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 ♠ Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 ♠ Official Thread V1, Decent mid range phone at RM9xx

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MerzadNazmi
post Mar 14 2011, 04:28 AM

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Hello all! Super new user. bought my ace on 10th march. Wanted to buy moon's ace, but out of stock, went to buy at low yat, got 1000. I cannot wait till next week because need a new phone ASAP, so i took it. the guy ask for 50 deposit, went back with phone, some jibber jabber latter, price went up 50 bucks. i guess being a newbie, i just took it. add in sandisk card class 6, 8gb RM100. total, 1150 for my ace. i saw a post saying 8gb micro sd is only 60++. cheated twice T-T

altho the ace was supreme and to me it was 1150 well spent. although the battery is a big problem. the data is also a big problem (student, no data plan). I need to use data for mms only so i had to root the phone to block other application.

Successfully rooted with SOC v1.7

MerzadNazmi/10th March/Black

P/S: the main diff between black n white is the back cover. Anybody know where to get white cover?


Added on March 14, 2011, 4:36 am
QUOTE(rognales @ Mar 13 2011, 11:01 PM)
1-been experiencing sudden death every other day. but since pointed that wifi policy might be the culprit, i've set it to off when lock.

2-also been trying different launcher (adw/LP/go) yet touchwiz remains at heart.

3-ours is running touchwiz 3.0 right? but why different from this video?


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agreed! touchwiz is the best. I only liked LP because customizable icons. (or can you customise touchwiz?)

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post Mar 15 2011, 01:33 AM

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QUOTE(waitingwaiting @ Mar 14 2011, 11:21 PM)
do u all feel that when typing sms quite lag?
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i do not type my messages. I swype em away. And it is nice, no lag. Though it really does take time to get used to. Afterwards, the 40 words per minute Samsung claimed on their website is really achievable. Took me only 3 days to master ^^
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post Mar 15 2011, 01:42 AM

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QUOTE(mindinvestment @ Mar 15 2011, 01:36 AM)
guys, I'm looking something for hotmail notification app and MSN app for SGA. What have u can recommend for me. thanks?

1st time using smart phone...
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y dont u JFGI it? I did it for you and I think this would work.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.pocketmob.hotmail

(didn't try it coz my hotmail acc oredi deactivated)


Added on March 15, 2011, 2:05 am
QUOTE(mynewuser @ Mar 14 2011, 10:22 PM)
I chk the TW. It not v3.
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where did u check? I didn't seem to find it in the settings page, but at the box side it stated that it is using TW 3.0 for android. altho, from the app responsible for the homescreen, it only stated that it was v1.6+. I did a little digging around and i found that people really complain a lot about TW 2 and liked TW 3 more, since I like this user interface, then no harm saying this is TW 3. =p

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post Mar 15 2011, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(mynewuser @ Mar 15 2011, 07:03 AM)
Goto setting . Manage application. All.
Samsung home 2.2.1
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i think that's the android version you are talking about. I don't know. I don't care much for the version number. As long as I am happy with the it. But on the box, it states 3.0.


Added on March 15, 2011, 3:00 pm
QUOTE(omg528 @ Mar 15 2011, 12:20 PM)
i manage to get rm960 with 4gb memory(trade in 2gb)...
or RM950 with ori full set...
is it worth?
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super worth it. If you can get it below 1k, to me it's a better deal. mine was jacked up to 1150

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post Mar 16 2011, 02:16 AM

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QUOTE(JinLeon @ Mar 16 2011, 12:06 AM)
Haiz.... disapointed with this..


Added on March 16, 2011, 12:07 am
ok, do i need to open data packet data?
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i got the same problem the other day, because i closed the data, sucking my credit faster than a bj. I opened back because someone sent me MMS, cannot get. The way I did it is root, dl droidwall, whitelist GPRS for messaging only and finally redownload the whole GPRS setting. To download settings for digi, SETUP and send to 2000. After 2 hours, my MMS finally got downloaded.
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post Mar 16 2011, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(fuzore @ Mar 16 2011, 01:33 PM)
rite now what we need is someone brave enuff to volunteer ...  biggrin.gif
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ya, who dare to become the black sheep? I don wanna cuz it took me a long time to get 1k maa... 7months eating egg+rice only.. =p


Added on March 16, 2011, 4:00 pm
QUOTE(fuzore @ Mar 16 2011, 12:33 PM)
so u what u did is tick on the messaging only is it and the others is left untick so it wont connect to the net...
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yes, correct! i figured that he might have the same problem.


