[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] zaclimon:
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+2] Samsung Galaxy Players[/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: I would like to know what's inside my device?[/SIZE]

Please check here for your device's specifications:

The Samsung Galaxy Players/S Wifi (All Variants) All-In-One Thread​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: Where can I find the USB drivers for my device without installing Kies?[/SIZE]

Here you will find them: Samsung USB Drivers​

[SIZE=+1]Q3: What is root?[/SIZE]

To access root in Linux means that you have full administrative rights over your device and achieve things that you could never do before if you haven't done so. It can be pretty risky if you don't know what are you doing so be warned!!

But remember this: When you aren't root, you are the user of the device. When you're rooted, you are the owner of it.:good:​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: How do I root my SGP?[/SIZE]

The prefered method is using Odin or heimdall to flash an insecure kernel or a custom rom which will enable root for you. You should find them in the android development section.​

[SIZE=+1]Q5: Ok that's cool but i'm kinda new here and I don't know how to use those programs?[/SIZE]

Here's a link to help you ;)

How to use heimdall and odin​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is a custom recovery?[/SIZE]

A custom recovery is mostly the native android recovery modified from the source to feature multiple options like backup a whole ROM or flashing a rom for example. The most known one and the only one available for our devices is the ClockWorkmod Recovery or commonly called CWM.​

[SIZE=+1]Q7: How can I get CWM?[/SIZE]

Flash a custom kernel with CWM support.​

[SIZE=+1]Q8: Where I can find a list of ROMS and kernels?[/SIZE]

Here you can find them all:

The Samsung Galaxy Players (All variants) All-In-One Thread​

[SIZE=+1]Q9: How can I OC my device?[/SIZE]

See Q7 for answer​

[SIZE=+1]Q10: I have bricked my device pleaseee heeeeeeeeelppppppp meeeee!!!:crying:[/SIZE]

Check a Recovery thread made for your device​

[SIZE=+1]Q11: I would like to flash CyanogenMod but I've lost my Efs? (for 4.0 users)[/SIZE]

Please check at the end of this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23290275&postcount=2​

[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is ADB?[/SIZE]

Please see this thread for all ADB information:

Full ADB guide​

[SIZE=+1]Q13: What the heck is the cat on a log?:confused:[/SIZE]

Well logcat isn't a cat on a log. It's a system element from android used to record the system logs. This is the most efficient way of squashing bugs when developpers are facing problems. To use logcat, you will need ADB. See Q10 for setting ADB.

This is how you can see logcat

adb logcat

This is how you can save a logcat into your computer

adb logcat -d > logcat.txt

[SIZE=+1]Q14: What are custom ROMS?[/SIZE]

Custom roms are modified software made in order to offer more features and options. There's 2 types of custom roms: the stock based ones and AOSP ones

Stock: They are based from the manufacturer's original firmware.

AOSP: They are compiled from the android source and provides a pure stock experience if the manufacturer have an interface overlay. They often offer much more and unique options than stock roms. (like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, or ParanoidAndroid for example)​

[SIZE=+1]Q15: Nice! how can I flash those ROMS??[/SIZE]

Normaly the roms threads should have the necessary instructions in order to flash them.​

[SIZE=+1]Q16: Why I can see my cell standby percentage when my device is a PMP?[/SIZE]

Well... Android is first and most a mobile phone, tablet OS and not a PMP OS. The OS think you're a phone and then use cell standby but don't worry, there's no battery life extracted from there. ;)​

[SIZE=+1]Q17: What is the best kernel/ROM?[/SIZE]

There's not really best kernels and roms. Just try them out and see which one you prefer.​

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