Hello!
I am an owner of Samsung Galaxy W i8150 and since there is no forum section for this phone yet, I've deceided to open a thread here. Since I'm not a developer, maybe I will become one, but my lack of time and knowlage doesnt help here.
So why I've created this thread? My goal is to find people, whou would develope some stuff for this phone, or at least help me to do it.
What this phone need is a recovery, so we need to port one, maybe CWM recovery would be the best choice. Next thing is a costum rom, preferebly CyanogenMod. I've already make a post there. So far nobody offered me any help or advice regarding that, but I'm an optimist .
We already have root access, that can be acchived with this tool, so this could speed things up.
I really don't know how to start porting recovery or cyanogenmod, so some advice, directions and links would really be appreciated. What I've managed to find is a kernel source code and platform soruce code, any one who is willing to help with this, can download this code HERE (it is a dropbox link, so if you can't download it just make a dropbox account).
I hope that someone who has developed some roms for andorid in past will buy this phone, will help with this project.
That's all folks
Have a nice day!
Please vote HERE for a forum section for this phone on XDA! So we could speed things up .
UPDATE!!!
Developer KezraPlanes has voulontered to port CyanogenMod 7.2.0 (Gingerbread 2.3.7) to this phone, which is a great news for Samsung Galaxy W owners. Next big thing will most probably come from well known developer arco68, he started porting(and we all hope he will continue after gettig his W back from the repair) CM 9 (Ice Cream Sandwich 4.x) on our phone. Lets show those two guys some support, moral or in "beers" ! Good luck guys!
For happy flashing of new roms that are coming to us you'll need a recovery, which you can find here, thanks to the developer raidzero! I think he would also apreciate your support !
I'm probably going to buy this phone, and if I do, I will definitely try to get CM going on it. I already maintain CM for two other phones, but as they're getting old and it's doubtful that ICS will work properly on them, I need something new to work on.
arco68 said:
I'm probably going to buy this phone, and if I do, I will definitely try to get CM going on it. I already maintain CM for two other phones, but as they're getting old and it's doubtful that ICS will work properly on them, I need something new to work on.
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This is great to hear! I have this phone for a month now, and I'm very satisfied. I like it cause is fast enough, and it is not to big to carry it around in a pocket. I really hope that someone like you will buy the phone. I've installed linux on my PC just because I want it to try and port recovery, I think this is the first common step after rooting, cause we need recovery to flash custom rom. But my lack of knowlage on this area is to big for now.
I hope too to see development going further on this good phone.
Please vote HERE for a forum section for this phone on XDA! So we could speed things up .
Thanks for the support!
1st I've already voted for this nice device, thanks for the tip qzem
2nd I have not been able to read any good reviews of this phone yet, how is the battery life?
3) How does it feel in your hand (premium or cheap - feel free to elaborate and find a balance point view that I've not given you, hehe).
4) Could you do some benchmarking? Just to have an idea of how fast it is.
That would be my top 3 questions/request for this phone
Thanks for helping out.
Johev said:
1st I've already voted for this nice device, thanks for the tip qzem
2nd I have not been able to read any good reviews of this phone yet, how is the battery life?
3) How does it feel in your hand (premium or cheap - feel free to elaborate and find a balance point view that I've not given you, hehe).
4) Could you do some benchmarking? Just to have an idea of how fast it is.
That would be my top 3 questions/request for this phone
Thanks for helping out.
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1. Thanks for voting
2. Battery life is satisfing, with wifi on and my normal use(30-50 sms per day,few calls and internet browsing 20-40 min per day), phone usually last at least 50 hours.
3. Phone doesnt look cheap,but I eouldnt say premium either. It has nice design but it doesn't stand out the crowd.It fits very well in my hand,and it has a good grip with slightly rough back surface.
4. Now that is rooted I get in Quadrant the overall result somewhere around 1056. I can make more benchmarks and post it here if you like.
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qzem said:
Hello!
I am an owner of Samsung Galaxy W i8150 and since there is no forum section for this phone yet, I've deceided to open a thread here. Since I'm not a developer, maybe I will become one, but my lack of time and knowlage doesnt help here.
So why I've created this thread? My goal is to find people, whou would develope some stuff for this phone, or at least help me to do it.
What this phone need is a recovery, so we need to port one, maybe CWM recovery would be the best choice. Next thing is a costum rom, preferebly CyanogenMod. I've already make a post there. So far nobody offered me any help or advice regarding that, but I'm an optimist .
