so i have just finished flashing through odin the latest version of siyah so as to get root+ cwm, i was hoping to get the classic CWM touch but instead i got a CWM-based recovery, is it still the same ? will it work as intended when flashing roms and all ? thanks.
Poroto said:
so i have just finished flashing through odin the latest version of siyah so as to get root+ cwm, i was hoping to get the classic CWM touch but instead i got a CWM-based recovery, is it still the same ? will it work as intended when flashing roms and all ? thanks.
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Yes it's the same.
It will work as intended
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Thanks joseky for ur reply, im experiencing one problem tho, i have just flashed cm9 stable to my galaxy s2 and i must admit i am pretty happy with it. However, lots of apps seem to be missing (like google play for example, i cant download any app)
any idea what could be going wrong ?
Oh and before i installed cm9 i wiped data/factory reset, i cant see any of my old applications now, but i can still see folders on my internal sd card that are called whatsapp, 9 gag, etc.
what should i do to remove ALL apps and start installing them from scratch ?
Poroto said:
Thanks joseky for ur reply, im experiencing one problem tho, i have just flashed cm9 stable to my galaxy s2 and i must admit i am pretty happy with it. However, lots of apps seem to be missing (like google play for example, i cant download any app)
any idea what could be going wrong ?
Oh and before i installed cm9 i wiped data/factory reset, i cant see any of my old applications now, but i can still see folders on my internal sd card that are called whatsapp, 9 gag, etc.
what should i do to remove ALL apps and start installing them from scratch ?
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You were suppose to download and flash Gapps.
Visit CM9 thread again, you need to download Gapps (Google apps)
1. Download Gapps,
2. Boot to CWM recovery
3. Flash Gapps
4. Reboot phone
Problem solved!
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Thanks ! oh and I want to start installing applications from scratch, i thought that doing a wipe data/factory reset would delete all directories from my past applications, but i can still see folders of my old apps such as whatsapp or 9gag or winamp on my internal memory, how can i delete them all ? Thanks ! i cannot see them on the app drawer though
Poroto said:
Thanks ! oh and I want to start installing applications from scratch, i thought that doing a wipe data/factory reset would delete all directories from my past applications, but i can still see folders of my old apps such as whatsapp or 9gag or winamp on my internal memory, how can i delete them all ? Thanks ! i cannot see them on the app drawer though
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## be very careful, some of the folders contain very important things from your previous activities.
1. Your download folder contains all your downloads from your browser
2. Your whatsapp folder contains your chat history
Etc.
Before you wipe your internal SD, I'll advise you to backup the ones you feel are important.
## To format your internal storage, follow these steps:
- Goto Settings - Storage,
- under your internal storage (size = 11.49G), Select ERASE SD
- confirm your action.
Done
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Jokesy said:
## be very careful, some of the folders contain very important things from your previous activities.
1. Your download folder contains all your downloads from your browser
2. Your whatsapp folder contains your chat history
Etc.
Before you wipe your internal SD, I'll advise you to backup the ones you feel are important.
## To format your internal storage, follow these steps:
- Goto Settings - Storage,
- under your internal storage (size = 11.49G), Select ERASE SD
- confirm your action.
Done
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Great, I erased my sd card and problem solved, flashed gapps and got everything ...
Some questions which have nothing to do with this:
1) How can i get touch recovery ? just open up rom manager and tap "flash clockwork mod recovery touch"? or is there another better way to do this ?
2) Is there any way so that when i get a SMS or a missed call, something will notify me on the screen that i have a new sms or missed call ? (i had this on stock ics, but when i flashed cm9 it just dissappeared.). Reason i need this: Sometimes i dont hear my ringtone and it is kind of annoying to have to unlock and bring down the notification bar just to check if i have something new.
Thanks, Currently on a Gt-I9100 running cm9 stable
Poroto said:
Great, I erased my sd card and problem solved, flashed gapps and got everything ...
Some questions which have nothing to do with this:
1) How can i get touch recovery ? just open up rom manager and tap "flash clockwork mod recovery touch"? or is there another better way to do this ?
2) Is there any way so that when i get a SMS or a missed call, something will notify me on the screen that i have a new sms or missed call ? (i had this on stock ics, but when i flashed cm9 it just dissappeared.). Reason i need this: Sometimes i dont hear my ringtone and it is kind of annoying to have to unlock and bring down the notification bar just to check if i have something new.
Thanks, Currently on a Gt-I9100 running cm9 stable
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1. Never use ROM manager on your phone. In fact, Disable or Remove the app at once. It is a very risky app, which has led to brick on many Galaxy S2 already.
# If you want touch recovery, you can flash Siyah kernel, Dorimanx kernel or Dream kernel. they all come with touch recovery.
2. Use a third party launcher. The default launcher (Trebuchet) lack this feature.
Holo launcher HD, Apex launcher Nova launcher, Go launcher EX, etc all have this function implemented
Jokesy said:
1. Never use ROM manager on your phone. In fact, Disable or Remove the app at once. It is a very risky app, which has led to brick on many Galaxy S2 already.
# If you want touch recovery, you can flash Siyah kernel, Dorimanx kernel or Dream kernel. they all come with touch recovery.
2. Use a third party launcher. The default launcher (Trebuchet) lack this feature.
Holo launcher HD, Apex launcher Nova launcher, Go launcher EX, etc all have this function implemented
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Thanks for the tip of uninstalling rom manager from my device !
1) cant i just download the cwm touch from here: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and just flash it through my current non-touch CWM ?
2) I thought such a simple feature was integrated onto the rom but ok, i'll try those options.
oh and is there anyway to go back to my stock ics keyboard ? the buttons and letters are kind of small on cm9.
thanks
Thanks
Poroto said:
Thanks for the tip of uninstalling rom manager from my device !
