Android ICS 4.0.3 RC2 by Onecosmic Installation Tutorial for SGS GT I9000

Happy New Year to all the readers...

This is the best New Year gift by Onecosmic. He just released the RC2 version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 for Samsung Galaxy S Phones ( GT I9000 the International Version, I9000b, Captivate as well Vibrant)

Some pre-requisites to be followed are:

• Taking the back-up: This is a must thing that should be done. Get into Clockworkmod Recovery and select backup. It would take around 10 minutes to complete the backup. Please make sure that the battery is fully charged.
• Alternatively, you can take the back up of only the apps using Astro File Manager or Titanium Backup which are freely available in the android market.
• Also, to take up the backup of sms and call logs you may use SMS Backup+ which again is freely available in android market. It syncs your call logs and sms as labels to your gmail account.
• Now, for the new ICS RC2, the following downloads should be made:

1. The ROM: ICS_4.0.3_r1-RC2.zip This is a common ROM for all the variants be it I9000, I9000b, Vibrant or Captivate
2. Kernel for GT I9000: ICS-RC2-Glitch-i9000.zip
3. Kernel for I9000b: ICS-RC2-Glitch-i9000b.zip
4. Kernel for Vibrant: ICS-RC2-Glitch-Vibrant.zip
5. Kernel for Captivate: ICS-RC2-Glitch-Captivate.zip
6. SuperUser for ICS: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
7. Copy the respective ROM, Kernel as well as the SuperUser to the root folder of your Internal SD Card.

----Make sure the the device has 100% battery so that, there aren't any problems during the flashing----

Some basics for the first timers:

To enter into recovery mode one needs to press the three button combo:

IF YOU ARE FLASHING FOR THE FIRST TIME: (You should be able to flash this on top any ROM, but some people report flashing over CM7 works better)

In case you have already rooted, then you can straight away follow the steps:

1. Install the respective Kernel according to your phone model. For this enter into the recovery, Move to install zip from sdcard using the Volume Up/Down Keys, and click on the Home key to enter. Then select choose zip from sdcard and in the next screen navigate to the kernel file and select it.
2. Again go to Recovery, clean Cache and Dalvik Cache and doFactory reset.
3. Install ROM from sdcard. For this enter into the recovery, Move toinstall zip from sdcard using the Volume Up/Down Keys, and click on the Home key to enter. Then select choose zip from sdcard and in the next screen navigate to the ROM file and select it.
4. Install ‘SuperUser’ (Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip)
5. 6.Install ‘Kernel’ again following the steps in point 1.
6. Reboot

·If you get into a bootloop after these steps, redo the above steps.

· Note that first run may take a couple of minutes!

·If you are stuck in ICS logo animation go to recovery again, wipe dalvik / wipe cache / do a factory reset / install superuser / install kernel

· If you have actually read and tried all these instructions and are still stuck PLEASE POST YOUR PROBLEMS IN IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AND THEY WILL GET ADDRESSED ASAP.

Source:http://phanse.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/android-ics-4-0-3-rc2-by-onecosmic-installation-tutorial-for-sgs-gt-i9000/

Wifi Fix for Android ICS 4.0.3 RC1 by Onecosmic for SGS GT I9000

There have been some issues with the wifi in the recently released ROM for Samsung Galaxy S GT9000 and a wifi fix patch has been released by Onecosmic.

All those, who are facing this problem can boot into recovery by pressing the three button combo and flash this patch given below:

FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update.zip

Also, all those who want to install the ROM can go to the tutorial for the step by step instructions.

Android ICS 4.0.3 RC1 by Onecosmic Installation Tutorial for SGS GT I9000 (100th Post!!!)

Onecosmic recently released the latest port for Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000, I9000b, Captivate & Vibrant from its previous Beta2 build. The following tutorial will guide you step by step to install the latest Android ROM Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.1 Release Candidate 1.

