[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2] Samsung Galaxy Players[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: I would like to know what's inside my device?[/SIZE]
Please check here for your device's specifications:
The Samsung Galaxy Players/S Wifi (All Variants) All-In-One Thread
[SIZE=+1]Q2: Where can I find the USB drivers for my device without installing Kies?[/SIZE]
Here you will find them: Samsung USB Drivers
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What is root?[/SIZE]
To access root in Linux means that you have full administrative rights over your device and achieve things that you could never do before if you haven't done so. It can be pretty risky if you don't know what are you doing so be warned!!
But remember this: When you aren't root, you are the user of the device. When you're rooted, you are the owner of it.:good:
[SIZE=+1]Q4: How do I root my SGP?[/SIZE]
The prefered method is using Odin or heimdall to flash an insecure kernel or a custom rom which will enable root for you. You should find them in the android development section.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Ok that's cool but i'm kinda new here and I don't know how to use those programs?[/SIZE]
Here's a link to help you
How to use heimdall and odin
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is a custom recovery?[/SIZE]
A custom recovery is mostly the native android recovery modified from the source to feature multiple options like backup a whole ROM or flashing a rom for example. The most known one and the only one available for our devices is the ClockWorkmod Recovery or commonly called CWM.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How can I get CWM?[/SIZE]
Flash a custom kernel with CWM support.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: Where I can find a list of ROMS and kernels?[/SIZE]
Here you can find them all:
The Samsung Galaxy Players (All variants) All-In-One Thread
[SIZE=+1]Q9: How can I OC my device?[/SIZE]
See Q7 for answer
[SIZE=+1]Q10: I have bricked my device pleaseee heeeeeeeeelppppppp meeeee!!!:crying:[/SIZE]
Check a Recovery thread made for your device
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I would like to flash CyanogenMod but I've lost my Efs? (for 4.0 users)[/SIZE]
Please check at the end of this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23290275&postcount=2
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is ADB?[/SIZE]
Please see this thread for all ADB information:
Full ADB guide
[SIZE=+1]Q13: What the heck is the cat on a log?[/SIZE]
Well logcat isn't a cat on a log. It's a system element from android used to record the system logs. This is the most efficient way of squashing bugs when developpers are facing problems. To use logcat, you will need ADB. See Q10 for setting ADB.
This is how you can see logcat
Code:
adb logcat
This is how you can save a logcat into your computer
Code:
adb logcat -d > logcat.txt
[SIZE=+1]Q14: What are custom ROMS?[/SIZE]
Custom roms are modified software made in order to offer more features and options. There's 2 types of custom roms: the stock based ones and AOSP ones
Stock: They are based from the manufacturer's original firmware.
AOSP: They are compiled from the android source and provides a pure stock experience if the manufacturer have an interface overlay. They often offer much more and unique options than stock roms. (like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, or ParanoidAndroid for example)
[SIZE=+1]Q15: Nice! how can I flash those ROMS??[/SIZE]
Normaly the roms threads should have the necessary instructions in order to flash them.
[SIZE=+1]Q16: Why I can see my cell standby percentage when my device is a PMP?[/SIZE]
Well... Android is first and most a mobile phone, tablet OS and not a PMP OS. The OS think you're a phone and then use cell standby but don't worry, there's no battery life extracted from there.
[SIZE=+1]Q17: What is the best kernel/ROM?[/SIZE]
There's not really best kernels and roms. Just try them out and see which one you prefer.
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Shall this be my reserved just in case?
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Why not. More is better than less. :good:
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Well written, deserves to be pinned. :good:
Batter life
So now that i understand that the cell by is nothing to worry about, but because its a software issue the batter% shows it drains rapidly. What do we do when it says we only have 10% left? charge it? because that would be daily, or will it keep running?
Thanks
droid_noob21 said:
So now that i understand that the cell by is nothing to worry about, but because its a software issue the batter% shows it drains rapidly. What do we do when it says we only have 10% left? charge it? because that would be daily, or will it keep running?
