yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Thanks to this man I have finally started working on my MOD ROM.

This is what I've planned so far in terms of system:

Base 2.3.6 Android System (STOCK EUR)

Deodexing

Arco68's Kernel

Zipalign

Possibly the stock AOSP Launcher.

Maybe root+busybox (depends if it works or not xD)

Task killer tweak

enable /data/app

Maybe a custom boot animation

Obviously ROM will be signed.

I will NOT add App2SD, data2SD or whatever. I don't think this phone needs it. So don't ask for it.

When it comes to the features, it will be the same as the STOCK Rom but I will base it on a mod I made (originally created by developer Knzo on the O1) called #void.

#void's mindset is that the ROM will come mostly empty of apps (only letting basic stuff like calling and texting) so that the user can customize it to his liking and not have to put up with all the bloated crap that comes with most stock ROMs.

No ETA, no promises.

edit: my first own version of this is ready. Gonna try it as soon as the nandroid backup is done

edit2: first person to get me a Galaxy Nexus bootanimation resized for our screens gets a cookie.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] qzem:
@KezraPlanes

Here is the ICS bootanimation. It was made for HTC Desire wich has the same resolution 480x800, it should work for this phone :). This was made by XDA user Adidas108 (original thread).

I have suggestion. You should include some other ICS stuff if you'll managed. Maybe status bar and notification bar, Settings, and whatever comes to your mind :). If it is possible. Just that the users will get som ICS candy before the real ICS rom. Thanks for your effort!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Thanks a lot guys for starting the ROM Development........

And we wait for the release of which I predict next year :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
/me hands you cookie.

Anyway, I might put in the ICS stuff but first I need to get this freaking thing to install (I'm pretty sure it'll boot no problem)

I was talking with raidzero over twitter and apparently I need to get an updated meta-inf, problem is I have no idea where to get it or which files need overwriting. I'll try to get on that today.

Also, the ROM will by default use the modified vold.fstab file provided on page 3 of this thread so that sd card is the main memory and internal one works as backup.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mra1n1:
Brightness settings

I don't know if this has been shared already or not, but I just discovered a quicker way of changing brightness level. :D

You need to press and hold the notification bar and then slide to the right/left to increase/decrease brightness level
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Okay so thanks to the help of arco68 and qzem, I'm now in the right track. I might be able to build a ROM that successfully installs and boots still today.

I need to create a new VM for my Linux however because the current one ran out of disk space <.< (I underestimated the disk space needs of the damn thing)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] nakTT:
Hi all.

Been away from this thread for a while now.

Just checking. Are we have our Galaxy W section yet?

Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Not yet.

ROM Status News:

Good news: I think I finally have an installable build.

Bad news: Now the kitchen won't let me deodex the folders <.<
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Our Very Own SGW Forum Section

Now the dev has passed the WIP why dont u open a new thread for your ROM to get our very own forum section...with your goodself..arco68 n snake873....we will definitely get the attention of XDA.

Or perhaps any one of us to lead as Moderator....:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
The updater-script is stil crapping out so it's still a WIP as far as I know xD

I've sent the contents of the script to arco68 to see if he can help me fix this connundrum.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
Ppl have said that our phone the samsung exhibit 2 is similar to this phone is that true if not can we get ah dev plz

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arrrghhh:
"Can we get ah dev plz"

LOL!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
Arrrghhh blow me

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Okay so newsflash:

Thanks to arco68 I've got an updater-script that allows us to install ROMs at will via recovery. Credit to the hard work of the man, he's been putting up with all the issues I've had with ROM/Recovery. That's the good news.

The bad news is that I need to figure out why the hell the phone won't pass the "Samsung Galaxy W" splash logo after flashing. But that's for AFTER Christmas, because I'm leaving to my hometown and I can't take my desktop with me so I won't have a place to dev in, most likely.

