Samsung Galaxy S

G1032

lewis wrote: »

LOL....no.

You just need to look at the both threads on XDA, you`ll find more posts related to cons from Darky`s then you would in Insanity`s.

Insanity is solid!

Hold on a minute here now lewis................
You're complainig on XDA about funny colours on your screen. Is it stable or is it not?

lewis

Gaffs89 wrote: »

Well you would say that Lewis.To much xda is bad for you.Can you not accept that darkys is just as good as insanity.It all depends what you want.Apples v Oranges.The Darkys and insanity threads on Boards are very quiet,everybody's happy with their Rom, Love and peace man.

Ehhhhhhh....no, lol

G1032 wrote: »

Hi
My name is G1032 and it's been 3 weeks since I last flashed a ROM.....:)


Gonna try Insanity again.

What's best Kernel?

Anyone use the SuperCharger script with Insanity? If so have there been any issues with it?

LOL!!

Platypus V5 seems to do the job.

I use that script and yeah it the best I`ve used, no issues with it.

G1032 wrote: »

Hold on a minute here now lewis................
You're complainig on XDA about funny colours on your screen. Is it stable or is it not?

Complaining...far from it, just something weird that happened, I thought I`d throw it up there, I had downloaded GPS Aids and it was acting weird, so I got rid of it. I`m always messing with anything GPS....I don`t know why I hardly use it, lol.

It`s not the ROM that`s for sure, app related,

G1032

Well back on Insanity. Painless flash. We'll see how it goes.
Now just gotta wait and test the GPS and make sure the modem is OK. I will leave it with the stock kernel I think. Don't need to OC/UV or anything like that.
I have forgotten how to theme it. Better go figure that out now

ZeitgeistGlee

G1032 wrote: »

It does keep a track of your downloads/purchases in between wipes.........
Apps are just linked to your gmail a/c..............

Must have been a weird bug that was cropping up on mine then, have had to wipe my phone twice since I bought it and my Market App hasn't kept track of apps downloaded before each wipe.

Ste-

G1032 wrote: »

Well back on Insanity. Painless flash. We'll see how it goes.
Now just gotta wait and test the GPS and make sure the modem is OK. I will leave it with the stock kernel I think. Don't need to OC/UV or anything like that.
I have forgotten how to theme it. Better go figure that out now

You need to download teh package via nitrality. (Theme chooser)
Then go to your app drawer and select theme chooser.
You can also download some .apks from here.

G1032

Ste- wrote: »

You need to download teh package via nitrality. (Theme chooser)
Then go to your app drawer and select theme chooser.
You can also download some .apks from here.

Ah ya. Remember now. Cheers.

lewis

Of all the themes that are there, I only have 3 that I like, lol.

Raoul

lewis wrote: »

Of all the themes that are there, I only have 3 that I like, lol.

What are they?

lewis

Raoul wrote: »

What are they?

Steel Blue being my fav, Rover Blue, Red Remix,

Seems I have a little more than 3, also here are Crystal(still a work in progress), Blue Bionic and finally, of course Insane theme...

Raoul

lewis wrote: »

Steel Blue being my fav, Rover Blue, Red Remix,

Seems I have a little more than 3, also here are Crystal(still a work in progress), Blue Bionic and finally, of course Insane theme...

What launcher and stuff do you use?

Like when I load these on, it doesn't really make that much difference cos the theme doesnt really affect go launcher.

Or do you change the dock and various things?

sydthebeat

guys can i ask for some advice please... my galaxy S is driving me mad.

Its loosing its battery life in 8 hours. Today for example i took 2 phone calls, made one.. about 3 mintues total... send a few texts... no internet, no gaming. That cannot be correct, can it??
I check my battery status on first alert of low battery and it showed "android OS" had used 40% battery life, and "maps" had used 20%. I always have mylocation and GPS turned off.
This is getting very frustrating

The second issue is even more, but i think its a hardware issue. My camera seems fcuked. The lens seems to be damaged in that it only shows things in a kind of psychedlic purple / pinkish hew. Ill post a pic if someone wants an example. Before i go to the store.. any advice as to what it can be? My 'reverse' video cam works fine... thats why i think its probably hardware.

lewis

Raoul wrote: »

What launcher and stuff do you use?

Like when I load these on, it doesn't really make that much difference cos the theme doesnt really affect go launcher.

