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This is a list of all the homebrew apps I could find on the forums and from outside the xda community. If you find any more that are not listed, please let me know in the comments.
To install these, you will need to have an unlocked device, and then a .xap installer on your pc. There are some .xap installers under Desktop Run Programs in this post.
These apps are the property of their respected makers. I hold no credit for these applications, I am only putting them all in 1 location.
Games
NES Emulator: V1.2 - Download - Visit Thread
Planet Cracker Free V1.2.1.0 - Download
WP7 NES Emulator - Download
Russian Roulette - Download - View Thread
Entertainment
AT&T U-verse app (need U-Verse account) - Download
MPC Remote: Remotely controls an instance of Media Player Classic running on your PC. - Download - View Thread
Htc RealTube - View youtube videos - Download
Official HTC Youtube V2.0 - Download
Balls of Steel: Sound board filled with your favorite Duke Nukem clips. - Download
Sickipedia: Displays feeds from Sickipedia - Download
Put.io WP7: stream and locally store MP4 converted videos using the file service Put.io. - Download - View Thread
WalkMan7: Online based Music player V2.0.7 - Download - View Thread *UPDATED (26-APR-11)
ImageWind: View images posted from Twitter - Download - View Site
Browsers
Productivity/News
Samsung Now Hub 1.13 - Download
HTC Hub - Download Part 1 - Download Part 2 - View Thread
Business
carXapp V1.6: A car expense tracker - Download
Communication
Skyper: Free skype chat client for wp7 - Download - View Thread
New Sms: Just click tile to compose new sms. - Download
New Email: 1 Click send new email. If you have multiple email accounts, it will have an option to choose. - Download
VVM7: Visual Voice Mail V0.7 Beta - http://a323.city-scapes.net/xda/VVM7 0.7 beta.xap - View Thread
chatCentral for WP7 - Download - View Thread
Navigation
Bingle Maps: Combination of Bing and Google maps V0.9.4.1 - Download - View Thread *UPDATED (26-APR-11)
TA Maps V1.0: A google maps application - Download
HTC Compass - Download
Compass app (Samsung tested) - Visit Site
GMapPro V2.3: Google map's application - Download - View Thread *UPDATED (7-APR-11)
Tools
TouchXplorer: A file explorer for wp7 - Download - Visit Site
Functional Webserver - Visit Thread
HTC Test Tool - Visit Thread
LG OEM Apps: LG exclusive apps - Visit Thread
Advanced Explorer: File explorer, registry editor, copy files, provision xap (HTC Only at this time) - Visit Site
Samsung Photo Studio for HTC - Download
Intervals7: Interval trainer for running, biking, ect. - Download - View Thread
The DLLImport Project - Access many different aspects of the phone through 1 app. - View Thread *UPDATED (26-March-11)
Flashlight - Download
Voice to Text - Download
Morse Code translator V1.0.3.2 - Download - View Thread
Offline Barcode Scanner V1.2.2 - Download - View Thread
SaleCalculator - Download
Subnet Calculator V1.0.0 - Download - View Thread
HTC Hidden Wifi: view hidden wifi networks (Only works on HTC so far) - Download
Simple Battery Indicator: Shows percentage of battery left - Download
Phone restart application - Download
Tile Shortcuts
Wifi Settings - Download
Media Volume Settings - Download
Airplane Mode - Download
Data Connections - Download
Bluetooth - Download
Customization Tools
IE Search Switcher V1.3.2: A tool for quickly changing the search engine used when you hit the hardware Search button from within IE. - Download - Visit Thread *UPDATED (3-APR-11)
WP7 Manager (Source Code): create application managers for WP7 platform - Download v1.0.0.0_source.rar - Download v1.0.0.0_source.bin - Visit Thread
HTC-ProvXml-Deploy - Visit Thread
ChevronWP7 Custom Ringtone Manager - Download - View Site
Samsung Registry Editor - View Thread
Samsung Carrier Debrander: Debrands your phone to "000-88" to install the NoDo Update - Download - View Thread
Registry Editor (HTC Only) - Download
Advanced Config 1.2.0.0 Beta - Download *UPDATED (1-MAY-11)
Debrand: Switch between branded and unbranded by running the app. Works for all devices - Download
Accent Color Changer - Download
Native Keyboard for WP7: Alters Spanish or German system keyboard into one of the supported languages (see the list in the thread), or extends English keyboard. - Visit Thread
Predictive Keyboard Spanish - Download - View Thread
WP7 Root Toole V0.1 (Only Samsung Devices) - Download - View Thread
Advanced Explorer for WP7 V1.4 - Download - View Site
WP7 Root Tools V0.3 Alpha - Download - View Thread
Desktop Run Programs
Tom XAP Installer: install multiple Xap's onto your un-locked device - View Thread
Apps for WP7 Emulator: Emulate free apps from the marketplace on your computer - View Thread
Multiple Xap Installer: Allows you to install multiple Xap's at once from your PC - Visit Thread
RingRing7: ringtone creator and installer - View Thread
Remote Execute: Remotely launch any installed app on phone. (View thread to see example programs) - Download - View Thread
Homebrew Windows Phone 7 Market V0.9: Installs XAP files or URL's from your computer, while updating your apps if a previous version is already installed. - Download - View Thread *UPDATED (6-APR-11)
Windows Phone Marketplace with XAP installer V1.6.3 - Download - View Thread
Windows Phone Device Manager: Open Beta V1.3.0.0 - Download - View Thread
Recent Update = (Date)
I will try to update this thread as much as possible with all the new apps that people will develop. If you do not wish to have your app listed, please pm me, and I will remove it from the list.
*All third party apps come as-is. There is no guarantee that they will work, and they could permanently damage your phone.
Nice work!
would love if this was stickied!
Great idea! Just wanted point out though, that the U-Verse xap is outdated and won't work anymore. In that same thread I posted the new, working version (1600).
eternalemb said:
Great idea! Just wanted point out though, that the U-Verse xap is outdated and won't work anymore. In that same thread I posted the new, working version (1600).
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Thanks! Changed the link.
Updated Apps! (Denoted with Green Text After Links)
Great thread, need a Mod to sticky it now.
In case of SurfCube 3D browser, it is also available on the Marketplace, and last I heard, it wasn't open source, so isn't that technically against XDA policy?
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In case of SurfCube 3D browser, it is also available on the Marketplace, and last I heard, it wasn't open source, so isn't that technically against XDA policy?
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Thank you for pointing that out. I will remove surfcube from the list.
thanks a lot for the list I'm new here and loving the community.
well done!
problem: wifi settings tile doesn't work with my optimus 7. any idea?
Added some more apps, and updated some links.
Does the NES emul work?
i loadedthe obile device mgr SW and it do not run, i y Winhave already updated my Win7 to dotnet 4.0...
I will add this to the stickys later....
OP, thanks for this.
Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
truffle1234 said:
i loadedthe obile device mgr SW and it do not run, i y Winhave already updated my Win7 to dotnet 4.0...
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Make sure that you also have the windows developer tools installed as well. It works for some but not for others. It is still in beta.
Walkman 7 will remain homebrew too. Its not getting trough the marketplace but ill continue development for sideloaders. You can add it to the list if you want. Great list btw I hope this will boost development for great apps more
+ 1 vote for making this thread on the "sticky's"
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Walkman 7 will remain homebrew too. Its not getting trough the marketplace but ill continue development for sideloaders. You can add it to the list if you want. Great list btw I hope this will boost development for great apps more
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ok, ill add it to the list.
Marvin_S said:
Walkman 7 will remain homebrew too. Its not getting trough the marketplace but ill continue development for sideloaders. You can add it to the list if you want. Great list btw I hope this will boost development for great apps more
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Did it get removed? It's been in the marketplace for weeks now.
bennyj71 said:
Did it get removed? It's been in the marketplace for weeks now.
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yeah it stopped working so i had to pull it, now it works again (i fixed it) but it got rejected during submission process. So it will probably never see the marketplace again, but it will be available as a side-load app.
