yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Great!

Let me clear myself...

1. I don't need to flash froyo every time I want to flash a new ROM. Even if I'm on any ROM(GB or ICS or JB )

I just boot boot into recovery >wipe data and system and Mount everything back flash my new Rom and done? And oh... Flash the zip again.

( how do I know when I have to flash it twice?? )

And about bootloaders... Do I HAVE to flash them? Can I do stuff without them? ( i never had to deal with it before :D )

And...

Since the phone is a US phone... Which firmware do I chose? US or Indian (if any is available that is :D )
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31060223

This?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DowntownJeffBrown:
Bootloaders are unlocked so that u can flash things like new radio's. So if u are only going to flash roms and kernels u will never have to worry about the bootloader.

I'm pretty sure that radio's are universal as in there is no Indian radio and USA radio. There is just vibrant radio's that work all around the world universally. But I may be wrong this because it's been so long since I used the vibrant.

As far as flashing a new Rom you should just have to reboot into recovery, wipe data and system, then just be able to flash a new Rom. I'm not quit sure why that one Rom u showed me tells u to flash it twice. But again it's been so long since I used the vibrant that I'm not sure. I can tell you this when I flashed cm10.1 on it before I sent it to u I just use these steps

Reboot recovery

Wipe data/system/caches

Flash Rom

Flash gapps

Reboot

But let some of these guys clarify it for u because they are the experts on this phone at this point not me.

Cheers brother :)

We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Radio = modem right? And thanks man! Appreciate it :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DowntownJeffBrown:
Correct :D:thumbup:

And no problem brother you know I got your back :)

We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haarsh:
Q: 1. I don't need to flash froyo every time I want to flash a new ROM. Even if I'm on any ROM(GB or ICS or JB )

I just boot boot into recovery >wipe data and system and Mount everything back flash my new Rom and done?

A: Yes. you don't need to flash froyo (which means ODIN back to stock) prior flashing a ROM. You can simply boot into recovery and do a FULL wipe (data/system, cache, dalvik) and if needed format the system under mounts (please refer the installation guide provided with the ROM ). Also re-flashing the ROM depends. It will not happen all time. BUT if it has to be done it is inserted in the OP. Further If the 1st boot after flashing ROM is unsuccessful don't panic and do a battery pull and re-flash the ROM.zip b/c sometimes recovery needs to updated :)

Q:And about bootloaders... Do I HAVE to flash them? Can I do stuff without them?

A: No. its not essential to flash bootloaders. You can proceed without them.

Q:Since the phone is a US phone... Which firmware do I chose? US or Indian

A: You can use any firmware (I think you are referring to radio/modem) which supports vibrant and the OS you are running. Modems are not based on location BUT the results depends on various locations.

more information: Modem Info *Must See*

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[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
OK... Kinda got it all the way :) Thanks Haarsh and Jeff :P

Just one thing for now...

The last part... The firmware is the PDA CSC and modem thing we flash right? At least that walhat was for me before ( galaxy Y ). We had to flash back to the stock firmware every time we needed to flash a different ROM. It used to be region specific and kept updating... But here its just the froyo one right? I having been to the part if downloading it for now...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haarsh:
Yes. PDA and PIT are used when going back to stock using odin. This link shows [GUIDE] How to Restore or Recover Your Samsung Vibrant using those files.

I don't get what you meant by But here its just the froyo one right?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Thanks for that link!

I meant in my old phone... There were three files ( PDA , CSC and modem ) that we had to put in Odin while flashing but here its just one file ( froyo stock image I guess ) in the PDA slot. And also the pit file ofcourse! :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
And when (if I :P ) flash a fresh stock ROM... Does my internal memory( the second bar in the pic) get cleaned up? Just the system partition is cleaned right?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iTz KeeFy:
Just to maybe save you some trouble in the future.......

Froyo is 2.2 and stock for the vibrant is Eclair 2.1, you can find froyo odin images but that is not stock.

With the vibrant you can flash roms without needing to go to stock everytime if the os is the same or if you are upgrading, never downgrade through recovery mode.

You only have to flash back to stock (or froyo) if you plan to downgrade, for example you are on jelly bean 4.2 and want to try gingerbread 2.3.

The only time you should have to flash twice is when you are upgrading, for example you are on 2.2 froyo and want to try jelly bean 4.2, recovery is updated with first flash then second flash installs the rom.

