Showing posts with label Galaxy W. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Galaxy W. Show all posts

Saturday, 28 December 2013

[4.4.2 ] Kitkat Update for Galaxy W [Updated 2014-03-23]

Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W
Arguably the biggest change to KitKat versus Jelly Bean and every other version of Android was the optimization of the operating system and core applications. No, this doesn’t sound “sexy” or “exciting” by any stretch of the imagination, but it represents something much more profound than you might think.

 Google has said this was done to enable KitKat to run on new devices with 512MB RAM, rather than the 1GB to 3GB that we’re seeing in many of today’s phones and tablets. This is of immense importance because emerging markets are likely going to hold the key to the future success (or failure) of any platform on the market today. This key requirement means we’ll see Android running on more devices as time goes by. What’s more, the experience should be closer to that which you and I have experienced in higher-end devices. This is huge.

 Don’t think that all this optimization is lost on you because you’re running a mid- to high-end phone or tablet. By reducing the footprint you’re going to get better overall performance, faster multitasking and app switching, and your battery-life will likely get better, too.
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Home Screen
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Home Screen
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Menu
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Menu
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Lock Screen
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Setting
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Setting
Dial Pad“Improved” Dialer
First off, notice I put “improved” in quotation marks. They’re there for a reason. The dialer in Android KitKat is one of the places that you’ll see the most visual changes, and many of you have said that you hate it.

 When you open your dialer you expect to be able to dial, yet you’re not shown the dialer — not until you press on the dial pad button. Instead you’re presented with a search bar (complete with a voice input button), the last incoming or outgoing call, followed by your starred and favorite/frequently called contacts. At the bottom of the screen are buttons for your call history, your dial pad, and “more”. This is a substantive change and will take some getting used to. In my experience, the more you use it, the more you’ll like the features.
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Dial Pad
Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W
Under the hood, Google incorporated some goodies. Most notably is a new feature called Smart Caller ID. According to Google, “Whenever you get a call from a phone number not in your contacts, your phone will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps”. And it works. Not only will you get the name of the business calling you, you’ll also get whatever graphic they’ve put on their Google Maps listing. It’s almost as if you had that contact in your phone itself, even though you don’t. It’s pretty fast, but will take the first ring or two to show up.

 Do More With Your Files
Two new features regarding what you can do with your files made their way into Android KitKat. The first is a new API to let you open, edit, and save files to and from your preferred cloud storage provider not just Google Drive. I cannot emphasize this feature enough! Using your Android-powered device to “get work done”, rather than to “play” on, requires certain professional tools and capabilities, but all of those are for naught if you have to jump through hoops to get at your files and emailing them to yourself isn’t the solution. The new cloud storage API could be the proverbial “killer feature” that sets one OS apart from another, and now, finally, Android has that feature, too.

 Could Files
Having access to your files won’t do you any good unless you can open them, edit them, and create new ones. To that end Google has made their Quickoffice app available for free. With it you can work with your Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files right on your Android-powered phone or tablet.

 New Printing API
Last in this category is the new Printing API which lets you print “photos, documents, and web pages from your phone or tablet.  To any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store”, all with a UI like you’ve come to expect on desktop operating systems.

 It’s what’s inside that counts
So, no. Android KitKat doesn’t look that much different than Android Jelly Bean. That’s okay. KitKat has a lot going for it under the hood which will make your experience better. KitKat won’t make jump higher, run faster, or have a full head of hair, but you’ll be able to do more and do it faster than with any previous version of Android.

 Here we get Kitkat Custom ROM from our beloved developer Arco68. The ROM is already good for daily use. Check out the changelog below.

