June 30, 2012
Cyanmobile is a modified version of latest cyanogen mod 7.2 rom. The developer, squadzone, has worked hard on this rom and has added a lot of new features that are not yet available on cyanogenmod builds. Features such as Statusbar battery styles, text color selection, integrated (in-buit) app2sd script (disabled by default), Hardware buttons call receive and end, etc and many other customizations such as Ice Cream Sandwich theme, Cyanogenmod 9 Settings Layout,
How do I move my apps and data to sd-ext in Cyanmobile rom? The developer says "Don't use a2sd or s2e app".
The developer says so as the latest versions of Cyanmobile rom come with an inbuit a2sd script that will help you move all your apps and app data (along with dalvik-cache) to the second (sd-ext) partition of your sd-card. To enable this option you just follow the steps below. It is noted that you need to partition your sd-card before following the steps below.
- Make sure you check Mount SD-ext on boot and Enable data2sd on Development Settings.
- Then go to Cyanmobile Settings >> Application and select SD-Ext as Install Location.
- Reboot your handset (It is recommended to reboot twice for better performance.)
That's all. From now on all your applications and games will be installed on sd-ext partition. However, you might need to manually move already installed apps into sd-ext from Manage Application Settings.
"I cannot see the call accept and deny buttons when receiving a call..." How am I supposed to answer a call or reject it?
If you have got a call in your cyanmobile rom then, you'll probably notice that there are not accept or reject in-call user interface buttons. While many have mistaken this as a bug, in truth this a new feature introduced in latest cyanmobile release. To answer your call you simply have to press the Menu (left) button and to reject or end a call you simply press the Back (right) hardware buttons.
Moreover, this is a default behavior only and the users have the flexibility to choose their liking of answering styles. If you want to old touch (soft) buttons instead of replying or rejecting by the hardware buttons then you simply follow the steps give below.
- Run your Settings app from app drawer.
- Browse to CyanMobile Settings >> Sound option.
- In Sound settings, scroll until you see Call Features heading under which all call tweaks and settings are included.
- Now, Check Allow In-Call UI Touch option.
And, you are done. Now you should get the normal slide to answer type screen (varies depending upon your settings). If you want to use the hardware buttons then, just check the two options at the same Call Features options in Sound settings.
June 29, 2012
Problem :
Clockwork Mod recovery says can't mount /system when I try to do a backup... What should I do ? I own a Samsung Galaxy Mini handset (if that's needed).Solution :
The error is an expected one and happens generally when you are trying to backup a stock rom using the clock work mod recovery. Please, note that you can't do a completed nandroid backup of a stock firmwares. So, just install any custom rom and then you can backup and restore anytime.
Also, sometimes you also face errors as given below :
Such errors are normal when you visit clockworkmod recovery while on stock samsung firmware. Since clockworkmod on galaxy mini is not fully compatible with stock rom, you'll get these errors. Simply flashing a custom rom on your galaxy mini handset removes this messages from clockworkmod recovery. |
| Clockworkmod Recovery Error Messages |
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
However, if you don't plan to install custom rom, then it doesn't make sense to install custom recovery like clockworkmod. So, I suggest removing it by flashing stock rom via Odin which will overwrite clockworkmod recovery with stock android recovery.
Question :
Then, How do I backup my stock Android firmware? What if I want to go back to stock rom after flashing any custom rom?
Reply :
Well, the fact that you can't backup a stock rom could be troublesome if you want to return back to official stock firmwares on your handset. While some Samsung stock firmwares are made available by sites like sammobile.com and sampro.pl, not all firmwares might be available. Moreover, not all devices can install these leaked firmwares.
You might also want to read :
How to Revert Back to Original Stock Firmware?
How to Do a Complete Nandroid Backup of a Rom?
Depending upon your handset and the fact whether Odin Multidownloader -- a firmware flashing utility for Samsung smart phones -- is available for it or not, there's possibility that you can return to stock rom. If required flashing programs are available and if (upgraded) firmware is available for your region then you can download it, load it in Odin, reboot your handset to download mode and then flash/install it within few minutes and change your handset to make it look alike to that of the very first day you bought it. That's why it's always recommended to keep the firmware details of your handset (you can dial *#1234#* Samsung secret code and get PDA, Baseband and CSC details of your current firmware).
If Odin or similar firmware flashing tool is not available for your handset, then I'd suggest you to think carefully before moving to any custom firmware.
June 20, 2012
Question
My Galaxy Mini GT-S5570 comes with following details :Android Froyo 2.2.1 COMPILATION : FROYO.XWKAC KERNEL : 2.6.32.9-PERF ROOT@DELL91 #1 *#1234# INFO : PDA: S5570XWKAC PHONE: S5570XXKA5 CSC : S5570TMNKB1
Now, I've decided to go for a custom Rom instead (cyanogenmod) because my device is lacking support from my carrier/provider (TMN). So, I need advice/help with following queries. I'd appreciate if you can help me with all this.
