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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HowardBranigan:
Protect Privacy/ Delete Apps prior to Activation?

Hello,

Seems the Titanium Backup app will allow me to remove and/ or freeze the apps of my Galaxy Aviator which will serve one of my purposes of freeing up memory and ram,

but,

my main concern is to prevent Google (or anyone else) from snooping/ collecting info, about my private communications.

Is it possible to remove their apps before activating the phone so that They are unaware that it is in use?

What app do I remove, freeze or disable in order to keep my private comm private?

Thanks in advance for guidance on this.

Howard Branigan,

Reputation Defendur, Inc.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] IAIRonI:
aka Zapp?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] brandonc0526:
Wrong device forum but I will help you anyways... Try and root your phone on completely stock. Then download the apk for titanium backup and put it on the memory card. Install the app with a file manager and then delete all the apps you want. After that do another factory reset to clean up. Don't delete anything important or you could brick your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rusmik:
hey guys,

i'm running FROYO.VUVKD1 2.2.1 on my T959V. the wiki's say if i want ICS that i should use kies, but i took my phone to a guy when i first got it(when it came out) and had it rooted. will using kies on a rooted sgs4g to upgrade to ics unroot it? or brick it? should i just save everything i need to and restore to stock before upgrading to be safe?

also where are the contacts stored? that's all i really need to save. i have MyBackup Root and it has the options to backup apps & media, and data. how can i be sure my contacts are saved? should i just back them up online with tmobile? does that shiz even work?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Just back up your contacts to your Google account. The t mobile stuff doesn't work on ics. As for getting to gb first, you can use a heimdall one-click Eollie's is my favorite
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rusmik:
word thanks. i just exported to sd card, the sync is on for google contracts but im not sure how to view it online anywhere.

also are there any benefits to having ICS on an sgs4g rather than froyo? or is it just a different look and feel?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
It's a whole new phone
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] randomandroid:
Clockworkmod recovery

How the f%$k do you get clockworkmod recovery onto the sgs4g? Right now im in stock gingerbread

EDIT--- ok i think i've got it working now. sorry for yet another stupid question
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Edit
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dgmoodey:
Want to start developing.

This sounds like a stupid question, so I am posting it here. I want to start helping out with development on this phone. Could you link me sites to help me get started?

Thanks :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LiangChi:
Are you familiar with any sort of coding? There are some good links that will help you to learn the basics. Google actually supplies you with a good beginning point. Check out this link http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/bundle.html <<< Make sure you download and install the ADT Bundle pack. (Can be found by following the link here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)

Then go here and read EVERYTHING (you should be reading everything any way. More knowledge = better understanding) http://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html and follow the links as necessary.

There is also a dedicated portion of this site http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1068

search there for more information.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] R4V4G3D_SKU11S:
Where do I find the drivers for this phone (32 bit)?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
I bet google knows. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] R4V4G3D_SKU11S:
Ask a stupid question...:D

I googled it to no avail. All I have found are links to the Samsung website, which only has the manuals available for download. ww.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T959HABTMB

Links I've found on here are all dead.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Wait till you find out he's(or her for all you PC people) in his 40's. Who factory resets BEFORE odin? I am so glad you started this thread lumin. Should be entertaining.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
It is partially working as intended.....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] asdfz123:
I apologize for bringing this old post up, but I was also wondering if we can flash all three tweaks and have an "ultimate tweaking spree" or something like that. I have the Thunderbolt which came from airfluip's AOSP style rom and I want to know if I can flash adrenaline shot or lightning zap on top of it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yes

10char
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] asdfz123:
But some tweaks say that I should delete previous versions. Won't they overlap with each other?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
If the instructions tell you you should delete the previous versions, then you might wanna delete the previous versions. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] itzik2sh:
How can I minimize the time of the camera Auto Focus?

I installed all possible dsexton tweaks for the camera, reduced resolution to 3MP and tried fast burst camera, 360 camera and now zoom fx camera but I can't seem to catch a decent picture of my energetic always moving toddler boy. I have class 10 SD Card.

10x.

Sent from me
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Sorry itzik2sh. Wrong thread. That isn't a stupid question :D :D (joke)

And damn if I don't have the same problem with my little girl. I have to beg her to sit still for a second if I want to get a picture with my phone!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Deus Tempestas:
42 of course

"We've both said some things you're going to regret"
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] phordych05:
i dont get it EVERYONE SAYS YOU CANT GET CM7 FOR THR GALAXY S 4G... but..whats this...?