 What's working:
Audio
Receiving and making calls
GPS
Compass
Proximity sensor
Wifi
Bluetooth
USB mass storage
HW accelerated gui
HW accelerated video
Camera
Torch
Wifi/USB tethering
USB OTG
Vsync
Hybrid ION/PMEM

 Annoyances:

Movie Studio is unstable and can crash or freeze phone

 Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W Install Guide
Note: CM for Galaxy W is provided with no warranty. You are installing this software at your own risk. You may be violating your warranty.
  • Download Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W and gapps-kitkat zips and put in /sdcard
  • Before you install Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W, Install AppBak from Market, run it and save a list of all your apps.
  • Install SMS Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your SMS history.
  • Install Call Logs Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your call log history.
  • Boot into CWM recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data. 
  • Wipe data and cache.
  • Wipe dalvik cache in advanced menu.
  • Format system, data, cache, and internal sdcard/sdcard0 in mount and storage option
  • Flash Kitkat 4.4.2 Update for Galaxy W.zip.
  • Flash gapps kitkat.zip. You must flash gapps after every upgrade to CM11.0 since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
  • Reboot phone.
  • After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history. Warning: Do not restore backup data of system apps! If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS. It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.

CHANGELOG
2014-03-23

  • Synced with CM (should maybe fix some bugs)
  • Kernel 3.4.83
2014-03-11

  • Updated Adreno blobs
  • Synced with CM
  • Kernel 3.4.82
2014-01-22
  • Disabled Low Power Audio (LPA)
  • New workaround for text glitch (using classic webview)
  • Fix zoom in camera preview (credits Dorregaray)
  • Fixed VOIP audio
  • Fixed Netflix playback
  • USB OTG and zRAM fixes (credits Christopher83)
  • Kernel 3.4.77
2014-01-10
  • Enable TARGET_USE_QCOM_BIONIC_OPTIMIZATION
  • Possible workaround for the graphic glitch
  • Updated media profiles
  • Increased minimum CPU frequency to 368 MHz
  • Lowered zRAM size to half of what it was
  • Kernel 3.4.76
  • Fixed storage swapping
  • Fixed bluetooth tethering
  • Implemented storage switching
  • Increased zRAM allocation and changed setup according to KK specs (old method is removed from CM11)
  • Switched back to updated camera app (fixed issue with preview)
  • Allocated more memory for PMEM (should fix issues like switching to video mode in camera app after taking pictures)
  • Fixed activity indicators for mobile data
  • Fixed preview in camera after taking a picture
  • Enabled ZRAM by default

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Thursday, 3 October 2013

[4.1.2] [Final] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W

[4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
[4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W is faster and smoother compared to Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). [4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W improves on the simplicity and beauty of Android 4.0.4, and introduces a new Google search experience on Android.

Everything in [4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W feels fast, fluid, and smooth. Moving between home screens and switching between apps is effortless, like turning pages in a book. [4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W features improved performance throughout the system, including faster orientation changes, faster responses when switching between recent apps, and smoother and more consistent rendering across the system through vsync and triple buffering.

[4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W has more reactive and uniform touch responses, and makes your device even more responsive by boosting your device's CPU instantly when you touch the screen, and turns it down when you don't need it to improve battery life.

However, on Samsung Galaxy W you can't expect to have [4.1.2 ] Jelly Bean Update released by Samsung since they have stopped making update for this device. After successfully made ICS update for Samsung Galaxy W, Arco68 comes back with CyanogenMod 10 [CM10] which introduces the sensation of [4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W. 

 This [4.1.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W is built from source (based on Jellybean 4.1.2). Huge thanks to arco68 for his work on bringing CyanogenMod 10 [JB] to the Galaxy W. Also, thanks to the CyanogenMod team who keep working on improving their ROM and creating possibilities for many devices to get updated goodies.







