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Hello, I'm a new member here. Been reading for the past few days on this forum and I have a few questions.
First of all I have my phone for a month now and I got fed up with the little internal space, so about 4 days ago I decided to Root my phone with the "upd_1.zip" file. After that I flashed the CWM4 on it and whiped my battery data.
I meanwhile bought titanium backup also and moved few not so essential apps to the sd card via titanium backup (im not sure if this creates the needed partition on the SD card or not though? do i need to do it proprerly or is it good as is?)
To get to the point:
My main problem is that the phone since it got rooted started to "forget" it's settings... mainly what bugs me is the Contacts get unlinked every time i reboot the phone, accounts get unlinked, my adw launcher forgets it's theme (this also happens without reboot), my yahoo email doesn't notify me properly, and apps in general don't seem to work properly anymore... (i also thought it might be from the app move to sd card, but i left the launcher for example on the phone, also haven't touched the contacts app...so i don't know)
How can I fix this? Will a new ROM help me fix these problems?
If yes, can you recommend me any good roms? I was looking a lot at cyanogen mod and ice cream sunday, but i cannot decide which one to get because i'm not sure which one is the most stable one of them?
What matters most for me in a rom is probably to be stable without too many bugs, to run flash if possible and to be more responsive than my current stock 2.3.3 rom. I don't really use the stock apps/gps stuff either, except maybe the youtube app, camera and the market app
My other request is please someone write down how to install a damn rom for noobs without any abreviations because the developers' install description is really vague and abstract in many cases (for the Cyanogen mod or ICSunday please)
My phone runs:
S5840XWKP6
kernel
2.6.35.7-perf-CL313173
[email protected]#1
GB.XWKPJ
Thanks, Joker
Hello Mate
Whatever custom ROM you flash to will have a bug or two but they aren't anything serious thats just the thing with custom Rom's.
Installing Rom's is very easy as long as your phone is rooted (as you have already done) and you have CWM (clockwork mod recovery tool 5.xx not 4.xx) as you have said. There is a problem with CWM 4.xx with the Galaxy Ace it tends not to work properly.
All Rom's are downloaded from links on this website, copied to your SD card as a zip file (which it's downloaded as) then applied by using the CWM tool which appears in your apps after you have installed it.
There are lots of step by step instructions of how to do this just google "how to root galaxy ace" or "how to install CWM 5" or "how to install custom ROM" do you get my drift?
I'm using custom Ice cream sunday CM7.2 from the development section of this forum. It's fast got only what you need in a Rom and has hardly any bugs.
Do some reading my friend i've flashed my phone about 50 in the 2 months i've had it just testing ROM's but i like the one i have now.
Cool, thanks for the reply mate, do u have any idea about the problem i'm having lately by losing my settings?
I was asking for the how to flash guide because of statements like these:
"then install zip
after install, go through set up then set oc if you use and any other settings then reboot."
which makes no sense to me, go through what set up and what's an OC... and what other settings?.... get my drift?
And i'm currently downloading "theMyth" rom to test out... hope it turns out, it'll be my first custom rom
If your using clock work mod 4, it's not saving anything because it doesn't work with the galaxy ace i only found out after it messed up my phone and of course the back up of my settings didn't work!
OC means over clocked cpu application, yes you can over clock the cpu just the same as a pc or laptop make it run faster etc but it's not advised unless you know what your doing or you could fry it.
You definately need CWM 5 installed before you go flashing any new roms. Also have a good read of the reviews for a ROM before you try it etc that gives you all the info you need to know if you will get on with it or not.
uhm yeah... just flashed themyth on my phone and redownloaded titanium backup and it doesn't show up on my apps list, wtf
Make sure your installing apps to your phone and not your SD card??
Also check CWM has changed to version 5xx etc.
still if i would be installing to my sd card shouldn't it show up on my app draws or whatever it's called? on market i don't have "open" option only "uninstall"
Ahh yes i had this problem. Some custom roms need google apps (gapps) installed for your phone to receive stuff from the market.
