Hello!
A question for you knowledgeable people.
I am traveling and has recently had all sorts of problems with my S2.
- Some are resolved, but others are recurring despite resets.
I am very dependent on the device as I use it's hotspot feature as my primary and only internet solution.
For a while I was keen on installing a custom ROM. Especially after CyanogenMod released their installer for dummies. However, I am traveling with a Macbook and Mac/OS X support is not available yet .
I'm not really in need of the latest features.
I dislike bloat wares, am tired of all the little bugs, the GPS seems to malfunction sometimes, I have 3 batteries yet the battery life is poor and the RAM memory is allocated quickly so the phone becomes slow.
I like Google's new photo app (supporting photo sphere) so I would be happy if it worked fluently. In addition, the phone restarts itself every now and then, after which the battery reports 1-10% battery life and slowly grows, even though it might be fully charged.
Now to the question:
Can an alternative ROM improve my experience? If so tips on which?
Is there alternatively anything else I can do, besides just restoring?
Perhaps something that will wipe everything followed by a complete clean install with the Stock ROM?
I do not know how optimized the recovery feature is. From experience I know however that after a couple of Windows Restores it is often in place with a clean install.
Ideas and tips are warmly appreciated!
If you wish to wipe everything and keep the stock rom, you can reboot into recovery mode (Hold down volume up, home and lock button at the same time upon booting), and navigate to wipe data/factory reset.
In regards to custom roms improving experience, there are many different types to choose from, as well as many different kernels to choose to perhaps improve battery. Head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2#romList and start exploring!
Rom recommendations are forbidden here due to being ridiculously subjective (I.E your experience with a rom will not be the same as mine). AMcGavin's suggestion to have a look at a rom list/head over to the development sections & read some rom threads is a good one.
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If you wish to wipe everything and keep the stock rom, you can reboot into recovery mode (Hold down volume up, home and lock button at the same time upon booting), and navigate to wipe data/factory reset.
In regards to custom roms improving experience, there are many different types to choose from, as well as many different kernels to choose to perhaps improve battery. Head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2#romList and start exploring!
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Thank you! In such a case (if I do the *wipe data/factory reset*) - Do I then need to download the stock ROM as a separate file, or is those files being kept on another partition?
I also saw a big warning message on CyanogenMod's Wiki - That some devices bricked after doing so from Stock ROM. Is that something I should be careful about?
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Is this relevant to the wipe/factory reset -procedure that we are talking about?
Thanks a bunch!
That brick happens mostly with ICS 4.0.4, but you should take care nonetheless, as the warning says install CM first without wiping anything and then go to recovery and wipe.
But after installing CM I would have changed the bootloader from original to Clockwerk, right? Do I still have that option there?
Sorry, I'm new in this jungle. Looking at the ROM list is even more confusing in terms of making a decision. CM seems to be a bigger one so I'll give it a go.
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Clockwork recovery can still perform a factory reset.
Keep in mind that once you install a custom rom, doing a factory reset does not reset it to a factory image, so to speak. It won't go back to stock, just the factory settings of the custom rom. To go back to stock from here would require you to reflash it back on.
Try snap jelly rom its awsome
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Which part of don't recommend roms don't you understand ? :-||
vishal11in said:
Try snap jelly rom its awsome
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vishal11in said:
Try snap jelly rom its awsome
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What about Super Nexus 2.0?
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Which part of don't recommend roms don't you understand ? :-||
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Buddy, its wrong to ask for the best rom but advising of the rom is not the issue.
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No. Recommending roms is forbidden for the reason I mentioned in my post on the first page. This thread will be closed soon.
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Recommending, best Rom, anything along those lines can cause offence to the developers, cause heated debates and everyone has different opinions, therefore, this thread type is not permitted on XDA.
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Everyone of us use Rom Manager. Koush single handedly gave us an incredible and safe recovery. His app Rom Manager and Clockwork Recovery is something EVERY rooted Vibrant has/should have.
For those of us who flash ROMs, it would be nice if the ROMs were supporting Rom Manager. For those who have not used this on other phones, this is what I mean:
On my other devices, I can go to Rom Manager and click on "Download Rom" to find a new ROM (ie switching from Bionix to Auxora and AOSPish, etc).... OR... I could click on "Check for Rom Updates" right from RM, and NOT have to go check websites (especially now that most developers have their own sites where updates may be available sooner).
I found the instructions Koush gave for adding ROMs to Rom Manager.. it seems very straight-forward. You can check them out here if you are interested.