We already have root access, that can be acchived with this tool, so this could speed things up.
I really don't know how to start porting recovery or cyanogenmod, so some advice, directions and links would really be appreciated. What I've managed to find is a kernel source code and platform soruce code, any one who is willing to help with this, can download this code HERE.
I hope that someone who has developed some roms for andorid in past will buy this phone, will help with this project.
That's all folks
Have a nice day!
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Good job! Where did you get these source codes? I sounds that the Exhibit II 4G is Galaxy W . Do you have the source codes of Exhibit II 4G ? I need root and unlock Exhibit II 4G. Thanks
soyoeml said:
Good job! Where did you get these source codes? I sounds that the Exhibit II 4G is Galaxy W . Do you have the source codes of Exhibit II 4G ? I need root and unlock Exhibit II 4G. Thanks
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Yes the Exhibit should have the same hardware and display, only different buttons. I've got she source code on this page. You have to Sign up first, than you can download the source code for wanted phone, if it is already up there. If you want to root your phone you should try Doomlord's tool which contains Zergrush rooting method. Link is in my first post.
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Yes the Exhibit should have the same hardware and display, only different buttons. I've got she source code on. You have to Sign up first, than you can download the source code for wanted phone, if it is already up there. If you want to root your phone you should try Doomlord's tool which contains Zergrush rooting method. Link is in my first post.
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Thanks. I didn't find the source code of Exhibit II 4G, even not found Galaxy W. I'm sorry.
soyoeml said:
Thanks. I didn't find the source code of Exhibit II 4G, even not found Galaxy W. I'm sorry.
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For samsung galaxy W you have to search it by the name GT-I8150. I'm not sure whati is Exhibit II officiall name.
Well, I haven't got the device yet, but have already started working on a custom kernel.
https://github.com/arco/samsung-kernel-ancora
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Well, I haven't got the device yet, but have already started working on a custom kernel.
https://github.com/arco/samsung-kernel-ancora
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Thats ia great. Two things you should implement is new frequency table so that we could try overclock it and support for interactive governor
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Interactive is already in, along with some other stuff. Do you know what governor Samsung is using as default on the phone? From what I can see in the sources, they have set performance as the default.
Hm I really don't know what profile is using Samsung as default. Hey when you'll have your kernel ready, I can test it. One thing I'm not sure, how will I flash it since there is no recovery for this phone yet.
I'll work on that when I have the device, as I need access to it in order to retrieve partition layout and sizes.
hi guys
I also have this cell.I made the root.
really GOOD smartphone.
but I noticed a big problem
look
tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2m2dwn6&s=5
tinypic.com/view.php?pic=ao5am8&s=5
(first place http: tinypic....)
I installed a map off line and only a few applications and mass storage is almost full.
if I wanted to download a game with all the data folder I finished all of the memory cell!
I have a 16GB SD external memory that does not see how the mass.
I tried moving apps and data in the external but it is impossible
how can I do
THKS and good job!
[email protected] said:
hi guys
I also have this cell.I made the root.
really GOOD smartphone.
but I noticed a big problem
look
tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2m2dwn6&s=5
tinypic.com/view.php?pic=ao5am8&s=5
(first place http: tinypic....)
I installed a map off line and only a few applications and mass storage is almost full.
if I wanted to download a game with all the data folder I finished all of the memory cell!
I have a 16GB SD external memory that does not see how the mass.
I tried moving apps and data in the external but it is impossible
how can I do
THKS and good job!
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try link2sd or apps2sd. i dont have the phone but sounds interesting and til december comes, i can explore this phone.
[email protected] said:
hi guys
I installed a map off line and only a few applications and mass storage is almost full.
if I wanted to download a game with all the data folder I finished all of the memory cell!
I have a 16GB SD external memory that does not see how the mass.
I tried moving apps and data in the external but it is impossible
how can I do
THKS and good job!
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I have swapped external SD (would be your 16 GB SD) with internal SD (the phone memory). This is done by changing /etc/vold.fstab so that your external (16 GB) SD card is mounted on /mnt/sdcard and I have mapped internal SD to be mounted as /mnt/sdcard/external_sd. I don't have the file to hand right now, but can post it later.
Eriks
AndroidFiber said:
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try link2sd or apps2sd. i dont have the phone but sounds interesting and til december comes, i can explore this phone.
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i try it.... don't work,nothing sigh sigh
I have swapped external SD (would be your 16 GB SD) with internal SD (the phone memory). This is done by changing /etc/vold.fstab so that your external (16 GB) SD card is mounted on /mnt/sdcard and I have mapped internal SD to be mounted as /mnt/sdcard/external_sd. I don't have the file to hand right now, but can post it later.
