Where is the hitch-hackers guide to the Galaxy? - Galaxy S I9000 General

Hi, I recently bought a Galaxy (what a great device!) and like all devices I own(ed) I'm very eager to tweak this phone.
I'm looking for a sort of faq, guide, site that will get me up to date with the details of screwing up my device a.s.a.p. . No, just kidding: is there a good android repository that I can consult. One that introduces me in the "basics" of android tweaking?
Thanks in advance

unfortunately they put it in the wrong plage, but here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596

AllGamer said:
unfortunately they put it in the wrong plage, but here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
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Thanks, I've read that faq before. It's a good faq for newbies like me, but I'm more interested in how I can do little adjustments to the system without flashing or installing a complete new rom.
As a WinMo user my questions are more like: where is the registry How are the directories organized, where are initialisation files, where do apps store there data and settings, can we do scripting on the android platform etc.

Found a really good developers site: http://developer.android.com/index.html
Other useful links are very welcome. I will collect them in the first post. Maybe this way we can create a hitch-hackers guide to the Galaxy

I found this to be pretty useful. Its about how android handles multiple applications running.
android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/04/multitasking-android-way.htm

Copy pasted from samsunggalaxysforums.com
i9000 Galaxy S codes
*#*#4636#*#* for battery and other general setttings like GSM/CDMA
*#*#8255#*#* for Gtalk service monitor
*#*#7780#*#* for factory data reset
*#*#34971539#*#* for information about phone camera (be very careful hitting options here)
*#*#7594#*#* change the "Power" button action in your phone.
*#*#197328640#*#* service mode
*#197238640# service mode
*#0*# testing mode
*#06# view IMEI number
*#1234# display phones current firmware
*#*#1472365#*#* gps test
*#0011# network mode/cell info/power info hidden menu
*#*#0*#*#* screen test men

Great info, thanks!!

the first thing i did when i got my phone was to run
*#1234# display phones current firmware
then this when i came out of the shopping center
*#*#1472365#*#* gps test

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[App] EpDetect (epileptic seizures detector)

EpDetect is an accelerometer based mobile phone application that uses advanced signal processing to detect epileptic seizures.
To get more informations and downloads go to official site http://www.epdetect.com
This is official development thread (see development page on http://mobile.dlugosz.net.pl/Products/EpDetect/tabid/60/Default.aspx)
wow!
this is really impressive. I had a friend who had seisures.
Nice work.
This is amazing... it was the time for this type of app.
Please go further with this type of stuff..
First tests with first aid personsal (friends) today
Hi dally,
after some tests with persons who now the moving part is on an epi moment we had have ony 3 alarms of 10. So i think is something with the advanced settings.
The next point is when we go the settings then bluetooth will be activated (see screenshot). But the phone has an internal gps receiver. Is this something what is missing in the moment? Or it is about the beta? The setting is com4 or com7. I am not shure what the internal port is on a TP2.
The desk is very clear and esay to use. What is with the worldwide logo in the main screen or something else, i think this will be good not only black in not activated status. Some public will be good for the app ;-).
You have created a very good program. I hope you can help me with the settings in advanced mode, because the acceleration settings (alarm = movement * threshold).
Hi dally,
no action since september last year. You are allways online and in development of this tool? I have asked more then once for support, also on the commercial main site. But no one gives me an answer....
This is (was?) an international project and UK side is silent since over year. I also don't know whats going on. But if you have problems with current version you can ask me, maybe i could help.
OK dally, i will do that. I have to re-install epdetect and ask my collegs that we do our tests again, so as written in one of my posts above.
I have asked because this app has so many possibillities to help people that i will push this app in my range...
In my free time i working for hospital and help needed persons security (cam's and other things). My day job i am writing software for the industrial automation control. Many, many work but it is worth. Because that i am very busy with rcolonel's webcam application. Some guys have seen this app on my phone while i was busy with my work there. And now everyone will have it. Small fast and it is working. The other tool webcamXP is to big and to slow for me. Your app.. i know so many people who need this..
Thank you for your response...
For those interested: Android version is available. See this post.

