Free Ufone internet on Android (Complete)

Hello all,


All around Pakistan, people are struggling to run free internet on android from ufone... here is a detailed walkthrough on activating and running internet with full functionality... with full support for browsing and running apps like facebook, whatsapp, kik, viber etc.. n not to forget skype :P

Activating Ufone Internet on Android

~~~~ ROOT REQUIRED ~~~~

So here are the main settings:

1. MOST IMPORTANT: Deactivate GPRS and Activate only MMS (Use Ufone Self Care Portal)

2. Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Data enabled: ON

3. Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > NEW APN:

Name: Ufone Free

APN: ufone.pmms

Proxy: 172.16.13.26

Port: 8080

Username: *Leave Blank*

Password: *Leave Blank*

Server: *Leave Blank*

MMSC: *Leave Blank*

MMS Proxy: *Leave Blank*

MMS Port: *Leave Blank*

MCC: 410

MNC: 03

Authentication Type: None

APN Type: *Leave Blank*

APN Protocol: IPv4

4. Menu > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi Settings > Advanced > Use static IP: ON

IP address: *Leave Blank*
Gateway: *Leave Blank*
Netmask: *Leave Blank*
DNS 1: 212.72.23.30 or 172.16.13.219(ufone)
DNS 2: 212.72.23.31 or 203.82.48.3(ufone)
Or simply you can give Google's DNS Servers : Primary: 8.8.8.8 Secondary:8.8.4.4

Workaround for changing DNS

If your set dont have dns settings, then you have to download an app from Google Play Store, named DNS Changer
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eddypcz.dnschanger

Note: Internet Speed may vary upon AREA and Handset. I have EDGE im my Area of service so i get speeds from 10kB/s to 25KB/s

Problems with ufone.pmms

Many have faced this problem, when changing apn to ufone.pmms, thier edge sign (E) disappears. This is due to this configuration of the os ip configuration limits set by manufacturer... now when the phone connects to mms server, it gets ip address from the server, but doesnt get the dns thats why the phone reconises it as bad connection...

Now we can override this by a simple administrative tool builtin android system by following these steps...

1) Dial *#*#4636#*#*

2) Tap phone information

3) Scroll down and tap on TOGGLE DNS CHECK

4) NOW Wait for few seconds. .... done 

Now u will see the (E) sign is back

Another workaround for ufone.pmms problem

In some phone there is problem in getting into phone info menu with 4636 dail menu (as mentioned above)... we still have another way... 

Install this app (Network) from play store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network and this will also work the same way the info menu supposed to do...

As the screen shows the the TOGGLE DNS CHECK have been tapped already...

A must have app: Kik Messenger

80 million users
love Kik

Kik is the fast, simple and personal smartphone messenger.  What's not to love?

80 million users love Kik! It's the fast, simple, and personal smartphone messenger that connects you to everyone you love to talk to.

Here's why you'll love Kik:

FAST: Kik is handsdown the fastest, most reliable smartphone messenger available. And with sent, delivered, read and typing notifications, your conversations will come to life.

SIMPLE: We believe that simplicity is the ultimate in sophistication. We've spent thousands of hours making sure Kik is the easiest, most beautiful smartphone messenger around.

PERSONAL: Your Kik username not your phone number is your Kik identity, so you can keep complete control of your privacy. No wonder Kik is the number one way people connect in other social apps like Instagram, SocialCam, and Viddy.

And now you can do even more on Kik, with new features that let you instantly find and share fun videos, sketches and pictures.

Here's what out users have to say:

"Amazing app! And so, so fast." Katie
"The best way to keep your personal information private." Phil, instagrammers.com "Really easy to use." Amber

My Beloved Launcher: Holo Launcher

Holo Launcher is a highly customizable launcher replacement based on the stock ICS 4.0.4 Launcher. But you can run it on Android 2.2+

Basic Features:

