yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Good day everyone,

This (was) my first thread here. I am trying to make a single package that'll turn a boring, unrooted KitKat Grand 2 into a rooted S5.

I'm done collecting the apps. The flashable ZIP is being uploaded.

Currently, there's my root guide for the KitKat Grand 2 Samsung ROM.

1. Download CWM beta (link added below)

2. Download SuperSU (link added below)

3. Flash that through CWM.

4. Rooted.

EDIT:

Link to SuperSU flashable ZIP package: http://download.chainfire.eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip

Link to CWM (KitKat only): https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc

Another link to CWM:

http://d-h.st/JgL

<B>STEP 1</B>: S5 notification panel and quick settings with circles

a. Download the flashable ZIP from the attachments.

b. Flash that through CWM.

c. Enjoy!

There's evidence in the last picture (attachment)

The quality is too low because I was using my laptop's webcam (phone won't let me take a screenshot of the notification panel).

THIS MOD IS OBSOLETE. USE MY NEW MOD:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/ultimate-s5-mod-one-stop-s5-mod-t2846377

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<B>STEP 2:</B> S5 Apps.

S5 Email, AccuWeather widget, and other apps:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/s5-settings-accuweather-email-s5-apps-t2829221

S Note:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/real-4-4-s-note-100-t2828107

Tested and verified on my Grand 2 SM-G7102, but works on any variant of the Grand 2, if rooted and upgraded to KitKat.

Detailed (as in "noob-friendly") instructions , screenshots, and links coming soon.

Sources:

Recovery-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794016

SuperSU-www.chainfire.eu
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] vickey130:
thanks

thanks for your appreciation in grand 2

we are waiting for this for a very long time:good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] jeetujaan:
Plz mention link....simply
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] schubeir:
http://download.chainfire.eu/381/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.91.zip

https://mega.co.nz/#!UR5j1AAQ!RHCy_MudMz48TJ3S1-jkfVQgeUDUBr-Io-sIBhG5EOc

schubeir
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
XDA won't allow me cuz I'm still new!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] shashank281295:
change the link

mega.co.nz is not opening as the server is down please could u give another link to it thanks a lot :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] PKothavale:
mega.co.nz not working.. :)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Link fixed.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
You're welcome. Another link added.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] shashank281295:
CWM

Thanks for link tried installing cwm through odin but after flashing and rebooting to recovery again stock comes tried manual reboot also after taking battery out no luck :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Did you:

- make sure that your phone is on KitKat?

- try another cable and/or PC and/or USB port?

- try redownloading CWM?

If all fails, please tell me.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] shashank281295:
Ya bro i tried download twice all went ok odin showed reset but as soon as i boot in recovery then stock recovery flashed again automatically and yes it is 4.4.2 kitkat tried almost 10 times to flash but all in vain :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
So, did you flash while having enabled Debugging Mode? (Tap the Build Number seven times in About Device, go back, tap Developer Options, and turn on USB Debugging). Also try disabling it if you had it enabled.

If this doesn't work, try flashing with Auto Reboot turned off in Odin, then manually rebooting after you become absolutely sure the process is over.

If both solutions don't work, tell me.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] shashank281295:
Tried again back to stock i think because Qualcomm secureboot is enabled it thr a way to disable it
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
That has no effect on installing CWM, because I got Secureboot enabled, too, while having CWM.

First, do you have a red line saying UDC START in Download Mode?

Second, do you mean (by saying stock) getting in Download Mode again with an extra line saying "Could not do normal boot" OR getting a screen with "Android system recovery (3e)" on the top?

And did my other solutions (toggling Debugging Mode, disabling Auto Reboot) fail?

If so, tell me. Concentrate on what you mean by "stock".

I got one last solution working, but it needs you to tell me what do you mean by stock.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] shashank281295:
ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SM-G7102

CURRENT BINARY-CUSTOM

SYSTEM STATUS-CUSTOM

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT ENABLE(CSB)

AP SWREV S1 T1 A1 A2 P1

UDC START

everytime this is only coming :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794016

This is the thread of that CWM recovery. Ask your question there, because your condition is a rare one. Thanks.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] thanhdatnguyen:
Does it work on G8 ? I'm using that
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Should eork on any 4.4.2 firmware (recovery) and any firmware (SuperSU)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] playmoonbase:
i had the same of your problem (my solution)

try to flash it with pc, plug it into your rear side usb (not front or usb extention or else)

try with just only your samsung cable (unplug the other cable that connected to your pc)

thats work for me ... it might work for yours

any how plz hit thx button if you dont mind :o :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] manishswami:
Build :KOT49H.GT7102XXUBNH3

saying "Could not do normal boot" :(
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Are you sure you have used NH3 KitKat? This is because I tested the recovery on 4.4.2 on this particular ROM.

