[Q] Flashing roms after froyo leak - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, so I installed the leak 2.2 on my phone and rooted it. Can I still use Rom manager to flash older roms that still run 2.1? And how can I go back to the leaked 2.2? Thanks in advance.

wvumaniac79 said:
Ok, so I installed the leak 2.2 on my phone and rooted it. Can I still use Rom manager to flash older roms that still run 2.1? And how can I go back to the leaked 2.2? Thanks in advance.
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See this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804226

If I do this will i lose root?

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Rooting Captivate that has Cognition 2.2?

I'm trying to get root(superuser) access on my captivate which already has Cognition 2.2. I was trying to update Cognition Rom to the latest beta and having issues because the captivate would not restart in clockwork recovery even when rom manager would tell it too.
I thought by unrooting it using one click root it would work so I did that and now I cant root it back to try the update of the ROM again (I know dumb).
Now its 2.2 and I dunno how to get root access.
Install using an Odin installer.
will that give root access and install cognition 2.2 latest beta? I've never used the Odin installer.
Yes. It's like clockwork, but on your computer.
FerraraZ said:
I'm trying to get root(superuser) access on my captivate which already has Cognition 2.2. I was trying to update Cognition Rom to the latest beta and having issues because the captivate would not restart in clockwork recovery even when rom manager would tell it too.
I thought by unrooting it using one click root it would work so I did that and now I cant root it back to try the update of the ROM again (I know dumb).
Now its 2.2 and I dunno how to get root access.
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I don't know if you've already tried this or if it will help at all but I was having somewhat similar problems on my phone running stock 2.1 update 1 but after I ran "fix permissions" in ROM Manager it worked. Hope that helps.

Applying custom ROM to my stock 2.2 cappy?

