[INDEX] Samsung Galaxy Express GT-I8730

[hardspace]

no google play in asseveration rom i get only problem with servers lol....

 

[aureljared]

no google play in asseveration rom i get only problem with servers lol....

What do you mean? GApps is already in Asseveration, and it worked fine last time I tested.

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[hardspace]

What do you mean? GApps is already in Asseveration, and it worked fine last time I tested.

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I mean i cannot use google play in this rom.

 

[aureljared]

I mean i cannot use google play in this rom.

Connection timed out? Try to see if there's any Google-related line in /system/etc/hosts. If so, remove it. Also see if you set your date/time settings right

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[hardspace]

Connection timed out? Try to see if there's any Google-related line in /system/etc/hosts. If so, remove it. Also see if you set your date/time settings right

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Hmm, everything is forbidden no internet access too.
I find the problem MK1 and MB8 has a different version of modems

 

[munlar]

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[mukulsoni]

Tried new CM build from @KINGbabasula. This is my report.

Install time is very short, much less than expected as has already been said by @bazzan.

I am no sure how to make a logcat. In CWM, before starting the install I get:

$ adb logcat
/sbin/sh: exec: line 1: logcat: not found

That is, the logcat executable is not present in the CWM environment.

After starting the install (during the install) I get this from an adb shell:

~ # logcat
/sbin/sh: logcat: Permission denied
~ # which logcat
/system/bin/logcat

Anyway, a log is collected in /tmp/recovery.log. This is a summary, full file below:

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-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-10.2-20131017-UNOFFICIAL-expresslte.zip
Finding update package...
I:Update location: /sdcard/cm-10.2-20131017-UNOFFICIAL-expresslte.zip
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Warning: No file_contexts
about to run program [/tmp/backuptool.sh] with 2 args
Not backing up files from incompatible version: 10.2
run_program: child exited with status 127
Creating filesystem with parameters:
Size: 1415577600
Block size: 4096
Blocks per group: 32768
Inodes per group: 7856
Inode size: 256
Journal blocks: 5400
Label:
Blocks: 345600
Block groups: 11
Reserved block group size: 87
Created filesystem with 11/86416 inodes and 11360/345600 blocks
minzip: Extracted file "/system/addon.d/50-cm.sh"
minzip: Extracted file "/system/addon.d/blacklist"
minzip: Extracted file "/system/app/Apollo.apk"
[...]
minzip: Extracted file "/system/xbin/su"
minzip: Extracted file "/system/xbin/vim"
about to run program [/tmp/backuptool.sh] with 2 args
/tmp/backuptool.sh: cd: line 99: can't cd to /tmp/addon.d/
find: /tmp/addon.d/: No such file or directory
find: /tmp/addon.d/: No such file or directory
find: /tmp/addon.d/: No such file or directory
cp: can't stat '/tmp/addon.d/*': No such file or directory
script result was [/system]

Install from sdcard complete.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

/tmp contents after the install:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q3e1e28hu8fch05/DfA2FLis0E

After a reboot, the phone stays in the initial samsung logo "Galaxy Express" for 30-40 seconds, vibrates a couple of time and reboots again.

Hi, I am getting same log message with my newly compiled cm11 for glaxy grand 2. Could you kindly let me know what was the exact error and how did you get rid off that. TIA

 

[kraken77]

kernel?

anyone interested to build the kernel? and btw how to make NTFS work on this phone? i want to mount my HDD which is in NTFS format.

 

[kraken77]

i have audion and video problem. the speed become fast. how do i fix it? do i have to flash stock kernel?

 

[bcchgeneral]

Just in case anyone else is on the GT-I8730T DUAML1 build trying to get root: I ended up flashing the DUAMD2 build via Odin and then using Motochopper to root successfully.

Now I'm just hunting wakelocks!

I know this is old, and maybe no one is interested, but just in case - I worked out how to root the stock GT-I8730T DUAML1 build.

1. Flash the GT-I8730T DUAMD2 build via Odin.
2. Download the OTA upgrade (to DUAML1) but do not install.
3. Root using Motochopper, but do not 'press any key' to reboot the phone. Don't let it reboot once it's rooted.
4. Install OTA rootkeeper on the phone and use it to protect root.
5. Install the OTA upgrade (via the phone) which you downloaded earlier and let the phone reboot.
6. Open OTA Rootkeeper and restore root.

What a hassle! But it worked for me.

 

[aureljared]

Reviving an old thread with long-overdue stuff...

Added links to latest CWM, CM 11.0, and CM 12.0 to first post.

 

[Noisecake]

Hi guys, I was trying Xblast build.prop mods for "faster" WiFi and 3G, but I think it actually messed up my 3G and wifi..
But I was clever enough to NOT backup my build.prop thinking I could just deactivate the tweaks the same way I activated them.. apparently not :/
I have a CWM backup but I really dont want te restore everything just for 1 file.
So does any1 have the original build.prop OR knows a way to extract it from the CWM backup?
Thanks

EDIT: Nvm.. for some reason my phone shut itself down and didn't boot anymore so I had to restore cwm backup

 

[Carpentiere]

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[nzxtg]

Up with the thread.

Just a short question, does this phone have BLN notifications or is compatible with them? Because in my case, they aren't working and I'm a bit suprised (I've posted about this issue in the CM11 topic too)

 

[aureljared]

Such a nice surprise to see that this device now has its own forum, even though I've moved to the Nexus 6P. Keep up the good work, guys!

Updated first post!
- Removed TouchWiz ROM link
- Added the baseband thread
- Updated CyanogenMod links
- Updated TWRP links

Based on the posts I've read, the Express seems to have a faulty eMMC chip (on some units at least) that corrupts itself randomly,
similar to what happened to the Galaxy S3 a few years ago. Just an observation, but to be safe, don't wipe partitions (tick "Use rm -rf instead of formatting" in TWRP settings) and don't use TRIM apps, such as LagFree.

Major props to @kotzir for bringing Lollipop (and Marshmallow) to this device without actually owning this device. You're the best, man. :good:

I myself never even expected this device to get Marshmallow, so enjoy your devices if they still work, folks.

 

[tommysausm]

GT-I8730 Variants

What are the /T variants i need for CyanogenMod 14.1 ??
I have a "normal" GT-I8730.

 

[PopperHarley]

What are the /T variants i need for CyanogenMod 14.1 ??
I have a "normal" GT-I8730.

That's a good question. Is this CM14.1 also for "normal" GT-I8730 or only for the /T model?
What's the difference between GT-I8730 and GT-I8730/T?

Thanks a lot!

 

[PopperHarley]

Doesn't anyone have an idea?

 

[PopperHarley]

As I could find, the only difference is the supported cellular networks. Is that right?
And this image is not for the normal I8730 model without "t"?

 

[marcoolo]

Microphone issue

Hello.
I have a microphone problem on my phone.
When I speak, everybody hear me badly, as if I were far away.
If I activate the speaker it's well.

Do you know this problem?

I tried with different rom.
Thanks.


Galaxy Express GT-I8730
Android 4.1.2 official
Band: I8730XWAMK1