[JZO54K] [4.1.2 ] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
What's working:
  • Audio
  • Receiving and making calls
  • GPS
  • Compass
  • Proximity sensor
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • USB mass storage
  • HW accelerated gui
  • HW accelerated video
  • Camera
  • Torch
  • Wifi/USB tethering
Annoyances:
Artifacts in preview for panorama shots
Green color when taking pictures (saved picture is ok though)

Installation Instruction 

 Preparation 
(First three are optional. If you want to start fresh, these can be skipped)
  • Install AppBak from Market, run it and save a list of all your apps.
  • Install SMS Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your SMS history.
  • Install Call Logs Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your call log history.
  • Boot into CWM6 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
  • WARNING: Many apps will Force Close crash if you restore data from a previous ROM.
Install
  • Boot into recovery mode. Only use CWM6 to flash CM10. Otherwise, you risk bricking your phone! Turn Off the phone and press power + home + volume up.
  • Wipe data and cache.
  • Flash CM10.......zip.
  • Flash gapps version ........ zip and gapps picasa add-on ......zip.  You must flash gapps after every upgrade to CM10 since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
  • Reboot phone.
  • After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history.
  • Warning: Do not restore backup data of system apps!
  • If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS.
  • It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.

 [JZO54K] [4.1.2 ] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W

 2013-06-07: CM10 [4.1.2] [Final Release] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W 
  • Fixed issue with bluetooth not reconnecting to devices if it was on during reboot
  • Disabled unsupported functions on front camera
  • Reverted a bionic optimization that apparently causes issues on scorpion chips
  • Kernel 3.0.80
2013-05-09: CM10 [4.1.2] [RC1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W 
  • Fixed "pop" sound on shutdown and entering PIN (credits CastagnaIT)
  • Added to build.prop option for switching SD cards (no need for changing vold.fstab anymore)
  • Synced with CM
  • Kernel 3.0.77
2013-04-07: CM10 [4.1.2] [Beta 1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Updated CM logo in boot splash
  • Fixed lockscreen weather due to API changes from Yahoo
  • Enabled NTFS read support in kernel
  • Fixed WEP issue (credits to ivendor for finding this one)
2013-03-17: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 7] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Enabled all focus modes in camera app
  • Support for PPPoE in kernel
  • Support for USB fast charging (needs 3rd party app to enable) (credits ivendor)
  • Support for OTG (needs external powered hub) (credits ivendor)
  • Many kernel changes and updates
2013-02-17: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 6] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Front camera is now working
  • Fixed issue with no pin unlock screen after reboot
  • Fixed issue with APN's gone missing after pin unlock (ivendor)
  • Fixed graphics glitch when rotating keyboard (bug in CM and not fixed upstream, so had to revert the offending patch)
  • Various other small rom and kernel fixes
2013-02-11: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 5] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • 3.0 kernel only
  • Back camera working (front camera disabled because of issues)
  • Workaround for missing apn's when using pin lock
  • Some other small changes
2013-01-26: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 4.1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Rereleased with fixed 3.0 kernel version
2013-01-22: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 4.1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Fixed data usage in 3.0 kernel version
  • Enabled WEBGL
  • Updated media_profiles
  • Various kernel updates (see github)
  • Synced with CM
2012-12-10: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 3] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Fixed HSDPA issues (see Annoyances above though regarding APN)
  • Updates to the display system
  • Building liblights from source
  • Synced with CM
2012-11-20: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
MD5SUM: D258C97FA8C8AF2A7029E02475F2AA00
  • Fixed wifi tethering
  • Fixed USB tethering
  • Fixed torch in power widget
  • Switched from legacy to native camera
2012-11-14: CM10 [4.1.2] [Alpha 1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
MD5SUM: DE4E29478599F60A5581B818051EB771
  • Initial release
Upgrades
Upgrades from previous versions of CM10 are the same process as install, except you do not need to wipe anything. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to even wipe cache and dalvik-cache when upgrading between CM10 versions. You only need to wipe if you are doing a major upgrade, switching to a different ROM entirely, or attempting to fix bugs caused by bad backups or corrupt app data.
Download [4.1.2] [Alpha 3 Kernel 2.6] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
Download [4.1.2] [Alpha 2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
Download [4.1.2] [Alpha 1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
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Saturday, 24 August 2013

[Build 4] Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W
Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W
After Arco68 declared to stop making Android update for Galaxy W, I was so worried if my device can no longer taste Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W. But my worry was soothed gradually when I read a post from xda forum stating that davidteri91 has started making Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W and this is his work. Thanks to davidteri91. You save my device's life.

