Hello everybody,
I could use some help with my Ace 2, which I somewhat broke today in the process of installing CM. It was quite a mess, but I'll try to outline the general steps I took.
As you can probably tell, I am rather new to this and I'm afraid I've done some irreparable damage, so I'd appreciate any support I can get.
Plan: Install Cyanogenmod on Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160.
Phone Region: Germany
Phone OS: Never updated since factory shipping (Android 2.2?), rooted
PC OS: Linux (Ubuntu 16.04) (ergo Heimdall only, no Odin)
1. Found https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Unofficial_Ports, followed link under "Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160)" - "CyanogenMod 11 " to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568105
2. Followed forum op link to http://novafusion.pl/, search for "Ace 2" brought up http://novafusion.pl/2014/03/10/release-cm11-0-2-ace-ii/
3. Went to "Downloads" Section, selected "Samsung Galaxy Ace II", "Cyanogen Mod" and "recovery" from the respective drop-down menus, downloaded it.
4. Copied cm11.0_codina.nova.20141215.zip to SD, started phone in recovery mode
5. "Android System Recovery <3e>" could not open SD card/listed external SD as empty directory
6. Installed CWM, wiped cache/factory reset from recovery menu, installed cm11.0_codina.nova.20141215.zip from SD
7. Phone booted into CM, everything worked except things phone-network/SIM-related, error-prompt every few seconds: "Unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped", SIM contacts could not be accesed, could not call or receive calls
8. Went looking for different ROM, found http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-09-04-15-t3201826
9. Downloaded "CyanogenMod12.1_I8160_0920.zip" and installed from SD in CWM
10. Still no mobile network, SIM card unlock prompt kept coming up -> couldn't unlock SIM card, error message in notification-area: "No SIM card detected, Emergency calls only", carrier was not displayed on home screen, all settings said "No network connection" or similar
11. Researched, found various posts saying upgraded stock rom is required before flashing custom ROM (e.g. here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-general/ive-broken-phone-t3442544) and http://ask.drprem.com/q/samsung-galaxy-ace-2-gt-i8160-no-network-after-cyanogenmod-10-2-flashing advised flashing modem file from stock firmware
12. Downloaded DBT-I8160XXNB1-20140312182944.zip stock firmware, extracted I8160XXNB1_I8160OXXNB4_HOME.tar.md5, removed .md5 from filename and extracted again (because Heimdall needs the individual .img.md5/.bin.md5 files), resulting in 9 files: cache.img.md5, hidden.img.md5, ipl.bin.md5, kernel.bin.md5, mem_init.bin.md5, modem.bin.md5, normal.bin.md5, power_management.bin.md5, system.img.md5
13. Used Heimdall to flash modem.bin.md5 to phone in hopes of fixing network-issue, but no change when booting, everything works but still no mobile network etc.
14. Tried to go back to stock firmware alltogether to start from scratch, by flashing all the other files from the download with Heimdall
15. Now the phone does not boot up at all, gets stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160" logo screen, recovery mode can not be accessed, download mode still works, can only be switched off by removing battery
16. Tried to get recovery mode working again by installing TWRP from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532591, downloaded file and extracted kernel.bin.md5 (just like in step 12), flashed to phone with Heimdall -> No change, still stuck on logo screen without recovery mode
17. Tried to follow this guide to go back to original version: http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-downgrade-galaxy-ace-2-gt-i8160-to-gingerbread-from-android-4-1-2/, downloaded CODE_GT-I8160P_I8160PXXLK2_REV00_SEC_KEY_4G.rar, unpacked everything, unpacked .tar.md5 files, flashed everything to phone with Heimdall from command line -> No change, still stuck on logo screen
I imagine there is quite a mess of various partitions of various versions and varios OSs on there by now.
Did I brick the phone? Is there any way to restore it?
Since download-mode is still working, I could imagine that some form of Heimdall-wizardry might help, but things are way out of my league at this point.
Can anybody help me here?
Thanks in advance!
Solved it.
