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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mad_Rick:
Hey guys,

When flashing a Frankenstein Rom with Mobile odin can I select to flash cf-root kernel instead of the stock one so that I will have root and CWM recovery once it finished flashing or do I have to flash the rom with stock kernel and the flash the cf-root kernel by itself afterwards?

Thank´s
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killall:
You should look in here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1347899

which is where you should have posted your question really :p

AFAIK you can root any Rom you flash with the app.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mad_Rick:
Ok.

Gona move my question to mobile odin's thread.

Thanks for replying
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcly:
is rooting methods for cdma phones different from gsm phones?

kinda was searching, but all I get is nexus cdma rooting.. hmm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nevrlow:
No rooting is the same on gsm and cdma phones. Gsm and cdma have diff radios
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nevrlow:
Which phone are you trying to root?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcly:
galaxy s and galaxy s2 cdma versions (korean)

i'm guessing the different variants are going to have different root methods too then?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eljean:
Droid Incredible Specs:

-OVO Community Rom Sense 3.0

-HTC Kernel

-Android 2.3.4

So I keep getting every week that my phones running out of memory space. I wouldnt mind the message but everytime that happens I have to clear all of my apps cache and data so I can be able to use the Internet if not it wont let me.What I dont understand is how?

-Obviously we have 8GB interior memory

-I have an external 4GB Micro SD Card

So my question is, is there anyway I can possibly use the interior memory of my phone (like the DROID X, etc does it) for the apps and cache and all of the sweet stuff. Since I mostly use my SD Card and a few gigs on the interior memory for music.

????

If thats not possible can I somehow override the message so it will stop bothering me and let me use my apps and internet without having to clear caches and data?

Thanks in Advance
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SlimSnoopOS:
I believe the ext4 mod is what you need to resolve this issue. Found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1315372
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
The low space warning is common among incredible users. It is due to the /data/data partition filling up because it was made ridiculously small by the manufacture, HTC.

You could move apps to sd either nativley, or with the many apps on the market. Link2sd is a great one in my opinion, and the way to go if you choose to use an app to solve your issue.

Or you could use the ext4_no_data_limit mod. What it does is move the app storage (/data/data) off of its own seperate tiny partition and instead uses the much larger /data partition to store your apps needed files.

The first option does not require root, but you have to know how to partition your sd for use with the app.

The second option does require root, and also that you have a kernel that supports ext4. The mod will install a compatible kernel for you, but you cant switch to a different kernel after flashing this mod unless it also supports ext4.

I would go the way of the second option, as it is more reliable than an app, and also is better because it does not use the slow sdcard or emmc. And the gingertiny kernel it installs has tons of perks, and is great on battery life.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eljean:
Thank you guys! Tons of help :)
[Android Themes] jkbucksot:
From the Galaxy Nexus. Works on any device that is running Android 4.0.3

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15898-theme-blackedout-sms-and-dialer-403/
[Android Themes] Shadow-Nexus:
Awesome thanks man!
[General Questions and Answers] gdevaroa:
Hi all

I'm new here and the thread title may be misleading but I wasn't sure how to word it correctly so apologies in advance.

I have been given a Galaxy S by a friend who has replaced it with an iphone.

I would like to download stuff using Android Market. I keep getting asked for a Google sign in for the previous owners account.

I thought ok I will go to settings and remove the account after setting up my own.

When I go to remove the account it says that the account is required by some applications and that I need to reset to factory defaults.

I realise doing this will result in losing all data and I will need to reload everything. Can I do a backup somehow and copy my contacts etc back to the phone?

Is this reset going to allow me to set the phone up the way I want it and allow me to use Android market.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] android_29:
Hello

Hello is the phone rooted ?? if so titanum backup on market

if not ultimate backup on the market save backup to sd card wipe phone aka factory reset restore when complete

if you need any additional help just inbox me on here

if it helps please hit thanks or buy me a pepsi
[General Questions and Answers] gdevaroa:
Haha.. thanks for the suggestions. I'm so new here I have yet to find out how to do the thanks thing but I guess I will figure that out shortly.

I will have to do some searching because all the terminology is new to me as well.

Where I come from, New Zealand, if something is rooted we usually mean it is broken or not useable lol.

Ok, so this is going to be a new learning experience for me and I think I will enjoy this Board.