So, I ask... am I crazy for wanting this?
Seems like the developer who does this is going to open up his/their ROM to a LOT more people just due to convenience.
If people were going to go from eclair > froyo > eclair I guess people would need the stock kernels unless the ROMs had a kernel... which is a whole new point.
Not sure why Rom Manager does not backup the kernel.... that would make things a LOT easier too. Maybe @Koush can make it happen one day.
I've wondered the same thing.it's a dead feature at the moment because no roms are supported yet...
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Yeah, I've wondered the same thing. I helped a friend root his Droid Incredible and in the ROM Manager there were several different ROMs available for download, and it was really conveninent. It makes me a bit sad that ours has nothing.
Probably because these ROMs are beta. Probably because they are not completely safe to upgrade without people going to the forums. Probably because the devs want to promote their forums.
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Probably because these ROMs are beta. Probably because they are not completely safe to upgrade without people going to the forums. Probably because the devs want to promote their forums.
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I don't buy that. On the Droid Incredible CM had their latest beta versions in there with no problem. So did others.
I exclusively use ROM Manager to keep me up to date with the latest CyanogenMod Nightlies...I have tried other ROMs but have yet to find anything as up to date as CM6 Nightly
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See, THAT is awesome. Of course those don't wipe data which is a whole other issue.
Master is on board. He has sent everything that's needed to Koush.
So... Looks like all of us Axura lovers are in luck. If you aren't on his froyo, I suggest trying it!
Well... Master sent in everything for Axura, but it is not showing up yet.
I wonder what needs to happen now?
For those Devs that do not want to subscribe to that you could at least create a link or two and let others download via it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9270585&postcount=1
^ HAHA...
That was EXACTLY the NEXT thing I was going to try and get going. I really applaud Master, it took him less than 3 hours to complete my suggestion... others have literally taken weeks and didnt even respond.
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^ HAHA...
That was EXACTLY the NEXT thing I was going to try and get going. I really applaud Master, it took him less than 3 hours to complete my suggestion... others have literally taken weeks and didnt even respond.
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so we now can use Axura 2.0.4 n irom manager?
Well, Master has supposedly sent everything to Koush to make it happen... I think Koush just needs to activate it? I really am not certain how the process gets moving once all the code is done and submitted.
Perhaps this will not take place until .5 is released and it's not on Koush's end??
REGARDLESS... this is going to be an amazing new feature for those who like to flash ROMs. Big props to Master for making it happen so fast. He won me over with his ease at adding this to his plate.
fyi, koush responded. I think this is something we can have for Master's ROMs soon... here is hoping.
This is sweet
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See, THAT is awesome. Of course those don't wipe data which is a whole other issue.
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When ever I install a new nightly ROM, I simply select both options: 1) to wipe, 2) to backup
It couldn't be simplier then ROM Manager
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I have just rooted by galaxy s2 using cf root and odin 1.85.
my current firmware is XWKI4, reading through post particularly rooting methds (sroot and cf root), peopple are advised to download firmware which closes matches that of the stock rom, is this correct?
does it matter what kerner (or firmware) the custom rom comes with or does the curtom rom for me has to be xwkI4?
also, phones for my wife so list of most stable rom would be appricated.
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No you are fine...You are rooted now so this is were the fun begins. Download a rom that you like and make sure you use recovery to flash it. Before you flash a rom make sure you make a backup of the current one you are on and make sure you back up your applications using Titanium backup. Then go ahead and flash a rom of your choice. Most roms always have a guide in the first page of their thread. Read it carefully and if you have to read it like ten times do so..That way you get a better understanding and at least you know what you are flashing.
Rom there are so many to choose from..Either Checkrom V4 that has a kitchen app or Foxhound. Also if you go in the Android development there are so many other roms there that you can flash...But like i said backup and do your reading first..Happy flashing
thanks for the quick response
I was thinking of trying checkrom or villianrom
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thanks for the quick response
I was thinking of trying checkrom or villianrom
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Both roms are great. Try them both my friend you are not losing anything..That is the great thing about flashing roms..Try both for a few days and take it from there.
hello,
Well your phone is rooted now, so try what ever rom you like!
Look for the rom that's Best rated (4 or 5 stars).
If you want to stay on ginger, then what you mentioned are good amongst others.
If you like the iPhone look, then Try also the Miui ginger roms, DT Miui ginger is good).
