Samsung Galaxy Android - ykkfive

Free scale and Quad MutiWin for Android 4.4 Kitkat

2014-06-23T06:09:00.001+08:00

bravo!

Quad View Muti Win for Android 4.3

2014-05-11T04:26:00.001+08:00

interesting quad view implementation

but in fact i don use it (flashbar) :)

Magazine UX port for Android 4.3 from NotePro

2014-04-27T05:29:00.000+08:00

magazineux ported from note pro

tablet UI for Android 4.3 - welcome back!!

2014-03-16T05:25:00.000+08:00

a nice start of tablet mode AGAIN!!

yNote - note3 android 4.3 port for note 8.0

2014-03-05T07:49:00.000+08:00

yNote for note 8.0 - stock android 4.3 note 3 port for samsung note 8.0 with air command, spen features, etc

more info here

I9300XXUGMJ9 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S3 leaked

2013-11-04T02:31:00.000+08:00

XXUGMJ9 is just leaked a few days ago for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. this is a beta or test version with new Android 4.3 changes like the new launcher UI found in the Galaxy Note 3 as well as Galaxy S4, but without Knox, according to samfirmware

image source: samfirmware

firmware details:
pda: XXUGMJ9
csc: VFGGMJ5
modem: BUUGMJ3
build date: 26 October 2013

download link:
link 1 (by samfirmware)

real original Xperia Tablet UI Mode for sony xperia

2013-11-03T03:37:00.000+08:00

here is an extra mod for the xperia users, expecially z tablet users, who don like the new, odd phone ui interface since updating to 4.2.2 that reduces the limited screen height for an additional status/navigation bar like me

this is my first mod for Sony xperia devices, and the final mod since i have decided to sell my xperia tablet z (docomo version) due to the locked bootloader (docomo's version so-o3e cannot be unlocked) which prevents me from using my own kernels and roms. and more importantly, however, i missed Samsung's multiwindows function so much and i need it. dont tell me Sony has the small apps function instead, it is far behind Samsung's multiwindows which i can run any app in a separate window if i want to, including non-samsung apps on my note2. no disrepect here, just my opinion

anyway, i know many ppl would like to update their tablet z to Andriod 4.2.2, or updated already but went back to 4.1.2 finally simply due to the old tablet mode, and here is a simple howto:

a bit more info:

it is the dpi of the screen that determine whether it is a phone or tablet and call for a phoneui or tabletui "in general" (i will not go further in this topic here). however, we can force the device to show a phoneui/tabletui even if it is actually a tablet/phone by modding the system files. one of which is the PhoneWindowManager found under com/android/internal/policy/impl/ (android.policy.jar)

ok, lucky enough, in this 4.2.2 rom (SGP321_10.3.1.A.2.67_1273-0364_R2B), we only need to override/modify two functions: hasNavigationBar()Z and hasSystemNavBar()Z

a tablet mode contains a SystemNavBar but no NavigationBar. simply speaking, a NavigationBar is the bottom bar that only contains the back, home, tasks soft keys, while the SystemNavBar is what we found in most tablets, resides at the bottom of the screen and contains the three navigation soft keys or buttons, back, home, tasks on the left (navigation bar), plus other info icons like clock, signal, on the right (system bar)

therefore, in order to bring back the tabletui, just fulfil these two requirements:
1/. hasNavigationBar = no
2/. hasSystemNavBar = yes

the changes required to the PhoneWindowManager.smali are shown below (note: for this particular rom only, may need some more changes in other roms)

.method public hasNavigationBar()Z
.registers 2

.prologue
.line 5325
### iget-boolean v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/policy/impl/PhoneWindowManager;->mHasNavigationBar:Z
#** force tablet
const/4 v0, 0x0 # always return false

return v0
.end method

.method public hasSystemNavBar()Z
.registers 2

.prologue
.line 1598
### iget-boolean v0, p0, Lcom/android/internal/policy/impl/PhoneWindowManager;->mHasSystemNavBar:Z
#** force tablet
const/4 v0, 0x1 # always return true

return v0
.end method

remarks:
anything after a hash (#) are comments line and will be ignored by the compiler, and
### this is the original code
#** this is my remark/comment

the actual changes required are the line immediate below my comment lines, ended with "# always return false (or true)" in bold

that's it! simple enough for modders!

