If you got ANY questions? Feel free to ask here..
[HELP THREAD]Any Questions? Anyone Can Ask here [GT-5360/5510/5512/6102]
VERY LENGTHY THREAD?? Difficult to read in app? Yes I know friends!! That's why added hide/spoiler button to each post & link to first post in every posts end
Hi, Everyone, This is a GUIDE to NEW / EXISTING users.. There are guides below for advanced users too.. So i have shared my experience at XDA with you all to make others understand and help each other.
If you want to know something/ want me to include a topic here, please PM me.. I will see if i can help with that and write about it.
Hopefully this will help many of you, Now READ ON.. Click On "SHOW CONTENT" Button to See the content on each posts below!
DIFFICULTY LEVELS: It tells you how much difficult it is for you to do the task described below. See the headings of guides in every post to see difficulty of that task.
* --> Very Easy
** --> Easy
*** --> Moderate
**** --> Difficult
***** --> Very DifficultINDEX OF THIS THREAD:
* Abbreviations/Acronyms used in XDA (Android language) [SEE 2ND POST]
* Simple methods to get LOGCAT, DMESG [SEE 3RD POST]
* CWM MD5SUM mismatch error while restoring? Solution for this: [SEE 4TH POST]
* How to use SDCARD instead of internal storage for apps[LINK2SD] [SEE 5TH POST]
* Detailed steps to install Stock rom/Firmware through ODIN [SEE 6TH POST]
* ROM installations instructions [IN GENERAL] [SEE 7TH POST]
* Kernel installations instructions [IN GENERAL] [SEE 8TH POST]
* How to deodex a stock rom in easy way using DSIXDA Kitchen [SEE 9TH POST]
* USEFUL LINKS TO THREADS/GUIDES SECTION [SEE 11TH POST/1ST POST OF 2ND PAGE]
MISCELLANEOUS: [SEE 10TH POST]
* Thread Title tags confusing? Its explained here!
* Why give "Thanks"? Thanks meter explained!
* Stars, User Titles: Junior, Member, Senior Member........? Read to know more!
* XDA/TAPATALK app image uploading problems??
* Make your Thread/Post Aligned(Neat) by using BBCODE TAGS
* Battery Drain?? Read these tips to avoid it.
* Enable Whatsapp *AUTO DOWNLOAD IMAGE OPTION* in new versions [TRICK]
PLANNED GUIDES ARE:[12th POST]
How to make a kernel--Writing in progress
How to get 10 without spamming / complaining!!
How to modify apps background,looks etc.
CREDITS :
To all my friends and xda members who gave me info to learn about these things.
To anmolsharma1293, deathnotice01, jaison thomas, kidcarter93, lavadepa, MNgez, nikufellow, tjsgy, wcypierre who gave suggestions and info and tips to improve this guide.
To The-Captain our moderator for helping us to improve ourselves, learn more and being kind to new users too.
Credits are added to respective people in the posts related to them whenever i have taken info / used their work[if not done, i will do it soon]. Informations obtained from other threads have been added in the posts related to it and i have done it with the permission of the thread OP. If i have forgotten someone's name please do let me know, and i will add it ASAP..
And please tell me any suggestions to improve this guide to help newbies/noobs as this guide should help all of us to get better at things we can do with an android. PLEASE REPORT ME ANY MISTAKES IF I HAVE MADE IN WRITING THE GUIDE/ IF THERE IS A WRONG INFORMATION.. I WILL CORRECT IT ASAP..
If i missed anyones credit, please forgive me and let me know.. and i will add it as soon as i can, promise!
Thank you.
Abbreviations/Acronyms used in XDA (Android language)
The reason for this guide is that many new users would have difficulty to understand what are these short forms.. everyone says cwm, rom, cm, etc.. but no one says what it is.. and you may feel a bit shy/embarrassed to ask them what it is. So here is my attempt to cover them..
Please do let me know in PM if some words are missing and you want them to be covered.. i will gladly add them, thank you.
This Post is an inspiration from mrhaley30705's thread & Diablo67 thread.
Use CTRL+F to find a specific term.Difficulty --> *
XDA RELATED ACRONYMS
DEV: Developer
ERD: Elite Recognized Developer
FM/FSM: Forum Moderator/Forum Specific Moderator
RC: Recognized Contributor
RD: Recognized Developer
RT: Recognized Themer
SM: Senior Moderator
GENERAL
AFAIK: As Far As I Know
ATM - At the moment
BTDT - Been there done that
CRACK: The password / product key / license key illegally used for unauthorized usage are known as a crack of the software . Also please read the warning posted at warez meaning below. The same applies to cracks
ETA - Estimated time of arrival.. Note: Asking ETA in dev section is a big NO NO..!!
FTFY: Fixed that for you
FTW - For the win
FWIW: For what it's worth
FYI: For Your Information
IBTL/IB4L - In before the lock / In Before Lock
IDK: I Dont Know (Thats what it means and i am not saying i dont know about IDK!!)
IIRC - If I recall / remember correctly
IRC - Internet Relay Chat
LOL - Laugh out loud
NEWBIE: Someone who is new to this field/ forum and wants to learn how to do it rather than say "NOT WORKING! FIX IT!".
NOOB: Someone who is new and doesn't want to learn "HOW" its done, just want to "USE" the end product. So, please guys dont be a noob, be a newbie!
OP: Short for Original Poster, or the person who originally started the thread.
OT - Off Topic
PM: Short for Private Message. Allows users of XDA to send and receive non-public messages. Accessed from USER CP.
P.S: stands for Post Script. It is used when u wrote a message on a postcard and u forgot to mention an important information.*
ROFL - Roll on floor laughing
RTL: Right To Left support (In Some languages you have to start reading from right and end towards left side.. as against to usual method of reading from left to right)
SMH: Shake my head
STH: Something
TBH: To Be Honest
TIA: Thanks In Advance
THREAD: An individual issue page on the forum. This thing you're reading is a thread.
TLDR: Too long to read
TM: stands for Trademark.
USER CP: Short for User Control Panel. This button near the top of the XDA page allows users to update their avatar, personal information, and signature. PMs and subscribed threads can also be checked in this location.
WARES/WAREZ: Warez refers primarily to copyrighted works distributed without fees or royalties, and may be traded, in general violation of copyright law. To make it simple, it is any app/software which has to be paid to use them, but are used without paying any money.. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT TOLERATED AT XDA. SO PLEASE DONT POST WARES ANYWHERE ON XDA FORUMS. YOU WILL GET BANS/INFRACTIONS IF YOU DO SO!
ANDROID DEVICE RELATED:
ADB: Android Debug Bridge, a utility to run on a PC to allow connection to and control of an Android device. Part of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK), it allows for ROOT-level access to the Android device from a computer.
AOSP: Short for Android Open Source Project. The open-sourced code from which individuals can build new distributions of Android.
APK: An Android executable file, similar to the .exe file in Windows. Most programs will install with a .apk file.
Apps2SD:A method of storing applications and cache on the device's microSD card.
Bloatware: Software or 'apps' that you don't need, but come preinstalled to a device's /system partition, meaning that you cannot remove them unless the device has been rooted
Boot Animation: Boot animation is a term for a graphical representation of the boot process of the operating system. After you switch on / reboot phone you see this.
BOOTLOADER: There are two of these; the primary and secondary bootloaders. These programs tell the Android device how to start up, and are critical to its functionality.
Bootloop: When your system recycles over and over without entering the main OS.
BRICK/(HARD BRICK): An Android device that is completely non-responsive, i.e. nothing lights up, the screen does nothing, no combination of button presses cause any reaction. Can only be restored by JTAG or warranty service.
BUILD.PROP: A plain text file which contains environmental variables for the system to use during operation. Can be hacked to fake a different model for increased functionality, among many other operations. It is also used to make tweaks to boost speed/performance, etc.
BUSYBOX: An application that contains many standard Unix tools.
BUTTON COMBO/THREE BUTTON COMBO: The act of pressing several buttons at the same time to produce a desired result (e.g. press and hold volume up+home button+power button for 10 seconds will reboot into the RECOVERY menu at any movement when phone is on or Press and hold volume down+power button+home button to get into ODIN mode/DOWNLOAD mode).
Cache:A component that transparently stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster.
CM: Short for CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod is an Android build built from the Android Open Source Project, and its builds are usable on multiple different Android Devices.
CPU: It stands for Central Processing Unit and handles all the complex mathematical formulas necessary to do everyday things like surfing the Internet.
CSC - File with Carrier Customizations
Custom bin counter: A line of code in several Samsung Galaxy devices' bootloaders that counts the number of times a user uses ODIN to flash ROMS/KERNELS to the device. Commonly used to detect software modification. This is called custom bin down in ODIN mode and it should be 0 to claim warranty. Can be reset with GALAXY TOOLBOX APP by Doky73
Custom: Independent developers who like to customize their devices beyond the standard options provided often tend to release the fruits of their labor for the rest to enjoy, in form of custom ROMs.
CWM: Short for ClockWorkMod Recovery Menu. This is a program that allows you to install custom ROMS/KERNELS as well as do many other customizations. Often referred to as the "RECOVERY MENU"/"CWM"
DALVIK CACHE: The collection of program information stored for use by the DALVIK program. This can be cleared from the RECOVERY menu to resolve issues with the Android OS.
DALVIK: The Android operating system's memory management tool. This program handles which other programs are running and assigns memory to them
DEODEXED: Removing the .odex files from an APK file. The .odex files contain a list of dependencies for the associated file, and if something changes, the .odex (and similarly, the associated file) not longer function correctly.
DMESG: dmesg (for "display message") is a command on some Unix-like operating systems that prints the message buffer of the kernel..
DOWNLOAD MODE: Read Button combo to know about this.
EFS: The directory /efs on the Android device's internal storage. Contains files with the Android device's IMEI, wireless devices MAC addresses, product code, and other information..
EMMC: Short for Embedded MultiMediaCard. A chip architecture consisting of an embedded storage solution with MMC interface, flash memory and controller, all in a small ball grid array package.
EXT4: A journaling file system (e.g. NTFS, FAT32 are file systems) often used by Linux distributions. Can be used with Android.
EXTERNAL SD: A micro SD card that has been inserted in the micro SD slot in the Android device. Can be removed.
FACTORY RESET: This will remove all user customizations in the Android OS, returning it to a factory state. Note: This will not wipe the Internal SD card. It will just make it as a phone just bought from the store state.
FC/FORCE CLOSE: When a program on the Android device becomes unstable/gets an error, the DALVIK program will force it to terminate to prevent further system instability which appears as a Force Close message usually in phone.
FLASHING: The act of writing code to the Android device. ROMs, MODEMs, KERNELs, and BOOTLOADERs can all be flashed. Independent from, and having nothing to do with, Adobe's Flash product.
FREEZE: Specific to LINK2SD/TITANIUM BACKUP. Using these 2 apps, the user changes a program into a non-functional, but still installed, state. Useful for identifying problem and FCs.
gapps - Google Applications, like GMail, Calendar, Maps, G+, etc
GB - Gingerbread, AKA Android OS 2.3.X
GOVERNOR: A program that interacts with the device hardware to increase or decrease the processor's clock speed (e.g. at low usage, it will set the processor speed to 400 MHz, but as usage increases, it would scale up to 1000 MHz).
HSUPA/HSDPA: Short for High Speed (Up/Down) Packet Access. This is 3G+, and is the Android device's internet speed level between 3G and 4G.
ICS: Short for Ice Cream Sandwich, the Android OS version 4.0.x.
IMEI: Short for International Mobile Equipment Identity. A unique number to identify GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN phones. Used by GSM networks to identify valid devices.
INTERNAL SD: The internal storage memory of the Android device. Not a physical SD card that can be removed.
JB: Short for Jelly Bean, the Android OS version 4.1.x.
JIG: A piece of hardware that makes a physical connection between pins of the USB slot to force the Android device into DOWNLOAD mode.
JTAG: A process of connecting directly to the main board of the Android device to rewrite corrupted BOOTLOADERS.
KERNEL: The kernel is a program that constitutes the central core of a computer operating system. It has complete control over everything that occurs in the system.
LAST_KMESG: last_kmsg is a dump of the printk statements from the kernel before the operating system itself crashed.
LAUNCHER: A program that launches programs in Android. Examples are Touchwiz (Samsung), HOLO Launcher, Launcher Pro, ADW Launcher, and Go Launcher EX.
LCD Density: Pixel density is a measurement of the resolution of devices in various contexts; typically computer displays, image scanners, and digital camera image sensors.
LOGCAT: A command to view messages in one of the system logs. See Android logger.
LTE: Stands for Long Term Evolution. It is based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA network technologies, increasing the capacity and speed using a different radio interface together with core network improvements.
MAI77 method: Its only known here. So dont say this out of SGY forum. This is a method to flash kernel through CWM using Kernel flasher tool made by MAI77. Its basically you have kernel flasher tool and boot.img file in SDCARD root and you select kernel flasher tool in CWM and it will install boot.img file which is the kernel you selected.
MD5 CHECKSUM: A 32-digit (128-bit) hash number generated by a cryptographic program to ensure that a downloaded file matches the original file. The original file is run through the MD5 generator program, which creates the 32-bit number. This number is checked against the md5 number created with the file the end user receives to ensure file integrity.
MIUI: A Chinese built-from-source ROM. Short for "Mobile Internet User Interface". Also can refer to the MIUI music player, which has been included in other ROMs.
Mod: The act of modifying a piece of hardware or software or anything else for that matter, to perform a function not originally conceived or intended by the designer.
MODEM: The software that interfaces with the phone's radio hardware to connect to cell phone towers.
NANDROID BACKUP: A complete system image backup of the Android device except for the MODEM and KERNEL. Can be accessed from CWM.
ODEX: A file that is associated with an APK file, containing a list of the dependencies for the program. See also DEODEXED.
ODIN: A Samsung proprietary program that allows the Android device to be flashed back to stock or with custom software.
OVERCLOCKING/OC: Setting the processor's clock speed to run faster than its default setting, i.e. 1248 MHz (1.2 GHz) vs 832 MHz (Default)
OTA - Over-the-Air (usually used as "OTA update" for firmware updates that can be installed directly via 3G/4G/Wi-Fi without the need of an PC)
PIT FILE: Short for Partition Information Table file. One of the possible file types used while flashing with ODIN or HEIMDALL.
Port: To Take a rom or app from one phone and program it to work on a different one.
Ram: (Random Access Memory) A group of memory chips, typically of the dynamic RAM (DRAM) type, which function as the computer's primary workspace.
RECOVERY: The menu that allows a user to do many low-level operations on the Android Device. This menu can either be the stock Samsung menu, or the CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY MENU (CWM). See also CWM.
RFS: A Samsung-proprietary file system (e.g. NTFS, FAT32 are file systems) used on some Android devices. Stands for Robust File System.
RIL - Radio Interface Layer
ROM: The collection of programs, themes, and settings that create the general look-and-feel of your Android device. This is what most users will initially be wanting to change. Or custom ROM firmware file, Can also refer to a Read-only memory.
ROOT: Changing the permission level of the Android system to its most powerful level, the root user, allowing full access to the file system. More like Administrator permission in Windows OS.
SGY /SGYD /SGYP /SGYPD : Samsung Galaxy Y / Samsung Galaxy Y Duos / Samsung Galaxy Y Pro/ Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos
Sideloading: It means installing applications without using the official Android Market.
SOFT BRICK: A device that is not functioning correctly, but still shows some signs of operation. See also BRICK.
STOCK: The Android software version that comes installed on new devices, prior to sale to the user. Can also be used to refer to the Android software issued from Samsung or the carrier.
Superuser/SU: On many computer operating systems, the superuser is a special user account used for system administration. Depending on the operating system, the actual name of this account might be: root, administrator or supervisor.
TETHER: Connecting the Android device to a computer via a wired or wireless connection to allow the transfer of data through the Android device's internet connection. Commonly used to provide internet access to a laptop or desktop computer when other methods are not desired or available.
THEME: A collection of images, backgrounds, colors, font types, and other visual items to change the Android device's look and feel. Separate from LAUNCHER, and is usually FLASHed in CWM.
TWRP2 - an alternate recovery mode for your phone
UNDERVOLTING/UV: Setting the voltage levels drawn by the Android device to a lower level to reduce overall battery usage.
Updater Script: When Android devices install updates via CWM/recovery mode they have to perform a wide range of functions on files and permissions. The scripting language is called Edify and is defined primarily in the bootable/recovery/{edify,edifyscripting,updater} directories of the Android source-code tree.
WCDMA: Short for Wideband Code Division Multiple Access. An air interface standard in 3G mobile communications networks that allows higher speeds and more users.
ZIPALIGNED: An archive alignment tool that provides important optimization to APK files. The purpose is to ensure that all uncompressed data starts with a particular alignment relative to the start of the file. Reduces RAM consumption.
Simple methods to get LOGCAT, DMESG
Devs asking you to get a logcat and give?? Yes it helps a lot for devs if you give logcat to solve problem. So dont wait till devs ask you to get a logcat! Just give them a logcat when you tell them this/that doesnt work. This way theirs and yours time will be saved and unnecessary posts will be avoided. Now i will give you simple steps to do it. There are two main ways to do a logcat, 1. within android device, and 2. through adb using PC.WITHIN ANDROID DEVICE METHOD:
This i learnt from paxChristos from his thread.
1. Logcat within android device can be done in one of two ways, through a Logcat app: Difficulty --> *
Here are two good apps: aLogcat or Catlog
Both of these programs can dump their logs to a text file, which is very useful for debugging. Or, you can do it in terminal emulator (same rules as running through adb(see below))
2. Through Terminal method: Difficulty --> **
Install Android Terminal Emulator app from Play Store..
Open terminal app you just installed..
Enter these commands:
After every command press ENTER/SUBMIT button
Code:
su
then accept the superuser popup message[it comes only first time if you select checkbox "remember the choice"]
Code:
logcat -v long > /sdcard/test.log
Or use this command:
The -v long puts the text in a nice format that is more easily readable. The *:W will search for all warnings, errors, and fatals, while the *:S will silence everything else.
So essentially, u will have a .txt file that has a log of all warnings and up, nothing else, and it'll look pretty too!
Code:
logcat -v long *:W*:S > /sdcard/filename.txt
now press home button to minimize the terminal..
and do the task which is giving problems/ whichever task log you need to give to dev..
then drag the notification bar..
select terminal app in it..
now press and hold "Volume down button" and touch c button on keyboard.
This will stop the command..
now use this command twice
Code:
exit
Now app will get closed. go to sdcard to find test.log file.. upload it to here so that dev can access it..
Thank you for reading it with patience hope you can get logcat now..
Note: if you are stuck in boot and want to take logcat.. READ LOGCAT FROM ADB METHOD BELOW.. the above one is simple method for these tasks for eg.. if you are having some force close of app/lag etc.. then after entering second command press enter and then use home button to minimize terminal.. dont worry it will take log.. now open that app and once it gives force close then click on it and then open terminal again and press volume down button + c to terminate command.. then use exit command two times... done.. now go to sdcard and find a.txt file
From PC[i.e, ADB] LOGCAT METHOD :Difficulty --> ***
There is an advantage here. As doing this way, you can start using logcat when your device boots. There are 2 ways here again..
PREPARATION:
In your android device, go to settings --> applications --> development -->
Check USB Debugging
Make sure your device driver is already installed otherwise install kies software which will install drivers too.. Get kies from This LINK
You need to download this ADB.zip file i made to your system.. Download link
Extract the ADB.zip file from any applications like IZarc/7Zip/winzip/winrar.
ADB USAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Then go to Android folder.. inside that you should find 3 files.. Now open a command prompt or terminal in that path..(wherever you extracted it.. use cd command)
Then inside that path.. type
Code:
adb logcat > filename.txt
Or
Code:
logcat -v long > /sdcard/test.log
Or
Code:
logcat -v long *:W*:S > /sdcard/filename.txt
Now perform tasks in android device of which you need to give logcat for the devs. Then use CTRL+C to end the command.
Now find the filename.txt inside the Android folder which has logcat. Upload this file and give link to dev..
