[Q] Looking For A Little Help If Possible - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm brand new and hoping to get some advice if possible. I was able to root the phone with no problem thanks to the One Click Root Program so thank you to the Unlockr and to the thread on here.
Now, I'm not sure what to do about a custom ROM. I honestly just want to get rid of the AT&T bloatware. Other than that I have no requirements. I don't really care other than that as long as I can get rid of things that I don't want.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

DraglineDrummer said:
I'm brand new and hoping to get some advice if possible. I was able to root the phone with no problem thanks to the One Click Root Program so thank you to the Unlockr and to the thread on here.
Now, I'm not sure what to do about a custom ROM. I honestly just want to get rid of the AT&T bloatware. Other than that I have no requirements. I don't really care other than that as long as I can get rid of things that I don't want.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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since you got root, to remove att junks: install root explorer from android market and uninstall each junk manually. for custom firmware search forum for clockwork recovery (rom manager from market) and read instruction on op to install. gudluck

This doesn't belong in development.

MikeyMike01 said:
This doesn't belong in development.
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Hes a newb. Cut him some slack. To the OP, try familiarizing ypurself with the stickies.
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Download titanium backup which is free. It allows you to uninstall apps. Even system apps. Read and be careful. For the most part avoid all Google apps
Captivate
Cog 2.4

Thank you! I appreciate the help so far.
I apologize for posting in the wrong section. I thought I was in the right place but that was my mistake.

This thread can be deleted. I was able to root it and get Cognition on it with no trouble.
Thank you to everyone involved with the development and donations will follow soon.

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Finished rooting, now i need some help!

Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
not development.....As far as apps, search for what you need.....
I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
hfalk4 said:
Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
din0_22 said:
I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
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St.Jimmy! said:
I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
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prettyboy85712 said:
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hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
din0_22 said:
hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
Eclair~ said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
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very much appreciate it.
din0_22 said:
hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
hfalk4 said:
I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
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Thank you so much.. this will be helpful!!!
hfalk4 said:
Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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Please any help??
In advance Thanks
look around the development thread, and use google. from those, i was able to unlock, root, and install enom's ROM w/o too much trouble. using the 'spare parts' app in enom's ROM, you can uninstall things you couldn't before, like amazon.mp3, for which i have no use.
i don't know about proxy wifi settings, never had to mess with it. that seems like a browser condition, not a ROM condition tho. could fix thru router tho, if you're at home. MAC address proxy assignment would be your best bet, i would think.
only rooted apps i use are adfree, andexplorer, and metamorph, i think.
but, i am able to push whatever i want

