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Hello,
Thought I'd share the updated How To's we have up on the site. All complete with easy to follow videos for newbies.
How To Setup ADB -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
How To Load a Theme -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-load-a-theme-on-an-android-phone/
How To Flash a New Recovery Image -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-flash-a-new-recovery-image-if-you-are-already-rooted/
How To Switch to a Different SD Card (for use with Swap, Hero ROMs, etc.) -
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/ho...-android-when-using-swap-hero-and-or-apps2sd/
How To Backup/Restore Your Android Phone -
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/06/how-to-backup-and-restore-your-android-phone/
Nexus One How To's -
How To: Root the Nexus One (Updated 01.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/02/how-to-root-the-nexus-one/
How To: Load a Custom ROM on the Nexus One (Updated 1.11.10)
http://theunlockr.com/2010/01/08/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-nexus-one/
Want HTC Sense UI (HTC Desire ROM) on Your Nexus One? Ok, no problem.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/02/20/want-htc-sense-ui-htc-desire-rom-on-your-nexus-one-ok-no-problem/
Hope these help people! Enjoy!
For a list of all our How To's (w Videos) sorted by Phone go here -
http://theunlockr.com/how-tos/android-how-tos/
very helpful. we should merge with the newbie tutorial
This has been posted before, but still very useful info.
Awesome thanks! A little confusing with so much info all over the place. This sticky will help a bunch of people .
Excellent to have all these in one place, thanks!
I want to say thank you for this! It has helped me a lot.
Beauty!!! Good work!!
Great work, much appreciated. Although, after reading lots and following the forums, I have a few questions:
With the one-click root app listed in the wiki, will I still need to unlock the bootloader to flash a new radio? I'm hearing great things about updating to the new radio but it's also the riskiest thing you can do with the nexus in terms of bricking danger. I'm not a TOTAL newb: I did root and mod my old G1 but the N1 is different in that it cost $350. So the stakes have changed.
I know that it's possible to one-click root and still load CM6, which I plan on doing, but in the CM6 installation instructions, it lists "update radio...if necessary." How do I even know what radio I have or if it needs updating? This all of course without unlocking bootloader, hopefully. I want to keep my warranty; I paid top dollar for this thing!
Put simply, can I update my radio successfully and safely with the "one-click root" method, and if I can't, can I load CM6 without updating the radio.
Thanks so much in advance, and I apologize for being so gun-shy.
By the way, my about phone stats:
Build: FRF91
Kernel 2.6.32.9-27227
Android version 2.2
Love froyo!
how to root N1
hello i need some help how to root my N1
Don't worry, it's easy =].
Download One-Click Root and drop the .apk on your SD card, or email it to yourself. If you go the SD card route, you will need to install ASTRO File Manager to navigate to the root application. Install One-Click Root and run it, it takes about a second and will install BusyBox and Superuser IIRC.
Congrats, you have rooted your phone! You can now install apps that need root, such as Titanium Backup, SetCPU, and many others. Try searching the market for 'Nexus One Root' and check out here for a great list of root apps.
Install ROM Manager from the Market if you want to try out other ROMs. Remember to always make backups!
Have fun!
All these assume Windows, what about OS X and Linux?
Take Apart Videos
What will you do when your phone gets crazy? yes, send the phone back to repair center if it is still under warranty. what if it is out of warranty, and it is so expensive to repair it? or there are just some tiny problems and you just want to fix it by your self? yes, you may feel impulsed to take apart your phone by yourself and figure out what the hell the problem is. if you decide to do this, here are some wonderful take apart videos that may bring you some help. The nexus one take apart video is also included:
globaldirectparts.com/product-p/taprtvdo009.htm
S-Off
Hi,
This is a great sticky to have, but I have noticed it's missing out on something, and I couldn't find that despite using search on the forum. How to gain S-Off on Nexus One? Or is S-Off even required to get write access to /system partition the way it is required on some other Android devices including the Nexus One clone HTC Desire?
Rooting for Mac Users
I was also wondering about how to root if you have a Mac. Everything I see is for someone running windows and now that 2.2.1 is out the one click apps do not work. Advice?
