monkvirus:
But i tried logging/configuring the device with my gmail account, but it's telling me unable to open connection to server.
Please what can i do to log in with my g mail successfully so as to be able to download apps .
Thanks.

joeydozzy:

try another mail app like k9mail or Sth. If not, then try and open another gmail account

monkvirus:
I tried another gmail accountand it worked, but wen i open Google play, it wont work, it will give message like this (You must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one now?) and wen i choose yes, it will just close.
Please how do i add an account to the device?
Thanks.

joeydozzy:

try downloading another play store. uninstall that one, open your opera or uc browser and search for one

monkvirus:
The funniest thing is that i can even download any of those browsers not to talk of using it.

monkvirus:
The funniest thing is that i can even download any of those browsers not to talk of using it.

4llerbuntu: Just wipe cache for Google framework and playstore.

I don't think any thing is wrong with the gapps else they would be force closing.

If that fails look for a flashable gapps package for gingerbread and flash it.

puskin:

@monkvirus.......try this first

monkvirus:
Pls the andriod fone i just bought is displaying (cyanogen(mod)7) and i was told dat that was as a result of it being upgraded and the os is 2.3.7 i dont know how true is dat or is the fone a fake?
Thanks.

4llerbuntu:

Dude, please clam down and explain yourself properly.

there are too many holes in your story its beginning not to make sense.

first you said you dont have a browser, then its no Google Play, now its the "new" phone you just bought that is displaying Cyanogenmod 7.

if you do need help, try to do better than all these tripe

monkvirus:
Well brother, it's like this, i bought a Htc mytouch 3g on saturday, and i was told by the guy whom i bought it from dat i should download Andriod market or google play store to av access to unlimited download.
I tried downloading the stuff and after doing so, it refused to work. I would say add account to device, do u want to add acct, & i clicked yes, but the app did not prompt me any where, so my frnd so i managed to add my gmail account. but the google play store would still tell me to add acct. But on monday my frnd using d same fone came around to help me resolved d issue, but contrary to wat i was thinking he said d fone was not an original fone, and he showed me some evidences. i cant download any thing it will tell me to add account, wen booting it will show a is cyanogen(mod)7 logo and also d wi-fi signal strength is very poor compared to wat my frnd is using.
i am even confused, so dats y it seems as if i am sayin nonsense .
pls i need ur help.

4llerbuntu: interesting news.

i thought i'd share,

i offer no support, you are O.Y.O.

but it is fun eh http://www.buildroid.org/blog/?page_id=121

monkvirus:
Ok if u cant help, pls just help me answer some questions, is cyanogenmod 7 the new andriod os based on jelly something?, and how do correct the ( you must add account to download0.

4llerbuntu:


google your imei. open your phone, remove the battery and google the imei. if ur fone is real, it shld give you a valid responce of your device.


if your device is real, what has happened is that the person who sold it to you had earlier flashed a cyanogenmod 7 build on it, one which by your account is buggy.

what you then need to do is flash the stock OS back on it. i see from google it seems to be froyo.

BTW is the phone branded? does it have T-mobile or AT&T or any carrier logo on it?

4llerbuntu:

reading is a skill. acquire it.

which of the pictures is your phone?

monkvirus:
Ok if u cant help, pls just help me answer some questions, is cyanogenmod 7 the new andriod os based on jelly something?, and how do correct the ( you must add account to download0.

monkvirus:
Am sorry i didnt know u were not talking to me.
The second pics is my fone, but just a little diff about d os i mean d themes( is it a default theme or downloaded?)
Bur mine is black.

puskin:

It is not a new andriod OS and it is not based on Jellybean. CyanogenMod 7 is a custom ROM.....stripped of all the bloatware associated with stock ROMs and also, performance enhancing features have been added to the ROM to give it a faster, smoother, cooler look and feel. You can just term it, a HYBRID ROM.

puskin: @monkvirus....since you CM7 installed.....try to reboot ur fone......it should prompt you......select "recovery" and press ok.........tell me wat U see after that.

Now before you do anything......I suggest U read that link posted by 4ller very well.......know everything written about ur fone well.
Then, we can take it from there.........unless you want someone else to help you with the flashing

monkvirus:
Well thanks bro, but i think i'll have to return d fone and collect a new one or probably another type of fone.
I realy appreciate all ur concern and help. Thanks.
But i'll let u know the outcome.

monkvirus:
Nah wha oooo, but d guy lied to me that dat was the latest andriod os. may be datz y d google play store has been telling me u must add acct to be able to download.

Theboynextdoor:






Did you try to flash your phone? if yes....

Then you need to re-install your Rom.....
pls head to samfirmware.com to download the recent 2.3.6 official Rom for your galaxy ace... its the phone I'm using.

download and re-install via ODIN.

its very easy.... you can do it yourself.

puskin:

Ur confusing yourself, when U buy a new Android, or flash a ROM, you must tie the phone to a gmail account before you can access Google play and use some of the OS features.

Well, since ur already having some minor problems with the fone, I concur with U on returning it.

ewerex:



Pls i have been able to get this two files u ask me to dawnload on my system,how do i make use of them because i have try to do it but culd not do it pls help

Theboynextdoor:

Ok sir.... you are almost there......

First I will assume you have downloaded the most recent 2.3.6 stock Rom for your galaxy ace..

Secondly you will need to download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER. and ODIN from the same place you down...Pls try this link.... www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-S5830&pcode=0&os=1&type=1#firmware

ODIN is in the flash program column,while USB DRIVER is in the drivers column.

or you download ODIN from here if the above link doesn't work... hotfile.com/dl/139469656/bacc820/OdinDownloader_v4.38.rar.html

After you have downloaded the ODIN and USB DRIVER... pls click here for pictural instruction and and how to do it.

enzag.com/technology/android/how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830-to-gingerbread-2-3-6/


and most importantly Back up all your contact and other info... cos your phone will be blank as New after upgrade.

feel free to buzz me if you need further info..... pereira3g@gmail.com

have a nice day sir and welcome to Gingerbread on your galaxy Ace.