Everything else has been answered by haarsh in deatail, refer to his posts.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Perfectly understood sir :)

Just this last question :) (quoted )
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iTz KeeFy:
Yes it will be wiped, that is where your apps are stored. Just back them up first and and restore (app only) after flashing a new rom. Things like pictures and music will not be wiped though.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Didn't do a Odin flash yet... But tried out major ROMs :) Slimbean is awesome!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Woody:
[MENTION=4703333]TeeJay!![/MENTION]

Take a look at this thread and read it from front to back. It was when we got ICS, but there are many bits of info in there for bootloaders, why we have to flash certain things in certain order, hazards and pitfalls.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shree_tejas:
Will do sir! Tapatalk giving me problems so can't open that link... Will try it ASAP! :)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] ALTAMAS:
I have instaled an app called dialer.apk i need to instal that app via system app instaler

i have instaled that app.but that app was not instaled and original diller app gone.

then i factory reset from setting but it was not working.then i fatory reset it from recovery mode.

after factory reset when phone started.

one screen came it was there written touch this android logo to start.but when i touch nothing is happening.only i can change the language.

so now what i need to do.

plz help.

my phone is galaxy y duos.

plz help.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] luqman98:
Flash stock ROM via Odin. Actually, you can't post questions in General Section.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] TECHNO_THUNDER:
When you are touching the android app,you have to wait for some time....cause it works sometime slower.

And I think when you are changing the system apps or app,you had backed up your stock rom,so just restore the backup from recovery and reboot your phone...

If you have not backed up your stock rom,then flash stockrom via odin.

:thumbup:;) DON'T FOGET TO PRESS THANKS IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELPING YOU ;):thumbup:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] ALTAMAS:
Ok friends thanks for replay.

I had flashed stock rom via odin and after again factory reset from recovery every thing is ok.phone is working well.

And now i have bought new phone

Canvas HD for 14 K.

I have to sold my galaxy y duos then for how much should i sold.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] SSSidGGG:
sell it for 4k -5k
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bb_malo:
Where o when to get the official jelly bean, not a beta or alpha?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jabrif:
There won't be any official release for our device. Samsung stopped supporting our device long time ago.. Actually we don't need anyone when we have numerous choices of wonderful custom ROMs available for us which is far better than any official release..:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gekyfela:
There is no official jellybean for S plus from samsung. If you want the best jb experience you can use cm10 or cm10.1 You can find in development thread.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Laurentyu1995:
NEVER.. but as you can see we already have wonderful roms
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bb_malo:
That's what i mean, official i mean with play store, stable and fast, and off course cooked. I only find alpha roms and unstable. Please help, thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jabrif:
All the 4.2.2 ROMs Are almost stable. Especially the cm10.1. Its on RC5 now. So how could you say its in alpha..??:laugh:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedwayfan75:
Hey, if there would be any custom ROM wich is in alpha status, it would be much better than any official Samsung stockrom. In our devsection we have the best devs you could ever have. From Samsung you would have one official Jelly Bean ROM. From our devs you can have more then 15 stable JB-ROMs. Just try some and enjoy.:laugh:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] somator:
thats why samsung released update month or two ago ?

got lub ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedwayfan75:
Samsung released an official update for the s+ ? Do you have a link where is the download? As i remember the last update was a valuepack for Android 2.3.6.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jabrif:
They are releasing the same update(pack of bugs) for different regions. That's good for nothing...:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedwayfan75:
I know, thats why i only use our great customroms. It's better to have a full stable custom JB, than a slow buggy stock GB full of bloatware. Fact is, Samsung will never ever release an official JB for our phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TenKoX:
I have tried TigerROM, Ehndroix III and Cyanogenmod 10.1 and all went PERFECT
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
hi..

i'm narrowing my previous question, and placing it in it's own thread as it seem to more common

before rooting the main problem i have is to actually download CWM, almost all the threads i've seen provide you with the same link to the odin flashble cwm, (3a) which simply won't install what ever package i give it (whether be it su, or another cwm or twrp ,always the same message for signature verification), so it doesn't help if i see an "updated" version cwm which can be flashed by cwm, as i have a chicken and currently laying the egg to spawn it.

so the question is, where can i find ANOTHER cwm-recovery which can be flashed by ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
Hopefully, I'm not misunderstanding your question -- I was able to root my Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G (including installing CWM over ODIN) following these instructions, the version of ODIN/CWM linked there works. (Read the comments if you have any issues -- as the instructions aren't perfect.)

In case the link dies, here are duplicates of the links:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery (It’s attached in the post)

2. SuperSU (Download the Recovery flashable version)

3. Odin

Also, if you're looking for a place to start, I found this thread extremely helpful. :)

Let me know if this answers your question or not, hopefully this helps someone.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
sadly it's the same things i downloaded

the root problem as far as i know is the cwm, it will not install ANYTHING, not superSU, not twrp, it will always fail with signature verification error, at the time i googled a little, http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-ii/126545-what-causing-my-cwm-error-solved.html and it seems that this cwm doesn't allow to turn the signature check, thus my quest for another cwm, or a twrp i can flash with odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
CWM does allow you to disable signature check, but it's already off by default (it was for me -- the one I linked to allows it) -- I think it's in the advanced menu -- you're sure you're choosing the right options in ODIN (PDA, and checking the right boxes?), and ODIN says 1/1 succeeded or whatever? You're not checking reboot? You're pulling the battery at the right time, and that you're booting into CWM (and not the stock re-flasher app)?

