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[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
After the installation is finished, you need to do a factory reset, then reboot.

Otherwise you cant boot.

And for cm9 it may be required to have atleast a gingerbrea2.3.x rom
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] FrankyDoodle:
Rom manager isnt good for the new ones, cause they will probably end up with a nice brick to throw at you :p

P.S.

If I helped you in some way hit it!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
Its Not bad for new phones, for new people, as they dont know how to use it..
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] FrankyDoodle:
With new ones I was actually talking about "people" :p

P.S.

If I helped you in some way hit it!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
I have Android 2.3.4 on it will that work?

Also how can I backup my Stock rom on it as well.

I noticed a backup and restore option in Clockworkmod as well (I have Version 5.0.2.6) Will that work incase I mess up again?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Darkshado:
First of all, do not use ROM Manager to install CWM, you will brick the device doing so.

The nandroid backup function in CWM should work, but having a working Odin install with your Odin-flashable stock ROM backup is always a nice plus.

While I don't have one personally, there have been reports on here of the same USB jig (a micro USB connector with the appropriate resistor between pins 4 and 5) used on the Galaxy S Vibrant working on the Gio as well. This is if it doesn't want to go into download mode anymore.

These are a few gotchas with flashing ROMs on the Gio I can think of right now:

-Don't flash the Euro baseband on the 5660M and vice versa. (The AMSS image in Odin tar files)

-Be sure to have your partitions in the appropriate file system format, and CWM to go with it. I'm talking about ext4 and Samsung's stock, and proprietary RFS format.

If you have the usual MUGK3 stock ROM all Canadian 5660Ms have been delivered with, install CWM (via Odin, or with root and the dd command), format to ext4 and install the latest CM9 nightly zip file. Nothing more to it really.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
I am not going to use ROM Manager to begin with. as my device is not listed.

I used the recovery to install Clockworkmod (CWM)

Also I noticed that some ROMs are strictly for S5660M Not the GT-S5660M.

If I want to Install a Rom That For the GT-S5660 Does it Matter if it has the "M" in the name of my model? as in GT-S5660M

Also is it possible to flash zip files with odin?

Or has the ROM only have to be in tar format?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
One last thing

Well, Before I start flashing (Because I'm pretty close to knowing now)

I am going to post 5 final questions before I begin:

1) Does it matter about my Model code for a ROM?

EX: ROM Made for the S5660 or GT-S5660 And I want to Install it on my GT-S5660M

2) If I Come across the problem I had earlier that caused me to take it to bell to get it fixed, Will the Nandroid Backup & Restore fix it?

3) Is it possible to mess up installing a ROM that the phone is inaccessible to the Recovery & ROM Flasher?

4)If I forget to Factory reset my phone while installing a ROM, can I go back to the recovery and factory reset and reboot?

5)If I Choose to install this ROM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414173

Can I install it on my GT-S5660M since I have Android 2.3.4?

If I Choose the Other 2 I mentioned:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1659450

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1708383

Does it Matter what version of Android I have?

Once These questions are answered I will begin Installing Custom ROMs onto my GT-S5660M
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
1 .zip files that you flash via recovery can be flashed easily, thats fine

Just watch out with odin roms like gioprio, they contain a baseband and you will have no service, but can easily be solved by flashing a m model baseband

2 I think not

3 no, unless you do it terribly wrong :)

Flashed 20+ roms and nothing bricked ;)

4 yes.

Make sure partitions are ext4.. This can be done with ext4formatter zip or installing for example cm7 rom first, than cm9.

Just stay on gingerbread, android 2.3 or higher

2.3.3 or 2.3.4 doesnt make a difference
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
So you're saying that I should install Cm7 and then CM9?

Would It matter if I choose CM7 or CM7.2?

and you're also saying I should install a ROM that has Android 2.3.X instead of one with Android 4.0.X?