Or There is another method called All in one logger tool by wcypierre which can get you logcat and dmesg. I have not tested it myself. But i am sure it will work and you can go to that thread and ask your queries about that tool if you want to use that. The dev will help you gladly. So, please thank him for his nice work.The full list of options that can be used with logcat command is as follows:
V — Verbose (lowest priority)
D — Debug
I — Info (default priority)
W — Warning
E — Error
F — Fatal
S — Silent (highest priority, on which nothing is ever printed)
You can replace the *:W with any other letter from above to get more info.
From PC[i.e, ADB] GET DMESG:Difficulty --> ***
Note: You will need adb access for this to work, same as logcat. Read PREPARATIONS above to find adb files required and related setup.
What this will do is get us live kernel output so we can know things like "What driver is the kernel loading {or not loading for that matter}" and similar things.
Go to Android folder.. inside that you should find 3 files.. Now open a command prompt or terminal in that path..(wherever you extracted it.. use cd command)
Then inside that path.. type
Code:
adb shell dmesg > dmesg.txt
To get last_kmsg:
Code:
adb shell cat /proc/last_kmsg > kmsg.txt
From Android Device GET DMESG:Difficulty --> **
You can also get the dmesg by using terminal emulator.
Code:
dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg.txt
To get last_kmsg:
Code:
cat /proc/last_kmsg > /sdcard/last_kmsg.txt
FOR APP DEVS / ADVANCED USERS ONLY! LOGCAT INSTRUCTIONS:
Thanks to jaison thomas for this method! NOTE: I have not tested this. sorry. But it will definitely work. I edited the quoted message to make it simple.
jaison thomas said:
log cat using eclipse, i thought it will be simple for advanced users who are into app development.
I will guide how it works
1) install samsung kies in your pc
2) turn on usb debugging in phone.
3) install android plugin for eclipse .
4) now on eclipse click on "window" --> "show view" --> "other" --> "android" --> "log cat". Then click "ok".
Thats it .logcat window will be shown in lower bottom side of eclipse.it is having a green color icon. Also there may be a chance of logcat window minimised in eclipse.do look for a green icon.
5) now conect ur phone using datacable u can see all the things happening inside the phone in log cat window in eclipse.
NOTE: if you couldnt find android under other option.. Do this:
u didnt install android plugin for eclipse do as follows to install android plugin for eclipse.
1) click on help
2)click on install new software
3) then click on add.
4)then you will get a text box with name and location. in name text box type android or any thing,
in the location copy paste this
https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/ and press ok,
5)In the Available Software dialog, select all check boxes and click Next.
6)In the next window, you'll see a list of the tools to be downloaded. Click Next.
7)Read and accept the license agreements, then click Finish.
8)If you get a security warning saying that the authenticity or validity of the software can't be established, click OK.
9)When the installation completes, restart Eclipse.
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CWM MD5SUM mismatch error while restoring? Solution for this:
Difficulty --> **
If you have made a nandroid backup and we never actually test whether it works/not.. So, some day when you need to restore it.. you get an error while restoring that "md5sum mismatch" restore aborted!! Then you are in a really bad situation right?? Wrong.. Do this.. and the problem should be solved..
You need to edit nandroid.md5 file stored in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/"backup name"/nandroid.md5
NOTE: backup name is usually date and time of your backup/ you could have renamed it to some name.
You need terminal emulator app. Download from play store (android terminal emulator)
Open terminal emulator app and input these commands..
Code:
cd sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2012-09-30.03.18.47
NOTE: Change 2012-09-30.03.18.47 to the name of your folder
To See what file extensions need to be included. type
Code:
ls
( lowercase "L") and hit enter.
This will list everything inside your current directory (backup files of that particular backup)
To make sure there is no nandroid.md5 file existing already, enter this command:
Code:
rm nandroid.md5
Now to make a new nandroid.md5 file
Code:
md5sum *tar > nandroid.md5
Now its ready to be used in restore inside CWM..
NOTE: USE this procedure to repair nandroid md5sum mismatch error if you are getting this on a backup which has not been modified. If you have opened the backup files to modify the files inside. Its not advised to do this. So, please take note of this.
Special Thanks to cynnar for this idea. i tweaked it to our device from his post.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO FIRST POST
How to use SDCARD instead of internal storage for apps[LINK2SD]
Difficulty --> **
Welcome to LINK2SD app friends!
Easiest app to install and use to extend your internal memory.
What it does?
It creates a symbolic link file(more like shortcut in windows) for apps in internal memory which will point to the real app which will be saved in your sdcard second partition! It mounts the second partition of your SD card as /data/sdext2 and makes OS mounts it at boot time.
It can also move user apps to SD card (force move), with batch moving (multiple apps moving at once) capability.
That feature uses Android's standard SD-card installation feature and does not require a second partition. It can break some apps if they are not meant to be moved to the SD card (Such as Widgets).Preparations:
* You need to have root permission/access[Rooted phone]
* A second partition on your SD card. You should have two partitions on SD card and both should be primary.
* The second partition is used for application files and can be ext2, ext3, ext4 or FAT32 (I prefer FAT32 and no issues i have seen, see note below to know why?).
Note:
1. The second partition will not be accessible through windows OS as it recognises only first partition on removable devices. In Linux you can access second partition too!
2. ext4 is the latest ext format but several ROMs/Kernels have issues with it while fewer have issues with ext3 and ext2. FAT works on all ROMs.
Steps to make 2nd Partition in SDCARD:
Connect phone to PC using USB Cable. Make sure your device driver is already installed otherwise install kies software which will install drivers too.. Get kies from This LINK
Now drag the notification bar from status bar in phone and select "USB Connected" messasge.
Then select "Connect USB storage" button.
Once it is connected, Make a backup of sdcard first to PC(Copy all files inside sdcard to any fodler in PC). Otherwise you will loose data in sdcard.
Now open "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" download it from This LINK
This tool is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista & Windows 7. Or Use "Gparted" tool for linux users Or "iPartiton" for Mac users.
Note: this partition manager QUEUES the operations. So nothing is deleted and changed UNTIL you click "APPLY" and then confirm by clicking "OK".
Make sure you are deleting partition on SD card! (not your hard disk for example). Dont be afraid, just read everything and think twice before selecting correct drive. Do you see three gray icons on the bottom? Under each of them the capacity of each drive is listed, and SD CARD has slightly different icon. Check the sdcard capacity given in the window to select the proper one.
select "Create As": PRIMARY on the sdcard partition. Choose whatever size(leave some space which we will use for apps partition) you want for sdcard( to have your music, personal files, etc.).
Select "File System:" FAT32
select the second partition below the one you just created which will have the space left when partitioning the first partition.
Select "File System:" FAT32 (YOU can use Ext2, Ext3, Ext4 also.) But my suggestion is please use FAT32. You wont have problems as all ROMS/KERNELS support fat32 by default!
Click "apply" button on top left corner. Partitions will be created and card will be formatted.
Now put your files back to sdcard and disconnect from PC.
NOTE: You can also use CWM partition option. If you want to use CWM partition method to partition your sdcard then see here. I have never tried this method. So i cannot help you with that.Steps to install and use link2sd[2.2.3 version]:
Let the media scanner finish the scanning process, then open link2sd app and you will see a pop up menu "Select the file system of your SD card's second partition"
Choose your partition type for "second partition" you created while partitioning, say you choose "FAT32/FAT16" then your sdcard second partition should be FAT32/FAT16 which is nothing but FAT or vFAT.
Now Press OK. After 2-10 seconds you will see another pop up menu "Restart your phone" Press "OK" (message goes like this "Mount script created, please restart your phone to mount the second partition of your SD card.")
Now do a reboot of your phone.
Link2SD successfully installed.
To make space inside internal memory-->
* Now open LINK2SD app and you will see three buttons on top bar. click on the first button from left side. you will see:* All --> It will show you all the apk/app files in your phone (130+/- apps)
* System --> It will show you all the system apps in phone (100+/- apps)(stored in system memory)
* User --> It will show you all the User apps(i.e, installed by you) in your phone (30+/- apps)(stored in internal & sdcard & second partition memory)
* Linked --> It will show you all the linked apps in your phone (it wont show any now)(stored in your sdcard second partition memory)
* On SD card --> It will show you all the user apps (10+/- apps)(stored in your sdcard first partition. usual sdcard method)
* On internal --> It will show you all the user apps (10+/- apps)(stored in your sdcard first partition. usual sdcard method)
* Frozen --> It will show you all the apps that have been stopped. This is a method same as Titanium backup app "freeze" method. It makes your app invisible to phone. I.e, it will be installed and ready to use.. but you wont see it anywhere in launcher and if you click on a shortcut of such "frozen" app it will say "app not installed" or such message.* Now select options button in phone, then select "Multi-Select". Now press "select all" option.
* Now press "Actions" button. In new pop up window select "Create link"
* Now in new page which appears, select all 3 options to link application, dalvik-cache, library files. Then press "ok" button and wait till the process ends. It will take time depending upon how many apps you have. around say 5 minutes.
* Now go to linked option from top bar first button from left side. and see al the apps having linked->sdacrd tag on them which means they are now in sdcard second partition..
*Long press on any app to view more options.
NOTE: 1. you cannot move link2sd app from internal memory. It is better to keep it there.
2. System applications should not be linked to SD card. Link2SD does not allow these applications to be linked.
3. Link2SD does not move application's private data directory; it moves apk, dex (dalvik-cache) and lib files.
4. Do not move keyboard apps to system memory. they wont work.
Advantages:
1. When you connect your phone to PC as mass storage, Android unmounts FAT partition but the second partition remains mounted in phone. Therefore linked applications are not affected and can be run without problems even when you have access through pc to sdcard.
2. You can use this app to uninstall system apps, move user apps to system apps or system apps to user apps.
3. You can integrate new updates of system apps which will be stored in internal memory to system apps. But please note: You should free the app first and then move them to/from system always for safety of apps so that they wont give FC. If some apps did gave FC after moving please restart the phone.
4. You can use clear cache, dalvik-cache, 2nd partition options. They wont harm your apps, they will remove only unwanted files.
Troubleshooting / Error occurance chances:
Question : When I click on "Move to SD card", I see a progress bar for 2-3 seconds and then:
pkg:/data/app/com.mobisystems.editor.office_registrered-1.apk Failure
[INSTALL_FAILED_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE]
Answer : Your problem is a simple one.. your internal memory is low..
What link2sd actually does is.. first it moves the files to internal memory and then it sends to 2nd partition.. so you are having issues because.. say the apk file is 20 MB.. and your internal memory is around 20/less MB free.. So, it will give that error even if the second partition is totally empty..
For a work around to this.. you can make backup from titanium or just backup with any app.. then uninstall some apps.. then move that big app.. then reinstall these..
Hope your doubts are solved.. Enjoy the awesome app!
Apps Original thread link and the credit goes to RD bakpinar. So do thank him for this awesome app. You can also donate the dev by visiting his original thread.
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Detailed steps to install Stock rom/Firmware through ODIN
Difficulty --> **
NOTE: Please dont install/flash FIRMWARE of OTHER DEVICES for your phones! through odin! Make double check before downloading whether its the right firmware for your phone!
Visit the threads respective to your devices to see the latest available firmware.. Links given below.
Samsung Galaxy Y --> [Stock][ROM][Odin] FIRMWARE THREAD BY DOKY73
Samsung Galaxy Y DUOS--> [Stock][ROM][Odin] FIRMWARE THREAD BY MANORANJAN2050
Samsung Galaxy Y PRO --> [Stock][ROM][Odin] FIRMWARE THREAD BY GianniDPC
Samsung Galaxy Y PRO DUOS --> [Stock][ROM][Odin] FIRMWARE THREAD BY MANORANJAN2050
To check the current version your mobile has.. Type this code in Dialer Tab which is where you type phone numbers to call..
Code:
*#*#1234#*#*
and check EX. PHONE: S6102DDLG1. See whether it is the latest by visiting samfirmware.com site and type your mobile no. for ex. 5360 in search box in right side of that site page and see whether any new update has come.
PREPARATION:
Switch on PC to windows OS and Login to your account. Make sure your device driver is already installed and your device got detected.. otherwise install kies software which will install drivers too.. Get kies from This LINK
Now connect your device to PC using USB Cable..
Open ODIN software from extracting the file you downloaded from using any of these applications like IZarc/ 7ZIP/ Winzip/ Winrar..
Note:
If you did above instruction and still device not detected? Then do this..
Unplug the usb cable..
Restart both PC and phone..
Then let the PC log in.. and give 5 mins time to it to load everything..
Then connect usb cable to phone and pc..
Open task manager in PC using CTRL+ALT+DELETE..
end process of adb.exe if its existing and kies too... do this end process only once..
Now open odin..
Instructions to install this through Odin:1. Restart your mobile by holding three buttons... Volume up+home button+power button.. Now when you see Samsung logo release the buttons... After few seconds you will see 4 options written in red text.. Which is stock recovery (Android system recovery)... select first option there.. ("reboot system now").. It will say "Rebooting..." in green colour..
2. Now when screen gets black.. immediately press and hold volume down+home button+power button..
you will see a page saying "Warning"
A custom OS can cause critical problems in your phone and installed applications.. and it will say some more in next paragraph..
Dont worry about it.. Now press "Volume up" to continue to odin mode..
3.you will see ODIN MODE written on top of screen in red..
Now make sure you are connected to your pc through usb cable and pc is logged in and open odin file..
4. Note: In Odin you will see a yellow/blue color in one box below "ID:COM" section.. If you are not seeing yellow/blue box restart your mobile and do same process from step 2. also restart your pc if its still not showing yellow. If it is showing then good.
5. Now select "PDA" button under "Files [Download]" section.. select "PDA_S****_(your firmware version no.).tar.md5" file
Now select "PHONE" button below "PDA" button in "Files [Download]" section.. select "MODEM_S****_(your firmware version no.).tar.md5" file
Now select "CSC" button below "PHONE" button in "Files [Download]" section.. select "CSC_S****_(your firmware version no.).tar.md5" file
Note: **** --> Your device model number. 5360 --> Samsung Galaxy Y, 6102 --> Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, 5512 --> Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos, 5510 --> Samsung Galaxy Y Pro.
6. Now remember!! Only "Auto Reboot" "F. Reset Time" options should be selected..
PDA, PHONE, MODEM also should be selected..
7. Now you are ready to flash through odin.. Just press "Start" button.. and wait around 10 minutes until odin finishes and the "yellow" box should show green... It will usually finish within 52 seconds to be precise..
8. Now your phone will reboot. If it starts showing Samsung logo again after few minutes.. Restart your mobile by holding three buttons... Volume up+home button+power button.. Now when you see Samsung logo release the buttons... After few seconds you will see 4 options written in red text.. Which is stock recovery (Android system recovery)...and select "wipe data/factory" and select first option there.. ("reboot system now").. It will say "Rebooting..." in green colour..
9. Now enjoy your brand new stock rom.. Hope this helps you!!NOTE: IF YOU CANT GO TO ODIN/DOWNLOAD MODE.. YOU NEED AN USB JIG to force phone to Odin mode automatically.. [REF] BORROW A USB JIG NEAR YOU..
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ROM installations instructions [IN GENERAL]
Difficulty --> *
OK.. so I assume you have latest firmware.. Because its always good to have latest firmware update to avoid unnecessary problems as usually updates will have bug fixes and stability improvements.. If not, then First follow the guide I have given in this thread to install the firmware update if you are not on latest version..
OK, now that we have latest firmware update installed, lets proceed to ROM installation process!
* If you dont have these files Download and keep these files in sdcard (outside all folders / root of sdcard)..
1. Rom.zip file.. link is provided in first page of the ROM thread..
2. CWM file..
Now go to stock recovery by doing this..
Restart your mobile by holding three buttons...
Volume up+home button+power button..
Now when you see Samsung logo release the buttons..
After few seconds you will see 4 options written in red text..
Which is stock recovery (Android system recovery)...
* Select 2nd option in there.. "apply update from sdcard"
* Select "CWM.zip" file u have..
* In cwm(clockworkmod) which is with yellow text..
* Now go to backup and restore option.. make a backup first.. you need to have atleast 250-400 MB of free space in sdcard to do backup...if you dont care about your data/contacts/messages currently existing in phone then no need to make backup.
* Select "wipe data / reset" and then "wipe cache Partition"..
* select "install zip from sd"
* Select "Choose zip from sdca" first option now..
* Scroll down.. and select rom.zip file..
* Then select yes option.. and wait for few minutes for it to finish.. then come bak to previous screen using power button..
* Now select "reboot system now"
* Good, Now you have successfully installed the rom.. First boot takes time.. So wait till atleast 5-10 mins.. It will vibrate onec and then it will boot to your home screen.. This guide is in general. But usually all roms have installation guide..NOTE: THIS IS A GENERAL METHOD.. SHOULD WORK FOR MOST OF THE ROMS.. BUT IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM LET ME KNOW.. I WILL EXCLUDE IT FROM THIS GUIDE.. IF YOU CANT UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS IN ROM THREADS THEN ONLY TRY THIS.. I HAVE WRITTEN THIS ASSUMING YOU ARE ON STOCK KERNEL/ YOUR KERNEL DOESNT HAVE CWM INBUILT. If it has.. then ignore stock recovery instructions mentioned in above instructions.. and directly start from CWM instructions..
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Kernel installations instructions [IN GENERAL]
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR KERNELS THROUGH CWM METHOD:Difficulty --> *
* First Download all the files required [from the kernel thread first page of whichever one you want to install]
* Copy these files inside SDCard.. Kernel.zip (kernel), CWM.zip (ClockWorkMod Recovery tool)
Note: Don't keep these files inside any "FOLDERS".. Just copy it to SDCard root (parent) folder (Outside of all folders)..
* Switch off your mobile.
After a small vibration (switch off confirmation) PRESS and HOLD 3 BUTTONS (VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON)
when samsung galaxy logo appears, release the 3 pressed keys..
* After few seconds.. You will see Android system recovery (red text with 4 options lines)..
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Note: (Volume up+down for "scrolling" through options or selection of files, home button for "select" any option.. in CWM only: power button for "back" option)
Then Select "CWM.zip".
* ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 is loaded now.
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Scroll and Select "Kernel.zip" and select "Yes"
Wait till the menu appears again.. Now Go back
* Select "Reboot system now" and you have successfully installed Kernel.INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR KERNELS THROUGH ODIN METHOD:Difficulty --> **
* First Download all the files required [from the kernel thread first page of whichever one you want to install]
* Restart your mobile by holding three buttons... Volume up+home button+power button.. Now when you see Samsung logo release the buttons... After few seconds you will see 4 options written in red text.. Which is stock recovery (Android system recovery)... select first option there.. ("reboot system now").. It will say "Rebooting..." in green colour..
* Now when screen gets black.. immediately press and hold volume down+home button+power button..
you will see a page saying "Warning"
A custom OS can cause critical problems in your phone and installed applications.. and it will say some more in next paragraph..
Dont worry about it.. Now press "Volume up" to continue to odin mode..
* you will see ODIN MODE written on top of screen in red..
Now make sure you are connected to your pc through usb cable and pc is logged in and open odin file..
*NOTE: In Odin you will see a yellow/blue color in one box below "ID:COM" section.. If you are not seeing yellow/blue restart your mobile and do same process from step 2. also restart your pc if its still not showing yellow. If it is showing then good.
* Now select "PDA" button under "Files [Download]" section.. A new window to browse files will get opened.. Locate the file boot.tar/boot.tar.md5 file you want to install.. select "boot.tar.md5"/"boot.tar" file..
* Now remember!! Only "PDA" "Auto Reboot" "F. Reset Time" options should be selected..
* Now you are ready to flash through odin.. Just press "Start" button.. and wait around 1 minute until odin finishes and the "yellow" box should show green... It will usually finish within 15 seconds to be precise..
* Now enjoy your brand new stock kernel.. Hope this helps you!!INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR KERNELS THROUGH KERNEL FLASHER TOOL[MAI77 METHOD] IN CWM:Difficulty --> *
* First Download all the files required ["boot.img" from the kernel thread first page of whichever one you want to install] and kernel flasher tool
* Copy these files inside SDCard.. boot.img (kernel), KernelUpdate.zip (Kernel Installer tool), CWM.zip (CLOCKWORKMOD)
Note: Don't keep these files inside any "FOLDERS".. Just copy it to SDCard root (parent) folder (Outside of all folders)..