- Shall I install CWM recovery for froyo and backup or just update the rom by flashing custom one?
- As I'm aware it's not possible to backup a stock ROM (even with Odin) ??!! Isn’t that true?
- But can I use Titanium to backup apps and stuff from stock rom?? Is this in anyway useful?
- Can I flash or update a custom rom like cyanogenmod directly over Froyo or shall I first flash GB stock rom with Odin?
- Also, in your opinion which is the best stable custom rom to use/flash in my GT-S5570 that supports Portuguese language?
- Which version of clockwork mod (CWM) recovery is best to use?
Reply
Thank you for submitting your query to us. I see you still are left with Android 2.2 Froyo, while official Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmwares are already available for many regions. Also, it would have helped me if you told me from which country of region you are. But, let it go now for now.So, let me start by replying to your queries. I would not recommend installing clockwork mod recovery for froyo and then doing a backup. At first it's not possible to take backup of stock firmwares like Froyo or Gingerbread. Also, most custom roms require you to have Gingerbread as a base firmware on your handset, before they can be installed on your galaxy mini. So, the first thing you'd do is upgrade your firmware to latest GB version.
The GB firmware I recommend for you can be downloaded from below. It's a the latest Android v2.3.6 firmware and should work fine on your phone. Using the firmware from below and following instructions at http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/08/upgrade-samsung-galaxy-popmini-gts5570.html (these are instructions to flash galaxy mini using Odin but for other firmware. However, you can follow the same steps to upgrade your handset with the firmware listed below.
Firmware : S5570XWKTN
File Name : GT-S5570_S5570XWKTN_S5570OXXKTB_S5570XWKT6.rar
Android : 2.3.6
Download : Mirror
And, yes as I said above, you can't backup any firmware with Odin. It's custom recovery that is used to backup roms/system.
Titanium backup is one of the mostly used application, that can help you backup games and applications on your android smartphone. However, you can't backup call logs, contacts, sms, etc. using this app. One way (the simple one) to backup these things is to sync your handset with a powerful phone management app called MyPhoneExplorer. I've detailed more about this software at this article. However, you can also look for other apps at Play Store that can save/backup your calls, contacts, APNs, etc.
Most of your queries seem to be related. Anyway, as mentioned above, you can't install cyanogenmod or other custom roms like emanoN, minisense, etc. on Froyo. These custom rom require that you have gingerbread boot-loader installed on your handset. For this you'll need to upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 to Gingerbread firmware using Odin. Follow details mentioned above.
Again, I'm not sure about languages, however, latest official cyanogenmod 7.2 stable should support Portuguese and should also run fast and smooth. I suggest you to try this rom first. If you don't like it want something more then, you can search for other custom roms at http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com [I've got screenshots, and details there, it shouldn't be difficult for you to choose one.]
I'd recommend to use clockwork mod recovery v4.0.0.5 for those who are flashing any roms for the first time. Because many have faced issues while flashing via latest clock work mod recovery. However, later you can upgrade your clockwork mod recovery to latest v5.0.2.6 version if you want.
That's all with your problems/doubts. I hope everything is clear now. However, if you have any further questions then, please post a comment below and I shall reply to your queries.
June 16, 2012
Finally after a long wait, Cyanongemod has released a stable version of official CynogenMod 7.2 android rom for Samsung Galaxy Mini or Pop or Next GT-S5570 smartphone. Since this is verified stable release from the cyanogen mod team itself, let us hope that it's quite stable, runs smooth and performs much better. However, we can't be sure yet until we give this stable cyanogenmod 7.2 build a try. So, I suggest all of you to try this custom rom on your galaxy mini or pop s5570 smart phone. And, in case if you come across a any bugs please, report them at this http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/ link, so that they can be fixed or solved on next release.
Full details of latest cm 7.2 stable release along with download link is given below :
Changelog :
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this stable build on your galaxy mini or pop s5570 smartphone.
Note : You need to have clockwork mod custom recovery before you can install any custom roms. You can install it from here (if you don't have already)
That's all. After few minutes, your device should load up with latest stable cyanongemod build installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about this latest cyanogenmod update at the comments below.
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| Cyanogen Mod |
Changelog :
- Fixed all known issues
- Stable and smooth performance.
Device Name : tass (Samsung GalaxyMini) Release Type : Stable Release Name : cm-7.2.0-tass.zip Release Date : 2012-06-16 04:46:10 Size : 85.21 MB md5sum: 73d0176413ae02d22ae0e2252c35bb5e Download Link : http://get.cm/get/2KP Official Google Apps : gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip (latest)
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this stable build on your galaxy mini or pop s5570 smartphone.