For the installation, you first need to download a few zip files as follows:

• For GT I9000 (International Version):
1. ROM: ICS_4.0.3_r1-RC1-i9000-reupload.zip OR ICS_4.0.3_r1-RC1-i9000-reupload.zip
2. Kernel: FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update.zip
3. Kernel + Voodoo Color: FuguModICSRC1_GT-I9000_voodoo-color.zip
4. Kernel + Voodoo Color + Sound: FuguModICSRC1_GT-I9000_voodoo.zip
5. SuperUser for ICS: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
• For I9000b:
1. Rom: ICS_4.0.3_r1-RC1-i9000b.zip
2. Kernel: FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update.zip
3. Kernel + Voodoo Color: FuguModICSRC1_GT-I9000_voodoo-color.zip
4. Kernel + Voodoo Color + Sound: FuguModICSRC1_GT-I9000_voodoo.zip
5. SuperUser for ICS: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip

Instruction

--- Make sure the the device has 100% battery so that, there aren't any problems during the flashing.---s:

IF YOU ARE FLASHING FOR THE FIRST TIME: (You should be able to flash this on top any ROM, but some people report flashing over CM7 works better)

1. Install Kernel

2. Go to Recovery (Three button combination Vol Up + Home Key + Power Off)

3. Clean Cache and Dalvik Cache and do Factory reset

4. Install ROM from sdcard using "Install zip from sdcard" option in recovery.

5. Install 'SuperUser'

6. Install 'Kernel' again :)

7. Reboot

· If you get into a bootloop after these steps, redo the above steps. Note that first run may take a couple of minutes!

· If you are stuck in ICS logo animation go to recovery, wipe dalvik / wipe cache / do a factory reset / install superuser / install kernel

IF YOU ARE UPGRADING FROM AN EARLIER BUILD:

1. Flash the newest build in CWM. If you have rebooted and your phone will not go past the kernel screen

2. Boot into CWM and wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition.

3. Reflash the appropriate kernel.

4. Reboot.

· If you have actually read and tried all these instructions and are still stuck PLEASE POST YOUR PROBLEMS IN IN THE COMMENTS SECTION AND THEY WILL GET ADDRESSED ASAP.

· If you boot up and you can't get 3G, you did something wrong. Try flashing the JVT modem.

Source: http://phanse.wordpress.com/2011/12/23/android-ics-4-0-3-rc1-by-onecosmic-installation-tutorial-for-sgs-gt-i9000/

ICS Beta 2 Release for Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000

Update!!!

After the first beta release, xda developers are back with the beta2 release of Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 Beta 2 for Samsung Galaxy S GT i9000.

Warning: This release is only for the International version of SGS GTI9000

Any one interested in installing the beta2 ROM on their devices can download the ROM & Kernel from here.

ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta2-i9000.zip

FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update-Beta2.zip

In case your phone is not rooted, you need to root it first. (Warning: Rooting as well as installing this ICS update will void your warranty)

In order to install theICS you need to first ensure that you have the latest superuser 3.0.6 installed on your rooted device. You can get the superuser from here.

Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip

Once you have downloaded the superuser and copied it to the root folder in the sdcard, switch off your device, enter into recovery mode by pressing the Volume Up, Power off and Home key at the same time. Then, navigate to the "Install zip from sdcard" option. In this, navigate to the "Choose zip from sdcard" option and select the Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip file and flash it.

Next, copy both the rom and kernel files to the root folder of your phone and do as follows:

• Boot into recovery
• WIPE EVERYTHING (That includes dalvik cache also)
• Flash kernel (FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update-Beta2.zip) Note: To flash the kernel and ROM, you need to follow the same procedure as done to install the Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip
• Reboot into recovery
• Flash ROM (ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta2-i9000.zip )
• Reboot. If you get stuck into bootloop or face any other problem like the touch screen not working then, flash kernel again (FuguModICS_GT-I9000_update-Beta2.zip )

If all the above instructions are followed correctly, you should be able to run ICS Beta 2 smoothly on your device.

