yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ssanjy:
I don't really have a good GPS lock with my S2 (My mom's Sony T2 Ultra, sister's Moto G (2nd Gen) and Galaxy S5 and Dad's Nexus 5 has good no. of satellites connected as compared to mine in the same place in subsequent tests using GPS Test and S2 takes way more time to connect) and we don't use it often in our country.

Try this one.

Go to root folder, System, etc. There you will find gps.config file. Back it up and open the file. There you will find server detail something like

NTP_SERVER=pl.pool.ntp.org

replace it with server detail of your country eg. If you are in Slovakia (I see your carrier is Slovak Republic - Orange, Forgive me if I'm wrong) then replace it with

NTP_SERVER=3.sk.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org

That's the server list from http://www.pool.ntp.org. You can find for other countries too. If it doesn't help try for Europe.

NTP_SERVER=0.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=1.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=2.europe.pool.ntp.org
NTP_SERVER=3.europe.pool.ntp.org

Save it and reboot your phone. Now check the GPS lock if it has improved somewhat.

That's the last thing I've got to suggest you in this regards.

Good luck.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] matthew1811:
Hello, first, let me thank you for very useful post ;) But unfortunately, it finds satellites (I can see it through GPS Status app), but it does not fix to any of them. It looks like this fix/satellites: 0/6 :crying:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kotaxor:
Are you by anyways using a casing for your S2.

Remove it and see if any difference.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Android Development] matthew1811:
No, I am not :(
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kotaxor:
Can't think for anything else other than maybe flashing a different modem.

If that doesn't helps, could be a hardware issue.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Android Development] matthew1811:
But it should not find a satellite at all, if it´s a HW issue, or am I thinking wrong? My S2 finds satellites but is not able to fix to any of them, very strange...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] It_ler:
Yes, it could be a hardware issue.

You can flash back completely stock/official ROM/firmware and check again.

If the issue persists, it is likely a hardware fault.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] matthew1811:
How could it be a HW issue? It sees the satellites :confused: I was on completely stock, same behaviour...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kotaxor:
Hi, let me tell you my little story, I was using a S2 with this NeatRom without issue. (I still have it!).

Two years later, I bought an S4, after numerous flashing, I found that the Bluetooth is not working anymore.

Despite various effort and help here in XDA, I can never get it to work. (After turning on BT, it will turn back to off by itself).

Another two and a half years later, I decide to buy the latest S7.

I flash back the original firmware, thinking of selling it off, lo and behold, the BT starts working.

WTF, for the last two and a half years, I have been thinking its a hardware issue.

Anyway, the advise by [MENTION=4229457]It_ler[/MENTION] is sound, after flashing the original firmware, if it still doesn't work, well....

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rated RR:
This is old issue and if i remember correctly flashing other modems might fix the problem.

From my own experience no sw gps fix of any kind has been able to help me. It has started to work properly after i fiddled around with different modems. It still working on both of my S2's that my kids are using. I'm on S5 but S2 is still the Samsung's star of all times. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] matthew1811:
Thanks, can you please give me a link to the modem I should try and a little "how to flash it"??? :angel:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Rated RR:
With a little bit of search: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/general/ref-samsung-modem-ril-cwm-installers-t1881304. You are to flash modem together with RIL.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Ragnaroc91:
Hi, is it possible to flash this rom coming from XWLSW? I'm not sure I can flash XWMS3 philz over my current stock rom
[Galaxy S II Android Development] It_ler:
As both are Android 4.1.2 it should work fine without issues.

Just in case create a nandroid backup in recovery first.

Signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

Alexndr DevBase v3.8

Kernel:

Stock kernel

Recovery:

TWRP recovery
[Galaxy S II Android Development] corpsewielder:
Hi guys,

My search-fu has failed me and I don't know how to install NeatROM with theme visible in first few minutes of this video

(youtube)?v=GFqm12ycFPs

I have already flashed my phone before and it all looked like I want it to, but when installing from scratch, with full wipe, I'm not sure which option I miss.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] yavu:
Hi Neatfamily,

I use Neatrom V 6.4 Android 4.1.2 with Apolo 4.15b Regular (pegasusq + row) since the rom exist. It happens every day that the phone is off if I want use it. The battery isn't empty and it was bought 6 months ago (polarcell). I use sd maid pro and wipe cache and dalvik cache, but it happens every day again.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zenith7:
hi guys .i have S2 with NeatRom v6.4 jelly bean 4.1.2 + kernel XWMS3-5.15.9-PhilZ and i have a problem with the OTG cable .don't work .i tried 3 otg cable with 100% battery but nothing .he does not work. and my S2+ is work otg cable with official firmware .
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
USB OTG works fine for me on NeatROM 6.4 using Apolo-4.15b-Regular kernel and shows up under My Files/storage/UsbDriveA

I assume you've mounted USB OTG storage under Settings > Storage?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zenith7:
is not work in my device and i don't know why ....
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hwasdin:
Hello,

Is there somewhere a file with all sounds from Neat Rom?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
They'll all be in the /system/media folder of the rom - just download it and extract them.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] jennrhanz05:
Wanam

Hi.. how to install wanam app with this rom??? it seems like all version of wanam is not compatible for with this rom.. please help :crying:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
i came from nougat and want again neat rom but after flashing the logo came then lack screen then again the logo and and and why??

i flash apolo 4.12 regular

reboot recovery

-Go to recovery, Select Wipe data, Wipe cache

-Go to Advanced and Select Wipe dalvik cache

-Go to Mounts and storage, select Format system, Format preload

install neat rom

and then reboot

but not working
[Galaxy S II Android Development] avirk:
You need to flash stock pit file, afaik for nougat we use other pit files. The stock rom doesn't boot on other pit files so need the stock pit again as neat rom is based on stock though IMO.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
i flash with odin

I9100_STOCK-System_2GB-Data_512MB-Preload and Apolo 4.15 tar

but the same problem its not working ( i also make a fullwipe and flash the rom again)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] avirk:
After flashing stock pit I think you mist start with flashing with stock rom too, and then root it from there and flash the neatrom.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
i tested it but not working
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
As usual, you've given nowhere near enough details to enable anyone who feels like helping you to do anything better than have a good guess.

Try:

Rom you were on before

Odin pit or flashable pit zip

Exact pit you used to revert (including link)

Stock rom version you flashed via odin

Odin version

NeatROM version you flashed

Kernel/version/included recovery you flashed

Exact step by step process you tried to revert

Full error messages

And any other info that might help...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
i was on AICP (Nougat) its work fine but i do not like it

see attached filed that i used (odin, stock file and apolo kernel)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/mod-increase-partition-size-t3011162

https://dl.xda-developers.com/3/3/1/1/9/4/6/Capture1.PNG?key=iZ3XYLtqjbw8r_MxslRkOA&ts=1487965676
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
Still not enough info and your second link leads to an XDA 410 gone page!

I suggest you ask in the 'increase system partition size' thread as that's probably where your problem lies.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
here i make that one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQTsXuMWNUY

its working now
[Galaxy S II Android Development] GregX80:
Ok guys I managed to theme xwlpy lite to s3 and that's what I have:

- s3 all icons and menu icons

- s3 15 toggles

- s3 launcher and widget

- s3 dialler

- s3 big caller (different than Sale's)

- ics lockscreen - this time it works :)

- 4 way reboot

- touch on lockscreen

- flash under 15% no sounds

Launcher smooth like it should be on NeatRom :)

Anybody interested in it?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] _Sale_:
Screenshots? :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] GregX80:
Of course let me finish my dinner :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] reynardlingga:
Dear Sale,

i can't help to donate to you again!!!

thank you for the wonderful ROM and MOD :D

you are the best...