After being released on July 24, 2013, Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W has been widely discussed whether it is still possible to port Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W. I am so glad that Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W actually cames true and I am going to diliver it to you.

Probably most of you are still wondering what's new on Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W. The User Interface (UI) is similar to Jelly Bean 4.2.2 but there is some improvement on the system. Here I give you the list of new features on Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W.

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - Restricted Profiles on tablet

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Restricted Profiles are similar to Kids Corner on Windows Phone. The feature of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Restricted Profiles lets you manage the apps and content which is accessible on a certain user account.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Restricted Profiles enable parental controls, so certain family members are prevented from accessing mature content. 

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - Bluetooth Smart support (Bluetooth Low-Energy)

As expected, version 4.3 brings low-energy Blutooth which has been dubbed Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Bluetooth Smart. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Bluetooth Smart support minimises the amount of power used when connecting Bluetooth accessories and also measures the data being transmitted.

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - OpenGL ES 3.0 support

4.3 Jelly Bean adds support for OpenGL ES 3.0, the latest standard for accelerated 3D graphics. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OpenGL ES 3.0 brings photorealism to a whole new level in the games you're playing: blades of grass on the soccer field come alive, asphalt on the street looks real as you screech by, stubble on a villains' face almost pokes out of the screen.

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - Dial pad autocomplete

If you start typing numbers, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Dial pad autocomplete will suggest contacts or numbers to call.

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - Languages

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Language has improved its support – namely Hebrew, Arabic and Hindi. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Languages enable right-to-left layouts across the platform user interface: dialer, home and lock screens, settings, and more. There's also added support for Afrikaans, Amharic, Swahili, and Zulu in Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Languages.

Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W Other new features and changes

Here's a quick list of all the other tweaks included in Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W.

Keyboard & input 
  • Easier text input - an improved algorithm for tap-typing recognition makes text input easier. 
  • Lower latency input for gamepad buttons and joysticks. 
Location 
  • Location detection through Wi-Fi - use Wi-Fi to detect location without turning on Wi-Fi all the time. 
Networking 
  • Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 support - display song names on a car stereo. 
Settings 
  • Disabled apps tab - check which apps are disabled in Settings > Apps. 
System 
  • Restricted profiles - put your device into a mode with limited access to apps and content. 
  • Setup wizard simplification - getting started on Android is easier thanks to the ability to correct previous input, and because of streamlined user agreements. 
  • Faster user switching - switching users from the lock screen is now faster. 
  • Enhanced photo daydream - navigate through interesting albums.
Now It's time to explain how to install Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W. But before that please pay attention on this note.


Your warranty is now void. I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.



Ready? Let's go.

Installation Instruction of Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W

 Preparation of Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W
(First three are optional. If you want to start fresh, these can be skipped)
  • Install AppBak from Market, run it and save a list of all your apps.
  • Install SMS Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your SMS history.
  • Install Call Logs Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your call log history.
  • Boot into CWM6 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
  • WARNING: Many apps will Force Close crash if you restore data from a previous ROM.
Install Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W
  • Boot into recovery mode. Only use CWM6 to flash CM10. Otherwise, you risk bricking your phone! Turn Off the phone and press power + home + volume up.
  • Wipe data and cache.
  • Flash CM10.......zip.
  • Flash gapps version ........ zip and gapps picasa add-on ......zip.  You must flash gapps after every upgrade to CM10 since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
  • Reboot phone.
  • After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history.
  • Warning: Do not restore backup data of system apps!
  • If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS.
  • It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.
Note: 
Make sure you have installed CWM6 installed before you flash Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W.  Then do data wipe, format cache, and format dalvik (in advanced menu in CWM Recovery). If you don't do this before flashing Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W, your device will not boot up.