DISCLAIMER:
I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE AFTER FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE. BUT I ASSURE YOU THAT THESE FIRMWARES HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY TESTED BY ME AND WORKS WITHOUT ANY HINDRANCE!!!
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: ;D ;D ;D
If anyone wishes to share my work with other users on other forums, they are free to do so under the condition that they credit me in their post and if possible link to my post here.
Thank You.
***************** THE FIRST MODIFIED INDIAN FIRMWARES ******************
****************************** ENJOY ********************************
A very good afternoon to all fellow wavers!!! ;D ;D ;D I am finally done with my exams and have finished the modification to the Indian bada 1.2 (DDKD1) and bada 1.0.2 (DDJI2). ;D ;D
NOTE: For some features to work, you will have to first flash to the modified DDJI2 and then flash to DDKD1. SO I advice everyone that they flash DDJI2 (1.0.2) first. Thank you for your understanding.
Firmwares Included:
1. Modified DDJI2.
2. Modified DDKD1. Only includes the CSC and PFS files, since they are the ones which were modified. So first you will need to download the actual DDKD1 from here: http://rapidshare.com/files/459305949/DDKD1.rar (THANKS TO ROHIRRIM ) and then replace the CSC and PFS files with the files I am uploading. Sorry for the inconvenience, but my net sucks.
For those who want CALL RECORDING, I am separately uploading two files: apps_compressed.bin and a CSC file. NOTE: If you flash these two files, you will have call recording, but you won't be able to update with kies anymore. Kies will show your firmware as S8500JVKC1/S8500ODDKD1. So the choice is yours. For more detailed explanation on how to get call recording keep reading.
Links to the files:
Modified DDJI2 - http://www.multiupload.com/1P61TNH9U0
Modified DDKD1 - http://www.multiupload.com/GMBM6PPQBY
NOTE: You will need 7-zip to extract files. Its free. You can google for it. Thanks.
CHANGE LOGS:
1. Bada 1.0.2 - DDJI2:-
a. The default browser bookmarks are now editable and can be deleted.
b. Social Hub Premium
c. Max MMS size is now 600 KB.
d. Faster GPS. (Lock within a minute under clear sky. ;D)
e. Now max receiver address for messages is 100. (In original DDJI2 it was 50.)
f. Faster booting. About 10 second faster switch on and about 5 sec faster switch off.
g. The default and only CSC region is India. So no need of pre-configuration worries.
h. Deleted all the pre-installed java apps.
i. Included Utalk java locked app with background running and push notifications.
j. Changed Java heap sizes for better java app performance.
k. Increased media player, music player, recorder and VOICE CALL volumes.
l. Deleted the pre-loaded images except the default theme background image,
m. Flash and ad-blocking is now enabled as default.
n. Improved the Secondary Camera (Front Camera) recording quality and increased it's framerate.
o. Increased the youtube streaming bitrate while on wifi.
j. Includes ASPHALT 5 (v1.1.1)
2. Bada 1.2 - DDKD1
a. All the features of Bada 1.2.
b. Support for Youtube 3d.
c. All the features mentioned in DDJI2.
For Social Hub Premium with bada 1.2:
If you want to enjoy Social Hub Premium on DDKD1, you need to first flash to DDJI2. Or else it won't work.
For Call Recording:
For call recording, you will need to flash to the modified DDJI2 and then the modified DDKD1. After that you will need to flash only the apps_compressed.bin file, link to which I am posting below. BUT AS I SAID EARLIER, if you want call recording, YOU CAN'T UPDATE USING KIES ANYMORE.. Your firmware will now look as: S8500JVKC1/S8500ODDKD1 (INU). This is because the apps_compressed.bn is fro the Turkish firmware. I have also included the Turkish CSC file with Indian pre-configuration. So if you wish you can flash the CSC file too to change your CSC version also to TURKISH one.
Download link:
apps_compressed.bin: http://www.multiupload.com/T7E7ZMRKWU
CSC file: http://www.multiupload.com/JI63RFB4YM
HOW TO FLASH:
Here is a video guide on how to flash, made by an user from this forum: Samsung Wave Flashing Guide
I have also attached a pdf guide to this post. The guide is from samfirmware.com. Remember not to check bootchange in multiloader even though the pdf guide asks you to do so.
WHAT TO DO IF AN ERROR COMES UP DURING FLASHING:
If during flashing, multiloader show an error like "Error: apps write" or "Errror: Rc1 write" or aything else for that matter, do not panic. First thing to do is press port search again and re-download the whole firmware again. If the error shows again, close multiloader, remove your phone from the usb, turn it off and then go back to download mode again. Open multiloader and then connect your phone. Then browse for the firmware files again, press port search and press Download. This time it should work without errors.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE FLASHING:
Before each flash, it is recommended that you do a hard reset. Type in "*2767*3855#" without quotes onto the keypad. Remember to take out the sim card and memory card before doing a hard reset. Also remember to backup all the stuff stored on the phone since the hard reset and flashing process wipes away internal memory.
WHAT TO DO AFTER FLASHING:
After each flash do a hard reset again. After the final flash, followed by a hard reset, do the following:
1. Pre-configuration:
Although the Pre-Configuration is already set to INU, and even though there are no other Pre-Configuration options, it is recommended to do the Pre-config process.
How to proceed:
Type in "*#5239870*#" without quotes. Select Pre-configuration. Type in the following in the password field without quotes: "*#27236*#" an press confirm. You will only see INU and it is already selected but it is better to select it again. NOTE: This process is similar to a hard reset. So remove sim and memory card.
2. Voice quality
Enter *#197328640#
1. Choose "[5] Audio"
2. Choose "[1] CP Config"
3. Choose "[1] RCV Config"
4. Choose "[7] Rx AGC"
5. Set "[0] enable flag" to 0 (both read and write)
Repeat step 3 with 2/3/4 (EAR/SPK/BTH).
3. Battery Callibration:
Type "*#0228#" without quotes. Then charge your phone until the top three parameters are 100%. If charging stops in between, unplug charger and then plug it again. Do this until you get 100% on all three.
4. Camera Update: (VERY RISKY!)
If you want to see the camera improvements I mentioned, please follow his step. But this process is very risky.
Caution: Do this very carefully. Make sure you are not out of battery before you proceed.
1. Enter *#36287#
2. Press 3
3. Wait for 4 minutes!! Do not touch your phone during the update process. Do nothing until it says that update is complete!!!
FOR SOCIAL HUB PREMIUM WITH FACEBOOK AND ICQ:
The default Social Hub premium only supports Yahoo, MSN and Google. If you want facebook and ICQ follow the guide in these two websites:
http://www.bada-blog.de/2011/02/17/anleitung-icq-account-mit-dem-google-talk-account-verknupfen/
http://badanation.de/topic.php?t=3313
NOTE: The websites are in German. So use google translate. If someone from this forum who is a native German and could translate the guide for us, it would be great! ;D ;D
Hope everybody has a great time ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
d. Faster GPS. (Lock within a minute under clear sky. ;D)
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how did you do this??
thanks in advance
haha, ...
For faster gps there is some ini file to be editrd
change some adress to supl.google.com
i forgot what those "some" is
kadavil said:
For faster gps there is some ini file to be editrd
change some adress to supl.google.com
i forgot what those "some" is
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hahahahaha
that change kills gps on bada 1.2
also it doesn't make it that much fast to drop down the time from 7-10 min to 1min
anyway thanks for telling
1. You say you have deleted the pre-loaded images, what about audio files?
2. Does your firmware allow Facebook to update via Samsung Apps for Facebook chat?
3. How about adding Answering Machine to the firmware?
no it doesnt :O
my gps works perfectly after changing those settings, its really fast and very accurate
@ TC can u increase the sms memory because it sux only 1300 sms memory dude
For a faster gps, I edited the ini files to enable auto download, data receive type from 2 to 1, device type to 1 from 3, enabled magnetic sensor and enabled ULTSon. Also there is a gps property in the csc file which you can change to s-gps (simultaneous gps).
