[Q] Samsung Galaxy S with 2.3.5 Gingerbread LED flashlight problem - General Questions and Answers

I have the CSpire Samsung Galaxy S Showcase SCH-I500 with 2.3.5 stock gingerbread that is rooted using odin and windows command prompt method. Everything works great on it except the flashlight apps (tiny flashlight + led, torch, etc) won't work. I've tried using the camera's flash for pictures and it works but recording a video with the flash doesn't. Like I said, no flashlight apps work. I don't see how it could be a hardware problem because it does flash by taking pictures. Using flashlight apps previous to 2.3 on 2.1 eclair and 2.2 froyo worked fine. Maybe a simple script that could make it work properly on Gingerbread?

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Yet again, bump.

I am replying only to indicate that I am seeing the same problem after upgrading from 2.2 to 2.3.5 on a Samsung Galaxy

....I`ve got the same issue on my Galaxy W., (2.3.5.) both before and after rooting..........apps turn led on ,but not off though..needs force close. led never did work on video!

Same situation here.... With froyo everything worked great. Updated to 2.3.5 via Kies mini, flashlight gone (only works by taking a photo, doesn't even work with video)
As a matter of fact, when I installed the "FLASHLIGHT:LED LIGHT" app, it gave me this error message:
"Your LED is not available, it may be because
1. Your device doesnt have a LED
2. Another application is using the resource"
This looks like a software bug, since the LED DOES work, but only at taking photos...
Any fixes out there please....???

I have this same issue, original post is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1283092
I have a different provider than you (mine is Pioneer Cellular). It seems as though Samsung pushed an update with the wrong driver/kernal/firmware for the LED. As of now I am unable to root my phone using superoneclick, and am wondering what other options may be. Also is there a way to "extract" the original .apk file out of the Froyo build?? As stated by others it worked fine before the Gingerbread update.

Please help us BUMP

same issue
I have the same phone with the same Gingerbread update (although I'm not rooted). Same issue, LED doesn't work in any apps that use the LED.

Fix the led flashlight apps on samsung showcase 2.3.5
I had the same problem, I changed the kernel now it works fine.

myjellio said:
I had the same problem, I changed the kernel now it works fine.
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Would you mind sharing how you changed the kernel to fix this issue? I am a major noob, so please be detailed in what you did. Thanks.

Obviously myjellio is a troll. PISS OFF Troll. Anyone with some real info on a fix please feel free to help.

Myjello is not a troll. I have a Samsung Galaxy S on CSpire. SCH-I500.EI20 to be more specific. I am running stock rom rooted with a custom kernel and my led works fine. I am using leankernel.
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Could you please shed some light on how you did this or link to the info needed?? Thanks.

I downloaded the leankernel and flashed it using CWM recovery(red). The leankernel can be found on rootzwiki in the mesmerize/fasinate/showcase forum. Search for EI20 kernel or leankernel. This kernel will only work for the EI Showcase.
http://rootzwiki.com/forum/18-mesmerize-fascinate-showcase/
It's a zip file. Download and copy it to your sdcard.
Boot into recovery.
Choose flash from sdcard.
Choose the file named imoseyon_leanKernel_i500_voodoo_2.2.0.zip
Choose yes.
Your led flashlight should work with this kernel.
Sent from my CSpire SCH-I500 using XDA App

If you want rooted you need to copy this root package to the SD card (http://dl.dropbox.co...oot_Package.zip
)
Odin this recovery (make sure repartition is NOT checked) ,*http://dl.dropbox.co...ecovery-ALL.tar
Boot into recovery, and flash the Root Package you put on the card and it should root EI20!!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Fixed mine
Just a note to say that I have fixed issue on my SG. Did an OTA update to 2.3.6. (with the help of "Voodo OTA" - which temporarily "unroots" phone, (so ota updates wont!)). Still had prob re led not turning off. Tried loads of flashlight apps, which didnt work properly until I found a widget called "LED light" which works fine.
Subsequently found via xda- " Notification toggle" - which has a built in toggle for flashlight which also works fine- and is a fantastic app in its own right.
Dont know if these will work for gingerbreads previous to 2.3.6., but worth a try.
p.s. - also led now comes on when filming , which it didnt before!

Fixed LED problem, PLUS ROOT!
Here are detailed instructions for the noobs. (also with root ) Rooting is optional this will work without rooting.
Follow the instructions in the link below: (to get your phone into download mode power off and hold the volume down button while plugging usb cable into phone with other end of cable plugged into computer)
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18637-fix-flashlight-issue-root-235-showcase/
Enjoy

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Clock work recovery buttons

So know in Recovery mode the menu button is used for the back button.
I used it before with my fascinate.
except today was the first time i wanted to go from AlteredBeast to just
stock deodexed ROM
so i went into recovery to disable lagfix but the menu button would not let me go back.
is this not supported yet on the charge or am i missing something.
i did get the ROM to run but there was no browser so i couldn't surf the web and the market wasn't letting me download a anything.
so i am currently flashing back to Altered beast as it is the only thing to work for me so far.
The only problem i had with altered beast was i kept losing signal, i would lose 3g then get 1x and sometimes nothing.
I wasn't sure if it's something the charge is dealing with or the ROM
thanks guys.
Which CWM are you using? The one from JT or the one I posted? The buttons don't work in the one JT posted, and it was a PITA to get them to work in the one I posted as the build didn't want to pull in the button mappings properly.
I am using whatever came with alteredbeast. I just went and find your "mostly working"cwm thread.
I suppose I flash that over alteredbeast and ill have a mostly working cwm? Cool thanks for the work.
And the reply
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The CWM that comes with Altered Beast is jt1134's along with his Voodoo Lagfix Kernel, his is red while imnuts version is yellow. I find that imnuts version does most of what I need but I know we cannot backup/restore along with no factory resest yet but its a work in progress and I know he is working on it.
I also know that Koush is working on updating his there was a bug in his CWM that ROM manager d/l's for the Charge.

LOOKS LIKE ISSUES WITH ICS OTA. Post your bugs in here.

Let us know the issues you are having.
sent from my NeXus S
yellow tint colour prb stil in ics 4.0.3 i received ota yesterday i9020
can u help me to corect this colour problem ? i m a new one dont know much .
n no face unlock as shon on certein utube videos
In order to correct the color you need a kernel that supports voodoo controls. Id have to say the washed out stock colors is what killed it for me at the moment.
sent from my NeXus S
yelow tint kiling me 2...crap google
custom kernel mean i hav to leave ics n root n flash wid custom rom ryte ? plz guide me
if custom rom lyk cyanogen is instaled then from where to get voodo for s amoled?
anyway to crct colour on ics . if yes plz let me know i like ics bt yelow tint.........((
I've noticed that the screen is a bit dimmer now =P but i think it's good for the batt? i dunno =]
istalled the ics ota 4.0.3 on my nexus s now recovery is not working anymore
what can i do
I had this problem with other ROMs as well besides the stock, but the Gallery seems to only want to display pictures from the Camera folder that were taken after that flash. Any photos from the past refuse to be catalogued by the Gallery. It's a bit annoying, but I'm glad at least the photo actually still exist in the file system. They just aren't being scanned by the Gallery properly.
Another one: I can't add custom ringtones (tried the /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones and /sdcard/Ringtones directories). Any ideas? Same issue with notification sounds.
I'm having problems on the internet using the stock browser. It takes a while for pages to load. When I scroll on long pages like message boards, part of the screen goes to a blank white, until everything catches up about 3 seconds later. It seems like the single core processor of the Nexus S isn't playing well with ICS. I kind of figured that this would be the case and regret doing the update.
papawaiswais said:
istalled the ics ota 4.0.3 on my nexus s now recovery is not working anymore
what can i do
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follow the guide in this thread, if you have tmobile nexus s. it worked for me. make sure to mount system as well prior to SU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396913
vabeachfc3s said:
In order to correct the color you need a kernel that supports voodoo controls. Id have to say the washed out stock colors is what killed it for me at the moment.
sent from my NeXus S
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Is there a kernel that you recommend that will be compatible with Android 4.0.3?
It looks like I need to root again, also.
I have updated my nexus s to 4.0.3 and my wifi does't work at all. anyone can help ?
21stNow said:
Is there a kernel that you recommend that will be compatible with Android 4.0.3?
It looks like I need to root again, also.
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As of now Voodoo colors or sound is not working with ICS official .. but i heard supercurio the creator is working on the update ... Glados supports ICS but it doesn't have Voodoo patches YET. u should wait a few days till the ICS development start rollin' ^_^
Nexus S slooow with ICS
I saw people saying their Nexus' were flying after the ICS update...I got mine and the phone is slower than before. I am getting 5 MFLOPS with linpack...any ideas?
Anybody getting less 3g than usual in certain areas and more edge I used to get 3g in my house and now I only get edge .
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
USB to Windows 7 Laptop
I updated with OTA 4.0.3 this morning. I too am noticing that things are a little slower.
Also, my windows 7 laptop no longer recognises the phone. As a matter of fact, nothing happens at all. I turned on "USB Debugging" but that did not help. Thing is that yesterday I transferred files using the USB cable with no problem (when gingerbread was installed). This morning I update and the phone no longer shows up. It does charge though.
I haven't found a solution as yet. If anyone can help I'll be greatful.
I did a factory reset and things got a little better...my linpack test went from 6mflops to 15, but it should be mUch higher than that
I manually updated my dad's nexus s. Installed fine but it looks like the phone doesnt want to read the sim card.
I bricked my LG G2X can't get past boot screen. The little unboxing screen when you hard reset isn't unloading anything. Is there a way to get to recovery mode without a pc?
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My nexus S i9020a can't get ANY signal whatsover after ota update. I tried reverting back using a one click root method listed in forums here and installing cwm, then using a nandroid to go back to one of my working roms. Still no service at all. I even go to "search for networks" under mobile networks > network operators and it only recognizes T-Mobile as a network. It's like, Hiding att from me
rickyzone said:
My nexus S i9020a can't get ANY signal whatsover after ota update. I tried reverting back using a one click root method listed in forums here and installing cwm, then using a nandroid to go back to one of my working roms. Still no service at all. I even go to "search for networks" under mobile networks > network operators and it only recognizes T-Mobile as a network. It's like, Hiding att from me
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You've flashed the wrong radio, bro. Flash the full stock 2.3.6 for your device and await the OTA.

ICS LY-F1 nandroid with gapps

Ok.. The manufacturer finally release ICS for this tablet, it initially does not have gapps..... you need to install CWM and reboot into recovery through ADB... like i said you need to have CWM already installed!!!!! this works on ALL my tablets i just checked it out... it has market, gmail, and superuser. once it is installed you can access recovery by holding down volume:up and power until recovery shows up... ( before It could not be done)
here is the link and instructions for CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378594
here is my nandroid:
http://www.2shared.com/file/HInNxhH1/2012-02-13143731.html
(i had to strip out google talk, it kept on giving me problems..)
on a side note you need a external card to access the nandroid, put it in /clockworkmod/backup/
i haven't tested anything else, ie can not load youtube app and not sure about video playback... netflix only plays sound not video...
if this helped you hit the like button.. i am poor and i only do this when i have time and out of love for this great device and OS.... i am not responsible if your wife leaves you or a natural disaster happens in your area or you brick that sucker.... flash at your own risk...
thanks goes out to everyone that made this possible... maybe i will see if i can port CM9 but don't hold me to that..
Good job, I was actually going to post this today as well until I searched to make sure no one else had already done it. CWM works great with this now that the capacitive buttons work, now to do some modding so we can get cm9 running on it. I still can't get netflix apk to stream, the sound works but no video.
ya i know! that sucks... i need to try to get a youtube app and push it to see if it works.. but i really love it... i wonder if i can try the momo9 cm9 and see what works and go from there.. but school and work keeps me busy as hell!!!
Google Talk works for me with "newtech25_for_ics4.0.3"- script
Google Talk does not work with anything I tried. Tried a lot of patches and versions. Any ideas ?
Try to reflash manufacture rom then newtech25_for_ics4.0.3 script.
i used this one http://www.sappasit.go.th/android/newtech25_for_ics4.0.3.zip
but if figured out there is bug in calendar sync with newtheck script. talk works also with video no problems at all
The gapps package I installed from clockwork mod had youtube in it and it works fine so I have no idea why netflix wouldn't work on ics when it was fine on the stock gb firmware.
what was the gapps package you used?
At this point two main issues
Market does not show system apps.
Some apps (google), even if installed from the Market gives a android system stop responding...
Update
Errors were due to Gapps not properly installed...
Small issue though Camera photos are up side down ?! Can anyone test it for me as well? as this may affect skype video calling ie.
Last thing to sort out Full market support and flash...
my camera works fine on mine, and i restored on 3 of the same tablets... i am working on finding a working google apps i guess... but everything works on mine. Weird, but i will lool for another ICS google apps and then do another nandroid. thanks for your feedback..
Use gapps v11 from CM9. Just flash them from CWM.
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CWM on DVC Z7
Hi!
I've dot dvc z7 - its clon of ly-f1.
i try to inxtall cwm, but when i load recovery i can see ony icon and i cant see the menu.
what i do wrong?
sory for my english)
[email protected], if you are using gingerbread i have tried CWM on it and couldnt get it to work..... if on ICS try it again.... if it is a clone it should work.... unless they are using a different touchscreen driver or touchscreen???? i do not know off the top of my head...
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[email protected], if you are using gingerbread i have tried CWM on it and couldnt get it to work..... if on ICS try it again.... if it is a clone it should work.... unless they are using a different touchscreen driver or touchscreen???? i do not know off the top of my head...
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Im using last gb. 2.3.4 n all is worked. But if i install last ics from f1, touch keys isnt work and touchscreen is crazy when tablet charge.
hope next build of ics will work ok)
Sorry for the question.
Can i use CWM linked on first thread post for LY-F1?
They say only supported device is NOVO7 Advanced
Other thing, when i reboot into recovery from ROM Manager my tablet just boots normally, what's wrong?
releaser said:
Sorry for the question.
Can i use CWM linked on first thread post for LY-F1?
They say only supported device is NOVO7 Advanced
Other thing, when i reboot into recovery from ROM Manager my tablet just boots normally, what's wrong?
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What version firmware you use?
may be cwm dont work with rom manager.
turn off ur tablet and press keys plus and power.
and cwm work with ics only.
[email protected] said:
What version firmware you use?
may be cwm dont work with rom manager.
turn off ur tablet and press keys plus and power.
and cwm work with ics only.
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Thanks for the answer.
I'm on 2.3.4 from 20120107 when i press vol+ and power i only get a triangle with exclamation point inside and an android icon but nothing else.
So i need to flash ics first and then use cwm to flash the nandroid with gapps, right?
Regards
Hey I was trying to install CWM into my F1 and I cannot run the given scripts. It says permission denied. Any way to work this around?
It needs root. The easiest way is with Unlock Root.
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As far as I know, the device comes pre rooted. I tried to root it again with superoneclick and it says it is already rooted.

[Q] [ODIN][UCLB3] AT&T 2.3.6 Gingerbread with root added - Infuse 4G - Arabic Support

[Q] [ODIN][UCLB3] AT&T 2.3.6 Gingerbread with root added - Infuse 4G - Arabic Support
[ODIN][UCLB3] AT&T 2.3.6 Gingerbread with root added - Infuse 4G
I applied the above ROM to my AT&T. So far, all is working well from what I have tested: WIFI, BlueTooth, Phone and GPS. It seems to be very stabel compare to other ROMs I applied in the past.
My delimma is that I correspond in 4 different languages and arabic is one of them. When I applied the Hebrew Arabic Patch I am able to see the arabic letters connected. However when I attempt to write any arabic text, it is all disconnected.
I could not post to the forum where I found the ROM since I am new to the XDA forum. But I believe the answer to this question may help others.
Can anyone please provide me a patch to this ROM so it can allow me to write connected arabic letters? If such a pacth exists, can you please point me to it?
Thx for any help!!!
Some of the Arabic keyboards available on the Android market have settings to connect the letters. Here is a link to one that defaults to having letters disconnected, but it offers a setting to connect them.:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5pYnJhaGltLmtleWJvYXJkIl0
This worked!
Thanks jscott30!
Hi Ishedra/ jscott30,
I currently have a Samsung Infuse 4G with the GB 2.3.6 update. I am really only interested in rooting and getting Arabic RTL support.
You mentioned using the ROM [ODIN][UCLB3] AT&T 2.3.6 Gingerbread with root.
My questions are:
Which of the options did you go with because there are 4 of them? Or does it not matter which one?
Where do you obtain a Hebrew Arabic patch that works with this ROM. It seems Arabic support is only available in certain custom ROMs. I tried searching for a general patch that works on all rooted 2.3.6 Gingerbread but couldn't find any.
Thanks in advance!
dashrendar said:
Hi Ishedra/ jscott30,
I currently have a Samsung Infuse 4G with the GB 2.3.6 update. I am really only interested in rooting and getting Arabic RTL support.
You mentioned using the ROM [ODIN][UCLB3] AT&T 2.3.6 Gingerbread with root.
My questions are:
Which of the options did you go with because there are 4 of them? Or does it not matter which one?
Where do you obtain a Hebrew Arabic patch that works with this ROM. It seems Arabic support is only available in certain custom ROMs. I tried searching for a general patch that works on all rooted 2.3.6 Gingerbread but couldn't find any.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi dashrendar,
Here is a link to the patch that Ishedra most likely used. It should work with any rooted UCLB3 base or rom w/ CWM recovery. If you opt for one of the options from my Odin to rooted UCLB3 thread, it sounds like you would most be interested in Option D.
Arabic patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467808
Arabic keyboard: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5pYnJhaGltLmtleWJvYXJkIl0
Let us know if this works, as I've not tried it myself since English is my only language.
Outstanding jscott...u d man
Sent from my SGH I717, Black Star.
Thanks a lot jscott30.
The Infuse is actually my wife's. I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SII with stock ROM (2.3.6 GB).
I wanted to make sure that I can do the same patch on my wife's phone so that she is not left out.
I will definitely be following the steps you provided, but I wanted to test on my phone first. Do you recommend a similar ROM for the SGSII similar to what you did for the Infuse--basically, rooted stock software with CWM (to support the RTL patch). The goal is to be as close to stock as possible (can't afford to lose any functionality but I do welcome the ability to uninstall bloatware).
Thanks again!
dashrendar said:
Thanks a lot jscott30.
The Infuse is actually my wife's. I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SII with stock ROM (2.3.6 GB).
I wanted to make sure that I can do the same patch on my wife's phone so that she is not left out.
I will definitely be following the steps you provided, but I wanted to test on my phone first. Do you recommend a similar ROM for the SGSII similar to what you did for the Infuse--basically, rooted stock software with CWM (to support the RTL patch). The goal is to be as close to stock as possible (can't afford to lose any functionality but I do welcome the ability to uninstall bloatware).
Thanks again!
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Glad to help! And I haven't been around the SGSII forums to be able to suggest something similar, but I'm positive that they have similar rooted stock roms. At very least, over there they can show you how to root your phone and install CWM recovery.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2
Hi jscott30,
Thanks again.
I am in a bit of a dilemma. I stayed up until 4:30 AM this morning trying to resolve an issue I ran into. Sorry, I tried to post in the original thread for the stock image, but because I don't have enough posts I wasn't allowed to.
Anyway, I went with option D as you suggested. I performed the data/cache wipe in step 4 to avoid the potential boot issue. Everything else went okay.
However, after installing a bunch of applications and freezing a couple, the Phone application kept crashing. Basically, when I click on it, the screen stalls for a couple of seconds, the screen turns black with a quick all-screen white flash, then black again. Then after a couple of seconds, I see the pattern screen lock. Then I can go in again. That happened every time I clicked the Phone icon.
I performed the flash again the same way. It went fine. The first thing I checked was the Phone app, and it was working okay. However, now every time I turn on Wi-Fi or mobile network connectivity, the same crash keeps happening periodically every 10-20 seconds, which makes the phone unusable. :crying: I initially thought it was the external SD card, but I took it out and the same symptom persisted. I turned both network connections off for now and no crashes are happening.
Do you have any ideas? I thought I would post this first before I start scouring the forums in case you had any ideas.
Thanks!
I can't reproduce those issues here, so it's hard to say. Try a software factory reset by going to Settings / Privacy / Factory data reset. That may clear what is causing your issue. That package has been downloaded over 2000 times, though, and this is the first I've heard of this issue. Makes me think that something is left from a prior install. Also, do you have this issue before the Arabic patch?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2
Hi jscott30,
I have done the reset as you described and it goes into a loop when it boots. I tried flashing again and this time I wanted to keep track of the order of things. I mean last night I was able to download and install a bunch of apps using WiFi without problems. I think after which I installed the Arabic patch and the crash started happening.
I flashed again about 30 minutes ago following your steps to the word. After that I did the the following:
- Skipped the Setup Wizard;
- Enabled WiFi;
- Launched the browser to ensure data is being transmitted;
- I added my wife's Google Account to make sure it's not a synch issue;
- I asked her to check her GMail on both WiFi and mobile connectivity;
It seems like it's working normally so far. I will try to apply the Arabic patch to see if it's the culprit (which would be disappointing to see it affecting Wifi/Mobile Data).
By the way, I noticed that Al Hosny instructed installing something called Aries. What is that? And do I need this as well prior to the patch?
If the patch is indeed the problem? Could it be an incompatibility with this version of the CWM kernel? (Sorry for any noob questions).
Anyway, thanks for the quick response and I'll keep you updated as to what happens.
If the patch suggested ends up being culprit, I'd PM Ishedra to ask how to apply an Arabic patch. It was a guess on my part that he used the one patch, as I've not used it before. Unfortunately, English is my only fluent language.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2
dashrendar said:
Hi jscott30,
Thanks again.
I am in a bit of a dilemma. I stayed up until 4:30 AM this morning trying to resolve an issue I ran into. Sorry, I tried to post in the original thread for the stock image, but because I don't have enough posts I wasn't allowed to.
Anyway, I went with option D as you suggested. I performed the data/cache wipe in step 4 to avoid the potential boot issue. Everything else went okay.
However, after installing a bunch of applications and freezing a couple, the Phone application kept crashing. Basically, when I click on it, the screen stalls for a couple of seconds, the screen turns black with a quick all-screen white flash, then black again. Then after a couple of seconds, I see the pattern screen lock. Then I can go in again. That happened every time I clicked the Phone icon.
I performed the flash again the same way. It went fine. The first thing I checked was the Phone app, and it was working okay. However, now every time I turn on Wi-Fi or mobile network connectivity, the same crash keeps happening periodically every 10-20 seconds, which makes the phone unusable. :crying: I initially thought it was the external SD card, but I took it out and the same symptom persisted. I turned both network connections off for now and no crashes are happening.
Do you have any ideas? I thought I would post this first before I start scouring the forums in case you had any ideas.
Thanks!
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When you were installing the app and the OS started crashing, were you trying to install apps that you had backed up previously?
Some times, certain apps restore or apps/data restore from the older OS will cause crash on the newer OS.
When this happens, I would suggest downloading the app new from your source and do not restore them from backed up source.
Not every app/data does this...but if you ran into problems, start new.
Hi qkster,
I was actually downloading and installing those apps from the market. I only backed up/restored their relevant data/settings.
I have some good news though. Before I loaded this Arabic Patch I started looking for another one. I tried and settled on this method whose source steps are in this blog. I see the Arabic text fine, the letters were all connected in GMail, Whatsapp and Facebook. I haven't tried the keyboard because my wife showed no interest.
I apologize for not trying out the previous Arabic patch in order to confirm its functionality. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time--with my wife waiting and depending on her phone and my baby daughter wanting to play with me, it's hard to find the time.
I installed the rest of the apps for my wife and everything is working solid so far.
This is good practice for when I need to do the same steps on my brother's and dad's phones. I believe my phone will be getting ICS soon (which should have built-in Arabic language support), so we'll see.
Thanks again for the great ROM and advice guys. :good:

(Q) Rogers Infuse 4G - successful rooting - lag fix fiasco

Good morning,
While not a noob to rooting or flashing (currently active on Galaxy tab 2 boards) I appear to have made a noob mistake, and even though I searched and read stickies, etc - still made the mistake.
I rooted the Rogers Infuse 4G using this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197248 and it worked without issue.
Decided to try the enable lag fix option - deleted the voodoo file on the sd card, and rebooted the phone. Phone got stuck on SAMSUNG screen (unfortunately - did not notice that the volume was off on the phone) and I did not hear the "voice" telling me what was going on - so rebooted the phone by holding the power button until it rebooted.
Spent a couple of hours after that re-reading, and since I was able to get into download mode - was able to reflash stock package through odin. When the phone did finally reboot (thankfully, as this is my daughter's daily driver) I noticed there was already a voodoo file on the sd card, with another file inside named "logs" Just in case, I deleted that file, and added a new one called "disable-lagfix" as per the original instructions.
Just to be sure - went back and ran the rooting procedure, and can confirm that we have root.
From there, I decided to flash the 100% working CWM Recovery file through Rom Manager - found the details on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1107881 and can confirm that after rebooting into recovery - the phone has CWM Version 2.5.1.2
The phone is currently fully functional, no issues with network or wifi, playstore, etc - but would like to know if anyone can confirm that we are good to go should we decide to upgrade to a custom rom. I've done so much reading - that the recovery version confuses me ( red or blue, etc). I realize that some of the threads are back from early to mid 2011 - so not sure if they are still completely valid - so am asking before proceeding.
Phone settings are the following:
Kernal 2.6.35.7-I997RUXKG3-CL366622
Build GB.UXKG3
Baseband I997RUXKG3
Firmware 2.3.3
CWM 2.5.1.2
Currently have the voodoo/disable-lagfix file on the sd card
If anyone has gotten this far into the thread - and can offer up some feedback or recommendations - it would be appreciated
Thanks in advance,
Bill
I usually don't trust Rom manager, but if you are able to boot to recovery then I would say you are good.
If you want the red one (don't remember the version) you could flash a custom kernel with sgs kernel flasher (available on play store).
Infusion should work for you
andros11 said:
I usually don't trust Rom manager, but if you are able to boot to recovery then I would say you are good.
If you want the red one (don't remember the version) you could flash a custom kernel with sgs kernel flasher (available on play store).
Infusion should work for you
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Thanks for the reply - appreciate your time
Guess it's time to turn that volume up, delete the voodoo folder, and cross my fingers....
Just to confirm - do I delete the voodoo folder itself, or the disable-lagfix folder inside the voodoo folder only ?
Again, thanks
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What were you planning on flashing?
You can probably leave it there for now, and after you have flashed then you can dispose of the folder.
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andros11 said:
What were you planning on flashing?
You can probably leave it there for now, and after you have flashed then you can dispose of the folder.
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First off andros11 - thank you so much for your time in replying to my issue.
My daughter has been looking over the development site - and,
as it stands right now, she has her mind set on the Dark Night Rom by VortexJunior.
Here is the link, if it helps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662280
The install instructions, while relatively simple - and similar to what I am used to doing - but no mention of lagfix
Installation: From Gingerbread
1. Download Zip
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
3. Wipe Cache Partition
4. Flash
5. Reboot into recovery(Advanced>Reboot recovery)
6. Flash again
7.BAMM!
Thanks again for your time and replies,
Regards
Once on ICS I don't think you have to mind about lag-fix..
Also, I suggest you just reboot instead of rebooting into recovery. That often causes recovery bootloops.
When you reboot, the phone will hang at the kernel splash screen (this is normal). Just take out the battery, place it back in and boot into recovert with 3-finger combo (vol +, vol - and power, and let go when samsung logo pops up)
My personal suggestion is that you move on to JB. It performs much better, and mostly all development is now there.
Perfect - thanks
Am running CM 10.1 on my tablet, and love it
Will have my daughter research JB ROMs instead.....
Happy Holidays to you and your family
Regards,
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Lag fix??
I am confused.. what exactly is the lagg fix? My GF has a JB (one of phablet ROMS) installed and all the JB ROMS I have installed on this phone (and I think all ROMS besides JB) have had lagg problems. So I would really like to know how to fix this phone.
About that lagfix...
If I remember correctly voodoo lag fix was originally designed for the Galaxy S to change the file system it ran at to something that made the phone feel more responsive and access recourses quicker. It was ported to other ROMs so if a ROM includes it then you're ok to use it but I don't think you can just apply it to any JB ROM. Plus after using a GB ROM with this lagfix for some time, any 4.0 and above ROM I have used after that has been a LOT quicker in comparison. So I would probably look into the way you JB roms were installed maybe do a data wipe/factory wipe in CWM and reinstall the ROM from the beginning. What ROMs are you using exactly?

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