Do you see the Andriod Market App? Can you sign in?
this is what i was telling you earlier depending on whos Rom you are installing depends what things they've taken out or left in. If it's taken out you have to download some or the apps again to get other things to work.
yup... i redownloaded it from the market, but "open" wouldn't show up, luckily i had the app on my dropbox too and i managed to start the restore apps on it now, im curious what happens when restore will finish
it worked afterall, im happy atm
cool mate you will learn alot by trying different roms but the basic process for flashing is always the same.
Hi guys!
I've been reading your comments on this thread and now i have a lot of questions!:
1) I have installed 4.0.0.9 but according to cooltt it's better CWM 5.x.x, how i can install it now?
2) I thought like jokerman170 to install TheMythICS but now i seeing that he has had problems, how you solved it? Which version you downloaded?
thanks in advanced!!
u can flash it just like the 4, i don't really like this rom, looks like a stupid theme and i got 256 rating on quadrant :| wtf
i downlaoded the TheMyth beta 2 full
icsunday2 here i come
icsunday2 it's difficult to install for a newbie like me and some people have had problems with this rom.
Why TheMyth is bad?
sorry for my english
it wasn't too fast and was kinda buggy and low quality imo, ICSunday is cool, but can't really log onto my wi-fi yet, working on it now
EDIT: worked with second try, really impressed with ICS2 atm
Okay mate
Ok guys thing is installing icsunday is not tough but u didn't understand what to do.mmmmm use cwm 5 for icsunday and icsunday2 is best rom ever.
sent from my phone
plzzzz hit thanks if I helped you in any means .......
i did use the 5, cause the Myth rom upgrades it for you
Btw could you check out my other thread that i just started.... im kind of a retard...
Sorry for posting here, but according to the forum rules I can't post directly in the topic.
I have a wellknown trouble with the market:
I'm running mik's CM port for my p500, the first day everything went ok, but today I noticed that every market installation fail with 3 crashes:
com.android.vending
com.android.media
com.android.vending
(in this sequence).
I tried to clean the application data, then I switched the language to English (US), then cleaned the data's another time (also with titanium backup).
No way, my market still crashes and seems that there are no solutions apart the two I just tried...
Anyone has suggestions?
I need to reach mik to let him know this bug!
What CM are you using? On it 7.2 you must install newest GAPPS... they seems only one compatible with it for now.. ON 7.1 miks install temasek GAPPS
I'm using mik's 7.1-thunderg, I didn't installed any gapps the gapps downloaded themselves the first run of the phone.
There is a way to obtain 7.2 on my optimus one? I found only mik's cyanogen that is "vanilla"!
By the way, I installed temasek market but it continue crashing, so I can't install anything...
I tried the old market and also the news market (from themasek) but it continue crashing! Now I'll try to use the old one, in english, after reboot so I'll check if this is the same bug as signaled in CM forum
SOLUTION!
I found a solution!
Searching with adb logcat I found the reason of com.android.media crashing!
I was using profiles to deny (or turn on always) vibration! Market doesn't like it, and crash (It's strange but it will crash also with vibration turned on!)
So the definitive solution about the strange market crash is simply:
create a custom application group with market in
set for this group the vibration on "system setting"
Go and enjoy your market!
I put the line of the logcat here, so other people will find this solution! (thank you google)
java.lang.SecurityException: Requires VIBRATE permission
I'll try to post this solution in the cyanogenmod thread but if I can't (for permissions) can some mod do this for me?
Hi there,
I can post a question on the thread for this particular ROM so hopefully someone cleverer than me is watching this forum.
I have installed the resurrection ICS Remix 1.0 ROM on my S2 and it all worked perfectly....restored all my apps etc....and then realised that internet wont work and messaging wont work either. These are the only two apps I have found that wont currently work.
When I open up messaging after a few seconds the screen goes black and then 20 seconds or so later it says "unfortunately messaging has stopped" its a similar story with the browser.
If anyone can help I would appreciate it. This ROM looks awesome but I cant live without messaging and internet obviously.