And these settings do not harm the gps in anyway and its blazing fast on the Indian firmware at least.
The message memory setting is somewhere deep in the system files which are heavily protected. Most probably they are one of the .so file in the ShpAPP dump.
sinstoic said:
1. You say you have deleted the pre-loaded images, what about audio files?
2. Does your firmware allow Facebook to update via Samsung Apps for Facebook chat?
3. How about adding Answering Machine to the firmware?
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1. I have deleted the pre-loaded images except for the default theme image. I have also deleted most of the ringtones save a few and also deleted the alert tones which are not used as default by the phone.
2. Yes, the facebook app can be updtaed.
3. I didn't understand what you meant here??
Does this custom rom support launching of spoofed apps from menu...
Some Bada Firmware has answering machine. This saves quite some money by avoiding operator voicemail service.
m90ultimate said:
Does this custom rom support launching of spoofed apps from menu...
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The DDJI2 (Bada 1.0.2) firmware I posted, does support spoofing from menu. That's because it's an older firmware. However DDKD1 (Bada 1.2) doesn't support spoofing.
GPS+
Hello Astrotom forgive my bad English.
I would like clarification on the GPS function +, if you've made the changes you can make all the FW?
Can you explain how?
In all the firmware I tested the GPS + does not work.
I confirm with you that your firmware when you enable GPS + downloads work data and the 3G icon blinks and turns red?
Then you find the kb downloaded packet data?
DDKD1 carcked games r working?
can u make lockscreen as bada 1.2
did any body experienced JPJH1 middle eat version 1.02.It has buit in ans macine along with call rec. only SHP is not there. Can we extract the app frow th FW n install in ddkd1 or ddjI2.. Thank you for the gr8 work
masterdex said:
Hello Astrotom forgive my bad English.
I would like clarification on the GPS function +, if you've made the changes you can make all the FW?
Can you explain how?
In all the firmware I tested the GPS + does not work.
I confirm with you that your firmware when you enable GPS + downloads work data and the 3G icon blinks and turns red?
Then you find the kb downloaded packet data?
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Yes. The gps+ setting works for me. The 3G icon turns red and downloads the satellite data valid for 168 hours or so. And once you download that data, you never need to worry about gps locks as long as you are outdoors. You will get a alock within seconds there on. However if you disable location services, the data will have to be downloaded again and it may take a minute or two.
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astrotom said:
Yes. The gps+ setting works for me. The 3G icon turns red and downloads the satellite data valid for 168 hours or so. And once you download that data, you never need to worry about gps locks as long as you are outdoors. You will get a alock within seconds there on. However if you disable location services, the data will have to be downloaded again and it may take a minute or two.
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Thank you for responding.
It would be good that you've done as you communicate to Samsung, because they still were not able to activate the GPS service +.
I do not doubt your words, but I want to be sure before risking overwriting.
I think this is one of the biggest bugs Bada.
Hi everybody,
I just get my Xperia Play but I don't really know where to start.
It's been 4 days that I'm reading threads to know how to get the best from my phone. Unfortunately, most interesting tips are dispersed here and there.
So, I will try to ask the good questions so that everything can be available in a single thread. It will be a newbies FAQ!
Let's go then!
1. I just bought my Android phone. What should I know first?
- Knowing the phone code names will help you searching for the good information. Every phone has his commercial name (Xperia Play), his model name (R800) and his "nickname" (Zeus).
- Check the Android and ROM version as it will be often asked when you look for something about your Android. To do this, on your Phone, go to Settings -> About the Phone
- Do you plan to subscribe to a DATA plan with your phone provider: if not, it's better to disable some features to avoid bad surprises.
- Some say that rebooting the device helps in many cases
- there are NO VIRUS with Android, antivirus tools are all useless
- Wireless, Bluetooth, GPS : if you don't use them it's better to disable them. You will spare battery and you won't see advertises in the free progs
2. What should I do first?
- If you still don't have it, you will have to create a Google account so that you can backup and manage your contacts, for example
- RTFM !
- If you don't plan to use a custom ROM (alternative software not develloped by the manufacturer), you'll have to see if a newer version of the official ROM is available. This can be done through the official tool PC Companion, available on the manufacture website. ( http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...s/subject/pccompanion/xperia-play?cc=ph&lc=en )
- Learn the lexicon : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253127
3. Should I hack my phone immediately? (Root, boot unlock, flash, unbrand, ...)
- You will have to if you want to : remove unwanted software installed by the provider, change the internal software with a custom one, ...
- Some applications will require to have more access to work: ex: MyMobiler needs Superuser access, available by rooting the phone
- Learn more about root and bootloader here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076720 (thanks Logseman)
4. Are these hack methods reversible?
- Yes (thanks Jordanooo)
5. Do they void warranty?
- As they are reversible, they shouldn't void the warranty
- For Sony-Ericsson, it's important to notice that they support custom development and helped the FreeXperia team. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281349)
6. I found many ways to root my phone: which one is the best?
- DooMLoRD method is a popular one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 (don't forget to thank him if you use it)
- you can check this link too : http://lifehacker.com/5789397/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-rooting-any-android-phone
- for Xperia, there is the Xperia Easy Rooting Toolkit by DooMLorD : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
7. Once rooted, can I remove applications I don't want anymore?
- Yes, this is possible. These applications are called "Bloaters". You can use Titanium Backup as Jordanooo suggested. This seems to be the best one around. There is also Android Mate o SystemApk Manager too. They're all available on the market
8. Where can I find generic/stock ROMs?
- Some are available on this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1093
- for Xperia Play you can have a look at Logseman list of downloads http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18226603&postcount=2 (thank to him)
- there is also the Wotan website ( http://www.wotanserver.com/ ) for SE and Samsung but you have to register.
9. Where can I find good custom ROMs?
- Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1093
- see 2nd point of previous question
10. OK but what is a custom ROM?
- Custom ROM are not official customized version of the Android software made by common developers (not by manufacturer). In general, they offer more functionality and sometimes pre-installed software. Or they get rid off default applications nobody needs, to save memory.
11. What is the best method to flash my phone?
- As Jordanoo said, it's better to use the method suggested by the author of the ROM. The procedure is usually explained in the related post.
12. Can I use Sony PC Companion to upgrade my phone after I hacked it?
- You will have to unhack your phone to do this. (Jordanoo)
13. What are the must-have applications?
- File browser: Astro File Manager
- Alternate market: AppBrain App Market
- Remote display&input : MyMobiler
- Web browser: Dolphin Browser HD
- Video player: QQPlayer or MX Video Player
- Mp3 player: PowerAmp
- Wifi tool: Wifi Analyzer
- Remote control: MyPhoneExplorer Client or AirDroid or File Expert
- Contacts management : Go Contacts
14. What is the best tool to manage Android contacts from the computer?
- There is an add-on for Thunderbird but I didn't tried it yet ( https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/thunderbird/addon/google-contacts/ )
- It is very easy using MyPhoneExplorer as mentionned in the previous question
15. Are they offline navigation application available?
- Sygic seems to be the best now (available on the market). Maps are downloadable from home Wireless.
16. What are the must-have games?
- Angry Birds (of course)
- Bubble Blast 2
- Live Hold em Poker Pro
- Mame4Droid emulator (ALL working roms can be found here : http://sentinelgames.com/documents/mame.html or here : http://lostsite.altervista.org/wiz/?page_id=2368 )
- GenPlusDroid: a Genesis/Megadrive emulator
- SNESDroid: a Super Nintendo/Famicom emulator
- Xperia Play optimized ones :
-- ***** : Drag Racing, BLOOD & GLORY
-- **** : Diversion, GUN BROS MULTIPLAYER
-- *** : Guns'n'Glory WW2, Pocket Legends (3D MMO)
-- ** : Super Dynamite Fishing FREE, Greedy Spiders Free, ETERNITY WARRIORS, Guns'n'Glory FREE
-- * : Aporkalypse FREE, Crazy Snowboard, Princess Punt, Townsmen 6 FREE , Earth And Legend
17. I tried to install an application but my Xperia said that there's no more place on internal memore. And now?
Yes, unfortunately, Sony didn't provide Xperia phones with a large internal memory (+/- 380Mb). This is indeed not enough to enjoy all what you Xperia can offer. The tool App2SD can help you free some space but many apps will remain unmovable.
