[Galaxy S I9000 General] g00ndu:
FAQ Section​

[Written by Galnet, g00ndu and me]

Before asking for help, please read through post 1 to post 4. Most of the issues have been addressed in this 4 posts. By doing so, you are helping to keep this thread clean.

1. APP RELATED:

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1.1 Apps crashing all the time!

Simply enter recovery mode and do a Format on Data, System, Cache

1.2.1 Apps restored from backup not working

I would always flash from clean and redownload all your apps from market. I know you can backup and restore, but to me this causes alot of issues which people bring up all the time. If you want a clean install and avoid any issues in the long run, then 15 - 20 minutes of redownloading isn't as bad as hours of issues!

Also, if you want to try to restores apps using Titanium Backup, restore "APP ONLY," restoring data causes problems.

1.2.2 3rd party apps force closing

Turn off compatibility mode. Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab > Select app > Turn off OR IF IT STILL FORCE CLOSES Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab *again* > Select app > Clear Data > Uninstall and then reinstall using Market.

1.3 Apps not installing

Clear market cache and try again.

1.4 Can't See Paid Apps in Market

Download SGS-Tools and select Market Fix and apply then reboot.

1.5 Downloading from Market Not working

Goto Downloads Press Menu Key and switch Settings to WiFi or Mobile network.

1.6 Searching not working

Simply enter search advanced settings and turn off searching within SMS (Mentioned on Original Post)

2. HARDWARE RELATED:​

2.1 SD-CARD Not working or other issues with Camera or Sensors

When flashing if you don't see the Cyanogen Logo after the Samsung one when turning the phone on to enter recovery (After flashing cm7-galaxys-initial-kernel.tar) , then STOP flashing process as you have done something wrong or are trying to install coming from a JVK rom. Downgrade to Froyo or if need be JM1 and start the process over.

Also, camera is not working properly (known bug) – poor saturation and multiple lines running through image.

2.2 External SD card not detected

If your external sd card is not detected even when the kernel had corrected the issue, you most likely has the 2.3.3 bootloaders. You may flash the bootloader (definitely not recommended) or you can restart using EZBase rom or follow galnet's guide in his site.

2.3 Auto rotation/accelerometer not working

If your auto rotation/acceleromter is not working (despite having it enabled in Settings > Common Tab > Display Settings > Auto-rotate screen) then hard reboot (completely switch off device, wait 10+ seconds, and then switch device back on)

2.4 High Battery Drain

Known CM7 bug that is not fixed yet.

2.5 Battery only reports ~96% on full charge

This is a function implemented on ALL 2.2.1+ ROMS (including MIUI, which is based off CM7 2.3.3) so that the battery of the devices do not overcharge. Samsung ROMS falsely report 100% charge, but in actual fact, it also charges to ~96% and that if you watch closely, after a few minutes, the battery will rapidly drop back down to ~96% and stablise.

http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries

2.5 Battery has stopped charging

Battery is known to stop charging when it gets too hot. This is to protect the battery and phone from exploding.

2.6 Phone turns on when I insert charger

This is a known bug (or function LOLS) which is present in the Nexus S ROMS and because the SGS MIUI ROM is a derived from the MIUI Nexus S ROM, SGS will also have this bug/function.

3. ETC:​

3.1 Where do I start?

Have a look at Galnet's MIUI Guide and note that you can start from ANY Froyo ROM (Stock and Custom) as long as your device has a Froyo Bootloader.

3.2 Flashing from JVK to MIUI

You must first downgrade the firmware to Froyo (which MUST include a Froyo Bootloader - check in zip via WinRar for boot.bin and sbl.bin) It has been found that the Gingerbread bootloader has caused major problems. It is recommended that you downgrade to Eclair JM1 then upgrade to JS5 (files are avaliable on Galnet's Website) and then follow Galnet's MIUI guide to flash MIUI.

Note that flashing/using any Gingerbread modems such as JVK will not cause problems, it is only the Gingerbread bootloader that is causing problems.

3.3 IMEI SCREWED!

Flash back to JS5 or another Official Rom and it will be restored!

3.4 FLASH AT OWN RISK

If you don't have a clue what you are doing or ODIN is a strange word, then please go over to Galnet's MIUI guide and read it before flashing, make sure you understand the risks and note that the developers are not always available to answer your questions instantly!

3.5 Applying a downloaded theme:

Move theme file anywhere onto your phone's memory (should have a .mtz file extension) > Open Theme Manager > Press on Capacitive Menu Button > Import Theme > Locate and Select the theme you added onto your phone's memory

Alternatively, you can directly move the theme (.mtz) file to sdcard/MIUI/theme/

3.6 (SOME) Themes not changing lockscreen

Check that the theme supports MIUI Gingerbread 1.4.8, older MIUI FROYO themes will not work.

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