What's working on Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W
  • Audio
  • Receiving and making calls
  • GPS
  • Compass
  • Proximity sensor
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • USB mass storage
  • HW accelerated gui
  • HW accelerated video
  • Camera
  • USB/Wifi tethering
  • VSync
  • USB OTG (Only FAT32 support)
Changelog
Jelly Bean 4.3 Update for Galaxy W - Alpha 4 - 20131123
  • updated kernel to version 3.4.70
  • fixed Sharpness causing FC of the Gallery app
  • fixed long press 2G/3G quicksettings toggle causing FC of the Phone process.
  • fixed FC when uninstalling a theme
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Monday, 12 November 2012

[4.2.2] [Beta 2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W

[4.2.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
[4.2.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W, is another version of Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W. Thanks to arco68  for his hard work bringing [4.2.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W so that all of us are able to feel this version of android on our hand. Much change appears in the notification area on [4.2.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W as shown in the pictures below. It looks prettier than Jelly Bean 4.1.2. 







[JDQ39E] [4.2.2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
What's working:
  • Audio
  • Receiving and making calls
  • GPS
  • Compass
  • Proximity sensor
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • USB mass storage
  • HW accelerated gui
  • HW accelerated video
  • Camera
  • Torch
  • Wifi/USB tethering
  • USB OTG
  • Vsync
Annoyances:
  • Movie Studio is unstable and can crash or freeze phone
Installation Instruction 


Preparation 
(First three are optional. If you want to start fresh, these can be skipped)
  • Install AppBak from Market, run it and save a list of all your apps.
  • Install SMS Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your SMS history.
  • Install Call Logs Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your call log history.
  • Boot into CWM6 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
  • WARNING: Many apps will Force Close crash if you restore data from a previous ROM.
Install
  • Boot into recovery mode. Only use CWM6 to flash CM10. Otherwise, you risk bricking your phone! Turn Off the phone and press power + home + volume up.
  • Wipe data and cache.
  • Flash CM10.......zip.
  • Flash gapps version ........ zip and gapps picasa add-on ......zip.  You must flash gapps after every upgrade to CM10 since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
  • Reboot phone.
  • After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history.
  • Warning: Do not restore backup data of system apps!
  • If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS.
  • It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.

[JDQ39E] [4.2.2 ] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W


2013-12-24: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Beta 2] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W

  • Hybrid ION/PMEM (credits to ADC-Team for their work)
  • Updated Adreno drivers
  • Brand new kernel based on CAF jb_2.5 branch
  • Kernel 3.4.75


2013-10-10: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Beta 1] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Workaround for white screen issue (thanks to Keff91 for the idea)
  • Kernel 3.4.65
2013-09-25: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 9] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W 

  • CM Account
  • Synced with CM 10.1.3
  • Kernel 3.4.62
2013-08-13: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 8] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W 
  • Reverted patch causing battery drain (causes random white screen though)
  • Enable volume rocker and home button wake
  • Synced with CM (security fixes etc.)
  • Kernel 3.4.57
2013-06-12: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 7] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Disabled unsupported functions on front camera
  • Switched back to kernel 3.0 in order to get feedback on battery usage compared to 3.4 kernel
  • Kernel 3.0.81
2013-05-28: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 6] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Fixed WEP connection
  • Fixed bluetooth MAC address during boot
  • Kernel 3.4.47
2013-05-12: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 5] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Fixed wifi tethering
  • Fixed bluetooth file transfer issue
  • Fixed "pop" sound on shutdown and entering PIN (credits CastagnaIT)
  • Kernel 3.4.44
2013-05-05: CM-10.1 [4.2.2] [Alpha 4] Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy W
  • Fixed issue with certain games
  • Added fix for thumbnail size growing out of control
  • Fix for gps icon not going away
  • Kernel 3.4.43
Upgrades
Upgrades from previous versions of CM10 are the same process as install, except you do not need to wipe anything. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to even wipe cache and dalvik-cache when upgrading between CM10 versions. You only need to wipe if you are doing a major upgrade, switching to a different ROM entirely, or attempting to fix bugs caused by bad backups or corrupt app data.
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Sunday, 11 November 2012