OH! I forgot to ask one last question:

Where can I get a Stock ROM For my GT-S5660M?

Can I get it off my phone or would I have to download it off a website?

Yea I know I may asking a lot of questions, I just want to know how I can install a ROM properly without bricking it.

as for the last 2 ROMs i mentioned earlier, the process is the same eh?

I just need the most information that I can get.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] bdasmith:
Hi there.

There is a compiled list of all ROMs for the 5660 and 5660m Gio in the development area.

the Stock Rom for 5660M (The GT is nothing to worry about) is this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1385874

There are a few other custom roms made only for the 5660M.

You can absolutely use a rom that is s5560, but note:

If you are selecting a Rom that is flashed using odin, always open the .tar using winzip or 7zip and just check for a file called amss ... this is the broadband file which would cause you to lose your phone signal. if you want to use the ROM, remove that amss file.

is you are flashing a rom through clockwordmod, these don't change the broadband.

so you can freely use any of those ones, such as cm7, 7.1, 7.2 9 or other based on stock roms.

Cyanogenmod (cm) requires the internal file system to be ext4, where as most Rom based on stock can use either rfs (stock file system) or some do support ext4 internal for a bit of increased speed.

also check out this site

http://android.phiexz.com/device/galaxy-gio.html

if you need additional memory for more apps, there are such things as a2sd, link2sd and s2e you can research...
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
About this Ext4formatter.zip that voetbalremco mentioned, where can I get it to, would I do this before installing the rom or after installing the ROM?

I know that I need to wipe cache partition, factory reset, and wipe Dalvik cache.

Would I do all of this first or after installation?

Like I said earlier I'm sorry for asking a lot of questions, I just need to most information I can get. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] movfan:
Exformatter.zip

You use it before installing, same thing with the wipes.

By the way, this ext4formatter is a one time event.

Once it is done, its done.

The wiping is every time before you install a different rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
WOOT!!!!!

I got CyanogenMod 7.2 sucessfully installed!!!

Thank you guys so much!!

Also I have a question:

If I ever want to upgrade from CyanogenMod 7.2 to CyanogenMod 9, How would I do it?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] bdasmith:
congrats! its awesome isn't it!

to ever go to CM9...it'll be copy the .zip to sdcard and flash it with cwm...yahoooO!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
So in a nutshell, Repeat what I did with CM7.2 but without the extrformatter.zip eh?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] movfan:
Exactly, have fun.:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Super Liam:
Hey also I noticed that when I install CyanogenMod 7.2, My model number changed from GT-S5660M To GT-S5660.

I also Tried ROM Manager again and I got my model to work. Is it safe for me to use it?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] voetbalremco:
The only part that is different is within the baseband, hardwarematic it is the same except RIL drivers/chip

Rom manager shouldnt touch that, so I think its fine
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] bdasmith:
I recommend not using ROM manager....can corrupt the phone...

CWM is best way to go.

And don't worrry about the M.....it doesn't matter.

5660 and 5660m are same thing....only the baseband is different,,,,the cm7.2 doesn't change the baseband so don't worry.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
I need help, really.

So here I am, buying an Epic 4G with bad esn from Ebay, i don't care about the Bad esn, I live in Mexico, so not a single **** given, I flashed it to Iusacell, the CDMA carrier here in Mexico.

It was working very well, it had voice and data and it was OK, i had no problems with the OS.

Then, the damn day that a dude was going to buy it from me, THE !"#!" DAMN PHONE DOESN'T TURN ON!!!!

It was stucked in the "Samsung" screen, and sometimes it came trough that just to freeze on the Galaxy S screen, just once it barely turned on and showed the Unlock screen, but when i unlocked it, it rebooted ¬¬

I'm a bad-lucked-noob dudes.

As soon as I started reading I tried to flash a stock rom with Odin, but it didnt work.