Changing Splash Screen
Hi,
I wanted to change the default 'X' splash screen on nexus one. I had read that S-Off is necessary for that but I am not able to find a method that works for nexus one, can someone please help?
Thanks
followed all the steps to root the nexus one and then go to the last step which is to install the .bat file.... the command prompt pulls up and says <waiting for device> it says its unlocked but the apps needing root privileges says the device isnt rooted could someone please help me!?
i am running off the manual 2.3.3 update if that matters.
thanks for the info helped me alot.
This is outdated. I have Android OS 2.3.4 and from what I have read around root is only possible when downgraded. Please post a new video showing how to root N1 with 2.3.4.
Oh and try to keep the music on the low this time?
Does my Nexus One need to be S-OFF?
I am in the process of trying to install a new ROM (Cyanogen).
My N1 is unlocked and rooted. But I cant seem to get far. My research & understanding is that I need S-OFF
Currently it is -- NEXUSONE PVT SHIP S-ON
This article doesnt concur http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700673
(now closed so I can't continue this thread)
I am now using ROM Manager premium but still cant get a new ROM installed.
Help?
The N1 is different from most phones. S-OFF is not needed to make the necessary changes to flash the bootloader, radio, recovery, or the system partition. So continue on with the next steps (which is to probably flash a custom recovery, then boot into that and flash CM and gapps).
If you stick with ROM Manager, flash the custom recovery, and then reboot and make sure it is there... then boot back into Android and use ROM Manager to flash CM (make sure you check the gapps box).
Few 2/3 questions before I smack root on my S7.
1. Why would I root it? I mean what are the main beni's of rooting this particular device? Silly question but want to be well educated...
sn- I will do the cwr of coarse just because its the smart thing to do.
sn- I did root my Eris a year ago and it's working great, main reason to root was wifi teather.
2. If I root does that end the ota releases?
3. I keep seeing tmobile roms, but no plain jane Dell ones, is there any plans to cut a vanilla Dell wifi only compatible rom without all the fluff?
The dev. For this device will more then likely be from one guy lol its a shame. And the only way thus far to gain root on 2.2.2 is flash cwr and then flash one of the rooted roms. It really is an underdog device only thing it lacks is hc.
sent from a tower
What is your rom info for your streak7wifi?
Baseband:
Build number:
OEM Number:
Rooting itself does nothing, it's whatever apps you use that requires root.
Baseband: 2.6.32.9 Kernel (not sure where baseband is on this if were not talking kernel)
Build number: 15799
OEM Version: GLUNB1A133830
Also .. not able to tether the wifi off the Droid Eris .. think an Adhoc issue ... diff issue.
Let me know if you need any more info.
There's no baseband, i posted that part without thinking since you're on the wifi model. Kinda silly after reading your reply.
Would it be possible for you to upload a nandroid dump? Until dell releases a region 30 build you will NOT be able to unbrick or anything if you screw up your android install.
I think I will hold off on dropping cwr on it until there is a bit more resources for recovering a bricked one. I have done it to my phone (Eris) but not getting the warm an fuzzy with the S7.
Is there a way to get the backup over USB?
I mean there is no way of unbricking without a nandroid, not that making one would be a danger as long as you know what you're doing.
There are ways of manually dumping partitions in the other threads, but they may require root
Hey folks new to this house and it seems like you folks know what you are doing. Big thanks to the developers of the Paranoid (2) devs. and all of the support peeps out there through the post. Read through themes and roms section but I not seeing answers to my confusion. Looking for some help understanding the features described above and how to get the most out of it..very cool though..just would like to know how to really put it to the test! I was able to get this far from the original FW to gingerbreak, to ICS to Paranoid based on the threads her and I appreciate it much folks..now I seem to be at a brick wall..need help trying to figure this out. I appreciate that the phone isn;t the latest thing on the market but it what I have right now. Would appreciate any and all help just trying to get a grip on this puppy! Thanks Smitty
Oh, every time I see something that looks like it should work on my phone besides not knowing how to install..LOL why does it come up Nexus! Are they similar phones or something!! Thanks again
What's on the phone as of now!
