Hi everyone , Happy Holidays to You All !
I got myself into a little mess or a big one , that remains to be seen .
I purchased the Sprint Galaxy Tab for my wife as Christmas present .Of course I had to mess with it .I deleted some stock apps . Now everything related with media , wont work .The drmua.apk I removed I am sure is coursing all my problems .i might have misspelled it lightly . but there is only apk that starts like that .The result is I cant download from app store , it keeps freezing on download , cant set a wallpaper that I saved or picture I took . Pictures will get saved on memory card but cant be viewed . same thing with videos and most media .It seems there is no firmware , I turned the Web upside down .Unless one of You knows where I can get. Perhaps an owner of same Sprint Galaxy Tab can upload me a backup of the drmu.apk ,Sprint Media Hub and any sprint.apk .
And hope I hope that will fix it .Please someone help me on this , I am totally lost on this .Please learn from my mistake and dont delete any vital .apk or do a Backup if you need to mess with it .I was so sure it was safe to delete those Anyways thank You for Your time and God Bless
bulentlee said:
Hi everyone , Happy Holidays to You All !
I got myself into a little mess or a big one , that remains to be seen .
I purchased the Sprint Galaxy Tab for my wife as Christmas present .Of course I had to mess with it .I deleted some stock apps . Now everything related with media , wont work .The drmua.apk I removed I am sure is coursing all my problems .i might have misspelled it lightly . but there is only apk that starts like that .The result is I cant download from app store , it keeps freezing on download , cant set a wallpaper that I saved or picture I took . Pictures will get saved on memory card but cant be viewed . same thing with videos and most media .It seems there is no firmware , I turned the Web upside down .Unless one of You knows where I can get. Perhaps an owner of same Sprint Galaxy Tab can upload me a backup of the drmu.apk ,Sprint Media Hub and any sprint.apk .
And hope I hope that will fix it .Please someone help me on this , I am totally lost on this .Please learn from my mistake and dont delete any vital .apk or do a Backup if you need to mess with it .I was so sure it was safe to delete those Anyways thank You for Your time and God Bless
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Look for the Sprint Tab dump and get the apk from the apps folder
bulentlee said:
Hi everyone , Happy Holidays to You All !
I got myself into a little mess or a big one , that remains to be seen .
I purchased the Sprint Galaxy Tab for my wife as Christmas present .Of course I had to mess with it .I deleted some stock apps . Now everything related with media , wont work .The drmua.apk I removed I am sure is coursing all my problems .i might have misspelled it lightly . but there is only apk that starts like that .The result is I cant download from app store , it keeps freezing on download , cant set a wallpaper that I saved or picture I took . Pictures will get saved on memory card but cant be viewed . same thing with videos and most media .It seems there is no firmware , I turned the Web upside down .Unless one of You knows where I can get. Perhaps an owner of same Sprint Galaxy Tab can upload me a backup of the drmu.apk ,Sprint Media Hub and any sprint.apk .
And hope I hope that will fix it .Please someone help me on this , I am totally lost on this .Please learn from my mistake and dont delete any vital .apk or do a Backup if you need to mess with it .I was so sure it was safe to delete those Anyways thank You for Your time and God Bless
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PM me your email address and I will send it to you
Here ya go
That's all I have, I removed all of the Sprint stuff, if you need more get it from the Sprint Tab dump
http://www.multiupload.com/1RTUVPOGZ6
Hope this helps
You should never delete apps, add an extension like .remove to the end of it, Android won't notice the file and it will immediately stop running on your device while still in the app folder.
Hi all. Can somebody tell me, is it possible to recover sph-p100 after flash(that was a big error) with files from other sph-p100. Something like to make dump of all system files and flash them with odin?
P.S. sorry for my english
wow , thanks guys , i am going to try this . I let u guys know if i have sucess .
Sorry I am a noob .I cant replace or over install system application .
I followed these directions below in red with root explorer , but I had no luck .
Sorry to pester .Is there another way of just replacing all the app at once ?
I have the sprint system dump , thanks to kyrumo71 . or just flash them with the dump somehow .I am way over my head with this , but its a learning process .A detailed guide would be helpful and suggestions .Thanks again !
(-Place the apk(s) of the apps on your sdcard.
-Use your chosen means to copy the apk(s) to /system/app (this will require making /system/app writable. In Root Manager just press the R/W key when you're exploring /system/app).
-You now need to change the app's permissions. In Root Manager, long press on the app (in /system/app) and click on "permissions". Then make sure that only the following boxes are clicked: User Read, User Write, Group Read, Others Read.
-Make sure you make /system/app read only again by clicking that box in the top right while you're exploring the folder.
-Reboot phone.
