Hello,
I have this Samsung Galaxy S2 GT - I9100, which I originally rooted when it had Gingerbread 2.3.4, then using Mobile Odin I flashed it ICS 4.0.3, XXPLQ. Everything went smooth. Until a few hours later when a few apps started disappearing. 12 total. I tried restoring them with titanium backup (from a backup I had done before flashing ICS) but it won't let me do it. I can't reinstall the apps from Google Play either.
Any ideas on what should I do?
Please explain with as much detail as possible. I'm still new to the flashing roms world
Thanks,
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
hi and welcome to the forum.
to improve the chance of getting good answers, you should change the thread title to something like "disappearing apps after ics update" or something similar. just stating the device's name is redundant, as you are in a section of the forum, which deals exclusively with that model.
also, questions go in the q&a section, but don't worry, i reported it to be moved.
also, you should post, what specific apps you are talking about and of what kind they are, are they free or paid, are they generally available on the play store for your country? have you checked the play store from a pc to look for those apps? ...and so on. being really specific makes it way easier to help.
Hello, you are correct, i'm sorry for the title and lack of more info. I can't edit the thread title so, if you or any other moderator can do so, feel free to do it.
About my problem, I could not give more details because there was no much relevant info to give. There were 12 apps total that suddenly disappeared after flashing. Among those were:
2 games from Game Insight (Airport City and My Country)
Mobile Odin
Akdiko Reader
Mantano Free Reader
Complete Edition UEFA.com
Amazon.com Android App
Virtual City playground
Angry Birds Space Premium
and a couple more I can't recall
I didn't see anything in common among those apps, except the error was that it couldn't install on usb storage or sd card.
An hour ago, a friend of mine pointed out to me that I had a problem that I should look for the sd fix, and directed me to download CF Root 5.4 (I used CF Root 5.3 to root the phone after flashing the firmware).
Apparently there is a bug with 5.3 that caused this on some games and apps (no idea why). So, I flashed the new kernel root and all is well, I was able to restore the apps and data with Titanium.
I guess this same bug caused these apps to "vanish" in the first place.
Thanks for trying to help and sorry I failed stating my problem better. I hope now that I explained my issue and solution helps others.
If a any mod read this, please change the thread title accordingly.
Best regards,
formatting your phone is the best idea
Hi there!
I just want to ask a question, i know it's so noob, and against rules, but can you please recommend me the best or i mean i want to speed up my sgs2, i'm not satisfied with the performance of the official ics update from samsung kies. And i experience crashes with this.
Browsing the forum there's tons of different erent roms etc but what can you recommend that i should get? Thank you and i apologize
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First of all, I am a big supporter of searching before posting. Trouble is, in my case, it seems that either I am using the wrong search string or my questions have not been answered. That said, before I post my questions, I want to apologize in advance for any re-posts on my part.
I have a few questions on changing/updating my Galaxy S WiFi 4.0. On the box was YP-G1CW/COO. Kies shows, as the current firmware, PDA:KE1 / CSC:KE1 (COO) and on the Galaxy info screen it says I have FROYO.XXKE1 for a build version.
1 - It appears that I successfully rooted it but when I try to install BusyBox, it shows that my 'System Storage' has 0.00B free. Did I do something wrong? How can I fix that?
2 - There is one app in particular (Pinger TextFree) that I want to get. According to Pinger, the app is available for Android but apparently, only in the US. Which leads me to my next question - Can I change the country code to a US country code? If so, how?
3 - I was also wondering about the GPS. It 'finds' my location (after about 5 minutes) but never (at least not in 40 minutes) gets the driving directions. Is there a 'fix' for that? Should I get a different GPS app? If so, which one would you recommend?
4 - Lastly, I have been reading a lot about the cons of upgrading from Froyo to Gingerbread. What are the pros? Would I be better off sticking with Froyo?
I am hopeful that someone out there will be able to provide me with a few answers.
Thanks in advance to everyone for your consideration.
Alpine725 said:
First of all, I am a big supporter of searching before posting. Trouble is, in my case, it seems that either I am using the wrong search string or my questions have not been answered. That said, before I post my questions, I want to apologize in advance for any re-posts on my part.
I have a few questions on changing/updating my Galaxy S WiFi 4.0. On the box was YP-G1CW/COO. Kies shows, as the current firmware, PDA:KE1 / CSC:KE1 (COO) and on the Galaxy info screen it says I have FROYO.XXKE1 for a build version.