Or do you change the dock and various things?

I`m on LPP at the moment, the reason being it that I really like it`s FB/message and calendar widgets and how you can theme them, there scrollable widgets are great!

Most launchers have there own themes just for them, CM ROM themes or how ever you put it, will theme area`s like setting`s/notification bar, some may even do some icon`s and market.

Depending on what wallpaper I have I`ll make dock/widgets to suit, weather that means using Desktop Visualizer or Minimalistic, I try to match all the colours to each other, I like the blue..

sydthebeat wrote: »

guys can i ask for some advice please... my galaxy S is driving me mad.

Its loosing its battery life in 8 hours. Today for example i took 2 phone calls, made one.. about 3 mintues total... send a few texts... no internet, no gaming. That cannot be correct, can it??
I check my battery status on first alert of low battery and it showed "android OS" had used 40% battery life, and "maps" had used 20%. I always have mylocation and GPS turned off.
This is getting very frustrating

The second issue is even more, but i think its a hardware issue. My camera seems fcuked. The lens seems to be damaged in that it only shows things in a kind of psychedlic purple / pinkish hew. Ill post a pic if someone wants an example. Before i go to the store.. any advice as to what it can be? My 'reverse' video cam works fine... thats why i think its probably hardware.

Give us some more info as to what you have on your phone?

Throw up some pictures, all the settings are still at default??

G1032

Are CM7 kernels just flashed through CWM?

Ste-

G1032 wrote: »

Are CM7 kernels just flashed through CWM?

Yep, There is talk of an app to flash teh kernels much like SGS kernel flasher for stock custom roms. But for CM7 for now you must use CWM or the like (Nitrality)

sydthebeat

lewis wrote: »

Give us some more info as to what you have on your phone?

Throw up some pictures, all the settings are still at default??

ive uploaded an example

ive very little added on my phone since i got it.

application wise i have autocad WS, adobe reader and a crap compass.

others include some free games, some news sites, some audio books... thats about it.

Ste-

sydthebeat wrote: »

ive uploaded an example

ive very little added on my phone since i got it.

application wise i have autocad WS, adobe reader and a crap compass.

others include some free games, some news sites, some audio books... thats about it.

Trippy!
Download a camera app from the market, if same thing applies it's hardware and yous hould return your phone.
Camera FX being one. or even barcode scanner.

G1032

Ste- wrote: »

Yep, There is talk of an app to flash teh kernels much like SGS kernel flasher for stock custom roms. But for CM7 for now you must use CWM or the like (Nitrality)

Cheers
I perfer not to use Kernel Flasher becasue then I can't use lippol's cleaning script............
CWM suits me just fine

sydthebeat

Ste- wrote: »

Trippy!
Download a camera app from the market, if same thing applies it's hardware and yous hould return your phone.
Camera FX being one. or even barcode scanner.

yeah i actually did download beetag and its the same thing.

lewis

sydthebeat wrote: »

ive uploaded an example

ive very little added on my phone since i got it.

application wise i have autocad WS, adobe reader and a crap compass.

others include some free games, some news sites, some audio books... thats about it.

Two options for ya, either the kid needs to see a doctor or like what`s been said, it`s hardware related.

Have you flashed many or anything on it yet?

sydthebeat wrote: »

yeah i actually did download beetag and its the same thing.

Is the video camera the same, both in viewing and after recording?

angel01

I got a new replacement Galaxy S but it appears that the screen is way too bright (even on the lowest setting)

I downloaded screen filter which helps a lot but that annoying icon on the top of the notificiation bar is annoying!

sydthebeat

lewis wrote: »

Two options for ya, either the kid needs to see a doctor or like what`s been said, it`s hardware related.

ill be visiting the store this week and see what they say.

lewis wrote: »

Have you flashed many or anything on it yet?

nothing, because im not very tech savy and i don't know what flashing is (apart from the obvious :P )

lewis wrote: »

Is the video camera the same, both in viewing and after recording?

Its the same both in viewing and recording.