Thanks in advance
Wipe/factory reset. If not, do a clean install of rom (do not restore apps/data; particularly system apps).
its the restore thing
I think your probably right............I did restore my messages and I think I pressed app + data.......I dont think I did anything to the browser though.
djmobi said:
I think your probably right............I did restore my messages and I think I pressed app + data.......I dont think I did anything to the browser though.
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for anyone with the same problem........I did the wipe user data thing in the recovery console which worked a treat.
I am looking to install the Resurrection Remix ics v1.4[4.0.4] rom onto my phone which is currently running stock LPQ 4.0.3 (it is also rooted). I am wandering if i install Resurrection Remix ics v1.4 do i also have to install the siyah kernel or will the rom already come with its own kernel? I also am wondering can i install the black theme for the rom right after i install the rom and the gapps or does the phone first have to rebot and does this theme work for 1.4 because the file name says black theme apps for 1.2?
The rom comes with own kernel, the siyah kernel is optionally, i personally didn't like the siyah kernel on Ressurection, becuse of the battery life and some few bugs....I highly recommend the thoravukk kernel...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574672
Install rom first, then gapps, reboot...let the device do its thing and then reboot into recovery again and install the black theme...
I say stick with the Stock Kernel
Question about Resurrection Remix ICS v1.4 [4.0.4] ROM
I want to install the ROM but when it reboot is the animation come with Samsung Logo or ICS Logo..... Can anyone advise... I prefer samsung logo bootup..
jeffopb said:
I want to install the ROM but when it reboot is the animation come with Samsung Logo or ICS Logo..... Can anyone advise... I prefer samsung logo bootup..
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This rome coming with boot animation made by West, look very nice.
i just installed it a few hours ago and its been good so far. it comes with its own kernel as well. had a few bugs with siyah on 1.3
I want to install this rom .. I am in wanamlite rom .
I don't have any problem in switching roms
But I use Cam more frequently ..
So how is cam clarity in aokp roms ...
Hello, guys. I'm a newbie at this forum. Can you point me to some issues of RR 1.4?
1. I'm using RR 1.4 on my Galaxy S2. It is the great rom, but... Is it possible to set storage for camera to use? I used this feature on 1.0 to store my photos and videos on sdcard. But on 1.4 I haven't found appropriate setting in settings menu of the camera.
2. RR 1.4 doesn't install MMS.apk file during the flashing. There is no icon for SMS/MMS application in Apex Laucher dock. You need to install mms.apk file manually after flashing. Seems that it is an issue.
3. FmRadio and SoundRecorder applications are missed in applications list. I see them in /system/app folder but can't run. Also I can't install them manually.
Does anyone faced with the same problems?
I love this v1.4 all the features are great.
However i have a problem, i have backup all the contacts via titanium in v1.1 but i can restore them in v1.4. Please help : D
RISING-STAR said:
Hello, guys. I'm a newbie at this forum. Can you point me to some issues of RR 1.4?
1. I'm using RR 1.4 on my Galaxy S2. It is the great rom, but... Is it possible to set storage for camera to use? I used this feature on 1.0 to store my photos and videos on sdcard. But on 1.4 I haven't found appropriate setting in settings menu of the camera.
2. RR 1.4 doesn't install MMS.apk file during the flashing. There is no icon for SMS/MMS application in Apex Laucher dock. You need to install mms.apk file manually after flashing. Seems that it is an issue.
3. FmRadio and SoundRecorder applications are missed in applications list. I see them in /system/app folder but can't run. Also I can't install them manually.
Does anyone faced with the same problems?
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thats odd i havent had any of those issues. but yes the fm radio and sound recorder are missing.
Spade616 said:
thats odd i havent had any of those issues. but yes the fm radio and sound recorder are missing.
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Could you point me how to set the storage for camera to sdcard? And how to restore FMradio and SoundRecorder applications? I really need them.
Thanks.
RISING-STAR said:
Hello, guys. I'm a newbie at this forum. Can you point me to some issues of RR 1.4?
1. I'm using RR 1.4 on my Galaxy S2. It is the great rom, but... Is it possible to set storage for camera to use? I used this feature on 1.0 to store my photos and videos on sdcard. But on 1.4 I haven't found appropriate setting in settings menu of the camera.