Confirmation number: 6GS71843L4854073W
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mortai:
Hell yes!!! Was waiting for an S3 theme!!! Looking forward to it...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] tatoone:
Thanks for S3 dialer mod without big caller.:good:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] honming:
of course, friend

may i know that if the clock, wifi, 3G also be blue themed?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] _Sale_:
Huge thanks mate

Regards

You are welcome. Can you check your PM please?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] B97:
Is there a version of this without S3 dialer or big caller and only CRT off effect? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Android Development] muzzyx:
What does hot boot option in restart do?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] _Sale_:
Flash https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28679276/Share/XWLPY/Mods_4.1_NoBigCaller.zip

Reboot

Flash http://depositfiles.com/files/763uiyx0d
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Razorless:
It restarts the android shell, but not the linux kernel or the hardware, therefore it's faster

Is it me or is the MOD section in OP not updated? I flashed mods 3.2, just to see that 4 is out a few seconds later. Can I flash 4 over 3.2?

Also, does reflashing the ROM without wiping overwrite the build.prop? To revert a "pimped" ROM to stock settings
[Galaxy S II Android Development] shaq1907:
This worked for me. But I have never installed aroma.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Calvo1:
Greg this sounds very very nice mate looking forward to you releasing it....

Could I ask if the battery icons etc are stock too? Not too keen on the blue theme but beggars can't be choosers I know

My life will be complete when Sale does the S3 brightness bar, if he ever gets the time ha
[Galaxy S II Android Development] lestat1929:
Yes please :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] B97:
I flashed these but I don't have 15 toggles like UHLPY like this:

I also don't have 4 Way Reboot
[Galaxy S II Android Development] _Sale_:
Mate, flash first XWLPY Mods 4.1

http://depositfiles.com/files/aqlti5esr
[Galaxy S II Android Development] B97:
Thanks! Don't know how I made such a silly mistake!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] GregX80:
XWLPY NeatRom Lite 3.5 - S3 Themed

First at all obviously you need fresh none themed rom - full wipe with internal format recommended

Wipe cache and dalvik recommended after flash each mod.

What you will get:

S3 launcher and settings icons

S3 dialer and caller

S3 Launcher and Weather Widget

S3 15 toggles (or any other)

ICS lockscreen

Torch on lockscreen

CRT on and off effects

4 way reboot

1. Download XWLPY NeatRom AROMA 3.2 from here https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/XWLPY_NeatRom_Aroma_Mods_v3.2.zip and flash:

- ICS lockscreen

- Torch on lockscreen

- 4 way reboot

- CRT on and off (or only one)

- if you would like to have blue 15 toggles or any other install them from aroma (I didn't test it but they should work with other mods) - if u want to have 15 toggles like from screenshot reboot your phone and go to recovery again for install this: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/s3_toggles_stock_bat.zip

2. Install S3 icons and settings theme from here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/ICS Galaxy s3 icon pack addon V2.5.zip

3. Install S3 TouchWiz launcher from here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/TouchwizUX-1.5.1-4x5.zip

4. Install S3 stock weather widget form here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/StockWidgets.zip

5. Install S3 dialler theme from here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/ICS Galaxy s3 dialer theme.zip

6. Install S3 stock big caller theme (without call recording): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/XWLPY_s3 Phone - Big caller Mods.zip

For smooth launcher:

- Get Titanium B. or System Tuner and clean data for TouchWiz launcher

- Reboot to recovery and clean cache and dalvik

- Reboot system and it's done

For great battery life smoothness and stock fill use this kernel (hiroX_intensive): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56650123/hiroX_0.31_Intensive.zip

All this mods work on my phone without any single problem.

Screenshots:

S3 stock wallpaper: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o37gc6mj1mhhj1l/default_wallpaper.jpeg

Enjoy :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
Your problem is nothing to do with NeatROM - like I suggested earlier, ask in the 'increase system partition size' thread...

[EDIT] You updated your post - all fixed now?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] the-bomber:
Hi guys, good to see this rom is still going :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] xn0live:
anyone here who are using the rom?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] takis201:
thanks. i just reuse galaxy 2. it's the only rom that worked on greek s2 with a lot of options. Fast and smooth for old phone
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Johny DJ:
Was using for a couple of years now I moved to lollipop and microGapps and still going on :)

---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 AM ----------

Try microG (gapps) and it will be much faster than its now.

