Install Official Value Pack DDLF2 Firmware Update Galaxy SL i9003 Gingerbread 2.3.6

Tutorial how to install Official Value Pack DDLF2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware Update on Galaxy SL i9003. Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 users are waiting for Android 4.0 ICS but it has been already cleared by Samsung that Galaxy SL will not be getting ICS. Instead Samsung has released Android 2.3.6 latest stock Firmware version DDLF2 with bug fixes and some added new features to satisfy the customers. DDLF2 Value pack was released via over the air OTA and can be updated using Samsung Kies as well. I always recommend you fresh OS installation because the device will work perfect without any bugs. If you update from old firmware the problems will still arrive in the new update too. There are lots of things fixed - Autorotation bug has been resolved and not rotation is much faster, battery drainage issue has been resolved, Camera issues fixed, Google play store updated and now working smooth without any force close errors. One of the best fix is about the Gaming stability, Samsung has added some tweaks for performance and thus enhanced gaming experience. Force close bugs has been resolved and you can even play new games like Dead Trigger and Blood and Glory.

Pre-Requisites:

1. Required original Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 device.
2. You are requested to backup your entire phone’s data, apps and settings. The data and other things which you need to backup are - Call Log, SMS, Contacts, APN (Access Point Name) and MMS Settings, Images, Videos, Audios files, etc. This will be helpful in restoring your data back.
3. Because below procedure will wipe the data. So that above things which I mentioned will be delete from your device.
4. Charge the device more than 80%.
5. Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging’ then tick the USB Debugging option.

Note: This was official stock firmware rom released by Samsung Electronics. By installing this firmware you device warranty will not voided. So that you can claim your warranty although you install it.

Steps and Procedure to install Android 2.3.6 DDLF2 Gingerbread Value pack on Galaxy SL I9003:

1. Download the Official Value Pack DDLF2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware zip package from here. File name I9003DDLF2_I9003ODDLF2_INU.zip and size will be 203 MB.

2. Also, you need to download Odin flash tool on your Computer from here.

3. Then, open the Odin.exe and switch off your Galaxy SL i9003 to enter into the download mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + OK button together and then press the Power button to continue. Once you see the triangle with android logo then release the buttons. If you fail to enter into the download mode then try it once again.

4. Now, connect your device to your Computer via USB data cable while Odin is opened. On connecting, ID: COM part turns yellow which clearly means that the device has been connected successfully.
5. Then, you need to click on ‘PDA’ tab in order to select ‘I9003DDLF2_I9003ODDLF2_I9003DDLE1_HOME.tar.md5’ file which you will get after extracting the value pack. After the selection you need to click on ‘Start’ button to start the firmware update.
6. This whole process is going to take just few minutes for update firmware and when it successfully complete then the device reboots automatically. Make sure that you have disconnected the device when a language preference appears.

7. Once again enter into stock recovery mode. Turn off the device and turn on by holding and pressing Volume Up button, Menu Center button and Power buttons all together.
9. Once you are in the recovery mode, select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ and ‘Wipe Cache partition’ to wipe each cache file from your device. Again, under ‘Advanced’ option select ‘Dalvick cache’ if there is custom ROM installed on your device.

Congratulation! Now you are having Galaxy SL i9003 with Official Value Pack DDLF2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware update on it.

86 comments :

  1. thanks man. i just updated my gt-i9003 :)do you know how to update from gingerbread to ics with the same devise?

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  2. there are many unofficial ics roms available for your device. Unfortunately no stable ics rom developers are fixing the bugs to make it as full working rom.

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  3. Want to ask - after updating to Value Pack DDLF2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 Firmware, do you face poor GPS performance. Can't lock or take very long time? Mine at Gingerbread 2.3.5 is having these problems.

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  4. i didn't face this issue. GPS working fine on 2.3.6 DDLF2 firmware.

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  5. Ok .... Thanks ... will do the update when I have downloaded it.

