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[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] eri000:
About Busybox, IMO we don't need it for this particular action...

I don't recall the moment when i first installed a custom rom but chances are i just used terminal emulator without busybox.

Anyway it is a good practice to have it installed

I guess even if you forget that step terminal will show a error message so no harm done.

Their quick faq says sth : + You may want to install a set of command line utilities like "Busy Box" in order to add commands beyond the commands that come built into your Android device.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] smartiescoke:
why when i flash miui rom, i cant get root access? can someone tell me why?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Esmiga:
Thanks for the guide, it really help me.:D
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] arsradu:
Why don't you ask that in the MIUI ROM thread? You might have better chances of getting an accurate answer.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] SemkaRysev:
Oh, thank you. I've just installed cm 10, then I've gone to cm11 and now I'm on cm12. Thank you, author!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] salmanfarisy:
I bought ancora last friday and installed cm12!

Fantastic!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Good for you fella......

This little phone refuses to give up....:thumbup::thumbup::)

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Alankar05:
cwm not able to open zip file.

hey i installed cwm through odin on my sduos but when i try to open zip file it says no file found.. it only open memory card but when i try to open any folder it says no file found.. ieven tied to place the zip file outside but then it dont show it when i open memory card.. it only shows folder...please help anyone
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Mate.....This guide is for the Galaxy W ONLY......you need to ask this question in your device forum.........

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Noob here.

After I keyed in

dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13

the terminal emulator returned with

/sdcard/recovery.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory

I haven't seen such a file or moved it anywhere else in the past, so could it be stored somewhere else by default? How am I going to find it?

Also, what's the point of "changing directions" in the instructions? Am I supposed to move the image of recovery.img to mmcblk0p13, and then move the image again from mmcblk0p13 to stock_recovery.img?

Thanks. [MENTION=4806698]keithross39[/MENTION] [MENTION=4515182]elchi1234[/MENTION]

EDIT: I figured it out myself. Turns out mmvblk0p13 is where the stock recovery is supposed to be by default, and recovery.img is supposed to be the ClockworkMod recovery. Thanks.

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Is the CWM installation method listed in the first post "flashing it in an adb shell"?

I am now trying to flash arco's CM11 onto my phone. According to the instructions, we're supposed to use STRICTLY ONLY the 2 .zip files provided here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446593

I'm not sure if these files could be used in the CWM installation method in the first post.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
As long as you use the zip files and NOT the tar files you should be ok......

I think these files in the link you pasted are the same ones as those linked to in my guide anyway......

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] bennymax:
great work keith!

this has become my first thread's guide in this forum... all who wants to know something about our device can found in it ;)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] ceecuan:
recommend a ROM here. Xperia 3.1, even it still have few bugs.. overall it's the most stable and fast ROM i've tried. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Thanks for the reply ceecuan, but we need more detail.....

What do you like about the ROM?

What do you dislike about the ROM?

How does it compare to original CM9?

What are the bugs?

How do they affect daily usage?

This thread is aimed at first time modifiers who don't have experience with different ROMs and therefore don't know what the differences between them are. So any info you can post will be of value.......thanks :)

CM9...I don't HAVE to.....I just.....can.. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] phyxius101:
CM9 x Bagux_Project

So what about CM9? although its running on ICS, I see that CM9 still have lots of issues, thats why I, an unexperience user wouldnt prefer CM9, still I dont see the advantages compare to other ROM, maybe you can explain some to me. :o

I prefer running on GB Bagus Project v1.4

it running fast and smooth, better multimedia playback, with some useful mods and tweaks.

dont find any problems or bugs yet. So far so good. And the last but not the least, super heavy duty, the battery lasts longer than I thought and thats is very relieving. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi phyxius101, take a look at this link....

http://www.android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/

It'll explain the differences between GB and ICS.

I came straight from bloat filled stock GB to full on bloat free custom ICS....I noticed a real performance improvement.....For you, with the stripped down 'core' custom GB that you're running, there may not be that much difference. You'd have to try it to find out. I'm afraid to say that your assessment of custom ICS as having 'lots of issues' is incorrect. I have been running it since alpha 7 (we're now on beta 3) and I for one haven't run in to any bugs that prevent me from using it on a daily basis.....even when it was at alpha stage, there were only 2 bugs that annoyed me (USB tethering and camera) but even these have been remedied. The ONLY things that will NEVER be included in custom ICS are radio and video calling....and tbh....that isn't a deal breaker for many......