1) cant i just download the cwm touch from here: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and just flash it through my current non-touch CWM ?
2) I thought such a simple feature was integrated onto the rom but ok, i'll try those options.
oh and is there anyway to go back to my stock ics keyboard ? the buttons and letters are kind of small on cm9.
thanks
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1.
You may use that. It should work fine but I must tell you that I've never used that method before. I always use custom kernels
2.a. that's because the launcher in development by the CM team.
b. If you are looking for Samsung keyboard, You can't have. Sorry about that but there are better keyboard apps in the market with some of them having the option to change the theme to the Samsung keyboard style.
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You may use that. It should work fine but I must tell you that I've never used that method before. I always use custom kernels
2.a. that's because the launcher in development by the CM team.
b. If you are looking for Samsung keyboard, You can't have. Sorry about that but there are better keyboard apps in the market with some of them having the option to change the theme to the Samsung keyboard style.
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Okay thanks, just downloaded swiftkey and its doing well so far, thanks a ton m8 ! oh and do you happen to know if cm9 is a deoxed or oxed ROM ?
Poroto said:
Okay thanks, just downloaded swiftkey and its doing well so far, thanks a ton m8 ! oh and do you happen to know if cm9 is a deoxed or oxed ROM ?
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Deodexed!
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Deodexed!
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Awesome ! wanted to know so as to flash this, great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
Poroto said:
Awesome ! wanted to know so as to flash this, great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
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it should work fine.
Related
Pretty simple question, i want to upgrade to the latest build by mik. Will this basically wipe everything that isnt on my SD card ? i.e. everything on my desktop, all my settings, all my apps etc.
thanks.
Yes, you will have to wipe everything...
If you want, you can backup your data with apps like "Titanium Backup" or something like those...
U will lost all ur settings,sms,contacts,apps..nd u will lost ur data in sd bcoz u hv to do partition for aps2sd..Its recommrnded to do backup of all ur apps,contacts,sms,nandroid before flashing
oh ok. so ill install apps2sd, move all my apps across, backup contacts and what i can with titanium , flash.
what is this google sync business with contacts ??
so i just flashed to the latest, and its booted back in, and everything is still on my desktop ? like nothing got erased.
i did a full batch titanium backup. did it automatically restore everthing ? even my desktop settings ?? im lost
thedawg said:
Pretty simple question, i want to upgrade to the latest build by mik. Will this basically wipe everything that isnt on my SD card ? i.e. everything on my desktop, all my settings, all my apps etc.
thanks.
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Haha so luckily you got me and my patience on your thread lol and you questions are simple yeah but not short to answer!
For your question, yes! flashing any rom will exactly wipe EVERYTHING on your phone.
BUT IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM OLDER VERSIONS OF MIK'S 2.3 ROM, it will NOT wipe anything except your google/facebook accounts information.
By the way, for the manual action of "wiping", it depends what android version you are at.
If you are using Froyo 2.2 NOW, yes wipe everything on the list of your custom recovery.
If you are using Gingerbread 2.3 NOW, then you dont have to wipe anything except [cache] and [dalvik cache]. <- You must wipe these two!
thedawg said:
oh ok. so ill install apps2sd, move all my apps across, backup contacts and what i can with titanium , flash.
what is this google sync business with contacts ??
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I dont get what you mean by "install apps2sd". But whatever you shouldn't do that before flashing a rom. If you mean the Non-froyo App2SD+ (What the hell is non-froyo a2sd?), you should flash it AFTER you have flashed the rom in order to let it activate in the new rom.
Yes. backup all the things with titanium is necessary.
For the google contacts syncing. It is a service provided by Google and it is for you to sync the contacts between your Gmail and your phone. So you can view all your contacts anywhere. You can sync your contacts to gmail and then after rom flashing, the contacts are gone. Simply login back to gmail with the newly flashed rom and then click auto-sync. All of your contacts will be back after a couple of minutes.
But remember one extra point, its sort of a new feature in gingerbread but BE SURE TO UNTICK THE OPTION OF "BACKUP MY DATA ETC TO MY GOOGLE ACCOUNT" after you login your gmail with android 2.3. Why? It actually doesn't backup your data (well for me, i couldnt see it anywhere) but DUPLICATES YOUR MESSAGES WITH NO REASON!
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so i just flashed to the latest, and its booted back in, and everything is still on my desktop ? like nothing got erased.
i did a full batch titanium backup. did it automatically restore everthing ? even my desktop settings ?? im lost
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IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM ANDROID 2.2 FROYO
NO. After you flash, every single thing will be GONE COMPLETELY. You will have to perform a titanium batch restore to get everything back in order.
IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD (older versions of mik's rom)
Then Yes everything is still on your "desktop" (I think you meant launcher) and ALL SETTINGS WILL REMAIN. However in some cases, home screen widgets will have problems and you will have to place them again. Information in widgets (such as your city for weather widgets, your to-do-list widgets) are NOT BE ABLE TO BACK UP USING TITANIUM OR ANY OTHER METHODS. So make sure you have written down what you have wrote in your widgets!
And finally if you have missed or made mistakes in any step, dont panic! You can always restore your phone back with KDZ UPDATER (Picture guide in this link)!
And when you are using mik's rom, and you would like to have a try on franco.Kernel which provides excellent performance, dont forget to discuss them in the thread The fantastic combination of mik_os' CM7 and franco.Kernel!!
Hope I was clear enough and if any parts of my post have helped you, dont forget to hit the thanks button at the bottom of my post
Good luck! Happy playing with mik's roms!
Thanks alot, makes it clearer.
