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| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
| Where is external sdcard mounted |
search in /mnt/emmc/ |
| Missing Aries Parts app (Galaxy Settings) |
App to control some kernel settings. There You go - CWM flashable -> CWM_AriesParts_stock+ |
| MTP issue aka android.process.media FC on USB connect |
1) Download/install Android Terminal Emulator, open it and type: su (to grant superuser permission) then setprop persist.sys.usb.config mass_storage,adb and execute the command 2) and Reboot phone typing reboot 3) If it is still not working grant yourself su rights by typing su - but now type setprop persist.sys.usb.config mtp,adb and reboot tips: sending those two commands to own email and then just copy/pasting them to terminal helps :) |
| Can not install USB driver |
You need 'special one' that comes with Android SDK, and here it is usb_driver.zip Go to Device manager, find the driver with exclamation mark, pick update driver and use extracted usb_driver.zip 'from location' Other one that You could find usefull is SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe |
| Can not send/recive SMS |
You need 1) Your cell network SMSC number(must begin with country code example: +48601000310) 2) And this site http://www.twit88.com/home/utility/sms-pdu-encode-decode Now take SMSC number and paste it at the bottom of the site under 'String sms message' then press 'Convert' Take a look at THIS SCREENSHOT those digits are the ones You will have to type leter so save them Excluding letters at begining and excluding 11 and anything next - sixteen digits betwen those two now dial *#*#4636#*#* > pick Phone infromation / find SMSC and type those 16 digits here, press Update and reboot phone You should be able to send SMS's since now :) Look at THIS SCREENSHOT #2 if You have any issues with procedure |
| My compass or light/proximity sensors are not working |
Well known issues waiting to be resolved |
| I got a lot of FC's | If this happens after connecting USB check the solution for MTP issue If Your MTP is connecting ok then you need to go to Recovery and Wipe Dalvik/Wipe Cache/Wipe Data-Factory Reset |
| My battery life is bad | Do not say that untill you COMPLETE at least 3 cycles of charge/discharge - you can start whining after that |
| Unstatisfied with WIFI or/and CELL NETWORK reception |
Use XXJVT baseband/modem or any else that You used earlier on GB BUT INSTALATION PACKGE MUST BE MADE FOR CM SOURCE for I9000 & CAPTIVATE modems or SOURCE for VIBRANT modems and flash proper package via CWM Recovery CM Modems can be lso found at Perka's File Stash in Samsung/I9000/ICS_CM_Modems |
| Black screen after first logo |
You need to flash ICS on a device with GB Bootloader, flash one appropriate firmware for your device with such bootloaders and retry ICS flashing process |
| Phone is in boot loop can't get to Recovery (I9000) |
Put phone in Download mode and use FixRecovery.tar.md5 in Odin as PDA, uncheck auto-reboot option. After flash reboot to recovery with 3-button-combo and CWM flash proper ICS kernel and reboot For trouble after follow instructions from HOW TO FLASH section proper for Your device |
| Phone is in boot loop can't get to Recovery (any model) |
Find Odin flashble for Your device kernel with extended CWM and flash in Odin as PDA, uncheck auto-reboot option. After flash reboot to recovery with 3-button-combo and CWM flash proper ICS kernel and reboot For trouble after follow instructions from HOW TO FLASH section proper for Your device |
| Phone is in boot loop going to Recovery (any model) |
Find Odin flashble for Your device kernel with extended CWM and flash in Odin as PDA, uncheck auto-reboot option. After flash reboot to recovery with 3-button-combo and CWM flash proper ICS kernel and reboot For trouble after follow instructions from HOW TO FLASH section proper for Your device |
| Download mode working Odin not recognizing device |
Gadget serial at Devica Manager - missing driver files, install SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones |
| Bootloop after instalation (Seems to be a problem with DarkCore kernel) |
Pull out the battery and put it in. Enter CWM recovery with button-combo appropriate for your device Wipe cache, Wipe data/factory reset, flash ROM, flash kernel and reboot |
| Stuck in ICS logo animation | Enter CWM Recovery and do Wipe cache and Wipe Data-factory reset there, then flash ROM, flash kernel and reboot |
| No baseband no cell signal |
Reflash the phone with 3 file STOCK firmwre (PDA/CSC/MODEM + PIT + Re-partition) Next flash some kernel with Extended CWM Recovery and repeat ICS flashing process On some phones it helps if you pull out the battery and put it in then enter CWM recovery with button-combo appropriate for your device Wipe cache, Wipe data/factory reset, flash ROM, flash kernel and reboot |
| Low storage messages | Just flash this: LatestDataFixer.zip |
| Can not restore nandroid backup | Put phone in Download mode and use FixRecovery.tar.md5 in Odin as PDA, uncheck auto-reboot option. After flash reboot to recovery with 3-button-combo and CWM flash proper ICS kernel |
| Flickering colors | It is well recognized voodoo color issue. Lower 'Gamma Offset' setting from Voodoo Control App until the flickering stops |
| 'Timelapse' broke my camera | Menu > Manage apps > All > Camera > Clear data |
| Want to sync with Facebook? | Read about and find download links here -> LINK |
| Want to play MKV wtih sound? |
You can do that with MX Video Player Touch the screen, then note on right & check audio Track #x (S/W) If there will be no such option go Settings > Decoder > Check S/W audio / now go back to movie Do not use software decode to video - use it for audio only! |
| Want to use FM radio? |
You can do that with Spirit FM Free Open the app go to settings, set Your Region and from Audio pick Method and GalaxyS ALSA |
| T9 Dialer & better looking bootanimation |
You can download CWM flashable by Grooby(stock+) from this link ENJOY! More to come ... |
| Google Maps can not authenticate |
It can and will but You must first pull down the notifiction bar and allow Google Maps to connect, serch for exclamtion mark in notifictions. |
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| Getting Download/Recovery on various devices | |||
| Device | Bootloader | Download | Recovery |
| Galaxy S (GT-I9000) |
all | Menu + Volume (down) + Power | Menu + Volume (up) + Power |
| Galaxy S(B) (GT-I9000B) |
all | Menu + Volume (down) + Power | Menu + Volume (up) + Power |
| Captivate (SGH-I897) |
AT&T | Volume (up + down) + plug USB | Volume (up + down) + Power |
| Captivate (SGH-I897) |
SGH-i9000 | Volume (down) + Power | Volume (up) + Power |
| Vibrant (SGH-T959) |
Stock Bootloaders | Volume (up + down) + plug USB | Volume (up + down) + Power |
| Vibrant (SGH-T959) |
Custom GB Bootloaders | Volume (up) + Power | Volume (down) + Power |