Eriks
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you think is possible?!i hope!
ok Friend thanks i wait
(I can do this procedure with root explorer?)if you can,you may show how make it
thanks!
Fabio
Just got this thing a few days ago rooted fast booted and cwm added with no issues. So my next question is which flavor (rom) do u prefer? Details of why u do or don't like a from would be lovely and very appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Rook
Rookie407 said:
Just got this thing a few days ago rooted fast booted and cwm added with no issues. So my next question is which flavor (rom) do u prefer? Details of why u do or don't like a from would be lovely and very appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Rook
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First of all, wrong section buddy, then i hate this kind of threads, there is no "best rom" there are diferent roms, its better if u try it by your self that way u can make a decision. IMO this kind of threads are disrespectful to the devs.
Look at the guide for the a100 in my sig, it has links for the current ROMs available. Current meaning updated.
There is no one best ROM, that's purely user choice, but here is a few you may want to try:
Flex reaper- Acer modded ROM with the Acer ring added, tons of flashable mods for the UI looks, works with the ezt20 kernel for OC and UV and debloated.
Green ICS - also modded Acer stock with a light theming and Acer ring, debloated. Also works with ezt20.
CM9 - under nearly continuous development this is what I would generally suggest as its theme engine allows easy theming without flashing and is, IMO, generally faster then Acer based. Has an OC kernel included but also works with ezt20. Available as nightlies in my sig and a beta release by the CM team.
Jelly time - was basically a proof of concept that I could get jellybean on the a100, however once CM10 began I stopped it in favor of working with CM10, may or may not be resumed.
CM10 - the latest and greatest, its nearly perfect already and I would suggest taking it for a spin to see how you like it.
Short summary of the current ROMs, its all user choice, flash and run whatever version for a couple says and see how you like them, make a backup then flash another and so on, then restore what you like best.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
Who do you think you are?
Deshabilitado said:
First of all, wrong section buddy, then i hate this kind of threads, there is no "best rom" there are diferent roms, its better if u try it by your self that way u can make a decision. IMO this kind of threads are disrespectful to the devs.
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Do you really think a remark like that is necessary??
Chipster69 said:
Do you really think a remark like that is necessary??
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He's actually right. There are too many of these threads plus the answer is user-preference.
I don't understand why none of them can mount external sd card to /sdcard instead of /ext_sd? The internal storage of my A100 has been quickly filled up by 50+ apps. They all installed by default into /sdcard. and my sd card is almost empty.
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I don't understand why none of them can mount external sd card to /sdcard instead of /ext_sd? The internal storage of my A100 has been quickly filled up by 50+ apps. They all installed by default into /sdcard. and my sd card is almost empty.
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Use the crossix mount swap method to use your external SD as internal and vice versa.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
The best ROM depends on what your looking for, and between there is what you do, ICS is probably your best choice for the majority of. things since a lot of stuff has issues with JB. Also, JB doesn't have flash so web browsing can be.... different... I prefer jelly bean because the speed, it is awesome how much smoother a and faster it is.
sent from your future.
pio_masaki said:
Use the crossix mount swap method to use your external SD as internal and vice versa.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
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I know this workaround, it doesn't always work fine.
Is there a reason for A100 mount SD card to /ext-sd instead of /sdcard? 8GB is way not enough for heavy users.
eruisi said:
I know this workaround, it doesn't always work fine.
Is there a reason for A100 mount SD card to /ext-sd instead of /sdcard? 8GB is way not enough for heavy users.
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Because every device defaults to internal SD as /sdcard, the name for external SD varies. Google sets it this way. Some aftermarket ROMs will set internal SD as emmc and external as /sdcard, it all depends on the ROM builder and if they choose this method or leave it default.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
Hello everyone,
I don't know if this has been asked already, but I looked and I didn't find anything about this subject!
I know there is apps like folder mount or similar apps to move any apps to your sd card (or at least the data), and I KNOW an international TW rom has native apps2sd. Anyways, does anybody know if aosp based roms are ever gonna support moving apps to your sd card natively?
Thanks.
NinoBrown1911 said:
Hello everyone,
I don't know if this has been asked already, but I looked and I didn't find anything about this subject!
I know there is apps like folder mount or similar apps to move any apps to your sd card (or at least the data), and I KNOW an international TW rom has native apps2sd. Anyways, does anybody know if aosp based roms are ever gonna support moving apps to your sd card natively?
