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[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Maelmord:
Hello all.

I've been lurking on the forums for over a week now, reading tons of stuff, and learning all I can about my new Android phone. I'm a "Windows guru" but new to the 'droid scene. I think I'm ready to flash my phone and really start delving into the custom goodness available to us.

I've read almost every post by Darkshado and Peteragent5 about the Gio S5660M, and would like to try out ArpeggioMod until a version of CM is out of development.

My big question is which CWM Recovery do I flash and how. Instructions say to use Peteragent5's modded CWM, but there are 4 versions in this thread. I have a rooted stock phone on the Solo network. Do I use the Odin version, or one of the other ones via Download/Recovery mode? I'm a little paranoid about bricking my phone.

Thank you in advance for any info provided. A huge thank you to Darkshadow and Peteragent5 for their ongoing work for the Canadian Gio!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
Usually you're gonna have to start with the Odin version.

A more "unorthodox" method that should also work would involve flashing the recovery.img file directly to bml9 with the dd command on a rooted phone.

I did not include an assert line to check the model of phone reported in my updater scripts, so it shouldn't matter which version you flash. As long as that recovery supports etx4 properly. (Not all do, such as the older builds by Hyriand, which were configured for RFS only.)

In the case of Peteragent's ROMs, his scripts check for the presence of a 5660M and not just a 5660 from the build.prop included in the recovery ramdisk. Hence the need for the modified build prop compared to Phiexz's original builds which report as 5660.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] FusiveR:
Use the "My ROMS" ODIN version. It should be the same as this link http://www.mediafire.com/?uxzesrnfswxxwes but don't use this link forever because if the file gets updated you will be using a deprecated version.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Maelmord:
Thank you. I have spent most of this day playing with flashing and formatting. :)

This is the file I used to get CWM installed. From there I used Darkshado's directions from Arpeggiomod. I found that if I run the re-odex script, several apps force close on boot (like the CPU clocker and samsung.singin(?) ) so as long as I don't run that, everything works great.

I then installed darktremor's a2sd after partitioning and formatting my sdcard. When I load dt's A2SDGUI it shows 24MB sd-ext (even though i formatted it to 1GB). When I load Titanium Backup it shows the 1GB /sd-ext but none of my apps got installed there. I'm not done playing with this part yet, lol.

I'm wandering how to remove ADW Launcher, since I prefer GO Launcher, but that's just a preference.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Peteragent5:
1. Install Root Explorer.

2. Go to /system/app

3. Mount filesystem as r/w (in the upper right corner)

4. Delete ADW Launcher (Make sure you still have TouchWizLauncher)

5. Reboot and test.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
Would you mind clearing Dalvik cache and then running the re-odexing script? See if that still causes force closes?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] FusiveR:
Hey Darkshado,

I have this problem as well. Several apps force closing and this makes sense because I too chose to run the re-odexing script. Is there any way that I can un-re-odex so that I don't see these force close messages all the time?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
Just reflash the ROM itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Maelmord:
I'm super busy this week, so I don't think I'll have time to re-flash and play, but prob try on the weekend, and will post my results.

PS: I also removed ADW via Titanium Backup since I had that installed already, but thank you Peteragent5 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Droidbalt:
Are people still having trouble with the re-odexing? Just wondering if I should run it or not.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Droidbalt:
I'm getting force closes after re-odexing. I noticed that there was very little space left on the system memory. Could that be the issue?

I tried wiping dalvik cache but the option doesn't seem to work in my CWM anymore. It jumps back to the main menu before I can confirm the wipe.

Anyways, the rom works great without re-odexing so I'll just leave it.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] MacDeveloper:
ThAnks.. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524472

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524472
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iSaint:
Thank you ! Never would've seen it :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
no problem!!!! I really am looking forward to this im thinking daily driver
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] T.C.P:
grrr... i wish i had my phone :/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Beejis:
No need for ANOTHER thread but whatever, I understand the excitement.

It burns when I Tapatalk....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
Completely agree but excitement got me!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
What happened to it T.C.P?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] afinch1992:
anyone try it yet?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] revamper:
yea my phone exploded :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cidica:
His phone got bricked. And instead of Sprint giving him a new one the employee thought it was a dead screen so they wanted to try and fix it. So he has to wait for a few days to get a new one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
That's bad but good I had a bad thought he sold it ><
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Anyone seen if the fb27 modem cwm zip is up yet? I'm looking but haven't seen it yet.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Haven't seen that yet
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
yeah anticipating that
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Its in dev in calkulins stock rooted fb27 thread. In tapatalk now so not easy to paste link and I'm too lazy ATM. Gotta go to bed soon...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] master acehole:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1524637

I love our developers
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kettont:
Anyone knows any apps could controll all the apps? I mean an app can controll all apps like it can disable all apps, which we don't really need to use them(at night), it can save the battery life or we play game those apps can't intercrupt. Sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laehtis:
try GamerzRom, its "Gaming Mode" can disable system apps when for example playing a game.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1441620
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avis77:
you can all so try titanume backup
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khurry:
well, dude..

if you are looking to kill tasks and save your precious battery then there are many such apps available in the markets.

few are,

Battery Dr.

