[Q] HALP - Getting Started - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Hi All,
I just got a Samsung Galaxy S2 (T-mobie U.S.) - Please accept my sincere apologies before hand, I am a super n00b at cell phones.
Is there a way to change the splash screen/ boot animation on this phone?
Has anyone found a guide to remove all of the crap-ware that comes with the phone?
What are some of the steps pro phone users take when they get a new phone?
Thank you for taking the time to address my questions,
-Andres

Ok mr new guy,
Since this phone is so spanking new it hasnt been rooted yet! WHICH means that u cant remove the bloatware, change the boot animation, etc etc.!! many developers are working on that problem as we speak!
What i would do is get Titanimum backup and rom manager as those 2 apps are very essential to rooted phones, go with the premium on both if u can makes it so much better and easier and helps out the devs!

also once the phone is rooted go with boot flash pro, its in the market and is .99 cents ,you can use any pic on your phone as a splash

Thank you!
Thank you for all of your help!

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[TUTORIAL] Screen freezing after unlock problem solution

I have a screen freezing after unlock or call problem for months, tried differnt things like changing ROMs, lockscreen apps but none of them worked, my screen was still unresponsive for a while after unlocking screen, then i saw senaia's post about TP Calibration and tried, the problem is gone so i wrote this tutorial to help the others.
I take no responsibility for any DAMAGES or BRICKED phone, do it at your own risk
WARNING: This will ERASE all of your data, applications, sd card, messages, contacts etc. so make backups of them.
Here is step by step guide
DONT FORGET TO BACKUP
1. Make a goldcard using tutorial in this thread
2. Unrar attached file to the root of Goldcard
3. Power off phone, boot to bootloader with volume down and power button pressed
4. Wait for while it will search for files
5. Then a screen will show up like
Power => Reflash
Vol-Dn => DIAG
6. Press Volume Down for Diag
7. You will see a screen asking you to put phone on a flat surface, do what it says
8. Once that is done you will see a menu about Clear S58 Data, Ignore it, pull the battery and reboot
9. Repair is done, problem should be solved now
This is my first tutorial for XDA, so any suggestions are welcome
Thanks to senaia, he showed how to do
IT works, finally!
I can confirm that the tutorial made by mstfkaratas is working.
Thank you, I cannot describe how much i appreciate it, my beer money is on it's way!
thanks for beer
nevermind
It seems like i got a bit too emotional on this, and my previous post was a little rushed.
The screen freezing gradually comes back in 24 hours. The waiting times become longer and longer. After i did the above steps the lag was gone, but unfortunately it comes back. Especially after i set up to sync with my google account. I also tries to make a new accont, but without success.
I had this issue but admittedly it had just about disappeared when I upgraded to 2.3.5, but still had the odd freeze when receiving a call but not as bad, I did this tutorial and have not had 1 freeze since, may I suggest your problem is hardware (digitizer) Ivaxona?
hi ivaxona your problem can be hardware related or an app you installed, i can suggest you install apps one by one and check the problem
i cant help you more than this because i am not an expert this solution helped more than 5 phones AFAIK
Sent from HTC WFS
Hi, thanks for the response, i also thought that it may be a touchscreen problem, but it got me thinking, that how could be this possible, when after a short time it start to work absolutely perfect.
I also tried to create a new google account just for testing so the possibility of a 3rd party application causing the problem is eliminated.
I have to mention though that after i place the first call the performance response time degrades significantly. That's why i think that it could be a radio problem as well.
I have to admit that i just recently purchased this digitizer on ebay, and it looked like a second hand unit so i might jut got screwed up.
As a last try before i try to change the digitizer once again, i'll try to upgrade to 2.3.5 as it was suggested.
I'm still on a stock ROM, i suppose there is no 2.3.5 official ROM so i'll have too ROOT the phone, right?
once again thanks for your help!
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c0a...5.3035H_7.53.39.03M_release_225747_signed.exe
this is 2.3.5 EU RUU from shipped roms thread, you can try this, if this doesnt work, there should be tutorials for how to install in this forum. i hope this helps
edit: here is a thread about upgrading 2.3.5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363693
Thank you very much, got my brothers device to work now
after i upgraded to 2.3.5 the fix is working! Thanks a lot!
Solved!!
Many many thanks!
Ciao.
Thanks brother
thanks brother..!!!
After many months of searching for solution, it is finally fixed.
It's a relief it's not a hardware issue. I am using custom 2.3.5 and it worked.
Thanks.
thanks brother, you saved my cel phone, I wonder which phones this works ???? I tried it with my wildfire s and is worked
nathatheboss said:
thanks brother, you saved my cel phone, I wonder which phones this works ???? I tried it with my wildfire s and is worked
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the diag file used for this process is only compatible with wildfire s, i dont know if other phones have that kind of diag files
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S
Thanks for your how-to...
Sadly it didn't help for me, although I've successfully performed the DIAG boot on my S-OFF WFS. I'm running the latest version of alquez's Cyanogenmod 7.2.0-RC1-marvel-KANG (03-24).
I'm also not sure if I have the problem that is described in this thread.
Whenever I power on the phone and try the unlock-slide the first time, the slider jumps back after some pixels. Everytime, it's really nasty.
Maybe this is something else and I should start a new thead for it?
Thanks!! This really works!!! I had replaced the screen, but it only worked the left side. After applying your method, this little wilfire s works!!! My girlfriend will be very happy!!!
Thanks for the tut.
Sorry, i still have this proble in my phone, one question.
To do this tutorial, we must be S-OFF?
Thx
no need to be s-off, i have positive feedbacks with s-on devices
Sent from my Wildfire S using Tapatalk 2