There are 2 methods to emulate a part of your SD card as the internal memory: the ADB method (ADB for dummies) and the Link2SD method (Link2SD Guide). The first one don't need your phone to be rooted, the second well.
I hope there's no mistake in what I wrote, as it's only my personal experience. I apologize to the gods of XDA for this. (and for the rest too)
Of course, if someone has something interesting to ask, you can do this here! ;-)
Thread will be fed every time I got a question without a good answer.
Hope you will help! And I thank you in advance.
Popodom
popodom said:
Hi everybody,
I just get my Xperia Play but I don't really know where to start.
It's been 4 days that I'm reading threads to know how to get the best from my phone. Unfortunately, most interesting tips are dispersed here and there.
So, I will try to ask the good questions so that everything can be available in a single thread. It will be a newbies FAQ!
Let's go then!
1. I just bought my Android phone. What should I know first?
2. What should I do first?
3. Should I hack my phone immediately? (Root, boot unlock, flash,
unbrand, ...)
4. Are these hack methods reversible?
5. Do they void warranty?
6. I found many ways to root my phone: which one is the best?
7. Once routed, how can I remove applications I don't want anymore?
8. Where can I find generic/stock ROMs?
9. Where can I find good custom ROMs?
10. What is the best method to flash my phone?
11. Can I use Sony PC Companion to upgrade my phone after I hacked it?
12. What are the must-have applications?
13. What is the best tool to manage Android contacts from the computer?
14. Are they offline navigation application available?
15. What are the must-have games?
Of course, if someone has something interesting to ask, you can do this here! ;-)
Thread will be fed every time I got a question without a good answer.
Hope you will help me! And I thank you in advance.
Popodom
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1. Its an android.
2. Turn it on.
3. Its up to you. You decide if you want to so soon or not.
4. Yes, read other topics
5. ...reversable
6. The one where everyone comments 'works great'
7. With an app, titanium backup is good
8. Development section.
9. Development section
10. Erm, read the post of the rom you are flashing.
11. After you un-do things, yes
12. See themes and apps section
13. Seems pointless, but use google.
14. Google it
15. See themes and apps section, or the full games list in general
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There really should be an autoban feature when a 5th identical subject is posted.
Its almost like someone is making new accounts and asking the same questions over and over again to annoy us
Deleted original post as not being nearly as funny as I first though it was.
Popodom, you just need to take your time and learn about Android before you make too many changes. This forum has some good tips, but unless you're already a genius with programming, linux and Android, you're better off not asking anything simple. This is a very unfriendly forum, and it tends to bring the meaness out in people. The know-it-alls have little patience for us n00bs. However, they -are- extremely knowledgeable, so it just takes patience and a LOT of reading. Don't worry, we'll get there, someday.
Gosh.
To skip all the hassle u are getting I suggest:
1. Turn on the phone
2. Play with it.
3. Come to xda and read like the rest of us.
4. Start doing your "hacking" and other things when /you/ feel comfortable and no sooner.
5. Don't ask any more of these questions if u don't want to get flamed and end up with 3rd degree burnage.
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People on this forum are very rude. If you don't want to answer the question don't post anything or look at the post. You can you can tell by the topic what the questions will be on this one. I came from a iPhone and had no idea about android. Had many questions but never asked because I would be put on blast. The iPhone forums were very helpful and I never saw rude and sarcastic replys to posts. They were always willing to help no matter what the question. Just thought I would throw that out there. And the searching on here sucks maybe the desktop version is better.
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I'm sorry but I can't delete this thread myself.
Is there some Admin out thre who can do this for me ?
Thanks !
Flag the thread.
By the way, the search function sucks in both the desktop version and Tapatalk. VBulletin search functions tend to suck quite a bit in general.
Oh, and BTW, in any forum, not only this one, no one likes to do people's homework. See it from this point of view: someone who's never contributed anything to this forum (not because s/he's a bad person or whatever, simply because s/he's new) starts up with post which is basically "gimme gimme gimme". Do you think it's rude to tell someone you've never seen and who starts talking to you by saying "gimme gimme gimme" to get lost?
Hello brothers.
Excuse the ignorance. But is there any way to run the gamepad? or control games with this rom? I installed it correctly. I could not make it work in games.I'm new to XDA, I hope I can still contribute a lot to the forum. Whenever I join others in my tongue. And now I want to collaborate on international forum.
Well here we go ...
I installed the rom JB Paranoid in my xperia play. Works great, besides using a clean configuration, the level of battery lasts much. I used the Turbo Kernel, which also surprised me with such ease.
I am available to help those who have difficulties installing this rom on xperia play. But I have a problem. Jellybeam with the gamepad, or control simply does not work. Anyone have any way to make it work?
grateful
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Table Of ContentsIntroduction(Specifications)
1. What is Root and Why Root
2. Recovery : Stock and Clockwork Mod
3.Nandroid BackUp
4.Stock and Custom ROMS
5.Remove Sim Lock [Openline SGY]
6.How To Flash ROMS
7.Safe To Remove Items(Bloatware)
8.What is a Kernel
9.How to Flash Custom Kernel
10.Definition Of Brick
11.Guides In Alphabetical Order
14 toggles for SGY
BCM Tweak Module
Compile Kernel From Source
Hardware Basics For Dummies
How To Customize A Rom
How to Deodex Stock ROM
how to fix wifi connection problem + enabling wifi adhoc connection
Increase Data Partition Size(Non-Dual Boot)
Increase RAM using Swap File and Swap Partition
Introduction to edify updater script
Kernel Patch
Link2SD
Locate Lost Phone
Reset Bin Count
Roms,Calibrations,Tweaks
Single Click Bootable Kernel
SGY for Dummies
Tuned MegaBassBeats for SGY
V6 SuperCharger
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Let Us All Work Together And Build This FAQ Thread
Everybody Can Suggest What To Be Added Here
Just Post What You Think Should Be Added
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Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy Y is a smartphone approved for all audiences. Perhaps in hindsight, our Galaxy Note review should've been rated PG. But well yeah, we're always wiser in hindsight. Anyway, you don’t just wake up one morning wanting a superphone like the Note. You need a place to start.
The Samsung Galaxy Y is one little step above dumbphones. It won’t be long before you know how big this step really was. Android is friendly, especially in a package like the Galaxy Y, and highly addictive. And there's plenty to explore.
The Samsung Galaxy Y is most likely someone's first smartphone. It comes on the cheap so you don't have to ask yourself if you really need all the extra features. Soon enough, you'll be wondering how you could live without them.
And no, the Galaxy Y isn't full of the latest tech. It keeps things neat and simple at a very reasonable price. There's a good package of preinstalled apps and a full connectivity set. The reasonably fast processor and the very recent Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread are a bit of surprise. This is a basic smartphone but one that looks up-to-date.
