[Samsung Galaxy Mini] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
[SIZE="+3"]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]

[SIZE="+2"]SAMSUNG GALAXY MINI[/SIZE]​

[SIZE="+1"]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]

[SIZE="+1"]Q1: How do I root my galaxy mini?[/SIZE]

to root galaxy mini many option are out there

1. flashing an update package. for this option refer Here

2. using superoneclick and here its XDA link

3. Using a method by me when others don't work, go Here​

[SIZE="+1"]Q2: How to flash "X" rom?[/SIZE]

flashing rom on galaxy mini is very easy no need to S-OFF no root required nothing you just need to be on gingerbread and have cwm recovery installed

just wipe data then flash rom and wipe data again

you are all set to have your custom android mobile​

[SIZE="+1"]Q3: I used rom manager to have cwm on my mobile and now it's not working, what should i do now?[/SIZE]

It have been told thousands of times that don't use rom manager on galaxy mini you will brick your phone

now what you can do is try to boot into download mode (vol down+home+power button) and flash a four package firmware through odin

or take your sgm to Samsung care​

[SIZE="+1"]Q4: What is the difference between a galaxy mini(gt-s5570) and a galaxy mini plus(gt-s5570i)?[/SIZE]

there is a big difference in both

as galaxy mini plus have a cpu with higher frequency and a better gpu​

[SIZE="+1"]Q5: can i use galaxy mini plus rom on my galaxy mini or vice-versa?[/SIZE]

no you can't as both the mobile have different hardware so without porting roms they cannot be flashed​

[SIZE="+1"]Q6: How to flash ClockworkMod Recovery on my sgm?[/SIZE]

For flashing clockworkmod recovery on your galaxy mini here is a good Guide​

[SIZE="+1"]Q7: odin is not detecting my phone?[/SIZE]

* you may have not installed the drivers

* your mobile may not be in download mode

* you may not have exited Kies properly

*you may not be using proper tass. ops file or odin​

[SIZE="+1"]Q8: What is touch firmware update and should I do it?[/SIZE]

Touch firmware update is an option to upgrade mobile's touch firmware but you should not do it as it can brick the device then flashing roms will not help​

[SIZE="+1"]Q9: My galaxy mini is in bootloop please tell how to solve this?[/SIZE]

When your mobile is in bootloop the best solution is to wipe data from recovery

if you made some changes to /system and then it goes in bootloop then you will need to flash your rom again​

[SIZE="+1"]Q10: How to increase internal memory?[/SIZE]

Firstly internal memory is fixed it cannot be increased but there are methods out there which can help you use your sdcard as internal memory

stock rom users go here

custom rom users:- after partitioning sdcard there are many methods like link2sd, s2e, ungaze script, amarullz a2sd, dta2sd​

[SIZE="+1"]Q11: How to sim unlock my galaxy mini?[/SIZE]

Sim unlocking is very dangerous and DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK

while trying to unlock you may break your imei so it is better to have a backup of your bml partition before unlocking your mobile

to unlock you can go to This page​

[SIZE="+1"]Q12: which is the best custom rom out there?[/SIZE]

there is no best best custom rom as liking depends person by person some like stock type custom rom and some likes cm or miui so just try them all and decide by yourself which you like the most​

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