My advice.....try it, if you don't like it, go back to your previous ROM.......simples.. :)

From my Galaxy W on CM9 and CWM6 with Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] reinjoy:
+1

cm9 is just so awesome..im in awe of this rom..

i know you guys from stock rom/gb rom could also be in awe if you'll just try and taste the goodness of cm9..

tnx to all devs for making this out for us- the wonder users..

-salute!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] kai92:
Thanks for the nice info!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] talat054:
thx

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No problemo bud....just make sure to hit thanks on the OP... :) :)

From my Galaxy W on CM9 and CWM6 with Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] felinglcc:
cm9 by arco is in beta 3 now and cm10 is in alpha 2~:good:
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] talat054:
thx

Thanks for the info. It helped me a lot
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
That's what It's there for fella....don't forget to hit thanks on the OP..... :) :)

From my Galaxy W on CyanogenMod with Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] tronsen:
thx
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No probs tronsen.....just remember to hit the thanks button on the OP :) :)

Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Javanicus:
Thanksfull...

Thanksfull... For me this is helpfully, keith...

But can you write more, please... about how to wipe anything until in the device is realy empty (clearly from the original of GB System) and then fill up there purely custom rom only in that device. I means just like in PC, we can wipe the hardisk in zero byte, repartition, etc...

Sure.. we are using CWM recovery for doing that...

Sory with my bad english. I'm a indonesian, rolling in little village here, going to try flashing android smartphones, especially from samsung, with some amazing rom out there. And thanksfully for your help...
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi there javanicus, first, thanks for your feedback, I'm glad my guide is helpful to you.....

I noticed you said that you want to root and modify other phones.....please DON'T use this method for any other phone make/model. As I said at the beginning of my post this method is SPECIFIC to THIS phone ONLY. NONE of the zips in the provided links can be used on any other phone.......

Now, concerning the removal of ALL the data in the phone......

Yes that facility does exist in CWM, you'll find it under "mounts and storage". You have options to "format" data, cache, dalvik, system, SD card and external SD card. (If I remember right). But (and this is important) you MUST remember to copy and backup any photos, videos and music to a PC or cloud storage before you begin. There is a potential "head scratcher" involved. If you wipe EVERYTHING, where are you going to store the ROM/GApps package that you intend to flash to your phone?........

(This "pristine" wipe method is supplied by Pepoluan)

This is what you do....

1) connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable.

2) remove all the files you want to keep (from both the internal and external SD card)

3) then use your PC to wipe the remaining contents of the external SD card. (You should make sure that if you have a Nandroid backup and sms, app and contact backup files stored here, you DON'T delete them by accident)

4) copy the ROM/GApps package to the external SD card.

5) disconnect your phone from the PC.

6) reboot your phone into recovery.

8) begin the "mounts and storage" wipe.....but leave the external SD card untouched as all the data was removed at step 3, and all that remains is the ROM/GApps package (and the other backup files) that you'll need anyway.

9) just to be sure, back out of "mounts and storage" and wipe cache, dalvik and factory reset (as detailed in the original post)........

You're now ready to install your new ROM on a completely "pristine" phone......

Now for the usual disclaimer (sorry....lol)

You should note, that these steps are not for beginners. As with any modifications you carry out on your phone, there ARE risks......

YOU take responsibility for these risks as it is YOU who are choosing to follow the above instructions.

I will not be held responsible if you damage your phone through following these instructions.....

Now that's over with.......

the instructions detailed above are based on what I've done to my phone......without issue. If you complete ONLY the FORMAT processes, and leave everything else alone, you should be OK......

Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] potasium.nitrat:
txs about the information ...:)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
glad i could help :) :)

don't forget the thanks button on the OP :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Javanicus:
Great guides & explanations

Great guides and explanations, keith... thank a lot for doing that....very understandable... :cowboy:

Of course I knows that classic disclaimer.. and I'll take it.... :D

From now, I'll try your guides... prepare anything for flashing CM9B4 on my I8150 device... hoping anything going to right...:o
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
What I've posted, is exactly what I've done to my phone.....without any problems, so if you follow the guides EXACTLY, you should be fine......

Let me know how you get on.... :)

Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
They aren't the same. I downloaded both, one was 5.3MB, the other was 5.4MB.

Thanks anyway. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Oh?...that's odd.....were the 4 digit version numbers (6.0.4.5 for example) the same on both files?

Also, are you comparing the size of the zips or the extracted img files?

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Numbers were the same, and I was comparing the extracted img files.

Meanwhile, what's the difference between SU BINARY and the Superuser.apk?

I updated the app through Google Play, which one was it? And how do I update the other one?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
The superuser app will prompt you to update the binary (if needed) when you open the app.....