I will definitely put francos kernel on, the phone still could do with some imporvement in performance.
next thing i need to learn about is the launcher. is it essentially just the UI ?
thedawg said:
Thanks alot, makes it clearer.
I will definitely put francos kernel on, the phone still could do with some imporvement in performance.
next thing i need to learn about is the launcher. is it essentially just the UI ?
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erm for the launcher its totally simple - ur phone can have multiple launchers, but you usually only use one. and they gives you the app drawer and some screens for you to place your shortcuts and widgets. how are they? what are their performances? differ on different launchers. they all can simple be found on the market, and after installation you will be able to choose the one you want to use, by clicking the home button.
ADW launcher and Launcher Pro being the most famous ones and you may try GO Launcher as some people are using and appreciating it too.
new users if i have given some help you know what to do and happy androiding.
Hi everyone, I am a total newbie to all this custom ROM stuff.
I have a Galaxy ace rooted but with stock ROM, I want Cyanamod but am a little scared of bricking my phone.
It all seems very complicated so my question is, can somebody kind enough please give a step by step account of what i have to do with all the links for what i need.
Please don't leave anything out, it might seem like something everyone should know but belive me, i don't know it!!!
I am wanting basically at the end of it a phone with more spare RAM, all apps i don't need gone and a stable smooth phone, i might overclock it too depending on advice.
Don't know what you need so my phones details are:
Galaxy Ace GTS5830
Android version 2.3.6 gingerbread
baseband version S5830NEKT2
Kernal version 2.6.35.7 -perf-CL772922 [email protected] #1
Build number Gingerbread.XWKT5
Thanks for your time.
Yo, dude. Don't worry about bricking your phone, you can always fix it with odin by flashing stock rom. Just, dont use ROM manager!
Custom rom? Read the main sticky about installing cwm recovery, then find your favourite rom and follow the steps on the thread about install your custom Rom! By The way, you should read similiar threads,before creating yours. because it's 100 of 'em.
-Beans,
ok firstly u decise which cyanogenmod rom u want as they are many cyanogenmod roms by different developers and many cyanogenmod based roms ..
after u download the rom , put it in your sd card.
so u need to know that u cant flash custom roms with a stock recovery
u need a custom recovery so flash clockwordmod recovery 5 from here :
http://androidflip.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-v5-on-galaxy-ace-s5830/
so the above link has a guide too so i assume that cwm 5 is flashed
now go to cwm 5 recovery ( home button + power button) and choose " install zip from sd " and navigate to your rom location
it will take about 3-5 minutes for rom to install
then u ought to to click on " wipe cache partition " this is a very important step
and voila u ahve a cm7.2 powered ace remember the first boot will take a bit long so dont get scared
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and getting into stock recovery ( to flash cwm recovery ) takes a bit hard work for the first few time
so best of luck press home + power button till u get in stock recovery then flash cwm recovery
In the link you posted it says install to pc then to phones sd card.
Doesn't it have to go in the root folder?
I rooted my phone from the sd card, thats still there, won't that show up when i press power and menu to get into recovery mode?
Where/how do i know which version of cyanamod to get?
As you can see i am totally clueless, thats why i'm worried about bricking it.
What do kernals do?
See...download the zip file from the link dragonoid provided..
next connect your phone to your pc and copy the zip file to the sd card..
disconnect your phone and switch it off...
press and hold power button and while holding home button press and hold power button...u will now boot into stock recovery..next use the volume buttons and select the option "apply update from sd card" and select the zip file u just copied..let it flash and then reboot your device...you now have CWM Recovery on your phone..
next...switch off phone..use power + home button combo boot into recovery..notice the difference as it is now ClockWorkMod recovery..
if you have already copied the rom zip file to your sd card select the option "install zip from sd card" and then select the rom file...after completion wipe cache and partition then go into advanced and wipe dalvik cache...and then reboot...
Now you have CWM and your desired ROM on your phone..
bobdoblo said:
In the link you posted it says install to pc then to phones sd card.
Doesn't it have to go in the root folder?
I rooted my phone from the sd card, thats still there, won't that show up when i press power and menu to get into recovery mode?
Where/how do i know which version of cyanamod to get?
As you can see i am totally clueless, thats why i'm worried about bricking it.
What do kernals do?
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i m sorry to say this but i could not understand a thing of ur 1st 2 lines
there is no root folder ok so u rooted your phone using cwm how stupd of me , i forgot that gingerbread rooting requires cwm method sorry my bad
i m not talking about cyanogenmod version , i m talking about the rom
there are sooo many cm7 based rom in our very own sga android development section so see those roms see which u like . i would recommend cm7.2 by team adreno but many users over here seem to like miracle rom v4 its your choice
and remember u cannot brick ur phone unless you flash a rom or a kernel not meant for ace or install rom manager and mess around with it . so jut chill
and flash cm7 already
a new awesomee world awaits you and your phone
I was afraid too like you the first time but it's a lot simple and easy. Just always take backup of previous ROM in case anything happens. So simple steps which i used:
1. Download Clockwork Mod Recovery (5.0.2.6)
2.Boot into Recovery Mod ( Power + Home button) or search google for pictures or videos
3.Select "Install from Zip" and select the CWM zip file.
4.CWM will be installed on your phone now and it's a great recovery.
5.Choose any ROM you want and put it on your SD card.
6.Now boot into recovery mod, Select "Wipe Data/Factory select" and select "yes"
7.Select "Wipe Cache" and then yes > Advanced options> Wipe Dalvik Cache > Yes
8. Go back to main recovery menu by pressing Back button of your phone > Choose Install ZIp from SD card > Select ZIP> Yes > Wait for it to install and VIOLA. you have installed a custom ROM on your phone
Thankyou, that is exactly what I wanted!