Thanks
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There's a big difference between determining what programs are using a certain percentage of the battery (it's based on CPU time and network use), and how much total battery has been used (based on voltages). I would say the total battery percentage left is mostly accurate, but it's not quite (see attached screenshot) (at least it could be tweaked a bit). But I still recommend you to charge it at 10% to ensure future battery capacity. If you drain it too much, it will wear down -- in the screenshot, I had accidentally left it on for a week.
Galaxy 5.8 information
Howdy, I'm a long time lurker on the forums; have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T) from several years ago and recently nabbed a new gadget on a business trip to Korea. I got a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 for $220 and thought it should be relatively simple to root. I was wrong.
Can we add information about the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8?
Model: YP-GP1
Android: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8-1168015 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 7 20:57:12 KST 2012
Build#: IMM76D.GP1KRALL1
FM Radio: Works in Korea; not so much anywhere else. It finds stations during search but only plays static. (Tried Spirit UL its not happy either. It reports that it cannot access the FM tuner. Maybe it needs root?)
TV Tuner: Same as the FM Radio // Frequency differences?
Storage: 16 GB (expandable with sdcard slot)
Screen: 960 px x 540 px / Capacitive / Multi-touch
Network: 802.11g,b,n
GPS
Bluetooth (can't tell what version, the manual is Korean; I assume its BT3.0)
Battery life is good, runs for a few days on a single charge with power saving enabled.
Haven't used it for any really fun stuff as I can't seem to get root on it. All the ICS 4.0.4 rooting methods on this site have failed.
Going to look at the kernel source from Samsung and see if I can make heads or tails of it.
N0Karma said:
Howdy, I'm a long time lurker on the forums; have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S (AT&T) from several years ago and recently nabbed a new gadget on a business trip to Korea. I got a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 for $220 and thought it should be relatively simple to root. I was wrong.
Can we add information about the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8?
Model: YP-GP1
Android: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8-1168015 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Dec 7 20:57:12 KST 2012
Build#: IMM76D.GP1KRALL1
FM Radio: Works in Korea; not so much anywhere else. It finds stations during search but only plays static. (Tried Spirit UL its not happy either. It reports that it cannot access the FM tuner. Maybe it needs root?)
TV Tuner: Same as the FM Radio // Frequency differences?
Storage: 16 GB (expandable with sdcard slot)
Screen: 960 px x 540 px / Capacitive / Multi-touch
Network: 802.11g,b,n
GPS
Bluetooth (can't tell what version, the manual is Korean; I assume its BT3.0)
Battery life is good, runs for a few days on a single charge with power saving enabled.
Haven't used it for any really fun stuff as I can't seem to get root on it. All the ICS 4.0.4 rooting methods on this site have failed.
Going to look at the kernel source from Samsung and see if I can make heads or tails of it.
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There's not really anything about the 5.8 so I don't think I will add something for it as of right now. As of spirit, you need to be rooted in order to use it. As for t-dmb, (tv) you can only use it in South Korea (exclusive technology).
Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 7 avec Tapatalk
I have a galaxy player 4.0 YP-G1, and then update it ... stay all perfect with the exception of the most important. When I connect the audio cable and start the music, the device automatically restarts. They know that it can be?
Model Number: I9000
Firmware: 2.3.5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-CL562447-G1XXKPN TerraSilent_intl-1.3.5
Compilation: GINGERBREAD.UEKI8
Just a message to get posts to 10. I'm a long time reader please ignore.
josephcantrell4 said:
Just a message to get posts to 10. I'm a long time reader please ignore.
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Please don't post randomly. It's against xda rules
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its theres way to swap internal to external sd in 4.4? like in cm10.2??
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lildhiel08 said:
its theres way to swap internal to external sd in 4.4? like in cm10.2??
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Hi guys my samsung j7 speaker sound is low is there any way to increase its sound and plz tell me how to root this device without computer
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Viewpad 7a 'Enhanced' (RC1)
Viewpad 7a is a quick and dirty modification of the stock firmware from Viewsonic. This should be a decent alternative to the stock image, with improved performance and appearance.
Highlights:
- Removed the 'Welcome' logo and replaced with stock android boot animation.
- Replaced stock boot image with overclocked version: Credit goes to TJ Style @ Modaco.
- Minor framework modifications (got rid of annoying white status bar, and misc images).
- All packaged applications remain, but I will add or remove any upon request.