Added on March 16, 2011, 4:05 pm
QUOTE(Jackalv2 @ Mar 16 2011, 12:33 PM)
menu\view by\ and you can select to see what you want to see

hitting menu always helps
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yes, I have the same predicament too. but i don't mind much, because i mostly use text and to call i just go to contacts. the problem is i don't want to see text traffic, i just want to see call traffic

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post Mar 17 2011, 04:50 AM

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QUOTE(JinLeon @ Mar 17 2011, 01:01 AM)
My phone memory is getting lower and lower as i continue to adding some app and game to it...
Does it had a way to install all the app to the phone beside root?


Added on March 17, 2011, 1:28 am
My seller pre-installed for me ad...
For map u can refer to this wedsite..
http://www.malfreemaps.com/
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nope. AFAIK need to root to do that


Added on March 17, 2011, 4:55 am
QUOTE(limjix @ Mar 16 2011, 10:25 PM)
scared to root a new phone leh if i get it. i heard if really jia lat then brick for life, even warranty wont cover leh yawn.gif
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no lah.. it's very easy. google superoneclick, download and follow instructions carefully. there's even a video showing you how to do it. although, there is a 1 in 100 000 that your phone has manufacturing defect and brick. other than that it's very safe.


Added on March 17, 2011, 5:01 am
QUOTE(fuzore @ Mar 16 2011, 08:40 PM)
@MerzadNazmi thx for mentioning droidwall here i find it very2 useful since i dont have any data plan and this apps helps to control what u want or dont want to go thru on wifi or 3g...
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you're welcome! ^^ So far, droidwall has been my most useful app ever, saving up to RM50 per day. My first day exploring ace costed me RM30 thumbup.gif

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post Mar 17 2011, 11:05 PM

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QUOTE(omg528 @ Mar 17 2011, 04:46 PM)
I'm goin to pick my ace now..hehe...do anyone take 8gb memory or just take 4gb?
I think i will take 4gb as i worry it will lag if i take 8gb... >.<"
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that depends on the class of the memory card. if u get class 6+ should be no problem using even 16gb memo card.
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post Mar 18 2011, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(anakrantau @ Mar 18 2011, 09:04 AM)
great to know its confirm have the tough glass..
but I just read a news yesterday that samsung going to make glass-less display screen to consumer in next couple of year..wonder if that a good for mobile phone too?
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what is this glass-less display? from my googling around, seems its like 3D effects stuff. like that?
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post Mar 19 2011, 12:55 PM

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QUOTE(amy7 @ Mar 19 2011, 05:25 AM)
hey guys, how to send MMS? I tried many times but failed. I'm using celcom .. all have the correct APN settings ..
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U need to be ready though, once you do this, your data will start to flow like niagra. Go to Settings>Accounts and Sync enable background data. Go to settings> Wireless and Networks>Mobile Networks and make sure enable packet data is ticked. At the same page, go to Access Point Names and make sure next to Celcom 3G Internet there is a green dot. Hope this helps =)
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post Mar 20 2011, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(nerazzurri @ Mar 20 2011, 06:58 PM)
im using maxis hotlink prepaid, do you guys know which data package that i should take so that i can use with my ace. thanks.
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depends on your usage. what will u use data for? surfing? or for MMSing only? like to dowload, like to stay connected with social networking apps, better change to postpaid get high end package.
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post Mar 21 2011, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(ch84 @ Mar 21 2011, 03:30 PM)
if disable the packet data, can we send n receive mms?
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no. If you read a post that I posted earlier, I provided steps for you to limit data only to MMS. Games and other bullshit will be excluded from data. Need to root phone first and download droidwall v1.5


Added on March 21, 2011, 3:57 pm
QUOTE(mindinvestment @ Mar 21 2011, 03:21 PM)
Good and thanks!! rclxms.gif  thumbup.gif