Source: http://phanse.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/ics-beta-2-release-for-samsung-galaxy-s-gt-i9000/

ICS Beta1 for Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000

The most recent development in the Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) is that XDA Developers have been successful in releasing the Beta update for Samsung Galaxy S GT I9000.

Warning: This release is only for the International version of SGS GTI9000

Any one interested in installing the beta ROM on their devices can download the ROM & Kernel from here.

ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta1.zip

FuguModICSBeta1-i9000kernel.zip

In case your phone is not rooted, you need to root i

t first. (Warning: Rooting as well as installing this ICS update will void your warranty)

In order to install theICS you need to first ensure that you have the latest superuser 3.0.6 installed on your rooted device. You can get the superuser from here.

Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip

Once you have downloaded the superuser and copied it to the root folder in the sdcard, switch off your device, enter into recovery mode by pressing the Volume Up, Power off and Home key at the same time. Then, navigate to the "Install zip from sdcard" option. In this, navigate to the "Choose zip from sdcard" option and select the Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip file and flash it.

Next, copy both the rom and kernel files to the root folder of your phone and do as follows:

• Boot into recovery
• WIPE EVERYTHING (That includes dalvik cache also)
• Flash kernel (FuguModICSBeta1-i9000kernel.zip ) Note: To flash the kernel and ROM, you need to follow the same procedure as done to install the Superuser-3.0.6-efgh-signed.zip
• Reboot into recovery
• Flash ROM (ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta1.zip )
• Flash kernel again (FuguModICSBeta1-i9000kernel.zip )

If all the above instructions are followed correctly, you should be able to run ICS smoothly on your device.

Source: http://phanse.wordpress.com/2011/11/27/ics-beta1-for-samsung-galaxy-s-gt-i9000/

Unblock Hidden Chat Emotions in Gmail Chat

We all are familiar with the chat emotions provided in the gmail chat box that can be selected from the drop-down list. But here are some of the hidden char emotions that you can try out the next time you are chatting with your friends and amaze them!!!

• :3 (cat)
• :(:) (pig)
• :(|) (monkey)
• V.v.V (crab)
• -<@% (bumblebee)
• +/'\ (cowbell)
• [:|] (robot)
• }:-) (devil)
• \m/ (rock out)
• <3 (heart)

Tips: RUN commands

We all know that Windows logo key + R leads us to the RUN command box and we have been using quite a few commands like msconfig, cmd, notepad etc… as a shortcut to open the applications quickly without having to locate them in their respective directories. So, here is the list of all the commands you can execute in Run and access various applications:

A

Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl

Administrative Tools = control admintools

Authorization Manager= azman.msc "New"

C

Calculator = calc

Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc

Character Map = charmap

Check Disk Utility = chkdsk

Control Panel = control "New"

Command Prompt = cmd.exe

Component Services = dcomcnfg

Computer Management = compmgmt.msc = CompMgmtLauncher "New"

D

Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl

Downloads = Downloads "New"

Device Manager = devmgmt.msc

Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag

Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr

Defragment User Interface = dfrgui "New"

Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal "New"

Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc

Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart

Display Properties = control desktop or desk.cpl

DPI Scaling = dpiscaling "New"

Driver Package Installer = dpinst "New"

Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or /reset

DVD Player = dvdplay "New"

E

Encryption File System = rekeywiz "New"

Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc

F

Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover "New"

File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif

Folders Properties = control folders

Fonts = control fonts

Free Cell Card Game = freecell

G

Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc

I

Internet Explorer = iexplore

Iexpress Wizard = iexpress

Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl

IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe

iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl "New"

J

Keyboard Properties = control keyboard

L

Libraries = explorer or Windows key + E

Local Security Settings = secpol.msc

Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc

Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff

M

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt "New"

Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe

Mouse Properties = control mouse

Mouse Properties = main.cpl

Mobility Center (only on mobile) = mblctr or Windows key + X

Network Connections = control netconnections

Network Connections = ncpa.cpl

Notepad = notepad

O

ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32 "New"

Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures "New"