A couple more questions, I was thinking about going for Cyanamod 7.2, will my apps be gone when i do it and will i still be able to access google play.
Is there anything I will have to mess around in the files with, like setting wi-fi?
bobdoblo said:
Thankyou, that is exactly what I wanted!
A couple more questions, I was thinking about going for Cyanamod 7.2, will my apps be gone when i do it and will i still be able to access google play.
Is there anything I will have to mess around in the files with, like setting wi-fi?
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Your apps will be gone but you can back them up using titanium backup
And yes...obviously you will be able to use google play!!!
bobdoblo said:
Thankyou, that is exactly what I wanted!
A couple more questions, I was thinking about going for Cyanamod 7.2, will my apps be gone when i do it and will i still be able to access google play.
Is there anything I will have to mess around in the files with, like setting wi-fi?
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wifi stuff is a bit different on a custom rom , ur phone will not automatically pop up the wifi ap dialog box .....ull have to manually go in wifi settings and choose the wifi hotspot ( unless that is . your phone has remembered the wifi hotspot ) and than thers no boooorrrinng bluetoth disconnection after every 120 secs u can set bluetooth time out to " never"
some custom roms do require u to flash Gapps( which includes G play) as an addon but i dont think any of our cm7.2 roms require thaat
bobdoblo said:
Thankyou, that is exactly what I wanted!
A couple more questions, I was thinking about going for Cyanamod 7.2, will my apps be gone when i do it and will i still be able to access google play.
Is there anything I will have to mess around in the files with, like setting wi-fi?
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Well mate installing ROM is similar to installing OS on any PC. Format> everything is gone but long live titanium backup pro
CM based ROMs require to flash a zip called "Gapps" in order to use any google service or software like play store. On stock based ROMs, it's not required.
Sent from my Galaxy S IV
Can't thank you guys enough, I was expecting the " go read up" and other non helpful replies but I am very glad I joined xda, you've been a great help!
So....am I right in thinking:
1 Get Titanium pro and back everything up
2 Install CWM
3 Factory rest/wipe data in CWM options
4 Wipe dalvik cache in CWM options
5 Install Cyanamod 7.2 from sd card
6 Install Gapps
I have only just got my phone and won't be able to afford another and I have 23 months left on my contract, thats why I'm being very hesitant.
bobdoblo said:
6 Install Gapps
I have only just got my phone and won't be able to afford another and I have 23 months left on my contract, thats why I'm being very hesitant.
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this step can be avoided unless that is u want all the google apps
OK Thanks, what about Gmail and Play store though?
I see in abhibnl's signature it says he is waiting for a camera that works, does thqt mean the camera won't work if I install Cyanamod 7.2?
Is there anything else that won't work too?
PS How long do I have to keep verifying my posts with this Captcha?
camera doesnt work on CM9 ..
in all CM7.2 camera works dont worry
and yeah till u reach 10 posts you will have to keep verifying ..
bobdoblo said:
OK Thanks, what about Gmail and Play store though?
I see in abhibnl's signature it says he is waiting for a camera that works, does thqt mean the camera won't work if I install Cyanamod 7.2?
Is there anything else that won't work too?
PS How long do I have to keep verifying my posts with this Captcha?
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Well gmail and play store are included in mostly all roms. Play store is must in all roms, gmail can be downloaded. CM9 doesn't support camera yet , cm7 has working camera. Do anything but never ever use Rom Manager
Sent from my Galaxy S IV
bobdoblo said:
OK Thanks, what about Gmail and Play store though?
PS How long do I have to keep verifying my posts with this Captcha?
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they want to check if you are a human or a robot
I am gonna go for it then!
Only thing is can you link me a good version of Cyanamod 7.2 that you recommend as I see there are different ones, I like the simple cyan on black themes if there are different ones?
Btw I have backed up to titanium backup, do i leave it on the sd card or copy to pc because won't everything get wiped?
bobdoblo said:
I am gonna go for it then!
Only thing is can you link me a good version of Cyanamod 7.2 that you recommend as I see there are different ones, I like the simple cyan on black themes if there are different ones?
Btw I have backed up to titanium backup, do i leave it on the sd card or copy to pc because won't everything get wiped?
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i dont know about the other members but this is the best cyanogenmod i have used for ACE but you need to flash this kernel with it too as thers some problem with the roms default kernel ... or you could try the cm7.2 miracle edition v4 rom which everyone seems to like
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bobdoblo said:
I am gonna go for it then!
Btw I have backed up to titanium backup, do i leave it on the sd card or copy to pc because won't everything get wiped?
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your sd contents wont get wiped wiping dalvik cache ->only your apps and app data will go...so keeping your backup on sd is safe unless you decide to format your sd card which i dont think you are interested in
Now its getting complicated again, flashing kernal too?
Miracle v4 needs messing with files for wi fi doesn't it?
Everytime I am ready something else comes up, its not simple this is it!
Hi guys, tried searching the forum but no luck in these pages. I have a strange problem. I'm installing a custom ROM, it goes through everything fine, reboots, but it's just as before (i.e same wallpaper, apps, messages etc). This includes after doing a superwipe. So I have 2 questions;
When I superwipe, does it automatically choose the root on the phone?
Is it possible to have the phone's software on the SD card, and is booting from there?
Thanks in advance!
can u be a bit more clear?
which rom?
what steps did you follow?
what do you mean by superwipe?
some apps can be moved to sd card but some wont work on sd card. you cant boot from there either.
Hi
Thanks for the reply. The ROM I installed was this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334 - which included the "superwipe" script (I don't know what it does but I'm assuming it wipes everything completely from the stock phone)...