Edit phone number before calling

Hello folks,
is it somehow possible to edit a number from call history (or maybe even a contact) before calling / dialling (eg. change the suffix) with HTC HD2 (or Windows mobile in general)???
Even my stoneage Nokias could do this... Very helpful feature if trying to call different numbers (suffixes) in one company or after mistyping a number and noticing it after hitting the "Call" button (you could then take the number from history and correct the typo instead of re-entering the whole number).
I found no way with my top notch HD2 to perform this simple task. Any tricks at hand? Any (simple, probably free) apps that may help?
(Is there anyone at all who shares my need? )
Thanks for your help!
surprisingly enough, and ridiculously enough, as far as I've tried until now, that's not possible, unless you keep the number in your head and type it in the dialer, or copy/paste the original number inside a fake contact, and edit it there in order to call that contact later.
Nothing even by far anything similar to copy/paste is possible in the dialer, not even with quickmenu
Thanks ephestione for your sympathy, pity that there seems to be no solution!
Creating a dummy contact would be a kind of workaround but no simplification. Re-entering the number would then be quicker and less complicated.
Another strange flaw of the "Phone dialer screen" I just noticed is that you can not even really edit the number you just typed in at any position (by placing a cursor). You really have to backspace-delete the whole number until the typo and re-enter it from that position on! How "smart" is that?
(For my not-so-smart old SE k800i this was one of the easiest tasks and I never expected this to be a problem...)
Certainly this problem is caused by the different concepts of "touch" or "keypad" interfaces. With a keypad selecting an item (eg. a number in a list) and then doing something with it (eg. dial or select a "use number functionality" via menu) are separate things, while in touch interfaces selecting and executing often (mostly) is one.
But in many situations this is inappropriate at least. The distinction between a single tap to select and a double-tap to execute (like known from the mouse) seems to be the better approach when there are several different things you might want to do with an Item (like here)!
Anyway, is there no one else missing a "edit number before redial/dial contact" functionality?
Anyone else with a solution (app or easy workaround) at hand?
If there is a certain demand I would even try to write my own app! Unfortunately I have absolutely no experience in programming for WinMo and accessing functions there...
Could someone suggest a good introduction to WinMo-Programming? (Or maybe anyone of the experienced developers here is keen on doing the coding? )
My idea:
App functionality:
Possibility to edit phone number selected (tapped) from call history before redialling starts
Possibility to edit phone number selected (tapped) from contact before dialling starts
App features:
Suppress dialling after selecting (single tap) a number from call history or contact (or anywhere else), instead paste the number to the "number field/row" in the "Phone dialer screen". The number could then be edited using the "backspace method".
A number could then be dialled as usual by double-tapping the number. (Tap/double-tap functionality may be switched)
>>> At least great for suffix editing. Looks quite easy to code to my unexpirienced eye...
On the "Details" tab for a contact (or a number from history) provide a button to the right of every "Call ..." entry (just like the "select number" button for the "send message" entry) with a "use number functionality" wich just pastes the number to the "number field/row".
>>> Surely needs accessing HTC Sense. Looks challenging.
Maybe also provide such a button in call (history) lists...
>>> There already are two buttons in these lists...
Make "number field/row" fully editable by providing a freely placeable cursor.
>>> No idea how to do this. May need accessing HTC Sense? Looks very complicated.
Feedback welcome!
It is simply SICK that this functionality does not exist by default. No wonder the head of win mo just got sacked! /P
I desperately need this editing function as I travel overseas a lot and ther are a lot of IP dialing facilities where one just has to enter a specific number before the main phone number, eg if in Singapore and using M1 sim card one just has to dial 021 + country code + tel number. (021 is not an international dialing code, its just a cheaper way to make international calls)