however, if u want to mod it further like adding back the small apps tray then you will need to modify framework-res and systemui, which is not covered here in this post

for non-technical users who dont know how to make the changes, dont worry, i will provide a modded version later

Android 4.3 Premium Suite update for Galaxy Note2 and Galaxy S3 S4

2013-10-29T02:11:00.001+08:00

Saumsung announced the Android 4.3 update is about to release in the coming weeks for Galaxy Note2, Galaxy S3 and S4. according to the announcement, the Premium Suite update will be rolled out today in US first by Verizon (read the official Samsung announcement for the update here)

this update adds KNOX, plus some enchancements for the camera, etc, while those highly expected new features from the Galaxy Note 3 are unlikely to be included completely but Group Play 2.5 is shipped in this update

Hello Kitty Galaxy Tab 3 edition - logo, wallpapers, theme and more

2013-10-12T01:09:00.000+08:00

good news to all Hello Kitty fans!! Samsung is going to release a special version of Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 - the Hello Kitty edition!

a little Hello Kitty logo is printed on the home button (as shown in the image below) as well as a larger one on the back of the phone. the device will be preloaded will Hello Kitty theme, wallpaper and icons. which is pretty cool, and surely the fans will love it

be sure to watch the video in youtube here

it is expected this special edition comes with the same hardware configurations as the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 on the markets, and to be available at the end of October, or early November 2013

images source: sammyhub.com

Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 N7100XXUEMI6 Leaked

2013-10-08T00:07:00.000+08:00

a leaked version of Android 4.3 for Galaxy Note 2 was available for download couple of days ago. it is stable enough for daily use and you can even run some of the apps from the Galaxy Note 3

note that this is a pre-release or test version but it will not increase your flash count

image source: sammobile.com

download link:
link 1 - pre rooted rom

Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 I9505XXUEMI8 Leaked

2013-10-07T23:50:00.000+08:00

a leaked version of Android 4.3 for Galaxy S4 was available for download couple of days ago. ppl claimed it is stable and performance boost observed

note that this is a pre-release or test version but it will not increase your flash count

image source: sammobile.com

download link:
link 1 - original Odin files by sammobile
link 2 - pre rooted Odin or cwm file

Twitter app tablet version on my Note2

2013-09-10T03:17:00.000+08:00

a new Twitter app with tabletUI which is optimized for the next coming Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition leaked and is available for download now. although it may show you an old, existing interface on devices with smaller screen, it runs on my Galaxy Note 2 N7105 in tablet mode beautifully

some screen shots for the tablet mode twitter:

click here to give it a try!!

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.2.2 stock rom ported successfully!!!

2013-08-20T06:39:00.000+08:00

i have ported a stock Samsung Android 4.2.2 rom for my Galaxy Note 2 LTE N7105

progress

18/8
- ported to N7105
- basic features need to be fixed: no mobile data, no wifi, no phone, no usb, no sdcard, no sensors

25/8
- factory mode fixed
- phone call works
- sms works
- wifi internet connection works

28/8
- sdcard problem fixed, both internal and external sdcards can be mounted during boot up without any problem

30/8
- mobile data connections fixed

what's next?? those sensors!!!!

N5120XXCMG7 official Android 4.2.2 for Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 released

2013-08-04T03:43:00.000+08:00

Samsung just released the first Android 4.2.2 for Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE N5120. non-LTE version N5100 and N5110 may have to wait for a few more days

firmware details:
version: Android 4.2.2
pda: XXCMG7
csc: BTUCMG7
modem: XXCMG7
changelist: 1210063
build date: 25 Jul 2013

download link:
link 1 (by sammobile)

Google Play Edition Galaxy S3 boot animation mod

2013-07-10T01:29:00.000+08:00

this is a port of my modded Google Play Edition boot animation with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE N7105 logo for my friend, but with the Galaxy S3 logo this time

for screenshots, download or more info, pls refer to the Note2 link below
Google Play Edition Galaxy Note 2 boot animation mod

enjoy

Google Play Edition Galaxy Note 2 boot animation mod

2013-07-06T01:00:00.000+08:00

EDIT: now with S3 I9300 also

this is a modded Google Play Edition boot animation with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE N7105 logo on my phone, and a N7100 is also available

enjoy

(this is a low resolution sample)

watch the full and much higher resolution demo movie on youtube

important
- this is NOT a cwm zip (unless stated), this is the boot animation file only named bootanimation.zip
- requires root and a rom with custom boot animation support
- just put it under /system/media/ or /data/local/

download links

standard version

Note 2 LTE N7105
link 1
link 2
link 3 (direct link)