- Enabled hardware acceleration.
Notes:
- Firmware should work with compatible devices such as: Cherry Mobile Superion, Commtiva Linx N700, Olivepad VT-100, Spice MI700, and Camangi FM600....but I do not have these devices, so I cannot verify. As always make a backup before installing any custom firmwares.
Known Issues:
- You may receive an error from Swype upon initial use to the effect that 'it's not meant for this firmware and may be limited'. I haven't had any issues since seeing this, and have disregarded it for the time being.
- Root condition has been known to intermittently go away. Remedy this by running Super One Click again after you've flashed the ROM.
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I'm currently working on a Vanilla AOSP port of Gingerbread for this device, and this will be the main focus of my effort. I will try my best to answer any bug reports or requests for changes to this firmware, but won't make any promises.
As always a big thanks to everyone in the Android community that shares they're knowledge and support.
To install this firmware use ClockworkMod to flash the zip file. (I use version 2.5.1.2). Information on rooting and installing an alternative recovery partition is available here.
DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held liable for anything you do to your Viewpad 7 (or equivalent device). Make sure you are comfortable with recovery tools, such as ClockworkMod, before proceeding.
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Update (August 22nd, 2011): I've deactivated the download link until I get time to put out a better update with ITE support.
If I am not wrong this device is similar to Commtiva N700/ Spice Mi-700/ Olive Pad VT-100.
Nice to hear someone taking the initiative for development on this device
I've added the compatible devices I'm aware of to the first post. I may take advantage of CM scripting in the Gingerbread port. Will update when I have time. I've attached a screenshot from the froyo firmware below if anyone is interested.
I've been using it for the past two days without any issues. I borrowed a SIM card from a friend today to test the data connectivity and call function. Both work flawlessly. The battery life isn't as good with the CPU overclocked, but it's worth it for the extra boost of performance.
I was planning to get this device with my first salary which is few months from now
BTW, To make things easier you can use Cyanogen 7 which I think is having support for similar hardware.
Can MeeGo 1.2 be ported for this Device?
It will be releasing this April.
lakehousetech said:
I've added the compatible devices I'm aware of to the first post. I may take advantage of CM scripting in the Gingerbread port. Will update when I have time. Here's a screenshot from the froyo firmware:
I've been using it for the past two days without any issues. I borrowed a SIM card from a friend today to test the data connectivity and call function. Both work flawlessly. The battery life isn't as good with the CPU overclocked, but it's worth it for the extra boost of performance.
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Looks good.
But I prefer Android with its vanilla looks.
Can LCD density be used with this Tablet? does it work?
Please check that out.
Nice to see someone finally making a custom ROM for this device. Would be nice to have something like HyperDroidGBX for the HD2 using AOSP, Redux, CyanogenMod.... that's one hell of a nice piece of Gingerbread.
Hopefully the Viewpad 7 will get its own sub-forum and your ROM will be the first in it.
Cheers!
Cyko
harishgayatri said:
Can MeeGo 1.2 be ported for this Device?
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I don't know enough about MeeGo to comment, but I imagine it is possible...just not sure how feasible or worthwhile it would be to port it.
harishgayatri said:
Can LCD density be used with this Tablet? does it work?
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Yes LCD density can be modified and it works.
cyko said:
Hopefully the Viewpad 7 will get its own sub-forum
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I think if there's enough community interest XDA may create a dedicated forum for these devices. We'll see.
Thank you for your work. On the Russian forum owners viewpad 7 Your beginnings of this work has generated enormous interest. Would you in their versions of the firmware to include more locations? Good luck in your work. Sorry for the English.
sanata said:
Thank you for your work. On the Russian forum owners viewpad 7 Your beginnings of this work has generated enormous interest. Would you in their versions of the firmware to include more locations? Good luck in your work. Sorry for the English.
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Adding a Russian keyboard and locales would not be difficult if you know of another ROM that is using them in Froyo, or perhaps someone has them on a repo somewhere?
Great to see this!
I just bought a Viewpad for my wife, so this is perfect!
smnc said:
Great to see this!
I just bought a Viewpad for my wife, so this is perfect!