Can you attach a picture of what you're seeing on your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
It says android system recovery 3e
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
I don't think you flashed CWM with ODIN correctly -- it should say "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2" at the top and bottom -- it looks like this:

In ODIN, did you check the box that says "Phone Bootloader Update", and you selected the .md5 file under the PDA section? And it said 1/1 updated? And then you pulled the battery? (like in the instructions I linked to?)
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
yes i realize the issue now

i don't what happened that made me thing i updaded the cwm.

so now i'm rooted. thanks.

i'm guessing there's still no custom "bloatless" rom around right?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
Woot. Would be awesome if you hit the "thanks" -- button, I'm currently at 0, and could use some street cred around here. :good:

As for custom roms, there is one that claims to be bloatless in the table of contents thread that I linked to earlier. But I can't get it to flash. I think I might be doing something wrong. :silly:

I have an open thread about what's the best rom, right now, as the only options appear to be: stock (bleh), bloatless stock (doesn't flash with cwm), and Cyanogen 10.1 (but there is no real "stable" release, even the "unofficial 13-03-09" one is broken in some ways). If you can answer any of those questions, I'd be very thankful. :D

Edit: Also, don't bother with the stock tethering fix or whatever that is linked there unless you've backed up your stuff first -- every attempt I've made to flash that (even on stock) just borked my phone and made it not boot.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
OH SNAP!

Looks like there is a newer ODIN flashable version of CWM for our phones (and seriously, don't use the 6.0.1.2 one for any 4.2.x roms, you'll wind up with weird folder structures on your phone like sdcard/0/0/0/0/..../0 etc. -- definitely use the newer one!)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38120405&nocache=1&z=1091572819277644
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
what 4.2 roms?

as far as i know the only 4.2 rom for relay which is CM.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
Yeah... that's what I'm talking about -- and there's a new one out every day. So, if you've flashed more than one with CWM 6.0.1.2 you'll end up with a weird folder structure on the root of your /sdcard/ -- each time you flash one of the 4.2 roms, it adds another /0/ so you end up with /sdcard/0/0/0/0/0/.../0 -- etc. -- So don't do that. Use CWM 6.0.2.8 -- it's fixed in 6.0.2.8 -- it will flash it normally, and you won't end up with a million nested /0/ folders.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
so far i've only flashed the stock rom

is CM really worth it above the stock one?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] DOMF:
YES.

Regarding the nested "0" folder issue, I have about 5 or 6 of those before I realized what was happening and flashed TWRP. What is the best way to get rid of those "0" folders? I assume I should not just delete the base one.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
will it cause my phone to be cooler..

cause right now as i play ingress the battery temp cause up to 50 deg Celsius
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] DOMF:
Per someone offsite, I just copied all the data into the first 0 folder and deleted everything else. Don't seem to be missing anything.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] emaayan:
sadly the CM doesn't seem have wi-fi enabled on my device, i keeps saying turning wi-fi on and nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] dillalade:
CM10.1 - 3.4 kernel I assume.

If so, then you need to update your bootloader & modem for wifi to work properly on 3.4 (read original post on 3.4 thread for download links etc.)
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] Kueber:
Um, really dumb question I feel. Where can I find this CWM (6.0.2.8) version for the Relay? Or does CWM work regardless of the device it's been flashed on?

... nevermind, found it - it was a dumb question, lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] BrainSlugs83:
Like I said, upgrade to CWM 6.0.2.8 or newer (or TWRP, I've read, but I haven't tested), then it won't create anymore new nested /0/ folders.

To get rid of the existing ones, in CWM 6.0.2.8 - go to "mounts and storage" and select "format /sdcard" -- (you'll probably want to just go through and format everything except for /external_sd and then reinstall the latest nightly Cyanogen 10.1 or JB stock.)

Again, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38120405&nocache=1&z=1091572819277644 (I see that you found it, but for others who may come along.)

For Cyanogen 10.1 builds you need to install the JB modem and JB bootloader.

That's probably a matter of opinion. It seems stable. I haven't made up my mind yet though.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] croogrog:
I am using twrp and it does flash correctly
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] franula:
Please guys,

Help me!! :cry:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] adam_beasley:
http://www.siansmobiles.co.uk/catal...d=559&osCsid=2efbd900272d2b1946174b30c5ed65c1

Expect a price shock tho
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] franula:
i think that back housing, battery cover are the same on MDA II and XDA II, right?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Rayan:
Right!