Samsung captivate SGH I897
Android Ver. 4.11
Baseband 19000XXJVU
Kernal: 3.0-.31-01749-gf84bc96
Cyanogen Mod: 10.0.0-RCO-capitvatemid
Paranoid Ver. 2.16
Build# pa-capativate-userdebug 4.1.1 JR003R eng.
Now my question is I want to load on different roms to the phone and be able to go back and forth between these ROMS as I like. I have attempted to use Goo Manager ..that was loaded when I installed Pananooid Ver. 2.16. When I boot into recovery it states that mt recovery ver. is : CWM-based Recovery v. 6.0.1.4.
I was trying to load some of the roms that are a part of the Paranoid install and I when I choose from one of these options:
Browse compatiable rom
Browse all files
check for updates..(says there are no updates)
Download gapps packages
Root recovery
flash roms
Copatiable roms:
aokp/devs/aokp
BAKED /devs/BAKED
cm/devs/cm
LronLyons/dev/IronLyon
If I choose any of them you get another list and then another list..it says:
EX: aokp_captivatemid_jb_build-4.zip..just one example ..there are many listed below that as well for each of the roms listed above.
Then I see the file name as above and below that : Begin download and then below that Download Gapps..how do I know which one to download?
Under browse all files :
devs/devs
gapps/gapps
ruu/ruu
stock/stock..choose the first one and get a list of all these different names ..such as adhvanit/devs/advanit..in these cases are these all the groups who produce ROMS?
I also attempted to use ROM Manager( no clue) and it kept saying that I must have clockwork-recovery installed in order to flash a rom..I choose yes and it say I don't have it..but on my phone it says I have as listed above for the phone and what is on it: CWM-based Recovery v. 6.0.1.4. ..is this not what they are asking for..or is it that it is looking for one that is not CWM "based" but the really official ver. of CWM Recovery.
What I am looking for is an explanation of what I can now do with this phone the way it is and also how to load ROMS of different kinds that stay on my phone and how I go back and forth from one to another with ease. Additionally, how to put different themes on the phone and any other tricks that can trick the phone out. My bro and sister all went out and purchased new Galaxy S3 phones..I am keeping mine and want to "trick" it out as much as possible to" one up them"
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated folks..thanks in adv.!! Smitty
Thanks for the hlp bobbylx and TRusselo
Thanks bobbylx and TRusselo.....wanted folks to know that these bros. helped without hesitation and didn't give me a lot of BS when I had this emergency! I didn't get it fixed yet but they lent a hand and gave me some incentive and FYI..has a noob that means a lot to me! Thanks guys!!!! Smitty!!:laugh::victory: almost!!!
Smitty,
I no longer have the captivate so I'm not current on everything that's going on. If you can get into download mode I would find one of the stock roms that can be flashed via Odin and start over.
You'll have better luck post this in the QA section for captivate. Good luck,
Bobby
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Originally Posted by thinkpolitics
Read your post and before I did anything I was able to get my AT&T Samsung captivate to show the little lime green guy digging says downloading ..do not turn off target..what do I do know though. I was running Panranoid 2 which was running fine and cym 10..attempted to switch to Lanight 6.55 datadata and that installed well too..decided I liked the other better and had a backup and went to restore seemed all to work well..but I didn't go and wipe everyhting before I went to restore..perhaps that is why I am having this problem. If you can tell me what to know that I have the download mode up would greatly appreciate it..thanks! Smitty
DEVICE: ATT HTC One X
ROM: Who knows?
Re: Re: Captivate with download icon visible
Quote:
Originally Posted by thinkpolitics
Hey mate..went through the post and especially yours but all of them assume that I can get a zip file onto the phone. I was running this:
Samsung captivate SGH I897
Android Ver. 4.11
Baseband 19000XXJVU
Kernal: 3.0-.31-01749-gf84bc96
Cyanogen Mod: 10.0.0-RCO-capitvatemid
Paranoid Ver. 2.16
Build# pa-capativate-userdebug 4.1.1 JR003R eng.