So Merry Xmas everyone! And I hope to deliver a late Xmas present on the 26th :P
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
NVM it is XMAS n 2012 take ur time...might as well "SPAM' XDA with the launching as a NY gift.............:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
I think I'm going to take a crack at porting either CM7 or Oxygen for our phones over the Xmas break. Dunno if I'll have any luck but I can at least try xD Although I fear my ****ty laptop will take forever to build the thing :s
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
What a phone !!

Got my W today from the UK - its same-sized as iPhone but much lighter and much, much more ossumer with 2.3.6 only - can't wait to test the Alpha, Beta builds of ICS as and when the devs kindly release them !!

Many thanks !!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Have u tried to scratch the screen with a knife to test it's scratch resistant feature...:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] vdese:
audio low capsule

Hi,

but only I have the problem of audio low in capsule? It is as if the W forget volume settings. Tapping the buttons volume during the call back to the place. I heard that it is a widespread problem. merry christmas
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] nakTT:
For me, the volume is very low when connected to head phone, even after turn up the volume 100% still I can barely hear the other person talking. When no head phone, then no issue. I wonder why.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] irishpancake:
Need help, seriously folks.

My Galaxy W seems "bricked", now showing only:

pic attached.....

Phone was rooted with zergRush......

Initially......Kies said new firmware available, so downloaded it, and it looked OK, until re-boot to flash phone......

Kies FW upgrade failed, on phone download screen, after re-boot.

GT-I8150 Ver. 11.11.10.01

Firmware upgrade progress

'GT-I8150' Firmware upgrade in progress......

stays at 0% forever!!!!

Phone re-booted into Download Mode shows this:

tried several times, as above, but nothing happened, and no upgrade happened.

However, phone still had old FW, and was OK, as in booting and operating correctly.......

But, I tried ODIN......to flash the package THE-E here

Attempted flash with ODIN 4.43 [One Package, Protect OPS], got this:

However, after this, on re-boot, I get the yellow triangle screen again, and it never works, can get into download at any time, but no recovery, or normal working.

Please help me, as this was a present from my son, and now I have messed it up, so soon.......it's Christmas, and I feel terrible.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] lvoonjian8888:
Cant wait to see ICS port to our Samsung galaxy W. That time our phone will be able to "fly".....:)

Merry Christmas Everyone!!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] qzem:
@irishpancake

Try flashing with odin firmware from this link:

http://db.tt/pApEazxS

It helped me.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] irishpancake:
@ qzem

Even on Christmas Day you are here!!

You have a good Christmas or Holiday..... ;-)

I thank you, will try that later.... as you can see I am on the old trusty Blade.

Do you think I can recover?

What worries me is the

"Custom Binary Download: NO"

message :-(
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] JnManso:
@irishpancake

Try the Kies -> Tools -> Emergency firmware recovery
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] qzem:
Don't worry even if you cannot recover it you can take the phone to the shop and use a warranty. They must repair it for free,just say that you used Kies for upgrade and it failed. It is not your fault since it was official update. And next time don't use Kies. It is better to use latest Odin,it is more reliable! I hate the originql software like Kies,that sucks big time,a lot of people have the same problem with it!

Have a merry christmas!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
I'm really surprised there have been so many bricked Galaxy W after attempted upgrades! I did mine and had a timout halfway through and had to restart but very glad I came through it. I'm extremely saddened and pissed off by Samsung's upgrade policy; abandoning a 2 month old baby like this? Its a great phone and a huge let down so I'm really looking forward to what the xda/Cyanogenmod community will give us. Thanks in advance guys and cant wait to have ICS running on this Wonder phone!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] JnManso:
Hi!

I haved search and search ... but i can't find any usefull information about unlock the Samsung Galaxy W I8150 ... can you help me!

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
In arco68's Github update...he pushed ICS to Ancora 96 hours ago......Dont ever ask for ETA............:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
I'm extremely disappointed at Samsung for not updating our Wonder with ICS. It is perfectly capable of running it and is a new phone.

