Help Thread
This is a help thread for s5830i/c/m/9i
You can ask any questions here, whether they are noobish or not. We'll try to answer them as quickly as possible.
But, take some time and read the FAQ below, which will really save you and us a lot of time.
Before anybody asks this out too, F.A.Q means Frequently Asked Questions
Which are really really asked very frequently in this forum as the population of NON-SEARCHERS increases day by day
So, I request any new user to visit and go through this thread first and then if his question is missed out and not answered, then:
1. Ask in Help Thread in General Section
2. Ask in ROM, kernel or mod specific thread
If these two go unanswered, THEN create a New Thread in RIGHT SECTION(Q&A Section)
So, please follow the rules
And here, first read Forum Rules :
Forum Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I only see a black screen/boot logo/loop of bootanimation when I turn my Phone On and it does not open, what to do?
A. Your mobile is most probably soft bricked. Follow these Guides :
Rooting, Unrooting and Unbrick Tutorial
Unbrick Tutorial with screenshots and video
Q. I can't go to Recovery/Download Mode, what to do?
A. Combination to go in:
Recovery Mode: Volume Up + Home + Power button simultaneously when phone is turned off
Download Mode : Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button simultaneously when phone is turned off
If these fail, take out your battery, Press combination and reinsert battery
If you can go to Download mode but not in Recovery, then your device may be soft bricked, please refer to previous question
If all things fail, then sorry, your device is hard bricked, a USB JIGmight help
Q. How to root my s5830i?
A. See these Guides :
Rooting, Unrooting and ClockworkMod Tutorial
Root and Unroot Guide with CWM
Q. Odin v1.85 /v1.87 /v3.07 doesn't recognize my device, what to do?
A. Reinstall Samsung USB drivers. Trust me, it took me 5 tries to successfully do it. Connect your device while installation of drivers and a reboot is necessary after installation.
OR
Q. Can I flash ROMs/MOD/kernel/(anything I don't know about) of Galaxy Ace s5830 on my s5830i ?
A. Simple Answer, NO. You will brick your device if you do so.
Q. Can I flash ROMs/kernel/mod/(Anything I don't know about) of Galaxy Y s5360 on my s5830i?
A. ROMs can work on our device but they needs porting as several things won't work. Kernel will NOT work on our device. It's generally a good idea to avoid flashing anything that is not for your device and you don't know about it. So, No for noobs and Yes for experienced users
Q. I flashed a root package but due to something, I am not rooted, what to do?
A. Confirm that it was only for your device. If it was, try reflashing it. If it doesn't work, try flashing UNROOT package and then again flashing a root package that is confirmed to be working
Q. I flashed a custom ROM and now my headphones aren't working, what to do?
A. You will have to flash Rafael kernel and modules from this thread :
Rafael.Baugis kernel and modules
Q. Due to some reasons, my SIM contacts are not showing, what to do?
A. Its a known bug with our kernels, maybe you recently flashed one. Easy way to fix is to insert your SIM card in any other phone and export all SIM contacts to sdcard and then Import it back to your Android by sdcard
Q. I have lost my IMEI no. What to do?
A. To check if IMEI is lost or not, open your dialpad and type *#06#. A window will pop up, if it has 15 digits written on it, your IMEI is intact and there is no need to continue reading it, If it is blank, then follow the procedure.
First, you will have to flash Stock ROM. Link to its guide is given in above FAQs. When you have done it, you will get your IMEI back. Now, root your ROM, download Galaxy Toolbox from Play Store and accept the superuser permission and backup EFS partition.
Now, flash your desired ROM/kernel, and install Galaxy Toolbox and restore IMEI, AND CHECK IN THE INFORMATION SECTION WITHIN THE APP, if IMEI no. is written, then Ok, if it's not written, then redo the process.
Now, you may be able to see the IMEI no. (within the information section of Galaxy Toolbox, but not when you type *#06# in dialpad). To make the change be in effect, reboot your phone.
Note: Sometimes you will have to repeat this process several times and it is recommended to do it after media scanning finishes and, sometimes, when you restore it and you are able to see IMEI in information panel, it is temporary and goes blank in about a minute. So, I recommend waiting for about a minute of restoring and then confirming it isn't lost again and then rebooting.
And due to some unknown reasons, IMEI can also disappear randomly between reboot.
If nothing works, then follow this
Fix IMEI
Q. I am not able to call/text/use my data/lost network . What to do?
A. You have probably lost your IMEI, follow the guide in above FAQ
Q. What is the best ROM/kernel/mod for this device/ for me?
A. There is NO best ROM/kernel/mod. Everything is based on your taste. head over to development thread to find out some awesome things and choose yourself.
That's all for now
Will add more when I get time
Its midnight here and tomorrow is my exam
Excuse me if there are some errors, these all texts and BB codes were written on mobile
Don't forget to suggest me some FAQ
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