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version#Motorola_Cliq

and this...

http://goo-inside.me/cm/galaxysmtd/stable/update-cm-7.1.0-GalaxyS-signed.zip
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You started a thread for some reason for this.... come on man! Don't double post.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GreyDark:
How do you effectively search for things with the xda app. Should I just use a mobile web browser? Might as well ask since I'm at school, so gallery apps doesn't find any items therefore I can't use it to set my lockscreen. I just downloaded a different gallery apps but is this a problem due to gremlins? If so I'll have to reset everything, but if I don't have to do that....

From my tank of a Galaxy S 4G. Seen more floor than a rookie lightweight in wrestling.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Not really an answer to your questions... but QuickPic is a great gallery app. I prefer the control over what shows and doesn't show with QuickPic.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1095376.html

Reading this could help a bit of understanding there is a difference between the Galaxy S and the Galaxy S G4
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Reading period will help him.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dunciboy:
Some people just don't get it ;D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Why do I have to search a entire guide/rom thread for a fix when the OP could add something like a trouble shooting fix post or link to the OP.

A good example is the VM notification in the ravers final rom.

I ask because sometimes when people are troubleshooting via the replies search will turn up every single reply. Something like my example could be added to the original post under known issues or something similar.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sistema1927:
I am sure that someone will think this is a stupid question, so I guess that it belongs here:

What is the deal with this phone and SD cards? I have diligently followed the instructions to root and unlock this phone, and have used Odin and CWM. When I first rooted I went with the stock GB, but soon found that my SD card couldn't be read.

So, I followed the GB Started thread, and got to Valhalla Black yesterday. Fortunately I did a full Nandroid and saved it to my PC, but today the SD card (a different one than the one I had a problem with yesterday) has once again disappeared and cannot be mounted.

I never had this problem with my G1, and have no problems with my Xoom. Is it just this phone? If so, can anything be done to make it reliable? I play with the Xoom, but my phone is my lifeline.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] QUIETLYloud:
Fortunately, I've not had the problems that seem to plague you regarding your sd card... But when I have had mount problems a simple "fix permissions" has solved them.

As for the nandriod backup, I'm certain that the cwm recoveries are different, Valhalla uses cwm 5.*
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sistema1927:
Thanks. I wasn't clear, but my Nandroid was done from Valhalla, so I was able to format a different card and copy it back. I will try fix permissions, but based on prior Android experience I am scratching my head as to how this impacts SD card mounting.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cognus:
http://tinyurl.com/KiesMini1

and/or see http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] golgiapp:
Here's a weird one...

According to SuperOneClick I am rooted but when I try to install Titanium Backup it says I don't have root. I am currently running Rem ICS rom.

Any thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Flash the Super User zip. That fixes it every time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] golgiapp:
Yes! That worked! Thanks so much!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] R4V4G3D_SKU11S:
Finally rooted it thanks to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1956025.

I am assuming CM10 and Jellybean are not available yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TwitchyEye:
Is USB host mode a hardware issue for this phone or a kernel issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Hey Jacob:
Every time I reboot my phone it changes my default keyboard back to the android keyboard. Anyway I can stop that? I'm currently using SwiftKey 3 and the SwiftKey Flow beta. Feedback is appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Strange. You could freeze the other keyboard with TB or something similar. What ROM??
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Hey Jacob:
CM9
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tehpatrick:
How do you update the Recovery/Download mode? I don't have the option to flash a ROM
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LiangChi:
rather than making a new thread, i figured I would post in here.

I've been running on SlimICS, rooted with CWM 6.0.0.9. I decided to try out the LB6 modem. Booted into recovery, went to make an nandroid backup (just in case). Backup failed, wiped my SD card (again.) Went to reboot phone, at which point the phone would show the SGS4G splash page, then the Team Kick Ass splash page, then go to CWM really fast, and reboot. Been stuck in this loop ever since.

So I decided to try the Heimdall one click back to Stock KJ6. Followed both threads (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19601787&postcount=1) (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953878&postcount=2). My computer is up to date, blah blah blah. Now when I went get to the driver re-installation part, using Zadig, it fails to install driver. Went and got the usbdeview.exe program. Uninstalled all the Samsung related/Android related drivers EXCEPT for the one for my Samsung YPT9 (mp3 player). Went back to Zadig, tried to install the Samsung USB Composite Device. Now previously it only gave me the option to "Replace Driver". I noticed on the walk-through it says "ReInstall Driver". I tried the replace method since thats all i have, and it still fails. I dont know what else to do. Should I try ODIN? I can provide pictures if necessary...

*Also, I'm able to boot into recovery mode just fine. Download mode works as well. I tried to restore from the previous backup I made when (I backed up my SD card on the Computer), but it still says no file found...

**Heimdall is reading my phone is connected, but it wont allow me to select 'flash' since the drivers aren't installed. (Although when I plugged in my phone after the driver un-install it automatically re-installed the drivers like usual..)