Just a quick note on the battery usage, i think ive sorted it.
I simply turned wifi off, i used to have it on all the time, and ive wifi at home and in work so it was always connecting. Its made a huge difference!
Whereas my battery was dying after 9 hrs of minimal use... i actually still had 75% battery power yesterday. I plugged back in last night after 18 hrs with still having 35% remaining. so im very happy on that front now

lewis

angel01 wrote: »

I got a new replacement Galaxy S but it appears that the screen is way too bright (even on the lowest setting)

I downloaded screen filter which helps a lot but that annoying icon on the top of the notificiation bar is annoying!

Set it up with Minimalistic Text, that way its all neat and tidy.

Ste-

lewis wrote: »

Set it up with Minimalistic Text, that way its all neat and tidy.

Won't she still have the icon in the notification area tho ?

lewis

Ste- wrote: »

lewis wrote: »

Set it up with Minimalistic Text, that way its all neat and tidy.

Won't she still have the icon in the notification area tho ?

Nope. Cause your using it through MT...

nicebutdim

redlead wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about the Android update to 2.3 on the Galaxy S? It was supposed to be pushed out months ago by Samsung but I haven't heard anything about it. Is the Galaxy S still getting this? Is it worthwhile to download?

Not sure that this was answered so....

Check these out...you can get a stock Gingerbread 2.3.4 Build XXJVR by checking this out..it's dead easy, just take your time and follow the instructions carefully. I did this a couple of nights ago and it was simple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLXQn0gOBuA - video
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050 - very simple guide .... download the files and off you go.

( Video mentions XXJVP but XDA files are XXJVR .... makes no difference to the instillation... )

Padraig Mor

Lads, maybe you can help me. I've had my SGS a year now and it's time I updated my Android! I'm still on the 2.1 that came with it so want to get to 2.3. However, there's a problem - the utterly, hilariously useless piece of **** crapware that is Samsung Kies! My first (unsuccessful) tussle with it many months ago left me so mentally scarred that it is only now that I am trying again to update my phone! And despite spending much of yesterday trying all sorts of rituals to get that malware to actually WORK, no joy. Now, I know this has come up here before but there seems to be no definite answer. I have given up on Kies as I do not believe it CAN be used to update my phone. I understand that you can copy files onto the onboard SD card to update the OS but am unsure how to go about it. Can anyone help?! And apologies if this has been answered before.

lewis

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Lads, maybe you can help me. I've had my SGS a year now and it's time I updated my Android! I'm still on the 2.1 that came with it so want to get to 2.3. However, there's a problem - the utterly, hilariously useless piece of **** crapware that is Samsung Kies! My first (unsuccessful) tussle with it many months ago left me so mentally scarred that it is only now that I am trying again to update my phone! And despite spending much of yesterday trying all sorts of rituals to get that malware to actually WORK, no joy. Now, I know this has come up here before but there seems to be no definite answer. I have given up on Kies as I do not believe it CAN be used to update my phone. I understand that you can copy files onto the onboard SD card to update the OS but am unsure how to go about it. Can anyone help?! And apologies if this has been answered before.

Have a look above your post man...there lies your answer.
As you may know there are a few different Android versions out there, most are basically the same..

Forget about Kies.

Padraig Mor

lewis wrote: »

Have a look above your post man...there lies your answer.
As you may know there are a few different Android versions out there, most are basically the same..

Forget about Kies.

Yeah, saw that. However (i) I think I need to go to 2.2 before 2.3 (or at least that's what Kies said! (ii) previous experience with XDA on my old WinMo phone suggests that things are rarely as simple as they initially appear to be with rooting etc. Prefer to not do it if possible (not sure if you can avoid this route though if not using Kies).

lewis

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Yeah, saw that. However (i) I think I need to go to 2.2 before 2.3 (or at least that's what Kies said! (ii) previous experience with XDA on my old WinMo phone suggests that things are rarely as simple as they initially appear to be with rooting etc. Prefer to not do it if possible (not sure if you can avoid this route though if not using Kies).

Odin will flash what ever your flashing clean, so that way there`s no problems, but do what ever makes you comfortable...remember tough, it`s virtually impossible to "brick" (break) the SGS.

nicebutdim

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Yeah, saw that. However (i) I think I need to go to 2.2 before 2.3 (or at least that's what Kies said! (ii) previous experience with XDA on my old WinMo phone suggests that things are rarely as simple as they initially appear to be with rooting etc. Prefer to not do it if possible (not sure if you can avoid this route though if not using Kies).

