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June 30, 2012

CyanMobile - How To's, Tips, Solutions and More

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.
  1. Make sure you check Mount SD-ext on boot and Enable data2sd on Development Settings
  2. Then go to Cyanmobile Settings >> Application and select SD-Ext as Install Location.
  3. 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.
  1. Run your Settings app from app drawer.
  2. Browse to CyanMobile Settings >> Sound option.
  3. In Sound settings, scroll until you see Call Features heading under which all call tweaks and settings are included.
  4. 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 30, 2012 by ·

June 20, 2012

Galaxy Mini S5570XWKAC Firmware Upgrade Issues

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.
  1. Shall I install CWM recovery for froyo and backup or just update the rom by flashing custom one?
  2. As I'm aware it's not possible to backup a stock ROM (even with Odin) ??!! Isn’t that true?
  3. But can I use Titanium to backup apps and stuff from stock rom?? Is this in anyway useful?
  4. Can I flash or update a custom rom like cyanogenmod directly over Froyo or shall I first flash GB stock rom with Odin?
  5. Also, in your opinion which is the best stable custom rom to use/flash in my GT-S5570 that supports Portuguese language? 
  6. 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 20, 2012 by ·

June 7, 2012

Update CM 7.2 20120603 NIGHTLY For Galaxy Mini GT-S5570

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 :
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.
  1. Download the rom zip file and copy it to the root directory of your sd-card.
  2. Reboot your device to recovery mode.
  3. 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.
  4. Install official gapps for gingerbread (download from above). For full instructions on installing gapps follow this guide.
  5. When installation is complete, Wipe Data from recovery main menu.
  6. 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.

June 7, 2012 by ·

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