After doing that I installed from ZIP from sdcard, it went through the installation of the rom no problem, then when it reboots it just looks the same, with the old ROM on it
Sorry if i'm not explaining properly!
Thanks
try reading the op....it states that is an improved version of stock Rom with no visual changes! What are you doing flashing roms when you can't even be bothered to read the op?!
slaphead20 said:
try reading the op....it states that is an improved version of stock Rom with no visual changes! What are you doing flashing roms when you can't even be bothered to read the op?!
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I read that - but it still has the bloatware. When I say "it looks the same" I mean literally - same apps in the same locations, same widjets, same wallpaper, messages still there, etc.
Flabbergash said:
I read that - but it still has the bloatware. When I say "it looks the same" I mean literally - same apps in the same locations, same widjets, same wallpaper, messages still there, etc.
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That isn't possible if the super wipe script runs successfully....so what root method/recovery are you using?
Flabbergash said:
I read that - but it still has the bloatware. When I say "it looks the same" I mean literally - same apps in the same locations, same widjets, same wallpaper, messages still there, etc.
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Yes but the speed, fluidity and batterylife of that rom is awesome, you can also theme the rom and delete or freeze applications/widgets you don`t need. This is not a restaurant you know where you can order whatever you expect , also do some effort yourself.
Look in settings > about phone and see if the rom name is in there. If it is then congratulations you have successfully flashed a rom.
Although reading about superwipe it seems to wipe everything including internal SD! Why the f*ck would anyone do that, don't use that, its not needed!
Just factory reset it in cwm and that should be enough.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
slaphead20 said:
That isn't possible if the super wipe script runs successfully....so what root method/recovery are you using?
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Therein lies my problem... hence this thread!
I'm using ClockwordMod Recovery v6.0.1.0 (touch version)
Flabbergash said:
Therein lies my problem... hence this thread!
I'm using ClockwordMod Recovery v6.0.1.0 (touch version)
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So what exactly is your problem? The looks, bloatware or the superscript.
Flabbergash said:
Therein lies my problem... hence this thread!
I'm using ClockwordMod Recovery v6.0.1.0 (touch version)
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very strange as the super wipe script wipes all data, cache and sd card, so if that isn't happening the flash is failing, and you should get error message...my only suggestion is to try 5.x.x.x recovery as I have seen several problems reported with touch recovery
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very strange as the super wipe script wipes all data, cache and sd card, so if that isn't happening the flash is failing, and you should get error message...my only suggestion is to try 5.x.x.x recovery as I have seen several problems reported with touch recovery
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This rom does not have version 6 recovery, it is 5 and non-touch . The superscript wipes the entire internal sd card and the caches. The external sd card is untouched. And i have done it myself, but after the superwipe it did matter in batterylife and rom speed compared to the standard full wipe.
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This rom has does not have version 6 recovery, it is 5 . The superscript wipes the entire entire internal sd card and the caches. The external sd card is untouched. And i have done it myself, but after the superwipe it did matter in batterylife and rom speed compared to the standard full wipe.
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That sounds like the problem then, flash the Rom from 5.x.x.x recovery and I'm guessing all will be good, so basically you need to flash a new recovery(remember kernel and recovery are separate on s3) and then try flashing the Rom, alternatively flash stock Rom, root with cf root(5.x.x.x) and then flash it
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That sounds like the problem then, flash the Rom from 5.x.x.x recovery and I'm guessing all will be good, so basically you need to flash a new recovery(remember kernel and recovery are separate on s3) and then try flashing the Rom, alternatively flash stock Rom, root with cf root(5.x.x.x) and then flash it
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No because after the superwipe you flash the rom from the external sd card and you have the recovery that is included in the rom/kernel. There shouldn`t be a problem realy, it works well if people only read more than the first 2 lines of the OP.
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That isn't possible if the super wipe script runs successfully....so what root method/recovery are you using?
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This rom has does not have version 6 recovery, it is 5 . The superscript wipes the entire entire internal sd card and the caches. The external sd card is untouched. And i have done it myself, but after the superwipe it did matter in batterylife and rom speed compared to the standard full wipe.
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So I went to settings > about and see that it says Android Revolution is installed - but there's something going wrong with the wipe still - considering everything is still the same? I'm not sure how to explain it properly. Kinda like I've reinstalled a browser but it's kept my tabs i guess
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No because after the superwipe you flash the rom from the external sd card and you have the recovery that is included in the rom/kernel.
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are you using Google backup/restore, just wondering if this is restoring all your stuff, never used it so don't really know much about it
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also what Rom are you coming from, and how did you root your phone?
Hi, sadly i didn't do my homework very well and bricked/locked/f'ed my player.
I tried installing a Kernel with ODIN (didn't make a backup!) and after it restarted i didn't have my home key (NOT the mechanical one) and back key working. so i flashed what i thought was an original ROM (i guess it wasn't) i still don't have the keys, and i cant get back into the player, i get either 1) bootlooping 2)stuck at the Android recovery console (but i cant click on anything)
Does anyone have a STOCK YP-G90 2.3.6 ROM/PIT/Kernal i can download and install? the one from this link stops randomly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728
Thanks, i hope someone can help!
Update!
After flashing this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35350276&postcount=20
And this Kernel:
rj’s Kernel YP-G70-Kernel-r14.tar
I was able to get in and everything, only my buttons still do not work, am i to assume i have the wrong kernel?
droid_noob21 said:
After flashing this ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35350276&postcount=20
And this Kernel:
rj’s Kernel YP-G70-Kernel-r14.tar
I was able to get in and everything, only my buttons still do not work, am i to assume i have the wrong kernel?
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Which version of the Galaxy Player do you have exactly? (This one detail is very very very important!)
Fixed!