[Q] Total noob... help

Hey guys im real new at this android stuff and i just got my captivate 2 weeks ago and im hating the way it lags sometimes. I've been told by everyone that i should root it or update to 2.2. well im going to root it later today but was wondering what are some basic things i should do to my phone to speed up and just have better funtions for my phone. and please keep in mind I'm very new to this so small words lol...
JagoRacing said:
Hey guys im real new at this android stuff and i just got my captivate 2 weeks ago and im hating the way it lags sometimes. I've been told by everyone that i should root it or update to 2.2. well im going to root it later today but was wondering what are some basic things i should do to my phone to speed up and just have better funtions for my phone. and please keep in mind I'm very new to this so small words lol...
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I hate to say it, but I learned a lot just by reading these forums. Yes, there are threads with 150+ pages of posts, but you will save yourself alot of trouble by learning from others mistakes. Read, read and read. Then you will know what you have, what you need, and what you want to ask....
Hope that helps.....
techmik67 said:
I hate to say it, but I learned a lot just by reading these forums. Yes, there are threads with 150+ pages of posts, but you will save yourself alot of trouble by learning from others mistakes. Read, read and read. Then you will know what you have, what you need, and what you want to ask....
Hope that helps.....
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+1 to this
also, think about where you're posting before you do, please. this has nothing to do with development, please keep topics like this to general or Q&A from now on, thank you.
Kaik541 said:
+1 to this
also, think about where you're posting before you do, please. this has nothing to do with development, please keep topics like this to general or Q&A from now on, thank you.
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But definitely READ this section..... all the good mods, kernels and reviews are in here.
techmik67 speaks the truth... I got my first Android phone (THIS ONE) on July 18th and started lurking these forums less than a week later.
Right now I'm installing VMWare and installing Linux as a virtual machine so that I can deox ROMs, all-the-while combing over the Captivate source code in hopes that I might find some clue as to why our kernel is locked to the AT&T modem files. I'm not even kidding =P
Read read read, you choose your own level of involvement, and these forums are an invaluable wealth of knowledge to those willing to invest the time!
techmik67 said:
But definitely READ this section..... all the good mods, kernels and reviews are in here.
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Definitely true, I rarely post outside this section, but I've yet to contribute anything short of advice here and there for other people's work when people ask questions.
Zilch25 said:
techmik67 speaks the truth... I got my first Android phone (THIS ONE) on July 18th and started lurking these forums less than a week later.
Right now I'm installing VMWare and installing Linux as a virtual machine so that I can deox ROMs, all-the-while combing over the Captivate source code in hopes that I might find some clue as to why our kernel is locked to the AT&T modem files. I'm not even kidding =P
Read read read, you choose your own level of involvement, and these forums are an invaluable wealth of knowledge to those willing to invest the time!
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also a great point. reading is always the most important thing you can do to learn about the current state of affairs. oh and donating to those who help you (either tools or ROMs) is always a good idea if you can afford it
+1 Zilch. But i guess i already had linux
smokestack76 said:
+1 Zilch. But i guess i already had linux
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I did too... once upon a time, hadn't needed it for a while
techmik67 said:
i hate to say it, but i learned a lot just by reading these forums. ..
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Ok thaks guys ive been reading all day... another dumb question but i did the root and then i tried the side loader but when i saw the video on how to it said i needed to open and apk file. ive been reading but i cant find how to get one to finish the install... help
JagoRacing said:
Ok thaks guys ive been reading all day... another dumb question but i did the root and then i tried the side loader but when i saw the video on how to it said i needed to open and apk file. ive been reading but i cant find how to get one to finish the install... help
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I am assuming you are talking about a stock Captivate. If you haven't done anything to it, I believe you would see this in SETTINGS>ABOUT PHONE
Baseband version: I897UCJF6
Kernel: I can't remember
Build number: Eclair
The 1st thing I did next was a 1 click root.
Next, and this is a personal choice, download and install from the thread SREv1.2.1a. If you read that 150+ page thread (most importantly, the OP) it will tell you that it includes some important things, like sideloading enabled and others.
Then see if you want a lagfix
At that point, your settings should now read:
Baseband version: I897UCJF6
Kernel: Same I think
Build number: SREv1.2.1a
I would install ROM MANAGER and QUICKBOOT from the market asap. Then consider upgrading firmware (baseband version) from UCJF6 to UCJH2 or JH3. Read the threads. And check my signature to see my setup, which I like alot.
JagoRacing said:
Ok thaks guys ive been reading all day... another dumb question but i did the root and then i tried the side loader but when i saw the video on how to it said i needed to open and apk file. ive been reading but i cant find how to get one to finish the install... help
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How did you side load? did you actually "install" it, or did you "push" it to your phone? If it is installed, it will be in your app drawer. If you pushed it, you'll need to use the my files program to find the app, and just open it and hit install.
I would suggest reading the SRE thread, because that is probably one of the best way to really get your phone faster.
You can also check out the Unleash the Beast thread. Then check out any lag fix by Tayutama (that is what I use, and I'm not sure on the spelling) because that will make your phone quicker!
techmik67 said:
Then consider upgrading firmware (baseband version) from UCJF6 to UCJH2 or JH3. Read the threads. And check my signature to see my setup, which I like alot.
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i have tried the i9000 rom, which was awesome, but i got tired of that little video call button mocking me so i switched back to stock UCJF6 and did the SRE1.21a.
how would i go about upgrading my firmware without reflashing everything and losing what i have already done? i have read the threads regarding the JH3 rom, but didnt see anything about how to do it without losing my current setup
Pirateghost said:
i have tried the i9000 rom, which was awesome, but i got tired of that little video call button mocking me so i switched back to stock UCJF6 and did the SRE1.21a.
how would i go about upgrading my firmware without reflashing everything and losing what i have already done? i have read the threads regarding the JH3 rom, but didnt see anything about how to do it without losing my current setup
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If I am not mistaken, this is what Titanium Backup is good for.
Rom Manager will help you restore like system restore in windows to EXACTLY as you are, apps, data and all, when you create the backup (which you should ALWAYS do before trying to flash a new firmware or update). Do that now.
Then, get Titanium. Under backup and restore, backup all your apps and app data (will show up white text). Also backup SOME of the stuff in green and red. You can see what to back up. when in doubt, back it up and think twice before restoring it.
If at any time you brick or have problems, boot into recovery, choose reinstall packages which will run update.zip created by rom manager so you can access the clockwork restore menu. Then restore to your backup you made and start over.
Lastly, check out QUICKBOOT in the market. EZ reboot into recovery mode.
oh. i already use those and know how to do backups and recovery. i recovered all my stuff from my i9000 jump to jf6+sre .. guess i will go through the process again.
Pirateghost said:
oh. i already use those and know how to do backups and recovery. i recovered all my stuff from my i9000 jump to jf6+sre .. guess i will go through the process again.
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The $4 for Titanium donate version is well worth it. I did a restore on free, and it took 45 mins of installing apps and pushing buttons. took less than 10 with the donate version with no interaction.
Well I will re-iterate what others have already said. Read.
But here is what I did:
Flash JH3 via Odin
Root via Bugless Pete's Unleash the Beast v0.2
download Terminal Emulator from the market
Type: su
Type: sideloading
By now you are rooted and sideloading is activated and a bunch of bloat ware is gone.
Now install a lag fix (search for Zilch's condensed version of lag fixes)
You can choose between RyanZA's APK in the market or his script or tayatumas update.zip. I also reccomend Chainfires lag fix in the i9000 forums.
Now everything is done: JH3 - Root- Sideloading- lagfix.
Now patiently wait for Supercurios lagfix port for the captivate.
And find a mentor you can secretely stalk and try what they try. There are some people out there who really know what they are doing. Here is aquick list.
Chainfire
Zilch
RyanZA
Tayatuma
Unhelpful
Supercurio
And many more.
Then Read Read Read.
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Ack, I'm being stalked now?!
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Unhelpful said:
Ack, I'm being stalked now?!
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You have no idea. LOL