Key Features
Quad-Band GSM and dual-band 3G support
7.2 Mbps HSDPA
3” 256K-color QVGA TFT touchscreen
ARMv6 830MHz processor, 290MB user available RAM
Android OS v2.3.5 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI
160MB of internal storage, hot-swappable MicroSD slot, 2GB card included
2MP fixed-focus camera with geotagging
GPS receiver with A-GPS
Stereo FM radio with RDS
3.5mm audio jack
Document viewer
Accelerometer and proximity sensor
Swype text input
MicroUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth 3.0
Social network integration
Main disadvantages
Low screen resolution limits choice of apps
No touchscreen haptics
Fixed focus camera
No secondary camera
No camera flash, no dedicated camera key
QVGA video recording @ 15fps
No Adobe Flash support
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Advanced Specifications
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Series Samsung Galaxy
Successor Samsung Galaxy Pocket
Type Touchscreen smartphone
Dimensions 104 mm (4.1 in) H
58 mm (2.3 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D
Weight 97.5 g (3.44 oz)
Operating system Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
CPU Broadcom BCM21553 ARMv6 832 MHz processor
GPU Broadcom BCM2763 VideoCore IV LPDDR2 128MB (neocore: 45.5fps), 1 gigapixel fill rate, 40nm
Memory 290 MB RAM
Storage 190 MB (158 MB user available)
Removable storage 2 GB microSDHC (up to 32 GB)
Battery Li-ion 1200 mAh
Data inputs Multi-touch touch screen, headset controls, proximity, magnetometer, accelerometer, aGPS, and stereo FM-radio
Display 240×320 pixels, 3.0 inch (133 ppi pixel density) TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256000 colors, 60Hz Refresh Rate
External display Main Middle Button
Rear camera 2 Pixel Megapixel, 1600×1200 Fixed Focus, 15 fps QVGA 320x240px video recording and stills, Panorama & Smile Shot
Front camera None
Connectivity 3.5 mm TRRS; Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth 3.0; Micro USB 2.0;
What is Root, and Why Root?
The good thing about having root is you can go back if you want. The same is not true of not having root. We do not know what steps Google/Tmobile will take to rid the end users of root in the future. For all we know the next OTA will remove the keys that allows the RC29 downgrade method to work and you could be stuck on a non rooted G1 forever. If you have root and for some reason it does not work for you there is always the option of going back.
What Does Root Give Me?
1.Full control over your system
2.Ability to alter system files. You can replace many parts of the "Android Core" with this including:
-Themes
-Core apps (maps, calendar, clock etc)
-Recovery image
-Bootloader
-Toolbox (linux binary that lets you execute simple linux commands like "ls") can be replaced with Busybox (slightly better option)
-Boot images
-Add linux binaries
3.Run special apps that need more control over the system
-SuperUser (lets you approve or deny the use of root access to any program)
-Task Manager For Root (Lets you kill apps that you otherwise could not kill)
-Tether apps (like the one found at [android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com])
4.Backup your system
-You can make a folder on your sdcard and backup all of your .apk files to your sdcard (helps if an author decides to "upgrade" you to a version that requires you to pay to use the version you just had)
5.Relocate your (browser/maps/market) cache to your /sdcard
6.Relocate your installed applications to your /sdcard
7.Reboot your phone from the terminal app easily (su <enter> reboot <enter>)
What Do I Lose Having Root
-The ability to accept OTA updates (well, you can but you would lose root, so its been made so they get denied)
-The sense that someone else controls your phone
-The need to sit in an Android chat channel asking how to get root
-The need for a stupid useless "File Manager" that lets you see filenames but almost nothing else.
-The ability to have a knowledgeable conversation with a T-Mobile rep about your phone. (Ask one of them to spell root for you)
Source : Root
Root.zip
UnRoot.zip
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narasimhan said:
Here is a short tutorial(how to root) to save your time
1. Download the zip files to your SD Card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off your phone.
3. Boot into recovery mode(Press Vol Up + Power Key + Home button together at the same time to boot in recovery mode).
4. Touch screen is disabled in recovery. Use Volume keys(UP/DOWN) for scrolling and home button to select the highlighted option.
5. Select Apply update for sdcard
6. Select update.zip (which you have downloaded).
7. Wait for it to show complete and then select reboot system.
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Stock and Clockwork Mod Recovery
What is recovery?
In Android, recovery refers to the dedicated, bootable partition that has the recovery console installed. A combination of key presses (Home+Volume Up+Power Button for SGY) will boot your phone to recovery, where you can find tools to help repair (recover) your installation as well as install official OS updates. Because Android is open and has the recovery source code available, building a customized version with more and different options is relatively easy as well. Let's look at both options.
The stock recovery is pretty limited, but that's by design. Its main purpose is to delete all user data and files, or to perform system updates. Normally, both these operations are started from the running Android system, or you can do things manually and boot right into recovery yourself. When you tell your phone to do a factory reset, recovery is what boots up and erases the files and data. Likewise with updates -- when we restart to install an official OS update, it's done in recovery. Recovery is also where we go to manually install official OS updates we've downloaded from the Internet. It's very useful, but limited.
Clockwork Mod or Custom Android recoveries offer much more. They have been coded to allow for backup and restore functions, selective deletion of data so you don't have to wipe everything, and modified to allow update packages that have not been digitally signed by official sources. You also can mount various partitions so that you can copy files to the SD card without having to remove it or reboot into Android. Anytime you see someone mentioning Clockwork or Amon Ra, they're talking about custom recoveries. Because of the extra functionality built in, they are a pretty important tool for folks who want to hack their Android phone or tablet. Recoveries aren't as pretty as a custom ROM and don't get the same love from users and bloggers that custom builds of Android do, but in the end they're even more important. Without them none of this custom ROM stuff would be possible.
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ClockWork Mod By Madteam
CWM by Skin
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Nandroid Backup
In case you are not quite tech savvy and have been hearing the term “Nandroid backup”, you probably must be getting confused and perplexed even more. Well, in a simpler term, Nandroid backup is a highly convenient back up option, which very carefully backs up the systems complete internal memory along with all the related apps, ROM, and other correlated features. You also can very conveniently restore it just in case you come across a destructed ROM, or kernel, etc.
This backup is actually not similar to other apps such as the titanium backup and in fact has a completely different system and well equipped. If you take the backup at the right time then it can be a complete savior for you, saving your important data from getting lost or damaged. This is basically the back up system of the Android OS (operating system) from the NAND memory of the phone and this gets saved in the storage card slot.
This is the reason why it is generally suggested to have your phone’s proper NAND backup just before you even think of flashing inside a new ROM. This step is important and must be completely followed as because, if something goes wrong, the phone can move back to the previous working condition.
Just before you start off with the restore or the Nandroid backup process, remember that it is important for you to root up your phone, and get the Clockwork Recovery installed. Make a note that, the backup for this entire process moves to the SD card, and this is the reason why the SD card must have enough free space so that the phone’s entire contents of the phone memory get restored.
One of the safest, easiest and most convenient ways of performing the Nandroid backup is by systematically utilizing the ROM manager. This is basically a free Android App, which can be easily downloaded from the Android Market. One can use it while running over Android to schedule operations so as to perform it in recovery.
It also offers a GUI through which one can easily install ROMs and at the same time perform, manage and restore the backups. This does not by itself, exercises the procedure, and rather reboots the device into recovery, soon after the action had been timely scheduled, finally automatically performing it through the recovery.
Hence, the Nandroid backup is nothing but the duplicate copy of your phone. Just in case you are clear with ideas such as cloning or creation of ghost image of the computer hard drive, then this is just a similar operation like that. It is not just having the complete back up of your entire email and contact list, but at the same time having an entire copy of everything.
Source
To get a nandroid backup,You will need Clockwork Mod Recovery:
Backup-Boot into stock recovery>update from SD>choose Clockwork mod>Backup and Restore>Backup
Restore-Boot into stock recovery>update from SD>choose Clockwork mod>Backup and Restore>Restore
[Backups will be saved to a folder named clockworkmod in your SD card
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Stock and Custom ROMS
A stock ROM is the version of the phone's operating system that comes with your phone when you buy it.
A custom ROM is a fully standalone version of the OS, including the kernel (which makes everything run), apps, services, etc - everything you need to operate the device, except it's customized by someone in some way.
So what does the "customized" part mean? Since Android is open source, developers are free to take stock ROMs, modify them, strip them of garbage, optimize them, add things, and pretty much do whatever their imagination and skills allow.
Why You Want Custom ROMs?
Update Frequency
Using a custom ROM usually results in more frequent updates that fix bugs and introduce new features because the developer behind the ROM doesn't have the same procedures and red tape that the manufacturer+carrier combo does.
-A quality update can be churned faster because it doesn't involve the bureaucracy of 30 different project managers, 15 vice presidents, and 5 dozen marketing departments.
-A ROM developer usually gains a loyal community which beta tests his updates in real life situations and provide feedback, or even fixes bugs - that's the beauty of open source software.
