yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
Crap! I accidentally deleted GoLauncher from this thinking it was the cause of all the force closes and now I can't get the main screen to come up,. It only has the "FB" and then it hangs.

I have Titanium Backup -- can I use that and if so, how do I to the desktop??
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Extract the launcher apk from rom then do adb push nameoflauncher.apk /system/app/

From your computer then reboot :)

sent from my batcave in space! lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
*EDIT*: I did a factory reset and it comes up with the Android/Google log on but now won't allow me to input any text. It asks to 'select' the input method and nothing is there to select. Any suggestions???

Help! I really need this tomorrow!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Restore a nand? If you've already factory reset all your apps are gone. You do have a recent nand right?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
No, Not unless TB does it for you....man, I guess I'm screwed as I did reach the Android setup screen but cannot for the life of me get a keyboard to come up when trying to input text. The 'select input' method of it is also screwed up.

Aggh! I have a job interview tomorrow and I need to read a text for directions! Help!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
If you already factory reset that text is gone. Better call and ask for directions.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
"Extract the launcher apk from rom then do adb push nameoflauncher.apk /system/app/

From your computer then reboot "

Could I just download the golaunche.apk and then place it in the /system/app folder? Would that work?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Woody:
@KurlyK

I hope that your interview went well (that is if you got there with no directions). I received a report about these posts, but I have to agree with the others. If you Factory Reset without a viable Nandroid, your data is lost (unless you somehow remembered to make a backup via TiB, reflashed the ROM base and restored your TiB sms/mms backup).

Rule number #2 before flashing a ROM (Rule #1 is Search/Read but we all know how that works) is make a Nandroid backup in case of times like these.

Sorry for your loss but hopefully you learned from this and also got the job. Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] simonbarsinistr:
Too late to help, but wouldn't wiping dalvic and cache, then simply dirty reflashing the rom restore the launcher?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
Well after I did a factory reset and re-installed Valhalla Black, I'm now experiencing issues with the dialer.

It will force close back to the main screen (often, but not always) whenever I hit the 'phone' button, press the contacts within the dialer or try and access the call log. Doesn't happen every time but happens very frequently. It's to the point where I'm unable to make calls with ease.

Would wiping dalvik and fixing permissions solve this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You need to back up app data (TB) you want to keep and start fresh. Heimdall One-Click back to stock and start over. It sounds like you did some experimenting deleting things, hopefully learned something and now you need to take what you learned and start over.

There is no need to ask if wiping cache and fixing permissions will help. Just do it and see if it helps. That needs to be a standard part of your troubleshooting methods. Nobody really knows what will fix your issues when you tinker with your phone because we don't know what you did to mess things up.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
To be fair, I have the exact same issue with dialer/call logs FCing frequently and I don't think I've messed with stuff like Kurly... Posted about it a while back and offered to post alogcat and nobody replied.

Still more than happy to post logs!

Sent from my Galaxy S 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] simonbarsinistr:
I don't think there is going to be much dev support anymore, so I'm not sure who will make use of any posted logs. We're just going to have to help trouble shoot each other.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
I think to be legitimately fair - considering this thread is over 200 pages - that if dialer was an issue, there would be more reports about it. I used this ROM for a long time without issue. So let's be fair and admit you went wrong somewhere in the process of flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] simonbarsinistr:
Always a possibility for any level of rom flasher.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] chazel3:
I had the same issue with vb, even on a clean install. I think some others did as well, but again, 200 page thread, not gonna search through it, but I don't believe the issue/ bug was ever "resolved" and seemed that some people had it, some didn't. Still one of my fave roms. A simple reboot would stop the issue for a day or two, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me, not that big a deal for me, just a minor annoyance
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
Thanks for the response fellas. Looks like I'll go back to stock and Redland things again
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
Arggh! Still having FC issues/Dialer Issues

Okay folks, I know it's with my phone and something that's been corrupted to it, but I did do the One-Click Back to Stock but did not flash bootloaders when I reinstalled Valhalla Black Final.

Maybe that's what's still causing me problems, don't know but I really want to try and get this thing fixed as I've been having issues with it for months since moving from AOKP back to GB for wifi calling (my reception here sucks).

So my question is, if I go ahead and do a OneClick back to stock again, LOAD the bootloaders this time, and then reinstall Valhalla Black Final, is there anyway to prevent having to reload all the applications again?

I've got Titanium Backup but I'm thinking perhaps, that THAT caused the problems I've been having despite having reinstalled a GB ROM twice now. Could I simply do a nandroid backup or would that be creating the same problems I've been having?

I'd appreciate ANY help. I'm not a newb and have successfully installed several ROMs over the past 2 years, but this has got me befuddled! :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Theraze:
Have you done a full factory settings wipe including not restoring back any applications? Does it still FC?

