THE MANUALA GUIDE ON HOW TO INSTALL, USE AND ENJOY MIUI

MIUI

Samsung i9000

WELCOME TO MIUI

MIUI is a new user interface for your mobile platform. It is designed to replace your current mobile phones user interface with a cleaner freasher, iPhone like style. MIUI also comes with over 100 plus added features, including the ability to download, edit and manage your phones theme / style. It is designed by chinese developers under a closed source basis and is modified around the world by leading develoeprs such as Galnet, Mambo04, Currydude, Kenia1234 and many others.

This manual is designed for usage with SAMSUNG GALAXY S i9000 mobiles only, but can easily be edited for usage with other makes and models.

INSTALLING MIUI - Samsung i9000

If you are new to flashing, this can seem like a uphill battle, the purpose of this section is designed to make sure you have a clean fresh install, coming from any firmware. It is important you take the time to read over this section, as doing things wrong could end up causing you all sorts of issues when using the new installation. Make sure you have the MIUI flash Zip on your External SD.

Step 1 - Froyo (2.2.1) BootloaderIn order to have working WIFI, SD Cards and more whilst using MIUI you must first revert back to a Froyo 2.2.1 bootloader. Many people complain of these not working and later find out that it is simply down to the fact of being on a Gingerbread (2.3) Bootloader. If you are not sure about which bootloader your currently on then please follow this step before continuing on to number 2.

Using a Windows PC, make sure you have installed Samsung Kies and all the drivers required for you mobile phone. Now download and open ODIN (a flashing suite).

In the PDA Section of Odin, load in the file “GT-I9000_FROYO_FULL_PDA.tar”. Select 512pit as the PIT and check the re-partition tab is ticked. Now on your mobile phone turn it off and hold down the Volume Down + Home Key + Power Button. This will enter download mode. Now connect your mobile to your PC via USB and wait for the READY status on Odin.

Now click on the START BUTTON and wait for the flash process to complete before continuing. Once completed you will have the correct setup to continue to the next stage.

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Step 2 - SpeedMod KernelWhilst doing step 1 you installed a new Kernel onto your handset, don’t worry this isn’t a bad thing, it simply helps us move onto the next stage of flashing quickly. The Kernel included a modified recovery system, which allows you to install Custom Firmware (Roms) onto your handset.

We are going to enter this new Recovery System now, by turning the mobile phone off. Next we will hold down “Volume Up + Home Button + Power”, wait for the Samsung Screen to Display and let go the power button. After a few seconds you will enter the new Recovery Menu.

Now navigate using your Volume Key (Up and Down) and Power Button (Enter) to install MIUI on your mobile phone. Firstly Navigate to Mounts and Storage and Wipe the System, Cache, Data and DataData. Once done, return to the first screen by going Back. Now we are going to go to Install Zip From SD Card, and Select the MIUI file you have download, etc.. Galnet-MIUI.zip Now press the Power Button (Enter) and the rom installation will start. You may experience a couple of reboots whilst this occurs.

Once completed the phone will either restart automatically and load (Please give up to 10 minutes) and enter MIUI without any issues. If something should go wrong, simply enter Recover (Now Orange) and Simply Wipe Cache, System, Data, and Datadata and then Install the MIUI file again.

INSTALL COMPLETED - WELCOME TO MIUIDepending on your install, you will either be presented with the MIUI user interface (Desktop) or a Setup Wizard. If you are welcome with the Setup Wizard simply follow the steps and afterwards you will be welcomed to the new interface (Desktop).

ABOVE: MIUI USER INTERFACE (Desktop)

It is always recommended that once you get to the Desktop, you reboot your phone in order for installation to complete successfully. You do this by holding down the power button and choosing the Reboot Option from the menu. Once completed your are free to use the rom as you please.

USING MIUIAs you have an Android phone, going over how to make calls etc isn’t worth doing, so instead we are going to highlight the changes MIUI has done to the way you do things. Firstly there is no application drawer, everything installed on your phone is displayed on “Screens” like the iPhone.

