It took its sweet time, but it’s finally here. CyanogenMod 7 aka CM7 is now official for the Galaxy Ace, bringing Android 2.3.7 with improved performance and customization options, which are the proven hallmarks of CyanogenMod. While CM9 is already on progress based on Ice Cream Sandwich for other devices, with the Ace also having a few Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs, those looking for a stable experience will welcome CM7 with open arms. The ROM will be updated regularly as it’s in the nightlies stage. Nightlies are development builds that are built automatically at the end of each day incorporating all the changes submitted by the developers in that time.
Do keep in mind that the ROM has bugs (albeit very few), and since these are automatic builds, newer releases might introduce new bugs and issues, so the ROM is by no means complete now.
Read on to find out how you can flash CM7 on your Galaxy Ace.
Compatibility
This ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Samsung Galaxy Ace, model number S5830. It may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your model in Settings » About.
Warning!
The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable.
ROM Info
Known Issues:
- Torch isn’t working ( not a big bug but still)
- Link2sd seems to be not working (need confirmation from more users)
Pre-Installation Requirements
- Rooted Galaxy Ace with Clockworkmod Recovery installed.
- Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.
- Backup all your data as this procedure will wipe your installed apps and data (but will NOT touch your sdcard). You can refer to this excellent Android backup guide.
How to Install CM7 on Galaxy Ace
- Download the latest version of CM7 from the original development thread.
- Download the Google Apps package (this is required since the ROM itself doesn’t contain Google apps like Market, Talk, etc).
Download Link | Filename: gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip - Transfer the two files downloaded in step 1 and 2 to the root of your sdcard on the phone (i.e, don’t put them in any folder).
- Power Off your Galaxy Ace. Wait for 5-6 seconds until you feel the vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Then, press and hold these 2 buttons together: ‘Home+Power’ till the Galaxy Ace logo shows up on-screen. You’ll boot into CWM recovery soon enough. (In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down and power key to select an option. Use back key to go back).
- Once in CWM, perform a wipe:
- Select “wipe data/factory reset”, then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm. Wait a while till the data wipe is complete.
- Select “wipe cache“ then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm.
- Go back to the main menu, select “advanced”, and then Wipe Dalvik Cache » Yes – Wipe Dalvik. Then go back to the main recovery menu.
- Now select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard and select it.
- Then select “Yes, Install *your_rom_name*.zip”. The ROM will now start installing.
- After the ROM finishes installing, select “go back” to go back to the main recovery menu.
- Now repeat step 7, but this time select the Google apps package file gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip to install the Google apps package.
- After the installation is complete, select “go back” then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone.
can u pls post a video demonstrating above steps??
can u pls post a video demonstrating above steps??
Hello,
Here is my experinece step-by-step:
I. Prerequisites:
1. Samsung Galaxy Ace hw
2. Android 2.3.6 firmware (official, installed by myslef, working properly)
3. Rooted
4. ClockworkMod 5.0.0.7 installed
II. Upgrade
1. Latest ROM sw downloaded from Cyanogen webpage
2. No Google Apps downloaded (I plan to do it if this ROM works)
3. No data backup (no need)
4. Following the steps
step 4.: OK
step 5.: OK
step 6.1: OK
step 6.2: OK — no second “Yes” confirmation is needed
step 6.3: No “advanced” menu item at all — I skip it
step 7.: Menu item name in my case is “apply update from sd card”
step 8.: OK
step 9.: No “go back’ menu item at all, but I am in the main menu.
step 10.: No Google apps package, this step is skipped
step 11.:Reboot system: “ANDROID” writing appeared, then nothing happened…
5. I waited 15 minutes, then
– restaqrted the phone
– restarted the steps after removing the battery — same result.
Could you please help, how to get 2.3.7?
Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
lengyel.andras.a@gmail.com
Heey,
I had the same problem. I than installed on the same way the fix file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543521 (below the instruction video) thereafter I installed the CM 7 again.
good luck
Machiel
Hello,
Thanks for the info, it was great help! 2.3.7 works and it’s fantastic. Feels like a top modell you could finally get to your bed. 🙂
Thanks again, regards,
LA
Hello,
And here is the next problem. I’d like to import the contact list by Kies. I exported them before the upgrade. Unfortunately the Kies can not connect the phone whatever I try:
– wait a lot
– disconnect, reconnect the phone
– close, restart Kies
– recover connection
– uninstall, re-install Kies
Does not help…
Do you have any idea? Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
Hello,
Here is my experinece step-by-step:
I. Prerequisites:
1. Samsung Galaxy Ace hw
2. Android 2.3.6 firmware (official, installed by myslef, working properly)
3. Rooted
4. ClockworkMod 5.0.0.7 installed
II. Upgrade
1. Latest ROM sw downloaded from Cyanogen webpage
2. No Google Apps downloaded (I plan to do it if this ROM works)
3. No data backup (no need)
4. Following the steps
step 4.: OK
step 5.: OK
step 6.1: OK
step 6.2: OK — no second “Yes” confirmation is needed
step 6.3: No “advanced” menu item at all — I skip it
step 7.: Menu item name in my case is “apply update from sd card”
step 8.: OK
step 9.: No “go back’ menu item at all, but I am in the main menu.
step 10.: No Google apps package, this step is skipped
step 11.:Reboot system: “ANDROID” writing appeared, then nothing happened…
5. I waited 15 minutes, then
– restaqrted the phone
– restarted the steps after removing the battery — same result.
Could you please help, how to get 2.3.7?
Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
lengyel.andras.a@gmail.com
Heey,
I had the same problem. I than installed on the same way the fix file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543521 (below the instruction video) thereafter I installed the CM 7 again.
good luck
Machiel
Hello,
Thanks for the info, it was great help! 2.3.7 works and it’s fantastic. Feels like a top modell you could finally get to your bed. 🙂
Thanks again, regards,
LA
Hello,
And here is the next problem. I’d like to import the contact list by Kies. I exported them before the upgrade. Unfortunately the Kies can not connect the phone whatever I try:
– wait a lot
– disconnect, reconnect the phone
– close, restart Kies
– recover connection
– uninstall, re-install Kies
Does not help…
Do you have any idea? Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
same experience for me unfortunately.
grtz
same experience for me unfortunately.
grtz
Hello,
I use 2.3.7 since a week. I was told the battery usage becomes much better but my experience is it is worse. A half a day general usage is enough to run out of battery. I found a tip that I should clear the battery staisctics, but unfortunately it does not help. Do you have any idea? Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
Hello,
I use 2.3.7 since a week. I was told the battery usage becomes much better but my experience is it is worse. A half a day general usage is enough to run out of battery. I found a tip that I should clear the battery staisctics, but unfortunately it does not help. Do you have any idea? Thanks in advance, regards,
LA
how long before a stable version is released? its still in nightlies stage.. 🙁
how long before a stable version is released? its still in nightlies stage.. 🙁
hello. I hope you can help me out, after step 6, I turned off my mobile but now it doesnt turn on, Im worry and desperated 🙁
please any help..
hello. I hope you can help me out, after step 6, I turned off my mobile but now it doesnt turn on, Im worry and desperated 🙁
please any help..
hello i hope you could help me. my phone went off (the battery became empty the night before) and when i woke up the next morning i charged my phone using the USB. moments later i turned on my phone and the next thing i knew was it only displays the cyanogenmod7. i can’t turn on my phone. itried it several times and it keeps on happening. please help me. my sister says it’s only updating. i have no idea what’s happening.
hello i hope you could help me. my phone went off (the battery became empty the night before) and when i woke up the next morning i charged my phone using the USB. moments later i turned on my phone and the next thing i knew was it only displays the cyanogenmod7. i can’t turn on my phone. itried it several times and it keeps on happening. please help me. my sister says it’s only updating. i have no idea what’s happening.
fkn bs dont even work haha losers
just made me whipe n clear my data fer nuthin
fkn bs dont even work haha losers
just made me whipe n clear my data fer nuthin
hello, um. why’d after install the Google apps package file (gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip), the apps arent there? (after reboot)
hello, um. why’d after install the Google apps package file (gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip), the apps arent there? (after reboot)