Then I attempted successively to try Lanight 6.55 datadata and that went well too. I didn't like it and I thought I would go back to what I first had. I just went to restore and I didn't wipe anything clean from the Lanight and devil kernel that was apart of that installation. When I rebooted the phone has been stuck at the AT&T Logo and that's all I have. I can able to get to the icon with the lime green android digging a whole..however mate I have no clue what to do next because all of what I read says I need to get a file onto the phone ( the file from the forum you suggested) in the first or second state. I hate to bother you mate but I have know clue as what to do know. This is the first time I have even done this to a phone and felt pretty confident..but stuck now mate. Any help would be greatly appreciated..thank you Smitty. I need that phone just for my kids in order to get them..thank you and I would appreciate you getting back to me as soon as you can ..Smitty!
Boot into recovery, go to mounts and storage, then select usb storage, plug in phone, copy files. If that option isn't there, Odin flash back to stock.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
Re: Re: Re: Captivate with download icon visible
Quote:
Originally Posted by thinkpolitics
Thanks for the quick reply mate....I got Odin Odin3. [Android + SLP] and Odin one click downloader and I don't see anything on either of the apps. I can't get to recovery mode..I attempted with the 3 buttons and would usually release and the pwr. and there I am..can only get to download with oe without it pulled into the USB..could you be more specific as to what to do if I am doing something wrong with Odin or if I haven't done something I should...thry say this phone is unbrickable..LOL ex...should the SIm card or external SD card be in the phone.just as an example..since I can get to download ....you think I should be able to get to recovery..correct ..so maybe I am not doing something that would help me get there..like the proper way but I been there before..no problems! Thanks again for the quick reply..Smitty
Quote:
Originally Posted by TRusselo
Quote:
Originally Posted by thinkpolitics
Hey mate..went through the post and especially yours but all of them assume that I can get a zip file onto the phone. I was running this:
Samsung captivate SGH I897
Android Ver. 4.11
Baseband 19000XXJVU
Kernal: 3.0-.31-01749-gf84bc96
Cyanogen Mod: 10.0.0-RCO-capitvatemid
Paranoid Ver. 2.16
Build# pa-capativate-userdebug 4.1.1 JR003R eng.
Then I attempted successively to try Lanight 6.55 datadata and that went well too. I didn't like it and I thought I would go back to what I first had. I just went to restore and I didn't wipe anything clean from the Lanight and devil kernel that was apart of that installation. When I rebooted the phone has been stuck at the AT&T Logo and that's all I have. I can able to get to the icon with the lime green android digging a whole..however mate I have no clue what to do next because all of what I read says I need to get a file onto the phone ( the file from the forum you suggested) in the first or second state. I hate to bother you mate but I have know clue as what to do know. This is the first time I have even done this to a phone and felt pretty confident..but stuck now mate. Any help would be greatly appreciated..thank you Smitty. I need that phone just for my kids in order to get them..thank you and I would appreciate you getting back to me as soon as you can ..Smitty!
Boot into recovery, go to mounts and storage, then select usb storage, plug in phone, copy files. If that option isn't there, Odin flash back to stock.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
Hi All,
First, I apologize if this has been asked and answered a bunch of times, but I'm in a slightly unique position.
My Droid Bionic had previously been rooted and then became unstable and un-bootable. Through the generous help from others here in the community, I was able to get my phone back into some state of usefulness. During a root attempt, a boot script file had become corrupt or mi-edited. I can't remember which file, but it was a popular screw up .. something like mount.sh or something .. I can't remember.
Anyway, I now have a system that looks like this:
System Version:
5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US
Android Version:
2.3.4
Baseband Version
CDMA_N_04_.07.o2R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
Webtop Version:
WT-1.3.0-108_DBN-24
Kernel Version:
2.6.35.7-g4fc328e
[email protected]#1
Build Number
5.5.1_84_DBN-74
ERI Version
5
PRL Version
15130
However the old root app doesn't work, and while I do have SU installed, sometimes I'll get a statement "The phone is in an unknown state."
Can someone recommend a course of action for me at this point? Can or should I re-attempt a 'back to stock' operation? Should I try and re-flash something else?
I don't care about saving data at this point.