Titanium Backup won't cause FCs... but if you backup corrupted data that causes FCs and restore it back, that will. Whether it's through TB or a nandroid. Corrupted data is, well, corrupted. You could try to backup/remove one app at a time, but you'll have better luck starting with clean and restoring one app per week until it starts FCing wildly at you.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
I did a factory reset but then used TB to reinstall my old apps. So may very well be that I have corrupted data on one of my apps. To go through each one would take more time than it's worth.

Do you think I should reformat my SD card as well? I have not done that in quite some time and feel that if I'm going to do it, and hopefully do it for the last time, that I should go all out.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Reinstall your apps one at a time and use in between install to find out which app/s is/are corrupted.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Theraze:
Yeah... just restore your apps one at a time (in order of how much you NEED them), and try to restart between each and use the phone for a bit. If it's an app where you don't actually need to restore the data, like Google Music or something like that... don't. Just install it from the Play Store. Hopefully in the 30 mins/hour of time between installs, you'll see the crazy FCs and figure out which is bad.

One more thing... run a Verify in Titanium Backup. Sometimes it can identify which backup is corrupted. It will still try to restore it... because sometimes crazy FCs is better than losing all your SMS for the past year... but if you know that's where your corruption is, you'll want to try to get it out, wipe the data, and then bring it back in. And then wipe your backup for that program and make a new one. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] roccoadam32:
Has anyone been able to patch this ROM for pdroid?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] thegoo:
Great work! v1.5 is epic! No known bugs yet. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ndiguy5:
My vibrant screen cracked and I was sent a 4G as a replacement

I hated it. I wanted MIUI back on my phone. After having said that. I put Vahalla BE 1.5 on my 4G. I love it and could care less about the CM7 port.

Excellent work RaverX3X. You made me love my 4G. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cnote74:
Same here mounted system as rw rebooted and still no mms in app drawer or touchwiz launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
Ill make q mms flasable for everyone when i get time
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cnote74:
Thanks raver
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Raver nice work. Amazing actually. Super credit to white for the base as well.

Just flashed this over Val final and then flashed BH v0.1.0. Rebooted and have the mms app. Didn't factory reset so that may be why. Went and ran quad(yeah I know it don't mean much but it's still a standard to look at) and actually had to check and make sure I wasn't OCing. This thing is wicked fast. Thanks for this.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Um, don't flash v0.1.0. Flash black-edition again, and have a newer kernel ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Thanks BH

Didn't see that in the change log but if you say so reflash I will. Your work on these kernels is incredible!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
so this is what I did ;)

adb shell

then in adb shell:

mount -oremount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
vi /etc/init.d/00sysctl

in 00sysctl, just after the '#!/system/bin/sh' but just before 'sysctl -p' add a line:

mount -oremount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system

add that line, save and quit from vi, reboot to recovery and run:

advanced -> fix permissions

reboot into android.

I also noticed after this that Mms.apk showed up in the app drawer, but not in touchwiz. I went to settings -> applications -> manage applications -> all (tab) -> TWLauncher and wipe the data for Touchwiz.

Now mms shows up in touchwiz dock.

Hope this helps ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mikhail777:
I got lost after adb shell.. Lol. I should look into using that program.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GFX.myst.:
all I can say is pure awesomeness! not sure why people are having issues with mms cause it's working fine here. maybe it's cause I use zeam launcher. it's simple and to the point. ;p anyway, you say that there's more you're gonna add to this bro? what else is there to make this any better? this rom is already beyond perfect as is. can't wait to see you else you can add. like I said though, pure awesomeness!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tagdat:
Thank You sir for this wonderful ROM!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsuycott:
Wiped both cache, fixed permissions...Sick! Flawless. Running GoLauncher and it's fast as hell...love this font, I usually use Bauhaus but not anymore :) beautiful work. Thank you

Valhalla Black Edition2
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
Glad you all like
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] crackpot:
Absolutely love the look of it, but the ICS launcher crashes like crazy, think I'm going to try another. Perhaps Zeam or ADW.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
does the CWM patch2 replace the update.zip that we need to be using according to this tutorial? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1122508

and if our phones are already on 236, we don't need the Froyo Update and recovery CWM that is linked in any of the flashing tutorials correct? - if so, which ones do we need before attempting to flash this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Aldreth:
RE: Fast Break Devs!

I was just getting settled into Valhalla final, so I've not had a chance to slide this one on for a minute. I also had the ICS Theme that was just updated a forum down to test as well, so looks like a busy week.

After reading some comments above, just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents...

ICS Launchers of any sort, running on a GB Build / Kernel are unstable as hell. Since it's the most used app on the phone for most, I generally frown on any Launcher or Lockscreen changes in a ROM that are settled into System apps very deepy.

Implementing this customization post-flash is relatively easy for users, but removing it can prove quite difficult for some.