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  6. really? so i better stick on my firmware. as of now there's no problem in my upgrade. if you know an upgrade for the firmware let me know. also try visit this page https://www.facebook.com/SamsungI9003GalaxySL it can help if there is any upgrade on sl-i9003 going on. are you looking forward also running a jellybean in the same device?

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  7. is this applicable in all countries?? or it will cause problems? thanks:)

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  8. yes it is applicable for all countries and others regions too. Moreover it will not cause any problems to your device.

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  9. developers are not interested for developing Cyanogenmod 10 Jelly Bean ROM's for Samsung Galaxy S LCD GT-I9003. Better you must stick with Gingerbread 2.3.6 firmware.

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  10. really you must stick with Gingerbread 2.3.6 firmware.

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  11. Excelent, no problems in samsung s scl i9003l registered in claro, colombia. Thanks

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  12. its showing error failed to mount/data9no such file or directory

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  13. hey please reply ASAP, can i do this procedure on android 2.2.1 froyo Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 :)

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  14. sure you can use it on android 2.2 froyo.

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  15. @Pathan where that error was showing in Odin or in the device?

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  16. how do u get it into download mode.pls reply

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  17. Press the Volume Down + Home Center key and power on the device. then you will be enter into Download Mode.

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  18. help! my phone is stuck on boot loop

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  19. hi .my sl i9003 keeps on rebooting. been to samsung service center but no luck, same issue happens. i have gingerbread 2.3.6 . please help

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  20. OK take out battery once and place it back again. Power on the device then boot loop problem will be solved

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  21. Hello John have you update the device with latest DDLF2 firmware?

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  22. Thanks, but sometimes when i try to unlock the phone the screen keep black, i can volume up and down, but the screen don't show me anything.

    Thanks again.

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  23. have you wiped the device? this kind of problems will arrive if you not wiped.

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  24. Best site to upgrade..simple and fast..my camera is working fine..thanks a lot :)

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  25. hey my fren
    i got the problem with i9003 2.2.1 firmware
    keep appears "internal SD card unmount"
    and now cant even turn on da phone
    any idea can solve it?

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  26. OK remove SD card from the phone and power on the device. Hope it will solve the problem

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  27. don't we need kernal and modem file?
    i had unofficial installed with kernal and modem, do i need to update it as well?

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  28. by installing above DDLF2 firmware you don't need to kernel and modem files.

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  29. I just upgrade to this latest firmware 2.3.6. Everything working fine except the dialer. When I select the phone number from my contact list and make phone call, the system list hunging for about 10++ second then only jump to call status. Beside that most of the time the sms or missing calll notis not display until I restart the phone.

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  30. even i also saw same issue on my friend's phone. May be you clearing the RAM always whenever you free the ram. All system apps will take some time to open. So don't it always do it very often.

    For the notification problem go to sms settings there you can see a display message notifications in status bar. Enable the option if not enabled before.

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  31. Thanks very much...

    am planned to through the mobile to garbage box and my last search in the web i found your advise and fixed the problem.

    Really, you did a great job man.

    Apprciated your assistance..

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  32. is it condition for pda and basedversion must be the same of DDLF2 to update samsung sl

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  33. there is no strict rule that both pda nad baseband version must not be same

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  34. Thanks For Ur Help Shenoy I Updated As Per Ur Procedure ... n Mobile Is Working Like Charm.... :D

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  35. For GT-I9003: sometimes when i try to unlock the phone specially in morning after wake up the screen keep black, i see LED glow on home key panel but the screen don't show me anything. For this issue and rebooting loop issue, Samsung Service Center replaced my mobile's Motherboard and then Display panel as well....Though rebooting loop solved , Black screen problem not resolved? Mobile details is as follows:
    Mobile: Samsung Galaxy GT-I9003, F/w: 2.3.6 , baseband: I9003DDKP3,
    KERNEL:2.6.35.7-CL765780 root@DELL83 # 1 ,Build: GINGERBREAD.DDKP2.

