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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] extorian:
So a friend of mine updated his T-Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S to the official 2.2.1 JPY firmware using Odin a few weeks ago. This went well, and is the same firmware that I've had on my unbranded SGS since December.

However, he has an interesting problem. Some of his apps (Handcent, Dolphin HD, plus a few others) seem to forget all of their settings every time the app is exited. For example, every time he goes back into Dolphin it enters the setup wizard as it it's being ran for the first time. This doesn't happen on every app, and it doesn't happen every time.

I noticed there are a couple of other threads on here with people reporting similar issues on custom ROMs (with no solution), but this is a stock ROM from samsungfirmware.com and certainly doesn't happen on my SGS, so it's not the ROM to blame.

Anyone know of a fix?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
This question posted in the last few days .

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] extorian:
As I said in my post "I noticed there are a couple of other threads on here with people reporting similar issues ... (with no solution)". I wasn't being lazy and just starting another thread without doing some research first. I've read the other threads and they do not contain a solution that will work for him.

I'm assuming you're referring specifically to this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=992335 In my friend's case, rooting is not an option, so this solution won't work for him.

However, based on that it looks like a factory reset may fix it. If I don't come back people reading this can assume it worked.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtl92:
Hello

I experimented the same issue.

Looking at some log traces event it reported some permissions errors on intestinal filesystem like database location access write errors. This can explain setting persistence trouble.

After various workaround, bypass or others kind of fallback I did a full reinstallation of filesystem including a wipe data of the system. Take care to backup application and sensible data SMS, photo...

Since all is working fine and no more problems with settings

I don't know if it's helping you.

This is just my personal experience on this same problem.

Perhaps more simple solution is possible

Regards

Gilles
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] extorian:
Thanks. So far so good after a Factory Reset. If it were my phone I'd be looking at Logcat, etc, too, but it's a bit hard to do remotely.

It's odd how some apps saved their settings fine, but some don't.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] extorian:
A factory reset did fix it... for a while. But then other apps started suffering from the problem.

So I've been researching this a bit more today. Here's what I've discovered:

The problem is unique to Samsung Galaxy S phones, and appears to be only ones running 2.2.1 (but maybe 2.2. too?).

Samsung have renamed /data/data to /dbdata/databases, and shared preferences for applications are persisting in this folder even if the application is uninstalled. If you install the app again, the app becomes a different user from the one that owns the shared preferences.

For example - If you install some random application and you look at its process running with the ps command, it will show as "app_XX", where XX is some number. For our example here let's say it shows as "app_55". When it then saves its settings in /dbdata/databases the folder the settings are saved in will have owner (shown by ls -l) as "app_55" too. That's fine, and normal.

The seed of the problem is sewn when you uninstall the app. Those shared preferences are not removed. Even using the "Clear data" option before uninstalling doesn't seem to help. If you then install the app again and look at the output of ps you'll see the new app is "app_56". The shared preferences are still there from last time with owner "app_55", hence the permissions error when it tries to save its settings, as user app_56 cannot modify user app_55's files.

A factory reset obviously cures it as this, at least temporarily, as it wipes the data in /dbdata/databases.

If you're rooted, you can go into /dbdata/databases and delete the relevent folder for the application that's having the problem. It will be recreated with the correct owner next time the app saves its settings.

I didn't try chown to change the owner to the correct one, but maybe that's a way to keep the old settings and correct the problem.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DPSK:
Bingo. No wonder my titanium backup is not remembering the preference settings.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yvarladze:
Does any body no the name of the widget from the clock on the screenshot in the threat

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=789830

Hope some body can tell me the name.

Thanks a lot
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazzlet:
Its just clock 3 part of the sense roms its the flip clock
[Touch 3G General] walcom77:
i read forum and seems I'm not alone wth this bug. when i charge my Touch 3g i set phone in fligh mode and then plug charger. The software never indicates the 100% charge , it goes until 75% and stay there. The led is always orange, not change to green.

if i restart it show 100% the battery level.

i have tried 2 official ita rom and then ioade39we without result.

Could be a problem with hardspl?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LLKS:
Hi,

I've got problems with CyanogenMOD 6.1.1.

I wipe cache and data, instal vision 0.5 kernel and CyanogenMOD 6.1.1

Restart and all it's ok. But the capacitive buttons doesn't works. This make unusable the device.

I tries everything I know, that's not so much, I reflash all, I turn to Virtuos ROM's and some times it fails in the same way :confused:

If I use an early backup the system works fine.