Note 2 N7100
link 1
link 2
link 3 (direct link)

trimmed version (about 8 sec before looping)

Note 2 LTE N7105
link 1
mirror links will be added later

Note 2 N7100
link 1
link 2
link 3 (direct link)

S3 I9300
link 1
link 2
link 3 (direct link)

S3 I9300 - without the frame "powered by google android"
link 1

Galaxy S4 new colors Blue, Brown, Purple, Red and Gold

2013-06-10T01:34:00.000+08:00

Samsung is prepared to launch 4 new colors for Galaxy S4 in June: Blue Arctic, Brown Autumn, Purple Mirage and Red Aurora officially, plus gold, rose gold or platinum S4 by Goldgenie exclusively

the Blue Arctic S4 from NTT Docomo in Japan

watch it in youtube

a Brown Autumn Galaxy S4 was spotted in a video called 'Hi Hey Hello' on youtube published by the Samsung Mobile

currently the Red Aurora S4 is only available for AT&T in US

a Purple Mirage S4 probably looks similar to this S3 in Purple

and finally the Gold, Platinum and Rose Gold S4 by Goldgenie (image source: goldgenie.com)

Gold

Platinum

Rose Gold

I9100XWLSN 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S2

2013-04-12T03:20:00.002+08:00

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XWLSN for Galaxy S2 I9100 in Germany

firmware details:
pda: XWLSN
csc: EPLLS1 (eplus Germany)
change list: 1071752
build date: 20 March 2013

download link (by sammobile):
I9100XWLSN

I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

2013-04-11T23:39:00.001+08:00

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy S3 I9300 for Nordic countries

click here for N7100XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2
click here for N7105XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2 LTE

firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: NEEEMC1
change list: 1071725
build date: 27 March 2013

download link (by sammobile):
I9300XXEMC3

N7100XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2

2013-04-11T23:13:00.000+08:00

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy Note II N7100 in Germany, UK, Poland and Russia

click here for N7105XXDMC3 update for Galaxy Note2 LTE
click here for I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: XXDMC2 (Poland)/DBTDMB1(Germany)/OXXDMC2 (UK)/OXEDMC3 (Russia)
change list: 1071214
build date: 27 March 2013

download link (by sammobile):
N7100XXDMC3 (Germany)
N7100XXDMC3 (UK)
N7100XXDMC3 (Poland)
N7100XXDMC3 (Russia)

N7105XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2 LTE

2013-04-11T22:56:00.000+08:00

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy Note II LTE N7105 in Italy and Philippines

click here for N7100XXDMC3 update for Galaxy Note2
click here for I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: HUIDMC3 (3 Italy)/OLBDMD (Globe Philippines)
change list: 1071214
build date: 27 March 2013

download link (by sammobile):
N7105XXDMC3 (3 Italy)
N7105XXDMC3 (Globe Philippines)

Galaxy S4 I9500 wallpapers ringtones system dump download

2013-03-28T00:35:00.000+08:00

a system dump image file for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500XXUAMCH, together with wallpapers, ringtones and the new svoice extracted is available for download

firmware details:
pda: XXUAMCH
build date: 23 March 2013

downloads:
Galaxy S4 system dump file - I9500XXUAMCH
S Voice (S-Voice.apk)
HD wallpapers
ringtones

source: sammobile.com

Galaxy S4 New Unlock Screen - New Feature Video Preview

2013-03-15T05:11:00.001+08:00

New Unlock Screen - new visual effects which looks like a combination of colorful ink and ripple effects to unlock the screen

watch it on youtube now!

more new features:
Floating Touch

Internet Browsing

Smart Pause

source: istevencom

Galaxy S4 Internet Browsing - New Feature Video Preview

2013-03-15T05:04:00.002+08:00

Internet Browsing - hover or wave your hand to scroll up and down when surfing the net

watch it on youtube now!

more new features:
Floating Touch

New Unlock Screen

Smart Pause

source: istevencom

Galaxy S4 Smart Pause - New Feature Video Preview

2013-03-15T04:59:00.000+08:00

Smart Pause - the phone will detect and pause the movie playing when you look away

watch it on youtube now!

more new features:
Floating Touch

Internet Browsing

New Unlock Screen

source: istevencom