* Switch off your mobile.
After a small vibration (switch off confirmation) PRESS and HOLD 3 BUTTONS (VOLUME UP+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON)
when samsung galaxy logo appears, release the 3 pressed keys..
* After few seconds.. You will see Android system recovery (red text with 4 options lines)..
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Note: (Volume up+down for "scrolling" through options or selection of files, home button for "select" any option.. in CWM only: power button for "back" option)
Then Select "CWM.zip".
* ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 is loaded now.
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Scroll and Select "KernelUpdate.zip" and select "Yes"
Wait till the menu appears again.. Now Go back
* Select "Reboot system now" and you have successfully installed Kernel.NOTE: THIS IS A GENERAL METHOD.. SHOULD WORK FOR MOST OF THE KERNELS.. BUT IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM LET ME KNOW.. I WILL EXCLUDE IT FROM THIS GUIDE.. IF YOU CANT UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS IN KERNEL THREADS THEN ONLY TRY THIS.. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO USE ANY OF 3 INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL.. I HAVE WRITTEN THIS ASSUMING YOU ARE ON STOCK KERNEL/ YOUR KERNEL DOESNT HAVE CWM INBUILT. If it has.. then ignore stock recovery instructions mentioned in above instructions.. and directly start from CWM instructions..
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How to deodex a stock rom in easy way using DSIXDA Kitchen
SPECIAL Thanks to dsixda Recognized Developer / Retired Senior Moderator who has made an all in one ROM kitchen. So thanks to him there are many custom roms are there in xda.
Difficulty --> **** IF YOU ARE NEW TO PC & ANDROID. This is not for you. If you are good with either one then you can try this.
PREPARATIONS:I Recommend you to use linux if you have it.
Kitchen by Dsixda [KITCHEN] Android Kitchen, v0.214 [Linux / Mac / Windows]
You need to have java installed in system to use the kitchen. All the steps for how to setup in windows/linux/mac has been explained well by dsixda in thread link. So i am not going to explain it here again. I assume your kitchen is set up and you are ready to work.
Make a backup in cwm and transfer the system.rfs.tar or system.ext4.tar file and boot.img file inside /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/"dateofbackup"/ into PC.
Now go to the "/dsixda-Android-Kitchen/" folder and you should see these in that folder:
3 files & 3 folders it should contain:
- menu(file)
- Readme(file)
- .gitignore(file)
- original_update(folder)
- tools(folder)
- scripts(folder)
For Windows users--> Now open command prompt (If you installed Cygwin, then click on the Cygwin shortcut on your desktop to start it) and make sure you get to the path of that folder.. Ex. if folder is in c:\cygwin\home\"username"\dsixda-Android-Kitchen.. Then type this in command prompt..
Code:
cd dsixda-Android-Kitchen
Note: the capital letters should be in capital only when you type it... Note: Dont use space in folder names as cygwin wont work properly with space in folder names.
Or For Linux Users--> Now open terminal(Use CTRL+ALT+T). and make sure you get to the path of that folder.. Ex. if folder is in /home/"username"/Desktop/dsixda-Android-Kitchen.. Then you will be at /home/"username"/ . So type this in terminal.
Code:
cd Desktop/dsixda-Android-Kitchen
Note: the capital letters should be in capital only when you type it.
Now find that system.rfs.tar or system.ext4.tar file and boot.img file and paste it inside original_update folder. You will also find a file "put_rom_here_" Please ignore that file. Its just to tell you he has created that file.
Ok.. Now that you are at the right path.. just type ./menu in terminal or command prompt. From now on i am just going to say type this. It means you should type that and press "enter" to execute the command. If a menu didnt appear then type
Code:
pwd
You should see in which directory you are currently in. Try to get to the folder where kitchen folder is. Or follow steps again to get to there.
Now then, you should see this menu:
Code:
============================================================
Android Kitchen 0.214 - by dsixda (xda-developers.com)
============================================================
> MAIN MENU
1 - Set up working folder from ROM
2 - Add root permissions
3 - Add BusyBox
4 - Disable boot screen sounds
5 - Zipalign all *.apk files to optimize RAM usage
6 - Change wipe status of ROM
7 - Change name of ROM
8 - Show working folder information
0 - ADVANCED OPTIONS
00 - LEGACY OPTIONS (old and rarely used)
99 - Build ROM from working folder
u - Kitchen Info/Update/Donate
x - Exit
Enter option:
Enter option: 1
Press "Enter"
[CODE}Available ROMs:
(1) system.rfs.tar
Enter selection number (default=1, cancel=0, r=refresh):1[/CODE]
It will ask you this:
Code:
The new working folder will be named WORKING_111212_132324
Change the name (y/n)? (default: n):y
Give a name if you want to identify it easily next time.. for ex. i gave this "Enter a new name (using this prefix): WORKING_DDLJ1" as it is from DDLJ1 firmware update.. you can choose not to give name.
Now it will ask this:
Code:
Would you like to view this ROM's info (y/n)? (default: y):y
Give y as yes as i gave.
It would appear like this if it is stock roms backup:
Code:
Working folder information
Android OS version : 2.3.6
Device : GT-S6102
Model : GT-S6102
ROM Name : GINGERBREAD.DDLJ1
CSC version : S6102ODDLJ1
Rooted (Superuser app + su) : NO
Rooted (unsecured boot.img) : UNKNOWN
BusyBox installed : NO
BusyBox run-parts support : UNKNOWN
Apps2SD (Apps to EXT) enabled : NO
/data/app enabled : NO
Custom boot animation allowed : NO
Nano text editor installed : NO
Bash shell support : NO
/system/framework is deodexed : NO
/system/app is deodexed : NO
radio.img found : NO
ROM will wipe all data : NO
Press Enter to continue
Now press "Enter" to continue.
Setting up working directory complete.. You can close it anytime if you want when you are at main screen just type x and press "Enter". You can open it again and continue without making the above steps again..
Enter option:0 in main menu for "Advanced options"
Enter option:11
It will show like this:
Code:
NOTE: Reversing the de-odexing process by getting back the odex
files ('re-odexing') is not supported in the kitchen and would
be impossible to implement.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Found 23 *.odex files in system/framework
Found 110 *.odex files in system/app
Enter a choice:
bb = Back up both folders (do first!)
v = Set Android OS version (Current API level = 10)
IMPORTANT: Ensure you set the correct API level
f = Deodex /system/framework
a = Deodex /system/app
b = Deodex both folders (recommended)
s = Deodex a single file
x = Exit
?
Now type bb and press enter. (For safety, backup apks.. you can skip it if you want) Press "Enter" to continue.
Now type v and
Code:
Change the current API level (y/n)? (default: n):y
Please enter the new level number (currently: 15): 10
Press "Enter to continue.
Now type b to deodex your rom. Press "Enter" when this is asked,
Code:
Enable logging to file (y/n)? (default: y):
It will take some time depending upon your computer configuration. So take a small nap It takes 20 minutes in mine usually.
At the end if its successful.. you should see this:
Code:
Finished system/app
A summary of the deodexing has been logged in deodex_111212_133710.log
0 *.odex files remain in system/app
0 *.odex files remain in system/framework
Press Enter to continue
Now press "Enter" to get back to "Advanced options"
Now to make this as cwm flashable zip.. Then type 99 and press "Enter"
[CODE}Select a build option:
Number (default: 1):1
Would you like to optimize the APK files by zipaligning them (y/n)? (default: y):y
Use updater-script in ROM's ZIP file (y/n)? (default: y):y [/CODE]
Now it will show this:
Code:
An updater-script has been created under META-INF/com/google/android of
your working folder. Please review it and make any necessary changes. An
update-binary has also been added.
DO NOT delete any of the files under META-INF/com/google/android.
Proceed with the change (y/n)?
y = Proceed; updater-script and update-binary will be used in the ZIP
file; update-script will remain in working folder.
n = Cancel; updater-script and update-binary will be deleted and not
used.
? (default: y):
Now go to that "META-INF/com/google/android." folder.. And replace the "updater-script" with the file i have given in the attachment to this post. rename the "updater-script.txt" file i have given to "updater-script" and delete "update-script" file. Now after replacing the file type y in menu.
It will ask this:
Code:
It is recommended that you sign your ROM.
Sign it (y/n)? (default: y): y
The new ROM will be named GT-S6102_signed_111212_141640.zip
Change the name (y/n)? (default: n):y
and type new file name whatever you want and press enter
You will find the zip file inside OUTPUT_ZIP/"given name".zip
Now its ready to flash the zip file in CWM.
I will write about other options if any users/readers ask me to write it.. otherwise i may update it when i feel there is a need for that.
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Miscellaneous section
THREAD TITLES CONFUSING? ITS EXPLAINED HERE!Difficulty --> *
[TAGS] --. Use these below tags on your title, So that people can identify it more easily and what the thread is for! Add it in front of the thread for better recognition of thread purpose.
[SOLVED] - for issues that have been fixed or [Q] that have been answered THIS IS A MUST TAG FOR SOLVED THREADS! IT WILL SAVE LOTS OF TIME FOR EVERYONE! PLEASE DO THIS WITHOUT FAIL ALWAYS!
[Q] or [QUESTION] - All Questions thread should have this.
[REQ] - Requests topics for ROM ports, INFO, THEME, MOD, etc.
[TUTORIAL] or [GUIDE] or [HOWTO] - How to do or Guides for some task or info for users/devs.
[UITIL] or [UTILITY] or [TOOL] -- Any kit or tool made for some specific task.
[APP/ 2.2+] -- Apps thread which contains apps made / ported / modded. 2.2+ such tag is also a must which tells what android os or above versions are supported.
[ROM] / [KERNEL] -- As name suggests its a rom development or kernel development thread.
[DEV] -- Developers related thread
[MOD} -- Modded ROM/KERNEL/APP etc thread
[ROOT] or [CWM] -- Rooting thread or root related to thread. CWM related thread.
[AROMA] -- Tool used in recovery. This means the thread for any ROM ? KERNEL ? OTHER WORKS has aroma to flash it.
[TWEAK] -- Tweaks to boost system performance speed etc thread.
[WIP] -- Work In Progress thread.
Also, please do add tags to your threads. See "TAGS" button above your "Quick reply option".. Now see right end of that line to find "EDIT TAGS" button. Click on it and words there.
Code:
Thread owners and others should add relevant words there
So that the thread gets added to searches which have those words
WHY GIVE THANKS? THANKS METER EXPLAINED!Difficulty --> *
Why to Give Thanks?
Giving thanks is important. It lets people know that their work or answer is appreciated. It is a faster method of feedback than posting a reply like "Thanks for your answer!" You must have made one post to give thanks,
You get 8 thanks per day, and they renew after 24 hours or so. Each thanks is independent of the others, so if you give someone a thanks at 3, and then another at 4, those will renew at 3 and 4 the next day. If you run out of thanks, then save that page in a new tab and give thanks later when you have one available. (Or if you are an app user then you can thank them through the app "Just tap on the post and touch thanks button on pop up bar which appears") If you use them all every day you are doing it correctly.
Thanks Meter:
You will see that everyone here has a Thanks Meter above their avatar.
Here are the counts needed to get to the next bar.
1st bar - 26
2nd bar - 51
3rd bar - 101
4th bar - 201
bug here, never gets to 5 bars, probably 501 if fixed.
6th bar - 1001
7th bar - 2001
8th bar - 5001
9th bar - 8001
10th! - 10000+
Not that thanks are an indication of a user's status or stature on XDA. Thanks don't really count for anything other than as a potentially wildly inaccurate measure of a member's ability to answer your question correctly. Some of the most important people here have a lot fewer thanks than you might guess. But it is a nice gesture to hit thanks button to those who helped you as they are not gaining anything in return!
STARS, USER TITLES: JUNIOR, MEMBER, SENIOR MEMBER........? READ TO KNOW MORE!Difficulty --> *
0 to 29 posts - Junior Member
30 to 99 posts - Member
100 + posts - Senior Member
Here is what our Senior Moderator said,
juzz86 said:
There are Junior Members, Members, Senior Members first. These make up the vast majority of XDAs userbase.
Recognised Contributors are nominated by other users and/or Mods/Developers. They are recognised for their contributions which are not specifically Development, such as detailed guides, one-click utilities and other tools/mods.
Recognised Themers are also nominated by users/Mods/Developers, for their work themeing custom ROMs and providing standalone themes for flashing.
Recognised Developers are nominated and approved by the Developer Committee, for their work in Development whether it be ROMs, Root methods, bootloader unlocks etc.
Elite Recognised Developers are again assessed by the Developer Committee, and are deemed to have gone above-and-beyond in providing knowledge/hacks/tools/apps/ROMs for the XDA community.
Forum Moderators are appointed by the Moderator Committee, after submitting an application (see the 'sticky' at the top of this forum - currently applications are not open). They are the first-line of keeping the forums tidy, friendly and orderly.
Senior Moderators are the next step up the ladder, providing site-wide support for Forum Mods and looking after the nitty-gritty issues, as well as areas of XDA not policed by FSMs, such as the Marketplace.
Administrators are next. There are several Admins - each look after a specific part of XDA such as the Portal, the Members and the User Experience of XDA as a whole.
At the top is Mike Channon, who is overall Forum Administrator.
Other titles you may come across:
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It means that they've donated money directly to XDA.
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XDA/TAPATALK APP IMAGE UPLOADING PROBLEMS?? Difficulty --> *
Use Imgur Mushroom app.. its available at play store..
Its app size is very small.. Its a great app for multiple pictute uploads at once..
Whatsmore u can configure prefix and suffix text in settings to add [img] and [/img]..
After uploadingthe pics, it will save all links with prefix and suffix code in clipboard. ready made for you to paste it in the desired post using the XDA/TAPATALK app..
So all u need to do is paste it in post.. very easy and handy.. How to do it? Instructions below!
open imgur mushroom app. Select button right side to upload button which has this "..." button.
now select "settings" in the newly opened pop up menu.
now scroll down and select "output type" in URL settings section.
select "URL to direct image"
select "prefix text" and add [img]
select "suffix text" and add [/img]
now go back and select "pick" button and choose your pics to upload. Alternatively you can multi select in a file browser and share them to this app to upload too! Hope this helps!
MAKE YOUR THREAD/POST NEAT BY USING BBCODE [Bulletin Board Codes]: Difficulty --> *
You see in many Threads and posts people using something to make it look cool / formatted to make it more readable?
And you wish to make your threads/posts the same way??
Then look at this link provided by XDA.. I know many wont know about this..
BBCODE EXPLAINED WITH EX. BY XDA.. CHECK THIS LINK
I will add other info that are not informed there soon..
BATTERY DRAIN?? READ THESE TIPS TO AVOID IT! Difficulty --> *
Are you using live wallpaper? it takes more battery!
Go to Settings-->Accounts and Sync-->Auto-sync option-->uncheck it to save more battery.
If you keep using 3g/wifi it will use more battery.. Use 3g only when u download something..
If you are using widgets, it does drain battery faster.. If you want your battery to last longer, remove them or keep it to minimum 1 or 2. I dont use any widgets.
You have to pay attention to your apps running in the background. Try "Quick system info pro" or "ES Task manager" or "some other apps which shows detailed info on processes running. Stop those processes.
If you are using too many notifications features types of apps it will drain battery as they run in the background all the time..
Keep the screen brightness to as low as possible and readable still. Brightness does takes battery a lot.
Playing games does drain battery faster.
If you have custom kernel, and keep minimum freq higher then it will drain faster too
When u sleep at night and wake up at morning how much battery u lose? I loose around 1 percent.. If its more than 2-10% may be your deep sleep feature is not working.. Check it with CPU SPY app available at play store.
[DUOS ONLY]Do you keep both sims alive? I switch off 1 in sim manager.. Do it if you don't need it all time..
Inspired by a.cid and mf2112 threads.
Enable Whatsapp *AUTO DOWNLOAD IMAGE OPTION* in new versions [TRICK] (2.9.**** versions and above)Difficulty --> *
If you have lost "Auto-download images" option.. Then you are not able to disable the auto download of images. So, to get back that option in Settings-->Chat Settings. You need to do these steps below:
Note: Make sure you have a working Whatsapp already before attempting this. That is you should have already passed the verification process etc and able to chat with others.
Step 1 : Make sure you have "Ticked" option "Unknown sources" under Settings-->Application Settings.
Step 2 : Download this old version Whatsapp and transfer it to click on the downloaded file. It will ask "Replace application"
Press "OK". Then, Press "Install" button. After install press "done".
Step 3 : Now, switch on "Airplane Mode" to "ON" by lidroid toggle or in Settings-->Wireless & network settings--> Flight mode "ON"
Step 4 : Go to Settings-->Date & Time.. Change date to any date/ November/ 2012. Now, open the Whatsapp.. You should see a old Whatsapp.
Inside Whatsapp, Go to settings-->Chat settings and now turn off "Auto-download mages" option by "unchecking" the tick box.
Step 5 : Now, install the new Whatsapp if you have a backup of the app and turn off "Airplane mode" and now you can also update from play store if you dont have a backup of latest version of Whatsapp.
Now open the new Whatsapp and see the option "Auto-download image" option.
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Well, even though there are 2 kernel guides in our section.. Both are not complete.. So i thought of writing this.. a complete guide to make a kernel.
So, i'll keep updating this post as and when i get time to make it as good as possible..
Files Required:
You need to have Ubuntu or any other Linux distros.. But i recommend Ubuntu 11.10 32 bit as I'm using this version.
Kernel source from http://opensource.samsung.com . Search for 5360 and download "GT-S5360_GB_Opensource_Update3.zip"
Download Sourcery G++ Lite 2009q3-68 toolchain for ARM EABI from http://www.codesourcery.com/
Note: It should be Linux version without installer arm-2009q3-68-arm-none-eabi-i686-pc-linux-gnu.tar.bz2. Extract this file & you need to extract the file you got again to get "arm-2009q3" folder.
Download mkbootimg_src.zip from http://d-h.st/xnT
split_bootimg.pl is a perl script required to extract ramdisk from boot.img file. Or use dsixda or championswimmer's kitchen to extract it.
Get ncurses-5.9 lib if you want to work with menuconfig..Link
stock "boot.img" to extract ramdisk for your kernel.
Now that we have all the files required. Lets move on to next step of creating a Build Environment.
Build Environment Setup:
Make a folder. I'll call it "Kernel" folder here. You can name it whatever you want. Now, move the "arm-2009q3" folder inside this "kernel" folder. Extract mkbootimg_src.zip file and move "mkbootimg_src" folder inside "kernel" folder. Move "split_bootimg.pl" file under "kernel" folder too.
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nice initiative but dont repeat any tuts which we already hav.. good luck!
hell_lock said:
nice initiative but dont repeat any tuts which we already hav.. good luck!
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lol.. i know mate.. thats y i didnt write till today even though i wanted to write.. see the index page.. almost all are my own findings.. but whenever if i added from others.. then i will add credits as always..
do tell me / crrect me if i am wrong anywhere lol
nice guide...waiting for guide on building custom rom...
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anmolsharma1293 said:
nice guide...waiting for guide on building custom rom...
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app
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My sign has it already..
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Hi, maybe you would like to incorporate my tool(AIOlog) in the retrieving logcat using computer as it works for Windows out of the box(provided that the driver is installed)
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Hi, maybe you would like to incorporate my tool(AIOlog) in the retrieving logcat using computer as it works for Windows out of the box(provided that the driver is installed)
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OK.. thanks for the heads up.. I will see.. I don't know about your tool yet.. so I have to see how it works.. and I still have to write about PC log too..
Thanks for the heads up..
Sent from the MUST have app!
nitubhaskar said:
OK.. thanks for the heads up.. I will see.. I don't know about your tool yet.. so I have to see how it works.. and I still have to write about PC log too..
Thanks for the heads up..
Sent from the MUST have app!