Root and Unroot Samsung Galaxy W

Samsung Galaxy W
Samsung Galaxy W
I'm gonna show you step by step how to root and unroot Samsung Galaxy W I8150. Maybe, you are questioning why we should root the device. The answer is simple. Rooting is intended to get access to the file system on the device which is not typically accessible. By rooting your Samsung Galaxy Wonder, you can further customize your phone or access files and information which you cannot regularly do. Many software on Google Play demand the device to be rooted in order to be able to use their software  So, here you can see that rooting is important. 

 However, Rooting your Samsung GALAXY W i8150 violates the guarantee policy of Samsung and will void the warranty. It may also cause your phone to brick or not function anymore. I will not be responsible or liable for any damage it may result to your phone. Root at your own risk!

 So far, rooting rarely causes trouble so not too worry about that. Besides, if you want to reclaim your warranty just unroot again your device and you'll be safe.

 It's easy to root or unroot the device. First download 2 required files on the links given. Let's start!

 Root 
1. Download update.zip to root your phone.
2. Do not extract the file. Connect your Galaxy W i8150 to your computer and copy the update.zip to your phone’s SD card.
3. After copying the file, completely turn off your phone.
4. Turn On your phone again by pressing Volume Up + Home Button + Power button all together and wait for the Android with a box logo to appear. This will enter Recovery Menu.
5. Once in Recovery Menu, choose apply update from sdcard using the volume up and down as scroll and home button as enter key.
6. Find and choose the download update.zip and confirm using home button.
7. Wait until it finishes updating and reboot your phone.
8. Congrats! You have now rooted your Samsung Galaxy W i8150.
To check if you’re phone is rooted, look for the SuperUser app icon in Menu.


 Unroot
1. Delete superuser.apk in /system/app.
2. Download the unroot.zip.
3. After you have downloaded the file, copy it to your phone’s micro SD and simply do the same procedure no. 3-7 above.

 That’s it! You’re phone should be unrooted and the SuperUser icon should now be removed.
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Monday, 5 November 2012

[CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W

Ice Cream Sandwich
[CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W
[CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W builds on the things people love most about Android e.g. easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity, and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing.

What's new in [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W?

  • Refined, evolved UI
  • Home screen folders and favorites tray
  • Resizable widgets
  • New lock screen actions
  • Quick responses for incoming calls
  • Swipe to dismiss notifications, tasks, and browser tabs
  • Improved text input and spell-checking
  • Control over network data
  • Powerful voice input engine
  • People and profiles
  • Rich and versatile camera capabilities
  • Redesigned Gallery app with photo editor
  • Sharing with screenshots
  • Face Unlock

Unfortunately, Samsung doesn't want to make an ICS update for Galaxy W. They much concern on the newest devices like Samsung Galaxy ace duos and Galaxy S Advance. But don't feel sad because other people has successfully made [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W.  They are CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) developed by Arco from XDA Developer.

[CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W is an aftermarket firmware for galaxy w based on the open-source Android operating system. [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W offers features not found in the official Android based firmwares of vendors of galaxy w.



  







Instruction of [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W Installation:

Before you install [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W: 
(First three are optional. If you want to start fresh, these can be skipped)
- Install AppBak from Market, run it and save a list of all your apps.
- Install SMS Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your SMS history.
- Install Call Logs Backup and Restore from Market, run it and backup your call log history.
- Boot into CWM5/CWM6 recovery. Make a full backup. You will need this backup later if you decide to go back to your previous ROM and data.
- WARNING: Many apps will Force Close crash if you restore data from a previous ROM.