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Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any suggestions for future changes.
lakehousetech said:
Viewpad 7a 'Enhanced' (RC1)
Viewpad 7a is a quick and dirty modification of the stock firmware from Viewsonic. This should be a decent alternative to the stock image, with improved performance and appearance.
Highlights:
- Removed the 'Welcome' logo and replaced with stock android boot animation.
- Replaced stock boot image with overclocked version: Credit goes to TJ Style @ Modaco.
- Minor framework modifications (got rid of annoying white status bar, and misc images).
- All packaged applications remain, but I will add or remove any upon request.
- Enabled hardware acceleration.
Notes:
- Firmware should work with compatible devices such as: Cherry Mobile Superion, Commtiva Linx N700, Olivepad VT-100, Spice MI700, and Camangi FM600....but I do not have these devices, so I cannot verify. As always make a backup before installing any custom firmwares.
Known Issues:
- You may receive an error from Swype upon initial use to the effect that 'it's not meant for this firmware and may be limited'. I haven't had any issues since seeing this, and have disregarded it for the time being.
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I'm currently working on a Vanilla AOSP port of Gingerbread for this device, and this will be the main focus of my effort. I will try my best to answer any bug reports or requests for changes to this firmware, but won't make any promises.
As always a big thanks to everyone in the Android community that shares they're knowledge and support.
To install this firmware use ClockworkMod to flash the zip file. (I use version 2.5.1.2). Information on rooting and installing an alternative recovery partition is available here.
DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held liable for anything you do to your Viewpad 7 (or equivalent device). Make sure you are comfortable with recovery tools, such as ClockworkMod, before proceeding.
Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8plz5l9td3swith
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I have clockworkmod recovery installed, works, and overclock boot.img installed works too.
My VIEWPAD 7 has still stock ROM with Chinese handwriting touch, if I flash this custom ROM, do I loss Chinese handwriting function ?
Does all wifi, bluetooth, GPS, 3G network, multi-touch remain the same ?
Also, I am looking for App2SD script, to extend my internal /data/apps -> mSD card (ext2/3/4) paritition too.
thanks, cheers
James
keijames said:
I have clockworkmod recovery installed, works, and overclock boot.img installed works too.
My VIEWPAD 7 has still stock ROM with Chinese handwriting touch, if I flash this custom ROM, do I loss Chinese handwriting function ?
Does all wifi, bluetooth, GPS, 3G network, multi-touch remain the same ?
Also, I am looking for App2SD script, to extend my internal /data/apps -> mSD card (ext2/3/4) paritition too.
thanks, cheers
James
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I've done some tricks used a symbolic link for moved /data/dalvik-cache to /cache I will free up a lot of space in /data
Also the /cache partition is so huge. Is there any method to re-partition it?
TO: mp9_sit
This is good news, can you share your steps pls.
thanks
James
Sure, I will prepare some steps and open a new thread within this 2 days
Update: Already posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12742585
Flashed successfully on my Wellcom A800 WePAD, Thailand model. Works really fast! Thank you so much!
lakehousetech said:
Viewpad 7a 'Enhanced' (RC1)
Viewpad 7a is a quick and dirty modification of the stock firmware from Viewsonic. This should be a decent alternative to the stock image, with improved performance and appearance.
Highlights:
- Removed the 'Welcome' logo and replaced with stock android boot animation.
- Replaced stock boot image with overclocked version: Credit goes to TJ Style @ Modaco.
- Minor framework modifications (got rid of annoying white status bar, and misc images).
- All packaged applications remain, but I will add or remove any upon request.
- Enabled hardware acceleration.
Notes:
- Firmware should work with compatible devices such as: Cherry Mobile Superion, Commtiva Linx N700, Olivepad VT-100, Spice MI700, and Camangi FM600....but I do not have these devices, so I cannot verify. As always make a backup before installing any custom firmwares.
Known Issues:
- You may receive an error from Swype upon initial use to the effect that 'it's not meant for this firmware and may be limited'. I haven't had any issues since seeing this, and have disregarded it for the time being.
****************************************************************************************************
I'm currently working on a Vanilla AOSP port of Gingerbread for this device, and this will be the main focus of my effort. I will try my best to answer any bug reports or requests for changes to this firmware, but won't make any promises.
