I am thinking of putting Voodoo lagfix on my Captivate running 2.2. Before I do, I want to know if there is an easy way to remove Voodoo. Any help is appreciated.
Simply put an extensionless file in the Voodoo folder called disable lagfix, reboot and you will here the robot lady converting the files back. When you want to enable Voodoo again, delete the disable lagfix file.
Thanks for the reply, but I pretty much have no idea aghast you mean. I am basically a noob who has become proficient at following directions to flash roms, but there's about it.
If its not too much trouble can you explain what you mean about the extensionless file?
I'm going to keep searching the forums. Thanks
Shelbster said:
Thanks for the reply, but I pretty much have no idea aghast you mean. I am basically a noob who has become proficient at following directions to flash roms, but there's about it.
If its not too much trouble can you explain what you mean about the extensionless file?
I'm going to keep searching the forums. Thanks
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No problem, I was a noob too, seems so long ago although it isn't.
Just connect your phone you your pc and mount to your pc. Then browse the files of you internal sd card find the voodoo folder, then open it, then create a new folder inside the Voodoo folder and name it disable lagfix. Safely remove hardware from your pc and then unmount the phone from your pc. Reboot the phone and you will hear the robo lady's voice converting the data files back.
Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.
Did voodoo lag fix for 2.2 froyo come out already?
I thought they are still working on it.
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drancid said:
Did voodoo lag fix for 2.2 froyo come out already?
I thought they are still working on it.
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http://project-voodoo.org
drancid said:
Did voodoo lag fix for 2.2 froyo come out already?
I thought they are still working on it.
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it did...check out cog2.2 beta 9...has the vodoo lagfix
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They say it's a good idea to undo the lagfix before flashing a new ROM (is that so?). How can I undo my lagfix then? Unfortunately I don't recall what lagfix method I used.
Aqua1ung said:
They say it's a good idea to undo the lagfix before flashing a new ROM (is that so?). How can I undo my lagfix then? Unfortunately I don't recall what lagfix method I used.
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That's one of the various reasons why you shouldn't have used one in the first place... *sigh*.
Go into the "about" screen for your phone and see what it says under firmware. If it's voodoo, you'll see something like #voodoo. Likewise, you'll see a voodoo folder on your sd card.
I also wanna know how to completely remove voodoo and its kernel
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doccrow said:
I also wanna know how to completely remove voodoo and its kernel
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You can disable voodoo by creating a folder called Undo voodoo or something, its on the developers site. Problem is you can't permanently and totally remove them without a flash. The reason I have not done a lag fix..... I did and it killed my market, so Samsung reflashed it for me stock rom.
you have to create a folder called disable-lagfix in the folder called voodoo in the internal sd card. Then reboot.
Also, to have it disabled you have to leave that folder there until you flash a new kernel, or else it will go back to ext4 partitions on next reboot.
Oh, and market problem is not related to this at all.
Soniboy84 said:
Oh, and market problem is not related to this at all.
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I rooted my phone, market was fine and bootup screen was fine. I applied the one click lag fix and BAM I lost the S bootup animation and my market would deny me access as my phone was not "provisioned" or "privileged" to access the market.
its not the lagfix's fault that you lost your market...
jonnie86 said:
Go into the "about" screen for your phone and see what it says under firmware.
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It says "2.1-update1" What does that mean?
What's it say under "kernel"?
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What's it say under "kernel"?
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2.6.29
[email protected] #2
For some reason, disabling lagfix does not work for me. I am new here and I began about 2 days ago by flashing Assonance v5.0 to my Samsung Captivate. It's really nice and I love it a lot!!!!! But like some of the users who flashed to it, it's kinda using up my battery. So I'm taking up a suggestion to install JL3 Modem + xCal 2.1.1. First though, I must disable lagfix.
I reboot into Clockwork recovery and go through the steps: (advanced SpeedMod ULK features>LAGFIX options>Disable lagfix) Then I reboot, then click Restore with Backup. I have done this about 3 times and it doesn't seem to disable. I am assuming that it will stop displaying "Disable lagfix" once it's disabled and display something like "enable lagfix instead". So maybe it really has been disabled? idk, thanks for the help so far, I've been really impressed! Also, somewhere in the process, I lost all my apps, configuration (accounts, sync), and contacts. But I have those backed up so no worries about data loss.
Here are my old posts in the Assonance thread, but I felt like I was hijakcing it with my "can't disable lagfix" hijinks. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856877&page=204
Sent you a pm. I think it its disabled but you do not realize it.
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I had a felling that was the case. Was just waiting for someone to say, "oh it does that all the time". Well I might try it when I get out of work. What would happen if I flashed the modem thing without disabling it first ...
Worst case you get stock in boot loop and have to flash stock with odin. I do not think out is likely though.
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Well, I flashed both of them and nothing really happened ... it booted as normal. I guess it has been applied? Is there anyway to verify. Otherwise thanks, I guess it was disabled ... just wanted to make sure I suppose.
Look for a folder on your sd that says voodoo.
Go to settings, about phone, baseband. What does it say.
Boot back into recovery. Does it bring you to a blue lettered recovery
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Yes recovery is blue, there are only four options. I got there by pressing "go to recovery 2e" or something like that.
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You have the new kernel.
You should still have the update zip from rom manager saved to your sd. If you do not open rom manager and flash clockwork recovery. When in the blue menu select reinstall packages, will have to do this twice, should bring you to green clockwork recovery. You no longer have all of the same options in recovery.
To disable your current lagfix navigate to your voodoo folder on your sd. Create a folder inside named disable-lagfix. Reboot.