[GUIDE]For Starters(Newbies)

NOTE: Noob is not a really good word. kinda discriminating. newbie better.
THIS will GUIDE how to get on foot if your just starting on Galaxy Y, most probably, ANDROID
1. First Things first. Know your Phone. before doing anything, just be on the stock for a while. Know all the things, settings, install some app and alike. This way, you'll know your way through. See apps like market, Maps and others, check bugs etc.
2. Second part is knowing a basic tweak of your phone, to be exact: BATTERY SAVINGS. Know your way from this apps. See how they handle your battery life. The purpose of this is to know the performance of your phone
3. So you feel much better knowing your phone, you can start rooting or installing some replacement apps Go, ADW, Pansi, Popups, keyboards its up to you. But i dont recommend instant rooting when your just getting on foot.
Rooting wont brick the phone, maybe but its in the least.
(I wont be giving links for many threads here are available already. Its hard just to give you everything when researching can't kill one)
WHAT IS ROOTING?
rooting gives you access to the system of your phone. thats it
Soft ROOT-stated in the above
Hard ROOT-gives you access to the commander of the system which allows you to access the device via shell extensions and ADBs
4. Same as step 1. See how does root work for you. Dont just access the system right away using an explorer. look for apps that can help you achieve your desired goal that requires root access. a good start would be RAM tweaks.
5. Removing apps that you dont need. Its the power of Rooting that grants you this. basically, it improves RAM usage and speed of the device especially when "app-example.apk" initiates on its own. ofcourse it increases the capacity of your device.
6. KITCHENS. for a start you can use the UOT kitchen which allows you to modify some parts of the device. as far as i know, mods like transparency, lockscreen and bootanimation wont work on stock dont ask why coz i dunno sorry. so using this kitchen can allow you to change statusbar appearance pull down notif bar, etc.
but, the MAIN concern of a KITCHEN is ROMS.
ROM is the thing that the device reads for it to run properly.
ROM development are for making a benefit that can help a device achieve its fullest performance. Speeding it up, etc.
You can see the Development Page for it
**EXTRAS:
FLASHING
Flashing is a way of updating or down-dating your device.
Odin is the tool used in it.
If KIES wont let u update. Flashing would be good but you just have to download the firmware you want.
PARTITIONING.
since SGY got a small memory for internal, u can use partitions in the SDcard to let it handle some memory for you.
BOOT recovery:
it is where you flash mini updates like rooting CWMod, UOT kitchen mods and others
**Clockworkmod recovery / CWM is a custom CWM it has additional features moreover see for yourself
i guess thats it ill just edit it if somethings new comes
THIS IS FOR NEWBIES, no noob persons exist: ONLY NEWBIES.
hoped this helps you can just PM me for assistance but for now please bear with this simple guide thanks
PS: im no dev but as soon as i got my laptop ill start im just using a netbook and my phone for learning. so thanks
good tutorial for newbies and i try to make a rom,but i dont if can i brick my phone from errors.I read many things before make a rom.
JuSt pReSs THANKS if i HeLLpeD yOu
Yap. Rom manager is not yet working for G-Y dont be afraid. Ive bricked my phone a dozen times alrready.
-- [email protected]
what happens if sm1 bricks his phone??
If soft, phone wouldnt boot properly though can go to download mode
Hard, cant open even boot recovery
-- [email protected]
nice post there man or rather master? hehehe ( you are now my master ) , i really think this thread should be sticky.