Added on March 21, 2011, 3:23 pm

XDragonZ, have u install any GPS app like Papago in the SGAce? I'm looking for it..   icon_question.gif
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currently I am waiting to finish downloading from this site. u need to be fast. links turning up dead faster than flies on the zapper.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «



Added on March 21, 2011, 4:03 pm
QUOTE(mynewuser @ Mar 21 2011, 10:05 AM)
What launcher u people use. Default Samsung or add on.
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QUOTE(rd33 @ Mar 21 2011, 03:10 AM)
Nice..anyone know how to make my ace menu vertical surfing instead of horizontal surfing
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I use Launcher Pro. Got Vertical menu surfing and can customise dock. Tried ADW, didn't really like it. Can change App drawer BG colour, but not put picture as app drawer BG. Or perhaps I have not finished exploring... Anybody who has successfully changed their App Drawer BG to a picture, tell me please


Added on March 21, 2011, 4:08 pm
QUOTE(kaizenng90 @ Mar 21 2011, 11:58 AM)
It protects the whole body of your phone. Not just the screen.
So, if your Ace is the black one, you might not be able to use this.
I wanna protect the sides of my Ace cause it's the most prone to scratches...
The price is less than RM100.  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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why does black ace cannot use idefense SP? cry.gif
as a black Ace owner, I seriously feel that we black Ace owners are discriminated. tongue.gif

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post Mar 21 2011, 11:26 PM

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QUOTE(omg528 @ Mar 21 2011, 11:07 PM)
anyone have PAPAGO GPS to share?
i wanna dld it by myself...=(
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it's in here somewhere in the thread. Please find. I'm sure it's in page 40+
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post Mar 22 2011, 09:54 AM

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[quote=Hitman91,Mar 22 2011, 04:13 AM]
if the price exceeD 1.2k, which phone you think is worth to buy than this ace?
btw, how to pronounce 'ace' and S???does seem the seller will confius? biggrin.gif

yes, sellers do get confused and also S is a bit pricier. If they say S, just say 5830. they should know which one.
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post Mar 22 2011, 10:05 AM

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I had just googled iDefense SP, and I want one! anybody know where to buy the back white cover? or is there anybody here who might want to sell their back white cover?
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post Mar 22 2011, 02:36 PM

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guys, got 1 question. How do u do a nandroid backup on ur phone? the only thing i know is that u have to root ur phone. the other part including what apps to download and how to do it is a bit fuzzy... can help me ah?
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post Mar 24 2011, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(gdanny90 @ Mar 24 2011, 05:45 PM)
my angrybirds and fruit ninja kinda lag lo~how bout urs?
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mine is good. ^^ although if i compare head on with IP4, fruit ninja is a bit laggy. but very3 small. non-hardcore speed junkie won't notice one.


Added on March 24, 2011, 7:25 pm
QUOTE(mynewuser @ Mar 23 2011, 08:56 PM)
You all using what data monitor software? I using network counter but not so accurate.
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I am using Radio Opt Traffic Monitor. To me, it is fairly accurate. tested when downloading a 32kb MMS.

Hey, anybody playing angry birds rio notice that when using the app, ur RAM suddenly drop to 70? finding that a bit worrying since with other games, I always get 110Mb memory. =p perhaps i am worrying too much. tongue.gif

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post Mar 24 2011, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(Lone46 @ Mar 24 2011, 08:39 PM)
new idiot here...i just installed Google Pinyin for my ace...but hw to use and type chinese?
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no need install wtf. just find a symbol on ur keyboard with the letters EN. hold it and I think it will pop out an option for PRC chinese. or else option is always there. go to Settings>Language and keyboard.


Added on March 24, 2011, 9:28 pm
QUOTE(Bugeca @ Mar 24 2011, 07:45 PM)
Do not worry about the RAM. Android has the capability to purge and recover RAM when it reach certain threshold.  smile.gif
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thanks bugeca! in addition to that, I also found an article. might be good to read
http://androidspin.com/2010/05/25/why-you-...p-with-android/

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post Mar 25 2011, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(cheehing @ Mar 25 2011, 02:51 PM)
now new batch all hv both cover...so envy...
mine only 1 back cover !!!!
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I feel you bro!
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post Mar 25 2011, 07:29 PM

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hey guys, I've been wondering, is there any difference between juice defender or powermax? which one is better?

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