-Finally, most custom ROMs out there are updateable over the air (OTA) and without reinstalling anything.
Who doesn't love open source after this?
Better Performance And Efficiency
Custom ROMs are oftentimes faster, more efficient, and use less memory because
-the developer ripped out useless garbage, such as carrier installed apps or
-the developer optimized the kernel. For example, an undervolted kernel can provide a much better battery life than the stock one.
Ability To Install Apps To The SD Card
Most custom ROMs nowadays come with the ability to install applications to the SD card, called Apps2SD (or A2SD).
This is currently not possible on stock ROMs, even in Android 2.1 and is supposedly on Google's TODO list.
If you have run out of space on your phone (which I have repeatedly on my Hero), Apps2SD is a killer feature to have.
The Downsides Of Custom ROMs
Of course, there are dangers of using custom ROMs which you should be aware of.
Something Could Go Wrong
First of all, something may go wrong with the flashing process (that's the process of installing the ROM) and leave your phone in a bricked state. The chances of this are pretty low nowadays, and most of the time you can restore it back to normal.
Try to go for the ROM that has been tested by time and has lots of positive feedback.
Clean Wipe
In order to install a custom ROM, you need to perform a clean wipe.
Potential Problems
Custom ROMs could have bugs… but then so do the stock ones.
However, in case you do find a bug, you actually have a 2-way channel of reporting it - post in the ROM forum and you will more than likely get an answer back and your bug acknowledged.
Try doing this to your phone manufacturer and see if you can get past the first level of outsourced monkeys, let alone actual developers.
You May Void Your Warranty
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Stock ROMS
Custom Roms
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Remove Sim Lock [Openline SGY]
What is SIM-LOCK?
Sim-lock, SP-lock, “coding” - all these words have similar meaning: a programmed limit in the phone to work with a single network. A sim lock allows a network provider to prevent handsets from being used on other GSM networks. Usually those handsets are sold with a discount, and the provider covers the price difference. The handset stays inside the same network and within a year pays back the expenses of the service provider.
SIM-LOCK could be installed by the manufacturing or distributing company. The network provider orders some quantity of handsets from manufacturer. The producing company supplies the phones along with the SIM-LOCK removing codes. The physical sense of Sim-lock: there is a unique MCC/NCC code of the country and network saved in the SIM-Card. Phone detects those codes when it's powered on. If they have coincided, the telephone works normally, other ways on display appears the following massage: “Invalid SIM” or “Enter the SIM-Lock code”. There are some other methods of coding the handsets, but the considered above – is the most widespread.
How legal is to remove a sim lock ?
The legality of the SIM-Lock removing procedure depends on the law of the country. Some countries don't have a strict law that directly forbids this act. It could be declared as “An invasion into informative technologies”. But from another side, the person that bought the phone is allowed to do with it everything. For example: if you have a TV that supports only one standard of the incoming signal. Nobody can take you to the court if you will install a multi system receiver on it. You can modify it in the way you like. The only thing you will lose is warranty cover. It could be explained in different way, depends on the lawyer.
It gets a different sense when it comes to the illegal export of the mobile devices. They could come legally only from the manufacturers or the official distributors.
Off course GSM service providers are loosing the profits, when the handsets, sold by the 10% of the original price, are crossing the networks.
Source
How To Remove Sim Lock
Easy Way By Doky73
Hard Way By devion14
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How To Flash ROMS
Stock Rom
Short Flashing Guide
- download the necessary files in [Stock][ROM][Odin] Galaxy Y S5360 flashable firmware packages
- extract files, you will have 3 files PDA,Modem,CSC in .tar or .md5 format
- install Kies, or Samsung driver pack
- download Odin3 1.84 or 1.85
- stop Kies
- stop all active ADB sessions
- start odin
- power off Your SGY
- boot into download mode
- Press Vol Down, Home, and Power at the same time
- When (about 5 sec) Warning screen appears, release Volume Down and Power, then (a bit later) Home
- press Vol Up (You'll get Odin mode screen)
- in the PDA field, browse for the PDA file
- in the CSC field, browse for the CSC file
- in the Modem field, browse for the Modem file
- leave all other fields and checkboxes default!
- connect your phone, You must see yellow 0:[COMxx] in the first ID:COM and "Added" in the message box
- Start flashing by the START button.
- flashing will start immediately, see the progress in the message box, and progress bar on the phone
- Wait 1-3 minutes, until green PASS! in the upper left
- SGY will reboot, leave it as is for 2-5 minutes until startup finishes
Custom ROM
Custom ROM istallation may vary, but the most common One is
-Download the Rom zip File
-Copy it to Sdcard Directly
-Power Off the Phone
-Boot into recovery by pressing (Vol. Key Up + Home Key + Power Key)
-Do a Data RESET
-Select Install Zip From SdCard
-Choose the rom zip
-Install
-Reboot
Safe To Remove Items(Bloatware)
Bloatware means software that is stuff you simply don't need or use. Stuff that come installed from the factory.
Exclusive Bloatware List For SGY
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AulpDQBL_oTOdDRIbnV5b0UyQTd0TDNZSFBKYXJ1blE&output=html
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SpreadSheet By Kurotsugi
What is a kernel?
If you spend any time reading Android forums, blogs, how-to posts or online discussion you'll soon hear people talking about the kernel. A kernel isn't something unique to Android -- iOS and MacOS have one, Windows has one, BlackBerry's QNX has one, in fact all high level operating systems have one. The one we're interested in is Linux, as it's the one Android uses. Let's try to break down what it is and what it does.
Android devices use the Linux kernel, but it's not the exact same kernel other Linux-based operating systems use. There's a lot of Android specific code built in, and Google's Android kernel maintainers have their work cut out for them. OEMs have to contribute as well, because they need to develop hardware drivers for the parts they're using for the kernel version they're using. This is why it takes a while for independent Android developers and hackers to port new versions to older devices and get everything working. Drivers written to work with the Gingerbread kernel on a phone won't necessarily work with the Ice Cream Sandwich kernel. And that's important, because one of the kernel's main functions is to control the hardware. It's a whole lot of source code, with more options while building it than you can imagine, but in the end it's just the intermediary between the hardware and the software.
When software needs the hardware to do anything, it sends a request to the kernel. And when we say anything, we mean anything. From the brightness of the screen, to the volume level, to initiating a call through the radio, even what's drawn on the display is ultimately controlled by the kernel. For example -- when you tap the search button on your phone, you tell the software to open the search application. What happens is that you touched a certain point on the digitizer, which tells the software that you've touched the screen at those coordinates. The software knows that when that particular spot is touched, the search dialog is supposed to open. The kernel is what tells the digitizer to look (or listen, events are "listened" for) for touches, helps figure out where you touched, and tells the system you touched it. In turn, when the system receives a touch event at a specific point from the kernel (through the driver) it knows what to draw on your screen. Both the hardware and the software communicate both ways with the kernel, and that's how your phone knows when to do something. Input from one side is sent as output to the other, whether it's you playing Angry Birds, or connecting to your car's Bluetooth.
It sounds complicated, and it is. But it's also pretty standard computer logic -- there's an action of some sort generated for every event. Without the kernel to accept and send information, developers would have to write code for every single event for every single piece of hardware in your device. With the kernel, all they have to do is communicate with it through the Android system API's, and hardware developers only have to make the device hardware communicate with the kernel. The good thing is that you don't need to know exactly how or why the kernel does what it does, just understanding that it's the go-between from software to hardware gives you a pretty good grasp of what's happening under the glass. Sort of gives a whole new outlook towards those fellows who stay up all night to work on kernels for your phone, doesn't it?
Source
How To Flash A Custom Kernel
Short PDA Flashing Guide(Odin Method)
- download the .tar file
- install Kies, or Samsung driver pack
- download Odin3 1.84 or 1.85 (download links above)
- stop Kies
- stop all active ADB sessions
- start odin
- power off Your SGY
- boot into download mode
- Press Vol Down, Home, and Power at the same time
- When (about 5 sec) Warning screen appears, release Volume Down and Power, then (a bit later) Home
- press Vol Up (You'll get Odin mode screen)
- in the PDA field, browse for the kernel tar
- leave all other fields and checkboxes default!