    Is it latest F/w or need to upgrade to DDLF2? Please help anyone.

    Maneesh

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  36. then why didn't you asked them to solve black screen problem? Well better to update your device to latest DDLF2 Indian Firmware. Hope it will solve your issue

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  37. Thank for you reply Shenoy, samsung guys saying reformat/reset the device and try removing/replacing external SD card...I did it many times before but not after display panel replace...do you think it will help me...I suspect some may be its due to some bug in any application?

    I will also try this DDLF2 but after few days only as I need device/data currently.

    Thanks Bye maneesh

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  38. yes you must wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition by entering to stock recovery mode.

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  39. i hav not done the stock recovery mode step.will it cause any problems.pls reply

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  40. yes it will cause some problems apps and games will not properly.

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  41. Hi. Please help. I followed all the instructions step by step, but after clicking "start" in odin, I got the following message after a few minutes. The last two lines are probably what's important:
    Added!!
    Enter CS for MD5..
    Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
    Please wait..
    I9003DDLF2_I9003ODDLF2_I9003DDLE1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
    Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
    Leave CS..
    Odin v.3 engine (ID:13)..
    File analysis..
    SetupConnection..
    Can't open the serial(COM) port.
    All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

    What is wrong? Please help. Thanks.

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  42. hey check once i updated the Odin tool link just a minute ago. Download it and try again whole procedure from step 1.

    One more thing install Samsung Galaxy S LCD USB device drivers in the PC

    http://goo.gl/4w9Xy

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  43. when should i reset the phone to factory?
    i am from malaysia with 2.3.5 andriod. can upgrade directly?
    tq

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  44. sound working now but I cant type sms in chinese?

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  45. I downloaded the new odin file, but cannot run it, there was some message that says: odin3.ini(+korean words).

    In the end, I first went in the recovery mode, select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ and ‘Wipe Cache partition’ to wipe each cache file from the device, before I tried using the odin1.83 to update.

    This time, I was successful.

    Thanks!

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  46. Hey if i update my phone to icecreame then what will be done ?? My phone.support icecream?? or any problem occure at that time ????

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  47. does it works on galaxy y too?? cause i have flashed my galaxy y with jelly bean and i faced too problem... i want my gengerbread version back so... is the official firmware????

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  48. nope it doesn't work on Galaxy Y. You need to check official Gingerbread roms for your specific device.

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  49. where can i find my official gingerbread roms....

    model-GT-S5360
    android virsion =2.3.6
    basedband version- S5360DDLF1
    kernel version - 2.6.35.7
    dpi@DELL127#1
    Build number = GINGERBREAD.DDLF2
    please give me the link

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  50. go to sammobile .com and there you can find latest firmware update for your device.

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  51. is this firmware works on galaxy y S5360

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  52. does this works on samsung galaxy y?? s 5360

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  53. i already told in above comments it doesn't works on Galaxy Y.

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  54. hey....i have already installed unofficial cm9 ics on this device...from a guy...
    now want to have original samsung stock rom...back...

    so,i dint get d "advanced option>dalvick cache" thing that you said..can you tell me how to go to this step after ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ and ‘Wipe Cache partition’ ?????

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  55. In clockworkmod recovery manager you will get advanced option. if don't found then it won't be problem for you. Just wipe both things and get into Download mode. Install stock firmware by following the tutorial.

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  56. I install it ok but it says "confirm password" why??

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  57. Can i use this for unknown baseband and imei in GTI-9003?? Thanks

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  58. There is no unknown baseband for every baseband their will be unique version number.

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  59. bro i roote my gti9003 from steps given in another site. now wenever i use internet it shws no sim card inserted.. smetmes no imei..wt i wnt to do to mke it normal...

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  60. sometimes rooting will create problems like this. OK switch on Airplane Mode and again off it after 5 secs. You will get both network and iemi number bacl.