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Which version of the Galaxy Player do you have exactly? (This one detail is very very very important!)
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Fixed! so i flashed DD_01140212.tar kernel and now the home buttons work! in fact everything seems to be working (and now its flashed to 2.3.5 and is now rooted)
From what i can gather is is a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (stock 2.3.6) with capacitive buttons (I bought it in the USA if that helps) Model: YP-G70CWY/XAA
If i need to change anything please let me know
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Fixed! so i flashed DD_01140212.tar kernel and now the home buttons work! in fact everything seems to be working (and now its flashed to 2.3.5 and is now rooted)
From what i can gather is is a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (stock 2.3.6) with capacitive buttons (I bought it in the USA if that helps) Model: YP-G70CWY/XAA
If i need to change anything please let me know
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Happy to hear that the immediate panic is past Now let me give you some quick schooling from one Galaxy Player owner to another
You have the Galaxy Player 5.0 USA version (just like me). That means that the home button on your device is a capacitive one (touch sensitive). You said that you flashed RJ's kernel, which is designed for the International version. The International version has a physical home button (an actual button that you push). Basically, you flashed the wrong kernel, and that's why you Player went belly-up and the buttons didn't work. The correct kernel to use with your device is Entropy's kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840&highlight=entropy
The moral of the story, my friend, is this: Before you go flashing kernels and roms, do plenty of research, and be sure you have an idea what you are doing. And if something like this happens, just relax. It's a learning experience. Always be sure that whatever you use (roms, kernels, etc.) is designed/compatible with the Player 5.0 USA. It will save you a lot of time and headaches!
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Happy to hear that the immediate panic is past Now let me give you some quick schooling from one Galaxy Player owner to another
You have the Galaxy Player 5.0 USA version (just like me). That means that the home button on your device is a capacitive one (touch sensitive). You said that you flashed RJ's kernel, which is designed for the International version. The International version has a physical home button (an actual button that you push). Basically, you flashed the wrong kernel, and that's why you Player went belly-up and the buttons didn't work. The correct kernel to use with your device is Entropy's kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840&highlight=entropy
The moral of the story, my friend, is this: Before you go flashing kernels and roms, do plenty of research, and be sure you have an idea what you are doing. And if something like this happens, just relax. It's a learning experience. Always be sure that whatever you use (roms, kernels, etc.) is designed/compatible with the Player 5.0 USA. It will save you a lot of time and headaches!
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I thought i had used this kernel in the first place and it didnt work (may have been a bad rom)
Now that its back in working order, is there a better ROM i should be using? I'm assuming i can just flash roms now and leave the kernel alone, hell worst case is i know i have the working pair saved on my computer and can flash them back.
Thanks again!
droid_noob21 said:
I thought i had used this kernel in the first place and it didnt work (may have been a bad rom)
Now that its back in working order, is there a better ROM i should be using? I'm assuming i can just flash roms now and leave the kernel alone, hell worst case is i know i have the working pair saved on my computer and can flash them back.
Thanks again!
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As long as you have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed (it comes with Entropy's kernel as I recall), you can flash whatever you want! And yes, now that you have the correct kernel, you can leave all that stuff alone and forget about it. What type of rom is completely up to you. Do you want something that is older, but stable? Or are you like me and want something that's new, more cutting-edge, and is still in beta?
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As long as you have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed (it comes with Entropy's kernel as I recall), you can flash whatever you want! And yes, now that you have the correct kernel, you can leave all that stuff alone and forget about it. What type of rom is completely up to you. Do you want something that is older, but stable? Or are you like me and want something that's new, more cutting-edge, and is still in beta?
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Well, a few things are missing from the 2.3.5 ROM (actually, the only one i care about is it being able to vibrate) but would my player support Ice cream sandwich or jellybean? and if so did someone create a ROM for it and whats the best way to instal it? can i do it though an SD card now that i have the correct kernel in place?
Edit: And as i remember reading i have to make sure each rom is compatible with my device, correct? and if so does anyone know of a place that has them listed by device?
Check the dev section of this forum there are plenty, ICS, a couple Jellybean, and quite a few Gimgerbread ROMS. Just make sure you get the right ROM for your device, USA 5.0 right? Yeah so no 4.0 or 3.6 or 4.2 roms . As a side note most gingerbread ROMs come without a kernel so no need to reflash the correct one. ALWAYS READ THE ORIGINAL POST it will tell you the device, the bugs, and everything you need to do to flash it. Happy flashing!
Sent from my USA Galaxy Player 5.0
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Well, a few things are missing from the 2.3.5 ROM (actually, the only one i care about is it being able to vibrate) but would my player support Ice cream sandwich or jellybean? and if so did someone create a ROM for it and whats the best way to instal it? can i do it though an SD card now that i have the correct kernel in place?
Edit: And as i remember reading i have to make sure each rom is compatible with my device, correct? and if so does anyone know of a place that has them listed by device?
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Yes, our Players do support both ICS and JB! I'm am currently using Mevordel's JB rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671 It's fast, got project butter, hardware acceleration, and now the camera is working! Vibrate works, also But if you want to use a Gingerbread rom, the two I am most familiar with are Chip and GenericGinger. I think development has stopped for GenGin, but it's still pretty good (it was my first rom and I used it for like a year). Vibrate works on that one also. I can upload the zip if you want to try it. It's tucked away on my computer somewhere......
Flash: if you want to flash a rom, you need to do it through ClockWorkMod (CWM) Recovery (look it up on youtube). To access CWM, turn off your Player. Then push and hold the power button and volume up button until the screen turns on. (Again, Google and Youtube are your friends). You can either download the rom right onto your device, or download it onto your computer and transfer it via USB.
