i really like seeing all the progress in the field, but i have a few questions:
1) what is the kernel, why do we need alternate ones?
2) to flash a rom, so we need s-off or just root?
3) what is a recovery and what are the best "versions" or types?
4) you i lose ota updates if i root? add a recovery?
5) what happens with htcsence.com if i start modifying stuff?
6) i dont want to lose the sence phone app, i think its really good, so if i flash a rom, can i install the sence phone app to it?
thanks
panyan said:
i really like seeing all the progress in the field, but i have a few questions:
1) what is the kernel, why do we need alternate ones?
2) to flash a rom, so we need s-off or just root?
3) what is a recovery and what are the best "versions" or types?
4) you i lose ota updates if i root? add a recovery?
5) what happens with htcsence.com if i start modifying stuff?
6) i dont want to lose the sence phone app, i think its really good, so if i flash a rom, can i install the sence phone app to it?
thanks
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1 -In short the kernel acts as a layer between the hardware and the rest of the software stack. If you want to overclock the CPU then you would need to flash a custom Kernel.
2- You need full root and recovery mode (clockwork recovery for example).. S 0FF is optional but does give you more freedom with you device.
3- Recovery lets you boot into recovery mode and gives you many options...wipe date..reset..permissions..apply a custom rom from your SD Card.....as in put a rom.zip file onto your sdcard and install a new custom rom from recovery...plus other things.... wipe dalvik, cache ect ect..
4- Yes, unless you flash a custom rom (may need goldcard)...A GoldCard is a special SD card which, when inserted into your device, allows you to flash RUU files with a different CID to your own device. For example, if you own a T-Mobile branded device, this will allow you to flash a generic ROM. To create one you need a pc, adb for sdk and a hex editor...wont go into details...would take to long...saying that..once you have a custom rom you wont want to or go back to stock with OTA updates...the Devs put the updates in their custom roms anyway...i-e with the up and coming gingerbread.
5- Not sure, never used it
6- Depends what rom you flash I guess..
For more details join us in the developments forums..
Cheers Rix
what is the difference between wiping the device and not wiping it?
when i had a blackberry i could reinstall the OS without thouching my stuff - is it like that?
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panyan said:
what is the difference between wiping the device and not wiping it?
when i had a blackberry i could reinstall the OS without thouching my stuff - is it like that?
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Not 100% sure, but I installed the leedroid rom on my machine without wiping anything and it touched NONE of my data at all, everything worked perfect afterwards.
I think it is often recommended so that you are doing a pure install, eliminating any issues your data/apps may create, at this early stage people are modding this and that and each one can have an effect on a flash, so if you wipe everything clean, you should stand a chance of a successful install, and the dev has a better chance of being able to provide support if you followed their advice 100%
JUST my opinion of course, your results may vary
I'm not sure a permroot will make you loose the OTA update ability.
If you install a recovery, OK. You won t get OTA updates.
But if you just root, in my opinion, the worse thing that can happen is to loose root-ing, and you'll have to root again. Don't you think so ?
Hi to all,
I created this thread here is for existing users, potential users, interested users and experienced users or any casual visitors who wants to know more about the rom. Well, SGS users will ask why create a thread just for this, when there is another one over at the development section. The answers are listed as follows:
To reduce the number of posts in the other thread (reduce spamming) thereby not bogging down the developers with issues that can be solved by the users. And they can spend their time to concentrate what they do best, which is improving the MIUI Rom.
To consolidate questions, problems, bug reports, comments in one place. As you can see from the other thread, many a times, some of the posts which benefits the users were consumed by newer posts. While there is a SEARCH function, I can understand it can sometimes be a challenging task just to sieve through the searched posts results. I know we can't eliminate users posting repeated issues, but at least this will attempt to reduce those posts.
To allow new xda members who are on MIUI but unable to post their ideas, comments, etc. This is also an important avenue to allow new xda members to have a voice. While they may be new, they might have tips, tricks and also can help to resolve issues. Issues brought up can be shared by everyone too.
To allow the developers concentrate on improving the MIUI rom. Who doesn't want a better MIUI? Of course the developers doors will always be open, and will help out whenever they can, but wouldn't it be better for us to let them concentrate on what they do best, and what we want best?
So, to make it successful, I need you guys to help one another out, like what I have seen over the other thread.
This thread belongs to all of you, and I am sure that there is active participations in here.