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  61. Ply help me how i get cwm in my galaxy sl i9003 2.2.1 froyo?

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  62. Ply help me how i get cwm in my galaxy sl i9003 2.2.1 froyo?

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  63. To All user..sign up for xda forum...u will know more then this!!cheers!

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647

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  64. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1365

    we are now on jellybean version!just wait for a few day until our dev get the 3.0 kernel...our device can go until 4.1.2 now on..

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  65. bro i roote my gti9003 from steps given in another site. now wenever i use internet it shws no sim card inserted.. smetmes no imei..and baseband is shwn unknown.. it cmes back nd will b normal in sme tme..bt wenever i try to use internet it goes.. do u hve any permnt solution for dis??

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  66. it happens when you root device without checking the baseband version. You have to check this one before rooting the device whether the rooting will work on my baseband version number or not?

    Anyhow you done it let me know first what is your baseband firmware? So i can find a way to solve your problem.

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  67. bro frst tme rooting i dnt knw aythng abt rootng..i flashed to many version aftr tht.. nw im running on xxkpe.. aftr rooting to xxkpe i was gettng internet for few hours lik normal.. then it goes to old position. no imei..it shws no simcard.. smetms it cme back..

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  68. XXKPE it was old firmware dude it was released on 2011 and there are more bugs in it so stay away from it. Since 2011 there are a lot of firmware updates are available for Galaxy SLCD i9003.

    Follow my above tutorial and install DDLF2 Indian firmware version it doesn't have any network or imei problems. Please do factory reset and delete wipe cache partition after flashing the firmware.

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  69. bro i hve done as u said.. i was able to use internet without any prblm for 20 minutes.. everythng was fine den network gone. it shws no sim inserted.. u hve any other solution for dis??

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  70. it happens for every 20 minutes after switching the device?

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  71. bro i have a problem with my samsung galaxy sl i9003. i cant delete my applications whether ive already uninstall it and remove it from my files folder or even ive clear and wipe data or factory reset. pls help me thanx..

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  72. @jan On which firmware you currently using in the device?

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  73. Thanks a lot! :) It worked well for me. Though I didn't do the last part about wiping. Any problem? I don't want to set everything again! :(

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    1. No problems at all just incase you face any errors then do wipe cache partition and factory reset.

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  74. How do you know if your Android has this? I just updated my i9003 and it looks the same.

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  75. In my galaxy SL running unofficial cm10.1 jelly bean and I installed official Samsung firmware according to you step by step but when the Samsung logo turned continuously. I can't get home screen. plz help me.....sorry for my bad English

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    1. Before installing stock roms you need do two things wipe factory settings and cache partition in clockworkmod recovery otherwise you device will be stuck at samsung logo screen.

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  76. I m having same problem as abhishek I m stuck on boot loop what do I do.some sites say that I have to install xxkpe first then ddlf2 because cm10.1 use some other file system.pls tell me what to do.

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  77. hi shenoy I have the same problem as abhisake when I updated my phone cm 10.1 to stock ddlf2 it's stuck on boot loop what do I do now.some sites say I have to first install xxkpe then ddlf2 because cm 10.1 has different file system then stock ROM help please.

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    1. Just installed first ddfl2 stock rom then root the device and install clockworkrecovery mode. Before installing cm 10.1 do wipe factory reset and cache partition that's it.

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    2. hey jai i found the solution for your problem. The thing is you need install cm 10.1 rom two times at frist time the installation shows error due to partition change in jelly bean and second time the installation goes forward without any problems.

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  78. hi shenoy even i have the same problem as jai and abhishek after updating my phone from cyanogenmod 10.1 to ddlf2 it is stuck in boot loop.....
    pls help what to do

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  79. Hey shenoy while updating my phone i got black screen and it got stucked up and each time even after removing battery m getting same thing.. now what to do?
    plx help..

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