---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:22 AM ----------
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Drain0:
Neat ROM Boot Animation for Galaxy SII

Hi, I had installed Neatrom on my S2 a couple of years ago then moved on to my S5. I had pulled out my old S2 again for my son to use but it was freezing every time the WiFi was enabled. No matter what I did it kept happening.

I then deceided to do a Factory Data Reset. Once reset it is no longer freezing when WiFi is enalbed but I have lost the boot animation screen. Is there any way of getting back the boot animation without having to reinstall?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] It_ler:
Easiest way IMO is to install the NeatROM zip in recovery.

If you don't choose "wipe", you can select the custom boot animation again. And the rest should stay unchanged, if you select the same options like before.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LaMarMôt:
Hello everyone,

First pardon my English :/ and then pardon me for asking probably obvious questions...

I use NeatRom for a looong time now (thank you very much _Sale_ and others for that!) and something weird happened, I don't really knows how exactly:

I think I was turning on the camera with my battery at 0% (which might not be related at all anyway...), the phone then turned off at this very moment, and since then, it start booting, but then stop during the "updating Android, opening applications" message (at the beginning of it) and then loops that sequence forever (logo->updating->logo, etc.).

So, my real problem is : do you guys now if there is a way to "reinstall" or whatever, WITHOUT deleting my SMS's and Contacts ? (as I am clever enough to not have any backup at all...) and eventually other data (calendar, notes...) ? OR to save those before reinstalling ?

I have access to APOLO-CWM-Recovery and ODIN mode, I tried to wipe cash and dalvik, to fix permissions, which gave me some hope as the "application opening" message goes then all the way to the end of my 111 applications, but then it restart again and loop the same way :(

What could be wrong for it not to boot ? (many things I guess..?)

And, what if I reinstall ROM from CWM, without wipe, will it delete those elements ?

Anyway, thanks a lot for your time ! Keep up the good work :) And many thanks for it !
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
Try flashing the rom again without wiping anything (and choose the same options you chose before, during installation).

This won't delete any of your apps, settings or data.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LaMarMôt:
Hello and thanks for your answer!

Unfortunately it is doing the same after flashing the rom again :(

Any chance being able to extract those data from this state ? Or any other way to "unstuck" this state ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
Sounds like you have corrupted data then, so the next thing to try is to wipe data (but not internal storage) and flash the rom again.

Unfortunately, you'll have to setup the phone again and reinstall your apps.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LaMarMôt:
Which means I won't have my SMS and Contacts anymore ? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Spannaa:
You'll lose your sms unless you've backed them up but your contacts should restore when you sign in to your Google account during setup.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] It_ler:
You can try one thing before wiping data:

Boot the phone into recovery, then attach it via usb cable to your pc.

If you have installed Samsung usb drivers, the pc should recognize the internal sd card of your phone.

Open windows explorer on your pc, right click on the phone's internal sd card and select the tools option to check and repair corrupted files. (Not sure about how it is named in Windows ... May differ in different os versions anyway).

I also had such an issue on my old S2 many years ago and could fix some corrupted files on the internal sd card.

Hopefully it will work in your case too.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] pargas:
Maybe you could make a nandroid backup and try to restore SMS and stuff with nandroid manager app hen you have a fresh install.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] LaMarMôt:
Thank you very much for your answers.

Spannaa, as I said I don't have a backup, neither do I have a linked google account... I know, I know...

It_ler, I tried your suggestion, fixing corrupted files using windows, didn't work, same problem :(

pargas, very interesting suggestion ! but (I know I should probably try to answer myself first, and I promise I will tonight) how do I proceed to do the nandroid backup you suggested ? (I know there is a backup option in the recovery (APOLO-CWM-Recovery), would it be it?)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] pargas:
If you get into cwm there should be the option to backup. Haven't used the i9100 for ages and nowadays twrp but if i remember right you can choose in nandroid manager between cwm and twrp. Choose cwm. Make sure you have the backup before deleting. Choose the external card for backup just in case. One more thing, any chance to boot in safe mode? If there is just some rogue app.. (small chance but u never know..) search forums for guide.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] katolink:
Hello!