Note : You need to have clockwork mod custom recovery before you can install any custom roms. You can install it from here (if you don't have already)
- Download the rom zip file and copy it to the root directory of your sd-card.
- Reboot your device to recovery mode. Press Home + Power button at the same time to go to recovery.
- Select Install Zip From SD-Card option.
- Select Choose Zip From SD Card option
- Now select/choose the rom zip file (downloaded from above) named, cm-7.2.0-tass.zip, from the list.
- Install official gapps for gingerbread (download from above) similarly in recovery. For full instructions on installing Google Apps follow this guide.
- When installation is complete, Wipe Data from recovery main menu.
- Reboot your device and wait for few minutes.
Note : All Steps above are mandatory.
That's all. After few minutes, your device should load up with latest stable cyanongemod build installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about this latest cyanogenmod update at the comments below.
GalaxyICS is a project that aims to bring Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich to low-end Samsung Galaxy series of Android Smartphones. While Cyanongemod team is busy working hard to make all the features of CyanogenMod 7 available in CyanogenMod 9 builds, this project currently builds cyanogen mod 9 android roms for different Samsung devices including Galaxy Mini, Galaxy Ace, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy 5 and few others.
The latest nightly release was on 10th June and you can find details about the releases at galaxyics.com website. However, it seems many users have experienced some problems with WiFi (wireless network) on these cyanongemod builds. So, the developer has provided a fis to fix this wifi issue. In this article, I've got the same solution along with required instructions to get your device up and working fine.
GalaxyICS WiFi Fix For CyanogenMod 9
Instructions to Install Wifi Fix
The latest nightly release was on 10th June and you can find details about the releases at galaxyics.com website. However, it seems many users have experienced some problems with WiFi (wireless network) on these cyanongemod builds. So, the developer has provided a fis to fix this wifi issue. In this article, I've got the same solution along with required instructions to get your device up and working fine.
GalaxyICS WiFi Fix For CyanogenMod 9
Name : wifi_fix_galaxyics.zip Size : 314.1 KB Download : Link 1 | Mirror
Instructions to Install Wifi Fix
- Download galaxyics wifi fix for cyanogen mod 9 from above.
- Copy the downloaded file (wifi_fix_galaxyics.zip) to the root directory of your sd-card.
- Reboot your device to recovery mode (Press Home + Power button simultaneously to go to recovery).
- Select Install Zip From SD-Card
- Select Choose Zip From SD Card and select the file named, wifi_fix_galaxyics.zip from the list.
- When installation is complete, Reboot your device.
June 15, 2012
Finally after a long wait, Cyanogen mod has released a stable version of official CynogenMod 7.2 android rom for Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 smartphone. Since this is verified stable release from the cyanogen mod team itself, let us hope that it's quite stable, runs smooth and performs much better. However, we can't be sure yet until we give this stable cyanogenmod 7.2 build a try. So, I suggest all of you to try this custom rom on your galaxy ace s5830 smart phone. And, in case if you come across a any bugs please, report them at this http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/ link, so that they can be fixed or solved on next release.
Full details of latest cm 7.2 stable release along with download link is given below :
Changelog :
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this stable release on your galaxy ace s5830 smartphone.
That's all. After few minutes, your device should load up with latest stable cyanongemod build installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about this latest cyanogenmod update at the comments below.
Full details of latest cm 7.2 stable release along with download link is given below :
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| Cyanogen Mod |
Changelog :
- Fixed all known issues.
- Stable and smooth performance.
Device Name : cooper (Samsung Galaxy Ace) Release Type : Stable Release Name : cm-7.2.0-cooper.zip Release Date : 2012-06-15 22:11:18 Size : 84.20 MB md5sum: 8110b4c74b1adcde3ef0c4aff4814a5a Download Link : http://get.cm/get/2K8 Official Google Apps : gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip (latest)
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this stable release on your galaxy ace s5830 smartphone.
- Download the rom zip file and copy it to the root directory of your sd-card.
- Reboot your device to recovery mode. Press Home + Power button at the same time to go to recovery.
- Select Install Zip From SD-Card option.
- Select Choose Zip From SD Card option
- Now select/choose the rom zip file (downloaded from above) named, cm-7.2.0-cooper.zip, from the list.
- Install official gapps for gingerbread (download from above) similarly in recovery. For full instructions on installing Google Apps follow this guide.
- When installation is complete, Wipe Data from recovery main menu.
- Reboot your device and wait for few minutes.
Note : All Steps above are mandatory.
That's all. After few minutes, your device should load up with latest stable cyanongemod build installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about this latest cyanogenmod update at the comments below.
June 10, 2012
It's amazing to find out that development for galaxy mini (aka Pop) handset is going on rapidly. The developer of Minisense custom rom for galaxy mini s5570 smartphone, goutamniwas, has released another update to his custom android rom. Minisense v3.5 improves the user experience as this version comes with more refinements. Unlike with previous version, Minsense version 3.5 comes with HTC theme activated so that you don't need to go through the hassle of setting up the theme.