On holding down to add a widget on your Screen your notice you have options at the top. The one on the Left is to change your wallpapers, then middle is the Recycle Bin and the Right one which is your widget drawer. Click on this and your see your widgets are no longer in a list format but in a nice menu style which you can scroll through, simply find the widget required and drag in to the screen required.

WIDGETS

It is the same process to add a folder as it is to add a Widget. Simply hold down the screen, wait on the icons to appear, and then drag the Folder Widget to the required screen.

FOLDERS

One of the best features about MIUI is the ability to change your Theme / Style at anytime. All you have to do is visit the Theme Application and Visit the online section for 100+ Themes.

THEMES

MIUI music player, is one of the best Music Apps available. It’s simple, easy to use and comes with a build in Sound Effect System. Furture developments will allow downloads and more.

MIUI MUSIC PLAYER

MIUI - FAQPlease read this section carefully, as it will stop spamming within the forums, and help the keep the forums clean for NEW ISSUES that may be going unnoticed.

1.1 Apps constantly force closing / Incorrect background/text colour black/black white/white - Turn on or off (toggle) compatibility mode.

Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab > Select app > Turn on or off (toggle) > Reboot

OR IF IT STILL FORCE CLOSES

Settings > Programs Tab > Manage Applications > All Tab > Select app > Clear Data > Uninstall and then reinstall using Market.!WARNING! You will lose all data - Enter recovery mode and format Data, System, Cache, then reflash latest MIUI or if you wish not to lose all your data. Clear data and cache specifically for the app only – if problem persists then - uninstall the app, and then reinstall through market.

1.2 Restored apps force closing

Choose option to restore “APP ONLY,” restoring data CAN cause problems.

1.3 Apps not installing - Not enough memory message pop up (Known bug for CM7/MIUI)

1. (Using root explorer or any equivalent app) Delete folder /data/data2. Copy “folder” /datadata to /data/3. Change name of folder /data/datadata to /data/data/

1.4 No PAID/FREE apps showing in “My Apps” in Market

RECOMMENDED: Download SGS-Tools and select Market Fix and apply then reboot OR using Titanium Backup; Soft Menu Button > More > Market Doctor > Ok

Alternatively, switch off your device, go into CWM Recovery and Wipe cache and Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache

1.5 Downloading through WiFi/3G

Open the Downloads App; Soft Menu Key > Switch settings to Use WiFi or Mobile network )Depending on which connection you wish to use > Reboot

1. App Related Issues

2.1 External SD card not mounting to USB / Cannot see in file explorer

Location of External SD Card - Look for the external_sd folder - sdcard/external_sd

If there is not external_sd folder, MAKE ONE, then reboot.

If your external sd card is still not detected and you have created the external_sd folder, you most likely have the Gingerbread 2.3.3 bootloaders, check the install section of this manual.

2.2 Phone turns on when charger is inserted

Known bug that is present in Nexus S/Samsung Gingerbread ROMS.

2.3 How do I OC (Overclock) and/or Undervolt (Undervolt)?/ Where are the OC/UV settings?

Use the Pimp My CPU app to overclock/undervolt and you will need to flash a kernel that supports OC/UV such as zacharias.maladroit’s, bilboa1’s or TkGlitch’s kernel

2.4 No Phone Signal/3G network

Lock then Unlock device. Check IMEI by typing *#06# in Phone Dialer – If incorrect; Flash back to Froyo and it will be restored!

2.5 No WiFi Signal

Set a static ip address. If WiFi is still not detected, you most likely have the Gingerbread 2.3.3 bootloaders.

2. Hardware Issues

2.6Calls not working! Unable to hear other person and other person cannot hear you

Soft Menu Button > Settings > Common Tab > Call Settings > Enable Third-party access

3. Other Isses3.1 (SOME) Themes not changing lockscreen/anything

Check that the theme supports the latest MIUI

3.5 Upgrading to new MIUI ROMS

Format /system and /cache, then flash new MIUI ROM. Please perform a nandroid/titanium back up before flashing ANYTHING

Contributions and Credit to:Galnet, g00ndu, lippol94, suntzu123, thunderteaser, Jonathan_m84, runedrune, dakine and Currydude.

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