- connect your phone, You must see yellow 0:[COMxx] in the first ID:COM and "Added" in the message box
- Start flashing by the START button.
- flashing will start immediately, see the progress in the message box, and progress bar on the phone
- Wait 1-3 minutes, until green PASS! in the upper left
- SGY will reboot, leave it as is for 2-5 minutes until startup finishes
Mai77 Method
1. Turn off phone and boot into CWM
(Note: To boot into CWM press Vol Up, Home, and Power at the same time and in the stock recovery choose update from zip and select the CWM.zip)
2. Once in the CWM recovery, simply choose install from zip and select KernelUpdate.zip
(Note : Kernel Update.zip looks for a boot.img file in SD card and flashes it)
3. After successful kernel up press power to return to CWM
4. Press Reboot now, and your kernel is updated
Current Custom Kernel
[CUSTOM][KERNEL] MerrukTechnology Kernel 2.0 PRE-FINAL, For Samsung Galaxy Y
[DEV][Kernel] Vivek-Kernel Development [Overclock V6 (New)][26/3/2012]
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What is a Bricked Phone?
Soft brick= a FAILURE of the device that can be reverted by the user
Hard brick= a FAILURE of the device that has to be reverted via external devices see jtag
Superbrick= a FAILURE of the device where the only solution the service center and a replacement of the component that malfunctions.
Pixel salad = a problem of the graphics unit or the screen to display correctly the image and put instead random colored pixels on some areas of the screen or the whole screen.
Source
Guides
14 toggles for SGY
BCM Tweak Module
Compile Kernel From Source
Hardware Basics For Dummies
How To Customize A Rom
How to Deodex Stock ROM
how to fix wifi connection problem + enabling wifi adhoc connection
Increase Data Partition Size(Non-Dual Boot)
Increase RAM using Swap File and Swap Partition
Introduction to edify updater script
Kernel Patch
Link2SD
Locate Lost Phone
Reset Bin Count
Bin Count is the count that shows how many Roms have you flashed. It must be 0 in order for you to claim warranty if your contract says so
Roms,Calibrations,Tweaks
Single Click Bootable Kernel
SGY for Dummies
1.Guide to Flashing ROMs and Kernels
-How to use Odin
-How to use Recovery
-ROMS
-Kernels
2.Guide to Tweaking and Modding
-Scripts
-Flashable ZIPs
3.Guide to Unlocking and Getting Warranty Back
-Unlocking Samsung Galaxy Young
-Resetting Bin Count
-Un-Rooting
Tuned MegaBassBeats for SGY
V6 SuperCharger
ROFLkopter said:
Anyone know how to get this Jelly Bean Play Store working for our phone, or is it just for ICS? Seen it on one of the forums here but can't remember which phone...
http://db.tt/fWy2IRC4
Typed with SwiftKey 3 using XDA Premium on my GT-S5360
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Here, try use this method, i'm able to push it in & using it now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653455
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wa198007 said:
i used Minitool partition once on my memory card. It did not seem to work and my card also got corrupt as well as the card reader I was using. The first proper partition I did was with Clockworks Recovery. Can you please give me a link of Minitool for Windows 7 and give my some instructions on how to use this properally.
How do I check which filesystem I use?
Thanks!!
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Here (use search tab & u will get what u want):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SD_card_partitioning
Best Settings Rom Toolbox?
Install the Toolbox ROM but am not sure of the best values I should use to increase device performance. I want to change values are:
- Auto Memory Manager
- Sysctl Tweaks
deathnotice01 said:
you need to modify a systemui to work with EDT
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Yes i know that part,
But the problem is modify with what?
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Hindi font problem on repencis
The hindi font is properly rendered on ddle stock rom but its theres a problem in repencis v 3.5 rom . any solution ?
Ask : tutorial to make touchwiz landscape enabled..
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Error Deodex stock rom
can anyone help me how to deodexed DXLE1..
im having problem with xUltimate 2.4/2.3 i can't deodex the rom
I always get this error
sorry for my bad english.
iMaker said:
can anyone help me how to deodexed DXLE1..
im having problem with xUltimate 2.4/2.3 i can't deodex the rom
I always get this error
sorry for my bad english.
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Try deodex with dsixda kitchen.
Just search bout it.
This is new Thread of Zopo ZP980 Plus Octa Core
MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATOR TO GIVE US TO DISCUSS ON THIS PHONE !
More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=256
Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE
Details Section
BRAND and MODEL
Brand: ZOPO
Model: ZP980+
Carrier: Unlocked
Certificate：CE, RoHS
Sim card: Dual sim dual standby
OS and CPU
Operating System: Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS,
CPU: MTK MT6592 1.7GHz, Cortex-A7 Octa core process
GPU:Mali-450 MP4
NETWORKING
Dual sim dual standby, WCDMAGSM+GSM Sim1 Mini Card,Sim2 Normal Size View picture
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
Network speeds: HSDPA 42.2Mbps，HSUPA 11.5Mbps
Data Technology: GPRS、EDGE、HSPA、HSPA+
Check here your sim provider http://maps.mobileworldlive.com
CAMERA and VIDEO
Rear camera: 14MP, AF, LED Flash
Front-facing cam: 5.0MP
Video capture: 1080P(1920*1080, 30FPS)
Video Play：MPEG-4 [email protected]，Or @15fps,16Mbps
ENTERNAINMENT
Video play formats: MP4/3GP/MOV/MPEG/MKV/FLV, ...
Audio play formats: MP3/AMR/AAC/ASF/Ape/Flac ,...
Ring Tone: MP3/AAC/ASF,...
Picture formats: JPEG/PNG/GIF/BMP,...
CONNECITIVITY and COMMUNICATION
USB support: Micro USB v2.0
WiFi:Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
WiFi Hotspot functionality, Tethering & portable hotspot - Synchronization via Exchange ActiveSync
Bluetooth technology: Bluetooth v4.0
VPN
GPS satellites: GPS,A-GPS -Sensor: Gravity Sensor, Compass, proximity sensor
DISPLAY
Screen Size: 5-inch
Contrast: 1000:1
Color Support: 16 Million Colors
Screen Technology: LTPS，2.47mm Narrow Frame
Screen material: TFT
Display resolution: FHD Super Retina Display 1920*1080 pixels, 441PPI, OGS
PRE-LOADED APPLICATIONS
Google Maps
Google Talk
Google Mail
Google Calendar
Google Play Store
Facebook
Twitter
Skype
Deleted all Chinese APP English Version
MEMORY
Internal phone storage: 16B ROM
RAM: 1GB
Memory card support : MicroSD Card up to 64gb
BATTERY
Battery:Li-Polymer, 2000mAh
Standby time: 130-200 hours
SIZE
Dimensions: 143.3 x 70 x 8.5mm
Weight: Phone:150g(with 1 Battery)
Software Section
Drivers for windows :
https://www.dropbox.com/s/125r5twipmdt1wn/MT6589 drivers.zip
http://www.4shared.com/zip/Y_F6KBCe/...sb_driver.html
http://www.4shared.com/rar/5wokI0ev/...NDROID__B.html
http://www.4shared.com/zip/dSb69w17/Copy_of_Driver.html
http://www.4shared.com/rar/qM8hDW5u/zopo_usb_drivers.html
http://ge.tt/2yL21VT/v/2
New firmware new version of Jellybean for zp980+ for flashtool
with new compatibility with octa core for Facebook and others new apps on the market:
ZP980+_20140618-154923
http://www.4shared.com/rar/jxW50tr0ce/ZP980_20140618-154923.html
New Firmware Kitkat O.S. ZP980+ 20141018-172927 :
http://www.4shared.com/rar/9FBMcxnKba/ZP980_20141018-172927.html
New Firmware 06-01-2014 (zp980+ 20140106-):
http://www.4shared.com/rar/o7F5TeGkba/ZP980_zopomobileshop_140106.html
boot patched
http://www.4shared.com/file/YoFgDaugce/boot_img_ZP980patched_140125-1.html
Recovery Modded :cwm 5504 small font
http://www.4shared.com/file/vZdJiolHce/ZP980_cwm5504.html
twrp 2500 touch
http://www.4shared.com/file/w2w1F9-wce/recoverytwrp2500.html
cwm 6030 (Perfect and raccomanded)
http://www.4shared.com/file/Wl5Zur7tba/recovery_6030_zp980.html
Root
http://www.4shared.com/file/DA8MSemkba/VRoot_1603690_Setup.html
supersu vers 1.91
http://www.4shared.com/zip/Soks3l28ba/UPDATE-SuperSU-v191.html
Mtkdroidtools:242
http://www.4shared.com/rar/SIZQYYL3/MtkDroidTools_v242.html
253
http://www.4shared.com/file/CYuy3V38ba/MtkDroidTools_v253.html
Flashtools v 3.1316.0.212 (raccomanded version for octa core from Zopo staff):
http://www.4shared.com/zip/Ag4aK-rOce/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v313440212.html
Flashtools v 5.xxxxxxx ( first new version):
http://www.4shared.com/zip/nZZOwTyuce/SP_Flash_Tool.html
Primary Partition 4 -> 7 gb
Raccomanded 7gb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49808465
Ask to me if the link don't run!