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Okay. And regarding BusyBox, do I have to do anything other than installing it? Does it require root access? If so, I opened the app, it asked me to allow/deny, but whatever I tap it just keeps asking again and again and again... Is that normal?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
You have to allow it root access, then you have to let it download and install it's "applets" which is what lets it do its job......

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
From the first post, the last few lines of the CWM installation instruction:

After I clicked "reboot system now", it returned with "Root access possibly lost. Fix? THIS CAN'T BE UNDONE"

Should I choose "Yes - Fix root (/system/xbin/su)" or "No"?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
The whole idea of this process is to gain root......so yes, fix root....

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
So I installed [MENTION=3044346]arco68[/MENTION]'s final build of Cyanogenmod 11. I followed the instructions closely and Recovery said both the ROM and Gapps were installed successfully. After I rebooted the system, it just shows the Cyanogenmod logo with an arrow spinning around it and it's been an entire hour like that.

Something's wrong.

While I'm waiting for somebody from the ROM's thread to answer my frustration here, do you know what could've caused it? Did I just brick my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No...not bricked.....

The first boot always does take longer, but it might be an idea to boot into recovery and perform a data wipe/factory reset just to make sure there is nothing left from the old OS that might be interfering with the new ROM.....

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Glad to hear I didn't brick it. The instructions from arco68's thread did ask me to do a data and cache wipe before flashing the ROM, and I did it. Should I do the wipe again, or am I good?

(It's still booting with the CyanogenMod logo on it. Almost 1.5 hours now.)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Yeah.....It can't hurt to factory reset and/or wipe data.....it'll probably help....

In fact, I read somewhere on XDA, that it's a necessity to data wipe after a KitKat flash......

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Oops.

After letting it boot through the night (for almost 12 hours) without success, I read your suggestion and did a factory reset. Now it only reaches the Samsung Galaxy W page, stays still for a while, and reboots itself again. Not sure if it's caused by the factory reset or me manual shutting off my phone during the boot.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] sigprof:
Did you first update the recovery to the version linked from the CM11 install guide? All CM11 builds since 20141223 require the new recovery version with the new partition layout. The link in the “Install” section near the end of the first post is wrong — the proper link and installation guide is in the changelog entry for the 20141223 build.

Beware that there are two different builds of CWM recovery for Galaxy W with the same version number (6.0.5.1), but using different partition layout:

this build by Madridii uses the old (stock) layout, therefore it is incompatible with CM11 >= 20141223 (but is compatible with older ROMs like CM10.1 and CM9);

this build by arco68 uses the new layout; this is what you need to use for recent ROMs (CM11 >= 20141223, CM12, CM12.1).

BTW, do not try “adb sideload” for installation — it does not work due to the low memory on this device (CWM recovery uses the old sideload implementation which requires the whole ROM zip to fit in tmpfs).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Wow, thank you for pointing that out. I didn't notice that.

However, now that my phone has no working OS with only the Recovery functioning, how do I put the new CWM .zip into the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
If you have a functioning CWM installed you *could* flash an older CM build (10 or 10.1 for example) and go from there....

And thankyou [MENTION=4421569]sigprof[/MENTION] for helping out.....i'm a bit out of touch with development for the W and didn't know about this......

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] sigprof:
With the old recovery there is a way to access the phone memory and the external SD card as USB storage from a PC: 'mounts and storage' -> 'mount USB storage'. Unfortunately, it might not work with Windows without some fiddling with drivers in the device manager (there was a problem with the recovery and the real ROM using the same USB VID:PID with different ordering of interfaces, which is not a problem for Linux, but Windows remembers the ordering seen at the driver installation time and does not adapt to interface order changes — you need to remove the device from the device manager, then reconnect it). ADB access to recovery (which could also allow using 'adb push' to get the files to the phone) might not work for the same reason.

With the new recovery USB storage access to the internal memory is no longer possible, and I don't remember whether the USB storage access to the microSD card works (currently I have TWRP recovery installed, which provides MTP instead).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
Thank you for helping. However, with my (far too) limited knowledge and experience, an hour ago I decided to restore the stock ROM with my NANDROID update and installed the new CWM through Terminal Emulator. (Yes, I know it's really stupid compared to the Mounts and Storage method, but I was taking cautious steps not to destroy my phone.) Now what's left is to download the new GAPPS ('cause apparently it now supports the full package), wipe data and cache, and flash the .zips.

Wish me luck! :D

---------- Post added at 07:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:40 PM ----------

So... I've met with another obstacle.