1. Full ICS Style: ICS Icons, Folders, Outlines, Drawer Tabs, etc.
2. Custom Desktop Pages/Grid: Up to 9 desktop pages and 10 x 10 grid.
3. Custom Drawer Portrait/landscape Grid
4. Scrollable Dock: Up to 7 icons per page and up to 3 pages.
5. Infinite Scrolling
6. Gestures: Swipe up/down on desktop to launch apps quickly.
7. Customizable shortcut/folder icons, support ADW icon pack.
8. Desktop Previews: Pinch to access desktop previews.
9. Backup and Restore: Backup and restore your settings and shortcuts.
10. Other Customization Options: Keep in memory, home key action, hide apps in drawer, hide labels, etc.

Plus Features:

1. Multiple configurable drawer tabs
2. Unread count notifications for call, sms and gmail
3. More desktop gestures: Pinch in/out, Two Finger Swipe and Double-tap
4. Dock icon Swipe up/down gestures
5. More transition effects
6. Widgets overlapping
7. 1x1 widgets in dock
8. Other enhancement and customization options

Holo Launcher on Play Store

Holo Launcher Plus on Play Store

Links:

Holo Launcher HD

Holo Locker

Holo Launcher Stable APK

Holo Launcher Beta APK

Holo Launcher User Voice

Holo Launcher Translation

GO SMS Pro V4.73Update release

GO SMS Pro V4.73released, we strongly recommend you experience the latest version. Come and download now. Please click here for more detail.

V4.73 Update (2012-1-29)
1. Add themes Monthly Pay service, with this service, you can download unlimited premium themes in one month and use forever
2. Optimize GO Popup theme
3. Optimize Facebook avata sync feature
4. Add group sms plugin,so that you can send more than 100 messages per hour
5. Add Easter egg and online SMS library for valentine’s day
6. Fix can’t apply theme issue when ‘Don’t keep activities’ developer options checked
7. Other UI/UE improvement and bugs fix

DOWNLOAD NOW

** Related website **
- Download the newest GO SMS Pro: 1.Search “GO SMS Pro” in google market; 2.https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms

LATEST FROER ROM: M130K_WC21@froer_MoD.Final_0506.7z

He did it again: FINAL REVISED VERSION

For everyone to enjoy... Post your review when you have time.

Thank you FROER!

Link Updated!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByYD3H3P-cO6WnVKWldZRGVqWTA/edit?usp=sharing

For all who have requested me for the file!

Froer's note: (translated using google translate)

Posted by froer 2012-5-6 17:58

WC21 should be the last official 2.3.6 and a ROM! So there is to do the idea of ​​a final version of the ROM, but usually too busy, on and off for more than a month before the spare time. BS! Play a day found no bugs, perfect, at least in his own heart, supporting the S3 price to a reasonable level should be no problem (I hope and ideas to see S3 version), we Liugejinian

1, Chinese the M130K official WC21 firmware to support Chinese and English language;

Amendment Chinese SMS program operators to correctly identify the GSM character, to amend the largest recipient (100), to write the content of messages more than six automatic conversion for MMS;

3, off by default the automatic dialing of network roaming, dual clock roam;

Amendments to communication records do not display the message record;

5, the amendment to reject the automatic SMS reply function;

6, for the M130K compile the drop-down six key switch, quick switch to increase the data network;

7, exclusive to crack Diopen input method support, Qwery, Jiugong, handwriting, full-screen handwriting four input method;

8, Galaxy S2, transparent weather and clock widget and odex of;

9, system components, the Galaxy S2, icons beautify;

10, repair of characters missing from the date of the lock screen "to repair the missing characters in the message dialogue program" Day ";

11, modify the Camera shutter button to mute (focus sound unmodified)

12, update the Google, Google search, Gmail, components

13, the ROM to minimize modifications system program odex, zipalign optimization

ROM is why the state does not ROOT release?

ROOT is very simple, but ROOT ROM restore the original clean ROM too much trouble, so according to their own ROOT.

The weather component why not use the data of Sina?

Do you think China's official weather forecast on the quasi-? AccuWeather weather data released by the independent company.