Just back on and saw your post

Lewis is definitely the expert ( or one of ) on this thread. Can I suggest have a look at the video, there really isn't a lot more to it than that. I put it off for ages, and then decided to go for it. You can go from 2.1 to 2.3.4 if you need to. I'm really not tech savvy when it comes to phones so I reckon that if I can do it, most people should be able for it. Just back up what you'll need again and you'll be fine. I'm sure you ll get an answer here if you run into problems.

EDIT: Just to say that Kies is the biggest piece of crap in the history of technology ( aside from iTunes that is ! )

Raoul

Raoul wrote: »

I am on the latest insanity. For some reason my pc wont pick up my phone when I connect it to usb. Please any help?? It will charge it ok but just cant get it to connect

Having this same problem again :mad:. It happened when I left my phone plugged into the pc (only charging not connected to storage) and the pcs battery went.

Going to have to go through all that crap of flashing base rom again.

lewis

Raoul wrote: »

Raoul wrote: »

I am on the latest insanity. For some reason my pc wont pick up my phone when I connect it to usb. Please any help?? It will charge it ok but just cant get it to connect

Having this same problem again :mad:. It happened when I left my phone plugged into the pc (only charging not connected to storage) and the pcs battery went.

Going to have to go through all that crap of flashing base rom again.

What happens when you hook your phone up?

PogMoThoin

New Darkys is out, its just an improved 10.2. Its lovely and snappy and its got a crazy fast browser, worth flashing for that alone.
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-darkyrom-v10-2-1-final-touchwiz-4.5124/


There's a few issues with the market, it disappears, but here's the apk to fix it
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/08/23/download-android-market-3-1-3-adds-1-for-apps-and-games-pin-number-for-purchases-and-more/

rockal

PogMoThoin wrote: »

New Darkys is out, its just an improved 10.2. Its lovely and snappy and its got a crazy fast browser, worth flashing for that alone.
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-darkyrom-v10-2-1-final-touchwiz-4.5124/


There's a few issues with the market, it disappears, but here's the apk to fix it
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/08/23/download-android-market-3-1-3-adds-1-for-apps-and-games-pin-number-for-purchases-and-more/

Or ficeto's new 2.3.5 JVS Base rom with Darkcore 4.0
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-2-3-5-cwm-i9000-i897-darkyrom-jvs-base.5427/

Raoul

PogMoThoin wrote: »

New Darkys is out, its just an improved 10.2. Its lovely and snappy and its got a crazy fast browser, worth flashing for that alone.
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-darkyrom-v10-2-1-final-touchwiz-4.5124/


There's a few issues with the market, it disappears, but here's the apk to fix it
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/08/23/download-android-market-3-1-3-adds-1-for-apps-and-games-pin-number-for-purchases-and-more/

It has extremely good comments.

lewis

Raoul wrote: »

It has extremely good comments.

Give it time...

I`d just wish that Darky would concentrate on one ROM he`d like to do, he tries to please to many people, which I think why there`s so many versions....

Raoul

lewis wrote: »

Give it time...

I`d just wish that Darky would concentrate on one ROM he`d like to do, he tries to please to many people, which I think why there`s so many versions....

So you not going to try it lewis?

PogMoThoin

Very few bugs being reported other than the market, but that's an easy fix. Make sure lagfix and system lagfix are enabled or you'll get a bootloop.

Browser is crazy fast, seems to handle heavier pages and flash much better. The BBC homepage with lots of heavy images opens instantly, no lag when scrolling or zooming. Its also got a nice new feature, zoom to tab, zoom out fully and it will show you the open tabs.

rockal

lewis wrote: »

Give it time...

I`d just wish that Darky would concentrate on one ROM he`d like to do, he tries to please to many people, which I think why there`s so many versions....

This is a quote from Darky re: 10.2 Final
"You may ask yourself "Why JVQ and not JVR?" - the answer is simple:
I decided to improve an already existing ROM (v10.2) and that results in a more stable ROM than brand new firmwares."

In the Beta sections are 10.3JVR
And 2.3.5JVS Base (seems stable to me)

lewis

Raoul wrote: »

So you not going to try it lewis?

It`ll take an awful lot to drag me from Insanity...:)

rockal wrote: »

This is a quote from Darky re: 10.2 Final
"You may ask yourself "Why JVQ and not JVR?" - the answer is simple:
I decided to improve an already existing ROM (v10.2) and that results in a more stable ROM than brand new firmwares."