Easy Battery Saver

Easy Task Killer Advanced
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
I'm trying to use my iPad sim (converted into a regular sim card) in my note, but I am unable to use the APN "broadband". Everytime I create that APN, it will automatically delete it off the list. It seems like AT&T is blocking that APN from being used. Is this possible, or a way around this?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Tomdg07:
Try using "phone" as the apn
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DanMc85:
the only apn ipads have is broadband.... some older prepaid unlimited ones have isp.cingular as the apn
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
yeah...only APN iPads can use is "broadband". Anyone know how to bypass this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
anyone know how to do this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] burhanistan:
Are you rooted? I don't have an answer, but I suspect the solution involves being rooted and freezing an AT&T management .apk that is deleting any APNs that you add.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
Yes, I am currently running TPC NOTE V2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] powerbooks:
My first contribution to the forum

I got the ATT Note last weekend off second hand, so no contract.

I want to use it primarily as a tablet with data plan (google voice can serve as phone if needed). So I want to try iPad data plan.

I got my iPad sim activated for a monthly plan, but as members noted, that for some reason, the new APN setting can not be saved for some reason (can we blame ATT?). So you can not use the iPad sim directly.

I tried couple of ways, and finally figured out how to do it on my Note:

(1) Create the new APN as previously instructed (call it "iPad" or whatever), with "phone" as the APN setting. Save it.

(2) On the APN list, select the new one, so the default AT&T PTA is grey out, and the new one ("iPad") is on.

(3) Now, change the APN from "phone" to "Broadband" (Sorry I forgot this important step last night!)

(4) Then, instead of saving the change (which would fail), I jumped out of the setting and go straight to home, then web browser to click a link. It might give you an error the first time, but when I clicked the link again, it would eventually start working, and the 4G icon showed up on the top menu.

I wen back to APN setting. Found the new setting "iPad" was gone. However, I did notice the default APN setting (AT&T PTA) remained grey out (not selected).

So, it seems if you force off the default setting, you can go straight to 4G network with iPhone's data plan.

I disabled the cellular network and reactivated it. The connection still worked, so hopefully it will last.

[Update]: Sorry I forgot the important step (3). I tried again, and the whole process works. Yes, I have the phone unlocked already for T-Mobile use (paid $25 online to get the unlock code. Not sure if it is necessary for AT&T data sim card, though).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Rudeman74:
i think

I think your note has to be unlocked .thats only way
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] montanan:
iPad Sim

I am using iPad SIM in note and its working fine. I don't get LTE but HSPA Speeds. I picked new SIM from AT&T Store for my iPad and activated under different email now using it with $30 3GB Plan. I have 'broadband' as apn. My note is unlocked running SAUROM RC 6. I had issues with RC 7 so reverted back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
It just can't be on an AT&T based rom. Since Saurom rom is based off of Rogers, the apn "broadband" will work. Has nothing to do with unlock, it's the software that prevents you from using that APN.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ogxjason15:
You are now able to use LTE on the note since AT&T now has a plan for the "New iPad". You just need to change the plan in the online management. Just change the IMEI to the "New iPad". The APN will still be broadband.

I found a IMEI from some person selling it on eBay :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nashi20002003:
Thanks much for this ....I could not find any other solution so far.....I appreciate you writing this. It works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EYEramid:
:D wrong section
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] das7982:
get stickmount in the market.... I think its made by chainfire or chainsdd
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] soccerboarder43:
can someone send me a link to 2.8.1 caulkulins rom pleasee ive been looking around only finding 2.9.1/2.9.2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 86Apex:
Here you go.
[LG Thrill 4G] AspiringPoet:
Over downloading Mediafire links for the latest version of Tapatalk, I found myself running into an app almost alike.

The app is called Forum Runner.

Two things...

#1. The free version does everything Tapatalk does and more, downfall is you can't post attachments.

#2. The Dev himself told me that in the paid version you'd soon be able to add your favorite unlisted forums.

So should you try? Yes.

I didn't post attachments when I had Tapatalk because the quality had become shot out.

