3.5  T959VUVKJ1 firmware build.

T959VUVKAB - 2.2 Froyo
T959VUVKC1 - 2.2 Froyo
T959VUVKD1 - 2.2 Froyo
T959VUVKF1  - 2.3.3 Gingerbread 
T959VUVKG4 - 2.3.4 Gingerbread
T959VUVKH2 - 2.3.4 Gingerbread
T959VUVKI1 - 2.3.5 Gingerbread

Code:

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh                                                            
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD                                                                    
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.VUVKJ1                                                     
ro.build.version.incremental=VUVKJ1                                                        
ro.build.version.sdk=10                                                                    
ro.build.version.codename=REL                                                              
ro.build.version.release=2.3.5                                                             
ro.build.date=Wed Oct  5 19:47:55 KST 2011                                                 
ro.build.date.utc=1317811675                                                               
ro.build.type=user                                                                         
ro.build.user=se.infra                                                                     
ro.build.host=SEP-81                                                                       
ro.build.tags=release-keys                                                                 
ro.product.model=SGH-T959V                                                                 
ro.product.brand=samsung                                                                   
ro.product.name=SGH-T959V                                                                  
ro.product.device=SGH-T959V                                                                
ro.product.board=SGH-T959V                                                                 
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a                                                             
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi                                                                
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung                                                            
ro.product.locale.language=en                                                              
ro.product.locale.region=US                                                                
ro.wifi.channels=                                                                          
ro.board.platform=s5pc110                                                                  
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device                                      
ro.build.product=SGH-T959V                                                                 
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint                                 
ro.build.description=SGH-T959V-user 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD VUVKJ1 release-keys                  
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-T959V/SGH-T959V:2.3.5/GINGERBREAD/VUVKJ1:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                              
ro.build.PDA=T959VUVKJ1 
ro.build.hidden_ver=T959VUVKJ1                                               ro.build.changelist=611444                                                         ro.flash.resolution=1080
# end build properties

T-Mobile SGH-T959v Galaxy S 4G Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware

T959VUVKJ1 -Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
 Model = SGH-T959v Galaxy S 4G
Provider UV =  T-Mobile
K = 2011
J = October
1 = Version


Download links:
T959VUVKJ1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware
Pass: samfimware.com
T959VUVKJ1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware
Pass: sampro.pl

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Odin Guide: Install T959VUVKI1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for T- Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G

Here's a  step by step guide on how to upgrade the Samsung Galaxy S 4G to Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread T959VUVKI1 firmware update. This guide covers for manual flashing by way of using ODIN since this firmware is a stock ROM, a leaked and not a final Gingerbread version so far. Anyone does not any knowledge about firmware flashing can wait for the T-Mobile official push out via OTA/KIES update.

Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk, we are not responsible if any problems may happen to your device.

What you'll need:
- Desktop/Laptop Computer Running 32bit Versions Of Either Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, or XP
- Anti-Virus Programs Should Be Disabled- Administrative Privileges Required To Download & Install Software Including Drivers
- An Available USB Port On The PC S That Support 2.0 USB
- Fully Charged Battery
- USB Data Cable

- Back up all important files, SMS,Contacts etc. Use a back up tool like Titanium back up.

Samsung Galaxy S 4G ODIN flashing procedure:
1) Download the Galaxy S 4G T959VUVKI1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Stock ROM and extract it.

2) Run ODIN v1.7 or v1.85 on your desktop.

3) On ODIN click on the PDA button and then select and load the: 
T959VUVKI1-REV00-home-low-CL579207.tar.md5 file in the PDA field.

Ensure that the RE-partition is not checked, Only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked on each checkboxes.
DO NOT USE a pit file and CSC file on it. Leave it empty.

4) Turn your Galaxy S 4G off. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN and POWER Button
- then plug the USB to your PC. This will reboot the phone into Download Mode. You should see a BIG yellow triangle on the phone said Download mode, and the ID:COM box on ODIN will indicate that the phone is already connected or detected.

5) Once all set, hit the "Start" to begin the firmware flashing.


Wait.... until the firmware flashing process finishes. You will then see a word "PASS" when it completes and then the phone will then reboot. It only takes around 2-5 minutes max depends on your PC speed. Once finish, unplug your device from PC. That's it!

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T- Mobile (USA) Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959VUVKI1 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Update

The first Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Galaxy S 4G updates finally  here, the firmware build number is T959VUVKI1 with a default CSC file of TMB and build date September 15, 2011. Folks using a carrier branded T-Mobile Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959V that runs on Android version 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 T959VUVKF1, T959VUVKG4 and T959VUVKH2 can now upgrade to T959VUVKI1 which is now packed on Android 2.3.5. Other fixes and improvements- This update version will improved network performance for the Galaxy S 4G, fixed bluetooth bug, improved Gmail application .

Build info.

  # autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
    ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
    ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.VUVKI1
    ro.build.version.incremental=VUVKI1
    ro.build.version.sdk=10
    ro.build.version.codename=REL
    ro.build.version.release=2.3.5
    ro.build.date=Thu Sep 15 18:20:37 KST 2011
    ro.build.date.utc=1316078437
    ro.build.type=user
    ro.build.user=se.infra
    ro.build.host=SEP-77
    ro.build.tags=release-keys
    ro.product.model=SGH-T959V
    ro.product.brand=samsung
    ro.product.name=SGH-T959V
    ro.product.device=SGH-T959V
    ro.product.board=SGH-T959V
    ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
    ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
    ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
    ro.product.locale.language=en
    ro.product.locale.region=US
    ro.wifi.channels=
    ro.board.platform=s5pc110
    # ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
    ro.build.product=SGH-T959V
    # Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
    ro.build.description=SGH-T959V-user 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD VUVKI1 release-keys
    ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SGH-T959V/SGH-T959V:2.3.5/GINGERBREAD/VUVKI1:user/release-keys
    # Samsung Specific Properties
    ro.build.PDA=T959VUVKI1
    ro.build.hidden_ver=T959VUVKI1
    ro.build.changelist=579207
    ro.flash.resolution=1080
    # end build properties

This firmware was released by samfirmware.
Download the rom here: T959VUVKI1 passcode: samfirmware.com
Model = SGH-T959V Samsung Galaxy S 4G
Provider UV =  T-Mobile (USA)
K = 2011
I = September
1 = Version

How to update Samsung Galaxy S 4G using the T959VUVKI1 via Odin.
This is for advance users only, everyone can still upgrade for the official OTA update release.


1) Download the stock ROM  .tar file.
2) Extract  the .tar file you just downloaded, the password is samfirmware.com. It will become .tar.md5 file extension then.
3) Start Odin downloader
4) Click "PDA" and load the .tar.md5 file you just extracted into it.

DO NOT SET ANY OPTIONS IN ODIN

5) Turn off the Galaxy S 4G then set the device into download mode - Hold Vol+Up & Vol+Down button,  then plug it in to the PC and Odin will recognize it.
6) Once detected in Odin, hit Start and wait for your phone to flash, reboot, and load to a lockscreen
7)  Turn your phone off and disconnect it from USB.

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