In the Beta sections are 10.3JVR
And 2.3.5JVS Base (seems stable to me)

Yeah I read that...and?

rameire

Hi im Rameire and it was the 25th May since my last update.

current 2.3.3
I9000xxjvo
dark core 2.5
darky 10.1RE

ive had no major problems since my last update.
occasionally now the phone freezes when using twitter
the screens dont appear straight away when exiting facemuck or games.
speed and battery are fine.
I did have an app recently "Rain Alarm" and it was tearing through my battery, so if you have it, I would dump it.

so im going to set aside this weekend coming up and upload a new rom and whatever else is required.

im going to go for insanity.
also 2.3.5. are they separate, or when I download insanity does it do the other?
as for themes, i usually just use what comes with the download, im not that fussy.

lewis

rameire wrote: »

Hi im Rameire and it was the 25th May since my last update.

current 2.3.3
I9000xxjvo
dark core 2.5
darky 10.1RE

ive had no major problems since my last update.
occasionally now the phone freezes when using twitter
the screens dont appear straight away when exiting facemuck or games.
speed and battery are fine.
I did have an app recently "Rain Alarm" and it was tearing through my battery, so if you have it, I would dump it.

so im going to set aside this weekend coming up and upload a new rom and whatever else is required.

im going to go for insanity.
also 2.3.5. are they separate, or when I download insanity does it do the other?
as for themes, i usually just use what comes with the download, im not that fussy.

The same from what I remember, drop us a line over yonder if you`ve any question`s.

crazygeryy

PogMoThoin wrote: »

New Darkys is out, its just an improved 10.2. Its lovely and snappy and its got a crazy fast browser, worth flashing for that alone.
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-darkyrom-v10-2-1-final-touchwiz-4.5124/


There's a few issues with the market, it disappears, but here's the apk to fix it
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/08/23/download-android-market-3-1-3-adds-1-for-apps-and-games-pin-number-for-purchases-and-more/

i flashed this today and i must say its a lot quicker. i like the changes that have been made to make it faster.just one thing theres no rotary lockscreen any idea where i can get that from?its no big deal but i did like it.

G1032

lewis wrote: »

Raoul wrote: »

It has extremely good comments.

Give it time...

I`d just wish that Darky would concentrate on one ROM he`d like to do, he tries to please to many people, which I think why there`s so many versions....

Don't confuse Ficeto with Darky. The base Roms afaik have no input from Darky and are always much faster and better than the final Darky edition

lewis

G1032 wrote: »

Don't confuse Ficeto with Darky. The base Roms afaik have no input from Darky and are always much faster and better than the final Darky edition

Oh I know that, Ficeto is definitely that back bone of the whole crew...

thehomeofDob

Any issues with going from Miui back to a stock rom like Darky's? Simple CWM flash do the job? Or do I need to whip out Odin again. I would assume considering that Darky's includes kernel and modem that there shouldn't be an issue if I do a complete wipe.

lewis

thehomeofDob wrote: »

Any issues with going from Miui back to a stock rom like Darky's? Simple CWM flash do the job? Or do I need to whip out Odin again. I would assume considering that Darky's includes kernel and modem that there shouldn't be an issue if I do a complete wipe.

It`s always best to do a complete clean wipe when going from ROM to ROM, no matter what you read.

nicebutdim

Afternoon all!

Can anyone recommend a decent photo viewing app please. My standard Gallery cycles through about 10 pics and then freezes and crashes. Any suggestions welcomed...

Thanks

lewis

nicebutdim wrote: »

Afternoon all!

Can anyone recommend a decent photo viewing app please. My standard Gallery cycles through about 10 pics and then freezes and crashes. Any suggestions welcomed...

Thanks

Quickpic, the best.

thehomeofDob

lewis wrote: »

thehomeofDob wrote: »

Any issues with going from Miui back to a stock rom like Darky's? Simple CWM flash do the job? Or do I need to whip out Odin again. I would assume considering that Darky's includes kernel and modem that there shouldn't be an issue if I do a complete wipe.

It`s always best to do a complete clean wipe when going from ROM to ROM, no matter what you read.

Yupp just wanted to confirm that everything could be done through CWM. After a complete wipe of data, cache, dalvik cache etc.