The next phone I buy is definitely NOT going to be a Samsung if they keep up this sales policy.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
I'm sorry but do u mean arco has already ported ICS to this phone successfully? Please clarify and provide links if possible. Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
A quick update on what I know is being developed atm:

As soon as Arco gets his Galaxy W back, I presume he will restart his port of ICS for out phone so that tackles ICS for our phones. It's going to take some time too (again, I presume) so I would wait patiently for his updated on how things are.

On the other hand, with Arco68's help, I'm setting up my Linux Distro to be able to build an Oxygen ROM for our phones. I'm currently downloading the sources for Oxygen Gingerbread 2.3.7 and I already have the sources for the Galaxy W, so hopefully if I learn quick enough I might be able to churn out something by the start of January.

That's all I know atm. I think there was someone working on CM7 over at the CyanogenMod official forums, but I have no idea how that's going.

@qzem: You might want to put this info on the first post for lazy readers.

K.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
Hey can u help us exhibit 2 guys since we have similar

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
If we had a unified forum for Exhibit 2/Galaxy W it would be easier to help tbh
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cris555:
Wow thats great.. I cant wait for your ROM.. may the force be with you KezraPlanes ^_^

wanna share my modified notification.. im using stock 2.3.5 deodexed rom
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
Well, dare not risk it, you never know what surprises Samsuck might have up its sleeves ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
Just check 'auto reboot' box in ODIN when flashing THE E's firmware - worked on mine, was trying volume hack from galaxy s2 forums and almost bricked my phone :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] irishpancake:
Happy days my friend....:D

I have succeeded in upgrading to I8150XXKK1 Android 2.3.6 using ODIN, just the stuff I already had, but used slightly different than recommended by THE-E.....as shown below in Red

but everything else he advised worked perfectly......just need to re-root, but that's no problem (I hope :p)

I can now officially join in when ppl say....

KIES SUCKS......BIG TIME!!!!

Just for anyone else who gets into trouble, ODIN is your friend, but do not use kies.....ever.......

Thanks to qzem, THE-E, Przekret, etc, etc...for all the efforts made and help given......

Just on another point, Kies now says:

On my failed upgrades using Kies, I was able to retrieve this upgrade, from a temp folder:

I8150XXKK1_I8150METKK1_I8150XXKK1_HOME.tar.md5

Anyone know if this could be flashed with ODIN?

---------- Post added at 03:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 AM ----------

Thank you so much my friend, as you can see from my post just above, I had just discovered this, auto-reboot, and it worked........

This community is sooooo good, thank you again, I'm goin to bed, to sleep!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ixidor:
unlock network

Hi,

i have a Galaxy W and i root it, but i cant find what method will work to unlock network phone. i try slt5 and bml5 but i cant find the files to unlock it.

Anyone know ?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
Noob here, is there any way to do that on 2.3.6 stock rom? Very sexy notifications indeed!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
KIES update available !!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Please fire up your Kies and update to I8150XXXKL3 (don't get all excited though, it is still 2.3.6 but has sexier icons for one !)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
I've decided to switch over to building CM7 because Oxygen sources were giving me problems downloading.

I'm basing my build on the HTC Ace sources (as per suggestion of arco68) since it has more or less the same hardware as our W. We have more processing power and they have a little more RAM.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Will that be on 2.3.7 or pls advice....thanks a lot for making this happen....Have not bought the phone yet but I will this week....:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
I'm thinking of building CM 7.2.0 so it will be 2.3.7.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
I will talk too the guys over at the other post so we can combined our knowledge an build us a beast

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Jens Christensen:
Mine is still I8150XXKJ3 and when I check it OTA there are no updates. Which region are you in?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] sergiodj:
I'm from italy and kies says that my galaxy with fw i8150xxkk1 is updated !
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
I was told that some people got the update OTA, some others can't find it (like me). Is it because I am rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] qzem:
@KezraPlanes

First post is updated with new info :D! If any of you think I should add something I am open to suggestions.