On Screen Keyboard = osk or Windows key + U

P

Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc

Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl

Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl

Printers and Faxes = control printers

Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi "New"

Private Character Editor = eudcedit

R

Regional Settings = intl.cpl

Registry Editor = regedit.exe

Remote Assistance = msra "New"

Remote Desktop = mstsc

Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc

S

Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks

Security Center = wscui.cpl

Services = services.msc

Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc

Shuts Down Windows = shutdown

Snipping Tool = snippingtool "New"

Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl

Sound Recorder = soundrecorder "New"

Sound Volume = sndvol "New"

Spider Solitare Card Game = spider

SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg

Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz "New"

Sticky Note = StikyNot "New"

System Configuration Editor = sysedit

System Configuration Utility = msconfig

System File Checker Utility = sfc

System Information = msinfo32

System Properties = sysdm.cpl or Windows key + Pause/Break

T

Task Manager = taskmgr

Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit "New"

U

Utility Manager = utilman

User Accounts = netplwiz or control userpasswords2

W

Windows Activation = slui "New"

Windows Backup Utility = sdclt "New"

Windows Fax and Scan = wfs "New"

Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc "New"

Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr "New"

Windows Media Player = wmplayer

Windows Magnifier = magnify

Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc

Windows Update App Manager = wuapp "New"

Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa "New'

Windows System Security Tool = syskey

Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw "New"

Wordpad = write

Learn How To Break Into A Windows PC

In order to prevent someone from breaking into your Windows PC, the first thing to do is understand how one breaks in!! There are several ways of breaking in which I shall take you through step by step:
Command-Line Method: Reset the Password with the System Rescue CD

The Linux-based System Rescue CD is a good option for breaking in when one needs not only to access the files on the PC but also the Operating System itself. In this method, one needs to do a bit of command line work, but as long as the instructions are followed closely it should be fine.
Steps:

1.      Download the .iso file for the System Rescue Live CD and burn it to disc.

2.      Boot from the disc and hit the default option when the blue screen comes up.

3.      After everything loads and you're presented with a command-line interface, type fdisk -l to see the drives and partitions on your computer.

4.      Pick the Windows partition (usually the largest NTFS partition) and note the name, e.g. /dev/abc.
Then, run the following command:
ntfs-3g /dev/abc /mnt/windows –o force
Make sure to replace /dev/abc with the partition you noted earlier.

5.      Next, cd to your Windows/System32/config directory with this command:
cd /mnt/windows/Windows/System32/config
We want to edit the SAM file in this folder, so type the following command to get a list of users:
chntpw –l SAM
Note the username you want to access, and then type the following command, replacing Windows User with the username in question.
chntpw –u "Windows User" SAM

6.      At the next screen, choose the first option by typing the number 1 and hitting Enter. This will clear the user password, making it blank.

7.      When it asks you to write hive files, hit y and press Enter. It should say OK, and then you can type reboot to reboot the computer.

8.      When you boot into Windows, you'll be able to log in to that user's account without a password.

P.S.: You can get a detailed tutorial with screenshots from the How-To Geek website here.

Use a Linux Live CD to Get at the Files
If you need to access just some files and not the OS itself, you don't need to go through much trouble at all. You can grab any Linux live CD and just drag-and drop files onto a USB hard drive, as you would in any other OS.
Steps:

1.      Just download the live .iso file for any Linux distribution (like Ubuntu) and burn it to CD.

2.      Stick it in the computer you want to access and boot up from that CD.

3.      Pick "Try Ubuntu" when it comes up with the first menu, and it should take you right into a desktop environment.

4.      From here, you can access most of the hard drive just by going to the Places menu in the menu bar and choosing the Windows drive. It should see any NTFS drives just fine.

5.      Note that depending on the permissions of some files, you might need root access.

6.      If you're having trouble viewing or copying some files, open up a terminal window (by going to Applications > Accessories > Terminal) and type in gksudo nautilus, leaving the password blank when prompted.

7.      You should now have access to everything.