I am sure this will change in time, and looking at the larger picture, I seem to be telling Devs a problem exists, to ignore it, and to avoid it. :)

At least until it's ass gets kicked.

Rav3r, WhiteHawkx,.....

Do you ever sleep?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] crackpot:
What is this "sleep" you speak of? lol

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This is Gingerbread based, not Froyo. You do need CWM in order to flash this. Get the official KJ6 release from Samsung, and then flash either drhonk's or bhundven's kernel. I'd recommend bhundven's since its based on the official kernel from KJ6.

As far as the exact procedure the post you linked should lead you in the right direction.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] iamperson347:
Raver,

Excellent work as always. I hate to post this because I really hate "complaining," but I noticed, after flashing the latest version of this rom, that the battery icon will go from a green icon to an ICS blue icon whenever the percentage hits a multiple of 5 (20,25,30, etc). Personally, I like the updated battery icon due to the fact that the percentage is updated in real time (vs the multiples of 5). Is there any way to fix this or is this just a bug? Either way, this rom is much appreciated :D

Thanks,

David
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
Ive been meaning to ask this as well. Well... Are you guys vampires? Lol! Stop slackin... I mean, really.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
It will be corrected when i get home as makeing almosi 90 new pngs on a laptop isnt something i want to fo lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] iamperson347:
hahahah, completely understandable. I really should learn about developing for Android... anyways, thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
my device came with 221, I updated (Kies) to stock/official 236, and that's where I sit.. so with that in mind, why do I need another kernel, or the official update? o.O (random guess-->) for the CWM included in the custom kernel or ?

I have no CWM on my phone, I'm on 236 (stock/official), and I'd like to flash Raver's modded Valhalla rom.. so which CWM do I use/install first please
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] neotoky:
The battery icon is green while discharging. Is that intentional?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bswann:
Go here GB Ext4 starter pack read the instructions, watch the video, and read the instructions again then follow the instructions. Once you have done that then just download the black edition save file to sdcard and follow the instructions in the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tagdat:
I love this ROM but I'm going crazy cuz I'm still having the missing MMS problem. I wipe/factory reset

I wipe cache

I wipe dalvik cache

I flash BE 1.5

I did this four times in the exact same order but my MMS is still missing. The mms.apk is in the system/apps/ folder but i cant see it anywhere using Zeam launcher, GO launcher, ADW EX, or the ones that came with the ROM. Any help would greatly be appreciated!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] crackpot:
The reason for needing a kernel is because they come with CWM, something you'll need to flash this ROM.

Not sure if this ROM contains the bootloaders, hence why being on GB already helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
^ k, thanks for the clarity

aight man, I'm goin for it *biting nails n sweatn bullets* lol - but I need to put the phone into usb debbugger mode or no? (step 2) and the phone needs to remain in usb storage mode yes?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] crackpot:
You only need the phone to be plugged into USB if you're putting files on the SD card, or using SDK tools.

I feel I should mention, you don't seem all that up to date with how this stuff goes so I would advise you do A LOT of reading before you attempt this. It could brick your phone. Browse around these forums, there are tons of tutorials related to the SGS4G and what makes it tick (read: brick, lol).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bswann:
No, debugging doesn't need to be selected.

Yes, you will need the USB plugged in to copy the Rom file (.zip ) that you want to flash.

Yes, you will need the USB plugged in to use Odin.

No, you do not need it plugged in after you have transferred all of your files as you will be flashing using the recovery.

Again, please read the guide over again and then take your time while using Odin and make sure the files are correct.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
I've been reading my ass off for like a week.. and unfortunately, the authors of 99% of the tutorials you're saying I should be reading (which I already have), make it painfully apparent that they do not understand the meaning of comprehensive.. not to mention almost every single ambiguous 'guide' rarely parallels if not contradicts the others on the same subject.. (and yall wonder why there's so many noobs running around actn like they can't read -psh) so forgive me if I seem curt in saying.. you can save that 'you need to read' bull**** lol

thanks Swann, appreciato
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
Read up i know its intentional atm i need to make the rest of the pngs for the accurate mod as i have created most this from scrach sence i dont have my dev box :)

Hence why its takeing so long :)

Minus whats in the base
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
What part of my guide are you having trouble with?

EDIT

Looks like you had trouble with getting into download mode. The basic procedure is:

Turn off your phone. Take out the battery.