BTW, don't you get a Wi-Fi problem on that?
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Make sure you actually flash my version, not any old one you had on your device before 4.4.2.

Reply ASAP.
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] manishswami:
Solved..:)
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] deavdatta:
I am on NH3 and rooted already. Is it ok to Flash this mode to get S5 looks

I am on NH3 and rooted already. Is it ok to Flash this mode to get S5 looks
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
Do!
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] micu999:
Link doesnt work, please add mirror link or reupload.. Thanks..
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] manchster:
Flashed ur mains5 mod bu didnt get quick toggles as in ur ss
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
This mod is obsolete.

Use this:http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/ultimate-s5-mod-one-stop-s5-mod-t2846377
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] WaseemAlkurdi:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-grand-2/themes-apps/ultimate-s5-mod-one-stop-s5-mod-t2846377
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] NoseyBuffalo:
Thanks... IT'S WORKING ON GRAND 2_G_7102

Thank You.

This CWM is working on my Grand 2_G_7102.

:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] Nikhil Kumar Abhiraaj:
Can u plz tell me how to transparent the weather widget
[Galaxy Grand 2 Themes and Apps] superstarrazik:
Hey i have question [MENTION=221063]Waseem[/MENTION] example I have rooted my phone with kinguser bow i need super su it dosnt wrk question is why we have to flash comalsory super su
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] D33PB:
What are the best setting configurations in No Frill CPU Control App for Galaxy Core i8262?

PS: Keeping battery saving and performance in mind. Thank You.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] kadaz.d.blue:
That's depends on how you using your core .

Press thanks if I'm helping .
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] D33PB:
As i said keeping battery amd performance in mind. And also for idle.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] BoelShit:
I'd say: Show me the pictures ...

I've got a Vario 2 HTC635 and only had SA problem after i cleaned the screen to apply the screenprotector. After a reset/reallignment the problem was gone since so I think you're right about pressure to the screen.

Also i've done the business card trick just to be sure it wont happen in future.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Wiper:
I wonder how this does not void your warranty?

Just for opening up the device does that (tho no-one can tell if you had done it), but surely, if you remove foam or anything else from the phone.

I'd think that any kind of modification to the phone, will catch the eye of service guys and after they have done the repair, they will send a bill.

On the other hand, if the phone works without any issues during the warranty time with that modification, hell with the warranty.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] blcc:
picture please.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Sleuth255:
Well, you don't need to remove any of the tamper tags with this method so unless the device gets close scrutiny beyond that, the chances are that it'll go under the radar, especially if you remove the shims prior to sending it back.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] aadadams:
If I understand this procedure correctly this is what you're saying.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Take a thin rigid card-like material and push it between the cover and screen on both the left and right sides of the Hermes screen (when held upright) to dislodge the adhesive.

3. Afterward, wedge a screen length piece of the thin card-like material between the screen and cover on both the left and right sides of the screen to prevent the screen from touching the case in the future causing the SA problem to come back.

If I have this correct I may try it this afternoon.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] my969:
some pictures would be nice

what is the length of the card pieces that you placed between the screen and the body before tightening the screw? was it one tenth of the length of the screen?

as I said please post some pictures, it would help

Thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sajib:
yes the length is like 1 tenth of the screen size...i will post a picture of the plastic lateron that i used...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pkx:
I've had serious SA issues, I just tried this.

Of course, I also lost one of the screws *grrr*

I'll let you know how it works, though!

edit: found the screw on the floor with the help of the tytn's camera LED :).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dvbit:
Sounds true...

Actually I had the screen alignment issue and after applying a screen protection and therefore "pushing a bit" the display it is gone (hold thumbs)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pkx:
Just thought I'd report that my screen has been fine (after doing this) for the past 24 hrs, a new record :).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sajib:
hey pkx glad to hear that my hack worked for you...im now on 15th day and im not having even a slight screen mis allignment after the hack even giving hard pressure on right side of the screen is not making any misallighment...so its now safe to say that god freed me from the sa problem curse....

sajib
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pkx:
I woke up this morning and my screen was misaligned :(.

So it's not a permanent problem for me, but it helped considerably.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] notpj:
1) what do you use to loosen the screws? mine looks like a 6-pointed star

2) pictures!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] aadadams:
The screws in mine are Phillip yours are Torx based on your description. My guess would be a size thats between T-4 and T-6. I haven't done it yet so no pics.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] notpj:
ah torx! i knew it! i thought you only use torx on screws with messed up heads.

now where to get that screw
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] vampirello:
please,send me the pictures...

