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[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi all...just a quick question, earlier in this thread it was mentioned that having a backup image of the 'stock' recovery *could* be desirable. I um don't have this. I doubt it'll be an issue for me, as I don't intend to revert back to stock. But just in case I ever DID need it, is it something that I,d be able to download from anywhere?....

Or....and please don't hate me for mentioning the 'K' word, would Kies reinstall it if I had to do an emergency restore?......
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
stock recovery linked by THE-E in "How to root & unroot Galaxy W" in Development Section.. actually, stock recovery doesn't needed.. stock recovery, just usefull for first time you root your phone, and for unrooting STOCK ROM (CUSTOM ROM CAN'T BE UNROOTED)

if your phone bricked, download the stock ROM, and flash it with ODIN (needs PC) via download mode..

YOU WILL GET YOUR WARRANTY BACK :D

then go to SAMSUNG Costumer Service Center and they will fix it freely..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] [.::MDT::.]:
Yes, I had it.

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Hi,

n00b questions here, sorry but it's my first time I'm trying to flash a Custom rom!

So... I successfully installed CWM6.

I was wondering:

What is exactly contained in the full backup I can do via CWM6 recovery?

Is it like an image of my current ROM with all the apps and their data installed?

What should I do in order to copy all my apps data (e.g. games highscores, app saved data, widgets, homescreens) to CM9?

What does it change by installing CM9? Will I lose my data in sdcard internal and/or external memory? Should I backup these partitions before then?

Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
it contains:

- /system partition

- /data partition

- /cache partition

- ROM's kernel (boot.img)

- and recovery.img

backup your CM9, format /system, /data, and /cache, restore stock ROM backup, go to /data/data, the folders in there are the data of apps, copy some folder (data) to your sd.. then format /system, /data, and /cache again, restore you CM9, copy folders that you copied to sd to /data/data.. reboot recovery, fix permissions, reboot system..

but this isn't recommended, app data from GB, used in ICS, may cause crashes of that app.. so better don't..

no you will not
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] [.::MDT::.]:
Great.

Where is the backup stored (so that I can also save it to my PC just to be sure I have it)?

Maybe my question wasn't clear.

I meant, what should I do in order to port my current data app (e.g. games highscores) from stock ROM to CM9 - once I will install CM9.

Anyway thanks, I got that data is stored under

/data/data

so I can copy&paste the folders of the apps I'm interested in (i.e. I want to transfer from stock ROM to CM9 without losing e.g. highscores) into the same folders of the CM9.

However, you say that this is not recommended, so I will try to do it only for the really important apps, thanks!

Uhm ok... but since I've been using App2SD, what's gonna happen to the apps I have in my sd internal memory once I upgrade my custom ROM to CM9?

Should I maybe format the sd internal memory before upgrading to CM9?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Thanks again IvanKurnia for your reply....information given was spot on....again :)

Think I'm going to print this thread off so that I have a hard copy of it stored for reference....

Many thanks....Keith.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
hold home button, slide your apps to left or right to remove your running apps, it's ICS.. Media Player? use Apollo Music that included.. or better, Google Play Music

CM 10 is now developed by "bangprovn" the first version hasn't finished.. I heard that some hardwares aren't working
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Once again, thank you IvanKurnia for your clear, polite and patient responses to my (noob) questions. This is my first ever 'smart' phone so my experience of the android platform spans a whopping 6 months and is limited (up til now) to stock gingerbread. (My previous phone was a Sammy tocco lite...lol). It's good to know that there are people like you here on XDA who will offer their experience and support to people like me who are only just beginning to figure out what their phones can REALLY do......

Once again many thanks......Keith
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
One other thing, when I said 'media' player in one of my previous comments, I should have said (specifically) video player. But having researched things, I've installed MX Player from the market which actually works very well....if you can suggest a better alternative to this, please let me know....thanks again ....Keith
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
try yourself.. people scored it differently.. sorry late reply
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] MyDeSTiNaTe:
MX Player should be good enough, it supports most of the codecs, and it got a very good ratings and feedbacks from users
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
CM9 install help

Hi there,

I'm also a noob in the android scene:)

My phone is allready rooted, and I would like to instal cm9 but I'm not really sure how,

I've seen some instructional video's on youtube, could you help me if this are good instructions?

So if i understand well, i have to install cwm 6 with ODIN?

Go to this forum, download the latest install file, dowload GAPPS.(on external or internal sd?)

Then go into recovery mode, do a recovery?(is that with automaticly with cwm?) then install file from xda, then install GAPPS and than just reboot??

Thanks for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi there ...looks like you're pretty much where I was when I posted my first post.... i used the method quoted below (thanks go to IvanKurnia), which I found much easier than the battle I was having with Odin.......