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Basically for now its more or less the same as the ones in the market, but if you try the latest dev version, it has multiple device support(able to do logging even if there's more than one device, usually the logging would fail if there's more than one device) and many other features that are to be implemented
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FROYO IS OUT NOW!!! SEE HERE
FEATURES
Supported features in latest public beta release:
HARDWARE
Display & Touch screen
Hardware keys
Internal & External storage
Vibrator
FM radio
Sound & Audio output via 3.5mm jack
Proximity and Light sensors
Orientation (Accelometer), Magnetic (Compass) and Temperature sensors
CONNECTIVITY
Phone & messaging
Wifi
GSM data (GPRS/2G/3G/..)
USB (ADB)
GPS
SOFTWARE
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android market
Rooting
2D/3D acceleration (libs are not included due to legal issues)
Open-source patches: I8000 B7610 M715&M8400
OTHER FEATURES
Battery driver/charging
Brightness control/backlight
COMPATIBILITY ON OTHER PHONES
Omnia pro (B7610): wifi not working
Omnia pro (B7610): hardware keyboard not working fixed
Omnia pro (B7610): some hardware buttons not working fixed
Omnia pro (B7610): vibration not working fixed
T*Omnia II (M715): not working when not connected to USB fixed
T*Omnia II (M715): headphone plug problem fixed
T*Omnia II (M715): some hardware buttons not working fixed
T*Omnia II (M715): phone not working (>rev??)
Show Omnia (M8400): wifi not working fixed
Show Omnia (M8400): USB/headphone plug/hardware buttons problems fixed
Verizon Omnia II (I920): not working
FEATURES UNDER ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT
Camera's
Proximity sensor (only kernel support yet)
Light sensor (only kernel support yet)
Bluetooth (only kernel support yet)
I920: Beta support
FEATURES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Android 2.2 (Froyo) {sleep bug}
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) {slooooow and some Eclair features broken}
POSSIBLE FUTURE FEATURES
Android kernel and image build from github.com
TV-Out
B7610: wifi driver
I920: CDMA phone part
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TUTORIALS, MODS, ADD-ONS
BETA 1 INSTALLATION TUTORIAL By Me, l3ong91, XDA
1. Backup the files on your microSD first.
2. Go to Start>Settings>Memory Settings>Storage Card and click Format.
3. Download any one of the files provided on http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php file section.(you can download either 512 partition image or 1GB partition image)
4. Extract the files and put it in My Storage. (Attention: Copy only "o2Beta" folder and default.txt, ext2.tar, haret.exe, log.txt, and zImage to the root of my Storage) Look at attachments.
5. Open "o2Beta" Folder and run haret.exe
6. Wait for it to load and until it say something like reboot, the device will auto reboot so just leave it there.
7. It will boot up Windows Mobile again.
8. Then go to My Storage and click on haret.exe
9. This time it will boot again and after awhile you will see Android logo on the bootscreen.
10. After the Android 2.1 was booted, hold on the "Lock" button for 3-4 sec and
turn off the device. (It will boot up Windows Mobile again, or sometimes you will have to do it manually to turn on the device)
10. Now download and copy http://rapidshare.com/#!download|482l33|443140910|o2bupdate.tar.gz|1480 and http://87.229.73.80/zImage file to root of My Storage and overwrite it.
11. Then run the haret.exe from My Storage (not inside o2Beta folder).
12. This time it will bootup faster than the first time.
13. Yes...Android's dream come true on Omnia i8000
BETA 2 INSTALLATION TUTORIAL By Kapica, MoDaCo
1. Clean SD card of beta1
a) Clean format with SD Formatter, or
Use EASEUS Partition Master and format the EXT2 partition on SD card
2. Rename o2b2filesys.tar.gz to ext2.tar.gz
3. Copy ext2.tar.gz and new zImage to My Storage and overwrite
4. Go to O2Beta directory and run haret.exe
And thats it, u get beta2 installed, rest as usual...
To add 2D/3D rename tar.gz to o2b2update as devs said...
If you experience reboots I think its to lack od 2d/3d, open the 2d/3d o2update.tar.gz and copy system directory into ext2.tar with Total Commander, save archive, copy to My Storage, and try to install now.
BETA 2 INSTALLATION TUTORIAL (EASY ALTERNATIVE) By Me, l3ong91, XDA
1. Download the latest installation package as of 11/2/2011
2. Format SD Card again using Samsung Settings>Format.
3. Delete all the Beta 1 Folder and Beta 1 files in My Storage.(if you have previously installed Beta 1 on your phone)
4. Extract and copy all the files in Beta2 installation package to My Storage.
5. Download one of the 2D/3D driver links below and rename as o2b2update.tar.gz
6. Put it in My Storage.
7. As usual, run haret.exe from o2Beta folder.
8.Then after reboot, run haret.exe from root of My Storage.
2D/3D DRIVER DOWNLOADS
For Beta1 Installation
Download o2bupdate.tar.gz and place in "My Storage\o2bupdate.tar.gz" , this should stop the phone from freezing every 5 minutes:
For Beta2 Installation
Rename as o2b2update.tar.gz
http://rapidshare.com/#!download|482l3...ate.tar.gz|1480
http://www.filesonic.com/file/60103983/o2bupdate.tar.gz
TO ROOT BETA2 by turnado1979, MoDaCo
Download this and put it in root of My Storage
TO PREVENT PHONE FROM SLEEPING DEATH By slmz, MoDaCo
Settings>Wireless &network settings>Mobile networks> Tick "Use only 2G networks"
- 4% last for about 9 hs
BUTTON FIXES AND REMAPPING
Button fixes:
To wake up the phone with Hang up and Lock buttons only - by Rapid81
Menu button unlock policy fix - by ult_nrg
DUAL BOOT WIN-MO AND ANDROID ON OMNIA 2
1. Get Gen.Y DualBOOT from megaupload (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HRPO9CC7)
2. Only use "Gen.Y DualBOOT WVGA v1.0.6.0 - Storage Card.cab" and delete other cabs.
3. Install cab on "Device Storage" (otherwise doesn't work)
4. Copy/move Haret.exe ,default.txt, zimage to root of SD card.
**If you want fastboot (no pushing OK in Haret) rename default.txt to startup.txt
GET LIVEWALLPAPER WORKING By Aafi-rocks, MoDaCo
1. Boot to windows and Connect your phone to PC in Mass Storage mode
2. Open ext2.tar.gz using 7-zip
3. Then go to below path ext2.tar.gz\ext2.tar\system\lib\
4.unzip the attached lib.zip file and copy all the 3 files here..
5.Then go to below path ext2.tar.gz\ext2.tar\system\app
6. Unzip the attached app.zip file and copy all the files here.. (you can also copy any other APK files for games and apps here, if you want to pre-install them)
7. Now close 7-zip and it will ask you if you want to update the archive.. click yes..
8. Now re-install Android..
Once Android is booted. On the home screen try changing the wallpaper and there you see the live Wallpaper option...Select the Live wallpaper of your choice and Njoy...!!
You can also do this without re-installing Android..
1. Explore your phone using Droid Explorer then navigate to system/lib and copy the files from the attached 'lib.zip' here..
2. Then using droid explorer install the APK files from the attached 'App.zip' file..
ADB INSTALLATION AND TUTORIAL By Rapid81, MoDaCo
1. First af all, you need to set the ports under Android.
To do that, write this to the phone: *#7284#
Then you need to select the followings:
UART -> Modem
USB -> PDA
After this, go to the Settings\Applications\Development and check the USB Debugging if it not checked already.
2. Download the Android SDK from here. Install (if you downloaded the installer) or unzip to a location where you'll easly found it. For example C:\android-sdk-windows.
3. Download Samsung KIES. Install it. It contains 2 of the 3 necessary drivers.
4. Download the SamsungADB.zip and unzip it somewhere, where you'll easly found it.
5. If the Android did not went to sleep after it started, then unplug from USB (if it plugged) and put to sleep with the Hangup button. After that, plug onto the USB. The Windows will install 2 of the 3 drivers automatically. The 3rd one will not be found. This will be the ADB driver. Go to the Device Manager and browse the driver (not just add the path to the search root, you need to select the driver yourself!!!) what you extracted from the SamsungADB.zip. Choose one of the followings:
Samsung Android Composite ADB Interface or ADB testing interface and install it.
If the Windows ask for a confirmation to install a not trusted driver, then say yes.
6. Press Windows+R and type into "cmd".
In the upcoming windows, navigate to the unzipped or installed Android SDK directory with the following command:
For example: "cd c:\android-sdk-windows"
In there, navigate to the "platform-tools" directory with this command:
"cd platform-tools"
7. This is where the party started.
Commands you can use:
adb devices -> If you see your device here, you did a good job.
adb shell -> console
In the console:
logcat -> List all android events/errors
cat /proc/kmsg -> kernel log
adb push filename folder -> Send file from Windows to android, to the specified folder
adb pull filename -> Receive file from Android to Windows
Backup all installed applications (rooting is necessary):
tar czvf /storage/App_backup.tzg /data/app* -> Backup
tar xzvf /storage/App_backup.tzg -> Restore
ADB Installation Guide on Omnia2Droid Google Source Code Page
http://code.google.com/p/omnia2droid/wiki/InstallAppsADB
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EXTERNAL SITES, LINKS, AND PAGES
Beta Release Official Download Page: http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
Beta Release Source Code Page: http://o2droid.phj.hu/trac
Omnia2Droid Official Source Code Page: http://code.google.com/p/omnia2droid/
Almar's Twitter Account (INB2ENSECURITY): http://twitter.com/#!/INB2ENSECURITY
MoDaCo "Android on Omnia 2" Thread: http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/322429/android-on-omnia-ii-i8000/
YouTube "Android 2.1 Eclair on Omnia 2" Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khXDEOO96Y&feature=player_embedded
Source Code Repository Browser: http://o2droid.phj.hu/trac/browser
Omnia Pro B7610 Discussion Forum:http://www.modaco.com/content/b7610.../331432/android-tutorials-and-known-problems/
Verizon Omnia II(I920) Discussion Forum:http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=330325&view=getnewpost
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LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
18/1/2011
Beta 1 (Minor Fix) Link: http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
19/1/2011
New Kernel (zImage) Sleep Issue Fixed Link: http://87.229.73.80/zImage
27/1/2011
Battery charge corrected, missing interface for redio signal level, powerstate,etc. was fixed. Put in root of My Storage and overwrite it. http://o2droid.phj.hu/o2droid.zip
30/1/2011
Script included for apps that needs ROOTED Android device: http://o2droid.phj.hu/suupdate.zip
31/1/2011
Working GSM data network. The o2droid.zip file contain the latest kernel,modules, patches and applications from Rapid and Voyteckst su correction.http://o2droid.phj.hu/o2droid.zip
9/2/2011
Sleep problem solved, Alarm function working, battery drain and percentage correction, upgrading from C4 to D1 the 6500 framework, more powerfull dalvik machine (Linpack 5.x) and all the usable corrections published. There are two version, a simple upgrade to the beta: o2bupdate.zip (just unzip to My Storage) and a new filesystem including all changes and rearranged file structure: o2b2filesys.zip (contains the filesystem as tar.gz and the kernel, must unpack and copy manually - no automatic install). The later one is the beta2 (this will be commiting to the SVN); there are some changes in the automatic updates when using the beta2 image to avoid the mistakes : the new automatic filenames are o2b2update.[tar.gz][sh]. Neither version contains the EGL libraries!http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
10/2/2011
Bugfix: the init dont allowed the GSM network to get DNS, dalvik vm problems. update it with o2b2update.tar.gz ( for beta2, if you use just the corrected beta, please rename it to o2bupdate.tar.gz). There is a strange error: within telephone conversation in approx.30 seconds the LCD blanks but also the sound muted - UNTIL NOT SOLVE, please use the Call Light application from Market!!!
11/2/2011
We have prepared Beta2 SD card installer (1024mb only). It includes latest update (2011-02-10). Download it http://87.229.73.80/beta2_1024.zip (it will wipe Your current installation). As always it doesn't contain 2D/3D libraries from Samsung (if You found them somewhere on the web put it before first boot to My Storage as o2b2update.tar.gz).
Note: There is still error, when within telephone conversation in approx.30 seconds the LCD blanks but also the sound muted - UNTIL NOT SOLVE, please use the Call Light application from Market!!!
3/3/2011
Updated kernel and modules with support for accelerometer, compass and light sensor, keylayout files for new kernel. Download it here . Install as always: replace zImage, put o2b2update.tar.gz, o2b2update.sh to My Storage. It will work on second boot (because old init.rc is executed first).
So now working things are:
Phone
WiFi
GPS
FM Radio
Market
Data connections (GPRS)
Sensors (only proximity sensor not yet)
2D/3D (Samsung not allowed to us to distribute the 2D/3D library binaries, so they are not included in the image).
Things which are working (low level tests), but without android support for now:
Bluetooth
Camera (there are some works to be done)
8/3/2011
To enable the automatic time update from the GSM there is a simple update script. The timeupdate.zip contains both o2update.sh and o2b2update.sh, copy the proper version (in the case of beta2 image: o2b2update.sh) to the root of the My Storage and haret... At first boot just updating the system database to use the telephone network time, so must reboot again to really use this setting and show the correct time.
9/3/2011
There was a rare condition when the SD card appeared sooner than the internal flash at boot - resulting the "No init found" error in kernel. The reason that the sdhci interfaces was not stricly assigned to an mmc device - the first sdhci was the mmc0. This is corrected now, so the s3c-sdhci.1 is the mmc0, .2 is the mmc1 and so on. The corresponding kernel ( svn version 100): zImage
19/3/2011
New kernel and modules (+ keylayout for those who didn't update it yet). Main changes are: fixes for SDHCI/MMC (ported from 2.6.32, external sd is much faster now), new battery profile (now percentage is more like in WM), compass calibration bugfix. Download here: kernel_19032011.zip.
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UNOFFICIAL RELEASES
There is an ISO file, which was compiled by Mishatir, a MoDaCo member whom is dev team related, I think. I know this is a bit late....I'm sorry because I am unaware of this unofficial release too until recently read the comment on MoDaCo.
Alright to saves time, this is what it does. This ISO is a all-in-one package where it contains the updates and some modification (camera still not working yet though), but may or may not work with devices other than I8000, because currently I only tried out on my device.
From my experience, this ISO file is really amazing, no sleep of death issue, low battery consumption (dropped from 91% to 80% for 12+ hours) and pre-installed with few apps that you can try out.
Comment by MoDaCo member on the ISO
file
Short guide by Mishatir on ISO
Instructions:
1. Wipe out all Beta 1/2 files on your My Storage and format your SD card under Samsung Settings.
2. Download the ISO file here.
3. Unrar the files.
4. Connect your phone in WM mode and placed the "iso folder" under root of My Storage.
5. Run haret.exe in the ISO folder.
6. Android should bootup.
This ISO has few updates (kernel + modules.tar.gz) by Mishatir, if you want to update them,
- zImage --------> Replace zImage under ISO folder
- modules.tar.gz ----------> Rename to o2b2update.tar.gz and placed them under root of My Storage
To avoid Sleep of death , I use "Call End" key to lock and unlock the phone...Pressing" End key" seems to be easier and more responsive to unlock the screen.
Personally I don't recommend to update because since I update it I faced a few problems which eventually cause the Android not booting up....so try all this update at your own risk.
Anyway, this is a very nice and most stable release. Now I can use Android on my daily basis. For more questions, please leave a comment.
CREDITS
Credits to Almar and his dev team, I am not one of them. I'm here to spread this big news over XDA forum to inform every Omnia 2 users about this amazing breakthrough.
Just tried and its works great
Sent from my GT-I8000 using XDA App
problem
there is a problem when it is runing the linux help
Fantastic guys
Sent from my GT-I8000 using Tapatalk
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there is a problem when it is runing the linux help
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What problem you faced? Did you follow the instructions provided?
Here is some information for people who don't want to read the whole thread on Modaco.
Video of Beta on Omnia II by Rapid81:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khXDEOO96Y
Download beta release here:
http://o2droid.phj.hu/index_en.php
Download 2d/3d drivers and install here (you need these else above beta will freeze every 5 mins):
To install 2d/3d drivers download o2bupdate.tar.gz and place in "My Storage\o2bupdate.tar.gz" , this should stop the phone from freezing every 5 minutes:
http://rapidshare.com/#!download|482l3...ate.tar.gz|1480
http://www.filesonic.com/file/60103983/o2bupdate.tar.gz
To manage ext2 partitions from Windows PC and to correctly format your SD card:
To delete ext2 from Windows PC I use EASEUS Partition Master 6.5.2 Home Edition. It is freeware, and seems to work well. Then to format the micro SD I turn on mass storage in samsung settings, connect to PC and use the SD formatting tool 3.0 from sdcard.org. It uses FAT (not FAT32) and 32kb cluster sizes. I do quick format...
For more information and to report bugs:
http://code.google.com/p/omnia2droid/
Almar's (one of the developers) twitter:
http://twitter.com/INB2ENSECURITY
Big thread on Modaco:
http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-ii-gsm-rom-discussion/322429/android-on-omnia-ii-i8000/
ummh when installing the heret.exe for the second time it stops for some reason
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ummh when installing the heret.exe for the second time it stops for some reason
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I had similar problems, stuck on the linux part. It said it couldn't mount mmcblk0p5, wich is the SDcard. I solved it by reformating my SDCARD in fat32 and it worked.
ive done step by step on what to do but its stuck on the linux boot screen last line displayed is jumping to heart and it stays there. any help would be awesome. ive installed everything to the my storage section on my phone
First of all: INCREDIBLE WORK!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I've tested and it is working, but unfortunately it is freezing time after time...
I have tried this:
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Download 2d/3d drivers and install here (you need these else above beta will freeze every 5 mins):
To install 2d/3d drivers download o2bupdate.tar.gz and place in "My Storage\o2bupdate.tar.gz" , this should stop the phone from freezing every 5 minutes:
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... but no difference
is this done using harnet?
yes it uses haret.
bobzero, there's a new updated kernel release by Almar...have you tried that out?
Is there any plan for supporting Omnia Pro (B7610)? Most of components are equally identical.
yes, it's working even better! battery drains slower now.
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Is there any plan for supporting Omnia Pro (B7610)? Most of components are equally identical.
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definitely agree with the sentence
B7610 currently not officially supported by Almar's android
maverick_endit81 said:
definitely agree with the sentence
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Currently Almar and his team only focuses on omnia i8000, perhaps there maybe a tiny possibilities that they will release a android for other samsung phone...try checking out forums and google
Below link is maybe useful to B7610 users: http://www.modaco.com/content/b7610...-android-on-b7610-thnks-to-devs/#entry1566239
i noticed some b7610 users on the modaco thread saying that it works, but with some additional glitches... wifi doesnt work, no menu button mapped...
try it out
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Video of Beta on Omnia II by Rapid81:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khXDEOO96Y
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"This video contains content from Believe and Sony Music Entertainment, one or more of whom have blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
EDIT - Ah. Been a while since I've tried, but you can use an anonymising proxy (I used http://www.hidemyass.com) to get around the restriction on YouTube.
Thanx Almar and other devs team..~~
just to share my method to make android working in my omnia..
format SD card thru samsung setting.. download and combine 1gb 18jan android + 19jan zImage update + 2d/3d patch together. after that I copy that bunch of files into omnia 'My Storage' root. (It content o2beta, default, ext.tar, haret, zImage)
first, run the haret.exe from 'My Storage/o2beta' !! . after press RUN wait till it finish with the partition. more or less than 10minute to get this done. after that, ur phone will auto restart.
after restart, run haret.exe from 'My Storage' root. !! press RUN...
Kabbooom... new life begin
I installed pro launcher n make it my default home screen n it run smoothly..
angry bird is playable too.. to make it short, Am AMAZED with this 1st beta..
just my 2 cents..
I did this for the EVO 4G so I'm going to do it for the E4GT. After watching people ask and sometimes search and ask again for the same things over and over, I thought it would be a good idea to have one thread to hold all of these valuable resources, basic tips and tricks. Many of these links will be found in multiple locations, forums, threads and posts and I will try to keep this single thread updated with links to as many resources as we can come up with.
There are already several great posts like this. Barnacles has the incredibly informative E4GT Wiki stickied in General (hopefully this can contribute to that wiki), Qbking has his threads with links to his excellent video tutorials, and sfhub posts up all sorts of goodness with his Auto Root and stock tar threads. But I didn't really find a thread devoted to just basic methods and problem solving. This thread strives to provide a collective space for learned knowledge, quick tips and fixes for common issues.