Give a go.

Send from RushDroid 3 using Forum Runner
[LG Thrill 4G] Sanadrate:
sorry i rather use tapatalk/xda apps
[LG Thrill 4G] CallMeAria:
Well it seemed like a really nice app...right up to the part where I hit 'reply' and it told me that was a premium feature...I don't mind paying for an app but that's such a basic function it should really be included in the free version.

Sent from my LG-P925
[LG Thrill 4G] WeWearFedoras:
++1

I used this app for a while and I swear I remember reply working just fine. Then a couple of days ago I tried it after uploading a new ROM and all of a sudden reply became a premium feature... that's garbage.
[LG Thrill 4G] gbswales:
Tapatalk looks nice but?

How can I find out if the forums I use regularly work with tapatalk? With no free lite version it is difficult to know if it s a good investment or not. People keep referring to Tapatalk or XDA but surely the XDA app is just for XDA Dev forums and not for multiple forums (fora?) - I think developers would sell a lot more copies of good apps if they made trial versions available.

Are there any other multiple forum readers out there?
[LG Thrill 4G] Kaleptik:
Go to the website on your phone and it should pop up a message. If not, then it probably isn't supported.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II w/ DUAL BOOT: AOKP / MIUI
[LG Thrill 4G] joriordain:
I would advise you to try the free BuzzBundle version. It has much more to offer
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justen7723:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1203196

Was wondering if anyone would be willing to port this over to the epic my buddies wife has an epic and I wanted to put it on her phone. (Preferably the pink)
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justen7723:
Bump. Hoping someone notices this, this time. Preferably for aokp.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00145:
This is the wrong place for trying ask for a theme port :)

You should ask in the themes section.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] invasion2:
OK, so I was looking around for some good wallpapers, and I found some. These are probably the best wallpapers I have seen in a good long time. There is an endless list of wallpapers on this site! I know I says iPad 3, just ignore that and select the size you want, as there are many!

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper/downloads/rating/apple/ipad_3/

Just select the resolution (480x800), which is the very last one, and click download! Then transfer them to your phone and voila! You have beautiful wallpapers! Press thanks if you used these wallpapers! :D I am using them right now on my phone, and they look awesome. Hope this helps some people in need of a good awakening at some natural beauty :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Is there something that I am missing?

I included a very common build.prop script (windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=x) and set x to the "recommended" 150. Then I tried setting it to 1 and rebooted. I didn't notice a difference between the two.

Am I misunderstanding something here? or is this build.prop script just baloney?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ryude:
It works, try setting it to 500 and then back to 150. You should notice better touch responsiveness.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Hey thanks for the response, but I still don't see anything. I set it to 50000 and it still feels the same....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ryude:
I have noticed a difference, but its pretty minor. I set mine to 300 and it feels a tad smoother.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Interesting. I want to say that I'm doing something wrong with the build.prop, but at least one modification (no boot animation) definitely works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
Some work well, some are questionable, some are useless.

That windowsmanager tweak is likely not useful for many people as the original value is just fine for most people. Only the exceptionally picky will notice a difference.

In the photography world, we call such pickiness "pixel peeping".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Thanks man.

But how do you then explain that setting the value to 1 feels exactly the same as when on 100 or 200?

I would assume that everything should run noticeably slower? I understand what you're saying, I'm just having a hard time believing that its even a tweak at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
Because at some point, you reach either a cap due to something else bottlenecking (such as the screen refresh rate), or a cap on your ability to perceive any difference.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Sorry I worded my question poorly. I meant to ask why doesnt the ui feel noticeably slower at the lowest possible value of 1.

I understand why we wouldnt notice any difference increasing the value, but what about the other way around?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ryude:
Because you're looking for the performance to change, which it doesn't do. It only changes how many times it checks for new touch input, which improves how responsive it is to your touches. Past a certain point, it ceases to improve to a degree that the human eye can see.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] myd0n0se:
Dont for get
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] patsmike:
Sorry, yes I meant touch responsiveness when I wrote UI response.

And again, I understand that if you set it to a very high value, you won't notice a difference. I am asking about what happens when you set it to a very LOW value (so that I can check if the build.prop tweak really changes anything).

So hear me out: I found an easy little test for touch responsiveness - if you use the LA4 circle lock screen and press on the screen, everything turns dark when the circle pops up. So if you tap quickly, you can see exactly how fast it registers your presses because the screen starts flashing from dark to your background and so on. So I set windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=1 and then reboot.

Then if you try and tap on the lock screen very fast, you can still see the screen flashing at much faster rate than 1 time/sec. It is actually perfectly accurate and doesn't miss any of my taps. Therefore, it is not checking for touch input every second, but still at a very fast rate where the difference is unnoticeable.