Once you've installed cwm6, use it to create a 'nandroid' backup of your 'stock' (pre-installed) ROM. Then download and copy the cm9 and gapps files to your phone and follow the instructions for flashing the upgrades to your phone....these instructions will also prompt you to wipe 'dalvic' and 'cache'....

One thing to remember....all instructions MUST be exactly followed, or you risk 'bricking' your phone....but get it right, and it's well worth it.......
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
The download links for cm9 (alpha 8) and gapps can be found here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24325093

And a really useful YouTube video for step by step instructions can be found here.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUXIXAt2dg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Good luck, and have some fun....

Keith..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] MyDeSTiNaTe:
Normally there will be instructions in the first page of a ROM's page, just follow them tightly after you got CWM, then it should be alright good luck yea

Just in case you need guide for flashing CWM with Odin: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1867870

Other guides: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1653907

CM9-based ROM:

Original CM9 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576874

BioHazard http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1843207

InDroiD REMICS http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1842544

MIUI http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1749067

PARANOIDANDROID Ecstacy http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1753065

Aokp-Milestone6-iattilagy http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1844186

Digital.AOKP-Milestone6.I8150.BZS http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840869

EHNDROIX http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1850859

RemICS http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1753233

XPERIA ARC http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1863386

Maybe I will miss a few

Hope it helps

And please remember to do a full backup and full wipe
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
CM9 install help

Thanks for all your answers,

This weekend I'm gonna try it, just one other question. I have a file now that says clockwordmod, with the files .rommanager_market_lic..., .settings, .nomedia

I've installed rommanager, (an app from clockworkmod? but doesnt support galaxy w) Is this the reason?

Does this mean that i have clockworkmod?

The rommanager has been deleted for a while now..

Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] wong.izzat:
Yes, you have the clockworkmod. You can access it from the Reboot - Recovery function. The downloaded apps has no support for our Galaxy W.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cooltrix:
The kernel is part of the ROM you have or plan to flash.

From what I can make of it, CWM5 is recommended on GB & CM7+ and above ROMs, while CWM6 is usually used on ICS, JB & CM9-based ROMs. This can be found consistently on the instructions on flashing most of the different ROMs.

I hope this helps.

It depends on the ROM you just flashed. Some developers intentionally leave some parts out to give you the option to use your favorite app for that task. You can always google for 'best (insert app here) for android' to help you decide for yourself. And if that still doesn't work out for you, might I suggest Arco's CM9 Beta 1 as it's the closest to becoming official CM9 (IMHO).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Thanks cooltrix....updated to beta 1 last night....my main concern was the camera bug which has been fixed.....now looking forward to see what bangprovens cm10 has to offer........time will tell I guess.... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
I've try to acces from recovery function, but the clockworkmod map is empty, so no clockwordmod i guess...

Is ROM toolbox pro a good tool to get CM9 on my galaxy w without installing the cwm6??
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] pepoluan:
Are you trying to access ClockWorkMod via ROM Toolbox?

Try booting into recovery (power off, power on while holding vol.down+home). Do you see the ClockWorkMod?

_____ Galaxy W + Mutant ROM + xda app _____

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I am using GB (Mutant ROM, to be precise), and arco's CWM6 works splendidly.

_____ Galaxy W + Mutant ROM + xda app _____
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
If I try in recovery mode(button combination) the clockworkmod file is empty.

I haven't installed rom toolbox pro jet. But is it usfull for cm9 en cmw6?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
rom manager, it doesn't support Wonder.. just flash CWM that made by acro
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jazmy:
Thanks for that help realy useful post.

however i got still couple of questions !!

1- After i do so i have now a backup of my stock gengerbread 2.3.5 ? am i right?

2- How to install that backup if the system bricked ?!

Thanks if anybody can help please
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
to backup..

on CWM

- /backup and restore

- /backup and restore/backup

OR

- /backup and restore/backup to external sd

then "clockworkmod" folder will created on your sd.. that's your backup.. you can copy and backup that folder to PC..

wanna restore?

on CWM

- /backup and restore

- /backup and restore/restore..

if you reflash phone with ODIN to stock rom (I mean re flash system, recovery, etc.) you will need to re flash CWM
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] jazmy:
I installed it successfully and i backuped my system :) thanks

I wonder if i installed cymod 9 rom or anyother can i restore to my original rom ?!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
of course yes.. don't forget to format your /system , /data , and /cache.. it's on CWM - Mounts and Storage
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Mitch_Faiz_555:
Just for sure, does CWM6 100% capable for Galaxy W running GB and with ZSLM4 stock ROM (with ROOT, of course) ???