Along the way, I have downloaded and have available the RDSLite5.7 and I have a couple other files:
Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US
and
VRZ_XT875_5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US_CFC.xml
My eventual goal would be to get an OTA update to ICS like my life just got yesterday .. she got 4.0.4, and then root and have tether.
Thanks, and if there's information someone needs to help me, please just let me know.
Chris
Search Google house of bionic it will get you to the ICS update very easy just read the whole op and FAQ section.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/4026-samurihls-house-of-bionic/
Thanks
I think that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much .. speaking of which .. where is the "Thanks" button? I might be too new.
Hello,
i just bought an old samsung galaxy s and it has a very old android inside. I had a look in the forums so i am somewhat aware what to do. But those threads are mostly 100s pages long so after i read maybe since 5 days i still feel i have to ask before i continue with flashing and renewing the OS inside it.
First i give you specifications from about the phone menu in the cellphone:
Model: GT-I9000
firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: I9000NEJG1
Keernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
Build number: ECLAIR.NEJG3
i also inserted a 4GB microSD card and it also has its own internal SDcard of course.
its the first time i use a touchscreen android phone, i am quite experienced at editing, formatting and PCs and registries..etc since windows98.
but i have no experience with androids.
First of all which android version i need? I really do not care about excessive use of applications. I only need reading mails, rarely using facebook kind pages, google map, a navigation program, Skype(not swype)-being able to make video calls. A scheduler with calendar and a working camera and a kind of a easy note taking software. I will be using a lot of wireless internet(wifi points around) with the phone so also a stable wifi connection version of android is for me important.
I do not care about visualisations... I need a smooth working, stabile phone. so which version you suggest for my phone?
Radio i do not need, swype is optional
i read many things about lagfix.. the file system of internal sdcard, i was not able to follow the 100s pages of thread, can you please provide me with simple way of fixing it?
i read also much about rooting and flashing could not follow also, do i really need a very very specific root and flash program which is compatible with my phone?
about CMW version i am also doubtful....does it have to be compatible with my phone model?
-it was locked for using in georgia and i made it unlocked, now working basically with a simcard of georgia.
Question is: will the unlocking be reversed after rooting and flashing? Do i need to unlock it again after new android? ( i prefer not to as i paid 20 euro for it)
phone is not rooted.
my android is not able to run skype now and also alarm working randomly and it is restarting itself from time to time.
can you give me a step by step guide for what i need with download links if possible(i really appreciate the links) and also while explaining step by step, can you specify which file i should put in external sd card and which ones i need in internal sd card.
There is no single data i need to recover in the phone.
if you need any other information please tell me, i can give.
thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RoZU5ZPMS4&list=UUawwqTCK5egDfXdJe3EH0XQ&index=13
check out this on tube also totallydubbed plenty of video tutorials should make it real simple good luck also stay away from jellybean a lot of people losing data connection after flashing go ics cm9or any ics darkyrom is very good
folala01 said:
Hello,
i just bought an old samsung galaxy s and it has a very old android inside. I had a look in the forums so i am somewhat aware what to do. But those threads are mostly 100s pages long so after i read maybe since 5 days i still feel i have to ask before i continue with flashing and renewing the OS inside it.
First i give you specifications from about the phone menu in the cellphone:
Model: GT-I9000
firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: I9000NEJG1
Keernel version: 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
Build number: ECLAIR.NEJG3
i also inserted a 4GB microSD card and it also has its own internal SDcard of course.
its the first time i use a touchscreen android phone, i am quite experienced at editing, formatting and PCs and registries..etc since windows98.
but i have no experience with androids.
First of all which android version i need? I really do not care about excessive use of applications. I only need reading mails, rarely using facebook kind pages, google map, a navigation program, Skype(not swype)-being able to make video calls. A scheduler with calendar and a working camera and a kind of a easy note taking software. I will be using a lot of wireless internet(wifi points around) with the phone so also a stable wifi connection version of android is for me important.
I do not care about visualisations... I need a smooth working, stabile phone. so which version you suggest for my phone?
Radio i do not need, swype is optional
i read many things about lagfix.. the file system of internal sdcard, i was not able to follow the 100s pages of thread, can you please provide me with simple way of fixing it?
i read also much about rooting and flashing could not follow also, do i really need a very very specific root and flash program which is compatible with my phone?
about CMW version i am also doubtful....does it have to be compatible with my phone model?
