[OFFICIAL] Samsung Galaxy Y (5360) User's thread

[Gboydroid]

Before asking some questions please do read the 1st page to avoid redundancy. Kong walang kayong makitang sagot sa tanong niyo, use GOOGLE instead, konting search lang o kaya read the whole thread.Happy Androiding!!!!!

Samsung Galaxy Y (Young) Full Specifications

Useful threads/ Links (MUST READ)

Introduction to Android OS

Android Users Directory

How to Flash Galaxy Y to 2.3.6 Asian Firmware via Odin

[TUT] VPN for Samsung GT-S5360 aka Galaxy Y (Young)

OR

[Free net] [Samsung galaxy Y VPN installation] Openvpn config files [Smart and Globe]

Samsung Galaxy Y young S5360 gt-S5360 Openline Service

List of Pre installed apps that can be uninstall by using Root Uninstaller (Rooting is required)

Samsung Galaxy Y Home & Lockscreen Modification (Minimal Style)


V6 Supercharger w/ Optimal Config for Samsung Galaxy Y

Jbed - An Application That Lets You Run Java Apps On Your Android Smartphone

Link2sd on Samsung Galaxy Young (tutorial on SD partioning) NEW!

[SHARE][ROM][Galaxy Y GT-S5360] CUSTOM ROMS NEW!


[ TUTORIAL ] : How to Flash Samsung Galaxy Y via Odin3 v1.84 NEW!


Commonly used Android Terms & Abbreviations

adb: Android Debug Bridge, a versatile tool lets you manage the state of an emulator instance or Android-powered device

ADK: Android Development Kit, What people use to develop anything for the droid such as ROM's

Baseband: In communications and signal processing, the baseband describes signals and systems whose range of the frequencies measured from close to 0 hertz to a cut-off frequency, a maximum bandwidth or highest signal frequency; it is sometimes used to describe frequencies starting close to zero

Boot Loader: State in which the droid can be flashed from RSD with an appropriate .sdk file that reprograms the phone into a specific ROM or update. This is typically a last resort when the recovery screen cannot be reached to make a much simpler and less risky solution

Boot Loop: simply means something is preventing the phone from completing it's boot cycle and is stuck between the boot animation and the unlock screen, creating a looped animation. This is often fixed by either reloading a Nandroid, or Reflashing a rom from the Boot Loader.

Brick or Bricked: Jargon for a completely unrecoverable device, (no more than a brick or paperweight)

Bug or Software Bug: an Error or flaw in software that produces a failure or unexpected/unwanted result. Typically created from incorrect code, this is why some ROMs are better and smoother running than others because certain developers have taken the time to input "perfect" code

Busybox: BusyBox is a single multicall binary that packages the functionality of most widely used standard Unix tools, BusyBox provides a fairly complete environment for any small or embedded system.

ClockworkMod: A recovery program that is often used to apply updates, ROMs, or create a back up or restore a backup file

De-odex: Apk files have respective odexes that devs use to supposedly save space. Deodexing means you convert it back to a .dex file and put it back inside the apk. This allows you to easily replace files (not having to worry about odexes), but the main point was to deodex services.jar so that you can change all text to different colors (such as the clock color to white) and to deodex services.jar, you need to deodex everything.

Dev. or Developer: An individual that creates, or alters a file in such a manner as to advance the program

Flash or Flash Memory: a program technology that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed

Kernel: The governor of the CPU usage and Battery output, one can upload certain Kernels to achieve greater performance speed of their device at the cost of some battery life

Nandroid or Nandroid Backup: A file typically created in the custom recovery program, such as SPRecovery, that is a carbon copy of whatever state your phone is in before a drastic change is made. the file then can be moved onto or off of the SD card for later use in case something should go wrong in the ROM or Update, or a Boot Loop occurs

OS: Operating system, I.E. Windows Vista or MAC or ANDROID

Overclocking: Speeding up the CPU past the factory presets to achieve a faster and more responsive device

ROM: Read Only Memory, a program used to make changes to anything from the look of the home screen, to icons to custom boot animation

Root: Common word associated with giving a user "super user" access to their phones programming and other various aspects that would normally not be possible, also known as "Jailbroken" for iPhone's

Shell or SSH: secure shell or ssh is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two networked devices

SPR or SPRecovery: A recovery program that is often used to apply updates, ROMs, or create a back up or restore a backup file

Stock: Simply means an unaltered state, such as when you first purchase your phone from Verizon, or when you do a factory reset. Current stock image is Android 2.2 (Froyo)

SU: "Super user", or root permissions

Theme: A set of icons, backgrounds and app trays that change the ascthetics of the overall look of the droid and its applications

TUN/TAP: Refers to a network Tunnel, operates within layer 3 packets, or ip packets. Packets sent by a system via a TUN/TAP device are delivered to a user-space program that attaches itself to the device. A user space program may also pass packets into a TUN/TAP device. In this case TUN/TAP device delivers (or "injects") these packets to the operating system's network stack thus emulating their reception from an external source.