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Also , I want to say that the file in /dev/block/mmcblk0p13 in my phone is named "09:00 mmcblk0p13"

Should I still use the command above or what :confused::confused::confused:
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] IvanKurnia:
acro68 has made the CWM supports our W.. doesn't matter.. BUT DON'T FLASH ANOTHER CWM EXCEPT IT HAS OPTIMIZED.. in that link, it's optimized.. and SAFE..

doesn't matter mate.. Android is Linux.. and that's how in vital partition seen by user.. 09:00 and always change depends on time

it can be 09:00, 09:30, 21:00

:) safe to flash if you follow the instructions..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] moch.arifki:
Flashing with odin
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
Hi there,

Can I get CWM9 on my phone if I just download the clockworkmod recovery apk??

Tnx
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi fella....I wasn't aware that there WAS a CWM apk. If you look at this thread....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1941028

It'll tell you everything you need to know about CWM and CM9.....

Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rinopro:
Owkeey, clockworkmod is installed! Jihoe:) if I want to put the gapps and CM9 zip on sdcard, do I unzip that? Or just put the zip files on the sdcard?

Tnx!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No you should leave the files unaltered. I copied them to my external SD card as I was worried they might be deleted during the wipe prior to installing CM9....once you've wiped everything, just stay in cwm and simply flash them according to the instructions you've read in my thread.....(ROM first, then GApps).....

From my Galaxy W on CM9 and CWM6 with Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperMari064:
I've looked through the forums and found this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1252028

but the OP said

So how would this be done on the Arc S?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperMari064:
*bump*

Does anyone know how to do this? I don't mind punching in some commands on a terminal, a flashable zip would be nice too. :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperMari064:
Anyone?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperMari064:
Hello? any help here :confused:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smartarse93:
Well having a quick look, you could just reuse the same method that you posted about the only thing you might possible have to do is modify the script to our phone.

Bumping your thread several times doesn't mean your going to get an answer, in the time you've waited for an answer you could of looked at the script - googled a few times and done it yourself.

Why would you even want to disable journaling?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperMari064:
If you're saying that there are people who would spend their time clicking through five or six pages just to answer a question, it's beyond me. Besides since this hasn't been done on this phone, the modified formatting needed to do this isn't on google.

Why do I want to disable journaling? Google that to find out. ;)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smartarse93:
Well I went and looked... but all you have to do is follow the "manual" method and just change it to our partitions. Well off my head I would presume performance, but I doubt that it would speed things up much on our devices or your thinking less reads and writes means increased life span on the storage medium.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsexton702:
im making a universal journal disabler

pm if your interested
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] alankstiyo:
Interesting, my phone was partially unlocked after using voodo sim unlock, with yours it seems that it's unlocked now.

P.S. unlocked it through stock ICS
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] wallah:
You are awesome bro, thank you sooo match !!!! Unlocked LH6 Off Odex JB :D

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] superfloup:
Tanks for your hard work !

Donation made : 7KB06913V21138831

Santé !

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] 0hm05:
great :good: works perfectly on my i9300xxdlh4 aokp-mod!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] azcamm27:
Is this a permanent unlock for sgs3.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] 0hm05:
do you read the first post?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
Thanks !
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mopral:
Is it the same one than your beta or do I need to update?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
I added a few checks and cosmetic changes but the functionnalities are exactly the same. So you don't need to update.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sergiuhusca:
Ok...

First of all thx...

The app tell you if the phone is locked or not,after press unlock button or behind press the buton!I don't now what at the service do at my phone but now is unlocked and i have Cwm and Superuser.I'm afraid that i will lock sim again...I don't if i will can update the phone with jellybean...cause im scared i will can not use the phone anymore!What shoul i send you to find what method they applied to reunlock the phone?

I HAVE BUBLG 2 VERSION...:mad:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] farahbolsey:
Hi spocky. Really nice to see you here :)

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kenmasters321:
thank you spoky12, I recently bought a sg3 and was locked on t-mobile uk... not any more ;)

nice work with the unlocking app.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] skivnit:
thanks for your work i'm using mikes fix and i read on OP that it will work however should i back up the efs now or will the app do it before patching?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
I believe you can use the app with no problem, it will warn you if anything is not safe. If you have any doubt and want me to check, just send me your efs folder.

@farahbolsey

Hey farah, long time no see ! :cool:

@skivnit

The app will do it automatically before modifying any file. A manual backup is recommended just in case something goes wrong. Anyway, if the automatic efs backup in my app fails, it won't modify any file in efs, so that should be a problem, but well, you never know what could happen.