very informative for the newbies out there as a head start, keep on posting and helping here master
if they will be needing another moderator here i will surely vote for you
thanks you so much!
it would be nice to include how to make a hard bricked phone to soft brick
ronnieryan said:
it would be nice to include how to make a hard bricked phone to soft brick
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Theres a thread already so i cant make one im just here for those who really want to get on their foot
-- [email protected]
[Guide Lines] HARD / SOFT BRICKS FOR GALAXY Y GT-S5360 MOBILE
musashihatred said:
Theres a thread already so i cant make one im just here for those who really want to get on their foot
-- [email protected]
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ronnieryan said:
it would be nice to include how to make a hard bricked phone to soft brick
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Guidelines for how to solve HARD / SOFT BRICKS problems FOR GALAXY Y GT-S5360 MOBILE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498327
musashihatred said:
FLASHING
Flashing is a way of updating or down-dating your device.
Odin is the tool used in it.
If KIES wont let u update. Flashing would be good but you just have to download the firmware you want.
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can u make a tutorial(step by step) on how to flash using odin? and how to turn on download mode in galaxy y?
jayem123 said:
nice post there man or rather master? hehehe ( you are now my master ) , i really think this thread should be sticky.
very informative for the newbies out there as a head start, keep on posting and helping here master
if they will be needing another moderator here i will surely vote for you
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aw ) my masteR!!!! long time! D hehe tnx. ^^
ronnieryan said:
can u make a tutorial(step by step) on how to flash using odin? and how to turn on download mode in galaxy y?
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sure thing but it would be really better if you read some threads here. a lot of those stuffs are already here
1. download the rom you needed/wanted
2. download odin v1.85 w/ totoro.pit
3. turnoff phone remove sim + sdcard
4. open odin and put the files into:
boot
pda
csc
modem
something like that. put there the files you downloaded.
check if re partition etc are checked
then now get the data cable, and put the phone into DL-mode
(HOME+VOL-DOWN+POWER) hold till it boots into DL-Mode
pressing VOL UP- continue
VOL DOWN- Cancel
press the vol up so and youll be on DL mode
connect the cable wait for it to be recognized by the Odin, if ok pray and start.
just takes around a min to do so. the phone then reboots automatically. do a hard rest and boot again.
voila
since your a filipino you can check symbianize.com for infos. reading some guides there by our masters will surely help you
*so as the rules say here read threads first before asking though its ok for me. it would be nice if i'd helped you bro
ronnieryan said:
it would be nice to include how to make a hard bricked phone to soft brick
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JTAG-ging is only solution to resurrect
a hard bricked phone..
musashihatred said:
NOTE: Noob is not a really good word. kinda discriminating. newbie better.
THIS will GUIDE how to get on foot if your just starting on Galaxy Y, most probably, ANDROID
1. First Things first. Know your Phone. before doing anything, just be on the stock for a while. Know all the things, settings, install some app and alike. This way, you'll know your way through. See apps like market, Maps and others, check bugs etc.
2. Second part is knowing a basic tweak of your phone, to be exact: BATTERY SAVINGS. Know your way from this apps. See how they handle your battery life. The purpose of this is to know the performance of your phone