2. RR 1.4 doesn't install MMS.apk file during the flashing. There is no icon for SMS/MMS application in Apex Laucher dock. You need to install mms.apk file manually after flashing. Seems that it is an issue.
3. FmRadio and SoundRecorder applications are missed in applications list. I see them in /system/app folder but can't run. Also I can't install them manually.
Does anyone faced with the same problems?
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This is an excellent ROM but I also have similar issues as metioned. In addition I'm also missing USB utilities under settings.
RISING-STAR said:
Hello, guys. I'm a newbie at this forum. Can you point me to some issues of RR 1.4?
1. I'm using RR 1.4 on my Galaxy S2. It is the great rom, but... Is it possible to set storage for camera to use? I used this feature on 1.0 to store my photos and videos on sdcard. But on 1.4 I haven't found appropriate setting in settings menu of the camera.
2. RR 1.4 doesn't install MMS.apk file during the flashing. There is no icon for SMS/MMS application in Apex Laucher dock. You need to install mms.apk file manually after flashing. Seems that it is an issue.
3. FmRadio and SoundRecorder applications are missed in applications list. I see them in /system/app folder but can't run. Also I can't install them manually.
Does anyone faced with the same problems?
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The most common reason for having issues like that is not following the instructions for flashing the ROM. It's harsh I know, but, flash it again - this time by the book and you'll have no problems. 1.4 works like a charm for me, Sound rec. and FmRadio are not included in this ROM and there is no option to choose storage on the camera apk.
Hi, but is there anyway to have rom boot with Galaxy S2
I got a question too, related to this rom and version so i didn't want to make a new thread. When I try to text someone or write something, the keyboard freezes, not actual freeze but it doesn't work, i have to restart the Messenger then it would work again.. please help
EDIT: I noticed that it only happen when I put the phone to sleep while on the messaging screen
Blue.Gazer said:
I got a question too, related to this rom and version so i didn't want to make a new thread. When I try to text someone or write something, the keyboard freezes, not actual freeze but it doesn't work, i have to restart the Messenger then it would work again.. please help
EDIT: I noticed that it only happen when I put the phone to sleep while on the messaging screen
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That's odd, maybe you can try clearing dalvik from recovery and fix permissions. If that doesn't fix the issue, and you can - reflash it and follow the instructions. Maybe it's a bug, but I don't have it so...
VIbration Intensity control missing
Hi, I jus installed v1.4, everythin works gr8. But d vibration intensity controller option isnt der. I mean u can switch off the keyboard vibration via the language and input options. But the screen lock and unlock vibration cant be controlled and der is a hell of a battery drain coz of dis
deep_1 said:
This is an excellent ROM but I also have similar issues as metioned. In addition I'm also missing USB utilities under settings.
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I'm pretty sure all the USB settings show in the notification bar when you connect the usb
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jeffopb said:
Hi, but is there anyway to have rom boot with Galaxy S2
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Yep, I have the boot animation.zip you can download from here
http://www.mediafire.com/?yypcbzvrzjzgfgk
using root explorer app, first remove the current bootanimation.zip which is in system/media, put it somewhere for safe keeping. Then replace it with the downloaded .zip. You will have to change the folder from R/O (read only) to R/W (read write) which is in the top right corner. Remember to remove the current boot animation.zip from the /media folder otherwise it won't work.
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And guys/gals you might wanna check out this thread for all known issues and fixes with this rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24725796&postcount=20235
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hi everyone, i tried the search and googling around but did not find any helpful info.
my problem is that my vibrant randomly select anything on screen, it's like an invisible person is using it.
what i did is
from stock eclair - followed guide at cyanogenmod site to install clockwork recovery
downloaded PA 2.54
wiped cache/factory reset/dalvik
flash PA
flash google apps 20121011
fix permission
reboot system
it was all good for a day or two then the problem happens.
only basic apps installed
games (fruitninja, and templerun)
instagram
facebook
twitter
NRG player
dolphin browser
ES file explorer
Titanium backup
TIA
i wiped everything and format system
flash cm10 stable build
so far so good, everything seems to be working out as it should be. hope it sticks