I forgot to add, this phone has been unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Rodsengard:
Is it possible to run SD Card 16gb class 10 on our device?
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] a.cid:
yes, you can...(a micro sd card...sd card won't fit in our fit :-P )

I am currently using that only...
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Aspire:
class 10?

in india, we only have up till class 6
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] a.cid:
Mine may not be 10...but is definately greater than 6...
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] sedhasukhdeep:
Yes Class 10 16gb Card can be used for fit
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Rodsengard:
you should be able to order this in India, too :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Rodsengard:
it WOULD FIT *lunatic smiling, taking a scissors out*

... to be serious, it was a mistake. I meant MicroSD
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Aspire:
ok i found it on flipkart.

buying one soon. :D

i hate my 8GB Class 6 card now

edit:

no sanDisk available.....just transcend :(
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Rodsengard:
Is transcent really bad or just "taste" thingy or trademark-fashion?^^
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Aspire:
my experience with transcend has been really bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] johnpalcu:
I've got a 4 GB Kingston class 10 and it's working much faster than the stock SanDisk. In Romania cost aprox. 8 euro.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
So I just received a replacement phone via warranty from T-Mobile.

I have upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.6 and am rooted.

I just realized now that the IMEI number in Android is 00000000.

I'm not sure if it was like this before I started tinkering with it or if it happen as a result of the root/upgrade.

Anyways, I have the sticker that gives me the IMEI number under the battery, I just need to know if/how I can get this back into my phone. I've read something involving a HEX editor? But I don't know what or how.

Any advice and links would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
A little more information. I originally noticed that the IMEI was set at 0000000 because I tried to install Swype beta and it says cannot install on an android emulator. Further googling of this lead me to realize that swype wasn't recognizing my phone as a legit android OS because the IMEI number was missing...so yea. This is where I am now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Did you make any backups before upgrading to Gingerbread 2.3.6?

ADD: Here is a quote off another thread with this problem:

I got my IMEI back. I had my nv_data.bin.md5 and nv_data.bin backed up when I unlocked my phone after I got the new one from Samsung. I just coppied them the the efs folder and my IMEI is back."

Hope it helps! And hope you have a back up... maybe even from your other phone?? Or before you upgraded the phone you have.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Should they be in this directory?:

/efs/root/afs/settings

because those are the only ones i can find
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
So I have the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files from my old phone and from my new phone. Sorry, I wasn't thinking enough to make a backup of these files when I upgraded to Gingerbread using Samsung Kies.

So now, with these two sets of files. Do I want to take the old (and good) files from my old phone and replace the files on my new phone. Won't that transfer the old phone's IMEI though?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
First - Is your phone working?

Second - Have you tried a factory reset if your phone is working?

Third - Try a factory reset and reflash a stock rom.

Fourth - If you phone is not working give it a shot and let us know ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Yes the phone is working fine. Just with the IMEI missing, I can't get Swype beta to install (I'm assuming that is the problem)(That the only problem I've found so far). Would a factory reset restore the bin files and IMEI number then?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
What I have read is a factory reset or reflashing a ROM (or both if all else fails) should restore your IMEI. I have also read flashing the original ROM that came on the phone has worked. You may try that if the factory reset does not restore it.

Since your phone is working don't copy the files over from your other phone :D

Do let us know your progress.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
How do I obtain the original rom, is it posted here in the forum?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Did you do the factory reset yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
resetting as we speak. Report back in a sec
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
okay reset is done and IMEI is still 0000000000
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Try doing the factory reset again and flashing back to froyo

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106822

assuming the was what came with the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
I'm hitting the same very disgruntling problem that I did in the past when I tried to use CWM. When I try apply update from sdcard and I choose my update.zip file I just get E:signature verification failed and I can't proceed from there....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
What color is your recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
blue

"Android system recovery <3e>

Samsung Recovery Utils

- for BML -"
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You need a custom kernal to flash from CWM. That is why you are getting that error. Let me look for an odin flash back to froyo stock for you.

On a side note - I have read taking your battery out for 10 mins has worked for some. Since your phone is working you may try that while we continue to look for a fix.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Sucks that this kind of problem would happen from following these instructions. I figure it would all automated and such...

http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810

and my battery is out now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
I say before going back to froyo try raver's ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical Maybe a stock reflash will work. I have read a thousand ways that have work for different people now. You have done a few. Try this as it is easier than going back to froyo for now. Let your battery charge first.

Maybe kies just f-ed up your imei. And where are the big dog's when you need them? bhundven/FBis251?

Did you just root? Or did you use an app to unlock your phone as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Well the Noobs guide to Odin seems to be working good. Flashing that row now, will check back when its done shortly.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
okay the flashing is done. But still bad IMEI.

