Hi
As of now we don't have any separate section for Galaxy Ace
So I am starting this thread, so All queries/information related to device are consolidated at one place.
Root
Rooting Ace is easy. SuperOneCLick v1.6.5 can be used to root device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Tested by myself, confirmed by few others as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957653
IMP - As pointed by Many : Please reboot after rooting to complete the process
Recovery/Download Mode
Recovery Mode : Home + Power Button
Download Mode : Home + Vol Dn + Power Button
Firmwares
As usual latest firmwares can be downloaded from SamFirmwares
www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-s5830.htm
UPDATE : SamFirmware has just posted a Leaked Gingerbread ROM (2.3.3) For the ACE
Please note that its a leaked ROM so may not be a daily driver for most of you and yes usual disclaimer applies here too
Get it here
Password : samfirmware.com (All credits to them)
Useful Links...
In this section, I will be posting links to useful threads and posts that may be helpful to ACE Users.
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Nice and highly informative tutorial posted by hubix
Please read it
[TUTORIAL] How to flash and root Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
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Handy Script by majedev for enabling a2sd on ACE
[SCRIPT] Enabling Darktremor a2sd on Samsung s5830 Galaxy ACE
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Peter123 has found a fix for people having problems with busybox after rooting
ROOT Busybox Fix
I've also found a fix for the people who have problems with busybox after rooting. Found out that stock firmware already contains busybox in /system/bin. And SOC1.7 adds root busybox to /system/xbin.
So the fix:
Code:
mount -o,rw,remount -t rfs /dev/stl12 /system
rm /system/bin/busybox
mount -o,ro,remount -t rfs /dev/stl12 /system
He is also working on a Custom ROM for ACE and running a IRC channel to help poor souls
His Thread : [COMPILATION] Galaxy Ace S5830-XXKC1 | Deodex | Zipalign | Haptic Feedback
IRC Channnel : irc://freenode/galaxyace
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*If you think that your post/thread may be useful to people in general and want a link for it here, just drop a PM
Thanks, my girlfriend has this phone! I hope dev's will pick up this phone as a developing platform!
At the moment the phone has this software
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PDA: S5830XWKA9
PHONE: S5830XXKA6
CSC: S5830KA5
Be really careful with rooting and rooting apps, I managed to root my first Ace fine but after messing around a bit with ROM manager my phone got bricked whilst trying to back-up my firmware.
I got lucky that I managed to pull off a story that a factory reset bricked my phone in the store and got a new one.
I doubt others would get that lucky. Just giving you guys a warning and heads up.
Tested : Samsung GT-S5830(Galaxy Ace)
Android: 2.2.1
Baseband version: S5830XXKA6
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build number: Froyo.XWKA9
Root succeeded with SOC-1.6.5
Hi experts,
I have a non-market galaxy ace which i successfuly rooted. I downloaded some market.apks but non of them works. Market opens, i search and find an application but when i click any application market crashes.
Where can i find a working market.apk?
jeffdijkstra said:
Be really careful with rooting and rooting apps, I managed to root my first Ace fine but after messing around a bit with ROM manager my phone got bricked whilst trying to back-up my firmware.
I got lucky that I managed to pull off a story that a factory reset bricked my phone in the store and got a new one.
I doubt others would get that lucky. Just giving you guys a warning and heads up.
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+1 Man I hear ya on that
sorry for being a noob, but what ROMS can Samsung Galaxy Ace use?
goodoldtimes said:
Hi experts,
I have a non-market galaxy ace which i successfuly rooted. I downloaded some market.apks but non of them works. Market opens, i search and find an application but when i click any application market crashes.
Where can i find a working market.apk?
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Search for Vending.apk
There are no custom roms for galaxy ace right now.
hi i am a boy of 14 years and i have a question..
I can buy the samsung galaxy ace and the sony ericsson xperia x10 for the same price... But i don't know which one to buy. Samsung Galaxy Ace have newer android version, Sony ericsson xperia x10 have better camera and 1 ghz processor against the 800 mhz processor of the samsung galaxy ace. Please tell me which one i should buy and why.. (For the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, it can be rooted so it will be 2.2/2.3)
Thanks Already
hockeysjoerd said:
hi i am a boy of 14 years and i have a question..