What's wrong?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyuk:
This is in the wrong forum section for starters, you have a question not a development problem.

Desire Z's need to flash a button fix when using American roms (one of the small differences between the Z and G2) you can find it around this forum, I don't have a link to hand.

That will make your capacitive buttons work.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheDeadCPU:
Wrong sub-forum, try General or Q&A.
[Nexus S Android Development] chris6278:
Cool thanx. Is this one in english or do we need to flash the language pack as well?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
No prob:)

Do not know. But Mark said that we need to wait for the english language pack for this version so my money is on that it is still in Japanese. And no the lang pack for this version is not out.. yet.

Meant Chinese but for us i guess it really doesn't make a difference which one it is:P
[Nexus S Android Development] :
Chinese, lollol

JD
[Nexus S Android Development] :
English pack is up for .18

http://miui.info/markhuk/miui/Nexus_S/miuidev-1.3.18_NS-EN-PACK1_2.3.zip

Enjoy;)

Thanks Mark;)

JD
[Nexus S Android Development] Miister-Ot:
Is this version supposed to have the new lockscreen?
[Nexus S Android Development] slimjimwoods:
it hasnt got the proper lockscreen, and im not entirely convinced the white on white is completely fixed either...

Nice new drawer UI tho.... :)
[Nexus S Android Development] rubino90:
Works scan sd music? Thanks
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
I have gotten it to work.

Just installed it and configuring it!
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
Could this get added to the OP?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Do you mean the original thread? I'm all for it. If you mean this thread. I put it there in the quote.
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
I meant whichever is going to get updated with new builds :)
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
My point exactly! I just had a little time now. Haven't seen any updates on the original post. So got a little carried away and posted this. Just like the ROM so much and CM hasn't played nice with me on my nexus and this ROM is awesome!

But to the point. Better someone who has a lot of time! I could post screenshot and format it nicer. But I'm sure I wont be doing a "perfect" job always..
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
Once I get it downloaded (its taking forever...been downloading for 20 minutes and I'm not even 50% done) I'll take a few screenshots.

Also, I'm going to add another mirror :/ this download speed is just ridiculous.
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
Mirror link:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22368847/miuidev-nexusS-1.3.18-deodexed_2.3.zip

Took me an hour to download it from one of the other mirrors...Just checked my speed and clearly that's not the problem...

Also, here are the screenshots I promised:
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
I had absolutly no probs a couple of hours ago. But I guess word is out and their line is stretched to the limit!
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
Does anyone else have problems with the google search bar? Its works the first time I use it then it just is screwed up and on LPP I can't seem to use the MIUI search.

EDIT:

I tried pushing one to system/app but it didn't work. This is sort of frustrating =/
[Nexus S Android Development] quattro_rs:
visitor mode is chines in my phone !!! how did you do that ?
[Nexus S Android Development] kenvan19:
I just flashed the language pack. Not sure what happened with your flash.
[Nexus S Android Development] quattro_rs:
nothing just flashed ROM reboot flash English LP !

its not a big deal thats the only thing that is still in chines .
[Nexus S Android Development] foxehkins:
when i try to use set cpu the scaling never changes. i can move the bars but the scaling numbers don't follow it. and maybe it's just me but this rom isn't as smooth for me as cm. it seems to lag a lot. maybe i'll try a fresh install again..
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Did you change the kernel to one that handles OC/UC?
[Nexus S Android Development] treUse:
Works perfectly for me, everything is smooth, at least at 1,3 ghz. Only thing the irks me is the progress bar, it doesn't fit in with the theme, maybe add a small blue bar below it as they've done with the menu thingy.

Can't really decide between CM7 and MIUI though, both are awesome...
[Nexus S Android Development] foxehkins:
of course =] it says i have the kernel installed but no effect from set cpu. what kernel are you running?
[Nexus S Android Development] treUse:
I'm running Netarchy CFS myself, working perfectly :-)
[Nexus S Android Development] quiksilvrsb:
Make sure you run a kernel that is built for CMod...I am running Netarchy's CFS Cmod kernel
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Netarchy CFS. But just tried it one time. Seemed to work. The ROM is speedy enough without it. Never felt the need to overclock. Even seemed to work good at 1400 with no lockups after some benches.
[Nexus S Android Development] quiksilvrsb:
Isn't there a native way to take screenshots with MIUI?? If so, what is it?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
You have to be fast. Hold down menu button and press vol. down.
[Nexus S Android Development] onei0077:
Now thats a great tip. Thanks

Sent from my Google.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
No prob. Nice shot. Although a little messy background with the clock?
[Nexus S Android Development] onei0077:
Im still looking for a wallpaper i love... had this set up for two days now it works well even in the sun. The moving wallpaper makes the numbers easy to read.