-it was locked for using in georgia and i made it unlocked, now working basically with a simcard of georgia.
Question is: will the unlocking be reversed after rooting and flashing? Do i need to unlock it again after new android? ( i prefer not to as i paid 20 euro for it)
phone is not rooted.
my android is not able to run skype now and also alarm working randomly and it is restarting itself from time to time.
can you give me a step by step guide for what i need with download links if possible(i really appreciate the links) and also while explaining step by step, can you specify which file i should put in external sd card and which ones i need in internal sd card.
There is no single data i need to recover in the phone.
if you need any other information please tell me, i can give.
thanks!
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Hi,
Okay, so I can't give an answer to every question but I can at least give you my opinion.
In terms of roms, before you do anything you want to update to 2.3.6, which you can download at http://www.sammobile.com under the "firmware" section. Search for any I9000 2.3.6 rom.
Use Odin to flash the rom in (if you want step by step instructions PM me or leave a reply).
As for what version of Android, really, anything above 4.0 will probably suit you. Take a look at the CyanogenMod roms:
CM9 (ICS 4.0.4): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592131
CM10 (JB 4.1.2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778526
CM10.1 (JB 4.2.2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039755
Also take a look at the Slim series, my personal favourite (due to the lightness and the amazing battery life)
SlimICS (4.0.4): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488096
SlimBean 3.1 (4.1.2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780071
SlimBean 5.0 (4.2.2): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2060374
With Slim Bean you need to flash in another file for email however.
Look around those two awesome roms because those seem like the best for your usage.
Sent from my GT-I9000
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TIGER 123 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RoZU5ZPMS4&list=UUawwqTCK5egDfXdJe3EH0XQ&index=13
check out this on tube also totallydubbed plenty of video tutorials should make it real simple good luck also stay away from jellybean a lot of people losing data connection after flashing go ics cm9or any ics darkyrom is very good
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You won't lose connection due to IMEI problems on Jelly Bean if you flash in CM9 and letting it boot first before flashing in Jelly Bean. Going directly from Gingerbread to Jelly Bean is likely to cause IMEI loss, if that's what you meant.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
@Soryuu,
Hello,thanks for answer first of all...i may need of course step by step instructions, but i wanted to ask why did you say that before anything else i need to upgrade to 2.3.6? as you also suggested if anything above 4.0.0 going to meet my requirements, why in that case i need 2.3.6 first?
if i upgrade to one of those 4.0 version you say, do they include lagfix(file system-like fat32,ntfs..)
and what do you mean with i need another application for mails, do not they open and connect to internet and simple webpages without extra apps? after one of these 4.0 versions cant i just go skype.com and download skye android version and use it with video and basic(sound) call options?
thanks
folala01 said:
@Soryuu,
Hello,thanks for answer first of all...i may need of course step by step instructions, but i wanted to ask why did you say that before anything else i need to upgrade to 2.3.6? as you also suggested if anything above 4.0.0 going to meet my requirements, why in that case i need 2.3.6 first?
if i upgrade to one of those 4.0 version you say, do they include lagfix(file system-like fat32,ntfs..)
and what do you mean with i need another application for mails, do not they open and connect to internet and simple webpages without extra apps? after one of these 4.0 versions cant i just go skype.com and download skye android version and use it with video and basic(sound) call options?
thanks
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Hey there,
Sure, just PM me when you're ready and I'll send you instructions (hopefully without being too confusing O_O)
People often suggest upgrading to 2.3.6 which is the latest official version for the Galaxy S. I guess partly because its dead easy to root (CF-root, I'll link you if you want), but also because I've seen people who have problems trying to go to 4.x.x straight from 2.2 or 2.1.