Actually, the whole housing fits the MDA2, i-MATE, 2020, and such since they are all Himalayas!

I remember seeing some place that sells them for about $50 U.S. Dollars but I cant find the link anymore... :(
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bear3825:
Ok guys, I just got my sim and started service on Metro. Ive got data jumping everywhere. From EVDO to 3G to HSPA and then back to No Carrier Detected. When you install the Sim it sets up 2 APNs automatically. Sounds good but there has to be something wrong. If anyone has a clue by all means post away.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strephon Alkhalikoi:
That is a symptom of a weak signal, not a fault in the device.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jlmancuso:
Try different prls. You will be suprised by the difference they can make.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] giveen:
Try this app, it helped me a lot

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...esult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50d2Vha2tlciJd
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bear3825:
Sorry guys but due yo the fact that I missed so many work calls I had to change to an old LG Connect I had laying around. But good news is I can be a tester now. Lol
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZERO16LIVES:
Hi, I was wondering if you could post the APNs from your phone to try because I have a BYOD sim also and I have no data and no apns in my phone. I called Metro and explained my problem about having no apns and spent awhile on hold. The lady first told me we had excellent coverage in my area, then put me back on hold and came back saying there was no data coverage at all. I told her I knew for a fact Tmobile has good coverage here and she elaborated that they do but metropcs has isnt able to access it yet or something? She completely glossed over me not having any apns set up. Does this sound right to anyone else? I'd like to give your apns a shot if I could despite what she said. Oh and I have a HTC One X, though I don't believe it makes a difference in this situation. Thanks!
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayjr2081:
I have metro through the Boyd program, first I started with a unlocked att gs3 and I took it to the store and they got it working with data right away, then I changed phones to the LG optimus g unlocked. Phone is beast! Anyhow, I called customer service to do a imei swap, I checked the list on metropcs.com and it wasn't on there. However, they were able to get service transferred to my new phone but data never came up. So I added the t-mobile apn and it works...4g and everything. Just thought I'd share my experience.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] manukohli:
New experimental Illumination bar API available

http://developer.sonymobile.com/2013/06/20/new-experimental-illumination-bar-api-available/

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Guyz check this out
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Vaste92:
Yeah! U is also supported! But I can't understand what are the limitations: I think they are only about the fading effect (but this should be only a minor issue). Hope that we can get led bar working in cm9.1 as in stok ics!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] manukohli:
well this could also might help it fixing in JB too
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rundgong:
I don't think this will help much with the CM or JB projects. The published API is just an intermediate layer. For full support you need to get down to the lower layers. My app IlluminationReceiver does most of what this app does already
[Micromax A116] Sunnykhare786:
Will skullcandy 50/50 line up w/mic3 work with Canvas HD......Plz help guys i m going to buy it plz help
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] maeysam:
I'm in jellymystery rom by lolaton bluetooth is not work can any one guide me to solve this bug?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] affair1974:
question in the thread
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ELRAKAWY:
I've bought samsung S duos and fiund it better than many other devices .

There is only one simple problem , its ram is too low with running apps .

Can i increase its ram or not and if it possible , how ?

Thank u
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WildfireDEV:
Well it isn't physically possible to get more ram because the ram is soldered onto the board and can't be easily removed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ELRAKAWY:
Thanks for your mention .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WildfireDEV:
Happy to help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sashuu6:
didnt understand

hey man i didnt understand specify please:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vaibhav Chauhan:
increase in ram is not possible(only by hardware changes)

but ram usage can decrease by dwleting floatwares which causes many processea
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZeeX:
As stated above RAM is not changeable on Smartphones.

But you can root your phone and Flash a custom ROM which decreases the RAM usage by applying Optimization tweaks and removing bloatware.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sashuu6:
thanx

thanx
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ELRAKAWY:
thank u
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adityaverma0016:
hey roehsoft ram expander can increase 7562 ram.!Is this really true?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xnihil0:
Hi ,this is very upsetting for me because I just got the HTC One today and I already managed to mess it up. First I unlocked the bootloader then I rooted it then I got s-off then they try to install this ROM: android revolution HD. So I went thru the installation prosses. And did a wipe dalvic cach. And tried to boot it, but instead it took me to the bootloader! I tryed to reboot.. but again bootloader. And within that it puts me in fastboot. I can't get into twrp recovery or boot to system. I'm stuck. Please help!!!!!! (P.s. It just came in the mail today! My dad got it for me as a gift. He told me not to mess around with Roms... But I didn't listen.. so the fact that I bricked it I'm trying to hide till I hopefully find a way to fix it. So please help fast!!!!!!) Thanks