Now the apps should be loaded and the system should recognize them as system apps (you can verify by opening Titanium and noticing they're in red). This should make you good to go for whatever OTA comes. If you're unsure which apks in the system dump correspond to the apps you've deleted, just explore your /system/app and compare it to the system dump app list. Any apks in the dump but not in yours are what you're looking for.
I'm currently on Apex 10 and my phone is behaving oddly. I usually have over 80mb of memory available, but every time i open a app and close it, the launcher reloads. I also cant have more than one app open at the same time. Each time i move to an app, it reloads. So i was thinking that flashing to stock and back to gb roms would fix this. I have a old captivate which came with eclair. So can i just flash back to eclair using "I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0" which i used to use before.
If its worked before why wouldn't it work now? I'm confused with your question. I can't remember if it has Bootloaders or not, but I would recommend flashing a stock rom with out them (just look in the package with winrar or 7zip to see if it has boot.bin and sbl.bin (primary and secondary bootloaders)
Flashing a different kernel could solve ur problem as well. DarkCore kernel ,the one Apex comes with, has aggressive LMK (low memory killer) settings which is y ur facing that side effect. If u'd want max performance then go for the latest talon 0.5.1.2 - 1200 (big mem if u want an extra 13mb free ram and don't intend to use 720p video recording as it disables it) and once done with flashing talon in cwm look for MemoryFreak in ur apps where adjust background apps to 48 , zram to 160 and swappines to 50. Apply and restart.
After all this u'd still not like how it works I'd reflash Apex, but starting from the roots ( back to stock ) and clearing all (data,cache and dalvik) followed by apex ,and offcourse make sure u have gb bootloaders
Thank you
Thank you. I decided to follow your advice and install talon. Before that, just to be safe, i decided to disable lagfix. Disabling the lagfix fixed all my problems. The phone is now more responsive than ever.
fuloplori said:
Flashing a different kernel could solve ur problem as well. DarkCore kernel ,the one Apex comes with, has aggressive LMK (low memory killer) settings which is y ur facing that side effect. If u'd want max performance then go for the latest talon 0.5.1.2 - 1200 (big mem if u want an extra 13mb free ram and don't intend to use 720p video recording as it disables it) and once done with flashing talon in cwm look for MemoryFreak in ur apps where adjust background apps to 48 , zram to 160 and swappines to 50. Apply and restart.
After all this u'd still not like how it works I'd reflash Apex, but starting from the roots ( back to stock ) and clearing all (data,cache and dalvik) followed by apex ,and offcourse make sure u have gb bootloaders
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My Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 needs the kiss of life, so as to return to the 21st century.
It has slow responses and quite often freezes and messes up with my nerves.
It currently runs on a 2.3.5 android version.
I want to root it, take a backup, increase ram by creating a partition in my new sd card and install a light custom rom (like MIUI). For this purpose, I just bought a very fast Kingston 32GB, class 10 U3, sd card with theoretical 90MBs read and 80MBs write speed. I think that will suffice.
I am a simple user and I need basic functions. My main issue is to get a faster response from the phone. I don’t play games and I am not a major fun of social media. I just want to want to use it mainly as a phone, for calls, messages, Viber, and some extra facilities like emailing, web browsing, watching some videos online (news and youtube), occasional photos, listen to music, and install a GPS program like Sygic.
I’ve already read a lot about the whole process, but as I’m doing it for the first time in my life I want to make sure that I got it right. And I have a few ambiguities.
Please advise or freely suggest if any better/easier method is available.
1. Rooting.
I decided to use Kingo Root. So, I need to download Kingo Root to my pc and connect the phone (having enabled USB debugging) and just press Root. Then check if rooting is successful with Root Checker. Then download and install SuperSU app. And I’m done.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader, too?
2. Backup.
a) Take an image of the existing ROM.
Download and install ROM Manager, flash ClockworkMod Recovery and update. Boot in to recovery by using ROM Manager or manually by pressing simultaneously UP+POWER+HOME buttons. Then go to Backup and Restore and take a backup image. Right?
b) Backup apps and messages.
I want to take just 2 backups here, my text messages and my Viber messages. Do I use Titanium or something else? My contacts are already synchronized with Google. If I use a MIUI stock rom do I need to take a backup of my contacts too?
3. Increase phone's RAM
I think now is the right time to increase the phone’s RAM. Do I need to partition it with CWM? Or I just use an app like Ram Expander? Do I do both? I mean firstly partition the sd to the desired size and then use Ram Expander? None of the above? What do you suggest? I have read some other possible solutions like using INT2EXT+ after partition. And when I download a new app how will the phone know where to store it, in phone’s RAM or in sd card?
The key factor is speed and efficiency.