Vamp
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sajib:
ok i am going to post a picture tomorroaw as my camera is not at my hand right now..

and to clearify one thing more u need to use a bit of fatty card to resist the screen to get in touch of the casing..mine is like 2 time thick then of the thickness of a standard sim card...i thing it will help..

sajib
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] surfersan:
Sajib: thanx a lot for trying to help us with this annoying problem. I removed the two screws that appear under the screen when I slide out the keyboard. But I couldn´t loose the screen from the casing since apparently there are two more screws hidden between the keyboard and the screen. I don´t understand how you did it. Can you please explain me with more details???? I am aligning the screen at least 6 times a day!!! Thanx!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sawo:
I need some help..

If i understand correct, just relax the screws, put the plastic to the both sides (left and right) between the screen and the front panel(WITHOUT disassembling the whole case) and then tight the screws back to the original state.Is that correct?

Also i deleted some files to get more than 10mb free space and that helped me alot :rolleyes:

But when i clean the screen there is small change in the screen position so i still may need to do the hax.

Thansks in advice and sry for my bad english :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sajib:
Here Goes the picture that i promised....!!!

Here Goes the picture that i promised....!!! Just look at the gap betwen the screen and the casing and that made everything ok...even untill now...after more then 1 month no screen alignment...

Sajib
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sawo:
This didnt worked for me i got SA minutes after i did it..

I used another similar way to fix the phone and it work for over 2 weeks by now (SN 635XXXXX).

Pictures:

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3532/img0559qj6.jpg

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6974/img0565sf3.jpg

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6024/img0567di5.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/5858/img0569sm3.jpg

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/5781/img0573ir3.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6376/img0576fx1.jpg

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/805/img0578fg8.jpg

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9787/img0579nf4.jpg

if smtn happen to the images mail me at sawo.777[at]gmail.com
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] futureshock:
Hi, there...

first my s/n.: HT 628 F 21 xxxx

on beginning to screen alignment problem... but after i was on a popconcert... (filmed a few minutes, phone gots hot) the alignment problem occours a couple of times... only the alignment program helps... it happens often... but nothing has done since there... all is ok...

when the problem ocours again i will send the device to htc... read in other threads the just exchange the phone... maybe thats the best solution???

... but don't know what the say to supercided device ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] pietrucci:
I'm happy for you that you fixed the problem (for now). But it doesn't look very sexy to me...

Why not send it back to HTC, they should return you a decent fix.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] sawo:
Well, if you cut full pieces of plastic it will looks alot better, it was my first successful try.Also if you dont look at the sides you cant notice the plastics look at this picture

Why dont return it...

Well the support and the posts here are veeeery bad actually i already experienced 2 lost packages so if i lost the pda i dont know what im going to do..

It will take about a month with our posts, in other hand there was alot of people who get phones with exactly the same problem as a replacement for 2 times or even more so i just cant stay without phone for 2 months or more :eek:

I forgot about the AS problem already, probably i will just make it to look better when i have free time.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Globalrebel:
quick question, what program do you use sawo for making your top and bottom bars like that? That is honestly sweet looking. Would love to get a linkt o that program if you could provide one. :)

Also, anyone know of any good skins for the Hermes? I just upgraded from a 8125 and all my skins where coming from cooked roms :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] oguime:
Digitizer problem or recoverable screen alignment?

I had few SA problems in the past, but today my Tytn became almost unusable.

If I draw an horizontal line on the top or in the bottom of the screen, the result is a curve close to the corners but 1cm away from the top/bottom in the center.

Vertical lines to the left or to the right are ok, but they never reach the top or bottom in the center...

Has someone had symptoms like these? Is this a "regular" screen alignment issue which can be resolved with one of the described methods around or is it a more serious digitizer problem?

Regards,

Gilson
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
That's not the regular screen alignment problem. The classic problem is where stylus position and actual line drawn are offset - mainly along right hand edge. Also, if this were caused by some dust or the like under the bezel, I would not expect that symetrical shape both top and bottom. I had a TyTn that developed something similar but only along top edge. It got progressively worse until it became impossible to do a screen alignment and chasing the cross hairs around the screen never ended and a replacement device was needed.

If you are still under warranty then I'd use it and get replacement. Otherwise you can try some of the fixes from the simple business card method to the dismantle and remove or replace the screen gasket. (Neither of these methods though is guaranteed to provide a lasting solution.