@irishpanckake

I'm glad you've got your phone working. I didn't thought about auto reboot options :D. It is good to know that this is the case.

@ EVERYBODY ELSE

WHERE TO GET LATEST UPDATE TO USE IT WITH ODIN!

I wouldn't recomend using Kies for updating, there is to many reports from people, who got their phone bricked. Just download this app called Check Fus Downloader 2.1 from here. Run it and find download latest rom for your phone, then use Odin to flash. If there is update on Kies this app will find it. to find more info about your phone type *#*#44336#*#* in your dailer.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
Btw, just discovered - this update broke my root and am unable to root again :( - so for now, you guys are better off not doing this update !!

---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 AM ----------

Got this phone from UK and am now back in India :).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
Now, that I8150XXKL3 has broken my root, I am unable to update through any of the tools available - Zergrush, SuperOneClick and even Z4Root. Can somebody help me plz with any other rooting tool that I can try ?

Not being able to run the l8st version of swype is the biggest grouse I want to address by rooting - help will be really appreciated.

Thanks,

Ranjan
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] qzem:
If zergrush doesn't work than you should write in zergrush thread,I belive that guys there will help you!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Przekret:
I8150XXKL3:

Android 2.3.6

# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.XXKL3
ro.build.version.incremental=XXKL3
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=2.3.6
ro.build.date=Thu Dec 8 14:45:58 KST 2011
ro.build.date.utc=1323323158
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=root
ro.build.host=DELL85
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=GT-I8150
ro.product.brand=samsung
ro.product.name=GT-I8150
ro.product.device=GT-I8150
ro.product.board=GT-I8150
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
# Samsung Specific Properties
ro.build.PDA=I8150XXKL3
ro.build.hidden_ver=I8150XXKL3
ro.build.changelist=795485
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=GB
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=msm7k
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=GT-I8150
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=GT-I8150-user 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD XXKL3 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-I8150/GT-I8150:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/XXKL3:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties
ro.build.PDA=I8150XXKL3
ro.build.hidden_ver=I8150XXKL3
ro.build.changelist=795485
ro.tether.denied=false
ro.flash.resolution=1080
# end build properties

Download:

http://hotfile.com/dl/138657356/509b186/GT-I8150_XEU_I8150XXKL3_I8150OXXKL2_I8150XXKL3.rar.html

Pass: sampro.pl
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Piobernardo:
Did you notice any difference?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
Does this mean, they might consider giving ICS to Galaxy W also :) ? Spec-wise we are much better than Galaxy S no ?

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ream-sandwich-for-galaxy-s-and-tab-after-all/
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
Hope dies last!

Let's make them hear our voices! I want to hear all Wonders whine all over the internet for getting this update! :D
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
Same for exhibit 2 guys as well

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cris555:
yes.. you must first deodex your rom then modify framework-res.apk and systemui.apk using apktool. i will do that when i upgraded my firmware, as of now im sticking with stock firmware while waiting for a custom rom ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] robertut:
Can this be rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] teknoplayer:
I want to do this but i just bought a Galaxy W and I'm a total noob. Can some kind soul explain me how to do this step-by-step?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
That IS a step by step guide man xD

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For everyone who cares:

After some wild guessing, I discovered that the Galaxy S Plus is a very similar phone to ours and that we can use their development forums to get some ideas on how to port some stuff and create our own ROMs. After I questioned Arco about this he had this to add:

Meaning that with any luck, this will speed up my port of Oxygen or CM7. But don't rejoice yet, I'm yet to figure out some stuff and I'll only do that tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cris555:
hey fender90... can you attach your framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk and Settings.apk.. I'll try to port ICS theme for 2.3.6..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
As far as my experience and expertise goes - no, it can't be rooted - so I would suggest, wait and watch :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] teknoplayer:
I did that but when i rebooted my phone, my external sd and usb storage say unavailable and i can't access them now. What do i do! I'm really worried, i saved the original vold.fstab. :(

---------- Post added at 05:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:55 AM ----------

I did that but when i rebooted my phone, my external sd and usb storage say unavailable and i can't access them now. What do i do! I'm really worried, i saved the original vold.fstab.