A list of many roms, kernels, and tweaks can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
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Yes, our Players do support both ICS and JB! I'm am currently using Mevordel's JB rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077671 It's fast, got project butter, hardware acceleration, and now the camera is working! Vibrate works, also But if you want to use a Gingerbread rom, the two I am most familiar with are Chip and GenericGinger. I think development has stopped for GenGin, but it's still pretty good (it was my first rom and I used it for like a year). Vibrate works on that one also. I can upload the zip if you want to try it. It's tucked away on my computer somewhere......
Flash: if you want to flash a rom, you need to do it through ClockWorkMod (CWM) Recovery (look it up on youtube). To access CWM, turn off your Player. Then push and hold the power button and volume up button until the screen turns on. (Again, Google and Youtube are your friends). You can either download the rom right onto your device, or download it onto your computer and transfer it via USB.
A list of many roms, kernels, and tweaks can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
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Thanks! and just to make sure i dont mess things up again, whats the exact file i need to flash with for JB? and do i need to flash a special kernel with it?
thanks
droid_noob21 said:
Thanks! and just to make sure i dont mess things up again, whats the exact file i need to flash with for JB? and do i need to flash a special kernel with it?
thanks
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Before we go into flashing: have you familiarized yourself with CWM? Do you know how to make a CWM backup? When you flash JB, you will have to essentially format/wipe you device, and all data will be erased. A CWM backup will save all of you files, settings, apps, etc. so if something goes wrong, you can restore your device to exactly the way it was.
Do you have any apps you want to take with you on the upgrade? Root your device and install TitaniumBackup from the Market. It will backup all of your apps, which you can restore later after you flash. (just be sure not to back up system apps; that will complicate things. Only back up user apps.)
Copy the backup files (CWM and Titanium) onto your computer for safe keeping, along with any other files you want to preserve (pictures of the cats, videos of the kids, etc.) Double check to be sure you have copies/backups of everything you want to keep.
Ready to start flashing?
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Before we go into flashing: have you familiarized yourself with CWM? Do you know how to make a CWM backup? When you flash JB, you will have to essentially format/wipe you device, and all data will be erased. A CWM backup will save all of you files, settings, apps, etc. so if something goes wrong, you can restore your device to exactly the way it was.
Do you have any apps you want to take with you on the upgrade? Root your device and install TitaniumBackup from the Market. It will backup all of your apps, which you can restore later after you flash. (just be sure not to back up system apps; that will complicate things. Only back up user apps.)
Copy the backup files (CWM and Titanium) onto your computer for safe keeping, along with any other files you want to preserve (pictures of the cats, videos of the kids, etc.) Double check to be sure you have copies/backups of everything you want to keep.
Ready to start flashing?
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Yes! Both are backed up (user apps only) and got a backup from CWM
droid_noob21 said:
Yes! Both are backed up (user apps only) and got a backup from CWM
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Well done! Kudos to you, sir! :highfive:
Have you picked a rom that you would like to flash?
Pro-Tip: You shouldn't have to worry about ICS/JB kernels, as each rom comes with its own.
codehunter2000 said:
Well done! Kudos to you, sir! :highfive:
Have you picked a rom that you would like to flash?
Pro-Tip: You shouldn't have to worry about ICS/JB kernels, as each rom comes with its own.
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Well, probably the JB version, the one you are using. But fro that link you posted I'm not sure which file(s) i need to flash
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Well, probably the JB version, the one you are using. But fro that link you posted I'm not sure which file(s) i need to flash
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You are going to want to download 2 things:
1: The most recent file (01/22), which has the camera fix. Don't worry about kernels, there is one included.2: Download the Gapps package. (This has Gmail, the Market, etc.)
After they're downloaded, transfer them onto your Player. You will have to locate and flash them through CWM, so be sure to put them somewhere easy to find. (Maybe make a new folder called "Ready_To_Flash")
Once the files are on your Player, boot into CWM using the power/volume button combo I told you about.
Now you are going to prep your device for Jelly Bean. Using the volume buttons, scroll down until "Wipe data/factory reset" is highlighted. Push the power button and follow the prompts. This will erase everything on your device.
Next, highlight and execute the "Wipe cache partition" option. This will wipe your cache. (duh)
Highlight "Advanced", then "Wipe delvik cache".
Then "Mounts and storage", "Format /system".
"Install zip from sdcard". Locate the rom file, highlight it, then push the power button, follow the prompts. There will be scrolling text. Once that's done, use the same procedure to flash Gapps.
Reboot and enjoy the magic! :laugh: It might seem like it takes a long time to boot back up, but that's just you being impatient
Don't fret if you get an error code or something goes wrong. There are occasional weirdness when going from Ginger to Jelly.
codehunter2000 said:
You are going to want to download 2 things:
1: The most recent file (01/22), which has the camera fix. Don't worry about kernels, there is one included.2: Download the Gapps package. (This has Gmail, the Market, etc.)
After they're downloaded, transfer them onto your Player. You will have to locate and flash them through CWM, so be sure to put them somewhere easy to find. (Maybe make a new folder called "Ready_To_Flash")
Once the files are on your Player, boot into CWM using the power/volume button combo I told you about.
Now you are going to prep your device for Jelly Bean. Using the volume buttons, scroll down until "Wipe data/factory reset" is highlighted. Push the power button and follow the prompts. This will erase everything on your device.
Next, highlight and execute the "Wipe cache partition" option. This will wipe your cache. (duh)
Highlight "Advanced", then "Wipe delvik cache".
Then "Mounts and storage", "Format /system".
"Install zip from sdcard". Locate the rom file, highlight it, then push the power button, follow the prompts. There will be scrolling text. Once that's done, use the same procedure to flash Gapps.