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] mixmaven:
Wisbar 2 (silverado theme qvga)

PocketBreeze (silverado qvga theme)

WeatherPanel (stardock animated icons)

Journal Bar

Resco Today Bar
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] madhero:
Hi guys...

I don't know if you guys know this, but I had the same problem and read it up in XDA forum that it's actually a hardware fault that was causing it. So I brought my Dopod 838pro back to the Service Ctr and they already knew about it. They replaced a new screen which does not have the same fault. I have been using it prim and proper now.

I would suggest you guys bring it back and get a replacement on the hardware instead. You get to keep your warranty and it's 100% fixed.

Regards.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] darkan:
Hi, i've the same problem :(

how did you solve it?

thanks
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] darkan:
i think i'm going to replace the lcd...

where i can buy it in europe?what's the exact model form my orange spb m3100 (herm100)?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] rneadmin:
tried chg lcd, screen issue still unresolve!

i had a 8525 and tytn, the problem is my tytn's ts doesnt response to stylus (easy to say ts is dead), but after a few hours switch off and no battery inside, the ts can response for a few minutes, and become dead again. i already tried changing the 8525 lcd to tytn and use the tytn lcd for 8525, the result: same problem happen with tytn and 8525 amazingly normally working with no ts issue... this make me thought that the core of the screen issue is the mainboard itself not the lcd. so anyone can help where can we find replacement for this mainboard unit? :o

thanks...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] SpH1nX:
Buying a new LCD on eBay to replace the original one will require soldering?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
No soldering required.

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] shaunbass:
I have the same issue! I don't have the option of sending it back to HTC for this was an ebay purchase with no warranty. (I'm still kicking myself for not putting up the extra cash for the extended warranty)

Any help would be much appreciated!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] DJ_Nitro:
Quick question, how were you going to get extended warranty from an ebay purchase?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] dazzerjp:
thanks a million for the tip. mine died last week and ive been so depressed. softbank wanted 200 usd for a new one.

i had to also stick a longer piece of plastic card above the 4 way navi pad.

if the two on the side dont work for you, keep them in and then move another piece of plastic card around the remaining space until the screen works. when it does add more card at that spot

be respect is due to the original poster!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] SpH1nX:
Wow you're alway answering me, And very fast too! Thanks!

So i can remove the screen as i did when trying to fix SA issue placing business card pieces and replace it with the new one right?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
Yes you can. BUT two things to think about:

1

I can't recall the reason you want to replace the screen, but if it's a screen alignment issue or screen not responding - replacing the screen may well NOT solve the problem,

2

There are a couple of versions of the screen (though they appear very similar and will fit together ok - one will work the other not, just gives you a white screen). Here are a couple of links that are relevant:- note the two different part numbers - 60H00037-00M and 60H00056-00m

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1284010

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=288385

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] SpH1nX:
Yes i want to replace trying to fix SA definitively. Or i hope that

Ah ok thanks for the advice...
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] evilgabbie:
i don't know if i am experiencing the SA problem

problem is that the top right corner seems to be always clicking, so when i hit start, the start will automatically go away, when i have the phone slid open, the start will continuiously open and close ..... i have tried the card trick and even tried another LCD, it worked for a 1-2 days then the problem came back

it seems like if i leave the phone to cool off the problem doesn't come back..... for a little while
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] DJ_Nitro:
I'm having the same issue, I don't know what to do, seeing that I bought the phone from a friend and this guy doesn't find the papers he got when he bought it. :mad:

When I turn on the phone after hours of resting (overnight) the screen works, but when I work a little let's say 2 hours later I have the same problem, a little bit of extra work and the screen is gone, doesn't work at all,

I think the best solution is arrange a warranty exchange, cause there's not a fix to all phones with this issue.

Hope my friend find his docs of ownership so we can resolve this issue.

PS: I tried the BC fix and didn't work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] MikeChannon:
Yes you (both above posters) have a well reported problem. Often brought on by the device heating up and pressure being put on the screen top left in portrait (closes programmes) or bottom left in landscape. (There is also some evidence that there may be a poor contact on the motherboard that is brought on by warming up.)

Regardless of the reason there is no

reliable

fix we know of and changing the screen is not guaranteeed to fix the issue. If you have tried a hard reset and have a warranty use it, if not then it's a repair job.

Mike
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] SpH1nX:
Ok so i'll keep my money in my pocket and avoid buying a spare LCD
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] evilgabbie:
I have tried a new LCD + flex same thing

after all is done it seems now the problem will only appear when the phone's screen is on for 30+ minutes or if the phone is charging via usb or charger....

definitely a pcb issue, maybe reflowing the board will fix it ?