Here is a screen shot

Here is a shot of the log...in case it is of some use..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] limeaide:
The reason is because you allowed it to install drivers when you plugged your phone in. Uninstall the drivers and stuff again. Then stop the auto-install. Run zagdig again it *should* work. If not sadly your computer just might not play nice with heimdall. It is a fickle piece of software.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LiangChi:
Won't let me stop the auto-install. Though I did go back and uninstall them with the phone plugged in. Then, it didn't show up in Zadig anymore. I'm a bit confused. Should I just try Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] limeaide:
Try this.

http://www.addictivetips.com/window...tomatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/

Even tho it says for vista it is a recommended solution for windows.

Also I can stop driver install but you have to be pretty fast. Since windows thinks if has the right driver.

Another option is to find the generic google drivers and install them prior to plugging your phone in.

There is a link on the sgs4g wiki I think.

Good luck. If all else fails you can use the odin one click called gremlin remover found in the development section
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LiangChi:
I'll try that. I'm running Vista anyway...

Well I just tried to get into Heimdall, after I uninstalled drivers/rebooted PC. Now I'm getting this

Ok so update,

I went ahead and just double clicked the Heimdall file, it opened up just fine. It read my phone was connected, I hit flash and it tells me to install drivers via Zadig. I do that, Takes a while, a prompt window comes up telling me to restart computer for drivers to take effect. Then Zadig prompts me with a Installation Success! Close out Zadig, clicked 'flash' on Heimdall....error. drivers not installed. Then it runs Zadig all over again. I guess I'll just go for another restart...

Late Edit. 4pm.

FINALLY! After hours of research, troubleshooting and consistent tries I got the Heimdall to work. Back on Stock KJ6. Thanks for the tips, I ended up finding someone (on here) who was having the same issue and followed his route to fix.

Read this thread, incase anyone ever has the same issue. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2042927&highlight=frozen+at+boot .

It was this post of that thread that ended up working over all else...http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35483579&postcount=8
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HowardBranigan:
Zapp?

Is Zapp some kind of program or application? Where can I read about it? How do I download it?

In short, what the hEll are you talking about?

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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1386027

##UDATED 10MAR12## [TWEAK] Lightning Zap
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] LiangChi:
Does Valhalla Black, and FB's version of VB support screen shots? I was on SlimICS and I know the screen shot function is integrated into the power menu. Just wanted to know if VB supported screenshots as well. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HowardBranigan:
If I KnEw How to WrIte PrOgrAms...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowardBranigan

Is Zapp some kind of program or application? Where can I read about it? How do I download it?

---------------------------

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1386027

##UDATED 10MAR12## [TWEAK] Lightning Zap

--------------------------

Is this website for programmers only?

The message referred to above just tells me more gibberish about how to re-program an application that is NOT ON my phone.

I do not know how to program a computer or a smart phone and I don't want tO know how.

I just want links to the fabled

Lightning Zap

and

Titanium Backup

software, so that I can download, install and run it on my phone.

Then maybe I'll be interested in "tweaking it".
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
That's the link to the zapp thread (i would suggest reading thread before attempting & using a 2nd sd card.. one that doesn't have anything important in it). Titanium backup is available in google market (play store).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CaffeineGiant:
an app to unmount sd?

I wasn't sure if I should post this here or on the Apps section, but I figured this is pretty stupid. I noticed some ROMs don't have the unmount feature on and I was wondering if there was an app that could do that. I've seen Eject SD on google play, but that doesn't seem compatible with the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You can use the two finger method. With one finger open the back of your phone and pull battery - second finger take out the SD card. Works well.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] CaffeineGiant:
Yes, but if I remove it, and put it back in; some apps won't work and I'd have to reboot it. Plus, I don't want to corrupt any files on there. I'm just wondering if there's a... 'safer' method :p
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] abonides:
Awesome idea.....

sent from t959w running RemICS, hot fix, voodoo sound.

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:22 PM ----------

Awesome idea....:)

sent from t959w running RemICS, hot fix, battmod, voodoo sound.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ridingonfumes:
I just got a galaxy s 4g, after my g2 broke, and I haven't had a computer for over 5 years just assorted android phones and tablets.

.So I never even thought about rooting and custom roms..... Then today I notice on my new/used gs4g I have an app called superuser. After some googling I realized my phone is rooted (I think) its just running the stock build of froyo,

,I downloaded terminal emulator + root in hopes of killing some of this bloatware but really I have no clue what I'm doing.

.

. Also superuser wants to update but when I try I get an error message "copying su to system..............fail".(see attached pic)

.

.