Underclocking: Slowing down the CPU mainly to limit battery usage


File types:

.apk or APK's: An .apk file extension denotes an Android Package (APK) file, an .apk file can be opened and inspected using common archive tools

.sbf: Summation Briefcase File

.tar: Similar to a zip file, a tar file archives multiple files into one file

.tgz: TGZ files are commonly used as install packages for Slackware Linux.

.zip: Zipped file used to archive multiple files into one to save space and allow for single download

For more info go here http://techpp.com/2011/10/07/understand-the-basic-android-terminologies/

Commonly asked questions.

• Ma void po ba warranty ko after rooting? Yes.
  
• Pwede kopo ba ma unroot ulit ang SGY ko? Yes, just follow the thread by MrGambit about rooting.
  
• May possibility ba masira/ ma brick ang SGY ko after rooting? Nope, unless your doing the instructions corectly.
  
• Risky ba mag flash via KIES? Nope, just install the cd (KIES) then update mo, then connect your phone para makita mo may available na update (firmware). Internet connection needed.
  
• Flashing via Odin safe po ba o hindi? Safe po basta sundin lang natin yung instructions ng maagi. Just download the needed files (firmware, Odin). No internet connection needed.
  
• Nakakaapekto ba ang rooting/ flashing (upgrading) sa plan ko? Hindi po. Walang kinalaman ang pag root o flash. I dont know about using OpenVPN.
  
• Pano po ba e move yung applications ko naka install sa internal memory? Root your phone, then install gemini app manager para ma move mo yung mga apps. (Attention: Some of the apps kasi may kasamang widgets, minsan hindi na fufunction ng maayos after moving.)
  
• May way po ba mataasan ang battery life na SGY ko? Meron po, gamit lang po tayo ng mga 3rd party na mga apps like juice defender, antutu power saver. Madami sa market nakakalat. Pero Antutu power saver talaga ginagamit ko and also refer below post about tips for battery risen.
  
• May mga apps po nagru-run ko kahit hindi ko ginagamit? Normal po yan, isa yan sa maka drain ng batt mo. Gamit nalang po tayong ng mga task killers like gemini task killer, advance task killer, etc. Punta kayo sa market maghanap.
  
• How to back-up installed applications? Use Titanium Back up Pro o kaya Gemini app manager.

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TIPS AND REMINDERS

• Konting TIP po sa taong gustong mag collection ng mga apps o games, you can use google for that.
  
  ex: nag hahanap kayo ng app na titanium back pro
  
  ito dapat ilagay niyo sa search engine titanium back pro apk then hit search
  
  yung 1st page na links na e provide ni google ay yun yung mga sigurado na mga result. happy androiding
  
• Iwasan po natin e install ang font changer na app. Madami na kasi naka experinece ma softbrick yung mga SGY nila.
  
• If youre planning to flash your phone, do a nandroid backup (not available at the moment) 1st then dapat naka 90% pataas ang batt.
  
• Try to avoid flashing by using ROM Manager sa unit niyo, dami ng nasirang board (hardware) sa app na yan. May Odin naman tayo o kaya update through KIES
  
• Do a hard reset *2767*3855# everytime you upgrade/ flash a new stock firmware.
  
• Yung mga nag stuck up sa boot animation also know as "boot loop" after flashing.
  
  go to recovery mode: home + power button
  
  then wipe data and wipe cache partition. that will do..
  
  Note: after wiping data everything will back to default settings.
  
  Some Tips To Extend The Battery Life of Your Android Smartphone.
  
• Don't Use Live Desktop Wallpapers
  
• Turn Off Your WiFi When Not In Use
  
• Keep Your Homescreens Clean
  
• Do Not Use External Launchers or Themes
  
• Reduce Your Screen Brightness
  

What is Rooting?

Rooting is basically a process where the access to system level files is given to the third party custom ROMs or the files so that the required customization can be made. Only rooting makes it possible to customize the phone the way you want to. So, let’s proceed and check out the merits and demerits below.

Merits of Rooting:
There are many advantages of rooting which we have mentioned in the below list.

• Rooting allows you to convert the current laggy file system of RFS to the faster EXT4 file system,
• It also allows you to remove the default applications which comes pre-loaded,
• It allows you to install the custom firmwares as well as the beta Stock ROMs from different country un officially.

De Merits of Rooting:

• If rooting process is not followed properly then you may even brick the device,
• Rooting voids the warranty, though can be regained by updating with the default firmware.