Plug the USB cable into the computer only (not the phone, yet)

Put the battery into the phone

Hold the Vol + and - key, keep holding them

Plug the usb cable into the phone

You should now be in download mode, you can let go of the vol keys.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] punjabi_xtasy:
Hey I actually switched phones to the new Galaxy S 2 few weeks back but I came back here and IM GLAD TO SEE RAVER STILL DEVELOPING NEW roms for you guys!!

his roms kick ass! always! and this one is no exception from the looks of it. I gave my SGS4G to my dad and it has the Octane rom before the 3.0 update and I think I am going to flash this rom for him.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] turtlepa:
How come it says ny phone is incompatible. Beta swypw not compatible on sgs4g?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] turtlepa:
Nice... Incredible work on black edition i put it on over valhalla final wiped cache data but not data reset. Worked flawlessly. Messaging is very cool. when i do quadrant standard test run its always kinda low the first run then if i retest its up near 2500. Y is that ? Another ? Can i put lightning zap on this or do i not need to. And what should readahead be set to
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] RaverX3X:
No dont put zap on it unless u wanna break things...same with ad shot the reason for low scores besides the test is a joke cache speeds n the processer needs ramp time as its not always running 100 percent

Play with read ahead 2mb is ideal use tweaks to set it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
nah.. I got everything done that Swann recommended, and everything went fine (your GB Ext4 Starter Pack post)

but now the trouble is, I didn't know how to use CWM to flash (you conveniently left that part out of the tutorial lol)

but I just found a guide so hopefully I'll be up n runnin in a minute or so.................

edit; holy **** that animation boot screen is phuckn SIKK - mad propz Raver, she's beautiful bro..

(how will she hold up (speed wise) when I load her up with apps n games n shyt? :P )

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amagad that keyboard operation is like eewwww ..and with no swype it's double eewwww :/

(I kno I kno, grab the beta swype.. but the way the keyboard controls operate are friggn yuck)

uh.. so how do I get all my ish back on here using my titanium backup ..is that safe to do? - do I just reinstall the Titanium apk then do the restore dance or some?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hampsterblade:
Pretty much. Open titanium backup. Hit the menu key and touch batch. Under batch hit restore all apps. A menu will popup with everything you backed up. Restoring everything risks breaking things, especially if you did a batch backup that saved system apps, so select only the apps you want to keep.

The new beta swype supposedly works better, but if you want the old swype it may have backed up in the batch. As for the keyboard, it may have backed up too, but I hate the android keyboard in general. I recommend the iphone keyboard emulator app (its a pay app), but I like the key spacing more and the autocorrect works great and even allows for custom words that can be easily added unlike the iphones. But there are lots of different keyboards on the market to try. I recommend downloading different ones til you find one you like.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
thank you for taking the time to explain that to me Hamster.. it's appreciated for sure

I did do an all app and data save.. so if I backed up the stock keyboard and swype, I might run into trouble there? - besides my already installed specialty apps, contacts and games,

I can live with everything else, in fact, everything else about this rom is wicked.. right down to the cheesy cool star trek type font it uses xD j/k - but gimme my damn keyboard back yo lol

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welp, got all my apps/contacts and settings back.. but restoring the original keyboard had no effect (Samsung keypad 2.3.6), and in essence, failed to install *starts sobbing*

so how can I get my vanilla 236 or even 221 keypad and swype back? ..or is it only swype I need, then just switch to the android vs samsung keypad -?- so many questions so little time lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Alfred E.:
I'll sleep when I'm dead

Man, you need to STOP IT! Stop it RIGHT NOW! This is not quite as good as sex, but it's damn good. In fact, all your work, as well as the work of Whitehawx, Bhundven, and DSexton is just too damn good! I have spent the who friggin day flashing ROMs...Octane--->Valhalla--->Black 1.5--->Stock--->Repeat. And now you're telling me there will be a version 2 Black?!? When the **** do you SLEEP? I know I have been getting a little less over the past 3-4 days. Thank you for making my SG4G an interesting device again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] N2PC Tech:
Not even Overclocked!!

Just wanted to post this so everyone can see that i am not even Oc'd, or usin' a mod to get a decent quad with this ROM!!:cool:

Right on!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KotsChopShop:
just noticed when you slide a contact left to message, the contacts shut down and ask you to force close..

also, I can't seem to find any edit options for the dock bar.. I can drag/drop an icon on it, but I can't remove/replace (ics) :/

aaaaaand how do we get rid of that annoying second battery reading? (below the action bar)

but the benefits of this rom definitely outweigh the negative.. by far
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CSOS:
Hi,

I am in desperate need to get ANY rom, that will not completely drain the Battery just by sitting there on standby for 24hrs.. Have you been able to get an average by chance?

Edit, did calibrate, JD etc. Health is good.

I am just going to load it, can't get worse.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] KurlyK:
Okay, so this is a total newb question so please don't bite my head off -

I'm on Valhalla 2.3.5, was wondering if I could just simply flash this over it or if I need to first flash 2.3.6 final first before flashing

Raver's release. Didn't see anything in any of the previous threads. Do I need to flash the latest kernel? Also, I'm on KI3 for kernel and modem. Thanks!