Now I'm realizing that the problem is flashing the "modem.bin" image, i tried with both Odin and Heimdall and nothing worked, several sotck roms, several modems, nothing worked, IT ALLWAYS STOPS AFTER DOWNLOADING THE MODEM AT 100% AND FAILS TO UPLOAD.

Heres what Heimdall says:

ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!

MODEM upload failed!

And its the same every damn time :/

Please help me, I'm so about to throw it to the floor :(

Thank you!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
What cable? Could be a crap cable and data transfer issues. Also could be the phone is corrupt... I remember reading about somebody having to return their phone cuz it kept getting stuck on the modem.bin and it was a faulty phone.

Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Try odining just a modem.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
I tried with both a generic USB cable, (yes, a crappy cheap one) and also with a original HTC cable, doesn't worked on any of them.

Tell me it's not the phone, please, that would mean loosing money, isn't there another way to flash like everything?, like a master delete or i dont know, Im not familiar with Samsung devices.

I Tried that just the modem, on both Odin and Heimdall didn't worked, it keeps saying the same. Any other sugestion dude?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTQ6Rn0FBSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Can try this video... but I would recommend a better cable than an HTC. Blackberry is always my cable of choice since its short and very thick. Gets the job done nicely.

Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
This^^^^^^^^^^^

I have seen the HTC cables not work as well. Definitely a thick Blackberry cable and also Odin with the battery out. Which tar file are you using?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
I'll try the video tonight, and im also trying to get a Blackberry cable.

I'm not really shure about the tar that I'm using, as I told I'm not very familiar with the Samsung devices, but I think its like a E30 and ive seen also a F09 or something like that, I downloaded everything related that I saw.

Ok, my question is: I know the cable could cause some problems, But, Is it possible that it ALLWAYS crashes in the same exact operation? :confused:
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Yes it is possible. You could also have a damaged modem area in your ROM. Try to look for the EC05 tar and try that.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benjamin Dobell:
Try with version 1.3.1 of Heimdall rather than 1.3.2.

If the problem persists it might be worth repartitioning (if you're not already).
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
I don't even know which Heimdall am i using, anyway, I'll check that..

Tell me more about repartitioning, I'm android-familiar but I'm not familiar with Samsung devices.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
With Odin you check Repartition. I'm not sure on the specifics but my guess is it resets your partition table on the phone.

Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
I allready cheked, and i do have the EC05 tar, I tried with that one several times.

Do you recomend me to use the Odin or the Heimdall?

And for both of them, can you tell me how to use it, maybe im doing something wrong, some people say with battery like in the video, others say that without battery, so confused.

thanks
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
Use Odin

Place the phone into download mode.

Plug it in and ensure there is a yellow box with COM# (doesn't matter what number)

Put the victoryxxxx.pit in the PIT section of Odin

Place the EC05 or which ever TAR in the PDA slot of Odin

Make sure only auto-reboot is checked and hit start.

Should take around 3 minutes or so. Factory.fs takes the longest usually so expect it to slowly load on that part.

If you would like.. i can remote control your computer with Teamviewer and ensure you get things done correctly :).

If you do install teamviewer Private message me the ID and Password.

Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
Sorry im so noob.

Battery in i gess because of the order of writing.

Re-partition?

Auto-reboot?

F. Reset time?

Is Odin3 1.85 ok?

Im so paying you some beers, you're really helpful.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
Install Teamviewer and Private message me the ID and Password.. ill remote control the desktop and get it fixed for ya.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
Ok, just to keep this thread alive.

I've borrowed an original blackberry data cable, the short one.

Im trying my luck maybe tonight.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Good luck!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
Unfortunately it doesn't look like it will work. But there's always a chance.

It goes all the way through but fails on modem.bin every time. I've only seen one other instance of this and the person needed a replacement because the modem was corrupt.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
I remember that one. Did you try the Samsung EB13 updater?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
No. Just Odin.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
I will look for the updater for him to try tonight.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
Dudes, you both are awesome, I looked for the updater when I was downloading firmwares, but I wasnt able to find a download source.