Sent from my Google.
[Nexus S Android Development] KidCold:
bump ......

Lemme know if you dont have this issue too. If thats the case I'll reflash it again.
[Nexus S Android Development] irishrally:
How come the wifi and data signal colors never change when applying different themes?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Cool. So it is a live WP. Then it is probably good")

Haven't noticed this experience. Using MIUI or Google album viewer? I really like the MIUI use it more and more.

Only a few of the theme that has different bars unfortunately...
[Nexus S Android Development] Mdk001:
And it happened again,i changed the icons from default to rounded (both included in the rom) and after a reboot my lockscreen is gone,it just goes directly to the launcher or whatever was left open

This happened to me even with the previous releases,when i tried different themes,i thought it was a matter if outdated lockscreens in those themes but this time it was just the icons

Oh yeah,and restoring the default theme doesn't help either,do i have to go back to CM7 again?
[Nexus S Android Development] rover69:
Please miui frensh for nexus s please please
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Did it happen booth time when you used the rounded icons? Never tried them. For some reason there is no picture when they are previewed. So it might be that I never had that issue since I didn't use them?

You really must want this! Became a member oct. 2007 and this is your first post!! Hopes someone answers your request.
[Nexus S Android Development] KidCold:
Both. :p all pictures i add to the hard drive or downloaded pictures from internet dont show up. Only pictures i take from camera and pictures i already had from titanium backup show up in both gallery apps.
[Nexus S Android Development] Mdk001:
It happened since the first time I tried MIUI,like a month ago...every time i change something other than background pictures,the lockscreen vanishes

I flashed MIUI again after a full wipe (flashing it without the wipe didn't even fix this problem),but this is something pretty annoying
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
I do have some added pictures on SDcard/my documents/pictures and sub folders in there that shows up with no issue. Also some album pictures. Just tried opera mini and downloaded a picture to downloads that showed up instantaneously. No issue for me.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
There actually is one

Good luck.
[Nexus S Android Development] KidCold:
OK thanks. Something must have went bad when I flashed it. I'll reflash it later tonight and hopefully it will fix it :)
[Nexus S Android Development] sapienta:
You guys should definitely try the new buuf them by free4c. Its full of win.. duh.

http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/showthread.php?2926-New-Buuf-Theme
[Nexus S Android Development] fesar:
I have two issues with this ROM.

1. Whenever i reboot the Phone, the messaging app is launched automatically.

2. I am using SPB Shell 3D launcher. I am getting the icon of SPB Shell 3D under my notification tray and it doesnt clear from that. It was not working like this when i was in CM7.

Please help me out.

Francis.
[Nexus S Android Development] Jibreil:
BUG in v1.4.1 + English Pack 1c

- After doing a complete wipe + cache and installing this ROM, I'm unable to download via Market over 3G. It works only on WiFi.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
thanks but buuf is not really my thing. But it is very good work!
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Did you made the change with "downloads" i put on the first page?
[Nexus S Android Development] shields398:
did he fook!
[Nexus S Android Development] KidCold:
I dont get it :S but i reflashed the gallery apps where working fine. After using titanium backup to restore everything it was working well. After about 2 hours i went to use it again and its stopped working >.>

Kinda annoying now :/ Gonna try a different rom to see if its just MIUI or what
[Nexus S Android Development] risegeek:
Hey guys,

In my toggle notification dropdown, the visitor mode switch is still displayed in chinese :confused: I've gone through a good few pages looking for a quick fix but I don't quite fancy doing the whole 20, haha! love the ROM and appreciate all the support you're giving.

Take it easy.
[Nexus S Android Development] quiksilvrsb:
Have you tried gallery replacement apps like Quick Pic?

Quick Pic is FAR better than stock gallery apps IMO
[Nexus S Android Development] Jibreil:
A few questions about this ROM:

- How to prevent the SMS text been displayed on the lockscreen?

- Any 3rd Party SMS app compatible with the stock messaging app in terms of "Security/Passcode"?

- Where does it save the audio file after it has recorded a phone conversation?
[Nexus S Android Development] KidCold:
Ive switched to Cyanogen now. Gallery works on here.