Apart from that, there are few more tweaks and enhancements added to improve overall look and feel of the rom. Below is a short overview of change log from the developer's thread.
Changelog - Minsense v3.5 :
Installation Instructions :
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| Minsense v3.5 For Galaxy Mini |
Apart from that, there are few more tweaks and enhancements added to improve overall look and feel of the rom. Below is a short overview of change log from the developer's thread.
Changelog - Minsense v3.5 :
- Updated base parts
- Tweaks for fast rebooting , performance , video acceleration , to reduce data traffic (by disabling usage data sending ), signal strength , power save (thanks to rom maru)
- Using Google DNS for internet for Faster internet access.
- Support for Indian regional language (Devanagari) fonts.
- Updated scripts and applications
- Supersu app by chainfire instead of superuser app for root access management.
- Message popup (modded SMS enhancer)
- A2sd and app2sdgui app pre-installed. (You simply need to configure a2sd to move apps to sd-ext).
- DSP manager is back.
- HTC theme is activated by default.
- Task manager app like that of stock roms included
- Adroid toolkit
- Clock app bug fixed
- More enhancements on performance sector
Rom Name : minsenese_v3.5.zip Size : 102.15 MB Screenshots : View Screneshots & video of Minisense Rom Download Link : Mediafire Mirror
Installation Instructions :
Disclaimer : Do It At Your Own Risk!
Note : Those who have Gingerbread OS and any Custom Recovery installed on their device can skip Step 1 and Step 2. Also, those who have any custom rom installed can skip both Step 1 and 2.
- Upgrade your firmware to Gingerbread using Odin Multidownloader v4.38.
- Install any custom recovery available for Samsung Galaxy Mini/Pop. You may either have Clock Work Mod Recovery or RZ Recovery - any is fine.
- Download Minisense version 3.5 rom (minisense_v3.zip) from above.
- Copy all the downloaded files to the (root directory of) your sd-card.
- Reboot your device to Custom Recovery (Press Home + Power Button).
- [Optional but, Recommended] Do a Nandroid Backup of your current rom.
- Now flash this minisense version 3.5 rom zip on clockwork mod recovery. Follow the steps below :
- Choose Install Zip From Sd Card >> Choose Zip From SD Card option and then select theminisense_v3.5.zip file which you downloaded in step 3.
- Note : If you are using RZ Recovery, choose Install Menu >> Select minisense_v3.5.zip >> Select Wipe Data and Wipe Cache >> Choose Install minisense_v3.5.zip and wait till the zip is installed.
- When you've flashed the rom, Wipe Data from recovery menu.
- Reboot your device from your recovery main menu.
June 7, 2012
Cyanogenmod Team has released yet another nightly version of it's latest CynogenMod 7.2 android rom for Samsung Galaxy Mini or Pop or Next GT-S5570 smartphone....
This is a nightly and might not be quite stable, but it is suggested you try it and report any bugs or errors at this http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/ link, so that they can be fixed or solved on next release.
Full details of latest cm 7.2 nightly 20120603 along with download link is given below :
Changelog :
Added missing audio software codecs for OMAP devices.
Rom Details :
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this nightly on your galaxy mini or pop s5570 smartphone.
That's all. After few minutes, your deivce should load up with latest nightly installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about it at the comments below.
This is a nightly and might not be quite stable, but it is suggested you try it and report any bugs or errors at this http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/ link, so that they can be fixed or solved on next release.
Full details of latest cm 7.2 nightly 20120603 along with download link is given below :
Changelog :
Added missing audio software codecs for OMAP devices.
Rom Details :
Device Name : tass (Samsung GalaxyMini) Release Type : Nightly Release Name : update-cm-7-20120603-NIGHTLY-tass-signed.zip Release Date : 2012-06-03 13:21:02 Size : 85.23 MB md5sum: 7c11199ef44d289b04ddf1a63094f8f2 Download Link : http://get.cm/get/2BH
Official Google Apps : gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip (latest)
Instructions on Installing :
Below are quick instructions on installing this nightly on your galaxy mini or pop s5570 smartphone.
- Download the rom zip file and copy it to the root directory of your sd-card.
- Reboot your device to recovery mode.
- Select Install Zip From SD-Card >> Choose Zip From SD Card and select the file named,
update-cm-7-20120603-NIGHTLY-tass-signed.zip, from the list. - Install official gapps for gingerbread (download from above). For full instructions on installing gapps follow this guide.
- When installation is complete, Wipe Data from recovery main menu.
- Reboot your device and wait for few minutes.
Note : All Steps above are mandatory.
That's all. After few minutes, your deivce should load up with latest nightly installed on it. After you've played with the update for some while, don't forget to share your views about it at the comments below.
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