I've read one or two things regarding hex editing to manually put the IMEI number back some how. Any idea about this. I can't find anything definitive that says it would work for my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
All I did was use superoneclick to root this phone and the old one.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
What did you flash with ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
the rom you said to use.

ROM-ODIN-2.3.6-Gingerbread Offical
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Just making sure... you can go the hex editor route or try flashing back to stock that was shipped with your phone.

sorry wrong link - I have about 20 tabs open.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=881162

---------- Post added at 01:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:29 PM ----------

What method did you use to factory reset?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
I am still learning but I think that is a soft reset. You may try a hard reset -

1- Power off phone.

2- Hold down the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Power keys simultaneously.

3- When the Samsung log appears, continue to hold the keys until the master reset menu appears.

4- Press the Volume Down key to select Delete all user data when the Android master reset menu appears.

5- Press the Power key to confirm your selection.

6- Press the Volume Down key to select Yes – delete all user data.

7- Press the Power key to confirm your selection.

8- Press the Power key to select reboot system now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Did that. No change to IMEI
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
Honestly I'm about ready to just give up and live with what I have.

Following the steps from here I run into an issue and can't get it to do anything. So I'm kind of at a loss here.

The rom I flashed is GB and has a version of Swype on it so maybe I'll just stick with what I have not worry about Swype beta or anything else as long as no other problems arise from the 00000000000000 IMEI.....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
well just by doing testing with trial and error, I can get the IMEI number from my old phone into my new one. Would it be bad to leave it as that or should I just stick with the 00000000000000000
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
by the way here is a "Thanks" for all the help lumin30
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You are welcome! I was hoping one of the thousands methods we read about would work. I am still thinking one of the devs may see this and chime in.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
I'm curious how you're doing that. Are you just copying the nv_data.bin file from a backup of your old phone onto the new one or are you able to literally edit the file and get the IMEI number in place? If it's the latter method, then you should be able to get the IMEI of your current phone put in place.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You can't edit the file... it is encrypted. You delete and push. There are links in the thread with info on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
I messed with Hex editing with the nv_data.bin and I edited 3 lines of the "bad" imei file to make it match the 3 lines of the "good" file and it didn't restore the IMEI. However, I replaced the "bad" nv_data.bin with the "good" one from my old phone and it gave me the same imei as my old phone.

But for now I just left it with 00000000000000000. I don't want my old IMEI to conflict if T-Mobile refurbs the phone and someone else gets it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
tehgyb said this happened to him when flashing to a GB ROM.

"To be honest with you man I haven't the slightest clue. Mine may have fixed itself by random chance, or the reasons behind the problem are different.

I just flashed a few times

out of frustration and blind hope XD

Here is the thread

You may try flashing back to stock a few time out of frustration and hope :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CoBfan1987:
eh to hell with it. If the only issue this causes for me is that I can't install swype beta then I'll live with it. I've already got my phone all set up again like I like it and don't really want to have to backup/restore everything again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] db2boy:
Is there an app that allows me to unmute on an incoming call for contacts I specify? If I am on mute and I deem someone to be important, I can add them to a list and when they call the phone will unmute and ring?

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dataslycer:
Theres a paid app called CritiCall on the android market that lets u do it. Theres also a trial version if u arent sure if its for u.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] db2boy:
Perfect, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] dop2010:
Sometimes my I5500 won't turn on.

This has already happened 2 times (with two different firmwares I5500XWJPL and I5503TTLPJP9). The phone shows absolutely no signs of life - screen is black, no sounds, nothing.

I tried everything: pressing VolumeDown+Center+Power, VolumeDown+Home+Power, with or without battery/SIM/charger/SD. Tried removing battery for 30 minutes, charging battery in external charger.

Sometimes when charger is connected, it shows green battery on the screen, but still won't boot.

Last times I spent several hours fiddling with it until it finally turned on..

Can someone tell my if there is a fast way to revive the phone next time this happens?
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] netmaniack:
Maybe your arm11boot is damaged, but still partly working. You need replace that partition. I saw arm11boot partition image in one Russian FW. I can't remember actual name. You can try that, but caution. You might brick your phone compleatly!
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
sorry for reviving this thread.

but I got the same problem now. Tried to use ROM Manager to install CWM Recovery (following a blogpost explaining how to install a Custom ROM on the SG5). Might have accidentally clicked a different CWM Rec. version than I thought I did. However, ROM manager showed a message, telling me that CWMR was installed correctly.

So I wanted to boot into CWMR up to flash my device with the latest CyanogenMod 7 port from MADTeam. Used the "boot into recovery" option from ROM manager for that purpose. The next thing I know is my phone not reacting to anything.