I’ve also read that “Even though the Internal Storage would read 2GB (or whatever is your partition size), the apps would still use some amount of REAL INTERNAL Storage for data, hence you need at least 100MB REAL Internal Memory for every 500MB SD-EXT memory.” Is this true? And if so, since I believe the Galaxy ACE S5830 has about 150 MB RAM the most I can actually get is 750 MB RAM?
It is important to get as much RAM as possible because I’ve read that Sygic (the GPS Navigator app) needs to be installed in phone’s RAM to work properly and it is about 700MB.
4. Install Stock ROM
Finally, the time has come to install a new stock rom. I am thinking about MIUI 6. I like its interface and I’ve heard it is light and fast. Any better suggestions? Can I do it in my phone?
My problem here is this, is MIUI a fully functional stock rom, which means I just download it and flash it or is it a “port rom” which means I have to previously install some android 4.4.x base rom? I have read in some article that is needs a compatible android rom to lean on before installing. Is that so?
Here I am stuck, I can’t decide how to proceed and I need your help.
Sorry, if the post is too long.
Hi there, long time galaxy ace user and MIUI lover here.
1. For rooting my device, I just flashed a zip in recovery mode. Can't find the link to that thread.
2. Yes, backup is very important right after rooting, especially for beginners.
As for sms backup, I recommend using SMS backup and Restore, which can be downloaded from the market. I haven't used viber, so I don't know which app would be the best for backing it up, but you can try Titanium backup. For contacts, you can sync them as long as you flash a g-apps package and sign in with the same google account. To be sure, you can try exporting your contacts to your sd card and import it later on (.vcf)
3. I did not even increase my phone's ram via swap, Even with a tiny ram, Miui on top of Cm7 is pretty fast and can handle any basic task such as browsing, youtube videos, music, calling, camera, camcording and messaging with minimal stutters. (I don't play games btw)
4. If you are a simple phone user just like me, who only need some calls, sms and browsing functionality, the best bet would be to use MIUI builds based on gingerbread (CM7). I found that MIUIv4 builds (ICS and JB) are poorly optimized for our device. Also, there are currently no MIUI v5 or v6 builds for armv6 devices.
My personal recommendation is: MIUIXXX http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908444 which comes with FireKernel OC.
I use Gabreek's Miui v5 theme, which you can find it on his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280553 In my opinion, his v5 theme is the best, because of LOTS of app icons and the overall feel.
Also, be sure to flash a g-apps package for gingerbread after flashing the rom.
MIUI v4 snapseries build is too unresponsive for me, and missing some features like screen off animation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879323
MIUI v4 JB by msnnsm is also good, but consumes lots of ram http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054460.
TL;DR: flash an miui gb rom. It is the best in terms of stability and speed.
Thanks for your prompt answer and suggestions my friend. I will follow them all.
One question please, which is the most important query for me:
After I have made all the preparations (root and have taken a backup image with CWM, messages, etc.), what is the next step?
a) I need to install and flash the phone with a CM7 first and then install and flash MIUIXXX?
or
b) I just flash MIUIXXX straight away?
Also, I am not sure I understood correctly, Gabreek's Miui v5 (which is now updated to v6) is an alternative MIUI rom or a theme? Because I have downloaded it and it is a zip file not an .mtz file.
I am sorry if these sound like very noobish questions but I want to make sure that I understand what I am doing before I actually do it.
Thanks again for your help.
tommycr7 said:
Thanks for your prompt answer and suggestions my friend. I will follow them all.
One question please, which is the most important query for me:
After I have made all the preparations (root and have taken a backup image with CWM, messages, etc.), what is the next step?
a) I need to install and flash the phone with a CM7 first and then install and flash MIUIXXX?
or
b) I just flash MIUIXXX straight away?
Also, I am not sure I understood correctly, Gabreek's Miui v5 (which is now updated to v6) is an alternative MIUI rom or a theme? Because I have downloaded it and it is a zip file not an .mtz file.
I am sorry if these sound like very noobish questions but I want to make sure that I understand what I am doing before I actually do it.
Thanks again for your help.
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It's completely fine to flash miuiXXX right away (B)
gabreek's is another MIUI rom, but bluetooth is not working in his v6 build. The theme file (mtz) is somewhere in the bottom of the post, below some useful tips and just above the credits part of his post
Thanks again for your help.
I also thought the same, but I wanted to make sure.
I have already rooted my phone and I am in the process of taking various backups.
I will try the rom you have recommended and I will revert to report.
I think I owe you as much.
Btw do you know if Themer works in MIUI? It's quite an impressive app to have.
Cheers
as far as i know, themer does not work.
Also, MIUI comes with its own theme engine, and you can download online, which is very nice.