I was able to do this in my 10 year old phone but ever since I've moved to WiMo such a basic feature is missing.
I am missing it also very much!!! Tried to use the note function but it did not work ... It would be really great if someone might be able to provide a cap-file to improve this great mistake of wm!! Or anything else - any ideas are appreciated!!!
blaster88 said:
I am missing it also very much!!! Tried to use the note function but it did not work ... It would be really great if someone might be able to provide a cap-file to improve this great mistake of wm!! Or anything else - any ideas are appreciated!!!
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The only thing I can think of, is a phone suite software from Inesoft.
http://www.inesoft.com/eng/index.php?in=phone.html
New version 6 has been released with updates.
I have attached some info in their user manual.
Apparently, it seems they have addressed this issue.
I have read a number of forums and people with HD2, liked this software.
Hope this helps.
ps. I haven't tried it, as I hadn't had a need. But I think I will give it a go, as my needs for international dialing are picking up. I have SPB phone suite, and it is almost useless.......so give that phone suite a miss. I also had phone alarm and it won't solve the problem either.
Oh, and I forgot their was PhonEx. Ver2.2 is the current one.
http://www.iconsoft.com/?language=en&menu=62e094db10fc83b1
They also have a feature to edit and add, special format numbers, which can be used when dialing intl numbers etc....
I have attached their info as well.
You would have to do some research and see which one would suit your needs better, and your device, between PhonEx and Inesoft.
Good luck.
Edit: I think between the two, PhonEx has a better dialer.............Just my two cents.......but check it out for yourselves.
just had a quick play with this, with the aim of taking a number from call history, editing it and dialing the edited number.
here's how.
from phone screen, choose number in the list by tapping the icon on the right, which calls up the history sub tab for just that number, (or the details page if it's a known contact), slide to the messaging sub tab and press the hardware send key, this loads the number into the dial screen, but doesn't dial it. now choose menu, save to notes, edit the number, select it, press and hold, choose copy, jump back to phone screen, hit menu and paste is now an option.
voila, new number just waiting for you to hit dial.
samsamuel said:
just had a quick play with this[...]
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the whole procedure sounds like the neverending story, as it would require more time than to memorize the new number and type it in
Anyway, what I have to thank you for, is pointing me to the fact that there is indeed a "Paste" item in the menu! I don't know how I overlooked that
So well, regarding my need, which is not actually editing the number before dialing but rather copy the number off a calendar entry, you just saved my day thank you
heh, glad it helped, and as usual, teh explanation takes 10 x longer to read than the process takes to do, its a 10 second thing once you know it. The downside is you end up with a pile of notes you dont want.
Not quite as simple as I would have liked but as long as it got the job done, it'd be fine. Except.... Arrrgh!
Everything is OK up until the number is displayed in the dialler. I then hit the Menu softbutton and select 'Save to Notes'.
This opens up a note, BUT (and its a big but!) the number is not pasted into the note.
If I then select Menu from Notes, the Paste opton is greyed out. If not then it just pastes the last thing I copied, which is not the number!
Help!
well it used to work! mine doesn't now either, i recently started using parts from the 3.14 rom, something must have changed.
what rom you on?
Whoops! Appologies for the late reply.
I'm on ROM ver 1.66.405.2 (76641) WWE
OS ver 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
Manilla ver 2.5.19211619.0
Hope this helps.
Edit before dialing...
Good news!
This software can help....
I started using this from Windows Mobile 6.0, then 6.1 and now 6.5.
I am using it in HTC HD2 before and after new Rom 3.14.
It works perfectly. However, you need to use traditional microsoft contact screen. You need to switch from HTC sense contact to traditional microsoft contact. It is very easy. You can also preset some prefix codes as shortcut.
Good Luck!
The software LoneTear PhoneHelper 1.2-Edit Before Call or SMS
This is quite old software but it works perfectly in HTC HD2 running WinMo 6.5.
This is the link:
http://www.lonetear.com/PhoneHelper/default.htm