Hey everyone,
I am about to finally root my phone and install a custom ROM. I was looking at the unlockr website and was reviewing everything before i went ahead and mess up things. Since I have a stock 2.2 phone do i need to do that ODIN procedure at all after i root it or can i just download ROM manager and install a custom ROM through that? I was either going to do Perception or Cognition since I am a new user. But for cognition i was going to maybe wait toll 2.3 was stable because people been having problems. Thank you!
PMart
Pmart317 said:
Hey everyone,
I am about to finally root my phone and install a custom ROM. I was looking at the unlockr website and was reviewing everything before i went ahead and mess up things. Since I have a stock 2.2 phone do i need to do that ODIN procedure at all after i root it or can i just download ROM manager and install a custom ROM through that? I was either going to do Perception or Cognition since I am a new user. But for cognition i was going to maybe wait toll 2.3 was stable because people been having problems. Thank you!
PMart
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2.2 is not stock. 2.1-1 is.
as far as cognition goes, the 2.3b4-6 are pretty stable, but dont get that confused with ANDROID 2.3....they are 2.2 roms
i think you have some more reading to do
Pirateghost said:
2.2 is not stock. 2.1-1 is.
as far as cognition goes, the 2.3b4-6 are pretty stable, but dont get that confused with ANDROID 2.3....they are 2.2 roms
i think you have some more reading to do
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^^^THIS^^^
Make sure you understand how to recover when you screw the pooch. Cognition is a good place to start, read all you can on voodoo lagfix. Perception can be a bit daunting with all the voltages, kernels and such.
Good luck and welcome to XDA!!
Current Phone:
Firmware: 2.2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number:Froyo.UCJI6
I did a little more reading... Yes i got confused with the firmware version and the build numbers and wanted to make sure if i was doing the correct procedure. I also looked into how to recover everything too so I am good if i mess up. I am going to root using one click root and download the needed apps and backup with titanium, then run ROM manager an "Flash Clockwork Mod."
I am going to go with [ROM]Cognition v2.3b6 and install that on my captivate through ROM manager.
Then I am going to look into the voodoo lagfix kernel after i successfully flashed. I just did not know if this cognition was a good rom to do or that I should wait?
Pmart317 said:
Current Phone:
Firmware: 2.2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number:Froyo.UCJI6
I did a little more reading... Yes i got confused with the firmware version and the build numbers and wanted to make sure if i was doing the correct procedure. I also looked into how to recover everything too so I am good if i mess up. I am going to root using one click root and download the needed apps and backup with titanium, then run ROM manager an "Flash Clockwork Mod."
I am going to go with [ROM]Cognition v2.3b6 and install that on my captivate through ROM manager.
Then I am going to look into the voodoo lagfix kernel after i successfully flashed. I just did not know if this cognition was a good rom to do or that I should wait?
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Everything you want to do will not work with your version of 2. 2. You need to flash to stock prior to trying to flash any roms.
Please take the time to read and understand what it is you are doing before you ruin your phone.
- Axura made me type this
Just to re-iterate what has been said...
There is a beta of 2.2, but there is no official stock 2.2. What your phone has was the beta - many of the ROMs out there are based on this, so you may not "fix" anything by flasing to another 2.2.
I am sorry, is there a link where u can put me in the right direction to downgrade? Thank you. I just want to root my phone because having this 2.2 i have now is nothing special.
Pmart317 said:
I am sorry, is there a link where u can put me in the right direction to downgrade? Thank you. I just want to root my phone because having this 2.2 i have now is nothing special.
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Find ODIN One-Click on the Development Section.
Pmart317 said:
Current Phone:
Firmware: 2.2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build Number:Froyo.UCJI6
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If this stock for you phone, where did you get your phone from and/or what area are you living in?
JI6 is the Froyo beta that was leaked a month ago.
Jmurph3 said:
If this stock for you phone, where did you get your phone from and/or what area are you living in?
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Hey sorry it is not stock I forgot i put 2.2 froyo on after it was leaked. I am just saying that is my current firmware before I downgrade to eclair 2.1 and then root my phone.
I found the right thing I hope...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
alphadog00 said:
JI6 is the Froyo beta that was leaked a month ago.
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I only ask because they said it was stock with the phone.
before I do the Odin3 one-click...is there something i can use to backup my apps on the market that is realible to restore my paid apps.
My phone is not rooted of course so i can not download Titanium backup..
Thanks again guys!
Pmart
Pmart317 said:
before I do the Odin3 one-click...is there something i can use to backup my apps on the market that is realible to restore my paid apps.
My phone is not rooted of course so i can not download Titanium backup..
Thanks again guys!
Pmart
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Root the phone if you are going to be flashing ROMs. It's easy enough to do, and Titanium Backup is a must have ...
Rooted my phone successfully and I am at 2.1 eclair and i have been reading up on other custom roms to install.
I was looking at Axura, perception, and cognition...but i am a big theme guy and i did not know how to go about like changing the theme for the ROM?
Do i actually install the custom rom first and then find a theme for the custom rom?
Pmart317 said:
Rooted my phone successfully and I am at 2.1 eclair and i have been reading up on other custom roms to install.
I was looking at Axura, perception, and cognition...but i am a big theme guy and i did not know how to go about like changing the theme for the ROM?
Do i actually install the custom rom first and then find a theme for the custom rom?
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Yes, that would be the way to do it.
I intalled Cog the new version and wanted to know how to add Minimalistic mod theme?? There a link on a process to install theme over my cognition?? Thanks
Pmart317 said:
I intalled Cog the new version and wanted to know how to add Minimalistic mod theme?? There a link on a process to install theme over my cognition?? Thanks
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Well if you are speaking about the themes here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=760106&highlight=Minimalistic+mod+theme
They are (as the post says) all flashable through CWM, which is exactly how you flashed the Cog ROM. Do the same process but select the zip file for the theme. Installs right over the top of the ROM.
hey everyone! I installed Cognition 2.3b6 and was wondering if i have to go back to the stock kernel everytime i want to put a different custom firmware?? Thanks
Pmart317 said:
hey everyone! I installed Cognition 2.3b6 and was wondering if i have to go back to the stock kernel everytime i want to put a different custom firmware?? Thanks
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Its is a safe bet to go to stock. All ROMs here are more or less developed based on factory settings, and this is got by going back to stock ROM. Going to stock resets phone back to factory level, and erases all traces of old ROM. This also avoids any potential issues that could crop up when u flash a different ROM over an existing custom ROM.

HELP FROYO To ECLAIR ?