Video Section
Utility Section
Cover Change:
To recognize the flip cover opening and closing I would recommend smart cover lite ...this app:
It has so many settings ..... I set the time of closing of the flip cover to 6 seconds after it closed but your own if you want to decide others details!
(vover to recognize the need to insert a small felt pad on the top right of the cover (to use the sensor).
Software Installation Section:
Software Installation Section:
Drivers Installation:
Procedure:
To install the USB drivers VCOM the phone must be turned off and connected to the PC with or without a battery depending on the type of device,
get a screen like this in the device manager of the computer
Once you have installed the terminal will be shown in this way (the COM port may be different)
For those who have problems with the installation of these drivers and have had in the past a terminal mtk
they may have a driver conflict, or even if you just do the casino and installed it different,
to solve, you can try to use the program
USBDeview:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/trans/usbdeview_italian.zip
select all items in that report as VCOM USB Preloader in the Mediatek figure right click Unistall and restart the PC.
Firmware setup:
PROCEDURE
1) Installation of new Firmware of the 06-01-2014
To download the new firmware.
Do unzip the compressed file and insert into the firmware folder:
a) recovery amended
b) Ebr1 and 2 to increase the primary partition to 10gb
suggested 7gb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455850
Phone off without usb cable and possibly removed the battery and put back for a perfect reset .....
and hold mode 'of off without usb cable connected!
Run Flashtool version octa-core ..... select the file, and then scatter firmware upgrade ...... NOW ONLY CONNECT USB CABLE not before!
Wait for the end of the installation procedure of the firmware and eventually restart the phone!
This is whole simplified procedure for installing the original firmware
Section Root
1°) PROCEDURE with (SuperSu)
( Prerequisite )
Install the new firmware in advance of 01/06/2014 if you have not already ' patched or fleshate boot with the boot patched .
( prerequisite to understand if you have a clean system 'that has to go out the base language and that ' English )
If you do not have English as the base language head to recovery ( recommended cwm 6030 )
before you do a full firmware flesh total wipe and wipe cache davil )
Having had access to the Android system :
1 ) enable the menu ' settings:
a) menu ' security enable unknown sources ;
b ) menu ' enable developer ,
USB debugging ;
mock locations .
Connect the USB cable and copied to the external memory (Micro SD)
in root ( no folders ) of the same file updatesupersu versXX.zip .
Restart mode ' recovery using:
1 ) the program mtkdroid tools on the front page ,
2 ) the unique method still works but more ' long . :
Turn off the phone and connect the USB cable to recharge the battery,
wait until the little red light charging lights (important)
now you can with the simultaneous pressure of the fingers on the keys:
Power + volume + lever
and wait without removing pressing keys ... that the phone reboots mode ' recovery.
At this point select install zip file and select super user and run it .
Restarting will have root on the phone!
( If you restart there is no ' app Super Upon repeat paying attention to the language of the firmware and that ' an important signal that it makes you realize that the system is ' clean and that there were traces of other changes in your phone)
2°) PROCEDURE with (Vroot)
Among the many tests I've done the following program gave the best results.
Install the new firmware in advance of 06/01/2014 if you have not already 'patched or flesh boot with the boot patched.
1) Install the program on your pc VRoot:
2) Wait for it to update to version more 'recently and do root!
3) Connect your phone with the USB cable to the PC ... and wait for the answers on the monitor of the zp980 +
4) Make the root ... the phone will reboot '.
5) Back in android .... check if everything is' in place
6) Check that there is a shield appeared blue with a mechanical wheel in the middle!
The program has all in Chinese but it works perfectly!
(for the moment Vroot and 'the only one that allows you to have a superuser root and a fully functional)!
does this mean you're waiting for the phone to arrive?
I don't understand why they don't add a few more HSPA bands to these phones...
I mean, every phone I see is either 850/2100 or 900/2100, or AT BEST AND VERY SELDOM 850/900/2100.
Having a quad-core ZP980 2/32GB (it has 850/2100 HSPA), I regret the lack of 900 MHz 3G and won't consider this octa-core one for this reason.
Hey guys - what ROM do you use for the phone?
I currently operate with MIUI v5 4.3.1 (ported from 998) and despite a few bugs works fine - not so happy about battery life still but a brand new device so it will need to settle a bit I guess.
zp980+ 2gb/16rom
wbgenetic said:
Hey guys - what ROM do you use for the phone?
I currently operate with MIUI v5 4.3.1 (ported from 998) and despite a few bugs works fine - not so happy about battery life still but a brand new device so it will need to settle a bit I guess.
zp980+ 2gb/16rom
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I would love to get a Miui port for my ZP980+ octa core device.
i tried a port from needrom but whatsapp wasn't working.
but i did see a working version of MIUI on the ZP998 device!
Who can port that to the ZP980+ ? please?
Regards,
An desperate ex-MIUI user Addict
Recovery TWRP 2.7.0.0 for ZOPO ZP980+ by SevenMaxs
I put TWRP 2.7 for this phone site needrom.com/mobile/recovery-twrp-2-7-0-0-for-zopo-zp980/
New firmware new version of Jellybean for zp980+ for flashtool
with new compatibility with octa core for Facebook and others new apps on the market:
ZP980+_20140618-154923
http://www.4shared.com/rar/jxW50tr0ce/ZP980_20140618-154923.html
rom miui
hola, gracias por vuestro trabajo, no hay ninguna rom miui, 100% funcional, salen todos los dias para todos los zopo pero para este modelo octacore, 2 gb de ram no, alguna idea?
saludos.
NEW OPERATIVE SYSTEM "KITKAT" IS ARRIVEd ALSO FOR ZP980+
The new Operative System KITKAT is relased for zp980+ !!!!!
FINALLY KITKAT ON ZP 980+ IS ARRIVED
ZP980+_20141018-172927.rar
LINK:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/9FBMcxnKba/ZP980_20141018-172927.html
Hello,
the new KitKat for ZP980+ works fine... but... theres no root
anone here who find a way to root that rom?
i tryed vroot, framaroot ant towelroot... nothing works
thnx
HMME said:
Hello,
the new KitKat for ZP980+ works fine... but... theres no root
anone here who find a way to root that rom?
i tryed vroot, framaroot ant towelroot... nothing works
thnx
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try this one, is rooted and works fine.
http://www.zopomobile.es/soporte/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=517
Thnx,
but i found my own way to root the original rom.
my english is to bad to write it down :cyclops:.
Micha
In the official forum... Zopoxxxxxxxxp. Com there are my last Rom version n2 based kitkat O. S. With root and many of my tricks!
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