MIUI has a pretty long history. However, for our device, MIUI has just evolved. Likewise, the user base has just started to grow. There will be times when even the most experienced user or developer will get stumped too, and not able to come up with a solution to resolve. We can see from the other thread that there are diverse views regarding battery life, sdcard issue, etc etc. We will not know since the usage pattern of each individual is as good as your fingerprint. No one is alike. Therefore we seek your understanding that issues not solved immediately will be looked into seriously by the team. There will always be limitations for every rom, regardless what base they come from.
All we ask is whether this rom fits your usage or not. And the only way for you is to try it out. Feel it, experience it, and judge for yourself if this rom fits you, can you live with the shortcomings of the rom. If you decide that this rom doesn't fit your daily needs, you can just simply flash to another rom that fit your needs better. And you can at least tell yourself that I have tried but it is not suitable.
Is this thread some form of advertising? Well, again different interpretations for different people. We will not go into that as we believe the QUALITY OF THE ROM WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF.
One thing that can be said though, credits goes to the cm7 team, the official MIUI developers too. And each day, we can see breakthroughs. I do foresee a bright future for this rom here.
FAQ Section
[Written by Galnet, g00ndu and me]
Before asking for help, please read through post 1 to post 4. Most of the issues have been addressed in this 4 posts. By doing so, you are helping to keep this thread clean.
1. APP RELATED:
1.1 Apps crashing all the time!
Simply enter recovery mode and do a Format on Data, System, Cache
1.2.1 Apps restored from backup not working
I would always flash from clean and redownload all your apps from market. I know you can backup and restore, but to me this causes alot of issues which people bring up all the time. If you want a clean install and avoid any issues in the long run, then 15 - 20 minutes of redownloading isn't as bad as hours of issues!
Also, if you want to try to restores apps using Titanium Backup, restore "APP ONLY," restoring data causes problems.
1.2.2 3rd party apps force closing
Turn off compatibility mode. Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab > Select app > Turn off OR IF IT STILL FORCE CLOSES Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab *again* > Select app > Clear Data > Uninstall and then reinstall using Market.
1.3 Apps not installing
Clear market cache and try again.
1.4 Can't See Paid Apps in Market
Download SGS-Tools and select Market Fix and apply then reboot.
1.5 Downloading from Market Not working
Goto Downloads Press Menu Key and switch Settings to WiFi or Mobile network.
1.6 Searching not working
Simply enter search advanced settings and turn off searching within SMS (Mentioned on Original Post)
2. HARDWARE RELATED:
2.1 SD-CARD Not working or other issues with Camera or Sensors
When flashing if you don't see the Cyanogen Logo after the Samsung one when turning the phone on to enter recovery (After flashing cm7-galaxys-initial-kernel.tar) , then STOP flashing process as you have done something wrong or are trying to install coming from a JVK rom. Downgrade to Froyo or if need be JM1 and start the process over.
Also, camera is not working properly (known bug) – poor saturation and multiple lines running through image.
2.2 External SD card not detected
If your external sd card is not detected even when the kernel had corrected the issue, you most likely has the 2.3.3 bootloaders. You may flash the bootloader (definitely not recommended) or you can restart using EZBase rom or follow galnet's guide in his site.
2.3 Auto rotation/accelerometer not working
If your auto rotation/acceleromter is not working (despite having it enabled in Settings > Common Tab > Display Settings > Auto-rotate screen) then hard reboot (completely switch off device, wait 10+ seconds, and then switch device back on)
2.4 High Battery Drain
Known CM7 bug that is not fixed yet.
2.5 Battery only reports ~96% on full charge
This is a function implemented on ALL 2.2.1+ ROMS (including MIUI, which is based off CM7 2.3.3) so that the battery of the devices do not overcharge. Samsung ROMS falsely report 100% charge, but in actual fact, it also charges to ~96% and that if you watch closely, after a few minutes, the battery will rapidly drop back down to ~96% and stablise.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries
2.5 Battery has stopped charging
Battery is known to stop charging when it gets too hot. This is to protect the battery and phone from exploding.
2.6 Phone turns on when I insert charger
This is a known bug (or function LOLS) which is present in the Nexus S ROMS and because the SGS MIUI ROM is a derived from the MIUI Nexus S ROM, SGS will also have this bug/function.
3. ETC:
3.1 Where do I start?
Have a look at Galnet's MIUI Guide and note that you can start from ANY Froyo ROM (Stock and Custom) as long as your device has a Froyo Bootloader.
3.2 Flashing from JVK to MIUI
You must first downgrade the firmware to Froyo (which MUST include a Froyo Bootloader - check in zip via WinRar for boot.bin and sbl.bin) It has been found that the Gingerbread bootloader has caused major problems. It is recommended that you downgrade to Eclair JM1 then upgrade to JS5 (files are avaliable on Galnet's Website) and then follow Galnet's MIUI guide to flash MIUI.