Hello everybody I installed Froyo package through the original RUU.
Can I go back to original ROM by Eclair?
ugianni said:
Hello everybody I installed Froyo package through the original RUU.
Can I go back to original ROM by Eclair?
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No. You need to wait till someone roots froyo. Once rooted, get a recovery mod and you are free to flash the rom you like.
Edit: not sure if RUU would blast its way through with no checks and allow a downgrade. It is grey area for me.
hackworks said:
No. You need to wait till someone roots froyo. Once rooted, get a recovery mod and you are free to flash the rom you like.
Edit: not sure if RUU would blast its way through with no checks and allow a downgrade. It is grey area for me.
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OK unfortunately this on the radio I Froyo reception problems

Newbie to this

I updated to froyo 2.2 (leaked version) on my samsung captivate, and I was wondering if there was a possible way to downgrade back to 2.1 and go to 2.3 cognition? Ive been reading and I cant seem too root my froyo 2.2 samsung captivate, i wanted to be able to install custom roms...
Could someone point me in the right way with a link or two maybe?
search... and read. It's ALL here somewhere
Mac4Wii said:
I updated to froyo 2.2 (leaked version) on my samsung captivate, and I was wondering if there was a possible way to downgrade back to 2.1 and go to 2.3 cognition? Ive been reading and I cant seem too root my froyo 2.2 samsung captivate, i wanted to be able to install custom roms...
Could someone point me in the right way with a link or two maybe?
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First of all I would post this in Q/A section. Second of all you need to use ODIN to get back to 2.1 stock before you flash cognition. Although I hope you know Cognition is NOT gingerbread it is froyo.
System version does not make any difference to flashing ROMs
Mac4Wii said:
I updated to froyo 2.2 (leaked version) on my samsung captivate, and I was wondering if there was a possible way to downgrade back to 2.1 and go to 2.3 cognition? Ive been reading and I cant seem too root my froyo 2.2 samsung captivate, i wanted to be able to install custom roms...
Could someone point me in the right way with a link or two maybe?
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You tried the one click root? It should be a simple process of downloading the correct update.zip and then flashing it through the recovery menu. Takes like 30 seconds. I don't think it matters what version of android you are on to root...
xreflection said:
You tried the one click root? It should be a simple process of downloading the correct update.zip and then flashing it through the recovery menu. Takes like 30 seconds. I don't think it matters what version of android you are on to root...
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this does NoT work on the leaked ji6 without a proper kernel....

[Q] Questions about 2.2 stock

I recently just flashed a new rom and I had realized I never tried the stock 2.2 from samsung and I was wondering what people thought of it and if they were still able to flash other roms or use odin to go back to stock 2.1 and then flash other roms again. Or does updating to 2.2 mess up some of that?
And is it even worth it to try and check it out?
I am running serendipity and my wife has stock. I would not go back to stock if att were to pay me. Her Gps was messed up, bad battery life and other strange issues.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
the only thing 2.2 may mess up for flashing roms is it installs 3e recovery which needs signed update.zip packages (can be patched ) , and sometimes you need a new root program.
besides that its... stock. with the 2.2 updates...
Has anyone tried reflashing odin or using clockwork/rooting in 2.2?
I'm thinking i'm going to stay away from it at this point but curiosity my get the best of me....
jlt220 said:
Has anyone tried reflashing odin or using clockwork/rooting in 2.2?
I'm thinking i'm going to stay away from it at this point but curiosity my get the best of me....
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i sucessfully rooted it using superone click method...but had problem flashing clockwork mode as there is sign verification problem...so i tried to flash back to 2.1 and used AIO method...which bricked my phone...so better to keep flashing good custom roms and be unbricked ....stay away from stock froyo...its exactly 2.1 with stock froyo capabilities...
Trusselo said:
the only thing 2.2 may mess up for flashing roms is it installs 3e recovery which needs signed update.zip packages (can be patched ) , and sometimes you need a new root program.
besides that its... stock. with the 2.2 updates...
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jlt220 said:
Has anyone tried reflashing odin or using clockwork/rooting in 2.2?
I'm thinking i'm going to stay away from it at this point but curiosity my get the best of me....
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rooting 2.2 via clockwork, see the post above you...
3e sig check. fix with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213

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