As always a big thanks to everyone in the Android community that shares they're knowledge and support.
To install this firmware use ClockworkMod to flash the zip file. (I use version 2.5.1.2). Information on rooting and installing an alternative recovery partition is available here.
DISCLAIMER: I cannot be held liable for anything you do to your Viewpad 7 (or equivalent device). Make sure you are comfortable with recovery tools, such as ClockworkMod, before proceeding.
Download Link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8plz5l9td3swith
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I order a viewpad 7 from amazon on saturday. I had some concern about it and was wondering if I made the right choice. Now that I see that you are working on increasing its performance, I feel comfortable with my choice now.
I install gappinstaller v5 on a archos 70 and 101 with no problem by following the step by step direction. I dont have my viewpad 7 as yet but I hope the installation goes smoothly. I donate
I flashed it to a WellcoM A800 and the GSM radio doesn't work anymore. Whatever I do it indicates that I'm in airplane mode. I tried with three different SIM cards with the same result.
Please advise...
Thanks
lakehousetech said:
Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any suggestions for future changes.
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The ViewPad finally arrived this morning. Got it all rooted, CWM'd and the ROM installed.
Nice work!
The wife will love it when she gets home tonight!
I'll definately let you know if I come up with any suggestions.
Well, one suggestion now:
move all the non-essential apps from system to data so they're easily removable.
Actually I can do that myself in a little bit...
Looking forward to Gingerbread!
Thanks again!
Hi .
I have recently tried interfacing a UVC compliant web camera to my Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 .Idealy when you insert a usb device onto a linux machine you get a /dev/<node> in the /dev folder , this is actually a node which any one can use to access the device - a mic or any usb web camera or any usb barcode reader device.
But with Samsung Tab 10.1 I was not getting any such node, more over when i am trying to do the dmesg in the Android terminal Emulator , i am getting logs like -> unable to enumerate device with device id xxxx : yyyy , that is the device ID of the uvc usb web camera.I did the same thing on the Acer tablet iconia A501 and found the node getting created there and was able to access it as well.
I cross checked the device Software configuration on both the samsung tablet an d Acer tablet and found that the kernel version is same in both 2.6.35.6 but the Honeycomb version is 3.0.1 in Acer and 3.1.0 in the Samsung.I tried getting the kernel sources of both(for samsung I went here) and tried diffing(differencing ) the code to see where I have to do the changes.I have done few changes in the Samsung kernel code and build it.Can some one tell me the
1>why the node was not getting formed in the samsung tablet.
2> Now since I have a modified kernel at hand which I suspect will be able to give me the node if i flash it .But how can i do that.Can any one plz tell me the steps to flash the kernel.
3> Do i need to flash the ROM(ROM is the image formed when we build the Android Source code from source.android.com) also to get it working
4> Shall i flash only the ROM 3.0.1 for Samsung to get it working.
I got a warning before posting anything in this forum :
Warning: You have less than 50 posts and are about to post a new thread in the development section. If your post is not development-related (meaning, if you’re not posting a ROM), you are likely to receive an infraction from our moderators, which will lead to a ban. Please use the other forums for this device (like General, Q&A, and Themes and Apps) if your topic is not development-related
Request to the moderator that if he doesn't finds the post in the development forum , let it be here for 2-3 days before migrating it to the QnA forum.
Best Rgds and Looking for some exciting replies !!
Softy !
hello
check this
http://brain.cc.kogakuin.ac.jp/research/usb-e.html
I'm not a dev but im very interested in this since i want to make a parking camera with my tablet.
Hope you still interested in this project
Questions go in the Q&A section - and they go there straight away, the Dev section is not a temporary store for questions
BUMP
I've been seeing the same issues with a Galaxy Nexus. Try unplugging and plugging the camera back in and do a lsusb after each plugin, Eventually the camera will register. I'm still working on a way to fix this. Let us know if you find a solution.
resolved
ruphobia said:
I've been seeing the same issues with a Galaxy Nexus. Try unplugging and plugging the camera back in and do a lsusb after each plugin, Eventually the camera will register. I'm still working on a way to fix this. Let us know if you find a solution.