[Q] HTC Hero(Sprint)

Hi, my name is Mellow. Im new to this rom and rooting stuff... I want to modify my phone but i dont know how to, can someone help me out? Please and thank u!
p.s
Ive downloaded a few zip files but have no idea what to do with them..
Read the forum. All you need to get started is here.
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Herfallenangel said:
Hi, my name is Mellow. Im new to this rom and rooting stuff... I want to modify my phone but i dont know how to, can someone help me out? Please and thank u!
p.s
Ive downloaded a few zip files but have no idea what to do with them..
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Hi and welcome to xda!
First thing's first: Are you rooted yet? You will be limited in what you can do until you root.
Here is a step by step guide to rooting 2.1.
Here is the board with all of the Hero ROM's.
It may appear daunting at first, but it's fairly straight-forward and easy to do. Just follow the directions exactly. Also, I believe there is a one-click root app around here somewhere called Androot, I believe, but I'm not sure how well it works, as I didn't use it to root. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
ranger61878 said:
Read the forum. All you need to get started is here.
Sent from my FroYoed Sprint Hero
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Agreed..are u really that lazy that u can't read?
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user7618 Thank YOU very much for the information, I greatly appreciate the help!
t12icky0, No need to be rude, it was just a question.

2.32.651.2 HTC Hero Root Method?

is there a manual root method for this software version? i can't seem to find one. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great! thanks!!
dubach said:
is there a manual root method for this software version? i can't seem to find one. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great! thanks!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847993
here ya go! please hit my thanks meter!~
Just as some general advice: To save yourself from flaming in the future I'd use the search button
Some people on here love to meander into threads like this every once and a while to have fun by hassling the OP surely I'd never do that...lol
kyouko said:
Just as some general advice: To save yourself from flaming in the future I'd use the search button
Some people on here love to meander into threads like this every once and a while to have fun by hassling the OP surely I'd never do that...lol
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+1 Hooorah! on your sig
wel i tried the method that guy told me but i couldn't get it to work...
It worked for me multiple times on multiple devices. I updated ota to the latest software, rooted, installed clock work recovery via rom manager. Then I rebooted and started deleting all the bloatware and other unnecessary junk. Good luck.
One click root apk. Its in the themes and apps section. It will not fail you.
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If you're already rooted, search for the already package zip version of it. It's around here. I think both nfx and that other dude (which name I can't think of) made one.
Here you go! Did it last night again and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9857985#post9857985
Step by step written in there too...

[Q] Noob Help please..

Guys, I am planning to buy a Galaxy note. Are any threads around here that i should read and familiarize myself with before buying one? Am noticing about the "rooting" and "mods" threads are lots around here. Do i need to root for me to be able to install cracked apps? Thanks in advance! Would appreciate any help.
welcome...you just at the right place. take ur time to read all the posting bout note.
if you have any questions, just ask at the right place and almost of member here were very helpful.
gokenong said:
Guys, I am planning to buy a Galaxy note. Are any threads around here that i should read and familiarize myself with before buying one? Am noticing about the "rooting" and "mods" threads are lots around here. Do i need to root for me to be able to install cracked apps? Thanks in advance! Would appreciate any help.
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Get the phone and slowly you will get familiar to it.
I hope ur talking about the rooted apps here,that would be no problem once u get easy with the handset.
Piracy is not a good thing..developers put in a lot of time and effort in their work,respect it and pay for it.
Rooting n modding is not for Cr****. Rooting is to just get extra privilege on note, for making it more customise your device.
and note, such things(Cra**/Piracy) are banned over XDA
Ok, thanks guys.. thats what i mean, the rooted apps.. But do you guys suggest to me that I should have my phone rooted, once i got my phone? Or is it just ok to leave it as is? Thanks!
gokenong said:
Ok, thanks guys.. thats what i mean, the rooted apps.. But do you guys suggest to me that I should have my phone rooted, once i got my phone? Or is it just ok to leave it as is? Thanks!
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The phone's great as is. If you're a newb, like I was when I bought my Note (and probably still am), I'd recommend sticking with stock for a bit until you familiarize yourself with everything your phone can do.
I bought a Note when it released in the beginning of December and I still haven't rooted my phone. Although I'm a little conservative that way.
One thread you might really want to read is the Tips and Tricks thread.
Ok, thanks for the reply again! I guess I'll just have to get one first, explore it, read the forums. Then see what happens then. How about the ROMS?
gokenong said:
Ok, thanks for the reply again! I guess I'll just have to get one first, explore it, read the forums. Then see what happens then. How about the ROMS?
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There have many rom available for note. You have to read about each rom and flash it to feel the diffrent.
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