There may be some other technical reason behind doing this- perhaps its because of how the data is organised and scripted in differing versions, and that makes it easier in 2.3.6- but its recommended, and hey, if things go wrong, you can go back to the latest official rom for the s
Anything above 4.0 should be fast and smooth enough to not require lagfix. Lagfix is something that I've seen more on Gingerbread than ICS or JB. In fact I'm not sure whether ICS and JB have lagfix at all- those roms are smooth
Emails will still work in the browser like normal, if that's what you meant and not through an app then that's fine (I have to say browsing the web on these roms are pretty amazing)
Just that Slim Bean tries to make a REALLY light rom in terms of size and speed. So by default they don't include the Email app that comes with most other roms. On their website they have a flashable zip that installs the Email app like normal. If you're not looking to use an app for email though and instead with the browser, then it doesn't really matter.
CyanogenMod roms have this email app by default.
And you should be fine with Skype on Play Store. You shouldn't run into any problems unless its a problem with the app and not the telephony/sound/video features of the rom.
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Hello!
thanks to Soryuus PM efforts i was able to install SlimBean 5.0 and now phone is working with that.... but it says no network detected!!
i am not able to make phone calls
sim card inserted..i also made a few reboots...
it did not ask for sim pin either!
i was able to make calls with android 2.1
i got this phone from austria and i came to georgia.... while android 2.1 was installed, ı had to pay someone 20 usd to make a unlock to be able to use network provider.... it was networ-or- simlocked...
so do you think after this slimbean v5(a new OS in phone after rooting and flashing..etc) must i make another network-phone-sim unlock operation?
or is there a setting in phone about that?
i am completely new to this slimbean...last one i used was android 2.1
should i create a google account or another kind of account?
there is something called superuser..is this what?
i was in fact looking for a simple and smooth OS, is android 2.36 better for me?(if you consider my requirements from above posts?
in slimbean there are phone settings, nova settings and even slim settings and many other settings i am a bit messed up
if i can do something, under which settings i will find it?
some other info about operation i did:
i was able root with CWM first but after that when i installed the slim v5.0 also the recovery mod(soundup-middle button-power button) changed to a semaphore version..... was that expected??
but i was able to call people with my android 2.1 now i cant call
it says no network provider
how to solve that?
i got the phone from Austria and it was network locked here when i first come(now i am in georgia), i had to pay someone to unlock it...do you think i have to do that again??
and another little thing i noticed:
my android 2.3.6 version was xxjw4 as suggested...after i upgraded it from 2.1
now with slim, baseband is unknown and build number is JDQ39E is there something wrong here? should not it be something like JW4 again
i installed the rom: Slim-galaxysmtd-4.2.2.build.5-OFFICIAL
i also tried: GT-I9000_XEU_I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_I9000XXJW4 but this one did give an error and i could not install(do you think i should force this one(give another try?)
now:
in phone's settings>about phone: i see
modek number: GT-I9000
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: Unknown !!!!!is this a problem!!??
Kernel version: 3.0.76-semaphore_JB_2_9_24s
CPU: ARMv7 processor rev 2(v7l) !!first time i see a cpu under about phone settings!! is this ok??
Memory: 386MB
Slim version: Slim-4.2.2.build 5-OFFICIAL
Build number: JDQ39E
if i have to make an unlock operation again...i will pay again some money...but what if i decide to change the android version again-if i do not like this one or want to try another one, i may again need to pay this price!! which will be really annoying after 2 times!!
has that unlocking operation some files in root or SD card which i can copy and past or install again after i flash??
can you give me some advices about that??
thanks for any advices!
folala01 said:
Hello!
thanks to Soryuus PM efforts i was able to install SlimBean 5.0 and now phone is working with that.... but it says no network detected!!
i am not able to make phone calls
sim card inserted..i also made a few reboots...
it did not ask for sim pin either!
i was able to make calls with android 2.1
i got this phone from austria and i came to georgia.... while android 2.1 was installed, ı had to pay someone 20 usd to make a unlock to be able to use network provider.... it was networ-or- simlocked...
so do you think after this slimbean v5(a new OS in phone after rooting and flashing..etc) must i make another network-phone-sim unlock operation?
or is there a setting in phone about that?
i am completely new to this slimbean...last one i used was android 2.1
should i create a google account or another kind of account?
there is something called superuser..is this what?
i was in fact looking for a simple and smooth OS, is android 2.36 better for me?(if you consider my requirements from above posts?