3. So you feel much better knowing your phone, you can start rooting or installing some replacement apps Go, ADW, Pansi, Popups, keyboards its up to you. But i dont recommend instant rooting when your just getting on foot.
Rooting wont brick the phone, maybe but its in the least.
(I wont be giving links for many threads here are available already. Its hard just to give you everything when researching can't kill one)
WHAT IS ROOTING?
rooting gives you access to the system of your phone. thats it
Soft ROOT-stated in the above
Hard ROOT-gives you access to the commander of the system which allows you to access the device via shell extensions and ADBs
4. Same as step 1. See how does root work for you. Dont just access the system right away using an explorer. look for apps that can help you achieve your desired goal that requires root access. a good start would be RAM tweaks.
5. Removing apps that you dont need. Its the power of Rooting that grants you this. basically, it improves RAM usage and speed of the device especially when "app-example.apk" initiates on its own. ofcourse it increases the capacity of your device.
6. KITCHENS. for a start you can use the UOT kitchen which allows you to modify some parts of the device. as far as i know, mods like transparency, lockscreen and bootanimation wont work on stock dont ask why coz i dunno sorry. so using this kitchen can allow you to change statusbar appearance pull down notif bar, etc.
but, the MAIN concern of a KITCHEN is ROMS.
ROM is the thing that the device reads for it to run properly.
ROM development are for making a benefit that can help a device achieve its fullest performance. Speeding it up, etc.
You can see the Development Page for it
**EXTRAS:
FLASHING
Flashing is a way of updating or down-dating your device.
Odin is the tool used in it.
If KIES wont let u update. Flashing would be good but you just have to download the firmware you want.
PARTITIONING.
since SGY got a small memory for internal, u can use partitions in the SDcard to let it handle some memory for you.
BOOT recovery:
it is where you flash mini updates like rooting CWMod, UOT kitchen mods and others
**Clockworkmod recovery / CWM is a custom CWM it has additional features moreover see for yourself
i guess thats it ill just edit it if somethings new comes
THIS IS FOR NEWBIES, no noob persons exist: ONLY NEWBIES.
hoped this helps you can just PM me for assistance but for now please bear with this simple guide thanks
PS: im no dev but as soon as i got my laptop ill start im just using a netbook and my phone for learning. so thanks
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I always like this musashihatred guy.
Very active in SGY development issues.
Keep encourage us (the NEWBIES) to learn.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk
bydefault said:
I always like this musashihatred guy.
Very active in SGY development issues.
Keep encourage us (the NEWBIES) to learn.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk
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THANKS MAN
i just dont like some here that, Hey not for noobs or what. not for this.
but ill be selling my phone in the ff day but i wont leave this forum. ill still develop galaxy y ill be getting galaxy s =="
Video tutorial
ronnieryan said:
can u make a tutorial(step by step) on how to flash using odin? and how to turn on download mode in galaxy y?
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http://galaxyygaming.blogspot.in/2012/02/flashing-with-odin.html
Thanks.. really helpful..
I just sold my galaxy y.
i sold it earlier. but pls dont stop sending questions and some guides. ill always be free to answer. ill be getting M130k tom. but i will always be here :d