Step by step tutorial in rooting your Galaxy Y (Young) by MrGambit

Credits to vincent_smoox of xda

TRY IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

1. Download needed file (update.zip)(see attachment below)
2. Copy ZIP file to the root of your SD-card
3. Turn off your phone
4. Switch ON your device in the recovery Mode
(hold power, volume up, home button together).
5. Select update from SD Card option. (yung volume keys gamitin pang select)
6. You will see that the list of files will come from which you will have to select the file which is named as Update.zip
7. Wait a few minutes
8. And…..voila!! Your Galaxy Y S5360 is now rooted

Original thread by MrGambit

 

[Dreamer]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

faster processor than the galaxy mini, but low on memory...

 

[MrGambit]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

low memory is ok for gingerbread.... anyway available sa samsung stores for 5890.. cash

 

[laarnimarie]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

Hindi pa dumating dito sa mindanao.grrr.nakabili na ako ng mini.hahaha

 

[sausuke]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

wow!! plano ko galaxy mineh eh haha... tignan ko muna review nito.. mukang maganda design XDD

 

[jecht]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

sana kahit 2mp lagyan naman na nila ng flash para sulit ang picturepicture...

 

[lincoln073110]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

dapat malaki ang ram para solve sa games..galaxy mini nalang..good mga games and 3.2mp pa

 

[sausuke]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

ok after some researching and panonood ng review.. kaya lang pala nito eh 240p pag inupload sa youtube XDD mukang galaxy mini na nga lang ako XDD

 

[jsyjcool]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

pamapagulo tong unit na to, dapat bibili nako ng mini e, tapos bigla lumabas to.

 

[tolites88]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

parang mas maganda nga ung galaxy mini, sabi parang pinaliit n galaxy ace tong galaxy young weh, mas mura lng talaga ng almost 1k tong young,

 

[tolites88]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

i mean mas mura ng almost 1k s Gmini, ehehe baka mamisinterpret weh,

 

[pandaaaSTAR]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

Galaxy mini > galaxy y
pero kung gsto mo mag android at wala kang budget pwde na to.

 

[broodii]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

i prefer Sony Ericsson W8. Touch screen din.
It's a perfect phone for Music addict like me.

 

[rampz308]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

got this from Globe plan 350. hehe. buti nalang nagtanong ako may iba pang phone avail.

kakadeliver pa lang daw nung kumuha ako. swerte!

so far, ambilis nito kasi since Gingerbread 2.3.5 na siya. browsing,etc.

sa cam; pede na.

bsta mas ok kesa corby2.


inggit gf ko kasi same plan kami pero ako naka android na.

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teka, san nagddload ng free apps nito bukod sa market?

 

[sausuke]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

got this from Globe plan 350. hehe. buti nalang nagtanong ako may iba pang phone avail.

kakadeliver pa lang daw nung kumuha ako. swerte!

so far, ambilis nito kasi since Gingerbread 2.3.5 na siya. browsing,etc.

sa cam; pede na.

bsta mas ok kesa corby2.


inggit gf ko kasi same plan kami pero ako naka android na.

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teka, san nagddload ng free apps nito bukod sa market?

sir anong requirements sa pagkuha ng plan.. tinatanong kasi ng pinsan ko hahaha

napapaisip tuloy ako haha... kung eto o mini.. taas kasi ng cpu pero mababa naman ram... sa mini naman taas ng ram mababa naman cpu haha... eh laggers daw sa mini yung ibang games like angry birds???? so sa cpu yun?? ewan ko hahaha

 

[dhatziz]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

may accelerometer po ba ito? Supported ba motion-sensor games? Thanks!

 

[372466]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

Mukang maganda tong phone na to. Baka ibenta ko na tong Nokia ko para dito, nakakasawa na rin mag-symbian eh.

 

[jsyjcool]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

Mukang maganda tong phone na to. Baka ibenta ko na tong Nokia ko para dito, nakakasawa na rin mag-symbian eh.

i second the motion! hahaha!

 

[sausuke]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

Mukang maganda tong phone na to. Baka ibenta ko na tong Nokia ko para dito, nakakasawa na rin mag-symbian eh.

ako nga din eh gusto ko na ibenta nokia ko.. kakasawa na symbian kahit yung mga mods eh parepareho lang naman

 

[mykeldy]

Re: Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 for Student Budget for 5,990 only!!!!

got this from Globe plan 350. hehe. buti nalang nagtanong ako may iba pang phone avail.

kakadeliver pa lang daw nung kumuha ako. swerte!

so far, ambilis nito kasi since Gingerbread 2.3.5 na siya. browsing,etc.

sa cam; pede na.

bsta mas ok kesa corby2.


inggit gf ko kasi same plan kami pero ako naka android na.

===

teka, san nagddload ng free apps nito bukod sa market?

TS! pano ka po nakaAvail? ano requirements?