1 - It appears that I successfully rooted it but when I try to install BusyBox, it shows that my 'System Storage' has 0.00B free. Did I do something wrong? How can I fix that?
2 - There is one app in particular (Pinger TextFree) that I want to get. According to Pinger, the app is available for Android but apparently, only in the US. Which leads me to my next question - Can I change the country code to a US country code? If so, how?
3 - I was also wondering about the GPS. It 'finds' my location (after about 5 minutes) but never (at least not in 40 minutes) gets the driving directions. Is there a 'fix' for that? Should I get a different GPS app? If so, which one would you recommend?
4 - Lastly, I have been reading a lot about the cons of upgrading from Froyo to Gingerbread. What are the pros? Would I be better off sticking with Froyo?
I am hopeful that someone out there will be able to provide me with a few answers.
Thanks in advance to everyone for your consideration.
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2- use market enabler app to fake your country.
3- Gps works badly in low ride area... and you can use Gps fixer in market to download your location first before you use it.
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
melvinchng said:
2- use market enabler app to fake your country.
3- Gps works badly in low ride area... and you can use Gps fixer in market to download your location first before you use it.
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Tried Market Enabler...still dont see the app...I can see it online and it says my device is not compatible. I linked it with my Google account so when I log in it says the app is not compatible with my device. Since it is a non US device, I am looking for a way to "change" it. Any suggestions?
As for the GPS, although it takes longer to "find me", it does. What I was wondering about was how to 'make' it get the directions faster or at all. Since it is not a phone and doesnt have 3g, should i let it get the directions before I leave the WiFi area?
Thanks again...
Ok so I like and use some of the apps (and widgets, but less so for them) that came pre-installed on my phone. Chiefly among these is Quickoffice but there are others. I would love to flash CM7 or something but I don't want to lose those apps. From the experience I had flashing ROMs onto my old Captivate, those pre-installed apps don't get replace on the new ROM when using Titanium Backup (not sure why). Is there any way around my dilemma? Thanks.
If the answers in your other thread on this topic are not sufficient, could you please be more specific about what you need to know?
sorry, when i was told i had posted that other thread in the wrong section of the forums I wrote this one in the correct section to replace it...little did I know my other thread would be moved here as well. My bad.
Before I start, let me first apologise to "the-old-man-across-the-road-who-shouts-when-step-on-his-lawn". I watched the video. I have searched the forum. read a full thread (50+pages) on various things but I am still a confused NOOB. I am happy with the concepts of android, just need some guidance:
I will try and keep them separate and precise. there is a screen grab of my model no./android vers/baseband vers/kernel and build attached (I hope). I am on ORANGE in the UK.
1. The "N" with what look like signal/wifi eminating (see attached) - what does it mean please?
2. I am on Orange, and as far as I am aware, the phone is NOT rooted, it has piles of bloatware which I don't use and have no intention of using, same for half the Samsung rubbish - a bunch of these just pop up and run, randomly... constantly with task manager closing them GRRR.
I viewed this thread and this one
now I am just confused which method should I use to root? which ROM/kernel? will this affect my ability to get the ICS update when it comes out?
3. Do I need to create a samsung account to check for updates? how do i go about updating the OS when the ICS update is released for ORANGE?
My apologies if this is in the wrong place, the questions are answered else where etc. I did try, honest!
thank you in advance, a noob, soon hopefully to become an enlightened one
Using Samsung Galaxy Note from Tmobile, the SGH-T879, a.k.a SGH-i717, Android version 4.0.4, Rooted
About me: I am not a developer or programmer; but, I am savvy enough to manipulate/configure Windows computers, remove malicious software and generally troubleshoot many common problems on a PC.
What I need to do: I need to record cell phone conversations at the line level (not speakerphone) and am beginning to believe that isn't possible on Android 4.0.4. Someone told me I might need a custom ROM that allows line recording. I don't understand ROM and its relation to the phone as well as I do Windows OS and its relation to the Computer; but, I want to learn so I can solve this call recording problem.
Can someone point me in the right direction for learning about this?
Sir, there are apps free from the GPlay Market for this...take a look, although you have to be rooted for some apps but you stated you are rooted.
A custom ROM is not needed.
Again, do a search via mighty Google and see any thing points you to the Market GPlay.
google voice has this built in. just press 4 while in call.
bigjoe2675 said:
Sir, there are apps free from the GPlay Market for this...take a look, although you have to be rooted for some apps but you stated you are rooted.