Reboot and enjoy the magic! :laugh: It might seem like it takes a long time to boot back up, but that's just you being impatient
Don't fret if you get an error code or something goes wrong. There are occasional weirdness when going from Ginger to Jelly.
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I will sacrifice my first newborn in your honor! Loving the new ROM (though i need to figure out how to disable the soft key mod) Thank you so much good sir!
droid_noob21 said:
I will sacrifice my first newborn in your honor! Loving the new ROM (though i need to figure out how to disable the soft key mod) Thank you so much good sir!
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Glad I could be of help. To disable the softkeys, use an app like Root Browser Lite, and navigate to /system. Open the "build.prop" file (you'll need a root file editor. I used RB Text Editor. Not sure if it came with the rom or not).
Once you have build.prop open, scroll down until you see the following:
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## You can tweak the next 4 properties ##
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# Uncomment to switch internal and external storage
# ro.vold.switchablepair=/storage/sdcard0,/storage/sdcard1
# Change to 0 to enable softkeys, 1 to disable
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
# Defaults to Mass Storage. You can change to mtp
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage
# LCD density (240 is default)
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
You'll notice that the second entry mentions softkeys. Change the value from "0" to "1". Save the file; reboot. Softkeys will magically disappear! Congratulation on your new rom! :victory:
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Glad I could be of help. To disable the softkeys, use an app like Root Browser Lite, and navigate to /system. Open the "build.prop" file (you'll need a root file editor. I used RB Text Editor. Not sure if it came with the rom or not).
Once you have build.prop open, scroll down until you see the following:
#########################################
## You can tweak the next 4 properties ##
#########################################
# Uncomment to switch internal and external storage
# ro.vold.switchablepair=/storage/sdcard0,/storage/sdcard1
# Change to 0 to enable softkeys, 1 to disable
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
# Defaults to Mass Storage. You can change to mtp
persist.sys.usb.config=mass_storage
# LCD density (240 is default)
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
You'll notice that the second entry mentions softkeys. Change the value from "0" to "1". Save the file; reboot. Softkeys will magically disappear! Congratulation on your new rom! :victory:
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Thanks, i had saw that part, i just didnt know what app to use to edit
Hey, everything seems to be running fine except that the battery is draining very fast. I went and found in the battery setting that a cell phone service was using 75% of my battery do you know what that is and how to stop it?
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Hello xda!
I'm new to xda community, but im not a dummy in flashing subject (i think)
From the start i want to say that I'm from Poland, so my english will not be perfect, sometimes it might be terrible (maybe already is)
OK to the point.
I have i9100 with latest stable cyanogenmod 9. Everything is lovely except one thing.
Everytime I open status/notification bar (slide it down) to read received SMS or see missed call it crahses wierdly.
Clock, received sms and signal strength icons are acting normal, everything else just dissappear for ~20 seconds.
Basicly it looks like this:
i.imgur. com/qlJvXgA.jpg (delete space)
What should i do to make it work properly. Please help its really annoying
Well common sense would dictate that you do a fresh install.
1) Make a Nandroid backup and/or Titanium Backup Pro backup.
2) Reboot to recovery and do a "Wipe data/factory reset" or use these cleaning scripts (much better clean).
3) Install rom zip.
4) Install gapps zip.
5) Boot to system.
6) Restore apps/appdata using Titanium Backup Pro or use AppExtractor to restore them from nandroid backup.
Note: Contacts will be backed up by your google account if you have had sync enabled. To backup SMS/MMS there are various apps in store,
Unfortunatly it didn't work
Is there any hope? :crying:
Szwarcu said:
Unfortunatly it didn't work
Is there any hope? :crying:
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TheATHEiST said:
Sounds like the GPU then.
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What does it mean?
On Cyanogenmod 10.1 it works like a charm (other bugs annoyed me)
Stock ROM was OK too
Szwarcu said:
What does it mean?
On Cyanogenmod 10.1 it works like a charm (other bugs annoyed me)
Stock ROM was OK too
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Sorry got topics mixed up.
It sounds like there is a bug with version of CM9 you're using. Try another.
Did you actually do as I described?
Yes i did.
rebooted into recovery > used that ROMwipeV2.02 script (btw very usefull) > flashed stable 9.1 bulid > got pissed > restored to stock 4.0.4
I tried latest nightly bulid & stable one and it's still doing it to me. I can't belive that only my phone is doing that :|
Maybe i should jump on CM 10.1 But i can't switch used memory to ext_sd there like in CM 9 :\ (phone writes it's files to ext_sd) and it seems to lag alot more than CM 9
Szwarcu said:
Yes i did.
rebooted into recovery > used that ROMwipeV2.02 script (btw very usefull) > flashed stable 9.1 bulid > got pissed > restored to stock 4.0.4
I tried latest nightly bulid & stable one and it's still doing it to me. I can't belive that only my phone is doing that :|
Maybe i should jump on CM 10.1 But i can't switch used memory to ext_sd there like in CM 9 :\ (phone writes it's files to ext_sd) and it seems to lag alot more than CM 9
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Try the rom nuke version instead of wipe and also the kernel cleaning script. If that doesnt work I would do a full format of internal (/emmc) and external (/sdcard) in cwm and then install rom/gapps.
It sounds as though some leftover data or maybe an app you're using is conflicting.
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Try the rom nuke version instead of wipe and also the kernel cleaning script. If that doesnt work I would do a full format of internal (/emmc) and external (/sdcard) in cwm and then install rom/gapps.
It sounds as though some leftover data or maybe an app you're using is conflicting.
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I did all the wiping you said, almost thought is fix'd and it happened again this morning :|
Flashing CM 10.1 ... darn it