Thanks.
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Nope is my final answer
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Hello to everybody !!!
I am new on xda developers and also new to android.I have been made a lot of mods on my previous phone iPhone.
I bought a new LG G3 D855 32 GB in Greece
I want to root my phone ,flash a rom but i dont know how.
I am very confused with the threads.
Please can somebody tell me :
1 )how to root
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)
Konstantinosdj said:
Hello to everybody !!!
I am new on xda developers and also new to android.I have been made a lot of mods on my previous phone iPhone.
I bought a new LG G3 D855 32 GB in Greece
I want to root my phone ,flash a rom but i dont know how.
I am very confused with the threads.
Please can somebody tell me :
1 )how to root
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)
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Welcome to Android!
I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun
Typically you'll find a tab saying root info for each phone model in the forum. However, these tabs (same for ROMs) are typically not as updated as the forum threads. You'll find most info/guides for that kind of stuff in general, seeing how in most cases in concerns the phone in general, more-so than a specific development for the phone (such as a specific phone).
Make sure you carefully read the original post for each software seeing how different softwares can only be used in certain situations. For example, the LG G3 comes in different models, and some software only work for the specific ones, some things are developed for certain android versions (such as lollipop vs. kitkat), some softwares are developed for stock-based roms, and some are developed for aosp-based roms, and the list goes on.
It's not as complicated as it sounds, and it doesn't take as long as you might imagine to get settled, but it takes some getting used to.
To answer your specific questions:
1 )how to root
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
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1. After you've rooted your phone, you need to install a custom recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298, check Q4).
2. When done with that you download a [ROM (whatever the rom is called)].zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658), and typically Gapps, and place on SD card.
3. Boot into recovery, and wipe the phone (I usually go for factory reset/make fresh install + wipe cache + wipe Dalvik-cache)
4. Now you need to flash the ROM + gapps. Do that by install zip --> install from SD card --> click the [ROM].zip (and then gapps)
5. Reboot and enjoy!
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
I'll admit that I have not read the specifics of each thread I've linked, so make sure that it applies to you before you go about and install stuff (by reading first post in each thread). Also, how you install might differ a little from rom to rom, so only use my instructions as additional instructions to the instructions typically written in the first post for each rom/software.
Note! Everytime you go about fiddling with the phone you do run the risk of bricking it. However, the risk of hard bricking your phone is quite slim as long as you read up a bit before messing about. On top of that, if anything would happen, such as a bootloop or soft bricking, just keep it cool. It happens to all of us from time to time, and I'll bet you that the very same thing you did wrong, has happened to someone before you, so just search the threads (starting with the thread it relates to). If you feel like playing safe, I would suggest you start off with one of the more established ROM-devs, such as CM.
I hope this helps!
Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??
Konstantinosdj said:
Anybody ????
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Tip for the future: check out the pinned threads in each sub-forum because they typically pin threads concerning questions that arise often (such as how to get started)
Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??
Konstantinosdj said:
Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??
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No worries! I know it can be difficult getting started
Well, it's different firmwares sometimes (eg different stocks). This is typically clearly pointed out in the instructions if that is the case. I have not encountered that where it comes to the custom ROMs, except for making sure you have the right model (eg D855). After you've installed a new ROM, you might want to go to settings --> about phone to check the information for any clues of using the wrong software.
Greetings XDA netizens!
I have few questions about Lenovo P2 ROM dumping. I'm pretty new at building custom roms (actually this is my first attempt) so please help me clear up any uncertainty.
As you know, the P2 compared to many other cheap phones, comes with relatively little bloatware but there are many apps that I do not want to keep (mostly Google stuff that I never use. I also notice that Music will take a while to load if it can't connect to the internet so I used a 3rd party app which is instant) so I want to remove them from the system. I want to have a backup that I can use in case if I broke it somehow, especially ones that I know have not been tampered with.
So here are a few questions about ROM dumping :
1. Do you need to unlock the bootloader to do it?
2. Do you need root access to do it?
3. Does unlocking the bootloader wipe your data?
4. How do you dump a ROM?
5. How do you repack a ROM?
After writing them, I realised that it sounds like I am asking people to explain it to me like a 5 year old but I genuinely don't know. I did DuckDuckGo searches and can't find one that specifically cater to Lenovo P2, most ROM dump guides, is either from <2012 or a general guide to ROM dump which I am not sure will work on my device.
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Testing on tapatalk
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YouTube it