[Official] CyanogenMod 7 for Samsung Galaxy Ace [Nightly Apr 6]

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Praky G

So finally, its official! See, what did we tell you! Keeping faith & having patience finally paid up, huh!
The Cyanogenmod 7.2 Official is finally making its way to Samsung Galaxy Ace. A nightly was released on Mar 12 and a final stable version might not be much far away.
UPDATE:
Latest nightly of Apr 6 attached.

There might be some bugs, so inexperienced users and those who would like a finished product might want to keep away.
So without further ado.. Here we go:
Download Links:

CyanogenMod Nightly build:
6th April 2012 Build (Mediafire)
12th March Build: Official | Mirror (Mediafire)
GAPPS GB 20120116 – Market 3.4.4
cm-blackhawk-kernel.zip (Overclock Kernel)

If you aren’t already on Gingerbread (2.3.x), do so.
Install CWM Recovery 5. (CWM 4 might work)
While in CWM Recovery, do the following:
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe cache partition
- Wipe dalvik cache
In CWM Recovery, choose
Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > update-cm-7-20120312 NIGHTLY-cooper-signed.zip > yes. Install.
Reboot system!!
Note: First boot may take 2-5 minutes.
Install Google Apps:
- Choose Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > gapps-gb-20120116-237-signed.zip > yes. Install
- Reboot!
Install Kernel with Overclock capability
- Choose Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > cm-blackhawk-kernel.zip > yes. Install
- Reboot!

And Done! Now you are up and working. Steps 6 & 7 are optional.

Bugs:

Found any?

Fix for link2sd (credit to kansar)

Try moving/deleting init.d script “05mountsd” then reconfigure link2sd, that script interferes with Link2sd’s sd-ext partition mounting script

While installing this build & testing it might leave you unsatisfied, this is definitely very good news. This is THE news people have been waiting for. Not only After the final version release, not only the users will have a definite version to install but the devs will also be able to use it as a base for a custom ROM.

What do you guys think? Drop your opinions in the comments below.
[via XDA]

46 thoughts on “[Official] CyanogenMod 7 for Samsung Galaxy Ace [Nightly Apr 6]”

Raghav on November 25, 2012 at 6:35 PM said:

Hello…. In the final process, i have wrongly wiped the user data or factory reset instead of Dalvik cache. So my phone isnt booting… please help.. asap…

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- Praky G on December 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM said:
  
  The step you took can’t cause your phone to stuck in a bootloop. You must have done something wrong. Try booting into recovery.
  
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Avinash on October 26, 2012 at 1:04 AM said:

I have installed cm7 stable on Samsung ace and facing issue in hands free and Bluetooth hands free is not working.
Also I have latest nightly build but all that having problem with the touch screen. So please suggest some solution
Thanks in advance

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thinchhia on August 14, 2012 at 1:20 PM said:

bluetooth is not working so switch back to themyth v2

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Akhil Narang on May 21, 2012 at 4:36 PM said:

How do you change the font?
Also, after disabling camera shutter shutter sound, the noise still comes.
And, the network preference always automatically changes from GSM to WCDMA.

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- Akhil Narang on May 24, 2012 at 8:18 PM said:
  
  Where can I report these bugs?
  
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Dat O Kakava (@datokakava) on May 10, 2012 at 3:40 AM said:

Hey! amazing tips!
here is the new post by CyanogenMod guys http://www.cyanogenmod.com/blog/the-future-of-cyanogenmod-7
they say: “Users may notice that some devices that received RC1 will not be graduated to a stable release. This is due to bugs we consider as showstoppers, but we feel there is no reason to hold up working devices for a few stragglers. The stragglers are not dropped, but will play catch-up to receive a 7.2-stable release.”
Any clue how to find out, if GA gonna receive stable release or not?

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Spiros on April 27, 2012 at 3:02 PM said:

Hellon I’m from Greece..!
I installed the latest nightly(as a fanatic fan of the nightlies from my BLADE) and I encounter problems with calling when I use hands-free..!The only thing I listen is noise, no beepipng no voice…!NOthing!
But it gave life to my galaxy ace!

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- Spiros on April 27, 2012 at 3:24 PM said:
  
  the same also happens with the radio but not with the music(mp3s)
  does anyone else has the same problem???
  