in slimbean there are phone settings, nova settings and even slim settings and many other settings i am a bit messed up
if i can do something, under which settings i will find it?
some other info about operation i did:
i was able root with CWM first but after that when i installed the slim v5.0 also the recovery mod(soundup-middle button-power button) changed to a semaphore version..... was that expected??
but i was able to call people with my android 2.1 now i cant call
it says no network provider
how to solve that?
i got the phone from Austria and it was network locked here when i first come(now i am in georgia), i had to pay someone to unlock it...do you think i have to do that again??
and another little thing i noticed:
my android 2.3.6 version was xxjw4 as suggested...after i upgraded it from 2.1
now with slim, baseband is unknown and build number is JDQ39E is there something wrong here? should not it be something like JW4 again
i installed the rom: Slim-galaxysmtd-4.2.2.build.5-OFFICIAL
i also tried: GT-I9000_XEU_I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_I9000XXJW4 but this one did give an error and i could not install(do you think i should force this one(give another try?)
now:
in phone's settings>about phone: i see
modek number: GT-I9000
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: Unknown !!!!!is this a problem!!??
Kernel version: 3.0.76-semaphore_JB_2_9_24s
CPU: ARMv7 processor rev 2(v7l) !!first time i see a cpu under about phone settings!! is this ok??
Memory: 386MB
Slim version: Slim-4.2.2.build 5-OFFICIAL
Build number: JDQ39E
if i have to make an unlock operation again...i will pay again some money...but what if i decide to change the android version again-if i do not like this one or want to try another one, i may again need to pay this price!! which will be really annoying after 2 times!!
has that unlocking operation some files in root or SD card which i can copy and past or install again after i flash??
can you give me some advices about that??
thanks for any advices!
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ok... we did some things and i was able to flash slimbean 5.0 but then i noticed that i lost imei files and then tried to roll back to 2.3.6...etc
now phone is not working at all... having these lines in cwm mod:
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Cant open / cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
so i think i need a total new flash and recovery.. i will loose imei and have to pay again 20 usd for unlocking the device but its ok (i am not sure if i can buy a new 2nd hand samsung glaxy i9000 for 40 usd, in georgia(south of russia))
i came by a this thread: [ROM] EZbase v3.0 [25/04/2011] - odin / heimdall - Easy Full Graphical How-To
link is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991792
but none of the download links are working...is any one there who can send me the necessary files or working links for those files?
or is there a new way and version of this total recovery method?
if i can recover and make the phone works, then i will first flash 2.3.6 XXJW4
then CM 9.0
then SlimBean 5.0
is there anything i miss here... do i need a specific cm 9.0 version like cm 9.0XXJW4? and slimbean v5 XXJW4??
i do not think so but i ask anyway to be safe...
ok!
i did it again... i used 512.pit file and repartitioned the card.
i installed 2.3.6 this time and i my imei was automatically recovered...
i am able to use internet, skype and some applications i wanted to have so it seems i will stay on this 2.3.6 for some time unless i notice some problems.
i also backed up this installation now and i now know how to recover from some unwanted situations....
i thank you those who contributed to the topic and also those who did not contribute and (indirectly) forced me to read in forums and learn by myself even if it took maybe more than 1 week and a lot of time
i now know how to install other OSs and in which order i must install..etc (2.3.6->CM9->JB)
hope i wont need much help if i one day want to update somethings...
now i want to use the phone for a while
folala01 said:
ok!
i did it again... i used 512.pit file and repartitioned the card.
i installed 2.3.6 this time and i my imei was automatically recovered...
i am able to use internet, skype and some applications i wanted to have so it seems i will stay on this 2.3.6 for some time unless i notice some problems.
i also backed up this installation now and i now know how to recover from some unwanted situations....
i thank you those who contributed to the topic and also those who did not contribute and (indirectly) forced me to read in forums and learn by myself even if it took maybe more than 1 week and a lot of time
i now know how to install other OSs and in which order i must install..etc (2.3.6->CM9->JB)
hope i wont need much help if i one day want to update somethings...
now i want to use the phone for a while
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Hey,
Good to hear that! If you need help don't hesitate to ask enjoy using your phone!
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