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This thread has been sitting for awhile... Finally I fixed this issue, was a monster problem to track down. you have to re-compile the kernel with the following modifications:
Line 2032 in hub.c, change the following to:
#define HUB_ROOT_RESET_TIME 500 /* times are in msec */
#define HUB_SHORT_RESET_TIME 500
#define HUB_LONG_RESET_TIME 500
#define HUB_RESET_TIMEOUT 2000
The reset timeouts are just a hair too short, increasing them a bit lets the UVC camera register properly and then all is right in the universe.
ruphobia said:
This thread has been sitting for awhile... Finally I fixed this issue, was a monster problem to track down. you have to re-compile the kernel with the following modifications:
Line 2032 in hub.c, change the following to:
#define HUB_ROOT_RESET_TIME 500 /* times are in msec */
#define HUB_SHORT_RESET_TIME 500
#define HUB_LONG_RESET_TIME 500
#define HUB_RESET_TIMEOUT 2000
The reset timeouts are just a hair too short, increasing them a bit lets the UVC camera register properly and then all is right in the universe.
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Hi, I face the exact same issue on GalaxyTab 2 10.1'' p5100. I am on a custom ROM based on CM10.1-m1 (4.2.1). I tried your solution to extend the timeout in hub.c, but still not functionnal (i try to execute the SimpleWebCam project). Would you mind to share more information about your resolving on Gtab ? I may have a look on my GTab2.
thankx
i am searching cheap solution / device for seeing content of microscopic eye camera .. this cam is uvc compatible any one tried any thing like this ?
jPush said:
i am searching cheap solution / device for seeing content of microscopic eye camera .. this cam is uvc compatible any one tried any thing like this ?
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any one ?
We have done it for some Acer tab - ICONIA TAB A501, works pretty well there ! DEveloped an Android application to capture the frames and snaps out of it! Its just a simple JNI approach , never used Android Services and All , which I think could have been more portable and stable!.
PM for any support !
Rgds,
S
Hi all,
I am in a development team which develops an app used by millions of users worldwide. We get mysterious crash log messages all the time which happens only a couple dozen or even less devices which we can not directly reproduce while the vast majority of the users can use those features without problem. We suspect that in some of these cases some custom ROM or custom kernel causes the problem. Currently we get these informations from the hardware/software environment (in the parentheses there are examples from an actual crash log):
- Android version (4.0.4)
- Board version (SPH-D710)
- Brand (Samsung)
- System build number (IMM76I.FH13)
- System build ID (IMM76I)
I have a Nexus S with ParanoidAndroid, and on the About Phone page there are the extra fields I speak about (for example CyanogenMod version, ParanoidAndroid version, kernel version). My question is that is there an universal way to extract all or some of this information which could work on any device?
Go to settings and click about phone there will be the versions...
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rameshrko said:
Go to settings and click about phone there will be the versions...
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You misunderstood me. I know perfectly what kind of ROM is on MY phone, but I don't have access to every single phone and tablet which runs our app.
EDIT: The os.version system property seems to get the kernel version, but the other properties in System.getProperties() does not seem to have much use for me.
Did you find an answer?
EDIT: After a little digging I found everything shown in Kernel version of about phone:
On a N4 with Matr1x kernel, about phone shows this:
3.4.0-cfs-gb074426 <dev_email> #4 Sun Mar 3 22:47:55 CST 2013
This gets the initial version:
Code:
System.getProperty("os.version");
I'm pretty sure the date can be retrieved using this:
Code:
android.os.Build.TIME
3.4.0-cfs-gb074426
However there doesn't seem to be any other property that leads to the remaining version information, but this file has it all:
/proc/version
Anyone found a better way to get the dev build number, eg <dev_email> #4
Hey guys,
This is my 1st post here ever.
The only time I fiddled around with rooting an android phone was more than a year ago when I had an AT&T Samsung infuse. I followed very detailed instructions on how to root it and upgrade it. It worked like a charm and I'm so grateful to all of you experts trying to help newbies.
A friend of mine went to China last month and brought me a Samsung s3 clone.