Try it - its very easy and proves that this build.prop change doesn't change anything - all placebo (unless I am implementing something wrong).
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Bakuron:
I've just got a new laptop, but it appears to be having a peculiar affect on my phones keypad. When it's connected via USB (just for charging - not for storage & I don't have Kies) and even when it's very close to the device (but not plugged in) the keypad seems to interpret key-presses incorrectly.

Best example being pressing the delete key multiple times (with nothing entered) and suddenly ending up with 'ajqwe' and then opening the voice-command prompt :D

Not a serious problem now, but would like to know what was causing it. And apologies if this was a #searchFail# but I couldn't find a related thread.

TIA
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] syed.sayeed96:
Probably ur lappies usb voltage is higher/lower thn the actuall needed voltage.. i had bought a usb charger with a higher output voltage and the touch screen had some interference..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Bakuron:
That makes sense.

Its 2nd hand lappy with one USB already didabled due to over voltage.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] syed.sayeed96:
Happy to help.. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steveblue:
Most reviews, specially those websites ( cnet, engadget) with years of praising apple, seem to write in accurate or tritely negative reviews. Why? Many spend have the time on phablet buzz words. One trick is to show and awful graphic of the pen drawing as opposed to our gallery of amazing work. They often dismiss the pen in one paragraph by showing one sloppy handwriting recog test, and leave out all the precision and notation and drawing. Almost no review explains that this is wacom tech that is quite significant with a full digitizer, basically a simple wacom tablet on your phone. They leave out the pressure sensitive and pixel accuracy. I have seen some reviews say it is better than a regular stylus because it has a button ( as if that is all it has). Very rarely do you see reviews talk about the amazing voice recognition systems ( vlingo, google) that work amazing on the devise. And I am getting sick of the no pocket, no one hand reviews that seemed ignore all the youtube videos and raves tot he contrary. I walk my two dogs twice a day with my note in one hand and have no problems. Is it just the press loves apple and does not know now innovation when they see it. It is just strange. I should say that I an 20 yr UI expert who has worked with apple and interactive and 3D design firms and now run ( grad chair) a large interaction design/CS PhD research school - so I have some knowledge of the space. It is just strange - how the reviews just parrot the same inaccuracies and stereotypes while the note sells 2 million units to raving user reviews. My best counter to these reviews is posting the following: Samsung innovated with a design that created the largest display a mobile phone could have ( pocket, comfort, one hand, light) where the typical frustration level that an expert user has with a smartphone vanishes. Between the large display and real-estate you can use touch for fast and causal, the pen for any details ( no more zooming up or missing links with this pressure sensitive, pixel accurate control that also draws, charts, notates and annotates anything (images,maps, web, screens shots) and the 3rd innovation great voice recognition for both commands and email/text input - between the 3 inputs that you can seamlessly move between and the size - this is a gaming changing design for the expert ( browsing, email, texting, scheduler, todo, note taking - type) user.

What are your thoughts about why the press does not do their homework on this phone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NZtechfreak:
The main tech press has by and large been guilty of crap reviews for a long time (notable exceptions being anandtech and GSMarena). In the case of the Note they'd rather get some sensationalism out of it than really apply themselves to a proper review. That's why I started reviewing products myself - to give a proper and detail users account.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChodTheWacko:
I posted a rant in the 'reviews' thread, but I think it's a combination of:

1) Not spending enough time with the note

2) Trying to use the note exclusively as a phone or tablet. You kind of have to switch how you use it depending no the app. Many reviews insist on using it as a phone and then hating it.

3) Being close minded - not really keeping in mind that some people use pen/paper, some people don't require 100% one handed use, etc

4) Taking a cliche and running with it.

I especially hate the 'too large to be a phone, too small to be a tablet'. I mean really - Why not? You really can't do what you do with your phone or tablet?

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeromepearce:
I agree. I believe they are lazy and closed-minded in equal measures. They may also be blinded by the iDeadEnd that they have been offered to date.

I was discussing the Note with someone the other day. One great point is that I can whip out my note and the pen, and start writing notes straight away. I use Skitch, but others are as good for different people/uses.

My alternative is to use my very slim BT keyboard. That is good, and the entry is cleaner, but the effect on other people during a meeting is quite intrusive. Using the Note just like a notepad, and quite naturally, is a far less intrusive activity, and one that is very quick to start & stop.

I think this is key for me, because people find it less intimidating and more natural. It is not that I care what they think of me, but 'professionally' I need to avoid attention like that.