Now if you like to go ICS then I recommandé you the Wanamlite (version 7.2 now), but put in mind that ICS is in 4.0.3 LP2 beta version, therfore still facing some problemes Yet. But it is worth to try.
One big advice though : in All cases, do your backup before, then wipe every thing from the reboot recovery CWM.
I hope this helps.
Best rom for you is the one you test yourself & decide works great for you. A Rom/kernel that works well for me might not work well for you (phone components slightly different, different phone setup, different usage).
Make sure you back up your EFS as well. Best way is with k-tool
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pun the ignorance, what is EFS?
is there a thread where the rating of the rom is provided?
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is there a thread where the rating of the rom is provided?
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top right hand corner were it says thread rating
teracir said:
is there a thread where the rating of the rom is provided?
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It's displayed alongside each thread/ROM in the Development forums. Not sure I'd set too great a store by those though. CheckROM is very reliable.
I wouldn't go anywhere near ICS for your wife - very high maintenance. (The ROM, that is, never met your wife...)
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It's displayed alongside each thread/ROM in the Development forums. Not sure I'd set too great a store by those though. CheckROM is very reliable.
I wouldn't go anywhere near ICS for your wife - very high maintenance. (The ROM, that is, never met your wife...)
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I have to agree with Gustopher here. Go for checkrom and then just install the ICS theme by Vertumus and your wife will a very happy lady.
ICS remix- resurrection, the best ics rom in the sgs2 at the moment baby
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pun the ignorance, what is EFS?
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EFS is the folder that contains your IMEI code. If this gets corrupted its very hard to get back.
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[TWICEWEEKLY][ROM][2.3.7][GWK74] Unofficial CM7 "nightly" builds for AT&T Samsung S2
Hi,
I've been posting new unofficial "nightly" builds in the official CM7 nightly thread roughly twice per week for a while now. Many people seem to have appreciated their availability so I'm spinning out a separate thread to distinguish them from "official" builds and make them easier to locate.
Builds are performed (and uploaded) automatically every Wednesday and Saturday evening and should be visible by around 21:00 PST. The most recent commit included in the build is listed in the download table (link below) and the changelog can be found here.
They are pure, unadulterated CM7 (compiled with CYANOGEN_NIGHTLY=1). update-squished.zip is then renamed based on the build name taken from ro.modversion in system/build.prop and then uploaded to the webpage referenced below.
For further information on CM7 and how to install etc, please view the beginning of the official nightly thread .
If you want to use a different kernel, flash it on top of the nightly (though you probably want to consider using the Kernel Cleaning Script in between the nightly and kernel zip flashes).
Enjoy your flashing fix (I know I do)
Download page:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cyanogenmodbuild.s3.mortimer.me.uk/index.html
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A new build today CyanogenMod-7-01292012-NIGHTLY-Galaxys2ATT is now available:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cyanogenmodbuild.s3.mortimer.me.uk/index.html
Your build was the first I tried of CM on this phone, thanks again!
I've been running your builds for about a month. Thanks for everything you contribute to the community and for organizing your work into its own thread.
Sensational idea to make a separate thread, thanks.
These are the fastest ROMs I've ever run. Please keep them up and if there is anything I can do, please ask!
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weird, the last two nightly's I've tried to flash, it gets stuck at the "galaxy s II" screen?
wiped dalvik
Wonderful, thanks!
i cant get these to install. for some strange reason
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i cant get these to install. for some strange reason
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Are you coming from a hellraised rom? Try flashing a stock based rom and then cm7.
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Are you coming from a hellraised rom? Try flashing a stock based rom and then cm7.
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that was my problem too. the op might want to add this to the instructions on the page with the download links. I'd hate to have followed the instructions only to find it don't flash after formatting my system folder. otherwise, great work!!
actually did a full wipe of the phone. coming from a stock rom. if have the recovery from the SiyahKernel v2.6.11 installed
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actually did a full wipe of the phone. coming from a stock rom. if have the recovery from the SiyahKernel v2.6.11 installed
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There is a kernel cleaning script somewhere around here. You could try flashing it then cm7.
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Kernel Cleaning Script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428530
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Glad you made the new thread buddy. Thanks again
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Kernel Cleaning Script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428530
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have to use a kernel cleaning script even when doing a full wipe? i wouldnt think so right? but opinions would be appriciated
no matter what i do i get staus 7 aborted installation. but i never tried flashing a rom clearing cache then flashing on top. but hopeing not to do that.
any other rom installs perfect
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have to use a kernel cleaning script even when doing a full wipe? i wouldnt think so right? but opinions would be appriciated
no matter what i do i get staus 7 aborted installation. but i never tried flashing a rom clearing cache then flashing on top. but hopeing not to do that.
any other rom installs perfect
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What rom are you coming from? If is one that makes it think it is a i9100 then that is the cause. Give me a few minutes and i will put a link to flash just the kernel and cleaning script all in one so you get past it. Then once you flash it while still in recovery flash the full kang build.