After I flashed the ROM and GAPPS, and rebooted my phone, it got past the CyanogenMod logo, but it returned with "Encryption Unsuccessful".

After I searched in related threads, apparently I have to redo the partition assignment after flashing the new CWM? (Please correct me if I'm wrong)

Here's the details regarding that new assignment:

https://github.com/arco/android_dev...mmit/d1cb921fb3ecd3e90a35da2af6a878aa294f168d

Am I supposed to do it in the Terminal Emulator? Or else, how should I do it?

[MENTION=4421569]sigprof[/MENTION] [MENTION=4806698]keithross39[/MENTION]

EDIT: I figured it out myself. I forgot to format the internal storage before I flash the ROM and GAPPS to get the new partition layout. That's why I didn't get the new partition layout and it couldn't encrypt the phone. Perhaps I should have more confidence in myself next time.

My phone is up and running beautifully in my hands.

Thank you guys VERY MUCH for the help, [MENTION=4806698]keithross39[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4421569]sigprof[/MENTION]. Without your help my phone might still be stuck in the middle of the flashing process, and I won't have learnt that much from these mistakes I made.

Another HUGE thank you to [MENTION=4806698]keithross39[/MENTION] for making this guide. It helped a lot for a noob like me. :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No worries fella.....that's what this thread is for......helping people to get more out of their Galaxy W's......

Though after today, it would appear I have some more research and learning to do.

I still have my (working) W, though flashing it is not an option any more due to a non functioning USB port.....kind of important if I need to odin flash a firmware or if I need to transfer large files to/from the device.....

So I can't offer any advice gained through recent experience, but I'll always try to help if I can......

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] rioscac:
FM Radio?

I suppose if the Galaxy W can receive FM radio signal before flashing a custom ROM, it means that it has a built in FM Radio receiver and has the capability to receive FM Radio on the new ROM.

If that's the case, is there any apps I can use to listen to the radio?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Spirit FM (version 1)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059296

Is compatible with Galaxy W....

If you have any questions about the app, please ask in the linked thread as it is not strictly related to content in this thread.....cheers.....Keith

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Mirror ROM links and CWM links updated to [MENTION=2645378]AndroidFileHost[/MENTION] links......

With thanks to AFH

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] temenalie:
@Javanicus don't forget to make *Nandroid Backup* first, it will really really help you if you want revert back to your previous ROM.

How to make Nandroid Backup? Googling, and you'll find it :)

Sent from my proudly Wonder + CM10
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
No problem...don't forget to hit thanks on the first post :) :)

Sent from my CM10 powered Wonder with Tapatalk 2....it's all good.... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] abdulrahman.96m:
I'am a beginners, its the first time for me, So I want to ask if I follow these steps my phone OS will be ICS

and what things may break my phone ??? I want to contact with you while I am making my phone .. so can you give my your Email ( hotmail or yahoo ) ... and Thanks for this :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi fella....the steps detailed in the original post are the same steps I followed to upgrade my phone. So if you follow them EXACTLY and IN ORDER you will be fine.......

If you need further help please feel free to private message me and I'll be happy to help.......Keith

Sent from my CM10 powered Wonder with Tapatalk 2....it's all good.... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] abdulrahman.96m:
I upgraded my phone THANK YOU

but i have one problem with loading external SDCARD
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi mate, which ROM did you choose? And what is happening to make you think there's a problem with the SD card?

Sent from my CM10 powered Wonder with Tapatalk 2....it's all good.... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Brenohps:
Worth it?

Hello guys, I'm new here and I want to know, if worth it change the original rom of galaxy W? Performance is better? The games stay with better quality? Thank you guys. Good job.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
The newer versions of android have more functionality.....every new version is an improvement on the previous version.....

However....as a starting point, you don't necessarily have to install a custom ROM, why not just start with rooting your phone and using an app like Titanium Backup (paid) or Gemini App Manager (free) to "freeze" (disable) all the c**p that Samsung and your service provider installed on your phone before you even got it out of the box? (That's what I did). You don't have to rush into this....do one thing at a time and see what improvements each stage brings.....

Sent from my CM10 powered Wonder with Tapatalk 2....it's all good.... :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Brenohps:
Thank you keithross, I already did rot, already upgraded to 2.3.6, I once had an xperia X8, and I had already installed roms on it, i'm already familiar with these processes, but I was wondering if these roms, has some bug, it's good the use overclock it? Have some games even as "Agent Dash" give some lags some of it, do not know why, sometimes when unlocking the screen also give the one waged so I thought if you put a custom rom would improve, what do you think?Another thing, when I'm playing it heats up too much, is this normal?

Thank you again.