Note that flashing/using any Gingerbread modems such as JVK will not cause problems, it is only the Gingerbread bootloader that is causing problems.
3.3 IMEI SCREWED!
Flash back to JS5 or another Official Rom and it will be restored!
3.4 FLASH AT OWN RISK
If you don't have a clue what you are doing or ODIN is a strange word, then please go over to Galnet's MIUI guide and read it before flashing, make sure you understand the risks and note that the developers are not always available to answer your questions instantly!
3.5 Applying a downloaded theme:
Move theme file anywhere onto your phone's memory (should have a .mtz file extension) > Open Theme Manager > Press on Capacitive Menu Button > Import Theme > Locate and Select the theme you added onto your phone's memory
Alternatively, you can directly move the theme (.mtz) file to sdcard/MIUI/theme/
3.6 (SOME) Themes not changing lockscreen
Check that the theme supports MIUI Gingerbread 1.4.8, older MIUI FROYO themes will not work.
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In the future, please refer to the MIUI FAQ Section[/URL ] before posting.
TIPS AND TRICKS
1. Download seems to get stuck forever. Download only works with wifi.
To fix, open up the Download App, click menu, select toggle 3g /wif. This normally will work. If it doesn't work, try for 2 or 3 times. Remember to cancel the download from the app. If it still doesn't work, reboot and try again. The best fix will be to boot into recovery, and do a wipe / factory reset and reboot. Before downloading, go to the download app to activate the 3g / wifi toggle.
2. Speaker phone is too loud (Thanks to Ekin)
Goto DSPManager > Phone Speaker > Enable equalizer
Then drag all the zeros on the graph down to about -3.0 but keep them all roughly the same. This will lower the volume on the loudspeaker for everything, fixing your problem. When you want to watch a movie and want to make it louder, go back here and just swipe it to disable. So its only one swipe to get it on/off. In order to keep the settings, you need to hit the Back button for it to register correctly.
Raising it/enabling bass boost seems to kill the quality a little bit, so I recommend not to do those.
I have a Nokia headset that I use, and its a little quite so I do the same trick (except I raise the "headset" equalizer) and this nifty trick is basically the same as the voodoo sound hack which takes proper use of the high-quality sound card inside the Hummingbird.
3. Choppy / Laggy graphics and interface (Thanks to whitesox311)
In the settings under battery options....it has " power saving mode" on automatically....if you disable this it gets rid of all the issues. Also, if you leave "Hi-res graphics" turned off in the launcher settings it vastly improves smoothness.
4a. How to get Swype to work (Thanks to Prototype159)
Download the swype installer.
Follow the directions all the way til the end.
Hit the finish button. Reboot.
If it didn't work, clear data and uninstall swype and the swype installer. Try again.
If you change the kernel, you will have to redo it again.
4b. How to get Swype to work (Thanks to agha123)
Follow the instructions to the tee on this web page ,
http://www.androidpeek.com/2010/12/get-swype-keyboard-working-on-miui-rom/
5. Screenshot (Thanks to hacksome)
Pressing Menu + Volume DOWN -->> Screenshot!
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Hmm...good timing. I have some questions on my own.
I have been reading the installation procedures for a while. This particular line intrigues me
6: Pull out the USB cable and start (in download mode) with 3-button-combo in recovery mode (waiting until samsung logo appears)
How do I start recovery mode within download mode? I don't want to take any risks but wish to understand fully on what I will be doing before I commit.
Another question: Assuming that later I decided MIUI is too buggy, is there a backtrack procedure? Usually I will just reflash with ODIN to a stock rom(eg: JPY) to rid of all the lagfixes etc then to maybe Doc's rom for example.
Since this is a ASOP sort of ROM in GB. how do I go about it?
Noob questions I know but I rather be noob now then to beg for help around later
i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.
mystifiyer said:
Hmm...good timing. I have some questions on my own.
I have been reading the installation procedures for a while. This particular line intrigues me
6: Pull out the USB cable and start (in download mode) with 3-button-combo in recovery mode (waiting until samsung logo appears)
How do I start recovery mode within download mode? I don't want to take any risks but wish to understand fully on what I will be doing before I commit.
Another question: Assuming that later I decided MIUI is too buggy, is there a backtrack procedure? Usually I will just reflash with ODIN to a stock rom(eg: JPY) to rid of all the lagfixes etc then to maybe Doc's rom for example.