If this isn't needed or wanted, it will surely fall to the XDA basement no harm no foul If it has any value, then hopefully it will help a few people in their endeavor to create the best personal Android experience possible!
I take no credit for many of these items, I have only gathered and edited most of them for a one-stop easy shop opportunity. All fixes have been edited for clarity and efficiency with links wherever possible. Please let me know of any broken/missing links or errors. Links to the original source are provided when possible. I have not run all of these fixes personally, but try and confirm fixes I don't test by finding at least three user corroborations for each.
If you have questions on a specific fix with a Source listed, I recommend directing questions/issues to the original source for best results. Otherwise feel free to ask here and we may be able to assist. ~js
Like my EVO Owner's Toolkit, this is a work in progress and a living document. I try to keep it up to date and appreciate new information, suggestions and knowledge which can be added to the OP's. I always provide credit when possible/applicable.
Epic 4G Touch Owner's ToolkitUpdated: January 6, 2011
Always make a NANDROID before you do anything!
If you have any questions/needs that are not listed here, I recommend starting with a Search and reviewing ☞ ☆.☆. [WIKI] ROOT, ROMs, KERNELS, MODEMs, HOW-TOs
If you still have questions/concerns, post 'em!
E4GT HOWTO's
How to make a nandroid backup (as requested)
Make sure you have your setup where you want it (I usually update all my apps in the market and do a Titanium Backup before my Nandroid as well.)
Boot into recovery (Hold [Power]+[Vol. Up] or just Hold [Power] if your ROM supports boot menu)
Navigate to Backup and Restore and press [Power] (or [Home] soft key depending on your recovery version)
On next screen select Backup and let it do it's thing
Reboot and you are good to go.
*The backup will look something like 2011-12-26.03.00.15 and likely be in /sdcard/external_sd/clockworkmod/backup.
If you decide to rename the backup, make sure that there are no spaces in the name. (I.e. 2011-12-09_Calk_2.0_EG31 would be fine, while 2011-12-09 Calk 2.0 EG31 would be a no-no.)
Hands Free Activation A way to improve data speed and stability, address data or wifi issues, etc. (especially after flashing a new modem):
Make sure you are not roaming (WiFi is fine, even a poor signal is fine, but roaming can mess with things.)
Make sure you don't have system updates removed or frozen in titanium backup
Get your Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) code (Use Terminal Emulator and type "su" then "getprop ril.MSL" (case sensitive and if using swype make sure the "i" in "ril" doesn't auto capitalize. Use another kb if necessary.) **alternate method below.
Go to dialer and enter ##72786#
Enter your MSL and hit OK
On the SCRTN screen select yes
Phone will auto reboot and take you to Hands Free Activation
If you have an SD card, media scanner will do its thing first.
Re-activation will initiate, let it run (DO NOT TOUCH THE SCREEN, no need to Press OK it will continue on its own)
Phone will then update Profile, then PRL, (you can select cancel when it searches for Firmware update if you want)
Phone will reboot again
Also a good idea to pop out your battery for a few seconds (many have reported this helping and Sprint usually has you do this during the process.)
That should improve things.
**Alternate Method for obtaining MSL for those having trouble with original method after upgrading to ICS
Download the alogcat app from Market
Open alogcat. Press the hourglass and type "msl" and wait while it filters. The screen should go blank.
Press your Home button
Go to your dialer and enter ##3282#
When the menu pops up choose Edit and when it asks for your msl, enter 6 random numbers. You will get an error message.
Long press the home button to bring up recent apps and choose the alogcat app.
At the bottom of the list it will say "MSL result : XXXXXXX" where xxxxxx is your MSL number.
That's it.
(*Unfortunately MSL Reader app in market only works on HTC CDMA phones.)
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How to boot into 'Safe Mode' should you need to for any reason
Hold Home softkey while rebooting
That's it you are in 'Safe Mode' (I don't know exactly what you can do in safe mode, but probably similar to Windows safe mode.)
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How to extract an apk from a ROM/zip (you'll need a program like 7-zip, winrar, etc.)
Download the ROM/zip that contains the desired apk(s)
Double click the zip and it will open in your default zip program
Navigate to system/app and drag the desired apk(s) to an easy to remember location. (I use Dropbox or Minus, which makes the apk available on my phone without any further desktop steps.)
If not using a cloud storage option, connect your phone to your desktop and copy apk(s) to your SD
That's it, you now have the apk(s) on your phone and can proceed with double clicking and installing the app or if a system app to the next tutorial for installing a system apk.
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How to remove a system apk w/Root Explorer (ROM Toolbox can also be used, but slightly different process):
Open Root Explorer (or ROM Toolbox Root Browser) and navigate to system>app
Mount R/W (top right in Root Explorer, R/W is on by default in ROM Toolbox)
If this is a system app, long press existing apk and either move (if you want to keep it) or delete (if you don't care)
Hit OK and your free of the undesired app.
CAUTION: make sure you research before randomly removing things or you are likely to bork something. A good list of items that have/can be removed successfully in naerok's incredibly streamlined ROM can be found in Post #3 here.
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How to install a system apk w/Root Explorer (ROM Toolbox can also be used, but slightly different process):
Download or extract the desired app apk and place it somewhere on your SD where you can find it (I highly recommend Dropbox for this)
Open Root Explorer (or ROM Toolbox Root Browser or ES or Other) and navigate to /system/app
Mount R/W (top right in Root Explorer, R/W is on by default in ROM Toolbox)
If this is a system app, long press existing apk and either move (if you want to keep it) or delete (if you don't care)
If moving, navigate to the place you want to store the original apk using the Parent Folder line at the top
Paste to the desired location then go to the place with the new/replacement system apk
Longpress the replacement apk and choose copy or move
Navigate back to /system/app (should still be mounted) and paste the replacement apk
Longpress the replaced apk and select permissions
On the permissions pop-up leave all three in the first column (Read) checked, only the top item in the middle column (Write) checked and none in the third column, (Execute) and nothing else checked.
Hit OK and enjoy! Your permissions should now read (rw-r--r--)
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How to extract a bootanimation from a ROM (you'll need a program like 7-zip, winrar, etc.)
Download the ROM/zip that contains the desired bootanimation.zip
Double click the zip and it will open in your default zip program
Navigate to system/media and drag the bootanimation to an easy to remember location. (I use Dropbox or Minus, which makes the apk available on my phone without any further desktop steps.)
If not using a cloud storage option, connect your phone to your desktop and copy bootanimation.zip to your SD
That's it, you now have the bootanimation zip on your phone and can proceed to the next tutorial for installing/replacing a bootanimation
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How to replace/add a boot animation
Download or extract a bootanimation.zip
Place the bootanimation.zip on root of your SD card (or use a cloud app i.e. Dropbox, Minus, Box, etc.)
Make a copy of the bootanimation and name it sanim.zip and move that to your SD card as well
Open a root manager app (I prefer Root Explorer)
Navigate to system/media
Select Mount R/W (top right in Root Explorer, on by defauly in ROM Toolbox) then either delete, or move existing bootanimation.zip and sanim.zip
Navigate back to sdcard, then copy or move bootanimation.zip to system/media and then repeat with sanim.zip
Some people replace only the bootanimation.zip and others only the sanim.zip, but I find each of those methods seem to create issues if the kernel you are running does not support custom bootanimations by default. So I replace both zips and it has worked well on multiple ROMs/Kernels. If this doesn't work for you, try replacing each individually. One of the three methods will definitely work for your ROM/Kernel combo.
User 12MaNy has created a thread with several bootanimations available as well some methods for install
Boot animation sounds can be found/added at /system/etc/poweron.wav and /system/etc/1_Power_on.ogg (may be listed as /system/etc/poweron.bak and /system/etc/1_Power_on.bak if these have been "muted".)
Also make sure to check and see if your dev has already moded the boot ani setup as nerys71 discovered here.
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How to hack custom bootanimation support (Via chris41g) Only works with source built kernels. Thanks dtm_stretch.
Rename /system/bin/samsungani to something else... (eg samsungani.old)
Rename /system/bin/bootanimation to /system/bin/samsungani
After that it will load whatever bootanimation is at /system/media/sanim.zip
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How to add/restore/change bootanimation sounds (you'll need a program like 7-zip, winrar, etc.)
Open the ROM zip that you want to run
Navigate to /system/etc/ and look for poweron and 1_Power_on
If they appear as poweron.wav and 1_Power_on.ogg you are good to go
If they appear as poweron.bak and 1_Power_on.bak you need to rename them as above
If they don't exist, you will need to add them to this location or replace them with similar sized sound files of your choice. Make sure to keep the filenames and formats as above
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Stuck at a black screen, bootanimation, etc
No need to jump through all sorts of hoops. Simply download and flash a different CWM Kernel. You can try it first by holding down [Power] + [Vol. Up] until it takes you to recovery (it may reboot once or twice, just keep holding.) If it never does take you into recovery, you can flash a kernel via Odin. Once you have the kernel flashed you will either be up and running on your new ROM or you can now go into recovery and flash the ROM of your choice.
*Assumes you were rooted to begin with as you are in this thread and have previously flashed the ROM.
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Lockscreen/Reboot Issues
If you are having issues with reboots and resets and are using a 3rd party lockscreen or the native lock pattern, make sure that the selected custom lockscreen is "None"
Settings>Lockscreen Settings>Lockscreen Settings>Lockscreen style>None
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SOME HOT LINKS TO OTHER GREAT HACKS, MODS AND FIXES
[How To] Upload a custom PRL to your Epic Touch 4G by R1ptide Thanks to TonyTurboII for the recommendation
I used to use a similar hack from Techknowfile back on the EVO 4G and it did work well, just make sure to be aware of the risks if you overuse data while roaming.
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Always make a NANDROID before you do anything!
► New Modems - First, do not run out and flash the latest modem just for the hell of it. Use some restraint and think before you act. There are sometimes unknown hazards, such as the issue of no return from the EG31 modem to EG30 a few weeks back. Consider why you want the new modem. Are you having legitimate issues or do you just want the latest stuff? It's your phone, do as you please, just remember that you had a choice if something bad happens, like being stuck on an unofficial build.
► LoS issues - LoS issues really should be a thing of the past since the EK02 and EL13 modems emerged, but if for some reason you have not moved to those modems and you are having LoS issues flash a stock kernel! I prefer Rogue *STOCK* kernels, but pretty much any kernel listed as "stock" should help.
► Data/signal Issues - If you are having data/signal issues after flashing a modem, perform a Hands Free Activation, if that doesn't work, try pulling the battery for a few seconds (thanks Guillo1). If that still doesn't work you may need to call Sprint.
► Poor Battery Life - If you have poor battery life make sure you have calibrated your battery and given yourself several full charging cycles. And use either Battery Repair (Doctor Boost) ($2.69) or Battery Calibration (FREE). User evolart passed on this method as well: Best way to calibrate S2 Battery. I'm not quite ready to believe that calibration does nothing for us, but this is an alternative method to try for those who feel compelled. I sent messages to both app developers. I'll test and keep an eye out for other user's opinions and update this as necessary.
► Bootloops? -
Make sure that you have a default launcher selected and if using a 3rd party launcher that it is NOT set to auto update in the market as an update overnight would leave you without a default selected. (Thanks to 1BadHEMI, rickyq12 and playya for jogging my memory.)
If that didn't solve it and you are absolutely sure you wiped properly, you probably didn't so you might want to try that again. Recovery > Wipe Cache + Dalvik cache > Reboot (see Issues Flashing ROM below re: wiping)
If that doesn't work, flash a stock kernel via recovery or odin and start from fresh ROM again. This time let everything settle in before applying any changes (voltage tweaks, themes, mods, new apps, restoring settings, etc.)
► Issues Flashing ROM - If you are having issues flashing a ROM or an update here are some tips.
With some ROMs like Calkulin's ROMs, you generally do not need to wipe anything when going from one version to another. Just boot into recovery and apply the zip, his wipes for you. I have had the most success doing this and the Dev will note otherwise if the process changes. (It doesn't hurt to wipe cache + dalvik cache, so do that if you are fearful of not wiping anything.)
If coming from one ROM to another, you should wipe everything. I do it manually and use the Format_All zip, but you can do it anyway you like so long as everything (cache, dalvik, system, battery stats) gets wiped at least once. Some format system for good measure, I don't. Your choice.
If you have done either of these processes and are having issues it could be anything from a bad download to wiping issue to bad luck. Do it again and take a look at the Bootloops note above.
► Google Voice - when I answer my phone I get a recording where I have to press 1 to answer
Open Google Voice > Options (gear icon top right) > Voice Settings > Calls > Call Screening > toggle to "Off"
► Apps Issues - Apps missing, not working, acting strangely?
Reboot your phone
Reboot your phone
Reboot your phone
Fix permissions (ROM Manager > Fix Permissions or boot into recovery > Advanced > Fix permissions)
Clear app data (Settings> Applications > Manage applications > All > [the app] > Clear data)
Uninstall and reinstall the app
If it is something like Google music, Amazon Appstore, Spotify, etc. you may need to go to the web and clear some connected/authorized devices from the settings, there is a limit.
► Fresh Start - If you've tried everything else, try flashing the STOCK EG30 TAR or Stock EL13 TAR via Odin. Either will help you start fresh.
► More Links And a whole bunch more useful links in qbking77's thread.
► Post Logs - Super easy way to grab logs and post them for review. Install a log collector such as aLogcat and Pastebin from the market. Then run alogcat after the event, click share from the log and select Pastebin from the popup list. Copy the URL it provides you and send that or post it here.
GPS Fixes
Various fixes. If one doesn't work, try another. More posted as they come. Unfortunately, everything I have posted in this GPS fix section is sketchy at best, working for some not for others. Right now it is the best we have so it doesn't hurt to try, but remember, YMMV.
Using the Supersonic GPS Driver Thanks
Download one of the drivers below. (CM7 version shared by ebuechler3 and daryelv and "flash3" version shared by colorado_al, thanks to lunchboxVA for pointing it out.
Download GPS Status and Toolbox App from the Market.
Boot into Recovery (Hold [Power]+[Vol. Up] or just Hold [Power] if your ROM supports boot menu)
Wipe cache + dalvik cache
Flash the zip
Connect to GPS
Turn on GPS Status and Toolbox and let it get a fix
Turn on the map/nav app of your choice and let it get a lock
*Lock should be significantly faster than before the flash (mine went from just under 5 min. to about 11 seconds.)
You'll want to come back and try again later in the day to make sure it's still working. You may have to flash again when changing ROM's making mods. Good thing it's easy
UPDATE: user adma84 brings up a good point in that this driver does not appear in /system/lib/hw after flashing and I am actually unable to locate the driver anywhere in /system at all. I am going to see if I can get any sort of explanation, but as of now the jury is out in if/how this fix actually works. I can confirm that I did extensive controlled testing on this process and I definitively experienced a quantifiable improvement in lock time and duration, however whether the improvement was coincidence or a result of flashing the zip is unconfirmed. I can also confirm that flashing the zip does nothing bad so that you should have nothing to lose by flashing it irrespective of whether it is actually proven to work or not. I will update if I learn anything new on this.
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GPS Status & Toolbox Fix
Download GPS Status & Toolbox from Market
Enable GPS
Open GPS Status & Toolbox
Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS state > Reset
Menu > Tools > Manage A-GPS state > Download
Menu > Tools > Compass calibration > follow popup directions
Other app options that I've had occasional success with are:
All FREE and found in the Market, Faster Fix, GPS Fix and GPS Test Each of these just seem to act as a catalyst to get things moving. I haven't had consistent success with any of them, but in a pinch these are three that I use.
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GPS EPST (##GPSCLRX#) Fix
Get your Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) code (Use Terminal Emulator and type "su" then "getprop ril.MSL" (case sensitive and don't use stock swype as the "I" malfunctions.)
Launch phone dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX# (##4772579#)
Enter the MSL Number from above as the password
Your phone will automatically reboot
Once booted back in the ROM open Maps or Navigation and obtain a GPS fix (This is an important step!)
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GPS Configuration tweaks post by Xenova
These tweaks have been around for a long time. I used them on MIUI on the EVO 4G and they seemed to work really well for some and not for others. This is definitely work a look if nothing else is working for you.
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Exchange the Phone
Sadly the other option is to take your phone back to Sprint and see if you can get a new one. Several people have claimed to get better signal on a new handset. That wasn't the case for me, but my exchange was very early on after release of the phone, so who knows what hardware changes may have occurred since then.
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Get Free Storage and Mount it as a Virtual Drive
This is how to get a ton of free storage space and then mount it as a virtual drive on your Windows PC (sorry, haven't tested the Linux method personally and don't have a mac, but I'm sure someone slick can figure out a method based on my post.) The free storage is from Box.net and GMail. These are both workarounds/mods and neither method is sanctioned by Box.net nor Google. These have worked for me for quite awhile, but I am in no way responsible should either entity decide to penalize your accounts for use of these methods. Use at your own risk.
Box.net 50GB Promotion (there are several great tutorials on this hack here at XDA, I used tomcat420m's as I felt is was really clear)
This is a limited time promotion offered by Box.net for a free 50GB account upgrade for owners of LG PHONES. Some slick users came up with a method of modifying the build prop in order for any Android user to take advantage of the offer. It's a free 50gb Account and raised upload limit from 25mb to 100mb. The promotion ends 3/30/2012, but the 50GB is free forever. Here is the official promotion page Box.net.
Now hit the link to tomcat420m's tutorial and grab you some free space, then come back here to learn how to mount it as a drag and drop virtual drive!!
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Mount Box.net Account(s) as Virtual Drives on Windows 7 (XP and Vista may works as well.)
Install MS Software Update for Web Folders or (\Downloads \MSWebfldrs-KB907306-ENU)
Open Windows Explorer
Right click on Network
Select Map Network Drive
Click on link (Connect to a Web site…)
Click Next
Click Choose custom network location, then Next
In the address bar paste http://box.net/dav
Click Next, then enter your box.net user name and password and click OK
Name your drive and drag it to link to the Favorites bar
Repeat the process with a second Box.net and so on for a whopping 50GB of storage per virtual drive!!
*Alternately, there are many services that let you mount multiple accounts such as Otixo which is free and Gladinet which is limited for free.
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Mount Box.net Account(s) as Virtual Drives on Linux Thanks to Benjamin Kerensa for his howto on this.
What you are going to do is mount a WebDAV filesystem on Linux so that you can access the files like you do with any other folder on your desktop.
Open a Terminal window and install davfs2 by typing:
Code:
sudo apt-get install davfs2
Create the mount directory by typing:
Code:
sudo mkdir /media/box.net
Mount the WebDAV system:
Code:
mount -t davfs https://www.box.net/dav /media/box.net
(Note: The HTTPS should create a secure connection so your authentication will be safe)
Add your username and password:
Code:
sudo nano /etc/davfs2/secrets
echo “https://www.box.net/dav username password” >> /etc/davfs2/secrets
Benjamin notes you can access Box.net via Nautilus using WebDAV:
Just use Connect to Server to dav://www.box.net/dav and make sure to select Secure WebDAV.
A slightly different method by Andrew Martin can be found here.
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Mount GMail Storage as a Virtual Drive on Windows 7 (7.48GB per account)
DL and Install Gmail Drive Shell extension
Double click on the new mounted drive "GMail Drive"
Enter the credentials for one of your GMail accounts
Sign in and let it authorize
Download Gmail Drive Config utility from Convivea
Right-click the gmail_drive_config file and 'Run as administrator'
Click Add Drive
Enter a unique Label and another GMail user account name
You should receive a pop-up confirmation that reads:
DllRegisterServer in
C:\Windows\system32\ShellExt\GMFS004.dll succeeded.
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Close all explorer windows
Re-open an explorer window
The new drive will appear under Computer after the last drive
Double-click this new drive to enter the password and login
Close all explorer windows...
Repeat steps 6-12 to add up 999 Gmail accounts
An neat little trick to Gmail Drive is that every file that shows up in your Gmail Drive is visible in your Gmail account with GMAILFS: somewhere in the subject. Gmail Drive can even organize files into folders based on the subject.