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Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:42 AM said:

Instead of Link2SD, I’m using S2E alongside App2SD app. Works like a charm! 🙂

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- Alan on April 24, 2012 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  now im confused, whats that?
  
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  - Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:51 AM said:
    
    Search for these apps on Play Store, install and you’re good to go. You need to partition your SDcard first by the way.
    
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deon dsouza on April 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM said:

Could You just inform me what ‘google apps’ is in Step 6. Thank You.

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- Praky G on April 21, 2012 at 11:42 PM said:
  
  all gapps like youtube gmail etc.
  
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cornelius on April 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM said:

do i need to backup my phone first?

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- Praky G on April 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM said:
  
  It is a good idea to take backup first.
  
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KH on April 18, 2012 at 1:09 AM said:

Thanks! everything works perfect!

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peeqee on March 17, 2012 at 11:03 PM said:

why my bluetooth cant working after install cm.blackhawk-kernel??

who can help me?

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- Gourav Goyal on March 18, 2012 at 4:57 AM said:
  
  This might be a bug with the kernel. Report this issue at xda.
  
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Alan on March 17, 2012 at 8:57 PM said:

can u guys plz explain every step?? including rooting, CMW, and zip??

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- Gourav Goyal on March 18, 2012 at 5:00 AM said:
  
  If you search the site, then you will find every article related to that. If you still have problem leave a comment, I will update the article with links.
  
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On on March 17, 2012 at 1:41 PM said:

Every things works well but GPS is not working for my phone

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- Gourav Goyal on March 18, 2012 at 4:58 AM said:
  
  The Gps might be taking too long to get a fix. Install the gps patch.
  
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Rich Foxen on March 17, 2012 at 5:09 AM said:

Well my torch is working. Everything else seems to be up to scratch. Proximity sensor appears to be okay. Don’t use Links2sd anyway.

Thank God(s), we now have something official!

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- Alan on March 17, 2012 at 7:13 AM said:
  
  what version (phone) did u got for the CMW recovery???? since there are no options for galaxy ace
  
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  - Gourav Goyal on March 18, 2012 at 4:59 AM said:
    
    There are two recovery options. ClockworkMod Recovery 4 & 5.
    
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    - Alan on March 18, 2012 at 7:53 AM said:
      
      which one are you using tho? cauz i used 5 and my phone turned into a “stone”, i have to send it out for fixing
      
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      - Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:41 AM said:
        
        I’d like to answer your question. I’m using CWM Recovery v.5. works perfectly fine.
        
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        Alan on April 24, 2012 at 7:42 AM said:
        
        thank you, my phone is fixed and now im using cyanogenmod offcial 7.2
        
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        Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:46 AM said:
        
        Did you OC your settings, too? Any problems at all?
        
        Alan on April 24, 2012 at 7:46 AM said:
        
        what’s OC, im nooby, and im experiencing proximity sensor problem, the sensor is not working
        
        Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:57 AM said:
        
        Overclock. 🙂 anyways, you don’t need to answer it.
        
        Alan on April 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM said:
        
        how to OC then??
        
        Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 9:15 AM said:
        
        Search for threads on xda-developers site like “how to flash blackhawk kernel for Galaxy Ace”. 🙂
teo wei yik on March 16, 2012 at 1:18 PM said:

I will try this

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- Gourav Goyal on March 17, 2012 at 4:36 AM said:
  
  Do leave your feedback after trying!
  
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rebellion on March 15, 2012 at 5:22 AM said:

atlast, Official CM7 come out, i will try this one. thanks for instruction

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Damien Cassou on March 14, 2012 at 8:45 PM said:

Thank you for the news and tutorial.
It would be nice of you to give us a link to CWM Recovery 5 and also an explanation of what steps 6 and 7 are interesting for.

Thanks again

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- Gourav Goyal on March 15, 2012 at 3:06 AM said:
  
  Search the site. Its already there.
  
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  - prabu on March 18, 2012 at 5:41 AM said:
    
    hey my bluetooth and fm radio is not working.. pl help me out..
    
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Alan on March 14, 2012 at 5:12 AM said:

first reboot takes so long…

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- Donzzy on April 24, 2012 at 7:45 AM said:
  
  This is usually normal to fresh installation of ROMs.
  
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  - anyad on June 11, 2012 at 2:49 AM said:
    
    In guide is 2-5 mins
    but after 10 mins is too scarry :S
    
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