Since this is a ASOP sort of ROM in GB. how do I go about it?
Noob questions I know but I rather be noob now then to beg for help around later
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It means exactly that. In download mode hold the 3 buttons (vol up, power & home) and release all keys when the Samsung logo appears. After about 5 seconds you will see recovery mode.
You can easily backtrack. In Odin use a fw that has all three files and tick repartition. I use jpu.
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sxi200 said:
It means exactly that. In download mode hold the 3 buttons (vol up, power & home) and release all keys when the Samsung logo appears. After about 5 seconds you will see recovery mode.
You can easily backtrack. In Odin use a fw that has all three files and tick repartition. I use jpu.
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@mystifyer,
this is the same answer i will give. it is correct.
thanks sxi200.
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vivekrk44 said:
i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.
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maps can be downloaded from market.
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This is new! I didn't know we can do that!
Shall give it a try this Friday Thanks for the explanation
Another question:
I understand also that ASOP roms don't have the very good codec support. Fair enough. Some threads I seen has mentioned of Moboplayer. I gave it a try. Works well enough in hardware acceleration mode but software decoding mode looks really slow.
Now my question is: Does software decoding mode works better in ASOP roms than say a generic lagfixed rom?
vivekrk44 said:
i dont have the maps application in my rom. After installation i dont see any maps app.
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Download from Market.
mystifiyer said:
This is new! I didn't know we can do that!
Shall give it a try this Friday Thanks for the explanation
Another question:
I understand also that ASOP roms don't have the very good codec support. Fair enough. Some threads I seen has mentioned of Moboplayer. I gave it a try. Works well enough in hardware acceleration mode but software decoding mode looks really slow.
Now my question is: Does software decoding mode works better in ASOP roms than say a generic lagfixed rom?
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wow, this one i dont really know. i am not sure if there were bemchmarks being made on that or not.
not a good comparison, but still say this. i ran quadrant for this two roms, and the framerate for samsung is better in 3D, and not much different on 2D.
dont forget samsung did not release the sourcecode, and cyanogenmod do it from scratch. but nevertheless it is still good in aosp.
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Prasad007 said:
Download from Market.
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tks buddy, glad you are here too.
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g00ndu said:
tks buddy, glad you are here too.
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Likewise.
No problem. I will know it after I try this Friday. I can share it then, provided nothing goes wrong.
Quite a fair bit of adventurous users tend to dive in straight without checking the cons of a ASOP rom, only to regret and then flash back. I don't really want to fall in this category.
Multimedia is big for me as I watch alot of animes. This codec problem might give me abit of a headache with the software decoding and probably missing code support.
I think I asked enough. Shall camp here and explore other users' problems.
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.
Did the galnet's instructions and the result is the same. so tired by the way
dr.bahaeddin said:
Did the galnet's instructions and the result is the same. so tired by the way
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I've PM'ed you, I advise you do a 3 file install of JP2 via ODIN to make sure all your files on the phone aren't corrupted.
Once you have got Froyo installed then please get back to us. (Boot into Froyo and make sure it's all working correctly)
galnet said:
I've PM'ed you, I advise you do a 3 file install of JP2 via ODIN to make sure all your files on the phone aren't corrupted.
Once you have got Froyo installed then please get back to us. (Boot into Froyo and make sure it's all working correctly)
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got your message man downloading right now. maybe my internal sd makes files corrupted?
dr.bahaeddin said:
got your message man downloading right now. maybe my internal sd makes files corrupted?
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Pass mate, but if you have a felling this could be the case then format the internal sd, after installing Froyo and then copy the required MIUI files back across to your internal sd and then try to proceed in flashing MIUI again.
galnet said:
Pass mate, but if you have a felling this could be the case then format the internal sd, after installing Froyo and then copy the required MIUI files back across to your internal sd and then try to proceed in flashing MIUI again.
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ok now i'm on JP2 everything works fine.
Good morning all
before starting making question and turn this into another annoying thread....I've done almost everything and others things i didn't do it because i might break the phone. so....
i root my wildfire, follow the instructions on wildfire index and i had install cm7 night. i so far had manage to correct all the gaps that i had encounter, but i come to a stop, the gps....
i done some reading, and had find some options, flashing radios (thats risk for what i learn, because my phone is A3333) i had install to AndroidFlasher1.8.0 has some others saying...but the zip from europe doesn't work...Mean while i had change the lg of gps.conf, another solution and nothing. i also install several apps, that might help, gpsfix and others and nothing too, im start to despair.
