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Rooted & ready to update?!?

I have successfully rooted my Samsung Captivate. I haven't installed any ROM's or anything. Mainly what I want to do is update to 2.2 or even 2.3. Someone please point me in the direction of the best place to see a tutorial for this .
Thank u verrrry much

Sorry, can't get you the direct link from my phone but go to the captivate developer section and there is a sticky on how to flash a rom, should be within the first few posts.
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Frank the Funkasaurus Rex said:
Sorry, can't get you the direct link from my phone but go to the captivate developer section and there is a sticky on how to flash a rom, should be within the first few posts.
Will that tell me how to install the 2.2 froyo update??
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Read the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364 and watch the videos, and all will be answered

Upgrade to froyo or gingerbread from 2.1 jh7?

Hi,
I am on 2.1 jh7 rooted and unlocked, need advice should I go to 2.2 or 2.3? Going directly to 2.3 is ok?
Thanks in advance, noob here, couple of weeks only on android/captivate. Loving it though.
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You can go directly to gingerbread from eclair. Just follow the instructions and you'll be ok.

Thanks for the response. Can you point me to a thread. There is so much information out there I am not sure which approach to take....noob anxiety.
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045734&highlight=tut
Stock gingerbread

Thanks. Just a last couple of questions.
1. Should I go to 2.2 first and then go 2.3.3 as it seems as per the thread it is i9000 rom and not primarily for captivate?
2. Would the phone remain unlocked on gb? Or i need to finf a fix after the uphrade? Again sounding repetetive, in view of unlock 2.2 or 2.3?
Appreciate your help and patience ;-). Kinda scary meddling with the rom and stuff on my new phn but still will probably.
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aaa710 said:
Thanks. Just a last couple of questions.
1. Should I go to 2.2 first and then go 2.3.3 as it seems as per the thread it is i9000 rom and not primarily for captivate?
2. Would the phone remain unlocked on gb? Or i need to finf a fix after the uphrade? Again sounding repetetive, in view of unlock 2.2 or 2.3?
Appreciate your help and patience ;-). Kinda scary meddling with the rom and stuff on my new phn but still will probably.
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1.no need to go to 2.2 going to gb will overwrite the current os.
2.the phone should remain unlocked after the flash.
True the gb is originally for the I9000 but it has been rewritten to work on the captivate.
Just make sure you read and understand what's taking place and the risks involved, because you can end up very unhappy.

*SOLVED*[Q] How can I root my GT-S5570 SAFELY with Android 2.3.5?

CLOSE THIS THREAD. PROBLEM SOLVED.
Hey guys! I'm new to XDA and I have a question: How can I root my Galaxy Mini SAFELY? I already broke 4 phones and my parents are getting really mad if I break another one.
I already tried the following:
-SuperOneClick (Any version I could find )
-Z4Root (Just freezes :/)
-UniversalAndRoot (Doesn't work too )
I don't want to use GingerBreak and Odin because I am really sure I would mess it up.
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-mini...3-2-3-7-a.html
I found this site and I was wondering if it would work with my phone too.
Please reply if it works for my phone
Some detailed info about my phone:
Carrier: T mobile NL
Language: Netherlands
Picture: IMPORTANT
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I hope you guys can help me.
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Search the thread in developement there is one if i remember.
EDIT: Found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659534

Search via Google
for DoomLord´s Easy Root Toolkit

I flashed upd_1.zip and Viola I am q superuser. I flashed business stock recovery.
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R.A.G.E said:
Search the thread in developement there is one if i remember.
EDIT: Found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1659534
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Thanks, but it says:
"FOR Android 2.3.3 , 2.3.4 , 2.3.5 , 2.3.6 and 2.3.7(CyanogenMod)"
CyanogenMod only? I have stock ROM.

Rumble.Jack said:
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for DoomLord´s Easy Root Toolkit
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Thanks, I will try it out tommorrow. Pretty late here.

Yay! Im not a . anymore! I rooted it!
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so..you found this section..heh

Galaxy s gt i9000 ics rom

Hey guys im trying to.put ics on my phone but not.having much luck lol am not very good at this lol any help would be great my phone is rooted its on 2.2.1 at the minute just really want ics on it please help me pleeeaaaasssseeeee
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scouse83 said:
Hey guys im trying to.put ics on my phone but not.having much luck lol am not very good at this lol any help would be great my phone is rooted its on 2.2.1 at the minute just really want ics on it please help me pleeeaaaasssseeeee
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You need to be on Gingerbread first before you can flash your phone with an ICS ROM. The following web site gives an easy step by step tutorial plus download links to get ICS on your SGS.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/android-4-0-4-rom-galaxy-s/
Ray.

or get 2.3.x updated from kies , than root it and then do cyan9 , its best. worked like charm. just read the instructions and follow it.

Kies says am upto date with latest software can i get gingerbread without kies?
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You can update your device till 2.3.6.
Unfortunatelly I only have a german page with the explanation.
Actual firmware you find here for example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570488
I think in this thread the users could help you.

Yes, using the Odin. Look here:
w*w*w.theandroidsoul.com/galaxy-s-gets-android-4-0-based-aokp-rom/
For install ICS, you need first install a GB 2.3.6 rooted, look here :
w*w*w.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvu/
end enjoy.
Atencion, take very carefull in this journey. Read all with very carefull.
Sorry for my poor english.

BEWARE: You are coming from Froyo - so you have to flash an android version that includes a socalled "bootloader" (some versions don't include that, as far as I know).
Reed carefully first before flashing.

Thanks guys I did it through Odin now on 4.0 whoooooo lol
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Updating to latest firmware

Hi. Im pretty new to all this and was just looking for some guidance. I got the Captivate about under 2 years ago and have never updated it? I tried to using Kies but it never worked. Always said that the device wasnt recognised or something. So my question is, what is the latest stock firmware for the Captivate and how can i flash it?
Thanks!

latest official supported version is 2.3.5, KK4 -gingerbread.
you can find links to stock roms and tools for flashing in the stickies at the top in the captivate android development forum.
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laughingT said:
latest official supported version is 2.3.5, KK4 -gingerbread.
you can find links to stock roms and tools for flashing in the stickies at the top in the captivate android development forum.
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Hi. thanks for the reply! so i had a look there and just had a few questions. i am currently on froyo and so want to upgrade to gingerbread. do i need to flash the stock kernal? or the bootloader one? and if its a bootloader one, do i need the one with or without the bootloader? also, what does it mean by modems for the captivate?
thanks!

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U better do a lot more reading before you try flashing something...Read all of Stickied Threads that apply to what you want to learn about. I don't want to see ya brick your phone...
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4-2ndtwin said:
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U better do a lot more reading before you try flashing something...Read all of Stickied Threads that apply to what you want to learn about. I don't want to see ya brick your phone...
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i have flashed phones b4, i just always have trouble finding wat exactly i need to flash.. like i have a gs2, the captivate is my sisters and i wanted to upgrade it to her. but i have flashed the s2 a few times. just need to no what to flash.. i no i have to use odin but just not sure which file..

I answered your post in the other Thread here.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32183678
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