For example, sending yourself an empty email with a subject of GMAILFS: /music/ should create a music folder in your Gmail Drive. Then sending an email with an attached file called my_song.mp3 with the subject GMAILFS: /music/my_song.mp3 should place my_song.mp3 into your music folder in Gmail Drive, browsable with Windows Explorer.
I also setup filters to automatically label and archive any message with GMAILFS with my label of choice GMail Drive which keeps these all together and keeps my inbox tidy.
Warning: Be aware that if you upload too much too soon Google is likely to temporarily freeze your account for "Unusual Usage". Also, there's still a number of limitations of the file-system (such as total filename size must be less than 65 characters). Since the tool hooks up with the free Gmail Service provided by Google, changes in the Gmail system may break the tool's ability to function so there is no guarantee that files stored in this manner will be accessible in the future. The file size is limited to the same restrictions as Gmail attachment size, which I believe is 25mb.
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Just because.
Can we just sticky this right now please? Nice job!!! If I didn't wait long enough, just let me know Just_s. Thanks!
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JohnCorleone said:
Can we just sticky this right now please? Nice job!!! If I didn't wait long enough, just let me know Just_s. Thanks!
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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Lol, thanks. This is just a rough draft. It will be much more complete when I can get to it.
As far as sticky, I'm going to see if I can get it in Barnacles wiki. Jerdog wants to keep that first page clean, which is a good thing. I'll bump it from time to time as I keep it updated.
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Wow! Definitely some good info for the newbies. Nice work man
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One word. Awesome! Thanks for this. Hopefully it'll save alot of future questions.
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Great job with this.
qbking77 should be dropping in soon
Awesome guide. Just a few notes:
-For some reason the "How to hack custom bootanimation support" does not work on stock pulled kernels, but does work on source built kernels, it will just send the phone into boot animation loops on stock pulled.
-For the "Stuck at a black screen, bootanimation, etc" you really could flash any kernel that has the appropriate recovery(CWM), it doesn't have to be that specific kernel.
Again great job.
dtm_stretch said:
Awesome guide. Just a few notes:
-For some reason the "How to hack custom bootanimation support" does not work on stock pulled kernels, but does work on source built kernels, it will just send the phone into boot animation loops on stock pulled.
-For the "Stuck at a black screen, bootanimation, etc" you really could flash any kernel that has the appropriate recovery(CWM), it doesn't have to be that specific kernel.
Again great job.
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Thanks! Alot of these are a couple of months old and most were in relation to Starburst ROM, so I am in the process of updating everything now. Hopefully others will follow your lead and let me know of any quirks such as the bootanimation hack.
Looks awesome, you and qbking77 would be a great how to team
Thanks for your time and work.
cds0699 said:
Looks awesome, you and qbking77 would be a great how to team
Thanks for your time and work.
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Thanks. Gotta respect qbking's work. He puts in some serious time making those awesome videos. There are some definite high powered users here and I think the more users that can contribute the better.
I'm hopeful that between qb's vids, Barnacles wiki, contributions like sfhub's and this thread, we can help the devs focus on dev'ing ROMs and Kernels rather than wasting time answering the same old played out questions over and over.
Thanks so much for doing this. I think this is a great resource for everyone.
Just FYI, I followed the steps in the Hands Free Activation section and while the phone rebooted, it never ran the hands free activation. Tried it three times. Am I missing something?
FYI, I am running Calkulins 2.6 ROM
Awesome guide !
I would like to suggest adding instructions for making a Nandroid backup.
this is a fantastic guide! made it in my top 10 bookmark bar in Chrome
curious though. i want a VERY specific font flashed to my system and its not available in rom toolbox pro. does anyone have a link to a guide on how to get one into the system? im asking here because im assuming its very similar to what you posted for pushing/pulling apks, boot animations, and sounds? please slap me silly if this isnt the case
This thread is lame and posted by a lame person!
LOL
Love you bro! Great idea on this, we know that your tool kit on our MIUI.US forum was super helpful and popular
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dr_gibberish said:
Thanks so much for doing this. I think this is a great resource for everyone.
Just FYI, I followed the steps in the Hands Free Activation section and while the phone rebooted, it never ran the hands free activation. Tried it three times. Am I missing something?
FYI, I am running Calkulins 2.6 ROM
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Yes, definitely missing something. Are you following each step exactly? What happens after it reboots?
Drumrocker said:
Awesome guide !
I would like to suggest adding instructions for making a Nandroid backup.
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Done.
JasonK75 said:
This thread is lame and posted by a lame person!
LOL
Love you bro! Great idea on this, we know that your tool kit on our MIUI.US forum was super helpful and popular
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
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Don't listen to this guy, he moved to MI willingly LOL Where you been?
stretchwookie said:
this is a fantastic guide! made it in my top 10 bookmark bar in Chrome
curious though. i want a VERY specific font flashed to my system and its not available in rom toolbox pro. does anyone have a link to a guide on how to get one into the system? im asking here because im assuming its very similar to what you posted for pushing/pulling apks, boot animations, and sounds? please slap me silly if this isnt the case
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Really easy to do.
Download font apk
Install font apk
Go to Settings > Display > Screen display > Font style > choose the font you want
That's it
You can start with this FlipFonts. Also, a collection of font apk's you should be able to use here and a how to create your own thread here.
Welcome to the original thread, of Beatsleigher's Root Helper!!
This program is completely free, with no Xtra options for donators...
What this program will do:Well this program is designed for beginners, and advanced users. It has several modes; If you like to do everything yourself, then Ok, you can. If however you want Windows to do everything, it will.
If you need to setup ADB drivers, then follow the steps, in the ADB -> Help menu!!
List of features:Several Reboot options,
Backup/Restore
Unlock bootloader (fastboot)
Relock bootloader (fastboot)
Root (ADB+fastboot)
Flash recovery (fastboot)
All-in-one solutions
Complete make over, now using a GUI!
Very explicit detailing of what the program is currently doing!
Install drivers - (USB + ADB/fastboot drivers)
List of ROMs/kernels
Help menus
What's to expect:In-program E-Mail subscription, to get notified about updates.
Better IE Engine for XDA Link.
Context menus, for faster checking of radiobuttons.
Maybe adding an advert or two. Because I am now slowly but surely needing more money, for phones, so that I can program programs like this, for them.
Maybe re-add the main menu music. But, with music, that is a bit more calming... And not House ^^
A fully functional fastboot menu.
A user experience program, so I can collect feedback!!
Working progressbars.... (-.-")
FAQ:Q:When installing the drivers, why do I need to change my system configuration?
A:You need to configure your machine, to notice the device, but to leave it alone, instead of looking for, and downloading drivers for it. This just confuses the computer, meaning you can't do anything in the bootloader, because Windows Update doesn't yet have the needed drivers...
Q: Why have you gone over to making a GUI? The batch files, were just fine...
A: I'm going over to making a GUI, because it is easier to use, less work. And I have the option, to just, drag & drop a button, write two lines of code, to make the button functional and then it's just a matter of creating the batch file, converting it to an EXE. Easy as pie. Whereas, with the batch files, to create one more option, you have to write 6 lines of code, then the batch file, and then half of the stuff doesn't work properly, because you didn't debug... If you know, what I mean...
Q: Why are there so many files???
A: This program needs so many files, so it can perform different processes/options/tasks
. But it isn't hard, to find out, what file, does which job
Q: Why is there only a version for windows??
A: I am working on a version, for Mac users, but it will take some time. I'm glad to be nearly finished, with the Windows version
Q: I want to donate to you, but you won't allow it. Why?
A: I don't accept any donations, because I only wrote the program to flash files on to your phone... I don't want to take credit for things, that other people did.
Instead of trying to donate to me, donate to chainfire, ChainsDD, and Kousik Dutta; for creating such brilliant recoverys, Apps (like superuser and ROM Manager) and ROMs...
BTW: If you really want to donate (which you won't ), you can send me some albums ^^ I need house music, to work.. And all my songs/albums have been listened dead -.-
Q: Do you mind if I use this program for commercial use, and post videos(tutorials) on Youtube?
A: As long as you DO NOT create mirrors, and let me know, I'm not that fussed... But then please post the link of the video to me, so that I can tell you if I like the way you did it, or not.
Q: When are you gonna stop talking about things, that don't interrest anyone (the FAQ)??
A: Now, but still thx for reading, other good questions will be posted here, aswell...
Thanks:Many thanks to Kouschik Dutta for creating the recoveries for near-to all Android phones. Yo the man!
And not to forget the awsome app: ROM Manager ^^
Thanks to my good friend Accendare (baddinski), for creating the splashscreen. I appreciate it much
Thanks to Google, for creating the AOSP, for the great developers, to create even greater ROMs, for us!
Also, thanks to Google, for buying Android, and making suh a (rather) bug-free OS!!
If I forgot anyone, please let me know immediatly!!
Downloads:
If you want to flash stock firmware, you will need to install this. This contains all the neccessary files/folders you need:
GSM: to be downloaded, by clicking this...
CDMA: to be downloaded here...
Ok, we've done it!! (I've done it...) We've gone out of Alpha.
We beat the beta!
Now, I'm proud to present; Beatsleigher's Root Helper... VERSION 3.0.0.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Each and every script, has been either re-written, or has just gotten a makeover!!
Everything unneeded, has been removed, It's more compatible, with Windows XP, loading time has gone down!!
I've added a few options, but not that many, to make a big changelog...
To upgrade/update, please, copy ALL the files, you created/copied/moved there, to a safe place, on your hard drive. Then, delete "C:\Beatsleigher_root_helper"
Run the installer (It's contained in an ISO image, so, download PowerISO, should you not ahave an image mounting system...) and done!!
Download here
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If you want to see more, download it
Installer:The installer will install to your C:\ drive. Some older scripts, are still working with "%homedrive%" so, to make sure, that everything is working, please make sure, that your homedrive is your C:\ drive. Or, if you have a seperate C:\ drive (like me), copy a copy, of the "Beatsleigher_root_helper" folder, to your homedrive. Then it should do the trick. By the tiome, the program is released properly (full) all scripts should be working with "C:\".
Should you have NOT got a C:\ drive, because your homedrive is named differently/you deleted the C:\ partition, see: installation help.
EDIT: The installer has been split in two!! They are both in an ISO image... Once mounted, the secondary installer will run (setup.exe). Just open the virtuall CD-ROM, and run "Install.exe"
Requests:If you have any requestes (features, etc.), please PM me, or send me an E-Mail!!
Or, visit: This page
Please read!!:Sorry for not updating this thread, as much, as the GSM thread. If you want to stay up-to-date, then click here every now and then
Changelog:
Version 3.0.0.8:
Full release, no BETA, anymore...
Two installers, instead of one...
All scripts have been re-written or have had a makeover...
Version 2.6.5.7 [Minor 3]:
Some tweaks and additions... Mostly hidden...
Some preparations, for full release.
Next version will be 2.7
Version 2.6.5.5 (BETA) [Minor 2]:
Added some juicy developer features! (Using the ADB shell)
A few options, for n00bs, are in there, aswell...
Added options, to the ADB menu.
Added a complete new form. (Dev. options)
Added a few more scripts. Making the update zise about 6MB, on your HDD
Removed some buggy code.
When navigating, from ADB menu to Dev. Menu, ADB menu closes, but can be re-opened from the "File" menu.
Dev. menu has also got CPU/RAM usage detector!
Download, for more changelog
Version 2.6.5.4 (BETA) [minor]:
Working progressbars (!!!)
ADB menu got a makeover.
Added CPU/RAM usage detection
Added option to enable/disable CPU/RAM usage detection in fastboot menu.
Fixed bug in ADB help menu.
Added options to the m,ain menu...
The rest has been forgotten, or you're ment to download the program, and check for yourself...
NOTE:
If you are interested in downloading this product, please download version 2.6.5.3, install and then download/install 2.6.5.4.
Then you can be rest assured, that everything is working as good, as it should in the BETAphase, of a program
Version 2.6.5.3 (BETA):
Removed bug that caused phone crash, whilst prompting device name.
Cleansed the code.
Removed two un-used forms.
Repaired the menustripbutton.
Added scripts, to update package.
Removed other scripts, from update package.
Compressed some, of the files (drivers, executables)
Using traditional installer, again.
Installation path set to: C:\Beatsleigher_root_helper\
Version 2.6.5.2 (BETA):
Fastboot menu fully working.
Fastboot help menu, is popping up/has been created, though it has no content.
ADB help menu is working/all buttons have a task.
Some unneeded code has been removed.
A complete list of ROMs & kernels is present (CDMA + GSM).
No change in the IE engine...
All messages giving a tone/sound.
Options have ben added to the ADB menu.
New all-in-one solutions for ADB menu.
Scripts have been edited, for more friendliness
More tooltips.
Progressbars still not working ( )
Maximization has been disabled in ALL windows.
Better usage of RAM, whilst opening other exe - files
Version 2.6.5.1 (BETA)
Added update check-support.
Changed file hoster to mediafire (updates coming from there)
Added ADB reboot options.
Fastboot reboot options working.
Added (hidden) features.
Using a proper installer.
Can be installed anywhere on HDD, will work anyway
Two packages are to be downloaded, not one. This ensures, that updates are working, as planned.
(Hidden features will be released, when version is 2.6.5.3 (next update) )
Version: 2.6 D:
Everything you see, down the bottom is working.
You can now flash a recovery via fastboot menu!!
Kernel and ROMs, I have decided, to take them back out. They were a bit buggy...
The size of the EXE itself, has gone up to, ca. 2.4 MB.
Option to flash stock ROM (LTE + GSM) has been enabled, for fastboot.
Looks a bit more friendly
Icons have been added!
You'll have to find the rest out, yourself
Version 2.6C:
ADB menu has been carried on. You are now able to flash a kernel (LTE & GSM)
It will open the Explorer for you, when you need to copy the file!!
LTE menu is finally working!! It had problems opening, due to a minor type-error.
Though the LTE menu is working, you will only be able to use one button, in about an hour. Once I've completed doing the ADB menu...
(See: "What's to expect", for more info's on what's coming!!)
Version 2.6:
New GUI!
Complete new code.
In-program help.
Direct link to thread.
Seperate fastboot and ADB menus!
More explicit details...
Removed the music, that pops up, upon start. (To many house haters )
All batch files converted to executables... (This prevents tampering with the code)
Fully compatible with 64x machines. Doesn't use as much RAM, but therefore shows up as a process.
Installation help:
Not much can go wrong, when install9ing this program.
Mostly, the reasons, of failure, to use this program, are due to:
Not having a C:\ drive.
Not copying a copy of the root folder, to hamedrive, if C:\ is not the homedrive, of your windows machine.
Tutorial 1:
Problem: I installed the program, but my homedrive is not C:\. I installed to C:\, but I can't use half of the program.
Well, first of all; sorry, for this. I could of said this earlier... I forgot to edit the scripts, to use ONLY the C:\ drive, so it useshalf the C:\ drive, and half your homedrive. But, that's why I posted this tutorial.
It's quick & easy ^^
Tutorial:
Install the program, to your C:\ drive. Close the installer, and re-open it.
Once back in the installer, set the installation path to your homedrive (Where Windows is installed).
Install to that directory, and done
It should now work ^_^
Tutorial 2:
Problem, I don't have a C:\ drive, and the ROM-Full/Less version, isn't available for download... What to do??
This is also no problem!! With a few, simple clicks of your mouse, we will fix this minor problem
Tutorial:
Type following key-combination, on your keyboard; START(WIN)+R.
The "Run" prompt should now pop up.
In the RUN prompt, type: "diskmgmt.msc" and it enter.
Once the disk manager pops up, shrink your homedrive(or, if you have unalocated disk space, which is 3GB or more, right click on that)
Shrink your homedrive, about 3GB. If you can, allocate more space, because you will need quite some space, because of stock ROMs/custom ROMs/kernels and backups.
To shrink, right-click on the partition and select "Shrink Volume". Enter this amount, to shrink: 3072 MB, that should be 3GB. Like I said, feel free to allocate more space.
Now you should see a black field. This is unallocated disk space. Right click on this space and select" Create simple partition" Make sure, you create the exact space, you shrunk, other wise, you will have some unallocated space, on your HDD and this can cause problems, if unnoticed.
Name the partition : C:. Wait, for the Diskman. to create the partition (can take up to 5 Minutes, for that amount of space, depending on size of HDD, CPU clock speed and amount of RAM).
Now, just install Beatsleigher's Root Helper to your C:\ drive and again, to your homedrive. Done! You can now use Beatsleigher's Root Helper.
If you should notice any other problems, please let me know, so I can solve them.
EULA:Please read the EULA, should you not have, during installation. Or, you are interested in installing the prgram.
There is vital information, in this text document!
This post will be used for announcing updates and changelogs!
The first update, to be announced here, will contain some CDMA kernels and ROMs... They will all get QR-Codes, so you can download them directly on to your Android, if neccesary!
Only use this package to root your phone and flash recovery!!
The other images/ZIPs are on their way!! Before I get told off, for not telling you this.... I am making a package, that will delete all GSM files!
This reduces size, and no one gets confused!!
Cool. 400mb is the reason I wouldn't download it. Opinions:
Remove the extra crap. Include just your code.
Create a folder /flash and instruct people to just throw stuff in there. Then code your app to read and list the contents of that folder (If that's even possible).
Your program can't be more then a meg or two itself. This way people can just download your tool and flash whatever. It then won't ever be "outdated" with old files. Streamline it and it'll catch on.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus 4.0.3
Transformer TF101 ICS
player911 said:
Cool. 400mb is the reason I wouldn't download it. Opinions:
Remove the extra crap. Include just your code.
Create a folder /flash and instruct people to just throw stuff in there. Then code your app to read and list the contents of that folder (If that's even possible).
Your program can't be more then a meg or two itself. This way people can just download your tool and flash whatever. It then won't ever be "outdated" with old files. Streamline it and it'll catch on.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus 4.0.3
Transformer TF101 ICS
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That's a good idea
I'll try and do something like that
player911 said:
Cool. 400mb is the reason I wouldn't download it. Opinions:
Remove the extra crap. Include just your code.
Create a folder /flash and instruct people to just throw stuff in there. Then code your app to read and list the contents of that folder (If that's even possible).
Your program can't be more then a meg or two itself. This way people can just download your tool and flash whatever. It then won't ever be "outdated" with old files. Streamline it and it'll catch on.
EXT LTE Galaxy Nexus 4.0.3
Transformer TF101 ICS
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Have done Even though it took a bit longer, to get here... Sorry, about that...
I just kept on forgetting, to update this thread. But it will be different, from now on
Post One: Unlocking and Rooting
Post Two: Installing Roms / Kernels / Tweaks
Post Three: Panic Section / FAQ / Miscellaneous
Unlocking The Bootloader And Obtaining Root
*This part of the tutorial is geared towards Windows users. I have a windows machine and will post instructions only on methods I personally have tested. This guide will assist other users. Once we unlock and root your device: this guide will be relevant to everyone.*
Time required:
20-40 minutes.
Setting up ADB for our device:
Download the AndroidSDK onto your computer.
Note: Google changes their mind every other week as to if this will be distributed as a .zip or an .exe. If you get an .zip file, simply extract the contents to your C:\ drive. For an .exe install it like you would any other program, but set the path directly to the C:\ drive when the installer asks.
Or...you can use this page to download the "ADB for Dummies AIO App."
This will automatically install ADB for you to your C:\ directory. It's very very simple this way.
If your platform-tools folder doesn't have a fastboot.exe, place this fastboot.exe file in your C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools (or possibly simply called tools, if you set up ADB ages ago) folder.
Now you have ADB installed! Congratulations.
Unlocking the Bootloader:
***NOTE***
This will perform a factory reset on your device. You'll lose all applications. You'll lose everything. Even the data on your SD Card! Backup your SD to your computer BEFORE performing this. There is a method for backing your applications up, detailed HERE.
Get the drivers:
Uninstall any previously attempted drivers if they don't work and move to the next.
Samsung's website has a download here under "Manuals & Downloads > Software."