Orignal Post from: http://m130k.blogspot.com/2012/05/latest-froer-rom-m130kwc21froermodfinal.html

Best Firmware for Samsung Galaxy K

BEST FIRMWARE FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY K M130K

ROM: M130K_VF23_froer.MoD_v3.3_rooted (gingerbread 2.3.4)

KERNEL: Tegrak-Kernel-Build-25-for-M130K-VF23 (optional as this ROM is already rooted after install - this is just needed for applying the ext4 partition format)

ADVANTAGES:

- sms unlimited characters (no limitation - no need for go sms pro or handcent sms - no error)
- no korean apps (its like a generic unbranded rom)
- super fast ext4 partition format - use tegrak for this
- rooted already - enjoy!!!

NOTE:
this is based on my experience. after installing the rom, kernel and d tegrak app from google play please do not root your phone using tegrak app because it is already rooted and doing so will only unroot your phone (the only use of tegrak app is to apply lagfix all to convert your partition from rfs to ext4). also the superuser app will tell you that there is an update, please do so but never update it again right after even if it will say update again. doing it will also break the root status of your phone.

enjoy your superphone!

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HERE IS THE TUTORIAL ON HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR M130K w/ KOREAN FIRMWARE TO M130K_VF23_froer.MoD_v3.3_rooted - 99.99% ENGLISH FIRMWARE (gingerbread 2.3.4)

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Computer (XP or Windows 7 OS)
2. MicroUSB cable
3. Samsung Galaxy K M130K (Super Android Smartphone)

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

1. Samsung Kies (latest version - download it from Samsung's Site)
2. Odin3 v3.04 (flashing software)
3. ROM (M130K_VF23_froer.MoD_v3.3_rooted)
4. Kernel (Tegrak-Kernel-Build-25-for-M130K-VF23)

FLASHING THE ROM

1. Install Samsung Kies - the purpose of this is just for the pc to be installed with the needed drivers for it to detect your smartphone - you will not use this in the actual flashing of the rom
2. Download Odin, ROM and Kernel
3. Backup all the files, contact etc to your computer (its up to you)
4. Turn off your Galaxy K
5. Press Home and hold the Power key to access download mode (shows a yellow triangle and android logo in the screen)
6. Open ODIN and connect your Galaxy K to PC (wait for the Yellow Mark "Ex. [COM:34]" to appear)
7. Tick the box beside PDA Button and click the PDA button
8. Locate the M130K_VF23_froer.MoD_v3.3_rooted.tar (it should be on a .tar form - unrar first if it's in .rar form)
9. Click the Start Button and wait until the message on the box says "Pass"
10. Your Device will reboot (it will take a little sometime for this so please wait)
12. Unplug the Device and wait til the phone opens (default in Korean Language so change it to English by going to settings - make sure you have memorize the location of this in the settings first especially if you don't know korean - take note of the icon)
13. Done Flashing the firmware VF23 ROOTED by FROER

FLASHING THE TEGRAK KERNEL

1. Turn off your Galaxy K
2. Press Home and hold the Power key to access download mode again (yellow triangle with Android logo)
3 Run ODIN again and Connect your device to usb until it will be detected and COM something appears
4. Tick again the box beside PDA Button and click the PDA button also
5. Locate the Tegrak-Kernel-Build-25-for-M130K-VF23.tar
6. Click the Start Button and wait until the message on the box says "Pass"
7. The device will again reboot

Note: After flashing the tegrak kernel you will notice that whenever you restart your device there is this somewhat a startup script running - that is just ok and normal, don't worry.

FOR LAGFIXING

1. Download and install TEGRAK KERNEL App from Google Play (Android Market)
2. Run "TEGRAK KERNEL App" and "Enable tegrak lagfix (all)"
3 Your Device will reboot again (it will run a script on startup. when you see failed to lstat /system/app/VisualizationWallpapers.apk. err=2 (No such file or directory) just press theHome button and it will continue. What it does is it actually converts your phone's partition fromrfs (old format) to ext4 (latest and fast - minimize lags). When its done it will say press any key... Just press Home button and it will reboot.
4. Your job is complete. Now do your thing...

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Download Links:

ODIN3 v3.04: download link
VF23 ROM: download link
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER: download link
BONUS!!! Best Mms.apk:  download link

P.S. If you don't see any importance of installing kies software then you may instead install the USB DRIVER - enough for your pc to identify your device (taken from the latest kies software).

Orignal Post from: http://m130k.blogspot.com/2012/03/best-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-k.html
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