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not coming off of no rom. except stock. but i am wiping the phone completely clean. system. cache. d cache etc.
Please don't castrate me if thie ? has already been asked but are you nightlies wipe or non-wipe? Sounds like non wipe coming from older cm7 builds right?
Thanks for doing this buddy!!
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Please don't castrate me if thie ? has already been asked but are you nightlies wipe or non-wipe? Sounds like non wipe coming from older cm7 builds right?
Thanks for doing this buddy!!
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yes, exactly right. they are built to be like the original nightlies (just with more recent CM7 code).
Thanks for the update!
I noticed the "Fast Connection" option in the Bluetooth settings, which seemed to fix my bluetooth problem... is it new or did I just miss it before?
Turning that on, then turning bluetooth off/on, and connecting to Ford SYNC, media ONLY, seems to work...hopefully it continues to.
Edit:
Oops, looks like i spoke too soon... still having same issue.
It was working briefly though, until I connected again. It is only Google Listen, Google Music is not affected...
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More information about B2G (Boot2Gecko) is available here.
So... I saw this and couldn't resist having a little sneaky play around with it. This is NOT a daily driver. This is NOT stable. It's pre-alpha. If you want something to use as a phone, this isn't it. If you just want to use your phone as a phone, you want this.
With that aside, and with the clear understanding that while this won't brick your phone, it's nothing to do with me if it did for some reason, or likewise if your cat (or other cute pet) suffers a painful death as a result of flashing this. At your own risk, like everything else here on XDA-Developers!
So without further ado, WTF is this? Well, it's a project from Mozilla (the lovely people behind the Firefox browser). I won't go into details, suffice to say I suggest you read a lot over at their wiki - start off at https://wiki.mozilla.org/B2G and work your way through the pages.
Anyway, what is this? Well, it's a TAR to flash via ODIN (codeworkx informs me not to flash userdata partition via heimdall, I suggest you heed that warning, and this tar contains the userdata partition). Within it is a kernel (should have CWM etc), a /system, and a /data. These are not for Android, rather are for booting up this Boot2Gecko operating system. It's Mozilla's attempt at a cloud OS for phones.
Anyhow, if you wanna know how I did it, check out https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Mozilla/Boot_to_Gecko/Building_B2G_for_Samsung_Galaxy_S2
I've prepared a build environment so I can update it when I feel like it (read, when it needs it). So without further ado, your download link (direct link, should be quite fast):
Download Here
Video? See this post
What works?
According to my group of testers (thanks datagutt, and roniez ):
Camera
Audio
Front camera (cannot capture picture)
Video
Wifi (see https://github.com/andreasgal/B2G/blob/master/WIFI.md)
I have no idea if calls work, but I think you'll need to disable your SIM PIN (if you have one) first.
Big props to the developers of this (see https://github.com/andreasgal/B2G for some links and you'll find what's going on)
Look interesting, I will give a try
Nice. I will be reading up on this.
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Wow! HTML & CSS3 would allow for easy modifications of the UI.
This is really interessing. I will post some screens..
WOW!!
Really interesting.....i hope it will become good and stable!
Mozilla...It had great success with browser. Let's see how it does with a mobile operating system!
Dare devil!! I'm gonna give a try!
I just cleared the yellow triangle. Will try using mobile odin
Thanks for this mate.
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I will keep an eye on this build... Thank you...
Please remove my market warning
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Why am I far from a computer for days when something like this goes out?
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I was able to install with mobile odin. Just sure dont wipe data.
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Let's have a go at this then. Suppose it runs on the same kernel as Android, right? If I were running Siyah for example, B2G would run on Siyah as well?
EDIT: Nevermind, just read the OP, it runs on its own kernel.
Wow now this is something. It works surprisingly well. More of this on XDA Anyhow does anyone know how to connect to WiFi so I can have a better nosey
Looks great could be the next rom i will use
what does not work?
3G?
Etc
Flashed with odin, but the rom not boot.. it stays in the Galaxy s2 boot screen
I know this may sound rude and lazy but does anyone have a video of it running on their phone?