service menu for HD2?

Is there a service menu for the HD2? I am trying to find what frequency it is operating at and the signal conditions (power level, s/n, etc). I am in the middle of a communications class where we are studying cell phone communications and knowing this information would make things a lot easier. I know the older non-smart phones used to have a 'service menu' that could be accessed by a special code. I have searched for something like this for any of the HTC phones and came up blank. Thanks for any help!
Typing
*#*#364#*#*
into your phone keypad might help.
you can start thatprogram directly.
itscalled fieldtest.exe in the windows folder.
(course you don't look as techy doing it thatway, hehe)
oh and be sure to scroll down in the group menu, i missed all those other pages.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the help. This will make my measurements easier. There is a lot of information presented in that program

Fouond Some Test Codes

FYI These codes have been obtained by decoding various .apk files present in the phone firmware.
*#*#4636#*#*
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
Phone information
Battery information
Battery history
Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:
Google account settings stored in your phone
System and application data and settings
Downloaded applications
It'll NOT remove:
Current system software and bundled applications
SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
*2767*3855#
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
*#*#34971539#*#*
This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)
Update camera firmware in SD card
Get camera firmware version
Get firmware update count
WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
*#*#7594#*#*
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#*
This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*
This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version
NOTE: All above codes have been checked on Google Android phone Samsung Galaxy I7500 only but they should also work in other Google Android phones.
Nice..!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Thanks bro for the good info.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
i have been testing them on different builds but only some seem to work ...like the gtalk one give great stats
You've straight plagarised all this information from one of my old internet buddies, Vishal Gupta. At least give some credit.
Proof: http://www.askvg.com/google-android-hidden-secret-codes/
actually i got it from ipmart forums and as i said found i didn't say create
Proof: http://www.askvg.com/google-android-hidden-secret-codes/[/QUOTE]
that was actually a better guide you should of posted that instead of mis-spelling plagiarized
thanks for the infos ^_^
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thatruth132 said:
that was actually a better guide you should of posted that instead of mis-spelling plagiarized
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You're a senior member. You should know that giving credit to those who produce is an important part of this community. Also your title has a typo if we're going to go down that road.
marixsmith said:
You're a senior member. You should know that giving credit to those who produce is an important part of this community. Also your title has a typo if we're going to go down that road.
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as i said i got it from another software site and as i see they got it from some where
themselves, but as for the typo thing ...lol you got me
@thatruth132,
If you are not the creator of such guide, even if you don't know who the original source is, you should credit the source where you obtained it from. In this case, you should point out that you are reposting this guide created by user (insert username here) from ipmart. That is the correct way of reposting guides. Please fix your first post to include this information.
@RJackson,
He may not know the actual origin of the guide, so plagiarism may be a bit of an overkill when accusing him.
i didnt want to post the site because its a warez site so how do i go about doing that , please and thank you
thatruth132 said:
i didnt want to post the site because its a warez site so how do i go about doing that , please and thank you
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I appreciate your support and don't blame you and don't care others who blame you. Keep going and thankyou sir.
thank you but i am loyal to this site so i follow the rules ...its not
a biggie i was just a little certain i would of got in trouble for linking the site
thatruth132 said:
i didnt want to post the site because its a warez site so how do i go about doing that , please and thank you
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Good point. Maybe you can simply thank the user on that site without mentioning the site itself...
ie,
Thanks xyw for the information.... or something along these lines...
Thank you for complying with the rules... this is refreshing to see once every now and then

Hidden Menu

Only hidden menu's I have found so far is ##3282#. It shows a Data section. Just looking for some hidden menus that could help out on root or unlocks.
vhicke said:
Only hidden menu's I have found so far is ##3282#. It shows a Data section. Just looking for some hidden menus that could help out on root or unlocks.
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It doesn't work on 305SH japan mobile: what is the menu ?
Here of pictures
*#*#4636#*#* goes to the phone information screen (AKA Testing screen). I am looking for Sharp codes as well given that I have a rooted Sharp Aquos Sh-02E and would like to change some settings which prohibit me from using even the FM functionality of this phone for not being a Softbank registered SIM user... Lame
The data menu pulls up fine but *#*#4636#*#* doesn't do anything on my boost phone. Is the data menu the only hidden one on 306sh?
Sent from my 306SH
Hidden Menus
I tried the code and when i entered it it took ok as in the sequence
I dialed the numbers they dissappeared. However it did not open
A menu and i think the difference is in the build number and software ver
On the phone. Please post your build number and software ver.
There are several source code kernel files ect. That i have found.
However they are for specific build numbers.
The importance is that if anyone out there has a phone with
The assosiated build numbers a developer can use the source
Code to unlock the phone.
Once we get 1 build unlocked we will know what is needed
To unlock the rest.
TEAM :highfive:

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