Remember that when Applying themes, do not include lockscreen (uncheck lockscreen) . Lockscreens from the Theme app are meant for HDPI device, and you won't be able to unlock your phone if you apply them. If you accidentally get stuck on the lockscreen, press volume up and back button at the same time. It will unlock your phone.
There are a handful of themes ported to MDPI which you can use over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428940
So far, so good, I have not experienced any major problems.
2 more things to ask if you dont mind.
a. Where do I get the gapps file to flash from? Is is a specific file for our rom (MIUIXXX) or any gapps file will do?
b. Can I add an extra language, in the android keyboard or do I have to use an app for this? Or even better in the system itself. I am from Greece and I would find it very convenient in some tasks of the phone. I mean since it is essentially a MIUI rom and MIUI has the greek language in its official roms, there must be a way that this can be done.
tommycr7 said:
My Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 needs the kiss of life, so as to return to the 21st century.
It has slow responses and quite often freezes and messes up with my nerves.
It currently runs on a 2.3.5 android version.
I want to root it, take a backup, increase ram by creating a partition in my new sd card and install a light custom rom (like MIUI). For this purpose, I just bought a very fast Kingston 32GB, class 10 U3, sd card with theoretical 90MBs read and 80MBs write speed. I think that will suffice.
I am a simple user and I need basic functions. My main issue is to get a faster response from the phone. I don’t play games and I am not a major fun of social media. I just want to want to use it mainly as a phone, for calls, messages, Viber, and some extra facilities like emailing, web browsing, watching some videos online (news and youtube), occasional photos, listen to music, and install a GPS program like Sygic.
I’ve already read a lot about the whole process, but as I’m doing it for the first time in my life I want to make sure that I got it right. And I have a few ambiguities.
Please advise or freely suggest if any better/easier method is available.
1. Rooting.
I decided to use Kingo Root. So, I need to download Kingo Root to my pc and connect the phone (having enabled USB debugging) and just press Root. Then check if rooting is successful with Root Checker. Then download and install SuperSU app. And I’m done.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader, too?
2. Backup.
a) Take an image of the existing ROM.
Download and install ROM Manager, flash ClockworkMod Recovery and update. Boot in to recovery by using ROM Manager or manually by pressing simultaneously UP+POWER+HOME buttons. Then go to Backup and Restore and take a backup image. Right?
b) Backup apps and messages.
I want to take just 2 backups here, my text messages and my Viber messages. Do I use Titanium or something else? My contacts are already synchronized with Google. If I use a MIUI stock rom do I need to take a backup of my contacts too?
3. Increase phone's RAM
I think now is the right time to increase the phone’s RAM. Do I need to partition it with CWM? Or I just use an app like Ram Expander? Do I do both? I mean firstly partition the sd to the desired size and then use Ram Expander? None of the above? What do you suggest? I have read some other possible solutions like using INT2EXT+ after partition. And when I download a new app how will the phone know where to store it, in phone’s RAM or in sd card?
The key factor is speed and efficiency.
I’ve also read that “Even though the Internal Storage would read 2GB (or whatever is your partition size), the apps would still use some amount of REAL INTERNAL Storage for data, hence you need at least 100MB REAL Internal Memory for every 500MB SD-EXT memory.” Is this true? And if so, since I believe the Galaxy ACE S5830 has about 150 MB RAM the most I can actually get is 750 MB RAM?
It is important to get as much RAM as possible because I’ve read that Sygic (the GPS Navigator app) needs to be installed in phone’s RAM to work properly and it is about 700MB.
4. Install Stock ROM
Finally, the time has come to install a new stock rom. I am thinking about MIUI 6. I like its interface and I’ve heard it is light and fast. Any better suggestions? Can I do it in my phone?
My problem here is this, is MIUI a fully functional stock rom, which means I just download it and flash it or is it a “port rom” which means I have to previously install some android 4.4.x base rom? I have read in some article that is needs a compatible android rom to lean on before installing. Is that so?
Here I am stuck, I can’t decide how to proceed and I need your help.
Sorry, if the post is too long.
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Hi There,
To Root Your Device See The XDA's post.
Take The Backup of Current Rom Using CWM recovery or ROM Manager would do this too.
Then inorder to Increase Memory On Your Device By Partitining the SD Card.
Check My Guide over it in Galaxy Ace Development Section or General Android Dev Section.
If Helped Click Thanks
Hi,
1.
Try always to have on your sdcard a backup or a ROM that works ok.
Probe this a few times to be sure you can return anytime to the previous step.
2.
Take a notepad and make a change log with steps you made, so you can return to the previous step if something is not working ok.
3.
Try first to understand what you want to do, to be sure that you will not commit an error.
Try to learn from the mistakes of others.
It will be much easier for you.