@zohawkish

lol I would not have warned people against the mod you posted, just to use it for myself ;) My app modifies users files, so imei should be safe (at least the same than with other unlock app : obviously, if the battery fails during nv_data file write, it might be problematic, but here again, there's the backup).
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Captain Morgan:
After Voodoo and the Voodoo patch stopped working I unlocked with the efs hack posted by another member. Am I better off restoring my efs folder and using this method?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] tisazalay:
As far as I know mike1986 fix is a patch to libsec-ril.so found under system/lib and you can deinstall by reapplying your Rom (assuming it doesn't have the patched version) so I would suggest restore efs reboot reapply the Rom you use without wipe and then apply this app. During the process you may get locked but at the end works.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
Yes, the best way would be to restore your efs before unlocking with the app. Anyway, my app won't unlock anything if the nv_core patch is installed (as the device would be already "unlocked")

I answered you 2 posts above.

I should clear that up in the faq. There is absolutely no problem using libsec-ril.so. You can perfectly unlock with it, if you feel safe as you won't have a "crack detection" and phone relock on recent roms upon reboot. It's just recommended to keep the ril adapted to your rom / radio afterwards so that the device's functionnality is good.

So the order would be : restore efs, [optionnal but recommended to verify efs has been correctly restored] reboot, unlock with the app, [optionnal but recommended] restore libsec-ril (manually or by reflashing your rom)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] GIO44:
hi mate it s a zip file not apk how can i install it ?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
Just rename it to apk before installation.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
Yes that would explain your issue.

I'll add a verification there.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] nale:
@spocky: I sent you some information by email. Just want to confirm if you got it and if had some time to review it?

Thanks in advance

Some info from the 123unlock webpage:

"Hard Locked Phones

Some providers are hard-locking your phone (Telcel, and some Rogers)

If you put in a new simcard, and power on the phone then check if there is an option to enter the network unlock code, in case there is only a dismiss button like the image below your phone is hardlocked. In that case unlock is only possible if you update your phone with an unbranded firmware. "

So, I flashed my phone with unbranded ROM, and the only difference is that I have the chance to enter the unlock code (with Telcel ROM, there is no chance to do that, since it only shows a Dismiss button). I bought the unlock codes (i sent to you also) but no working...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Arkanius:
Just unlocked the phone in 4.1 DLI4!

Not because I needed but because I could and to just give data sample on how it worked
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] spocky12:
@nale

I didn't have time to look at it yet.

@arkanius

Thanks for the feedback !
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] alankstiyo:
so this really means we would be able to unlock them only through code, but isn't this app working when a diff rom is installed?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] lomistars:
feedback

i tested the APP with my GT-I9100LKAXEC & i ve seen a notification saying give a feedback if it works

so i'm doing

THANKSS for great app it worked perfect u bright my day :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ASHLEY117:
had the issue of "could not read nv data" so i used different busybox installers and found the stericson free busybox installer using smart install in the app then clearing supersu authorisation in supersu and rebooting fixed issue.:good:

ps. im on odexed LI5 stock.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] uoY_redruM:
Any plans to expand out to US variants?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mr.Mefisto:
This is amazing ..i will tell you that over and over again! Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] alankstiyo:
weird, it says that my nv_data md5 is wrong for all the rows it says undefined, but the imei shows on settings

I'm on the latest JB OTA

edit: voodoo cannot read sim lock either o.0

is there any way to restore the efs? or am I kinda screwed? ahaha
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] DSA:
Ok...I just went to upload the galaxy nexus folder and my missus just informed me that she has paid to get it unlocked...muppett

So thanks for offering your services, good luck for the future
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] alankstiyo:
I can confirm that with the newest JB OTA this app works, sim unlock and network unlock are totally free, thanks a ot
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] athlonfan:
Thanks! This worked for me right after rooting.

Here's my EFS file.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mohnim:
Would this app work on a totally stock sg3, meaning no roms or cwm
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ratsalad:
No, as the first post says root is required
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mohnim:
Well u can get root on a stock rom, so I don't mind rooting it, I just don't want change roms or install clockwork recovery
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] ratsalad:
Yeah, I slightly misread your post, but mine is stock and rooted and this works fine on it :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] prinzhernan:
This is really interesting. It's my first time to get a locked phone and I might need it one day. Hopefully by that time one can unlock using codes. Thanks for your great effort!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] combomorat:
Tried it and it works!!! AWESOME!!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] oblib__:
Does this mean that your app won't work on the AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] D-Trixxx:
Does this work on the a Rogers branded S3?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mopral:
AFAIK, Roger's branded S3 (SGH-I747) is Qualcomm based so the answer is no
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] D-Trixxx:
Thanks. I didn't get mine yet, this is just preliminary research.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] josefmawas:
It worked!!! Have tried all apps none worked, I nearly paid 20€ :D