Install [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W

  • Use CWM5 or CWM6. Warning: Only use this recovery to flash [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W. Otherwise, you risk bricking your phone!
  • Turn Off Galaxy W and go to recovery mode by pressing power + home + volume up
  • Wipe data and cache.
  • Flash CM9....zip.
  • Flash gapps version 20120429.zip. You must flash gapps after every update to [CM9 Final Release] ICS since /system is formatted, wiping your previous add-ons.
  • Reboot galaxy w.
  • After you setup your Google account, reinstall the three apps from Market in order to restore most of your apps, call log and SMS history.

Warning: 
Do not restore backup data of system apps!
If you restore a bad backup with cached settings in telephony.db in data/data/com.*.*.telephony it can break MMS. It seems that restoring backups can also break Calendar sync.

- Install Spirit FM (Optional)

1)Install the SpiritFM app
2)goto Settings->Regional Band->Your country's band
3)goto Settings->Audio->Method->"qdsp5v2 Altern". Custom ROMs use Audio->Method = "qdsp5v2 Altern".
4)Enter your Station number and enjoy the music.

Upgrades
Upgrades from previous versions of CM9 are the same process as install, except you do not need to wipe anything. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to even wipe cache and dalvik-cache when upgrading between CM9 versions. You only need to wipe if you are doing a major upgrade, switching to a different ROM entirely, or attempting to fix bugs caused by bad backups or corrupt app data.
2013-06-06: [CM9 Final Release] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Fixed issue with bluetooth not reconnecting to devices if it was on during reboot
  • Disabled unsupported functions on front camera
  • Reverted a bionic optimization that apparently causes issues on scorpion chips
  • Kernel 3.0.80
2013-05-11: [CM9 RC9] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Fixed "pop" sound on shutdown and entering PIN (credits CastagnaIT)
  • Kernel 3.0.77
2013-04-15: [CM9 RC8] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Updated CM logo in boot splash
  • Fixed lockscreen weather due to API changes from Yahoo
  • Enabled NTFS read support in kernel
  • Support for OTG webcam
  • Kernel 3.0.73
2013-03-18: [CM9 RC7] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • New wifi driver
  • Support for PPPoE in kernel
  • Support for USB fast charging (needs 3rd party app to enable) (credits ivendor)
  • Support for OTG (needs external powered hub) (credits ivendor)
  • MMS auto-retrieval
  • Fixed non-working options for purging of asset bitmaps and dithering method
  • Fixed issues with OpenVPN and TUN
  • Thumbnail generation now uses HW (faster)
2013-02-19: [CM9 RC6] ICS Update For Galaxy W 
  • Fixed issue with no pin unlock screen after reboot
  • Updated BFQ scheduler
  • Backported I/O scheduler settings from jelly bean
  • Camera now uses system heap memory = a bit more free memory for kernel
  • Various other small rom and kernel fixes
2013-02-10: [CM9 RC5] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Fixed snapshot issue with front camera
  • Fixed no sound in VoIP issue
  • Added and enabled ROW I/O scheduler
2013-02-04: [CM9 RC4] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Switched to 3.0 kernel (Yes camera works, front and back!)
  • Added Sound Recorder
  • Fix preview frame rate for front camera
  • Some RIL fixes
2013-02-01: [CM9 RC3] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Updated file manager
  • Updated terminal emulator
  • Fix camera preview frame rate
  • Some other small changes (device permissions, liblights debugging, init script)
2012-12-21: [CM9 RC2] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Fixed loosing wifi connection during sleep
2012-12-19: [CM9 RC1] ICS Update For Galaxy W
  • Build against optimized libv8
  • Enable tile rendering
  • Update media_profiles
  • Update kernel
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