When MIUI gets the next update i'l try it again. I prefer MIUI anyway :p
[Nexus S Android Development] Jonathon Grigg:
Are you sure you're not sliding down from the SMS icon when you unlock the phone? Make sure you unlock from the middle if you don't want to open messaging.

Sent from my Google Nexus S
[Nexus S Android Development] sarge363:
This ROM is nice and smooth. Lot less force closes than i had in CM7. How is MIUI pronounced anyway? Is each letter said like M.I.U.I or My-you-eye or Me-you-ee....
[Nexus S Android Development] babluc:
I had the same issue, but the problem seems to disappear if you select a theme (honeycomb) and then go back to default theme from the theme manager. Give it a try.

Also, the time on the front and messaging is in 24 hours no mater what I select. Are you guys getting the same thing?
[Nexus S Android Development] kongkkm:
Why my colour look so " yellowish"? any suggestion how to change the colour?

Got the answer: Flash with netarchy-nexus-1.3.0.0-cfs-2.3.3-signed and the problem is gone.
[Nexus S Android Development] risegeek:
Cheers dude, I ended up reflashing the english patch again and it's working fine. The only issue I'm having at the moment is I cannot select a custom lockscreen wallpaper without something crashing, odd :p
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Using the english 4.1 1c?
[Nexus S Android Development] risegeek:
Yes sir :)

Edit: For the record, I can select & use any of the default wallpapers for the lockscreen, but selecting anything from the gallery / downloading something causes a forceclose.
[Nexus S Android Development] babluc:
What I would do is wipe cache and partition 2 or 3 time before installing zip. For some reason this helps.
[Nexus S Android Development] kongkkm:
Is there something can be done to enable " Google Goggles" in this ROM? Experience force close and the camera apps cannot be started.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
There should be a new version released tomorrow and maybe it will fix that issue. OR more likely is that you need to put the original camera back. "how to" is on my first post. But when you download a new release or do a reinstall it will be lost and you have to do it again!
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
The recorded audio files should be stored in one of the MIUI folders of your external memory.
[Nexus S Android Development] mcord11758:
Edit removed link for now, just in case. To get permission from one last person
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Like it a lot! Always a sucker for light theme. The only issue is it suck out the battery on the AMOLED. Other than that looks really good. Good job! I don't mind as long as not the creator(s) of the themes you combined mind (If you didn't make it all yourself). If you did make it all yourself I like to link it on the first post.
[Nexus S Android Development] mcord11758:
Parts are pieced together from themes available from the miui site. I will reach out for permissions. The only one I am missing is the creator of android 3.0 theme.
[Nexus S Android Development] drew_grant:
Does this rom work with the netarchy 1.3.0.1+ and the Voodoo Control app?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
It has been working to my knowledge since 1.3.0.0 and recent builds of MIUI haven't had an issue with voodoo C.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
1.48 is out! Soon posting more info and download!!
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
From the main english page:
[Nexus S Android Development] Darrien13:
It's available now
[Nexus S Android Development] :
1.4.8 MIUI Rom

http://bit.ly/h4f9vS

English Translation 1.4.8 pack1

http://miui.info/markhuk/miui/Nexus_...S-EN-PACK1.zip
[Nexus S Android Development] wuyanks:
loaded up 1.4.8... seems stable, only change i've noticed: notification pulldown no longer has then App Manager/Killer... guess they removed the feature... unless it's hidden in the settings somewhere.
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
Updated. Mirrors takes long time to upload for some reason...

Is the new camera in?
[Nexus S Android Development] treUse:
Only changes I've noticed are the following:

No Torch in notification pulldown.

No App Manager/killer in notification pulldown.

They've added a widget which makes the phone sleep.

Music app themed differently.

And that's about it. And no, the camera is the same as in earlier versions.
[Nexus S Android Development] erikwervo:
this what i noticed.

1.app killer & app manager secret menu is: long press the home button.

2.when receiving a call sliding down is to answer. (nothing new) but sliding up give u another new option.

3.pulldown bar will give u carrier name, H status, signal, day, month, date and time (the thing is theres no space between date and time)

anything more?
[Nexus S Android Development] frewys:
That's not much to get excited about..

Maybe the camera is in the Chinese but the language pack takes it away and will be fixed in an later release.

Took your information to the main post.
[Nexus S Android Development] Rosaski:
Liking the new music app UI

I think the new music app matches the ROM better.:cool: