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DISCONTINUED - [ROM][19-feb-2011] FolioMod v1.4 for Toshiba Folio100

!!This is ONLY for Toshiba Folio 100!!!
This Mod is based on Toshiba Stock with additions from Nvidia SDK, to make a better functioning stock rom with google apps and better OpenGL ES support.
Currently giving you an amazing
- 3000+ in Quadrant score!! (screenshot here )
- 50.5 frames in neocore (not amazing compared to HTC desireHD, i think, but still good)
You can also follow updates on Twitter now: Dexter Picard (DexterPicard) on Twitter or
me a Red bull, and you're sure i stay up working on this mod or you can visit my new homepage at Dexter's mods
for new users with latest 2.2.5.0131 firmware, here is a howto on reverting tablet to be able to install custom roms.
Wiki pages available here and here Other non-FolioMod , but folio100 threads Kernel&Tweaks & General questions thread
Please use these for non-FolioMod questions, like screen,battery etc...
Video illustration of FolioMod (Thanks to kevin.hansen)
Installation Instructions:
ALWAYS HAVE CHARGER CONNECTED WHEN UPDATING A FIRMWARE.
A FACTORY RESET IN RECOVERY MENU IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TOO.
You can also try these instructions for v1.1 and lower versions here or here if those help you in another way than the one provided below.
download latest FolioMod full zipfile- Extract contents to a folder and follow instructions below.
copy the update.zip from inside downloaded zipfile to the root of your sdcard, and insert sdcard into folio.
Enter "Recovery menu" when folio is just turned on and press (POWER) once and (VOL up) next.
press (VOL up) Factory reset or system update.
press(VOL down) to continue to system update.
press (VOL up) to confirm system update.
during installation progress bar will show har far it is.
folio will reboot after installation.
if you need to wipe, repeat the steps above without sdcard inserted, and you get into recovery menu. Press "HOME" button to see menu and choose "factory reset".
After reboot a BLACK screen appear for 1 or 2 minutes!! don't worry, its normal!​
Rollback to original stock rom:Download Folio stock image for full restore to stock rom
extract zip to a folder, and from here follow steps 1 - 7 above, to install the update.zip .
This image is for rollback purpose, if you do not want the mod edition, here is the way back to stock rom.
Remember to run a factory reset before or after this stock rom install..​
Latest Full update
Download Mirror 1 - FolioMod v1.4 or Mirror 2
​
Patches
FolioWidget fix here , solves the compressed issue on regular launcher or LauncherPRo. now shows all icons.
V1.4 - Rollback of graphics tweak driver - if you got problems with touch screen here
V1.3+ old wifi driver(1.0 release) works better for some ppl. (Requested by many) here
V0.0+ Generic format internal storage for all mods (so far) here, only needed if you got internal storage problems.
Rename downloaded patch to update.zip and install using recovery.
Old releases
Download Mirror 1 - FolioMod v1.3d
Download Mirror 1 - FolioMod v1.3b
Download Mirror 1 - FolioMod v1.3 - Mirror 2 - easyshare - Mirror 3 - (NOT THERE)​
Known issues (also reported by users)
NONE​
THANKS to
ownhere - coming up with the initial idea on how to implement the loopback solution for optimized database access.
Weeds2000 , for the great help and fixes done so far for us (Orientation + paid apps, vold with NTFS corrections to FolioMod) + Kernel compiles
DerArtem - Compiling kernel + and being very active on getting 3G modem support for us on our folio!!
Sol Ido - Foliowidget
Teknoraver - Foliobuttons
badstorm2010 - First custom kernel on folio available.
CHANGELOG
v1.4 (changes compared to v2.2.5.0131)
libraries from v 2.2.5.0131 release of 18-feb-2011
eUpdate patch from stock release of 18-feb-2011 (touchscreen+i2c update)
Paid apps working. (thanks to weeds2000 for the fix)
rotation & mouse (fixed by Weeds2000)
Fixed toshiba pegadroid support (ext.jar missing pegadroid service), important for toshiba services.
added newest Market app (2.2.11)
3D frame hack (increased framerate from 51 to 70), if you got touchscreen issues, here is the rollback patch
BROKEN: 3G support (new toshiba kernel required for display driver, and we got no source available yet)
BROKEN: CIFS support
Filesystem optimization still active
newest flashplayer v10.1.120.10 included.
newest mediaplayer & filemanager update from toshiba.
Maps 5.0 added with multitouch rotation support
build.prop changed to emulate GalaxyTab (tablet Market support with more apps)
NOTE: Name is written as SGH-T849 (please just ignore, forum reports will be ignored too)
HDMI option added in Settings, for option to switch between 480p,576p,720p,1080p
note: tablet is still just 1024x600, so desktop is scaled, movieplayback should be correct.
360 degree rotation
settings - gapps sync enabled
deodex'd
wpa supplicant (adhoc) support (use FolioWidget to enable)
Added WMA/WMV support (upto 1080p)
Fixed Wifi script issues
Fixed /mnt/sdcard mount location (apps issue, better support now)
Root'd (Superuser + su included)
Rooted recovery + busybox tools
increased main filesystem (252MB)
SpareParts (disable "compatibility mode" to have old apps fullscreen.
Taskkiller included (Fixed for Toshiba framework)
More Locale 2 included (so all languages can be selected)
BROKEN: NTFS / CIFS / 3G support will be enabled as soon as a kernel source update is available, so DerArtem can compile
a working kernel for us.
Thanks to all those which have donated because of this FolioMod. Its truly appreciated to see people actually
like this and would pay a little to get the improvements in place!!
Thanks!
WARNING: Use this image at your own risk and i take no responsibility if
you brick your tablet.. Image has been tested on a Toshiba Folio 100 and works fine if guidelines are followed.

11.01.2011
Weeds2000 gave it a go, and fixed the download of paid apps! im sure alot will be happy to read this.
Then i found another tweak in the screen driver, to increase framerate which currently was only 51. now its increased to 80.
on top of this, DerArtem is currently working on making it possible to use USB 3G dongles on our folio, so we can go online using the phone functionality in Android. I have for now, enabled some phone functions and activated the signal level indicator (might be annoying, but enhancement has a cost for now).
It also seems, that i by mistake had enabled locationservices in the build.prop, so at every boot the GPS, which we don't have, was enabled and caused an additional CPU load during a bootup. this is now fixed as well.
31.12.2010
the update pack includes some fixes for wpa_supplicant issue, where it did not switch to the correct adhoc wpa_supplicant.
and weeds2000 has brought a new update to the orientation so compass works, but mouse is still wrong.
lastly it fixes the sensor readings which made your tablet unable to rotate.
30.12.2010
A little more details on v1.3 update release..
V1.3 went through a public beta1 stage and issues were found and fixed where possible.
While fixing bugs in 1.3beta a 3D performance pack was found with the Viewsonic forum, and i tested it with our Folio, with changes as required to match our system. and it increased framerates. So that is now part of the new 1.3.
Furthermore the filesystem I/O performance bugs were found and fixed, and we now have a 330MB partition running on a loopback device, making database calls and small file changes much faster.
With the ElocityA7 i found the newest Flashplayer minor update revision, and of course replaced our Toshiba beta with the new one found.
Other users has suggested kernel tweaks which also has been added to the v1.3, one of them is the "swappiness" parameter, it is suggested to increase application handling on our folio and its now "live" in this release.
Sol Ido, provided us with the 0.3.4 edition of the FolioWidget, which includes a tricker enabler for switching between the regular wpa_supplicant and the wpa_supplicant for adhoc use also included in 1.3.
The orientation fix from weeds2000 is now default included into v1.3, but can be removed with a rollback patch found in the patches section in Post #1. it does have flaws like mouse pointer moves in "portrait" mode right now. compass should not be working correctly. but in general more apps utilizing the orientation/sensor is now working much better.
With FolioMod 1.3 a small milestone is reached, getting 3000+ in Quadrant score without actually cheating here
But of course Quadrant benchmarking is just one way of meassuring our device, CPU performance has not changed at all, so dont get too excited, but it does help in the overall experience of your tablet.
19.12.2010
A little picture to document the problem with rotation on our tablet and other tegra2 tablets. click picture for better details.
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as you see on the picture above, our tablet has native 0 degree in landscape mode where mobilephones got portrait native.. you can call this failure of nvidia, or someone else, but it seems that someone thinks this should be the standard.
if we can get the X and Y curve switched, we might just get it working normally.
12.12.2010
- Version 1.2 introduce use of the official patch installer from Toshiba which shows progress bar indicator movements on the screen, if recovery menu is not shown.
- Version 1.2 offers the newest toshiba update 2.5.0053 features, but which?
- BadStorm2010 managed to get a custom kernel compiled, which for adds support for ext4(future support),OpenVPN and cifs support, so you can mount filesystems over network.
- The FolioWidget offers control of your hardware buttons to have lights enabled and turns off only when pressed (good during evening/night)
- By failure of mine, the Vending.apk (Market app) included in 1.2, slows down the folio, so to enhance and fix it, i added a patch which adds the newest Market app to our folio with new design and way of selecting apps (actually is much better).
- as the framework is new, i tried to include all old features as 360 rotation , wma/wmv , Google apps + /mnt/sdcard location fix and other small issues.
- Paid apps still remain an issue with toshiba framework, only solution for you that want/need it, is to use the old 0.2 edition with nvidia framework.
29.11.2010
Currently the Toshiba edition 1.0b is having more issues than compared to 0.2a software wise. there is a freeze issues, and awake issues(solved,but fix is not released) and google paid apps cannot be downloaded.
So if you're ok without proper BT functions and usbstick unmounting, the 0.2a is probably you're best choice right now..
But if you need mouse/keyboard, usbstick proper unmount, 360rotation, the toshiba mod is the way forward.
I will try and get the freezing fixed, but more testing is needed..
28.11.2010
the Toshiba mod was created due to all the small differences in the framrwork with Bluetooth, USB functionality and sdcard card functions. Like on phones, vendors always do a little customization, which not always serves all users nicely when the image is modded based on other models. But now the stock rom is available with modded functions, so all should be happy now.
25.11.2010- on top of the above mentioned changes, here are some more regular info
- The new 0.2a still has USB stick/sdcard unmount issues, which is only part of the toshiba framework to handle for now. Im working on getting it to work on stock android.
- Increased the desktop sizing to 7 vert/horz , so more space for widgets and placement.
- media player extract image information.
- Wpa supplicant will not show signal strength for now, but im sure the better functionality might compesate for this.
(this has been tested with my Galaxy S running tetherAP function, and i could go online using my mobile connection)
Tested(v0.2a),
-Gapps,Angrybirds,Movieplayback(Yxplayer)+WMV/WMA, HDMI out, usb mass storage to pc, sdcard,usbstick, websurf+flash
- rotation , Market download, Power off,ad-hoc connectivity,.

I will test it now, downloading (very very slow :S), thank you very much for your work your are my hero

zizouth said:
I will test it now, downloading (very very slow :S), thank you very much for your work your are my hero
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its very slow, because there is like 20 of us who are downloading the file at the same time.
well the one who gets it up an running first, please post a step by step for the noobs ( like me) and give some impressions how the device works with this first better rom!

Anyone is welcome to post mirrors, i dont needs credits for those.
Btw, im also uploading a stock mod for this folio..not sure it takes bandwidth, maybe too many mods on my hosting solution, as its probably busy somehow..
and we all know Folio100 is not THAT popular yet! so many is so much said

Downloaded but file is corrupt... re-downloading

Great , going to download it and try it ! Thanks

zizouth said:
Downloaded but file is corrupt... re-downloading
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Re-downloading with download manager --> file is corrupt again, please re-upload it
Dexter_nlb.
regards

No problems with the Download here.
I installed everything through the System Update, but nothing changed at all. Do I have to perform a factory reset before applying the folio mod? (My folio is rooted, I tried to install some google apps and so on...)
The first line when applying the mod says "E: can't mount DEFAULT_PATH" - how about the others?
Anyway: thanks a lot for your work!

At some point you have to select "apply sdcard:update.zip" or something like that with vol - and (i think) power
For me it did a factory reset but nothing else, tried angry birds to see if anything had changed but nope.

zizouth said:
Re-downloading with download manager --> file is corrupt again, please re-upload it
Dexter_nlb.
regards
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i have uploaded to that site like 100 times, never had problems...
but yes, today the speed seems very slow even when im uploading, maybe its simply timeouts on your download so the zip gets corrupt.
filesize should be 164.256.143

shinebar1001 said:
No problems with the Download here.
I installed everything through the System Update, but nothing changed at all. Do I have to perform a factory reset before applying the folio mod? (My folio is rooted, I tried to install some google apps and so on...)
The first line when applying the mod says "E: can't mount DEFAULT_PATH" - how about the others?
Anyway: thanks a lot for your work!
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Some people in http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/31757-foliomod-v01/page__gopid__526895#entry526895 who have tested your rom say also nothing changed at all...?

also for me nothing changed. Download and update work fine. After update I try to install Angry Birds but when I
run it I can hear the sound of the game, but I don't see nothing.
Is possibile with this mod install the Android Market?

Oneiros7 said:
For me it did a factory reset but nothing else, tried angry birds to see if anything had changed but nope.
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Process takes like 1 minute.. so did it reboot instantly or?

zizouth said:
Some people in http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/31757-foliomod-v01/page__gopid__526895#entry526895 who have tested your rom say also nothing changed at all...?
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are people using the "update.zip" inside the zip i released? or simply putting this one on the sdcard?
when installing it shows text, when HOME button is pressed this is clearly one way to confirm something.. just rebooting does not say much here..
here is another way:
- Reboot into "Firmware Update" menu.. (Press MENU to show actual recovery menu screen when booted into recovery kernel, after the "recovery logo" shows)
- Insert sdcard into slot, and move to "update firmware" second line.. and press power button to execute.
below you should see the information on steps taken..

Dexter_nlb said:
are people using the "update.zip" inside the zip i released? or simply putting this one on the sdcard?
when installing it shows text, when HOME button is pressed this is clearly one way to confirm something.. just rebooting does not say much here..
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Yes they are using update.zip inside the zip.

Hello, I tried and the message was :
Code:
Extractiong packs...
Done Extraction...
Preparing filesystem...
tun adbd
+---------start adb daemon-------+
+---------installing boot-------+
+---------installing recovery-------+
+---------extracting system-------+
+Instaling system, this takes a while
+-----------------------------------------+
Installation done.now reboot system.
Formating MISC:...
I reboot and same launcher, no gapps, no opengl2.0

Okay, tried the other way:
Booted into Firmware update without the sd-card until the android with an exclamation-mark-sign shows up.
Pressed the Home-Button an got into the system recovery utility.
Second lin is apply sdcard:update.zip (Vol down + Power on)
Code:
Folio100 Open Recovery starts:
Extrackting packs.
Done Extraction
preparing filesystem
rund adbd
+--start adb daemon--+
+--installing boot--+
+--installing recovery--+
+--extracting system--+
+Installing system, this takes a while (correct ;))
+---
Installation done.now reboot system.
Install from sdcard complete.
Formatting MISC:...
Rebooting system (Power)
So, unitil now everything looks fine. After a reboot nothing changed
Hope this helps to debug.
Danny

shinebar1001 said:
Okay, tried the other way:
Booted into Firmware update without the sd-card until the android with an exclamation-mark-sign shows up.
Pressed the Home-Button an got into the system recovery utility.
Second lin is apply sdcard:update.zip (Vol down + Power on)
Code:
Folio100 Open Recovery starts:
Extrackting packs.
Done Extraction
preparing filesystem
rund adbd
+--start adb daemon--+
+--installing boot--+
+--installing recovery--+
+--extracting system--+
+Installing system, this takes a while (correct ;))
+---
Installation done.now reboot system.
Install from sdcard complete.
Formatting MISC:...
Rebooting system (Power)
So, unitil now everything looks fine. After a reboot nothing changed
Hope this helps to debug.
Danny
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well, it looks correct, so next question is; can you use adb? and login with shell and maybe extract the /tmp/recovery.log file?
if you got no root, just enter "rootme" and you should be disconnected from adb.
kill adb with "adb kill-server" and relogin with adb.
and you got root.

Is this correct?
power vol+
vol+ ->"continue factory data reset..."
vol- ->"continue system update"
vol+ ->"confirm"
when adroid appears HOME button
vol- ->"apply sdcard:update.zip"
power
then
"reboot now"
no need to do any wipe data/factory reset or wipe cache partition?
at the end I have
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
-----------------------------------
| FOLIO100 Open Recovery |
-----------------------------------
Extracting packs...
Done extracting...
Preparing Filesystem...
run adbd
blahblah
Installing system, this takes a while (not really in my case)
Installation done.now reboot system.
Install from sdcard complete.
Formatting MISC...
The picture behind is the little android with a exclamation point.
It's my 5th time doing that and still no luck
hum sorry for the post not fast enough

[ROM][DISCONTINUED] Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro (MT6577) custom ROMs (ICS)

Hello everyone!
In this thread you'll find all my custom ROMs for Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro (MT6577) smartphone (also known as Huawei Shine). Please be sure to read this carefully in order to avoid unnecessary questions.
Do not mirror my files, as I will always make sure links are working. :fingers-crossed: Instead, please share the link to this thread.
Review of Huawei U8836D:
Huawei U8836D / Ascend G500 Pro / Shine (Dual SIM with 3G support)​
Tutorials and Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
For tutorials jump into post #2.
For frequently asked questions (FAQ) jump into post #3.​
Version history (including download links):
V1.0MOD (02-10-2012):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001CHNC00B600SP19 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Removed all Chinese applications (Chinese IME, Huawei app store, etc)
Added reboot to recovery option to power menu
Enabled MediaTek EPO and A-GPS settings under Location services menu
Enabled Speech category (Voice search and TTS output) under Language & input menu
Fixed the bug related to the association of caller identification (CID) with contacts, due to country code prefixes
Integrated the latest version of Google apps
Added ES File Explorer (v1.6.2.1) and ES Task Manager (v1.3.1)
Rooted (no need to root phone with third party applications) with SuperUser application (v3.1.3) and su binary (v3.1.1)
Busybox (v1.20.2) installed
Added battery percentage (in steps of 1%) display
Changed notification LED color to blue instead of green
Updated APN list (apns-conf.xml)
Added AdFree hosts to system hosts file (blocks ads in several applications or games, for example Angry Birds)
Added stock ICS LatinIME and dictionary pack
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 3b547d0f6b643b168b02468c4c55b6fd​
V2.0MOD (20-10-2012):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001CHNC00B600SP25 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Added some build.prop tweaks to improve pictures and video quality, increase touch responsiveness and improve battery life
Updated ICS LatinIME and dictionary pack
Updated Google Play Store (v3.9.16)
Updated Street View on Google Maps (v1.8.1.2)
Updated Huawei Mobile Partner internal disk with the latest HiSuite software and Google ADB drivers
Added support for the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, German, Spanish, Farsi, French, Hindu, Indonesian, Italian, Malaysian, Dutch, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Russian, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese and Chinese (traditional and simplified)
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 1d5a43add7745958d33484f344cfa46f​
V2.1MOD (16-12-2012):
Custom changes:
User customize-able installation based on AROMA installer
Included script to automatically disable internal sdcard if extended userdata partition is detected (be sure to read post #4)
Included JB LatinIME (with predictive swipe) and dictionary pack
Updated Google Play Store (v3.10.10)
Updated Google Play Services (v2.0.12)
Updated Gmail (v4.2.1)
Updated YouTube (v4.2.16)
Added support for the following languages: Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Greek
Unlocked hidden features under Developer options menu
Fixed bootloop when factory reset was done under Android system
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 331e8763eddf7c2ac1ce0f1020ca1bbd​
V2.2MOD (28-12-2012):
Custom changes:
Fixed SystemUI crash when system language was set to Czech or Greek
Corrected date format entries for Czech and Greek languages
Fixed non-working light sensor reported by some users
Disabled built-in virtual disk drive
Updated APN list (apns-conf.xml)
Updated TZ data (timezone data)
Updated Google Maps (v6.14.2)
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: 193d5087d0731f318bf514aee2fbaec7​
V3.0MOD (18-02-2013):
Based on official Android 4.0.4 ROM (Huawei release: U8836DV100R001C10B600SP12 ; Stock kernel 3.0.13)
Custom changes:
Added all fixes / modifications as in previous releases
Integrated the latest version of Google apps
=> Download link
=> MD5 sum: d9a3f828e605b2115aee7030009b1745​
GPL compliance:
Kernel 3.0.13 source code
Link to tarball from Huawei website
Link to github repo
Credits:
iBotPeaches and brut.all for apktool
dsixda for his ROM kitchen which is really helpfull for easy-deodexing
Koush for his wonderfull CWM recovery, as well to all contibutors
amarullz for his amazing AROMA installer
...and finally to all the devs whose apps, tweaks and scripts I have used on my custom ROMs
Please don't just leech the files and go away. You can easily say thanks just by pressing "Thanks" button.
Feel free to post your comments. I hope you all like it!

Tutorials
How to enter into recovery mode:
With Huawei U8836D completely turned off, press and hold VOL. UP key and turn on the phone. The phone will vibrate and after the splash logo appears, all keys should be released.​
Navigation under recovery mode:
Stock recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, an image with a triangle and an Android will appear and BACK key must be pressed in order to access menu options. Navigation is made using VOLUME keys (navigate up with VOL. UP and navigate down with VOL. DOWN) and MENU key to apply the action.
Custom recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, ClockworkMod Recovery menu will appear. Navigation is made using VOLUME keys (navigate up with VOL. UP and navigate down with VOL. DOWN) and MENU key to apply the action.​
How to flash custom recovery:
Download Huawei U8836D custom recovery and follow this MT657x flashing tutorial.
Warning: the package includes preloader, but there's no need to flash it. Make sure that you select only recovery to be flashed.​
Flashing a new custom ROM via the SD card method (update.zip):
Read this guide to know more about ClockworkMod Recovery and how to flash a custom ROM.​

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Question: I can't install your custom ROMs. Why? What am I doing wrong?
Answer: First of all you have to flash a custom recovery into your phone and then you are able to install my custom ROMs. Read the tutorials on post #2 to know the procedures.​
Question: I wanted to try one of your custom ROMs. Will I loose all my data after installing it?
Answer: Yes, you will loose all your data... unless you create a backup to restore after installing the ROM. There are two recommended ways to create backups of your userdata:
Doing the backup under custom recovery mode: navigate to backup and restore menu.
Using Titanium Backup to create a backup of your favourite applications.
Question: Can I fully revert to factory settings?
Answer: Sure, just download the stock update.zip and install it from recovery.​
Question: In phone specifications it's stated that it has 4 GB of eMMC, but only approximately 700 MB are available for internal storage... Can you explain me the reason for that?
Answer: The phone has indeed 4 GB of eMMC. Part of it is used by system and cache partitions, while the rest of the size is divided into internal storage (approximately 700 MB) and an internal sdcard partition (approximately 2 GB). If you find that an internal sdcard partition is useless (and have a big external sdcard), you can extend userdata partition (internal sdcard partition completely disabled). Jump into post #4 to learn how to apply that mod.​
Question: Somehow I have got invalid IMEI numbers. How do I restore my phone's IMEI numbers?
Answer: Read this tutorial. Don't forget to say thanks to its author.​
Question: Does my phone really have two IMEI numbers?
Answer: Every dual SIM smartphone based on MT65xx SoC has two IMEI numbers. Some just don't display both numbers on dialler when you type code *#06#, but if you go into Settings / About phone / Status / IMEI information you'll see the IMEI set for both slots.​
Question: How can I access hidden MediaTek engineering mode?
Answer: From phone's dialler type code *#*#3646633#*#*.​
Question: Are your custom ROMs patched to fix Android's master key (bugs 8219321 and 9695860) vulnerabilities?
Answer: No, but the solution to that is pretty simple:
Install Xposed framework (instructions on the support thread)
Install Master key dual fix module (instructions available also on it's support thread)
To check if system is vulnerable you can use one of the following apps:
SRT AppScanner
Bluebox Security Scanner
All credits to rovo89 for the amazing Xposed framework and also to Tungstwenty for the Master key universal fix.​
Question: I don't have this phone, but mine is also based on the same MT6577 SoC. Can I still flash your recovery and install your custom ROMs?
Answer: Even though your phone is based on the same SoC, there may be differences in other hardware components. It is not likely that recovery and ROMs will work on your phone so you may risk to brick it.​

Huawei U8836D internal memory re-partition
Initial notes:
Make sure that you have a full nandroid backup of your current ROM. If not, boot into recovery mode and make one. This is very important if you want to restore userdata after internal memory is re-partitioned.
Also make sure that you have a backup of your internal sdcard because it will be fully erased and disabled.
Warning: the package includes preloader, but there's no need to flash it. Make sure that your selection is according to the screenshot bellow.
Instructions:
Copy disable_internal_sdcard.zip to external sdcard (read note bellow)
Shutdown the phone
Open SP Flash Tool v3.1222.00 (or higher) and load the scatter file
Flash MBR, EBR1 and RECOVERY as shown on the next image (read flashing tutorial first):
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After flashing is complete, boot into recovery mode and format /data
Optionally, if you want to restore previously saved userdata, go to nandroid backup / restore and restore data (advanced restore feature)
Install disable_internal_sdcard.zip file through recovery mode (read note bellow)
Reboot your phone and enjoy your extended userdata partition
Important update: All the new ROM updates which include AROMA installer also include a script to automatically disable internal sdcard if extended userdata partition is detected. Dismiss the part of the instructions that refers to the installation of disable_internal_sdcard.zip file. All the rest of the procedure is still valid and must be done before installing the ROM. That said, if you are going to apply this modification, you must re-install the ROM.
Please also note that this mod should only work with my custom ROM installed. Be warned and please do not blame me if you run into some problem while applying the mod over stock or any other custom ROM

Thanks Bruno for the recovery image. I will get it flashed when I am back home.
I have noticed that actual phone reception signal levels are lower than my W3+ Thl phone. Have you noticed any difference in signal levels where you are against your ZTE 970? It may be just the algorithm they use on this one.
I love the tricolour led but lack of tts settings is a little annoying. Overall, I am very pleased with it so far though.

Thanks Bruno - I look forward to some custom ROMs - I'd managed to dump the entire original ROM last week having made a scatter file then add Gapps but nothing else. I'm completely new to modding and happy to do any testing etc. My phone had the original factory ROM.
Yes the signal reported does seem on the low side. The battery drain does seem a little high as well so far even when not constantly playing with it!!) - wonder if the CPU governor is set properly?
Edit - gave the phone a good full charge overnight - before using it today and down to 90% after 12 hours - with little/no use - so about normal for a smartphone. Probably hadn't charged it fully before!!

Thanks Bruno, my phone is at this time only paperweight, so I am waiting impatiently for your ROM.

Thanks for the recovery img Bruno.
For those of you who want to install the Huawei HiSuite app on your phone and desktop but can not get a link from the Huawei site here, I have uploaded it to 4Shared and you can download it from this folder here.This suite allows some syncing to be done and some backups etc. Full details on the Huawei website.
EDIT:
Bruno, not quite sure what happens but after flashing your custom recovery and testing it, I reboot and the original recovery returns! Just to make sure that I was not going mad, I flashed the custom recovery image again. I can use it, I have even done a back up of the system but after running the phone and a reboot, the original recovery returns again.
Is there anything to resolve this, are you having same problems? This is really strange.
EDIT:
From MSprecher
The custom recovery is allways overwritten by the stockrecovery when booting the phone. This can be avoided by rebooting from within the CustomRecovery right after having flashed it. There should be an extra-option after the reboot-command in CWM-Recovery to avoid this.
Enjoy Matthias

neveceral said:
Thanks Bruno, my phone is at this time only paperweight, so I am waiting impatiently for your ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please be patient. I plan to release the first version during this week. :fingers-crossed:
Sathelp said:
Bruno, not quite sure what happens but after flashing your custom recovery and testing it, I reboot and the original recovery returns! Just to make sure that I was not going mad, I flashed the custom recovery image again. I can use it, I have even done a back up of the system but after running the phone and a reboot, the original recovery returns again.
Is there anything to resolve this, are you having same problems? This is really strange.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, that happens with the stock ROM installed and the workaround for now is the one Matthias already told you. With my custom ROM installed that will not happen.

Thanks, the option to allways use custom recovery does appear and you have to confirm this option before first reboot. Thanks guys.

Bruno it will be great (i don't know if it is possible) if the new rom could aggregate the memories, i mean the same you did on the ZTE, putting the same storage for programs and the only sdcard is the external.

Yes, I plan to release the same extended userdata mod as I did for V970, but not integrated into the ROM, so that users can choose want they want.

Btw, i found now in my small experience with the device two problems:
- Some apps can't be installed (Asphalt 7, Sports Tracker, WorldMate, etc.) which were working in my previous Gsmart G1345. Is it due to the Mtk CPU??
- Comparing again the two devices, this one has a worse GPS, much more inaccurate and very slower in getting signal.
Lets wait for your fantastic Rom, Bruno.

Crake you are right, I cannot install profile scheduler+ or EasyProfiles Pro due incompatibility. DualSIM?

No, that is a problem of permissions. It will be working on the custom ROM, don't worry.

Sathelp said:
I love the tricolour led but lack of tts settings is a little annoying. Overall, I am very pleased with it so far though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have already enabled Speech category (Voice search and TTS output) under Language & input menu, so you'll be able to access TTS settings.
By the way, I will release the first custom ROM today. It will not support any additional language other than the default ones - English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) because I don't have time right now to do it. The support for more languages will only be included in the next version. Hope you all understand!

awesome!!
u know I have been waiting for a rom for this phone u8836D from day one, because i messed it up on the day i received it, especially replacing the system folder files etc.. just pain in the bum to not have a rom (even stock rom) handy. And it's been endless waiting...
when your first post came up, I opened your shared folder for like a million times to try to find the rom, but just recovery img there, i thought I missed something maybe and read all your posts another million times...
Now just 10 mins ago, it appears in that lovely folder just like a magic...
Will let you know how I go...
i haven't learned my lessons from my last 5 Android phones...all I want now is just clean system with google services on...
When we get that, we star talking optimization and who's ass is more sex lol

Okay, I have just uploaded the first custom ROM for U8836D into my 4shared folder.
Please read what are the fixes / modifications that I've made over the stock ROM on the third post of this thread or in the readme.pdf that's inside the .7z file.
Enjoy! :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I forgot to say that this ROM clears all userdata, so make a backup first using Titanium Backup, for example. But please note: do not restore any contact / messages database. Let Android create it from the scratch or else, if you restore everything the CID bug will be there again!

So how do I restore (and backup) sms, contacts and call logs to avoid CID bug?

Simple: you don't restore. Just sync the contacts again with Google (or Exchange), let the database be built from scratch and that's it. It's either that or having the nasty CID bug back...

🔥 READ ME FIRST [FAQ][HTC][PICO/EXPLORER][a310e]🔥

"Those, who fail to read history are bound to repeat its mistakes"
People here have and did and will fail to read the things here and many did and many probably will have to lose their devices. You don't have to lose a device to get knowledge inbetween your ears.You don't have to be stupid. You surely can learn from your mistakes. But There's a better way. You can learn from others mistakes. This thread is a compilation of such mistakes ,that I personally have done and many others ,who did and their solutions aka The easy ways.
So, officially I congratulate you for finding this thread and reading Upto here. So, even if you don't read the whole thread, these are the main stuff you must know is
1. Rooting is a dangerous process -done by developers only. If you did root your device, you assume full responsibility for your device. So, if you can't think like one of the developers at least partly, I suggest you don't root your device ,coz when you mess up, the one who deviced the procedure or Rom will not help you. And everything you find here is in "AS IS " tag.
2.If you have rooted, next thing you must do is backup-
Go to recovery,
go to backup and restore
click backup.
I find it strange that this is not included in the root procedure. This surely would've helped a lot of Picos out there.
3.NEVER DO A RUU
-It unanimously holds the number ONE title for the major causes of bricking of Picos.
Trust me -Surely you can save your device, without the ruu. And with ruu, you're bound to fail without proper knowledge and research.
The only time you are suggested by experts to do a ruu is when you have already done a ruu "and" bricked it.
4. Overclocking here may cause burnt nand. -know what Rom you're using-it may have built in-overclock .
However, overclocking doesn't necessarily produce burnt-nand for all devices.
5.Finally, Not all answers you receive in the question and answer thread are good. Some answers will kill your device. So please judge the credibility of the answerer before you follow the answers. Generally, you could track back their previous answers and their working. Thanks meter is a good source of credibility -but not always -Not all who have big thanks record are helpful neither are they knowledgeable-There are spammers, who trick people into giving thanks.Do your home work before you trust a stranger. Recognized developer title is a good source of credibility.
The above five should save you a lot of trouble.
Ever in trouble? Drop by and read.
Do your googling,if you don't understand anything here.Have a great time !

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
��To start, this thread is only for newBies,who have rooted thier Rom and have a custom recovery. If you haven't, click here
Alright, this thread aims to answer all the frequently asked questions by newBies. The section this thread aims to answer will consist mostly of custom Roms especially cyanogen.
To start, we'll start with basics
Our phone consists of the following five partitions
1.Boot/kernel
2.Recovery
3. System/Rom
3.1What's not working
3.2 Latest links
4. /cache- error /last log
5.Data
5.1Scripts
6.Common issues after flashing Rom, scripts/GAPPS/PLAY STORE /
Ram
7. USB and CPU ,screen and power button-2/7/13
8. About developers and members
9. ��Burnt nand*recovrecovery 25/6/13 *��
10. STILL CAN'T FIND THE ANSWER ��
10.1LOGCAT
10.2ADB
11.MINI TIPS AND TRICKS
11.1CM9/10 themes
11.2.FONT CHANGING AND language तदधा ಥಮು support adding
11.3.DID YOU KNOW?
12. Recommended apps
13. BATTERY LIFE AND PERFORMANCE
14 .http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098604
BUILD. PROP TWEAKS
We'll discuss the faq in each.
All links are here
Index:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754876
This is the best link you'll ever have
Thanks hrkh83
Guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36057579
Guides for everything
Thanks hpsgill
Make yourself useful by akshat
Seen it before,
Just read this now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37805872
Stock Roms instead of bricking ruu
tk immortal yash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39101954

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
/BOOT(4 MB Max )
1.what does this partition contain?
It contains your kernel
2.what is kernel?
It's a in betweener between ROM (/system ) and your hardware.
Basically, a software, which connects the main software (your Rom gui) and the hardware
3 .what is the stock kernel version?
2.6
4. Is there a update available?
Yes. You can update it to 3
3.4 is currently being worked on
5.what are advantages of kernel 3 ?
Nothing much that you can feel
Basically related to stability, security, and future Android Os updates can easily be done for a310e
5.where are the links to kernel 3 ?
Look down
6.what's not working in kernel 3 ?
1.Ext4+kernel 3+mount2SD/s2e/link2SD doesn't work.
2. CPU states file reading ~fixed in overclocked kernel ~fixes yet to be fully implemented across RomS [overclock may cause burnt nand/recovery ]
With cm9
1.Firewall
2.USB tethering
3. Wi-Fi hotspots
4.Vpn
Anything related to iptables
With cm10
Known issues
Ext4 cannot be mounted?
Temple run 2 and subway surfers reboots*fixed in overclocked kernel *burnt nand *
7. What's not working in kernel 2 ?
garuda v5
Data usage option in settings in jelly bean.
8.what's not working in kernel 2.6 sakindias cranium kernel?
Build #2
Lag
Build #3
No support for Android native a2SD
Build #4
Same as build #3,but advertised as faster
9. I wanna make my own kernel?
Special thanks to bhargz16
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114594
10.Is there a overclocked kernel?
Yes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098604
11. How to Flash kernel? Do I need to clean install?
No need to clean install
Copy zip to root of /SD card
Go to recovery
Install zip from SDcard
Choose the correct zip
Install
Reboot
Go back to main ^|^

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
/Recovery(5 MB Max )
First thing to do after root is to make a nandroid backup.
Go to backup and restore and select backup
1.what is this partition?
It contains your recovery
2.what is recovery?
It's a specialized partition for Android, which is used when something goes wrong.
We use it to change (flash) Roms, change kernels and mostly everything in xda. Make nandroid before you mess up
3. What are the recoveries available for a310e ?
1 .yannou90 (cwm5) recovery
2.Twrp 2 .3 by cute prince
3. twrp 2.2 by oblikas
4.cwm6 by sakindia
5.*OFFICIAL *The latest TWRP by bhargz16( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2123503 )
6.cwm6 by nihar.g
Links .check index link in top post
4. Are all of them stable?
The 1 and 5 are pretty stable.
What's not working:
cwm6 by sak let me down big time .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38734554
Except 1,all other recoveries will not show charging animation, when you are charging your phone after switching it off ~instead of charging animation ~you'll be going to recovery
twrp official - some problems with ext4 partition has been reported and also reported to have been fixed. -I never had the problem before and after and I recommend this one 2.5 present here in xda.
twrp cute prince has issues restoring backups (problem with symlink )
5.what's the difference between them?
cwm5 - complete backups of all partitions
twrp - support compressed backups /file manager and other great things
cwm6 - your SD ext partitions will not be fully backed up during subsequent backups,but only the changed files greatly reducing the size of subsequent backups
6. Can you explain more about cwm ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38100620
7. Recommended apps.?
Recovery file manager aroma 1.8
8. How to flash a recovery?
Two methods described in detail in link above by bhargz16 ~ fast boot
Flash from phone:
Required:
Flash_image binary
You can flash any recovery
From terminal using
Code:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
You need recovery.img (renamed like that ) present in /sdcard itself
9. Error while restoring .Androidsecure /sdext ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39874898
10. Cannot go to recovery /burnt recovery /unable to flash recovery?
Use
Code:
fastboot boot recovery /sdcard/twrp5.img
or
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot boot /sdcard/twrp5.img
You need twrp5.img or recovery.img present in /SDcard and renamed like that itself.
After booting into recovery, you can do everything you please. ~flash erase format and install new Rom and boot the device
After booting up the device, flash erase mtd1 through terminal emulator.and then flash a suitable small recovery. And then pledge here that you'll never overclock ever again.
Go back to main ^|^

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
/SYSTEM (235 MB Max )
1.what is it?
Here's where your Rom resides
Any cyanogen /ever/miui roms all go here
2. What are system apps
Any app in /system /app is system app and they have special permissions
2.1 how to make a app system app?
Uninstall the app with titanium backup and copy it's apk to system/app(normal delete apk will not delete. Dex and lib files ) ~reboot ~
Some apkS need it's library file also in /system /Lib (copy from /data /Lib to /system /lib )
3.what is binary?
These are executable ~very important files in /system /bin. (or /xbin in recovery)
Your root su is here
4. What are the roms available?
Many roms are available in xda
Main line ones are
CYANOGEN 7
CYANOGEN 9
CYANOGEN 10
Cyanogen 10.1
Miui
5.What is cyanogen 7 ?
It's a cyanogen version of gingerbread
9 is ics
10 is jelly 4.1
10.1 is jelly 4.2
5.1 what's the development going on?
cm7 *camera was unable to be fixed *development stopped
cm 10*active development now *
cm 10.1 *thread closed *
6. How to install a new Rom? Cyanogen for example?
Download the latest build. Zip and put in the root of /sdcard.
Go to recovery
Factory reset data
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Wipe SD ext
Choose install zip from /sdcard and choose the build. Zip
Wait
Reboot
Go back to main ^|^

The nothing really bugs list
Welcome to THE "NOTHING REALLY" BUGS™
This is the official nothing really bugs Pico web post at xda. Its name implies that the bugs present are really nothing to some people. But to the rest, it may bother a lot. So, this post.
Here you'll find most of the nothing really bugs. All statements having "Nothing really " in bugs list directs here. This is to inform new flashers of what they'll get and what they won't. To make the facts clear,so that you won't have to flash every Rom to find out all the nothing really™ bugs. After all, this is a newbie friendly thread.
Please note that though every effort has been taken to ensure an exhaustive list of all the bugs .Some may not have been stated here .If you do find a bug, which isn't stated here, please feel free to mention it here and I'll add it after being personally confirmation by me or two to three renowned senior member witnesses. Further more, some bugs here may have been fixed. You can take a look at the last edited day of this post to make sure this post is up to date. And you can mention it here,if any of the information found here is wrong.
1.What doesn't work in cm10 4.1 Jelly beans ?:
1video (video recording with some third party apps~Skype video messaging, zoom camera ,camera magix and a lot more)(S. ucam works fully)
2Bluetooth headphones can't be used during call(try using sound about )✘
2.1 Bluetooth stereo headphones ✘
3vsync
4.stock camera force close often and unstable (S. Camera 360/ucam)
5.Wi-Fi unable to turn on ~from settings /notification bar. (s:Flash kernel 2.6)
6.burnt nand
7. Wi-Fi direct (native )causes reboot. (S. 3Rd party app ~fast file transfer)
8.some VOIP~{ex:gtalk(even after normal gapps),and many more}
9.Most streaming video{not flash, but those, which open in mx} doesn't work. Most TV apps don't work (not flash using tv apps)
10. mobile data may fluctuate for some(timedo app to turn on and off airplane mode for every hour)
11. calls robotic call for some
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32997468
12. Unofficial adobe flash is flickering too too much. (Only Firefox actually works with flash..which flickers unbearably ~the rest don't even work )
13. Headphones volume control during in call✘
14.USB tethering (native)✘
15. Wi-Fi hotspots work only as open source ✘
16.Bluetooth A2dp streaming ✘
17.Firewall rules don't stick, when put in init.d. Somehow the Rom process overtakes the firewall rules during boot and during some process. My intuition directs the blame at bandwidth controller| throttle service~|Data usage settings|which wasn't implemented properly, but using dirty hacks
18. USB mtp and ptp not working at all. USB mass storage not working for certain devices ~double mounting. (s.flash kernel 2.6 with USb mass storage fix here. )
19. Multi mount SD app doesn't work [s.flash kernel 2.6]
OTHERS
1. Battery drain
2.Phone heating
3.WiFi toggle
Total :22[Because, I used this Rom for a long time,so the large number]
✘- Unconfirmed by me .The rest are personally tested and confirmed "not working " and again confirmed to be a problem of Rom itself.
2.What doesn't work in cm9 ?
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35756952#post35756952
2VIDEO PLAYBACK doesn't work as well as stock
3 Wi-Fi toggle in latest RomS
4 Bluetooth stereo headphones ✘
Experienced by some:
A. Encryption doesn't work (crypt)✘
B.robot call http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32997468
C.mobile data flickering
Note: video playback is much better in cm10.
Language rendering is also much better in cm10.
3.what doesn't work in Original HTC STOCK ROM?
A. if you ever click "reset to default" in the Camcorder settings..,all future video recordings will overwrite already taken videos and all previous videos will be lost(use ucam)
B. sending a more than 150MB file on Bluetooth file manager app through Bluetooth will reboot your device.
(use stock transfer)
3.1 what's not working in a rooted stock Rom?
(make a nandroid backup first to protect you)
Optimize storage in storage settings
Factory reset will put you in bootstruck.
4.What doesn't work in cm10.1 ?
Camera and lot more minor/major
Too long list
Will update when usable
5.what doesn't work in cm7 ?
Camera
6.what's not working in kernel 3 ?
1.Ext4+kernel 3+mount2SD/s2e/link2SD doesn't work.
2. CPU states file reading ~fixed in overclocked kernel ~fixes yet to be fully implemented across RomS [overclock may cause burnt nand/recovery ]
3.Wi-Fi toggle from notification bar /from settings
4. USB mtp and ptp not working at all. USB mass storage not working for certain devices ~double mounting.
5. Multi mount SD app not working.
With cm9
1.Firewall
2.USB tethering ✘
3. Wi-Fi hotspots ✘
4.Vpn ✘
Anything related to iptables
With cm10
Known issues
Some partitions [?Ext4] cannot be mounted
*burnt nand *
With latest cute prince kernel [power management fix ]:
Mounting of SDcard on some devices
Multimount SD app
7. What's not working in kernel 2 ?
garuda v5
Data usage option in settings in jelly bean.
8.what's not working in kernel 2.6 sakindias cranium kernel?
Build #2
Lag
Build #3
No support for Android native a2SD
Build #4
Same as build #3,but advertised as faster
9. Sense4 Roms
1.Burnt nand ~most common ✘
2.Random reboots ✘
3. WiFi direct. ✘
4.Bluetooth headphones ✘
Go back to main ^|^
✘- Unconfirmed by me .The rest are personally tested and confirmed "not working " and again confirmed to be a problem of Rom itself.
S - probable third party solutions
Solutions for burnt nand -Please go to burnt nand section.

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Welcome to ▶LâTêS†↭ⓛⓘⓝⓚⓢ™◀
Not sure whether it'll be updated,but galaxyfreak released a app on latest Roms ~ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38913186
Why this post ?
Because index has only thread links and sakindia123 never updates op
If he does, then this post will not be updated anymore. Other than that, here are some kernel links as well. Other than the main line ones, the others are not updated. Sense4 links are already present in op and here as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40111838 . Any link that's not present in op will only be updated.
1.what's the latest build on cyanogen 9?
Build 13
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36626369
#14*beware of burnt nand *
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38770875
2.what's the latest build on cyanogen 10 ?
Build 3.2.2.use with kernel 2.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38183817
Liverpool fan latest 3.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38447868
Beta 5~beware of burnt nand ~
Video fix by bhargz*liverpl 4 beta5*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39124906
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39090779
Beta6~beware of burnt nand ~
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39166124
+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39804373
(Flash this to prevent overclock)
Lock screen fix for both beta 5 and 6 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39043840
2.1 Aokp build link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2208242
3.what is the latest build on cyanogen 10.1 ?
Alpha 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38094629
Alpha 4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38325531
4.what's the latest build on kernel?
Old Kernel 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36572115
Kernel 3 v2 only for sense
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38466559
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39730163
Kernel 3 v2 for cm10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39737920
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39804373
5. Is there a overclocked kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098604
kernel 2.6=garudav5kernel
6. Kernel 2.6 for JB ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37649737
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36303556
7. Kernel 2.6 for ics?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35797210
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36526379
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37550173
8. Side effects and solution of using kernel 2.6 on a kernel 3 based Rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39452607
Basically, USB storage may not work.
To, make it work, Flash the fix attached with this post(don't remove battery @ any stage:sly-tested on my twrp 2.4.4 with cm10beta5.May not work with ics.
Alternatively, you can use multi mount SD app /root tool box lite app.
Attached zip md5: 8216eaf4a357b9cddc5cfd29b8d05a50
Attached zip sha-1: 408a075479745fe1713f8c55a968801f7f6160dd
Some more links :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40964578
Super wipe zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38338418
Nand recovery procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098622
tk to akshatshenoy.
Flashing an older ruu:
Not recommended @ any stage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38694608
Even if it works,you might have problems data, battery drain etc.. if you Flash a wrong radio
KERNEL RAMDISK exchange on Android itself:wip
AUTORAMDISK™ EXCHANGE PROJECT alpha™
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40035607
How to install kernel? Clean?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098513
QUESTION NUMBER 11 ABOVE
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
/DATA (150 MB )
1.WHat's this?
It is the internal memory
2.Why is it important?
Because this is the place where all the apps go
No /data = no more apps
3.what's our available internal memory?
150 MB
User available 90 MB
4. Any way to increase internal memory?
By scripts
5 .Recommended apps to diagnose application not installed
Diskusage app
Log cat
6. What does a app contain?
App when installed splits into apk dex,and data(lib+data) files
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
SCRIPTS
Before we start, a app when installed takes space as three parts.
They are apk,dex and data (lib+app data)
All scripts work by symlinking
1. What are the scripts available for our explorer?
Partial scripts
A.Link2SD app
Moves apk,dex,lib~doesn't move app data
B.Root data2SD app
Need ext partitions
Moves application data2 ext
Full scripts--Need init.d support able to move fully /partially as per requirements
Links available in index
1.Mount2SD
Download from play store or from here check index
Famous for it's stability and frequent updates
Issues +
2. Int2ext
As per script, moves partially /fully .
Has a large user base
issues ++
3.s2e
Moves fully.
Issues +++
NO official version for jelly beans.
4.a2sd darktremor
Issues ++++
However works pretty well with stock Rom and jaggy Rom
Discontinued
5.ungaze script
Issues +++++
I don't recommend it.
Why not?
Because
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33750812
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31915607
1.1 mount2SD doesn't work? Script not executed fully @ boot?
Flash kernel 2.6 from above and you should be good to go.
2. How do I increase internal memory (literally ) from 150 MB to 2GB(for example SD ext )?
Use mount2SD reverse mount
Use int2ext
Side effects:
As per Android rules, 10% of internal memory will be unavailable
So, 200 MB out of 2GB SD ext will be unavailable
Mount2SD also has normal moving methods ,which will make Android think you'll have 150MB but you can fill up 2GB inside of 150 MB (Here 10% would mean 15 MB)
3. I installed d2ext/similar ,I'm not able to install more apps ,even though I have more SD ext space?.
A. First make sure you don't hit 10% data limit described above
B. Use diskusage app to determine,which partitions are full
For example- some scripts don't move dalvik and so dalvik will fully accumulate in /data creating no space.
C. Fix permissions from recovery, wipe cache and dalvik and reboot.
4. My Rom doesn't have init.d support /I'm using stock Rom?
Check index
You can add init.d support by
Flashing custom kernel (cranium)
Flashing scripts to make init.d support (or pimp my Rom app[not tested])
5. Where to add scripts before flashing Rom?
Add it in /system/etc/init.d (permissions are rwx rwx rwx ,if you're adding this in recovery after flashing )
For mount2SD add configurations folder in /data/m2sd.
6. How to migrate from link2SD to mount2SD?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38840247
7. Is there a full script so that I can use both my internal memory and SD ext?
A bit complicated, but this what I use...
Configure mount2SD
To move both apk and dalvik
Don't move data.
Then open titanium backup to move app data
@First move one app data to create data2SD directory.. then you can batch move whatever apps you think fit.
But please make sure you have at least 10 to 30 MB in /data and in/SD ext (SD ext not necessarily ) before a nandroid backup. Otherwise restoreS will not work.
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
Common issues with scripts:
0. Device stuck @ HTC logo with 4 error icons on all four corners
Since you flashed an ruu and failed user data fail etc.
Unlock bootloader if possible
Flash twrp recovery again
Code:
fastboot flash recovery.img
Then go to recovery with this command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery
Now that you're in recovery wipe everything, format everything .
If flashing failed /you can't enter recovery, do this keeping twrp recovery.img in /SDcard
Code:
fastboot boot /sdcard/recovery.img
Do cute prince recovery procedure shown in burnt nand section
Flash erase mtd3 as well
Now Flash your Rom and boot
If it doesn't boot, repeat the whole procedure above and now
Do ruu.
If all the above failed,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39181288
Read the above thread fully. That's the last resort.
Moral : Don't ever Flash an RUU (if you haven't already )
You can Flash stock Rom ~safer
1. Device struck in HTC logo
Wait for 15 minutes
Try pulling out battery and reboot
Update busybox and try installing scripts again
Convert your partition to ext3
Change your kernel to 2.6
2. Mount2SD ~apps update after every boot?
Turn cache off in app
Turn safe mode off
Clear cache and dalvik ~fix permissions ~reboot
Common issues after flashing:
1. I get status 7 error?
Open archive with Bluetooth file manager and check archive integrity
Try different compression method(thanks hpsgill)
Delete system apps
2. I get status 0 error?
Update binary used is different
Exchanged update binary from a working zip to this one
Other errors can be cured by changing recovery .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38469360
Common issues after flashing Rom:
1. Always do a clean install
To wipe everything except /sdcard.
Even in /sdcard delete Android /data after backup
2. No I won't listen. I want to do you a dirty install. Show me how?
Your choice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35903694
3. I get force closes of all apps?
Dalvik problem.
Clear cache and dalvik cache and reboot
4.I get force close of a specific app?
If it's a paid app, then you need to change your Android id to your original Id with Android id changer /titanium backup
Not a paid app?
Clear cache and data of that app and reboot
Fix permissions
5.reboot after reboot?
Thanks bhargz16
Kernel problem. Change kernel
GAPPS:
1. This gapp always force closes?
A. If it's a gapp found on play, just uninstall that gapp from system using titanium backup and then reboot and install from play store.
B.if not found on play, then try flashing a different gapps version from goo.im .
Make sure you have enough space on /system and on /cache before flashing and then flash. If not delete unused apps like stock keyboard ,etc
2. RPS5~AEC0/927/any other error while downloading apps from play?
A. Clear data cache of play store app
Reboot
B. Clear data of google services framework
Reboot
C. Remove your google account and re add it. Reboot.- this worked for me.
3. All my apps are missing from installed apps in play?
Wait for some time,if you've flashed a new Rom
Clear data and cache of play store
Reboot
Download app eric market fix *use @ your own risk *
Repeat the solution of questions 2.
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
CPU:
1.Can you overclock?
IMO,
All overclocking burns nand.
It's just a matter of sooner /later.
Read this post before attempting anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38445346
Burnt nand recovery procedures here ~~the third post below this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098622
The links below are old. All latest Roms come with overclocked burning kernels.
cm10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38189883
cm10.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38336080
gpu oc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38331698
cpu oc
2. Governors ~what are they?
As the name says they govern when the cpu should go to higher speed and when they should sleep
Performance governor always keep your phone at Max
Powersave keeps your cpu always at low
USB :
1. Flashed kernel 3 and USB doesn't work.?
Flash kernel 2 back.
2. I want to know how to fix USB +kernel 3?
Don't know
3. Can I have usb otg ?
No, not yet.
SCREEN AND POWER BUTTON and soft keys:
1.SCREEN turns on after turning off ?
A. Some apps are trying to make screen on. After screen turns on, go to settings immediately and open running applications, you may be able to find the culprit. It's probably the app, which is restarting. Some apps like lock any app screen etc. Logs could be helpful.
B. Some users reported it could be a hardware problem -look below for power button issues.
C. Some users reported it could be a script problem (rare )
2. My home screen button and /or search buttons doesn't work?
A. Did you do a dirty install of new Rom
Clear cache and dalvik and fix permissions and reboot
B. Copy com.Android.providers.settings /databases from your previous nandroid backups(use yaffs file manager /nandroid manager)and paste it in it's respective location now (paste it using file manager in recovery )
C. If that doesn't work, clean install again
Tech savvy? ~search for device provisioned 1 in cyanogen forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38633404
3. Power button doesn't work properly ?
A. If it's not a software problem(try the above solution first),then you broke it.
If you broke it, avoid using the power button anymore-use attached scripts indeed.
There are apps in market to simulate power keys.
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38633404
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
Miscellaneous topics:
Subject to change without prior notification
Developers:
1. Who are the developers that make these roms?
1. Cute_prince
2.sakîndia123
3.derefas
4.lirokoa
5.liverpool fan
6.bhargz16
7.nihar.g
8.ngolralph
And many others. The above are the developers of the roms that I used and present in no order.
2. Why doesn't sakindia123 update the OP ?
Disclaimer: Since it is one of the most faq by newbie,I'm forced to discuss here. I personally do not know sakîndia. If you still want more info, contact senior member hpsgill
You see.. He does nothing without reason. If he doesn't, then the last build present in op will be more /less equal to the latest build. There are other reasons ,which if I had to speak of them all, time wouldn't let me and I would have to deal with flaming members and mods and deleted posts and locked threads . Furthermore that question is well out of the scope of this thread. You are instructed not to ask this question any where.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
3. How can I contact these developers?
You can by studying Android development and codes, bccms,404s,tr2s and then talking to them. You'll have better luck talking with non recognized developers than the rds.
And try discussion threads .
4. Why doesn't a developer answer my question? (I'm being polite here)
Because the developer doesn't know the answer
w.r.f to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38095857
Or your question has already been answered. Try searching for your question at the least 10 pages back.
or your question is too silly to answer
Or your question is not seen ,because they don't have time .
5. Why do they do this ?
For passion of development, addicted, and for learning purposes.
So, that means they don't work for you. They don't help you. They do what they want.
6. I feel a emptiness around forum members. Was there a developer who worked here, yet left without goodbye?
Well not sure about goodbye, but yes his name is jaggyjags.
sakIndia123 came only late and his first work his cranium kernel, which he abandoned like it was nothing.. buried it along with jags. Cruel things did happen before you were here.
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Members:
1. Why won't members answer my question?
Again, thanks to bhargz16
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38095857
Or question has already been answered over and over again. Try searching for your question and read at the least 10 pages back.
Or they don't want to help you
Or may be you aren't polite
Or they want thanks
2. Why do they want thanks?
You see.. you should hit thanks for them in order for them to reply
3. Why hit thanks?
Because they are thankaholics .
This addiction
Some call it want,
For some it's need
Some call it greed
And some call it hunger
And some childish foolishness
Never hit thanks, unless you mean it. Never sell yourself short. Mean it, then hit it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32867800
My first thread closed by mods
:crying:
Having said that, please do be grateful for what you receive. Hitting thanks is like giving a eternal reputation mark on them rather than just saying it. Saying just makes a temporary mark. Get it. 
4.what is spam?
Spam is going out of topic . It never should be done in dev threads unless thread is dead.
Some do the work of mods pretending to be mods.
5.who are mods?
They are moderators who have power to ban anyone at will (in short )
And they are losing patience
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37950595
6.Can I spam here?
Feel free to speak what you want..
7. If I feel something wrong is going on /flaming /threatening, who should I report to?
You can use the report system~that (!) mark over every post. Click it and your issue will be resolved within a hour(probably ).
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0. What's burnt nand?
It's condition caused by overclocking(oc)[CPU oc ,to be specific. For gpu oc,go to the last part of this post question 10 ] resulting in bad blocks all over your system, data, cache and recovery.
Important: Use diskusage app to determine size. Don't go by phone's inbuilt settings
A case of burned /system partition in cm10 beta6 running overnight:
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A late case of burnt nand of /data :
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1 &2:Not applicable anymore. Peace!
3. No one has burnt thier nand*it's just some people think that thier nand is burnt * is this true?
Well, I'm sure, going through the forums and q &a ,I know that people have indeed burnt thier nands and some just by using the overclocked kernel without even overclocking.
Sources:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847002&page=400
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243719
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39985385
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39799173
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39439861
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39428922
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39402187
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38941663
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39216556
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38945489
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39197918
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39169697
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38657723
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40616272
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39331139
But below is a strong correlation with bad block proof between overclocking and burnt recovery. Yes it burns recovery too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39196574
THE ABOVE LINKED POSTS ARE MOSTLY SOLVED BY ME OR SENIOR MEMBER S, BUT SOME HAVE LOST THEIR DEVICES. IF YOU CAN'T FIND THE ANSWER HERE, I SUGGEST YOU READ ALL THE LINKED POSTS-VARIOUS DIFFERENT METHODS HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED.,WHICH ARE TOO LONG TO EXPLAIN HERE. READ AND READ-YOU'LL FIND.
4. What are the symptoms of burnt nand?
Early symptoms:
You'll notice a strong drop in your free space in /data
Late symptoms:
/data free space is Nil /below 50%of what you saw before
Error in /cache /recovery/log.
Error in /cache/recovery/last log.Not readable.
No apps can be installed
Rom lags like hell
No Rom can be flashed /boots
Previous nandroids ,which are successfully restored before fails to restore now.
Really abrupt and fast restores with twrp
RUU cannot be done ~user data(mtd5) fail. System fail (mtd3)
5. How can I diagnose burnt nand early?
If you suspect burnt nand ,
1.Watch out for free space in /data and watch out for sharp reduction.
2.Download this app Disk Usage and watch out for increase in system data in /data
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39464989
3.Make a dmesg and look for these errors
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36834988
4.Definitive method is this :
shahrooz_ra said:
hello
is there any linux terminal command for check badblock on nand memory?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1.DOWNLOAD THE TERMINAL.ZIP ATTACHED BELOW
2.EXTRACT TERMINAL.ZIP INTO /SDCARD/lol [create a folder named lol[small letters ]in SDcard, if there already isn't one ]
3.Open terminal emulator on your phone
4.type or copy and paste this code and press enter
Code:
su
cp /sdcard/lol/runme.sh /r.sh
chmod 0755 /r.sh
/r.sh
5.if it doesn't work first time, paste twice.
6.If pasting twice doesn't work, type each code one by one -you'll surely get it. Come on-its just 4 lines -type it lazy!
And Now you'll see the number of bad blocks you've got.
You can also Flash the zip below[for which you have to go to recovery ]or execute the attached script badblocks.sh as root.
6. What are the parts affected by burning?
Proved to affect
/Data
/system
/cache
/recovery
Rest is unknown
7. Ok I managed to burn my nand What are the recovery procedures available?
I SIMPLIFIED THINGS HERE BY MAKING A FLASHABLE FLASH_ERASE. ZIP[Code named FLASH_ERASEmadeflashablebyBANNED.zip ] it works with twrp2.5 to flash_erase needed partitions. However not tested fully. Problem? Post here.
Other long procedures:
Cute prince recovery procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36868966
I think Cute prince missed this .Just add this at the end
Code:
./flash_erase -N /dev/mtd/mtd3 0 0
7.1 I GET FLASH ERASE NOT FOUND?
Flash the flash_erasemadeflashablebyBANNED.zip
Derefas recovery procedure:
derefas was the one who actually gave the idea of recovering nand
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36867557
Sachin Thomas recovery procedure
Developed lately *can be done on phone itself */if it didn't involve recovery /*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38941897
Recovery recoveriNG procedure (bhargz16)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39198068
8. I can't find my answer here?
Go to official burnt nand discussion thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183130
Or you can ask your questions here.
9.can I Flash any other kernel to prevent overclocking?
You can Flash garuda2.6
Link in latest links post page 1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38098567
Side effects:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39452607
10. Some more links:
Unknown recovery procedure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36836090
MTD status report:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36837173
11. Cannot go to recovery /burnt recovery /unable to flash recovery?
Not sure of the exact command,but will work.
Use
Code:
fastboot boot recovery /sdcard/twrp5.img
or
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot boot /sdcard/twrp5.img
You need twrp5.img or recovery.img present in /SDcard and renamed like that itself.
After booting into recovery, you can do everything you please. ~flash erase format and install new Rom and boot the device [do ruu here, if you haven't been able to enter hboot before]
After booting up the device, flash erase mtd1 through terminal emulator.and then flash a suitable small recovery. And then pledge here that you'll never overclock ever again.
12. GPU OC ?
gpu oc has been reverted along with CPU oc by sak for burnt nand. But may be added later. but not present in cm released on or two months before 9 may13.
12.1 is it safe?
I don't know. CPU oc did provide burnt nand and bad blocks. Gpu oc may also do some things, which may not be seen as of now. I've seen one case complaining that, after using Cyanogen and going back to stock - games started lagging, which did not lag, when he was in stock before. The reliability is doubtful. But not much people go back to stock either -so not much can be said.
12.2 do you recommend it?
"If any provider of any oc removes the "AS IS" tag and take responsibility,if something happens, then I'll probably may use that oc,otherwise count me out".
12.3 How to remove gpu oc ?
Its present in kernel. Flash another kernel. Or modify source and compile yourself.
Present at arch/arm/mach-msm/msm7x27a.c- kernel source.
Try here
Normal [bus, Gpu] is [0,133330000],[160000000,192000000],[200000000,245760000] I think.
13. Was there anyone unable to recover and lost thier device for ever?
AFAIK,
"The lost thier device for ever list RIP "
Ghostking
Hawk378
And May be many more
Legend *:
Attachment list:
***********************************************************VERY IMPORTANT : UNDER CLOCK BELOW 300MHZ ,IF YOU ARE USING ZIPS WHILE SYSTEM IS RUNNING.AFTER THE TESTS, YOU MAY OVER CLOCK AS YOU WISH. ********************************************************************************************
Provided "AS IS"
1- script to detect badblocks by banned.
2-flashable zip to detect badblocks by btfb0
3-Terminal method to detect bad blocks by banned .
4-flashable zip to detect bad blocks by banned.
5- Recovery procedure to delete bad blocks- Made flashable by BANNED.
All zips posted here has readme.txt files inside it-which are self explanatory to that particular zip.
*USE AT YOUR OWN RISK*

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
I have a question not answered here?
Post your question in the q&a section after making sure that your question hasn't already been asked.
Please use search button on the top right to make sure that your question hasn't already been asked. And it'll help you to find more answers.
Follow detailed instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33608527
And post with logcat increases your chances of resolving the problem
ADB
What is logcat and ADB?
Special thanks to akshat.shenoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37805872
He'll explain things better
Basics of ADB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9936674
Partition and wipe SD ext with ADB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38706881

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
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Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
MINI Tips and tricks:▶?
1.How can I apply cm9/10 themes?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35530897
Download the zip from here, read instructions there and flash it in recovery
Now you can use any HDPI themes on your Pico
Thanks ngoloralph
2. How do I change fonts?
Download Rom toolbox lite and go to font installer;
A. If you're on stock, the rest is automatic
B.if you're on cyanogen 9/10/11,if you change the droid sans /others as recommended by app, you'll end up in boot loop (possibly because of symlinking of robot sans & droid sans )
In such a case go to preferences and click to overwrite only roboto regular font and everything will be fine.
Take a look
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3. How do I add a new language support to my device?
Note: no new language gui can be added by this method. This only adds support. Instead of seeing boxes, you may see your language. If you want full language support, you can go to this abandoned thread.?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40890599 ??
Language support can simply be added by adding a Android supported language font file in /system /fonts and give it permissions rw r. r.(font files can be found all over xda )
Step 2. Open system /etc /fallbackfonts.xml...
There should be a lot of font file names there.. just delete a font name that you don't want and add your font file name (the name of the file which you put in /system /fonts)
In there.
Practice makes perfect.
This method however doesn't work /only partly works for complex languages /script like Hindi Arabic etc.
DID YOU KNOW?
1. Long pressing reboot button (in the menu after pressing power key) will get you into safe mode
2. Long pressing power keys and volume keys + and- for more than 30 seconds will reboot your device (tk to hrkh83)
3. Repeatedly pressing certain options(like Android version) in the about menu in settings(on cyanogen ) will take you into different settings (tk liverpoolfan)
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Battery drain
BATTERY DRAIN
Of course, we're gonna talk about drain.
Before we start, I want to disprove some prevalent concepts
1. Battery calibration
It is supposed to increase Battery capacity and increase Battery life and it makes your phone to show the correct Battery on the notification bar.
FALSE
It doesn't do any of those. Calibration is just deleting Batterystats.bin file. That file holds info about how many seconds each apps were running for.typically it's blameometer. It shows the information you see in the battery chart in your settings. Nothing more.
Source: article
2. Cycling your battery life from 0 to 100 and 100 to 0 will typically increase Battery life. Further more you should make sure it comes to zero by turning on the phone,every time it got switched off on it's own.
FALSE AGAIN
Nothing could destroy your Li-On Battery than extreme low voltage. You can be sure that this will destroy your battery life more than anything. During storage it's recommended to keep the battery in cool place with 40%Battery.
So, don't use any battery draining app from market.
Ok, since we took out the false foundation, it's time to put some true working tips to save your battery during usage and it's overall life
1. It's recommended to charge as often as possible ~every time you get a socket. Though not to keep @100 all the time. Overcharging theoretically may damage your battery, but your phone comes with various safety mechanisms to prevent charging after that.
2. Limit the number of apps. Definitely would produce good Battery.
3. Limit the number of apps, that run in background all the time.
Typical example would be facebook.
PERFORMANCE:
4.Disable autostarts for all apps, that you don't use much~using autostart manager.
Disabling autostarts for the clock app will make you get up late. Use common sense.
This alone should drastically improve your performance
5.Use lightweight launchers ~Nova.
Go (any go products) is not advisable
6.Post ICS, Disable media scanner receiver.
You can use elixir app to disable media scanner receiver. This will scan your SDcard over and over again resulting in Battery drain,which is significant, if you use a bigger SD. Use media scanner root to enable and disable.
As far as the usual ones,
7. Disable autobrightness
8. Keep screen @ minimum brightness
9. Disable autorotation
10. Disable location services.
GAPPS:
11. Disable GSF (google services framework ) receivers ~the ones with gtalk on it.
12. Disable auto sync
You can use timedo /timer Android to turn on sync twice /thrice daily.
13. Reduce number of accounts. Better to keep single than three accounts.
14. Good internet connection. Amount of energy taken to re connect is supposed to be far more than amount needed to keep a connection.
15. Undervolt/with underclock
RECOMMENDED APPS:
1.BETTER BATTERY STATS ~free for xda.
2. Onepower guard
I haven't found satisfying results with this app, but still try it out
3.greenIFY
I haven't used this @ all.
4. Any app, that is used to reduce /increase heartbeat sent to google servers.
Well, that's all I've learnt as of now.

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
Recommended apps section (only free)
Top apps
0. Superuser by koush (Clockworkmod)
1. Titanium backup
2. Efficient backup
3. Floating logcat ~logcat extreme
4. Catlog
5. Aroma file manager (recovery use only)
6 .Es file explorer
6.1 es file explorer v2
7. Yaffs file manager
8. App extractor
8.1 nandroid manager
9. Loaderdroid
10. Xda app
11. Elixir (much useful to disable app components than it's actual use)
12. Android pro widgets(similar to HTC friendstream)
13. Nova launcher
14. Timedo
15. Live logcat lite
16. Rom toolbox lite
17. Screen stand by root(turn off screen without making phone to sleep)
18. Disk Usage
Launcher:
1. Nova
2. Apex
Downloaders:
Loaderdroid
Multimedia players:
Video
mx
bs
qq
Audio
Ttpod
Equalizers
NOOZOXIDE REWIRE PRO
Walkman sound enhancements
Awesome beats
Cyanogen Dsp(better than stock )
Equalizer from market.
Cam/corDer /video recorder:
Camera:
Camera 360
ucam
spycam
Video recorder
ucam
Zoom camera
Camera magix
Browsers:
Fast and server based
Uc browser mini
Opera mini
Opera mobile
uc browser
Puffin browser
Full fledged browsers
Firefox
Dolphin
Google chrome beta
Chrome
KEYBOARDS ?
Touchpal keyboard
mĺ has internet permisn wid emoji
Office apps:
Kingsoft office(better than paid apps)
Zip extractors:
Zarchiver(ant-one)
Screen off(w/wake lock):
Screen stand-by
File managers:
ES explorer
Fx file explorer
Call recorders:
No known call recorders are working.
Stocks:
Personal finance
Superuser:
Superuser by koush ~open source&free
Super su ~made pro free after the release of prior~closed source ~
⇧Go back to main ♠
THE END.
© All rights reserved 2013?

Autoramdisk exchange alpha
MINI ADVANCED SECTION:
KERNEL RAMDISK exchange on Android itself:wip
AUTORAMDISK™ EXCHANGE PROJECT alpha™
『Moved by touch™』Inc.
In association with
Google Nose beta™
Presents
AUTORAMDISK™ EXCHANGE PROJECT alpha™
Current version: 0.0.0.0.071 Alpha
Created with Es explorer 1.6
Created on HTC explorer Pico a310e
Update:
I have got it to work and complete
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40035607
Old post: too lazy to delete
Present condition:
Hi. I cannot get it to work on HTC Pico yet .It may work on other phones. If someone can, please feel free to complete it provided you give proper credits And you do not make money out of this.
What's this?
It's a procedure (wip) to Flash any kernel without the need to change ramdisk.
As new kernel gets released, you don't need to change ramdisk to suit your Rom.
Automated procedure:
Open any kernel.zip with any zip extractor on your phone
Copy the script below and paste it in updater-script present in meta~inf/com/google/Android
(delete any other things written there. )
Code:
package_extract_dir("bin","/tmp");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/busybox");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/unpack-bootimg");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/mkbootimg");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/dump_image");
run_program("/sbin/dump_image","boot","/tmp/oldboot.img");
run_program("/tmp/unpack-bootimg", "-i","/tmp/oldboot.img","-o","/tmp");
package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img");
run_program("/tmp/busybox", "mkdir","/tmp/boot");
run_program("/tmp/unpack-bootimg", "-i","/tmp/boot.img","-o","/tmp/boot");
run_program("/tmp/busybox", "rm","-r","/tmp/kernel");
run_program("/tmp/busybox", "mv","/tmp/boot/kernel","/tmp/kernel");
run_program("/tmp/mkbootimg", "--ramdisk","/tmp/ramdisk.cpio.gz","--kernel","/tmp/kernel","-o","/tmp/newboot.img");
write_raw_image("/tmp/newboot.img", "boot");
delete_recursive("/tmp/newboot.img", "/tmp/boot", "/tmp/oldboot.img", "/tmp/kernel", "/tmp/ramdisk.cpio.gz","/tmp/boot.img", "/tmp/busybox", "/tmp/unpack-bootimg", "/tmp/mkbootimg");
mount("yaffs2", "MTD", "system", "/system");
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
Download zip files from the source link below
Extract it and copy the bin folder from there to your kernel folder directly.
There should be 3 folders in your kernel folder ~bin folder, meta inf folder, system folder and boot.img
Now compress it and Flash
Note that this is only applicable to change ramdisk. If the boot. Img needs more work than that, it won't work. Essentially, it won't work on sense4 compiled kernels and vice versa
Manual terminal emulator method:
Alright guys, one last tutorial from me making my last mark here .This tutorial is not tested fully and probably never will be due to lack of time. And it will work for sure ~but May have syntax errors.
Credits:
1.trevd for arm executable binaries.
2.Xda university.
Requirements:
1.Any Android 2.3+ rooted
2.Android terminal emulator
3.arm executable unpack-bootimg binary and mkbootimg binaries (find it below )
History:
I wanted to change ramdisk for kernels for a long time on phone itself ~probably for a year or more . But anyone who tried to unpack using normal unzip apps would've noticed that other data.img and even system.img in clockworkmod could be unpacked easily, but not the boot.img and recovery.img. When I searched to unpack, it was easy with computers using the unpackbootimg binary for Linux. Problem was it wasn't cross compatible with our phones . So, I was searching for quite a while,until I found trev on xda university and he had made arm executable binaries for unpacking, repacking. Actually the main reason these binaries were created was for far greater and more advanced purposes i.e. to use apply patch functions in update binary and update script to Flash ramdisk on phone without flashing the kernel itself or vice versa (AFAIK)[ The apply patch functions are used in normal ota updates for any Android phone ]. Anyway I took those binaries to unpack kernels on our phone to change ramdisk. I write this for those, who want to change ramdisk on thier phone, but had no experience in PC whatsoever. And also by doing this, I share the unpack boot image binaries by trevd for Android phone ,so that any advanced member May use it for kernel updater scripts~think about it ~one zip for all cm9/10/10.1. Ofcourse the rest is up to you. Thanks for reading
Procedure:
1.Download the zip given in source below
2.Unpack it
3.Find these two binaries in /system/bin
Unpack-bootimg and mkbootimg
4.Copy them to /system/bin and give them full execute permissions in es explorer and read/write permission for user.
5.For easy remembrance,say, b1.img is your original boot image for your Rom(and Android,say cm10 ) and b2.img is the new kernel released for cm10.1
6.You want to change the ramdisk ofb2 cm10.1 to cm10 ,so that you can Flash the new kernelb2 for your cm10
7.Create new folder in SDcard named boot and put both b1.img and b2.img there
8.Open terminal.
9.type the following code one by one
Code:
su
cd /sdcard/boot
mkdir /sdcard/boot/b1
mkdir /sdcard/boot/b2
unpack-bootimg -i /sdcard/boot/b1.img -o /sdcard/boot/b1
unpack-bootimg -i /sdcard/boot/b2.img -o /sdcard/boot/b2
rm /sdcard/boot/b2/ramdisk.cpio.gz
mv /sdcard/boot/b1/ramdisk.cpio.gz /sdcard/boot/b2/ramdisk.cpio.gz
mkbootimg --kernel /sdcard/boot/b2/kernel.img --ramdisk /sdcard/boot/b2/ramdisk.cpio.gz --base 12C00000 -o /sdcard/b2new.img
rm -r /sdcard/boot
Note: the last rm command will delete all your old kernels ~don't execute it, if you don't want to have it deleted.
10.Now you have new kernel boot image with your ramdisk in /sdcard/b2new.img
11.Put it back in the zip with it's modules and
12. Flash
13.Hoping it'll work.
14.That's the end.
Source and binaries here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36931024
For dream and Sapphire models, you can use the binaries created by koush ~ which is found in his github ~any kernel project.
I'll probably be leaving soon
Kind of feel like working for xda. I guess sak and others would probably feel like it later. It's been great while it lasted. So this is probably my last project. If I did have some extra hardware during this period, things May have been different. It's good, while it lasted.
"The fantasy of a dream is that, it's still a dream, when it becomes reality, then it's no more a dream and the fantasy is lost. "
「Good bye xda」
So long:angel:

Re: [faq][newbies only][mini edition]
one more
The Infamous BUILD.PROP Tweaks :
http://www.jeffmixon.com/examining-build-prop-tweaks-for-android-ics-a-comprehensive-guide-part-1/
from
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-4-roms/234899-examining-build-prop-tweaks.html
Guess that'll end this hoax for good.
One thing that was useful for me was this
http://www.modaco.com/topic/347274-guide-making-cm-utilise-both-cache-and-data-for-dalvik-cache/

[Tool]V3 2Jan14 MultiToolMod - Customize your ROM yourself ! New concept.

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MultiToolMod - Customize your ROM your way! New concept.
Right now full support for MK2 and ML1 Odexed and deodexed, Other ROM user can use all other features except mods. More ROM support will add when new ROM base will release. Read post #2 point 6I if you want to test mods on other than MK2/ML1 ROM.
Introduction :
This is extended version of portal published MultiTool.
This is state of the art must have tool for all newcomers. You can perform lots of stuff with this multi utility tool.
How this can modify your stock ROM
This tool consisting lots of utility and mods which normally a custom ROMs have. This works on Odexed as well Deodexed ROM. As we know custom ROM comes with lots of fuctions/mods which some times you may not need. So here new concept, You can straight way use this tool on stock ROM and decide which modifications you wants and customize your ROM yourself !
What benefits of this over Full custom ROM
Main thing is this tool modifies only thing which you wants and keeping rest of thing pure stock untouched. So first it cut off download size of full ROM. Many times user wish they better use their own regional ROM, so here you can use this tool on your desired ROM. Also upgrading and adding support of different ROM is easy, as we need to add few ROM dependent files only. Also I have look for possibilities to get OTA but yet didn't check.
What utilities this tool can perform
Aroma File mamager - Inbuilt Aroma file manager in case anything go wrong while playing device with different mods, you can manage to explore device from recovery
PreMod Backup/Restore (you can backup existing setup before using tool)
EFS Backup/Restore
Root & Busybox
De Knox
Recovery changer
Backup/Restore System App & Framework folder
Bloatware Backup-Remove-Restore
Customized Debloater Wide choice for removing bloatware individually
General Mods
30 battery Mod
Internet meter Rt side/ Lt side
Ad Free
Pull Up Mod - Select your desire app instead of magaziine with Launcher guesture
Camera shutter sound menu
Low battery camera Hack
Call Recording
Toggle2G - Toggle 2G/3G with variable predefined conditions credit @TheMasterBaron
Floating Window - Make All MW application floating on single tap
MultiFunctiona SMS
Group messeging
Schedule msg
Backup/Restore SMS to SD card
Recipient limit 999
Original time stamps
Disable SMS-MMS
Raise SMS/hr limit
Split view toggle in setting menu
Increased MMS max size
Increased size of image
No SMS to MMS with Emoji
MultiFunctional SMS with No Log
MW and PW manager and Screen Recorder
24 Toggle ( 2 extra network controller toggle read post #3 for detail)
Restore SystemUI
Rom Specific Mod
4Way Reboot menu and Ink effect without S Pen, Light effect on LockScreen with finger hovering
NFC Off Screen Poll
SuperCharge (Android java Patch, Die hard Launcher, multitasking)
Long Press Menu kill - If you want to disable S Finder, freeze with Titanium/stop from App manager
CSC features with Backup/Restore option (some features not tested)Enable camera during call
Enable Popup Notification
Shutter sound Menu
Enable Sub Menu Symbol KB
Raise name lenth limit
Max speed dial 100
Enable call button
Enable export to SD
Message
Raise recepient limit 999
SMS to MMS threshold 999
Enable folder view
Enable font features
Enable schedule msg
Disable phone nu formatting
Phonebook digit matching
Launcher Rotation
Web exit option
Wifi client 10 for MobAP
MultiWindow addOn App
Calender export
Email White BG
Clock enable Auto on off menu
Voice call waitingtone 60
National Roaming Icon enable
Web default desktop site
Build.prop Tweak ROM according your choice3G data speed improvement
Battery saving
Wifi connect disconnect speed
Deep Sleep
Higner image quality
Improve Inetrnet speed
Increase touch responsiveness
Fast Boot
Faster scrolling
Themes
Air Command Menu Pearl
Air Command Menu Pearl2
Air Command Menu Stock
3D Notification Toggle Grey
3D Notification Toggle Silver
3D Notification Toggle Stock
LockScreen Security bypass
System Push app/framework
GPS Fixer
Detail Installation Instruction and Download link in Post #2

Installation guide for Newbies.
1.Download N900 DrKetan's MultiToolMod V* (see at end of this post)and copy downloaded file to Sd card (Preferable Int SD)
2.You needs CWM. If you still on stock recovery, get CWM from here and flash using Odin for PDA.
After flashing CWM
3.Reboot device to recovery (Vol up+Home+power)
3a (optional) select wipe data Factory reset - Advanced - reboot Recovery
If your ROM is pure stock then dirty install shouldn't cause any issue. though it is up to you.
4.Select intall zip and select file you have copied. (N900_DrKetan MultiToolMod V*.zip)
5.This will start Aroma, and after agreement and index you will find main Menu. You have to select Proceed with ROM flasher and MultiTool(see image below)
Just below this there is a tool, Aroma file manager. You can use this tool when you are unable to boot device and want to move files. No need to use it in ROM flashing.
6.Now main utility will start and you will see below mentioned screen
A.First screen you will get EFS backup - select if you want to make EFS backup. It will store to sdcard/MyEFS
B.PreMod Backup/Restore - If you want to backup existing setup then select backup option from here, This will make backup of all existing files, which may get modify by this tool. Incase you want to return, you can select restore option from here nect time.
C.Root & BusyBox - You can inject Root & busybox to your ROM with this, If your ROM is already rooted, skip this.
D.DeKnox - You can remove all Knox related stuff from device with this.
E.Recovery - If you want to flash Chenglu's/TWRP/Stock Recovery select according If you want to change, otherwise it will keep existing recovery
F.Backup
If you want to make backup of bloatware before debloating, you can use this tool. backup will be stored in sdcard/bloatware. You can use this tool to make backup of system/app and system/framework folder later on you can use restore option.
G.Restore - You want to restore anything you have made backup with this tool you can use this tool, SKIP on first use.
H.Customise Bloatware remover- If you want to remove selectable bloatware then select customized bloatware remover, otherwise SKIP it.
I.ROM Selection - Very Important part, You have to checkmark your existing ROM here, If you don't see your existing ROM just skip Mod installation, rest of utilities still you can use. Though it can work on near ROM like MK2 may work on MK1/3. If you want to try just make backup first (PreMod backup from above said) then try. If work for you other than mentioned ROM, please report on thread. But remember Odex/Deodex selection shouldn't change. Like if you are on MK1 odex, try only MK2 Odex NOT MK2 Deodex
J.General Mods - As described in post #1, various mods will be available here, you can select according your choice.
K.ROM specific Mods - Select Mods depending on your choice, But be carefull to select under only ROM you are having.
L.Theme - You can choice any theme you want to install from listed here.
M.CSC Features
If you want to install CSC features mentioned in first post, select customized CSC features and select which features You needs. Note that may not all available features work.
Avoid Trigger and workaround option first time
If you don't want to add CSC features, Skip it.
N.Tweaks
All available tweaks mentioned in first post.If you want to install build prop tweaks, select customized tweak and select needed tweaks, otherwise Skip.
O.LockScreen security bypass - Incase you forget lockscreen password/Pattern/PIN you can use this tool
P.Push System App - You can use this tool to install any system app, you have to make app folder OR framework folder on SD card and have to file according their location in system.
Q.GPS - Select your continent for better GPS fix.
This is last option before final flashing and still you can quit installation by pressing menu-quite installation.
7. Proceed with installtion and when you see finished Keep patience it may take 5min to 15min depending on option you have choose, you can click next to move back to recovery
8.Once in recovery select reboot system Now.
Download and Installation guide
-Download N900 DrKetanMultiToolMod V* and copy to SD card
-If you are on stock ROM, Download latest CWM and flash using Odin
-Reboot to recovery (Vol up + Home +Power)
-Select wipe data
-back to main menu
-Select Install zip
-Select zip according you have copied ROM file.
-This will start MultiTool aroma wizard, If you are using my ROM first time, read post #2 carefully and follow wizard.
For common bugs and addOn read post #3.
Download current version N900 Dr.Ketan MultiToolV3.zip
RIGHT NOW MOD OPTION AVAILABLE FOR MK2 (Odexed and Deodexed) will add more ROM support when new version will out.

Add On :
Dataapp - Download and extract then install story album,Samsung watch On,Sketchbook,PW MW manager manually as routine apk
Change log
1.V1 - Initial release
2.V2 - All features of V1 same + added support for ML1 also data app (storyboot + stech book) pushing opton removed to cut off size. it will be available separately here in this post.
3.V3 - Additional features
1. Light effect on LockScreen (work with air view with finger) May add some theme later. Select from setting - device - LockScreen - Unlock effect
2. Flash Light with long pressing Vol up in idle screen. Toggle will be under setting-device-display- Torch Light
3. 2 Extra network controlling Toggle (If you can't see / break notification you have to factory reset) A.Toddler Mod - use app without wifi/data connection (I think it allow some application to open without active data connection) B.Smart network - Turn wifi/Data with screen off (It was worked two times when I was testing, later stop working. please let me know if it works) This is experimental
4.Long press Menu to kill active application. I have not removed S Finder, bcoz you can still use it on homescreen (you can disable S Finder with titanium/app manager if you don't need)

In case..

Reserved two more

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great work dr.ketan downloading

waiting for your tool
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Awesome
Great Work Dr Ketan
tool is good to customize but I see in the few initial screens MultiMod Tool for your N7100 guess that needs to be changed rest everything is fine dont know if Iam making a mistake after using this tool my battery display percentage disappeared will reflash again and update you :good:

You may have flash battery module or Internet meter from mod section.
No need to reflash, just disable show battery percentage option from setting and tap battery icon three times. This will pop-up setting menu, use setting from there.
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda premium

great concept but what will happen to future updates of ROM, for e.g if samsug releases 4.4 how will we get it ?

Tool also be updated as new base will released.
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda premium

V2 is ready added support for ML1
Trying to upload soon

dr.ketan said:
V2 is ready added support for ML1
Trying to upload soon
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you will be updating the actual ROM as well to ML2 and not just tools right ?

Right now upload tool only, if user demands then will think to upload full rom. But there is no any difference if I make rom or you flash stock rom and modify rom yourself using this tool. All the functions of my custom rom available with this tool. Even I say using tool give you better performance because complete system remains untouched and just only app changes which you select in mod. I am using since last few days and it seems much better than deidexed full rom.
Btw I have found minor bug so will upload in morning.
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda premium

Great utility!
Will you add the 29-toggle mod, and the 5x5 home screen mod?

dr.ketan said:
V2 is ready added support for ML1
Trying to upload soon
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you tell us about the changelog.
I am on MK2. Should I wait for V.2 or it is just to support more base ROM's
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk

Just added ML1 support, rest everything same.

Updated to V2, added support for ML1

i9003 Flashing Tutorial (Gingerbread DDLF2 and Others)

Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 Full DDLF2 Performance and Battery Duration Guide (Clean Flashing; Rooting; Custom Kernel and ClockWork Mod Recovery)
Greetings everyone!
As promised i've updated this tutorial (sorry for the 6 Months delay).
Download this Tutorial (*.pdf File) http://www.mediafire.com/view/ay0kfbtcd2ap6dm/rgxHost_i9003_DDLF2_Complete_Tutorial.pdf
Device: Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
ROM(s): Full DDLF2 (XWKPG or XXKPE) (Note that Deodex file won't Work for XWKPG or XXKPE)
Target: Get Best Battery Duration; Good System Performance and Less Bloatware as Possible. (Including EXT4 for some Extra Performance)
Using: Universal ClockWork Mod Recovery and Custom Kernel (By BCK)
Log:
* Fixed some improper steps;
* Added some recommended aplications and tips that can enhance the performance and fix some system bugs (i.e: Preventing the Full RAM Crash and Restart issue);
* Added Links for XWKPG or XXKPE ROMs wich seem to be unavailable elsewhere.
* Changed the Tutorial Method to work with almost every Rom while supporting DDLF2 Rom (Including How to Perform a Clean Install / Flash)
[Special Thanks to]:
"XDA_Bam": (For his simplest combined CWM + CF-ROOT and Kernel file. Made everything a lot easier).
"sgatechwork": For the Best Gingerbread Rom cooked for our i9003. (And if i'm not mistaken he also owns the credit of the Deodexing Files)
[To Download Before Proceeding]
:: Your Gingerbread Stock Rom ::
DDLF2 FULL (Original Thread): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
Mirror Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/u96833iufz64auo/DDLF2_Full_(PIT,BOOTLOADER,PDA,PHONE,CSC).zip
[DDLF2 DEODEX] (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/m44e62zsryvcvlo/Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip
[DDLF2 Delete Unwanted Files]: (Mirror Link) http://www.mediafire.com/download/h2aby5sf3pyhpt5/DeleteUnwantApp_Cwm-New.zip
Other Roms
XWKPG (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/27006o6h38kecc2/I9003XWKPG_I9003DBTKP2_DBT.zip
XXKPE (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/72ah13hizi7aok6/XXKPE.zip
:: BAM Universal CF-Root (Incl: CWM + CF-ROOT + Custom Kernel) ::
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355675
Mirror Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/5ejxf1xznub8eaz/PDA_BCK_CWM_universal_beta15.tar
Note: Since i couldn't get some links for original threads, Files and/or ROM's i'm providing my own links for them.
If by some reason i may be violating any terms, please let me know by sending me a message indicating wich file or files are causing any problem, and or to wich thread(s) they should be pointing to.
Furtherwards the files i'm providing were downloaded from the original sources including Sammobile. (wich sometime get their links unavailable). They are EXACTLY the same as their source and are intended to be kept that way.
[WARNING]
By proceeding with the following tutorial you aknowledge that i will not be held responsible if your device gets bricked or gets any other sort of damage.
Although the intent of this tutorial is to help people out and have the most for their devices. Just proceed accordingly.
Always Remember to:
- Make a Backup of your EFS;
- Never mess up with ODIN checkboxes;
- Never Unplug your device whenever it is flashing;
- Have ClockWork Mod Recovery (or TWRP Recovery) so you don't end up without knowing how to restore your device;
- Read all the steps carefully.
TUTORIAL
[BEFORE PROCEDING]
Note: If you Miss your device Drivers Please Install Samsung Kies First.
1. [BACKUP YOUR EFS FOLDER]
For Best Results Create a EFS Backup as: *tar / *.tar.gz / *.img / and a direct copy of the EFS Folder.
Thread on how to Backup and Restore your EFS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329937
Note: There are some application at Google Play that can also do it for You. (i.e: Galaxy SL Unlock or GSII_Repair, etc)
2. [BACKUP YOUR SD CARD]
Formatting your External SDCard is important, but not required.
Therefore you may not perform a Backup but removing SDCard before Flashing is advised.
[FLASHING THE ROM]
Note: This guide refers methods for "ClockWork Mod Recovery" (CWM)
1) Remove your SDCard (if you've not done it already)
2) Reboot Into CWM or TWRP Recovery (If you don't have it search for the Proper Recovery for your Device)
Booting into "Recovery"
(Press and Hold) Vol. Up + Home Button + Power Button (Release after the 1st Logo is Shown)
3) Under CWM Recovery Select under the following Menus:
<"Main Menu"> :: "Wipe Cache Partition"
<"Advanced"> :: "Wipe Dalvik Cache" (then return to 1st Menu)
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format Cache"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format Data"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format System"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format DataData"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format SDCard"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format EMMC"
4) Return to Main Menu and Perform a "Factory Reset".
5) Remove USB Cable and Reboot your device into "Download Mode".
Booting into "Download Mode"
(Press and Hold) Vol. Down + Home Button + Power Button (Release only when it Loads under "Download Mode")
6) Open Odin
7) [ODIN] Under [PIT / OPS] Load your "*.pit" File (i.e: "latona_20110114.pit")
8) Restart Your Device. Once You Get the "Black Screen", Remove the Battery and Boot into CWM.
9) [ODIN] Load Rom Files
Note:If you come from other a Custom Rom, you may have to Flash Original Firmware 1st.
Note: Always Double Check if you're Loading the Files (Bootloader, PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC) in the proper Place.
Note: While the operation is running Do NOT Remove your USB Cable or Disconnect Your Battery untill you see the "PASS!" message on the top left corner.
Note: To prevent Flash Failures; always use High Quality USB Cables; and before pressing Start Put down your device and don't touch it untill the operation is complete!
You may check Loaded Files example bellow (for Full DDLF2 ROM).
i.e:
[BootLoader]: "APBOOT_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
[PDA]: "CODE_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
[Phone]: "MODEM_I9003DDLE1_REV_00_CL1149304.tar.md5"
[CSC]: "GT-I9003-MULTI-CSC-ODDLF2_RST.tar.md5"
10) [ODIN]
Note a) If you come from Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean or KitKat (Custom) Roms; it is advised to select "Re-Partition" Checkbox.
Note b) Make sure you have not Selected/de-Selected any Checkboxes (except the one refered at "a" above).
Never change anything if you don't have no idea what they are for.
Specially "Phone EFS Clear". This will literally kill the ability to use your device as a Phone.
Also note that Only a Box or Samsung Service can restore your IMEI if this ("Phone EFS Clear") happens to be Selected.
11) Now that you've Double Checked Everything put Down your Device, Press "Start" and Read the Next Step.
12) When your device completes the procedure above, wait for it to load the 2nd Boot Logo (Usually Animated).
Note that the device may load automatically under recovery to Access, Install and Configure CSC.
If it doesn't then: once the 2nd Logo Starts, count to 3, remove your Battery and Boot your Device under Recovery (Not CWM at the Moment - Reason found Bellow).
This will make sure that the CSC is Installed and Properly Configured (Except if there are any issues with your device, or if you've skipped any of the operations mentioned above).
Note: If you've Flashed Stock Firmware: Know that after you Flash Stock Firmware You lose "ClockWork Mod Recovery". Therefore you must flash it again.
So let's Flash CWM with CF-Root and Custom Kernel (ClockWork Mod Recovery; with Root Permissions and Custom Kernel).
[FLASHING CWM, CUSTOM KERNEL AND ROOT THE DEVICE] (1 File Steps)
1) Remove USB Cable; Power Off your Device and Boot into "Download Mode".
2) Connect your USB Cable, Reset Odin Settings and Under ["PDA"] Load the Following File: "PDA_BCK_CF-root_universal_beta15rc8.tar"
Thread for PDA_BCK_CF-Root_universal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355675
3) Put Down your Device and Press Start.
4) Once Completed you now have (A rooted Device with Custom Kernel and CWM Recovery).
Your device shall Reboot into CWM Recovery; if it doesn't Reboot it into Recovery and Perform a Factory Reset Again.
Just to clarify: By Performing this "Factory Reset" (Again) you prevent some Errors like:
- Phone Lagging (Specially While Sliding Between Application Pages)
- Getting some configs from previous flashing
Although some sort of lagging will always be present sometimes.
Remember that this is not an ICS, JB or KK Rom nor LoLaTiOn GingerBread that runs ultra fast!
Those Roms are freaking Good (besides some bugs here and there) and i could only recommend them if you use your phone in a "Always Connected to Charger" State.
i.e: your Car as a Multi Functional Stereo; Mp3 Player; GPS and Phone.
Still You will Kill for sure your Battery! (Eventually... Mine Got Fat! Too Much Fast Food (i mean Fast Roms! =) )
P.S: No disrespect for their work wich i apreciate so much. (I'm sure you understand what i mean)
[REMOVING BLOATWARE] [Deodexing] (ONLY For DDLF2)
There are some different ways to accomplish this.
I'm pointing 2 easiest ways, since i didn't get into Deodexing (for Experts) myself.
Remember: This Deodexing tutorial is only for DDLF2 ROM !!! (Wich i USe by the way)
1st Method:
Download "DeleteUnwantApp_Cwm-New.zip" copy to your SDCard and Flash Under CWM Recovery.
This will delete some pre-selected applications. Maybe the safest method for completely inexperienced people.
2nd Method:
1) Copy "Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip" to your SDCard
2) Boot your Device into Recovery (You can now use CWM Application to do it)
Note: Within the application you can boot either to Recovery or Download Mode.
3) Under CWM Recovery Select: Flash ZIP from SDCard; Go to the Folder where you've previously copied "Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip"
Select it and flash it.
4) After it completes the operation, reboot your device and Install "ES File Explorer". (Found on Google Play)
Note: Or just open your favourite File Explorer. Although i made this tutorial for specific applications. (Including "ES File Explorer")
Reason: The applications i mentioned don't give me issues... (Errors or Bugs), and they are extremely usefull somehow and/or fast (with the lowest resource consumption as possible).
5) On the Top Left Corner you have a "List" Button.
- Enable: "Root Explorer" and press that Label Text to pop-up some extra options.
- Select: Mount R/W
- Set "/system" as RW (After you remove undesired applications Place it back under RO)
Note:
"RW" Stands for: "Re-Writable"
"RO" Stands for: "Read Only"
6) Go back to the "List" Button and Select "Library" > "APP"
7) On the Top Click where you see "User Apps", and select: "System Apps"
8) Remove the Applications that you don't use.
Note that not everything can or shall be removed! Some are part of the system itself.
Best thing to do is to note down the application names that you dont like.
Here's a List of some Applications you can Safely Remove:
- Google Maps;
- Talk;
- Gmail (Email Apk);
- Layar;
- Calculator;
- Samsung Apps;
- ThinkFree Office;
- *Youtube;
Note: I wouldnt remove "youtube" if you will youse it later. If you remove it and try to install Youtube from the Market (at least with DDLF2 Rom) the system will Crash on Minimize Video and Reboot.
Other Custom ROMs by some unknown reason run YouTube Perfectly.
9) Removing Several System Applications at Once:
- Press and Hold one of the Applications you want to remove (This will Enable Multiple Selection);
- Then Select the others;
- Press the Garbage Bin on the Bottom ("Uninstall")
- Confirm that you wish to Uninstall and Wait for the Application to Complete.
- Skip Errors / Force Close(s)
Note: It is possible that the device Restarts during this operation.
If so, re-check the application you want to Uninstall.
10) Once Completed Restore "/system" to Read Only ("RO").
On the Top Left Corner you have a "List" Button.
- Go to: Tools.
- You may leave Root Explorer Option Enabled if you prefer that way.
- Press "Root Explorer" Label Text to pop-up the extra options.
- Select: Mount R/W
- Set "/system" as RO
11) Done! ...or if you want to go further into perfecting...
12) The following steps are not necessary... Personally i do them anyway just to ensure the system will Work Properly without the Applications i've Removed.
- Reboot Under CWM and Perform a "Factory Reset"
- Reboot to System and Test Everything.
[PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR EVERYDAY USE] + [INSTALLING RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS] + [TWEAKING THE DEVICE]
"Some Information" ("Installing Tweaking Applications")
Like mentioned before this tutorial aims for a balance between Performance and Battery Duration.
As some of you already know Gingerbread is amazing for Battery Duration, although it's not the fastest Rom and unfortunly it has also a terrible Task Manager.
Therefore i'm including some applications to tweak your device so you can achieve the balance that you can't find in any other Custom Rom.
i.e: Cyanogen based Roms who Consumes a Lot of battery.
"Applications List" ("Installing Tweaking Applications")
Im not going to talk about every single one as this tutorial aims mostly for Performance and Battery Duration.
Bellow you'll find a brief description of some things you can do with the following applications.
- "CPU Master Pro" (Not Free - Unfortunely) or Similar Application that can set CPU Frequency Profiles like (Charging; Screen Off; In Call; Low Battery and Temperature Over-Heat)
- "SGS Tools" (Mostly for advanced users) This application can Remove Boot Sounds; and fix your GPS Location so it locates faster. Has also a ".prop" Editor, and some aditional advanced features in there! Just Freaking usefull!
- "Twilight" (Screen Dimmer) (Red Light Dimmer; with Profiling Options. Very Good and Free Application)
- "Busybox" or "Busybox X" (Not 100% necessary, but Recommended. Some applications require their installation)
- "ES File Explorer" (For me the Best File Explorer. Fast; Usefull; Visually Pleaseant)
- "Task Manager" (To Improve your device Performance. Your device seems not to reboot anymore when it uses all ammout of RAM. You simply won't let it happen!)
- "Nemus Launcher" (Fast Fast Launcher! With low Resource Consuption)
- "XDA Free" (Your Favourite Forum Application! Where you can rate and thank this thread wich gave me some hours of work; post your questions (read Forum Rules 1st is Important); ask for support; make new buddies; etc...)
"Setting Up Applications"
CPU Master Pro: (Paid)
Ok this will be "al gusto" (configured the way you prefer), but i'm going to point some of my own tips.
If you want to do further research follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767797
If you want to take a shotcut...
Then here's some resumed info. (So you can manage your profiles perfectly).
:["Scalings"]:
"Scalings" manage the CPU Behaviour.
Therefore they will help you get the most performance and battery duration.
There are several scalings (including custom Scalings), but i'm going to point out the one's who can really make some havoc and productive effect for the everyday user.
["Smartass v2"]: Is the balance between Battery Duration and Performance.
["Performance"]: Gets the most response as possible.
["Conservative"]: Usefull whenever you need to use your device for longer periods, and/or when you don't have a charger nearby for a long time.
"Setting up CPU Master Pro" Profiles
Open the app Go to Profiles Tab:
The Profiles bellow are the ones who can save some severe battery duration.
Set these profiles "Screen Off" and "In Call"
"Screen Off"
Min Freq: 300 Mhz
Max Freq: 300 Mhz
Scaling: "Conservative" or "Smartass v2"
Note: If you need your device to wake up faster change Max Freq. to: 600 or 800 Mhz.
Both work pretty well, they just differ on battery duration and wake up response.
"In Call"
Min. Freq.: 600 Mhz
Max. Freq.: 600 Mhz
Note: If you go Bellow 600Mhz you may end up in making a longer phone call since your device wont respont so fast. (Usually Lagging)
- Memmory Manager (JRummy) (Partially Free)
- Open the Application and set it to "Moderate" (Higher Values can Crash the System).
- Set it to "Apply on Boot"
Note: The after this i never had the "Full Ram Bug (Crash and Restart) issue anymore."
Note: This application has more usefull features although under the paid version only.
Either way you will notice a better performance just by changing to Moderate.
[OTHER] Script to Increase Battery Duration
Info: This thread bellow will something similar to the CPU Master Pro Profiles.
If you cannot find a better solution for CPU Master Pro Application, then you might want to try this. (Follow the thread link bellow)
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2371715

Extended thanks for the pdf format.
Keep it up.

No worries.
Im glad i could help. :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA Free mobile app

Thank!
hi rgxHost,
i help my wife to upgrade to XXLE4 (Straight from Froyo) and stuck without rooting the phone (flashed but with wifi error).
she encounters video playback problem (not as smooth as Froyo, some ugly scene transitions).
i want to go back to Froyo, but could not find any installation files anymore (all dead links).
i guess i will try to mess with DDLF2.
Thanks for the guide.

Hello,
Im very sorry for repplying just now.
Within so many threads, I completely lost track on this one.
Links from Sammobile are usually dead, but if you ask them they make the links alive for you.
Froyo is not what you're Looking for due to compatibilities. (Applications, Performance, Bugs, etc).
for Performance:
DDLF2 Properly Tweaked, will give you tons of battery duration, device performance, but lacking the use of newer applications.
Custom Rom will do the Opposite. If you go for a Custom Rom.
Go for Nameless Rom. But make a variety of "efs" Backups. To prevent imei losses.
If you Experience YouTube crashes on DDLF2:
1) Root your device;
2) Install ES File Explorer;
3) Under the menu Click, "Root Explorer"; and make "/" and "system" re-writable. ("rw").
4) Go to the Following Path:
/system/framework or /system/apps
5) Long Press YouTube Icon (So you can select: "Uninstall"). Fully Uninstall YouTube (All Installdd Versions).
6) Set the File Explorerto Read Only Again and Restart the Device.
7) Install YouTube from Google Play and You are Good to Go.
Note:
If you still have issues there's a slight chance that your Custom Kernel could be causing such Issue.
Simply Flash a Different Custom Kernel for your Device. (i9003)

ok successfully flashed without CSC (DDLF2) 'cause i was not able to extract CSC file.
ROM works very good. I think it is faster then CM11 I had before.
is there any sense to flash XWKPG or XXKPE? what for? I have my native language on DDLF2 and Region settings so..
could You give me some piece of theory?
Thanks hitten to the OP!
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one more question..
Is it necessary to deodex this rom to gain ability to remove bloatware?
I didn't do so on the other devices before (they were newer ones) - only root and Solid Explorer with root rights.

All download links are dead...