Thank you so much, tonight is the last chance I think.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Got the file uploading to my dev-host account now. Damn! Got stuck at 85%! Uploading to dropbox instead. Should be up in less than an hour.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
OK here is the Samsung EB13 updater:

http://d-h.st/xCH

Good luck!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
Thank you dude, I tried to do that in the morning, with a BB cable.

Installed the updater, ran it, the progress bar was going pretty stable and siht.

It actually reached 100% and i was like **** yeah!

But then, at a 100% it told me it failed :(

I'm going to sell it on Ebay for parts /: im going to loose cash

Thank you anyway, you and Uber where extreamly helpful and kind.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
Yeah I figured. I don't know how come it happened. Even out of nowhere the modem just took a crap. That's too bad. Anyways glad I could help. ;)

Sent From My Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Bummer. I have seen them go for $60 or more for parts.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
One last thing to try. Odin just the FC09 Modem in Odin and select EFS clear. If it goes through it will probably go through hands-free activation.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Damian8a:
Didn't worked :/ I'm sure it was a problem with the cellphone.

Thank you dude, you're f*cking awesome
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
I try. Hate to see an Epic go down.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eliashadow:
Hallo people.

Im trying to figure out a problem with ''Back up and reset'' in phone settings with my google account.

What's my problem that i need your help?

I like to install and try all the great rom here and always im making full wipe before flashing.And i love the feature on ics that i can restore my google account when i set up my phone for first time after installation.My phone settings, my wifi settings, my contacts and my apps from Google Play are auto back to my phone in 5 minutes (i m using Titanium Backup only for a few apps).

BUT, unfortunately on SOME custom ROM, after first set up, my Google account auto restore only my cocntacts and nothing more!I must install my apps and all my phone settings manually, so im spending lot of my time!

Plus, in phone settings-Backup and Reset, the ''Backup account'' is empty and i cant change it!

Im trying to find out what it causes, without any luck.I thought that CSC was the solution, but no.I changed it and nothing happened.

Any thoughts???

Thanks,

Ilias.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eliashadow:
Noone???...:(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leechoonhwee:
Take my word. Dun trust that function. Just do your normal contact sync with google server, your sms with GoSMS and applications with Titanium Backup.

That is how I backup and restored my phone between flashes without any surprises.

One thing to note is that you wouldn't be able to backup and restore system apps. Only user apps like your Whatsapp, 3D cameras, Games, etc..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eliashadow:
I follow these many years in my android life.Once, a year before, i had big problem with my google account.I couldnt buy anything cause i had all my apps in titanium backup (yes, chracked).

So i decide to make another account, to buy any app i wanted and to keep in titanium only few.

The problem for me is not how to reset more quick.

I just wonder what cause the reset problem in some custom rom and in others i can reset my account without problem.

Thanks...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crismar2:
Same problem una N7000 with CM 10.2

Enviado desde mi GT-N7000 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angel_vash07:
I have a uncommon soft-bricked galaxy ace here.

Please see link if can someone help me with this. My SGA got the very similar problem with the video link below.

btw, i use to flash using CWM and Odin and done it sucessful many times (as in many) before i encounter this problem.

PLEASE SEE IT IN YOUTUBE: "Bricked Samsung Galaxy Ace - Please Help"

p.s.

Its not my video but we got the very similar problem.

Its not my video but we got the very similar problem.

Its not my video but we got the very similar problem.

Thanks guys
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
What were u doing when the phone got screwed?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tovagulet:
Have you tried another ROM?