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Will this change anything? I kinda want to keep xcal and the modem I flashed >_<
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Not sure what you are saying. I was just keyring you know that there is a different way to disable three lagfix.
Enjoy, do not change anything unless you e want to
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Not sure what you are saying. I was just keyring you know that there is a different way to disable three lagfix.
Enjoy, do not change anything unless you e want to
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I've been using it all day and it works extremely well. I do believe my battery is much better now, even after a car trip with GPS. Sorry I can't do the quad band test ... should've done it before switching kernals. Thanks though, you helped me a LOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.
Not a problem
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I stuck at same and don't know what to do i have baseband I9000XXJVK
masaeed13 said:
I stuck at same and don't know what to do i have baseband I9000XXJVK
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Q4 modem thread, bottom of page 1. How to flash JVK (and certain other moderns) by shoman94
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it has already disabled....
btw why disabling a lagfix is required.. we all enable it isn't it
Hi, I'm now on voodoo 5, and want to upgrade to 2.2.1
do i have to removed /uninstalled voodoo before flashing?
and how do i do it?
Thanks.
Yes you need to. Create an empty folder named "remove lagfix" in your /sdcard/Voodoo folder and restart your device. Check the Voodoo docs for more info.
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Thanks for the fast reply.. i now using your above method..
But how to check that voodoo 5 is completely disable from my SGS??
Thanks in advanced..
Let's say, for the upgrade it is disabled enough this way. After restarting your device your SD will be converted back to its original format so that the kernel in 2.2.1 can access it. Check the Voodoo docs for additional info. It also describes ways to completely remove it. I am quite happy how the phone works with the stock 2.2.1 without the Voodoo fix. I did re-root the phone though.
That's very helpful.. Can u give me the link for voodoo doc?
I'm thinking about flashing to 2.2.1 after make sure to removed voodoo 5..
Thanks.
Please check:
http://project-voodoo.org/
Crystal clear, but now my SGS doesn't recognized kies,
have to find other kies solution this time..
Thanks alot..
You don't have to remove it before upgrading, it keeps all partitions as ext4 or odin will reconvert go rfs. Also you can check to see if the lagfix is enabled from the recovery menu, vol up, home and power on.
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That's good to hear... I think I will keep it with jpo for a while..
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Is there a easier way to Root your captivate, I have tried several one click or different ways and have had no luck. Anybody can help me with this or point me in the right direction that works? the one click app don't work I really want to add and run other apps.
And also the KIES software does not work it never did. I really don't like the software even after trying the lite version. I like Droid Explorer. Oh yea this is on a 2.2 Froy OS
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Is there a easier way to Root your captivate, I have tried several one click or different ways and have had no luck. Anybody can help me with this or point me in the right direction that works? the one click app don't work I really want to add and run other apps.
And also the KIES software does not work it never did. I really don't like the software even after trying the lite version. I like Droid Explorer. Oh yea this is on a 2.2 Froy OS
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Have you considered joining the party and flashing a custom ROM? They all come prerooted to make your lives easier. At least I know my ROMS, MikeyMikes and anything by designgears does. I have not tried the rest yet.
I would definitely follow adam's advice and just flash a new rom. here is a good tutorial to help you get started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Adam's roms are great as well as DG's. Give one of them a try and realize how good of a phone the captivate really is.
Paragon is pre rooted also.
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One click root / unroot
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yokozuna82 said:
One click root / unroot
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OP said one click doesn't work for him lol but op have you enabled usb debugging before trying out one click? Just asking to make sure. Although I recommend going the custom rom route as well
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If you are that stuck on rooting only, and one click really doesnt work for you (thats a first).
Google root captivate. A root update.zip should be very easy to find, put it on your internal sd card, reboot into recovery mode and select reinstall packages.
Id post one, but i am on my phone...
^ not going to be able to root on stock froyo at the recovery 3e wont let you install unsigned zips. The one workaround to this would be flashing a custom kernel via ODIN and then using that custom recovery to root.
Doh! I missed that.
Maybe odin to 2.1, and install a custom rom / kernel package...
Can i still use my old one click root and lag fix on the official 2.2 or should i wait for devs to make new ones and delete the old one? Yes i am a newb
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Can i still use my old one click root and lag fix on the official 2.2 or should i wait for devs to make new ones and delete the old one? Yes i am a newb
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dont use one click lagfix for anything.
I never had a one click lag fix for anything, it was a one click root. The lag fix was an update.zip file
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one click root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Pirateghost said:
one click root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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I ended up reverting to Eclair and flashing Cognition4 for the time being. It's as close to bone stock Official Froyo from Samsung as it gets. That and I didn't check back and see your post before I had begun flashing Cognition4... lol.
Was anyone else successful? Original poster, how'd it go, did the above mentioned OneClicker work for ya?
Yeah, i one click rooted my 2.2 Captivate earlier today. No problems at all.
Cool...
I wonder why just placing the Update.zip on the Internal SD, booting into recovery <3e>, and reinstalling the update doesn't work??
I had tried that method as well and still got the signature error stop.
Oh well...
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Cool...
I wonder why just placing the Update.zip on the Internal SD, booting into recovery <3e>, and reinstalling the update doesn't work??
I had tried that method as well and still got the signature error stop.
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its called Recovery 3e..... it does NOT allow unsigned zips...
Rgr that...
But wat about the lag fix? I still get quite a bit of lagging.
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Cool...
I wonder why just placing the Update.zip on the Internal SD, booting into recovery <3e>, and reinstalling the update doesn't work??
I had tried that method as well and still got the signature error stop.
Oh well...
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You can use this modded recovery to install things with 3e, or enable the use of CWM.
Worked for me.