A custom ROM is not needed.
Again, do a search via mighty Google and see any thing points you to the Market GPlay.
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Thanks for the reply.
I have been working on this problem for two weeks+, have tried many call recording programs and had exchanges with their tech support. NONE will record from line on this phone. Their final answer is to just use speakerphone. I have had exchanges with others and found that not one has reported a successful LINE level recording with stock Android versions above 2.3.5. I have also read in forums where some were able to record but it broke when their Android versions were upgraded or they got a newer phone with a later Android version.
The recording programs offered on Google are, in my opinion, misnamed voice recorders as they record only when the phone is on speaker.
Please, is there a good place on the 'net where I can learn about ROMs?.
google voice has this built in. just press 4 while in call.
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Thanks, but I don't use Google. I want something that runs entirely within the phone.
Alex Ethridge said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have been working on this problem for two weeks+, have tried many call recording programs and had exchanges with their tech support. NONE will record from line on this phone. Their final answer is to just use speakerphone. I have had exchanges with others and found that not one has reported a successful LINE level recording with stock Android versions above 2.3.5. I have also read in forums where some were able to record but it broke when their Android versions were upgraded or they got a newer phone with a later Android version.
The recording programs offered on Google are, in my opinion, misnamed voice recorders as they record only when the phone is on speaker.
Please, is there a good place on the 'net where I can learn about ROMs?.Thanks, but I don't use Google. I want something that runs entirely within the phone.
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First read the thread linked below at least twice for help on understanding how to flash custom ROM builds etc.. Reading it twice will help make sure you grasp everything well prior to flashing your Note.
[Road & Ref Map]: Galaxy Note Super Everything Thread (I717) 9/11/2012: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
Moreover, once you understand the steps needed in order to load different ROM builds etc.., below is a link to an excellent Gingerbread 2.3.6 XLA2 ROM by DAGr8 that has the line recording built in. That said, I still use it as my "go to" ROM when not trying out ICS & JB builds, due to the built in line recording, as well as the ability to enable Ad-Hoc WiFi support by switching out the wpa_supplicant file.
[ROM]XLA2[04/02] SAUROM Projekt 'One Rom to Rule Them All: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522942
Also, if you do load SAUROM RC7 + RC7.1, search this thread link below for support in order to fix the alarm force close issue, and to add "Equalizer" from the play store to increase volume.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525341
On a final note, deploy the xda search feature to find more tips & info...
Hope this helps a little...
Best to all,
R
Thanks so very much for the reply. This will get me started.
Alex Ethridge said:
Thanks so very much for the reply. This will get me started.
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Hey Alex, don't thank me, d'oh! I somehow skipped right past your first OP post. If you have a Samsung Galaxy Note from T-Mobile, "the SGH-T879 model", and not the SGH-I717 model from At&t, SAUROM may not work as intended, and you should post in T-Mobile Galaxy Note section, not here. That said, I'm not sure what would be best for the T-Mobile Note as far as line recording, but you should post and search in that specific sub-forum for help.
Best to all,
R
Yes, it is the T879 and thanks for the heads-up.
I don't see a T879 or T-mobile Galaxy Note section here. Where is it?
Thanks.
It isn't here - its an altogether different forum. Just go to the main list of supported phones and find it there.
First of all greetings XDA community. I am new here but ever since I got my android and found this website I've been checking and searching for needed information, up until now I never had the need to register or post. So thanks for the help and information I've already found in other threads and other topics
The reason I needed to make an actual post here, is because I don't exactly have a precise question. I understand this may be a subject of discussion, so I wanted to hear the opinion of people with more experience and knowledge.
I have a Samsung Galaxy W, for probably less than a year. I understood that at the time of purchase the phone itself was already "outdated".
However this didn't concern me, I wanted a phone just so I could access the Internet anytime needed just to read some stuff or google something I may need as well as checking fb and twitter. For larger and more resource-consuming apps I would use my tablet (a Sony S).
In a nutshell: I want my android for browsing the Internet and checking fb and twitter. I would use it as an mp3 and to play some casual games to burn some time (angry birds, solitare, bejwelled, Jetpack Joyride and so forth).
By the way, I would like to (at the risk of getting sidetracked) ask you for some recommendations on browsers for android. I know Chrome is probably by far the best, but sadly the Galaxy W can't run Chrome. I've tried Dolphin, Opera, Ninesky... but nothing that would fully satisfy me (like Chrome).