I am trying to install this rom on my galaxy s2 but I always get a bootloop on first reboot. I have observed the steps mentioned in the OP and subsequent posts and I have tried both the stock kernel and the Apolo kernel. I have even tried going back to stock Samsung rom and afterwards flashing this kernel. Preload partition is stock (512 Mib) and I have tried installing both with stock /system partition and with increased /system partition. Any ideas how to get over this problem?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Many40:
Hi,

Good to see that somebody is still using legendary Galaxy S2 :)

I haven't been using s2 for a few years already but let's remind old good times when I had this phone and maybe I will be able to help you.

Let's start from the beginning:

- have you got i9100 standard version of s2?

- what firmware version have you got before you moved to Neatrom?

- were you playing before with repartitioning?

- have you flashed Neatrom with full wipe?

- have you checked md5 sum of the Neatrom zip package after downloading?

Enough so far.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] katolink:
Thanks a lot for your availability to lean over such an old device! :) I am currently setting it for somebody else and hence all the digging around roms and kernels that I have been doing for the last few days!

I have i9100 standard (international) version. Before NeatROM I tried installing AOSP roms (RR, LOS etc.) and yes, I played around with repartitioning using both Odin and Lanchon Repit tool. I eventually reverted to stock setup (0.5 G /system and /preload and 2 G /data). I had been reading this thread and understood that only altering /preload may cause bootloops, but just to eliminate any potential side effects I have eventually chosen stock partitioning for all partitions.

I have flashed NeatROM (MD5 checked) with full wipe/format from CWM/TWRP using IsoRec kernels. The only thing I did not do is use a kernel cleaning script (such as this one https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/cwm-twrp-util-hawkernelwipe-kernel-wipe-t3064146) because the link in the OP is broken. Also, I was not able to find another similar script compatible for Galaxy S2. Do you have by any means such a script in your archive so that I can use it to rule out any possible cause of bootloop deriving from kernel leftovers?

Many thanks in advance for your help!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Many40:
OK, I see. a kernel cleaning script is not necessary if you already did full wipe -> it should have wiped everything from cleaned partitions including kernel's leftovers (you wiped preload as well?)

1. I hope that you repartitioned your phone back to stock properly (used a correct PIT file)

2. Could you reboot to your recovery and do wipe cache, dalvik and factory reset after flashing Neatrom?

3. If it doesn't help then the best I guess will be (as recommended by OP) going back to full stock rom via odin and then flash Neatrom again.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] katolink:
Partition sizes seem ok from what I can see in recovery, so I assume PIT files are correct. I reinstalled stock Samsung rom and it booted without problems so I guess it's all good on this side.

Regarding kernel scripts, shouldn't they be needed also when changing kernels afterwards? Or even if updating with new versions of the same kernel? For example, NeatROM comes also with Apolo 4.14 kernel and I see that the latest version is 4.15b. If I want to upgrade afterwards will I need to run cleaning scripts or a 'dirty' flash in recovery will be sufficient? I note that there is no additional info in this regard in the Apolo official xda thread whereas the general rule posted in the OP is to flash a cleaning script before attempting to install the Apolo kernel (even if, practically speaking, it would not make much sense to clean the same kernel I am trying to install afterwards...).

I will try your suggestion to wipe/reset partitions interim, after flashing NeatROM and before booting, maybe this changes anything. Will report back.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Many40:
If a stock rom worked for you it should mean that your partitions layout is correct (I assume that you flashed via odin one of the latest 4.1.2 JB rom?).

For the kernel cleaning scripts - yes, when you switch from one kernel to another or even upgrade a kernel it might be useful to clean all possible leftovers from the old kernel however (what I wanted to say in my previous post), when you do a full wipe before installing Neatrom from custom recovery (wipe caches, data, system and preload partitions) then you clean everything. So in this case a cleaning script is not needed to be used at the same time.

Waiting for your report :)

Edit: don't forget to place the rom zip into internal memory card (not external).