OMG, please help me! :( :(

edit: I managed to solve the problem myself.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] HazmySterz:
Post deleted
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] zaku90:
have u rooted or not??
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Guys check my siggie below..bought already....:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] robertut:
Guys, is this I8150XXKK1_I8150OXXKJ6_I8150XXKK1 ROM Samsung-branded, or vanilla? Is it rootable?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ronjan:
And now, Samsung to deliver "Android value pack" to Galaxy S - hope for Galaxy W, do we :) ?

http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2011/1...id 'Value Pack' instead of Ice Cream Sandwich
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
Meh, I don't want a candy to shut up, Gingerbread with more features is still Gingerbread.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
For those that care, I've set-up a blog @ http://nethersoft-studios.com/devblog

If you wish to see what I've been doing or are just curious about development, drop by and read. I'm doing my best to keep it well written and understandable.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cris555:
bookmarked ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Micky_G:
Anyway, they speak about Galaxy S, not S plus. Mybe that tells us the S plus will get ICS and if the this is right, our Galaxy W has the same hardware as the S plus. There is hope.......
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
I'll follow your blog daily, can't wait to hear about your success!

Meh, if only I chose to study programming instead of foreign languages!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
I have a degree in Foreign Languages (English mind you, since I'm Portuguese.) and that isn't stopping me from learning.

All you need is patience and the will to learn :P

I forgot I could make subdomains so here it goes: http://devblog.nethersoft-studios.com/
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] fender90:
If everything goes well, I'll graduate the next year in English and Spanish. Then I hope I'll have some time to study something else too :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] dswaggz:
Our phones are similar let's work together

sent from my exhibit 2 greatness
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] TimelesslyPrecise:
Samsung?

Can't you use the CM7 ROM from another Samsung device???

Samsung Vibrant, for example??

i notice you are using the kitchen with a Sony, and an HTC rom as well... to me, that doesn't make sense...

Try a Samsung rom :P ;]

Keep us posted mate!!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] pac0mo:
For those who don't know the new vote/request thread is up!

Galaxy w is already on le poll list! VOTE! :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1416406
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] :
Look behind the looking glass. The Vibrant may be a Samsung handset but it's a Hummingbird/PowerVR phone that has NOTHING to do with our phone hardware-wise. I chose the Arc S and the Desire HD because both are Scorpion/Adreno 205 phones whose drivers and screens aren't so different from ours. It was a logical choice really. The perfect fit would be the Galaxy S Plus but unfortunately they don't have a working port of CM7, only a very early alpha that isn't being worked on anymore. I might take a look at it (I have downloaded it), but it's not a priority.

Hope that clears up your doubts.

Thanks for the heads up! I voted :P
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] JnManso:
+1 vote for Samsung Galaxy W I8150
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jedahty:
+1 more too! =)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] wxtz025:
I have a problem.

When I turn off my i8150 and restart it, it stops at the samsung logo and keeps on flashing. I have tired flash another ROM but it still cannot complete the turn on process.

Help!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] JnManso:
Flashing with Odin? Try Enable auto reboot ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] sasgo_bg3:
+1 for Samsung Galaxy W I8150
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] mooney12:
Hey, Can anyone please teach me how to root my galaxy W? Is there a one click root software? I don't want to accidentally brick my phone. I just bought it. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jamidodger1:
Use This Rooting, It has been explained earlier in the topic but spose it'd take ages as this is like 29 pages long so you might want to bookmark this... Wiki For Samsung W

Jamie :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] wxtz025:
Flash with odin.

I have tired but still fail.

:(