.i can borrow a laptop I want to install a bloatware free simple rom, as easily as possible? Any help will be appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kdkd008:
Hello,

I hope someone can help me find the answers I'm looking for. I bought a Samsung Galaxy s 4G (Tmobile) off of CL a couple of weeks ago. It kept on turning off and not turning back on and I wasn't sure if it was due to a bad rom so I flashed it back to stock using Odin. Right now it's showing SGH T959V, 2.3.6, GingerBread. VuVkj6 build.

I added my account info on there and whenever I click on the Android Market it goes to the the Google Play through web browser. I can't download any applications at all.

I'd love to flash ICS on here but I'm not sure what's wrong with the phone. Any thoughts anyone?

Thanks,

Khalid
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Try flashing ICS anyway. You'll be able to use a more recent android market / google play app than what comes with stock gingerbread.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kdkd008:
I'm just starting to get used to flashing with Odin. Can you direct me to a file that I can use to flash with Odin?

I really appreciate the advice.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
None of our ICS roms are Odin flashable. Here are the two ROMs officially supported by Team Acid

CyanogenMod 9.1.0

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1730954

AOKP

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1733097
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kdkd008:
Thanks for the links. I tried the AOKP one and for some reason after it installed it, it will not boot into the system. I'm going to read everything over again and see what steps I messed up on.

I appreciate the help.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kdkd008:
Hey,

I installed CyanogenMod 9.1.0 and it's working great. Is there anyway for me to find out if I have a bad chipset? I bought this phone off of CL and don't know the history behind it very well but I noticed that whenever I would take out the battery or usually restart it wouldn't boot back up. The only way for me to boot it back up was through Odin by flashing back to Stock. I know installed Cyn9 and as you know it has the built in recovery so when I press the power button and click restart, it will actually restart back up fine. If I take out the battery (I had to do so to take out my sim) it did the same problem as before and would not start back up. All I would see is a battery sign. It's like the phone can't boot up after the battery is taken out. The only way to boot back up, is to force the phone with the combo button to go into the built in recovery. Once I'm in the recovery then I choose the option to reboot and the phone starts up.

Do you guys think this is a chipset problem or is it a corrupt file some where? Is there anyway to really find out? Any advise would be greatly appreciated as always. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
Is there an easy way to get the stock MMS smilies back after flashing a custom ROM? I searched but nothing jumped out at me...

Thanks. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ian9998:
Contact name order problem

Hello, I have just bought my first Android phone - Samsung Galaxy S3 19305 after using Windows Mobile 6.5 and then Windows Phone 7.5. I want to sync with Exchange and have done so but all contacts appear in First Name - Last Name order.

I have searched forums, etc. which point to the Contacts/Settings Menu/Sort List by - but this phone does not have that option.

I don't know what to do and as I have 1200 contacts I need them listed alphabetically - I can't believe that this option has been disabled?

Any help is much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
Then go to the S3 forum, this is for the Galaxy S 4G, not the Galaxy S3.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mynameisnafe:
Cyanogen Mod 10 on Arc S help?

Hi guys

I haven't been on here in a while, and I saw FreeXperias CM10 and I wanted it for my Xperia Arc S so I went for 152.. the FreeXperia team have released for LT15i aka Anzu but not for LT18i aka Ayame.. which lead me to reading about how to build it.. is there an LT18i port anywhere? and/or can I build it for Arc S Ayame?

In short, how do I get CM10 on my LT18i? I have fastboot / adb etc, I suppose I could grab FlashTool?

Thanks

N
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] getochkn:
This forum is for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, I would say you need to find a Arc forum and ask there.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mynameisnafe:
I've posted in here before and got an answer?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] JaimeZX:
Nevertheless...

Sent from my Galaxy S 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SXUsr:
Go to the CM10 thread, read the instructions, download the ROM, install it, done. If you get stuck read the guides and stickys.

Sent from myushi
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Unshook:
My samsung galaxy s 4g is restarting over and over with the "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2" after i tried to flash a zip of a modem.

When i turned off the phone, I pressed the + and - volume button and pressed the power button. After that the v6.0.1.2 pops up and I cannot flash anything on my phone.

How can I bring up the v3 CWM instead of the v6.0.1.2?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
If it switched CWM versions on you it was more than a modem. lol You're old CWM is gone. Try a factory reset and hope you have a recent TB or nand.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Unshook:
It would keep turning on to the CWM v6.0.1.2 and I am stuck there, is there really no solution?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Only what I stated above. What did you flash? Post the web address here because you won't be able to link it until you have ten posts. I'll look at it to see what it really is. Unless it really is just a modem and you wiped system in CWM but that still doesn't explain how you upgraded CWM versions.