Installed W7 and Odin on spare drive, then followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-ace/ace-2-develop/ace-2-baseband-xxxx-repair-t2823218
After that, I went through the regular ROM installation process and everything works now.
With access to Odin it's surprisingly ezpz.
To All,
Following the instructions on one of the threads of this forum, I was able to root my Samsung Galaxy S7 Active. The next thing I would like to do is to change the boot splash screen. Right now, I get the Samsung boot splash screen with the unlocked icon. I have tried some of the techniques used for older Samsung Galaxy S Active devices, such as identifying the param partition and uncompressing it but I haven't been successful during the uncompress process. When attempting to uncompress it, I get an error stating that the tar command cannot understand the file header for the param partition. I have searched the forum and some people have stated that the boot splash screen might be embedded in the kernel although this has only been briefly discussed in other threads not directly related with my question. Also, I didn't see any threads addressing this question, which is the reason I decided to start one. Has anybody tried to modify the boot splash screen for this device after rooting it?
Thanks!
- Trucudrulo
I am seeing the mod from @miniminus does change the bootscreen, but not the very initial splash where displaying the "S7 Active" and the "unlocked" padlock. Perhaps you should root the device first, then look into the system directory?
I have made some Boot Animations for Motorola phones and would like to share them with the community.
They also come with their own set of Boot Logos, so you don't need to flash any Boot Logo separately in case you are using the Boot Logos I made.
Features :
Full screen animations
Boot Logo + Boot Animation Pack
N/A hidden in Boot Logo
Redesigned bootloader menu
Some other minor changes in boot logo images
These Boot Animations can also be flashed to other Motorola Devices with 1080X1920 screen resolution like:
Moto G4
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G5
Moto G5 Plus
Moto G5s
Moto G5s Plus
Moto X4
Moto Z2 Play
Other Motorola phone users may use the version of the boot animation with motorola written on the image instead of moto g5 plus.
Use VX.0_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for Moto G5 Plus.
Use VX.1_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for other Motorola devices.
The file names with DT at the end stand for Boot Logos suited for Dark Theme.
All Boot Animations have been posted on SOURCEFORGE and more would be added in the coming future. The designs have been separated into two folders and further organized inside each folder by version numbers starting with V1. All the zips are functionally the same and you can flash whichever version you like. The only difference is in the text shown on the Boot Logo image. Head down for viewing previews and downloading the boot logos.
Specifications
This pack will only work for custom ROMs
This pack will not work on Stock Motorola ROMs
All the packs contain both Boot Animation and Boot Logo that goes along with the animation
If your ROM has Display Theme based Boot Animation, the corresponding Boot Animation will be automatically played
Flashing another ROM or updating your ROM may remove this Boot Animation. Flash the pack again to get your desired Boot Animation
Existing Boot Animation in your current ROM will be backed up before installing new Boot Animation
If you wish to restore your Boot Animation that came with your current ROM, you can flash Restore Previous Boot Animation.zip given in Boot Animation folder
How to Install (via Custom Recovery)
Download the desired ZIP file to your phone
Boot to your Custom Recovery
Go to Install
Go to the location where you have saved the ZIP file
Install the ZIP file and reboot
Boot Animation Previews
Boot Animation Downloads
If you are unable to download from SOURCEFORGE on your phone, request desktop site from your browser menu to enable download.
Disclaimer: Motorola Logo and Batwing Logo is owned by Motorola Inc. Some of the artworks are not entirely my own creation.
I have made some Boot Animations for Motorola phones and would like to share them with the community.
They also come with their own set of Boot Logos, so you don't need to flash any Boot Logo separately in case you are using the Boot Logos I made.
Features :
Full screen animations
Boot Logo + Boot Animation Pack
N/A hidden in Boot Logo
Redesigned bootloader menu
Some other minor changes in boot logo images
These Boot Animations can also be flashed to other Motorola Devices with 1080X1920 screen resolution like:
Moto G4
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G5
Moto G5 Plus
Moto G5s
Moto G5s Plus
Moto X4
Moto Z2 Play
Other Motorola phone users may use the version of the boot animation with motorola written on the image instead of moto g5 plus.