booting problem...

hi guy.....when i open my phone...i get stock on the at&t logo??? rooted and have twrp on it!!!
what i have to do??? flashing stock rom?? just dont know how to go in recovery when booting??
thanks.......
Well finally i have managed to enter in download mode,....had to reflash with lg tool.......
What had you done previously on your phone? Had you installed any mods, removed system applications, etc.? Just curious if you could share so that others don't get stuck in the same situation.
draiko913 said:
What had you done previously on your phone? Had you installed any mods, removed system applications, etc.? Just curious if you could share so that others don't get stuck in the same situation.
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have played to change simcard...usualy I always shut the phone before, but for a reason, I changed my sim without shutting down the phone.. .from there the phone have rebooted by itself but stayed on the at&t logo!! it provoked probably a kind of glitch.. have waited at least half an hours but stayed at the at&t logo....so I knew that I was in problem from there.....lolllllll
soooo I had to reflash....and set-up from zero.....naturally I didn't be able to just flash the kernel...wich I'm positive will have revive the phone......but lg tool only make a complet new flashing....
end of story......shut your phone before changing your sim....

[Q] SPH-L710 C-Spire SoftBrick Help?

Hello new to the forums. I have been rattled once again by the s3. Finally a problem I haven't really found too many solutions to and plus don't want to increase my chance of completely destroying my phone. Now. I have a Virgin Mobile phone in the US. Was on 4.1.2 but to flash to cricket I was trying to downgrade down to 4.0.4 from JB to ICS. Pretty much during this process not doing my homework I used odin and put the phone in download mode and figured oh Sprints rom should work since SPH-L710 is the same model and completely being wrong. I have been searching around google because I am soft bricked. Here is my assumption of soft brick. When Odin finishes the screen goes red stating the recovery files cannot be found and it wont read my sd card. Still able to go to download mode but not reboot mode. Hence, Soft Brick. Been trying to get out and recently took off a sticker seeing C-Spire. Now I remember seeing this while I was reading my XDA forums so I figured why not. Found some youtube videos googled and fond J7 for C-Spire. So close, but the link didn't exist or something. So... My conclusion finally made an account and finally asking for help the correct way. Please provide links and comments to help me out here would love this s3 back on track. Hope I followed the rules. I did honestly search the forums one had c-spire, but link was dead. My luck man. Thanks in advance.
Wanted to also add. Maybe with this I wanted to for a while, but never had the clear instructions on this nor want to repeat the process of screwing up my phone AGAIN after fixing it. Any good ROMs for the s3 C-Spire SPH-L710? For Example, Would love to use that multi-window with anything and I tried pacman not loving the whole ics not using the home button preferably JB I think which is stock whatever is stock. I loved the XMT launcher and the whole PIE thing. Just let me know guys. Ahead Apologies for the noob questions if they are.
this help http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=55
you should beable to flash that. then just let the phone update.
Still trying it out at the moment just downloading it, but if it does fix this and so on whats some good roms for the C-Spire or im presuming this does not ever fall in the catergory of sprint but cspire yes?
mountrichy said:
Wanted to also add. Maybe with this I wanted to for a while, but never had the clear instructions on this nor want to repeat the process of screwing up my phone AGAIN after fixing it. Any good ROMs for the s3 C-Spire SPH-L710? For Example, Would love to use that multi-window with anything and I tried pacman not loving the whole ics not using the home button preferably JB I think which is stock whatever is stock. I loved the XMT launcher and the whole PIE thing. Just let me know guys. Ahead Apologies for the noob questions if they are.
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I don't have the c-spire, but once you flash the stock rom from the earlier post, you should be able to root and set yourself up with XMT and pie controls on the stock rom. They are stand alones and you can add them yourself, without looking for a custom rom for it.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Did not work first two times said it failed using odin 3.07 and that site you led me to. it says product mode SPH-L710. and has secure check fail sb11. Please help this is getting very frustrating.

I need help editing and Applying G4 system.img on an ILAPO phone

Hey! Everyone I am thankful to all of you who are shraing your knowledge and also to the entire XDA community.You guys are truly awesome.So sometime back I got a G4 and was pretty excited becasue I thought that was an awesome phone.You guys helped me root the image,as no pre-root image for my model was there.I am very greatful for that.
So my phone just went to hell (bootloop),I stumbled around the internet,a few fixes here and there,but I think that the best one is disabling the 2 big cores.Thanks God I made a backup of the system image.
What I need your help in is,to help me edit the system image of my phone to disable cpu4 and cpu5 (I presume those are the faulty ones).Then over write my rooted system image in download mode so that I can run it with four cores for atleast a few days.
P.S Is what ever I said above even possible or am I doomed.Thank you.:crying:
Bey the way My model is h810o

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