The issue: As of late my phone as been slowing down and dragging itself a bit too much. Something as simple as opening the messages, something you'd expect to be instantaneous, takes some painful seconds under a black screen.
I couldn't deal with the keyboard (this is my first touchscreen phone) so I tested and bought SwiftKey which made typing a lot easier, but sometimes it also takes a while to see the keyboard appear.
Some of my apps (might be relevant): Juice Defender, 3G Watchdog, Facebook, Twitter, TweetDeck, tomtom Places, and some apps that are forced by the carrier.
I use Clean Master and I even try to, sometimes, kill iddle tasks of things I don't need, but it feels pointless since the phone just drags and slows even more as he restarts the closed apps again.
I think that using a different ROM might help my issue, and I have some questions:
1- Do you think using a Jelly Bean (or ICS) Cyanogen mod might improve the speed on my phone (pardon if I'm saying some barbarity in here)
2- If I install a Jelly Bean or ICS ROM will I be able to downolad and install Chrome from the store?
3- The phone is unlocked (meaning I can use other SIM cards from any carriers in it). Will the ROM undo this and force the phone back to it's original carrier?
4- The phone is rooted. This is kinda silly but I'd like to be sure. Will a new ROM un-root my phone?
I think that's it. Sorry for the long post. I wanted to make sure I wrote all the relevant information to make sure I get the right answer :fingers-crossed:
Thank you, looking forward to read your replies :highfive:
I forgot to mention, for some time i used the ex go launcher. It worked the same as the default theme. It takes sometime to load at first but after loading the transitions are smooth and everything works fine... until i open an app or do something big.
Lately (read, today) the call button was a bit laggy and i did not like it one bit.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
Thaenor said:
First of all greetings XDA community. I am new here but ever since I got my android and found this website I've been checking and searching for needed information, up until now I never had the need to register or post. So thanks for the help and information I've already found in other threads and other topics
The reason I needed to make an actual post here, is because I don't exactly have a precise question. I understand this may be a subject of discussion, so I wanted to hear the opinion of people with more experience and knowledge.
I have a Samsung Galaxy W, for probably less than a year. I understood that at the time of purchase the phone itself was already "outdated".
However this didn't concern me, I wanted a phone just so I could access the Internet anytime needed just to read some stuff or google something I may need as well as checking fb and twitter. For larger and more resource-consuming apps I would use my tablet (a Sony S).
In a nutshell: I want my android for browsing the Internet and checking fb and twitter. I would use it as an mp3 and to play some casual games to burn some time (angry birds, solitare, bejwelled, Jetpack Joyride and so forth).
By the way, I would like to (at the risk of getting sidetracked) ask you for some recommendations on browsers for android. I know Chrome is probably by far the best, but sadly the Galaxy W can't run Chrome. I've tried Dolphin, Opera, Ninesky... but nothing that would fully satisfy me (like Chrome).
The issue: As of late my phone as been slowing down and dragging itself a bit too much. Something as simple as opening the messages, something you'd expect to be instantaneous, takes some painful seconds under a black screen.
I couldn't deal with the keyboard (this is my first touchscreen phone) so I tested and bought SwiftKey which made typing a lot easier, but sometimes it also takes a while to see the keyboard appear.
Some of my apps (might be relevant): Juice Defender, 3G Watchdog, Facebook, Twitter, TweetDeck, tomtom Places, and some apps that are forced by the carrier.
I use Clean Master and I even try to, sometimes, kill iddle tasks of things I don't need, but it feels pointless since the phone just drags and slows even more as he restarts the closed apps again.
I think that using a different ROM might help my issue, and I have some questions:
1- Do you think using a Jelly Bean (or ICS) Cyanogen mod might improve the speed on my phone (pardon if I'm saying some barbarity in here)
2- If I install a Jelly Bean or ICS ROM will I be able to downolad and install Chrome from the store?
3- The phone is unlocked (meaning I can use other SIM cards from any carriers in it). Will the ROM undo this and force the phone back to it's original carrier?
4- The phone is rooted. This is kinda silly but I'd like to be sure. Will a new ROM un-root my phone?
I think that's it. Sorry for the long post. I wanted to make sure I wrote all the relevant information to make sure I get the right answer :fingers-crossed:
Thank you, looking forward to read your replies :highfive:
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Hi .
I just saw this forum. and came across a topic related to upgrading Galaxy W to kitkat unofficially. How about your 'quest? lol.