The phone is factory unlocked BUT
1. It doesn't have the original google play application. It has a similar logo which leads to a Chinese app store.
2. Google mail account application is missing
3. The phone supports only Chinese, Korean and English languages. (I'd like to use it in different ones)
So I need to re-install a good Android version that has all the Android features that I'm missing
I thought it would be easy to find instructions on how to do it it here, but unfortunately I wasn't lucky to find a direct and clear step -by step instructions for my phone model
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300
Model #: mtk6515_ics2
Android version: 4.0.4
Base band version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V14
Kernel Version: 3.0.13
[email protected]#1
Build Number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18
Custom Build Version: V15.12
Please help!
Is there anybody out there?
Is there anybody out there? :crying:
Hey man,
unfortunately I don't think anyone can help you rooting/changing roms as it's a replica and there isn't a real development for it.
BUT as for the play store you can DL the apk directly from here:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05/14/download-latest-google-play-store-4-1-6/
As for the phone language, after installing the google play store look for:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale&hl=en
and choose the language of your wishing. That is in case that your phone supports it.
If you mean by google mail account the gmail app then in that case:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ith-slide-out-navigation-and-brand-new-inbox/
BTW for future references - try to make a search for yourself I'm sure you could've find those in less than a minute
Cheers.
Thanx
Thanx a lot for your effort and concern.
I downloaded the latest google play apk, I installed it, but it wasn't working apparently because "google login service" and "google services framework" were missing too!
So I downloaded them, but they needed to be installed in system/apps.
I downloaded "root explorer" which should help me accessing the system folder.
I copied&pasted the apps in system/apps but a message says "your phone should be rooted first in order to paste" came out.
So back to square1
On the other hand, I tried to disactivate some of the annoying Chinese applications that came with the system using "root app delete", and guess what?
I get the same message that I should root this phone first.
So how can I root this bloody thing???
Yeah that is sounds pretty frustraing..Well I guess you won't find here a "how to root s3 replica" guide and personally I wouldn't try and rooting the device as it could easily brick it.
I suggest you go to the store and tell them that you've got a phone with no option to download apps, or connect to your Google account...
Hope you'll sort things up with the store soon
eytan123 said:
Yeah that is sounds pretty frustraing..Well I guess you won't find here a "how to root s3 replica" guide and personally I wouldn't try and rooting the device as it could easily brick it.
I suggest you go to the store and tell them that you've got a phone with no option to download apps, or connect to your Google account...
Hope you'll sort things up with the store soon
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I wish I could follow your advise. The shop is 4000 miles away in China.
There is a google store app installed, but it's fake. It has a similar icon but with different proportions. The problem is that it's in Chinese and it deals with chinese applications.
Oh that is unreachable, but maybe can you contact them via Email etc..?
Anyways I found this thread I think you'll see it much more beneficial than my help as I don't have experience on rooting replicas and it's focused on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921178
eytan123 said:
Oh that is unreachable, but maybe can you contact them via Email etc..?
Anyways I found this thread I think you'll see it much more beneficial than my help as I don't have experience on rooting replicas and it's focused on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921178
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thanx,
This method is for i9300 mtk6575
Will it work on my phone which is i9300 mtk6515_ics2?
What are my chances to brick the phone if I follow this procedure?
festerzio said:
thanx,
This method is for i9300 mtk6575
Will it work on my phone which is i9300 mtk6515_ics2?
What are my chances to brick the phone if I follow this procedure?
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If you flash recovery from different device, there's a big chance you brick it
Try to use MTKDroidTools to root it, its pretty safe.
As @lolet said correct, you can possibly brick your phone...
That's why I advise you to ask in the thread I've linked onto, there are fellows there with much more experience than myself with rooting your device.
I guess in the last couple of years I've flashed hundreds of times but only on samsung, htc and motorolas.