Option Two: Navigate to the "Device Manager" (Control Panel > Device Manager) in Windows and Select the android device. Open the properties and select the "Install Driver" option. Pick the driver with "Install from disk." Ignore any warnings about the driver not being signed properly.
PDAnet's drivers may work if the above options don't. Simply install PDAnet (after uninstalling any previous attempted driver installations) to get the drivers.
While that is downloading, on your Galaxy Nexus: turn USB debugging on.
This can be found in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging
Once the drivers are installed, navigate to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder on your computer.
Hold shift and right click. Select "Open Command Window Here."
On your phone: turn USB Debugging On. This can be found in Settings>Developer Settings.
Plug your phone into the computer. Now in this command window type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
Your phone should now boot into a screen with a green android with his chest exposed.
Type this:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
(Hit Enter)
If your Command Prompt displays the message "waiting for device" your driver wasn't successfully installed.
Close the Command Prompt window and open Device manager while your phone is still plugged in. (Search for it using the search option).
Right Click the "Android" option and select Update Driver. Choose to "Browse My Computer" and "Let Me Pick From A List." Pick the Samsung driver with the newest date and install it. Now retry the code above.
Your phone will ask if you want to unlock it. Select "Yes" by using the volume keys and use power to select it.
Now, navigate to "Recovery Mode" with the volume keys. Use power to select.
A screen with another Android will pop up. Press Volume Up and Power at the same time.
Select Factory Reset. This process may take a few minutes. Be patient and let it work.
Once finished, select "Reboot."
Your phone is now unlocked!
Obtaining Root Access and Custom Recovery:
Turn on USB Debugging in Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging.
Download the following:
SuperSU (CWM .zip)
CWM (Pick the version for your device [GSM/SPRINT/VERIZON])
Place the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-toro.img (or the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-toroplus.img if you're a Sprint user. Or the recovery-clockwork-VERSIONNUMBER-maguro.img if you're a GSM user) file into your C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Put the SuperSU.zip on your phone.
Open another Command Prompt if it isn't still open. (Navigate to C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and shift + right click. Select "Open Command Window Here.")
With your phone plugged in type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
And wait for your phone to boot into the android again.
Now type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery IMAGENAME.img
(Change the file name to the correct file name and Hit Enter)
Once that is finished: select the "Recovery Mode" option again on your phone.
You should get a new recovery menu here. Select "install zip from sd card" and "choose zip from sd card."
Find the SuperSU.zip that you transferred earlier and select "Yes" to installing.
Navigate back to "Reboot" and reboot your phone.
You're now rooted!
However, ClockworkMod Recovery won't continue to load after this.
To fix this, find "Rom Manager" from the market. (The free version is fine.) Use the "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" option.
If your recovery still doesn't stick around after a reboot, you have another couple options. Find a file explorer that allows root access, such as Root Explorer. Use this program to rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.bak. You'll need to mount the system as r/w to do this. Root Explorer provides a button at the top to do so.
Or, you can do this completely manually by firing up ADB again and running a few commands:
Code:
adb shell
(Hit Enter)
Code:
su
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mv /system/etc/install-recovery.sh /system/etc/install-recovery.bak
(Hit Enter)
Congratulations!
Your phone is now unlocked, rooted, and has a custom recovery!
Continue reading the next posts for info on getting custom roms, kernels, tweaks, and more!
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Thanks:
Google, for making Android a reality.
VanillaTbone, for the ADB AIO app.
Droid-Life, for a previous guide that I used as an outline while writing this one.
Efrant, for posting about a bootloader locking utility without USB.
ClockworkMod team, for being a part of making our phones as awesome as they are.
The assorted developers, who continue to push out amazing material for us to use.
The awesome community, for endlessly supporting both Android itself and its users.
Installing Custom Roms Kernels and Tweaks
All of the instructions below require your bootloader to be unlocked. Please follow the guide above and return here when you're done.
Backing Your Files Up:
Time required:
15-25 minutes.
Making a Nandroid
The first thing you're going to want to do is back up your phone's entire system. This is done by making a "nandroid."
To do this, boot into ClockworkMod Recovery. To accomplish this: Turn your phone off. Once it is completely off: hold both volume buttons and the power button until the Android with his chest exposed is displayed. Navigate to the "Recovery Mode" option and select "backup."
This will take some time. Be patient and let it finish. This process is important! You should always have a recent nandroid available on your device.
Backing Your Applications Up
Install Titanium Backup from the market.
Open Titanium Backup. A Superuser request should pop up. Allow it. Note: if Titanium Backup then says it failed to obtain root access; press the menu button and select more>reload application.
Press menu>batch. Select "Backup all User Apps." Select all and "Run the Batch Operation."
Let the process complete. This may take quite some time: depending on how many applications you have installed.
You can now backup your Text Messages, Bookmarks, and WiFi addresses with Titanium Backup as well.
Press Menu>Backup Data To XML to do so.
Backing Your Contacts Up
Note: This process may or not be useful to you. The Google servers should automatically import any contacts you have stored back whenever you install a new rom. Also note that Facebook/Google+/etc contacts will need to be synced again through their respective applications.
Open the Contacts application.
Press the Menu button.
Select import/export.
Export to storage.
Installing A Rom (Or Kernel/Radios/Tweaks/Themes/etc.)
Time Required:
5-10 minutes.
Note:
Follow the guide above about backing your phone up before attempting!
This guide will also work for flashing kernels/radios/themes/tweaks/etc. Simply ignore the part about wiping data and wipe whatever the thread says you should. You only need to restore data after a rom install.
Find a Rom You'd Like To Try:
Verizon Galaxy Nexus
Sprint Galaxy Nexus
GSM Galaxy Nexus
Download the rom you'd like to try on your device.
Most roms also require you to install "gapps" as well.
You can find the correct ones for the rom you're using in the rom thread.
Make sure the Rom and Gapps are on your SD card.
Now, open Google Wallet (if you have it installed) and press Options>Settings>Reset Google Wallet. This will prevent the "Secure Element" errors some users have experienced.
Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery by turning your device completely off. Hold volume up, volume down, and power until the green Android with the open chest is displayed. Navigate to "Recovery Mode" with the volume buttons and select using the power button.
Remember to have a recent nandroid before continuing!
Navigate to "wipe data/factory reset" and select it. Select "yes."
Wait for the process to complete. This may take some time. Be patient!
Once complete: Navigate to "Install Zip from SD card" and "Choose zip from SD card."
Find the rom's .zip and install it. Once that completes install any applicable gapps' .zip.
Select the "Reboot" option.
Congratulations! Your phone should now boot into the custom rom!
Follow the prompts to re-activate your phone.
Restoring Your Applications / Contacts / Nandroid
Time Required:
5-15 minutes.
Restoring Your Applicaions
Install Titanium Backup. Note: you may want the pro key. If you have it, you won't have to manually click "install" on each application. The process is completely automated. Open Titanium Backup (grant root access. If titanium says it failed to obtain root access, press menu>more>reload application). Press menu>batch>restore missing apps with data. Now, here you have a choice to make. Do you want a completely clean install? Select "app only" and run the batch operation (Deselect Google Wallet first. We don't want to risk restoring wallet in any way. Install it manually through the Play Store.). Do you want all of your application data (saved games/settings/etc)? Select "app+data" and run the batch operation (Deselect Google Wallet first. We don't want to risk restoring wallet in any way. Install it manually through the Play Store.). This MAY cause you problems or it may not. Personally, I often restore application data and seldom run into any trouble. If you do find that restoring data caused problems, follow the guide above to re-install your rom and restore without data. This process will take some time. Be patient (I'd suggest turning your screen off so the screen doesn't burn, but that's just me.) It will vibrate upon completion.
You can now restore your Text Messages, Bookmarks, and WiFi addresses if you backed them up by pressing Menu>Restore Data From XML.
Note:
Overclocking/CPU tweaking applications should never be restored with data. Simply deselect it from the list.
Facebook/Haxsync/Google+ may have problems restoring your contacts when installed through Titanium Backup. Simply uninstall and reinstall through the market (and be sure to log in and select to sync your contacts again).
Also, if you have NFC Task Launcher successfully launching Tasker tasks with your stickers: they may not immediately work.
Through my testing, it's as simple to fix as uninstalling NFC Task Launcher and Tasker. Restore Tasker first. Then restore NFC task launcher.
Restoring Your Contacts
If google fails to restore your contacts (not facebook/haxsync/google+/etc) you may import them manually if you backed them up.
Open the contacts application and press menu>import/export>import from storage.
Restoring A Nandroid
If your phone is acting funny or won't boot...restore a nandroid from a previous rom or working set-up.
You may also use a Nandroid to switch back to a previous rom if you decide you don't like the one you're on.
Do this by booting into ClockworkMod Recovery (hold volume up, volume down, and power while your phone is off and navigate to "Recovery Mode").
Simply select "restore" and find the most recent (or relevant) backup.
This process will take some time. Be patient and let it complete! Once done, select "Reboot."
Note:
Nandroids are stored in the "clockworkmod" folder on your SD card. They take up quite a bit of space. ALWAYS have at least one recent one on your SD card. However, since these are huge files: you may like to delete old ones to save space. You must delete backups by booting into CWM and navigating to Backup and Restore>Delete.
Important Notes About Restoration
I outline the method of using Titanium Backup above for a reason. Restoring system applications and data is the most common cause of problems on custom roms. For this reason, always ONLY restore "missing applications" from "user applications" that were backed up when restoring onto a new rom. Every time you restore system data or applications a narwhal sodomizes your favorite childhood cartoon. This is FACT.
Installing Alternate Custom Recoveries
If you find a custom recovery (such as the touch-recovery options) that came as a .img file:
Use these instructions to flash. Plug your phone into the computer. Open up ADB. Move the .img to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Type the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
(Hit Enter)
You can also manually boot to the bootloader by powering off and holding volume down, volume up, power buttons until the green Android with his chest exposed is displayed.
Then type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery FILENAME.img
(Replace the file name with whatever the .img is called and Hit Enter).
Wait for the process to complete and reboot.
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Panic Section! (Something is Wrong)
Q: My phone won't boot!
A: The easiest option is to get into recovery and restore a nandroid using the above guide (pull battery to put phone in an off-state if needed).
However, more advanced options are available if you don't have a nandroid available (You're naughty).
Do you have another rom .zip available on your SD card? If so, simply use the above guide for installing a rom to get you booting again.
If not, you can download one on your PC. Boot into fastboot (the green Android with open chest menu). Navigate to recovery and select it with the power button.
Move the .zip to the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder.
Open ADB.
Change the NAMEOFZIP.zip below to the correct file name...and perform the action.
Code:
adb push NAMEOFZIP.zip /sdcard/NAMEOFZIP.zip
(Hit enter)
You may have to reboot recovery to get the file to show up. Now follow the guide above for flashing a rom to get you booting again.
Did you install a tweak that modified only a file or two on your phone? (Find this out by opening the .zip and looking in the folders (ignore META-INF). Good news! We MAY be able to recover you completely. If this doesn't work...you'll have to follow another method.
Get your phone into fastboot (the boot-menu that allows you to select recovery/reboot/etc). Navigate to recovery and select it. Start up ADB. Pull the files that were modified out of the stock rom's .zip (using whatever tweak you were installing as reference to find what was changed) that you're on into the C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder. Now we're going to push these files onto your phone...replacing the tweaked ones and hopefully getting you booted again. Use this code, but change the values of the file name and where it should reside. This is only an example!
Code:
adb shell
(Hit Enter)
Code:
su
(Hit Enter)
Code:
mount -o remount,rw -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /system
(Hit Enter)
This will mount your system so you can write to it.
Code:
exit
(Hit Enter)
This should exit shell and allow the use of adb commands again. You may need to type it a couple of times (until the #_ changes back to the platform_tools> prompt).
Code:
adb push framework-res.apk /system/framework/framework-res.apk
(Press enter after each file that you need to replace).
Note: This last option probably won't work. I'd just skip over it unless you're absolutely adamant about restoring your current setup and want to try everything possible.
Q: I want my SDcard files from my phone...but I'm in a situation where I need to flash stock images! This will erase my SD content. What can I do to save it?
A: Do you have a custom recovery installed? If not, download a custom recovery from post one in this guide and flash it using those instructions. You'll need to be in a custom recovery in order to obtain ADB access without booting your phone. Boot into recovery (With phone turned off: hold Power and Volume+ and Volume- until the bootloader pops up and navigate to "Recovery"). Run the command:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/ /SDCARD/
(Hit Enter)
This will put all of your files into a folder called "SDCARD" in your C:\ drive. Keep in mind that this will take a LONG time. Maybe a couple of hours.
To restore once you're booting again:
Move the "SDCARD" folder you created from your C:\ drive to the platform-tools folder. Then input:
Code:
adb push SDCARD /sdcard/
(Hit Enter)
Q: How do I make an "ADB Backup?"
A: An ADB Backup will backup your phones data (applications and their settings). Follow the guide HERE about ADB Backups.
Q: My phone gets really sluggish and often turns off or reboots on its own.
A: Without knowing anything about your situation...I'd say you either have severely bad data somewhere or some bad kernel tweaks. Use the rom install guide above, paying close attention to the part about backing up and restoring if you haven't already. In the case of a kernel problem, you're likely undervolting too low. Restore the stock kernel values and see if your problems subside.
Q: My phone screen won't turn on! This requires a battery pull to fix.
A: This is called a "Black Screen of Death" or BSOD. This is generally due to using a governor such as InteractiveX or HotplugX or possibly undervolting your device too low. Change governors or up your slots a bit.
Q: My phone is doing really weird things. Regardless of kernel/rom and even if I don't restore any data at all! Either that or I simply cannot boot up! My phone is possessed no matter what I do!
A: Razorloves has made a wonderful guide on restoring your Verizon phone back to stock. You can find it Here.
Shabbypenguin made an ODIN guide for Sprint users located Here.
Evostance made one for the GSM users, found Here.
Verizon/GSM images can always be found Here in the case that the above guides aren't updated.
Change the file names in the above guides, and you'll be good to go. *At the time of writing: Sprint images not available directly from Google.*
Q: My USB port is broken. How can I return to stock and re-lock my bootloader?
Follow the instructions in THIS post.
FAQ
Roms/Kernels
Q: What is the best rom?
A: The "best" rom is a matter of opinion. Do you like a certain customization and can't live without it? Use a rom that has that option.
Q: What is the best rom for battery life?
A: Roms themselves really shouldn't impact your battery all that much. They can have an impact, but if you're really looking for better battery I'd suggest swapping kernels or tweaking yours.
Q: What is the best rom for stability?
A: All of the roms out are "stable." They may have options that don't work correctly, but generally: this is user error. If you follow my advice on installing a rom, you'll end up with MUCH fewer bugs.
Q: What is the best kernel?
A: The best kernel is a matter of opinion. Some users may love one, while others swear by another. Find one you like and tweak it accordingly.
Q: How do I tweak a kernel for better battery?
A: Generally, you'll want to either change your governor and or undervolt and or underclock your kernel. This is done either by using SetCPU or similar apps, or with an option in your rom (usually labeled "performance" or something similar). Take note: extremely high/low voltages may cause instability. Never "set at boot" until you've thoroughly tested the options you've set. Testing includes low strain (like turning your screen off for an hour) and high strain (like playing a game for an hour) scenarios. To be extra safe: run the values for a couple days before setting them at boot. Follow the users ideas in the kernel's threads for some guidelines. However, remember that not all values will play nicely with all phones.
Miscellaneous
Q: Why does my phone perform so bad on benchmarking tests?
A: This depends on what you define as "bad." Does your phone feel fine? Ignore it. If your phone is really sluggish...you're running bad kernel settings or have bad data somewhere. That being said: our phones aren't going to be FANTASTIC with these benchmark tests. Sorry, but they aren't. We have a huge screen. And huge pixel density. And our GPU isn't the greatest of greats. This isn't bashing on the nexus at all. I'd rather have a phone that performs in every day use than a phone that gets a "FANTASTIC" benchmark but feels groggy when I perform simple tasks.
Q: How can Verizon users get Google Wallet?
A: Scan this with Google Goggles. Open the link with the Play Store.
Q: Why isn't Google Wallet working at [store]?
A: I'm not sure if it's a Google Wallet problem, or a problem with the terminal. But I personally struggle to find a terminal that consistently works in my area. Something that has generally worked for me is to open wallet and go to Options>Reset Google Wallet. You must then re-add any cards you had.
Q: Does my ass look good in these shorts?
A: Yes.
Neat Ideas / How to Show Off the Galaxy Nexus
-Get some NFC stickers. Tagstand has them available.
You can use these to make your phone perform certain tasks when you touch the sticker. Use NFC Task Launcher to define the tasks. These are capable of doing simple things like muting your volume to the more complex like turning on Tasker tasks that do things like auto-reply to text messages while you're at work.
-Do you have any suggestions? Submit them below!
***I take no responsibility for what happens to your phone due to following this guide! That being said, not only am I sure you'll be fine...but there are an endless amount of users who would be glad to help if you need it.***
Thanks for the great guide!
I have a few questions. What are kernels? What do they do? Can I have a bad kernel and ROM combination? I'm currently using AOKP build 27. What are some good kernels you would suggest? Should I save my current kernel? How would I go back to my current kernel?
Are BAMF and CM9 only for the CDMA GNex? They both say Toro and isn't that the CDMA version and Maguro is the GSM?
Tks man it was easy and smooth, now i´m rooted rocking cm9 on my Galaxy Nexus!!
3bs11 said:
Thanks for the great guide!
I have a few questions. What are kernels? What do they do? Can I have a bad kernel and ROM combination? I'm currently using AOKP build 27. What are some good kernels you would suggest? Should I save my current kernel? How would I go back to my current kernel?
Are BAMF and CM9 only for the CDMA GNex? They both say Toro and isn't that the CDMA version and Maguro is the GSM?
Click to expand...
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Kernels are the base of your phone.
They are the "engine" as far as software is concerned.
Bad Kernel/Rom combinations...kind of.
Some features may be removed from kernels. Like the ability to use the color control built into CM9. But generally, no. Other than hard-linked features built for the rom and supported by the kernel, no. I've yet to find any other than the CM9 reference I made.
Going back is as simple as re-flashing your kernel.
Remember: turn of any CPU changing apps like SetCPU or Rom-specific "performance" features before switching. You can then re-evaluate your settings.
Bamf is toro only still, I believe.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=maguro
Maguro cm9 (gsm).
Oh...
And bump for ze sake of easy access.
Wish I could get this stickied <_<
agreed this should be stickied...an a read this 20 times should be applied before posts can be made.....Oh and thanks for this it will be a one stop shop as it progress's.....
Awesome guide. Needs to be stickied. Also, I agree, my ass does look good in these shorts...
Sent from my GSM Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium
beans_p_ said:
Awesome guide. Needs to be stickied. Also, I agree, my ass does look good in these shorts...
Sent from my GSM Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium
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Click to collapse
Le' bump.
Huge props, this is fantastically written and very in depth. If I had never flashed before this would be brilliant. Thank you for your work mate excellent job
J
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus - AOKP M4 - Franco M1
Thanks sir!
Another bump.
And I'll continue to do this until this is stickied.
It's straight stupid to not even have ONE stickied thread about the basics...
Can't describe how fantastic this guide is; it should be stickied in both the general and the development section.
If it isn't too much trouble, it would be awesome if you could put the steps to renaming the recovery.sh so the clockwork mod sticks and perhaps to reverse it (if I remember this right).
SovereigN7 said:
Can't describe how fantastic this guide is; it should be stickied in both the general and the development section.
If it isn't too much trouble, it would be awesome if you could put the steps to renaming the recovery.sh so the clockwork mod sticks and perhaps to reverse it (if I remember this right).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually, I would include that...
But flashing recovery through rom manager works as well.
And I'd rather keep it noob-friendly.
I follow a forum where they said to rename that...and there are like 15 pages of people asking the same questions as to why terminal/adb aren't working.
Fixed wording of "shift" showing as "****" lol.
And...le bump.
@Jubakuba You might want to add the link for the recovery image for maguro as well. Your instructions only have toro in there! Beginners may get stuck on that.
ankushkatari said:
@Jubakuba You might want to add the link for the recovery image for maguro as well. Your instructions only have toro in there! Beginners may get stuck on that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Look again, it's there.