OMG thank you so much! really love it.
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OMG thank you so much! really love it.
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Someone tried to install?
Just to be extra clear, I can always boot into CWM and go back to Android if I want, right?
Well either way, downloading then flashing. I'll update my post on how it goes in a few minutes.
Wow it works. And started up extremely fast, it was like. Samsung GT-i9100 screen, then a second of being black it was booted up. This thing's cool. Can't wait for a working beta or stable.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (YP-G70CWY) and used it for a few weeks until I got the itch to root and install a new rom. I successfully rooted and installed RemICS-UX Electric Catfish. I like the rom but the camera is a deal breaker given my needs unfortunately (the tablet mode was a great experience).
In my attempt to revert back to the stock rom something happened. I used Odin and successfully installed a new pit file along with the related tar. I have since done it many more times using different roms. However, with each successful Odin message the player reboots it shows the boot animation with sound and then enters into a boot loop.
I have read every post I could find on fixing boot loop for the Galaxy Player 5.0. I have carefully applied each solution without success.
Any help would be so greatly appreciated. I have rooted tablets and phones and run custom roms without problems. I am not an expert but by no means am a noob. However, I have met my match with this Player!
Thank you in advance for you time.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 (YP-G70CWY) and used it for a few weeks until I got the itch to root and install a new rom. I successfully rooted and installed RemICS-UX Electric Catfish. I like the rom but the camera is a deal breaker given my needs unfortunately (the tablet mode was a great experience).
In my attempt to revert back to the stock rom something happened. I used Odin and successfully installed a new pit file along with the related tar. I have since done it many more times using different roms. However, with each successful Odin message the player reboots it shows the boot animation with sound and then enters into a boot loop.
I have read every post I could find on fixing boot loop for the Galaxy Player 5.0. I have carefully applied each solution without success.
Any help would be so greatly appreciated. I have rooted tablets and phones and run custom roms without problems. I am not an expert but by no means am a noob. However, I have met my match with this Player!
Thank you in advance for you time.
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you need to boot into recovery (just hold power + vol up until samsung logo) and wipe data and cache. then the bootloop will (should) magically go away!
PS, have you tried cm10 or PA-JB? The camera preview is kind of messed up but it still takes pictures perfectly fine (just remember to set focus to infinity first). PA-JB has a Hybrid engine that allows you to choose not only between phone and tablet mode, but also phablet (aka nexus 7) mode!
Not trying to put down PA, but I get Gallery, PA Preferences, and random app FCs on all three times I've tried the ROM. If this is just me, I'll shut up, but that's why I stick to CM10
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iurnait said:
you need to boot into recovery (just hold power + vol up until samsung logo) and wipe data and cache. then the bootloop will (should) magically go away!
PS, have you tried cm10 or PA-JB? The camera preview is kind of messed up but it still takes pictures perfectly fine (just remember to set focus to infinity first). PA-JB has a Hybrid engine that allows you to choose not only between phone and tablet mode, but also phablet (aka nexus 7) mode!
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Thank you for the prompt reply iurnait! When I attempt to enter recovery I get this wonderful image...
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When I resolve this problem I will give both cm10 and PA-JB a chance. I just need a daily driver. Bluetooth and the camera are essential. I use Bluetooth wtih U-Connet in my car and the camera for Evernote. I can deal with a few shortcomings just not these two features.
DankHemingway said:
Thank you for the prompt reply iurnait! When I attempt to enter recovery I get this wonderful image...
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When I resolve this problem I will give both cm10 and PA-JB a chance. I just need a daily driver. Bluetooth and the camera are essential. I use Bluetooth wtih U-Connet in my car and the camera for Evernote. I can deal with a few shortcomings just not these two features.
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That is a picture of a forced download mode. Re-flash with Odin, and try going to recovery again. If you need both Bluetooth and camera, unfortunately you will have to stay on gingerbread for now.
That was easy. Thank you so very much. Next time I will put my pride aside a few hours earlier.
Looks like I am sticking with gb for now. Any suggestions on the best gb rom? I will probably try them all. Just hoping to avoid some unnecessary effort. I already made the mistake in upgrading without proper research and look where that got me
Thanks in advance to any suggestions!
Try chip (should be in mevordel's SIG right above your post)
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda app-developers app
iurnait said:
Try chip (should be in mevordel's SIG right above your post)
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda app-developers app
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Right on! Installing it now.
Thanks again for your help iurnait!