I can buy the samsung galaxy ace and the sony ericsson xperia x10 for the same price... But i don't know which one to buy. Samsung Galaxy Ace have newer android version, Sony ericsson xperia x10 have better camera and 1 ghz processor against the 800 mhz processor of the samsung galaxy ace. Please tell me which one i should buy and why.. (For the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, it can be rooted so it will be 2.2/2.3)
Thanks Already
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if u are rooting it for custom roms, just go for whichever with the higher hardware specs?
winsonlim said:
if u are rooting it for custom roms, just go for whichever with the higher hardware specs?
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ok but i think i go for the samsung galaxy ace. If i get it i will give you guys a review ok?
hockeysjoerd said:
hi i am a boy of 14 years and i have a question..
I can buy the samsung galaxy ace and the sony ericsson xperia x10 for the same price... But i don't know which one to buy. Samsung Galaxy Ace have newer android version, Sony ericsson xperia x10 have better camera and 1 ghz processor against the 800 mhz processor of the samsung galaxy ace. Please tell me which one i should buy and why.. (For the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, it can be rooted so it will be 2.2/2.3)
Thanks Already
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First of all welcome to forum
Although I doubt that you will get x10 in same price range of Ace, but if so H/w wise it will be far better choice(now it also supports mutlitouch)
But do remember it will never get above 2.1 and ace might get 2.3
I I were you I would have bought Ace but that just me...
thechamp007 said:
First of all welcome to forum
Although I doubt that you will get x10 in same price range of Ace, but if so H/w wise it will be far better choice(now it also supports mutlitouch)
But do remember it will never get above 2.1 and ace might get 2.3
I I were you I would have bought Ace but that just me...
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Okay and what about the HTC Wildfire S & Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo...
Not that i can get those for the same price but which one should i buy from those 3? (HTC Wildfire S, SE Xperia Neo, Samsung Galaxy Ace).
The Wildfire S is some cheaper but little screen
Any themes for SGA yet? eg. Gingerbread theme. TIA!
But if i would buy The sgs i can better buy a htc desire becuz the sgs is 280 euros ( i live in europe) and the htc desire is 350 euros (70 euros more) The htc desire have better specs like 1ghz processor etc.
Please tell me if you can on the phone to install Flash or Flash Lite? If so, how.
New FW S5830
S5830_XXKA6
Share If U Care
This isn't the newest FW atm
Hi, i'm currently new and i didn't know where i can post my question, i hope it's in the right place. So, yesterday i was so enthusiastic about getting the new android 4.0 ICS via CM9. But the problem is, i'm using Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 P7500 (3G/WiFi) and now after rooting it, it says under settings that the model number of my tablet is P7510 (WiFi), i cannot use 3G
If anyone could help me with a step-by-step tutorial how to go back my original one (or any indication), i would be very thankful the rest of my life.
These are some pictures of Samsung GT-P7500
Hi, I have searched for info for my device but I cant seem to find anything. My question is, does anyone know of a date that I will be able to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy Ace II (on Orange) from Gingerbread to Jelly Bean? Ive searched various sites but have found no specific info.
Dates aren't yet official but u ll get JB!
Sent from my phone's mind.!
Hello. Currently on my Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 i have Android 2.2.1 and i wanted to upgrade it to something better , like 2.3 or 2.4 maybe.
If you know how i can do that , please help me .Ive never installed a new android.
Btw i have no USB Cable.
vlad9727 said:
Hello. Currently on my Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 i have Android 2.2.1 and i wanted to upgrade it to something better , like 2.3 or 2.4 maybe.
If you know how i can do that , please help me .Ive never installed a new android.
Btw i have no USB Cable.
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Man, could you do a simple search instead of posting randomly here? This is the wrong section. Finding the right one isn't difficult...
First step is getting a USB Cable.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I want to know if it's possible to install Android 5.0 on this model, it is the SGH 1497. I want to do this so I can use all the features of iRigUA for Android devices. I pretty much want to play my guitar through my tablet. I am very new to this but I was able to get it rooted. I would appreciate it if someone can point me in the right direction. Thank You.
tsfrance said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I want to know if it's possible to install Android 5.0 on this model, it is the SGH 1497. I want to do this so I can use all the features of iRigUA for Android devices. I pretty much want to play my guitar through my tablet. I am very new to this but I was able to get it rooted. I would appreciate it if someone can point me in the right direction. Thank You.
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Im going to assume I have posted in the wrong forum or it's just not possible?