Tried all methods mentioned afore (Vol- + Home + Power / Vol- + Center + Power, with/w.o. SD card and/or battery inserted). Screen keeps being off, no sign of life, phone wont even do anything when plugged to my PC or a charger.

The phone has been rooted properly before and was running Stock 2.1. Houston, we've got a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] derrend:
Take your battery out, put it back in and turn your phone on, then it will boot up into recovery mode. I also have this problem from time to time, sometimes it boots into recovery, sometimes not and i have to remove/replace the battery.

I actually thought that this might be a useful feature for say - if you wanted to upgrade a friends phone to cyanogenmod in the pub, for example. :)
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
did try that. now even had the battery removed for about an hour. put it back in. still no reaction on pressing the power button or one of the combinations that should put it into recovery or download mode. no sign of life when plugging the phone to my computer or the charger.

I do fear the worst, though I dont know how ROM manager was actually able to brick the phone that badly.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] derrend:
In that case then this also happened to me - While exploring the rom manager application after first ever flashing my phone i accidentally selected the wrong phone model from the 'flash clockworkmod recovery' option and my phone was gone forever. Perhaps your problem is similar.

(Luckily it was under warranty and they replaced it. The method worked so well in fact it happened 'accidentally' a second time i acquired a 3rd i5500 out of the box :))
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
bought mine already used, so no chance for a warranty replacement :/

gonna give it a shot with a usb jig now, maybe i can get the thing into d/l mode with that, so I can revive it with odin.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] brainvision:
what about the Emergency DLoad Mode, which is not the Download Mode? Did you try it?

{ brvsn ~ CM7 on GT-I5500 ~ Tapatalk }
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
how do I access emergency d/l mode?
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
UPDATE

I actually CAN get download mode (or what I assume it to be) running by pressing Vol- + Menu + Power (while Vol- + Home + Power wont do anything, nor does the USB jig that arrived today). Took me some time to discover this, as this doesnt seem to be the usual 3-button-combination used. BUT: while the phone is now recognized by my PC, it wont show anything on the screen.

Odin (tried 4.28 and 4.43 on both win7 x64 and x32 and everyting related to Kies shut down) does now detect my phone. However, it always gets stuck at "Setup Connection" when I try to flash the stock rom or CWMR. Tried different approaches (from starting DL-mode with the phone being connected to my PC to separately starting DL mode and then connecting, starting it up with the battery already being in place, starting it up with sliding the battery in place while holding the 3 buttons etc.), none of them gets me further so far.

Another hint I found was setting the Baud-rate of the Samsung mobile modem to 203400, but this, unfortunately, didnt change anything.

Anyone got a lead on how to get Odin finally started properly?
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] brainvision:
ops, sorry: I miss your previous message!!

Now I got it and read this last post.. let some time to think about it, I'll replay soon.. but, generally speaking, at this point there's not so much you can do.. :(
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] JC0406:
If you can get it into Download or Recovery mode, then you should be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] brainvision:
download mode is Vol - / Central Button / Power..
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
Im aware of that. However, Vol- + Menu + Power is the only key combination that the phone will react upon.

Anyway. Brought it to a mobile phone shop on friday, called them on monday and according to them, the phone should be fixed by tomorrow, wednesday. Seems like ROM manager has done damage that cant be undone without knowing how to handle a JTAG device. But at least its not completely broken. Learning that will cost me 25 Euros, though.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Rigardi:
One final update to this: Got the phone back today, they were indeed able to fix it.

Conclusion:

While installing a non-fitting CWM-Recovery through ROM Manager will make your Galaxy 5 unfixable via Odin, it still can be saved by making proper use of a JTAG.
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] brainvision:
... for only 25 €!!!

:D :D:D

{ brvsn ~ CM7 on GT-I5500 ~ Tapatalk }
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] j.llorente:
Hello. I have tried to install 7.1.2 in my Neo with his corresponding kernel and it starts loop boot. I proved 7.2.0 with the same kernel of 7.1.2, and it had many problems with wifi, many cuts. I have installed FXP 103 7.2.0 in my Xperia Neo, with his correspondent kernel, and all good works. Just now I am with FXP 103 with his correspondent kernel, but it has two problems: The program chamber is constant in functioning, for what it was consuming many battery. I eliminated it, but even this way, there consumes more battery than the kernel of 7.1.0 or that the original one (I have the processor to 650mhz ondemand). I wanted to put the kernel of CM 7.1.2 in FXP 7.2.0 ROM, but with the cuts of the wifi it is impossible. Has it solution? PD: sorry for my english, but I'm Spanish