Cheers
Good time. Please help find the firmware on clone I9300. For many drivers pumped and can not find adequately to my I9300. Lays bricks. All who have tried to upload the firmware through Flush Toole an error S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054) do not know where to find them. Here is a description of TA
model
I9300 1:01
network
Dual sim card
An unlocked 2G GSM 800/850/1800/1900MHz
Processor (CPU)
MTK 6575 1.0GHz
operating system
Android 4.0.4
RAM
512
ROM
* Support TF card up to 32GB
screen
4.7 inch Touch Screen Resolution: HD AMOLED, 800 * 480Pixels
camera
Front 1.3 / Rear 8MP with Flash Light, Support Video record
wireless
WiFi 802.11b / g, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio
GPS
Integrated GPS-Navigation + AGPS
TV
No.
sensor
G-sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, motion sensor
clone GT-9300-Microsim second one is the usual Sim, OS 4.04, kernel version 3.0.13, lxq @ server0-br # 1 Thu Mar 14 11:53:11 GST 2013 build number ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18 , Custom build version v19.01
photos of the phone attached
zver16 said:
Good time. Please help find the firmware on clone I9300. For many drivers pumped and can not find adequately to my I9300. Lays bricks. All who have tried to upload the firmware through Flush Toole an error S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTING_FAIL (5054) do not know where to find them. Here is a description of TA
model
I9300 1:01
network
Dual sim card
An unlocked 2G GSM 800/850/1800/1900MHz
Processor (CPU)
MTK 6575 1.0GHz
operating system
Android 4.0.4
RAM
512
ROM
* Support TF card up to 32GB
screen
4.7 inch Touch Screen Resolution: HD AMOLED, 800 * 480Pixels
camera
Front 1.3 / Rear 8MP with Flash Light, Support Video record
wireless
WiFi 802.11b / g, GPRS/EDGE/3G, Bluetooth 2.1, FM-radio
GPS
Integrated GPS-Navigation + AGPS
TV
No.
sensor
G-sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, motion sensor
clone GT-9300-Microsim second one is the usual Sim, OS 4.04, kernel version 3.0.13, lxq @ server0-br # 1 Thu Mar 14 11:53:11 GST 2013 build number ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18 , Custom build version v19.01
photos of the phone attached
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please this firmware link ,,,
Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
PriusVapor said:
Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
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Your phone appears to be very similary to the i747.
You can probably flash ROMs from that device.
You will get better replies if you posted here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-all
PriusVapor said:
Hello! I am one of many of the SCH-R530(X) users and I would like to upgrade to the best available ROM Kernel & Firmware for my device. I am unsure of what carrier it is on, the device does not have active service, and I bought it for $20 USD about a year or so ago
There currently is no SD card installed but I do have 16GB internal - it is running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with developers options enabled -
I'm running Baseband Version R530XWWUBMK4 with build number JSS15J.530XWWUBMK4
The kernel version:
3.0.31-2116674
[email protected] #1
Fri Nov 22 19:13:23 KST 2013
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-R530X_4.3_0100
Hardware Version
R530X.01
Now that the nitty/gritty is posted above, I would like to figure out the easiest way to get this ROOTED and have it completely up to date! If I can get Android Pay working with the NFC reader that would be stupendous! I almost installed a malware riddled version of towelroot 4.3 from one of the similar threads, seems this device has been deprecated for a few years now, however I loved the S3 and personally owned an SCH-I535 which lasted me for a good year and a half, unfortunately a friend has taken this device, and installed the guts into another phone for his dad.
I'd like to get this up to date, and try some new apps on it. Any recommendations, or information pertaining to my model would be certainly useful!
Thanks so much XDA and I hope to get some responses!
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Download Kingoroot for pc and install it.
Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc using a USB cable.
Connect your pc to internet.
Open Kingoroot, it will detect your phone automatically.
Click the root button and wait for the process to complete.
Augustoandro said:
Download Kingoroot for pc and install it.
Enable USB debugging on your phone and connect it to your pc using a USB cable.
Connect your pc to internet.
Open Kingoroot, it will detect your phone automatically.
Click the root button and wait for the process to complete.
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Is there a safer alternative? I have heard that KingRoot may contain adware/spyware and that's the last thing I need. I'd also like some instructions/information as to perhaps the latest ROM, hopefully working with Android Pay (I know it's possible!)
PriusVapor said:
Is there a safer alternative? I have heard that KingRoot may contain adware/spyware and that's the last thing I need. I'd also like some instructions/information as to perhaps the latest ROM, hopefully working with Android Pay (I know it's possible!)
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Not KingRoot but Kingoroot. Both are different.
I've found a cheap alternative solution to broadcast FM radio to bluetooth headsets. Here is the Link
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