Thanks though!
Edit:
Upon checking to make sure I wasn't wrong...
The link should have appeared next to the CDMA for simplicity.
So I updated.
This was initially a RootzWiki CDMA forum post...
Had to be edited for here a bit...and the merged CDMA/GSM forum here makes it a bit hard.
Thanks!
Awesome job on this Jubakuba, thank you for sharing it. Stickied it is.
(You can quit bumping it now )
xHausx said:
Awesome job on this Jubakuba, thank you for sharing it. Stickied it is.
(You can quit bumping it now )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol, sorry
And thanks!
thanks, I had no clue about tags, wish they worked with phone off.
That is a very good guide by the way. Wish I had that when I did my phone but I had a great guy help me out. So I was lucky. Thanks for this!
This is a collection of tools and apps that I have produced to try to help users of Alliance ROM and various Kernels. Some of these apps may work for other ROMs or Kernels but I must stress that these will not have been tested.
Contents
My Apps - Apps or Flashable Zips that I have produced to address specific needs.
Guides - Guides I have produced to take you through fixes or modifications.
Other Stuff - Useful bits from others.
Bespoke Stuff - Custom stuff that is not Rom or Kernel specific.
Rom Share - Links to Mirrors I have set up for Roms I use with slow download speeds from their original host.
Other useful Links:
Alliance Thread
Alliance OTA Submission Thread
Rom Share - Mirror of ROMs and Kernels I use where the main link is very slow.
Adblock Hub - Some adblockers saved from the Play Store cull.
Apps
My Apps - These are Apps or Flashable Zips that I have created for Alliance Rom or a specific Kernel
SymlinkSD - App that runs on boot and Symliks the External SDCard as /mnt/sdcard - Only needed for Kernels that display this behaviour.
Reset Fuel Gauge - Function to rectify weird battery readings, code taken from Dori's kernel and turned into an app.
Tweaker - Allows you to toggle the following options on your phone if the installed Apps support it:
Camera Silent Menu Item
Disable auto convert SMS to MMS
Change the maximum number of contacts that can be joined to another contact
TogMods - Auto enables any Toggle Modifications you have made on reboot instead of having to make a change to enable them.
AccuWeather Widget - Flashable Zip for either Normal (with Background) or Transparent
LS Fix - Repairs Issue on some LS8 ROMs where the Lockscreen does not come up and a long press of the power button restarts the phone.
Stock Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - Stock Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
AOSP Themed Messaging no Convert and Sent Time - AOSP Themed Messaging app with the Convert to MMS function disabled and displayed times reflect the sent time not received time.
SilentCam - Camera app with Silent Option
CPU Idle - Allows user to specify the Scheduler used for CPU Idle for screen on and off as long as the Kernel supports it.
Crash Logger - Captures LastKmsg file automatically after an unexpected reboot. File is saved to SD and copied to Clipboard. Kernel must not have disabled Android Logging.
Boot Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup.
Auto Wifi - Automatically enables WiFi on Boot for ROMs or Kernels that deactivate WiFi on startup and renenables WiFi if it is enabled by the user and then immediately deactivated by the Kernel or Rom.
Cache Cleaner - Runs the Cache Clean feature from Dorimanx kernel as a stand alone application. Just run and that's it. It will show the Start Free Ram, End Free Ram and then close itself and remove from memory.
Rom Select - App for Dual Boot users to allow them to change Roms without waiting for STweaks to load first. Tested with Dorimanx, should work with Siyah as well.
The following Apps may no longer be required as they should be fixed.
Dori CamFix - Fixes problems with some CM and AOKP ROMS where the camera force closes when using Dorimanx Kernel.
Fake Notify - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot.
Fake Notify Plus - Fixes issue for users using AllianceROM where the Notification bar does not show up on boot and also sometimes disappears during normal use at Random.
Crackle Stop - Automates TRB's method of fixing the problem of a crackling sound being produced along with notifications. Once installed run and you will need to grant SU access. You will then be presented with a Menu for your Normal 'Idle' mode, this should be the same as the awake idle mode set in STweaks, next you will be asked for an Alt Idle mode, this can be anything, just not the same as your normal mode.
Once set you will need to reboot for the fix to activate.
Once rebooted the app does what it needs to do over a 20 second period (not 20 seconds after the phone has booted as the app will probably be the last thing loaded - so to be safe I'd give it 2 or 3 minutes). You then need to let your phone get into Deep Sleep so leave it for a bit and then after that all should be OK.
Note this is not a one off fix, this process will run on each boot but you do not need to rerun the App unless you want to change the Normal Idle mode.
Guides
My Guides - These are useful Guides I have made to help with various ROM and Kernel Issues.
Swype LSx Fix - Problem where the Custom Dictionary stops working and saving new words when using Swype on LSx ROMS.
IMEI Recovery - Step by step guide on how to backup your IMEI and then how to recover should you need to. This an essential guide, as should you not be able to recover your IMEI your phone will become a very expensive Paper Weight.
Change System DPI Settings - Step by step settings to change the system DPI.
YouTube fix - How to fix the error signing in problem in YouTube.
Other Stuff - Useful bits from others
The Red Blur's Cave - The Red Blur's page of helpful hints and knowledge. Don't bother reporting a problem until you have checked here, this guy is the best resource for all things Galaxy S 2!
Dorimanx Kernel Discussion Thread - Discussion Thread for all things Dori, especially things that should not be posted in the Dev Thread.
HawkerPaul's ROM and Kernel Wipe / Nuke scripts - These scripts should be used before flashing new ROMs or Kernels to clear up all of the left behind bits from your old installation.
Stock Video Fix - Flashable fix for issues with the Stock Video Player Force Closing when opened from the App Drawer, usually only present with Dori and Siyah Kernels. Thanks TRB.
Auto Call Record Mod and Disable increasing Volume Mod - Mods for LSx based ROMs to enable Automatic Call Recording and disable Increasing Ringtone volume.
LSx Dual Boot Mod - Manual Mod to allow Dual Booting of Roms when one of them is LSx
Ficeto's Kernel - Flashable Zip of Alliance 6 and 7 stock kernel.
AC!D Audio Installer - For Alliance Rom
Instructions:
Download and flash through Recovery.
After flash Wipe Dalvik Cache and Fix Permissions
Once booted enter the following into a Terminal Prompt to test install:
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
aaengine
You shouldn't need to run the above command, the install should do it but just to be sure
Reserved 1
Alliance Rom FAQ
How do I install 7.02?
You need to uninstall the Rom Customiser that comes with the Rom then install the new one from play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ficeto.alliancemanager) once installed go into Rom Customiser and then OTA and select the updates.
OTA does not mean Samsung or System OTA.
How do I install 7.3? I can't find it in OTA.
7.3 is a full Rom and not an update. As such you need to download the full Rom zip from the OP on the Alliance Thread. Once downloaded flash it through Rom Customiser.
How do I flash the Stock Theme for 7.3?
During installation uncheck the box next to "Alliance Theme".
What can be installed through Rom Customiser?
Anything can be flashed through Rom Customiser as long as it is a Flashable zip, an Odin Tar file or an OTA download.
I have Downloaded a mod or update from OTA which I cannot flash through recovery. What am I doing wrong?
You need to flash these files through Rom Customiser which will then automate recovery. You cannot flash these independently.
What is the default blue colour used in the Rom?
Uncheck the Alpha box Colour Hex code #33b5e5
How can I get the Dandelion Lock Screen Wallpaper back?
Download it from here.
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Glad to see it finally on xda :thumbup:
SIGNATURE
PHONE : SGSII
Sent via: Tapatalk
Main ROM: AllianceROM v7.01 LSD
KERNEL : PhilZ Touch LSD 4.87 Fixed init version
(DEFAULT PROFILE AND SETTINGS )
MODEM : LS8
BATTERY : Stock 1650mAh
EXTERNAL Sdcard : Samsung Class 10 32gb
LAUNCHER : Apex Pro
Root Manager : SuperSU 1.04
THE CAVE = My Guides list to install NeatRom and other ROMS and kernels on LSJ and LS8 + tools to have a bug free rom and kernel + how to back up and RESTORE ROM OM FULLY = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35923600
1.Current list of kernels on LSJ and pros and cons
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36698607
2.Rom Nuke / Wipe scripts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742265
3. GS2KERNELWIPE script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36742198
4.Fast Dormancy :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36396636
5. How to install full wipe with rom nuke on LSJ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36655790
Changing the DPI
Change the Entire System DPI setting.
1. Open Root Explorer
2. Navigate to /System folder
3. Open the build.prop file
4. Scroll down to the 'Additional_build_properties' you are looking for the line
"ro.sf.lcd_density = 240"
The default value for the LCD density is 240, the lower the number the more on
the screen. 200 is a good value to start with.
Save the change.
5. Reboot phone for the change to become effective.
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
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Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
nogo8888 said:
Thanks you so much sir trev for accommodating my request. I will test and if successful I will refer this to my colleagues.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
android ipsec vpn mtu mod
trevfee said:
Bespoke stuff
These are bits that have been requested by others for a specific requirement not Rom or Kernel specific.
MTU 1300 (tun0) - App to set the MTU value to 1300 for a VPN connection using tun0.
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Since I requested this tweak, I would give a simple explanation on what it does and how to use it.
When your connecting to a ipsec vpn using wifi and having trouble browsing to your internal websites eventhough your connected to it. You can ping your internal network but the trouble is no browsing. The solutions are:
1. Tell your System Administrator to change the ip tcp adjust-mss to a lower value, in my case I used 1000 using 1841 cisco router. This prevents the packet from fragmentation. Packets when fragmented were dropped thus resulting to no browsing. If the Sys Ad refuses to do so because this may cause some issues to Windows users (browsing may slow a little bit), your best solution is to install this tweak.
2. This MTU mod sets the MTU value of your payload to 1300 via tunnel interface of your android device this avoiding packet fragmentation resulting to packet being allowed to pass through the tunnel interface going to ipsec vpn router.
How to use it:
1. Download the vpnc widget from playstore. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.mjm4456.vpncwidget&hl=en
Configure your credentials. Then connect.
2. Once the vpnc widget has been connected open this app. Then you should have browsed your internal network.
Note: This tweak is needed only for wifi connections. If your using carrier data, then this is not needed anymore.
Please give thanks to the creator of this app.
I just gave him the code and he did all the stuff in making this app looks nice and easy to use.
Big credit to OP, trevfee and thanks to my neatrom family (Many40, Mr.Greg, ESD and others who helped me finding the code)
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
nogo8888 said:
Initial report: just working on note2.
Thank you so much sir.
Without this mod, i cannot access our internal website.
Sir can you post this playstore?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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Glad it's working for you and thaks for the feedback and explanation for others.
As for Play Store I have yet to purchase a dev account to allow me to upload as I really only make things for people who know how to install from anywhere. Please feel free to trek people to download from this page, I won't be removing the app.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Rom Share
Alliance Rom
Version 6.00 MD5 ad9ef7e3f95b746de4bbc938ebf89a9a
Version 6.10 MD5 eab8fc5f40e47bc1a1a2d06b3d9253e1
Version 7.00 MD5 ae964c3a07aeb460c8d21fe3c0f087e9
Version 7.01 MD5 d761e4625b8406eee3b97fd5eec6ea87
IMEI Recovery
IMPORTANT
FOR THIS PROCESS TO WORK YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD COPY OF YOUR /efs DIRECTORY TAKEN PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM HAPPENING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER.
DISCLAIMER - THIS IS AN AMALGAMATION OF IDEAS, PROCESSES AND GUIDES FOUND ONLINE ALONG WITH MY OWN MODIFICATIONS AND PROCESSES THAT I HAD TO MAKE TO GET THE PROCESS TO WORK FOR ME.
ALTHOUGH I HAVE PERFORMED THIS PROCESS IN FULL AND IT HAS WORKED FOR ME I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR DATA LOSS THAT ARISES FROM FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE. BY USING THIS GUIDE YOU ARE ACCEPTING ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL ACTIONS AND THEIR RESULTS.
IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT PERFORMING THIS PROCESS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY BUT IF YOU ARE ALREADY ROOTED AND RUNNING CUSTOM SOFTWARE THEN YOU HAVE ALREADY INVALIDATED YOUR WARRANTY ANYWAY.
This is a common problem that usually occurs when a problem is encountered flashing a file from Recovery. Please take the precautions listed below, it will save you a lot of trouble should you ever suffer from this problem.
Backup Process
There are 3 ways that I use to back up the /efs directory.
These are:
1 - Manually copy /efs to your SD Card and make another copy somewhere safe (Computer, Dropbox, etc).
2 - Use HC-kTool to make a backup image of your /efs directory.
3 - Use Galaxy S Unlock AND GSII Repair to make backups of your original /efs directory (These are both the same but by doing both you have two copies of /efs available should you need it).
All Apps available from the Google Play Store or can be downloaded in the AppPack from here
At the end of this process you will have 4 copies of your /efs directory on your SD Card as well as any dulicates you created externally in step 1. This might seem like overkill but trust me taking 5 minutes creating these will save you hours and possibly quite a bit of money in repair costs in the long run should you ever need to recover!
Now you have your backups lets hope that you never need them, but should you then...
Recovery Process
Acknowledgements
Based on original post by XDA Member vaskodogamagmail with more detail and modifications to make process work added by me.
Original Post
Symptoms
You may have one, some or all of the following:
No Signal
Emergency Call Only
No Network
IMEI 004999010640000
IMEI 000000000000000
IMEI
(To check your IMEI number either enter *#06# dial into the dialer or check in Settings, Phone Information)
Prerequisites
Rooted Phone
Try the following processes in order until the problem is resolved.
Method 1:
Open HC-kTool and choose "Restore efs from backup (DANGEROUS!)" then choose "Restore IMG". Once completed you will be prompted to reboot. Perform Reboot and if all has gone well you will have a working phone again.
Method 2:
Open Galaxy S Unlock app and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 3:
Open GSII_Repair and perform Options 2 and 3. Your phone will reboot. Once it has rebooted see if your phone is working.
Method 4:
Open GSII_Repair and select "Restore saved EFS Folder". This will come up with a response saying "Done". Reboot and see if your phone is working again.
Method 5:
This is the last chance (and the one that after tweaking to what you see below worked for me).
You will Need the following:
Stock GB ROM
Insecure Kernel
ODIN
Quick Root
All of these can be downloaded in the IMEIFix.zip which can be downloaded from here.
Android SDK and ADB instaled on your Computer or a Terminal App on your Phone (Personally I prefer ADB from Computer but you choose whichever you are most comfortable with).
We are going to restore your phone to as close to original stock a possible. No data wil be removed from your SD Card(s) but all installed apps, customisations, ROMs and Kernels will be removed. Please backup everyting you need before runnng this process.
If you are able to make a Nandroid Backup of your Rom you will be able to recover this at the end of the process.
Open ODIN
In Options select "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time".
Select the following files from the "OriginalRom" folder on your computer:
Bootloader -> KERNEL_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PDA -> CODE_I9100XEKDB_CL161513_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Phone -> MODEM_I9100XXKDH_REV_02_CL995882.tar.md5
Reboot your phone into Download Mode (Hold down Home, Volume Down and Power when turnng on).
When in Download Mode connect to Computer via USB.
You will get a Ready message in one of the top boxes in ODIN. When you have this press the Start button.
After a while your phone will reboot and load up into it's Stock setup.
Configure the settings and then Power down the Phone.
Once Powered down go into Download Mode again (same process as above).
In ODIN press Reset.
Set the same options as before.
This time only set the Bootloader box. Select the file from the "InsecureKernel" folder on your computer - NOTE Insecure means that it is able to be rooted, not that there is a security issue with using it. We will be replacing this later anyway.
Check you have the Ready in the top box in ODIN and press Start.
Once finished your phone will reboot to stock again. IMPORTANT - Disconnect the USB cable before proceeding.
Go to Settings, Applications, Developer Options.
Turn ON "USB Debugging".
Connect USB cable to Computer and Phone.
Open "Samsung Quick Root"
Select "Reboot Device When Finished"
Press "Root Device"
Some text will scroll on the screen and then phone will reboot.
This will have installed SuperUser, Busybox and Rooted your phone.
Install a Root capable Explorer app, I used Es File Explorer, either download from the Play Store or you can install if from the Apps folder of IMEIFix downloaded above.
Open a Command Prompt on your Computer
Enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
busybox umount -l /efs
exit
exit
Using your chosen exporer delete the efs folder from the root of your phone.
Reset the phone, after that open your explorer again and browse to the Root, the efs folder should have recreated and will contain files. These are new and are system generated.
Go to the efs folder using your chosen explorer, and delete "nv_data.bin" and "nv_data.bin.md5".
Go to the working back up of your efs folder on your SD Card, copy the "imei" folder to the efs folder at the root of your phone, then again go to the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and copy the "nv_data.bin" file to your efs folder at the root of your phone using your explorer. Once you have copied this file, please rename the new file to "nv_data.bin.bak".
Make another copy of the "nv_data.bin" file in the backed up efs folder on your SD Card and paste this into the efs folder at the root of your phone again.
On your Computer open a command prompt and enter the following commands:
adb shell
su
chown 1001:radio /efs/nv_data.bin
Reset your phone.
You should now have your Original IMEI, check this by dialing *#06# call into the dialer. If you have the correct IMEI then you are done. You can either reinstall your usual ROM, Apps, Kernel etc manually or restore an existing backup.
If you need to install a Recovery with CWM (to restore backups or install new ROMs and Kernels then please follow these steps:
Install Mobile Odin from ChainFire from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here)
If you have used the XDA version you will also need the eu.chainfire.mobileodin.flashkernel.i9100.v2-1 apk file, this is in the IMEIFix download above in the Apps folder.
Copy the Kernel-V7.tar file from the CWMKernel folder in IMEIFix to your SD Card.
Open Mobile Odin and from there open the Kernel-V7.tar file. This will flash Dorimanx 7.45. If you now boot into recovery you can flash what you need to in the usual way.
By following the process above you will likely find that the Triangle Alert is now on your screen when booting yor phone indicating that your bootloader has been modified. Although this makes no functional difference to your phone you can remove this alert by installing TriangleAway from the Play Store (or if you are an XDA user you can download from here. This will reset the flash counters in your phone and remove the warning.
If you still have the wrong or no IMEI then you will need to seek further help.
There is no obligation but if this guide has just saved your phone and you feel you would like to show your appreciation there is a "Donate" button on the left, please feel free to use it.
YouTube fix
The problem is actually with Xlory's Inverted Play Store so far a fix had not been released by Xlory so we have to use the following workaround based on suggestion from Nos_20 and modifications from Andreas75k.
Fully uninstall YouTube, firstly from the Play Store or Settings, Applications and then from Rom Customiser (Manage System Apps).
In Rom Customiser go to OTA then select and flash Stock Play Store.
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Reboot to recovery.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Reboot.
Once rebooted reinstall YouTube in Rom Customiser and update through the Play Store or just install directly from the Play Store but obviously it wont be a system app.
That's it, all should now work.
Key here is: don't use any modified versions of Google Play Services, Google Play Store or YouTube, only STOCK.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Hello mate
Thanks for this very helpful and informative thread
:good::good:
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
t-pip said:
Goto Settings, Applications and wipe cache, data and any updates for Google Play Services and Google Play Store.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
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By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful
Re: TrevStuff - Apps and Stuff to help with Alliance Rom
Ba7rani123 said:
By that ^^ you mean to clear data and cache for google play and google play services and their updates also...
Because I cleared only for the updates and it didnt work... could you please make it clearer for other users
Thanks Alot for the guide and ur 'stuff' very useful
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Thanks for that. Yes wipe cache and data after uninstalling updates.
Phone Details and My Apps:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII i9100
ROM: AllianceROM i9100 JB v7 beta LSD
Kernel: Jeboo but usually Dorimanx
TrevStuff - My Apps and useful links.
If I answer your question by asking you to search or look somewhere else I'm not being rude. Just encouraging you to use XDA correctly.
Have you backed up your /efs folder? See here.
If I help you, please give me thanks.
Great thread good info. :thumbup:
alliance 7.3
apollo 4.5 regular
I9100