I've read also that read that with the stock 2.2 i might also bring back the gps, well here enters the problems of CWM...
when i did the root and i has doing the backup, i notice that the msg has saying that "no sd-ext" well i didn't do anything, thought that has standard , but when i has looking for my stock backup i had none, and I've search with the phone turn off, to access the root files and back...i dont have a stock backup...gg
I've install some zip´s from recovery with cwm3, I've to go to ROM manager and downgrade to v2.xxx...
i dont understand, because I've install some others from cmw 3 previously. although the zip that i had install (AndroidFlasher1.8.0 and buzz.3.35.20.10) didn't do nothing.
So my main problem is with gps, if some one have the good grace of break down slow from me i will do thks button lol and very well appreciated
p.s: 'm very noob around this things, and some things that are in the forums like technical terns i dont follow, my bad. hope any one can help me, and explain me the best solution.
cherrs
UPDATE
So after a longer search and after doing some math exercises (with help btw lol)
I resolve the problem, hope that might help some one...
I found some archives in several threads and i came to this result
1º you must put these files (AndroidFlasher1.8.0, buzz.3.35.20.10, gps-test, and app gpsfix!) in your sd card (if you search in xda foruns you will find then)
2º go to rom manager, and reboot in recovery on option....it will downgrade the version, so it can install from zip (finally and understand why)
3º on recovery mod, go to install sd card, disable signuters and then install the zips
4º after that it will tell you to reboot to conclude the installation
5º go to astro or other app that you have, and install gpsfix, you can use the one on the market , install it and run
6º start fix, and it will take less then 10m minutes to fix...and voila
Notes: i tried tom tom gps, ndrive, googlemaps/navigation
Plus this work on my htc buz wilfire A3333 and im not responsible if doesn't work for you or damage if that happens.
So CM7 rox
cherrs
Hello Everybody,
How can I download my current phone´s ROM
I have a LG- G540 with android 2.1
I have some information in this phone
For example:
Book address- conections WIFI, my messages, etc
I need to download the rom with all data, then to convert that Rom in a D. D image. Or convert directly from ROM to D.D image
Is anybody to know how to do this?
or at least to download the ROM of the current phone, including information.
Is it possible to do that?
Thanks for your feedbacks
Best Regards
Yes its possible download titanium backup pro make a full backup switch roms then just add all your info apps etc back using titanium easyiest way for 2.1 and back in my opinion
Thanks for you feedback, I´ll try it
Is this software possible conver to D.D image? or only to make the download the rom with all apps, message, calls etc?
I mean, this rom download is like a own custom rom with it´s own apps and configurations incluided the messages, calls, wifi configurations, visited pages etc
Thank you for your help
Regards
Thanks again.
I´ve tried this software, but I have a problem. I mean,
I need some aplication o method that I don´t have to install in the phone.
This application or method needs to work from the computer, I need to do this way because Im looking for the way to download this rom and convert to an image D. D and then trying to do forensics analisys so I need to try not to change the initial image.
Thanks for your feedbackss.
Regards
it should make a complete backup
so literally a mirror image
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Clockwork Recovery?
Do you have Clockwork Recovery?
You could use Clockwork Recoverymod for backing up everything. The backup files are images so you could flash them via fastboot. They can be found at /sdcard/clockworkmod/. Just go to recovery, select Backup and Restore, then Backup.
Thanks
I am a new in this.
I don´t know what the clockworkmod recovery is. But I´ll try it.
I´ll tell you later about this.
Thanks for you help.
Regards
So, when I was trying to factory reset my phone, I went to twrp and tapped all the settings under advanced settings, including the system, and now I can't open my phone.
I have looked at installing the stock rom of my phone, but I don't know the firmware of it. I only know that it starts with VNS-L21B432 and after that I have no idea. Can anyone help?
Pet2Ant said:
So, when I was trying to factory reset my phone, I went to twrp and tapped all the settings under advanced settings, including the system, and now I can't open my phone.
I have looked at installing the stock rom of my phone, but I don't know the firmware of it. I only know that it starts with VNS-L21B432 and after that I have no idea. Can anyone help?
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Well dude, have not you made a nand backup ? well just restore it...
Don't have a backup ? You can easily reflash your stock firmware, just use Huawei Recovery Updater,
you find it here on XDA.
You need also a working recovery, i suggest EliteTWRP 3.1.1-1.
Don't bore me with "i don't know what is my firmware" 'cause you know it and i too.
You are/was on VNS-L21C432B380 as yourself wrote HERE..
Read accurately the whole "how to" before, then proceed.
Good luck
Cheers