I like to use once package, rather than lot of files....
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angel_vash07:
i used to do it with one packed .tar.md5 file.

and im very familiar with the odin mechanics.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angel_vash07:
i installed es file explorer.

i USUALLY manage my BT and WIFI by replacing files in the /etc/wifi (i think this not the cause)

one thing i remember is i browse the /dev folder in my phone memory

open the stl5 and open with a text. BUT

im aware not to save anything it might change something. i just openned it.

im still on a good condition and after about a day. i reboot my phone and then the thing happens.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Falc0nPuls3:
Well the answer is so simple mate reflash or flash a new rom. Its gonna take you ages to find out what,when,where,how that happped just get over it and flash a new rom there r hundreds out there. Lets just say that it was something from somewhere in the blue sky that happened to ur phone. Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
Guys,

There is such a nice keyboard for our galaxy R..download it from market & have fun.

1) Adaptxt - Light theme is nice with G3 rosemary font. Also have HINGLISH(HINDI+ENGLISH) dictionary.:eek:

Download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kpt.adaptxt.beta&feature=search_result

2) Swiftfree(trial) - Dark theme is better then anything.:cool:

Downlaod : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...pe.swiftkey.phone.trial&feature=search_result

Try it..
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] xlm13x:
i use thumb keyboard, its perfect for me.

customised layout is cool setting, u can set landscape and portrait layout. in landscape divided keyboard is very easy and fast to type. also have auto spell corrections.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus&hl=en
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
bro thats good but try these two..you will feel awesome like me..Auto spell & keyboard layout is already there in each keyboard..just try..;)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] xlm13x:
will try later when reach home ;)

Edit: these keyboards r nice and user friendly but I will stick to my thumb keyboard :D
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] 'cooleagle':
Kindly check your PM. :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] dack1612:
A.I.type Keyboard

U can also use this keyboard :cool:.

"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5haXR5cGUuYW5kcm9pZCJd"

It's awesome :D all the shortcut given in the main screen like "smilies", "Numbers", "Special sign" & "settings" :p

I am using this since 2 months nd no problem at all :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] :
I've used Smart Keyboard Pro since the very beginning of my adventure with android. Never complained:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xMiwibmV0LmNkZWd1ZXQuc21hcnRrZXlib2FyZHBybyJd
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Rejwen:
Swype or SwiftKey X ;)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Indha Lezzio:
I'm very used to swiftkey x that i don't need to test another, and it has catalan language too :D

Enviado desde mi GT-I9103 usando Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
Sorry bro, I dont want to pay for keyboard..:D
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] ganucci:
I use Swype...anybody got any skins for that
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] emanoj.i9103:
Swype anyday. Fast as lightning as you get used to it.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
use touchpal keyboard..its Swype is amazing with Diff themes
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] chandanbs:
I've tried around 12 different keyboards and somehow i settled in for perfect keyboard.. which is a perfect gb keyboard and its a right mix of speed and accuracy with hassle free layout.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=free.inputmethod.latin.perfectkeyboard&hl=en
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] nimsbond:
For me swiftkey suits better..Learns from our type n suggests very fast. never tried anyother keyboard....
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
try touchpal, it is nice
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] amar1548:
For me smart keyboard is the best ...... it supports themes and also best suited for me.......:screwy:
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Fusrodah:
Swype. Simple and fast.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] sk8er_boi47:
1000 products & hence 1000 options , it's just a matter of personal preference. All products have their pros & cons :)

I use Go Keyboard & pretty happy with it :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] 4eLLka:
this keyboard is perfect for me https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5haXR5cGUuYW5kcm9pZCJd
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] pulley06:
I use TouchPal key board. Found it pretty neat! :D

Galaxy R | neo rom v3 | ardatdat kernel 1.8.3
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] esteras:
My vote for ICS keyboard. Simple and very useful/fast.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Bhavik Jain:
Exactly ics keyboard is very goog
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] akshatsourav:
this iz just owsm ;)

at least try it ull defnitly love this one ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jellybeankeyboard.f.g&feature=search_result

or this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jlsoft.inputmethod.latin.jelly.free&feature=search_result

or the paid one ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jlsoft.inputmethod.latin.jelly.pro