Samsung has ended official updates for the Gingerbread version of its mobile Android operating software for the Galaxy S and followed that with a similar finish for the Jelly Bean version. Fortunately, independent developers continue to offer updates with custom ROMs. XDA developer matt73300 has released a CyanogenMod 10.1 custom Rom for the Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) version, for the Samsung Galaxy S (I9000).
Galaxy S users looking to upgrade to Android 4.2.1 CM10.1 (Jelly Bean) firmware may follow this tutorial below.
Pre-Requisites
- Ensure appropriate USB drivers are downloaded and enable USB debugging mode
- Ensure back-up of all important data
- Ensure battery has at least 80 percent charge
- Ensure device is factory unlocked
- Ensure device is rooted and ClockWorkMod (CWM) Recovery is installed
To Install Android 4.2.1 CM10.1 (Jelly Bean) ROM on Galaxy S (I9000)
- Download Android 4.2.1 CM10.1 ROM (http://orafle.fr/downloads/)
- Download Google apps package
- Connect device to computer using microUSB and copy above files to internal storage
- Disconnect device from computer and switch it off
- Enter Recovery mode 9to do so, press Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together)
- In Recovery mode, create Nandroid backup of present ROM (to do so, select Backup and Restore > Backup) and return to main Recovery menu after process is completed
- Perform full data wipe by selecting Wipe Data/Factory Reset > Yes and return to main Recovery menu after process is completed
- Select Install Zip from SD Card using Power button and then Choose Zip from SD Card
- Browse to Jelly Bean ROM saved on device, select and confirm installation
- After ROM is installed, repeat procedure to flash Google apps package
- After installation, return to main Recovery menu and select Reboot System Now
- Note: To restore previous ROM boot into Recovery, choose Backup and Restore and select desired ROM from list