Use VX.0_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for Moto G5 Plus.
Use VX.1_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for other Motorola devices.
The file names with DT at the end stand for Boot Logos suited for Dark Theme.
All Boot Animations have been posted on SOURCEFORGE and more would be added in the coming future. The designs have been separated into two folders and further organized inside each folder by version numbers starting with V1. All the zips are functionally the same and you can flash whichever version you like. The only difference is in the text shown on the Boot Logo image. Head down for viewing previews and downloading the boot logos.
Specifications
This pack will only work for custom ROMs
This pack will not work on Stock Motorola ROMs
All the packs contain both Boot Animation and Boot Logo that goes along with the animation
If your ROM has Display Theme based Boot Animation, the corresponding Boot Animation will be automatically played
Flashing another ROM or updating your ROM may remove this Boot Animation. Flash the pack again to get your desired Boot Animation
Existing Boot Animation in your current ROM will be backed up before installing new Boot Animation
If you wish to restore your Boot Animation that came with your current ROM, you can flash Restore Previous Boot Animation.zip given in Boot Animation folder
How to Install (via Custom Recovery)
Download the desired ZIP file to your phone
Boot to your Custom Recovery
Go to Install
Go to the location where you have saved the ZIP file
Install the ZIP file and reboot
Boot Animation Previews
Boot Animation Downloads
If you are unable to download from SOURCEFORGE on your phone, request desktop site from your browser menu to enable download.
Disclaimer: Motorola Logo and Batwing Logo is owned by Motorola Inc. Some of the artworks are not entirely my own creation.
I have made some Boot Animations for Motorola phones and would like to share them with the community.
They also come with their own set of Boot Logos, so you don't need to flash any Boot Logo separately in case you are using the Boot Logos I made.
Features :
Full screen animations
Boot Logo + Boot Animation Pack
N/A hidden in Boot Logo
Redesigned bootloader menu
Some other minor changes in boot logo images
These Boot Animations can also be flashed to other Motorola Devices with 1080X1920 screen resolution like:
Moto G4
Moto G4 Plus
Moto G5
Moto G5 Plus
Moto G5s
Moto G5s Plus
Moto X4
Moto Z2 Play
Other Motorola phone users may use the version of the boot animation with motorola written on the image instead of moto g5 plus.
Use VX.0_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for Moto G5 Plus.
Use VX.1_BA+BL_9-3_by_4 Zip for other Motorola devices.
The file names with DT at the end stand for Boot Logos suited for Dark Theme.
All Boot Animations have been posted on SOURCEFORGE and more would be added in the coming future. The designs have been separated into two folders and further organized inside each folder by version numbers starting with V1. All the zips are functionally the same and you can flash whichever version you like. The only difference is in the text shown on the Boot Logo image. Head down for viewing previews and downloading the boot logos.
Specifications
This pack will only work for custom ROMs
This pack will not work on Stock Motorola ROMs
All the packs contain both Boot Animation and Boot Logo that goes along with the animation
If your ROM has Display Theme based Boot Animation, the corresponding Boot Animation will be automatically played
Flashing another ROM or updating your ROM may remove this Boot Animation. Flash the pack again to get your desired Boot Animation
Existing Boot Animation in your current ROM will be backed up before installing new Boot Animation
If you wish to restore your Boot Animation that came with your current ROM, you can flash Restore Previous Boot Animation.zip given in Boot Animation folder
How to Install (via Custom Recovery)
Download the desired ZIP file to your phone
Boot to your Custom Recovery
Go to Install
Go to the location where you have saved the ZIP file
Install the ZIP file and reboot
Boot Animation Previews
Boot Animation Downloads
If you are unable to download from SOURCEFORGE on your phone, request desktop site from your browser menu to enable download.
Disclaimer: Motorola Logo and Batwing Logo is owned by Motorola Inc. Some of the artworks are not entirely my own creation.